Cleaning & Organizing

Make tidying up feel less like a chore with our best home and kitchen cleaning and organizing advice. We’ve rounded up tips and hacks to help your space feel fresh and new.

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The Ultimate Room-by-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist

Our complete spring cleaning checklist guides you through a deep-cleaning that will breathe new life into your home after a long winter.

Shark Pet Plus Review: This Cordless Stick Vacuum is a Must-Have for Pet Owners

Our Product Testing Team put the Shark Cordless Pet Pro to the test. Here's how it performed.


Shark Cordless Pro Review: Shark’s Budget-Friendly Cordless Vacuum Exceeded Our E...

Our Product Testing Team put Shark's budget-friendly cordless vacuum to the test. Here's how the Shark Cordless Pro performed and...


Dyson V12 Detect Slim Review: We Love This Sleek Cordless Vacuum for Tight Spaces

Our Product Testing Team put the Dyson V12 Detect Slim vacuum to the test. Here's how Dyson's lightest cordless vacuum...


Dyson V8 Review: Dyson’s Affordable Cordless Vacuum Swept Our Testers off Their Feet

Are Dyson vacuums worth the investment? Our Product Testing Team put Dyson's budget-friendly cordless vacuum—the Dyson V8—to the test.

10 Genius Ways to Store and Organize Water Bottles

With all of the beautiful water bottles on the market, it's no surprise you need a place to store 'em!...


Tested and Reviewed: The Best Shark Cordless Vacuum Cleaners

Our expert Product Testing Team tested five popular Shark vacuum models in order to find the best Shark cordless vacuum...

Tested and Reviewed: The Best Dyson Cordless Vacuum for Every Space

Our Product Testing Team worked 40 hours and gathered over 300 data points to find the best Dyson cordless vacuum...


Procter & Gamble Is Recalling 8.2 Million Defective Bags of Laundry Detergent Pods...

This recall affects at least 17 types of laundry pods. Here's a full list of the products to...


Shark vs. Dyson: Which Vacuum Brand Is Better?

Shark vs Dyson is a hotly debated topic. Our Product Testing Team tried a handful of different models from each...


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We Tried the Viral Bissell Little Green Machine—And The Results Are Disgustingly Good

If you have kids, pets or can't seem to avoid inevitable spills and stains, take this as your sign to...

I Tried the Farberware Countertop Dishwasher and Dishes Take Me a Fraction of the Time

The Farberware countertop dishwasher is a compact and convenient way to clean your kitchen. Our editor can attest—she's been using...


5 Simple Holiday Cleaning Tips from Babs Costello, ‘The Internet’s Grandma&...

If Babs has a cleaning hack, there's no doubt I'll try it!


AirHood Review: The World’s First Portable Range Hood

The small-but-mighty Airhood slays odors, greasy particles, smoke and is portable enough to take anywhere. No range hood, no problem!


How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent So You Never Have to Buy It Again

To clean clothes, you don't need a detergent packed with complex, smelly and harsh chemicals. Instead, you can quickly mix...


This $12 Wrapping Paper Organizer Is the True Santa’s Helper

Your days of wrangling rolls of paper, ribbons and gift bags are over, thanks to this handy wrapping paper organizer...

6 Ways to Reuse Your Butter Wrappers

Get the most for your money by saving your butter wrapper for these six ingenious hacks.


We Tested the Oven Cleaning Hack That Uses 1 Ingredient

This oven cleaning hack is simple enough; all you need is one lemon! But does it really work?


How to Wash a Baseball Cap Using Three Methods

Find out how to wash a baseball cap without damaging, shrinking or fading your favorite hat!



How to Wash Potatoes

Considering these tubers grow underground, it's no surprise that you'll want to remove the unwanted dirt before enjoying your mashed,...


How to Wash a Comforter to Prevent Dust Mites and Keep It Soft

With mattress pads, sheets, comforters, pillow shams and duvet covers, washing bedding can get complicated! Find out how to wash...


Elevate Your Deck Décor with Our Favorite Ruggable Washable Outdoor Rug

Ruggable outdoor rugs are known for the fact that they're machine-washable, but their versatility and stylishness are just as noteworthy.


How to Dry Clean at Home in 3 Ways

Learn how to dry clean at home without shrinking or damaging your delicate clothing.


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Meet the Electric Spin Scrubber That Makes Cleaning My Shower Way More Enjoyable

I didn't know how dirty my tub was until I cleaned it with the Labigo electric spin scrubber on Amazon.

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How to Hand-Wash Clothes the Right Way

Delicate clothing requires special treatment. Here's how to hand-wash clothes in a few simple steps.


Scrub Daddy’s Summer Shapes Include the Cutest Octopus, Crab and Shark

Cleaning just got beachy with the adorable Scrub Daddy summer shapes!


The Heavy-Duty BBQ Daddy Grill Brush Is Bristle-Free and Cleans with Steam

The secret to better tasting burgers? A deep-cleaning BBQ Daddy grill brush.


How to Clean Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

Stainless steel cookware can easily attract burnt-on food bits. Here's how to clean stainless steel pans and make them shine...


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I Tried the Bissell Steam Shot All Over My Home—and the Results Are So Satisfying

Think your home is clean? My Bissell Steam Shot review certainly made me second guess the cleanliness of my bathroom...


How to Clean a Mattress

Get rid of nasty mattress stains and smells with this guide on how to clean a mattress (and how often...