The Best Cleaning Tips for Pet Stains, Messes, and Smells

Slobbery kisses, wagging tails, and snuggles are just a few of the many things pets do to endear themselves to us. On the flip side? “We love our pets, but the messes they leave behind are among the worst — stinky, gooey, and always unexpected and unpredictable,” says Ryan Deal, president of Lucky & Lady, a … Read more

This $15 Laundry Find Completely Transformed The Way I Dry Clothes in My Tiny Studio Apartment

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. As someone who lives in a studio apartment, I’m always looking for new ways to make the most out of the space I have. From strategically using the space … Read more

This Tiny Shift in How I Approach Cleaning Really Takes Away the Stress of It

Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more

5 Products AT Editors Swear By for an Organized Bedroom

Sarah M. Vazquez SEO Commerce Editor Sarah writes about all things shopping for Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, and Cubby helping you find the best deals and the best products for you and your home. A Brooklyn-born Jersey Girl, she loves a good playlist, a good bagel, and her family (but not necessarily in that order). … Read more

The Little Trick I Use To Repurpose Plastic Lids Before I Recycle Them

Shifrah Combiths Contributor With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town … Read more

How To: Make Natural, Chemical-Free Wood Cleaner

More and more I find myself opting for greener products in my home. Call me a hippie (you’re a hippie!), but I just don’t want all that toxic chemical junk around me. I’ve successfully transitioned all my cleaning products to eco-friendly versions, and I’m now dipping my toes in the realm of homemade cleaners. If you’ve made your own … Read more

This Small Swap Will Instantly Make Your Cleaning Routine Less Wasteful

Living in a modern world means figuring out how to walk that fine line between convenience and waste. On the one hand, most of us are grateful we don’t have to scrub our hands raw to wash the laundry or clean the floor. On the other, many of these modern cleaning shortcuts create a large … Read more

I Don’t Have a Dishwasher, But J.R. Watkins’ Dish Soap Is the Next Best Thing

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. One of my friends has a theory: You’re either a dishes person or a laundry person. This friend is convinced that, given the choice, everyone has one chore they’d deem slightly less detestable. I, for instance, am Team … Read more

Amazon Shoppers Swear This $40 Steam Mop Makes Cleaning Floors a Breeze

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Sure, April showers might bring May flowers, but they also bring muddy, dirty floors. No matter how hard you try, keeping the dirt, mud, and grime associated with wet weather off your floors can be harder than it … Read more