Cleaning

Spring has sprung, and along with that first “throw the windows open” warm day often comes the beginning of spring cleaning. The endless crumbs, missing socks, and lone water cups (why so many used glasses?!) can build up in the winter season, so spring cleaning feels like a fresh start.  Eighty percent of American families plan on spring cleaning, according to the American Cleaning Institute.

After my husband and I got married during college and started our family young, we were happy to accept any and all gently used household products — including a seemingly ancient, donated washing machine and dryer set that had been stashed in a family member’s barn. That washer and dryer served us and our laundry well for many years, but when it came time to buy a new set, I wanted a “fancy” version.

The tools that can tackle a minivan-sized mess.

It's been my GOAT stain remover for a couple of years now.

I couldn’t believe that this trick actually – truly, completely! – worked.

We gamified our household chores and now our house has never been cleaner.

It works on so many surfaces!

Five methods, one clear winner.

It’s so simple.

It’ll last me years!

All is not lost.

The sooner you address the stain, the easier it will be and the better the end result.

And lingered for hours.

It’s so easy!

It only took a few minutes!

You probably already have everything you need!

Little artist, go do your art elsewhere, please!

The bottoms of backpacks are basically like the bottoms of shoes. In other words, gross!

Thankfully, permanent marker isn’t as permanent as its name implies.

The stakes are high, we know. But it is possible.

Whether they’re caused by soap scum or hard water, we’ve got a cleaning solution for you.

Seriously, where do they go?!

Quick and easy.

It's hands down the most versatile and frequently used cleaning product in my house.

One method removed the sticker *and* the sticky residue!

Plumbers share the biggest risks.

I'm going to use it on the rest of the house now, too.

I mean, it's crazy that it works so well.

Three plumbers can't be wrong!

She's a professional housekeeper.

Minimal scrubbing required.

I mean, it should work to get the glass really clean, right?

Follow these four easy steps.

You can stop buying those special cleaners now.

I consider my Grandma Gigi’s 9 commandments unbreakable.

It’s probably already in your pantry.

Your wallet will thank you.

It’s hiding in your pantry.

The very first thing to know: Not all spider webs are actually cobwebs.

Including a few we bet you haven't thought of!

The hero ingredient was a surprise.

You don't want to miss this easy tip!

Three plumbers can't be wrong!

It can be used to clean something you thought was un-cleanable!

It's a classic for a reason.

It's life-changing.

I can’t believe the results.

I’ll never clean my entire home at once ever again.

I consider my Grandma Gigi’s 9 commandments unbreakable.

Can the power of a Magic Eraser or a Tide Pen win our showdown? Let's find out!

I found one sheet-whitening method that sounded way too easy to be true, but I tried it, and it worked!

I had to try the viral hack myself, and it blew me away.

Cleaning pros have all the tricks.

You'll dust way less with this trick I learned from my Polish grandmother.

Discover the *right* way to clean stainless steel.

Simply scrape away food with this magic piece of plastic, and you’ll wonder why you ever thought caring for cast iron was hard. 

Because cleaning really is more of a science than an art!