Cleaning & Organizing

Make tidying up feel less like a chore with our best home and kitchen cleaning and organizing advice. We’ve rounded up tips and hacks to help your space feel fresh and new.

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Liquid vs. Powder Detergent: Which Is Better to Use?

Which one truly better than the other?


19 Hidden Places in Your House You Haven’t Thought to Clean (But Really Should)

There are several places in your home that are dirtier than you might think.


How to Clean a Freezer in Five Simple Steps

The refrigerator's forgotten sister, the freezer, is often neglected. But to keep it running at peak performance, you'll want to...



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Use This Laundry Trick to Remove Pet Hair From Your Clothes and Bedding

Use this laundry trick to say bye-bye to pet hair, and avoid the headache of a clogged washer. You won't...


How Often Should You Clean Your Fridge?

Here's a closer look at what parts of the refrigerator need to be cleaned daily, weekly and monthly.


Case Closed: Here’s Where You Should Store Your Ketchup

Does ketchup have to be refrigerated? We're answering one of the most hotly-contested questions of our times.


19 Vinegar Cleaning Hacks That’ll Save You Money

Vinegar is a natural cleaning solution that yields numerous benefits in and around your home—and it's so cheap!

How to Remove Paint from Clothes

Find out how to remove paint from clothes with these tried and true methods.


How to Clean Wooden Spoons

Sure, wooden spoons are kitchen staples. But frequent use results in a lot of wear and tear! Learn our best...


Is It Better to Steam or Iron Your Clothes?

Find out which method is the best for your garment.


How to Clean Your Oven Without Harsh Chemicals

Follow these steps to give your oven a good spring-cleaning!


How to Clean a Microfiber Couch

Find out the best way to remove stains from a microfiber couch, and how you might be making them worse!


Here’s Exactly Why Clorox Is So Good at Killing Germs

Hint: It has to do with the smell, too.


11 Everyday Items You Don’t Wash Nearly Enough

Ick factor alert: You’ll want to step up your cleaning game after reading this.


How Bad Is It to Not Wash Your Sheets Every Week?

No one loves laundry day, but lying in petri dish of germs and bacteria is even less appealing.


24 Things in Your House That a Professional Organizer Would Throw Out

Get your trash bag ready! An expert organizer shares her list of the top items she'd throw out without a...

The 2 Ingredients You Should Be Putting in Your Washing Machine

Bonus, you probably already have them in your house.


10 Recipes for Natural Homemade Cleaners

You don’t need harsh chemicals or pricey cleaners to get a sparkling home. Just use our easy recipes for wholesome,...


5 Mistakes You Keep Making When Cleaning with Bleach

Before you grab the sponge and the bottle of bleach, take note of these five mistakes you might be making...


How to Clean Your Gas or Charcoal Grill After a Long Winter

A clean grill is a reliable grill, so before you jump back into barbecuing, learn how to clean your grill...


25 Cleaning Tips That Actually Work

Sometimes the old classics work better than the newest products. Save time and money with these cleaning tricks and tips.


15 Best-Reviewed Cleaning Products on Amazon

Scrub, spray and wipe your way to a cleaner home with these top-rated cleaning products.

This Is How Often You Should REALLY Be Vacuuming

If you wonder if your lack of love for your vacuum cleaner is damaging your flooring, or jeopardizing your health,...


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6 Genius Tricks to Keep Your Freezer Organized

Buying in bulk and doing big-batch meal prep won't save you time or money if you can't find anything in...


10 Places You’re Not Vacuuming—But Should Be

Giving these areas a quick once-over can really help with allergies.


How to Get Grease Out of Clothes—And Pretty Much Everywhere Else

We rounded up simple, great tips to deal with grease stain removal.


This DIY All Purpose Cleaner Works Like Magic

Looking to swap out harmful cleaning products with natural ones? This DIY all-purpose cleaner works like a charm on practically...


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13 Secrets of People Who Always Have a Clean House

If you’re among the section of the population struggling to maintain an orderly home, you probably find yourself wondering how...