Most cleaners promise speed. I learned to value restraint.

In 'improving' its WashG1 hard floor cleaner, Dyson got rid of everything that made it great.

“Clean beauty” products avoid potentially harmful ingredients such as allergens and possible endocrine disruptors. But even natural ingredients in personal care products are not always safe. “Clean ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. The pandemic inspired new vigilance about ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series, FYI, where we have experts explain topics like how often should you wash ...

Whether your latest carpet stain resulted from a Merlot mishandling or a Chardonnay snafu, your first reaction is often sheer panic—followed by frantic googling for “homemade carpet cleaner.” Not only ...

It’s hard to beat the beauty of hardwood floors. The texture and color of real wood add warmth and character to your home like no synthetic material can. Your hardwood floors, however, are only as ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Keeping your home clean can feel like a never-ending task, especially if you have kids, pets, or a job that brings dirt or mud home on your ...

There is perhaps no chore more dreaded than cleaning your kitchen. That’s partially because of all the moving parts involved—managing the cleanliness of four or more appliances at once is a feat unto ...

This essay is part of a series on environmental health. Who cares if we are sicker, as long as we look good? That’s the gist of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-science approach to making ...