Cleaning and Organizing

Keeping your home germ-free is more important than ever—but that doesn’t mean you want to spend all your time cleaning. Here, you’ll find cleaning strategies that will save you time, money and effort, and genius home organizing tips to make the most of every square foot of space.

How to Separate Laundry for the Cleanest and Brightest Clothes

So long, accidentally pink tees! Follow this simple method for how to separate laundry, and your clothes will come out...


Yes, Bleach Expires—Here’s What You Need to Know

Food items aren't the only things that have expiration dates...


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How to Clean Silver: 12 Weird Tricks That Really Work

Make your tarnished silver and dull jewelry shine like new after a cleaning with these common household items.


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8 Things in Your Freezer You Should Toss Out

Need to make some room in the freezer? When in doubt, throw it out.


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11 Everyday Items You Don’t Wash Nearly Enough

Warning: You’ll want to step up your cleaning game after reading this.


Can You Use Dishwasher Tablets to Clean the Shower?

Your dishwasher tablets are tough on soap scum, too.

How to Tell If You’re Using Too Much Laundry Detergent

Even when laundry is filthy, smelly and stained, more detergent isn't always better...


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How to Remove Water Stains from Wood

Someone forget to use a coaster? Grab any of these household products and you'll be able to buff out those...

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20 Quick Fixes For Foul Odours Around the House

Dealing with a smelly pet or can't stand the smell of fresh paint? Look no further than your kitchen to...


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7 Surprisingly Germy Kitchen Items You Never Think to Clean

The sponge and the sink are obvious culprits, but new research shows that other everyday kitchen objects harbour germs can...


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30 Things You Can Organize in Under 30 Minutes

In the time it takes to bake brownies, you can tackle one of these surprisingly simple organizing projects and see...


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40 Clever Kitchen Organizing Ideas You’ll Want to Try Right Now

The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but it can also be the most cluttered. Use these clever...


How to Clean a Coffee Maker

Your daily caffeine fix takes its toll on your coffee maker. The good news? The one ingredient you need to...


De-Icing Your Driveway: When to Use Salt, Sand or Another Ice Melter

With snow comes ice, and with ice comes slipping—which means it's time to think about keeping your driveway and sidewalks...


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13 Items That Are a Fire Hazard If You Don’t Clean Them Enough

Continually putting off cleaning these items around your house can actually be very dangerous.


How To Clean Shower Curtains

If you can't remember the last time you cleaned your shower curtain, these hints will come in handy.


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14 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your Washer and Dryer

A decent washer and dryer should last at least 10 years. If you're committing these maintenance mistakes, however, you could...

Are You Making This Expensive Mistake With Your Vacuum?

With a little know-how you can improve the performance of your vacuum—and save yourself a costly repair.


We Test 5 Methods to Clean a Burnt Pan—Here’s How They Performed

Ever wonder how to clean a burnt pan? See what happened when we put different cleaning methods to the test...


The Best Spring Cleaning Hacks We Found on TikTok

Ready to start your spring cleaning?


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How to Spring Clean Your Digital Clutter

Feeling overwhelmed by your inbox? Here’s a step-by-step guide to tackling your virtual mess.


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14 Ways You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong

From using the wrong products to not leaving the right ones on long enough to work their magic, these are...


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13 Secrets of People Who Always Have a Clean House

A clean home won't seem so far out of reach with these simple tips.

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10 Mistakes You’re Making with Antibacterial Wipes

We know you're using lots of them right now, but make sure you're using them right!


How to Clean Reusable Shopping Bags

Reusable shopping bags are a great way to go green, but they can get filthy fast. Here's everything you need...


How to Clean Your Bathroom in 5 Minutes or Less

Unexpected guests arriving at any moment? Use these pro strategies to make your bathroom look clean (and still have time...


7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Disinfectant Spray

If you think spraying a surface and then immediately wiping it is the solution, you might be in for a...


18 Things Professional Organizers Never Buy

Don’t waste your money—or accidentally create more clutter. Here’s what you need to know to truly streamline your space.


12 Things You Really Should Be Cleaning with Lemons

Looking for all-natural alternatives to harsh chemical cleaners? Tap the cleaning power of lemons and green-up your cleaning routine.