I am notorious for not cleaning my room. Usually, the problem is my reluctance to put away a pile of clothes after a long day. But, over the past few weeks, what began as a pile has slowly escalated ...

Our checklist covers every room, every surface, and every often-overlooked spot. A clean home is more than just visually ...

We rely on our washing machines and dryers to clean our clothes, towels, and linens regularly, but they also need to be cleaned from time to time so that they can do their jobs well. Because as ...

Our moms know us better than we give them credit for. They know when we just shove everything under our beds in an attempt to make our rooms look “cleaner.” This isn’t fooling anyone. The musky smell ...

Every home — big, small, apartment or vacation home — gets dirty. And while there’s not just one way to clean your living space, there is a smarter way to get the job done. Take this guided tour of ...

What they say is true: A clean space allows you to have a clear mind (and a messy space can have the opposite effect). When ...

Did your grandmother ever tell you, "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar?" Well, she was a wise woman and she was right. When you use a rewards-based approach to teach children, they ...

Credit: Ian Moore / Lifehacker; hudiemm / iStock / Peter Dazeley / The Image Bank / Getty Lifehacker’s Ultimate Guide to Spring Cleaning will help you clean more efficiently and make organizing less ...