Cleaning Maintenance

When you consider how to safeguard your home from fires, the laundry room might not come to mind. Unfortunately, this area of the house can be a fire hazard. Here's how to protect yourself.

Clean carpets are a hallmark of all tidy and organized homes. Discover our top recommendations for the latest, best portable carpet cleaners.

Once installed, laminate must be properly cared for. Here are our tips for cleaning and maintaining your laminate floors.

Add these 24 items to your winter cleaning checklist to reduce clutter, pests, and stagnant air in your home this winter.

Learn why — and when — to discard a kitchen sponge before it can do more harm than good.

If you want your mattress to last, you’ll need to make sure that you get out stains as soon as possible. Here are some tips on keeping your mattress clean until it’s time to replace it.

Keeping dust under control can be a constant battle. In this guide, we show you how to significantly reduce the amount of dust in your home.

Clean carpets are a hallmark of all tidy and organized homes. Discover our top recommendations for the latest, best portable carpet cleaners.

Cleaning furniture upholstery can be tricky, as it requires a specific cleaner that eliminates stains without damaging the material. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best upholstery cleaners on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Keeping laminate floors clean and shiny can be a challenge without the right product. This review examines the best laminate floor cleaners.

Banish errant soils, product residue, odors, and bacteria from the washer to ensure that laundry comes out as fresh and clean as possible.

There are a wide variety of mops on the market with numerous features to assist you with cleaning. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best mops on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at local home centers, large retailers, and online retailers like Amazon.

We share some tips and strategies for decluttering your entire home to help you achieve a more organized and stress-free environment.

Read our guide on the best robot mops to find an in-home cleaning assistant that will tackle these tasks for you.

Laundry detergent works with your washing machine to thoroughly remove odors and stains from your clothes. In this review, the This Old House Team researched the five best laundry detergents on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

In this guide, we discuss how to avoid the inconvenience of a clogged drain by properly disposing of your cooking and frying oils.

In this round-up and review, our team tested some of today's best spin mops. See how each model stacked up against a bevy of tests.

Banish greasy messes from the cupboards and drawers that hold everything in your cook space with this guide to cleaning kitchen cabinets.

Does your toilet tank need a deep clean? Learn how to sanitize it using our simple technique and common household tools.

Read this comprehensive guide on how to properly clean and care for your leather furniture to have it looking great for years to come.

Excessive dryer lint buildup can pose a fire hazard, so it’s important to clean your dryer vent at least once a year.

Like any appliance, your garbage disposal needs a good cleaning every once in a while, or you could end up with a breeding ground for harmful bacteria or mold. Follow this guide to learn how to easily clean your garbage disposal.

Microfiber is becoming an increasingly more popular furniture option these days. The synthetic but soft fabric is made from thin fibers that can make a couch or chair look like suede or leather, but costs far less than those materials. How do you keep it looking new? Read on for our microfiber cleaning tips.

Keep your front loader mold-free! High-efficiency front-loading washing machines use less water and energy, plus get clothes cleaner than their top-loading competition—but they’re also more prone to developing odors and mildew. Here, ways to turn a stinky washer into a clean machine

Stay cool and save money with five simple tasks—most done just once a year—that ensure your unit keeps working efficiently.

Address the annoyingly tough-to-reach places with these smart strategies

Here are 19 garage organization ideas and tips to help you clean up and maximize your garage space.

Learn how to clean your windows like the pros. Follow our simple DIY window cleaning tips for streak-free glass.