Don’t Try This Viral Dishwasher ‘Hack’
I hate washing dishes, and buying dishwashing supplies. Two types of soap seems like overkill, yet it is impossible to keep a clean kitchen without dishwashing liquid (for hand washing)…
The Best Alternatives When You’re Out of Laundry Detergent
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) So you’ve set out to do a load of laundry only to realize you already used the last of the detergent. Bummer—but there is hope for your…
How to Get Sweat Stains Out of Your Clothes
Photo: Fecundap stock (Shutterstock) Even if you wear the right fabrics, there are certain days when the hot, sticky summer weather really makes you sweat. Perspiring profusely is bad enough,…
You Need to Clean Your Outdoor Umbrella
Photo: TungCheung (Shutterstock) Spending time outdoors during the summer can be a challenge. On the one hand, it’s finally warm enough to be outside. But on the other hand, we…
The Difference Between Dish Soap, Dishwasher Detergent, and Laundry Detergent (and Why it Matters)
Photo: DUO Studio (Shutterstock) Recently, I wrote about some of the lesser-known cleaning applications of dishwasher tablets around the house. In the comments, someone asked, “What’s the difference between dissolving…
Always Bring These Things When You Crash at a Friend’s Place
Photo: kevin brine (Shutterstock) A presumptuous houseguest is a houseguest that is unlikely to be invited back. No one wants the type of guest who assumes they have free rein…
How to Make Your Old Sheets Feel Like They’re From a 5-Star Hotel
Photo: Hatchapong Palurtchaivong (Shutterstock) Fancy hotel sheets and towels somehow always feel superior to any other linens. Maybe the thrill of being on vacation is a part of it, but…