To unclog a drain naturally, pour a pot of hot water down the drain first. Add half a cup of baking soda and one cup of white vinegar. Cover for 15 minutes, then flush again. For tougher clogs, use a…
To organize your garage, empty it section by section and sort items into keep, donate and toss piles. Group what you keep into zones like tools, sports gear and holiday decor. Use wall shelves, hooks and clear bins to get…
To descale a coffee maker, fill the water tank with equal parts white vinegar and water. Run half a brew cycle, pause for 30 minutes, then finish the cycle. Rinse by running two or three cycles with plain water until…
To clean a mattress, strip the bed and vacuum the whole surface with an upholstery tool. Spot clean stains with a little mild soap and cold water. Sprinkle baking soda over the top, let it sit for several hours, then…
To clean a dishwasher, remove and rinse the filter, then wipe the door seals and spray arms. Place a cup of white vinegar on the top rack and run a hot cycle. Finish by sprinkling baking soda on the bottom…
Get your home guest-ready for Thanksgiving by cleaning in stages over the week before. Start with the fridge and oven, then tackle the guest bathroom and living areas. Save quick touch-ups, like wiping counters and emptying trash, for the morning…
To store holiday decorations so they last, sort and clean everything first. Wrap fragile ornaments in tissue paper and store them in divided boxes. Use labeled plastic bins and keep them in a cool, dry place. Good storage saves money…
To remove pet hair from furniture and clothes, start with a lint roller or a damp rubber glove. Vacuum furniture with an upholstery tool. For clothes, toss them in the dryer on low for 10 minutes before washing. Pet hair…
To remove candle wax, let it harden first, then scrape off as much as you can. Place a paper towel over the spot and press with a warm iron on low heat. Repeat with fresh paper until no more wax…
To organize your closet for winter, start by taking everything out. Sort clothes into keep, donate and store piles. Pack summer items in labeled bins, then hang coats and sweaters where you can reach them easily. A tidy closet makes…