Cleaning

Follow these easy cleaning and maintenance tips and techniques to keep beautiful, functional fabric blinds looking their pristine best.

Do you need a new vacuum that can handle whatever you run it over? Dyson is one of the most trusted, established, and innovative vacuum brands on the market. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team looks at the best Dyson vacuums to help you level up your cleaning game.

This Old House Reviews Team researched the highest-rated Shark vacuums on Amazon. We review handheld, robotic, stick, and upright vacuums to help you find the best option for your home.

Dirt, dust, hair, and other unwanted debris builds up quickly between carpet fibers. In this review, our team takes a look at five of the best vacuums for carpets to help you find the best fit for your home.

Canister vacuums are versatile machines that clean up messes on most surfaces and remove allergens like dirt, dust, and pet hair. In this review, we look at the best canister vacuums on Amazon.

You’ve heard of spring cleaning. But did you know that winter cleaning is just as important? To minimize clutter, keep pests out, and maintain fresh air in your home all season long, you’ll want to make sure to cross each of these areas off your winter cleaning checklist.

Throw pillows are accent pieces that get quite a lot of use—and you may not be cleaning them as often as you should. Here’s how to wash and spot-treat these décor staples, so they are as good as new.

Deep-clean your laundry with a tried-and-true treatment that deep cleans by removing dirt and residue trapped within your clothes, towels, and bedding. Read this guide to learn more about laundry stripping and how to do it safely and effectively.

You know it’s not time yet to replace your dryer, but there’s a stench coming from it that makes you want to buy another one. No need to spring for a brand-new appliance. We’ll show you how to remove the smell from a dryer for next to nothing.

Nothing ruins the look of a concrete patio, driveway, or walkway like a paint stain. Whether it’s a fresh spill or paint baking in the sun for years, this guide on removing paint from concrete will help. It contains tips on products and techniques for saying good riddance to ugly paint stains on your concrete surfaces.

Did you know that the fuel for your vehicle or power equipment can expire? Here’s how to tell if it’s no longer ok to use and find out how to safely transport and get rid of it.

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.

It’s important to understand why these pesky particles accumulate in order to keep dust from collecting throughout your home. But if it does manage to make its way in, despite your best efforts, we’ve got some smart ways to banish it, too.

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

In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, we take a look at some of the best dishwasher detergents on the market.

In this guide, our team takes a look at today's latest, best carpet shampoos to meet a range of applications, lifestyles, and budgets.

Remove dirt and grime from any glass surface with a high-quality cleaner. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best glass 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.

Floor cleaners can remove dirt and grime from hardwood, tile, concrete, and more. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best floor cleaners on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you.

From underneath appliances to between blinds, dusting is an important part of maintaining a clean and healthy home. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best dusters on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

A washing machine cleaner removes residue and odor from your machine. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best washing machine 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.

If you see more dust, fingerprints, and smudges than the actual show you are watching, your flat screen probably needs a good wipe-down. But wait: Chemicals and paper towels can actually harm your flat screen TV. This guide explains a better way to clean your tube without the risk of damaging the screen or the electronics behind it.

Whether it’s from a fire in the home or a wildfire nearby, put that scary memory behind you with these effective tricks for removing the odor of smoke. Here’s how.

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 Reviews 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.

Bathroom exhaust fans are essential to a healthy home, as they extract humidity, odors, cleaning-agent fumes, and airborne contaminants from the confines of your bathroom. So, how do you keep your exhaust fan clean? Follow our step-by-step guide on cleaning a bathroom exhaust fan to keep yours operating at its best.

Whether you want to do it yourself or hire a professional cleaning service, giving your carpet a deep clean with shampoo helps keep it in the best possible condition.