Squeaky | Hunker

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.

Water from refrigerator filter system filling glass

7 Home Items You're Definitely NOT Replacing Enough

Jessica Kielman

How to make DIY detergent for sensitive skin

4-Ingredient Laundry Detergent for Sensitive Skin DIY

Stephanie Gerber

Shelves with glassware

DIY Cocktail Glass Cleaner

Jessica Kielman

Open dishwasher in white kitchen

How to Remove Rust Stains From Utensils Cleaned in the Dishwasher

Jessica Kielman

Cleaning kitchen tile with cloth, and lemons

Seasonal Cleaning Ideas to Do Throughout the Year

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

Jessica Kielman

A large plant in a bedroom with green-white walls and wood framed windows

How to Clean a Bedroom

Jessica Kielman

Favorite Green Cleaning Ideas

Our Very Favorite Green Cleaning Ideas

Stephanie Gerber

Broom and dust pan on wood floor

7 Cleaning Hacks to Help Remove Dust From Your Home

Jessica Kielman

Instructions for cleaning an upholstered headboard

How to Clean an Upholstered Headboard

Stephanie Gerber

Living room with casement windows

How to Clean Casement Windows

Jessica Kielman

White gas stove with copper kettle

3 Tutorials on How to Clean a Stove

Laurie Gunning Grossman

Orange tiled fireplace with large fiddle leaf fig tree

Home Smell Like Smoke? 4 Ways to Combat and Remove It

Jessica Kielman

Computer and keyboard on a desk

How to Clean a Computer Keyboard

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

Jessica Kielman

How to Clean a Ceramic Pan (Including a DIY Cleaning Paste)

Jessica Kielman

Disinfecting a sponge in a bowl

You Need to Disinfect Your Sponge, so Start Today With This Super Easy Tutorial

Jessica Kielman

How to clean naturally

11 Things You Didn't Know You Needed to Clean, but Honestly You Do

Jessica Kielman

A stovetop with a gray-white granite backsplash

How to Clean a Gas Stove

Jessica Kielman

Vacuum cleaning rug

Always Do THIS Before You Vacuum

Jessica Kielman

Hand holding bowl with white powder over white washing machine

Why You Should Be Using Washing Soda to Clean

Laurie Gunning Grossman

Homemade Lemon Air Freshener

DIY Lemon Air Freshener to Keep Your Home Feeling Clean

Stephanie Gerber

Washing pan in kitchen sink.

How to Clean a Burnt Pot? It's Easy If You Do THIS

Jessica Kielman

Small oscillating fan on rattan side table

Before You Use an Oscillating Fan, You Need to Do This

Jessica Kielman

Stack of folded bed sheets

Here’s Really How You Should Be Washing Your Bed Sheets

Stephanie Gerber

White mattress beside side table with small plant and lamp against white curtains

How to Disinfect a Mattress Tutorial

Jessica Kielman

White electric stove in midcentury kitchen

How to Clean an Electric Stove

Jessica Kielman

Shelf with cleaning tools

Literally the ONLY Cleaning Tool You Need to Buy

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)

Jessica Kielman

Stuffed animal toys on dresser

How to Disinfect Toys

Jessica Kielman

How to remove carpet stains

This DIY Carpet Stain Cleaner Legit Works

Stephanie Gerber

cell phone on desk

How to Disinfect a Phone (Two Easy Solutions to Try)

Jessica Kielman

DIY Refrigerator Air Freshener

Banish Bad Smells Inside Your Refrigerator With This Easy Solution

Stephanie Gerber

Broom and dustpan against white wall and wood floor

How Scandinavians Clean (Easy Tips to Totally Steal)

Jessica Kielman

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)

Laura Lambert

DIY Dish Soap Recipe

DIY Dish Soap That Actually Works

Stephanie Gerber

Cream colored couch

How to Disinfect a Couch (Two Cleaning Solutions)

Jessica Kielman

White kitchen with midcentury copper oven

How to Clean Copper (Watch That Tarnish Magically Disappear)

Jessica Kielman

Hand broom sweeping floor

Your House Will ALWAYS Look Clean If You Do These 3 Things Every Day

Jessica Kielman

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

Stephanie Gerber

How to Naturally Clean Your Dishwasher

How to Naturally Clean Your Dishwasher (And How Often You Need to Clean It)

Stephanie Gerber

DIY Mattress Stain Remover

Your Mattress Is Probably Gross: Here's How to Clean and Deodorize

Stephanie Gerber

toothbrush on bathroom sink

Are You Disinfecting Your Toothbrush? You Need To, so Here's How

Jessica Kielman

Baking Soda Carpet Refresher

This DIY Carpet Cleaner Is All Natural

Stephanie Gerber

Vinegar All-Purpose Cleaner

Do Everyday Cleaning With This DIY Lemongrass All-Natural Spray Cleaner

Stephanie Gerber

What to clean in your house after being sick

Household Things You NEED to Clean During Cold and Flu Season

Stephanie Gerber

Artful homemade all-natural cleaning solutions

These Artful Kitchen Cleaning Solutions Are Simply Gorgeous

Laurie Gunning Grossman

Disinfecting Cutting Boards

You Really Need to Clean, Disinfect, and Protect Your Wood Cutting Board, so Please Follow These Steps

Stephanie Gerber

How to clean your sponges

How to Clean Your Sponges (Because Bacteria Is Real)

Stephanie Gerber

Cleaning removeable showerhead

The One Ingredient You Need to Clean Your Showerhead (You Probably Already Have It)

Stephanie Gerber

Natural ways to whiten bath towels

Do This to Get the Whitest Towels, Naturally

Stephanie Gerber

mixing water and dish soap in a ceramic bowl

11 Ways You Didn't Realize You Could Use Dish Soap

Laura Lambert

white kitchen sink

How to Keep a White Kitchen Sink Really and Truly Clean

Jessica Kielman

Kitchen counter, kitchen sink, plant, bowl of fruit

Your Kitchen Countertop Harbors This Dirty Secret (Here's What You Need to Do)

Jessica Kielman

DIY hand sanitizer recipe

Can't Find Hand Sanitizer? Make Your Own With This Easy DIY Recipe

Leonora Epstein

Clean linens and bed mattress

Guests Coming to Stay? We Highly Recommend You Clean These Things (Because They're Going to Look!)

Jessica Kielman

DIY Felted Wool Dryer Balls

Reduce Laundry Time With These DIY Felted Wool Dryer Balls

Stephanie Gerber

Natural cleaning solution

How Often You Really Need to Clean Everything in Your Home (Follow This Easy Schedule)

Laura Lambert

Easy Solutions for Removing Pet Hair From Furniture Using Common Household Items

Stephanie Gerber

Washer and dryer, with plant in modern planter

Washing Machine Smell Like Mildew? You Need This Simple Solution

Jessica Kielman

Cleaning solution for fridge

Your Fridge Probably Needs a Deep Clean: Follow These Steps

Stephanie Gerber

Stone fireplace

You Definitely Need to Clean Your Fireplace: Here's How

Jessica Kielman

Washing machine

Laundry Disinfectant: How to REALLY Clean Sheets and Towels After Being Sick

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

Jessica Kielman

using spray bottle to clean a stainless steel oven with water and rubbing alcohol

7 Easy Kitchen Cleaning Solutions That Aren't Toxic

Laurie Gunning Grossman

Wiping phone and computer with DIY hand wipes

DIY Antibacterial Hand Wipes Recipe for When Stores Are Sold Out

Jessica Kielman

Storage baskets in laundry closet

These Storage Baskets Are Ideal for Neat Freaks AND Messy People

Laurie Gunning Grossman

Clean a smelly drain with lemons.

14 Ways You Can Clean Your Home With Lemons

Laura Lambert

19 Ways Vinegar Can Clean Your Home

19 Ways Vinegar Can Clean Your Home, One Room at a Time

Laura Lambert

The Easiest Way to Clean Oven Racks

Jessica Kielman

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

Laura Lambert

Vacuum cleaning carpet

The Best Homemade Carpet Cleaner Recipes

Laurie Gunning Grossman

Patio furniture on black and white rug

How to Clean and Revive Patio Furniture

Jessica Kielman

Woman cleaning stovetop

Caution: Do NOT Move Into Your New Apartment Until You Do This

Laurie Gunning Grossman

Bathroom sink drain

Got a Bathroom Sink Drain That Smells? Here's How to Clean

Jessica Kielman

Kitchen sink with cleaning tools

This GENIUS Cleaning Product Literally Changed My Life

Laurie Gunning Grossman

Cleaning Tips and Advice

Think You're Tidy? People Who Are Beyond Obsessed With Cleaning Do These 8 Things

Lauren McQuade

Water bottle near sink faucet and dish towel

Guide to Cleaning Your Reusable Water Bottle

Jessica Kielman

How to organize cleaning supplies

Here's Where to Properly Store Your Cleaning Supplies

Stephanie Gerber

Pink glove wiping couch

These Genius Cleaning Tips Do Not Disappoint

Laurie Gunning Grossman

Garbage disposal in sink

Disposal Wars: What Can You REALLY Put Down the Disposal?

Laura Lambert

Cleaning bathroom sink area

Make This DIY Antibacterial Surface Spray With Household Items

Jessica Kielman

10 Items in Your Home You Probably Aren't Cleaning, but Really Should (Because Germs)

Lauren McQuade

How to Clean an Instant Pot (We Mean, REALLY Clean It)

Jessica Kielman

Clean Your Home Using Natural Products

17 Ways to Naturally Clean Your Home

Lauren McQuade

living room with ceiling fan

It's Time to Clean Your Ceiling Fan, and Here's a Genius Hack

Jolie Kerr

Dark wood floors in kitchen with blue and white cabinets

These DIY Kitchen Floor Cleaners Are Really the Only Solutions You'll Ever Need

Jessica Kielman

Cleaning brass using ketchup

These Unusual Cleaning and Storage Ideas Are Downright Genius

Jessica Kielman

Cleaning bathroom sink

Very Best Cleaning Ideas to Do This Holiday Season

Laurie Gunning Grossman