How to Clean Laminate Floors Without Swelling or Streaks
Laminate looks like wood but hates water even more. A light touch, the right pad and a cleaner your flooring maker approves are all it takes.
Category: Floors & Carpets
Cleaning hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile and carpet the right way for each surface, plus rugs, upholstery and mattresses.
How to Clean Vinyl Plank Floors (LVP and LVT) Safely
Luxury vinyl is tough, but its clear wear layer can be dulled, stained or scratched by the wrong products. Here is what flooring makers actually recommend.
How to Clean a Mattress: Vacuum, Spot-Clean Stains and Deodorize
A mattress can't go in the washer, and too much liquid can lead to odor and mold inside the foam. Here is how to clean one with minimal moisture.
How to Clean Walls Without Removing Paint
Paint finish decides how hard you can clean. Here's how to wash walls, remove crayon, grease and scuffs, and avoid shiny spots or bare patches.
How to Clean Carpet on Stairs (Safely and Without Hauling a Vacuum)
Stair carpet gets the heaviest wear in the house and the least cleaning because it's awkward. The right tools and order of work make it a 15-minute job.
How to Clean an Area Rug by Fiber: Wool, Synthetic, Jute and Cotton
Area rugs are easier to clean than wall-to-wall carpet, but fibers matter. Here is how to clean each common type without shrinking, browning or fading it.
How to Clean Baseboards Fast (and Keep Them Clean Longer)
Baseboards collect dust, scuffs and pet hair, and they're easy to forget. Here is a quick routine that doesn't need any special products.
How to Clean Carpet Without a Machine
You don't need a carpet cleaner for most carpet problems. A good vacuuming, a simple soap solution and patient blotting go a long way.
How to Clean a Couch: Read the Cleaning Code First
The tag under your sofa cushion tells you exactly which cleaners are safe. Here is how to read it and clean microfiber, linen, cotton and leather.
How to Clean Tile Floors: Ceramic, Porcelain and Natural Stone
Ceramic and porcelain tile are forgiving; natural stone is not. Identify your tile first, then use the gentlest method that gets it clean.