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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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7 Uses for Laundry Detergent You Never Thought Of

Laundry detergent is a powerful cleaning agent that can do a lot more than just clean your clothes! Check out...


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9 Things Professional Organizers Would Never Throw Out

It's OK to be creative with everything in your home. In fact, when organizing, it's encouraged.


How to Get That Stinky Fish Smell Out of Your Kitchen

Dinner was delicious. The lingering smell? Not so much. We asked experts how to get that fish smell out of...


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23 Gifts for People Who Can’t Stop Cleaning Their Houses

Forget about decking the halls—let's clean them!


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13 Bad Cleaning Habits You Didn’t Realize You Had

How many of these cleaning mistakes have you made?


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25 Things in Your Basement That a Professional Organizer Would Throw Out

Stocking up on random items is easy, but decluttering the basement and starting fresh is hard. Here’s what...


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13 Items That Are a Fire Hazard If You Don’t Clean Them Enough

Continually putting off cleaning these items around your house can actually be very dangerous.


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65 Truly Extraordinary Uses for Household Staples You Already Own

Reader’s Digest thoroughly vetted these genius tricks so you can finish chores, make repairs, and clean messes in a breeze.

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13 Cleaning Products You Should Never Use on Your Wood Floors

They’re gorgeous—and easy to ruin. Avoid these damaging mistakes, and find out what you really need to keep your wood...


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9 Things Professional Housecleaners Aren’t Allowed to Clean

Professional housecleaners won't clean these items for a variety of reasons—including their safety and your own.


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17 Products That Will Clean Your House in Less Than an Hour

Hate scrubbing, mopping and vacuuming? You’re in the right place. These genius inventions will cut cleaning time by doing the...


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How to Clean a Refrigerator Inside and Out, According to Cleaning Pros

Food is only as clean as the refrigerator you store it in. Here's what the professionals say about deep-cleaning your...


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13 Silent Signs Your Home Is an Unhealthy Place to Live

Maybe you occasionally slack on cleaning or wait too long to dive in. Or maybe you don't know that what...


18 Clever Uses for Milk (Besides Drinking It)

From fixing cracked china to soothing dry skin—milk's many uses make it an item you'll always want in the house!


Does Bleach Expire? Here’s What You Need to Know

That bottle of bleach you’ve had forever may not be as powerful as it once was. Cleaning experts weigh in...


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35 Nearly Forgotten House Cleaning Tips from the Past

Grandma knows all the best cleaning tips and tricks to save you time, money and effort. You'll want to stock...


How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink So It Sparkles

Find out how to clean and polish a stainless steel sink with a few household items

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How to Clean Hardwood Floors So They Look Good as New

These expert-endorsed tips for how to clean hardwood floors will extend the life of floors and keep them looking gorgeous...


The Right Way to Use a Toilet Seat Cover (Yep, You’ve Been Doing It Wrong)

We asked public health experts how to use a toilet seat cover correctly—and whether it's actually necessary


I Turned Cleaning into a Game—and Now My Kids Love Helping Out

The author found a creative way to trick her children into helping out with household chores and make cleaning fun...


11 Things House Guests Notice—and 10 Things You Don’t Have to Worry About

Time is precious, especially when you're getting ready for house guests to arrive. Here’s what experts say you definitely...


10 Ways to Clean with Denture Tablets to Make Chores Easier

Not only can you clean with denture tablets—but it's also a really good idea! Here's why.


How to Wash Microfiber Cloths to Preserve Their Cleaning Power

Keeping microfiber towels absorbent and debris-free requires specific laundering. Here's how to wash microfiber towels and extend their lifespan, according...

What Is HE Laundry Detergent, and Why You Might Need It

If you’re not using HE detergent, you might be making a big mistake. Here's what laundry experts advise.


How to Wash Your Towels to Keep Them Clean and Fluffy

Want to keep your towels plush, absorbent and feeling brand new? Laundry experts explain how to wash towels the right...