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How Often Should You?

How often should you..? Your most common cleaning and health related questions answered by TODAY experts.

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The easiest ways to clean your microwave, according to the pros

Here are the best ways to clean the inside and outside of your microwave.

Here's why your washing machine definitely needs cleaning, according to pros

Try out these tips for cleaning front-loading and top-loading washing machines with ease.

Stovetops get grimy and gross quickly — here's how to clean any type of stovetop

From glass to gas to electric, these are the best ways to clean each kind of stove.

You should be replacing your sponges more often than you think — here's why

Studies tell the ugly truth about how often you're supposed to be cleaning and replacing your kitchen sponges.

Here's how to clean any type of luggage, according to a pro

Because your luggage deserves a little TLC in the spring cleaning department, too.

Dishwashers can get really gross, really quick — here's how to clean it, according to pros

These easy steps should help you figure out how to clean your dishwasher, drain and filter.

How often you should wash your sheets — and the right way to do it

Here's everything you need to know about how often to wash your bedroom sheets, what temperature to use, whether you should pre-treat stains and more.

Your remote control could probably use cleaning — here's how to do it

We know all the cleaning hot spots in the home, but there are lots of other items you might be forgetting to clean, like your TV remote.

Neglecting to clean your fireplace can be seriously dangerous — here's how to do it correctly

Find out what homeowners need to know about how much it costs, how often to do it and more.

Here's how to keep your duvet fresh, plus how often to wash it

Here's how to make sure that oh-so-snuggly duvet stays fresh and clean.