Cleaning

Here's how our experts keep bugs out of their homes. Plus: our new favorite mosquito repellent.

We tested six cleaners that can vacuum and mop at the same time. The Bissell CrossWave plug-in is the best you can get.

New pressure washers are getting smaller and quieter, with plenty of scouring power for outdoor surfaces.

Power cords got you wound up? We’ve tested dozens of cordless stick vacuums to find those with the best combination of cleaning power, comfort, and convenience.

Fortunately, Wirecutter’s favorite ant baits work really, really well. Unfortunately, I know this from experience.

When flies invaded my home, these chemical-free traps helped me reclaim my space.

We share the maintenance advice our grilling experts swear by. So you can focus on the good stuff: the food.

Cleaning your mattress helps keep mites, stains, and odors at bay. Here’s how to do it right.

The current robot vacuum-mop combos are too fickle, flawed, or expensive to recommend. But we expect they’ll get better.

Robot vacuums never get bored or tired, so with little effort on your part, they can keep your floors consistently tidy.

Roborock’s latest robot vacuum-mop has an AI-powered arm that can pick up small items. But most of the time, you still have to pick up your own mess.

Even if you’re fastidious about brushing your grill’s grates, these two spots are just as important to keep clean.

Four affordable tools to help you tackle your most dreaded to-dos, including a fix for your wobbly towel bar and an organization hack for chaotic Tupperware lids.

Handheld vacs ferret out crumbs from cushions, dirt from car seats, and fur from sofas. We recommend the Ryobi 18V One+ Performance Hand Vacuum Kit.

For a stained outdoor furniture cushion: Vacuum it, wipe it, stain-treat it, sun it.

Before you toss your sorry-looking suede tote or beat-up Birks, try giving them a bath first.

Believe it or not, reusable cloth diapers are fantastic for a multitude of home cleaning tasks.

Today our cleaning experts share some tips to get the bathroom sparkling — without losing an entire day over it. Plus, a spray that keeps your toilet stain-free and some very cute bath mats.

We don’t think most people need a steam mop, but if you want one, the Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop 1940 offers the best combination of value and performance.

To keep your grill ready for summer cookouts, cleaning is essential but tremendously annoying. This durable grill brush makes steam cleaning surprisingly easy.

If you’re sensitive or allergic to fragrances in cleaning, personal-care, or other products, there’s a distinct difference you should keep in mind.

Our experience testing the world’s most expensive robot vacuum cleaner. Plus: a viral scrubber you don't need, making your Swiffer less wasteful, and a robot vacuum we do like.

To keep your grill in working order, take time to do some simple cleaning tasks, as well as the occasional deep scrub-down, every time you cook.

Keeping wall-to-wall carpeting clean and fresh requires a combination of regular vacuuming, spot-cleaning as needed, and the occasional deep-cleaning session.

Only a powerful plug-in upright or canister vacuum can truly deep-clean your carpets and floors. We recommend four.

We’ve stress-tested more than 30 dishwashers, and we recommend the Miele G5008 for its strong cleaning performance, features, and reliability for the price.

Trying to recycle the wrong packaging gunks up the works at overtaxed recycling centers. Here’s what to sort in your bins and what to throw in the trash.

A thorough wipe-down with a grease-dissolving cleaner will rid a range hood of gunk and grime.

With the right suggested portion sizes of product, you can make your daily routines more efficient.

A few tips and tricks from our experts to make laundry day go smoother. Plus, how to de-stink your towels and the very best hangers.

Read how to end and prevent roach infestations at home.

For a dependable, versatile, and affordable cleaner, we prefer a bagless upright, but we have recommendations for other types of vacuums as well.

We recommend six vacuums that have the tools, power, and maneuverability to tackle pet fur in your carpets, on your couch, or in your car.

A deep clean of your front-loading washing machine will keep it running and smelling fresh.

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.

We share a few small upgrades that can make a big difference in your home—from revamping your home’s grout to replacing your showerhead. Plus: a tiny brush we love.