Steam mops promise an easier, more convenient way to clean tile floors than ordinary squeeze mops. Unlike the traditional approach, which involves dragging around a bucket of water and a drippy sponge ...

There's no need to limit yourself to a traditional loose-string mop, wet mops can range from flat ones that are gentler on delicate hardwood to cheap and easy-to-use strip mops with built-in wringers.

Use a sponge mop dipped in white vinegar to easily clean shower doors and walls. You'll have the reach you need without needing to climb into the tub and teeter on slippery surfaces. The same is true ...

A sponge covered by an atom-thick layer of carbon absorbs crude oil rapidly when heated by an applied electric current. Clean-up methods that solidify or burn off spilt oil can be ecologically ...