Home Cleaning

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The Only Thing You Need to Clean When You Finally Have People Over
A lived-in home should never be a reason not to welcome loved ones back into your personal space. But there's one way to honor guests that I'd surely never want to let slip.
Shifrah Combiths
May 19, 2021
The 3-Ingredient Homemade Cleaner I Use On Everything Outdoors
I've been using a cleaner on my outdoor furniture that does the trick perfectly. It includes two common but powerful things you already have at home.
Taryn Williford
May 17, 2021
This $3 Paint Aisle Staple Is My Secret for Cleaning Hard-to-Reach Places
Don't sleep on this cleaning trick.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 16, 2021
I (Skeptically) Tried a Robot Mop, And "Rocky" Has Made Me a Convert
You may have the most questions about the mopping portion of the unit, like I did. Here's how it works.
Shifrah Combiths
May 15, 2021
6 Mistakes to Avoid If You Want to Make Money Cleaning Out Your Closet
According to a resale expert.
Kara Nesvig
May 15, 2021
14 Cleaning Product Label Buzzwords and What They Really Mean
When it comes to important values like protecting the earth and safeguarding your family's health, greenwashing makes things murky.
Ashley Abramson
May 15, 2021
I Made My Home Spotless With Spotify's 6-Hour "Cleaning Kit" Playlist
I was dreading my marathon cleaning day, but this playlist made it a lot more fun.
Ashley Abramson
May 15, 2021
5 Things You're Doing Wrong When You Wash Your Laundry
This applies to A LOT of your warm-weather wardrobe. And probably your cleaning cloths, too.
Ashley Abramson
May 13, 2021
This $15 Lint Tool Cleans Up All the Hair Your Vacuum Leaves Behind
Regular vacuuming never seems to be enough to keep pet hair in check. So I figured I'd try this Instagram lint roller, for me and for all of you.
Shifrah Combiths
May 12, 2021
I Had Rust Spots on My Fridge, But This $3 Cleaner Scrubbed 'Em Away
So much for stainless steel!
Shifrah Combiths
May 11, 2021
Can't Splurge on a Miele Dishwasher? 25 Ways to Get Its Features
My Miele dishwasher is the best I've ever had — but its best features are also things you can get in other models.
Sarah Garone
May 10, 2021
Amazon Shoppers Are Obsessed with This Steam Mop That Cleans Floors, Rugs, Glass, Grout — and Even Converts Into a Clothing Steamer
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It has more than 11,000 five-star reviews, and customers swear it's a miracle worker.
Tim Minerd
May 10, 2021
This $15 Amazon Find Is Kind to My Clothes — and My Wallet!
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You'll never go back to a traditional lint roller, promise.
Sarah M. Vazquez
May 10, 2021
I Cleaned My Baking Sheets with a Dishwasher Detergent Pod
Turns out, it works best with nonstick baking sheets. It also requires zero elbow grease.
Ashley Abramson
May 6, 2021
9 Little (But Totally Ingenious) Cleaning Lessons From Readers' Moms
Mother knows best!
Kara Nesvig
May 7, 2021
One Under-Appreciated Thing You Should Clean Before it Gets Really Hot
Weekend Projects
This weekend, grab a vacuum cleaner and a screwdriver and get to work.
Shifrah Combiths
May 7, 2021
One Good Thing: Boost Your Energy with This Simple Tip
It's springtime and this week I want to change the feeling of my home without spending a penny, so I'm going to simply rearrange my living room!
Maxwell Ryan
May 6, 2021
My Mom Showed Me the Tiny (Moldy) Spot I Was Forgetting to Clean
Mom puts herself on dish duty whenever she comes for a visit, and she recently uncovered something gross.
Shifrah Combiths
May 6, 2021
Bamboo Paper Products Are a Trendy, Eco-Friendly Solution
Bamboo paper products look the same as traditional paper products, and they work as just as well as traditional paper products, but are they actually better for the environment?
Jordan Snowden
May 5, 2021
I Tried "Safely," Chrissy Teigen and Kris Jenner's New Cleaners
People wanted to know: Is it really "safer"? Is it sustainable? Does it smell nice? Should I try it? And how does it compare to what's already on the market?
Taryn Williford
May 4, 2021
I Tried that Internet-Famous "Pink Stuff" Cleaner
If you’ve been on TikTok or YouTube, you’ve probably stumbled across the Pink Stuff: a British-manufactured cleaning paste and, allegedly, a miracle cure for any scuff or stain.
Ashley Abramson
May 4, 2021
11 Secrets from People Who Always Have Amazing-Smelling Homes
Lots of these secrets involve simple pantry ingredients.
Ashley Abramson
May 3, 2021
This $30 Vacuum Has More Than 4,000 5-Star Reviews — and It Might Be Better Than a Dyson
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"It's a lifesaver and it’s such a great price!”
Celia Shatzman
May 3, 2021
This Hand Sanitizer is So Pretty, You’ll Want to Display it As Decor
Introducing PAUME, a luxury sanitizing skin care brand.
Jessica Wang
May 2, 2021
There's One Thing In Your Kitchen You Should Never Clean With Bleach
Here's what to use instead.
Shifrah Combiths
May 2, 2021
I Tried That "Genius" Window-Cleaning Sponge Hack, Here's My Take
Since I’m not sure the last time my window tracks have been wiped down, I was excited to grab a sponge and try this trick out for myself.
Ashley Abramson
May 1, 2021
This $35 Laundry Accessory Makes My Microfiber Cloth Habit Way Greener
It's a simple way to prevent the pollution of our planet from right inside your laundry room.
Taryn Williford
Apr 27, 2021
5 Ways You Can Be Smarter With Your Trash
Zero-waste isn't doable for everyone. But here are a few ways to be better with the trash you do produce.
Jordan Snowden
Apr 27, 2021
These Reusable Cleaning Cloths Have More Than 21,000 Five-Star Amazon Reviews — and Will Save You So Much Money
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"The best cleaning product I have bought in ages!”
AnnMarie Mattila
Apr 26, 2021
People Would Rather Do Almost Anything Instead of Clean, According to One Survey
Over one-third would choose the dentist.
Megan Johnson
Apr 22, 2021
30 Small Ways to Green Your Cleaning Routine
The great news is, being an eco-friendly cleaner isn't all or nothing. You can make small shifts to improve the impact your cleaning routine has on the environment.
Taryn Williford
Apr 21, 2021
Your Suction Cup Organizer Won't Stay Put? Try This $2 Hack!
I love this hack because it’s so darn easy — but also because it’s so versatile.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 17, 2021
A New Collection of Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Just Arrived at Target
Grove Collaborative is now available at Target.
Jessica Wang
Apr 18, 2021
2 Tips I Wish I Learned Before I Bought This Cast Iron Skillet
Since I bought my cast iron in a hurry, without doing any research, I made a few silly mistakes along the way.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 14, 2021
4 Ways You Can Think of Spring Cleaning as Self-Care
If you haven’t started your spring cleaning yet, here’s one good reason to start: spring cleaning can boost your wellness and promote the development of a variety of healthy habits for life.
Ashley Zlatopolsky
Apr 17, 2021
Try This 2-Second Trick to Double the Storage Size of Your Baggie
This is one of those hacks you'll want to tuck away for the future.
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 14, 2021
Here's How to Choose Between Spray, Powder, and Cream Cleaners
It ultimately depends on what you’re cleaning. Consider this your go-to guide.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 15, 2021
8 Cluttered Kitchens We Totally Love
Because sometimes bohemian maximalism is downright refreshing.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Apr 14, 2021
There's One Big Problem With That Viral "Self-Cleaning" Toilet Hack
Our plumbing expert said DEFINITELY don't try this if you have a newer toilet.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 14, 2021
This Is How I Clean My Apartment to Keep Myself From Burning Out
I mentally divided our one-bedroom apartment into four separate spaces and made a plan for tackling them in a once-a-week rotation.

Alexis Rhiannon
Apr 11, 2021
3 Signs Your Cleaning Supplies Are Irritating Your Lungs or Skin
Knowing when to leave the room, try a new cleaning product, or seek professional medical assistance could be the difference between a pleasant cleaning experience and a crummy one.
Olivia Muenter
Apr 9, 2021
5 Quick Ways to Show Your Candles Some Love and Help Them Last Longer
Weekend Projects
Give your candles a little spa day of their own.
Shifrah Combiths
Apr 9, 2021
I Tried The "Little Green Cleaning Machine" that TikTok Loves
The best part, for me, is how convenient this thing is. Now I'm smitten too.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 7, 2021
12 Clever House Cleaning Tools That’ll Get at All Those Hard-to-Reach Places
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Dirt and grime in those pesky corners and crevices don't stand a chance.
Jasmine Grant
Apr 6, 2021
Are You Over-Disinfecting Your Home? Here Are 3 Things to Know
These days, “better safe than sorry” might also mean disinfecting sparingly, or in some cases, not disinfecting at all.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 6, 2021
We Asked a Laundry Expert if TikTok's WD-40 Hack for Oil Stains Works
The ingredients do make sense for dealing with oily stains, but there's a problem with this hack — and our laundry expert has a way better solution.
Ashley Abramson
Apr 5, 2021
IKEA Just Released an Affordable (and Stylish!) New Air Purifier
The FÖRNUFTIG is available in stores and online.
Jessica Wang
Apr 3, 2021
The Last Step of Spring Cleaning is Also the Most Fun
Spring Cleaning Cure
The best part of a deep clean is how good it feels when you're done.
Taryn Williford
Apr 3, 2021
This Is the Only Vacuum That Can Stand Up to the Messes Made By My Three Furry Pets
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It's the only vacuum I have ever owned that gets every last clump of fur without clogging.
AnnMarie Mattila
Apr 1, 2021
8 Tips For Learning to Love Wash Day from the "Marie Kondo of Laundry"
Patric Richardson wants you to love laundry day: “Something I always say is that you get to do laundry, you don’t have to do laundry."
Kara Nesvig
Apr 1, 2021
I Just Learned There Are 2 Types of Plungers — And You Need Both
Besides the fact that each plunger is designed to tackle a different purpose, it really comes down to hygiene.
Jordan Snowden
Apr 1, 2021
Your Bedroom Window Needs a Deep Clean — Here’s How to Do It
Spring Cleaning Cure
Your bedroom window (and all its dressings) is a simple, unappreciated tool in keeping you comfortable while you sleep. Today is the day we pay it some love back.
Taryn Williford
Apr 1, 2021
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This is the Smartest Way to Dust Your Bedroom
Spring Cleaning Cure
In the spirit of "work smarter, not harder," let me introduce you to my go-to bedroom dusting routine.
Taryn Williford
Mar 30, 2021
I Finally Got a Vacuum Cleaner I Love — And It Made Me Enjoy Cleaning
My fiancé and I have literally argued over who gets to vacuum each week since we got this.
Olivia Muenter
Mar 29, 2021
One Part of Your Living Room You Only Have to Clean Once a Year
Spring Cleaning Cure
I'm not sure that every "out of sight" area of your home needs to be scrubbed within an inch of its life on a weekly basis.
Taryn Williford
Mar 29, 2021
Are Your Living Room Shelves Dusty Right Now? Of Course They Are
Spring Cleaning Cure
Let's not wait until the next shelf-styling trend hits to clear all the dust from those decorative surfaces.
Taryn Williford
Mar 28, 2021
This One-Two Punch Is How You Tackle the Most Satisfying Part of Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning Cure
By splitting the work up, I hope you feel empowered to go a little deeper in each area and get a really satisfying result.
Taryn Williford
Mar 27, 2021
You Can Make Your Living Room Feel Cleaner in Just 15 Minutes
Spring Cleaning Cure
I'm sorry to tell you that the reason your home gets dirty is unfortunately, you. (And whatever people and pets that you live with.) The more time you spend in a space, the dirtier that space gets.
Taryn Williford
Mar 26, 2021
10 Areas in the Living Room Most People Forget to Dust
Spring Cleaning Cure
We're going to kick off our five days of spring cleaning in the living room by looking up.
Taryn Williford
Mar 25, 2021
5 Features You're Going to Want in a Cleaning Bucket
It's worth some consideration, especially if you're in the market for a new one, which (warning) is where you might find yourself after reading this!
Shifrah Combiths
Mar 24, 2021
My Favorite Bathroom-Cleaning Tool Is Something You Probably Already Have in Your Kitchen
Spring Cleaning Cure
The best cleaning tool is the one you already have. And frankly, I haven't found anything better at getting into my bathroom's dirtiest crevices than this.
Taryn Williford
Mar 24, 2021
Stop Trying to Make Air-Purifying Plants Happen
Experts explore the tantalizing-but-misguided idea that house plants have the power to make your air cleaner and better to breathe.
Ashley Abramson
Mar 22, 2021
There’s One Part of Every Bathroom That Needs an Inside-Out Deep Clean
Spring Cleaning Cure
Your bathroom doesn't stop at the surfaces you see.
Taryn Williford
Mar 23, 2021
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Spend 10 Minutes Cleaning Today and Make All Your Mornings Better
Spring Cleaning Cure
I have a confession to make: I let my bathroom get really filthy recently. But I cleaned it! And then I wasn't hitting snooze on my alarm. And I was enjoying styling my hair and putting on makeup, instead of feeling rushed or grossed out like I'd gotten used to.
Taryn Williford
Mar 22, 2021
6 Ways to Get Your Bathroom Shower, Tub, and Grout Extra Clean
Spring Cleaning Cure
If you're unhappy with the way your bathroom looks after cleaning it, I bet there are a few tricks you haven't tried yet.
Taryn Williford
Mar 21, 2021
The First Thing You Should Spring Clean in the Bathroom This Year
Spring Cleaning Cure
Most of the time, I am a fervent cheerleader for cleaning top to bottom. When it comes to cleaning a room as dreaded as the bathroom, it's more important, in my opinion, to start with something easy.
Taryn Williford
Mar 20, 2021
9 Things You Can Clean to Celebrate the First Day of Spring
Weekend Projects
Tackle these before that perfect weather hits so that when it does, there's nothing to do but savor it.
Shifrah Combiths
Mar 19, 2021
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Give Your Clean Kitchen a Finishing Touch in 15 Minutes
Spring Cleaning Cure
Spring cleaning is the time to spruce up all the things and places that mostly get ignored the rest of the year.
Taryn Williford
Mar 19, 2021
4 Air-Drying Laundry Tips I Had to Learn the Hard Way
I’ve been following the family tradition and air-drying my clothes. But the funny thing is, my family never taught me the secrets: I learned the hard way on my own after lots of trial and error.
Stephanie Wong
Mar 18, 2021
One Way to Flip the Script on Your Spring Cleaning — And Get a Deeper Clean than Ever
Spring Cleaning Cure
Think about it: You clean your kitchen all the time. It's the tools and technique that makes a deep clean DEEP.
Taryn Williford
Mar 18, 2021
If You Only Finish One Spring Cleaning Chore, This Should Be It
Spring Cleaning Cure
Spring cleaning is your chance to give back to the helpers in your household.
Taryn Williford
Mar 17, 2021
It’s Time to Give These Forgotten Kitchen Surfaces Some Much-Needed Attention
Spring Cleaning Cure
I promise, your counter is not the only place in the kitchen getting hit with the collateral damage from your cooking.
Taryn Williford
Mar 16, 2021