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How Often Should You?

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

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.

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.

How often should you be cleaning your humidifier? The right way to do it, according to pros

Taking your humidifier apart and cleaning it weekly can help prevent the growth of molds and bacteria that could be harmful to your health.
Woman opening up her humidifier in the living room
Woman opening up her humidifier in the living room

Your mattress pad definitely needs cleaning — here's the best way to do it

Just like your sheets, your mattress pad gets dirty. Here's how to keep your mattress pad clean and when to do it.

Your pillows can get really gross — here are the best ways to wash them, according to pros

Here's how to wash and dry all of your pillows — from memory foam and down to synthetic pillows.
Woman putting on a pillowcase in a bedroom
Woman putting on a pillowcase in a bedroom

Here are the best ways to clean your ceiling fans — without getting dust everywhere

Ceiling fans are great for cooling down a room, but they also gather dust like crazy.

Everything you need to know about cleaning your garbage disposal, according to pros

Get rid of garbage disposal smells and grime on the blades with these easy tips.
Woman spraying water in her sink
Woman spraying water in her sink