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
6 Kitchen Drawer Organizers for a Cleaner, Calmer Space
Restore order once and for all.
We Tested All-Purpose Cleaners on Multiple Surfaces—These 6 Stood Out
Tackle grease and bacteria on your tables, floors, windows, and more.
The Simple Mirror-Cleaning Trick That Helps Prevent Streaks
Turns out that circular motion is all wrong.
Cleaning Pros Share the Safest Ways to Disinfect Kids’ Toys
Lysol wipes to the rescue!
7 Best Window Cleaners, According to Lab Testing
Mirror, mirror on the wall, what makes you cleanest of all?
What’s Hiding in Your Jetted Tub? Here’s How to Clean It
Here's how to get your tub sparkling so it's ready next time you want to unwind.
Dishwasher Buying Guide: What You Need to Know Before Buying
Everything you need to know to choose the right dishwasher for your home.
Cleaning Pros Reveal How to Clean Walls Without Ruining Them
These expert tips can help you remove smudges, crayon marks, and more.
9 Best Laundry Stain Removers, Tested by Our Cleaning Experts
Dirt, blood, wine, grease, and other stains can come out with the right product.
Experts Say These Dishwasher Settings Work Best
These settings ensure sparkling clean and dry dishes every time.
Good Housekeeping's 2026 Cleaning Awards
Our GH Cleaning Lab pros—along with almost 800 consumer testers—spent months washing, wiping, scrubbing, and sorting to find the products that will make your home shine!
Scrub Daddy or Scrub Mommy? We Put Both to the Test
One is more versatile, but the other handles heavy-duty scrubbing better.