Plus, what not to do. It's easy to remember to vacuum the floor, change your sheets, and clean the dishes, but when it comes to really deep cleaning your home, you can't forget to wash your curtains.

Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...

SHOWER curtains are exposed to a variety of different soaps and cleansers, which can result in a build-up of mildew and grime. This, combined with constant exposure to water, can result in those pesky ...