The next time you clean your computer monitor or TV screen, use a coffee filter. The thin, cloth-like paper catches a lot of dust and can cover a large area. You can use a coffee filter for dusting other household accessories, too.
You can move heavy furniture yourself without scratching wood floors. First, jack up the furniture piece, one side at a time, using a long 2×4 and a sturdy resting block. Then slip socks onto the legs of the furniture. Remove the jack and slide the furniture across the floor.
Remove hard-water buildup on your faucet with this simple, natural solution: Place half of a fresh lemon on the end of the faucet, wrap a small plastic bag around the lemon and secure it to the faucet with a rubber band. After a few hours, remove the lemon and wipe Read more…
A synthetic version of the traditional chamois cloth, this rubbery, hyper-absorbent towel is great for soaking up water and quickly buffing counters and furniture. Pro tip: Run a dry Shammy over a couch or floor to pick up pet hair.
It doesn’t splatter walls or lose its bristles. Pro tip: Sweep your rug. It often works better than a vacuum.
I’ve saved thousands of dollars on paper towels and window cleaner since I started using microfiber. Make sure to buy good-quality cloths, usually around $1 per cloth from a janitorial supply store, and never wash with dryer sheets or fabric softener. Pro tip: Before using a cleaning product for dusting, Read more…
A damp rubber glove can whisk away errant hair in a flash, but bigger shedding messes require a trusty vacuum. Our experts recommend the Electrolux Precision Brushroll Clean Vacuum Cleaner.
Spot an accident? Mix of 1 cup water and 1/8 tsp dish soap, and blot the mess with a clean cloth. Then, wash out the soap by dabbing it with 1 Tbsp white vinegar mixed with a cup of water. For tile stains, rub the spot with a paste made Read more…
If your pet has couch privileges (or thinks he does), your furniture can start to smell like the dog park. Sprinkle baking soda on your cushions to freshen them, let it sit for 15 minutes, and vacuum it up. We also like Febreze Pet Odor Eliminator to quickly keep upholstery Read more…
Instead of stacking pans on top of each other and risking scratches and chips, use this rack. You can even install it vertically if that’s a better fit for your cabinet.