Home Cleaning

And what you should be doing instead.

Better dirt pickup? An odor neutralizer? No hairwrap? What more could you want?

This simple trick took away a stain in no time.

Tip number two: Hide the clutter!

Thanks, Mom!

It’s super convenient, too.

We did the hard work for you.

And you’ll only need four ingredients!

Sometimes the best products are the simplest ones.

Hint: You're gonna need some scissors!

The best advice on cleaning before, during, and after hosting guests this holiday season.

She was a stickler about this unusual yet ingenious rule.

It'll make coming home that much sweeter.

No-fail solutions for cleaning greasy, grimy kitchen cabinets.

It’s a simple, straightforward solution to a tricky issue.

Doors were invented for a reason.

It's typically done on the first of the month, too.

It helped me stay on task despite distractions.

It transforms three simple ingredients into a powerful, chemical-free cleaner.

According to professional cleaners.

Number five might surprise you.

Research shows it's actually good for you.

According to a sleep expert.

The best part? Not having to bend down or be on my hands and knees to do it.

Banish pet hair, dust, and crumbs from all surfaces in your home with these handy canister vacuums.

Vinegar is your best friend when it comes to cleaning this.

According to a chemist.

Fabrics, hardwoods, walls, oh my!

Protect your investment!

Dry ice can bring an air of mystery to your Halloween party, elevating the spooky vibes with billows of chilly fog that hang around or come straight out of a cauldron of punch (aka witches brew). But once the night is over, getting rid of dry ice isn’t as straightforward as you may think. In fact, it can even be dangerous to handle. Luckily, there’s a “spell” (method) to do this safely. Below, the best way to safely dispose of dry ice.

According to cleaning experts.

My disability makes me a bit of a cleaning fanatic.

This is the cheapest, easiest way to clean glass.

Even if we can’t muster a wholesale change of perspective about maintaining our homes, most of us could use a spoonful of sugar when it comes to the challenge of keeping up with our cleaning tasks. Here are some easy ways to take a little bit of the sting out of it each time you reach for those housework gloves. Nothing makes you forget that you’re doing something you don’t want to do like occupying your mind with something else.

It puts every last drop to use.

BKF can be put to work in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and backyards. But there are certain surfaces in each of those spaces that the cleaner is not so friendly with.

It makes completing the cycle much less painful.

It actually makes cleaning up more efficient.

Any one of these methods should do the trick to remove a face full of paint or makeup.

These mini vacuums are perfect for smaller messes, or just more precise, deeper cleaning.

Don't be so quick to just rip it open!

Here's what I learned.

Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

You’ll want to take a look ASAP.

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

Coffee stains are surprisingly easy to remove with these pro tips.

I haven't let food go bad in years thanks to these practices.

And it requires just one thing you can find in your drawer or with your takeout food.

Plus, it’s edible!

And it’s under $10!

Why not devote the same daily attention to cleaning our homes that we do to businesses?

I'm never going back.

They really work to keep pests away.

It’s a must-try for pet parents.

It's great for small spaces, too.

If you don't have a steam mop yet, your cleaning lineup is incomplete.

I was impressed by the results.

They're kind of amazing.