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4 Clever Tricks to Get Wax Out of a Candle Jar

4 Clever Tricks to Get Wax Out of a Candle Jar

Plus, how you can reuse leftover wax.

4 Essential Cleaning Tips to Know if You're Staying in a Vacation Rental This Summer

4 Essential Cleaning Tips to Know if You're Staying in a Vacation Rental This Summer

A few extra precautions can help keep you and your family safe.

Should You Try that Viral Garbage Disposal Hack? A Plumbing Expert Weighs In

Should You Try that Viral Garbage Disposal Hack? A Plumbing Expert Weighs In

This kitchen cleaning trick might not be as effective as it appears.

How to Make Disinfectant Wipes if Your Store Is Out of Stock

How to Make Disinfectant Wipes if Your Store Is Out of Stock

Use these household cleaners for a simple DIY version.

The 10 Best Vacuums to Easily Remove Pet Hair from Floors and Furniture

The 10 Best Vacuums to Easily Remove Pet Hair from Floors and Furniture

Say goodbye to fur and dander once and for all.

The FlyLady Technique Is the Newest Cleaning Craze Taking Over Pinterest

The FlyLady Cleaning Technique Is Taking Over Pinterest

Make your impossibly long to-do list more manageable.

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Must-Know Tricks for Cleaning Hardwood Floors

Must-Know Tricks for Cleaning Hardwood Floors

Common household items can make the best cleaners.

Wash Away Germs from Clothing and Fabrics with These Laundry Sanitizing Tips

Wash Away Germs from Clothing and Fabrics with These Laundry Sanitizing Tips

Your regular wash cycle might not be enough to remove all bacteria and viruses.

20 Genius Cleaning Hacks for a Spotless Home

20 Genius Cleaning Hacks for a Tidier Home in No Time

How to Clean Almost Every Surface of Your Home With Vinegar

How to Clean Almost Every Surface of Your Home With Vinegar

The Best Way to Clean Every Type of Tile Floor

Here's Exactly How to Clean Your Tile Floors (No Matter the Material)

5 Brilliant Ways to Clean Brass and Restore Shine Using Common Household Products

5 Brilliant Ways to Clean Brass and Restore Shine Using Common Household Products

8 Ways to Make Your Cleaning Products Last Longer

Make the items you already own work harder.

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How to Wash Every Type of Throw Blanket (Because They're Probably Filthy)

How to Wash Every Type of Throw Blanket (Because They're Probably Filthy)

Reusable Grocery Bags Are Grosser Than You Think: Here's How to Clean Them

Reusable Grocery Bags Are Grosser Than You Think: Here's How to Clean Them

How to Clean an Instant Pot, Including the Small Parts You Might Be Skipping

How to Clean an Instant Pot, Including the Small Parts You Might Be Skipping

9 Delightfully Easy Tricks to Make Your House Smell Like Christmas

9 Delightfully Easy Tricks to Make Your House Smell Like Christmas

Here’s How to Clean a Humidifier—And the Important Step You Should Take Daily

Here’s How to Clean a Humidifier—And the Important Step You Should Take Daily

Here's Everything You Need to Clean After the Flu (and How to Disinfect Your Home)

Here's Everything You Need to Clean After the Flu (and How to Disinfect Your Home)

5 Quick and Easy Ways to Remove Water Stains from Wood

5 Quick and Easy Ways to Remove Water Stains from Wood

The One Disinfecting Step You're Probably Doing Wrong

The One Disinfecting Step You're Probably Doing Wrong

8 Ways to Clean Your Bathroom with Bleach

8 Ways to Clean Your Bathroom with Bleach

The Best New Cleaning Tools for Every Task

The Best New Cleaning Tools for Every Task

How to Clean a Bathroom Fan

How to Clean a Bathroom Fan

The Best Decluttering Advice You Should Follow, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Here's What You Should Declutter, According to Your Zodiac Sign

How to Clean a Kitchen Sponge

How to Clean a Kitchen Sponge

How to Clean Black Appliances (and Keep Them Streak-Free!)

How to Clean Black Appliances (and Keep Them Streak-Free!)

How to Clean Kitchen Sinks and Drains

How to Clean Kitchen Sinks and Drains

The Cringe-Worthy Reason Why You Need to Wash Your Water Bottle Every Day

The Cringe-Worthy Reason Why You Need to Wash Your Water Bottle Every Day

Stressed? Cleaning Is Actually Good for Your Mood

Stressed? Cleaning Is Actually Good for Your Mood

7 DIY Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Fall

7 DIY Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Fall

You’re Probably Not Washing Your Kitchen Towels Enough

You’re Probably Not Washing Your Kitchen Towels Enough

7 Natural Ways to Eliminate Odors and Make Your Home Smell Amazing

7 Natural Ways to Eliminate Odors and Make Your Home Smell Amazing

How Swedish Death Cleaning Will Organize Your Life Once and for All

How Swedish Death Cleaning Will Organize Your Life Once and for All

5 Easy Techniques for Cleaning Jewelry

5 Easy Techniques for Cleaning Jewelry

These Bacteria-Ridden Kitchen Items Need to Be Cleaned or Replaced ASAP

7 Kitchen Items That Need to Be Cleaned or Replaced ASAP

Give Your Bedroom the Deep-Clean It Needs in Less Than an Hour

Give Your Bedroom the Deep-Clean It Needs in Less Than an Hour

Don't Forget to Clean These 9 Things in Your Living Room

Don't Forget to Clean These 9 Things in Your Living Room