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    How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances and Sinks

    When your brand-new stainless steel fridge, dishwasher, oven, or other appliance first arrives, it has a pristine gleam that instantly brightens up your kitchen. By day two, however, your appliance has lost its luster thanks to grubby fingers, water drips, and messy accidents. Luckily, there are easy ways to make your stainless steel surfaces look […] More

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    How to Clean a Microwave Quickly and Easily, According to a Cleaning Expert

    Good HousekeepingGetty Images All it takes is one round of leftovers or burnt bag of popcorn to turn a sparkling clean microwave into a grimy, smelly mess. The key to keeping a clean microwave is regular maintenance — every few days, at the very least. Good news: Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute […] More

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    How to Clean Grout on Tile Floors, Showers, and More

    No matter how clean your toilet, shower, or sink may be, if the grout between your shower or floor tiles is dingy, your entire bathroom will look — and feel — dirty. Luckily, with some elbow grease and this advice on how to clean grout from Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning […] More

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    Here's How to Clean Your Apple AirPods the Right Way

    At one point or another, you decided that AirPods were a worthy investment. No matter if you received them as a gift or splurged on yourself, there’s no doubt that you want your wireless headphones to last as long as possible (or at the very least, until Apple releases a brand-new model). Beyond sticking them […] More

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    How to Clean UGGs at Home, No Matter How Minor or Serious the Stain

    Buying a new pair of UGGs is an investment. Because you want to get your money’s worth, you’ll find any — and every — excuse to wear your boots or slippers, especially once the cold weather strikes. The problem: While durable and warm, UGGs are made with considerably delicate material. Just like other suede shoes […] More

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    How to Clean Carpet the Right Way, According to a Cleaning Expert

    Sad but true: Coffee stains, wine spills, and muddy footprints are simply a part of life. Sure, there are ways you can try your best to prevent the mess in the first place — asking guests to take their shoes off or buying a stain-resistant carpet, for example — but your best bet is knowing […] More

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    Easy Way to Cover Box Springs

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arrow Fastener. All opinions are 100% mine. For several years, I have been staring at my box springs peeking out under our mattress. I always tried to act like it was fine, but honestly it was driving me crazy. One of my New Year’s […] More

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    5 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Your Home

    You’re not alone in your love of seasonal produce: Pesky fruit flies always seem to find their way to your farmer’s market haul before you even get a chance to fully enjoy it. And it doesn’t take long for fruit flies to take over your kitchen — as soon as you see one, it’s only […] More