Cleaning & Organizing

Make tidying up feel less like a chore with our best home and kitchen cleaning and organizing advice. We’ve rounded up tips and hacks to help your space feel fresh and new.

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The Ultimate Room-by-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist

Our complete spring cleaning checklist guides you through a deep-cleaning that will breathe new life into your home after a long winter.

This $12 Wrapping Paper Organizer Is the True Santa’s Helper

Your days of wrangling rolls of paper, ribbons and gift bags are over, thanks to this handy wrapping paper organizer...


6 Ways to Reuse Your Butter Wrappers

Get the most for your money by saving your butter wrapper for these six ingenious hacks.


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How to Wash Potatoes

Considering these tubers grow underground, it's no surprise that you'll want to remove the unwanted dirt before enjoying your mashed,...


How to Wash a Comforter to Prevent Dust Mites and Keep It Soft

With mattress pads, sheets, comforters, pillow shams and duvet covers, washing bedding can get complicated! Find out how to wash...

Ruggable Outdoor Review: This Washable Rug Keeps My Deck Looking Perfect

Ruggable outdoor rugs are known for the fact that they're machine-washable, but their versatility and stylishness are just as noteworthy.


This Slick Paper Towel Holder Doubles as a Spray Pump for Quick Cleanups

Just fill it with your favorite liquid cleaner, and you'll always be ready for spills.


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9 Kitchen Foil and Wrap Organizer Ideas for a Tidy Drawer

Looking for ways to store those bulky boxes? These clever kitchen wrap organizers keep these frequently used items tidy.


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The 6 Best Utensil Organizers of 2023

We researched the top utensil organizers that make it easy to keep a tidy kitchen.

We Tried the Viral Damp Duster—And It Does So Much More Than Remove Dust

It's the Scrub Daddy product we didn't know we needed!


8 Scrub Daddy Products for the Cutest Cleanup Ever

We all love the useful and adorable Scrub Daddy sponge. Now, discover the other Scrub Daddy products you need to...


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8 Dishwashing Gloves That Keep Hands Clean and Dry

In search of new dishwashing gloves? We've got you (and your hands) covered!


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We Found the Best Black Friday Home Deals for Cleaning and Organizing

While you wait for Black Friday home deals dropping in the coming weeks, shop these sales on cleaning and organizing...


I Reorganized My Kitchen Using TikTok’s Favorite Pantry Labels—Here’s How I...

These trendy pantry labels let me take charge of a cluttered dry goods closet—and they're SO cute!

I Bought the Over-the-Stove Shelf That Went Viral on TikTok and It Changed My Kitchen

This genius TikTok-loved stove shelf is effortless to install and frees up so much counter space!


How to Clean a Bathtub

Find out how to clean a bathtub—including the toughest spots and scum, plus the best cleaning products to give your...


9 Best Potato Storage Containers for Every Type of Kitchen

The right potato storage container is both stylish and functional. These top-rated options keep spuds fresh for months.


Don’t Use Your Oven’s Self-Cleaning Feature. Here’s Why.

According to appliance repair pro Scott the Fix-It Guy, you need to think twice before firing up your oven's self-cleaning...


12 Laundry Products That’ll Make Wash Day Easier

We get it, wash day can be a drag. Luckily, these smart laundry products make the job easier (and dare...


These Slow Cooker Liners Make Kitchen Cleanup a Breeze

From mouthwatering roasts to luscious cheesecakes, is there anything your slow cooker can't do? Well, we have yet to find...


How to Fold Towels, According to the Folding Lady

TikTok's organization sensation gives us the rundown on how to fold towels the right way.


4 Kitchen Cabinet Organization Ideas That Will Transform Your Space

Whether you’re a novice organizer or a longtime neat-freak, these kitchen cabinet organization ideas from experts will get you in...


How to Clean Walls Before Painting Any Room in Your House

For professional-looking results, start your DIY painting project with clean walls. Here's what to do.

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9 Things Professional Organizers Would Never Throw Out

It's OK to be creative with everything in your home. In fact, when organizing, it's encouraged.


18 Things Professional Organizers Never Buy

Don’t waste your money—or accidentally create more clutter. Here’s what you need to know to truly streamline your space.


How to Clean Salt Off Your Wood and Laminate Floors

Winter boots making a mess? Here's how to clean salt off wood floors.



How to Clean a Bathtub with Dish Soap and a Broom

This unusual method cuts right through soap scum.


The Best Glass Storage Containers You Need ASAP

It's time to make the switch from plastic to the best glass food storage containers. A professional chef explains why.