Cleaning

A few clear bins, painter’s tape, and a Sharpie can keep chaos out of your fridge.

Don’t want your coffee to taste like yesterday’s brew? Give your travel mug a good deep clean—and do the same for your insulated water bottle, too!

To clean carpets and rugs well, you need a vacuum that is equipped for the task. The SEBO Felix Premium and SEBO Airbelt K3 Premium are excellent choices.

After 38 hours of research and testing, we know the Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop 1940 is the best tool to clean (only) glazed tile or sealed stone floors.

A spot cleaner like the Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B can help you tackle spills, splats, and other messes on your carpet or upholstery.

If you want to reduce the amount of paper towels you use, boy do we have some bar mops for you.

Scorching a stainless steel pan is no big deal. Here are the tools and tips to get it shining again.

By the end of Wirecutter’s decluttering challenge, we hope you’ll look around and notice that some of your once-wild spaces, such as your closet or inbox, are a bit tidier than they were before.

After thorough testing, we recommend 50 items from OXO in a wide range of categories.

Bar Keepers Friend is my go-to tool for deep-cleaning the stainless steel surfaces and pans in my kitchen.

Testing washing machines, dryers, and laundry detergent requires a lot of stains and a sharp eye.

We tested Terro’s Garbage Guard to the extreme. This is how we did it.

With the right suggested portion sizes of product, you can make your daily routines more efficient.

We stress-tested 12 dishwashers and continue to recommend the Bosch 300 Series for its strong cleaning performance, features, and reliability for the price.

Cleaning your comforter can be a big job, but a proper wash every few years should keep it lofty and fresh. Here’s how to do it right.

Blankets don’t have to be cleaned as often as sheets, but a proper wash a few times a year is a good idea. We explain how to launder several kinds of blankets.

Yes, cleaning can be a joy, especially with the right tools. Celebrate the immaculate around you with our favorite giftable elixirs and gadgets for making it all gleam.

You want to declutter your home, but you don’t know where to start. We’re here to help.

Using a few essentials cat and dog owners are likely to already own, it’s easy to turn a pet bed from a dingy mess into a comfortable hideaway.

The Aquasana AQ-5300+ Max Flow removes all kinds of gunk and harmful chemicals from drinking water.

We think these are the best sweeping tools: the Casabella Wayclean Wide Angle Broom, Libman 2125 Step-On Dust Pan, OXO Good Grips Large Sweep Set, and Bona Microfiber Dust Mop.

Does that delicate garment have to be dry-cleaned, or can you wash it at home? Check out our roundup of all the fabrics that can skip a trip to the cleaners.

After spending time with a group of passionate vacuum enthusiasts, we have five takeaways on vacuum ownership to share.

Do you have a disastrous pantry? We have an easy, step-by-step plan to organize it and keep it that way for good. Hint: Instagrammability is irrelevant.

Cleaning a fridge is no fun, but you can avoid it with just a few cheap, flexible fridge mats, shelf liners, and tea towels.

These were Wirecutter’s most popular home and gardening picks for 2023.

Here’s a plan for the daily care, weekly cleanouts, and long-term maintenance of your humidifier.

It takes a bit more effort than a casual spray of Gatorade-colored cleaning fluid to clean a toilet.

Clorox Free & Clear Multi-Surface Spray Cleaner rids surfaces of grime and comes with the EPA’s Safer Choice certification.

Remote controls are among the most-touched objects in many households, right up there with doorknobs and toilet handles. Here’s how to give them a good cleaning.

We asked the experts how to keep your jewelry looking its best and tried a few popular DIYs. Here’s what worked.

The right tools can keep your clothing looking better for longer. Here’s what you need to wash, dry, and spruce up your favorites.

This unassuming little hair remover is the only thing that keeps my cat hair situation under control.

A self-cleaning oven setting may be safe, but if you’re prepping for a holiday or can’t afford to fix or replace your stove, think twice before using it.

After several years, I’ve found that the Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner can keep my rugs, furniture, and even car seats looking new—or at least more sanitary.

We considered hundreds of mops and tested ten, and the O-Cedar Microfiber Cloth Mop (along with the O-Cedar Quick Wring Bucket) was the best at cleaning spill we tested it against.

If clothes moths (or their larvae) are chomping through your best sweaters and jackets, don’t freak out. Here’s how to get rid of them.

The Homeasy Fabric Shaver hasn’t just saved many of my sweaters—it’s turned de-pilling into a soothing self-care ritual.

Testing dishwashers is a dirty job—but we’ve gotta do it.

To keep your couch looking fresh, vacuum it regularly, and be prepared to clean up messes quickly.

Like any other bedding, pillows need a deep cleaning every now and then. We explain how to wash all kinds of pillows.

At less than $2 a pop, bar towels are a great way to tackle spills all over your house. And with a decor hack or two, they also look great.

We currently recommend five Dyson products across our website. Here’s what they are and why we like them.

A fan or AC caked in dust is less efficient and can pose health risks. Here’s how to keep yours clean.

Water damage in the home requires immediate attention. Knowing what to do—and how to be prepared—saves time and money.

An iron isn’t the only way to blast away wrinkles.

This is how to properly clean and polish silver, whether it’s flatware, jewelry, or larger pieces.

Read how to end and prevent roach infestations at home.

We’ve tested numerous methods and products to find what’s best to restore, clean, and season cast-iron cookware.

Dust, skin particles, and hand oils will eventually accumulate on a keyboard and mouse. Here’s how we clean them.

Has your carpet seen better days? We tested six carpet cleaners to find those with the best combination of stain-busting power and convenience.