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Cleaning & Decluttering

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18 organising ideas for hard-to-store stuff

18 organising ideas for hard-to-store stuff

Musical instruments, sports ball, camping gear: Here's how to neatly store your most inconvenient items.

13 dumb cleaning habits to avoid

How many of these cleaning mistakes have you made?
12 things professional organisers declutter every day

12 things professional organisers declutter every day

You know how people always say that the littlest things can make the biggest difference? Well, it’s true, especially when it comes to keeping your home tidy!
25 things in your garage that a professional organiser would throw out

25 things in your garage that a professional organiser would throw out

Putting random stuff in your garage or attic is easy – deciding what to do with it is hard. Here’s what an expert organiser says you can and should toss, guilt-free.

6 items you can purge from your kitchen guilt-free

Need to declutter your kitchen? Here's a guide on what to toss.
13 items that are a fire hazard if you don’t clean them enough

13 items that are a fire hazard if you don’t clean them enough

Continually putting off cleaning these items around your house can actually be very dangerous.
15 cleaning secrets only car detailers know

15 cleaning secrets only car detailers know

Save hundreds of dollars and detail your car yourself in half a day. Get professional results using these tips from experienced detailers.

20 spring cleaning tasks you can do in 1 minute or less

Spring has sprung, so it's time to buckle down and clean up our spaces. You'll love these quick, easy ways to make your home feel fresh and tidy – fast.
Handy hints that make doing the laundry less of a hassle

Handy hints that make doing the laundry less of a hassle

It's laundry time again! It might not be your favourite chore, but these hacks will definitely make it a whole lot easier!
Genius ways to clean up your garage

Genius ways to clean up your garage

Cleaning up your garage doesn't have to be a huge chore.

Here’s how to clean the 16 dirtiest items in your home

Areas that are tough to clean are often the most in need of a scrub.
14 things you should never clean with water

14 things you should never clean with water

It might seem like water is the most harmless cleaning agent out there, but there are a few things you should never clean with it.
Zero waste uses for eggs, eggshells, and egg cartons

Zero waste uses for eggs, eggshells and egg cartons

The ultra-utilitarian egg is a kitchen staple, but it has several other surprising uses around the house.
8 zones every organized pantry should have

8 zones every organized pantry should have

Turn your pantry from disaster zone to a perfectly zoned space for your food.
12 things you shouldn’t be cleaning with paper towels

12 things you shouldn’t be cleaning with paper towels

If you stop to think about it, you realise most things can be cleaned with a reusable sponge or cloth. Save paper with these expert tips.
11 unexpected ways you never thought to use your vacuum cleaner

11 unexpected ways you never thought to use your vacuum cleaner

Use your vacuum cleaner to make your home smell amazing, get rid of carpet dents and deodorise smelly couch cushions.
17 cleaning tricks for hard-to-clean household objects

17 cleaning tricks for hard-to-clean household objects

Hassle-free tricks eliminate and prevent messes in the most inconvenient, hard to clean places.
40+ things most homeowners aren’t doing but need to

40+ things most homeowners aren’t doing but need to

You probably haven’t done these cleaning and home maintenance tasks lately (if ever!), but it’s imperative that you do. The good news is they’re easy, and we’ll show you how.
11 things you should never clean with baking soda

11 things you should never clean with baking soda

It seems like baking soda can get any job done, but it can actually cause damage when used to clean some surfaces.
28 handy hints for removing hard-to-remove stuff

28 handy hints for removing hard-to-remove stuff

We share some of our proven methods for removing even the toughest stuff.
11 organisational tricks that can save you tons of money

11 organisational tricks that can save you tons of money

Put an end to wasting money on things like replacing missing charging cables and tossing what once was perfectly good food using these easy organisational tricks.
13 things you should never, ever vacuum

13 things you should never ever vacuum

Getting out the vacuum may seem like a quick solution for any spill, but some things just aren’t meant to go in this machine. These are the messes that should be cleaned with a broom instead.

How to organise the messiest spots in your house

These creative storage tips will help cut down on clutter.
20 things professional organisers would never do in their own homes

20 things professional organisers would never do in their own homes

Professional organisers reveal some unexpected things they never do when keeping their own homes neat and tidy.
16 items you never knew you could put in the washing machine

16 things you never knew you could put in the washing machine

Stuffed animals and small toys? Sure. Yoga mats and baseball caps? Bring them on.

10 things you can clean with an outdoor cleaner

Summer is coming, so it’s time to get your outdoor area ready for the warmer weather ahead. You might be surprised to learn what can be cleaned with an outdoor cleaner.
13 tips to finally declutter your countertops for good

13 tips to finally declutter your countertops for good

It’s one of the toughest places in your house to keep clean, but these tips can help you get the job done.
26 secrets personal organisers would never tell you for free

26 secrets personal organisers would never tell you for free

Industry experts reveal the dirty details to help keep your home organised and clean.
19 home items you should be cleaning every month

19 home items you should be cleaning every month

Do these simple yet often overlooked cleaning tasks monthly to avoid major messes and costly repairs down the road.
13 things you never knew you could put in the dishwasher

13 things you never knew you could put in the dishwasher

Boots, toys, potatoes – all are dishwasher safe.
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