Home Cleaning

Person washing a colander in a kitchen sink, wearing yellow rubber gloves, with plants and dish rack nearby.
10 Questions You Should Ask When You’re Hiring a House Cleaner
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.
Lisa Galek
Oct 6, 2021
This Spot-Cleaning Tool Has Almost 14,000 5-Star Amazon Ratings and Can Erase Years-Old Stains
"100% recommend having this machine on hand, no matter your reason."
Vanessa Spilios
Oct 4, 2021
5 Ways to Take Your Cleaning Routine Outdoors and Enjoy This Weather
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.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 4, 2021
How To Clean Your Toaster
You should know, a dirty, crumb-filled toaster isn’t just an eyesore.
Olivia Muenter
Sep 30, 2021
This 115-Year-Old Brand’s Retro Sweeper Is Getting Glowing Reviews from Amazon Customers
Your cleaning routine just got a chic upgrade.
Phoebe Sklansky
Sep 28, 2021
I’ve Been Using Dyson’s Small-Space Vacuum for 6 Months — and I *Love* Cleaning With It Every Day
Shopping
It can go forwards, backwards, and sideways. And it swivels!
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Sep 27, 2021
This Ingenious Amazon Find Will Completely Improve the Way You Hand-Wash Dishes
No more grimy glassware.
Vanessa Spilios
Sep 25, 2021
I Tried the $17 Shower Cleaner with More Than 4,000 5-Star Reviews
I was eager to find out if it would live up to the hype.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 25, 2021
One Thing You Need to Clean Before You Host Anyone This Season
Weekend Projects
You know what'll make your heart stop when you have guests over? Realizing you need to move your couch or the heavy armchair.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 24, 2021
7 Tips for Creating a Cleaning Schedule You Can Actually Stick to
No more excuses.
Delilah Gray
Sep 23, 2021
The One Thing Every Home Owner Needs to Clean This Fall (& How to Do It)
It's the first day of fall, which means pumpkin spice lattes, sweater vibes, and this one important cleaning task.
Olivia Muenter
Sep 22, 2021
The Last Thing You Have to Declutter Before You’re Ready for Spring
This year, we’re on a mission to help you tackle spring cleaning on your time. Each weekday until April 13, we’ll guide you through a plan to clean and organize different areas of your home, but you’ll have the flexibility to choose exactly what to work on and how long you have to dedicate to the job. This is it! Our final spring cleaning mission.
Taryn Williford
Sep 20, 2021
7 Things You Probably Haven’t Cleaned Since Spring (But Definitely Should)
We're looking at you, oven gap.
Olivia Muenter
Sep 20, 2021
The Unique $10 Tool That Makes Cleaning Your Blinds a Breeze
Shoppers are raving how well it gets the job done.
Britt Franklin
Sep 17, 2021
One Thing You Might be Forgetting to Dust
Weekend Projects
As the seasons begin to change, it's time to make some special rounds of your verdant buddies and teachers.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 17, 2021
This $12 Cleaning Paste Erased The Most Annoying Stain in My House
Honestly, I couldn't believe the results.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 16, 2021
This Stylish New Sanitizer Dispenser Actually Makes It Fun to Clean My Hands
Batteries are included, too!
Britt Franklin
Sep 14, 2021
I Tried the TikTok-Famous Grout Cleaner and It’s OMG Amazing
Zep Grout Cleaner work wonders on the pee-stained bathroom grout in my boys' bathroom.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 13, 2021
I Tried Using Rinse Aid on My Shower Glass — Here’s What Happened
Rinse aid makes cleaning shower glass easier and it keeps the glass cleaner longer. Win-win!
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 12, 2021
How to Clean the One Part of Your Kitchen That Hasn't Been Cleaned in a While
Weekend Projects
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.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 10, 2021
7 Fall-Scented Cleaning Products to Use If Your Love for Autumn Knows No Bounds
Want to feel like you live inside a pumpkin spice latte? You're in luck!
Sholeen Damarwala
Sep 8, 2021
I Started Scheduling a Monthly Closet Sale & I’ve Never Had Less Clutter (or More Cash)
I thought this habit would fall by the wayside. Instead, it stuck.
Olivia Muenter
Sep 7, 2021
Scrub Daddy Just Released the Cutest Halloween Clean-Up Sponges
NEWS
Ghosts, monsters, and pumpkins, oh my!
Olivia Harvey
Sep 7, 2021
4 Reasons That Stain Isn't Budging (and How to Fix It)
If you learn to avoid these pitfalls, you'll greatly increase your chances of rescuing your favorite shirt.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 6, 2021
7 Things Absolutely Everyone Should Keep Under Their Sink, According to Cleaning Pros
Add a pair of rubber gloves and an old toothbrush, and you’re already one step closer to a less stressful cleaning routine.
Olivia Muenter
Sep 4, 2021
3 Myths About Washing Denim That Too Many People Believe (Plus 2 That Are True)
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.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 30, 2021
I Ditched My Ironing Board for This Space-Saving Find — And It’s Only $15!
Finally: a suitable surface to iron your clothes that doesn't hog space.
Britt Franklin
Aug 27, 2021
If Green Cleaners Aren't Cutting It, You Might Need a Cleaning "Re-Set"
Even in the areas that routinely get the natural treatment, there's a time and a place for the big guns.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 26, 2021
This $30 Amazon Find Makes Cleaning Crusty Microwaves and Stovetops a Total Breeze
Shopping
It's a major miracle worker.
Rochelle Bilow
Aug 25, 2021
Here's How Your Cutting Board Can Help Keep Your Fridge Clean (and Germ-Free)
My mom's old pet peeve is now one of mine. But there's a really easy solution.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 25, 2021
Look for These 4 Things on the Label Before You Use Any Cleaning Product
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.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 24, 2021
How Working in a Professional Kitchen Helps Me Clean Better at Home
These lessons translate easily to the laundry, the dishes, or anything else you take care of around the house.
Rachael Narins
Aug 24, 2021
The $10 Beauty Cleaning Tool I Never Knew I Needed (and Now Can’t Live Without)
Say goodbye to gross hairbrushes for good.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Aug 24, 2021
7 Reasons a Steamer Is Better Than an Iron
While they technically accomplish the same thing—de-wrinkling your clothes—steamers and irons have quite a few differences.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 23, 2021
The Internet Is Obsessed with “Laundry Stripping” — but There’s an Easier Way to Get Cleaner Towels
This expert says if you’re doing your laundry correctly, you shouldn’t actually need to strip it.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 23, 2021
2 Laundry Techniques You Need to Know if You're Tie-Dying This Summer
Your usual stain-removing techniques don't really work with tie-dye.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 23, 2021
7 Unexpected Ways Smart People Sort Their Laundry
You should choose whatever method seems to fit your lifestyle and your wardrobe.
Caroline Biggs
Aug 23, 2021
When You Rinse Your Swimsuit in the Shower on Vacation, Is That... Enough?
We asked a laundry expert, and he gave us two hygienic methods for washing swimwear away from home: the proper way, and the easy way.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 23, 2021
3 Organizing Staples I Always Buy During Back to School Sales
Back-to-school season is a great time to stock up on all your organizing must-haves for half the price.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 20, 2021
This Weekend, Address the Invisible Mess All Over Your Home
Weekend Projects
It doesn't matter where you fall on the shoes-on or shoes-off debate — it's time for a deep clean.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 20, 2021
This Handheld Dyson Vacuum Is as Powerful as My Upright and Gets the Job Done in Half the Time
It's also perfect for hard-to-reach spaces.
Britt Franklin
Aug 18, 2021
Overwhelmed with Cleaning? You Don't Need Balance — You Need a "Tilt"
Rather than making me feel like I have to do my best to balance everything, the concept of "tilting" reminds me to choose what matters — even in an environment I can't control.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 18, 2021
The Tiny, Small-Space-Friendly Humidifier You Can Use Just About Anywhere
Shopping
No more spills or dreaded refills!
Grace Cooper
Aug 17, 2021
6 Ways to Make Changing Your Bed Linens a Little Less Painful
Why is it that getting into a freshly made bed is one of life’s simple pleasures, but the process of removing and putting on new bed linens feels like such a laborious chore?
Megan O'Brien
Aug 16, 2021
8 Genius Laundry Tips from a Butcher, Potter, and Other Frequently Stained Pros
Eight people who work in and around what could be considered “messy” professions, from a potter to a plumber, a butcher to a drag performer, share their tips and tricks for avoiding stains while on the job and dealing with the cleanup when the clothes hit the laundry room. 
Matt Lardie
Aug 16, 2021
You Should Pour Vinegar into Your Washing Machine — Here’s Why
Is there anything you can't handle with vinegar?
Dana McMahan
Aug 14, 2021
The First Thing You Should Clean When You’re Cleaning the Living Room
Taking a breath to consider where you'll start cleaning impacts how much time and work you have to put in to get the living room spotless.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 13, 2021
The "Dog Days of Summer" Are a Real Thing, and They're Officially Behind Us
Weekend Projects
Here's one thing you should clean before fall weather sets in.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 13, 2021
A Dry Cleaner Wants You to Stop Making These 6 Common Stain-Removing Mistakes
You remember the time that dollop of meat sauce landed on your white shirt and you started rubbing it vigorously with seltzer to try to get the stain out? That might not have been your best move.
Lambeth Hochwald
Aug 12, 2021
Your Detergent Bottle Is Working Against You — and Your Wallet
As it turns out, the majority of people have probably been using far too much laundry detergent for far too long.
Olivia Muenter
Aug 12, 2021
There’s One Laundry Step I Always Skip, and It Cuts My Folding Time in Half
It doesn't matter if you're doing laundry for two or seven, there's one nagging thing that turns the task into a chore and something that takes longer than it needs to: inside-out clothes.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 12, 2021
Do You Feel Guilty When Your Home Is Messy?
Here's how you can learn to re-frame cleaning as "morally neutral."
Zoe Pickburn
Aug 12, 2021
10 Storage Solutions When You Seriously Have No Space
Shopping
See ya later, small space clutter.
Celia Shatzman
Aug 10, 2021
Here’s How to Clean All the Gross Stuff You Left at the Office for a Year+
While certain belongings may simply require a good dust-and-disinfect, other belongings — like, uh, those moldy food containers still sitting in the fridge — might need a little more love.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 9, 2021
You Should Dig Through Your Own Garbage in the Name of Sustainability
The first step is acknowledging that, sure, this is a little strange.
Kate Bratskeir
Aug 8, 2021
This Is What the Ideal Eco-Friendly Cleaner Looks Like
There are many stages in the lifecycle of a cleaning product, and each stage offers new opportunities to be good to the planet.
Alissa Schulman
Aug 5, 2021
Amazon Just Launched a New Smart Soap Dispenser that Counts Down Your Wash Time (So You Don’t Have To)
Confirmed: It looks great in the kitchen.
Britt Franklin
Aug 4, 2021
This Cleaning Hack Got My Hairbrush Spotless — With Just 3 Household Ingredients
If you’re a hair-loser like me: You’ll only need an hour and three basic ingredients — which you probably already have on hand at home — to fully rehab your brush.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 4, 2021
Meet the Miracle $7 Grout Cleaner the Internet is Obsessed With
As one impressed reviewer said: "If it can clean this grout, it can clean any grout!!”
Ashley Abramson
Aug 3, 2021
This Super-Powerful Vacuum Has Amazon Shoppers Realizing Their Homes Are Much Dirtier Than They Thought
“The amount of grossness picked up after one minute was outstanding.”
Rochelle Bilow
Aug 2, 2021
There Are Three "Levels" of Laundry, According to Cleaning Experts
You might want to do laundry differently, depending on your household's health.
Jordan Snowden
Aug 2, 2021
If Your White Shirts Have Yellow Collar Stains in the Summer, Here's the Culprit
Ever do a load of laundry after a day outside and notice a weird, yellow ring on your shirt collar that you just can’t seem to get out? Here's the fix.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 1, 2021
One Thing You Might Forget to Clean After You Finish a Summer Home Project
Outdoor projects are fun because you can let things get messy. Who cares if dust flies up or paint splatters? But there’s one important thing you might forget to clean afterward.
Ashley Abramson
Jul 29, 2021
7 Cleaners That Can Handle the Greasiest Spot in Your Kitchen
Don't let your kitchen continue to look like this before photo!
Ashley Abramson
Jul 28, 2021
Amazon Shoppers Swear This Special Broom Is the Answer to Your “Hair Everywhere” Problem — and It Has 45,000 5-Star Ratings
Say goodbye to finding random pet hairs everywhere!
Phoebe Sklansky
Jul 27, 2021
This TikTok-Famous $17 Gadget Keeps Snacks Fresh and Saves so Much Money in the Long Run
Say goodbye to the days of stale snacks!
Britt Franklin
Jul 26, 2021
Our Ultimate Guide to Stain Removal
Get out stubborn stains from from just about any surface in your home with this roundup of stain removal how-tos.
Brittney Morgan
Jul 23, 2021
Amazon Shoppers Swear This Super-Versatile Mop Saves Them Time and Money
"A super-nice alternative to save time cleaning the high-traffic areas."
Vanessa Spilios
Jul 22, 2021
7 Wicker Baskets Under $30 That’ll Keep Your Clutter Under Control
These woven beauties never go out of style!
Jasmine Grant
Jul 22, 2021
One Good Thing: How To Remove Odors from Clothes with Vodka (of all things!)
Welcome back to One Good Thing, where we keep rolling! You know why? Because we’re having fun and you all seem to keep clicking on us, so that’s as good a reason as I’ve had since Covid began to keep doing anything. AND we love to be helpful.
Maxwell Ryan
Jul 22, 2021
Are Dishwasher and Laundry Pods Messing with Your Machines? Experts Weigh In
Turns out, there are pitfalls to pod life. The question becomes: Are self-dosing dishwasher and laundry pods actually worth all the hype? If you want to keep using pods for the convenience factor, here’s what experts say about making sure those pods work for you.
Alexandra Frost
Jul 21, 2021
The $12 Bath Accessory That You Should Be Using in Your Fridge
And lots of us use our fridges more frequently than our showers. (Just saying.)
Ashley Abramson
Jul 21, 2021