There are a few ways to clean Chacos, and we’re going to touch on them all, but you’ll notice one thing: the ingredients are largely the same. And they have to do with smell. (That is why you’re here, right?) Grab whichever bacteria-busting deodorizor you have handy and you’ll be ready for another season of…
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Copper adds a ton of character and texture to your kitchen and home. But not all copper is created equal. For example, most factory-produced copper cookware is covered with a thin layer of lacquer, which is a clear coating that helps prevent tarnishing. And many copper products are actually just copper plated, which means there’s a…
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Fresh out of the box the pizza stone looks so pristine — full of hope for all the pizza in your future. A few pizzas later and the thing has curious dark spots and crusty bits stuck on it. It seems the thing is already old, dirty, ready for the trash? Our first instinct is…
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A dirty iron has two culprits: build up and burns. It also has two problem areas: the soleplate and the reservoir. The soleplate is the flat part of the iron you press against your clothes to smooth out wrinkles. It gets hot enough that it breaks down detergents, starches, and fabric softeners in your…
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Ah, the beauty blender, that magical pink sponge that makes dabbing on foundation a literal joy. But when that beautiful pink becomes foundation-tinged all the joy translates into: How do I clean a beauty blender and am I going to break out from this? Fret not — it’s super easy. We’re not kidding when we say…
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Let’s be honest, as much as you love your stainless steel appliances and cookware, it’s easy to neglect them. Stainless steel is supposed to be stainless, right? Well, sort of. The “stainless” part just refers to the fact that it won’t rust or discolor like regular steel or iron. The truth is a few stray…
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It’s shockingly easy to clean a microwave. And it’s going to seem even more shocking if the last time you attempted to clean six-month-old, dried-on spaghetti sauce was by scrubbing at it with a damp paper towel for a few minutes before giving up. We’re going to teach you how to clean a microwave using…
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We should all be cleaning our makeup brushes on the daily. Luckily it’s not hard! Here’s how.
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Tile is beautiful, durable, and shrugs off stains with ease. It’s also super versatile, which makes it a go-to surface in spill-prone-zones like your kitchen and bathroom and high-trafficked areas like your entryway or living room. If you want to bring out the beauty in your tile, you’ve got to clean the surface of the…
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A clean coffee maker makes better tasting coffee (and it lasts longer). Over time, coffee can leave an oily residue throughout the machine — that residue can impart a bitter flavor to the brew. Over time, the minerals in your water can also build up in the machine, leading to slow brew times and lots…
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