Columbus, OH

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

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If you were to ask a random group of people, "How often do you wash your sheets?" you'd likely get drastically different answers. There are the "Every single Sunday without fail" folks, the "Who on Earth washes their sheets weekly?!?" people and everyone in between. According to a survey of 1,000 Americans conducted by Mattress Advisor, the average time between sheet changings or washings in the U.S. is 24 days—or every 3 1/2 weeks, approximately. The same survey revealed that 35 days is the average interval at which unwashed sheets are "gross." Some of you are cringing at those stats...

How often should you wash your sheets? Experts settle the debate once and for all.

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

Food & Wine

You can enjoy fresh produce and still keep your kitchen pest-free. Here’s how.

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in the Kitchen, According to an Exterminator

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Avoid disaster by washing these items by hand.

You Should Never Put These Items in the Dishwasher

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In the heat of summer, many of us find solace in the cooling breeze of a fan as we sleep. However, while it might provide immediate comfort, sleeping under a fan can lead to various health issues. This article will explore why this seemingly harmless habit can be problematic for your health, the specific risks involved, and practical tips to mitigate these effects. By understanding these concerns, you can make informed choices for a healthier and more restful night’s sleep.

Why sleeping under the fan can lead to health issues

A couple of months ago, I was heading home from dropping my daughter off at school and heard two people on the radio in the middle of a passionate conversation about a surprising topic: fruit flies. I was instantly intrigued. The discussion was all about something all too familiar to many people, especially me: the constant battle against fruit flies.

You Need To Wash Your Bananas As Soon You Get Home–Here's Why

Austin, TX

There are multiple ways a carpet can get dirty, from spills to accidents, to general foot traffic, too. My husband and I recently got a new puppy, and the number of times we’ve had to get on our hands and knees to clean our carpet after an accident is more than I can count.

How To Clean Carpet Like A Pro

Everyone knows that the South is notorious for scorching summers. You're tempted to lower your thermostat for a chilly home, but as a result, you're met with energy bills that are just as high (if not higher) than the temperatures outside. So, what do you do?. Before you find your...

What Temperature Should You Set Your Air Conditioner To In Summer? An HVAC Expert Explains

A backyard shed is often used by homeowners to store any lawn or garden items or it's used as extra storage for items that no longer fit inside the house. Although it may be easy to throw any spare items into the shed, it also isn’t the right place for everything.

6 Things in Your Shed You Should Throw Away Right Now, According to Experts

The kitchen is one of the areas in your house that can get easily dirty and messy, especially if you cook several times a day. Having a cleaning routine can help you maintain the cleanliness of your kitchen. It doesn’t have to be hard! Let Clean My Space teach you 8 ways to clean your kitchen in 8 minutes.

8 Ways to Clean Your Kitchen in 8 Minutes

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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Does doing laundry get your head in a spin? Avoid any disasters by never washing these items in your machine

15 things to never put in the washing machine – and how to clean them instead

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Sometimes, it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Between a busy work schedule, taking care of the family, and spending time with friends—let alone squeezing in a quiet moment for yourself—when exactly are you supposed to spend a few hours deep cleaning the house?

7 Tips for Deep Cleaning Your Home

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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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. When you’re in a hot market, there’s a give and take to finding (and affording) the perfect house. For me, the first “give” I gave up was choosing to buy a major fixer-upper, rather than a move-in ready home. But the second “give” was a little less expected — and had to do with the strange layout of the house.

My 134-Year-Old Home’s Strange Kitchen Layout Is Way More Modern Than I Ever Expected

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. Writing about cleaning has exposed me to not only new products and methods, but also different ways of looking at things that I already do. For instance, I’ve always scrubbed my sink nightly with a powdered cleanser, but I recently realized that adding the step of degreasing is key to a truly shiny sink. So now I load my cleaning sponge with soap and give the sink a sudsy bath before scouring it with Bar Keepers Friend, which gets into the grooves of stainless steel to lift ground-in grime.

I Tried This Pro Cleaner’s Cleaning Rag Trick, and It Saved Me So Much Time

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. Making the bed — especially after washing and drying my sheets — is my least favorite part of housework. I put it off as long as possible, then often let my bedding sit in the dryer for hours, sometimes days, after the cycle has completed. As a surprise to no one, it’s a wrinkled mess when I take them out of the machine.

I Tried the Viral “Vodka Hack” and Got Hotel-Worthy Wrinkle-Free Sheets

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Wondering about the most common kitchen cleaning mistakes? Our industry expert reveals the most common kitchen clangers and how to avoid them

Top 5 kitchen cleaning mistakes — expert advice on common oversights and how to avoid them

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Are You Cleaning Your Kitchen Sink Often Enough? An Expert Weighs In

Here's how to banish bacteria from the most germ-ridden place in your home. Sometimes you can rest on your laurels after you complete a task. Unfortunately,...

Are You Cleaning Your Kitchen Sink Often Enough? An Expert Weighs In

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