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 ...

Robot vacuums save you time, but sometimes they need a scrubbing too. Here's how to clean your robot vacuum and make it work better. Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing ...

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

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, ...

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 ...

Prep your space first by tidying and doing an initial run of the vacuum to clear away dust and debris. Tackle high-priority ...