The First Thing You Should Do With Common Household Items

If I had to sum up my house cleaning strategy in a few words, I would say: Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. From stuck-on kitchen grime to dirty tiles in the …

Some people dread cleaning toilets because of the ick factor; others put off cleaning the oven because it requires so much time and effort. While I …

Toothpaste is one of those everyday essentials that you probably don’t give much thought — until you run out. Or maybe you subscribe to a service …

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: When it comes to keeping your kitchen in order, routine is the name of the game. Sure, you can wait for …

Some habits and routines are so engrained in your life that questioning them doesn’t even occur to you. When you aren’t even aware of these …

Maintaining a clean kitchen is a perpetual task that’s best performed as a collection of habitual motions you barely notice: Filling the dishwasher …

I don’t know about you, but I always seem to be running out of vanilla extract. Maybe that’s because I’m basically constantly making chocolate chip …

There are many ways to slide into a cleaning groove. Some people clean to prepare for company. Others clean for the self-satisfaction of relaxing in …

I used to avoid aluminum foil at all costs. It’s not that I was particularly concerned about waste, or that I had a better alternative to cover up my …

In addition to being a pantry staple, distilled white vinegar is also a popular cleaning agent—and for good reason! A vinegar solution is a great …