If staining remains, mild detergent, a 1:1 solution of vinegar, or a commercial soot remover such as Krud Kutter should be ...

Dear Heloise: It’s the time of year when people start spring-cleaning and adding fresh touches to their homes. One of the best things that you can do to improve your home is to declutter. When I say ...

Dear Heloise: This is in response to a recent hint from M.K., in Nebraska, concerning frying banana bread in butter, then heaping chocolate or ice cream and fudge on top of it. It’s apparently still ...

The bottom of my stainless steel coffee thermos was getting yucky. I filled the thermos halfway with water, then ...

Dear Heloise: When a rambunctious child scribbled with a crayon on many parts of the back of the church’s choir room piano (including the black areas), it left the piano looking terrible. To find a ...

At CES 2025, Roborock has unveiled its groundbreaking Saros series which is a trio of robotic AI-powered vacuum cleaners set to transform home cleaning. Under the banner “Rock a New Era,” these smart ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Keeping your home clean can feel like a never-ending task, especially if you have kids, pets, or a job that brings dirt or mud home on your ...