In the dozen years I’ve been writing about cleaning I have tried a lot of cleaning products. Most of them, to be blunt, aren’t worth the landfill their packaging will take up. While it can be tempting ...

Apply vinegar to the stain, sprinkle with baking soda, let it bubble, then scrub away. Mix borax with water to create a paste, apply to stains, let sit, then wipe clean. For stubborn stains, use ...