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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The Best Cleaning Subscription Boxes of 2025

A cleaning subscription box delivers eco-friendly household cleaning products to your door. Check out top-rated subscriptions that simplify your shopping...


The Best Iron, According to a Serious Sewist

Whether you're a casual presser or serious quilter, you want the best iron on hand to tackle wrinkly jobs with...


These Slow Cooker Liners Make Kitchen Cleanup a Breeze

From mouthwatering roasts to luscious cheesecakes, is there anything your slow cooker can't do? Well, we have yet to find...


How to Fold Towels, According to the Folding Lady

TikTok's organization sensation gives us the rundown on how to fold towels the right way.


A Hanging Fruit Basket Is the Space-Saving Kitchen Item You Didn’t Know You Needed

If you're tired of throwing away produce that ripened too quickly, try hanging it up!


How to Wash Dishes by Hand the Right Way

Even though it's much easier to pop dirty dishes in the dishwasher, sometimes hand-washing is required. Here's how to wash...


25 Laundry Room Decor Ideas That Are Functional and Stylish

Transform your bare laundry room into a space you actually want to spend time in on laundry days with these...


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12 Dollar Tree Organization Hacks That Just Make Sense

The organization pros on Pinterest inspired us to come up with ideas of our own. Here are the best Dollar...

How to Make Your Refrigerator Smell Better with Vanilla Extract

You can banish that funky refrigerator aroma. Here's how.


What You Need to Know About the Discoloration of Stainless Steel Due to Heat

While it won't have any effect on your food, it can be unsightly and bothersome.


How to Remove Candle Wax

Someone knocked over your three-wick candle? Don't panic, the mess is easier to clean than you might think. Here's how...


How to Use Dryer Sheets to Clean Toilets in No Time Flat

This cleaning hack for using dryer sheets to clean a toilet is something everyone should know. It's about working...


How to Get Candle Wax Out of Carpet

Discovering hot candle wax on the carpet feels like a disaster, but it can easily be removed with the right...


23 Kitchen Counter Organization Ideas From the Pros

The following kitchen counter organization ideas come straight from our Taste of Home stylists. Rest assured that they're the cleverest—and...


How to Clean Walls Before Painting Any Room in Your House

For professional-looking results, start your DIY painting project with clean walls. Here's what to do.


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 Clean Salt Off Your Wood and Laminate Floors

Winter boots making a mess? Here's how to clean salt off wood floors.

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

Putting random stuff in your basement is easy—deciding what to do with it is hard. Here’s what an expert organizer...


How to Clean a Bathtub with Dish Soap and a Broom

This unusual method cuts right through soap scum.


The 8 Best Glass Food Storage Containers of 2025

It's time to make the switch from plastic to the best glass food storage containers. A professional chef explains why.


How to Put on a Duvet Cover

Once you learn how to put on a duvet cover with this simple trick, you'll never look back again!


This Mop and Bucket Set Has Over 9,000 5-Star Reviews on Amazon

Amazon shoppers are obsessed with how easy it makes cleaning floors.


10 Surprising Ways You Can Use Olive Oil Around the House

When it comes to tackling your chores, olive oil really comes in handy.

If You See White Film on Glassware, This Is What It Means

Here's the simple science behind your cloudy glassware.


Can I Put Aluminum Foil Balls in the Dryer to Reduce Static?

Use aluminum foil for more than wrapping up leftovers. Put crumpled aluminum foil in the dryer to eliminate static!


12 Pretty (and Practical!) Bathroom Organizing Products

Refresh your space with these handy bathroom organization ideas. We found products for over the toilet, under the sink, in...


People Are Obsessed with This Genius $11 KitchenAid Attachment Organizer

It clears clutter and keeps your best KitchenAid attachments within reach at all times.


This Is When to Replace Your Microwave’s Charcoal Filter

You probably don't even know about this hidden microwave part! But if your kitchen often smells like yesterday's dinner, it...


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If You See Black Residue on Your Cast-Iron Skillet, This Is What It Means

The black residue on a cast-iron pan isn't harmful, but it's not appealing either. Here's how to clean it up.