Spiders – also referred to as “arachnids” – have picked up a bad reputation over the years. People associate them with creepy houses, poisonous bites and other unpleasant things. However, with the exception of spiders like black widows and brown recluses, most spiders aren’t dangerous to humans. Some, like the jumping spider, are even downright fascinating.Nonetheless, spiders spin webs, which can give your home or office an unkempt look and can even be a fire hazard.

sometimes figuring out how to remove spider webs can be a little tricky. For example, you could run into trouble if you’re trying to clean a web off of a popcorn ceiling. Spider silk is both strong and adhesive, making it difficult to extract from the uneven surface of these ceiling types. In this situation, you can wrap duct tape — sticky side facing out — around a paint roller to remove the web. And that’s about as challenging as it gets when it comes to spider web removal. If using a broom, it’s better to gently lift the web off rather than trying to sweep it off...