Cleaning and Housekeeping Tips

Bye-bye, stained coffee mugs!

Here's how to put that rarely used container to good use.

First of all, don't clean stainless steel with bleach.

Maximize the power of your dishwasher!

The scratches (somehow) get TOTALLY erased!

Because it's likely been a while since most of you did some traveling.

Because it's likely been a while since most of you did some traveling.

They can get into super-tight, hard-to-clean spots!

Save your bread clips — these handy tools double as crevice cleaners!

Here's why it's not a good idea. And how you should actually clean them.

We counted at least 21 ways!

Plus, what you should use instead.

Now that you’re vaccinated, you might be wondering if you can go back to your old hand sanitizer-free days.

Perhaps these before and after pics will convince you!

I just had no idea!

It's just one little chore, but it will make a big difference.

Spoiler: It worked wonders on dirty backsplash grout!

Spoiler: I loved it!

Including a super smart strainer, a near perfect sponge holder, a fun faucet attachment, and more!

If you use your drip coffee machine on a regular basis, please read this story.

A little lemon juice and vinegar can help get rid of lingering odors.

"I was very excited to try this out!"

Buh-bye, grimy grout!

These before-and-after pics are seriously impressive!

Not today, microplastics!

Surprise: Cold water (not hot!) is best for rinsing greasy pots!

This super-practical broom will change the way you sweep.

"I saw INSTANT results!"

It can be used to clean something you thought was un-clean-able!

A lot, actually!

You get six rolls for $10!

These suggestions are all so easy, you could start today.

Unfortunately, DIY ant repellant isn't likely to work.

Please, please, please stop doing these!

First, we'll settle the whole handles-up-versus-down debate!

The pods have more than 58,000 five-star reviews from Amazon shoppers.

Put the spray bottle down and give this a read.

Hint: Your grandmother probably swears by it.

Including new tricks, product recommendations, and more.

"The amount of grease and charred bits that came off was just unbelievable."

Put it in a spray bottle!

These tips will help you save money, clean more effectively, and enjoy your kitchen just a bit more.

If you read one story online today, make sure it's this.

He doesn't love this so-called hack, but he has a better suggestion!

We got tips from Julia Turshen, Grace Young, Adeena Sussma, Joe Yonan and more!

Do not do it.

One tip has made vacuuming so much easier!

Use the starchy water to clean pots and pans! Use uncooked rice to clean a vase! Make a DIY odor absorber! And more!

The answer might surprise you!

Including a few smart uses for dish soap!

Number 3 is especially important!

So. Much. Grease!

It's SUPER easy!

These days, “better safe than sorry” might also mean disinfecting sparingly, or in some cases, not disinfecting at all.

Go slowly and carefully, keeping the blade pointed away from you or your fingers!

When was the last time you cleaned number 9?

This upside-down Command hook idea is ridiculously smart!

Grab one and head to your TV room!

Because even once the food gets knocked out, the whole thing is usually pretty slimy!

Tackle any one of these chores the next time you're waiting for the microwave to beep.