Cleaning Tips

Need fast, foolproof advice for how to make your home sparkle? Our home and kitchen cleaning tips will get the job done fast.

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6 Ways to Upgrade Your DIY All-Purpose Cleaner

Vinegar is the best natural cleaner out there, but it doesn't smell the greatest. Embrace the aromatic benefits of other...


How to Remove Red Wine Stains from Anything

Wine is one of life's greatest pleasures—until that glass goes tumbling and merlot ends up everywhere. But all hope is...


This Is How Often You Need to Replace Your Kitchen Sponge

You could clean that old kitchen sponge—but experts agree that it's safer to toss and replace them.


13 Ways to Use Borax Around the House

You might already know borax is great addition to your laundry, but there are plenty of other ways to use...


9 Things in Your Home You’re Cleaning Too Much

If you're someone who hates housework (and aren't we all?), your chore list is about to get a lot shorter....


Do You Really Need to Wash Avocados?

It turns out, you do need to wash avocados—unless you want to risk coming into contact with potentially harmful bacteria.


How to Get Grease Stains Out of Clothes

That grease stain might not be permanent if you act fast.


If You Haven’t Been Cleaning With Microfiber Cloths, You Should Be

You can use a microfiber cloth to remove 99% of bacteria with just water. No chemicals needed!

How To Clean A Burnt Pan with Just Two Ingredients

Say goodbye to burnt pans for good!


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10 Cleaning Mistakes That Are Actually Making Your Home Dirtier

Correct these common cleaning mistakes, and your home will sparkle.


How to Polish a Stainless Steel Sink With a Pantry Ingredient You Already Have

I love when the simplest solution really is the best—like this handy trick for how to polish a stainless steel...


20 Best House Cleaning Tips for People with Allergies

Stick to these house cleaning tips and you’re sure to lessen the allergens in your home.


YES! There’s a Dish-Washing Step You Can Skip

Why do more work than you have to?


14 Things You Should Never Clean with Windex

It’s found in most homeowners’ arsenals of cleaning must-haves, but as great as it is, the original Windex Glass Cleaner...


How to Clean Your Dish Scrubber

You use it to clean your dishes, but how often do you actually clean your dish scrubber brush?


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The Best Stain Removal Products According to the Pros

Love red wine (or chocolate sauce or marinara) but hate the stains it can leave behind? We tested seven brands...


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Are Pricey Paper Towels Worth the Money? We Tested the Most Popular Brands to Find Out.

Do you opt for generic or go with the pricey quilted brands? We tested eight to find out which is...

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This Is the Best Cleaner for Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors require a bit of extra care and a gentle touch when it comes to cleaning. Find out what...


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We Tested the Top Kitchen Surface Erasers—Here’s Which One Worked Best

Grimy tile? Dirty stovetop? Less-than-perfect vintage Pyrex? We found the tool to take care of all these, and we discovered...


The Best Oven Cleaners of 2024

Have a dirty oven but don't have time for self-clean? Here are the best oven cleaners as chosen by professional...


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The Best All-Purpose Cleaner You Can Buy Might Surprise You

Don't settle for just any all-purpose cleaner. We tested 17 to find out which is the best for cleaning almost...


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How to Clean a Garbage Disposal the Fuss-Free Way

Learn how to clean a garbage disposal quickly and easily—goodbye odor! Here are our favorite methods and products to do...


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28 Handy Hints for Removing Hard-to-Remove Stuff

From scratches, clogged drains, stains, permanent marker and lots in between, we’ll show you some of our proven methods for...

10 Window Cleaning Tips from a Pro

Save time, money and energy with these tips and pointers from someone who cleans windows for a living. Here's how...


8 Things You Shouldn’t Clean with a Swiffer

Swiffer products may be convenient and easy to use, but cleaning experts say they’re not safe for all surfaces. Here’s...


How to Clean Your Travel Mug—and Why You Should

A travel tumbler is a commuter's BFF. It keeps your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold. But when...


Here’s How to Get Your Slow Cooker to Clean Itself

Your slow cooker has a talent that goes way beyond making a cozy winter meal: It can clean itself! A...


20 Genius Uses for Cornstarch You Need to Know

If you only use cornstarch as an occasional cooking staple, you’re missing out big time.


How to Clean a Water Bottle (And Why Yes, You Really Need To)

Has your beloved water bottle gotten a little funky? Rinsing it out is not going to cut it. Here's how...