Last Updated: September 1, 2026
At CleanlyGeek, our goal is simple: to help you keep your home cleaner and your indoor air fresher with practical, trustworthy information.
We publish cleaning guides, product reviews, comparisons, buying guides, and indoor air quality resources designed to help readers make better-informed decisions. Our editorial process is built around research, practical usefulness, transparency, and editorial independence.
We do not believe a product should be recommended simply because it is popular, highly rated, or promoted by a manufacturer. Our recommendations are based on the factors that matter most to real people using these products at home.
How We Research Our Articles
Every article starts with research into the topic, the problem readers are trying to solve, and the information needed to provide a useful answer.
Depending on the subject, our research may include:
- Manufacturer specifications and product documentation
- Official manuals and technical information
- Government and public-health resources
- Scientific and technical sources
- Industry standards and relevant organizations
- Product specifications and features
- Independent testing and credible third-party information
- Real-world product considerations, such as maintenance, usability, durability, noise, and ongoing costs
- Comparisons between competing products and technologies
For indoor air quality topics, we pay particular attention to authoritative sources because inaccurate information can lead to poor decisions about ventilation, filtration, pollutants, humidity, and other aspects of the home environment.
We distinguish between established facts, manufacturer-provided information, expert guidance, and our own editorial assessment. Where evidence is limited or conflicting, we aim to make that clear rather than presenting uncertain information as fact.
How We Select Product Recommendations
Our recommendations are not based solely on popularity, advertising, price, or manufacturer claims.
We evaluate products according to the category and the needs of the person who will use them. Depending on the product, this may include:
- Cleaning performance
- Filtration or air-cleaning performance
- Features and functionality
- Ease of use
- Reliability and build quality
- Maintenance requirements
- Noise
- Battery life or operating time
- Cleaning capacity
- Versatility
- Compatibility with different surfaces or environments
- Replacement filter, accessory, or consumable costs
- Warranty and support considerations
- Value for money
- Suitability for specific cleaning problems or use cases
A product does not have to be the most expensive or most feature-rich option to earn a recommendation.
We may recommend different products for different readers because the “best” choice depends on factors such as budget, home size, flooring, pets, cleaning needs, air-quality concerns, and how frequently the product will be used.
How We Handle Manufacturer Claims
Manufacturers are an important source of product information, but their claims are not automatically treated as independent evidence.
Specifications such as dimensions, weight, capacity, included accessories, stated battery runtime, filter type, warranty terms, and other technical details may come directly from manufacturers or official product documentation.
Performance claims require more careful consideration.
For example, claims about:
- Cleaning performance
- Filtration efficiency
- Odor removal
- Allergen removal
- Particle reduction
- Germ or bacteria removal
- Coverage area
- Battery performance
- Noise levels
- Long-term durability
are considered in the context of the available evidence.
We do not intentionally present marketing language as independently verified fact. When an important claim comes primarily from a manufacturer, we aim to identify it as such or provide appropriate context.
We also avoid repeating exaggerated marketing claims simply because they appear on a product page.
Product Availability and Pricing
Product prices, availability, specifications, colors, included accessories, and retailer offers can change.
For this reason, information that can change over time may not remain accurate indefinitely. We make reasonable efforts to update important product information, but readers should confirm current pricing, availability, specifications, and warranty terms before purchasing.
A change in price does not necessarily mean our assessment of a product has changed. However, significant price changes may affect a product’s value rating or its position in a “best” list.
How We Make Corrections
Accuracy matters to us.
If we discover an error, outdated information, broken information, misleading statement, or other material inaccuracy, we will review the affected content and make a correction when appropriate.
Corrections may include:
- Fixing factual errors
- Updating outdated specifications
- Correcting product information
- Removing unsupported claims
- Clarifying statements that could be misunderstood
- Updating links
- Replacing discontinued products
- Correcting pricing or availability information
For significant errors, we may add a correction note or otherwise make the change transparent when appropriate.
Readers are encouraged to let us know when they believe an article contains inaccurate or outdated information.
To report a correction, contact our editorial team through the site’s Contact page and include the article URL, the information you believe is incorrect, and any supporting evidence you have.
How We Update Older Articles
An article is not considered finished simply because it has been published.
Products change. New models are released. Older products are discontinued. Prices change. Technology develops. New evidence becomes available. Search behavior and reader needs also change.
We periodically review older content to determine whether it still provides accurate and useful information.
During an update, we may:
- Verify product specifications
- Check whether recommended products are still available
- Review newer competing products
- Remove discontinued or outdated products
- Reassess recommendations based on current value
- Update prices and links where appropriate
- Add newly relevant information
- Improve explanations and clarity
- Remove redundant or outdated sections
- Add new products when they genuinely improve the article
- Review internal and external links
- Update the article’s publication or revision information
We do not change an article simply to make it appear “new.” Updates are intended to improve its accuracy, usefulness, and relevance.
Major updates are reflected in the “Last Updated” date shown on the article where applicable.
How We Handle Conflicts of Interest
Transparency is important when money or business relationships could influence an editorial decision.
CleanlyGeek may participate in affiliate programs. This means we may earn a commission when a reader purchases a product through certain links on our website, at no additional cost to the reader.
However, affiliate relationships do not determine which products we recommend.
We do not accept payment in exchange for guaranteeing a favorable review, ranking, or recommendation.
A company may provide us with product information, specifications, samples, or other materials, but receiving such information does not guarantee positive coverage.
Where a potential conflict of interest could materially affect how a piece of content should be interpreted, we aim to disclose it clearly.
Our commercial relationships are kept separate from the editorial judgment used to evaluate products and produce informational content.
Our Editorial Independence
CleanlyGeek’s editorial decisions are independent of advertisers, affiliate partners, manufacturers, retailers, and other commercial interests.
No company receives the right to determine:
- Which products we cover
- Which products we recommend
- How products are ranked
- What we say about a product
- Whether a product receives a positive or negative assessment
- Which conclusions we reach in an article
Affiliate commissions and advertising revenue help support the operation of the website, but they do not buy editorial approval.
A product can be recommended even if it generates little or no affiliate revenue, provided we believe it is genuinely useful to our readers.
Likewise, an affiliate product may be excluded from a recommendation if we believe another option is better suited to the reader’s needs.
Our responsibility is first to the reader.
Our Approach to Product Reviews
We believe useful product reviews should answer more than “Is this product good?”
We consider who the product is for, what it does well, where it falls short, and whether it represents good value for its intended use.
Where hands-on testing is available, we use it to inform our assessment.
Where hands-on testing is not possible, we do not imply that we personally tested the product. Instead, we base our assessment on available evidence such as product documentation, specifications, credible testing information, expert sources, and comparisons with competing products.
We believe being clear about the difference between tested experience and researched assessment is essential to maintaining reader trust.
Our Approach to Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality information requires particular care because readers may use it when making decisions about their homes and living environments.
We focus on practical, evidence-based information about subjects such as:
- Indoor air pollutants
- Dust and particulate matter
- PM2.5 and PM10
- VOCs
- Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
- Mold and biological contaminants
- Pollen and pet dander
- Indoor humidity
- Ventilation
- HVAC filtration
- HEPA filtration
- Air purifiers
- Indoor air quality monitors
We do not present air purifiers, cleaning products, or other consumer devices as universal solutions to every indoor air quality problem.
Where appropriate, our content explains the importance of source control, ventilation, moisture management, filtration, and other practical measures.
Our indoor air quality content is intended for general informational purposes and should not be treated as medical advice or a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.
Our Content Standards
Every article should provide a meaningful reason for the reader to spend time on it.
We aim to avoid:
- Thin product summaries
- Repetitive articles created solely for search traffic
- Unsupported performance claims
- Manufacturer marketing presented as independent testing
- Artificially inflated product rankings
- Keyword stuffing
- Misleading headlines
- Unnecessary product recommendations
- Duplicating substantially identical information across multiple pages
Instead, we aim to create content that explains the problem, provides useful context, compares realistic options, identifies important trade-offs, and helps readers decide what to do next.
Our Commitment to Readers
Our editorial policy is built around one principle:
Give readers useful information they can trust.
That means being transparent about what we know, what we have verified, what comes from manufacturers, what has been independently established, and where uncertainty remains.
Our recommendations may change as products, prices, technology, and evidence change.
When they do, we will update our content accordingly.
CleanlyGeek is independent, reader-focused, and committed to practical information for a cleaner home and better indoor air.
Questions, Corrections & Feedback
Found something that needs correcting or updating?
Please contact our editorial team through our Contact page. Include the article URL and a brief explanation of the issue so we can investigate it properly.