cleaning

  • You’re Cleaning Your Mirror Wrong

    You’re Cleaning Your Mirror Wrong

    In theory, cleaning a mirror shouldn’t be difficult. A few spritzes of a cleaning product, followed by a thorough wipe-down, seems like it should leave you with a streak-free, glistening reflective surface. But far too often, that’s not the case.


  • When to Call in Professional Cleaners

    When to Call in Professional Cleaners

    Have you ever tried your best to clean something and ended up feeling like you only made it worse? Same. Whenever you’re feeling out of your depth, it’s almost always worth calling a professional. They’re efficient and incredibly effective — and if you’re just hiring them for a one-off task, you might be surprised at…


  • The Easiest Way to Clean Cooking Grease

    The Easiest Way to Clean Cooking Grease

    Broadly speaking, there are two ways to deal with messes in the kitchen: Everyday tidying up — like after cooking, eating, or spills — and then, the type of deep cleaning typically reserved for when people you want to impress are coming over, or you’re trying to get a security deposit back before moving.


  • How to Stop Your Toilet Brush From Dripping Everywhere

    How to Stop Your Toilet Brush From Dripping Everywhere

    No one likes cleaning a toilet. First, there’s the dust that clings to the porcelain with surprising tenacity, especially if the porcelain happens to be damp. (I think it should be illegal for bathrooms to get dusty. It’s just not right.) But the bigger problem is the toilet brush. It’s not the scrubbing part —…