Geraldine Campbell

Borax is making a comeback as a "natural" cleaner, but there's one thing you should know before you add it to your arsenal.

There are two key differences.

When you're done with this deep cleaning task, the shower will once again be a pristine place.

Are you ready to reclaim your refrigerator, too? That's your assignment on Day 9 of the Spring Cleaning Cure.

This quick cleaning task will instantly inspire more relaxation, promise.

You probably wash your sheets on a regular basis, but today we’re going to wash the linens you may not clean quite as often.

Today, we’re going to deep clean a rug, ideally the dirtiest, most trafficked one in your home. 

Prepare to be amazed by how much more effective your spring cleaning will be after completing this one overlooked task.

It's time to give your garbage can a thorough de-stinking.

The truth is, these up-high places are really the first area you should be cleaning in any room.

We're kicking off this year's spring cleaning Cure with cleaning your favorite window — a small target that pays you back with a fresh perspective.

Why didn't I think of this earlier!?

Vinegar is a convenient and affordable cleaner for many things — but not all things.

Do you do this too?

Do you do this, too?

Do you have one in your arsenal?

It's time for an upgrade.

A fresh tube of toothpaste just begs to be squeezed, but we'd argue that the first thing you squeeze it on shouldn't be your toothbrush.

It's functional and versatile and, dare we say, good looking.

Whenever I pick up a new bottle, I started doing this one tiny, brilliant thing that has helped me banish unwanted smells from my refrigerator.

From gardening to ice packs to thank-you notes.

Most of my housekeeping habits come from my German mother. She is the queen of clean and the reason my home is mostly spick-and-span. (Although it will never be as tidy as hers, ever.) Still, I have to give credit where credit is due: My favorite trick for ridding rugs of dirt, dog hair, and whatever else ends up embedded in my treasured carpets comes from my dad (who is Irish and English, if that matters). To say that my dad has a penchant for nice rugs is an understatement.

Here’s the thing about knife blocks: We don’t really recommend them. They can dull the blades of your knives as you drag them in and out of their holders, they’re often sold as an expensive set with knives that you really don’t need, and they can harbor some serious mold (and maybe even bacteria) in those dark, hard-to-reach slots.