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 Spring Cleaning Tips to Get It Done Faster

Once you’ve covered these major tasks, you’ll have your home spring-cleaned in no time.


10 Things You Can Clean With Vodka (Yes, Vodka)

You've heard of cleaning just about every surface in your home with vinegar—but did you know you can clean with...


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10 Things You Shouldn’t Be Storing on Your Kitchen Countertop

You probably use your kitchen counter as a catch-all for various odds and ends. But there are some things you...


9 Easy Ways to Remove Coffee Stains

You don’t need store-bought cleaners to banish the post-spill mess. These coffee-stain removal tricks will get the marks out of...


This Product Will Whiten Your Laundry Without Bleach—and It’s Probably In Your Fridge!

Even though you might have a jug of bleach in your laundry room, it might not be the best option...


How Tidying Up Completely Changed My Lifestyle at Home

Thanks to Marie, I'm officially tidied up for good.


11 Smart Ideas for Organizing Your Baking Supplies

If you're digging through the pantry to find sprinkles or searching high and low for your muffin tin, it's time...


This Is Where to Store Your Cast-Iron Skillet

Cast iron is known for its durability. But storing it improperly can cause some serious damage to your cookware. Learn...

31 Things You Haven’t Cleaned in a Long Time (If Ever!)

These areas of your home have been neglected for way too long! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and...


6 Ways to Upgrade Your DIY All-Purpose Cleaner

Vinegar is the best natural cleaner out there, but it doesn't smell the greatest. Embrace the aromatic benefits of other...


How to Remove Red Wine Stains from Anything

Wine is one of life's greatest pleasures—until that glass goes tumbling and merlot ends up everywhere. But all hope is...


12 Concealed Kitchen Storage Ideas You’ll Want to Use Immediately

Whether your kitchen is large or small, minimizing clutter will enhance its beauty and functionality. These 12 clever concealed storage...


This Is How Often You Need to Replace Your Kitchen Sponge

You could clean that old kitchen sponge—but experts agree that it's safer to toss and replace them.


13 Ways to Use Borax Around the House

You might already know borax is great addition to your laundry, but there are plenty of other ways to use...


9 Things in Your Home You’re Cleaning Too Much

If you're someone who hates housework (and aren't we all?), your chore list is about to get a lot shorter....


Do You Really Need to Wash Avocados?

It turns out, you do need to wash avocados—unless you want to risk coming into contact with potentially harmful bacteria.


How to Get Grease Stains Out of Clothes

That grease stain might not be permanent if you act fast.

If You Haven’t Been Cleaning With Microfiber Cloths, You Should Be

You can use a microfiber cloth to remove 99% of bacteria with just water. No chemicals needed!


The 50 Best Storage Containers to Get Your House in Order

Cut clutter in your home once and for all! Here are the best storage containers for those problem areas that...


How To Clean A Burnt Pan with Just Two Ingredients

Say goodbye to burnt pans for good!


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10 Cleaning Mistakes That Are Actually Making Your Home Dirtier

Correct these common cleaning mistakes, and your home will sparkle.


How to Polish a Stainless Steel Sink With a Pantry Ingredient You Already Have

I love when the simplest solution really is the best—like this handy trick for how to polish a stainless steel...


20 Best House Cleaning Tips for People with Allergies

Stick to these house cleaning tips and you’re sure to lessen the allergens in your home.


14 Things You Should Never Clean with Windex

It’s found in most homeowners’ arsenals of cleaning must-haves, but as great as it is, the original Windex Glass Cleaner...


How to Clean Your Dish Scrubber

You use it to clean your dishes, but how often do you actually clean your dish scrubber brush?


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The Best Stain Removal Products According to the Pros

Love red wine (or chocolate sauce or marinara) but hate the stains it can leave behind? We tested seven brands...


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Are Pricey Paper Towels Worth the Money? We Tested the Most Popular Brands to Find Out.

Do you opt for generic or go with the pricey quilted brands? We tested eight to find out which is...


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This Is the Best Cleaner for Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors require a bit of extra care and a gentle touch when it comes to cleaning. Find out what...