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How Often Do You Really Need to Wash Your Sheets?

We’ve all been there: you’re swapping out your towels just before your shower when suddenly you notice that your seemingly clean towels have a musty, mildew smell. Though the odor is offputting and may inspire a desire to toss your towels, rest assured—getting the mildew smell out is easier than you might think.

How to Get Mildew Smell Out of Towels, According to Laundry Experts

You may be able to tell a lot about your health from how often you poop. “In the scientific literature, we see strong associations between bowel movement frequency abnormalities (constipation, in particular) and chronic diseases, like neurodegeneration and chronic kidney disease,” Dr. Sean Gibbons, associate professor at the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle, tells TODAY.com in an email.

How many times a day you poop can tell you a lot about your long-term health, study finds

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You'll never go searching for missing shoes again.

Dollar Tree Curtain Rods Transform Woman’s Closet Into an Organized Dream

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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. What if you’ve been misdirecting your decluttering energy and overlooking entire swaths of items because you didn’t realize they were clutter culprits?

3 Cleaning Products You Definitely Don’t Need

Real Simple

10 Surprising Things That Shouldn't Be Stored Outdoors

Travel + Leisure

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

Why You Should Always Put Your Luggage in the Hotel Bathtub

The carpets in your home experience a lot of foot traffic from day to day. Plus, depending on what room they're in, spills and stains aren't uncommon. Over time, these factors can lead to unpleasant odors taking root in the fibers of your rugs. But with just a few common household ingredients, like baking soda and vinegar, you can remove these odors and keep them from coming back. Ahead, experts share their favorite methods for deodorizing carpets.

5 Easy Ways to Deodorize Carpets So They Always Smell Fresh

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If you’re happy with having all that stuff hats off to you! Be happy! If your physical and mental health is taking a hit due to too much clutter, if you, or a family member, are filled with shame about your situation, then ‘What is your tipping point with too much clutter’ was written for you?

What is your tipping point with too much clutter?

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WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

Ground wasps got you stressed? Try these expert-backed methods.

4 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Ground Wasps

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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. While the changing weather may be to blame for your mild health symptoms — allergies, rashes, sleep quality, the list goes on — there may be one other possibility disrupting your microbiomes that needs further inspection: your bed.

This Disturbing New Report Reveals the Dirtiest Thing in Your Bedroom (It’ll Surprise You!)

This plant has given me so much confidence as an indoor gardener—and home chef.

Here's Why You Should Absolutely Be Growing Chives Indoors

Grab this portable and convenient find while it’s 68 percent off.

This Divided Snack Tray Is a ‘Game Changer’ for Pool Days, Road Trips, and More—and it’s Only $7

Homes & Gardens

Steam cleaners and carpet cleaners are best suited to different jobs. To find out which cleaner is right for your home, we spoke to the cleaning experts

Steam cleaners vs carpet cleaners – which is best for your floors?

How Often Should You Replace Your Mattress?

50 Amazon Prime Day Deals on the Best Real Simple-Tested Products—From Vacuums to Bedding

The days of guesstimating how much detergent you need to add to your load are over. Laundry detergent sheets are an eco-friendly, liquidless, and lightweight alternative to traditional laundry detergent and laundry pods. By switching, you ditch those heavy detergent bottles and clean up to one large load with something that resembles a dryer sheet.

The 5 Best Laundry Detergent Sheets of 2024

Why You Should Never Put Your Clothes in a Hotel Dresser, According to a Doctor

Shoppers who have gardened for 50 years say it’s the best hose they’ve tried.

Amazon’s Top-Selling Garden Hose With 62,900 5-Star Ratings Is on Sale for Prime Day

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Yes, You Do Really Need to Sort Your Laundry, According to Scientists

Some are forgoing this age-old laundry...

Yes, You Do Really Need to Sort Your Laundry, According to Scientists

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