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  • Bowl of salt sitting on white table
    By Amber VanWort 3 months ago

    Why People Put A Bowl Of Salt By Their Windows In The Winter

    When winter rolls around, many people like to decorate or prepare their homes for colder weather. Here's why you might see a bowl of salt near the windowsill.

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  • Woman cleaning a kitchen counter with a rag wearing gloves and holding cleaner in the other hand
    By Nicole Wisniewski 3 months ago

    One Of The Best Kitchen Cleaning Products At Costco? It's A Kirkland Classic

    Costco is renowned for its wide array of good deals, and many of them are on its everyday household products. Here is a Kirkland classic fit for any kitchen.

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  • Severely hard water stained shower glass doors
    By Madisen Swenson 3 months ago

    This Cheap Kitchen Ingredient Removes Soap Scum & Water Stains From Glass Shower Doors

    While this cupboard find smells divine, you have to practice a little caution when combining it with another kitchen staple to clean grime from your shower.

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  • person mopping
    By Adrian Suppes 3 months ago

    The Mop Water Hack That Leaves Your Floors Sparkling And Your Home Smelling Fresh

    Tired of the artificial scent that floor cleaners emit? Next time you mop, try mixing ingredients from your own home for a natural, fresh aroma.

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  • close up cream of tartar teaspoon and container in background
    By Nicole Wisniewski 3 months ago

    10 Ways You Can Use Cream Of Tartar Around Your Home That Go Way Beyond Cooking

    A nifty chemical compound beloved by home cooks, cream of tartar might have even more uses around the rest of the home. Here's how it can make your life easier.

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  • a person wearing pink gloves and scrubbing inside of toilet bowl with basket of cleaning supplies on bathroom floor
    By Madisen Swenson 3 months ago

    The Unexpected Bathroom Item That May Make Your Toilet Sparkle

    Certain toothpastes have properties that make them effective at toilet-cleaning, but here's why you should only use them sparingly alongside other cleaners.

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  • Pink baseball hat with a visible sweat stain under the brim
    By Cayla Leonard 3 months ago

    This Easy Way To Clean & Remove Sweat Stains From Baseball Hats Works Like Magic

    A baseball hat can be a casual accessory or an elegant fashion statement. Either way, they can get pretty dirty. This hack will help you clean them easily.

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  • a person wearing rubber gloves removes a dirty rack from the oven.
    By Jennifer Davis 3 months ago

    This Cornstarch Hack Is Supposed To Clean Greasy Oven Racks. We Put It To The Test

    Everyone knows that oven racks are a nightmare to get sparkling clean — but could cornstarch really save the day? We put the theory to the test.

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  • Close-up of a metal shower head showing some limescale build up.
    By Jennifer Davis 3 months ago

    Let Your Showerhead Clean Itself: The Effortless Hack For Sparkling Results

    Your showerhead may be dirtier than you realize, but we've got a cleaning hack that is so easy you'll marvel at the results and use it again and again.

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  • close up of colorful pool noodles
    By Jillian Chapman 3 months ago

    Handyman's 'Genius' Winter Pool Noodle Hack Is Back—Some Love It, Some Hate It

    Critics of a popular pool noodle hack meant to solve a common winter issue have argued that there is a simpler solution. But is their alternative really better?

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  • sticker residue on a bottle
    By Rob Johnstone 3 months ago

    Use These Alcoholic Beverages In Your Liquor Cabinet To Remove Stickers From Glass

    If you're looking to upcycle some glass, but you can't get the sticky residue from the label off of it, luckily your alcohol collection can come to the rescue.

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  • Gloved hand scrubbing a greasy oven
    By Jessica Steinhoff 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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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