Your workout clothes went through the wash. They look clean. They feel clean. Then, five minutes into your warm-up, that old gym-bag smell shows up...
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Simple Hacks to Make Towels Soft Again
There's nothing quite like a super-soft towel—until, over time, it loses its softness and becomes scratchy and stiff. We've all seen it before. It's frustrating to watch as, over time, even the softest towels begin to lose their fluffy texture. Don't lose hope!...
Boat Cleaning Made Easy: Tips and Cleaning Supplies
Every boat owner wants to keep their vessel sparkling clean—but anyone who's tried knows that that's easier said than done. Even small boats make for big cleaning projects. From the deck to the hull to the interior, every surface on a boat is constantly exposed to the...
4 Cleaning Hacks for White Sneakers That Really Work
Any white sneakers fan knows they come at a cost; they’re notoriously difficult to take care of. Between erasing scuffs, stripping away grime, and scrubbing at stains, keeping white sneakers pristine can turn into a full-time job. Since sneakers have a variety of...
How To Get Rid of Sweat Stains From Your Clothes
Summer barbecues and pool parties bring the inevitable menace: sweat stains. As sweat clings to your clothes, it eventually forms a splotchy stain. Combined with other summer essentials like sunscreen, it creates a Franken-stain that's resistant to typical...
How to Get Rid of Mold on Every Surface in Your Home
Mold and mildew can affect nearly every area of your home. Excess moisture (including humidity) can create the perfect conditions for mold to grow. Mold is more than just an eyesore. All different species of mold can contribute to sensitivities, allergies, and...
How to Unclog a Drain: Tips From Charlie’s Soap
Clogs in drains are bound to happen, whether it's in the kitchen sink or the shower drain. If you've had to clear a clog before, you know it can be a daunting task—and even fewer eco-friendly ways to clear them. Most traditional drain cleaners contain harmful...
How To Pressure Wash with Charlie’s Soap
Pressure washing is a great way to get the exterior of your home in tip-top shape. From your whitewashed fence to your deck, pressure washing can strip away layers of built-up grime and make nearly everything look as good as new. The downside? Pressure-washing...
Transform Your Laundry Room Into an Efficient and Organized Space
Laundry day can be hectic. Between sorting, washing, pressing, and folding, laundry can seem like an endless cycle—and that’s not even mentioning the hassle of delicate fabrics, pre-treatments, soaking, and air-drying. If you’re trying to make your routine more...
How to Clean Your Robot Vacuum: A Step-by-Step Guide
Automated cleaning is here, and it can be a serious time-saver. Robot vacuums are officially changing the game. You just press a button, put your feet up, and relax as it does your cleaning for you. Constant clean floors in a convenient disk? It doesn’t get better...
How to Carefully Wash Cashmere at Home
Cashmere is a wardrobe essential because of its super-soft and ultra-cozy texture. It is made with delicate natural fibers that give it a luxuriously soft feel. Cashmere is perfect for light and heavy sweaters, scarves, and mittens but requires extra care while...
How To Make Laundry Smell Good with Charlie’s Soap
We’re not shy about it: Charlie’s Soap products are unscented. From our all-purpose cleaners to our stain solutions, Charlie’s is free of fragrances, perfumes, and essential oils. It’s one of the many ways our detergents are gentle on both you and the planet, and the...
How To Remove Chocolate Stains From… Everything
Alongside giant teddy bears, cards, and candles, chocolate is a go-to gift for Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, chocolate stains are also notoriously difficult to remove—and they spread quickly. After popping open a heart-shaped box of treats, you may find chocolate...
How to Clean Garbage Disposal in 4 Simple Steps
For many, garbage disposals are a must-have in the kitchen. While they make the dishes a breeze, garbage disposal can quickly become a hotspot for germs and food debris. The disposal's nooks and crannies can collect leftover food particles, which can eventually lead...
How to Prevent and Remove Salt Stains This Winter
As one of the oldest tricks in the cold-weather arsenal, salt abounds during the winter months. From the first to the final snow, salt is generously added to sidewalks and roads. While it does help reduce slippery ice, salt can stick to your clothes and shoes—often...
Best Ways to Clean Surfaces During the Flu Season?
Sweater weather is here, and it has brought its annual cesspool of germs with it. It's sad but true; winter is when germs thrive. As the chilly weather continues, colds, flus, and other illnesses are sure to circulate through your community. Now's the time to ready...
Cleaning Carpets: How Often and How To
No matter the time of year, your carpets just can’t seem to catch a break. Mud, dust, spills, stains—your carpets have seen it all. To manage the mess, it’s important to give your carpet some love on the regular. Whether it’s a large area rug or wall-to-wall carpet,...
Fall Laundry Tips: How to Keep Clothes Fresh and Clean with Charlie’s Soap
You can feel it in the air. The time of pumpkin spice lattes, chilly weather, and changing leaves is approaching. For the folks at Charlie’s Soap, that can only mean one thing: the annual shift from summer to fall laundry is here. As you trade in colorful sundresses...
A Sparkling Exterior: How to Get and Keep Your Home Shining
Taking care of the exterior of your home can seem like a monumental task. From sidings to decks to windows, there’s a lot to scrub, scour, and polish. The good news? You’re not in this alone. Charlie’s Soap has got your back. With a little elbow grease, time, and some...
How (And How Often) to Clean a Lunch Box
School is back in session, and for many parents, that means preparing a bagged lunch. From planning out your student’s meals to adding a sweet note for a finishing touch, we know that you put the effort into your kid’s lunch. However, few parents think about cleaning...
How to Clean a Car Seat
There’s one warning every parent should receive before taking their child on a road trip; sticky toddler hands can do untold damage. Unsurprisingly, car seats often bear the brunt of the blow. Car seats are supposed to keep your kids safe, but, over time, they can...
How to clean baseboards: The most overlooked part of your cleaning routine
Few people have baseboards on their routine cleaning checklist. They’re easy enough to ignore—but clean baseboards can give your entire house a facelift. Baseboard cleaning is a great way to kickstart your spring cleaning projects. If it’s been a while since you’ve...
How to Remove Wax from a Tablecloth
A nice, candlelit dinner party. Your best white tablecloths. What could go wrong? The short answer—everything. Long-time cleaning veterans know that tablecloths bear the brunt of wear and tear, and candle wax is no exception. Cleaning wax from fabric can be a painful...
How to Get Pet Urine Out of Hardwood Floors
Stains are a common hazard with furry friends. Pet urine is a cleaning hassle no matter where it ends up, but hardwood floors are a particularly bad place for your pets to miss the litter box. Urine is acidic, so it can break down the finish of hardwood surfaces. It...
How to Get Laundry Detergent Stains Out of Clothes
If your laundry came out of the washer looking worse for wear, you’re not alone. It’s paradoxical, but many laundry detergents can leave a stain on your clothes. Full of added dyes, optical brighteners, and other fillers, subpar detergents can leave lots of residues...












