Every Towel in Your Home Is Grosser Than You Think
While towels are used as part of our cleaning process, they are, in fact, extremely gross. Research shows that towels in both the bathroom and kitchen are rife with fecal…
The Easiest Ways to Save Money at the Laundromat
Photo: Pressmaster (Shutterstock) A long-time dependent on wash-and-fold services, I recently set out to save money by doing my own laundry at the laundromat. Reader, I did not save a…
This TikTok Dryer Sheet ‘Hack’ Could Set Your House on Fire
Photo: SViktoria (Shutterstock) Another day, another TikTok hack that seems clean and safe but could actually be a total disaster in practice. While some viral hacks actually are as miraculous…
12 of the Best Household Uses for Hair Conditioner
Photo: Dmytro Flisak (Shutterstock) This is a bonus tip I use myself: You can prolong the time between professional toning or glazing appointments by making a DIY hair mask out…
How to Do Laundry Without Irritating Your Skin (Besides Switching Detergents)
Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock) For people with sensitive skin, doing laundry can be a challenge. All you’re trying to do is get your clothes clean, but something so seemingly simple can…
How to Get the Stink Out of Musty-Smelling Clothes
Photo: Breitformat (Shutterstock) Wearing damp jeans is no fun because they are uncomfortable. Wearing jeans that were formerly damp is no fun because they stink. Fabrics that have gotten especially…
How to Remove Pet Hair From Your Washing Machine and Dryer
Photo: stockfoto (Shutterstock) As much as we love our pets, sometimes our furry friends provide us with more than love and affection: They also leave hair all over our homes…
How to Soften Rough, Scratchy Sheets Without Fabric Softener
Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock) There’s nothing like the feeling of climbing into bed after putting on a set of new, clean sheets. But if you’re used to well-worn cotton sheets—or ones…
Seven Easy Ways to Cut Costs on Everyday Household Items
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Given we’re currently all living at the mercy of spiking inflation and surging gas prices, it’s nice to know there are still a handful of simple…
How to Kill Mold In Your Washing Machine
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Have you ever opened your washing machine only to be met with a foul, funky stench? Did you shrug and ignore it? Me too. But it…