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How to Properly Clean Your Water Bottle

Clean your water bottle more (and properly!) You are almost certainly not doing it enough. At the very least, you gotta let that thing air dry between uses to avoid bacteria and mold growth (and a bad taste). Here are some best … Continue reading

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Clean the Garbage Disposal

This is not a spring cleaning -specific task; it’s something you should do every week or two. Take a few minutes this month to make it part of your cleaning routine. With the machine off, scrub the opening with a … Continue reading

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Surprising Cleaning Hacks: Bread

Bread…Because it’s so spongy and absorbent, bread is a great way to sop up spills before they seep too deeply into a tablecloth. “It’s great for dabbing up oil, sauces, wine and really most liquids,” Koch writes in an email. … Continue reading

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Surprising Cleaning Hacks: Mayonnaise

Koch suggests using mayonnaise to remove the water stains and rings on wood that happen when moisture penetrates the protective finish – like when someone neglects to use a coaster on your coffee table. After testing a small area, spread … Continue reading

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Surprising Cleaning Hacks: Salt

The coarse nature of kosher salt makes it a powerful scrubbing agent. Both our experts recommend using it to scour rust and food remnants from a cast-iron skillet. To do so, pour a half cup of salt onto the pan … Continue reading

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