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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 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...


How to Wash White Clothes to Keep Them Looking Bright and New

This expert-backed guide will help you achieve and maintain your brightest whites when doing laundry


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.


Here’s Why You Should Always Turn Off Your Bathroom Fan Before You Leave for Vacation

Leaving the fan on for an extended period of time can cause dangerous wear to the motor, experts say.


9 Natural Cleaners That Get Your Home Sparkling Clean, According to Pros

These eco-friendly DIY cleaning solutions are easy to make, affordable and incredibly effective

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Here’s How Often You Need to Replace 16 Common Household Items

Parting is such sweet (but necessary) sorrow.


12 Best Robot Mops, According to Customer Reviews

Keep your floors looking squeaky clean—the easy way!—with the help of these top-rated robo mops.


Best Stain Removers for Clothes Everyone Should Own

We eat, we drink, we spill. Luckily, we also have experts to recommend the stain removers for clothes to clean...


Here’s Exactly How You Should Clean Your Car’s Interior

Chances are, you’re missing a few important steps! Here’s how to clean your car’s interior the right way, according to...


Here’s What It Means if You See Pink Gunk in Your Shower

Get the scoop on so-called pink mold, the icky shower slime that seems to return as soon as you finish...


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10 Cleaning Mistakes You’re Probably Making That Are Making Your Home Dirtier

Correct these common cleaning mistakes and your home will sparkle.


How to Get Makeup Out of Clothes, According to Laundry Experts

A smear of foundation, lipstick or mascara doesn’t have to mean the end of your favorite shirt! Here’s how to...


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How to Remove Almost Every Type of Stain

Stains happen but they don't have to be permanent. Here are expert tips for removing the most common stains from...


How to Clean Your Stovetop and Get Rid of Grease in Minutes

Still have last week's dinner splattered on your stovetop? Don't worry—here's how to get rid of that gross gunk in...

How to Get Deodorant Stains Out of Shirts: 4 Methods Cleaning Experts Trust

If pesky white marks or yellowed, set-in stains are causing you to make a stink, take advice from these laundry...


How to Remove Candle Wax from Just About Every Household Surface

A little wax stain can be a big problem. Here's how to remove candle wax from any surface, according to...


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Best Carpet Stain Removers, According to Professional House Cleaners

We went to the experts to find out which brands of carpet stain removers you can trust to get out...


The Best Homemade Carpet Cleaners for Removing Stains—and How to Make Them

Juice, java and general grime are no match for these homemade carpet cleaner solutions


How to Remove Grass Stains from Your Clothes and Shoes, According to Experts

Thanks to these expert tips on how to remove grass stains from clothes and shoes, the grass really IS greener...


How to Easily Remove Hard-Water Stains from Any Surface, According to Cleaning Pros

Cleaning experts offer the very best tips on how to remove hard-water stains from tubs, toilets, faucets, glass and dishes

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You’ve Been Putting Garbage Bags in the Wrong Way—Here’s How

This TikTok hack teaches you the right way to get a garbage bag in the can. We can't believe we've...


How to Get Almost Any Type of Paint Out of Carpet

Don’t panic—we know exactly how to get paint out of carpet. With these expert tips, that acrylic, latex or oil-based...


How to Get Oil Stains Out of Clothes Without Ruining Them

Dropped pizza on your lap? All is not lost—especially if you act fast. Follow these steps to remove even the...


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8 Things Professional Housecleaners Do in Their Homes Every Day

Having a tidy home might seem impossible, but it's easier than you think with these simple tips from the pros.


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How to Remove Blood Stains

The key to success? Acting fast! That’s why you’ll want to memorize this information on how to get blood out...


How to Remove Chocolate Stains from Clothes, Carpet, Upholstery and More

No need to swear off chocolate after a spill or smudge. We've got expert advice on how to remove chocolate...