Cleaning and Organizing

Keeping your home germ-free is more important than ever—but that doesn’t mean you want to spend all your time cleaning. Here, you’ll find cleaning strategies that will save you time, money and effort, and genius home organizing tips to make the most of every square foot of space.

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25+ Cleaning Hacks for Hard-to-Remove Stuff

Gum in your carpet? Scratches on your wood? Permanent marker on your laminate? We've got you covered with this ultimate...


Here’s What That Pink Slime In Your Bathroom Really Is

It can be dangerous but thankfully it's easy to get rid of.


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40 Clever Kitchen Organizing Ideas You’ll Want to Try Right Now

The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but it can also be the most cluttered. Use these clever...


The One Ingredient You Should ALWAYS Add to Your Dishwasher

It'll give your glassware an extra sparkle and prevent filmy residue from hard water.


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30 Nearly Forgotten House Cleaning Tips from the Past

Grandma knows all the best cleaning tips and tricks to save you time, money and effort. You'll want to stock...


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20 Spring Cleaning Tasks You Can Do in One Minute—or Less!

Spring has sprung, so it's time to buckle down and clean up our spaces. You'll love these quick, easy ways...


How to Clean a Coffee Maker

Your daily caffeine fix takes its toll on your coffee maker. The good news? The one ingredient you need to...


Here’s Why You Need to Clean Your Washing Machine—and How to Do It

The moist, warm, dark environment of your washing machine is the perfect breeding ground for mold and germs. Here's how...

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30 Spots to Never, Ever Skip When Spring Cleaning

Washing windows and scheduling a carpet cleaning may be a good start to spring cleaning, but your home isn't white-glove...


De-Icing Your Driveway: When to Use Salt, Sand or Another Ice Melter

With snow comes ice, and with ice comes slipping—which means it's time to think about keeping your driveway and sidewalks...


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13 Items That Are a Fire Hazard If You Don’t Clean Them Enough

Continually putting off cleaning these items around your house can actually be very dangerous.


How To Clean Shower Curtains

If you can't remember the last time you cleaned your shower curtain, these hints will come in handy.


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14 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your Washer and Dryer

A decent washer and dryer should last at least 10 years. If you're committing these maintenance mistakes, however, you could...


Are You Making This Expensive Mistake With Your Vacuum?

With a little know-how you can improve the performance of your vacuum—and save yourself a costly repair.


We Test 5 Methods to Clean a Burnt Pan—Here’s How They Performed

Ever wonder how to clean a burnt pan? See what happened when we put different cleaning methods to the test...


The Best Spring Cleaning Hacks We Found on TikTok

Ready to start your spring cleaning?


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How to Spring Clean Your Digital Clutter

Feeling overwhelmed by your inbox? Here’s a step-by-step guide to tackling your virtual mess.

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14 Ways You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong

From using the wrong products to not leaving the right ones on long enough to work their magic, these are...


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13 Secrets of People Who Always Have a Clean House

A clean home won't seem so far out of reach with these simple tips.


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10 Mistakes You’re Making with Antibacterial Wipes

We know you're using lots of them right now, but make sure you're using them right!


How to Clean Reusable Shopping Bags

Reusable shopping bags are a great way to go green, but they can get filthy fast. Here's everything you need...


Can An Air Purifier Kill Coronavirus Germs in the Air?

Indoor air quality has become more important than ever, with many people turning to air purifiers to cleanse the air...


How to Clean Your Bathroom in 5 Minutes or Less

Unexpected guests arriving at any moment? Use these pro strategies to make your bathroom look clean (and still have time...

7 Uses for Laundry Detergent You Never Thought Of

Laundry detergent is a powerful cleaning agent that can do a lot more than just clean your clothes! Check out...


This Waxed Paper Hack Will Get Rid of Grease and Dust in Your Kitchen

Your humble roll of waxed paper can make chores so much easier.


7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Disinfectant Spray

If you think spraying a surface and then immediately wiping it is the solution, you might be in for a...


18 Things Professional Organizers Never Buy

Don’t waste your money—or accidentally create more clutter. Here’s what you need to know to truly streamline your space.


12 Things You Really Should Be Cleaning with Lemons

Looking for all-natural alternatives to harsh chemical cleaners? Tap the cleaning power of lemons and green-up your cleaning routine.


12 Things You Need to Clean After Returning from the Outside World

You left your seemingly safe bubble and ventured out into the world for groceries or other essential activities. Now that...