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  • garden hose hanging on the bricks of a building
    By Lisa Bonham 4 months ago

    Turn Your Ordinary Hose Into A Pressure Washer With A Quick And Easy Hack

    Transform your regular garden hose into a pressure washer in minutes with this clever hack. Save time and money with this trick and helpful tips.

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  • Hand cleaning a shower door track
    By Lisa Bonham 4 months ago

    The Simplest Way To Clean And Remove Buildup From Grimy Shower Door Tracks

    If your shower tracks are caked in nasty grime, there is a cleaning solution that is waiting for you in your cabinet. Check out what it is and why it works.

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  • Man pressure washing a concrete driveway
    By Kristeen Cherney 5 months ago

    7 Things To Avoid Cleaning With A Pressure Washer At All Costs

    Pressure washers can be useful tools to keep your home's exterior looking pristine. But, use extreme caution when pressure washing these exterior features.

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  • close up of unmade, messy bed and pillow
    By Jillian Chapman 5 months ago

    Your Mattress Will Smell Fresher Than Ever With One Genius Essential Oil Trick

    Take the funky smell out of your mattress with this refreshing DIY spray using an essential oil trick. Here is how to mix it and why you should use it.

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  • swiffer on hardwood floor
    By Sophie Pell 5 months ago

    The Unexpected Spot In Your Home You Should Start Cleaning With A Swiffer

    Swiffer can be the answer to almost all of your dirty floor problems. But did you know there is somewhere else you can use it, too? Find out more.

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  • dirty vinyl siding on house
    By Sophie Pell 5 months ago

    Essential Tools That Make Cleaning Vinyl Siding A Breeze

    Vinyl siding needs less upkeep than natural wood, but it still requires a good clean periodically. Here are the best tools to use for cleaning your vinyl.

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  • Cardboard cup holder with two drinks
    By Kirsten Nunez 5 months ago

    The Clever Cardboard Drink Holder Hack That Will Tidy Up Your Cluttered Fridge

    Don't throw out your cardboard drink holders. Instead, upcycle them into this clever and practical way to get your fridge clutter under control.

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  • swimming pool with green algae
    By Sophie Pell 5 months ago

    Check Your Pool For One Thing If The Walls And Floors Are Slippery And Slimy

    A slippery, slimy pool surface can turn your poolside retreat into a yucky mess. If you're beginning to see slime in your pool, take a look at this easy fix.

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  • Hand spraying mold in corner of shower with spray bottle
    By David Kuchta 5 months ago

    The 10 Essential Oils You Should Be Using To Get Rid Of Household Mold

    Mold can be a tricky adversary, especially in damp rooms in your house. But, essential oils can come to the rescue! Find out which essential oils kill mold.

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  • Swiffering a hardwood floor with box of pads
    By Rob Johnstone 5 months ago

    The Genius Swiffer Trick That Will Change The Way You Apply Your Mop Pads

    Swiffer has become ubiquitous with cleaning floors. But who knew that there was an easier way to place your mop pads? We do and here is the secret trick.

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  • Woman holding roll of trash bags
    By Kirsten Nunez 5 months ago

    The Paper Towel Holder Hack That Will Change The Way You Store Trash Bags

    Trash bag boxes can take up so much precious storage space in your kitchen and bathrooms. Here is a clever trick using a paper towel holder to ease that burden.

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  • woman plugging her nose while opening the fridge in a kitchen
    By Jillian Chapman 5 months ago

    How To Easily Eliminate Funky Kitchen Odors With A Simple Vinegar Trick

    Pungent smells in the kitchen can permeate the air of your home. Make the unwanted aromas go away with a vinegar-based cleaning hack that's easy to implement.

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  • A box of Alka-Seltzer sitting on a bathroom counter next to the sink.
    By Sharon Kong Perring 5 months ago

    The Alka-Seltzer Cleaning Hack That Will Get Your Toilet Spotless

    Who knew that a fizzy tablet was all you needed to tackle tough toilet bowl grime? Here is how to use it and why it works for sparkling results.

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  • smiling woman looking into white refrigerator
    By Lisa Bonham 5 months ago

    The Smart Wax Paper Trick You Should Be Using In Your Fridge

    This easy wax paper fridge trick cuts down on mess and makes cleaning a breeze. It's a smart, low-effort, budget-friendly upgrade that you'll use over again.

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  • Empty mason jars on a towel
    By Kirsten Nunez 5 months ago

    The Genius Mason Jar Cleaning Hack You'll Wish You Used In Your Kitchen Sooner

    Here is the clever kitchen upcycle that puts a Mason jar to work in a whole new way. Once you try it, you'll wonder why you never did so before.

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  • rust stains on concrete floor
    By Erika Dale 5 months ago

    How To Get Rid Of Rust Stains On Concrete Using A Favorite Household Product

    Rust is annoying, but it can be especially frustrating on hard, porous surfaces like concrete. Lift those exterior stains with this popular cleaning product.

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  • Wiping down a very clean oven door
    By Madisen Swenson 5 months ago

    How To Clean Your Glass Oven Door Naturally Using Items You Already Have At Home

    The glass window on your oven door is not just any regular pane of glass, and it needs some TLC to stay clean. Follow this easy DIY for perfect results.

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  • light water stains on wooden surface
    By Rob Johnstone 5 months ago

    The Vaseline Trick That Brings Water-Stained Wooden Furniture Back To Life

    Are you struggling with ugly water stains on your wooden furniture? Our expert tells us the easy way to fix it using just a tub of Vaseline.

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  • A modern kitchen with natural wood slab cabinets
    By Rob Johnstone 6 months ago

    How To Easily Clean Wooden Kitchen Cabinets To Bring Them Back To Life

    Wooden cabinets can lose their luster over time, but don't fret. Learn from a woodworker how to clean your wood cabinets to keep them looing fresh.

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  • Hard water covered sink faucet
    By Madisen Swenson 6 months ago

    Eliminating Hard Water Stains Is A Breeze With A Handy Aluminum Foil Trick

    Say goodbye to stubborn hard water stains with this clever aluminum foil trick. Here is how to use it safely and what surfaces you should avoid using it on.

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  • Spraying water on algae-covered exterior siding
    By Madisen Swenson 6 months ago

    The Simplest Way To Clean And Remove Algae From Your Home's Siding

    If your siding is covered in algae, here is a simple solution to get rid of it, plus why it works, and how to get the job done for sparkling siding.

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  • A close up of a hand holding Gorilla Glue.
    By Sharon Kong Perring 6 months ago

    The Easiest Way To Get Dried Gorilla Glue Off Your Hands And Skin

    Gorilla Glue is a go-to adhesive that can help fix things around the house. Here is what you should consider doing if you accidentally get it stuck to you.

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  • Swiffer on hardwood floor
    By Kirsten Nunez 6 months ago

    The Genius Swiffer Hack That Makes Cleaning Your Couch A Breeze

    Clean your couch with ease by using this genius Swiffer hack. You'll skip the hassle, save time, and have a fresh couch for everyone to sit on.

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  • Woman using mop in a living area with TV and armchair.
    By Madisen Swenson 6 months ago

    Why People Are Putting Cinnamon In Their Mop Water (And If You Should Too)

    There may be some handy cleaning products sitting in your food pantry, and cinnamon is one. Should you be adding this festive spice to your mop water?

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  • Cleaning rags and towels with a spray bottle containing clear liquid.
    By David Kuchta 6 months ago

    Don't Throw Out Old Towels, Try This Money-Saving Mop Hack Instead

    If you're looking for a way to reuse old towels, rather than throwing them out, try this cleaning trick that makes them endlessly reusable -- and useful, too.

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  • A Swiffer mop and cleaning supplies stand ready to clean a floor.
    By David Kuchta 7 months ago

    Why You May Want To Think Twice Before Grabbing A Swiffer To Clean Your Home

    Before you reach for that Swiffer in your broom closet, wait a second. There are some potential disadvantages you should about before you clean your home.

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  • Alka-Seltzer fizzing in a glass of water
    By Rob Johnstone 7 months ago

    Genius Alka-Seltzer Home Hacks You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner

    If you hate all that scrubbing and rubbing, these genius Alka-Seltzer hacks can make cleaning your home a breeze. You'll wish you knew these tricks long ago.

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