Clean Science

If you're curious about how natural cleaning products work or why baking soda is such a powerful ingredient, you've come to the right place. We'll explain the science behind some of the most popular cleaning methods and tools, so you can you clean smarter—not harder.
Apple Cider Vinegar Cleaning
Yes, You Can Clean With Apple Cider Vinegar—Here's How to Do It
Cornstarch and cut lemons on white marble table
12 Ways to Use Cornstarch to Clean and Freshen Your Home
Living room with rug
The Right Way to Clean a Wool Rug, According to Experts
Washing...
What Do Dryer Sheets Do—and Do You Really Need Them?
Ants on Walkway
How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants, According to Entomologists
backyard brick patio with dining table and plants
9 Ways to Use Baking Soda Outside, From Fighting Weeds to Cleaning the Grill
Beautiful rug, sofa, armchair and chest of drawers indoors
How to Make a DIY Carpet Cleaner and Stain Remover Using Household Ingredients
Wooden spoon with baking soda
How to Use Baking Soda to Absorb Odors (Plus, the Science of Why It Works)
Colored fabrics in laundry
Why Water Temperature Matters When Washing White and Colorful Laundry
Mr. Clean Original Magic Eraser
How Do Magic Erasers Work?
person dusting
What Is Dust Exactly—and How to Reduce It in Your Home
A hand cleaning a wooden surface near potted plants with a yellow cloth
Where All That Household Dust Really Comes From—The Truth May Surprise You
Person dusting
Why Your House Is Always Dusty—No Matter How Often You Clean
Young woman cleaning surfaces with green cleaning products
How to Prevent Dust Before It Forms, According to Cleaning Experts
A dining area with a wooden floor a round table set with dishes and wooden chairs under natural light from nearby windows
How to Get Rid of Scratches on Hardwood Floors So They Shine Like New
Person vacuuming a carpet in a living room setting
Here's How Often You Really Need to Clean Your Carpet for a Healthier Home
red bucket mop
11 Things You Should Never Do When Cleaning Your Home
Person in Rubber Gloves Cleaning a Window
3 Common Glass-Cleaning Mistakes You’re Probably Making, According to an Expert
Cleaning mattress with baking soda and vacuum
How to Successfully Get Rid of Dust Mites, According to Entomologists
person vacuuming hard wood floor next to couch
What Is Rage Cleaning? Here's How to Use the Viral Housecleaning Method
open dishwasher in a white kitchen
What Is Rinse Aid and Do You Really Need It? An Expert Explains All
Cinnamon sticks and power on counter
Can You Use Cinnamon to Kill Ants? Experts Weigh In