Carpets can hide lots of dirt, dust, and dander in their fibers, especially if they're high-pile or used frequently by kids ...

If you're hand-washing the pieces, let them soak in warm, soapy water before wiping them down with a sponge or dishcloth. Rinse each piece with warm water, and set the pan and basket aside to dry.

Deep cleaning is a chore—even if you’re a pro. Take it from Sandy Willis, a Molly Maid owner. But that doesn’t stop her from sticking to a schedule and tackling the job one zone at a time. Willis deep ...