Including an editor-approved tip for streak-free mirrors.

When it comes tocleaning tips, our home editors have read about, watched, and tested them all.

Plus, it takes just an extra few seconds to do.

Editor Hannah Baker with a tip on vacuuming your sofa regularly to get rid of unwanted per hair, dirt, and maintain your upholstery

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No judgment if it’s crucial that you take out the ladder for thisI do too!

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Leslie Corona, editor tip on pre-cleaning surfaces including mirrors to remove dust and debris before cleaning for a streak-free shine

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Editor Erica Finmore with a tip on dish soap and warm water as a cleaning solution

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Kitchen cleaning brushes, liquids, sponges, and rubber gloves in a yellow bucket on the floor