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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White T-shirt with a yellow stain on the armpit area, placed on a blue wooden surface.
The $4 Trick That'll "Magically" Get Rid of Sweat Stains (and Odors!)
Cleaning
It really is a magic trick.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Mar 7, 2024
5 Surprising Things I Learned from Washing Dishes with Gloves for a Week
Are dish gloves worth it or should you leave them hanging high and dry at the store?
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Mar 6, 2024
This Unexpected $2 Bathroom Tool Made My Living Room Furniture Look Brand New
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The results were so much more than I expected!
Shifrah Combiths
Mar 6, 2024
This $15 Surface Cleaner Is Like a “Spa Treatment” for My Home
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Give your surfaces the spa treatment they deserve.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Mar 5, 2024
This $1.25 Dollar Store Find Is a Game-Changer for Preventing Bathroom Mold
Cleaning
You’re definitely getting your money’s worth!
Meg Asby
Mar 3, 2024
After Testing Dozens of Duds, I Finally Found The Vacuum of My Dreams
Better dirt pickup? An odor neutralizer? No hairwrap? What more could you want?
Sarah M. Vazquez
Mar 2, 2024
The Best Editor-Tested Air Purifiers That You Can Buy Now
These air purifiers can help remove harmful particles from pollution and allergens.
Summer Cartwright
Mar 2, 2024
How to Get Rid of House Flies (and Banish Them for Good!)
Cleaning
According to experts.
Jennifer Billock
Feb 29, 2024
The $3 Aldi Kitchen Gadget You Need to Get Before It's Gone
Cleaning
It’ll get rid of bad odors.
Stephanie Nguyen
Feb 29, 2024
How to Make a Bed in 7 Steps (and Have It Look Effortlessly Stylish)
Cleaning
It’ll be dream-worthy!
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Feb 28, 2024
Amazon Shoppers Bought This $27 Electric Scrubber More Than 2,000 Times Last Month (It Gets Kitchens and Bathrooms Spotless in a Snap!)
It's on sale!
Morgan Pryor
Feb 27, 2024
What to Do After You’ve Spilled Water on Your Laptop to Try and Save It
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Spilling water on your laptop can be a nightmare, but knowing what to do next can save your device.
Lauren Wellbank
Feb 27, 2024
8 Things You Should Never Do with CLR
CLR is an acidic cleaner that's effective in cleaning calcium, lime, and rust. But it's also a heavy duty cleaning product that requires some precautions.
Shifrah Combiths
Feb 22, 2024
I Tried This DIY Recipe and Got Rid of So Much Bathtub Soap Scum
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This powerful homemade cleaner can work wonders.
Shifrah Combiths
Feb 22, 2024
We Asked Chefs to Name the Dish Soap They Use at Home – And There Were Definite Favorites
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Did yours make the cut?
Rochelle Bilow
Feb 20, 2024
I Tried the Viral “Weekly Reset” Cleaning Routine and It Took an Unexpected Turn
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Here’s what I do instead.
Kelly Dawson
Feb 20, 2024
I Tried the “6/10 Method” and It Shifted the Way I Clean My Home
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It’s my new favorite cleaning routine.
Shifrah Combiths
Feb 17, 2024
The One Trader Joe’s Product I’ll Never Buy Again
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Even Trader Joe’s can’t win ‘em all.
Terri Pous
Feb 15, 2024
I Tried the “One Tool” Method to Clean, and the Results Surprised Me
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It was far more effective than I expected it to be.
Shifrah Combiths
Feb 12, 2024
We Asked 4 Experts If You Should Use Dryer Sheets, and Here’s What They Said
Cleaning
Here’s why.
Emily Shwake
Feb 12, 2024
How to Wash Squishmallows (Your Favorite Cuddly Pals)
Cleaning
According to a cleaning expert.
Jennifer Billock
Feb 11, 2024
4 Things People with Clean Homes All Have in Common
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According to a professional housekeeper.
Stephanie Nguyen
Feb 10, 2024
I Tried Doing a “Closing Shift” to Clean for a Week
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The results actually surprised me.
Quincy Bulin
Feb 10, 2024
The Right Way to Clean Your TV Screen
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Learn how to get it clean without damaging it.
Brigitt Earley
Feb 8, 2024
How to Clean a Brick Fireplace with All-Natural Cleaners
Though it might be tempting to use a commercial cleanser, think about trying one of these natural fireplace-cleaning options first.
Ashley Poskin
Feb 6, 2024
The Secret to Cleaning Chocolate Stains Is a Little Bit Backwards
When it comes to chocolate spills, everything you've ever been taught about stain removal is a lie.
Brittney Morgan
Feb 6, 2024
11 Ways to Clean Your Whole Home with Apple Cider Vinegar
This fermented wonder is useful all over the place.
Sarah Landrum
Feb 6, 2024
The Slim, Stylish Trash Can That Saves So Much Space in My Tiny Bathroom
I got one for my bathroom and my bedroom — and I love them!
Nikol Slatinska
Feb 6, 2024
The One Thing You Should Know About Cleaning with Borax
Borax is making a comeback as a "natural" cleaner, but there's one thing you should know before you add it to your arsenal.
geraldinemcampbell
Feb 5, 2024
I’m Anti-Sponge, So This $14 Dish Brush Is My New Forever Staple
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It’s a game-changer.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Feb 3, 2024
This $22 Toilet Brush Was Designed with the Most Ingenious Storage Solution (Hint: It Takes Up Zero Floor Space!)
It'll make your bathroom look 10 times sleeker.
Morgan Pryor
Feb 2, 2024
How to Check for Bed Bugs at Home (and What to Do If You Have Them)
Cleaning
According to pest experts.
Jennifer Billock
Feb 1, 2024
I "Hired" Myself as a Pro Housekeeper and Here's What Happened
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I was shocked at how much I was getting done in so little time.
Annita Katee
Feb 1, 2024
3 Ways You’re Using Your Microfiber Cloth All Wrong
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According to a pro cleaner.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jan 31, 2024
The Stylish Silicone Broom That Has Me Vacuuming So Much Less
It sure is good to look at.
Haley Lyndes
Jan 29, 2024
I Tried This Constantly Sold Out Three-Piece Cleaning Set and You Better Believe It’s Worth the Hype
Shopping
Trust us, you want to take advantage of this deal now.
Mark Marino
Jan 29, 2024
These 5 Words Changed How I Think About My Cleaning Routines Entirely
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It’s been freeing.
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 29, 2024
How to Easily Clean Paintbrushes and Rollers Like a Pro
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Whether they have wet or dried-on paint, here’s how to get them cleaned.
Jennifer Billock
Jan 28, 2024
Why You Should Always Keep a Bowl of Vinegar Next to Your Stove
Here's why.
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 27, 2024
10 Small-Space-Friendly Washing Machines That Prove Every Home Can Have One
We found budget-friendly options, too.
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Jan 27, 2024
The $50 Amazon Find That Instantly Transforms My Bathtub into a Washing Machine
The results were surprising!
Britt Franklin
Jan 26, 2024
This $23 Roll-Up Drying Rack Is the Perfect Solution for People with No Counter Space
It helped me reclaim my kitchen, one counter at a time.
Britt Franklin
Jan 25, 2024
The $20 Trash Can That Takes Up Zero Space in My Tiny Kitchen and Keeps It Odor-Free
Bonus: It has a hidden cleaning tool in its lid.
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Jan 25, 2024
The $18 Dusting Tool That Makes Cleaning Hard-to-Reach Spaces and Under Appliances So Much Easier on Your Back
Reviewers say it "works wonders."
Morgan Pryor
Jan 25, 2024
This “12-Step Cleaning Plan” Will Make Your Bathroom Sparkle
January Cure
It'll be sparkling clean.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jan 23, 2024
This TikTok Hack for Removing Water Stains on Wood Works Like “Magic”
All you need is two items you already own.
Abby Monteil
Jan 22, 2024
This $7 Stain and Odor Remover Has Freed My Home of Bad Smells for Good
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It really is an “A+ Stink Stopper.”
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jan 22, 2024
This 10-Step Bedroom Cleaning Guide Is the Key to Better Sleep
January Cure
We start by cleaning things top to bottom.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jan 19, 2024
The Best Way to Clean Your Old Sofa So It's Like New Again
January Cure
It's time to freshen it up.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jan 17, 2024
Some People Are Ditching Their Plastic Cutting Boards Because of This New (Disturbing) Study
Cleaning
Using plastic? Read this before chopping.
Kiersten Hickman
Jan 16, 2024
This Is the Most Compact Laundry Detergent Ever (It Barely Takes Up Any Space)
Cleaning
And it’s under $10.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Jan 16, 2024
Keep Dust Mites out of Your Bed with These 5 Expert-Approved Tips
Projects & Improvements
You won't want to skip laundry day!
Kelly Dawson
Jan 15, 2024
8 Small Ways to Change Up Your Cleaning Routine (and Habits) for 2024
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With less effort than ever!
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 15, 2024
12 Essential Cleaning Supplies You Need at All Times
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Do you have all of these?
Ashley Abramson
Jan 14, 2024
The Game-Changing $16 Find That’ll Keep Your Counters Spotless
You'll want one in every room.
Morgan Pryor
Jan 14, 2024
How to Clean a Showerhead
Days pass, messes get messier, and soon, something that could have been a quick, 10-minute maintenance job is now a whole deep-cleaning ordeal.
Ashley Abramson
Jan 12, 2024
9 Washing Machine Cleaners That’ll Keep Your Appliances Spotless and Stink-Free
Say goodbye to funky smells for good!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jan 12, 2024
We Asked 4 Cleaning Pros to Name Their Favorite Stain Remover
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There was a clear winner.
Ashley Abramson
Jan 12, 2024
A Cleaning Expert’s Guide to Getting the Kitchen Sparkling Clean
January Cure
She breaks it down into three parts.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jan 12, 2024
5 Expert-Approved Methods to Get Rid of Squirrels In Your Attic
Projects & Improvements
Take a look in your pantry for a simple homemade remedy.
Jennifer Prince
Jan 11, 2024
Sam’s Club Is Selling a Dish Rack for Under $25 (but It Looks Way More Expensive)
Cleaning
The best part? It’s totally customizable.
Quinn Fish
Jan 11, 2024
The “Reset Rule” You Should Follow for a Clutter-Free Living Room
January Cure
It’s time to restore some order.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jan 10, 2024
3 Things a Pro Housekeeper Wishes You Would Stop Doing When Cleaning
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Heed her warnings.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jan 9, 2024
This $15 Room Spray Is the Goldilocks of Home Fragrances
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It's not too strong and not too light.
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 7, 2024
This Surprising Coin-Cleaning Method Uses a Popular Condiment
Pay close attention to tip number one if you have valuable coins.
Lauren Wellbank
Jan 6, 2024
9 Easy and Effective Ways to Get Rid of Static in Clothes
Banish static once and for all.
Ashley Abramson
Jan 5, 2024
Should You Try This "Trick" for Preventing Mice Using Peppermint Oil?
Projects & Improvements
Pros have a lot to say.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Jan 5, 2024
5 Design Trends to Leave Behind for a Cleaner Home in 2024
Cleaning
According to interior designers.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Jan 5, 2024
The “Clean and Treat” Method Will Change the Way You Clean
January Cure
It’s the best way to get things done.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jan 5, 2024
This Internet-Famous Scrub Daddy Dusting Set Works Like Magic on Everything from Window Sills to Baseboards — and Even Doubles as a Lint Brush
It's only $29!
Morgan Pryor
Jan 4, 2024
The Very Best Home Essentials We Tested in 2023
The best of The Best List.
Britt Franklin
Jan 4, 2024
This DIY Treatment Is the Secret to Cleaner Laundry (Seriously!)
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It can also clear clogged drains!
Lauren Wellbank
Jan 3, 2024