Baking soda is a real-life cheat code, and it makes for one of the simplest cleaning tools in the home. What’s more, it is ...

The science behind the box in the back.

Several containers of baking soda sitting on a table - Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many of us grew up with a box of baking soda standing ...

A friend recommended this affordable odor eliminator spray, and after trying it during spring cleaning, I understand the hype—it neutralizes smells instead of masking them.

I tested ByMatter’s $45 Another Step Shoe Deodorizer against Sole-Pourri’s $10 shoe spray. After sweating, spritzing and sniffing, I’ve decided which is best.

The verdict is still out there. Baking soda—which is relatively basic on the pH scale—works by neutralizing, or minimizing, acidic odors. While baking soda might help reduce some fridge odors, the ...

It’s only $10.

No matter how often you clean your house, sometimes there are smells that just won’t seem to go away. Maybe you own a few pets, enjoy cooking extravagant meals, or live in an apartment that was ...