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Cleaning Accessories

  1. cleaning
    The 7 Very Best Clothing Irons“At this point in our civilization, most people who create irons understand that they really need to have a couple functions.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  2. vacuums
    The 5 Very Best Handheld Vacuum CleanersAll personally tested on sand, pet hair, and food spills.
    By Amelia Mularz
  3. organization
    The 20 Very Best Shoe OrganizersFeaturing a shoe cabinet that has survived four apartments.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  4. cleaning
    All the Best Natural Dish Soaps We’ve Ever Written About“I use it as a body wash. I use it as a bath soap. I’ve washed my hair with it. I’ve washed dishes with it. I’ve washed my crystals in it, too.”
    By The Editors
  5. cleaning
    The 12 Best Natural Cleaning ProductsIncluding all-purpose cleaners and more specific options for the kitchen, the bathroom, and hardwood floors.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  6. cleaning
    The 12 Very Best Jewelry Cleaners“I’ve renewed pieces that have turned to dark gray back to shiny with these cloths.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  7. cleaning
    How to Protect Fabric Furniture From Stains and DirtSo you can sit on your couch stress free.
    By Lori Keong
  8. cleaning
    How to Prevent and Deter Moths (Without Smelly Mothballs)?Ideas for protecting your clothes from hole-chewing pests.
    By Alexandra Ilyashov and Liza Corsillo
  9. cleaning
    How to Get Rid of Dust, According to Cleaning ExpertsYour broom and feather duster aren’t helping.
    By Lori Keong, Liza Corsillo, and Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  10. cleaning
    The Antimicrobial Sponge That Tells Me When It’s Time to Throw It AwayThe funny thing about the sponge is that the more I use it, the more I don’t notice it — in a good way.
    By Sam Todd
  11. cleaning
    The Best Ironing Boards on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“Once you have had one of these, you won’t know what you did without it.”
    By The Editors
  12. compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying Hand SanitizersIncluding sanitizing foams, gels, sprays, and wipes.
    By Randy Miller
  13. baby gear
    The Best Baby-Friendly Cleaning Products, According to ExpertsFree of the standard chemicals and toxins.
    By Lori Keong and Lauren Ro
  14. organization
    The Best Boot Trays on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“Call it a boot tray, or call it a shoe tray, just don’t call it useless.”
    By The Editors
  15. weird things we love
    Hard-to-Reach Places Don’t Stand a Chance Against My 10-Foot Duster/Squeegee/MopUsing it, I feel like a brunette Tabitha from Bewitched because I can clean ceiling fans, skylights, and under the bed at an almost magical speed.
    By Liz Carey
  16. dogs
    My Dog’s Urine Cleaner Also Gets Rid of Human-Made Bolognese StainsIf I can spill it, this stuff can make it disappear.
    By Liza Corsillo
  17. cleaning
    What Are the Best Ways to Clean Silver?“We do want a piece of silver to shine, but not too much. It is a subtle look, like silk rather than chrome.”
    By Hilary Reid
  18. best bets
    The Next Status Natural Dish Soap Is by Rebel GreenIt’s charmingly packaged, and (entirely) sulfate-free and biodegradable.
    By Katy Schneider
  19. not a professional. just crazy.
    The Muji Cotton Swab Is Thin Enough to Pick Up a Mascara Flake Between LashesIt’s so much thinner and better for precise makeup tweaks.
    By Rio Viera-Newton
  20. clothing
    The Down Detergent That Made My 4-Year-Old Puffer Look Brand NewMy Patagonia down puffer was almost out of commission until I discovered this special down detergent.
    By David Notis
  21. sales
    This 34 Percent Off Refurbished Dyson Is Just $230 Until MidnightIt costs $509 when you buy it brand-new — the one you get might have a scuff or two, but it comes with a six-month warranty.
    By The Editors
  22. deal of the day
    This Two-in-One Upright Vacuum Is $100 Off for a Few More HoursIt has a HEPA filter for allergy sufferers and comes with a detachable hand vacuum for crevices and floors.
    By The Editors
  23. green week
    What’s the Best Way to Clean Ecofriendly and Reusable Kitchen Products?Because when was the last time you washed that water bottle?
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  24. deal of the day
    Our Favorite ‘Fancy Febreze’ Fabric Spray Is Just $9It’s like Febreze, but fancier.
    By The Editors
  25. kitchen
    These $3 Plastic Pot Scrapers Destroy Stuck-on Food (and They Last Forever)Try saying that about the Scrub Daddy.
    By Alison Freer
  26. cleaning
    This Grapefruit-Scented Spray Is Like Fancy FebrezeIt works as a stain remover, pre-laundry treatment, or simple fabric freshener.
    By Alison Freer
  27. prime day 2018
    If You Buy One Thing on Prime Day, Make It the Dyson V8 VacuumIt’s worth it at this price.
    By Margaret Rhodes
  28. vacuums
    The Best Vacuums, According to Cleaning-Service ExpertsIncluding many that are under $200.
    By Lori Keong
  29. organization
    How to Remove Rug Stains, According to a Professional Carpet CleanerFrom animal fuzz to red wine, and pretty much everything in between.
    By Maxine Builder
  30. organization
    I Sweep My Floors Just by Shuffling Around in These Mop SlippersThey’re made of microfiber to pick up dust, hair, and more.
    By Sadie Stein
  31. vacuums
    Which Robot Vacuum Is Actually Worth It?We spoke to experts and took a few for a test-drive.
    By Lori Keong
  32. skin-care
    Everything I Use to Keep My Glasses Spick-and-SpanBecause those silky squares that come with your glasses are a joke.
    By Alison Freer
  33. cleaning
    These Nontoxic Wool Laundry Balls Cut My Drying Time by Two-ThirdsWithout any of the harmful chemicals of dryer sheets, either.
    By Simone Kitchens
  34. organization
    The Brand-new Dyson V10 Picked Up All the Fuzzies My Bissell Left BehindThe future of vacuums is looking pretty great.
    By Lori Keong
  35. get it together
    Welcome to Get It Together WeekEverything you need to get your home in order.
    By The Editors
  36. deal of the day
    This Professional-Grade Vacuum Is Nearly Half Off for a Few More HoursIt’s got nearly 10,000 positive reviews on Amazon.
    By The Editors
  37. cleaning
    The Best Laundry Bags on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“I’ve been shopping on Amazon for years, but this is the first time I’ve been moved enough to write a review. The VersaCart is FANTASTIC.”
    By The Editors
  38. cleaning
    The Swedish Mop Used at Nike Headquarters Makes Cleaning Almost FunIt cleans a bigger surface area than a Swiffer and is environmentally friendly, too.
    By Ashlea Halpern
  39. beauty
    Everything I Use to Keep My Triple-Digit Leather Collection Looking Brand-newCleaning, conditioning, and protecting keeps my decades-old leather goods looking pristine.
    By Alison Freer
  40. this thing’s incredible
    I Use This Organic Vinegar to Do Everything From Stop Rashes to Condition HairI’ve even broken it out to wash windows, clear drains, and sprinkle on popcorn.
    By Emily Ruskovich
  41. this thing’s incredible
    I Use This Sneaker Protectant on Every Leather Thing I OwnSuede shoes, leather jackets, white Converses — it protects them all.
    By Priya Rao
  42. this thing’s incredible
    The World’s Greatest Glass Cleaner Destroys Grime in One SwipeWindow cleaning used to take three times as long.
    By Christopher Bonanos
  43. this thing’s incredible
    The Made-for-Emergencies Lint Roller I Bring With Me EverywhereI’ve used it before meetings, interviews, and even weddings.
    By Alexandra Pechman
  44. this thing’s incredible
    These Lingerie Bags Have Saved Me From Hours of Hand-washing DelicatesThey cost $8 and have paid for themselves several times over.
    By Alison Freer
  45. this thing’s incredible
    The Best Detergent for Workout Clothes Is a Century-Old Soap BarIt’s a 19th-century innovation that cleans better than anything else.
    By Chris Cohen
  46. this thing’s incredible
    The Best on-the-Go Stain Remover Is Also TSA-ApprovedAccording to a perennially stained human.
    By Maxine Builder
  47. this thing’s incredible
    I’ve Gifted This Funny Hedgehog Brush to More Than 20 FriendsIt’s German, costs $14, and is always a hit.
    By Rima Suqi
  48. this thing’s incredible
    This Giant Lint Roller Cleans So Much Better Than a SwifferIt’s meant for pet owners, but works for just about anyone.
    By Hilary Reid
  49. this thing’s incredible
    This Fabric Spray Is Dry Shampoo for Your ApartmentIt’s like an upscale, pet-friendly Febreze.
    By Brennan Kilbane