This Genius (and Cheap!) Laundry Trick Got Coffee Stains Out of My White T-Shirt

Ashley Abramson Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Milwaukee suburbs with her husband and two young sons.

These Closet Organizers Instantly Double Shelf Space and Neatly Store Sweaters Without Smushing Them

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. It’s the end of the year, and if you live in a place that experiences cold winters, I’m sure your closet is overflowing with chunky sweaters, thick leggings, and … Read more

The Game-Changing Paper Towel Holder That Takes Up Zero Space (It’s So Stylish, Too!)

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. It’s fair to say I’m partial to under-the-radar organization. Hacks like these under-cabinet mounts for my myriad of stand mixer attachments satisfy my need to have a place for … Read more

How I Finally Got the Musty Smell Out of My Vintage Rug

Buying vintage or antique pieces adds a lot of character to your home. It helps you mix-and-match the old with the new, blending more contemporary pieces with styles from bygone eras. But it’s not easy (or inexpensive) to find throwback furniture in pristine condition.  For more content like this follow Organize & Clean Whether you’re … Read more

One Thing You Should Definitely Clean Before Guests Arrive

Shifrah Combiths With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town life … Read more

How to Clean Textured Lamps and Home Decor

Textured decor pieces — whether they’re unglazed pottery, rough-texture lamps, or raw stone side tables — need to be cleaned in a specific way to get all the dust and dirt off. Paper towels and Swiffers don’t work since the uneven and coarse material rips them. It might be tempting to skip dusting them altogether, … Read more

How to Truly Celebrate and Enjoy Your Cleaning and Decluttering Wins

Stephanie NguyenCleaning & Organizing Editor Stephanie is a writer, editor, and full-time dog petter. As Apartment Therapy’s Cleaning & Organizing Editor, she covers all the ways to make your home sparkle with decluttering tricks, cleaning tips, and organizational hacks. Stephanie holds degrees in English and journalism from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She lives … Read more

Here’s What Happened When I Put a Ball of Aluminum Foil in My Dryer

The buzzer rang, and I removed the items from the dryer, and … yes, it was still super staticky. But wait, when I compared the socks to the before picture, the fibers were definitely a little less fuzzed out. So, it seems the foil does do something! But it’s just not super effective or obvious.

What to Do with Everything You Just Decluttered (So It Never Piles Up Again)

Stephanie NguyenCleaning & Organizing Editor Stephanie is a writer, editor, and full-time dog petter. As Apartment Therapy’s Cleaning & Organizing Editor, she covers all the ways to make your home sparkle with decluttering tricks, cleaning tips, and organizational hacks. Stephanie holds degrees in English and journalism from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She lives … Read more