We believe that cleaning, like karate, has different levels of mastery. There are those who can drop-kick a closet full of dust bunnies in seconds, and those (like us) who aren't the sloppiest kid i...
This might not be the most glamorous topic ever, but it's entertaining month at Apartment Therapy, and parties create waste (even if you're throwing a green shindig with reusable dishware). Our favo...
According to a recent study conducted at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Business, the implication is yes. Researchers found a link between citrus-scented cleaners (rather than antiseptic scents) a...
Add this to the list of uses for shaving cream: Use it as a helper when cleaning mildew from grout. The thick consistency of shaving cream (not gel) helps keep bleach on mildew-y tile joints long en...
Many people are so overwhelmed by the idea of "decluttering" their homes that they avoid it until it seems impossible. We've been there, and it's not fun. Organizing requires dealing with both physi...
Before you read this post, we should admit that we’re terrible at daily cleaning. We’ve tried lots of tricks, and although they tend to work for a while, we usually slide back into the old habit...
When researching how to clean watercolor or oil paintings yourself at home, we were surprised to find this method that involves a loaf of bread......
Some people love cleaning. It calms them and lightens their mood in the process. We don't fall into that group, but every once in a while, the mood will strike us to clean and we'll feel completely ...
Let the sunshine in! Not all of us have such lovely large windows like these (from Meg & John's place) but that doesn't mean that we get out of the much maligned chore of window washing. It's getting ...
We're big fans of using white vinegar for cleaning most things, but still have a passion for putting new products to the test, especially with cleaners that claim to "do it all." We put Pledge Mul...
Cleaning is one of the cheapest ways to improve your home, and one of the most beneficial. If you've been thinking about doing some weekend cleaning, click below to pick a project that will really s...
One way I best settle into a house after a move is by scrubbing it clean from head to toe. It's like a handshake with your new home......
A drying rack is simply a smart item - saving energy (or trips to the laundromat!) it's one of those "green ideas" that has been around forever but that had fallen a bit out of favor. They seem to now...
There's been a few new laundry helpers hitting the market lately and what's most intriguing about them isn't just a new smell for an old favorite, they've been reinventing the way laundry is done. T...
You know those days when you just feel gross? You're having a bad hair day, your clothes don't seem to fit right, so instead of exercising or working on your attitude you go out and buy some new clo...
The other day we posted some inspiring clean homes from our house tour archives, and a few commenters wondered how one keeps a home in such good shape. A recent post from zenhabits.net offers one po...
click thumbnails for larger pics Need some motivation to clean this weekend? To get you going, we've rounded up a few examples of clean floors, organized closets, and well-made beds from Apartment Th...
An ironing board is one of those staples of home life that simply doesn't get a design update very often, but we ran across this contemporary redesign today. What do you think of this update? Hot or ...
click thumbnails for larger picsPerhaps this is not the most glamorous roundup ever to appear on Apartment Therapy, but it is a good one to take a look at if you've been living without an organized a...
Outdoor furniture can take quite a beating. It might get hit with salty ocean air of the coasts, or be drenched in stagnant humidity in the Midwest, but no matter where you live, your outdoor furnit...
click thumbnails for larger pics If you live in a small space, you might not have the luxury of a laundry room or even the closet space to stash your ironing board. For those who face the ironing boa...
click thumbnails for larger pics When you think of high-style interiors, laundry rooms might not be the first thing that come to mind, but shelter mags and catalogs would beg to differ. Just because ...
click thumbnails for larger picsIn honor of all of us who have some "Spring Cleaning" chores at the top of the to-do list this weekend, we thought we'd start out with a little levity. A quick twirl.....
Now we've always been a big stickler when it comes to dryer sheets. We either don't use them at all, or make our own. But since we've been lugging our laundry to the laundromat lately, we can't hel...
If you suffer from allergies, keeping a clean home is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of attacks, but cleaning itself can sometimes trigger a reaction. For tips on which cleaners to use, ho...
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