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The Best Plugin Air Freshener Options

The Best Plug-In Air Fresheners The Best Plug-In Air Fresheners

By Savannah Sher

8 of the Best Upholstery Steam Cleaners lined up on wood floor

We Tested the Best Upholstery Steam Cleaners for Chemical-Free Sanitizing We Tested the Best Upholstery Steam Cleaners for Chemical-Free Sanitizing

By Carol Benton, Katie Barton

A group of the best shower squeegees grouped together on a towel before testing.

Keep Shower Stains at Bay With the 5 Best Shower Squeegees Tested Keep Shower Stains at Bay With the 5 Best Shower Squeegees Tested

By Andreana Lefton, Amanda Lauren

Close up of person holding an aqua toothbrush pulling chewing gum out of a beige carpet.

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How to Get Gum Out of Carpet How to Get Gum Out of Carpet

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Paul Rankin

Faceless woman pointing to holes in her pink and gray sweater.

What’s Making Holes in My Clothes? What’s Making Holes in My Clothes?

By Sandi Schwartz

A homeowner inspecting a section of flooring that appears to have mold growth.

Has That Mold Always Been There? A Guide to Recognizing Stains Has That Mold Always Been There? A Guide to Recognizing Stains

By Deirdre Mundorf

How to Drain a Washing Machine

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How to Drain a Washing Machine How to Drain a Washing Machine

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

A hand with a green rubber glove washes a window sill with mold using a paper towel.

How to Clean Mold on a Windowsill How to Clean Mold on a Windowsill

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Tony Carrick

Woman removed faucet aerator from bathroom sink with wrench, which is next to sink.

DIY

How to Clean a Faucet Aerator How to Clean a Faucet Aerator

By Timothy Dale

Young woman blowing her nose with a tissue at home on her couch.

Why Am I Suddenly Allergic to My House? Why Am I Suddenly Allergic to My House?

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Drain Cleaners

The Best Drain Cleaners of 2025, Tested for Effectiveness and Value The Best Drain Cleaners of 2025, Tested for Effectiveness and Value

By Manasa Reddigari, Timothy Dale

The Best Multi-Purpose Steam Cleaners Options

The Best Multi-Purpose Steam Cleaners of 2025 for Sanitizing, Tested The Best Multi-Purpose Steam Cleaners of 2025 for Sanitizing, Tested

By Timothy Dale

Woman selecting clothes from her wardrobe for donating to a Charity shop.

DIY

25 Things to Get Rid of Before 2025 25 Things to Get Rid of Before 2025

By Steph Coelho, Kat Hodgins, Updated by Teresa Odle

Exterior white vent of a clothes dryer on a house with light blue siding.

DIY

How to Install a Dryer Vent How to Install a Dryer Vent

By Michael Franco

Young women's feet crossed at the edge of a white freestanding bathtub

DIY

How to Clean a Bathtub How to Clean a Bathtub

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Kelly Weimert

Modern open plan apartment kitchen and dining room interior with marble countertop in kitchen.

How to Clean Marble Surfaces Properly How to Clean Marble Surfaces Properly

By Bob Vila, Susan Pevaroff Berschler, Updated by Timothy Dale

A hand is wiping dust off window blinds.

How to Get Rid of Dust: 20 Simple Home Cleaning Tips How to Get Rid of Dust: 20 Simple Home Cleaning Tips

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Jennifer Noonan

A happy woman keeps her home clean by wiping off the kitchen table. with a rag and a sprayer.

Professional Cleaners Reveal 5 Secrets to Get the Cleanest Home Yet Professional Cleaners Reveal 5 Secrets to Get the Cleanest Home Yet

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman looks puzzled as she looks into top-load washing machine.

Washing Machine Smells: Common Causes and Easy Fixes Washing Machine Smells: Common Causes and Easy Fixes

By Deirdre Mundorf, Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila

Woman doing laundry with the LG WashTower

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By Katie Barton