Carolyn Forté
Home Care & Cleaning Lab Executive Director
Carolyn Forté brings more than 40 years of experience as a consumer products expert to her role as executive director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Home Care and Cleaning Lab. Using deep analytical testing and writing expertise in appliances, cleaning, textiles and organizational products, she produces cleaning and home care advice for GH, has authored numerous books and bookazines for the brand and partners with the American Cleaning Institute to co-produce the Discover Cleaning Summits. She holds a bachelor's degree in family and consumer sciences from Queens College, City University of New York.
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Latest from Carolyn Forté
Good Housekeeping's 2023 Best Cleaning & Organizing Awards
After months of testing by our experts, here are the best cleaning and organizing products for all around the house!
9 Best Dish Soaps for Sparkling Clean Dishes
These great dish soaps cut right through grease and grime.
The 7 Best Trash Compactors to Keep Your Garbage Under Control
Reclaim your kitchen by investing in a top-rated trash compactor.
10 Best Dish Racks of 2024, Tested & Reviewed
Our top pick is Simplehuman's Kitchen Dish Drying Rack.
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Deodorize your home ASAP with these expert tips and hacks.
How to Clean All Your Jewelry, According to Cleaning Experts
Keep silver, gold, costume jewelry and more shiny with minimal effort.
How to Clean White Vans Shoes
Expert cleaning tips to make your sneakers look brand-new (without turning them yellow).
The 2022 Good Housekeeping Best Cleaning & Organizing Awards
Our cleaning experts tested over 200 of the most innovative cleaning and organizing products, whittling the list down to these 65 superstar winners.
Why My $180 Simplehuman Trash Can Was Worth Every Penny
Honestly, it was love at first sight.
The 2021 Good Housekeeping Storage Awards
Our experts reveal some of the best organizing solutions to neaten up every corner of your home.
The 2021 Good Housekeeping Cleaning Awards
The very best products to clean, freshen and disinfect your home.