That's why Riley, a cleaning expert at GermSmart, recommends keeping your bathrooms guest-ready for those impromptu visits that won't leave your embarrassed about the state it's in. "No one wants to ...

A little time goes a long way. A quick 15-minute daily cleaning burst transforms chaos into calm. Customize your routine: ...

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 ...

Declutter and clean the kitchen sink to prevent bacteria and moisture buildup. Re-home stray items from high-traffic areas to reduce clutter and stress. Wipe down surfaces and clean crumbs to maintain ...

Simple routines, like running the dishwasher before bed, make mornings smoother.

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 ...