Figuring out how to get mildew smell out of clothes can take a bit of trial and error. Whether you notice mildew spots or the smell first, it's best to take quick action before things worsen. Even after washing, mildew's stench can linger. Once you can smell mildew, it may...

How to Get Mildew Smells Out of Clothes Quickly Using Household Items

Travelers can show their respect for the countries they visit by taking the time to learn about local customs prior to their arrival. Japan, in particular, has multiple traditions you should keep in mind during your trip. While you may know not to leave chopsticks upright in food, particularly rice, due to its associations with death and funerals, other social rules may have flown under your radar. For instance, you should prepare to hold onto your trash in Japan due to the country's lack of trash cans, refrain from eating and drinking while walking, and avoid public displays of affection. The Japanese also tend to frown on wearing strong perfume in public.

Why You Should Just Avoid Bringing Perfume On A Trip To Japan

Never quite sure what you should set your thermostat to? Don't leave it on whatever your partner or your family suggests. Stay smart and track the temperatures outside, and set your temperatures accordingly. You can keep cool in the summer heat without spending an arm and a leg – or battling for control of thermostat with your family.

Cut Your Energy Bills in Half Using This Thermostat Setting

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Going on vacation? Give your luggage a little tub time.

Why You Should Always Put Your Luggage in the Hotel Bathtub

Are your prized pieces of furniture getting an unwanted feline manicure? The headache of cats treating our plush couches and ornate rugs as their personal claw-sharpening and scratching stations is a shared experience among cat owners worldwide. But what if you could redirect your kitty’s urge to scratch from your...

Scientists learn how to stop cats from scratching the furniture

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. My mom lives with me and my daughter, and we love to keep our place organized and functional. If we could have gone on a shopping spree at The Container Store to set up our home, we would have. That wasn’t in the budget, though — and it also wasn’t necessary because my mom is the best at shopping at Goodwill for home essentials. She’s always been creative and scrappy, which makes it more of a playground than a store for her. Since we moved into our home, my mom has set up all kinds of organizational systems with the help of something she spotted at our local Goodwill. When you’re shopping for organization products, I know your local thrift store might not be the first place that comes to mind, but you just need to know what to keep an eye out for when you’re there.

My Mom Always Gets These 6 Cheap Organizing Finds at Goodwill

Cleaning the toilet is no one’s favorite job. It is a nasty necessity to maintain proper hygiene and clean bathrooms. Ensure the job is done well using some of these tips and tricks. Most of them eliminate the need for using harsh chemicals. Electric Drill Toilet Cleaning. Using an...

Toilet Cleaning Tips and Tricks You’ll Wish You Knew

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Tired of cluttered kitchen drawers? Forget the hype and avoid these 16 useless gadgets you should skip. Save room for the essentials instead.

16 Utterly Useless Kitchen Gadgets That Are a Waste of Money

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How Often Do You Really Need to Wash Your Sheets?

Love Good Housekeeping and want more of our Triple-Tested recipes, home tips, fashion inspiration, essential consumer advice and so much more delivered to your inbox? Sign up to our FREE weekly newsletters, sit back and enjoy!. The bathroom is arguably one of the hardest rooms to keep clean. The combination...

6 filthy things in the bathroom you’re forgetting to clean

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Silica gel pockets, those tiny packets often found in shoeboxes and various packaged products, are more versatile than you might think. While most people discard them without a second thought, these little wonders have many practical uses beyond their original purpose of absorbing moisture.

Don't Throw Them Out: 15 Things You Can Use Silica Bags for in Everyday Life

Scarlett Johnson who goes by @scarjo28 on TikTok wanted to test out a controversial theory at her end. She made a video of how her husband was able to get better prices for their baby clothes compared to her. When her husband came back with better results, she realized how she went in with similar quality and quantity of products and still got quoted way less. The whole thing made no sense to Johnson and she took to TikTok to share about the incident.

Wife sent her husband in to a baby clothes reselling outlet and found out they paid him more

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Whether you’re hanging out at home with your dog or taking them for a walk, an emergency situation is always a possibility, so having a first-aid kit on hand can be crucial to ensuring your dog’s safety. We compiled a list of essential items to include in your own DIY first-aid kit.

What to Put in a Dog First Aid Kit: 20 Vet-Approved Essential Items

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These popular, reusable bags can come in handy for other things besides food storage. Find out these clever hacks for Ziploc bags.

7 clever uses for Ziploc bags that may surprise you

We're all about getting down to zero waste, and vacuum sealing food is just about the best way to keep excess groceries from going bad. The life of some foods will be extended for weeks, even months when vacuum sealed in plastic to remove air and placed in the fridge, freezer or pantry. But other foods don't react well to vacuum sealing and can even cause food to spoil more quickly or develop botulism and other harmful toxins.

7 Foods You Should Never Vacuum Seal, According to an Expert

Summer brings more mess and dirt, making it crucial not to ignore these 10 essential cleaning tasks throughout the season. 1. More germs appear in kitchens during summer, so clean sinks, drains, appliances and surfaces regularly. 2. Appliances can harbor summer mildew. This can be cleaned with vinegar and baking soda. 3. Sweat more in summer? Wash bed sheets and towels frequently. Air drying is best. 4. Wash clothes more often in summer and make sure they dry out before putting them away. 5. Walls are prone to mold in summer so it's best to clean them regularly with vinegar and hot water. 6. Air conditioning works harder in summer. Remember to regularly change filters and clean vents to maintain optimal performance. 7. Clean your outdoor grill and furniture often to prevent dirt and food particle buildup. 8. Hosting summer parties? Clean bathrooms, particularly showerheads, toilets and curtains more often. 9. Sweat can affect shoes. Rotate and clean them regularly for freshness. 10. Outdoor water and debris attract insects. Manage these to keep bugs away.

Essential Summer Cleaning Tasks You Can't Ignore

Your Keurig coffee maker probably has mold in it. There it is: the harsh truth. Sure, it likely takes care of all your daily caffeine needs, but if you don't deep-clean your Keurig once a week, it's guaranteed to get disgusting pretty quickly. However, there's an easy way to make sure your next cup of Joe is not only pristine and delicious, but mold-free, too.

It's Past Time You Cleaned Your Keurig. Here's the Right Way to Do It

Amazon Prime Day 2024 is set for July 16 and 17, which means we'll see thousands of deals kicking off starting tomorrow. However, Apple deals are starting to pop up all over the online retailer's site and they include discounts on premier devices such as the M2 iPad Air. Right...

Ahead of Prime Day, Apple's M2 iPad Air Models Hit New Amazon Lows With Up to $105 Off

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Still Sterilizing Your Baby Bottles? You Might Be Wasting Your Time. Here's Why

When you have a newborn, keeping everything nice and clean for your baby is top of mind. However, sterilizing your baby bottles may be a a...

Still Sterilizing Your Baby Bottles? You Might Be Wasting Your Time. Here's Why

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