The Easiest Way to Clean Blinds
Photo: travelarium.ph (Shutterstock) You don’t really think about how to clean your window blinds until you have to, but when you get down to it, it’s a tedious job. You…
Avoid These Common Window-Cleaning Mistakes
It’s not just you: Getting windows streak-free and crystal-clear is harder than it looks. Although it seems like a few spritzes of an all-purpose cleaner and a quick swipe of…
Stay Motivated to Clean by Keeping Supplies in Every Room
Photo: A3pfamily (Shutterstock) The more frequently you clean, the nicer your home will look on a more regular basis. Everyone knows that, sure, but actually making the time to clean…
When to Use a Microfiber Cloth Instead of Paper Towels
Photo: A3pfamily (Shutterstock) Microfiber cloths—soft, absorbent, economical—are often a preferable alternative to using and throwing away a heap of paper towels. But not every time. Here’s how should you decide…
Please Don’t Clean Your Car Seats With Shaving Cream
Everyone wants quick and efficient ways to clean their most-used items, and shaving cream has been presented as just such a method for cleaning car upholstery—but its use can go…
Your Luggage Is Probably Filthy
When was the last time you cleaned your luggage? No, not using a vacuum attachment to suck up any dirt, crumbs, and schmutz that have accumulated inside your suitcase over…
When to Use Olive Oil to ‘Clean’ (and When Not To)
From vodka to wax paper to dryer lint, so many basic household items have special, secret uses. And according to plenty of blogs and TikToks, olive oil is no different.…
Here Is Your Car’s Spring Cleaning Checklist
When you think of “spring cleaning,” you probably imagine tidying up your house, clearing out your closets, and focusing on your most lived-in space—but what’s more truly lived-in than your…
The 7 Deadly Sins of Spring Cleaning
Photo: Foxys Forest Manufacture (Shutterstock) I always mean to clean my house. I have the best intentions, but then there’s something to watch on TV or I decide to get…
How to Polish Your Car (and Why You Should)
Photo: DuxX (Shutterstock) In addition to what’s under the hood, your car’s resale or trade-in value also takes the appearance of its exterior into account. Along with washing it regularly,…