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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8 Ways to Use Baking Soda in the Laundry Room

Want a cheap ingredient for whitening and brightening laundry, and eliminating odors and stains? Turn to good old reliable baking...


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10 Products That Can Clean Your Cast Iron—Fast!

Your cast iron can last for over 100 years—if you treat it right. To help save your skillet, we've rounded...


How to Fix a Clothes Dryer That Isn’t Drying

Household annoyances don't get much more frustrating than fishing still-soggy clothes out of a dryer that's finished running.


How to Declutter and Freshen Up Your Kitchen—Right Now!

The high-traffic kitchen is the heart of the home—and it's often a mess. Here's how to declutter your kitchen and...


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Dyson V11 Review: Is a Dyson Vacuum Really Worth the Money?

Are Dyson vacuums worth it? One editor put the V11 Torque Drive cord-free vacuum to the test.


How to Get Grease Off Walls in Your Kitchen

Fighting kitchen grease can sometimes feel like a losing battle (especially when it comes to bacon), but it is possible....


The 8 Best Refrigerator Organizers of 2023

We reviewed and tested a handful of refrigerator organizers to find the best options. Here are the bins, food storage...


15 Fridge Organization Ideas You Haven’t Thought of—Yet

Have you seen these fridge organization ideas? Here are some starting points for creating—and maintaining—an organized fridge.

12 Products That’ll Clean Your House in Less Than an Hour

Hate scrubbing, mopping and vacuuming? You’re in the right place. These smart inventions will cut cleaning time by doing the...


13 Things a Professional Organizer Would Get Rid of Before Winter

If an expert wouldn't keep this stuff, why would you?


13 Cleaning Products You Shouldn’t Use on Your Wood Floors

They’re gorgeous—and easy to ruin. Avoid these damaging mistakes and find out what you really need to keep your wood...


7 Uses for Laundry Detergent You Never Thought Of

Laundry detergent is a powerful cleaning agent that can do a lot more than just clean your clothes! Check out...


How to Take Care of Tupperware Properly, According to an Expert

Know how to wash and store your plastic containers to make them last. We'll cover how to know when to...


This Waxed Paper Hack Will Get Rid of Grease and Dust in Your Kitchen

Your humble roll of waxed paper can make chores so much easier.


Is It Safe to Store Pans in Your Oven Drawer?

Here's what you should (and shouldn't) keep in that storage spot underneath your oven.


How to Clean a Blender in 30 Seconds, According to This Viral Video

No need to stick your fingers near those sharp blades!


20+ Cleaning Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Did you know you can clean a cheese grater with lemon? How about using ice to freshen the garbage disposal?...

13 Simple House Cleaning Tricks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

House cleaners share the cleaning secrets they use to keep your house spic and span.


6 Things Everyone Who Owns a Swiffer Needs to Know

Chances are you know how to use a Swiffer—but did you know about these useful hacks?


10 Ways You Never Thought to Use a Kitchen Sponge

Your kitchen sponge can do a lot more than scrub a dish! Here are surprising ways to use kitchen sponges...


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Here’s How to Get Rid of the Most Common Pantry Pests

Pantry pests are exactly what they sound like: pesky little bugs that like to set up camp where you store...


11 Things That Are Now Being Cleaned More Than Ever

Say goodbye to the days of light dusting and hello to the days of deep scrubbing—every little bit of elbow...


Your Dishwasher Tablets Can Actually Clean Your Oven—Here’s How

Can't get that glass oven window clean enough to see through it? Well, it turns out, a dishwasher tablet can...

Your Favorite Chore, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

From vacuuming to laundry, no one likes doing chores—but there are certain ones that you're probably better at, according to...


How to Store Baking Soda to Keep It Fresh

You don't want to store baking soda in its cardboard box. We recommend using an empty spice jar!


We Found a Homemade Fruit Fly Trap That Actually Works

After my first fruit fly sighting of the season, I was determined to get rid of them for good. I...


You’ll Never Clean Your Oven the Same After This TikTok Hack

This magic formula will leave your oven sparkling clean!


8 Cleaning Products You Shouldn’t Use Around Your Dogs

Make sure you're not endangering your beloved pets with the cleaning products you use.


How to Organize a Small Linen Closet

Never dig through piles of sheets and towels again! Even the smallest linen closet can be organized with these space-saving...