We rarely think about cleaning the appliances that clean, like dishwashers and washing machines. If you think about all the dirt and germs they are exposed to, it just might change your thinking. Your ...

Vacuuming sucks—but not if your vacuum is clogged. In that case, instead of collecting dirt, dust, pet dander and whatever else has found its way onto your floor, it leaves some of that debris ...

As if cleaning your home weren’t enough of a never-ending cycle, the devices and appliances you use also need some housekeeping. Your vacuum in particular requires some attention if you expect it to ...

Bacteria, mold, allergens, and dust accumulated in household cleaners like your washer and dryer, dishwasher, vacuum, broom, and mop can lead to real health hazards and allergy issues. Viruses, ...

Plus, how to choose a new vacuum and take care of it.

Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity hacks, as well as household and digital decluttering, and oversees the freelancers on the sex and ...

It's a dirty job, and someone's got to do it … but hopefully not too often I don’t love vacuuming. If I can get away with using a broom or dust mop, I will. But I love a clean house, so when I do ...