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Is Dyson’s New, Nearly $1,000 Stick Vacuum Worth It? Probably Not.
by Sabine Heinlein
The new Dyson Gen5detect is long on upgrades but falls short of the maneuverability and overall convenience that a great cordless stick vacuum should deliver.
This Hand-Washing Detergent Has Saved Me Thousands on Dry Cleaning Bills. And There’s No Rinsing Required.
by Jennifer Hunter
Just a splash of this magic in a bottle beautifully and safely cleans your delicates with a simple soak.
How to Clean Bathroom Tile and Grout
by James Austin and Ellen Airhart
Once you identify the type of tile and grout stain you’re dealing with, you can be more effective and targeted while cleaning.
The Viral Spin Scrubber Is the Worst Cleaning Tool We’ve Ever Tested
by Ellen Airhart
When it comes to spin scrubbers, you’re better off with a sponge.
The Best Dishwasher Detergent
by Andrea Barnes
Dishwasher detergents are better than ever, and after testing 24 of them, we’ve found that Cascade Free & Clear ActionPacs deliver the best overall clean.
How to Clean an Oven
by Rachel Wharton
We tapped experts to help us refine an approach to cleaning ovens that reduces labor and eliminates the use of harsh chemicals.
The Best Toilet Brush
by Kevin Purdy and Doug Mahoney
Scrubbing a toilet isn’t glamorous, but using the OXO Good Grips Compact Toilet Brush—which includes a sleek canister—makes it less of a chore.
The Best Mop-Vacuum Combo Is the Bissell CrossWave
by Liam McCabe
We tested six cleaners that can vacuum and mop at the same time. The Bissell CrossWave plug-in is the best you can get.
90(ish) Wirecutter Picks to Clean Just About Anything
by Wirecutter Staff
These are 90(ish) of our favorite Wirecutter picks to help you tackle a deep clean of your home.
How to Organize Your Fridge
by Marguerite Preston
A few clear bins, painter’s tape, and a Sharpie can keep chaos out of your fridge.
How to Clean a Travel Mug or Water Bottle
by Christine Ryan
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!
What’s the Best Vacuum for Carpets?
by Sabine Heinlein
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.
The Best Steam Mop
by Kevin Purdy
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.
The Best Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
by Sabine Heinlein
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.
Ask Wirecutter: How Do I Curb My Boyfriend’s Paper Towel Addiction?
by Annemarie Conte
If you want to reduce the amount of paper towels you use, boy do we have some bar mops for you.
How to Clean Stainless Steel Pans
by Anna Perling
Scorching a stainless steel pan is no big deal. Here are the tools and tips to get it shining again.
Sign Up for Wirecutter’s 6-Day Decluttering Challenge
by Brittney Ho
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.
All Our Favorite Picks From OXO
by Gabriella DePinho
After thorough testing, we recommend 50 items from OXO in a wide range of categories.
This Cleaning Powder Was Invented in the 1880s. It Still Keeps My Kitchen Gear Looking New.
by Christine Cyr Clisset
Bar Keepers Friend is my go-to tool for deep-cleaning the stainless steel surfaces and pans in my kitchen.
Pig Blood, Pet Fur, and Teen Funk: How We Test Washers, Dryers, and Detergents
by Andrea Barnes
Testing washing machines, dryers, and laundry detergent requires a lot of stains and a sharp eye.
How a Bag of Dead Rats Proved the Terro Garbage Guard Really Works
by Doug Mahoney
We tested Terro’s Garbage Guard to the extreme. This is how we did it.
Stop Using So Much Dish Soap (And Other Portion Size Advice)
by Elissa Sanci
With the right suggested portion sizes of product, you can make your daily routines more efficient.
How to Wash a Comforter
by Jackie Reeve
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.
How to Clean Blankets
by Jackie Reeve
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.
13 Gifts for People Who Love to Clean
by Samantha Schoech
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.
Don’t Try to Declutter Your Whole Life. Start With Your Fridge.
by Elissa Sanci
You want to declutter your home, but you don’t know where to start. We’re here to help.
How to Clean a Dog Bed
by Kaitlyn Wells
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.
This Under-Sink Filter Makes My New York City Tap Water Taste Like a Mountain Spring
by Christine Cyr Clisset
The Aquasana AQ-5300+ Max Flow removes all kinds of gunk and harmful chemicals from drinking water.
The Best Broom, Dustpan, and Dust Mop
by Kimber Streams and Ellen Airhart
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.
All the Things You Don’t Need to Dry-Clean (Even If the Label Says You Do)
by Rose Maura Lorre
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.
We Spent a Weekend With Dozens of Vacuum Enthusiasts. Here’s What We Learned.
by Sabine Heinlein
After spending time with a group of passionate vacuum enthusiasts, we have five takeaways on vacuum ownership to share.
How to Organize Your Pantry So It Works for You (Not Instagram) and Keep It That Way
by Rose Maura Lorre
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.
The 3 Cheap Accessories I Use to Avoid Cleaning My Fridge
by Rachel Wharton
Cleaning a fridge is no fun, but you can avoid it with just a few cheap, flexible fridge mats, shelf liners, and tea towels.
Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Home and Garden Picks of 2023
by Wirecutter Staff
These were Wirecutter’s most popular home and gardening picks for 2023.
Humidifiers Get Gross Fast. Here’s How to Clean Them.
by Thom Dunn
Here’s a plan for the daily care, weekly cleanouts, and long-term maintenance of your humidifier.
How to Clean a Toilet the Right Way
by James Austin
It takes a bit more effort than a casual spray of Gatorade-colored cleaning fluid to clean a toilet.
The Best Surface Cleaners and Disinfectants
by Ellen Airhart
Clorox Free & Clear Multi-Surface Spray Cleaner rids surfaces of grime and comes with the EPA’s Safer Choice certification.
How to Clean a Remote Control
by Adrienne Maxwell
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.
How to Clean and Care for Your Jewelry
by Zoe Vanderweide
We asked the experts how to keep your jewelry looking its best and tried a few popular DIYs. Here’s what worked.
11 Cheap(ish) Laundry Aids to Help Your Clothes Look Better and Last Longer
by Zoe Vanderweide and Dorie Chevlen
The right tools can keep your clothing looking better for longer. Here’s what you need to wash, dry, and spruce up your favorites.
I Won the Pet Fur Battle With This Handy Roller
by Samantha Schoech
This unassuming little hair remover is the only thing that keeps my cat hair situation under control.
Should You Use Your Oven’s Self-Cleaning Setting? It Depends.
by Rachel Wharton
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.
The Compact Bissell Little Green Cleaner Can Tackle Kid Stains, Cat Puke, and Other Things No One Wants to Touch
by Rachel Cericola
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.
The Best Wet Mop
by Tim Heffernan and Ellen Airhart
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.
How to Get Rid of Clothes Moths
by Alex Arpaia and Rose Maura Lorre
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.
This Fuzz-Busting Gadget Is the Key to Keeping Your Clothes Looking Brand-New
by Zoe Vanderweide
The Homeasy Fabric Shaver hasn’t just saved many of my sweaters—it’s turned de-pilling into a soothing self-care ritual.
We Smeared Hundreds of Dishes With Peanut Butter, Egg Yolk, Red Sauce, and Lipstick to Test Dishwashers
by Andrea Barnes
Testing dishwashers is a dirty job—but we’ve gotta do it.
How to Clean a Sofa
by Sarah Bogdan
To keep your couch looking fresh, vacuum it regularly, and be prepared to clean up messes quickly.
How to Clean Bed Pillows
by Jackie Reeve
Like any other bedding, pillows need a deep cleaning every now and then. We explain how to wash all kinds of pillows.
Utopia Kitchen Towels Are Super Cheap, Highly Absorbent, and Surprisingly Chic
by Rose Maura Lorre
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.
All the Best Dyson Products We Recommend, From Vacuums to Hair Dryers
by Gabriella DePinho
We currently recommend five Dyson products across our website. Here’s what they are and why we like them.