Marlen Komar

Marlen is a writer first, vintage hoarder second, and donut fiend third. If you have a passion for finding the best taco joints in Chicago or want to talk about Doris Day movies, then she thinks an afternoon coffee date is in order.

I Tried My Grandmother’s Technique for Cleaning Stainless Steel, and It’s the Best Method By Far

You can stop buying those special cleaners now.

Marlen Komar

Aug 27, 2023

My Grandmother’s Dust-Busting Cleaning Secret Is Too Life-Changing Not to Share

You'll dust way less with this trick I learned from my Polish grandmother.

Marlen Komar

Dec 18, 2023

I Tried My Mom’s Technique for Keeping Baseboards Clean and I’m Never Going Back

She's a professional housekeeper.

Marlen Komar

May 17, 2023

Behold, My Grandma’s Dust-Busting Cleaning Secret

You'll dust way less with this trick I learned from my Polish grandmother.

Marlen Komar

Apr 13, 2023

I Follow This (Extremely!) Simple Rule — and It’s Completely Changed the Way I Clean

New rule, new outlook.

Marlen Komar

Nov 8, 2022

I Tried My Grandmother’s Technique for Cleaning Stainless Steel, and It’s the Best Method By Far

You can stop buying those special cleaners now.

Marlen Komar

May 16, 2022