Dear Mr. HandyPerson: I have noticed black, slimy stuff in my bathroom sink drains. I don't know if it's black mold, mildew or soap scum. Is there anything I can do (on a daily, weekly or monthly ...

Baking soda might just be the most versatile staple in your pantry. Also known as sodium bicarbonate, baking soda is an alkaline compound that produces small bubbles of carbon dioxide gas when mixed ...

A mix of vinegar and baking soda is often touted as being the best all-natural combination when it comes to home cleaning, but there's one specific task professional cleaners warn us not to use it for ...

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TikTok users are sharing a popular and satisfying hack for unclogging a sink drain. TikTokers pack baking soda into the drain and add vinegar, causing a chemical reaction. This is a safe and effective ...

Dear Heloise: When using the vinegar-and-baking-soda combination to clean drains, I don't use the baking soda I've got for baking. I save the box that I use in my fridge or freezer. After it's been in ...

Baking soda is one of the most useful items in a Southern kitchen. It comes in handy whether you’re whipping up a Coca-Cola Chocolate Cake, dyeing Easter eggs, cleaning burnt rice out of a pan, or ...

Key Points Dishwasher smells often come from clogged filters, greasy residue, melted plastic, or drain issues.Clean the ...

Our house was built in the mid-'70s, and our plumber has cautioned against using commercial drain cleaners. Do you have a "drain friendly" suggestion for my slow-running bathtub drain? Pour a good 1/2 ...