cleaning
Is Plain Water Enough to Wash Fruits and Vegetables?
Produce sprays and DIY baking soda solutions abound, but are they necessary for removing pesticides and germs?
By Ali Bouzari
We Tested 16 Vacuum-Mop Hybrids to Find the Very Best
A cordless vacmop will cut your floor cleaning time in half and probably also change your life.
By Emily Farris
How to Clean and Store Strawberries
Our test kitchen’s tips to make fresh berries last their longest.
By Li Goldstein
My New Favorite Air Purifier for the Kitchen
Buyer beware: You might just become obsessed with your indoor air quality.
By Emily Farris
This Viral Electric Scrubber Wants to Tackle Your Toughest Kitchen Messes
It’s kind of like an electric toothbrush in cleaning tool form. But does it actual work on tough messes?
By Megan Wahn
The 54 Best Prime Day Cleaning Deals of 2024: Save Big on Shark, Miele, Dyson, and More
Everything on this list is at least 30% off. Yes, even vacuum cleaners.
By Emily Farris
Tame Your Out-of-Control Kitchen Drawer With These Smart Utensil Trays
Store your flatware and cooking tools so everything is accessible for cooking and tasting.
By Emily Farris
How to Keep Kitchen Towels Smelling Fresh
There’s a very good chance your hamper situation is making things worse.
By Emily Farris
The Best Liquid Dish Soap, Tested and Reviewed
Conventional and eco-friendly options for everyday messes and crusty cookware.
By Mindy Fox and Emily Farris
Use Steam to Clean the Grimiest Spots in Your Kitchen
It’s a safe, eco-friendly alternative to harsh chemicals, and it’s honestly kinda fun.
By Emily Farris
5 Spots in the Kitchen I Clean With This Affordable Food-Safe Powder
You’ll never have to buy a pricey descaling solution again.
By Emily Farris
I Can’t Stop Talking About This Vinegar-Based Cleaning Spray
It’s safe for food-prep surfaces, and it will leave your glass stovetop streak-free.
By Emily Farris
The Best Robot Vacuum for Cleaning Your Kitchen Messes (And Your Regular Messes, Too)
If it’s been a few years since you shopped for a robot vacuum, forget everything you think you know about these floor-cleaning robots.
By Emily Farris
7 Reasons to Spring-Clean Your Kitchen Before Thanksgiving
Your future self will thank you. Especially if you’re hosting.
By Emily Farris
The Best Gifts for People Who Ask for Cleaning Supplies, And Actually Mean It
From dish scrubber stocking stuffers to robots that vacuum and mop.
By Lauren Viera and Emily Farris
Baking Soda Makes Your Fridge Smell Better, But Not the Way You Think It Does
A box of Arm & Hammer will neutralize odors in the fridge. But the story we’ve been sold isn’t scientifically sound.
By Emily Farris
What Is Dish Spray? And Which One Is Best?
Our cleaning columnist explains why it’s so effective and ranks nine popular options.
By Emily Farris
My Spotless Countertops Owe It All to This Spoon Rest
It might seem superfluous, but actually a spoon rest can make all the difference in maintaining a cleaner, more cohesive kitchen. I tested and found the best one.
By Megan Wahn
The Absolute Best Cloths for Streak-Free Glassware (and Eyeglasses)
I never leave home without one. They’re stashed all over my house.
By Emily Farris
Are Waffle Weave Towels Really Better Than Terry Cloth?
We did the research—and the testing—to find out if waffle towels were more absorbent and faster-drying than their competitors.
By Wilder Davies