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Keeping your home neat and tidy isn’t an impossible task once you know our best cleaning and organizing tips. We’re here to help with the only cleaning schedule you’ll need, along with advice on everything from cleaning your kitchen and bathroom to stain removal to doing your laundry the right way. Plus, we have strategies for organizing your bedroom closet, linen closet, pantry and more.

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How to Clean Stainless Steel So It Sparkles

Once you know how to clean stainless steel, those streaks, smudges and stains will be ancient history


How to Clean Your Cell Phone—and How Often You Should

Your phone is grosser than you realize. Wondering how to clean a phone without damaging it? Follow the experts' step-by-step...


How to Clean—and Deep Clean—a Mattress

The experts weigh in on how to clean your mattress—and how often you should.


How to Get Wrinkles Out of Clothes Fast—No Iron Necessary!

Don’t own an iron? Don't panic. These expert tips for removing wrinkles from clothing will have you looking sharp in...


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How to Do Laundry: A Step-by-Step Guide

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about doing laundry, from sorting to detergents to the best washer and dryer...


How to Tell If You’re Using Too Much Laundry Detergent

Even when laundry is filthy, smelly and stained, more detergent isn't necessarily better. Here's how much laundry detergent to use.


This $7 Grout Cleaner Is All Over TikTok—Here’s Why

If your grout is gross and you hate spending hours scrubbing your bathroom tiles, Zep Grout Cleaner just may change...


How to Wash a Down Comforter So It’s Perfect and Fluffy

Don't be intimidated by your bedding. Experts explain how to wash a down comforter for the cleanest, coziest and fluffiest...

What Do Dryer Sheets Do? 9 Genius Ways to Use Them Around the House

The laundry staple does more than create soft, scented, static-free clothes. Here, top laundry experts explain what dryer sheets do...


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The Best Temperature to Wash Clothes to Keep Them Looking New

If you’re not paying attention to what temperature to wash clothes in, you could be in for a world of...


How to Get Stinky Smells Out of Your Clothes, According to Cleaning Experts

Need to remove mildew, sweat, smoke or other offensive odors from your clothing? Here's exactly how to get smells out...


17 Best Laundry Detergents, According to Cleaning Experts

Have you been using the same detergent forever? It might be time to change things up with these expert-recommended picks...


How to Wash a Baseball Hat So It Doesn’t Lose Its Shape

Has your favorite baseball cap seen better days? Follow these simple steps on how to wash a hat without ruining...


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9 Best Dryer Sheets for the Softest, Best-Smelling Clothes

Say goodbye to static and wrinkles, and hello to soft, fresh-smelling fabrics.


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How to Clean Your Washing Machine—and What Happens If You Don’t

Experts share step-by-step instructions for how to clean a washing machine (both inside and out)—plus how often you should do...


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A Guide to Laundry Symbols: Find Out What Those Washing Symbols Mean

You know those hieroglyphic-like laundry symbols on clothing labels? They relay important cleaning information. Here's what they mean and how to...


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9 Best Dryer Balls to Reduce Drying Time

It's a win-win with dryer balls, which save on drying time and help the environment.

Steamer vs. Iron: Which Is Better for Your Clothes?

In the steamer vs. iron debate, the decision comes down to fabric. Here's everything you need to know about how...


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HE vs. Traditional Washing Machines: What’s the Difference?

A point-by-point guide to everything you need to know about HE and traditional washing machines.


8 Best Steam Irons, According to Clothing Experts

Looking for the best steam iron for your clothes? These are the steam irons the pros recommend for getting your...


How to Wash Silk Without Damaging Your Clothing

Known for its delicacy, silk is a natural fiber that requires special handling. Here, experts break down exactly how to...


What Does Fabric Softener Do—and Is It Good or Bad for Your Clothes?

It's time to air the dirty laundry—about fabric softeners, that is. Here's what they do, and whether you even need...


How to Use Laundry Pods the Right Way

Do you know how to use Tide Pods correctly? Here's what the experts say about proper usage, including water temperature...

How to Remove Fabric Pilling—and Prevent Those Annoying Balls from Forming

Don’t throw away your old sweaters just yet! Here’s how to get rid of fabric pilling safely and easily, according...


How to Separate Laundry for the Cleanest, Brightest Clothes

So long, dingy whites and faded darks! Here's how to separate laundry so your clothes come out of the wash...


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How to Wash White Clothes to Keep Them Looking Bright

With a little care, your whites can stay bright, even as you enjoy your colorful life.


How to Hand-Wash Clothes the Right Way, According to Laundry Experts

Machines do most of our laundry for us, but learning how to hand-wash clothes is a skill that's definitely worth...


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How to Use Baking Soda and Vinegar in Your Laundry

Vinegar and baking soda, two pantry staples, double as laundry room must-haves. Read on to find out why.


How to Unshrink Clothes—and Prevent Them from Shrinking in the First Place

All is not necessarily lost! Save your favorite sweater by learning how to unshrink clothes with these expert-recommended steps.