Home Cleaning

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I’ve never met a cleaning hack I wasn’t willing to try. And this one paid off.

No one wants to step right back into their old dirt.

Here are some ways to re-use them post brew.

It's like magic.

These tips help make cleanliness part of the rhythm of daily life.

To truly master all the skills of maintaining a home is an exhaustive list and frankly, out of reach for many people. But even if knowing everything about home repair and DIY is not on your list of life goals, there are still a few skills worth knowing. This year, consider finally mastering a few from this list of ten — they’re skills that will come in handy in just about any home and not that difficult to learn!

Do you love where you live almost as much as you love your life partner? Are you single this year and looking for a hot date with an emotionally available living space? This year, forget the chocolates and corny Valentine’s Day cards and spend some time treating your home to a little lovin’ this February 14th. It’s not just about greeting your guests with a little bit of seasonal cheer. It’s about greeting yourself, too, after a long day at work or away from home.

Sharing a home with another person (or persons) isn’t always easy — and conflicts tend to occur, especially when it comes to cleaning chores. There’s a way you can cut down on disagreements over cleaning tasks in the future, though, and it’s actually a really easy step: Have everyone who lives in the home work together to officially decide when a room is considered “clean.

If you’re preparing to host Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may be feeling like this week is the silence before the storm. Rather than let nerves build to a day-of crescendo, here are some things you can check off of that Thanksgiving to-do list a full week in advance, freeing up time on the holiday itself: Make a shopping list. Depending upon what’s on your list, you might be able to even get your shopping out of the way now, before stores are overcrowded.

If you had the choice between paying $13.00 or $1.50 for the exact same product, I don’t think there would be any hesitation, you’d opt for the cheaper option. That’s what got me inspired to make my very own household cleaner for electronics after my name brand cleaner finally ran out this weekend…It was really my better half who got me wondering about a no-chemical, affordable DIY cleaning solution to replace the more expensive store bought option.

We’ve got good news for you: You probably don’t have to spend all day disinfecting.

You know you should wear gloves to clean, but knowing and doing are two very different things.

Here's a condensed version of the health agency's recommendations for how healthy people should be cleaning their homes right now.

Knowing how easily and quickly I could wash up turned a switch on in my brain that kept committed to hand-washing.

Sturdy and stiff enough to thoroughly clean, yet gentle enough to not strip away that seasoning.

For as often as we use laundry detergent to keep our washables clean, we might be making silly mistakes.

Some people are taking sanitizing matters into their own hands (pun intended). Here's why that won't work.

Brand loyalty is great, but the best product is the one you can find (or already have at home).

Let's get introspective.

After countless commutes, you might wonder: Do I need to clean something that sits so close to my ear drum? The short answer is yes. The long answer is yeeesssssssssss.

This could be a good option for those who choose to use free and clear detergent—but would like their laundry to be mildly scented and aren’t bothered by essential oils.

Maybe this says more about me than I should admit, but at the age of 35, laundry has become a very big deal.

I recently tested name brand dryer sheets against two other fabric softening alternatives, and while the difference in softness was significant, it wasn’t enough to convert me to start buying dryer sheets. I know too much.

It can be used to store liquid soaps, too.

When you really need to go the extra mile, cleaning-wise.

This cleaning technique harnesses the power of "small wins" in a very visual way.

This condiment does more than just make for tasty sandwiches.

Rags, over paper towels, are my preference from both a waste and an efficiency standpoint—except in these three instances.

Here's some cleaning feeds to scroll through that'll inspire you to tidy the digs you stroll through.

Here are three tracks based on doable time limits—designed to give you a bathroom that's clean, cleaner, or cleanest.

Uncovering some eye- and leg-opening research.

There's one major component of our kitchens that may not be getting the attention it needs to stay clean even though we use and see them every day.

It's amazing what this tiny tool can do!

One survey says it's probably more time than you think, and even worse if you live in the UK.

It's holding up 4.5 stars with nearly 5,000 reviews, so I had to see what the fuss was about for myself.

Whether you're in a pinch, or just trying to streamline your cleaning cabinet, there’s no need to buy specialty cleaner. We called on Kristin Griesel of New York City’s Catbird for advice.

It's better to be dirty than useless. Some cleaning methods can permanently damage your device, or maybe even render it unusable.

It’s warm and soothing for your body, but did you know you can also use black tea to clean your hardwood floors? Tannins in the tea add a light, warm “stain” and help to bring out the wood’s natural warm tones. In addition to it’s beautifying qualities, black tea derived from the Camellia sinensis plant contain polyphenolic compounds that prevent microbial growth.

A dirty garbage disposal is often the culprit for bad smells in the kitchen. Food bits can cling to the disposal and pipes and create extremely unpleasant odors. The best way to de-stink your kitchen is with a healthy dose of all-natural ingredients that will loosen tough food particles and get the pipes moving! Any time I’m cooking or baking with lemons, I try to squeeze out any excess or leftover juice down my drains for that added smell of freshness in the kitchen.

Are you wasting space and not realizing it? Find out what mistake you may be making, plus get two great IKEA storage product recommendations from tiny home dwellers.

The cleaning up part certainly isn’t as fun (or as tasty) as the cooking part, but it’s a job that must be done. Check out these handy tips for a stovetop your mother would be proud of! Cleaning as you go truly is the best way to save yourself from having to cleanup a disaster of a mess like the one above. But sometimes life gets busy and there just isn’t time between the cooking and the eating and the evening’s engagements to wipe down that stove.

Step away from the smelly sponge, I've got just the solution for you!

People give their cars annual inspections—why shouldn't a sofa get the same treatment?

If I were a better person, I’d be cleaning my grout right now, but instead I’m gathering tips and tricks to help you clean your grout. Pay it forward!

Cleaning the house not on your list of favorite ways to spend your time? You might want to check and see if you’re unintentionally making things worse on yourself. From spending more time on cleaning tasks than you need to, to just not being efficient, peruse this list of seven things you could be doing that’s making it harder to keep your house clean, and see if you can eliminate one to make cleaning the house easier or faster! 1.

January 16 is the new January 1, and there's never a bad time to get excited for a fresh start at home.

Spotless floors in a jiffy, and you're not even touching the grossest part of the mop!

You know the type.

IKEA's new collection is meant to tidy up your home in no time.

Without proper care, makeup sponges can harbor bacteria and even mold.

These eight quick tests will tell you if a used vacuum works well, and if it had a rough past life.

One more reason to do the dishes.

I’ve started a new routine of taking 10 minutes each night, to tackle 5 things that have since made a world of difference in the overall upkeep of our home. It makes mornings easier and nights more calming… 1. Do The Dishes – It’s a proven fact that we’re more likely to eat at home and make dinner ourselves if the area in which food preparation happens is clean.

You wouldn’t dream of leaving your sheets unwashed for weeks at a time, but the sofa never really gets that sort of deep clean.

To help you avoid a costly mistake, we asked the pros to set the record straight.

Designer and organizer Amelia's current home is short on space, but rich in smart small space storage ideas

Professional organizer Rachel Rosenthal reveals what most people get wrong when it comes to getting their home organized.

I'm set to make 2020 my most streamlined cleaning year yet.

No matter what price I pay for dark denim jeans, they always seem to bleed. Some are worse than others (one brand in particular seems to hemorrhage indigo) but they all are culprits. Here’s how to protect your furniture from a tough-to-remove stain: It may not seem like that big of a deal, but just wait until you leave your (very unwanted) mark on a friend’s white Barcelona chair. Ever tried to remove indigo from white leather? Make sure that doesn’t happen!

We left off yesterday with a half-reorganized junk drawer. I’d done the easy part, putting away cooking utensils that were grouped according to their use, and had the “junky” portion left to tackle. Check out my final result, and read how I got there: After putting all the cooking utensils away on the right side of the drawer, it was time to tackle the big pile of junk that was left.