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.
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
Vinegar, baking soda, lemon, and cleaning brush
9 Household Items You Should Never Clean With Vinegar
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
light blue microfiber cloth
What Makes Microfiber Cloth Such a Cleaning Staple?
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 cleaning wood table top with rag and cleaning solution
Which Cleaning Products Are Safe to Use on Wood?
boiling steel pot on stove
How Does Vinegar Remove Stains from Pots and Pans?
person dusting
What Is Dust Exactly—and How to Reduce It in Your Home
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