We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Ellen Airhart Ellen Airhart wrote about emergency preparedness and sanitation.

From hardwood floors to stovetops to shower tile, cleaning a home covers all types of surfaces and rooms. We’ve moved on from buckets and brushes, instead opting for mops, vacuums, and steam cleaners, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." All-purpose cleaners add an extra dose of elbow grease that scrubs out kitchen grime, soap scum, and even ...

The best natural disinfectants are alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, hot water, and some essential oils. Here's how to use them to kill germs.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a list of disinfectants to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. According to the EPA, products on the list have "qualified for use ...

You can use vinegar as a cleaner, but it can’t kill all pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19. It’s helpful to clean surfaces before disinfecting them to remove surface debris. Share on ...

Everything from hand sanitizer to rubber gloves to cleaning sprays has been flying off the shelves lately. Another cleaning product in crazy-high demand? Disinfectant wipes. But now more than ever, ...