Cleaning

A clean home is a happy home, right? From learning upholstery cleaning and how to hand-wash clothes to finding the best steam mop, these guides to cleaning, maintaining, and stocking your home will help you get your space (even those hardwood floors and your bathroom) cleaner and fresher in no time. (We can even teach you how to eliminate pesky, lingering household odors for good.)

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If Your Home Smells Funny, Check These 8 Problem Areas
Get to the source of the stink and you'll be on your way to enjoying a home that smells as fresh as a summer breeze.
Our 7 Best Hacks to Deodorize Your Home
Here's how to clear the air.
Here's Exactly How to Conquer All Household Odors
Get rid of bad smells―from kitchen garbage to kitty litter―for good.
Secrets of People Whose Houses Smell Amazing
Experts give us easy ways to eliminate the funk and bring in the fresh. Now isn't that better?
How to Fold a Fitted Sheet
Say goodbye to your crinkly, balled-up linens with this quick and easy guide to how to fold a fitted sheet.
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We like the Hoover SmartWash PET Complete Automatic Carpet Cleaner for its versatility and ability to remove tough stains with ease.
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Descaling your machine won't just give you better tasting coffee—it'll remove potentially harmful bacteria (eek).
How to Clean an Oven Thoroughly—Plus, How Often You Should Clean It
How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom in 10 Steps
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How to Deep Clean Hardwood Floors Naturally
How to Clean a Shower Head (Plus Why You Need To)

This one cleaning tip will make your shower more luxurious.

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The 5 Best Clothes Steamers, According to Our Tests
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Even Professional Cleaners Love This Microfiber Spin Mop With Almost 99,000 Perfect Ratings—and It's Only $33
The 'Game Changing' Cordless Vacuum Shoppers Say Can Handle Any Mess Is on Sale
This $700 Cordless Vacuum Is Now Just $203 Thanks to a Double Discount on Amazon
The 8 Best Dusters for Cleaning Every Nook and Cranny in Your Home
This Popular Hoover Vacuum Pulls 'So Much Hair and Dust' Out of Carpets—and It's on Sale
Shoppers With Seasonal Allergies Say They 'Wake Up Refreshed' Thanks to This On-Sale Air Purifier
The 4 Best Steam Cleaners, According to Our Testing
This Hard-Working Spin Mop With Over 4,400 Five-Star Ratings Actually Scrubs Your Floors for You
6 Cleaning Essentials We Found Hiding in Amazon's Internet-Famous Hub, All for $10 and Under
The Bissell Vacuum Over 13,100 Shoppers Love Doubles as a Mop—and It's on Sale
The 5 Best Pressure Washers for Quick and Easy Outdoor Cleaning
The Best-Selling Robot Vacuum on Amazon Picks Up Even the Finest Dust Particles, According to Shoppers
This Shark Steam Mop With Over 7,600 Five-Star Ratings Picks Up Dirt You 'Didn't Even Know Was There'
Organize Your Laundry Room With These Nifty Storage Solutions From Amazon—$45 and Under
This On-Sale Cordless Vacuum Has a Clever Handle That Saves You From Bending Down
Shoppers Are 'Amazed and Disgusted' by How Much Dirt This Shark Steam Mop Picks Up—and It's Only $55 Right Now
The 6 Best Office Chairs, According to Our Testing
How to Clean a Leather Couch So It Looks Brand New
The Vacuum Cleaner That Leaves Pet Owners 'Disgustingly Impressed' Is Just $107 Right Now
Get Ready for Allergy Season With This Best-Selling Air Purifier That's on Sale for $57
This Tool Makes Cleaning Baseboards 'So Much Easier and Faster' Without Getting on Your Hands and Knees
This $11 Brush Set Is 'Indispensable' for Cleaning Cracks and Crevices in the Kitchen
Shoppers Say This Cordless Stick Vacuum Makes 'Everyday Cleaning a Breeze'—and It's Only $110
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