Cleaning

It somehow makes the stainless steel water-repellent. Yes, really.

Lots of these secrets involve simple pantry ingredients.

I found one sheet-whitening method that sounded way too easy to be true, but I tried it, and it worked!

I do it in the living room and the bedroom!

Would it work on my 20-year-old dishwasher and all the build-up from hard water?

The best way to tackle all those hard-to-reach spots.

Because we all know their version of clean is suspect.

Move over, leftovers.

Handwashing just got easier (for you and your kids).

Plus, how to get this stain out completely the first time.

Interestingly, most of the advice was a variation on the same theme.

Plus, when you should really just toss them.

To find out about pre-cleaning etiquette, I spoke with some pro cleaners about what’s helpful and what gets in the way.

I’ve been following the family tradition and air-drying my clothes. But I didn't know the secrets until now.

Whenever I pick up a new bottle, I do this one tiny, brilliant thing.

Work smarter, not harder.

Buh-bye, spiders.

Just a few minutes can make a big difference.

You may already have everything you need.

Can't believe we haven't thought of this before!

I tested it out on three stains: an old oil stain on my favorite purple sweatshirt, plus a sharpie stain and a ballpoint ink pen stain on my son’s light blue T-shirt.

The best part? You already have everything you need. Plus, which seasonal stains you need to treat ASAP.

Disaster averted!

It was also the easiest! And, you probably already have what you need!

Have you heard of this tip?

From chopstick crevice cleaners to cooking spray tricks and more, the following 33 cleaning hacks are truly the G.O.A.T.

This $5 cleaner got gross, greasy enameled stove grates looking good as new.

I didn't expect to love it as much as I do.

Their recommendations can get your space smelling good, too.

They're all very doable.

Buying vinegar isn’t as straightforward as you’d think.

Plus, how to make it happen in your home.

Because let’s face it: who knows where they’ve been throughout the day?!

It’s better than almost anything else at getting out stubborn stains, and you can use it on everything from carpet to clothes.

It's basically a Magic Eraser for grout lines.

Because no one wants to give up a Saturday with their kids to scrub the kitchen by hand.

This keeps us from being distracted by the mess and constantly frustrated.

There’s a counterintuitive rule of thumb to follow when you clean with alcohol.

Still baking for the holidays? Then, read this!

I am clearly the only one who cares, but she’s the only one who needs to find what she’s looking for most of the time.

You'll be so happy you did it.

This trick is far from cheesy.

I’m teaching my kids to do it, too.

One method powered through those pesky stains — no problem!

How much truth is there in these wives tales we have always heard growing up?

New rule, new outlook.