HOUSEHOLD chores can be a bore at the best of times, so to make it easier why not put some of those hard to clean items in the washing machine or dishwasher? Cleaning out the fridge can be a hassle, ...

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Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...

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