Sustainability

We outline the costs, ways in which incentives can help, and how experts view the overall value of this upgrade.

Microplastics may contribute to heart disease, lung disorders, and other health problems. Use these 12 tips to reduce your exposure.

We tested more than 20 stain removers on fresh and set-in stains, and Amodex Ink & Stain Remover is the most well-rounded choice to have on hand.

Although toothpaste tablets weren’t the eco-friendly game changer we were hoping for, Bite Toothpaste Bits were by far the best of three that we tested.

Laundry detergent sheets claim to be a more-sustainable option than traditional liquid, powder, or pod detergents. Unfortunately, they don’t clean well.

You can restore your baking sheets’ shine with a fair amount of hard scrubbing. But there’s good news: Your dingy baking sheets are actually fine––maybe even better––just the way they are.

Get your mess of cords in control so you can use the right charging cable every time.

Once you identify the type of tile and grout stain you’re dealing with, you can be more effective and targeted while cleaning.

We tapped experts to help us refine an approach to cleaning ovens that reduces labor and eliminates the use of harsh chemicals.

Most plastic isn’t actually recycled. These 12 tips can help you reduce your overall plastic use—and make a difference in the global plastic pollution problem.

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!

After testing 19 food storage container sets over the years, we recommend the Rubbermaid Brilliance Containers and the Rubbermaid Commercial Containers.

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

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.

If you have a container of spent batteries in your home that you don’t know what to do with, these are the best battery-recycling methods we’ve found.

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.

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.