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Keep your home sparkling clean inside and out with these projects and tips for a faster and better job.

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    How to Dust Your Home the Right Way

    There's no way to prevent dust from accumulating in your home, but you can control it with a regular cleaning...


    How to Prevent Rust Spots in Your Shower from Shaving Cream Cans

    One popular beauty item works double-duty to save your porcelain.


    7 New Uses for Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray

    This cult-favorite dish soap offers cleaning solutions well beyond the kitchen sink.


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    What Is Clutter and What Can I Do About It?

    Books, toys, tools. Clutter builds up in no time. What is clutter, and why is it important to reduce it?


    Here’s Why It Might Be Time to Stop Using Liquid Dishwasher Detergent

    Dishwasher tablets may be a more efficient way to clean your dishes in the dishwasher over liquid or gel packs.


    Here’s Why So Many Homes Have Brass Doorknobs

    These old-school fixtures are so much more than a pretty face.


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    What You Need To Know About Pool Filters

    Swimming pool filters are not one size fits all. Here's a look at the different types and which one might...


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    Have Guests Coming? Here’s How to Clean Your Home in 30 Minutes or Less

    Hosting a get-together comes with a lengthy to-do list, which makes it easy to drop the ball on cleaning your...

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    Why You Should Use Microfiber Towels

    Product cleaning instructions more frequently recommend a microfiber towel instead of a soft, clean lint free cloth. Here's why.


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    How Much Does a Professional Organizer Cost?

    We'll answer that, as well as some other professional decluttering FAQs.


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    How To Declutter a Room in 3 Easy Steps

    Clutter accumulates in no time and overwhelms our living spaces and minds. Get back on track with these three surefire...


    How To Wax a Boat

    Boats are made for fun in the sun, but that sun (and water) dulls the surface over time. Learn how...


    How To Clean a Pool Filter Cartridge

    Be sure to clean your pool filter cartridge system as part of your pool winterization process. It's easy if you...


    How To Shock a Pool

    A little shock therapy is just what your pool needs to stay clean and sanitized for the winter. Here's all...


    This DIY Cleaner Will Prevent Dust From Building Up in Your Home

    Dust isn't just dust—it's a veritable smorgasbord of grossness containing mold, skin cells, dust mites, and bacteria. Learn how to...


    How to Remove Soap Scum

    Find out how to remove stubborn soap scum from all your bathroom surfaces and stop it from coming back.


    8 Best Bathtub Cleaners

    It's time to say goodbye to the filth creeping in your bathtub. To get it clean and shining again, you...

    6 Best Robot Vacuums for the Easiest Cleaning Ever

    The best robot vacuum lets you clean smarter, not harder! Find one that mops, geomaps and gets every last piece...


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    How To Clean Sticky Grease Off Kitchen Cabinets

    Grimy cabinets make a clean kitchen seem dull and dirty. Clean sticky grease off your cabinets with simple, affordable products.


    Can You Use Oven Cleaner On Kitchen Countertops?

    What is the effect of oven cleaner on kitchen countertops? We hashed it out with a pro, and this is...


    Why You Should Be Cleaning Your Walls Regularly

    Cleaning your walls doesn't often make your to-do list. Did you know you should be cleaning your walls regularly? Here's...


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    How To Clean Glass Shower Doors Without Chemicals

    It's easier than you think to remove tough soap scum and stains from your glass shower doors without nasty chemicals,...


    Cleaning Hacks 101: “CleanTok” Dos and Don’ts

    The cleaning niche of TikTok, dubbed "CleanTok," is filled with tips, tricks and hacks. But which ones are good ideas...

    What’s the Best (and Worst) Day To Clean Your House?

    Are you somehow set up for success if you clean on, say, Sunday? And destined for messiness if Monday's your...


    Can This TikTok Massage Gun Hack Help Clean Your Car?

    A day at the beach can mean a lifetime of sand in your car. The latest TikTok cleaning hack claims...


    6 Ways To Use Baking Soda To Clean Your Pool

    Here's an inexpensive, easy-to-use secret weapon for keeping your pool clean and the chemicals balanced — baking soda!


    Levoit Core 400S Review: This Air Purifier Works for Cooking Mishaps and Air Pollution

    You already clean your home, but you should also be cleaning your air quality. In our Levoit Core 400S review,...


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    12 Bedroom Cleaning and Storage Tips

    You spend a lot of hours every day in your bedroom. Make sure you're keeping it clean and organized with...


    Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaners for Mechanics to Tackle Grease and Grime with Ease

    DIY projects are fun, but they can also be messy! Here's a roundup of some of the best hand cleaners...