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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13 Places to Get Quarters for Laundry, Including Amazon (Yes, Really!)
You’d be surprised where else you can find coins.
Catherine Toth Fox
Aug 6, 2024
I Finally Found a Fridge Cleaning Hack That Works, and Now I’ll Use It Forever
It's the only thing that works for me.
Daniela Klein
Aug 6, 2024
5 Things You Should Never Steam Clean
According to cleaning pros.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Aug 5, 2024
This $45 Chemical-Free Device Is the Best Bug Bite Relief I’ve Ever Tried (I Can’t Believe It Worked!)
It’s a total game-changer.
Emily Hochberg
Aug 4, 2024
The $21 Laundry Room Find I Wish I Discovered Years Ago
Say goodbye to a sore back for good.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Aug 3, 2024
The $20 Tool That Keeps Floors, Tiles, and Outdoor Surfaces Spotless
Your back will thank you!
Nikol Slatinska
Aug 2, 2024
This Is The Biggest Cleaning Ick In Your Home
Scrub away!
Lara Walsh
Aug 2, 2024
I Tried the Viral “Vodka Hack” and Got Hotel-Worthy Wrinkle-Free Sheets
I can’t believe how well it worked.
Stephanie Montes
Aug 2, 2024
This Is Why You Shouldn't Mix Baking Soda and Vinegar for Cleaning
Combining soda and vinegar won’t hurt anyone — but don’t expect the mixture to do a good job cleaning, either.
Ashley Abramson
Jul 31, 2024
I Tried This “Heavy-Duty” Carpet Cleaner, and Now I’ll Never Go Back (It Saves Me $800 a Year!)
It’s become one of my most valuable cleaning tools.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 30, 2024
How Soon Can You Use the Bathtub After Cleaning It?
Thankfully, the answer should make you happy.
Kelly Dawson
Jul 29, 2024
I Tried This Pro Cleaner’s Cleaning Rag Trick, and It Saved Me So Much Time
It’s a small yet meaningful change.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 27, 2024
What You Need to Know About the Bissell Steam Cleaner Recall
You’ll want to stop using it immediately.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jul 24, 2024
Rubbing Alcohol Is Great for Cleaning, but Here Are 7 Things You Should Never Do
Read this before using it around your home.
Ashley Abramson
Jul 24, 2024
Your Microwave Door Has a Not-So-Secret Feature Everyone’s Just Finding Out About — But There’s a Catch
Before you try it, here’s what the experts had to say.
Christin Perry
Jul 22, 2024
This Pro-Grade Steamer Removes Wrinkles in Seconds and Will Make You Give Up Your Iron for Good (It’s on Sale!)
Shopping
It's on sale!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jul 19, 2024
The $12 Amazon Gem That'll Finally Get Your Windows and Baseboards Spotless
More than 6,000 were bought in the past month!
Nikol Slatinska
Jul 18, 2024
Everything You Need to Know About Dust (Plus, How Often to Do It!)
You might want to ditch that feather duster.
Jennifer Billock
Jul 18, 2024
Everything You Wanted to Know About Using a Laundromat but Didn’t Want to Ask
So you can feel as proud of yourself as Rachel did on “Friends.”
Jennifer Billock
Jul 16, 2024
I Tried the “One Room” Rule, And Now I’ll Never Clean Another Way
It saved me so much time.
Emma Kumagawa
Jul 16, 2024
This Ingenious Cleaning Essential Is at the Lowest Price I’ve Ever Seen in Years (Grab Yours Before It’s Gone!)
It’s super popular and so easy to use!
Jada Wong
Jul 16, 2024
I’ve Tested Dozens of Air Purifiers, and This One Is the Best for Small Spaces
It’s under $100 for a limited time.
Britt Franklin
Jul 12, 2024
This DIY Hack for Getting Rid of Fruit Flies “Works Like Magic!”
Say goodbye to fruit flies.
Emma Kumagawa
Jul 11, 2024
You Should Really Think Twice Before Using The Pink Stuff in These 5 Spots
It’s a miracle cleaner, but it has its limits.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jul 11, 2024
Amazon Shoppers Swear This $26 Mattress Protector Is the “Only One You’ll Ever Need” (More Than 10,000 Were Bought Last Month!)
It's a bestseller for a reason.
Haley Lyndes
Jul 10, 2024
The Easiest Way to Clean One of The Dirtiest Parts of Your Oven (in 3 Steps!)
Cleaning
Hint: It’s not by using self-cleaning mode.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jul 9, 2024
I Used the Clever "Paper Test" to Clean My Bathroom Vents
This is a seriously great tool.
Emma Kumagawa
Jul 9, 2024
I Used the Pink Stuff to Clean Scratches off My Mugs and Pans
Cleaning
You have to see how well it worked.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jul 8, 2024
I Just Can’t Stop Using This New Summer Scented Cleaner (It Smells Divine!)
It cleans as good as it smells.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Jul 7, 2024
The Internet Keeps Debating This Polarizing House Rule
Let’s leave this argument in the past.
Lara Walsh
Jul 2, 2024
You Should Put a Lemon in Your Dishwasher ASAP (The Results Are Amazing!)
I’m never washing plastic food containers any other way.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 2, 2024
10 Brilliant Clothesline Ideas to Make Laundry Day a Breeze
Hang-drying your clothes just got easier.
Jennifer Billock
Jul 1, 2024
The Last Thing to Do with a Melted-Down Candle Jar Before You Recycle It
This brilliant trick makes the sticky chore so much easier.
Emma Taubenfeld
Jun 30, 2024
How to Clean the Walls in Every Room of Your Home
According to experts.
Jennifer Billock
Jun 30, 2024
4 Things You Should Never Clean with a Pressure Washer
Cleaning
Plus, five things you can clean with one!
L. Daniela Alvarez
Jun 29, 2024
Bissell’s Viral Carpet Cleaner Just Got Even Better — and It's 30% Off Right Now
Shopping
It's even better than the original!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 27, 2024
Is Trisodium Phosphate Too Dangerous to Use for Cleaning?
Here’s the truth about this controversial cleaning agent.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jun 27, 2024
The Super-Important Thing You Need to Clean in Your Kitchen Every 6 Months, According to an Appliance Repair Pro
It could help you save money on your next electric bill.
Erica Finamore
Jun 24, 2024
Clean Any Carpet Stain Using These 6 Expert Methods
Cleaning
Clean even the toughest messes with these methods.
Jennifer Billock
Jun 24, 2024
I Tried This $0 Hack to Clean Under the Bed, and Now I Want to Use It in Every Room
Cleaning
It’s a surprising money- and time-saving solution.
Emma Kumagawa
Jun 24, 2024
This Disturbing New Report Reveals the Dirtiest Thing in Your Bedroom
Cleaning
You’ll want to clean it ASAP.
Emma Kumagawa
Jun 23, 2024
The Trick to Washing White Clothes so They Stay White
Cleaning
Get your clothes looking their best and brightest!
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jun 22, 2024
Where to Store Your Worn (but Not Dirty) Clothes
Is your bedroom littered with clothes in purgatory?
Taryn Williford
Jun 22, 2024
15 Cleaning Products We Love, All Under $15
Because who said cleaning had to be an expensive chore?
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 21, 2024
People Are Just Discovering This Zero-Dollar Hack to Season a Blackstone Grill
Give more life to your used plastic.
Lara Walsh
Jun 21, 2024
The One Cleaning Habit My Mom Did That I Never Do
Cleaning
I think she’d be proud of my decision.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jun 21, 2024
How My Dad’s “Hoarding Tendencies” Changed My Relationship with Stuff
Mental Health
I’ve learned (and grown) a lot.
Ashley Oken
Jun 20, 2024
9 Cleaning Tasks You Can Skip Right Now (So You Can Relax This Weekend!)
Mind, Body & Home
Take back your time so you can achieve some peace of mind.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 20, 2024
This Under-the-Radar $11 Find Is My Secret to Spotless, Scuff-Free Floors
The best part? It's safe for all floor types!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 19, 2024
What to Do if a Messy Home Makes You Anxious (and Why Cleaning Isn’t Always the Answer)
Mental Health
Cleaning to cope can actually lead to more problems.
Jandra Sutton
Jun 18, 2024
8 Things That Make Your Home Look Way Messier than It Is
Cleaning
You’ll want to fix them right away.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 18, 2024
This $36 Closet Find Prevents My Clothes from Being Totally Ruined
Cleaning
Make sure you have it for the summer!
Kelly Dawson
Jun 16, 2024
Why You’ll Want to Pour Dish Soap in Your Toilet Bowl
Cleaning
You might be able to avoid a call to the plumber if you have access to dish soap and very, very hot water.
Ashley Poskin
Jun 14, 2024
I Never Thought I’d Love a Scrub Brush, But This Clever 2-in-1 Find Changed That
Shopping
And it's only $9!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 14, 2024
I Follow My Dad’s “Circle” Method to Keep My Home Clean (It Always Works!)
It helps me stay focused when tidying.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jun 14, 2024
12 Easy Ways to Reduce Dust in Your Home
Cleaning
It feels like no matter what you do or how often you clean, there's always a layer of dust waiting to settle on to every surface in your home.
Taryn Williford
Jun 14, 2024
This Ingenious $20 Tool Is the Secret to Keeping Your Space Immaculate
Your back will thank you!
Nikol Slatinska
Jun 13, 2024
I Follow This “Tidy Snacking” Habit, and It’s Transformed the Way I Clean
Cleaning
This quick, simple tidying habit helps me power through.
Brie Schmidt
Jun 13, 2024
The "Magic" $6 Cleaner That’ll Make Your Toilet Look Brand-New
Shopping
More than 10,000 bottles were sold in the last month!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 11, 2024
10 Ways I Keep My Home Clean When Dealing with Depression
Mental Health
Here’s what I do to stay on top of cleaning.
Abigail J. Fallon
Jun 11, 2024
Eating in Bed Actually Helps Me Create Less Mess (Yes, Really!)
Mind, Body & Home
Here’s why.
Jordyn Bradley
Jun 11, 2024
We Gave a Pro Cleaner $50 — Here’s What She Bought at IKEA
Cleaning
See what she’d buy at her local store.
Stephanie Nguyen
Jun 11, 2024
Here’s How Long You Can Leave Wet Clothes in the Washer, According to a Laundry Expert
Cleaning
Whether it's purposeful or accidental, what's the real truth about this practice?
Lauren Wicks
Jun 10, 2024
I Tried This $3 Dresser Hack & My Clothes Have Never Smelled Fresher
Organizing & Cleaning
Using a surprising living room staple that you probably already own.
Blair Donovan
Jun 10, 2024
This $16 Amazon Gem Leaves My Windows Clean and Sparkling (Every Time!)
It’s the best window-cleaning tool I’ve ever used.
Charli Penn
Jun 10, 2024
60 Things You Need to Clean This Summer to Give Your Home Its Deepest Clean Yet!
Cleaning
Get your home ready for the season.
Shifrah Combiths
Jun 8, 2024
This AC Maintenance Tip Will Keep You Cool All Summer
Cleaning
And it’ll save you some money.
Jennifer Billock
Jun 8, 2024
How to Clean Your Window AC Unit So Your Home Stays Cool This Summer
Cleaning
So that it runs smoothly this summer.
Jennifer Billock
Jun 7, 2024
5 Ways to Tweak Your Cleaning Routine If You Have ADHD
Mental Health
Cleaning with ADHD doesn't have to be completely exhausting.
Ashley Abramson
Jun 6, 2024
5 People Share Their Cleaning Secrets to Avoid Stress, and Their Advice Is So Good
Cleaning
They work smarter, not harder.
L. Daniela Alvarez
Jun 6, 2024
A Disturbing New Report Will Make You Think Twice About How Often You Wash Your Sheets
It's important, people.
Lara Walsh
Jun 5, 2024
This Is the Secret to Streak-Free Windows (You Only Need 3 Things!)
Get that streak-free finish!
Jennifer Billock
Jun 5, 2024