Our home editors share the three low-effort, easy cleaning trends they're planning on trying in 2026, such as steam cleaning, ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

"There’s no obligation to deep clean before the New Year; it’s a time for relaxing and celebrating. However, if you’re ...

Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...

Credit: René Ramos/Lifehacker/NurPhoto, DaryaDanik/iStock via Getty Images In Lifehacker’s series, “A Guide to Automating Your Entire Home,” we’re highlighting all the ways you can power your home ...

Because time marches ever onward, 2025 is almost here. If you're setting a resolution to keep your home in better shape, congrats on the big step. Even if you're not, there are some cleaning tasks ...

When it comes to spring-cleaning, you’ve got to be prepared and organized before you embark on the endeavor that is getting every room in your house spick and span. Read: You’ll need a thorough spring ...

Cleaning is a chore, but the payoff is well worth it. The satisfaction of sparkling clean dishes, a spotless sink and freshly laundered clothes can reduce stress and give you more time to focus on ...