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IKEA Just Released an Affordable (and Stylish!) New Air Purifier
The FÖRNUFTIG is available in stores and online.
Apr 3, 2021
This Is the Only Vacuum That Can Stand Up to the Messes Made By My Three Furry Pets
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It's the only vacuum I have ever owned that gets every last clump of fur without clogging.
Apr 2, 2021
I Finally Got a Vacuum Cleaner I Love — And It Made Me Enjoy Cleaning
My fiancé and I have literally argued over who gets to vacuum each week since we got this.
Mar 29, 2021
5 Features You're Going to Want in a Cleaning Bucket
It's worth some consideration, especially if you're in the market for a new one, which (warning) is where you might find yourself after reading this!
Mar 24, 2021
The Editor-Favorite Mosquito Solution I’m Stocking Up on Before It Sells Out Again
“Just set up a few around your patio or picnic table and you’re basically setting up a do-not-disturb sign.”
Mar 23, 2021
I Used This Service to Give My House a Deep Cleaning — and It’s the Best Decision I Ever Made
Thanks to Thumbtack, an app (and a site) that connects you with local professionals, my hardwood floors have never been shinier.
Mar 12, 2021
These Adorable Scrubs Actually Make Me Excited To Clean My Dishes
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Thank you, mom, for introducing me to these!
Mar 9, 2021
9 Weird Yet Clever Cleaning Tools Found on Amazon
Cleaning just got interesting.
Mar 2, 2021
7 Cult-Favorite British Cleaning Products the U.S. Hasn't Heard Of
And great news: Some of them you can find online!
Mar 4, 2021
I’m Obsessed with This Magical Multipurpose Cleaner That’s Been Around Since 1858
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Bonus: It'll save you money, space, and plastic waste.
Feb 26, 2021
Our Favorite Washable Rug Company Just Launched a Stylish Washable Doormat Collection
Bonus: The covers are interchangeable, so you can switch things up when the seasons change.
Feb 22, 2021
This $9 Dusting Cloth Has Been a Household Staple Since 1892
Not all cloths are created equal. Which one you grab from your stock ultimately depends on what you’re cleaning.
Feb 16, 2021
This 2-in-1 Broom Promises to Vacuum Away Your Mess So I Had to Try it
I’ll admit, I wondered if it was one of those infomercial-style gadgets that sounded awesome but would end up unused in a closet. But I got it home and here's how it went.
Feb 14, 2021
I’ve Tried Many Mops as a Cleaning Writer — This $40 Amazon Find is the Best for My Floors
Here are 5 reasons I think this might be the best microfiber mop you can buy.
Feb 9, 2021
This 5-Star Laundry Detergent Is Controversial on Amazon (So I Asked an Expert)
We asked a laundry expert to look at the label and tell us what's really happening in those "after" photos of dark brown wash water.
Feb 8, 2021
Amazon’s Best-Selling Trash Can Has Over 4,300 5-Star Reviews (and It’s Almost Too Pretty to Use!)
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Form *and* function all in one elegant package.
Jan 31, 2021
What a Plumber Thinks of This Viral TikTok Hack for Cleaning Your Toilet
In theory, it should work — but there are some caveats.
Jan 21, 2021
5 New-for-2021 Cleaning Supplies We’re Stocking Up On
The eco-friendly picks have us pumped to get our homes ready-for-the-‘gram clean.
Jan 16, 2021
This Under-$50 Amazon Find Will Totally Change How You Hand-Wash Dishes
Over 2,600 happy reviews can't be wrong.
Dec 13, 2020
This Super Small $11 Vacuum Has Kept My Home Spotless All Year
I got it at Target as a stocking stuffer last year and I love everything about it.
Dec 3, 2020
This Old-School $12 Cleaner Has Been Making Faucets Shine for 70 Years—So I Tried It
Reviewers rave over this stuff. So I tried it for myself!
Oct 19, 2020
I’ve Tested Tons of Cordless Stick Vacuums, and These Are My Favorites
And not one of them is a Dyson.
Oct 16, 2020
One Endlessly Versatile Cleaning Tool I Convinced 5 of My Friends to Buy, Too
This trusty cleaning tool helped me tackle cushions stained with spit up, shower doors littered with hard water marks, and hardwood floors caked with tomato sauce.
Oct 8, 2020
This Game-Changing Spray Mop Makes Cleaning Effortless—And It Has Nearly 1,000 5-Star Amazon Reviews
Its fans include one editor's mom *and* grandma.
Sep 25, 2020
The Best Dish Racks for Every Kitchen
Let us help you make dishwashing less of a chore.
Aug 23, 2020
Amazon Shoppers Are Obsessed with This Handheld Steamer—And Right Now It’s 20% Off
Get rid of your clunky iron for good.
Jul 24, 2020
The Best Bug-Repellent Products for Your Outdoor Space
Say goodbye to those uninvited guests for good!
Jul 9, 2020
This $7 Surface Cleaner Saved My White Marble Countertops from Deep Stains
Even the deepest, darkest, toughest stains don't stand a chance against this miracle in a bottle!
May 12, 2020
This Laundry Expert Says You Can Wash Dry-Clean-Only Clothes at Home
If you follow the right steps, you may never need to spend money on a dry cleaner again.
Apr 15, 2020
Amazon Reviewers Swear This $10 Vegetable Brush Is the Secret to Safely Cleaning Cast-Iron Skillets
Sturdy and stiff enough to thoroughly clean, yet gentle enough to not strip away that seasoning.
Mar 6, 2020
I Tried That Viral Essential Oil Laundry Hack and Here’s What I Thought
This could be a good option for those who choose to use free and clear detergent—but would like their laundry to be mildly scented and aren’t bothered by essential oils.
Mar 2, 2020
I’ve Been Using This Kitchen Sponge for Over Two Months—And It Still Hasn’t Gotten Gross
Step away from the smelly sponge, I've got just the solution for you!
Jan 29, 2020
This Mop Has Almost 7,000 Five-Star Amazon Reviews—And Might Make You Enjoy Cleaning Your Floor
Spotless floors in a jiffy, and you're not even touching the grossest part of the mop!
Jan 16, 2020
I Tried “Home Comforts”ʼ Popular Red Wine Stain Removal Method to See If It’s Worth the Hype
Cleaning Showdown
It involved hardly any hands-on time at all, and that is the way I like to work: set it and forget it.
Dec 18, 2019
This $2 Old School Stain Remover Has a Close-to-Perfect Amazon Rating
For hundreds of Amazon's 5-star reviewers, there’s one stain treatment that stands out from the rest.
Nov 12, 2019
The $5 Cleaning Solution That Saved Me Hundreds on My Rent Deposit
It works like magic!
Oct 8, 2019
Your Phone Screen Is Gross, but This Handy Screen Cleaner Will Fix That ASAP
Clean your screen in a matter of seconds.
Sep 2, 2019
6 Products for Avoiding Bed Bugs (and Getting Rid of Them If You Have an Infestation)
Bed bug treatments cost hundreds of dollars, so these products basically pay for themselves.
Aug 12, 2019
Self-Cleaning Hair Brushes Are Real, And They’re Less Than $15 Each
And like most random yet helpful tools these days, it’s on Amazon.
Jul 20, 2019
9 Amazon Products (Under $35) That Will Solve Your “Hair Everywhere” Problems
If it feels like your home is literally covered in hair — whether it's yours or your pet's — you're not alone.
Jun 13, 2019
12 Etsy Finds For A More Organized, Stylish Home, Picked Out By Their Trend Expert
If you’ve just done a Marie Kondo-inspired purge or are midway through our January Cure, why not reward yourself for your newly-immaculate space with something beautiful and useful. We asked Etsy’s head of trends, Dayna Isom Johnson, to pick out her personal favorite organization buys from their marketplace. Ahead, twelve pieces for every part of your home, for a more organized, stylish 2019. “Never misplace your keys again when opting for these color-coordinated keychains.
May 3, 2019
3 Smart and Simple Methods for Decluttering Your Clothes Closet
I don’t know about you, but what’s inside my wardrobe is nothing like the magical land of Narnia. It’s mostly a mess of clothes that get rarely worn, but saved nonetheless. Because maybe one day I’ll get invited to a gala in the Maldives where that long, lime green bridesmaid dress can finally earn its keep on my hangers. I’m guessing that, while you might not have a floor-length green dress like mine, your closet is full of similar stories.
May 3, 2019
How To Clean Hunter Boots
If you’ve been playing in the garden and find your Hunter boots covered in all the offerings of spring, they may be lookin’ worse for wear. Keeping them clean and tidy may seem as easy as jumping in a puddle, but high quality rubber requires just a bit more attention than your basic rain galoshes.
Mar 9, 2019
15 Brilliant Things You Can Clean With Bar Keepers Friend (According to Reviews on Amazon)
One extremely valuable feature of Amazon—one that takes some of the uncertainty out of buying many things sight-unseen—is the power of hundreds, sometimes thousands, of user reviews. When at item has pages upon pages of high-star ratings, it’s almost impossible not to check it out. Especially when it’s touted as a miracle cure-all for all your cleaning conundrums. Bar Keeper’s Friend is one of those.
Sep 6, 2018
Does it Work? We Tested Those Soap-Free Spaghetti Scrubber Sponges
I recently learned something that totally blew my mind: you uh… actually don’t need soap to wash your dishes. Or at least, that’s what one cleaning brand called Goodbye Detergent claims, thanks to their Original Spaghetti Scrub. Spaghetti Scrubs are an environmentally friendly sponge alternative.
Jul 18, 2018
We Tried This Cult-Favorite Bleach Alternative and Here are the Results
In a recent quest to rid a gorgeous old handmade quilt of some weird unknown stains, I came across a so-called “miracle product” named Retro Clean. It promised to be able to do heavy lifting of bleach without being harsh and corrosive—in other words, the perfect solution for my delicate, yet well-loved vintage linens.
May 1, 2018
How Your Hair Ties Can Help You Clean Your Makeup Brushes
After daily foundation applications, swirls of blush, and minutes spent in your steamy bathroom, your makeup brushes can quickly become home to unwanted oils and bacteria. This is why cleaning makeup brushes is a critical step to keeping your skin healthy and clear. But after diligently washing brushes and laying them out on a towel, they often take hours—sometimes even a full day—to fully dry.
Dec 8, 2017
The Sandless Beach Blanket: Urban Legend or Must-Have Invention? We Tested One to Find Out
Have you ever heard of a “sandless” beach blanket? Well, we hadn’t either until recently. When I first introduced the idea, my fellow AT staffers threw out words like “sorcery” and “urban legend” but mostly, it was a barrage of ???s. No one could wrap their head around it, so we had to take it to the test lab (my local beach) and find out if, in fact, someone could stay sand-free on the shoreline while using one.
Jul 26, 2016