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What To Know About Basement Cleaning

A dirty basement means a dirty house. Clean your basement regularly to keep your home free from grunge, grime and allergens.

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I Tried This Viral Salt Hack to Save My Nonstick Pan

If food sticks in your nonstick pan, don't throw it away yet. Try this TikTok hack that may bring it...


6 Best Carpet Rakes for Eliminating Hair and Debris

Want to prolong the life of carpet and area rugs and keep them looking great? Get busy on dirt, debris...


Clean Your Pans the Right Way with the Scrub Daddy Power Paste

TikTok users are going crazy for the cleaning power of the Scrub Daddy Power Paste. It’s a superstar...


Laundry Detergent Sheets to Make Everything Smell Fresh

The days of excessive plastic packaging are coming to an end with the help of these companies and eco-friendly laundry...

The 5 Best Brooms for Any Mess That Life Throws Your Way

Whether you're cleaning inside or out, chasing pet hair or dust mites or facing spilled flour, these best brooms provide...


How To Disinfect a Mattress

You and your mattress are pretty close, but when was the last time you disinfected it? A pro shows you...

This Is How Often You Should Be Washing All Parts of Your Bedding

Yes, you do have to wash your mattress!


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A Full Guide To Cleaning the Kitchen

What's the best way to clean your kitchen, and what's the easiest way to keep it that way? Read on...



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Can I Spray Alcohol on My Bed To Disinfect?

Asking if you can do something is not the same as asking if you should. A leading health expert answers...

How To Clean Concrete Floors in the Basement

Has your concrete basement floor seen better days? It might simply need cleaning. Here's how to clean a concrete floor...


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10 Tips on How To Disinfect a Toothbrush

The mouth is a haven for millions of germs. Good oral hygiene starts with clean, bacteria-free tools. Here's how to...


How to Make Your Bathroom Shine With a Drill Brush Attachment

Save time and use less elbow grease by cleaning your bathroom with a power drill brush attachment.


A Full Guide To Bathroom Cleaning

Follow these steps to establish a weekly bathroom cleaning routine and daily maintenance, using expert-recommended products.


The 6 Best Basement Odor Eliminators

Don't just accept those weird smells lurking underground! Find the best basement odor eliminator to make everything smell as fresh...

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This Is the Best Way to Clean Your Dining Room

Learn how to clean the dining room with the right tools, the best cleaning practices and a printable checklist. You'll...


Freshen Up Your Basement and Floors—Shop Steam Cleaners As Low as $55

Harness the power of pressurized steam to clean your whole house for less by shopping these steam cleaner sales.


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Here’s How to Clean Every Type of Couch

Learning how to clean a couch is easier than you might think—as long as you follow these expert-approved instructions


This One Item Has More Bacteria Than Anything in Your House

Spoiler alert: It's not your toilet seat. Learn which other common household item harbors the most bacteria, and what you...


How to Remove Soap Scum

Find out how to remove stubborn soap scum from all your bathroom surfaces and stop it from coming back.


8 Best Bathtub Cleaners

It's time to say goodbye to the filth creeping in your bathtub. To get it clean and shining again, you...


The Levoit 400S Air Purifier Will Make Your Home More Comfortable

You spend a lot of time keeping your house clean, so you should consider the air quality, too. The Levoit...


12 Bedroom Cleaning and Storage Tips

You spend a lot of hours every day in your bedroom. Make sure you're keeping it clean and organized with...


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This Family Handyman Approved Cordless Vacuum Is a Must-Have for Parents and Pet Owners

You know how annoying it is to drag out your full-sized vacuum to deal with every little a sprig of...

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Best Bug and Tar Remover for Cars

We all know that familiar splat of a bug hitting your windshield at 70 miles per hour. The next time...


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No Job Is too Tough for Family Handyman Approved Grime Hand Soap

A fiercely degreasing hand soap that's still gentle on your skin?  Give this Family Handyman Approved Grime Hand Soap a...


A Family Handyman Approved Father’s Day Gift Guide

Struggling to find the right Father's Day gift for your dad? Check out these Family Handyman Approved products any DIY...


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Family Handyman Approved: Armor All Wash & Wax

If you're looking to polish up your car quickly and easily, give the Family Handyman Approved Armor All Ultra-Shine...


We Tried Dry Shine’s Ultimate Shine to Gloss Up a Filthy Truck

We tried this ultra-glossy, anti-static and UV-protectant automotive cleaner on everything we could find on my filthy pickup.


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These Stylish and Tough Stoggles Safety Glasses Are Family Handyman Approved

Whether you work in the trades or you're a DIY enthusiast, safety glasses are an essential tool. Recently I picked...