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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How to Clean White Shoes to Keep Them Looking Like New

White shoes look great, but they get dirty quickly. Here's how to clean white shoes the right way—including sneakers, leather boots and rubber sandals.

How to Wash a Weighted Blanket

Before you heft your weighted blanket into the washing machine, check the label! Here's how to wash a weighted blanket...


The Best Way to Clean Every Type of Floor

Check out our mega list of methods and products for the best way to clean floors—including vinyl, hardwood and bamboo.


These Magnetic Refrigerator Shelves Maximize the Empty Space on the Side of Your Fridge

Keep your countertops tidy and your spices within reach with magnetic refrigerator shelves.


Homemade Floor Cleaner for Every Room in the House

No need to buy separate cleaners for different floor surfaces. Homemade floor cleaner can be made with a few basic...

How to Clean Glass Windows Using Homemade Window Cleaner

Save money (and room under your sink) by making your own homemade window cleaner.


How to Make a Homemade Degreaser

Ranges, sinks, cabinets and burnt pans could all use a good degreasing from time to time. If store-bought products...


How to Make Your Own Homemade Drain Cleaner

Soap scum, grease, hair, food...your bathroom and kitchen drains have seen it all. If you notice your sinks or showers...


How to Make Your Own Fruit and Vegetable Wash

Learn how to make a homemade fruit and vegetable wash so you have the cleanest pesticide-free produce in town.


This Slick Paper Towel Holder Doubles as a Spray Pump for Quick Cleanups

Just fill it with your favorite liquid cleaner, and you'll always be ready for spills.


OXO Launched a Fridge Organization Line—Prices Start at Just $12

Finding space in the ice box for produce doesn't have to be a disaster. Shop the new OXO fridge organization...


How to Get Ketchup Out of Clothes

Tomato based stains can be tricky to remove, but not impossible. Find out how to get ketchup out of clothes...


How to Get Butter Out of Clothes

Learn how to get butter out of clothes with these tips and tricks—including a miracle worker spot treatment!

How to Wash Microfiber Towels So They Stay Super Absorbent

If not properly maintained, your microfiber towels can become less absorbent. Find out how to wash microfiber towels the right...


How to Get Soy Sauce Out of Clothes and Carpet

Yes, dark soy sauce will create stubborn stains—but your shirt can be saved. Here's how to get soy sauce out...


How to Get Tomato Sauce Out of Clothes with 3 Easy Methods

Find out how to get tomato sauce out of clothes (even your white shirt!) with these simple methods.


How to Get Chocolate Out of Clothes, Whether Fresh or Set-In

Find out how to get chocolate out of clothes, upholstery and carpet (even old stains!) with a few easy steps...


How to Wash Grapes the Right Way

Don't just faucet-rinse your grapes! Here's how to wash grapes (with baking soda) and store them the right way.



How to Wash Mushrooms

See a few specks of dirt on your portabellos? Here's how to wash mushrooms the right way according to our...


Stop Allergies in Their Tracks with the 10 Best Vacuum Deals of Summer

Streamline your cleaning routine with 10 of the best vacuums and get up to 50% off Bissell, Dyson and Shark.


These Pretty Reusable Paper Towels Are an Eco-Friendly Cleaning Solution

Patterned reusable paper towels are machine washable, eco-friendly and your latest kitchen must-have.

How to Clean a Wooden Cutting Board

It's easier to clean a cutting board than you think—and super important for maintaining the longevity of your boards.


7 Kitchen Storage Cabinets for Small Spaces

No matter the size of your kitchen, you can keep it organized and tidy with these space-saving kitchen storage cabinets.



I Tried This Viral Salt Hack to Save My Nonstick Pan—Here’s What Happened

There's a viral salt hack that claims to fix nonstick pans that have lost their mojo—but does it really stop...


These 10 Over-the-Sink Dish Racks Will Save Precious Counter Space

No dishwasher? No problem! Pick up a space-saving over-the-sink dish rack to dry your cups, plates and utensils.


How to Clean a Pizza Stone

Keep your pies fresh and your pizza stones fresher. Learning how to clean a pizza stone will prevent build-up and...