What Makes Microfiber So Good at Cleaning (And Sanitizing — Even By Itself!)

Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley

Amazon Reviewers Swear By This Tough, Industrial-Strength Dustpan

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. As much as we love vacuums, some messes — like coffee grounds, wood ash, broken glass, and dust — can be made worse by spinning brushes and blowing air. Luckily, we found a dustpan that addresses both of … Read more

Amazon Shoppers Are Comparing This Powerful Stick Vacuum to a Dyson — and It’s on Sale for $85

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. For lots of us, buying a vacuum can feel like a major life decision. And, in fact, a great vacuum can feel life-changing — at least when it comes to how clean your space stays! So it’s no … Read more

This Spot-Cleaning Tool Has Almost 14,000 5-Star Amazon Ratings and Can Erase Years-Old Stains

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Between pets and people, dirt has a way of finding its way onto carpets, stairways, and upholstered furniture this time of year. But if you’ve ever tried to spot-clean a high-traffic area in your home using a spray … Read more

The 7 Best Products to Spot Clean Your Rug

FOLEX Instant Carpet Spot Remover, 32oz $16.40$12.69 Amazon What can’t this FOLEX instant carpet spot cleaner remove? Nothing (at least according to TikTok users)! This miracle worker erases stains of all kinds, including grease, oil, ink, red wine, coffee, blood, rust, food, cosmetics, dirt, and grime. Its concentrated formula means that a little spray goes … Read more

This 115-Year-Old Brand’s Retro Sweeper Is Getting Glowing Reviews from Amazon Customers

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. As we head into a new season of apple picking and roasted butternut squash, it’s time to do a little fall cleaning. It might not be your favorite chore, but someone’s gotta do it! Luckily, we’ve found an … Read more

This Ingenious Amazon Find Will Completely Improve the Way You Hand-Wash Dishes

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether or not you have a dishwasher, certain items like water bottles and delicate ceramics are best washed by hand. But if you drain your dishware by inverting it onto your countertop or (gasp) a not-so-clean dish towel, … Read more

The Unique $10 Tool That’s a Surprisingly Efficient Way to Clean Your Window Blinds

Britt Franklin Contributor Britt is a stargazer and sunrise-chaser with a collection of magic erasers, and a fascination with the fantastic. A storyteller at heart, she finds inspiration in all the small things, and can likely be found singing show tunes, catching up on K-dramas, or going on adventures to satiate her natural-born wanderlust. (Sometimes … Read more

One Good Thing: A Successful Eco Friendly Cleaning Kit

Maxwell Ryan CEO Maxwell left teaching in 2001 to start Apartment Therapy as a design business helping people to make their homes more beautiful, organized AND healthy. The website started up in 2004 with the help of his brother, Oliver. Since then he has grown ApartmentTherapy.com, added TheKitchn.com, our home cooking site, and has authored … Read more

7 Fall-Scented Cleaning Products to Use If Your Love for Autumn Knows No Bounds

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Cozy season is coming, which means it’s almost time to pull out your favorite sweaters and get ready to lounge on the sofa on chilly nights, curled up under many, many blankets. With this time of the year, … Read more