Cleaning

The first step is: don't panic. The cleaning process isn’t as bad as you think.

We regularly share clever hacks and methods to make do with less. All that is well and good, but I keep returning to this one basic, everyday way to save hundreds — if not thousands — of dollars in the kitchen. And it’s so very simple. Clean Your Cookware: Help return your pots and pans to their former glory with these tips and techniques.

Bookmark this for later so you'll always know how to take on bad smells from the source.

The ultimate guide to de-stinking your home and making it smell amazing

This weekend, tackle one of your home's scariest spots.

Years of use or neglect can make for one discolored and dingy tub or sink. Here are a few tips to keep the porcelain on your antique fixture looking next-to-new.

If your sleeping space is dusty, stuffy, or generally unclean, how can you expect to stay well?

White vinegar is the darling of homemade cleaning supplies.

Even if Fabuloso is the staple of your cleaning routine, there are probably a few tricks you didn't know you could try.

We've got some smart and simple ways to remove pet hair from furniture, floors, clothes and more.

There’s nothing quite like sitting down for a relaxing bath only to find water with floating black flecks, hair, and who-knows-what-else. Unfortunately, if you’re the owner of a jetted bathtub, this lament may seem all-too-common given that the crevices of the jets tend to collect gunk that is hard to clean by hand. But there are some simple ways to keep those jets clean using basic household ingredients. Fill the tub until the jets are covered by 2-3 inches of hot water.

It took her $125 and two hours to complete.

If you've ever experienced the pain of a burnt frying pan, I bring good news!

Does your pot frequently runneth over? If you’re part of the regularly-sets-off-the-smoke-alarm-while-cooking-dinner club, chances are your stove burners are in desperate need of attention. To get a really good, deep-down, clean-clean, you’ll need to actually remove the burners from the stove and use some good old-fashioned elbow grease. While technically you can turn your burners all the way up and have the food burn off, this method is much more effective.

They're not really deserving of a prime display on the vanity. But where your toothbrush ends up when you're done brushing does kinda matter.

Along with expert-recommended cleaning solutions.

White rug? No problem.

From stinky to peachy clean!

Some strategic storage helped me find space to corral cleaning supplies and make room for clothes folding, too.

This iconic purple bottle's got staying power.

It's often overlooked.

The best vacuum I've ever used.

This is your sign to start steam mopping.

The professional cleaner shares her journey to TikTok stardom and her mission to break stereotypes, along with her favorite Mexican cleaning products.

It can mop and vacuum at the same time!

Just like a charcoal water filter, charcoal briquettes can be used to absorb moisture and remove odor from the air in your home. You may know that you can use charcoal to remove fridge odors, but they also work in other rooms. We’ve found them particularly helpful for “old apartment smell” if you’re in an old building or moist smells in basement-level units.As for how to distribute them, you can simply lay a few out in a metal tray.

The best way to tackle all those hard-to-reach spots.

My kitchen floor has never looked cleaner!

A smart idea I learned from a friend.

It's earned a spot in my cleaning arsenal!

It requires only a simple pantry staple.

Silliness wins overall.

According to a laundry expert.

A simple yet reliable cleaning hack.

If you've ever worked in food service, you've probably heard it too.

It was his evening ritual.

“There is something about the ordinary, the profound absence of performance in this space that lets me be my truest self.”

See ya dirty floors, sweep dreams!

Now that I’m a parent myself, I’ve had to seriously level up my laundry game — I’ve called my mom to ask how to deal with everything from smeared raspberries on pajamas to vomit stains on the rug (welcome to motherhood, eh?).

A spill cleanup solution I learned from a friend.

Feeling stuck? Here's how to get rid of it.

They keep them streak-free and spotless.

Because cleaning involves lots of liquids — both the messy and often gross ones you have to mop up and the solutions you use to do so.

It's super helpful when your schedule's packed!

It's a sign of respect.

According to laundry experts.

See this functional and stylish utility room transformation.

Deep cleaning on a discount.

Delicate clothes deserve their own spot to air-dry.

It defeated years of buildup.

From seven different countries!

And how often you should actually do it.

Happy 110th birthday to this culinary icon.

And how to get rid of both.

Look familiar? Here's what to do if you spot one.

Spend less time cleaning and more time with family.

Here's what an appliance pro has to say.

A few ways to set up the kitty equivalent of a "keep off" sign.

Grandma's cleaning hacks are coming in clutch... yet again.

I may never go back to pods again.

What to do when coloring goes outside the lines and onto your clothes.

Don’t let these marks ruin your favorite shirt.

I feel like I can clean anything after watching them.

All the things that worked and didn't work.

Perfect for camping, summer houses, van life, and more.

She cleans homes for people who need it.

Say G'day to Koala Eco.

No trip to the mall needed.

Fun and functional!

Sauce-covered counters will be a thing of the past.

It genuinely changed my life.

It blends right into my entryway — and my cats love it too.