Cleaning

Welcome to your cleanest home yet. We have everything you need, from product recommendations to cleaning methods. You’ll see tried-and-true tricks, passed-down advice, and more to achieve a home that’s clean and in your control. Remember: it’s about progress, not perfection.

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15 Cleaning Products We Love, All Under $15
Because who said cleaning had to be an expensive chore?
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 21, 2024
People Are Just Discovering This Zero-Dollar Hack to Season a Blackstone Grill
Give more life to your used plastic.
Lara Walsh
Jun 21, 2024
The One Cleaning Habit My Mom Did That I Never Do
Cleaning
I think she’d be proud of my decision.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jun 21, 2024
How My Dad’s “Hoarding Tendencies” Changed My Relationship with Stuff
Mental Health
I’ve learned (and grown) a lot.
Ashley Oken
Jun 20, 2024
9 Cleaning Tasks You Can Skip Right Now (So You Can Relax This Weekend!)
Mind, Body & Home
Take back your time so you can achieve some peace of mind.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 20, 2024
This Under-the-Radar $11 Find Is My Secret to Spotless, Scuff-Free Floors
The best part? It's safe for all floor types!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 19, 2024
What to Do if a Messy Home Makes You Anxious (and Why Cleaning Isn’t Always the Answer)
Mental Health
Cleaning to cope can actually lead to more problems.
Jandra Sutton
Jun 18, 2024
8 Things That Make Your Home Look Way Messier than It Is
Cleaning
You’ll want to fix them right away.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 18, 2024
This $36 Closet Find Prevents My Clothes from Being Totally Ruined
Cleaning
Make sure you have it for the summer!
Kelly Dawson
Jun 16, 2024
Why You’ll Want to Pour Dish Soap in Your Toilet Bowl
Cleaning
You might be able to avoid a call to the plumber if you have access to dish soap and very, very hot water.
Ashley Poskin
Jun 14, 2024
I Never Thought I’d Love a Scrub Brush, But This Clever 2-in-1 Find Changed That
Shopping
And it's only $9!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 14, 2024
I Follow My Dad’s “Circle” Method to Keep My Home Clean (It Always Works!)
It helps me stay focused when tidying.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jun 14, 2024
12 Easy Ways to Reduce Dust in Your Home
Cleaning
It feels like no matter what you do or how often you clean, there's always a layer of dust waiting to settle on to every surface in your home.
Taryn Williford
Jun 14, 2024
This Ingenious $20 Tool Is the Secret to Keeping Your Space Immaculate
Your back will thank you!
Nikol Slatinska
Jun 13, 2024
I Follow This “Tidy Snacking” Habit, and It’s Transformed the Way I Clean
Cleaning
This quick, simple tidying habit helps me power through.
Brie Schmidt
Jun 13, 2024
The "Magic" $6 Cleaner That’ll Make Your Toilet Look Brand-New
Shopping
More than 10,000 bottles were sold in the last month!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 11, 2024
10 Ways I Keep My Home Clean When Dealing with Depression
Mental Health
Here’s what I do to stay on top of cleaning.
Abigail J. Fallon
Jun 11, 2024
Eating in Bed Actually Helps Me Create Less Mess (Yes, Really!)
Mind, Body & Home
Here’s why.
Jordyn Bradley
Jun 11, 2024
We Gave a Pro Cleaner $50 — Here’s What She Bought at IKEA
Cleaning
See what she’d buy at her local store.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jun 11, 2024
Here’s How Long You Can Leave Wet Clothes in the Washer, According to a Laundry Expert
Cleaning
Whether it's purposeful or accidental, what's the real truth about this practice?
Lauren Wicks
Jun 10, 2024
I Tried This $3 Dresser Hack & My Clothes Have Never Smelled Fresher
Organizing & Cleaning
Using a surprising living room staple that you probably already own.
Blair Donovan
Jun 10, 2024
This $16 Amazon Gem Leaves My Windows Clean and Sparkling (Every Time!)
It’s the best window-cleaning tool I’ve ever used.
Charli Penn
Jun 10, 2024
60 Things You Need to Clean This Summer to Give Your Home Its Deepest Clean Yet!
Cleaning
Get your home ready for the season.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 8, 2024
This AC Maintenance Tip Will Keep You Cool All Summer
Cleaning
And it’ll save you some money.
Jennifer Billock
Jun 8, 2024
How to Clean Your Window AC Unit So Your Home Stays Cool This Summer
Cleaning
So that it runs smoothly this summer.
Jennifer Billock
Jun 7, 2024
5 Ways to Tweak Your Cleaning Routine If You Have ADHD
Mental Health
Cleaning with ADHD doesn't have to be completely exhausting.
Ashley Abramson
Jun 6, 2024
5 People Share Their Cleaning Secrets to Avoid Stress, and Their Advice Is So Good
Cleaning
They work smarter, not harder.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Jun 6, 2024
A Disturbing New Report Will Make You Think Twice About How Often You Wash Your Sheets
It's important, people.
Lara Walsh
Jun 5, 2024
This Is the Secret to Streak-Free Windows (You Only Need 3 Things!)
Get that streak-free finish!
Jennifer Billock
Jun 5, 2024
Amazon Shoppers Bought This $10 Cleaning Tool 2,000 Times Last Month
Shopping
It's a cleaning essential.
Morgan Pryor
Jun 4, 2024
The Psychological Reason You Find Cleaning Calming (and Even Enjoyable!)
Mind, Body & Home
According to experts.
Annita Katee
Jun 4, 2024
7 Ways to Romanticize Your Cleaning Routine So You Get Things Done
Cleaning
It’ll make these necessary tasks a little more special.
Kristen Garaffo
Jun 4, 2024
This Small Gadget Will Keep Your Home Bug-Free All Summer
Rid your home of flies, gnats, and other small bugs with this insect trap.
Haley Lyndes
Jun 3, 2024
The One Thing You Really Need to Clean if You Suffer from Allergies
It makes such a difference.
Kelly Dawson
Jun 3, 2024
My Grandma Taught Me This Genius Cleaning Hack Years Ago, and I Still Use It Today
It’s so simple.
Megan Beauchamp
Jun 2, 2024
This Secret iPhone Hack Will Help You Do Laundry Correctly
It’s ingenious!
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 1, 2024
The 40 Best Bathroom Cleaning Hacks Ever
Discover our best bathroom cleaning hacks to get your space sparkling.
Caroline Biggs
Jun 1, 2024
11 “Special Tools” That Get Your Whole Home Clean (Starting at $16!)
Cleaning
They’ll get your home clean from top to bottom.
Stephanie Nguyen
May 31, 2024
7 Things That Helped Me and My Roommate with OCD Find “Homekeeping Harmony”
Mental Health
Together we created a supportive, empathetic living arrangement.
Jay Sparks
May 30, 2024
The Best Laundry Tools from Our 2024 Cleaning Awards
Cleaning
They’re cleaning essentials.
Stephanie Nguyen
May 29, 2024
The Unexpected Item I’ll Always Pack in My Luggage
It’s been a game-changer.
Shifrah Combiths
May 29, 2024
12 Smart (and Foolproof!) Ways to Motivate Yourself to Clean
They really work!
Jennifer Billock
May 28, 2024
11 Brilliant Tools That Get Floors So Clean (You'll Want Them All!)
Cleaning
They’ll tackle every spill, mess, and dust pile.
Stephanie Nguyen
May 26, 2024
“Extreme Cleaning” Took Over My Life — Here’s How I Reined It In
Mind, Body & Home
Living alone turned my appreciation for a clean home into anxiety-inducing perfectionism. Here's how I found balance.
Maggie Slepian
May 23, 2024
This $10 Tool Will Improve Your Dryer (and Prevent Fire Hazards!)
It’s a simple and affordable solution.
Emma Kumagawa
May 22, 2024
My Depression Caused "Cleaning Resentment" in My Marriage
Mental Health
Here’s what helped us overcome it.
Ashlyn Needham
May 21, 2024
The 20-Minute Daily Clean Routine That’ll Give You Your Weekends Back
Welcome freedom — and a tidy home — when Friday night comes around.
Shifrah Combiths
May 20, 2024
This “Incredible” Vacuum Surpasses the Rest (and It’s on Major Sale Right Now)
Cleaning
It’s award-winning for a reason.
Emma Kumagawa
May 19, 2024
I Use My Mom’s Clever Storage Tip to Keep My Suitcases Clean
It’s a useful tip.
Shifrah Combiths
May 19, 2024
8 Cleaning Tools You Absolutely Need for the Bathroom (They’re So Good!)
Cleaning
They’re cleaning essentials.
Stephanie Nguyen
May 18, 2024
We Asked 4 Pest Experts to Name the Top Mosquito Repellents
Cleaning
They shared the most effective options.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
May 18, 2024
How to Get Rid of That Musty Smell in Your House Once and for All
Cleaning
According to experts.
Jennifer Billock
May 17, 2024
Agitator vs. Impeller: Which Washing Machine Is Best for You?
Cleaning
Here’s what you need to know.
Jennifer Billock
May 16, 2024
How I Handle "Sensory Overwhelm" as a Neurodivergent Mom
Mind, Body & Home
I hope to create a calmer place where we can all thrive.
Mary Sauer
May 16, 2024
15 Small Details That Make People Think Your Home Is So Clean
Cleaning
According to Reddit.
Daniela Klein
May 15, 2024
I Have Contamination OCD — Here’s How I Manage
Mental Health
I’m actively working through it and that’s what matters most.
Casey Clark
May 14, 2024
An Easy (and Painless!) Way to Clean Windows — Inside and Out
Cleaning
It’s so simple.
Jennifer Billock
May 13, 2024
You Should Line the Top of Your Fridge with Wax Paper
And the tops of your cabinets. Here's why.
Ashley Abramson
May 11, 2024
I Tried Cleaning One Room a Day, and I’m Never Going Back
Cleaning
I’ll never clean my entire place at once ever again.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
May 11, 2024
I Tried 4 Different DIY Fruit Fly Traps, and There Was a Clear Winner
I caught *at least* 50 fruit flies this way!
Faith Durand
May 10, 2024
The “5 Things Method” Can Make Cleaning Feel More Manageable
Cleaning
According to a professional therapist.
Zoe Pickburn
May 9, 2024
How “Body Doubling” Can Help You Get Chores Done More Efficiently
Mental Health
This productivity strategy can be so helpful.
Monica Fay
May 9, 2024
Why You Need a "Reset Day" as Part of Your Weekly Routine
Mind, Body & Home
It makes such a difference for your mind and home.
Shifrah Combiths
May 9, 2024
My Mom’s “Chore Box” Method Has Helped to Keep My Home Clean
Mind, Body & Home
It’s been a helpful tool for me and many others!
Taffeta Chime
May 9, 2024
I Have ADHD and Struggle with Chores — Here Are the 9 Tricks That Actually Work
Mind, Body & Home
They truly work for me.
Noelle Ike
May 9, 2024
15 Small Cleaning Tasks That Are Big Time-Savers (They’re So Satisfying)
Cleaning
They are so rewarding.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
May 9, 2024
The 5 Most Important Boundaries to Set if You Struggle with “Stress Cleaning”
Mental Health
According to experts.
Katie Mannion
May 9, 2024
11 Linen Sprays That’ll Instantly Freshen Up Your Space
Because everyone loves a good spritz.
Sarah M. Vazquez
May 8, 2024
The Brand Behind Our Favorite Iron Just Launched the Most Innovative Hamper (I’m Obsessed!)
You'll never look at a hamper the same way.
Sarah M. Vazquez
May 7, 2024
8 Incredible Cleaning Tools You Need in Your Kitchen
Cleaning
Snag these award-winning finds for your home.
Stephanie Nguyen
May 7, 2024
The Foolproof Method for Getting Dirty Outdoor Cushions Totally Clean
Cleaning
According to experts.
Shifrah Combiths
May 6, 2024
This “Absolute Miracle Machine” Is a Game-Changing Stain-Removing Tool
Cleaning
It’s a small-but-mighty find!
Emma Kumagawa
May 5, 2024