Cleaning Hacks

Your 5-Step Guide To Unwrinkle Your Clothes (Yes, Every Single Stubborn Garment)

Your 5-Step Guide To Unwrinkle Your Clothes (Yes, Every Single Stubborn Garment)

PSA: Not every fabric can handle the iron's heat.

By Mary Grace Garis

Many Millions of Americans Don’t Know How To Prepare an Effective Cleaning Solution—Here's How To Do It Safely

Many Millions of Americans Don’t Know How To Prepare an Effective Cleaning Solution—Here's How To Do It Safely

Bleach and ammonia are not friends.

By Kara Jillian Brown

Perma-Smell in Clothing Is a Real Thing, and Here's How to Vanquish It

Perma-Smell in Clothing Is a Real Thing, and Here's How to Vanquish It

Or stop it from afflicting your favorite shirt.

By Mary Grace Garis

What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and the Toilet, According to a New Study

What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and the Toilet, According to a New Study

By Mary Grace Garis

The Most Common Face Mask Cleaning Mistakes—And How To Sanitize It the *Right* Way

The Most Common Face Mask Cleaning Mistakes—And How To Sanitize It the *Right* Way

By Tehrene Firman

How to Remove Deodorant Stains Before They Ruin Your Favorite Shirts Forever

How to Remove Deodorant Stains Before They Ruin Your Favorite Shirts Forever

By Mary Grace Garis

How to Organize Bathroom Clutter in 10 Steps, According to an Organizational Expert

How to Organize Bathroom Clutter in 10 Steps, According to an Organizational Expert

By Mary Grace Garis

This Matrix Explains *Exactly* How Often You Should Clean Your House From Top to Bottom

This Matrix Explains *Exactly* How Often You Should Clean Your House From Top to Bottom

By Kara Jillian Brown

How to Clean Curtains at Home in 5 Steps, Because Yours Are Dirtier Than You Think

How to Clean Curtains at Home in 5 Steps, Because Yours Are Dirtier Than You Think

By Mary Grace Garis

How to Organize Your Old Photos and Digital Memories Before They Get Lost

How to Organize Your Old Photos and Digital Memories Before They Get Lost

By Mary Grace Garis

How to Choose Your Home's Signature Scent, Based on Your Enneagram Type

How to Choose Your Home's Signature Scent, Based on Your Enneagram Type

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Okay, How Long Can You *Actually* Go Without Washing Your Bra?

Okay, How Long Can You *Actually* Go Without Washing Your Bra?

By Mary Grace Garis

The 5 Dirtiest Things in Your Kitchen—and How to Clean Each of Them Properly

The 5 Dirtiest Things in Your Kitchen—and How to Clean Each of Them Properly

By Tehrene Firman

'This Cordless Stick Vacuum Is so Good It Makes Me Want to Vacuum Every Day'

'This Cordless Stick Vacuum Is so Good It Makes Me Want to Vacuum Every Day'

By Kara Jillian Brown

4 of the Grimiest Things You Definitely Forget to Clean in Your Bathroom

4 of the Grimiest Things You Definitely Forget to Clean in Your Bathroom

By Kara Jillian Brown

How to Properly Remove Dust From Your Home—Because We're Definitely All Making the Same Mistake

How to Properly Remove Dust From Your Home—Because We're Definitely All Making the Same Mistake

By Kara Jillian Brown

Here's Your a-to-Z List of Creative Ways to Use Baking Soda in Every Room of the House

Here's Your a-to-Z List of Creative Ways to Use Baking Soda in Every Room of the House

By Tehrene Firman

Here's Every Dirty Detail You Need to Know About 'Toilet Plumes'—and How to Keep Poop Off Your Toothbrush

Here's Every Dirty Detail You Need to Know About 'Toilet Plumes'—and How to Keep Poop Off Your Toothbrush

By Kara Jillian Brown

Heads up, Your Couch Is Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat—Here's How to Clean It

Heads up, Your Couch Is Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat—Here's How to Clean It

By Mary Grace Garis

12 Surprising Uses for Citrus Peels You're About to Throw Away

12 Surprising Uses for Citrus Peels You're About to Throw Away

By Kara Jillian Brown

Make Your Home Spotless With This a-to-Z Checklist for How to Clean With Vinegar

Make Your Home Spotless With This a-to-Z Checklist for How to Clean With Vinegar

By Tehrene Firman

Are Ceiling Fans Bad for Allergies? It Could Be Ruining Your Sleep

Are Ceiling Fans Bad for Allergies? It Could Be Ruining Your Sleep

By Kara Jillian Brown

This Foldable Mini Washing Machine Is Perfect for Cleaning Small Loads in Small Spaces

This Foldable Mini Washing Machine Is Perfect for Cleaning Small Loads in Small Spaces

By Tehrene Firman

This Is How Often You Should Wash Your Bed Sheets If You Sleep Naked

This Is How Often You Should Wash Your Bed Sheets If You Sleep Naked

By Mary Grace Garis

7 Creative Uses for Those Banana Peels You're About to Throw Away

7 Creative Uses for Those Banana Peels You're About to Throw Away

By Tehrene Firman

3 of the Filthiest Things You Forget to Clean in Your Home

3 of the Filthiest Things You Forget to Clean in Your Home

By Kara Jillian Brown

9 Unexpected Eggshell Uses for Your Kitchen, Garden, and More

9 Unexpected Eggshell Uses for Your Kitchen, Garden, and More

By Kara Jillian Brown

Exactly How Many Days in a Row You Can Wear Leggings Before It's Officially Disgusting

Exactly How Many Days in a Row You Can Wear Leggings Before It's Officially Disgusting

By Zoe Weiner

9 Creative Uses for Old Coffee Grounds

9 Creative Uses for Old Coffee Grounds

By Jessica Estrada

Should I Disinfect My Mail? Experts Say You Don't Need to Fear COVID-19 on Packages

Should I Disinfect My Mail? Experts Say You Don't Need to Fear COVID-19 on Packages

By Kara Jillian Brown

How to Properly Clean and Disinfect Your Beauty Products

How to Properly Clean and Disinfect Your Beauty Products

By Zoe Weiner

Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting: Here's the Difference and How to Do Each in Your Home

Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting: Here's the Difference and How to Do Each in Your Home

By Kara Jillian Brown

How to Clean Reusable Tote Bags—Because You Put Your Groceries in There

How to Clean Reusable Tote Bags—Because You Put Your Groceries in There

By Kells McPhillips

This $6 Tool Is the Only Thing You Need to Clean Your Airpods Like a Pro

This $6 Tool Is the Only Thing You Need to Clean Your Airpods Like a Pro

By Tehrene Firman

The Germiest Spot at Your Desk Will Have You Wiping Down Every Surface Immediately

The Germiest Spot at Your Desk Will Have You Wiping Down Every Surface Immediately

By Tehrene Firman

How to Wash Wool the Right Way, Without Shrinking Your Favorite Sweater to Doll Size

How to Wash Wool the Right Way, Without Shrinking Your Favorite Sweater to Doll Size

By Mary Grace Garis

If You're Not 'Descaling' Your Coffee Maker, Prepare to Be Grossed Out

If You're Not 'Descaling' Your Coffee Maker, Prepare to Be Grossed Out

By Tehrene Firman

This Is How Often You Should Be Washing Your Pillows, Because Dust Mites Love Them

This Is How Often You Should Be Washing Your Pillows, Because Dust Mites Love Them

By Kara Jillian Brown

Asking for a Friend: Do Some White Sneakers Stay Whiter Longer?

Asking for a Friend: Do Some White Sneakers Stay Whiter Longer?

By Kara Jillian Brown

These Reusable Paper Towels Are the Prettiest Way to Kickstart a Zero-Waste Kitchen

These Reusable Paper Towels Are the Prettiest Way to Kickstart a Zero-Waste Kitchen

By Tehrene Firman

A Sustainable Living Expert Shares How to DIY a Non-Toxic All-Purpose Cleaner

A Sustainable Living Expert Shares How to DIY a Non-Toxic All-Purpose Cleaner

By Well+Good Editors

How to Wash Your Delicate Sweaters *Without* Dry Cleaning (Which Is the Worst)

How to Wash Your Delicate Sweaters *Without* Dry Cleaning (Which Is the Worst)

By Allie Flinn

Why You Should Be Detoxing Your Home—and How to Do It in Only 4 Weeks

Why You Should Be Detoxing Your Home—and How to Do It in Only 4 Weeks

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Should You Be Washing Your Gloves? Here's the Germy Truth—and Exactly How to Clean Them

Should You Be Washing Your Gloves? Here's the Germy Truth—and Exactly How to Clean Them

By Tehrene Firman

When You're Ready to Ditch Paper Towels for Good, Reach for These 3 Reusable Alternatives

When You're Ready to Ditch Paper Towels for Good, Reach for These 3 Reusable Alternatives

By Kells McPhillips

A Real Witch's 6 Tips for Using Witchcraft to Give Your Home an Energy-Clearing Makeover

A Real Witch's 6 Tips for Using Witchcraft to Give Your Home an Energy-Clearing Makeover

By Mary Grace Garis

Is Citric Acid the New Baking Soda? Here Are 5 Ways You Can Use It for a Home That's Squeaky Clean

Is Citric Acid the New Baking Soda? Here Are 5 Ways You Can Use It for a Home That's Squeaky Clean

By Tehrene Firman

The Neatest People in the World Share 7 Secrets to Eliminating Clutter in Your Life

The Neatest People in the World Share 7 Secrets to Eliminating Clutter in Your Life

By Kells McPhillips

8 Natural Air Purifier Hacks, Because We Can't All Afford Fancy Machines in Every Room

8 Natural Air Purifier Hacks, Because We Can't All Afford Fancy Machines in Every Room

By Erin Bunch

Here's How to Know If You Need to Listen to the 'Dry Clean Only' Command

Here's How to Know If You Need to Listen to the 'Dry Clean Only' Command

By Mary Grace Garis

Can You Reuse Tea Bags? In More Ways Than One

Can You Reuse Tea Bags? In More Ways Than One

By Tehrene Firman

How Many Times Can I Wear the Same Pjs Before It's, Well, Gross?

How Many Times Can I Wear the Same Pjs Before It's, Well, Gross?

By Kells McPhillips

Should You Be Cleaning Your Hair Brush? Here's What an Expert Says—and Exactly How to Do It

Should You Be Cleaning Your Hair Brush? Here's What an Expert Says—and Exactly How to Do It

By Tehrene Firman

Can Non-Toxic Detergent Really Handle My Stinkiest Workout Clothes? I Had to Find Out

Can Non-Toxic Detergent Really Handle My Stinkiest Workout Clothes? I Had to Find Out

By Emily Laurence

Ditch the Stain Stick, This Baking Soda Spray Gets Any Evidence of Spills Out of Laundry

Ditch the Stain Stick, This Baking Soda Spray Gets Any Evidence of Spills Out of Laundry

By Tehrene Firman

A 4-Item Cleaning Checklist for the Germiest Spots in the Kitchen

A 4-Item Cleaning Checklist for the Germiest Spots in the Kitchen

By Mary Grace Garis

A Squeaky-Clean Air Fryer Is Just One Magical Ingredient Away

A Squeaky-Clean Air Fryer Is Just One Magical Ingredient Away

By Kells McPhillips

6 Genius Tricks for Keeping Your Favorite White T-Shirt Stain-Free All Summer

6 Genius Tricks for Keeping Your Favorite White T-Shirt Stain-Free All Summer

By Avery Matera

A Toxic-Exposure Expert Spills Her Secrets on How to Keep Your Home Toxin-Free

A Toxic-Exposure Expert Spills Her Secrets on How to Keep Your Home Toxin-Free

By Kara Jillian Brown

How to Stop Your Fitted Sheet From Kidnapping the Rest of Your Clothes in the Dryer

How to Stop Your Fitted Sheet From Kidnapping the Rest of Your Clothes in the Dryer

By Mary Grace Garis

Exactly How Often You Should Replace Your Mattress for Maximum Zzzs, According to a Sleep Expert

Exactly How Often You Should Replace Your Mattress for Maximum Zzzs, According to a Sleep Expert

By Jessica Estrada

Alright, I Got Blood All Over My Bedsheets—What Now, Laundry Experts?

Alright, I Got Blood All Over My Bedsheets—What Now, Laundry Experts?

By Kells McPhillips

This Genius Lemon Juice Hack Will Keep Your White Jeans Pristine All Summer Long

This Genius Lemon Juice Hack Will Keep Your White Jeans Pristine All Summer Long

By Kara Jillian Brown

I Can Never Seem to Get My Workout Clothes Clean—Here’s What Finally Worked for Me

I Can Never Seem to Get My Workout Clothes Clean—Here’s What Finally Worked for Me

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I Lost Socks Every Time I Washed My Clothes—Until I Found This Hack

I Lost Socks Every Time I Washed My Clothes—Until I Found This Hack

By Kells McPhillips

3 Simple Tips for Making Laundry Day More Eco-Friendly

3 Simple Tips for Making Laundry Day More Eco-Friendly

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Why High-Functioning People Fail to Do Simple Chores…Like Clean Filthy Water Cups in the Bedroom

Why High-Functioning People Fail to Do Simple Chores…Like Clean Filthy Water Cups in the Bedroom

By Mary Grace Garis

6 All-Natural Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies (Which Love More Than Just Fruit)

6 All-Natural Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies (Which Love More Than Just Fruit)

By Emily Laurence

9 Ultra-Clean Laundry Detergents for People With Sensitive Skin

9 Ultra-Clean Laundry Detergents for People With Sensitive Skin

By Erin Magner

A New $2 Household Cleaner Is the Plastic-Free Product of Our Eco Dreams

A New $2 Household Cleaner Is the Plastic-Free Product of Our Eco Dreams

By Erin Bunch

Spring Cleaning Just Got Easier With These Natural Disinfectants

Spring Cleaning Just Got Easier With These Natural Disinfectants

By Zoe Weiner

How to Use the Benefits of Cloves and to up Your Spice Game

How to Use the Benefits of Cloves and to up Your Spice Game

By Tehrene Firman

Move Over, Air Purifiers: These IKEA Curtains Aim to Help You Breathe Easy in Your Home

Move Over, Air Purifiers: These IKEA Curtains Aim to Help You Breathe Easy in Your Home

By Tehrene Firman

Ditch the Detergent, Soap Nuts Are the Reusable Answer to Cleaner Clothes

Ditch the Detergent, Soap Nuts Are the Reusable Answer to Cleaner Clothes

By Rachel Lapidos

5 Reasons to Add Vinegar to Your Laundry If You Want Your Clothes to Be As Fresh and Clean As Possible

5 Reasons to Add Vinegar to Your Laundry If You Want Your Clothes to Be As Fresh and Clean As Possible

By Tamim Alnuweiri

Even If You Clean Your Shower Curtain, It Can Still Get Moldy Without This Simple...

Even If You Clean Your Shower Curtain, It Can Still Get Moldy Without This Simple...

By Rachel Lapidos

Wearing Your Shoes in the House Is Disgusting...Right?

Wearing Your Shoes in the House Is Disgusting...Right?

By Tehrene Firman

Is Disinfecting Your Toothbrush Really Necessary?

Is Disinfecting Your Toothbrush Really Necessary?

By Tehrene Firman

Deep Clean Your Dishwasher With Vinegar in 4 Steps (Because You Know It Needs It)

Deep Clean Your Dishwasher With Vinegar in 4 Steps (Because You Know It Needs It)

By Katie Morton

How to Make Your Place Look Presentable for Guests in 30 Minutes or Less

How to Make Your Place Look Presentable for Guests in 30 Minutes or Less

By Erin Magner

I Detoxed My Home From Plastic and It's Going to Save Me Thousands of Dollars

I Detoxed My Home From Plastic and It's Going to Save Me Thousands of Dollars

By Erin Bunch

Use the Correct Order of Operations to Clean up Your Messy Kitchen in Record Time

Use the Correct Order of Operations to Clean up Your Messy Kitchen in Record Time

By Tehrene Firman

A Baking Soda Hack That'll Bring Even Your Dingiest Sneakers Back to Life

A Baking Soda Hack That'll Bring Even Your Dingiest Sneakers Back to Life

By Tamim Alnuweiri

Dishwasher Vs. Hand Washing: Here's Which One Uses Less Water

Dishwasher Vs. Hand Washing: Here's Which One Uses Less Water

By Tehrene Firman

Quiz: How to Find the Elevated Holiday Home Scent That Matches Your Aesthetic

Quiz: How to Find the Elevated Holiday Home Scent That Matches Your Aesthetic  

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More Natural Light in Your Home Means Fewer Germs—Seriously, Science Says So

More Natural Light in Your Home Means Fewer Germs—Seriously, Science Says So

By Tehrene Firman

Wait! Don't Throw Away Your Orange Peels—They Make an Amazing Aromatic Cleaner

Wait! Don't Throw Away Your Orange Peels—They Make an Amazing Aromatic Cleaner

By Kells McPhillips

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