Cleaning

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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The 40 Cleaning Tools You Can’t Live Without, According to Our Editors

Cleaning Awards

Apartment Therapy’s first-ever guide to the very best home cleaning tools.

Stephanie Nguyen

Apr 8, 2024

How to Clean a Couch the Right Way, According to Experts

Cleaning

Learn from the best to get your couch clean.

Jennifer Billock

Apr 8, 2024

The Rule-bending Trick I Use in My Bedroom Makes Getting Ready So Much Better

Cleaning

It’s a smart idea.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 8, 2024

4 Things Pro Cleaners Are *Begging* You to Stop Doing When Spring Cleaning

Cleaning

They really wish you’d not do these things.

L. Daniela Alvarez

Apr 7, 2024

Every Reason Why I Love This (Best List-Winning!) $34 Stick Vacuum

...and the list is longer than the price is high.

Kendall Cornish

Apr 6, 2024

Shoppers Are Calling Trader Joe’s $4 Cleaning Gem "Just Right" for Spring

News

I'm heading to the store to grab one ASAP.

Abby Monteil

Apr 5, 2024

Bobby Berk’s Easy Hack Cleans Stained Food Containers in Seconds

Cleaning

It’s shockingly simple!

Emma Kershaw

Apr 5, 2024

I Tried This Super-Popular Mop with Over 142,000 5-Star Amazon Ratings — And It’s Totally Worth the Hype

My floors have never looked better.

Britt Franklin

Apr 5, 2024

This $19 Tool Completely Changed My Cleaning Routine — and I Only Wish I’d Bought It Sooner

Say goodbye to hard-to-reach dust for good.

Sarah M. Vazquez

Apr 4, 2024

5 No-Brainer Ways to Have a Nice-Smelling Home This Spring

Cleaning

According to experts.

L. Daniela Alvarez

Apr 4, 2024

I Follow My Mom’s “Fun” Cleaning Habit and It Really Works

Cleaning

This is the best way to make chores feel enjoyable.

Kelly Dawson

Apr 2, 2024

12 Things That Make Your Home Look Instantly Messy to Guests

Cleaning

According to Reddit.

Daniela Klein

Apr 1, 2024

This “Super Cute” $5 Five Below Find Works in Every Room (Grab 3!)

Cleaning

They're sure to fly off shelves.

Emma Kumagawa

Mar 31, 2024

I Got Rid of the Ants in My Home with Just This $1 Natural Ingredient

Cleaning

I wished I learned this sooner!

Meg Asby

Mar 30, 2024

The Best Mops You Can Buy Right Now, from the Classic Spin to High-Tech Robot

Shopping

Time to make a clean break from your old mop.

Nicole Lund

Mar 29, 2024

That Black Stuff Around Your Windows May Be a Sign of a Bigger Problem

Cleaning

Here’s why.

Lauren Wellbank

Mar 28, 2024

It's ultra popular, but there's a hidden bit of magic that makes this scrubber something you want to keep in your dish-washing arsenal.

Shifrah Combiths

Mar 28, 2024

Why You Should Make the Switch to Hygienic Silicone Toilet Brushes

Compared to typical toilet brushes, they are actually more sanitary (and generally, a better buy) for a couple of reasons.

Ashley Abramson

Mar 28, 2024

I Finally Got a Robot Vacuum and It Was Worth the Hype

I could never bring myself to spend hundreds of dollars for something I was skeptical of. But I discovered robot vacuums are not too good to be true, they're totally worth the hype.

Shifrah Combiths

Mar 28, 2024

The $16 Tool That Solved My Most Annoying Cleaning Problem

One of the worst things about being an adult is having very specific problems you have to solve yourself: Like cleaning your bathtub.

Liz Steelman

Mar 28, 2024

I’m a Cleaning Writer and I Can't Believe I Never Tried These Incredible Cloths

How have I never given these a chance before?

Shifrah Combiths

Mar 28, 2024

The $20 Amazon Tool That Made My Least Favorite Chore 100 Times More Tolerable

You usually have to get down on your hands and knees. Not something I tend (or want!) to do in regular cleaning.

Shifrah Combiths

Mar 28, 2024

The Best Way to Get Rid of Mice in Your Home (and Keep Them Out!)

Cleaning

According to a pest expert.

Lauren Wellbank

Mar 27, 2024

The $7 Kitchen Tool That I Always Keep in My Shower (It's Genius!)

It keeps it so fresh and clean!

Jordan Souza

Mar 27, 2024

This One Change Completely Transformed the Way I Think About Cleaning

Cleaning

It also made it less of a conflict in my home.

Shifrah Combiths

Mar 27, 2024

This Cordless Stick Vacuum Has a Special Feature That Gets My Floors the Cleanest They’ve Ever Been

It comes with attachments for handheld cleaning!

Nikol Slatinska

Mar 26, 2024

The Powerful $65 Scrubber That’ll Get Your Bathroom Sparkling in Half the Time (and Save Your Back)

It's a bestseller for a reason!

Sarah M. Vazquez

Mar 25, 2024

We Asked 3 Pro Cleaners for the Best Way to Clean Soap Scum in Bathrooms — Here’s What They Said

Cleaning

Here’s what they had to say.

Lauren Wellbank

Mar 25, 2024

The Stain-Removing Carpet Cleaner Shoppers Are Buying “Again and Again” Is on Major Sale Right Now

Pet clean-up just got a whole lot easier.

Haley Lyndes

Mar 21, 2024

The Must-Have Guide for Cleaning Your Home (It’s Beginner-Friendly!)

Cleaning

No matter where you are in your cleaning journey, this guide is the perfect place to start.

Jennifer Billock

Mar 20, 2024

I Tried These 100% Natural Sponges, and I’ll Never Go Back

Cleaning

It grows on a vine!

Patrick Matherly

Mar 20, 2024

Walmart and The Home Edit Just Dropped a Collection That’ll Tidy Up Your Space Like a Pro Organizer

Upgrade your home cleaning collection for a steal.

Britt Franklin

Mar 19, 2024

This Is the Best Way to Clean Hardwood Floors (and Maintain Them Forever)

Cleaning

According to a flooring expert.

L. Daniela Alvarez

Mar 19, 2024

We Asked 7 Moms to Share Their Best Spring Cleaning Tips, and We’re Impressed

Cleaning

You’ll want to try them all.

Meg Asby

Mar 19, 2024

The Game-Changing $12 Cleaning Tool That Makes Doing the Dishes a Breeze

Its soap dispensing feature is a game-changer!

Meredith Schwartz

Mar 15, 2024

This Luxe Dish Soap Cuts Cleaning Time in Half (It Smells So Good!)

Design Ideas

I actually (sort of) look forward to doing dishes now.

Blair Donovan

Mar 14, 2024

Your Bathroom’s Hotbed for Mold Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Cleaning

It’s one of the worst spots for mold and bacteria growth, according to a mold expert.

Shifrah Combiths

Mar 14, 2024

This Powerful 2-in-1 Steam Mop Does All the Hard Work for You and Gets Floors Sparkling Clean (It’s on Sale!)

No chemical cleaning is the best kind of cleaning.

Haley Lyndes

Mar 13, 2024

This Powerful $42 Handheld Vacuum Is My Go-To for Picking Up Tiny Specks and Big Spills

It's easily one of the stars of my cleaning tools.

Britt Franklin

Mar 13, 2024

I Tried This $10 Find to Get Rid of Garlic and Onion Smells on My Hands, and It Really Works

Cleaning

I could not believe how well it worked.

Meg Asby

Mar 13, 2024

The 35 Most Brilliant Cleaning Hacks of All Time

The thing with cleaning hacks is that sometimes they ... just aren't. These are!

Geraldine Campbell

Mar 13, 2024

The Ridiculously Easy Way to Clean Coffee Stains from White Mugs

Just look at these results!

Ashley Rodriguez

Mar 11, 2024

This “Genius” $40 Collapsible Laundry Hamper Is Perfect for Small Spaces

Laundry day just got so much easier.

Patrice J. Williams

Mar 9, 2024

This Is the #1 Most Hated Chore in America

News

It turns out that you're not the only one who hated doing this chore.

Noella Williams

Mar 7, 2024

The $4 Trick That'll "Magically" Get Rid of Sweat Stains (and Odors!)

Cleaning

It really is a magic trick.

Barbara Bellesi Zito

Mar 7, 2024

This Unexpected $2 Bathroom Tool Made My Living Room Furniture Look Brand New

Cleaning

The results were so much more than I expected!

Shifrah Combiths

Mar 6, 2024

5 Surprising Things I Learned from Washing Dishes with Gloves for a Week

Are dish gloves worth it or should you leave them hanging high and dry at the store?

Ayn-Monique Klahre

Mar 6, 2024

This $15 Surface Cleaner Is Like a “Spa Treatment” for My Home

Cleaning

Give your surfaces the spa treatment they deserve.

L. Daniela Alvarez

Mar 5, 2024

This $1.25 Dollar Store Find Is a Game-Changer for Preventing Bathroom Mold

Cleaning

You’re definitely getting your money’s worth!

Meg Asby

Mar 3, 2024

After Testing Dozens of Duds, I Finally Found The Vacuum of My Dreams

Better dirt pickup? An odor neutralizer? No hairwrap? What more could you want?

Sarah M. Vazquez

Mar 2, 2024

The Best Editor-Tested Air Purifiers That You Can Buy Now

These air purifiers can help remove harmful particles from pollution and allergens.

Summer Cartwright

Mar 1, 2024

How to Get Rid of House Flies (and Banish Them for Good!)

Cleaning

According to experts.

Jennifer Billock

Feb 29, 2024

The $3 Aldi Kitchen Gadget You Need to Get Before It's Gone

Cleaning

It’ll get rid of bad odors.

Stephanie Nguyen

Feb 29, 2024

How to Make a Bed in 7 Steps (and Have It Look Effortlessly Stylish)

Cleaning

It’ll be dream-worthy!

Barbara Bellesi Zito

Feb 28, 2024

Amazon Shoppers Bought This $27 Electric Scrubber More Than 2,000 Times Last Month (It Gets Kitchens and Bathrooms Spotless in a Snap!)

It's on sale!

Morgan Pryor

Feb 27, 2024

What to Do After You’ve Spilled Water on Your Laptop to Try and Save It

Cleaning

Spilling water on your laptop can be a nightmare, but knowing what to do next can save your device.

Lauren Wellbank

Feb 27, 2024

I Tried This DIY Recipe and Got Rid of So Much Bathtub Soap Scum

Cleaning

This powerful homemade cleaner can work wonders.

Shifrah Combiths

Feb 22, 2024

8 Things You Should Never Do with CLR

CLR is an acidic cleaner that's effective in cleaning calcium, lime, and rust. But it's also a heavy duty cleaning product that requires some precautions.

Shifrah Combiths

Feb 22, 2024

We Asked Chefs to Name the Dish Soap They Use at Home – And There Were Definite Favorites

Cleaning

Did yours make the cut?

Rochelle Bilow

Feb 20, 2024

I Tried the Viral “Weekly Reset” Cleaning Routine and It Took an Unexpected Turn

Cleaning

Here’s what I do instead.

Kelly Dawson

Feb 20, 2024