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  • Gloved hand scrubbing a greasy oven
    By Jessica Steinhoff 1 month ago

    The Dishwasher Tablet Hack You Should Be Using To Clean Your Greasy Oven

    Here's how to use dishwasher tablets to clean your oven's door, walls, floor, and rack. In addition to working better than oven cleaners, they might be safer.

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  • A small glass bottle of apple cider vinegar sits near some apples on a table.
    By Nicole Wisniewski 1 month ago

    12 Unexpected Uses For Apple Cider Vinegar Around Your Home

    Apple cider vinegar has various applications in your home and garden, where it can be used for cleaning and preventing a plethora of common household problems.

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  • dirty glass shower wall with a shower in the background
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 1 month ago

    People Are Putting Plastic Wrap On Their Glass Shower Doors, & They're Smart To Do So

    A few household products you likely have in your kitchen, including plastic wrap, will reduce the amount of scrubbing it takes to clean your glass shower door.

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  • A person wearing gloves cleans a toilet with Windex
    By Rob Johnstone 1 month ago

    Here's What Happens When You Put Windex In Your Toilet

    When you're out of your usual toilet bowl cleaner, is Windex a good alternative for cutting grime and cleaning stains? Here's our breakdown.

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  • Interior designer Nate Berkus
    By Ryan Cashman 2 months ago

    Say Goodbye To Clutter In The New Year: Nate Berkus' Top Tip For A Fresh Start

    The interior designer doesn't wait for spring to declutter, using New Year's timing strategically for one major organizing task that sets the tone for the year.

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  • Woman raking leaves next to a wheelbarrow
    By Cayla Leonard 2 months ago

    Raking Leaves? Save Time And Money With This Nifty Clean-Up Hack

    If you have a large yard, this hack will greatly reduce the number of trash bags you have to use to remove leaves after raking, and it's great for mulching.

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  • Spoon holding coffee grounds scooped from a cup
    By Jessica Steinhoff 2 months ago

    The Little-Known Coffee Grounds Trick That Removes Burnt Smells From Your Microwave

    Coffee grounds are a super tool when it comes to cleaning, and you can even use this natural and free product to remove stubborn stenches from your microwave.

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  • Glass jars with rusty lids and rings
    By Rob Johnstone 2 months ago

    Use This Ordinary Kitchen Liquid To Remove Rust From Canning Jar Rings

    Spotting rust on your canning rings when you're getting ready to use them can be a bummer. Luckily, this household item in your kitchen can make them like-new.

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  • Gloved hands cleaning a glass oven door
    By Jessica Steinhoff 2 months ago

    Don't Do This! The Cleaning Mistake That's Easy To Make With A Glass Oven Door

    Cleaning a glass oven door sounds like a simple enough task, but there's one big mistake that's all too common and should be avoided at all costs.

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  • Woman smelling air in bathroom
    By Kirsten Nunez 2 months ago

    Effortlessly Eliminate Lingering Bathroom Odors With An Ordinary Pantry Staple

    Pesky odors can persist in the bathroom even after you've cleaned. To effortlessly eliminate lingering smells, try this simple pantry staple.

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  • a very dirty window with the words wash me written on it
    By Nicole Wisniewski 2 months ago

    Want Windows That Shine & Stay Clean Longer? Just Add This To Your Cleaning Solution

    As soon as you've made your windows perfectly clear and dust-free, they seem to get dirty again. If you want to cut down on washes, add this to your cleaner.

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  • Man removing microwave filter
    By Cayla Leonard 2 months ago

    The Simple Trick That Makes Cleaning Your Microwave Filter A Breeze

    If you're taking the time to clean your microwave, you should also make sure to clean the filter. It's easier than you think, and needs just one household item.

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  • Martha Stewart smiling and waving by cocktail blenders in a kitchen
    By Jessica Steinhoff 2 months ago

    The Alcoholic Beverage Martha Stewart Uses To Eliminate Funky Home Odors

    Have you tried every cleaning hack you know to get rid of awful odors from your home? Martha Stewart's technique uses a popular alcoholic drink.

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  • stubborn adhesive residue on glass
    By Rob Johnstone 2 months ago

    Ditch The Scraping: There's A Better, Easier Way To Remove Stickers From Glass

    If sticker residue is driving you up the wall, there’s a simple method that makes removal surprisingly easy — no scraping required. Best of all? It's free.

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  • Underside of a hat with sweat stains on the band
    By Madisen Swenson 2 months ago

    Easily Remove Sweat Stains From Hats With An Ordinary Household Staple

    If you've abandoned many a hat because of sweat stains, this common item in your home is the key to cleaning up and reviving them.

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  • Sparkling clean area between wall and toilet base in modern bathroom
    By Madisen Swenson 2 months ago

    The Best Way To Clean Behind Your Toilet And Keep It Spotless

    Even if you clean your toilet regularly, you may still be missing one important section — behind it. Here's the best way to get that area clean and fresh.

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  • closeup of gloved hand wiping down cabinets
    By Rob Johnstone 2 months ago

    The Pantry Staples That Will Make Your Grimy Kitchen Cabinets Shine

    Using two common household products that you probably already have in your kitchen, you can create a paste that will make cleaning cabinet surfaces a breeze.

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  • cockroach eating crumbs
    By Adrian Suppes 2 months ago

    Deter Roaches With This All-Natural Item You May Have In Your Kitchen

    This common kitchen ingredient sitting in your fridge repels roaches naturally when used strategically around entry points and high-traffic areas.

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  • Woman frustrated by clogged sink drain
    By Rob Johnstone 2 months ago

    Neither Vinegar Nor Baking Soda: The Trick People Are Using To Clear Clogged Drains

    "This viral drain-clearing method uses two kitchen staples everyone already owns, but there's a critical plumbing detail that could cause expensive problems.

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  • Martha Stewart wearing a tan sweater
    By Kirsten Nunez 2 months 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 2 months 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 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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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