Instagram @multitasking_queen_of_all Your home or apartment might already be filled with plants and succulents, but how many of them have a pineapple growing out of the middle? Home Depot is selling a pineapple plant from Pure Beauty Farms, a Miami-based company, and it’ll make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation. Pineapple Plant in […] More
When it comes to mixing striking prints and colors in an interior, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who does it better than Brooklyn-based textile designer and artist Rebecca Atwood. Pottery Barn just tapped Atwood to create a cheerful collection of patterned bedding, wallpaper, and home decor accessories, including throw pillows and framed artwork, that […] More
Mike Garten For decades, Good Housekeeping has been with you every step of the way, providing cleaning advice and product testing recommendations to help keep your home running smoothly and your family safe. And that’s why we are thrilled to present our second annual Best Cleaning Product Awards. To select these 28 top-performing products, we […] More
Even if your household dubs Sunday as “laundry day,” it doesn’t mean that you should throw everything — clothes, towels, sheets, and so on — in the washing machine at once. It turns out some items should be washed more often than once a week, while others can go longer between washes (hey, small victories). […] More
Courtesy of KonMari Media, Inc. First, she won us over with her best-selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and then a popular Netflix series, encouraging families to eliminate clutter from their homes. Now, the world-renowned organizing expert Marie Kondo is back with Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life — a new book […] More
In the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, finding proper cleaning supplies in your area might be more difficult than usual — and if you’re self-isolating and avoiding regular store runs, you might be wondering how you can use the items you have on hand to clean your home. You may see alcohol listed as […] More
Witch hazel is often sourced for skincare solutions and topical treatments for pain. While it may be used in sanitizing products or hand sanitizers, witch hazel is not meant to be used as a disinfectant. Experts say that astringents like witch hazel aren’t the same as other household cleaners you can use right now. Witch […] More
While we all want our household surfaces to sparkle and shine, it’s not just their overall look that matters: All frequently-touched surfaces need to be disinfected regularly, too. Sure, some of the items in your pantry or refrigerator (think: vinegar and lemon juice) may effectively clean your countertops, sinks, and other high-traffic spots, but they […] More
