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

You’re Probably Loading Your Top-Loading Washing Machine Wrong

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

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

5 Ways to Take Your Cleaning Routine Outdoors and Enjoy This Weather

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

This Reusable Foaming Soap Lasts Longer Than My Other Hand Soaps and Doesn’t Dry Out My Skin

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

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

10 Need-to-Know Secrets for Lint-Free Clothes, Forever

So to help getting dressed — and your mornings — go more smoothly, we rounded up a bunch of tips, tricks, and hacks for removing lint and keeping it away. From dryer sheets to drawer liners, here are 10 well-kept secrets that’ll make sure you never, ever have to walk out the door covered in … Read more