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…
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…
7 Ways to De-Gunk Your Pans
Photo: focal point (Shutterstock) It’s a classic, tried-and-true combo, so you might as well put your faith in it: Vinegar and baking soda can help you with that caked-on mess.…
Baking Soda Will Fuck Up Your Carpet
Photo: Maderla (Shutterstock) Once again, we regret to inform you that a cleaning hack you may have seen online is maybe not a great idea. This one involves sprinkling bicarb—or…
A Surface-by-Surface Guide to Getting Scratches Out of Practically Everything
Photo: Sherbak_photo (Shutterstock) As frustrating as they are when you first spot them, not all scratches are permanent damage on your prized home surfaces. With a little effort, some scratches…
Never Use Baking Soda to Clean These Household Surfaces
Photo: HNEY10 (Shutterstock) When it comes to household chores, few products are as handy and versatile as baking soda. From cooking to cleaning to deodorizing, it does so much for…
How to Clean Puke Out of Your Car
Photo: Anditya Muchlisin (Shutterstock) I have a dog that gets carsick if the conditions are not exactly perfect. I have to withhold food if we’re going to be in the…
Rubbing Oranges on Your Teeth, and Other Whitening ‘Hacks’ You Shouldn’t Do
Photo: Billion Photos (Shutterstock) Who doesn’t want whiter teeth? On the other hand, who wants to volunteer for extra dentist visits, with all the time and expense they involve? Fortunately,…
How to Get Campfire Smoke Smell Out of Your Clothes and Hair
Photo: anatoliy_gleb (Shutterstock) Whether you love or hate how a campfire smells in the moment—when you’re enjoying time outdoors with family or friends—you may not feel the same way about…