Ashley Poskin

You’ll never have to struggle with this frustrating task again!

Staring at a dirty computer screen while you're trying to work can be very distracting.

No need to use harsh ingredients to eliminate these kitchen pests.

Keeps dentures bright and clean? Check. Lifts stains from your toilet bowl? Check! Drop a tablet in your toilet and let the effervescent powers of denture cleanser do the hard work. There are only three things needed and here’s how to do it. Denture cleansing tablets Toilet brush Gloves Drop one cleansing tablet into the toilet bowl and let sit for 20-30 minutes, the water will turn blue as it starts to effervesce. Use your toilet brush to work off any rings or stains in the bowl.

You’ll truly be amazed at how quickly the transformation happens, it’s simple, and totally effective.

Including one way to kick up dust without lifting a finger.

Ever wondered if it’s okay to wash your down comforter without taking it to the dry cleaners? You’ve wondered correctly! You can absolutely wash your down comforter sans the pros. All you need is a mild detergent, and a few hours spent at the laundromat. And patience. Did I mention patience? Mild or all-natural detergent Tennis balls Extra large capacity front-loading washing machine Extra large capacity dryer or sunny outdoor space 1.

Is your bathroom guest-ready?

Many of us have banished chlorine bleach from our homes, as it can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs, poison fish and insects, and release carcinogenic dioxins during production. Fortunately, there are still plenty of ways keep white linens, socks, and other fabrics sparkling, and you probably already have the necessary ingredients around the house. Ready to get started? Here are some bleach-free ways to get your whites whiter!

You might be able to avoid a call to the plumber if you have access to dish soap and very, very hot water.

I tried five methods and found a clear winner.

Here's how it went.

We're happy to report that our tried-and-true method ended up being the best.

The winner has actually been Kitchn's preferred method for years.

Two of the methods had the best results, but one of those became our favorite.

Find out which method got my Pyrex nice and clean!

Don't dry out this winter.

Within each load was two towels: one brand-new towel straight from the store, and one older bath towel from my family's stash. Here are the results.