Cleaning

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.

Our guide explains how to clean your glass stovetop correctly to restore its spotless surface without creating scratches.

Don't let those grease and oil stains on your cement or concrete floor just sit there.

It’s easy to neglect cleaning your stove regularly, but you can remove cooked-on stains and grease with ease with a few simple steps.

If your bathtub isn’t as clean as it could be, follow our deep cleaning tips to enjoy a sparkling clean tub.

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

No one will know a pet is in the house when you take these steps to remove odors from furniture, flooring, and the air.

Is trisodium phosphate (TSP) the right choice for your cleaning project? Get the pros and cons and how-to info about TSP here.

Our guide details how to safely get rid of mold in your house and can help you determine when the problem is too severe for you to tackle by yourself.

From regular dusting to deep cleaning, we're sharing practical tips to keep your fabric blinds looking fresh.

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.

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

Throw pillows get a lot of use—and you may not be cleaning them as often as you should. Here’s how to clean them so they look as good as new.

We teach you the basics of laundry stripping, and how to do it safely and effectively to deep-clean towels, sheets, and clothing.

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.

Are you dealing with a stubborn paint stain on your concrete patio or driveway? Learn how to remove paint from concrete in this guide.

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.

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.

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 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.

We've taken dozens of laundry products for a spin. In our experience, these are the best washing machine cleaners on the market today.

If you see more smudges than show, your TV probably needs a good wipe-down. We explain a better way to clean your screen without damaging it.

Whether it’s from a fire in the home or a wildfire nearby, put that scary memory behind you with this guide on how to get rid of smoke odors.

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.

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.