Category: Cleaning

Getting motivated to clean ahead of the fall holiday season is hard enough. At the same time, you also have to decorate and find a […]

If you haven’t turned on the heat for the first time this year, you may need to do so soon. Before you do this, you […]

As the winter season approaches, many people are going to gather indoors more often, meaning that virus-containing droplets will move through the air in tighter […]

The internet connectivity and thin LCD screens of today’s TVs are far from the sturdy boxes that once took up so much space in our […]

Two of my least favorite jobs in the kitchen are cleaning the fridge and taking out the trash. Both tend to be a bit rough, […]

When it comes to household chores, few products are as convenient and versatile as baking soda. From cooking to cleaning and deodorizing, it does so […]

If your web browsing history is littered with questions about how to clean various surfaces and objects, you’ve probably noticed that many instructions and manuals […]

Working out at home has always been both a necessity and a luxury, but after the pandemic, we are all used to doing it much […]

When you’re done painting a room, furniture, or other project, the last thing you want to do is clean up the mess you’ve made. But […]

A pair of suede pumps or linen trousers can be the star of your wardrobe, but you might also be tempted to store these pieces […]

Washing machines – is there anything they can’t? Just kidding: there are many things that cannot be machine washed . Plus, the car itself has […]

Most people don’t have to think about cleaning an electrical outlet, which comes with risk of electrical shock and all, but they can get dusty […]

Another day, another misguided TikTok purge that you’ll regret trying . The latest cleaning trick that’s been circulating on the popular video-sharing app is about […]

TikTok’s latest ad campaign focuses on how useful the video-sharing app is for learning new tricks, hacks, and skills – and for the most part, […]

The dishwasher is a game changer, even if it’s a tiny dishwasher that cuts both labor and water consumption. Aside from the air conditioner, the […]

Gone are the days when a professional cleaning of your home was a sign that you were rich . With new apps, affordable prices, and […]

Given the health risks associated with mold , this is not what you want in or around your home. Unfortunately, flooding, humidity, and/or improper storage […]

Take a look at the bottom of the faucet of most modern kitchen and bathroom sinks and you’ll probably see a small round screen called […]

I have a dog that gets motion sick if the conditions are not ideal. I must refrain from eating if we are going to be […]

Tar is mean. Because it’s used to patch asphalt around the same color, you may end up stepping on tar without realizing it. Or maybe […]

When was the last time you washed your pillows? Not your pillowcases or protectors, but real pillows? Yes, with yellow spots . We recently discussed […]

I am not a neat person by nature. I try, but it’s never been a particularly easy or intuitive process. In calmer times, I can […]

The first day of every month should be dedicated to planning and getting things done, but most of us aren’t planner geeks. However, there are […]

Air conditioners make life much easier in hot weather. But if your air conditioner is poorly maintained or doesn’t work properly, or hasn’t been used […]

Generally speaking, there are two types of vacuuming: a few quick sweeps to pick up crumbs, spilled snacks, and visible dirt; and more thorough sweeping […]

Wearing wet jeans is not fun because they are uncomfortable. Wearing jeans that used to be wet is no fun because they stink. Fabrics that […]

Think of all the places you (or your family members) put backpacks and other bags when you’re out and about. During the day, they may […]

Late last year, I moved into my first apartment without a dishwasher, and it quickly became clear that my precious little dishwashing system wasn’t up […]

An unexpected guest is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, how nice! Company! On the other hand, what if they decide you’re a slob […]