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  • Woman smelling air in bathroom
    By Kirsten Nunez 14 hours ago

    Effortlessly Eliminate Lingering Bathroom Odors With An Ordinary Pantry Staple

    Pesky odors can persist in the bathroom even after you've cleaned. To effortlessly eliminate lingering smells, try this simple pantry staple.

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  • a very dirty window with the words wash me written on it
    By Nicole Wisniewski 18 hours ago

    Want Windows That Shine & Stay Clean Longer? Just Add This To Your Cleaning Solution

    As soon as you've made your windows perfectly clear and dust-free, they seem to get dirty again. If you want to cut down on washes, add this to your cleaner.

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  • Man removing microwave filter
    By Cayla Leonard 4 days ago

    The Simple Trick That Makes Cleaning Your Microwave Filter A Breeze

    If you're taking the time to clean your microwave, you should also make sure to clean the filter. It's easier than you think, and needs just one household item.

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  • Martha Stewart smiling and waving by cocktail blenders in a kitchen
    By Jessica Steinhoff 5 days ago

    The Alcoholic Beverage Martha Stewart Uses To Eliminate Funky Home Odors

    Have you tried every cleaning hack you know to get rid of awful odors from your home? Martha Stewart's technique uses a popular alcoholic drink.

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  • stubborn adhesive residue on glass
    By Rob Johnstone 6 days ago

    Ditch The Scraping: There's A Better, Easier Way To Remove Stickers From Glass

    If sticker residue is driving you up the wall, there’s a simple method that makes removal surprisingly easy — no scraping required. Best of all? It's free.

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  • Underside of a hat with sweat stains on the band
    By Madisen Swenson 6 days ago

    Easily Remove Sweat Stains From Hats With An Ordinary Household Staple

    If you've abandoned many a hat because of sweat stains, this common item in your home is the key to cleaning up and reviving them.

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  • Sparkling clean area between wall and toilet base in modern bathroom
    By Madisen Swenson 6 days ago

    The Best Way To Clean Behind Your Toilet And Keep It Spotless

    Even if you clean your toilet regularly, you may still be missing one important section — behind it. Here's the best way to get that area clean and fresh.

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  • closeup of gloved hand wiping down cabinets
    By Rob Johnstone 7 days ago

    The Pantry Staples That Will Make Your Grimy Kitchen Cabinets Shine

    Using two common household products that you probably already have in your kitchen, you can create a paste that will make cleaning cabinet surfaces a breeze.

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  • cockroach eating crumbs
    By Adrian Suppes 9 days ago

    Deter Roaches With This All-Natural Item You May Have In Your Kitchen

    This common kitchen ingredient sitting in your fridge repels roaches naturally when used strategically around entry points and high-traffic areas.

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  • Woman frustrated by clogged sink drain
    By Rob Johnstone 9 days ago

    Neither Vinegar Nor Baking Soda: The Trick People Are Using To Clear Clogged Drains

    "This viral drain-clearing method uses two kitchen staples everyone already owns, but there's a critical plumbing detail that could cause expensive problems.

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  • Martha Stewart wearing a tan sweater
    By Kirsten Nunez 10 days ago

    Martha Stewart's Favorite Way To Dispose Of Used Cooking Oil

    Before you spill oil everywhere or pour it down your drain, Martha has an easier solution that keeps your plumbing protected and cleanup stress-free.

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  • Woman cleaning under the couch
    By Ron Baker 11 days ago

    8 Things You Should Be Cleaning Every Week For A Tidier Home

    These are the areas of your home that will be easier to clean if you do it on a weekly basis and some spots that you might not realize you've been neglecting.

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  • Rusty nuts and bolts on wooden table
    By Rob Johnstone 12 days ago

    The Kitchen Liquid That Cleans And Shines Rusty Bolts With Minimal Effort

    Rust on your nuts and bolts may seem like a real pain in the neck to get rid of, but thankfully, this common kitchen liquid easily handles the problem.

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  • Person wearing green gloves pulling metal racks from oven
    By Kirsten Nunez 12 days ago

    The Clever Oven-Cleaning Trick That'll Be A Game-Changer For Your Kitchen

    A spotless oven is easier to achieve when you clean the interior and racks with this repurposed household item you're sure to have on hand.

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  • Snow on shovel being held by someone
    By Adrian Suppes 12 days ago

    The Ordinary Garage Staple That Makes Shoveling Snow And Ice Way Easier

    Before winter hits, you'll want to know about this simple product that will make shoveling snow much less strenuous (and you probably have it already at home).

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  • Rusty black baking sheet with kitchen towel
    By Jessica Steinhoff 13 days ago

    The Foolproof Way To Clean Rusty Baking Sheets And Make Them Look Like New

    Rusty baking sheets seem destined for the trash, but these two kitchen ingredients work together to dissolve stubborn rust and restore their shine.

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  • Cleaning products with various warning labels
    By Rob Johnstone 14 days ago

    The Hidden Danger Of Mixing Vinegar And Hydrogen Peroxide For Cleaning

    If one cleaner works great, why not two? While it may seem like a good idea to mix cleaners, the result of mixing vinegar and hydrogen peroxide is dangerous.

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  • A dirty toilet bowl
    By Adrian Suppes 15 days ago

    This Cheap Household Staple Is A Game-Changer For Removing Toilet Bowl Stains

    Toilet bowls can develop stains that are very difficult to remove with typical cleaners, but luckily there's a solution that you might already have at home.

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  • Mop beside aqua bucket filled with soapy water
    By Jessica Steinhoff 15 days ago

    18 Things You Should Start Adding To Your Mop Water For Squeaky Clean Floors

    Plain water doesn't cut through grime effectively, but these surprising household additives transform ordinary mopping into a deep-cleaning powerhouse routine.

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  • an open oven in a modern kitchen
    By Jessica Steinhoff 15 days ago

    Ditch The Vinegar: We Finally Found A Better Way To Clean Greasy Baking Sheets

    Getting those grease stains off your baking sheets can be a seriously tough job. If vinegar isn't working, you may want to try this medicine cabinet staple.

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  • washing a wooden cabinet with a clear finish
    By Rob Johnstone 16 days ago

    This Affordable DIY Mixture Effortlessly Melts Grease Off Wood Kitchen Cabinets

    Wood cabinets looking a little dull? Our woodworking expert recommends a simple mixture that can melt away grime and make them look instantly refreshed.

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  • scrubbing a stained glass stovetop
    By Rob Johnstone 18 days ago

    This Common Laundry Product Cleans Stovetops Better Than You Think

    This old-school cleaning product hiding in your laundry aisle could be the key to tackling stubborn cooked-on stovetop grime that other cleaners leave behind.

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  • Martha Stewart wearing a blue sweater and standing in a kitchen
    By Kirsten Nunez 20 days ago

    The Clever Hack Martha Stewart Uses To Keep Pantry Shelves Tidy

    The lifestyle expert's surprisingly simple shelf solution prevents spills from becoming permanent stains while making cleanup take seconds instead of minutes.

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  • a wrench loosens a rusty bolt
    By Ryan Cashman 20 days ago

    Removing Rusty Bolts Is So Much Easier With One Common Kitchen Ingredient

    Let's face it, nobody needs more rust in their life — so it's a good thing that one handy kitchen ingredient can help you remove rusty bolts with ease.

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  • Woman focusing on cleaning her oven door
    By Ryan Cashman 20 days ago

    The Easy Cleaning Hack That'll Leave Your Glass Oven Door Sparkling

    Your oven's glass door can be a real dirt collector. Harsh commercial cleaners could ruin the glass, so try making a gentler solution from household products.

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  • person holding a white shirt with yellow stain
    By Nicole Wisniewski 21 days ago

    Easily Remove Yellow Stains From Clothes By Mixing Two Common Kitchen Ingredients

    Before you reach for bleach, try this simple stain-fighting mix straight from your kitchen — it brightens fabrics the natural way with no harsh chemicals.

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  • Woman's hands wrapping a piece of meat up in foil on a wooden cutting board
    By Jennifer Davis 21 days ago

    Have You Been Using Aluminum Foil Wrong? Here's The Truth About Its Shiny & Dull Sides

    If you’ve been choosing a foil side on purpose, you’re not alone. The real difference is simpler than you think — and only matters in one case.

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