Squeaky

Hunker editors are naturally obsessed with their homes; they’re even more devoted to keeping them clean. Squeaky is all about the borderline genius hacks and ideas that keep literally every inch of your space pristine.

By Jessica Kielman
dishwashing tabs
5 Ways to Use Dishwashing Tabs to Clean Your Home
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
cleaning baseboards with kitchen scrubber
Easily Clean Baseboards Using This Kitchen Tool and DIY Cleaner
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
bottles of essential oil, lavender sprigs, a glass beaker, and a spray bottle full of diy room spray
DIY Spring-Scented Room Spray Using Essential Oils
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
Instructions for cleaning an upholstered headboard
How to Clean an Upholstered Headboard
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
Vinegar All-Purpose Cleaner
Do Everyday Cleaning With This DIY Lemongrass All-Natural Spray Cleaner
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
How to clean gold and silver jewelry
How to Clean Jewelry
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Hanging fabric white pendant lights
Need to Clean a Fabric Pendant Light or Lampshade? Follow These Steps
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Basket laundry hamper
Your Hamper Is Probably Gross, so Here's How to Clean
Design
By Jessica Kielman
white kitchen cabinet with pull out trash can
Your Trash Can Is Probably Gross, so Here's How to Clean
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Hot tub on wood deck in forest
How to Clean a Hot Tub
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
Plant-infused cleaning recipes
Amazingly, These 5 Plants Can Help You Clean
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
Assorted spice jars
Your Spice Rack Needs to Be Cleaned, So Here's What to Do
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
How to season a cast iron skillet
How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
How to clean your bathtub with a diy baking soda scrub
Finally, a DIY Bathtub Soft Scrub That Cleans Really Well
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
Natural ways to get rid of ants and other pests
Got Ants? 6 Ways to Remove Them From Your Home
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
windows
Easiest Way to Clean Window Screens
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
white kitchen cabinets
Kitchen Cabinets Will Be BEYOND Clean if You Use This Solution
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
How to make reusable dusting cloths
3 Ingredients Are All You Need to Make Reusable Dusting Wipes
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
Things to clean before baby comes
Bringing Baby Home? Things You Need to Clean Before You Do
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
How to make a diy upholstery spray cleaner and deodorizer
3 DIY Upholstery Spray Cleaners We Highly Recommend
DIY
By Laurie Gunning Grossman
A hand holding a spray bottle
Banish Bacteria With 7 Easy Cleaning Tutorials
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
how to clean a microwave with vinegar and lemon
Ridiculously Easy Way to Clean Your Microwave
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
10 Ways to Get Rid of Bad Vibes at Home
Spring Clean Your Home's Energy: 8 Easy Ways to Refresh How It Feels
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Fine-mesh strainers
The Secret to Cleaning a Fine-Mesh Sieve or Strainer
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Stovetop with teapots in a kitchen with white countertops and granite backsplash
How to (Really) Clean Grease Stains From Your Stove Backsplash
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Exterior of white home with spanish tiled roof and black casing windows
Cleaning Your Windows Really Should Include This
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Essential oil added to bowl of baking soda
2-Ingredient Miracle Cleaner Truly Cleans (Almost) Everything
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
How to clean a cast iron skillet
Easiest Way to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Hand using sponge to clean marble counter
5 Cleaning Rules You Can Break
Design
By Jessica Kielman
a cast-iron pan with a lid on th burner of a vintage crossly stove
Effective Solutions to Get Cooking Smells Out of Your Home
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
How to make DIY detergent for sensitive skin
4-Ingredient Laundry Detergent for Sensitive Skin DIY
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Cleaning kitchen tile with cloth, and lemons
Seasonal Cleaning Ideas to Do Throughout the Year
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Shelves with glassware
DIY Cocktail Glass Cleaner
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Open dishwasher in white kitchen
How to Remove Rust Stains From Utensils Cleaned in the Dishwasher
Design
By Jessica Kielman
using a sponge and a solution of dish soap and water to clean carpet stain
4 Stain Removal Solutions Everyone Needs to Know
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Water from refrigerator filter system filling glass
7 Home Items You're Definitely NOT Replacing Enough
Design
By Jessica Kielman
A large plant in a bedroom with green-white walls and wood framed windows
How to Clean a Bedroom
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
Favorite Green Cleaning Ideas
Our Very Favorite Green Cleaning Ideas
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Broom and dust pan on wood floor
7 Cleaning Hacks to Help Remove Dust From Your Home
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
Instructions for cleaning an upholstered headboard
How to Clean an Upholstered Headboard
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Living room with casement windows
How to Clean Casement Windows
Design
By Laurie Gunning Grossman
White gas stove with copper kettle
3 Tutorials on How to Clean a Stove
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Orange tiled fireplace with large fiddle leaf fig tree
Home Smell Like Smoke? 4 Ways to Combat and Remove It
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Computer and keyboard on a desk
How to Clean a Computer Keyboard
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Black garbage bag, soap, empty glass bottle, wood toothbrush, paper towels, and sponger on white countertop
Cleaning Vinegar: What Is It and How to Use It
Design
By Jessica Kielman
cleaning a pan
How to Clean a Ceramic Pan (Including a DIY Cleaning Paste)
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Disinfecting a sponge in a bowl
You Need to Disinfect Your Sponge, so Start Today With This Super Easy Tutorial
Design
By Jessica Kielman
How to clean naturally
11 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Clean, but Honestly You Do
Design
By Jessica Kielman
A stovetop with a gray-white granite backsplash
How to Clean a Gas Stove
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Vacuum cleaning rug
Always Do THIS Before You Vacuum
Design
By Laurie Gunning Grossman
Hand holding bowl with white powder over white washing machine
Why You Should Be Using Washing Soda to Clean
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
Homemade Lemon Air Freshener
DIY Lemon Air Freshener to Keep Your Home Feeling Clean
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Washing pan in kitchen sink.
How to Clean a Burnt Pot? It's Easy If You Do THIS
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Small oscillating fan on rattan side table
Before You Use an Oscillating Fan, You Need to Do This
Design
By Jill Harness
Stack of folded bed sheets
Here's How You Really Should Be Washing Your Bed Sheets, According to Cleaning Experts
Home Hacks & Answers
By Jessica Kielman
White mattress beside side table with small plant and lamp against white curtains
How to Disinfect a Mattress Tutorial
Design
By Jessica Kielman
White electric stove in midcentury kitchen
How to Clean an Electric Stove
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Shelf with cleaning tools
Literally the ONLY Cleaning Tool You Need to Buy
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Mixing rubbing alcohol with essential oils for a cleaning solution
The ONLY List of Natural Disinfectants You Need to Know (Top 3 to Try)
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Stuffed animal toys on dresser
How to Disinfect Toys
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
How to remove carpet stains
This DIY Carpet Stain Cleaner Legit Works
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
cell phone on desk
How to Disinfect a Phone (Two Easy Solutions to Try)
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
DIY Refrigerator Air Freshener
Banish Bad Smells Inside Your Refrigerator With This Easy Solution
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Broom and dustpan against white wall and wood floor
How Scandinavians Clean (Easy Tips to Totally Steal)
Design
By Laura Lambert
Modern bathroom sink and mirror.
The Most Hygienic Thing You Can Do to Keep Your Bathroom Clean (Plus Other Handy Cleaning Tips You Really Need to Know)
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
DIY Dish Soap Recipe
DIY Dish Soap That Actually Works
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
White kitchen with midcentury copper oven
How to Clean Copper (Watch That Tarnish Magically Disappear)
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Hand broom sweeping floor
Your House Will ALWAYS Look Clean If You Do These 3 Things Every Day
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
bottles of essential oil, lavender sprigs, a glass beaker, and a spray bottle full of diy room spray
DIY Spring-Scented Room Spray Using Essential Oils
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
How to Naturally Clean Your Dishwasher
How to Naturally Clean Your Dishwasher (And How Often You Need to Clean It)
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
DIY Mattress Stain Remover
Your Mattress Is Probably Gross: Here's How to Clean and Deodorize
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
toothbrush on bathroom sink
Are You Disinfecting Your Toothbrush? You Need To, so Here's How
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
Baking Soda Carpet Refresher
This DIY Carpet Cleaner Is All Natural
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
Vinegar All-Purpose Cleaner
Do Everyday Cleaning With This DIY Lemongrass All-Natural Spray Cleaner
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
What to clean in your house after being sick
Household Things You NEED to Clean During Cold and Flu Season
Design
By Laurie Gunning Grossman
Artful homemade all-natural cleaning solutions
These Artful Kitchen Cleaning Solutions Are Simply Gorgeous
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
Disinfecting Cutting Boards
You Really Need to Clean, Disinfect, and Protect Your Wood Cutting Board, so Please Follow These Steps
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
How to clean your sponges
How to Clean Your Sponges (Because Bacteria Is Real)
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
Cleaning removeable showerhead
The One Ingredient You Need to Clean Your Showerhead (You Probably Already Have It)
DIY
By Stephanie Gerber
Natural ways to whiten bath towels
Do This to Get the Whitest Towels, Naturally
Design
By Laura Lambert
mixing water and dish soap in a ceramic bowl
11 Ways You Didn't Realize You Could Use Dish Soap
Design
By Jessica Kielman
white kitchen sink
How to Keep a White Kitchen Sink Really and Truly Clean
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Kitchen counter, kitchen sink, plant, bowl of fruit
Your Kitchen Countertop Harbors This Dirty Secret (Here's What You Need to Do)
Design
By Leonora Epstein
DIY hand sanitizer recipe
Can't Find Hand Sanitizer? Make Your Own With This Easy DIY Recipe
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Clean linens and bed mattress
Guests Coming to Stay? We Highly Recommend You Clean These Things (Because They're Going to Look!)
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
DIY Felted Wool Dryer Balls
Reduce Laundry Time With These DIY Felted Wool Dryer Balls
DIY
By Laura Lambert
Natural cleaning solution
How Often You Really Need to Clean Everything in Your Home (Follow This Easy Schedule)
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
Easy Solutions for Removing Pet Hair From Furniture Using Common Household Items
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Washer and dryer, with plant in modern planter
Washing Machine Smell Like Mildew? You Need This Simple Solution
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
Cleaning solution for fridge
Your Fridge Probably Needs a Deep Clean: Follow These Steps
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Stone fireplace
You Definitely Need to Clean Your Fireplace: Here's How
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Washing machine
Laundry Disinfectant: How to REALLY Clean Sheets and Towels After Being Sick
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
White tile in bathroom with round black mirror
Here’s an Idea for Your Pretty Bathroom Backsplash: A DIY Cleaner to Keep Toxins at Bay
DIY
By Laurie Gunning Grossman
using spray bottle to clean a stainless steel oven with water and rubbing alcohol
7 Easy Kitchen Cleaning Solutions That Aren't Toxic
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Wiping phone and computer with DIY hand wipes
DIY Antibacterial Hand Wipes Recipe for When Stores Are Sold Out
DIY
By Laura Lambert
Clean a smelly drain with lemons.
14 Ways You Can Clean Your Home With Lemons
Design
By Laura Lambert
19 Ways Vinegar Can Clean Your Home
19 Ways Vinegar Can Clean Your Home, One Room at a Time
Design
By Jessica Kielman
The Easiest Way to Clean Oven Racks
DIY
By Laura Lambert
bottles of essential oil, lavender sprigs, glass beakers full of alcohol and water, and a spray bottle
You Never Knew You Needed This Secret Ingredient to Clean Your Home
Design
By Laurie Gunning Grossman
Vacuum cleaning carpet
The Best Homemade Carpet Cleaner Recipes
DIY
By Jessica Kielman
Patio furniture on black and white rug
How to Clean and Revive Patio Furniture
Design
By Laurie Gunning Grossman
Woman cleaning stovetop
Caution: Do NOT Move Into Your New Apartment Until You Do This
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Bathroom sink drain
Got a Bathroom Sink Drain That Smells? Here's How to Clean
Design
By Laurie Gunning Grossman
Kitchen sink with cleaning tools
This GENIUS Cleaning Product Literally Changed My Life
Design
By Lauren McQuade
Cleaning Tips and Advice
Think You're Tidy? People Who Are Beyond Obsessed With Cleaning Do These 8 Things
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Water bottle near sink faucet and dish towel
Guide to Cleaning Your Reusable Water Bottle
Design
By Stephanie Gerber
How to organize cleaning supplies
Here's Where to Properly Store Your Cleaning Supplies
Design
By Laurie Gunning Grossman
Pink glove wiping couch
These Genius Cleaning Tips Do Not Disappoint
Design
By Laura Lambert
Garbage disposal in sink
Disposal Wars: What Can You REALLY Put Down the Disposal?
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Cleaning bathroom sink area
Make This DIY Antibacterial Surface Spray With Household Items
DIY
By Lauren McQuade
10 Items in Your Home You Probably Aren't Cleaning, but Really Should (Because Germs)
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Instant Pot
How to Clean an Instant Pot (We Mean, REALLY Clean It)
DIY
By Lauren McQuade
Clean Your Home Using Natural Products
17 Ways to Naturally Clean Your Home
Design
By Jolie Kerr
living room with ceiling fan
It's Time to Clean Your Ceiling Fan, and Here's a Genius Hack
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Dark wood floors in kitchen with blue and white cabinets
These DIY Kitchen Floor Cleaners Are Really the Only Solutions You'll Ever Need
Design
By Jessica Kielman
Cleaning brass using ketchup
These Unusual Cleaning and Storage Ideas Are Downright Genius
Design
By Laurie Gunning Grossman
Cleaning bathroom sink
Very Best Cleaning Ideas to Do This Holiday Season
Design

Report an Issue

screenshot of the current page

Screenshot loading...
By creating an account you agree to the Hunker
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy