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Keeping your home neat and tidy isn’t an impossible task once you know our best cleaning and organizing tips. We’re here to help with the only cleaning schedule you’ll need, along with advice on everything from cleaning your kitchen and bathroom to stain removal to doing your laundry the right way. Plus, we have strategies for organizing your bedroom closet, linen closet, pantry and more.

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How to Clean Every Room in Your Home: Smart Tips That Make Housecleaning Easier, Faster—and Done!

Not sure where to start? Follow our expert housecleaning tips for your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and more to create a home that sparkles.

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12 Best Vacuum-Mop Combos with Near-Perfect Reviews

Clean your floors in half the time with the best vacuum-mop combo. Trust us, you won't know how you ever...


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How to Clean Quartz, Granite, Marble, and Butcher Block Countertops

Follow our guide to keep your quartz, granite, marble, and butcher block countertops looking brand new for years.


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How to Clean Your Dryer and How Often You Should Do It

Forgo hiring a pro and learn how to clean your dryer with these helpful tips from an expert.


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How to Clean a Dishwasher: A Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these simple steps for a cleaner-than-clean dishwasher.

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How to Clean Your Microwave, According to Cleaning Experts

These tips will take your microwave from grimy to gorgeous in no time.


The Best Oven Cleaners to Tackle Caked-On Gunk

Get rid of caked-on food and grease with the best oven cleaners.

How to Clean a Shower Head (and Why You Really Need To)

Eventually, everything around the house has to be cleaned—including faucets and showerheads. Simple, step-by-step processes can get them sparkling clean...


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How to Clean an Iron So It Doesn’t Damage Your Clothes

Don't let a dirty iron ruin your clothes. Learn how to clean an iron with items you have on hand....


How to Clean a Laptop Screen Without Damaging It

Whether you use a PC or a Mac, this guide will teach you how to safely clean your laptop screen


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How to Clean a TV Screen

Follow this expert advice for making your LCD, LED, and OLED TV screens sparkle.

How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances So They Sparkle

Once you know how to clean stainless steel, those streaks, smudges and stains will be ancient history


How to Clean—and Deep Clean—a Mattress

The experts weigh in on how to clean your mattress—and how often you should.


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Here’s How to Wash “Dry Clean Only” Clothes at Home

If you forgot to drop your clothes off at the dry cleaners, and the "lucky" suit you want to wear...


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How to Do Laundry: A Step-by-Step Guide

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about doing laundry, from sorting to detergents to the best washer and dryer...


This $7 Grout Cleaner Is All Over TikTok—Here’s Why

If your grout is gross and you hate spending hours scrubbing your bathroom tiles, Zep Grout Cleaner just may change...

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14 Creative Uses for Dryer Sheets You Never Knew About

What are dryer sheets for? A whole lot more than banishing static from your laundry. These genius dryer sheet uses will...


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How to Choose the Best Washing Machine Temperature for Your Clothes

Switch most loads to this expert-recommended washing machine water temperature, and you could save up to $150 a year.


17 Best Laundry Detergents, According to Cleaning Experts

Have you been using the same detergent forever? It might be time to change things up with these expert-recommended picks...


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How to Wash a Baseball Hat So It Doesn’t Lose Its Shape

If your favorite baseball cap has seen better days, follow these steps to clean it—without ruining it.


The Best Washer and Dryer Sets for 2022

With technology that will save you time and money, these top-rated washer and dryer sets are about to become your...


9 Best Dryer Sheets for the Softest, Best-Smelling Clothes

Say goodbye to static and wrinkles, and hello to soft, fresh-smelling fabrics.


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How to Clean Your Washing Machine, According to Laundry Experts

Experts share step-by-step instructions for how to clean a washing machine (both inside and out)—plus how often you should do...


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A Guide to Laundry Symbols: Find Out What Those Washing Symbols Mean

You know those hieroglyphic-like laundry symbols on clothing labels? They relay important cleaning information. Here's what they mean and how to...


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HE vs. Traditional Washing Machines: What’s the Difference?

A point-by-point guide to everything you need to know about HE and traditional washing machines.

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8 Best Steam Irons, According to Clothing Experts

Looking for the best steam iron for your clothes? These are the steam irons the pros recommend for getting your...


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How to Select the Best Dryer Settings for Your Clothes

Protect your clothes and save energy (and money!) by choosing the right dryer settings for your laundry needs.


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How to Wash Silk Clothing and Sheets at Home

Yes, you can have nice things—and keep them nice with less effort than you think.


How to Use Fabric Softener for the Coziest Clothes and Linens

Once you learn what fabric softener does and how to use fabric softener, you'll feel the difference in your laundry.


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How to Use Laundry Pods the Right Way

Trust us, learning how to use Tide Pods will make your laundry game infinitely easier.


How to Separate Laundry for the Cleanest, Brightest Clothes

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