Cleaning Tips

Need fast, foolproof advice for how to make your home sparkle? Our home and kitchen cleaning tips will get the job done fast.

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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.


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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 to clean Pyrex to make...


18 Cleaning Products Professional House Cleaners Always Buy

We asked the professionals what cleaning must-haves they swear by to keep every room in your home sparkling.


8 Clever Solutions for the Most Annoying Window Cleaning Problems

Washing windows is a tiresome chore, especially when it seems like they never get totally clean.


16 Genius Cleaning Hacks You’ll Want to Steal from Professional House Cleaners

You'll have your house spick-and-span in no time by following these tips.


17 Secret Cleaning Tips From the Pros

These professional secrets will make your house sparkle.


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How to Clean a Moldy Dishwasher and Prevent Mold from Coming Back

Having a moldy dishwasher is a common problem. Here's how to clean a moldy dishwasher and keep it from returning.

Here’s What Those Washing Symbols on Your Clothes Really Mean

You know those hieroglyphic-like symbols on clothing labels? They’re intended to give consumers important cleaning information. But can anyone really...


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Simple Solutions to Help You Get Rid of Ants for Good

Kick pesky ants out of your house and back to their colony with these easy, expert-approved tricks.


9 Signs Your Washing Machine Is About to Die

Is your washing machine acting up? Find out if it's worth repairing or if it's time to start shopping for...


17 Cleaning Tips Every Dog or Cat Owner Should Know

These tips for pet owners offer practical solutions for everything from cleaning up fur to keeping pets off the furniture.


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Here’s Why You Should Dry Your Clothes Like Grandma Did

A clothes line seems like the easy answer, but what if you don’t have space for one?


17 Things Everyone Forgets to Clean—But Shouldn’t

No matter how much you plan, these always slip through the cracks.


10 Surprising Uses for Table Salt

Table salt isn't just for French fries and pasta water. We found genius uses for table salt around the house.


9 Things You Can Clean in 5 Minutes or Less

You can get these tasks done before you need to run out the door for work or while you’re waiting...


Utensils in the Dishwasher: Should They Actually Go Up or Down?

It's a debate as old as time. Do you put your utensils up or down when loading the dishwasher?

How to Get Oil Stains Out of Clothes

Oil stains are famously hard to remove, but not impossible! Find out how to get oil out of clothes with...


How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink

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


The Definitive Guide on How Often You Should Clean Everything

Here’s the scoop, from experts, on what to clean and how often to clean it.


Want to Know How to Remove Stickers from Appliances? Here’s an Easy Trick!

Have you ever been stymied by a stubborn sticker? Martha Stewart has a secret for how to remove stickers from...


10 Surprising Ways to Use a Magic Eraser Sponge

The magic eraser works on even the toughest cleaning jobs. Check out these 10 clever ways to use a Magic...


8 Best Ways to Clean Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are more complicated to keep in tact than you may have thought. Use these tips to keep them...

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...


19 Home Items You Should Be Cleaning Every Month

Do these simple cleaning tasks monthly to avoid major messes down the road.


13 Things that Can De-Stink Your Clothes—No Washing Required

We've all been there, but here's how you can save your smelly shirt before your dinner plans.


16 Things You Never Knew You Could Put in the Washing Machine

Stuffed animals and small toys? Sure. Yoga mats and baseball caps? Bring them on.


8 Ways to Boost Laundry Detergent

Optimize the power of your laundry detergent with these natural enhancements.


Finally! The Real Reason Your Clothes Are Shrinking in the Wash

These easy tips will save your clothes from shrinking in the washing machine.