There are endless cleaning tips out there, some helpful, others not so much, so it can be tricky to know where to start. From kitchens to bathrooms, living rooms to bedrooms, the list of chores (and ...

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 ...

What they say is true: A clean space allows you to have a clear mind (and a messy space can have the opposite effect). When ...

When studying for a midterm or working on a difficult p-set, nothing is more distracting than a messy room. It can be so easy to get sidetracked when you’re surrounded by random junk and clutter, and ...

We’ve asked the experts how often to clean each surface in the kitchen, from countertops to the dishwasher and sink, and how to do so properly to ensure a safe, sparkling kitchen.

I am notorious for not cleaning my room. Usually, the problem is my reluctance to put away a pile of clothes after a long day. But, over the past few weeks, what began as a pile has slowly escalated ...

If you consider yourself a tidy person, when you’re at home, everything likely has its place. You know exactly where to put your clean and dirty clothes, leftovers go straight into the fridge, and ...