We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. I first took my LG PuriCare Mini air purifier with me while traveling from NYC to Austin a few years ago. I went in the thick of spring, a time when practically the entire state of Texas is … Read more
Growing up, after every family dinner, I’d hear the familiar sound of ice rattling around inside a coffee pot coming from the kitchen. Shortly after everyone had finished their coffee, and it was time to clear the Sunday dinner table, my grandma would get up to go and clean the coffee pot using this trick. … Read more
If I asked you what the dirtiest part of your bathroom is, what would you say? You might think it’s your toilet, or maybe your sink faucet, but your shower, specifically your shower curtain and your shower floor, may be even germier. Of course, there are lots of areas vying for this particular title at … Read more
A few days ago, when you were cleaning out the space underneath your bed, you may have wondered why we didn’t tackle the bed itself. Well, I had my reasons and they were these: First, washing your bed linens takes time and I didn’t want you to feel overwhelmed at the very beginning of our … Read more
Not long ago, I got some good advice from a friend of mine: Take off your shoes and walk around barefoot, she told me. I had been feeling more unmoored than usual and I was trying to figure out a way to ground myself. It turns out the solution was as simple as literally grounding … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Here’s the deal: I’m a mess. Known to spill every liquid I carry — completely sober, mind you— I have either purchased or been gifted (you read that correctly) every stain remover under the sun. Some are effective, … Read more
Wherever you are right now, I want you to look up. Now, I want you to think about the last time you cleaned up there (or really anything above eye level). The truth is, these up-high places are really the first area you should be cleaning in any room. If you think about it for … Read more
You know how I said, a few weeks back, that spring cleaning could be fun? Well, I can’t honestly claim that today’s task is going to be enjoyable (sorry), but I can promise you it will be deeply satisfying. And it won’t take long either. I think of this stinky chore as akin to going … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you’re a messy cook or not, you need to have durable, absorbent kitchen towels on hand — and we just happen to have found the best kitchen towels out there. The Zeppoli Classic Kitchen Towels are 100 percent … Read more
Spring is officially here, and with it comes a chance to shake off the stagnation of winter. I’m talking about spring cleaning your home — this is Day 1 of the Spring Cleaning Cure, after all — but I’m also interested in spring cleaning your soul. I know I need a fresh perspective on what … Read more