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.
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8 Household Uses for Castile Soap—the Natural, Non-Toxic Way to Clean Almost Anything
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9 Household Items You Should Never Clean With Vinegar
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How to Use Baking Soda to Absorb Odors (Plus, the Science of Why It Works)
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Why Water Temperature Matters When Washing White and Colorful Laundry
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What Makes Microfiber Cloth Such a Cleaning Staple?
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How Do Magic Erasers Work?
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4 Types of Cleaning Agents, From Detergents to Acids—and How to Use Each in Your Home
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How Are Pet-Hair Vacuums Different from Regular Models?
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Which Cleaning Products Are Safe to Use on Wood?
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How Does Vinegar Remove Stains from Pots and Pans?
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What Is Dust?
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What's the Most Popular Cleaning Product Scent on the Market?
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What Is a Washable Rug, and What Makes These Textiles Washable?
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What Makes Dish Soap Such a Cleaning Workhorse?
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How Do Robotic Vacuums Actually Work?
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What's the Most Cutting Edge Cleaning Product on the Market?
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What Is the Most Difficult Type of Grime to Remove?
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How Have Our Go-To Cleaning Tools Improved Over Time?
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What's the Best Type of Sponge on the Market?
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How Does an Installed Water Filter Work?
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Do You Really Need to Buy Appliance-Specific Cleaners?