CR Laundry Expert Rich Handel shares his no-nonsense advice on getting your clothes clean without breaking the bank (or your washer)Rich Handel, who oversees our laundry lab, knows his way ...

Cleaning the toilet ranks among the grossest chores that need to get done around your house—which is why people tend to procrastinate on giving it a scrub. (After all, who wants to get down and dirty ...

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Spring cleaning your home each year might be a job many people dread, but they're happy when it's done. If cleaning your mattress isn't a job you have in mind when spring rolls around, it should be — ...

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Bacteria, mold, allergens, and dust accumulated in household cleaners like your washer and dryer, dishwasher, vacuum, broom, and mop can lead to real health hazards and allergy issues. Viruses, ...

When was the last time you really cleaned your dog or cat's food bowl? Does it have chunks of dry food stuck to the sides? Has the bottom developed a sticky sheen? And what about the water bowl—does ...