Cleaning

Here are some common do-I-wash-it scenarios and a cleaning expert's input on each one. 

You'll never look back.

Well, it depends. But we came up with 10 different lifestyle scenarios (kids? allergies? access to easy laundry?) and asked experts to weigh in with a real answer for each.

This mess can usually pass for a Halloween decoration, but it's November now.

It's smart and stylish, just like all of Full Circle's thoughtful kitchen solutions.

It even self-cleans!

Sorry to my old hamper, but you've been replaced!

That gross orange ring had to go.

Caitlin Abrams regularly cleans graves and shares her process on TikTok, where she’s accumulated 1.6 million followers. 

You’d be forgiven for thinking several items around your home are self-cleaning. Items like your soap dispenser and dishwasher are literally used for cleaning… with soap… so how can they themselves get dirty? Welp, they can. 

This weekend we're going to turn our gaze and direct our cleaning energy into one type of spot that tends to harbor dirt we overlook.

It's the hand vac I don't have to hide.

Half of them are related to sweeping!

This all-purpose cleaner deserves a permanent home in your cleaning caddy.

I used to be afraid of cast iron cookware until I discovered this game-changing tool.

Believe me, I've tried the tricks to get it done in a regular routine. But it's still too overwhelming.

Keep your tech looking (and working like) brand new.

Putting it off for later only makes the job harder.

Grout grime be gone!

Here are some tips to help you reclaim your couch for resting, not folding.

I wanted to learn how to alter my bad-smelling home habits — for my own nose and to be more hospitable to my guests.

Say good-bye to sore back and leftover debris.

They're designed to make your next load of laundry quicker, more effective, and — yes — even pleasant.

If you can swing it, hiring a professional house cleaner is a great way to save time, reduce stress, and improve the health of your home. Plus, you have a chance to support a local business.

"100% recommend having this machine on hand, no matter your reason."

Having sensitive skin isn’t just a health issue; it’s a lifestyle. It can impact what cosmetics you buy and what materials you wear. It can even influence the way you do your laundry.

Definitely don't spend all your perfect weather energy on cleaning, but also don't let the weather go to waste, even when you have to clean.

You should know, a dirty, crumb-filled toaster isn’t just an eyesore.

Next to a closet, a dresser can be the ultimate storage hero. But with all the room available in a drawer-filled hulk of furniture, there’s also ample opportunity for clutter to accumulate.

Your cleaning routine just got a chic upgrade.

If you’ve ever picked up your clothes from the laundromat or taken out your laundry from your own dryer only to spot something that didn’t belong, then you know how surprising and potentially unsettling it can be.

It can go forwards, backwards, and sideways. And it swivels!

No more grimy glassware.

I was eager to find out if it would live up to the hype.

You know what'll make your heart stop when you have guests over? Realizing you need to move your couch or the heavy armchair.

No more excuses.

It's the first day of fall, which means pumpkin spice lattes, sweater vibes, and this one important cleaning task.

It can sit in the car for hours without releasing a scent!

Sleek, compact, and effective!

We're looking at you, oven gap.

Doing the laundry is all about repeating best practices. But sometimes it’s okay to rethink your tried-and-true washing routine.

Welcome back to One Good Thing! This week I got a tip from a friend that there was a new trend around washing your clothes at home with this thing called the Breathing Mobile Washer. At first, I was skeptical and I also thought it looked like a plunger, but then I tested it and found it to be a surprisingly smart new tool for the home. Why?

Shoppers are raving how well it gets the job done.

As the seasons begin to change, it's time to make some special rounds of your verdant buddies and teachers.

Honestly, I couldn't believe the results.

The next best thing to scoring a fantastic secondhand find is being able to make it last. 

Batteries are included, too!

Zep Grout Cleaner work wonders on the pee-stained bathroom grout in my boys' bathroom.

The shelf makes this double hamper a 3-in-1 deal!

You know the one: that beautiful, decorative chair you splurge on for the corner of your bedroom. It’s sleek, it’s sophisticated, it makes you feel like the has-it-all-together lead heroine in a Nancy Meyers flick — and it’s truly impeccable at collecting clothing.

Rinse aid makes cleaning shower glass easier and it keeps the glass cleaner longer. Win-win!

Want to feel like you live inside a pumpkin spice latte? You're in luck!

I always find it funny that that many of the household items that deal with my dirtiest messes don't have a place on my cleaning schedule to get cleaned themselves.

I thought this habit would fall by the wayside. Instead, it stuck.

Ghosts, monsters, and pumpkins, oh my!

If you learn to avoid these pitfalls, you'll greatly increase your chances of rescuing your favorite shirt.

From chocolate to red wine to paint to makeup, a lot of substances can become a headache once they come into contact with clothing. But how do they stack up against each other? 

Add a pair of rubber gloves and an old toothbrush, and you’re already one step closer to a less stressful cleaning routine.

During the pandemic, I began ritualizing the sorting of the socks, turning it into a meditative, mindful moment.

If you want your investment pieces to last, it’s a good idea to practice extra care when washing your denim—but not everything you hear has merit. Here, we asked laundry experts to set the record straight.

While there’s no way to make washing a mountain of baby laundry fun, there are little tricks that will make it bearable. And luckily, new parents like nothing more than sharing their hard-earned words of wisdom. 

Finally: a suitable surface to iron your clothes that doesn't hog space.

Even in the areas that routinely get the natural treatment, there's a time and a place for the big guns.

It's a major miracle worker.

My mom's old pet peeve is now one of mine. But there's a really easy solution.

While it may not seem like that big of a deal to gloss through all that text and get to cleaning, you could be missing some crucial details.

Say goodbye to gross hairbrushes for good.

These lessons translate easily to the laundry, the dishes, or anything else you take care of around the house.

While they technically accomplish the same thing—de-wrinkling your clothes—steamers and irons have quite a few differences.

This expert says if you’re doing your laundry correctly, you shouldn’t actually need to strip it.

Your usual stain-removing techniques don't really work with tie-dye.

You should choose whatever method seems to fit your lifestyle and your wardrobe.