I don’t know about you, but any time something boils over on the stove, I want to tear my hair out. You need to finish cooking, but you know that by the time you do that, you’ll have a burned-on mess. Or maybe someone else was doing the cooking and got food all over the […]
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How to Clean and Care for Your Vacuum
If your vacuum cleaner has really started to suck lately — and not in a good way — it could be a simple issue. Don’t run out and spend the money on a new vacuum until you’ve exhausted the possibility that yours just might be dirty. Here’s how to clean your bagless vacuum and […]
Remove Mold and Mildew Naturally
You might be assuming that mildew is one of those things you just have to live with — at least to a certain extent. Nobody likes the sight or smell of it, but it can be hard to keep up with. Especially in wet places like your bathroom, this can become a never-ending battle. […]
Clean Your Glass Cooktop the Natural Way
Glass cooktops are popular for several reasons. One of those reasons is that they don’t have those nooks and crannies where spills and cooking debris can be notoriously hard to clean. However, that doesn’t mean that your glass cooktop is always going to look spic and span. If you’re having trouble getting yours really […]
How to Get Cleaner Laundry — Every Time!
We could all stand to get our clothes a little cleaner. And if you have kids at home, you want to do everything you can to ensure those spills don’t end up turning into permanent stains. If you want cleaner laundry overall, better stain removal — even lower energy bills — here are some […]
How to Clean Pet Messes Off of Furniture
We all love our pets. But when your dog — for some reason totally incomprehensible for you — decides to use your couch as a fire hydrant, you have every right to get upset. If you want your furniture (or your carpet, for that matter) back in order and stink-free, it’s important to get […]
Clean This With Oxiclean
Oxiclean is a really versatile stain remover. Most of us would think about it for laundry, but there are actually a ton of other handy, stain-obliterating uses. You might want to bookmark this pots, so the next time you’re battling a tough spill or stain, you can read up on what to do. 1. Carpet […]
Painless Ways to Get Rid of Red Wine Stains
You know how it goes. You’ve got everything clean, ready, and arranged for your guests. People arrive and the festivities are going great — until someone spills red wine on your carpet, couch, or themselves. Red wine is one of those notorious stains that can be a nightmare to remove. But the next time this […]
How to Clean ALL of Your Cleaning Tools
If you love a clean house, chances are you have a short list of specific cleaning products and tools that you rely on to get the job done. But what happens when your favorite cleaning tools get a dirty themselves? Since you can’t very well keep things spic and span with dingy cleaning tools, here […]
The Right Way to Clean and Care for Your Bras
When you find a great-fitting bra, you want to keep it as long as possible. Part of keeping your bras fitting well and lasting as long as possible lies in how you care for them. Surprisingly, a lot of women simply don’t know how to care for their bras, or they don’t think they are […]