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Microfiber Cloths vs. Swedish Dishcloths Cleaning Comparison
Swedish dishcloths are made of a blend of cellulose (the kind that makes up a sponge) and cotton. According to Wettex, a brand that makes Swedish dishcloths, they were created in the 1950s, when an engineer named Curt Lindquist flattened a sponge in a meat grinder before mixing it with cotton. Swedish dishcloths are firm when you first get them,…
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14 Worst Cleaning Mistakes You’re Making
You’re probably using too much cleaning product (and other missteps) If you’re neglecting to clean your cleaning tools, spraying cleaner directly on surfaces, or making any of these 14 cleaning mistakes, you’re not alone—and they’re easy to correct. By Lisa Fogarty I was 10 the first time my mother handed me paper towels and Windex and said, “Okay, get to…
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The Seven Biggest Mistakes You Can Make Spring Cleaning
It’s spring again: The time of renewal, rebirth, and cleaning your damn house. I mean really cleaning—not just picking up a little, but moving the couch, wiping the blades of the ceiling fan, and getting behind the fridge. Spring cleaning. If you’re putting effort into it, you can make both the returning Messiah and the Easter Bunny proud, but you’ll…
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The Best Tool for Cleaning Your Baseboards
Both sponges really made my dingy baseboards look brand-new, but the hair was another problem entirely. Initially, I thought, “Let’s give them a shot at handling the hair and see how it goes,” but because of the amount of cat hair on the baseboards, the sponges very quickly became too covered in fur to use. I rinsed them in the…
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5 DIY mattress cleaning tips to reduce dust mites, mold and bed bugs
Spring may be the season for cleaning but it’s also a prime time for dust mites, bed bugs and mold to thrive within your mattress. That’s because warmer temperatures and increased humidity create a perfect breeding ground for these unwanted pests. But the good news is that by cleaning now, you can help to prevent these infestations before they start.…
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This TikTok Cleaning Method Might Have Broken My Fan
As the spring gets closer and closer, I was excited to see a new trend on TikTok that claims you can easily clean fans—a pretty tedious chore—just by spritzing the machine and covering it with a plastic bag. I tried it out on two different fans today and the results weren’t great. Here’s what happened and what you can (and…
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Best Cleaning Wipes – Consumer Reports
Since beginning work on this article, I’ve also started keeping them in our downstairs bathroom for hurriedly wiping away toothpaste and water spots from the vanity counter before anyone comes over. We tested five popular cleaning wipes to see which ones you’ll want to keep within reach and which you’ll stash in the far back of the under-sink cabinet until…
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8 Common PC Cleaning Mistakes You Must Avoid
While cleaning your computer is necessary to keep it running well and help it last longer, doing it incorrectly can cause more harm than good. If you’re new to cleaning your PC or doing it for the first time, here are some common PC cleaning mistakes to avoid that could end up straining your wallet. 1 Failing to Turn Off…
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The Best Cleaning Methods to Try When You’d Rather Not Clean at All
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Cleaning can be overwhelming to everyone at some point—and creating a habit or schedule you’ll actually stick to can be a big part of the problem. As is this case with other tasks like decluttering and organizing, though, one way to break through the procrastination is by finding the method…
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This TikTok Upholstery Cleaning Hack Actually Works
Complicated cleaning hacks can be fun projects, but I love a simple one even more—and this one is really simple: You can use the lid of a pot or pan to clean your carpets and fabrics. It works like a charm, which is why it’s been all over TikTok for the past few years. To freshen up your upholstery or…
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