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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Why You Should Replace the “One In, One Out” Cleaning Strategy ASAP
Allow us to make the case for a tiny twist on the classic decluttering mantra.
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 13, 2022
Dawn Dish Soap Just Got a Major Makeover — And I’m Strangely Excited
This one's for the tired parents out there.
Laura Schocker
Jan 12, 2022
The 4 Things You Should Always Do After Bringing Clothes Back from the Dry Cleaner
Here's how to protect your garments, reduce waste, and keep your items looking their best.
Kara Nesvig
Jan 10, 2022
6 Cleaning Resolutions That Are Actually Worth It, According to Experts
Not all resolutions are created equal.
Olivia Muenter
Jan 9, 2022
Samsung Is Developing a Washing Machine That Helps Combat Microplastic Waste
Samsung says that the Patagonia collaboration is the latest in a long line of steps Samsung is taking to create long-lasting appliances that improve environmental sustainability.
Emma Kershaw
Jan 8, 2022
These Affordable, Reusable Dish Towels Are Saving Me So Much Money in the Long Run
Bye bye, paper towels!
Stella Totino
Jan 7, 2022
This Portable Hamper is So Stylish, I Never Put It Away When Guests Come Over
This laundry basket made our Best List. Here's why I loved it.
Jasmine Grant
Jan 6, 2022
The Part of Your House You’re Probably Not Cleaning (and How to Do It)
Hint: You look at them every single day.
Ashley Abramson
Jan 6, 2022
Watch This Laundry Chute In a Single-Story House Teleport Clothes
Delaney Rose went viral on TikTok after she shared her single-level home’s most unique feature: a laundry chute that can teleport clothes.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 5, 2022
The Last Thing You Should Do Before Throwing Out Your Milk Jug
It'll make cleaning so much easier.
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 5, 2022
The One Thing You Need to Clean Before Entertaining
To ensure that no one feels grossed out by a less-than-pristine water dispenser or funky-flavored ice in their drinks, clean them both before you have guests.
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 3, 2022
This Simple Pantry Staple Makes Cloudy Glasses Look Brand New
There’s a simple solution to these types of stains and smudges that can likely be found in your kitchen cabinet: vinegar.
Olivia Muenter
Jan 2, 2022
One Super-Simple Way to Simplify Your Cleaning Routine This Year
Are you doing this already?
Shifrah Combiths
Jan 2, 2022
4 Top TikTok Cleaning Tips That Worked (And 4 That Didn't)
Some of them were game-changers. Some of the hacks worked... with caveats. Others? Well, let’s just say they didn’t measure up to the hype.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 31, 2021
7 Cleaning Hacks We Couldn't Get Enough of in 2021
Editor's Picks
Hear straight from real people about the hacks they’ve tried and tested and fully believe in now.
Olivia Muenter
Dec 30, 2021
The Game-Changing Cleaning Tool Our Readers Couldn’t Stop Buying in 2021
Start off 2022 on a clean (and affordable) note.
Tierra Harris
Dec 29, 2021
6 Stain-Removing Tricks Costumers Swear By
To help you become a star stain buster, we asked seasoned costumers and stylists for their best tips and trips.
Brigitt Earley
Dec 25, 2021
I’m Using My Throw Blanket a Lot This Season — Should That Change How I Clean It?
Like your furniture and your bedding, throw blankets need the occasional washing for maintenance and longevity.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 22, 2021
Scrub Daddy Makes a $4 Dusting Sponge and People Absolutely Love It
The rippled sponge traps dust with a quick wipe, unlike other dusters, which just push the dust back into the air.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 21, 2021
This Super-Absorbent Sponge Is Going Viral on TikTok Right Now
The more people doubt the SPh2ONGE’s power, the more the SPh2ONGE shows them that they’re wrong, absorbing all sorts of spills — and racking up serious views in the process.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 20, 2021
This Industrial-Strength Dust Mop Gets My 1,000-Square-Foot Loft Sparkling Clean
It's super efficient, aesthetically pleasing, AND kind to the planet.
Ashley Ballard
Dec 20, 2021
Weekend Projects: Do a Mini Fridge Cleanout
Weekend Projects
With holiday cooking just around the corner, it's time to take some mental notes about what you have and don't have in your refrigerator.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 17, 2021
8 Tips for Keeping an All-White Kitchen Sparkling Clean
Experts share the best tools, products, and techniques for keeping all-white kitchens as bright as they started.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 16, 2021
The Two Very Best Cleaning Products I Discovered This Year
This year, I encountered two products in particular that earned respected places in my cleaning stash.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 14, 2021
Amazon Reviewers Love This $30 Product That Creates Restaurant-Clean Wine Glasses
If you've ever wondered why your wine glasses look cloudy after you wash them, it may be time to try out a specialty cleaner.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 13, 2021
Weekend Projects: Deep Clean Your Toilets
Weekend Projects
Before entertaining kicks into high gear this year, devote some time to thoroughly cleaning your toilets.
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 10, 2021
Why You Should Leave Your Washing Machine Door Open
Appliances like washing machines are particularly sensitive to mold growth.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 9, 2021
This Mini Dish Washing Set Was the Perfect Buy for My New Apartment — Here’s Why
Tackle dirty dishes with ease.
Jasmine Grant
Dec 8, 2021
8 Expert-Approved Tips for Making Basement Laundry Less Miserable
From chic storage solutions to better lighting, here's how to upgrade a drab basement laundry space.
Olivia Muenter
Dec 8, 2021
I Gave This Wet-Dry Robot Vacuum a Try and I Swear My Floors Have Never Looked Better
It handles the cleaning so I don't have to think about it!
Britt Franklin
Dec 7, 2021
5 Healthy Ways to Think and Talk About Cleaning
Shifting how you think about your space (and how you live in it) is the first step to a healthier way of living.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 7, 2021
The Super-Simple Way to Make Holiday Traditions Feel Extra-Special
Bonus: It doesn't have to cost a lot of money.
Geraldine Campbell
Dec 7, 2021
10 Questions to Ask Yourself if You’re Constantly Cleaning Your Bathroom
Feel like your bathroom is never clean, and not sure here to start? Here are some expert-recommended questions that can help you pinpoint why.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 6, 2021
This Is the Most Popular Time to Clean, According to One Study
This is when people are most likely to be cleaning.
Inigo Del Castillo
Dec 2, 2021
One Genius Way to “Declutter” All the Clothes and Sheets You Can’t Donate
A TikTok video has the perfect hack that's a win-win for you AND the environment.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 1, 2021
One Kitchen Habit I Had to Change When I Learned the Truth About Stainless Steel
I definitely don't want to have rust or pitting in our stainless steel sink, so I quickly changed my habits.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 30, 2021
The $40 IKEA Storage System that Changed Laundry Sorting Forever
Sorting laundry is my own personal hell. Until now.
Alexandra Frost
Nov 29, 2021
Why Everyone Should Keep a Toothbrush in Their Laundry Room
It’s such a tiny addition, but it makes such a big difference — and it’s way cheaper and less wasteful than buying a whole new laundry brush.
Olivia Muenter
Nov 27, 2021
Lemi Shine is the Only Dish Soap I'll Ever Use — Here's Why
It's a quality dish soap that significantly cuts down on elbow grease and time spent trying to tackle said grease and grime.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 26, 2021
Why I Adopted My Sicilian Grandmother’s “Party First, Clean Later” Philosophy
As I’ve entered my thirties and begun hosting friends of my own, I have adopted my grandmother's cleaning method that I remembered from childhood.
Allyson Darling
Nov 22, 2021
Erin Napier Made a Candle That Smells Like Her Grandfather
NEWS
Napier took an ultra-specific smell and captured it in a pretty amber-colored jar.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 19, 2021
One Spot in Every Kitchen That Doesn’t Get Thoroughly Cleaned Enough
Weekend Projects
With guests possibly coming over soon for holiday gatherings, now is a good time to address what might be a less-than-ideal situation.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 19, 2021
9 Tips for Doing Thanksgiving Without a Dishwasher
Luckily, with a bit of planning and strategy, you can cut down on the time you spend washing dishes — and, more importantly, increase time spent with your loved ones. 
Ashley Abramson
Nov 17, 2021
I Tried This Miracle Soap That Swears It Can Remove All Sorts of Stains — Here’s How It Went
It's my go-to for stains — and keeping my hands super soft — from now on.
Britt Franklin
Nov 16, 2021
The Unlikely Amazon Find I Use to Get Rid of Lingering Odors in My Kitchen
My kitchen has never smelled better.
Stella Totino
Nov 16, 2021
Read This Etiquette Expert’s Tips Before You Offer to Clean at Someone Else’s House
If your primary goal is to be respectful of your host, depending on the circumstance, it may not actually involve touching a single dish. 
Ashley Abramson
Nov 16, 2021
There’s a Surprisingly Helpful Cleaning Tool You Might Not Have in Your Arsenal — Yet
Weekend Projects
Approaching cleaning by the tool you're going to use gives you a different perspective and aids in thoroughly addressing spots that might be overlooked in your typical cleaning routine.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 12, 2021
3 Dishes You Might Not Have to Wash (Which is Good, Because You Weren’t Washing Them Anyway)
Here are some common do-I-wash-it scenarios and a cleaning expert's input on each one. 
Ashley Abramson
Nov 10, 2021
This TikTok Swiffer Hack Will Make One Cleaning Task Much Easier
You'll never look back.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 9, 2021
How Many Sheet Sets Should You Own?
Well, it depends. But we came up with 10 different lifestyle scenarios (kids? allergies? access to easy laundry?) and asked experts to weigh in with a real answer for each.
Ashley Abramson
Nov 9, 2021
One Thing You Have to Clean Now that Halloween is Behind Us
Weekend Projects
This mess can usually pass for a Halloween decoration, but it's November now.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 5, 2021
This Compact Dish Rack Is the Kitchen Solution You’ve Been Waiting For (and It Won’t Get Grimy)
It's smart and stylish, just like all of Full Circle's thoughtful kitchen solutions.
Erin Cavoto
Nov 4, 2021
This Lightweight Wet-Dry Vacuum Makes It so Easy to Clean My Tiny Bathroom’s Tight Corners
It even self-cleans!
Britt Franklin
Nov 1, 2021
This Sleek Hamper Holds Twice as Much as My Old Laundry Basket and Is so Much Easier to Carry
Sorry to my old hamper, but you've been replaced!
Britt Franklin
Oct 28, 2021
I Used a Dishwasher Tablet to Clean My Toilet — Here’s How It Went
That gross orange ring had to go.
Lisa Freedman
Oct 28, 2021
The Best Before & Afters on CleanTok Come From This Volunteer Grave Cleaner
Caitlin Abrams regularly cleans graves and shares her process on TikTok, where she’s accumulated 1.6 million followers. 
Ashley Abramson
Oct 25, 2021
6 Tools and Appliances You Think Are Self-Cleaning but Actually Aren't
You’d be forgiven for thinking several items around your home are self-cleaning. Items like your soap dispenser and dishwasher are literally used for cleaning… with soap… so how can they themselves get dirty? Welp, they can. 
Alyssa Longobucco
Oct 24, 2021
One Small Spot You Probably Skip Over in Your Everyday Cleaning
Weekend Projects
This weekend we're going to turn our gaze and direct our cleaning energy into one type of spot that tends to harbor dirt we overlook.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 22, 2021
This Powerful Handheld Vacuum Is so Stylish, I Actually Want to Leave It Out on Display
It's the hand vac I don't have to hide.
Britt Franklin
Oct 21, 2021
9 of the Most Interesting Cleaning Superstitions from Around the World
Half of them are related to sweeping!
Ashley Abramson
Oct 18, 2021
This $1 Fan-Favorite Dollar Store Cleaner Proves Your Home Can Sparkle on a Budget
This all-purpose cleaner deserves a permanent home in your cleaning caddy.
Ashley Abramson
Oct 17, 2021
This $15 Tool Makes Cleaning My Cast Iron Pan Effortless
I used to be afraid of cast iron cookware until I discovered this game-changing tool.
Stella Totino
Oct 15, 2021
This Weekend is Your Chance to Catch Up on One Important Bit of Housekeeping
Weekend Projects
Believe me, I've tried the tricks to get it done in a regular routine. But it's still too overwhelming.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 15, 2021
7 Useful Products That Will Keep Your Electronics Clean
Keep your tech looking (and working like) brand new.
Alyssa Longobucco
Oct 14, 2021
5 Tips for People Who Hate Cleaning Up After Dinner
Putting it off for later only makes the job harder.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 14, 2021
This $14 Amazon Kit Is the Ultimate Cleaning Solution for Every Area of Your Kitchen (and Beyond!)
Grout grime be gone!
AnnMarie Mattila
Oct 13, 2021
4 Ways Any Parent Can Tackle a Never-Ending Mountain of Laundry
Here are some tips to help you reclaim your couch for resting, not folding.
Alexandra Frost
Oct 12, 2021
14 Things People With Nice-Smelling Homes Never Do
I wanted to learn how to alter my bad-smelling home habits — for my own nose and to be more hospitable to my guests.
Ashley Abramson
Oct 11, 2021
Amazon Reviewers Swear By This Tough, Industrial-Strength Dustpan
Say good-bye to sore back and leftover debris.
Vanessa Spilios
Oct 8, 2021
6 Laundry Tips for People Who Hate Laundry
They're designed to make your next load of laundry quicker, more effective, and — yes — even pleasant.
Alyssa Longobucco
Oct 8, 2021
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