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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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...


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17 Simple Ways to Clean Your Cleaning Tools

When not properly cared for, the tools we rely on for cleaning up around the house can actually spread harmful...


What to Declutter This Spring, According to Your Zodiac Sign

Not sure which spring cleaning task to tackle first? The answer lies in the stars!


12 Things You Shouldn’t Be Cleaning with Paper Towels

If you stop to think about it, you realize most things can be cleaned with a reusable sponge or cloth....

15 Items You Need to Deep Clean Every Spring

Excited to declutter and freshen your home decor for the new season?


Is It Really Dangerous to Do Dishes During a Thunderstorm? We Found Out.

You know it's safer to be inside your home when it's storming outside, but you should still take precautions to...


10 Marie Kondo Organization Tips That Will Change Your Life in Minutes

Do you really need all that stuff? This advice from the Organizing Queen will help you decide what stays and...


8 Spring Cleaning Tips to Get It Done Faster

Once you’ve covered these major tasks, you’ll have your home spring-cleaned in no time.


10 Things You Can Clean With Vodka (Yes, Vodka)

You've heard of cleaning just about every surface in your home with vinegar—but did you know you can clean with...


10 Things You Shouldn’t Store on Your Kitchen Counter

You probably use your kitchen counter as a catch-all for odds and ends. But there are some things you might...


9 Easy Ways to Remove Coffee Stains

You don’t need store-bought cleaners to banish the post-spill mess. These coffee-stain removal tricks will get the marks out of...


This Product Will Whiten Your Laundry Without Bleach—and It’s Probably In Your Fridge!

Even though you might have a jug of bleach in your laundry room, it might not be the best option...


How Tidying Up Completely Changed My Lifestyle at Home

Thanks to Marie, I'm officially tidied up for good.

11 Smart Ideas for Organizing Your Baking Supplies

If you're digging through the pantry to find sprinkles or searching high and low for your muffin tin, it's time...


This Is Where to Store Your Cast-Iron Skillet

Cast iron is known for its durability. But storing it improperly can cause some serious damage to your cookware. Learn...


31 Things You Haven’t Cleaned in a Long Time (If Ever!)

These areas of your home have been neglected for way too long! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and...


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...


12 Concealed Kitchen Storage Ideas You’ll Want to Use Immediately

Whether your kitchen is large or small, minimizing clutter will enhance its beauty and functionality. These 12 clever concealed storage...

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!