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Keep your home sparkling clean inside and out with these projects and tips for a faster and better job.

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    What Is Cleaning Vinegar and How to Use It

    Find out why cleaning vinegar is better than white vinegar for household chores.

    10 Cleaning Products That Are Safe for Your Pets

    Pet owners: Do you know what cleaning ingredients to avoid? We rounded up top-rated pet safe cleaning products, plus some...


    Don’t Use Your Oven’s Self-Cleaning Feature. Here’s Why.

    According to appliance repair pro Scott the Fix-It Guy, you need to think twice before firing up your oven's self-cleaning...


    10 Things to Know About Swedish Death Cleaning

    Yes, the name Swedish Death Cleaning is off-putting but it's kind of meant to jar you into action to decrease...


    How to Make Homemade Cleaner With Simple Ingredients

    Not only will natural cleaners make your life better, they will virtually eliminate that bad smell in the house and...

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    Have Guests Coming? Here’s How to Clean Your Home in 30 Minutes or Less

    Hosting a get-together comes with a lengthy to-do list, which makes it easy to drop the ball on cleaning your...


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    How To Start Decluttering When It Feels Overwhelming

    Clutter stresses us out. So does decluttering. An organizational expert explains how to declutter and avoid becoming overwhelmed.

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    Why You Should Use Microfiber Towels

    Product cleaning instructions more frequently recommend a microfiber towel instead of a soft, clean lint free cloth. Here's why.


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    How Much Does a Professional Organizer Cost?

    We'll answer that, as well as some other professional decluttering FAQs.


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    How To Declutter a Room in 3 Easy Steps

    Clutter accumulates in no time and overwhelms our living spaces and minds. Get back on track with these three surefire...


    How To Wax a Boat

    Boats are made for fun in the sun, but that sun (and water) dulls the surface over time. Learn how...

    This Simple Trick Dries Wet Dishes in Your Dishwasher

    This dishwasher hack will dry your dishes in just five minutes!


    How To Clean a Pool Filter Cartridge

    Be sure to clean your pool filter cartridge system as part of your pool winterization process. It's easy if you...


    How To Shock a Pool

    A little shock therapy is just what your pool needs to stay clean and sanitized for the winter. Here's all...


    How to Clean a Toaster with a Hair Dryer—Yes, We Said Hair Dryer

    This simple hack makes it easier to keep your toaster looking spotless.


    How To Clean a Range Hood

    How often do you think about, let alone clean, your range hood? That's probably too long. Get it shining, and...

    This DIY Cleaner Will Prevent Dust From Building Up in Your Home

    Dust isn't just dust—it's a veritable smorgasbord of grossness containing mold, skin cells, dust mites, and bacteria. Learn how to...


    6 Genius Uses for Mouthwash Around the House

    Mouthwash isn't just for personal hygiene. Read on to learn about the various other mouthwash uses that make this product...


    This One Item Has More Bacteria Than Anything in Your House

    Spoiler alert: It's not your toilet seat. Learn which other common household item harbors the most bacteria, and what you...


    How to Remove Soap Scum

    Find out how to remove stubborn soap scum from all your bathroom surfaces and stop it from coming back.


    Light Bulb Recycling Guide

    You can recycle those old light bulbs, but there are a few important things to know before you toss them...


    8 Best Bathtub Cleaners

    It's time to say goodbye to the filth creeping in your bathtub. To get it clean and shining again, you...


    5 Best Robot Vacuums for the Easiest Cleaning Ever

    The best robot vacuum lets you clean smarter, not harder! Find one that mops, geomaps and gets every last piece...


    How To Clean Sticky Grease Off Kitchen Cabinets

    Grimy cabinets make a clean kitchen seem dull and dirty. Clean sticky grease off your kitchen cabinets with powerful yet...


    Can You Use Oven Cleaner On Kitchen Countertops?

    What is the effect of oven cleaner on kitchen countertops? We hashed it out with a pro, and this is...

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    Why You Should Be Cleaning Your Walls Regularly

    Cleaning your walls doesn't often make your to-do list. Did you know you should be cleaning your walls regularly? Here's...


    How To Clean Glass Shower Doors Without Chemicals

    It's easier than you think to remove tough soap scum and stains from your glass shower doors without nasty chemicals,...


    Cleaning Hacks 101: “CleanTok” Dos and Don’ts

    The cleaning niche of TikTok, dubbed "CleanTok," is filled with tips, tricks and hacks. But which ones are good ideas...


    Why the TikTok “Product Overload” Trend Is So Dangerous

    Love a good cleaning trend? Don't try this one at home. Why "product overload" is just as stupid and dangerous...


    What’s the Best (and Worst) Day To Clean Your House?

    Are you somehow set up for success if you clean on, say, Sunday? And destined for messiness if Monday's your...


    Will This TikTok Hack Make Your Bed Smell Fresher?

    Who doesn't want their bed to "smell like a dream"? But nothing is as easy as it seems.