Over the course of 2024, we tried well over a dozen cleaning methods and strategies to see which ones left our homes sparkling, and which ones were a waste of time. Here are the five cleaning strategies we’ve had success with this year and will be taking forward with us into 2025. The 20/10 Cleaning […]
Keeping your carpet clean throughout the year is an ongoing battle, and even more so when you’re hosting during the holidays. Between holiday parties, melting candles, chocolate, and other holiday treats, we can use all of the carpet cleaning hacks we can get. So we asked some professional cleaners for their favorite tricks for a […]
Few things make a holiday tablescape look as put together as freshly laundered—and wrinkle-free—table linens. But tablecloths and napkins seem to end up inevitably wrinkled, especially if they’ve been hiding away in storage until this moment. “I’ve found no matter what I do, after [table linens have] been washed, it’s highly likely there will be […]
Traveling for the holidays is a given for most people, but if you’re planning a trip this festive season it’s always worth doing some cleaning before you leave. There’s nothing worse than getting home from a long trip after a busy day of navigating airports and holiday traffic, only to be greeted by dishes in […]
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I am a big proponent of limiting your cleaning to small, daily chunks of about 15 minutes or so to prevent feeling overwhelmed and to create the habit of maintaining a tidy home over time. Saving time cleaning will keep you motivated, and that really […]
Having your family and friends over for the winter holidays can be a blast—but the state of chaos your home is left in afterwards often feels anything but festive. Whether it’s a Thanksgiving meal or overnight visit, holiday hosting can be messy, and knowing where to start when tackling a reset of your entire space […]
Along with cleaning and organizing your home, keeping your leather furniture in great shape is a good idea year-round, but especially important once the weather starts getting warmer. Fresh spring air and hot summer sun can cause cracks and dryness in your favorite leather furnishings, which look amazing in your space but require slightly more […]
I am a clean person—I swear. Incredibly neat, too. I often find myself thinking that if something’s going to be the end of me, it would be Windex. I wipe down surfaces that often. And yet, I am also a full-time working mother managing a career, a household, and an ever-evolving calendar of kid’s activities. […]
Clean the Area Behind Your Fridge Getty Images / Robin Gentry If you have the time, consider cleaning out the area behind your fridge. This area traps all kinds of food, dust, and gunk, and it can become a haven for insects too. “[It’s] an arduous task and usually takes two household members to do […]
