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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.
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Will bleach kill roaches? Our entomologists reveal whether this 'whack-a-mole' approach really works
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Keep spiders out of your house this fall with this 1 surprising natural ingredient
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'It's great for killing germs on surfaces' – I swapped my toxic disinfectant spray for a DIY vodka cleaner and couldn't believe the sparkling results
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If you get itchy from detergent residue, you need to try Clean People Laundry Sheets – people with allergies swear by them
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'It completely defeats the purpose' – experts urge you to ditch this performative organizing task so you can more easily tidy your home
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Handy Halloween decor storage ideas – 7 ways to secure spooky season essentials for next year
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4 natural mosquito repellents you can make yourself for easy, non-toxic protection from your pantry in a pinch
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‘Finally! A way to organize all these metal cups’ – my messy bottles are so annoying, but I'm getting this adjustable cabinet hero that 1000s swear by
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This Clutter Awareness Week, pro organizers reveal 5 clutter categories that had a 'huge impact' on their clients' wellbeing – and how to clear yours easily
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Did you know creating a free 'DIY Cool Room' saves you money, keeps you comfortable, and makes a 'big difference' in summer?
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5 things I ruthlessly decluttered in my 30s as a professional organizer – it’s helped make space for big life changes
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This fun yard addition can protect your porch from bothersome bats – it’s simple, eco-friendly, and costs less than $50
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This simple monthly task will keep your wall paint pristine and reduce the need for frequent redecorating – you need just 1 cleaning essential
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This bestselling $9 laundry hero revives dingy whites without bleach – 50,000 people bought it last month
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Clean floors and furniture in seconds with this powerful $80 handheld vacuum – it's ideal for those tiny dorm rooms
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‘It is effective because it's simple’ – the Mount Vernon method is the answer to overwhelming clutter, no matter how stressed you feel, experts say
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This affordable cordless vacuum is under $140 right now, and it's my favorite for power on a budget – it's perfect for dorms and small spaces
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'Breathing them in is not a good idea' – 7 things to never put in your humidifier, from tap water to perfume
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A professional cleaner says these are the 3 tasks you should be doing regularly if you wear shoes in the house
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Professional cleaners say these are the 3 tasks you should be doing regularly if you use your air fryer daily
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I tested the Bissell CrossWave OmniForce Edge – it's ideal for day-to-day floorcare, cutting your floor cleaning time in half by combining vacuuming and mopping
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They aren’t just for travel – a professional organizer shares the three smart ways to use packing cubes around the home
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This affordable hack deters mosquitoes with a citrus summer scent – here's how to try it in your own home
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‘10 times better than the cheap ones’ – my tiny entryway didn't have space for a bulky shoe organizer, but stackable Joseph Joseph boxes are the one
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7 habits you need to ditch that are making your rugs dirty – stop these now to save your rug
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I have four dogs and these are the 5 cleaning products I always avoid – here's why, and what to use instead
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I'm immediately buying this Shark VACMOP for $56 at Walmart – it’s the quick, easy floor cleaner I’ve been waiting for
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These 5 places are top of my list when organizing in August – here’s why you need to tackle them with me in 2025
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This boiler mistake could be secretly spiking your home’s temperature this summer – This is the 'one change that can make a big difference on your cooling bill'
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