Brigitt Earley
Contributing Writer
Brigitt is a writer, editor and craft stylist with nearly 15 years of experience. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. She has written for Glamour, People, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Real Simple, Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and more.
9 Best Couch Covers to Keep Your Furniture in Better Shape
Pets and kids are no match for these machine-washable sofa covers.
6 Best Leather Cleaners and Conditioners, Tested by Experts
Keep your leather looking soft, shiny, and protected with these top-performing products.
11 Laundry Habits That Are Secretly Ruining Your Clothes, According to Pros
It's worth taking a few minutes to empty out pockets and button everything up.
When You Should Use the Presoak Cycle and Why Laundry Pros Swear By It
The presoak cycle is great for dirty duds like sports uniforms, heavily-stained clothing, tablecloths and anything else that needs a deeper clean.
8 Bad Cleaning Habits the Pros Say You Should Break Right Now
Turns out, it’s actually important to change the vacuum filter — plus more cleaning tips the pros swear by.
9 Cleaning Mistakes the Pros Say You’re Probably Making
Avoiding these cleaning pitfalls can help you tidy your home more safely and speedier.
14 Common Kitchen Items You Should Never Put in the Garbage Disposal
It can handle a lot—but not everything. Here’s a list of what cleaning pros say should never go in your garbage disposal.
These 7 Laundry Detergents Will Make Your Clothes Smell Incredible
Fresh signature scents gave these detergents a nose up on the competition.
We Tested 6 Mortars and Pestles. These 3 Crushed the Competition.
Crush garlic, grind spices and herbs, or mash avocado with these top mortar and pestle sets.
5 Best Shark Vacuums for All Your Cleaning Tasks
Whether you prefer an upright, a stick vac, or a robot, the brand has something to offer.
Study Says This Is the Laundry Cycle You Should Be Using If You Want Your Clothes to Last
Turns out, your laundry setting has real-world impact on both your clothes and the planet.
Why You Should Never Leave Water in Your Steam Iron
Leftover water can quietly shorten your iron’s life.
5 Best Dyson Vacuums, According to Testing
Our cleaning pros have rigorously tested Dyson's most popular vacuums, and these are the top performers.
Should You Wash Clothes in Cold or Hot Water? There's Actually a Right Answer
Cold water isn’t just energy-efficient — it keeps your clothes looking better, longer.
The Best Buckwheat Pillows for Sleeping
Could sobakawa pillows be the key to a better night's sleep?
6 Things You Should Be Washing Inside Out, According to a Laundry Expert
A tiny laundry tweak with big results.
7 Best Enzyme Cleaners to Lift Dog and Cat Urine From Carpets
Set-in stains and odors don't stand a chance.
This Top-Tested Shark Steam Mop Is Just $60 for Prime Day
This mom of four swears by it. Our Cleaning Lab does too.
We Test the Shark Steam Mop and Bissell Symphony Pet: Which Is the Better Buy?
Our Cleaning Lab experts weigh in.
You Can Get a Nintendo Switch on Sale From Amazon Renewed, But Is It Safe to Shop?
Here’s the lowdown on Amazon’s lesser-known program for pre-owned products.
Amazon's Most Underrated Steam Mop Is on Sale (and 100% Worth the Buy)
Smart design, serious steam power and surprising versatility at a deep discount.
Is It Safe to Steam Clean Your Hardwood Floors? Here's What Experts Say
Learn why heat and moisture can damage wood floors — and how to clean them the right way.
8 Things That Will Only Make Your Stain Worse
The way you’ve been treating stains might be the reason they’re not coming out.
The Genius Laundry Hack to Get Pet Hair Off Your Clothes
We tried it, and it really works.
The Important Laundry Tip to Remember Before You Wash Your Jeans
Plus, how often you actually have to launder them.
The Best Inflatable Hot Tubs for an Instant Backyard Upgrade
Collapsible and portable, but just as relaxing as their more permanent counterparts.
7 Things You Should Always Clean If You're Having Guests Come Over
Use this quick checklist to clean and prep key areas of your home before welcoming visitors.
5 Dishwasher Cycles You Should Be Using
Your dishwasher has more than one cycle for a reason.
8 Washing Machine Cycles You Should Be Using (And When)
Understanding your appliance's settings can simplify wash day.
Whirlpool, GE, Samsung and Other Brands Are Majorly Discounted for Memorial Day
Models we tested in the Lab are actually on sale.
11 Genius Products That'll Clean Your House in No Time
From robot vacuums to self-cleaning litter boxes, these clever tools handle the dirty work so you don’t have to.
10 Common Vacuuming Mistakes That Could Be Ruining Your Floors (and Your Vacuum)
A little extra know-how can help you get the most from your clean.