cleaning
Baking Soda Makes Your Fridge Smell Better, But Not the Way You Think It Does
A box of Arm & Hammer will neutralize odors in the fridge. But the story we’ve been sold isn’t scientifically sound.
By Emily Farris
What Is Dish Spray? And Which One Is Best?
Our cleaning columnist explains why it’s so effective and ranks nine popular options.
By Emily Farris
My Spotless Countertops Owe It All to This Spoon Rest
It might seem superfluous, but actually a spoon rest can make all the difference in maintaining a cleaner, more cohesive kitchen. I tested and found the best one.
By Megan Wahn
The Absolute Best Cloths for Streak-Free Glassware (and Eyeglasses)
I never leave home without one. They’re stashed all over my house.
By Emily Farris
The 46 Best Prime Day Cleaning Deals of 2023: Save Big on Shark, Miele, Dyson, and More
Everything on this list is at least 30% off. Yes, even vacuum cleaners.
By Emily Farris
Are Waffle Weave Towels Really Better Than Terry Cloth?
We did the research—and the testing—to find out if waffle towels were more absorbent and faster-drying than their competitors.
By Wilder Davies
We Tested 12 Vacuum-Mop Hybrids to Find the Very Best
A mop vac will cut your floor cleaning time in half and probably also change your life.
By Emily Farris
You Can’t Have Enough Kitchen Towels
Every kitchen deserves a stack for sopping up spills and a stack for drying hands and dishes.
By Lauren Joseph
Why You Need Two Different Spray Cleaners for the Kitchen
It turns out that all-purpose stuff is really only for some purposes.
By Emily Farris
I Thought These Drill Brushes Were a Joke. Then I Used Them.
There are a few places in the house they really do work better.
By Wilder Davies
I’m Obsessed With My Cordless Mop Vac—Here’s Why
This smart vacuum-mop combo is truly life changing for parents, pet owners, and exuberant cooks.
By Emily Farris
Are We Still Defrosting Freezers in 2023?
If you have a newer model, this probably isn’t something you need to worry about. But you can’t completely ignore your freezer, either.
By Emily Farris
39 Tools to Make Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen More Fun
Including a few super-functional “fashion” accessories.
By Emily Farris
Let’s Spring Clean Your Kitchen’s Secret Dirty Spots
It’s time to de-gunk those places you probably haven’t touched in months (if ever).
By Emily Farris
The 3 Things Everyone Should Have Under the Kitchen Sink
One can save you lots of trouble. And money.
By Emily Farris
I’m Obsessed With This Tiny Broom for My Kitchen Counters
It’s the only thing that’s helped me break my paper towel habit and it works better in corners and crevices, too.
By Emily Farris
23 Tools to Help You Clean As You Cook
Keep your counters tidy with tiny trash cans, big dish brushes, sprayable dish soap, and the tried-and-true bench scraper.
By Emily Farris
This Old-School Floor Sweeper Doesn’t Suck
I had to know if something without a motor could clean my floors as well as my pricey Dyson, and the answer is: sometimes.
By Emily Farris
We Asked a Fridge Restock TikToker for Pro Organization Tips
Read her two most crucial recommendations for making your fridge look like the pristine ones you’ve seen online.
By Megan Wahn