Why Alka-Seltzer Is a Cleaning Secret Weapon
Photo: Serhii Moiseiev (Shutterstock) It has probably seen you through indigestion and hangovers, but Alka-Seltzer can do more than settle your stomach: It can also help clean your home. In…
The Best Ways to Clean and Care for Natural Wood Cabinets
Natural wood cabinets are popular right now, and with good reason. Natural wood can be warm, modern, or traditional, and wood is a durable material that can stand up to…
The Best Ways to Remove Paint Splatters From Any Surface
No matter how careful you are with your DIY paint job, there’s a good chance a few drops will end up where you don’t want them, such as on your…
The Best Way to Clean Your Uggs
Uggs are ubiquitous in the winter, though they cycle from being actually-trendy to ironic-trendy and back again pretty regularly. Regardless, the sheepskin boots and slippers are a staple—albeit one that…
These Popular TikTok Cleaning ‘Hacks’ Don’t Actually Work
The concept of finding a hack that makes your life easier or cheaper is especially tempting when it comes to cleaning your house—and TikTok is full of such advice. But…
All the Things You Should Never Clean With Vinegar
Photo: Evgrafova Svetlana (Shutterstock) If you spend any time looking for cleaning tips and hacks on social media, you’re well-acquainted with vinegar. On TikTok, it can do no wrong; in…
The Most Effective Way to Remove Stubborn Stains From Plastic Patio Furniture
Photo: warmer (Shutterstock) When it comes to outdoor furniture, plastic may not be the most glamorous option, but in most cases, it’s one of easiest materials to maintain. Wood can…
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…
You Can Clean Your Grungy Landscape Rock
If you have pea gravel pathways or a river rock patio, it probably looked great when you first put it in; after a few seasons, though, it starts to look…
Four Ways to Clean Grease and Oil Stains From Your Concrete
An unblemished concrete patio, driveway, or walkway can feel like a magnet for leaking vehicles and spilled oil, which will penetrate the porous surface of a concrete and leave a…