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Learn the most efficient methods of cleaning and caring for your home. Our tips and tricks will show you how. Cleaning can be a challenge and it's always on a to-do list, whether it's dusting and scouring or vacuuming and sweeping -- but with our weekly and monthly cleaning routines, you can break out your chores into manageable lists.
How to Get Rid of Mold and Mildew (and Prevent It from Coming Back)
How to Clean Lampshades
6 Cleaning Tasks You Shouldn’t Try to Do Yourself
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Thinking About Thrifting a Sofa? Look for These Red Flags
It’s Boxelder Season—Does Dish Soap Work to Repel Them? Experts Weigh In
Cleaning Your Coffee Grinder Properly Will Get You a Fresher, Better Brew
How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees
How to Clean a Nespresso Machine Properly
How to Get Coffee Stains Out of Carpet (Even If They’re Set-In)
How to Clean Birkenstocks Properly
Can You Use Soap on Cast Iron? Experts Say You Should Rethink This Cleaning Myth
How Often Should You Clean Your Curtains? Here's What Experts Say
How to Clean a Grill for Delicious Backyard BBQ
How to Clean a Deck for the Season
How to Clean a Toilet for a Pristine Bathroom
How to Clean Granite Countertops
How to Clean Cutting Boards for Safe Meal Prep
How to Clean Stuffed Animals (Without Ruining Them)
How to Clean Silverware to Protect Against Stains and Tarnish
10 Spots You’re Probably Forgetting to Dust in Your Home
How to Clean a Burnt Pot or Pan So It Shines Like New
How to Remove Scratches from Stainless Steel
Do Coffee Grounds Actually Repel Mosquitoes? Pest Pros Explain the Household Hack
Can You Really Clean Your Oven with a Pumice Stone?
How to Clean a Dishwasher to Remove Buildup and Soap Scum
Can Coffee Grounds Repel Ants? Here's What the Experts Say
How to Clean Stainless Steel to Remove Tough Stains
What Is Borax? Plus 15 Ways to Clean with It
8 Things You Didn't Know You Could Clean with Salt
How to Clean Walls to Remove Scuffs and Stains
Is a Tennis Ball the Secret to Removing Ugly Scuff Marks?
I’m a Professional Organizer and I Swear By the Core 4 Decluttering Method
How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants to Prevent Damage to Your Home
10 Things You Can Clean with a Magic Eraser
10 Ways to Use Bar Keepers Friend for a Sparkling Home
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
10 Common Bathroom Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid
How to Clean a Dutch Oven
Tasks to Check Off Your To-Do List Based On How Many Minutes of Energy You Have
How to Safely Clean a Food Processor
11 Things You Actually Shouldn’t Clean with Soap
How to Clean Air Ducts in 6 Easy Steps
How to Clean a Stainless-Steel Sink
How to Get Rid of Pill Bugs in Your House
Yes, Mouthwash Can Fix Stinky Drains in a Pinch
Your Fridge Needs Spring Cleaning the Most—Here’s What to Throw Out
9 Common Cleaning Conundrums (and How to Solve Them)
How to Get Rid of Clothes Moths: Natural, Chemical, and Professional Options
How to Clean Pewter and Restore Its Shine
10 Things to Clean with Citric Acid
This Free Trick Will Help You Clean Pesky Sliding Door Tracks
13 Household Items You Can Clean with a Lint Roller
How to Clean an Induction Stovetop for a Surface That Sparkles
Pink Mold in Your Shower? What It Is and How to Get Rid of It
Do You Actually Need to Take Your Shoes Off Inside? Cleaning Experts Say Yes
How to Clean AirPods Without Damaging Them
How to Clean Cast-Iron Stove Grates Without Damaging the Finish
How to Get Rid of Crickets in Your House
How to Clean an Electric Kettle to Remove Hard Water Residue
Is Cleaning Your Shower with a Bath Towel Truly Effective?
How to Clean a Suede Couch
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