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The Tody App Helps Me Keep My House Clean (Without Stressing Me Out)
I’ve always had trouble with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning routines because they are based on an arbitrary standard instead of my real life. When a friend told me about the Tody app months ago, I thought it would be more of the same. Instead, after some upfront work of choosing the zones and tasks that matter to me (and…
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9 Things You Should Never Clean With Vinegar
At first glance, vinegar may not seem like the strongest cleaner. “Vinegar is a weak acid,” says May Nyman, a professor of chemistry at Oregon State University, noting that it’s “even weaker than some of the sodas we drink.” But distilled white vinegar is great at descaling your coffee maker and leaving windows streak-free. When you pour vinegar on a…
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Household Cleaning Tools: How to Clean and When to Replace
You can imagine my surprise when Diana Ciechorska, general manager at Park Slope Cleaning, a commercial and industrial cleaning service in New York and Miami, said kitchen sponges need to be replaced every one to two weeks. “They come into frequent contact with food particles and moisture, which can lead to bacterial buildup.” Mause Ramirez, owner of MCS Cleaning Services…
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My Favorite Way to Motivate Myself to Clean a Bit Every Day
I need a lot of motivation to clean; I certainly don’t finish up a day of work and think to myself, “It would be relaxing to vacuum and do laundry right now.” Sometimes, I can whip myself into the spirit by following techniques or using a reward system, like watching a favorite show while I do it. Other times, full…
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How to clean a stand mixer
A stand mixer is a kitchen powerhouse, capable of whipping up everything from fluffy meringues to hearty bread dough. But with great power comes great responsibility — namely, keeping your trusty appliance clean. Whether you’ve carefully chosen from the best standing mixers on the market, deliberated over KitchenAid VS Smeg, or followed our guide on how to choose the best…
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Perform clean install of Windows 11 (2024)
To clean install Windows 11, start the PC using a USB bootable flash drive, continue with on-screen directions, skip activation, and select the “Custom” option for a clean installation. Continue choosing the setup drive, click “Next,” and complete the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE). Alternatively, you can perform a clean installation of Windows 11 with the Media Creation Tool, Reset this PC…
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Windows 11 24H2 (unsupported hardware) clean install and in-place upgrade process
To perform a clean install of Windows 11 24H2 on an incompatible computer, create a custom USB bootable media with Rufus, with the option to bypass the restrictions. Then, start the setup and continue with the on-screen directions like the regular process. Alternatively, you can mount the Windows 11 24H2 ISO on File Explorer and run the setup.exe /product server…
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How to clean a Shark vacuum cleaner
In my quest for domestic bliss, I’ve learned that a vacuum cleaner is the unsung hero of home cleanliness. While I’ve spent much time researching how to choose the right vacuum cleaner and poring over lists of the best vacuum cleaners, I’ve discovered a universal truth: even the top models need regular TLC. This applies whether you’re wielding a Shark,…
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The Best Ways to Clean Dirty Grout
Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and relationships beat. She spent most of her pre-Lifehacker career covering media and politics for outlets like Us Weekly, CNN, The Daily Dot, Mashable, Glamour, and InStyle. In recent years, her freelancing has…
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How to clean a Dyson filter
As someone who’s battled with a stubborn Dyson vacuum, I’ve learned that maintaining these powerful machines is crucial. While researching ways to keep my vacuum in top shape, I discovered that a dirty filter is often the culprit behind loss of suction. Even the best vacuum cleaners need regular care, and knowing how to clean a Dyson vacuum properly can…
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