You Can Grow (and Eat) This Sponge
Within each seed catalog, there are plants you flip past—the ones that you’ve never heard of. These plants tend to lean towards “crops” that you don’t think you have the…
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.…
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…
How Often You Really Need to Replace Your Mop, Sponges, and Other Cleaning Supplies
Photo: taviphoto (Shutterstock) Cleaning supplies don’t stay clean for long, but it’s not always clear how often you should clean or replace them. Let’s go over some common supplies and…
8 Ways You Should Use Your Scrub Daddy (but Aren’t)
Photo: zedspider (Shutterstock) You can use the Scrub Daddy on more than just dishes: For instance, the brand promises “FlexTexture has been independently lab tested scratch-free on car exterior paint.”…
8 Cleaning Products TikTok Absolutely Loves
Yes, a Scrub Daddy is just a scrubber—but it has legions of fans. The cheery-looking sponge is rough and makes scrubbing a breeze, plus there are a bunch of hacks…
Three Ways to Clean the Grossest Part of Your Instant Pot
Photo: Claire Lower I have been working on rekindling the romance with my Instant Pot. I’ve had her for at least half a decade, and right now we’re working on…
Don’t Clean Your Air Fryer With This Viral TikTok Trick (and What to Do Instead)
Photo: Casezy idea (Shutterstock) Another day, another misguided cleaning hack from TikTok that you will regret attempting. The latest cleaning trick that’s been circulating on the popular video-sharing app is…
The Easiest Ways to Make Your Sponges Last Longer
Photo: DG FotoStock (Shutterstock) Let me start off by saying sponges are generally bad. Sometimes they smell. Sometimes they’re not up for the task. But love them or hate them,…
The Smartest Ways to Use Dishwasher Tablets to Clean Your House
Photo: Ruslan Lytvyn (Shutterstock) Did you know you could use dishwasher tablets in way more places than just your dishwasher? Turns out, we’ve all been sleeping on the lesser known…