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Can You Wash Bath and Kitchen Towels Together?

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman using box of baking soda to clean a jetted tub.
Interior

How to Clean a Jacuzzi

By Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

Woman uses olive oil to polish a stainless steel sink.
DIY

How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

The Best Drain Cleaners
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This $7 Product Can Clear Even the Most Stubborn Drain Clog

By Paul Rankin, Manasa Reddigari, Timothy Dale

A group of the best tile cleaners group together in front of a tiled wall before testing.
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We Tested 10 Tile Cleaners to Find the Best One

By Debbie Wolfe, Katie Barton

The Best Plugin Air Freshener Options
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Our Favorite Plug-in Air Freshener is Simple, Effective, and Affordable

By Savannah Sher

8 of the Best Upholstery Steam Cleaners lined up on wood floor
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Our Favorite Handheld Steam Cleaner Eliminates Stains and Odors Naturally

By Carol Benton, Katie Barton

A group of the best shower squeegees grouped together on a towel before testing.
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Keep Shower Stains at Bay With the 5 Best Shower Squeegees Tested

By Andreana Lefton, Amanda Lauren

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DIY

How to Get Gum Out of Carpet

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Paul Rankin

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Interior

What’s Making Holes in My Clothes?

By Sandi Schwartz

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

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

By Deirdre Mundorf

How to Drain a Washing Machine
DIY

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.
Interior

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

By Timothy Dale

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

Why Am I Suddenly Allergic to My House?

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Multi-Purpose Steam Cleaners Options
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After Using These Steam Cleaners for 30 Days, There is One Clear Winner

By Timothy Dale

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DIY

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

By Michael Franco

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DIY

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.
Interior

How to Clean Marble Surfaces Properly

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