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  • Martha Stewart wearing a tan sweater
    By Kirsten Nunez 9 hours ago

    Martha Stewart's Favorite Way To Dispose Of Used Cooking Oil

    Before you spill oil everywhere or pour it down your drain, Martha has an easier solution that keeps your plumbing protected and cleanup stress-free.

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  • Woman cleaning under the couch
    By Ron Baker 1 day ago

    8 Things You Should Be Cleaning Every Week For A Tidier Home

    These are the areas of your home that will be easier to clean if you do it on a weekly basis and some spots that you might not realize you've been neglecting.

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  • Rusty nuts and bolts on wooden table
    By Rob Johnstone 2 days ago

    The Kitchen Liquid That Cleans And Shines Rusty Bolts With Minimal Effort

    Rust on your nuts and bolts may seem like a real pain in the neck to get rid of, but thankfully, this common kitchen liquid easily handles the problem.

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  • Person wearing green gloves pulling metal racks from oven
    By Kirsten Nunez 3 days ago

    The Clever Oven-Cleaning Trick That'll Be A Game-Changer For Your Kitchen

    A spotless oven is easier to achieve when you clean the interior and racks with this repurposed household item you're sure to have on hand.

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  • Snow on shovel being held by someone
    By Adrian Suppes 3 days ago

    The Ordinary Garage Staple That Makes Shoveling Snow And Ice Way Easier

    Before winter hits, you'll want to know about this simple product that will make shoveling snow much less strenuous (and you probably have it already at home).

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  • Rusty black baking sheet with kitchen towel
    By Jessica Steinhoff 3 days ago

    The Foolproof Way To Clean Rusty Baking Sheets And Make Them Look Like New

    Rusty baking sheets seem destined for the trash, but these two kitchen ingredients work together to dissolve stubborn rust and restore their shine.

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  • Cleaning products with various warning labels
    By Rob Johnstone 4 days ago

    The Hidden Danger Of Mixing Vinegar And Hydrogen Peroxide For Cleaning

    If one cleaner works great, why not two? While it may seem like a good idea to mix cleaners, the result of mixing vinegar and hydrogen peroxide is dangerous.

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  • A dirty toilet bowl
    By Adrian Suppes 5 days ago

    This Cheap Household Staple Is A Game-Changer For Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

    Toilet bowls can develop stains that are very difficult to remove with typical cleaners, but luckily there's a solution that you might already have at home.

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  • Mop beside aqua bucket filled with soapy water
    By Jessica Steinhoff 5 days ago

    18 Things You Should Start Adding To Your Mop Water For Squeaky Clean Floors

    Plain water doesn't cut through grime effectively, but these surprising household additives transform ordinary mopping into a deep-cleaning powerhouse routine.

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  • an open oven in a modern kitchen
    By Jessica Steinhoff 5 days ago

    Ditch The Vinegar: We Finally Found A Better Way To Clean Greasy Baking Sheets

    Getting those grease stains off your baking sheets can be a seriously tough job. If vinegar isn't working, you may want to try this medicine cabinet staple.

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  • washing a wooden cabinet with a clear finish
    By Rob Johnstone 6 days ago

    This Affordable DIY Mixture Effortlessly Melts Grease Off Wood Kitchen Cabinets

    Wood cabinets looking a little dull? Our woodworking expert recommends a simple mixture that can melt away grime and make them look instantly refreshed.

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  • scrubbing a stained glass stovetop
    By Rob Johnstone 9 days ago

    This Common Laundry Product Cleans Stovetops Better Than You Think

    This old-school cleaning product hiding in your laundry aisle could be the key to tackling stubborn cooked-on stovetop grime that other cleaners leave behind.

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  • Martha Stewart wearing a blue sweater and standing in a kitchen
    By Kirsten Nunez 10 days ago

    The Clever Hack Martha Stewart Uses To Keep Pantry Shelves Tidy

    The lifestyle expert's surprisingly simple shelf solution prevents spills from becoming permanent stains while making cleanup take seconds instead of minutes.

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  • a wrench loosens a rusty bolt
    By Ryan Cashman 10 days ago

    Removing Rusty Bolts Is So Much Easier With One Common Kitchen Ingredient

    Let's face it, nobody needs more rust in their life — so it's a good thing that one handy kitchen ingredient can help you remove rusty bolts with ease.

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  • Woman focusing on cleaning her oven door
    By Ryan Cashman 11 days ago

    The Easy Cleaning Hack That'll Leave Your Glass Oven Door Sparkling

    Your oven's glass door can be a real dirt collector. Harsh commercial cleaners could ruin the glass, so try making a gentler solution from household products.

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  • person holding a white shirt with yellow stain
    By Nicole Wisniewski 11 days ago

    Easily Remove Yellow Stains From Clothes By Mixing Two Common Kitchen Ingredients

    Before you reach for bleach, try this simple stain-fighting mix straight from your kitchen — it brightens fabrics the natural way with no harsh chemicals.

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  • Woman's hands wrapping a piece of meat up in foil on a wooden cutting board
    By Jennifer Davis 11 days ago

    Have You Been Using Aluminum Foil Wrong? Here's The Truth About Its Shiny & Dull Sides

    If you’ve been choosing a foil side on purpose, you’re not alone. The real difference is simpler than you think — and only matters in one case.

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  • a drawer filled with rolled-up kitchen towels
    By Adrian Suppes 11 days ago

    Easy Tricks For Folding Kitchen Towels To Get The Most Out Of Shallow Drawers

    Shallow drawers overflow with messy towels? Then you need to try these space-saving methods from who've perfected kitchen organization

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  • a woman cleans a TV with a cloth and glass cleaner
    By Cayla Leonard 11 days ago

    Don't Do This! Glass Cleaner Can Ruin Your TV

    TV screens are much more complex than they look, which means you need to be careful when cleaning them — and you should never use glass cleaners to do the job.

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  • Bags of black tea in a bowl
    By Cayla Leonard 12 days ago

    The Unexpected Black Tea Hack That Makes Dirty Glass Shower Doors Sparkle & Shine

    Tired of the same old chemical cleaners stinking up your shower? Well, you're in luck — all you need to clean those surfaces is a nice pot of black tea.

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  • Martha Stewart smiles in a fashion store
    By Nicole Wisniewski 13 days ago

    Why Martha Stewart's Favorite Way To Remove Stickers From Any Surface Isn't Perfect

    It's never easy getting stickers off surfaces like glass or wood. And while Martha Stewart claims to have the answer, it may not be as effective as you'd think.

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  • Young woman wiping blinds with a cloth
    By Cayla Leonard 14 days ago

    The Secret To Sparkling Clean Blinds Is Already Hiding In Your Kitchen Cabinet

    Dusty, grimy blinds seem impossible to clean thoroughly, but this common kitchen staple cuts through buildup in a fraction of the usual time.

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  • Jar with label peeled off and residue and paper left behind
    By Cayla Leonard 17 days ago

    A Simple Trick To Remove Stickers From Glass Uses A Common Household Essential

    Stickers can prove frustratingly tough to remove from glass, but the good news is that this one handy household product can make the process much easier.

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  • a yellow duster and ceiling fan
    By Cayla Leonard 17 days ago

    Why Experts Are Urging You Not To Use Fabric Softener For Dust-Free Ceiling Fans

    A recent viral cleaning hack suggests that you use fabric softener to help dust your ceiling fans. Here's why that's a terrible, terrible idea.

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  • A woman pinches her nose at the bad smell of laundry recently removed from the washing machine behind her.
    By Jennifer Davis 17 days ago

    This Easy Vinegar Hack Is The Trick To A Sparkling Clean Washing Machine

    If your fresh laundry is smelling a bit musty, it might be time to clean your washer. Here's how vinegar can naturally solve your smelly problem.

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  • Woman cleaning floors
    By Adrian Suppes 18 days ago

    The Quick And Easy Trick That Helps Keep Dust From Building Up In Your Home

    Implementing this one simple trick can help drastically reduce that amount of dust and dirt that is tracked into your home from the outdoors.

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  • a person cleans a toilet with a cloth
    By Cayla Leonard 19 days ago

    Get Your Hard Water-Stained Toilet Sparkling With Just One Easy Trick

    Hard water stains are unsightly to say the least, and cleaning them properly can be a tall order. But one trick will get them out of your toilet in a cinch.

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