Cleaning and Organizing

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  Is the Quick Wash Cycle Actually Getting Your Clothes Clean? Laundry Pros Explain When It Works—and When It Doesn’t

  The Spruce - Kate Van Pelt

  You know the quick wash setting on your washing machine will finish faster than the normal setting; that’s obvious from the name. But a “quick” cycle …

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  I Tried My Mom’s Weird Oven Cleaning Trick and I’ll Never Use Anything Else

  The Spruce - Kate McKenna

  There are lots of areas of my home I don’t mind cleaning—there’s a certain satisfaction that comes with having a sparkling-clean bathroom, or wiping …

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  8 Things Habitat for Humanity ReStore Will Gladly Take Off Your Hands in Fall, an Employee Says

  The Spruce - Emily Benda Gaylord

  While you can donate at a Habitat ReStore all year long, the fall is a great time since many shoppers are looking for ways to upgrade their homes …

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  2 days ago

  5 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Stink Bugs Fast and Keep Them From Coming Back

  The Spruce - Emily Benda Gaylord

  If you’ve ever spotted a stink bug crawling across your window or hanging around your home, you know how frustrating (and gross) these pests can be. …

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  3 Easy Ways to Clean a Bathtub Without Scrubbing for Hours, According to a Professional Cleaner

  The Spruce - Sarah Lyon

  Cleaning your bathtub is most likely not your favorite chore, but it’s a task that must be done—probably more often than you might think. Here, a …

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  We Asked Cleaning Pros How to Remove Stubborn Shower Grout Mold With Vinegar—Their Method Is Surprisingly Easy

  The Spruce - Jane Kim

  White vinegar is a popular household ingredient for tackling tons of cleaning chores, including any moldy grout that might be growing in your shower. …