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Sophie Harper

Written by Sophie Harper, Senior Cleaning & Household Editor at HomeNerdy. Sophie draws on eight years of professional housekeeping experience to write guides based on manufacturer guidance and proven safety practices.

The Best Way To Clean a Ninja Blender Perfectly

best blenders for frozen smoothies

Nobody wants to blend up a strawberry banana smoothie, only to notice a bit of green from that kale smoothie you made yesterday. In this article, we will go through all the steps to clean a Ninja blender thoroughly. Quick…

The Best Steamer for Curtains & Drapes in 2026 | 5 Picks

Best Steamer for Curtains and Drapes

Steaming curtains where they hang saves you the take-down, the ironing board and the dry cleaning bill. The right steamer needs three things most clothes steamers lack: enough water for a whole window, a steam head that reaches the top…

How to Clean Shark Steam Mop for Best Performance

With a Shark steam mop, you can easily clean your (hardwood) floors and make them fresh once again. It’s a very clever household product, and anyone in possession of one will agree it’s very useful to have one around. In…

Proven Way to Clean Yellow Plastic That Works

How to clean yellow plastic

Almost nothing is as permanent as plastic. You hear about it often enough, yet somehow clear plastic always seems to turn yellow eventually. While this doesn’t signal that the plastic is degrading, it seems practically impossible to clean yellowed plastic.…

Clean The Black Ring in The Toilet | Quick And Easy

Clean Black Ring In Toilet Rim

Does it seem you’re constantly cleaning the black waterline, only to have it come back a few days later? While it may be unsightly and frustrating, it’s actually more common than you think. In this article, we walk you through…

How to Clean Stained Concrete Floors The Simple Way

While concrete may appear to be impervious to dirt, it’s not. When it comes to stained concrete flooring, you’ll want to keep it in top condition. This way, the color won’t fade, and the sheen will remain. In this article,…

The Best Way To Clean Shoes | Quick And Easy

It’s the piece of our outfit that collects the most filth, yet gets cleaned the least. Shoes tend to be forgotten but require cleaning nonetheless, and in most cases, it’s fairly easy to do. In this short article, we explain…