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Stephanie Nguyen

Senior Editor of Cleaning & Organizing at Apartment Therapy

I cover all the ways to make your home sparkle with decluttering tricks, cleaning tips, and organizing hacks.Honolulu, HI

    About Me

    I started off working in my college newsroom and graduated with degrees in English and Journalism from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. I made my way into local newspaper and magazine publications, then made the leap from print to digital media. I served as the Editor of Hawaii Home + Remodeling magazine before joining Apartment Therapy in May 2022.

    I’m proud to direct the vision and voice for Apartment Therapy's Cleaning and Organizing verticals, develop and run editorial tentpole and award programs (including the beloved Cure programs, Cleaning Awards, and Organization Awards), and work with a truly talented team of editors and writers.

    I am passionate about sharing stories that provide our readers with the resources they need to create a home that looks and feels good to them.

    My pronouns

    she/her/hers

    My education

    University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (BA in English and Journalism)

    My Big Projects

    Cure Programs
    Organization Awards
    The Refresh Weekly Newsletter

    Latest Stories

    This $3 Dollar Tree Hack Triples the Storage Space in Your Cabinets
    It’s seriously impressive.
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Nov 11, 2024
    IKEA Is Selling the Cutest Mini Cart for Just $30 That You’ll Use Everywhere
    I’m obsessed with it!
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Oct 6, 2024
    IKEA Is Selling the Cutest Mini Containers for Just $1 That You’ll Want to Bring Everywhere
    Get them before they’re gone!
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Aug 10, 2024
    Why the “Never Empty-Handed” Method Is the Secret to a Cleaner Home, According to a Pro
    According to a professional housekeeper.
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Apr 15, 2024
    This Is the Most Effective Way to Declutter Part of Your Kitchen When You’re Short on Time
    Today, set aside 20 minutes to declutter one part of your kitchen, whether that’s the cabinetry, drawers, fridge, or pantry.
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Mar 11, 2023
    Before and After: A Pro Organizer Gave This Pantry Structure (and Style!) in 3 Hours
    “Block more time than you need because it will inevitably take longer than you think.”
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Nov 10, 2022
    2 Easy Steps to Set Yourself Up for Decluttering Success
    Oftentimes what stops people from actually decluttering isn’t the physical act of sorting, removing, and organizing their things: It’s the mental anguish they feel going through it. 
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Sep 29, 2022
    The Must-Have Cleaning and Organizing Products I’m Buying for My New Home
    Including a kitchen sink squeegee.
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Sep 21, 2022
    8 Cleaning Methods from Around the World
    They might just inspire you to clean in a new way.
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Sep 7, 2022
    Taking Your Shoes Off Is More than Just a Clean Habit — It’s a Sign of Respect
    It’s important to honor the home you enter.
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Sep 6, 2022
    I Tried a New Line of Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Inspired by Australia
    Here are my thoughts.
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Aug 19, 2022
    Got Your AirPods Wet? This Common Kitchen Staple Will Save Them.
    What do you do if you accidentally wash your AirPods? Can they be salvaged?
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Aug 10, 2022
    12 Pretty (and Planet-Friendly!) Reusable Paper Towels and Dishcloths
    The advantages of using reusable paper towels and dishcloths outweigh the sheer convenience of regular paper towels.
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Aug 8, 2022
    We’re Loading Up on These Pink Cleaning Products Just to Make Chores More Fun
    Here are some rosy finds that’ll help start your pretty in pink collection and hopefully inspire you to tidy up.
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Jul 18, 2022
    A Simple Motto to Help Stay on Top of Daily Clutter
    It has saved me time and time again from major clutter accumulations.
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Jul 14, 2022
    I’m a Mosquito Magnet — Here Are My Top Tips for Keeping Bites at Bay
    All my life, I’ve been a mosquito magnet, and it doesn’t help that I live in Hawaii, whose tropical climate makes it home to many mosquitoes.
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Jul 13, 2022
    The Surprising Cleaning Tool That Stranger Things’ Noah Schnapp Carries Just About Everywhere
    The instant stain-fighting tool has gotten the actor out of so much trouble on set.
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Jul 12, 2022
    A Food Safety Expert’s Take on the Best Way to Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables
    I began to wonder if I was really getting rid of all the dirt (and potential bugs!) in the best way possible. 
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Jul 12, 2022
    Frying Food at Home? Here’s How to Properly Dispose of Cooking Oil.
    Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
    Do NOT put it down your kitchen sink!
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Jul 5, 2022
    Before & After: This Builder-Basic Pantry Gets a Totally Custom-Looking Upgrade, Thanks to an IKEA Staple
    The entire project cost $1200 (but it looks like it cost way more!).
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Jun 22, 2022
    3 Small Habits I’ve Adopted for a Cleaner Space (and a Clearer Mind!)
    These habits have helped me feel more at peace with my place and not rushed to have that 100 % perfectly clean home all the time.
    Stephanie Nguyen
    Jun 20, 2022