Your siding’s streaked, the walkway’s grimy, and the once-beige patio’s now a patchwork of stains. This is the result of dirt, mildew, pollen and whatever else was dumped on your home while you ...

Regular maintenance tasks, like using covers and brushing debris off, helps keep patio furniture clean. Outdoor cushion covers can usually be stain-treated and machine-washed. Stick to mild dish soap ...

ARE OVER AND AS THINGS BRIGHTEN UP, YOU MAY NOTICE MORE DUST, COBWEBS, AND OTHER MESSES. THE EXPERTS AT CONSUMER REPORTS HERE SOME CLEANING TIPS, TRICKS AND TOOLS TO GET YOU READY FOR SPRING CLEANING.