Household Hints & Tips
Keep your home clean and clutter-free with these household hints and tips.
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Hard water stains can make even the cleanest spaces look dull and unkempt. These stains are caused by mineral deposits left behind when water evaporates, often appearing on glass shower doors, faucets and even toilet bowls.
By Mack Hayden
Sticker residue can be incredibly frustrating to deal with, whether it's leftover from a price tag, a bumper sticker or sticky tape. The sticky residue left behind seems almost impossible to remove at first, especially on delicate surfaces.
By Mack Hayden
Brass is a timeless material that adds charm and elegance to everything from home decor to jewelry. Over time, exposure to skin oils, air, and moisture can cause dull brass or tarnishing. When that happens, you'll be happy to know how to clean brass.
By Yara Simón
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Quartz counters are a fantastic choice for kitchen countertops due to their durability, stain resistance and elegant appearance. Unlike marble countertops, quartz surfaces are nonporous, making them easy to clean and maintain.
By Mack Hayden
Unlike other cookware, cast iron requires a little extra love to maintain its nonstick surface and long-lasting durability. With the right technique, you can learn how to clean cast iron and keep your seasoned skillet in perfect condition, ready to deliver delicious meals every time.
By Mack Hayden
Swedish death cleaning might sound a little intense, but it's actually a gentle and thoughtful approach to decluttering your life.
By Yara Simón
You probably have a box or two of aluminum foil buried somewhere in the pantry, but are you using it to its full potential? Although the product is a known superstar at wrapping up food items or lining a baking sheet, most people simply have no idea that aluminum foil can actually do so much more.
By Alia Hoyt
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Borax is making a comeback as a household cleaner. But what other chores can borax tackle around your home?
By Mitch Ryan
Cream of tartar isn't just for angel food cake! In fact, cream of tartar uses go well beyond the kitchen, helping you remove stubborn stains, relieve constipation, and so much more. Read on to explore its possibilities.
By Alia Hoyt
You may have never thought of washing your pillows but there are several good reasons to do it. And it's usually not very hard to wash them.
By Alia Hoyt
The labels on your clothes have all types of laundry symbols on them. Here's what all those symbols mean.
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Nothing feels better than climbing into a freshly made bed. But when you sleep with a weighted blanket, is washing it as simple as tossing it in the machine?
Cleaning grout may not be your favorite pastime, but doing it right can make it a not-quite-so-unpleasant task. Here's how.
Both white vinegar and cleaning vinegar can be used to clean, but the two are definitely not interchangeable. So, what's the difference?
So your favorite white Vans are full of yellow stains. No problem. Whether you're wearing leather Vans or canvas Vans, we know the best way to clean them and keep them bright white.
By Alia Hoyt
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Smudged eyeglasses are the worst. So how do you clean them without leaving loads of scratches? Hint: It's not with Windex.
Parchment paper is great as a non-stick surface for baking, but it has a lot of other uses that you may not have thought about.
Laundry stripping is a hack that's been trending on TikTok. It's supposed to remove built-up gunk from your "clean" clothes. But does it work?
By Alia Hoyt
Paper coffee filters are amazingly versatile and have many creative uses around the home, in the garage and even on camping trips.
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Salt may be your go-to seasoning, but it has way more uses than flavoring food. Check out this list of uses for good old NaCl that have nothing to do with cooking.
By Sarah Gleim
Let's face it. Baseball is a dirty game. Sliding into home leaves quite a stain on those pristine white pants. But nobody has to know if you follow these six ideas.
By Alia Hoyt
Nothing is better than a pair of sharp white shoes. But it's hard to keep them looking that way. Or is it?
By Alia Hoyt
Is that batch of bug spray you have left from last summer still effective? If it is, for how long?
By Suzie Dundas
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You know these two products are powerhouses for cleaning, on their own. But together, they have a whole other set of uses.
By Alia Hoyt
You might see them hanging out around your kitchen drain. They're annoying yet tiny - they're drain flies. So how do you get rid of them?