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Shock as cleaner scrubs decade of smoker stains in apartment transformation

Home & Garden

Shock as cleaner scrubs decade of smoker stains in apartment transformation

Social media users were taken aback by the smoke stains captured in the viral post, with one viewer commenting: "This is nasty."

By Soo Kim On 8/27/25 at 3:41 AM EDT

Man moves in with girlfriend, quickly learns this hairy lesson

Life

Man moves in with girlfriend, quickly learns this hairy lesson

"We only realized afterward that you can actually take that part of the hoover out and do it easier," Zoe Mary told Newsweek.

By Lydia Patrick On 7/23/25 at 10:45 AM EDT

Parent goes to clean daughter's room—horror at what they find

Home & Garden

Parent goes to clean daughter's room—horror at what they find

Social media users were intrigued by the strange sighting in the viral Reddit post, with one saying: "looks like a mess."

By Soo Kim On 7/18/25 at 6:57 AM EDT

Hysterics at how Labrador helps with household chores: "domesticated"

Life

Hysterics at how Labrador helps with household chores: "domesticated"

"Hope he is well paid for his services," said one viewer, while another added: "How much his salary per hour?"

By Lydia Patrick On 7/14/25 at 11:40 AM EDT

American Airlines passenger feels something on the feet, "horror" discovery

Life

American Airlines passenger feels something on the feet, "horror" discovery

Passenger finds cockroaches on feet mid-flight, sparking disgust and hygiene concerns online.

By Matthew Impelli On 7/10/25 at 7:20 AM EDT

Woman starts cleaning house—what dog does in response has everyone in tears

Heartwarming

Woman starts cleaning house—what dog does in response has everyone in tears

Margaret Anne Neal told Newsweek: "My dad always says 'Koda is one of the smartest dogs I've ever met,' because he's truly so human-like."

By Rachael O'Connor On 5/28/25 at 9:50 AM EDT

Partier charged "wild" cleaning fee after event, then gets their revenge

On the Internet

Partier charged "wild" cleaning fee after event, then gets their revenge

The party host left a series of scathing reviews about the rental space online, ruining the owner's business in days.

By Melissa Fleur Afshar On 5/6/25 at 1:45 PM EDT

Dating expert tells women how to "win" in relationships, faces backlash

Relationships

Dating expert tells women how to "win" in relationships, faces backlash

Alejandra Maria, 26, told Newsweek: "Prioritizing your own needs isn't selfish—it's necessary."

By Lucy Notarantonio On 4/14/25 at 9:38 AM EDT

Internet divided over how woman's boyfriend does laundry: "There's no way"

On the Internet

Internet divided over how woman's boyfriend does laundry: "There's no way"

Spencer Hoogveld told Newsweek: "I love the idea of playing with different ways of doing the mundane things in life such as laundry."

By Rachael O'Connor On 4/2/25 at 3:59 PM EDT

Woman washes blanket for the first time in 6 years, "shocked" by the result

On the Internet

Woman washes blanket for the first time in 6 years, "shocked" by the result

Cloey Wendling told Newsweek she slept with the blanket on her bed every night, but nothing prepared her for what the wash revealed.

By Jack Beresford On 3/30/25 at 8:30 AM EDT

Thrifter ignores family and buys $40 jacket—awe at what it turns out to be

Life

Thrifter ignores family and buys $40 jacket—awe at what it turns out to be

"I was foolish to let them talk me out of it at first!" said Rose. "So worth it."

By Lydia Patrick On 3/7/25 at 12:20 PM EST

Daughter can't believe what she catches parents doing downstairs

Family & Parenting

Daughter can't believe what she catches parents doing downstairs

Rachel Gaede, 25, spoke to Newsweek about the viral footage of her parents, which amassed over 2 million views.

By Lucy Notarantonio On 2/13/25 at 12:30 PM EST

Real estate agent shares 5 'non-negotiables' after moving into a new home

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Real estate agent shares 5 'non-negotiables' after moving into a new home

A real estate agent on TikTok shared four "non-negotiables" you should change after moving into a new home.

By Thomas Westerholm On 2/11/25 at 7:55 AM EST

Deaf cat in "deep cleaning mode," then he realizes owner is watching

Heartwarming

Deaf cat in "deep cleaning mode," then he realizes owner is watching

"The way I gasped when you touched the spot he was just cleaning," one user commented.

By Maria Azzurra Volpe On 2/10/25 at 12:46 PM EST

Woman's reaction to husband's "thoughtful" birthday gift splits views

Life

Woman's reaction to husband's "thoughtful" birthday gift splits views

"I wanted to be very mindful of my reaction," the original poster wrote in her Reddit post.

By Robert Read On 2/7/25 at 6:05 AM EST

Home expert shares hack to clean your microwave with virtually zero effort

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Home expert shares hack to clean your microwave with virtually zero effort

A home expert on TikTok shared a simple hack for cleaning your microwave with virtually zero work.

By Thomas Westerholm On 2/4/25 at 5:15 AM EST

Expert shares washing machine tip most homeowners 'never think to do'

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Expert shares washing machine tip most homeowners 'never think to do'

An expert on TikTok shared a money-saving washing machine tip that most homeowners never think to do.

By Thomas Westerholm On 1/27/25 at 11:35 AM EST

Golden retriever watches robot vacuum his paw, response delights viewers

Funny

Golden retriever watches robot vacuum his paw, response delights viewers

The dog has been described as "unfazed [and] annoyed at the same time."

By Lucy Notarantonio On 1/21/25 at 9:17 AM EST

Toddler tells Doctor he 'doesn't feel safe at home', then mom realizes why

Family & Parenting

Toddler tells Doctor he 'doesn't feel safe at home', then mom realizes why

Kama Menter was initially confused until her son told the doctor that the problems lay with "Troy." Then it all made sense.

By Jack Beresford On 1/17/25 at 8:51 AM EST

Delight at Maltipoo who always knows what to do before coming inside

Heartwarming

Delight at Maltipoo who always knows what to do before coming inside

"Showing this to my family, [because] apparently they don't know how to wipe there shoes on the carpet before entering," one user said.

By Maria Azzurra Volpe On 1/2/25 at 8:37 AM EST

Americans reveal how many hours they spend cleaning their homes every week

Home & Garden

Americans reveal how many hours they spend cleaning their homes every week

A quarter of Americans find that keeping their home tidy is more difficult as their full-time job.

By Brian Dillon On 12/20/24 at 12:09 PM EST

Should you clean the hotel hot tub before use? What you need to know

Life

Should you clean the hotel hot tub before use? What you need to know

"As former hotel ops mgr don't blame you in the slightest, if only everyone did this and understood lol," one user said.

By Maria Azzurra Volpe On 12/16/24 at 11:43 AM EST

Woman sets up camera to film disruptive puppy, it doesn't disappoint

Funny

Woman sets up camera to film disruptive puppy, it doesn't disappoint

One TikTok user said: "[He is] just trying to keep you safe from the mop monster!"

By Lucy Notarantonio On 12/10/24 at 10:37 AM EST

Toddler told to tidy her room, mom can't cope with what happens next

Family & Parenting

Toddler told to tidy her room, mom can't cope with what happens next

"I'm honestly really close to crying," said the mom about the video that has garnered 1.6 million views.

By Lucy Notarantonio On 12/10/24 at 8:24 AM EST

Toxic cancer-causing chemicals banned in US

Health

Toxic cancer-causing chemicals banned in US

Two toxic chemicals used in dry cleaning, glues and art supplies have been banned because they can cause cancer and damage organs.

By Hatty Willmoth On 12/10/24 at 6:49 AM EST

Should you shower after you bathe? Internet divided by viral question

On the Internet

Should you shower after you bathe? Internet divided by viral question

Iona MacGowan told Newsweek she never realised "how divisive that comment would be."

By Rachael O'Connor On 12/9/24 at 10:37 AM EST

Dog's unusual demand every time owner vacuums goes viral

Funny

Dog's unusual demand every time owner vacuums goes viral

"The only dog in the world that likes a vacuum cleaner," said one viewer.

By Maria Azzurra Volpe On 11/15/24 at 11:02 AM EST

Wife shocked to find bones being used as "decor" after husband cleans

Funny

Wife shocked to find bones being used as "decor" after husband cleans

The unconventional decor has racked up over half a million views on TikTok.

By Lucy Notarantonio On 9/5/24 at 12:54 PM EDT

How woman copes after any "minor inconvenience" resonates with millions

Home & Garden

How woman copes after any "minor inconvenience" resonates with millions

"I'll be bawling my eyes off saying I need a change in my life and then DO THIS as if it was the change I needed," said one user.

By Lucy Notarantonio On 8/24/24 at 4:08 AM EDT

Woman disappointed by contents of 'suspicious fridge' left in parking lot

On the Internet

Woman disappointed by contents of 'suspicious fridge' left in parking lot

The 24-year-old told Newsweek that she ignored the 'do not open' signs on the fridge door after one week, saying: "I opened it out of curiosity."

By Lucy Notarantonio On 8/2/24 at 5:46 AM EDT

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