How Do I Clean My Disgusting Air Fryer?
My husband and I got an air fryer as a wedding present and we absolutely love it! It’s one of those air fryers,…
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Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert and advice columnist. She’ll be here every week helping to answer your filthiest questions. Are you dirty? [Email her.](mailto:joliekerr@gmail.com)
What Do I Do With My Smelly Gym Clothes In Between Laundry Days?
I have a problem — I’m dependent on going to the laundromat to wash my gym clothes so I can’t wash them right away. How…
Cleaning Resolutions to Make 2019 Your Most Spotless Year Yet!
Happy new year, you guys! This is the time when many of us are resolving to make some changes in our lives, or casting…
Bah Humbug, The Dog Peed On My Christmas Tree Skirt
Happy Christmas to those who celebrate! This question arrived via Twitter and I was like, “Oh! What could be more…
So You've Gone And Puked Red Wine On The Carpet ... What Now?
Jolie, you have to help! I threw up last night on our bedroom floor (I thought I was in bathroom?) and now our carpet…
How To Clean Up Pine Needles Without Sacrificing Your Vacuum or Your Sanity
Jolie, what kind of vacuum cleaner should I use for pine needles?
How To Remove Price Tags Without Sacrificing Your Sanity Or Your Manicure
I have a silver statue that has a sticky price tag stuck to it — how can I get rid of the sticky glue? I tried silver…
The Only Three Things You Need To Know About Cleaning Suede
I am curious if you have a favorite way to clean suede shoes. I have some black Vince slip on sneakers and I need to…
I Spilled Two Cups Of Tomato Sauce On My Carpet...What Now?
I dumped a lot of tomato sauce on a carpet and looked on the internet for help. I doused the area with water and…
How To Wash Cashmere After You've, Uh, Maybe Gotten Peanut Butter On Your Cashmere
How do you get peanut butter out of cashmere? Asking for a sloppy friend (ok ok it’s me.)
How To Keep Your Fancy New Cookware Looking Fancy And New
After years of using a hodgepodge of whatever cookware my roommates and I could scrape together, I finally bought a…
What To Do When Rain, Mud, and Blood Make A Mess Of Your Halloween Costume
As part of my flea-market mermaid costume, I wore an old silk nightgown, then spent a rainy evening treading all over…
Help! Someone Threw Pizza On My Brand New Knit Sneakers.
I just bought a pair of NMD R1 Primeknit sneakers in Linen. Someone threw a piece of pizza and got a small bit of sauce…
How Am I Supposed to Get Blood Stains Out of Leather?
As a 27-year-old menstruating woman, I fancied myself a master at removing blood stains—jeans, underwear, sheets—no…