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7 stainless steel cleaning mistakes that are ruining your cookware – and what to do instead

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This New Year's cleaning checklist is all you need to start 2025 off with a sparkle – with tips for target hygiene and kitchen clean-ups

Start the year off on the right foot

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How to Clean Wine Glasses — 4 Simple Steps and Expert Tips to Sparkling Stemware

Get your glasses dinner party-ready — and help them stay that way

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These are the most common errors

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Pro tips to make the most of those extra supplies

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How to embrace the Japanese cleaning tradition of Oosouji ahead of the New Year

Experts reveal everything you need to know about this mindful tradition

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Rise and Shine Before You Dine — Here's How You Should Clean Your Silverware Before Guests Arrive

Say goodbye to water stains and scratches because, with these expert tips, your silverware will be shining and sparkling again

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Have you tried cleaning using your senses? The 'Five Senses' cleaning method 'transforms cleaning from a purely functional task into a full experience'

Cleaning pros reveal why they love this technique

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Is your clutter overwhelming? 5 brilliant ways Zen Minimalism might be the key for a peaceful home

Find abundance in less without losing what you love

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If you struggle to clean your home, the Japanese cleaning principle of Kiyomeru may be key

Kiyomeru can change the way you see chores for good

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'The beauty lies in its flexibility' – how the Japanese idea of 'inyo-onyo' can turbocharge your decluttering

Appreciate the beauty that comes with owning less through this mindful lens into decluttering

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10 tips for cleaning a neglected house – revive yours with our expert advice

You can breathe new life into even the most tired of spaces

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Do you put off housework? 6 expert tips to help you banish procrastination and conquer clutter, chaos and dreaded chores

From starting small to getting accountable – pro advice to stop putting off and start putting things right

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7 things to clean before going on winter vacation for a fresh, sanitized and pest-free space when you return

Cleaning pros share the spots they never forget to clean before heading off

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6 Items That Are Definitely Not Dishwasher Safe — And How They Should Be Cleaned Instead

According to experts, running these items through your dishwasher can cause irreparable damage

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No dishwasher tables? No problem – 5 common household items can be used instead including lemon juice, baking soda, and borax

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8 unusual ways to clean with essential oils around your home – it will give everything from stainless steel to musty stuffed toys that clean, luxury scent

Lesser-known pro tips to refresh your home with a fragrant twist

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How to care for natural stone in your home – 7 expert tips, including what to never do

Keep your stone shining with our pro hacks

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9 handwashing laundry mistakes – and how to avoid them

Experts reveal the most common garment gaffes – plus what to do instead

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How to Clean Lampshades — From Pleated Fabric to Glass, Here Are a Few Simple Steps You Can Follow

An expert guide to cleaning your much-loved home lighting while bringing style back into your space

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8 things to never steam clean, and how to sanitize and freshen them instead

Steam may damage them beyond repair

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