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mold vs. mildew

Mold vs. mildew: How to tell the difference and get rid of both

June 29, 2021December 16, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

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Read moreMold vs. mildew: How to tell the difference and get rid of both

How to clean your garbage disposal with ice

April 10, 2021April 9, 2021 by Tricia Goss

Even if you avoid putting too many scraps or grimy waste items down the drain, your garbage disposal can get super smelly. Fortunately, you can …

Read moreHow to clean your garbage disposal with ice

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Mom stopped doing housework to see if her family would pitch in and documented the results

April 7, 2021April 8, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

Moms, do you feel like you do it all around the house? The dishes, the laundry, the shopping, the vacuuming and all the other things …

Read moreMom stopped doing housework to see if her family would pitch in and documented the results

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How to clean your oven with a dishwasher tablet

January 12, 2021April 21, 2022 by Margeaux Baulch Klein | Last updated on 12/03/2021

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Why you should put a wet wipe in the washing machine with your laundry

October 14, 2020March 29, 2023 by Margeaux Baulch Klein | Last updated on 03/17/2022

Like every pet owner, I’m constantly doing battle with the stray hairs left around my home by my two short-haired black-colored dogs. While adorable, my …

Read moreWhy you should put a wet wipe in the washing machine with your laundry

The EPA has approved another popular cleaning product to kill coronavirus on surfaces

September 17, 2020May 22, 2021 by Kate Streit

During the coronavirus pandemic, cleaning and disinfecting have become more important than ever. However, not all cleaning agents are proven to kill the virus, and …

Read moreThe EPA has approved another popular cleaning product to kill coronavirus on surfaces

Clorox wipes may not be fully stocked in stores until summer

May 8, 2020October 8, 2021 by Kaitlin Gates

If you’ve been trying to get your hands on disinfectant wipes for the last few months, we have a disappointing update: It’s going to be …

Read moreClorox wipes may not be fully stocked in stores until summer

How to kill coronavirus in your car without damaging surfaces

March 18, 2020May 28, 2020 by Kathleen St. John | Last updated on 05/28/2020

We don’t think too much about the germs that lurk in our car, but when you’re trying to keep safe from the novel coronavirus, it’s …

Read moreHow to kill coronavirus in your car without damaging surfaces

The right way to clean your cell phone to prevent coronavirus spread

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

If you’re like most people, you take your cell phone with you everywhere — even into the bathroom. And wherever you go, you constantly touch …

Read moreThe right way to clean your cell phone to prevent coronavirus spread

Consumer Reports says disinfecting wipes may be dangerous for children

February 15, 2020October 23, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

Keeping the germs away during cold and flu season may have just gotten a little tougher. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control …

Read moreConsumer Reports says disinfecting wipes may be dangerous for children

Think your sponge is gross? Here are some cleaner alternatives

August 28, 2019November 30, 2019 by Augusta Statz | Last updated on 11/27/2019

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Read moreThink your sponge is gross? Here are some cleaner alternatives

5 easy ways to clean your jewelry at home

May 29, 2019August 12, 2020 by Bridget Sharkey

Whether you are going layered, lucite, heart-shaped or even rocking retro cowrie shells, this summer is going to be all about the bling. But how …

Read more5 easy ways to clean your jewelry at home

Target Corp. Reported A 4 percent increase in second-quarter profits

Target is making its own line of cleaning products

April 22, 2019April 24, 2019 by Kaitlin Gates

There’s a ton of reasons Target is the favorite store of many shoppers. Aside from the fact that their decor would look good in anyone’s …

Read moreTarget is making its own line of cleaning products

Yes, messes cause stress — here’s how to combat them

January 25, 2019January 28, 2019 by Sharp Health News

Welcome to our cluttered lives. It’s the garage you never organized. The dishes you’ll wash “tomorrow.” The stacks of unread mail that might contain your latest car …

Read moreYes, messes cause stress — here’s how to combat them

Here’s what a stay-at-home parent’s salary would be if parents were paid

January 24, 2019July 5, 2019 by Bridget Sharkey

Many say that there’s no harder job than that of being a mom. But in reality, it’s also an unpaid job with never-ending hours — …

Read moreHere’s what a stay-at-home parent’s salary would be if parents were paid

Marie Kondo’s tidying up process can have a psychological impact

January 22, 2019January 24, 2019 by CNN

Marie Kondo was likely just out of diapers and making a mess when Regina Leeds got into this work. Organizing was Leeds’ “side hustle” starting …

Read moreMarie Kondo’s tidying up process can have a psychological impact

Ways To Use Fabric Softener That Have Nothing To Do With Laundry

November 16, 2018December 26, 2021 by Tricia Goss

You might have your favorite brand. You may even make your own. It makes your favorite shirt even softer and your sheets smell amazing. But did you …

Read moreWays To Use Fabric Softener That Have Nothing To Do With Laundry

This genius 30-day declutter challenge will help you clear out so much stuff

November 14, 2018January 11, 2021 by Margeaux Baulch Klein | Last updated on 01/11/2021

Clutter has a way of slowly sneaking up on people. All it takes is a stack of mail, some unfolded laundry and a few empty …

Read moreThis genius 30-day declutter challenge will help you clear out so much stuff

Can this ice cube dryer trick really replace ironing?

October 29, 2018October 30, 2018 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

When it comes to doing laundry, I’m pretty quick to toss a load in the washing machine. Remembering to transfer it to the dryer when …

Read moreCan this ice cube dryer trick really replace ironing?

7 Uses For ‘Bar Keepers Friend’ You Probably Haven’t Tried

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 by Amanda Stout

When I moved into my first house I had a gloriously large, deep, stainless-steel sink. Before long, the drawbacks were apparent — we were able …

Read more7 Uses For ‘Bar Keepers Friend’ You Probably Haven’t Tried

Household cleaners could be making kids overweight, study says

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 by CNN

Multi-surface cleaners and other commonly used household disinfectants could be making children overweight by altering the bacteria found in their guts, a new study published …

Read moreHousehold cleaners could be making kids overweight, study says

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3 simple steps to get your dishwasher clean

August 16, 2018April 12, 2023 by Will Schuerman | Last updated on 09/14/2021

You might think you don’t need to clean your dishwasher. Isn’t it self-cleaning? After all, it’s a cleaning appliance and therefore should always be clean. …

Read more3 simple steps to get your dishwasher clean

Prevent Clogged Drains With This Game-Changing Hair Catcher

July 18, 2018 by Simplemost Shop

Clogged bathtub and sink drains are more than just annoying — they can be an expensive and chronic fix, especially if you happen to have …

Read morePrevent Clogged Drains With This Game-Changing Hair Catcher

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Here’s how to keep your wood cutting boards in tip-top shape

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

It’s a kitchen staple that every chef needs in her meal-prep arsenal. Whether for chopping or as a serving platter, a solid wood cutting board …

Read moreHere’s how to keep your wood cutting boards in tip-top shape

I stopped picking up my family’s messes for 3 days—And it didn’t go well

June 3, 2018June 8, 2018 by Kate Desmond

A few weeks ago I read an article about a mom who took the weekend “off.” No, she didn’t go on a two-day bender with …

Read moreI stopped picking up my family’s messes for 3 days—And it didn’t go well

This foot-powered washing machine uses little water and no electricity

May 30, 2018April 18, 2023 by Kristina Wright

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Read moreThis foot-powered washing machine uses little water and no electricity

8 easy and efficient ways to clean your family’s water bottles

May 24, 2018May 25, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

Using reusable water bottles is great for the environment, and is much more cost-effective than constantly buying plastic water bottles. A win-win, right? Well, yes. …

Read more8 easy and efficient ways to clean your family’s water bottles

Mrs. Meyer’s Is Giving Away Flower Seed Packets

May 2, 2018March 3, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

Can gardening grow a more compassionate generation? It’s a question Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day is looking to answer. The company teamed up with horticulturists to create the compassion …

Read moreMrs. Meyer’s Is Giving Away Flower Seed Packets

This exhausted mom wrote a letter to her husband about needing more help

April 6, 2018April 17, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey | Last updated on 04/15/2022

There’s an expectation in our culture that moms can “do it all.” That we can go to work all day and bring home the bacon …

Read moreThis exhausted mom wrote a letter to her husband about needing more help

Products that’ll help you speed-clean your home

April 2, 2018December 17, 2018 by Lonny

If you’re hosting guests anytime soon, it’s quite likely that you’re going to have to get your home all cleaned up—fast. If you need to …

Read moreProducts that’ll help you speed-clean your home

13 surprising ways to use hydrogen peroxide around the house you probably haven’t thought of yet

March 17, 2018June 11, 2020 by Chelsea Davis | Last updated on 06/11/2020

Hydrogen peroxide, or H2O2, is one of the most common household disinfectants around, and its possible uses are vast. While most people know that this …

Read more13 surprising ways to use hydrogen peroxide around the house you probably haven’t thought of yet

Worrisome Study Finds That Women Who Regularly Use Cleaning Products Have Worse Lungs

February 21, 2018February 21, 2018 by Kaitlin Gates

If you’re looking for a reason to slack off on the household chores, this might just be it. According to a study by the American Thoracic …

Read moreWorrisome Study Finds That Women Who Regularly Use Cleaning Products Have Worse Lungs

How to get permanent marker out of almost anything

February 21, 2018February 21, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

Permanent marker can be tough to remove. Whether the offending spot is merely an errant swipe on your granite countertop, or is the output of …

Read moreHow to get permanent marker out of almost anything

6 mistakes you’re making with your cast-iron skillet—and how to fix them

January 16, 2018January 16, 2018 by Brittany Anas

Gadgets enhanced with technology or a little bit of quirk command a lot of attention in the kitchen. But we wouldn’t want these divas to …

Read more6 mistakes you’re making with your cast-iron skillet—and how to fix them

Heatworks Tetra

This Tiny Dishwasher Sits On Your Countertop And Could Save Thousands Of Gallons Of Water A Year

January 16, 2018January 16, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

The coolest kitchen gadget of 2018 has just arrived! Made by Heatworks, the Tetra is an Internet-connected countertop dishwasher that is a godsend to anyone …

Read moreThis Tiny Dishwasher Sits On Your Countertop And Could Save Thousands Of Gallons Of Water A Year

Man spends free time cleaning old tombstones and they look amazing when he’s done

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 by Augusta Statz

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Read moreMan spends free time cleaning old tombstones and they look amazing when he’s done

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Finally Get Your Life In Order With Decluttering Tips From Professional Organizers

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 by Haley Otman

Do you ever feel like you have too much stuff? When you’re acquiring books, clothes, DVDs, toys, and kitchen supplies one-by-one, it doesn’t feel like …

Read moreFinally Get Your Life In Order With Decluttering Tips From Professional Organizers

Ridiculously Simple Home Repair Hacks To Use Even If You’re Not Handy

December 23, 2017January 20, 2022 by Megan Fenno | Last updated on 01/20/2022

Owning a home can sometimes feel like a project in constant need of upkeep. From dealing with issues like a leaky toilet or faucet to …

Read moreRidiculously Simple Home Repair Hacks To Use Even If You’re Not Handy

Are baby wipes dangerous?

December 14, 2017December 14, 2017 by Bridget Sharkey

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11 items that make all the icky jobs in your life easier

December 13, 2017May 29, 2019 by Carina Wolff

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How to remove carpet stains using an iron and other household cleaners

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

It’s such a bummer when you discover a stain on the carpeted floors in your home. Whether caused by messy kids, a sick pet or …

Read moreHow to remove carpet stains using an iron and other household cleaners

There might be thousands of bugs in your Christmas tree—here’s how to keep them out of your house

November 29, 2017November 29, 2017 by Tricia Goss

There are some ways in which an artificial Christmas tree simply doesn’t compare to a real one: the fresh fragrance of pine, the unique shape …

Read moreThere might be thousands of bugs in your Christmas tree—here’s how to keep them out of your house

You’re going to want these brilliant dish-drying cabinets in your kitchen

November 15, 2017November 16, 2017 by Carina Wolff

If you’re like me and you don’t own a dishwasher, you know the struggle of having to wash and dry all your dishes by hand. …

Read moreYou’re going to want these brilliant dish-drying cabinets in your kitchen

Fake a super-tidy home with these 15 ridiculously simple housekeeping tricks

October 27, 2017 by Tricia Goss

Having a tidier home can help you feel calmer and happier, but who has time for all that picking up and organizing? If you crave …

Read moreFake a super-tidy home with these 15 ridiculously simple housekeeping tricks

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11 Magic Eraser tricks to make dirt disappear around the house

October 16, 2017May 3, 2023 by Megan Fenno | Last updated on 05/03/2023

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Read more11 Magic Eraser tricks to make dirt disappear around the house

5 simple ways to clean your glass cooktop

October 16, 2017 by Megan Fenno

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This mom’s viral post declares hiring a housekeeper is ‘smart’ not ‘lazy’

October 6, 2017October 6, 2017 by Kate Streit

As women, we often feel like we’re expected to “do it all.” We compare ourselves to others and wonder why one friend’s house is so …

Read moreThis mom’s viral post declares hiring a housekeeper is ‘smart’ not ‘lazy’

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Teacher’s kinda gross ‘Bread Trick’ is the hand-washing inspiration that kids need

September 22, 2017December 10, 2020 by Kaitlin Gates | Last updated on 12/10/2020

Washing your hands has always been an easy and effective way to avoid germs but it has taken on a whole new level of importance …

Read moreTeacher’s kinda gross ‘Bread Trick’ is the hand-washing inspiration that kids need

5 steps to keep white clothes as bright as the day you bought them

September 15, 2017 by Kate Streit

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Husband has the absolute best response when his mom criticizes his wife’s housekeeping

September 13, 2017May 1, 2018 by Mitchell Byars

If you have kids or have been around kids or been a kid yourself, you know they are not exactly the tidiest little creatures. They …

Read moreHusband has the absolute best response when his mom criticizes his wife’s housekeeping

5 cleaning myths it’s time to rethink

September 1, 2017 by Kate Streit

When it comes to keeping a clean and tidy home, you’ve likely heard some old wives’ tales about tips and tricks that work best. That …

Read more5 cleaning myths it’s time to rethink

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