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Here’s What You Need to Know About Laundry Stripping

Find out how laundry stripping can reveal hidden grime that's been living on your sheets...

6 Items You Can Purge From Your Kitchen Guilt-Free

Need to declutter your kitchen? Here's a guide on what to toss.

Here’s Why You Should Never Kill a House Centipede

Centipedes may be creepy-looking, but you may want to think twice before squishing that bug...

Here’s How to Clean the 16 Dirtiest Items in Your Home

Areas that are tough to clean—whether it's because they're tough to reach or take too...
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14 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your Washer and Dryer

The average lifespans of your washing machine and dryer are 10 years. If you're doing...
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10 Things You Shouldn’t Be Storing on Your Kitchen Countertop

If you're like most people, you probably use your kitchen counter as a catch-all for...

30 Things You Can Organize in Under 30 Minutes

In the time it takes to bake brownies, you can tackle one of these surprisingly...

12 Things You Shouldn’t Be Cleaning with Paper Towels

If you stop to think about it, you realize most things can be cleaned with...

5 Things You Should Take Outside Right Now

Sunlight is a natural disinfectant—the UV rays can kill off mould, mildew and even bacteria....

9 Things You Should Be Cleaning Every Day From Now On

The COVID-19 pandemic has made cleaning a daily (or hourly!) ritual. Here are the surfaces...

8 Zones Every Organized Pantry Should Have

Turn your pantry from disaster zone to a perfectly zoned space for your food.

20+ Gross Smells You Can Neutralize Using Items in Your Pantry

Dealing with a smelly pet or can't stand the smell of fresh paint? Look no...

20+ Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your Dishwasher

Unless you actually enjoy washing dishes by hand, you'll want to avoid these common dishwasher...

These Are the High-Touch Surfaces You Should Clean and Disinfect Daily

Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces in your home is something we all should do, even...
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17 Handy Hints That Make Doing the Laundry Less of a Hassle

It's laundry time again! It might not be your favourite chore, but these hacks will...

Can An Air Purifier Kill Coronavirus Germs in the Air?

Indoor air quality has become more important than ever, with many people turning to air...

Yes, You Can Wash “Dry Clean Only” Clothes at Home—Here’s How

These do-it-yourself laundry tips are the next best thing to professional dry cleaning.

How to Clean Reusable Shopping Bags

Reusable shopping bags are a great way to go green, but they can get filthy...

14 Ways You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong

From using the wrong products to not leaving the right ones on long enough to...

This Is the Most Hygienic Way to Wash Dishes

Used to washing dishes by hand? You might want to lay off for a while.

10 Mistakes You’re Making with Antibacterial Wipes

We know you're using lots of them right now, but make sure you're using them...

Yes, Bleach Expires. Here’s What You Need to Know

Cleaning products have expiration dates, too.

How to Organize a Small Closet to Maximize Space

Small closets can contain plenty when you employ these expert clutter-cutting tips and clever storage...

13 Ways You’ve Been Doing Laundry Wrong (And What To Do Instead)

Keep your clothes cleaner, your home greener and your hydro bill low with these expert...

How to Effectively Disinfect Sheets

Cleaning sheets is a great way to eliminate germs and bacteria. Learn how to properly...

How to Clean Your Cell Phone—And How Often You Should

Just like you need to wash your hands throughout the day to ensure that they're...

6 Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix—And 2 You Absolutely Should

Ammonia, vinegar and bleach are among the most powerful cleaners at your disposal, but they...

Best Way to Clean Your House to Avoid Getting Sick

These cleaning tricks will help stop the spread of germs when someone is sick.
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15 Everyday Items Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat

These surfaces have more germs than the average toilet seat, and you’ve likely already touched...

11 Things You Shouldn’t Store in Your Bathroom

Some products made specifically to be used in the bathroom should definitely not be stored...
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40 Kitchen Organizing Ideas That Will Save Your Sanity

The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but it can also be the...

The 10 Most Disgusting House Bugs—and the Best Ways to Get Rid of Them

You may be surprised by which of these house bugs are actually helpful and which...
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