With the right mop, achieving spotless floors can be satisfyingly simple. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly mop with disposable pads or a high-quality electric mop for hardwood floors, we found the best mops for every household's needs after bouts of rigorous testing. To determine the best mops in different categories, we tested 91 options…
Even though spills are bound to happen, getting a stain on your carpet or area rug can be an anxiety-inducing experience. The right cleaning solution, however, can make it look like it never happened. To figure out which carpet cleaners are most effective at removing both fresh and set-in stains, we tested 39 different options…
The rising interest in sustainable household cleaning products has made the mighty steam cleaner a home staple for many. In addition to cleaning, this machine can sanitize and disinfect various compatible surfaces, including carpets and some hardwood floors, without the use of harsh chemical detergents. This is particularly helpful for those with allergies or sensitivities,…
Regardless of the tools you use, mopping requires quite a bit of elbow grease and energy. If you’re looking to clean your floors with more ease while also avoiding the icky task of ringing out dirty water from the mop head, a spin mop might just become your new favorite cleaning tool. To find the…
Robot mops are an innovation in cleaning that can keep your floors sparkling with very little effort on. But different robot mops work well for different scenarios—some are great at picking up pet hair while others are ideal for home with carpet and hard floors. To help you find the best robot mops, we put…
Maintaining the luster of your hardwood floors is no easy feat, but with the right hardwood floor cleaner, you can avoid warping and damage while achieving a polished finish. “To preserve the finish of the floor, be sure to avoid bleach and any cleaning agents with bleach or brighteners,” says Kathy Cohoon, operations manager with…
Dining al fresco, playing games outside, and enjoying plenty of time by the pool are just a few highlights of summer. But there’s a downside to spending so much time outside: This warm season can also mean that your floors are covered in dirt, grime, and droplets far more than you might like, but you…
Maintaining the luster of your hardwood floors is no easy feat, but with the right hardwood floor cleaner, you can avoid warping and damage while achieving a polished finish. “To preserve the finish of the floor, be sure to avoid bleach and any cleaning agents with bleach or brighteners,” says Kathy Cohoon, operations manager with…
Spray mops take the elbow grease out of achieving sparkling clean floors without compromising hygiene or effectiveness. These convenient cleaning tools are also easier to store and use less water than a standard mop and bucket. However, it can be hard to figure out what type of spray mop is safe for your floors. “Different…
Summer means more time spent outside, but that also leads to more grass, dirt, and pollen getting tracked inside. You’ll need a quality vacuum to keep your floors clean, and now’s the perfect time to grab one while so many Memorial Day sales are happening. One option you should consider is this Shark stick vacuum…