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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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13 Things You Probably Aren’t Washing Enough

How often are you cleaning these things in your home? It's probably not enough!


We Tested the Oven-Cleaning Hack That Uses One Ingredient

This oven-cleaning hack couldn't be simpler—all you need is a lemon! But does it really work?


Review: My House Was Never Really Clean Until I Used the Bissell Steam Shot

The Bissell Steam Shot cut my cleaning time in half and my house has never looked better.


The 8 Best Shark Vacuum Accessories to Make Your Machine Even Better

Get the most bang for the buck by investing in one of these expert- and shopper-recommended Shark vacuum accessories.


How to Clean Your Window AC Unit—and the Gross Things That Can Happen If You Don’t

It's hot. Like, really hot. Learn how to clean a window AC unit, and you can stay cool all summer...


The 7 Best Vacuum Brands of 2024

These are the best vacuum brands for every type of vacuum owner, according to experts, reviewers and our own testing.


Here’s What Happens If You Don’t Wash Your Bra

How often should you wash your bra? You might be surprised.


The 6 Best Dyson Vacuums for Every Home

There's a reason (or six) that Dyson is a household name in cleaning. These are the best of the best,...

The 6 Best Vacuums for Stairs of 2023, According to Cleaning Pros

Whether your stairs are straight, L-shaped or spiraled, these best vacuums for stairs tackle the job.


6 Best Portable Carpet Cleaners of 2023, According to Cleaning Experts

Investing in the best portable carpet cleaner helps you clean up spills, stains and pet messes without having to call...


The 7 Best Cheap Vacuums That Still Tackle Big Messes—Starting at $34

Whether it's time to replace a primary vacuum or you're looking for a secondary vacuum to have on hand, these...


7 Best Shower Cleaners for a Sparkling Clean Tub

From the drain to the doors to the tile to the floor, we got you covered with the best shower...


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...


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...


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.

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...


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 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 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...


42 Cleaning Tips from People Who Always Have a Spotless Home

Whether you're looking for deep-cleaning solutions or tidying tricks, we asked the experts for their most-used cleaning tips. Here's what...


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...


How to Clean and Polish Copper to Restore Its Shine

Those gorgeous pots and pans will look brand-new again in no time—as long as you learn how to clean copper...


How to Get Rid of Dust in Your Home—Easily and Effectively

Most people just move dust around instead of actually eliminating it. Here’s how to dust the right way so you...


This Cleaning Tip from TikTok Was a Game Changer for My House—and My Life

One simple video from TikTok cleaning sensation KC Davis taught me how to reduce clutter in my house in 30...