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Why your home needs a 'sweeping week' to permanently kick chore stress to the curb – it's a 'weirdly liberating' gamechanger for shared spaces, say cleaning pros

3 ways to use this brilliant cleaning concept to banish chore overload

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Sanded vs. unsanded grout – the differences, pros, cons, and how to choose the best fit for your DIY project

Industry experts reveal all you need to know

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This is how often you should have the exterior of your house cleaned to maintain your property value and avoid costly siding repairs

It's a big job best left to the pros, but so worthwhile

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This is the surprising room in your house that gets dirtier faster than the rest, and it's not the 1 you think

Cleaning experts reveal your home's secret germ hub and how to keep it sparkling

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12 things that feel illegal to declutter, and why it's OK to let them go

From printed photos to family heirlooms, home organization pros reveal what you can wave goodbye to, and how to let them go

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From multi-tasking Geminis, to creative Leos, this is the best cleaning style for your star sign – astrologers reveal how to harness the Zodiac for easier chores

Tap into the traits of your star sign to cosmically ace cleaning your home

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I’ve saved money by swapping pungent commercial window cleaner sprays for this gentle, effective and luxury-smelling DIY recipe

You don’t even need vinegar

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Professional cleaners reveal whether natural cleaners can disinfect common household bacteria and viruses

The answer may surprise you

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Experts reveal why tackling 'non-preferred tasks' is the key to removing annoying chore blockers at home

Professional home organizers say it's a game-changer, especially if you have ADHD

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Bar soap vs. liquid soap – cleaning experts reckon there is only room for one in this soap showdown

In the showdown of the suds, only one kind of soap comes out on top

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5 things to clean in May – these will spruce up your space in time for summer

This month, cleaning is all about prepping for warmer weather

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Which team are you on in the dish sponge vs. dish brush debate? One is a 'germ farm sitting by your sink', warn cleaning experts

Do you have a favorite?

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This easy, quick, and non-toxic way to clean your garbage disposal is one that professional cleaners swear by

Try this natural option and kick harsh chemicals to the curb

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Easily harness the decluttering power of the Category Consolidation Approach – if you constantly try and fail to 'eat the elephant whole', experts say this one's for you

Take the stress out of streamlining with this tried-and-tested method that home organizing pros love

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I've just discovered blue laundry detergent is toxic to humans and the environment – this is the safer, plant-based alternative laundry experts recommend

I’ve switched to Ecover dye-free liquid detergent to knock unnecessary toxins out of my laundry cycle for good

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'It's like my brain gets decluttered, too' – why 'Norwegian life-cleaning' can revolutionize how you tidy and future-proof your home at any age

Don't leave sorting your belongings to someone else, experts urge

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I tried this one easy dishwasher trick and made the annoying need for manual drying a thing of the past

If you hate those little pools of water left on your cups and crockery, this towel trick is for you

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If your home's facade is riddled with cobwebs, this $12 tool makes cleaning once-unreachable spots simple and speedy

Say goodbye to cobwebs and hello to a fresh and clean facade

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Put your 'purgatory place' and 'dust detective' in play – 6 expert tricks professional organizers use to effortlessly edit down belongings

Stress-free streamlining is entirely within sight

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'It's surprisingly effective' – How to clean with white bread, and why this pantry staple might be just what your cleaning routine is missing

Is this unusual cleaning hack the best thing since sliced bread?

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Using my Iranian grandma's fridge trick keeps my crisper drawer pristine – and fresh produce lasts twice as long

It's amazing how a simple tweak can make such a big difference

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5 things professional cleaners always do to overcome a cleaning roadblock – they're surefire ways to feel 'motivated and clear-headed' experts say

Get your cleaning schedule back on track

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How to clean a patio – 6 different methods, and when you must use a chemical cleaning agent

From manual scrubbing, natural solutions or calling in the pros, industry experts reveal the benefits and considerations of each method

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Extend the lifespan of your appliance with 5 simple but crucial washing machine maintenance tips

From cleaning the filters to keeping the door open, experts reveal the washer tips they swear by

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5 surprising but brilliant ways to clean with old socks – from perfectly buffing stainless steel to deterring pests naturally and more

Tackle dust in tricky corners, clean your mirrors and even banish bad odors with those rogue single socks

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