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

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