How to Actually Get That Smoky Smell Out of Your House (and What Won’t Work)
Whether you live on the East Coast and the wildfire smoke drifting from Canada is choking you, or you foolishly allowed someone to smoke a cigarette in your home, you’re…
When to Avoid Cleaning With Hot Water
Photo: Thomas Holt (Shutterstock) When you look up how to clean them something, you inevitably find that you’re instructed to use cold or hot water. But really, what’s the difference?…
Use Baking Soda to Get Rid of Moss Growing on Your Sidewalk and Driveway
Not everyone is a fan of the rustic look of moss growing on their driveway, sidewalk, or patio. But, appearance aside, it’s a safety hazard. When moss covers materials like…
Things You Should Never Clean With Windex
I’m going to admit upfront that I’m a big Windex girl. It’s cheap, it’s always available, and it’s easy to spray on everything from mirrors (normal!) to tabletops (nor normal!)…
How to Choose Between Laundry Detergent Liquid, Powder, or Sheets
Some of the first mass-produced laundry detergents were bars of soap that were used with a washboard and washtub. Powders and liquids became the detergents of choice for modern washing…
The Best (and Worst) Ways to Clean Bird Poop From Your Patio
On the beautiful, sunny days of spring, bird poop will suddenly appear on all your patio, railings, and outdoor furniture. Online, there are all kinds of suggestions for what you…
The Safest, Quickest Way to Get Hot Grease Out of a Pan
I am a bit of a grease hoarder, a habit I come by honestly. My grandmother kept a fairly substantial crock of the bacon grease right next to the stove,…
You Can Clean Your Dishwasher With Lemonade Kool-Aid
Photo: ivan_kislitsin (Shutterstock) Everything old eventually becomes new again: We’ve been proponents of using Kool-Aid to clean your dishwasher since 2007, but the hack is finding new life on TikTok…
The Best Way to Clean Velvet
Photo: Ume illustration (Shutterstock) Whether you find velvet tacky or classic, you’ve probably noticed that the plush material has enjoyed a period of popularity over the past few years, adding…
These Household Products Can Sub for WD-40
Photo: Towfiqu ahamed barbhuiya (Shutterstock) WD-40 has been a staple in many American households for decades, thanks to its versatility. In addition to being an effective lubricant, it can also…