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…
The Easiest Ways to Fix Cat Scratches on Your Furniture
Cats are terrifyingly destructive. Aside from their shocking effectiveness as predators, cats are also reliable chaos machines in our houses. It’s not their fault, of course—they’re animals we’ve chosen to…
The Easiest Ways to Fix a Rug With a Deteriorating Latex Backing
Photo: Ameen Mohammad (Shutterstock) Designed to grip your floors and stop your rug from sliding around, the latex rubber that backs a lot of area rugs works really well—until it…
Avoid These 3 Mistakes When Washing Whites
Home decor color trends come and go, but classic white linens—like bedding, towels, and tablecloths—never go out of style. Sure, being a neutral color helps, but there’s a certain comfort…
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…
What I Wish I’d Known Before I Bought My Ruggable Rug
When Ruggable invaded my social media with ads, I suspected it was simply a matter of time before I begged them to take my money. Washable rugs? With my majestic…
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…
The Easiest Ways to Make Your Kid’s Bedroom Less Scary at Night
A child’s bedroom isn’t supposed to be scary, but sometimes a weird sound or unusual shadow can make a young one’s imagination run wild, leading to lost sleep, anxiety, and…
There’s a Better Way to Vacuum
Photo: Dusan Petkovic (Shutterstock) If it seems like your carpets and rugs aren’t actually clean—or don’t stay clean for very long—after you vacuum, it’s probably because you’re doing it wrong.…