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  • mold on shower caulking
    By Adrian Suppes 3 months ago

    The Pantry Ingredient That Makes Removing Mold From Shower Caulking So Easy

    That stubborn mold growing along your shower caulking seems impossible to scrub away, but this common kitchen staple dissolves it naturally.

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  • bottles of rubbing alcohol
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 3 months ago

    If You Put Rubbing Alcohol In Your Toilet, Here's What Will Happen

    Rubbing alcohol has plenty of uses around the home, but cleaning your toilet isn't one of them. Why? We spoke to a plumbing expert to find out.

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  • Siding before its cleaned
    By Charlotte D. Miller 3 months ago

    The Easy Trick To Cleaning Siding Without A Pressure Washer

    Cleaning your siding can be done pretty easily with a pressure washer, but there are some pitfalls to that approach. Here's a safer method to do it.

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  • Yellow-stained pillow
    By Kirsten Nunez 3 months ago

    Don't Toss Yellow-Stained Pillows — These 5 Easy Hacks Will Make Them Look New

    Those dingy yellow pillows don't need replacing. A few household products you already own can eliminate stubborn stains and restore their original whiteness.

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  • Spider in tube
    By Adrian Suppes 3 months ago

    Keep Spiders From Making Your Home Their Winter Retreat With One Simple Fix

    Spiders invade homes during cold months searching for warmth and food, but one straightforward maintenance task blocks their access points completely.

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  • gloved hand holding white vinegar for cleaning
    By Nicole Wisniewski 3 months ago

    The Genius Paper Towel Hack You Need For A Sparkling Clean Toilet Bowl

    If your toilet is dirty even after you clean it, we've found a great, all-natural way to get your toilet to the sanitary standards that you are looking for.

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  • glass jars with label residue
    By Rob Johnstone 3 months ago

    The Simple Trick To Get Pesky Stickers Off Of Glass

    Sticky residue from price tags and labels on glass seems impossible to remove without scratching, but this bathroom cabinet staple dissolves it completely.

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  • Woman standing at sink full of water
    By Kirsten Nunez 3 months ago

    A Simple Trick To Clean Your Slow-Draining Sink And Make It Work Like New

    While it may not fix stubborn clogs, this simple, convenient, and safe trick using pantry staples could be just what you need to solve a slow drain in a pinch.

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  • Pink gloved hands scrub the inside of a white toilet bowl using a sponge and a scrub brush.
    By Jennifer Davis 3 months ago

    The Common Household Staples That May Make Your Toilet Bowl Shine

    Two ordinary bathroom and kitchen ingredients combine to create a surprisingly powerful cleaning solution that tackles stubborn toilet bowl stains naturally.

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  • Top-down view of a woman looking into fridge
    By Jillian Chapman 3 months ago

    Homeowners Urged To Put Wax Paper On Top Of Their Fridge — And It's Not As Strange As It Sounds

    This simple kitchen hack using wax paper might sound odd, but it can save you serious cleaning time — and even make your home a little safer.

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  • white water stain in an oak finish
    By Rob Johnstone 3 months ago

    Here's How To Clean Your Water-Stained Wood Cabinets & Bring Them Back To Life

    Those unsightly white marks on your wooden cabinets seem permanent, but a common household product can actually restore the finish to its original beauty.

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  • white t-shirt with a yellow stain in armpit
    By Jessica Steinhoff 3 months ago

    Our Laundry Expert's Top Tips For Removing Yellow Stains From Clothing—even After Drying

    Troubled by yellow stains on your laundry? Wish you had an affordable way of saving your clothes, even after they've dried? Our expert has got you covered.

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  • Person using baking soda and white vinegar on drain
    By Adrian Suppes 3 months ago

    Our Expert Plumber Recommends Pouring Vinegar In Your Drains — But Only Under These Conditions

    Vinegar can be useful for your drains, but a plumbing expert reveals the specific scenarios when it helps versus when it''s time to call a pro.

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  • Woman carrying box filled with half-gallon milk jugs
    By Jessica Steinhoff 3 months ago

    20 Smart Ways To Reuse Milk Jugs: You'll Wonder Why You Didn't Think Of These Sooner

    Stop tossing empty milk jugs in the recycling bin. These clever transformations turn a common container into surprisingly useful household solutions.

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  • cluttered bathroom countertop
    By Jillian Chapman 3 months ago

    Tired Of Countertop Clutter? This Easy Dollar Tree Hack Gives You Your Space Back

    If your countertops are messy, we found a solution for you. With a couple of items at a Dollar Tree price, you'll reclaim your counters from excess clutter.

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  • Cleaning hard water stains from a glass shower door
    By Ron Baker 3 months ago

    How To Instantly Remove Soap Scum From Glass Shower doors—It's So Simple!

    If soap scum is making your glass shower doors look gross, go no further than your kitchen for a simple and natural way to banish it for good. Here's how.

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  • Hand holding a jar with leftover sticker residue
    By Kirsten Nunez 3 months ago

    Easily Remove Stickers From Glass With The Help Of An Ordinary Pantry Staple

    Stop scratching at stubborn sticker residue on glass jars and windows. This common ingredient dissolves adhesive without chemicals or damage.

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  • Knives on a wall
    By Adrian Suppes 3 months ago

    The Secret To Sharpening Dull Kitchen Knives Is Already In Your Pantry

    Don’t rush out for a sharpener just yet — this common household item can give your knives a quick edge and make prep work feel effortless again.

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  • A dirty toaster oven
    By Adrian Suppes 4 months ago

    The Cleaning Trick That'll Get Your Gunky Toaster Oven Sparkling In Minutes

    Toaster ovens can collect serious buildup, but there’s one trusted cleaner that makes the job fast, easy, and surprisingly satisfying. Here's how to use it.

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  • Woman cleaning toilet with a toilet brush
    By Kirsten Nunez 4 months ago

    Tired Of Scrubbing? Keep Your Toilet Fresh Naturally With These DIY Tablets

    These homemade cleaning tablets drop into your toilet bowl and fizz away grime automatically, using household staples you probably already own.

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  • Hand opening dryer filled with white sheets
    By Jessica Steinhoff 4 months ago

    The Quick And Easy Hack That Keeps Sheets From Balling Up In The Dryer

    If you're sick of your sheets balling up in your dryer, here is a simple trick that may help. Learn how to do it and what types of bed linens it works best for.

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  • dried grease splatter on gas stovetop
    By Nicole Wisniewski 4 months ago

    How To Easily Clean Up Messy Grease Splatters With A Common Kitchen Ingredient

    Greasy messes in your kitchen have you down? Here is the item you probably have in the pantry that will help get rid of that nasty grease and how to use it.

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  • Man cleaning blinds with a yellow cloth
    By Kirsten Nunez 4 months ago

    The Must-Try Swiffer Hack That'll Revolutionize How You Clean Your Blinds

    Cleaning blinds is usually a tedious, dust-flying nightmare, but this popular cleaning tool transforms the chore into a quick and efficient task.

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  • two people holding noses looking into refrigerator
    By Kirsten Nunez 4 months ago

    Put Coffee Grounds In Your Fridge — Here's Why It's A Game-Changer

    It may sound weird, but coffee grounds can reduce stinky odors in your fridge. Here is why this trick works and how you can use it in your own kitchen.

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  • Men's pressed button-down shirts hanging in closet
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 4 months ago

    Make Your Clothes Look Freshly Dry-Cleaned With An Easy Laundry Trick

    Skip the pricey dry-cleaning bill. This easy laundry trick uses a common household staple to make clothes look crisp, sharp, and freshly pressed.

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  • Bright white shirts hanging on line
    By Rob Johnstone 4 months ago

    Brighten Up Yellowed Whites On Laundry Day With A Clever Medicine Hack

    Those tablets sitting in your medicine can restore dingy whites to their original brightness with this simple method, and can even eliminate unwanted odors.

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  • Closeup of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide,
    By David Kuchta 4 months ago

    If You Put Hydrogen Peroxide In Your Toilet, Here's What Will Happen

    This common first aid cabinet staple transforms into a powerful bathroom cleaning agent that tackles stains and germs without harsh chemical fumes.

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