Category: Cleaning

It’s probably helped you deal with indigestion and hangovers, but Alka-Seltzer can do more than just settle your stomach: It can also help clean your […]

No matter how you carve your pumpkins or what you decide to do with them , you’ll still end up with a mess. Pumpkin intestines […]

Coming home to a clean space is a wonderful feeling. Even those who aren’t bothered by clutter, dust and dirt will likely appreciate the opportunity […]

While the clutter in your home may seem chaotic and overwhelming, most of it can probably just be thrown away. How much of your child’s […]

The Oraimo OSV-225A cordless vacuum cleaner really sucks. Take it? Because it’s a vacuum cleaner? I’m kidding, of course, but on the other hand, I’m […]

For a long time I had a biased attitude towards expensive technology. Can an expensive vacuum cleaner be $500 better than a regular one? I […]

Cleaning in any order is always better than not cleaning at all, but there are ways to make it more effective. If you clean your […]

Although they are less common today than they used to be, many people still use a box spring between their mattress and bed frame. Back […]

Ugg boots are ubiquitous in the winter, although they go from being genuinely fashionable to ironically trendy and back again quite regularly. However, sheepskin boots […]

If you spend time searching for cleaning tips and hacks on social media, you’re very familiar with vinegar. There’s nothing wrong with TikTok; in real […]

When you’re faced with a big cleaning project, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and not know where to start. You can use certain methods for […]

It’s not just you: achieving streak-free, squeaky clean windows is harder than it seems. While a few spritzes of all-purpose cleaner and a quick swipe […]

As the name suggests, a sink overflow allows water to drain when the drain is closed or blocked and the faucet is left running. The […]

If you’re intimidated by the prospect of cleaning your home, here’s some good news: One of the best cleaning techniques is for people like you. […]

Fall cleaning is different from spring cleaning, mainly because of all the damn leaves and dust. To get your home and lawn in order, you […]

Purchasing a great piece of furniture from a thrift store or yard sale is a satisfying accomplishment for anyone interested in DIY, upcycling, or simply […]

Even if you live in a tiny studio apartment or dorm, you’ll still have to keep it clean. Storing cleaning products when you’re limited in […]

You honor the social contract every day by not piling your bags on the seat next to you on a crowded bus or getting annoyed […]

There’s a reason some social media cleanup hacks are only emerging now, decades after domestic scientists and economists developed many of the products and methods […]

Deep in the back of many refrigerators is a small orange box with the top corner torn off, or in some cases a bowl of […]

When you find that mold is growing somewhere inside your home, you should never ignore it. Depending on the location of the mold and how […]

Separating white from color was once a necessity. We’ve separated the whites so they can be bleached and washed the colors in cold water to […]

Color trends in home decor come and go, but classic white bedding like linens, towels and tablecloths never goes out of style. Sure, a neutral […]

Microfiber cloths – soft, absorbent, economical – are often the preferred alternative to using and throwing away piles of paper towels. But not every time. […]

I write a lot about different ways to remove odors from a bunch of different things, from smoke smells in the house to stinky diaper […]

Pillowcases are more versatile household helpers than we think. In addition to protecting your pillows from night sweats, they will help you keep your home […]

Everyone needs quick and effective ways to clean their most used items, and shaving cream has been introduced as such a method for cleaning car […]

With swim season on the way, you may be wondering (as you did last summer and the summer before): is there a proper way to […]

Whether you’re hiking, going to the beach or on vacation, you need convenience. You also want to eat from clean dishes. Packing a bottle of […]

When was the last time you cleaned your luggage? No, don’t use the vacuum nozzle to suck up dirt, crumbs and grime that’s built up […]

If something needs to be cleaned, then by all means, do it thoroughly. But some things can be simply washed with a hose, which saves […]

Carrying a reusable water bottle is good for both you and the environment. But without regular cleaning, it may not be as useful and healthy […]

There are some fun hacks for cleaning oven shelves. For example, quite a few people swear when left overnight in the dewy grass. But what […]

When you are looking for how to clean something, you will inevitably find that you have been instructed to use cold or hot water. But […]

If you feel like your carpets and carpets aren’t really clean – or don’t stay clean for very long – after you vacuum, it’s probably […]

It happens to the best of us: we fall in love with an item of clothing, we buy it, and we don’t bother to read […]

You are reminded of this every time you move: you have too much crap. It accumulates in closets , under beds, in pantries and garages. […]

Removing price tags from second-hand finds or scraping industrial adhesive off the walls and sides of battery-powered smart devices can be a daunting task. What’s […]

You should clean your dryer vent about once a year, and while this can be a bit of an inconvenience, it’s important to know that […]

I’m going to admit upfront that I’m a big Windex girl. It’s cheap, it’s always available, and it’s easy to spray everything from mirrors (okay!) […]