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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Stainless steel kitchen sink before cleaning.
I Tried Good Housekeeping’s Favorite Sink Cleaner
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And it got my kitchen sink sparkling!
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 26, 2023
Amazon is Offering an Early Prime Day Deal on the Top-Selling Bissell Little Steam Machine — Get It Before it Sells Out
Pet owners, you need this!
Morgan Pryor
Sep 25, 2023
This $20 Rolling Hamper Is a Must If You Have No In-Unit Laundry
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It makes hauling clothes to the washer less of a hassle.
Taylor Maple
Sep 25, 2023
Bath & Body Works Launched Laundry Products in 14 Fan-Favorite Scents
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See if your favorite scent made the cut!
Danielle Blundell
Sep 25, 2023
This Smart, Easy Hack Can Kill Hundreds of Mosquitoes at a Time
You can forget about swatting mosquitoes one by one with your bare hands.
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 24, 2023
6 Things You Should Never Do with Oven Cleaner
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Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 23, 2023
You Need to Clean Your Dryer Vent to Prevent a Future Fire
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Here’s how.
Jennifer Billock
Sep 21, 2023
Why You Want to Clean a Burnt Smell Out of a Microwave ASAP
It turns out if you don't, the smell can get "baked in."
Ashley Abramson
Sep 20, 2023
This Sneaky Spot Is the Culprit for Mold Growth in Your Kitchen
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You’ll want to take a look ASAP.
Kelly Dawson
Sep 20, 2023
You Can Clean Your Computer Screen With Just Two Household Ingredients
Staring at a dirty computer screen while you're trying to work can be very distracting.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 19, 2023
10 Toilet Bowl Cleaners Sure to Freshen Up Your Bathroom
See our top liquid, gel, and tablet cleaners.
Holland Baker
Sep 18, 2023
How to Get Stubborn Coffee Stains Out of Carpet
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Coffee stains are surprisingly easy to remove with these pro tips.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 18, 2023
How to Get Permanent Marker Out of Clothes and Everything Else
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Permanent markers don’t have to leave behind a lasting mark.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 17, 2023
This $60 Cleaning Tool Scrubs My Kitchen Floors in Ways My Mop Can’t
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With this tool, I can even reach the always-forgotten corners that are in need of some TLC.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Sep 17, 2023
6 Signs It’s Time to Get a New Washing Machine
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Appliance pros share how long washers last and when to start shopping for a new one.
Jennifer Billock
Sep 16, 2023
7 Simple Rules I Follow to Keep a Clean Fridge
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I haven't let food go bad in years thanks to these practices.
Meg Asby
Sep 16, 2023
I Tried This Easy Dish-Drying Hack and It's Ingenious
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And it requires just one thing you can find in your drawer or with your takeout food.
Trisha Sprouse
Sep 16, 2023
My Mom's Trick to Remove Harsh Odors Will Make Your Home Smell Good
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Plus, it’s edible!
L. Daniela Alvarez
Sep 15, 2023
I Tried America’s Test Kitchen’s Top Coffee Maker Cleaning Tip
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It worked so well on my machine and left no odor, too!
Meg Asby
Sep 14, 2023
I Hired a TaskRabbit to Do My Laundry — Here's How It Went
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I gained more than just clean clothes.
Emma Kershaw
Sep 14, 2023
This Powerful, Compact Hand Vac Effortlessly Cleans Hard-to-Reach Areas — and It’s On Sale for Just $40
You can use it on a variety of surfaces.
Nikol Slatinska
Sep 13, 2023
The Fabric Deodorizer I Swear By to Keep My Activewear Fresh Between Workouts
I've tried other deodorizers, and this one works the best.
Nikol Slatinska
Sep 13, 2023
This $30 Laundry Booster Works Like a Charm to Remove Any Musty Odors
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I even use it to freshen up my washer, too.
Trisha Sprouse
Sep 13, 2023
This Smart Hack Makes Refilling Your Sink Soap Dispenser Much Easier
You’ll wonder how you lived so many years without trying it.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 13, 2023
This TikTok-Viral Power Scrubber Makes Cleaning Hard-to-Reach Areas Effortless (Your Back Will Thank You)
This scrubber got over one million likes on TikTok.
Morgan Pryor
Sep 12, 2023
I Tried Laundry Detergent Sheets and I May Never Go Back
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These eco-friendly detergent sheets have made laundry day so much easier.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Sep 12, 2023
This $8 Wall-Mounted Toilet Brush Makes Cleaning Bathroom Floors Easy
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And it’s under $10!
Meg Asby
Sep 11, 2023
The “Closing Shift Cleaning” Hack Will Set You Up for Success
Why not devote the same daily attention to cleaning our homes that we do to businesses?
Abby Monteil
Sep 10, 2023
This Budget-Friendly, Long-Lasting Dish Soap Is the Only One That Doesn’t Make My Hands Feel Dry
I'm never going back.
Alicia Kort
Sep 8, 2023
How to Make My Natural Science-Backed Bug Sprays
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They really work to keep pests away.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Sep 8, 2023
This ADHD Coach Has a Smart Hack for Getting Laundry Put Away Fast
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And there’s no folding required — seriously!
Meg Asby
Sep 8, 2023
The Best Editor-Tested Steam Mops That You Can Buy Right Now
If you don't have a steam mop yet, your cleaning lineup is incomplete.
Amy Gordon
Sep 8, 2023
I Tried "Postage Stamp" Vacuuming and It's Saved My Life
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It’s a must-try for pet parents.
Sarah Magnuson
Sep 7, 2023
4 Old-School Tricks to Avoid Ticks from TikTok’s Favorite Grandma
You probably have everything you need already.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 4, 2023
This “Dishwasher Pod Style” Cleaner Makes My Kitchen Floor Shine
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I was impressed by the results.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Sep 4, 2023
What to Do If You Run Out of Laundry Detergent
So you have a huge pile of laundry to tackle, but — uh oh — not a drop of laundry detergent left. In order to do that load, do you have to venture out to the store during this uncertain time of social distancing?
Brigitt Earley
Aug 29, 2023
How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs, the Pests You Might Spot at Home in Fall
These pests get their name for a good reason. Here's what to do if you spot one.
Dabney Frake
Aug 31, 2023
The Best Editor-Tested Pet Hair Vacuums You Can Buy Now
Put down the lint roller and pick one of these up instead.
Rebecca Ravee Norris
Aug 31, 2023
How to Mop Floors the Right Way
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According to cleaning experts.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 30, 2023
This Is How You Can Shrink a Sweater
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According to laundry pros.
Jennifer Billock
Aug 29, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Steaming Your Clothes
Ready to get steamy? Here's everything you need to know about garment steaming.
Brittney Morgan
Aug 22, 2023
Yes, Your Toaster Oven Needs Cleaning. Here's How to Do It Right.
Toaster ovens are subject to the same kinds of crumbs and grease splatters that a full-sized oven is.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 24, 2023
The $3 Tool That Gets Rid of All the Grime and Leaves Surfaces Spotless
You can ditch your cleaning toothbrush!
Morgan Pryor
Aug 24, 2023
Aldi Has a Handheld Steam Cleaner for Just $20 Right Now
Upgrade your cleaning tools without breaking the bank.
Abby Monteil
Aug 24, 2023
6 Home Finds from QVC That’ll Keep Your Space Cozy and Clean for Fall
Including plug-in wall outlet heaters!
Tamara Kraus
Aug 23, 2023
This Game-Changing Bathroom Scrubber Saved My Shower and My Back (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)
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If only I'd gotten it sooner!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Aug 22, 2023
The Unusual $14 Amazon Find You Should Be Using to Dry Your Sweaters
It takes up hardly any space!
Morgan Pryor
Aug 21, 2023
50 Ways to Your Deepest Clean Yet: The Ultimate Fall Cleaning Checklist
Our ultimate fall cleaning checklist.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 21, 2023
I Tried One of the Best All-in-One Robot Vacuums Out There
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Here’s what surprised me the most about the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra.
Stephanie Nguyen
Aug 21, 2023
I Used a Dishwasher Tablet to Clean My Microwave — Here's How It Went
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It tackled caked-on grease with minimal effort.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 20, 2023
This Easy-to-Use Bug Catcher Takes the Ick out of Removing Insects — Bonus: It’s on Sale
Don't like bugs? Then you'll love this.
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Aug 18, 2023
This $16 Amazon Find Makes Cleaning My Kitchen Practically Effortless and It Has Over 16,000 5-Star Reviews
An affordable find I didn't know I needed.
Britt Franklin
Aug 17, 2023
7 Essential Oils You Can Use for Your Laundry
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And how to use them properly.
Jennifer Billock
Aug 16, 2023
We’ve Tested Dozens of Pet Vacuums, and This Lightweight Model Is the Best at Tackling Stubborn Odors and Stains
It's small and mighty.
Britt Franklin
Aug 15, 2023
Cleaning the Kitchen Will Be So Much Easier With This Step-by-Step Checklist
Having a clean kitchen feels like the first step of having a completely clean house.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 11, 2023
I Finally Figured Out What Those Tiny Red Bugs That Pop Up Periodically Are
You know them by their size (smaller than a pinhead) and their color (bright red). But what exactly are these tiny red bugs?
Dabney Frake
Aug 10, 2023
The $65 Cleaning Tool That Does All the Scrubbing for You Is Finally Back in Stock and It’ll Get Your Floors Spotless
It puts old-school mops to shame.
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Aug 10, 2023
This Innovative Laundry Rack Will Dry Twice the Amount of Clothes at Once (Plus, It’s on Sale!)
This will be your new favorite laundry tool.
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Aug 9, 2023
The $20 Secret Weapon I Use to Tackle Unpleasant Trash Odors (It’s Hidden In Plain Sight!)
It even got Mom's stamp of approval.
Britt Franklin
Aug 7, 2023
I Put Aluminum Foil in My Dishwasher — And My Silverware Has Never Been Shinier
You don't want to miss this easy tip!
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 5, 2023
10 Ways to Keep Your Home Nice-Smelling All of the Time
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According to Reddit.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 4, 2023
The Best Editor-Tested Laundry Stain Removers You Can Buy Now
These are the formulas that work like magic.
Kendall Cornish
Aug 2, 2023
This Under-$100 Best List-Winning Vacuum Makes Cleaning Pet Hair and Other Messes a Breeze
Pet owners, you need this!
Morgan Pryor
Aug 2, 2023
We Tested Dozens of Trash Cans, and This Stylish, Airtight Model Is the Best at Keeping Out Odors and Pests
It's a must for minimalists.
Britt Franklin
Aug 2, 2023
This "Divide and Conquer" Habit Leaves My Fridge Sparkling Clean
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It’s such a convenient system.
Taylor Maple
Aug 2, 2023
10 Ways to Fold Socks
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Including no-show, long, and even fuzzy socks!
Catherine Toth Fox
Aug 1, 2023
This $6 Stain Remover Saved My Favorite Blouse from a Turmeric Stain and Earned A Permanent Spot in My Laundry Arsenal
If it can tackle turmeric, what can't it do?
Sarah M. Vazquez
Aug 1, 2023
8 Cordless Vacs That Editors and Shoppers Swear by for Keeping Their Spaces Spotless
There's one for every budget.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jul 31, 2023
Does Laundry Detergent Expire? Here’s What a Pro Says.
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Plus, tips on how to best store your detergent.


Catherine Toth Fox
Jul 31, 2023
Why I Love Using These Colorful Bins for Toy Storage
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Even after trying lots of toy storage bins, I always come back to these.
Laura Fenton
Jul 30, 2023
The Storage Bins This Dad of Three Loves for Arts and Crafts Supplies
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He's obsessed with them, and you'll be too.
Tyler Moore
Jul 29, 2023
I Tried This Cleaning App and It Revolutionized How I Tidy My Home
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And now it’s staying put on my phone.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jul 29, 2023