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Mimi O'Connor

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    Mimi O'Connor is a freelance writer and editor based in Brooklyn specializing in real estate, lifestyle, travel, and parenting content.

    Latest Stories

    12 Surprising Items You Should Never Clean with Dish Soap
    As it turns out, it isn’t actually a clean-all.
    Mimi O'Connor
    Jul 30, 2023
    I Tried This High-Tech Composting Service, and Here’s My Honest Review
    I couldn’t believe it was totally stench-free.
    Mimi O'Connor
    Jul 27, 2023
    6 Products Pro Cleaners Never Travel Without (and You Shouldn’t Either)
    You’ll want to add them to your packing list ASAP.
    Mimi O'Connor
    Jul 26, 2023
    I’ve Used This Coffee Maker for 15 Years — It’s Ruined Me for All Other Machines
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    It makes a full pot in four minutes flat!
    Mimi O'Connor
    Jul 5, 2023
    I Tried This Viral Upholstery-Cleaning Hack on My Filthy Couch — And You Have to See the Results
    Who knew my couch was that dirty?
    Mimi O'Connor
    May 16, 2023
    9 Seasonal Kitchen Cleaning Products That Are Basically Spring in a Bottle
    All the sweetness of spring, without the allergies!
    Mimi O'Connor
    Apr 29, 2023
    You’re Not Finished Spring Cleaning Until You’ve Hit These 7 Kitchen Clutter Hot Spots
    Spring cleaning just got easier.
    Mimi O'Connor
    Apr 12, 2023
    How and Where to Buy Small Used Kitchen Appliances
    In addition to saving you some money, shopping used can also reduce waste and keep those items out of landfills. 
    Mimi O'Connor
    Feb 28, 2023
    Everything You Need to Know Right Now About Shopping for Vintage Pyrex
    Are you paying too much for that vintage Pyrex?
    Mimi O'Connor
    Feb 22, 2023
    9 Household Items You Already Have That Are Surprisingly Helpful in the Kitchen
    No need for a fancy new kitchen gadget, you probably already have one of these super useful everyday items lying around.
    Mimi O'Connor
    Feb 17, 2023
    8 Entertaining “Rules” That Just Don’t Apply Anymore, According to Etiquette Experts
    Times change — have the rules of entertaining? 
    Mimi O'Connor
    Feb 1, 2023
    I Tried This Dishwashing Sponge Scrubber That’s a Favorite with Pro Cleaners — Now I’m Obsessed
    It's edging out my longtime cellulose sponge.
    Mimi O'Connor
    Jan 20, 2023
    These Are the Grossest, Most Neglected Areas in Your Kitchen, According to Cleaning Pros
    Spoiler alert: Your trash can isn't the only place that needs a little extra love.
    Mimi O'Connor
    Jan 19, 2023
    Want to Be More Organized in 2023? Professional Organizers Share Their Best Tips on How to Do It.
    Think small — and give yourself wiggle room.
    Mimi O'Connor
    Jan 5, 2023
    Here’s How to Clean Your Bar Cart, According to Professional Bartenders
    Surprisingly, Bar Keepers Friend is not required.
    Mimi O'Connor
    Dec 18, 2022
    6 Super-Important Things Plumbers Want You to Know About Your Garbage Disposal
    If you don’t use them properly, garbage disposals will rebel in any number of ways.
    Mimi O'Connor
    Dec 9, 2022
    We Tried All 4 Mrs. Meyer’s Holiday Scents and Ranked Them
    You can't really go wrong, but we did have one clear favorite.
    Mimi O'Connor
    Dec 7, 2022
    The Unexpected Kitchen Helper My Mother Swears By — And Gets for Free from Hotel Bathrooms
    My mother isn't the only one who swears by this hack!
    Mimi O'Connor
    Nov 17, 2022
    The Heavenly Scented Seasonal Cleaning Product I Always Stock Up On
    Act fast — winter scents will be pushing this fall favorite off the shelves any day now!
    Mimi O'Connor
    Nov 6, 2022