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26 Things in Your House That a Professional Organizer Would Throw Out

Get your trash bag ready! A professional organizer shares her list of the top 26 things she’d throw out without a second thought.

14 Things You Should Never Clean with Water

Sometimes water does more damage than good.

6 Items You Can Purge From Your Kitchen Guilt-Free

Need to declutter your kitchen? Here's a guide on what to toss.

Here’s Why You Should Never Kill a House Centipede

Centipedes may be creepy-looking, but you may want to think twice before squishing that bug...

Here’s How to Clean the 16 Dirtiest Items in Your Home

Areas that are tough to clean—whether it's because they're tough to reach or take too...
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14 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your Washer and Dryer

The average lifespans of your washing machine and dryer are 10 years. If you're doing...
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10 Things You Shouldn’t Be Storing on Your Kitchen Countertop

If you're like most people, you probably use your kitchen counter as a catch-all for...

30 Things You Can Organize in Under 30 Minutes

In the time it takes to bake brownies, you can tackle one of these surprisingly...

12 Things You Shouldn’t Be Cleaning with Paper Towels

If you stop to think about it, you realize most things can be cleaned with...

5 Things You Should Take Outside Right Now

Sunlight is a natural disinfectant—the UV rays can kill off mould, mildew and even bacteria....

9 Things You Should Be Cleaning Every Day From Now On

The COVID-19 pandemic has made cleaning a daily (or hourly!) ritual. Here are the surfaces...

8 Zones Every Organized Pantry Should Have

Turn your pantry from disaster zone to a perfectly zoned space for your food.

20+ Gross Smells You Can Neutralize Using Items in Your Pantry

Dealing with a smelly pet or can't stand the smell of fresh paint? Look no...
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These Are the High-Touch Surfaces You Should Clean and Disinfect Daily

Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces in your home is something we all should do, even...
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17 Handy Hints That Make Doing the Laundry Less of a Hassle

It's laundry time again! It might not be your favourite chore, but these hacks will...

Can An Air Purifier Kill Coronavirus Germs in the Air?

Indoor air quality has become more important than ever, with many people turning to air...

Yes, You Can Wash “Dry Clean Only” Clothes at Home—Here’s How

These do-it-yourself laundry tips are the next best thing to professional dry cleaning.

How to Clean Reusable Shopping Bags

Reusable shopping bags are a great way to go green, but they can get filthy...

14 Ways You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong

From using the wrong products to not leaving the right ones on long enough to...