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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?

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.

How to Clean and Store Strawberries

Our test kitchen’s tips to make fresh berries last their longest.

My New Favorite Air Purifier for the Kitchen

Buyer beware: You might just become obsessed with your indoor air quality.

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?

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. 

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. 

How to Keep Kitchen Towels Smelling Fresh

There’s a very good chance your hamper situation is making things worse.

The Best Liquid Dish Soap, Tested and Reviewed

Conventional and eco-friendly options for everyday messes and crusty cookware.

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.

5 Spots in the Kitchen I Clean With This Affordable Food-Safe Powder

You’ll never have to buy a pricey descaling solution again.

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.

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.

7 Reasons to Spring-Clean Your Kitchen Before Thanksgiving

Your future self will thank you. Especially if you’re hosting.

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.

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.

What Is Dish Spray? And Which One Is Best?

Our cleaning columnist explains why it’s so effective and ranks nine popular options.

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.

The Absolute Best Cloths for Streak-Free Glassware (and Eyeglasses)

I never leave home without one. They’re stashed all over my house.

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.