The Ultimate Guide to Home Cleaning (and Making Your Place Smell Great in the Process)

Get your rubber gloves and start a playlist, because this whole cleanup sesh will take less than two hours. Promise.

Knowing how to sanitize your home is the kind of skill we should all be armed with. Here’s what to do.

File this one under housekeeping tasks you had zero clue you needed to do. Apparently, all those sudsy cycles can produce mold and mildew. That’s why we put together this handy guide—top-loading and front-loading machines both included.

Most cleaning routines don’t typically involve the mattress, but this overlooked item gets more use on a daily basis than most of our furniture. If you haven’t been deep cleaning your mattress twice a year, it’s time to start. Here’s how.

We hate to break it to you, but you’re missing one crucial cleaning step. Your phone is covered in germs. Feeling the urge to sanitize immediately? Same. Keep these tips in mind.

You've been diligent about washing your hands, your groceries, even your keys. But what about those handy reusable shopping bags you keep by your front door for grocery runs?

Yes, even your pothos plant and lemon tree need to be scrubbed every once in a while. Apparently you should be spring cleaning your plants at least once a year. Here’s how to do it.

Whether you’re trying to find the floor of your teeny studio apartment or need to organize your two-bedroom, here are 30 genius ideas for small spaces that we’d never even thought of before but will be implementing ASAP.

All too often, our bedrooms become the most-neglected space in the house. But, as we spend more time at home, now seems as good as ever to finally get that messy room under control—and, dare we say, enjoy it.