Home Cleaning

I decided to try a week-long cleaning experiment and see if there were any hundred-year-old vintage housekeeping techniques that work for my modern household.

It's a simple and small detail that makes my entire kitchen feel polished when I use it.

Here are a few items to consider for your own arsenal.

How on earth (or rather, off Earth) do astronauts do laundry?

Here’s what experts have to say about steering clear of grubby vibes.

Because there’s one post-cooking cleanup task that I completely and totally loathe and avoid at all costs: clearing the crumbs from the countertop.

To find out about pre-cleaning etiquette, I spoke with some pro cleaners about what’s helpful and what gets in the way.

By the time you call a repair person, the problem is probably pretty big. Here are five ways to stave off a visit (and hefty bill).

Here are 3 drain-cleaning tips to try this weekend, to put that age old ounce-of-prevention advice to good use.

Welcome back to One Good Thing! This week Hands is back and we’re on The Case of the Dirty Dishwasher. I recently found out that they needed to be periodically cleaned, which I had NEVER done, and which also explained why the cleaning wasn’t going so well lately (where were loose food particles and a spotting).

The hard truth of life is there's never enough time to get it all done. So here are some ways to "clean" while you're busy doing something else.

They take all the guesswork out of laundry day!

The no-drill solution I didn't know I needed!

The change in seasons is a perfect excuse to try something new and bust out of that "meh" feeling.

"This mop pulled up the ground-in dirt and grime that a traditional mop couldn't hope to touch."

Sometimes the mental toughness of a task is what keeps you from starting on it.

Give your plastic hamper a break with one of these cute picks.

Welcome back to One Good Thing! We’re outdoors again, soaking up the summer and prepping for a big GRILL SEASON (we actually grilled all last weekend over the 4th. We had 12 people for the weekend – kids and laundry everywhere – but grilling outside got everyone out of the house, got the guys cooking and the food was delicious).

Too busy during the week to tidy up, and then too checked out on the weekends to clean. It feels like an inescapable cycle — but here's my solution.

I’ve been telling *all* of my family members and friends to stock up!

The first step in this process, according to my grandmother, isn’t doing anything to the bathroom itself, it’s all about preparing your person.

Steal these tips for your own home.

I'm just mad I didn't know about this sooner!

"Same great quality as the better-known vacuum brands at 1/5 of the price!!!"

I'll never not have a bottle of this stuff around now.

Why didn't I think of this earlier!?

It'll mean your home can achieve a higher state of cleanliness—with much less foot-dragging on your part.

I’ve gone from using a motley crew of household cleaners to streamlining my most-used essentials.

I certainly don't appreciate the messes they leave behind.

As someone with a compact kitchen and a compulsion towards cleanliness, I needed a quick way to clean up without pulling out the awkward broom and dust pan.

Crumbs galore! But not anymore.

Snag upright, cordless, and robot models for a steal.

I consider my Grandma Gigi’s 9 commandments unbreakable.

And it's probably already in your bathroom.

One look at this hairball will have you convinced.

Kiss the keyboard dust and food crumbs goodbye.

Take the opportunity to close out this school year with a particular task that's been a long time coming.

Spoiler: It actually works!

Back in 2010, many dish detergent manufacturers reworked their formulas. So if you want crystal clear dishes, you'll need to add one thing to the wash.

I set aside a weekend, tried the method for myself, and got a cleaning hangover.

Microfiber cloths are popular for a reason, but they have a real dark side. Here's why cleaning experts think you should quit microfiber and reach for a diaper instead.

One of the easiest ways to cut back on single-use paper is realizing that some areas at home are best left untouched by the controversial paper towel.

Say "buh-bye" to smudges!

Salt on a paper towel works great. But sometimes I need something more powerful and forceful—without removing the seasoning I’ve worked so hard to coat my pan in.

Spoiler alert: You're about to save a lot of money!

Warning: It's going to be gross. But you'll feel proportionately glad you got to the mess.

This easy-to-use robot vac cleans all my floors and never misses a spot.

At a recent virtual tasting, the winemaker casually mentioned this little tidbit, and I had to know more.

Here's how to find out if you're using the wrong towels for the wrong kitchen chores.

It's so easy! With this small amount of upkeep, there's never any grime in the shower to begin with.

I crowdsourced responses from over 100 people, and while there was a lot of overlap, there were also a few hacks that made me think, “Huh, that would help.”

It has a wealth of thought-out features I didn't know I needed until I saw them.

I’ve discovered a hack that makes cleaning the shower that much easier—even if it does involve wearing, well, zero clothing.

Instead of relying on quick-fix cups, you can use ingredients you already have in your kitchen to clean your machine.

On top of washing features for kitchenware and fruits and vegetables, Capsule has a UV light feature to disinfect keys, masks, wallets, and phones.

Get ready to have your mind blown.

Beloved by reviewers, this brush is said to be just as functional as it is cute. Honestly, I get major Big Bird vibes.

So I tried it — and timed it!

There are actual risks to poor bag hygiene — you can spread bacteria, mold, and other germs around your kitchen.

We asked a cleaning expert and a sustainability expert to compare microfiber vs. organic cotton vs. sponge cloths, and one clear winner came out on top.

When space is at a premium, it pays to pare down to a set of cleaning essentials that can get the job (and most jobs) done.

And I haven't looked back!

No amount of regular dish washing will make these stains vanish, but they're not as permanent as they might seem.

A few time-saving hacks can mean the difference between a disorderly kitchen and one that's mostly clean most of the time.

Steel wool scrubbers have nothing on the mighty Tenacious C!