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A person holding a white dishwashing tablet.

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Homeowner asks if dishwasher cleaner tablets work, learns the real secret is citric acid

Two images of a washing machine drum, one dirty with brown residue and the other clean and shiny.

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Old-school washer smelled 'like rancid fabric softener'; disassembly exposed black sludge

Katie Couric shows how to clean tarnished silver with a cost-effective DIY hack using just a few household items.

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Katie Couric shares video while testing viral hack to clean old jewelry: 'I'd love to try this'

A woman points at a stain on her shirt, alongside bowls of cleaning materials on a table.

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Stubborn collar and armpit stains lift with baking soda, vinegar, and an old toothbrush

A shower curtain with pink stains.

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Pink shower liner stains keep coming back? Reddit says soak it in OxiClean, then dry it in the sun

A person talking about an AC unit.

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Mold pro warns the 'black stuff' in your window AC tray can blow into your room

A clothing rack filled with various garments and a display of shoes in the background.

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Thrifter complains about strong smells that won't wash out of donated clothes

A roof area covered in lint and debris near a vent and a detached vent cover.

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Cleaning a dryer vent from outside can create a bigger problem behind the machine

A variety of bird feeders hung from a tree branch.

Outdoors

Summer bird feeders can become deadly disease hotspots as heat rises, experts warn

A cat on a pile of laundry.

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Pet owners say these simple tricks can save clothes ruined by cat urine

"It always helps me."

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Expert shares helpful tip for cleaning dirty white shoes: 'My sneakers look brand new'

A sustainability expert has a cheap and easy way to freshen things up with a DIY toilet deodorizer.

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Homeowner shares 2-ingredient hack to address gross bathroom smells: 'So easy and effective'