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Keeping your home neat and tidy isn’t an impossible task once you know our best cleaning and organizing tips. We’re here to help with the only cleaning schedule you’ll need, along with advice on everything from cleaning your kitchen and bathroom to stain removal to doing your laundry the right way. Plus, we have strategies for organizing your bedroom closet, linen closet, pantry and more.

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Yes, There’s a Right Way to Vacuum—Here’s How

Vacuuming is a chore we love to hate. But if you're putting in the work, make sure you're doing it properly.

7 Best Shark Vacuums of 2023 For Your Cleanest Floors Yet

Take a bite out of household chores by cleaning your floors with the best vacuum cleaners from megabrand Shark


I’ll Never Struggle with a Mop and Bucket Ever Again—I Tried the New Swiffer PowerMop

The Swiffer PowerMop delivers a "mop and bucket" deep clean in half the time. Here's why one Shopping Editor decided...


7 Best Vacuums For Tile Floors You Can Buy Right Now

Simplify your cleaning by investing in one of the best vacuums for tile floors that's powerful enough for messes but...


Best Vacuums for Hardwood Floors of 2023, According to Cleaning Pros

You can trust your home to the best vacuums for hardwood floors, which are specially designed to clean thoroughly yet...

I Shop Amazon for a Living, and These Are the 15 Things I’m Buying for Summer

These Amazon summer finds curated by our expert Shopping Editor are inexpensive, chic and arrive in time for summer entertaining.


How to Clean Every Type of Floor Quickly and Easily

With these expert-recommended techniques and tools, cleaning floors is a cinch. Here's what you need to know about wood, marble,...


There’s a Secret Amazon Section Stuffed with Home Deals—Save Up to 70% on Tempur-Pedic and Rub...

There's no need to wait until Memorial Day to score the biggest markdowns on home and organizing. Our Sales Editor...


17 Best Vacuum Cleaners on Amazon to Tackle Carpets, Hard Floors and More

No job is too tough for the best Amazon vacuum cleaners. Here's how to find the right one for you.


5 Best Dog Paw Cleaners for Maintaining Spotless Floors, Furniture and Cars

With spring comes showers—and muddy paws that dig up flowers. Here are the best dog paw cleaner options to keep...


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How to Clean Every Room in Your Home: Smart Tips That Make Housecleaning Easier, Faster—and Done!

Not sure where to start? Follow our expert housecleaning tips for your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and more to create a...


30 Motivating Songs for Cleaning to Make Doing Chores More Enjoyable

Get your body moving—and scrubbing!—with these good songs for cleaning


I Tried 10 TikTok Cleaning Hacks—Here’s What Worked and What Didn’t

Leave it to the #CleanTokkers! Their TikTok cleaning hacks will have your house sparkling in no time.

How to Clean a Cast-Iron Skillet (Without Destroying It)

Versatile, durable cast iron cooks beautifully and isn't hard to maintain—no matter what you've heard. Here's how to clean a...


How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets Inside and Out

Beautiful kitchen cabinets really catch the eye—and just about everything that splatters, smears or spills. Here's how to clean kitchen...


How to Clean Every Type of Shower Quickly and Easily

Think you know how to clean a shower? If you’re not following these tips for tile, stone and more, you...


How Housecleaning Helped Me Through a Devastating Breakup

Forget the advice you've heard about how to move on after a breakup—it's cleaning to the rescue with a mental-health...


How the KonMari Method Turned Me into a Clutterphobe and Sparked Anxiety

Instead of sparking joy, the KonMari Method ratcheted up one woman's anxiety, but rethinking the role of cleaning in her...


How to Clean Wood Furniture to Restore Its Luster

Wood furniture is beautiful in any room, but only if you clean and dust it regularly


How to Clean a Gas Stovetop Quickly and Easily

Keep your cooktop shining and stains at bay by learning how to clean a gas stovetop. All it takes are...


How to Clean Your Apple Watch Band So It Looks New

Sweat, spills and debris can make your Apple Watch band grimy. Here's how to restore its original luster.


How to Clean an Electric Stovetop Quickly and Easily

Don't let burnt-on food get you down. Learn how to clean an electric stovetop and get yours shining in no...

How to Clean Tile Floors Quickly and Easily

No matter the type of tile you have in your home, these expert tips on how to clean tile floors...


10 Things You’re Not Cleaning the Right Way, According to the Pine-Sol Lady

For 30 years, Diane Amos (known as the Pine-Sol Lady) has been singing the praises of this classic cleaner to...


How to Clean a Glass Stovetop Quickly and Easily

Cleaning your glass stovetop has never been easier. With a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes, you can have your...


8 Amazing Cleaning Secrets I Learned from My Veteran House Cleaner

Armed with these professional cleaning tips, you can transform your messy home in no time flat


How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings Quickly and Easily

Warning: The wrong cleaning supply or technique could irreparably damage these textured ceilings! Here’s how to clean a popcorn ceiling...


How to Clean and Polish Silver to Restore Its Shine

Stop hiding the family silver in the closet. This guide to how to clean silver targets tarnish with simple steps...