Cleaning and Housekeeping Tips

Keep these things in mind this Thanksgiving.

There's hope! Promise.

Shave time off your own cleaning routine!

Make no mistake about it: There is no "okay" way to send kitchen grease down the sink.

While the dishwasher is hard at work washing my dishes, isn't it also washing itself?

Opened Crisco is only good for about a year. Here's how to make the most of that newly purchased tub.

Who knew Windex and dishwasher tablets had so many alternative uses?

His list includes one of our favorite hardwood floor cleaners!

It's an effective way to tackle plenty of other household chores, from the kitchen to your patio.

Plus, three things you should always do.

The best way to regain control of a messy kitchen is to focus on and change your behavior, one bad habit at a time.

Say "buh-bye" to smudges!

Work these small-but-effective cleaning habits into your routine.

Cleanest EVER.

They're not all that hard. Promise.

Buh-bye, gross fridge odors!

That gross orange ring had to go.

Make a little bit of space!

Whether they're coming to clean your kitchen or not.

We asked the experts.

Mom knows best!

Actually, there are two things you should do.

Some of you will want to debate a few of these — and you're free to, but the rest of us will know what's what.

And a broom!

And you should too!

Get better results from your dishwasher! Organize your toddler's dinnerware! And more!

And the tops of your cabinets. Here's why.

These easy and effective cleaning hacks will make doing chores a breeze!

We should all be doing number 4.

It makes all the difference — and costs $0.

You don't need to buy any special cleaners!

All-purpose cleaners can't really clean ALL things, but they can clean a lot of things!

From scrubbing pots to deep-cleaning appliances, baking soda has so many uses when it comes to cleaning that it's tempting to think you can use it on everything.

You'll be mad that you haven't been doing this all along.

Everyone should follow number 5!

Because there’s something a bit off-putting about cooking with something that doesn’t quite look clean.

The perfect sponge doesn't exi-

It saves me time and money!

We can't believe it's only two pounds!

Does this trick work in your dishwasher?

Become someone with an always-immaculate kitchen.

This convenient kit will make dish duty a breeze!

Ignore us on one of these and your shelves could crack!

Turns out, it works best with nonstick baking sheets. It also requires zero elbow grease.

Give your broom a nice place to rest!

Steal these tips for your own home.

It cuts right through grease and makes things squeaky-clean. Just don't use it in any of these seven ways!

"I've been using it for weeks and it STILL hasn't gotten stinky!"

Scorch marks and scuffs will come right off!

Even a 30-year-old bottle still works wonders!

Do not use them to clean up spills on the carpet!

It's basically the Cadillac of buckets.

The results will amaze you!

Even the best microfiber cloth can be ruined if you don't wash it correctly.

This list will save you from confusion, frustration, and extra cleaning.

Turns out, it's really best for this one particular spot.

"Use it to clean your bathroom, your countertops, your crusty-rusty stainless steel pots and pans … the list goes on."

Check out these before and after pan pics!

It's good for so much more than just laundry!

Here's my honest review!

Here's what you should do instead.

Of course we're gonna suggest a lazy Susan!

Here's a surprising trick for all those glass jars you've been saving!

Plus, it comes with three other new cleaners I've been wanting to try.

These cloths are relatively inexpensive, durable, and effective!

It'll save you money!

This is all so important right now.

“There’s no problem you can’t solve on your own with things you already have on hand.”

You might not have ever thought to try method #2!