Whether you're sad to see it go or already pulling out your sweaters, the summer season is coming to a close. But before you break out the pumpkin spice candles, don’t forget one critical step to make ...

Key Points The kitchen is a great place to deep clean at the start of a new year.Focus on frequently touched surfaces and ...

Home maintenance is the last thing you want to worry about in the summertime. To prevent heat, humidity, dust, grime and pests from taking a toll on your home, employ these summer cleaning tips ...

Skip deep cleaning chores like carpets, windows, appliances, and closets until cooler months. Stick to light tidying and embrace a little mess to enjoy summer more. Clean early, keep supplies handy, ...

There’s nothing better than cooling off and relaxing in a backyard inflatable pool on a hot summer day—but keeping that water clean and safe is important. If you’ve ever wondered how long you can ...

For many of us, a typical morning routine involves brewing a fresh pot of coffee, but given our coffee makers’ frequent use, properly cleaning and descaling them is a task often overlooked. Keeping a ...

Even the best keyboards get dirty, but no one likes to use a dirty computer accessories. A wipe here and a spray of compressed air there will help you keep your peripherals clean, but this routine ...

Arielle Burton is an associate content manager on CNET's Performance Optimization team. She graduated from Hofstra University in New York. Prior to joining CNET, she worked with legacy news (ABC7NY ...

Cleaning schedules and routines help a home run smoothly, but in the summer, even people who run tight ships tend to relax a bit, scaling back or skipping chores in favor of enjoying the season. There ...

Armed with a pair of needle-nose pliers, Anthony Navarro flipped over a desk chair inside an empty dorm room and began fiddling with its casters. He plunged the pliers into one of the wheels and began ...

This is basically a perfect dish brush. It has an ergonomic, non-slip rubber handle and nylon bristles that are tough but won’t harm your delicate glassware or favorite pasta bowls. And a plastic ...