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How to Clean Countertops — 5 Expert-Approved Steps to Gleaming, Good-As-New Surfaces

Get your space in top form with these tips and tricks from cleaning professionals

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10 things never to store in an over-the-door organizer – and where to put them instead

Avoid these common storage slip-ups with our expert advice

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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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Cleaning experts reveal the 8 essential oil cleaning mistakes including never mixing with bleach – and what to do instead

These are the most common errors

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7 practical things you can do with leftover paint around your home including protecting outdoor furniture, tinting cement and creating touch-up kits

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

These products are perfect in a pinch

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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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7 surprisingly overlooked dirty areas to clean before hosting to 'elevate the overall appearance of your home', including chandeliers and picture frames

I asked a professional cleaner about the oft-overlooked areas she always remembers to tackle ahead of hosting

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How to clean suede shoes and restore them to near spotless with these experts tips

Suede can be tricky to clean but these four steps will help you nail the job

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Forget chemicals – use 9 of nature's best deodorizers around your home instead

Cut chemicals and go green with these natural odor-busters

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