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    Cleaning & Organizing

    Make tidying up feel less like a chore with our best home and kitchen cleaning and organizing advice. We’ve rounded up tips and hacks to help your space feel fresh and new.

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    This Serving Tray Prevents Person-to-Person Contact When Sharing a Pizza

    It helps you cut the perfect slice, too!
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    How to Clean Your Grill for Perfect Barbecues

    It doesn't matter if you prefer gas or charcoal; we'll explain how to clean a...

    15 Vintage Cleaning Tips That are Still Brilliant Today

    When it comes to cleaning, Grandma still knows best. Here are some of the best...

    20 Common Household Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix

    Ignorance isn’t always bliss. These cleaning product combinations can be deadly.

    9 Spring Cleaning Mistakes You’re Making

    Ready or not, here comes spring cleaning. Stay ahead of your to-do list and avoid...
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    20 Kitchen Storage Ideas That Will Free up So Much Space

    Kitchens can collect a lot of clutter. Save space (and a little sanity) with these...

    Why You Shouldn’t Wash a Hot Pan in Cold Water

    Turn off the cold water! Hot pans need some time before they can take a...

    How to Keep Your Towels Fluffy and Fresh

    Never reach for a stinky, scratchy towel again. That'll be a thing of the past...

    How to Make Homemade Dryer Sheets with Stuff You Already Have

    Keep disposable dryer sheets out of landfills with these tips!

    Why Do Plastic Containers Never Dry in the Dishwasher?

    Putting the dishes away is enough of a pain, having to hand dry your plastic...

    What Is Cleaning Vinegar, and How Do I Use It?

    Find out why cleaning vinegar is better than white vinegar for household chores.

    What to Know About Robot Vacuums

    Robot vacuums are perfect for anyone who wants to spend less time vacuuming. (That’s all...

    How to Clean a Dutch Oven the Right Way

    Learn how to clean a Dutch oven the right way, so that your favorite pot...

    5 Things You Should Dry Clean and 5 Things You Shouldn’t

    From that delicate silk blouse to your favorite pair of jeans—find out which items to...

    How To Make Toilet Cleaning Bombs

    We’ve seen recipes for DIY toilet-cleaning bombs all over the Internet lately. So, naturally, The...

    11 Ideas for Organizing Your Basement

    Whether you use your lower level for storage only or also as a living space,...

    8 Unexpected Ways to Clean with Ketchup

    Cleaning with ketchup? Yup. Not your white dress shirts, of course. But ketchup will make...

    How to Organize Your Fridge When You Want to Eat Healthier

    Set yourself up for success.

    Where’s My Washing Machine Filter and Do I Really Need to Clean It?

    Make sure your washing machine is operating at 100 percent with this little-known maintenance tip.

    5 Cleaning Tricks for People Who Don’t Like Washing Dishes

    Washing dishes doesn't have to be a dreaded chore—make the task a little easier with...

    Most Popular Cleaning and Organizing Products in 2019

    These cleaning and storage products won't disappoint!
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    7 Natural Ways to Freshen Any Room

    Ditch the chemicals and use a natural air freshener to get rid of stinky smells.

    How to Get the Baked-On Stains off Your Pyrex

    Are your Pyrex baking dishes looking a little worse for wear? We'll show you how...