Cleaning Hacks

The joy—and horror—of CleanTok

Many creators in the cleaning corner of TikTok are making videos for ASMR purposes.

On Oct 14, 2021 by Audra Schroeder

Inside TikTokers’ quest to make the platform more transparent

TikTok’s black-box content moderation sparks creator activism.

On May 13, 2021 by Viola Stefanello

How to clean your phone amid the coronavirus

Phones carry a lot of germs.

On Mar 4, 2020 by Brooke Sjoberg

TikTok’s ‘clean queen’ says videos are helping her figure out ‘adulting’

Abby Jones’ tub-cleaning video is not for the faint of heart.

On Feb 27, 2020 by Audra Schroeder

Men are blaming Marie Kondo for having to actually tidy up

Being a clean, responsible adult is tough!

On Feb 28, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

The new Roomba is probably smarter and more responsible than you

The i7 knows where it’s cleaned and empties its own dirt bin.

On Sep 6, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

Jordan Peterson of ‘Clean up your room!’ fame can’t clean his room, apparently

Twitter is roasting the ‘alt-right’ hero for not living up to his own standards.

On Jul 6, 2018 by Joseph Knoop

BarkBath completely cleans your dog without any mess

OK, that’s genius.

On Apr 21, 2017 by The Daily Dot Bazaar

This best-selling Hoover vacuum is $140 off today

Clean that nasty carpet for cheap today, while you still can.

On Nov 25, 2016 by Christine Burkson

Finally, a workout video that lets you pretend you’re cleaning your toilet

You don’t want your face looking flush, now do you?

On Jul 23, 2015 by Mike Fenn

Duckling grooms lamb buddy’s coat and it’s almost too adorable

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

On Apr 5, 2015 by EJ Dickson

Half-naked dude dancing and cleaning is pretty much the ideal roommate

Get ready for viral fame, Jimmy Pope.

On Nov 9, 2014 by Cooper Fleishman

Introducing Avidbots, the robots that will clean your apartment

This is actually so much better than sex robots. 

On Aug 19, 2014 by EJ Dickson

‘Housewife in a hipster’s body’ posts perfect Craigslist roommate ad

A charming young woman really sells herself.

On Sep 26, 2013 by Miles Klee

The Morning GIF: Endless chores

Erdal Inci mops while his cat mopes.

On Feb 8, 2013 by Lorraine Murphy