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  • dirty glass stove top in kitchen
    By Janine Frank 3 months ago

    How To Easily Clean A Glass Stove Top Using Products You Already Have At Home

    Glass stove tops can be a hassle to keep clean, and you may not want to run out and buy a specialty product. So use these household staples to clean instead.

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  • Hand with a yellow rag wiping an oven clean
    By Kristeen Cherney 3 months ago

    Easy And Affordable Oven Cleaning Hacks For A Spotless Appliance

    Even if you're vigilant at keeping your kitchen clean, there's a good chance you neglect the oven. Here are some nice tricks to clean it safely and simply.

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  • A pile of empty toilet paper rolls sit on a white countertop with white subway backsplash. There are leaves protruding from the top of one of the rolls.
    By Holly Gates 4 months ago

    Don't Throw Out Toilet Paper Tubes – Here's A Laundry Hack To Reuse Them

    If you're going to throw away those empty toilet paper tubes after you finish a roll, consider reusing them for this clever laundry hack instead.

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  • air purifier sitting in the corner of a room next to a crib and plant
    By Charlotte D. Miller 4 months ago

    Dealing With Dust? Here's Why An Air Purifier Could Be A Game-Changer For Your Home

    A dusty house isn't just unsightly. It could irritate people with asthma or allergies. But an air purifier could help your home in the battle against dust.

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  • Deep-cleaning a sofa cushion
    By Ron Baker 4 months ago

    7 Tools You'll Need When Deep Cleaning Your House

    If your regular cleaning routine just isn't cutting it, you may need to deep clean your house. But deep cleaning calls for special tools and certain products.

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  • dusty corner of room with wood floor
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 4 months ago

    The Trickiest Spots To Hit When Vacuuming (And How To Reach Them Every Time)

    These potentially tricky spots to vacuum can be easier to clean if you've got the right tools and know-how to get the job done. Reach those areas every time.

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  • interior of open upper cabinet with an unorganized assortment of mugs stacked and piled on the lowest shelf
    By Erika Dale 4 months ago

    The Genius Hack You Need When Storing Coffee Mugs To Maximize Cabinet Space

    A clever cabinet hack can clear more room for coffee mug storage and maximize space in your kitchen. Stay organized with this beginner-friendly project.

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  • various cleaning supplies with toxic poison symbol on each of them, gathered together on the floor of a kitchen
    By Jillian Chapman 4 months ago

    5 Household Items That Are Damaging Your Health

    It's difficult to stay on top of our health, but these common household items could be damaging. Here's what to avoid, and alternatives to use instead.

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  • A young woman in green overalls is bending at the knees to clean a baseboard. She is wearing cleaning gloves and holding a scrubbing brish and spray bottle. A caddy filled with cleaning supplies is nearby.
    By Holly Gates 4 months ago

    The Easy Baseboard Cleaning Hack That'll Save Your Back (And Your Time)

    Cleaning your baseboards isn't just an annoying chore. For some people, it can cause back pain. Get the task done quickly and easily with this cleaning hack.

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  • blue liquid fabric softener poured down a white toilet
    By Charlotte D. Miller 4 months ago

    Why Do Some People Put Fabric Softener In Their Toilet Tank (And Is It A Good Idea)?

    In the hunt for the best-ever cleaning hacks, many are choosing to put fabric softeners in the tanks behind their toilets. Does it work, and should you do it?

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  • rusty cast iron skillet up close on a wooden table
    By Holly Gates 4 months ago

    5 Ways You're Ruining Your Cast Iron Pans

    If you struggle with your cast iron skillets in the kitchen, it may be because you're ruining your beloved pans by making one of these five mistakes.

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  • hand putting plastic container in the microwave
    By Janine Frank 4 months ago

    Clean Up Your Home By Throwing Out These 9 Toxic Household Items

    We all want our home to be a clean, safe place. However, these common household items could potentially be toxic, and you may want to throw them out.

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  • A row of Pine-Sol bottles on store shelves
    By Holly Gates 4 months ago

    Make Your Own Homemade Pine-Sol Using Safe, Non-Toxic Ingredients

    If you love the power of Pine-Sol, keep that scent evergreen in a natural way with a homemade solution that uses safe, nontoxic ingredients to clean your home.

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  • close up of plug-in air freshener with orange liquid
    By Jillian Chapman 4 months ago

    Are Your Air Fresheners Emitting Toxic Chemicals?

    If you smell something gross, you may reach for the air freshener, whether it's a spray or a plug-in. But are those air fresheners emitting toxins into the air?

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  • dehumidifier in window
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 4 months ago

    How Your Dehumidifier May Be Harming Your Health

    A lot of people love their dehumidifier, but there might be a few health concerns that you need to know about. Here's what you should know.

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  • Woman consulting cleaner's ingredients list on smartphone
    By Ron Baker 4 months ago

    Hidden Toxins In Everyday Cleaning Products

    Many prefer to avoid toxins in the cleaning supplies used in their homes everyday, but there are some hidden chemicals you may not know, even in green products.

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  • hand holding a can of WD-40 in a store aisle with more of the same product on the shelf behind it
    By Erika Dale 4 months ago

    Why You Should Add WD-40 To Your Grout Cleaning Routine

    Stop using a ratty old toothbrush or buying weird new products to make your grout cleaning easier. All you need is a can of WD-40 and a sponge.

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  • cleaning product aisle in store
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 4 months ago

    Household Cleaning Products You Don't Really Need (And What To Use Instead)

    There are so many cleaning products to choose from, but the truth is that you don't actually need all of them. In fact, there are great alternatives out there.

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  • Close-up photo of folded white bath towels
    By Charlotte D. Miller 4 months ago

    Use Tension Rods To Create A Clever Towel Storage Solution For Small Bathrooms

    Grab some tension rods, and you've got the solution for towel storage in your bathroom, even if it's a relatively small space. This hack can keep you organized.

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  • Person shoveling snow from driveway
    By Charlotte D. Miller 5 months ago

    One Place You're Forgetting To Remove Snow (& It Could Cause Major Problems)

    Snow is falling, and you've got the shovel or snowblower out and ready to clear the walkways. But most people forget to remove snow from this dangerous spot.

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  • stack of white ceramic dinner plates with a setting of four pieces of silverware on top and surrounded by stacks of bowls, other plates, and mugs
    By Erika Dale 5 months ago

    Bring Life Back To Scratched Dishware With A Cleaning Staple You Already Own

    Don't throw out those dishes! Even if they're scuffed and scratched, one cleaning cabinet staple will rub them right off, making them look good as new.

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  • Person touching the handle on a stainless steel refrigerator
    By Kristeen Cherney 5 months ago

    The 7 Best Ways To Clean Stainless Steel To Keep Your Appliances Sparkling

    There are multiple ways to clean stainless steel appliances, whether you use a cleaner or a more natural method. Regardless, you can get the job done easily.

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  • black nonstick cookware sauté pan sitting on stove eye
    By Jillian Chapman 5 months ago

    How Toxic Is Non-Stick Cookware? (Really)

    Non-stick cookware is convenient. But is it toxic? Some companies claim they've removed dangerous chemicals from their pots and pans, but the truth is murky.

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  • close up of dirty dishes inside dishwasher
    By Jillian Chapman 5 months ago

    A Toothpick Is The Quick Fix Your Dishwasher Needs For A More Effective Clean

    In many homes, cleaning the dishwasher is avoided until it can't be ignored. Use this toothpick trick to ensure your next cleaning is more effective.

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  • A woman walking into a bathroom holding a bucket of cleaning supplies.
    By Holly Gates 5 months ago

    There's Finally A Fair Way To Divide Household Chores, & It's Easier Than You Think

    Whatever your living situation is, you might struggle with dividing chores fairly in your home. But there's an ideal method to divide household tasks equitably.

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  • woman filling large pot with tap water in sink
    By Janine Frank 5 months ago

    Cleaning You Shouldn't Do Under A Boil Water Advisory (And What You Can Still Do)

    If you're under a boil water advisory, there are a few cleaning tasks you can still do, but there are also a few that will need modifications and caution.

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  • Person opening freezer
    By Charlotte D. Miller 5 months ago

    The Secret Ingredient To Getting Rid Of Wrinkles Without An Iron Is In Your Freezer

    Wrinkly clothes without an iron or steamer around? That's not a problem. Get rid of those laundry wrinkles with a secret ingredient straight from your freezer.

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