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Responding to the Superbug Crisis Oct. 19, 2022
Hospital rooms, operating rooms and medical equipment are so inadequately cleaned that any patient g... Read More
The 10-Year Bar of Soap, Plus More Great Reader Tips Oct. 13, 2022
In the cupboard right above my washing machine, there's a bar of Fels-Naptha laundry soap standing i... Read More
The Value of Trivial Pursuits Oct. 12, 2022
For decades, I've been collecting and disseminating timesaving and money-saving tips. Readers email ... Read More
Ask Me Anything: Secured Cards, Nail Polish Stains and More Oct. 11, 2022
Every day, it seems, my virtual mailbag fills up with mail from my dear readers. Many messages inclu... Read More
Cyber Shopping and Debit Cards Do Not Mix Oct. 10, 2022
Planning to shop online this holiday season? I have one very important piece of advice: Do not use a... Read More
How To Clean Your Keurig Machine and How Often You Should Aug. 16, 2022
While drinking coffee has health benefits, using your Keurig machine daily without routine cleaning ... Read More
How To Clean Hardwood Floors With Hydrogen Peroxide Aug. 15, 2022
The finish on hardwood flooring is neither fragile nor indestructible. Hardwood floors must be clean... Read More
8 Surprising Ways Lemons Can Make Your Life Easier Jul. 25, 2022
Several years ago, my son gave me the bounty from the two fruit trees that pretty much rule his back... Read More
Don't Rely on Vinegar to Disinfect Jun. 23, 2022
Dear Mary: What is a safe disinfectant for colored clothes, such as underwear and bath towels? I can... Read More
Help! I Have Issues With Your Tub and Shower Soap Scum Cleaner Jun. 06, 2022
If I were keeping track of the number of responses from my readers that are filled with praise and g... Read More
Clean Up the Cloudy Headlight Covers May. 25, 2022
Well, you've done it again! You clever readers have come up with another batch of fabulous ways that... Read More
Once You Use This DIY Glass and Mirror Cleaner, You Will Never Look Back May. 09, 2022
I love simple DIY household cleaners, not only because they're so much cheaper than their commercial... Read More
How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets and Keep Them Looking Gorgeous May. 02, 2022
Kitchen cabinets are for storing dishes, not grease. Unfortunately, wood cabinets — painted or... Read More
How to Clean the Dirty Edges of Carpet Apr. 28, 2022
Dark, shadowy, dirty lines on the carpet along baseboards, under doors and draperies, along the edge... Read More
How to Use Citric Acid to Clean, Descale and Restore Just About Anything Apr. 26, 2022
Over the past month or so, I've been on a tear to discover all I can about citric acid. What I've le... Read More
Rental Car Hygiene Is Often Overlooked Mar. 15, 2022
Our Tuesday series today features preparedness, as we are on the brink of spring breaks, summer vaca... Read More
14 Surprising Ways a Bar of Soap Can Make Your Life Easier Mar. 08, 2022
If you're a fan of liquid soap for hand-washing and prefer to use body wash in the tub and shower, b... Read More
How to Make Your Old Dishwasher Perform Like New Feb. 23, 2022
There are many things in my life that I enjoy but would not be completely devastated if required to ... Read More
7 Smart Reasons to Use Vinegar in Laundry Feb. 07, 2022
Using inexpensive distilled white vinegar in the laundry is smart because it will whiten, brighten, ... Read More
How to Clean a Washing Machine Jan. 24, 2022
If you assume the inside of your washer is the cleanest place in your home because you put detergent... Read More
