Cleaning tools & methods

Switching brands of spray rarely changes anything. Switching how you clean usually does.

Yellow sponge, steel wool pads and a cleaning cloth on a dark surface

Small changes that make every clean better

Trade cotton rags for decent microfiber. Use a vacuum that holds onto dust instead of blowing it back out. Let disinfectant sit for the time on the label. Keep your toilet cloth away from your kitchen counter. None of it costs much, and together they matter more than anything in the cleaning aisle.

The basics, explained

Microfiber

Why it traps dust and grease that cotton smears around, and how to wash it so it keeps working.

About microfiber →

HEPA Vacuums

What "true HEPA" means, and why it matters if anyone in your home has allergies or asthma.

About HEPA →

Dwell Time

Most people wipe disinfectant off too fast for it to kill anything. Here's how long to wait.

About dwell time →

Caring for Microfiber

No fabric softener, no bleach, low heat. The three rules that keep cloths working for hundreds of washes.

Washing microfiber →

Put it into practice