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Welcome to the home of Solved. Find expert advice on every aspect of housekeeping and maintenance – from articles on cleaning, organizing, pest control, decluttering, and more.

I swapped big tidying sessions of my awkward living room for mini resets for a week – now I’m hooked
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If you feel guilty squashing spiders, this cruelty-free, hands-off tool will be a 'lifesaver' this spider season
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This genius Joseph Joseph drawer organizer transformed my tiny kitchen – it’s on sale and I’m buying a second one
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‘Keep it simple, keep it handy’ – top chefs urge you to do these 3 things to your kitchen to declutter like a line cook
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Tired of big machines for small messes? This compact, light 'beast of a machine' banishes decades-old stains in seconds – it's great for pet messes, too
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I’m sick of my trash bags tearing, so I’m switching to these great value 15-cent heavy-duty ones that 190,000 people swear by
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Dollar Tree's $1.25 collapsible storage container is my weekend organizational hero – it works so well, I bought 24 for a thorough tidy
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Forget terrible suction shower shelves, this drill-free organizing hero is the customizable alternative that stays put
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Spotted! A big discount on Dyson's famous tower fan – you can bring one home for under $250 this summer
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Intentional ‘Tidying Festivals’ helped me finally declutter my empty nest before I downsized
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Our favorite cordless Shark vacuum is at its lowest price ever with a rare $150 discount – this lightweight model is perfect for powerful cleaning on pet hair, carpets and hard floors
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I love this $1 hack for removing shoe odor overnight – it’s mess-free, non-toxic, and needs little effort
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‘You’re risking more than just a streaky countertoр’ – 7 signs it’s time to replace your kitchen sponge
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This cheap household staple is the key to easily eliminating mold and odors in your fridge with zero effort
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How to make DIY scented drawer liners in 3 simple steps and instantly banish musty home storage
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The 9 best vacuums for pet hair – tested in animal shelters and homes with pets for proven results on real fur
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‘I’m obsessed’ – this affordable Wayfair alternative to the IKEA Kallax desk is top of my list for extra storage and clever features that come as standard
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7 ways I use my versatile Scrub Daddy sponge – and why I will never so much as look at another sponge again
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This common kitchen staple could harbor harmful bacteria and cause food poisoning, experts reveal – a simple switch in habits will 'prevent weeks of illness'
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Sick of streaky summer windows? More than 20,000 people were ‘beyond impressed’ with this $7 Sprayway Glass Cleaner last month
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'Once an item lands, it snowballs' – 7 things super organized people never do, as revealed by experts
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This is the angry decluttering method to embrace if clutter is getting to you – expert organizers say it’s time to spark rage, not joy, for easy streamlining
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How to get the most from your vacuum cleaner – expert tips on use and maintenance
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I love this discreet and compact Joseph Joseph laundry rack for dorm living and concealed drying
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Your house will be less messy, clutter won't spread, and you'll feel less stressed if you tidy 1 vital but tiny area daily – it's why pro organizers prioritize it
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'They’re not worth storing' – 5 pool items you need to declutter before the end of summer
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'Friendly, smart and no scare tactics' – 5 cleaning books you need to read for simple, affordable sanitation
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'This isn't a bird problem, it's a design one' – 3 simple, expert methods to stop birds flying into windows, doors, and outdoor mirrors
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3 free and functional ways I turned around my frustrating, tiny linen closet storage
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'It creates a low-level toxic exposure risk that’s totally avoidable' – 5 things you should never clean with disinfectant wipes
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