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 Simple Household Ingredients
All natural cleaning supplies
7 Cleaning Trends to Try This Year, From the One-Hour Method to Waterless Products
castile soap uses
8 Household Uses for Castile Soap—the Natural, Non-Toxic Way to Clean Almost Anything
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?
Metal basket of cleaning supplies
4 Types of Cleaning Agents, From Detergents to Acids—and How to Use Each in Your Home
person dusting
What Is Dust Exactly—and How to Reduce It in Your Home
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