Katie Barton

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Katie Barton

Title: Contributing Writer

Katie Barton is a home improvement freelance writer based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. She has been writing for the Bob Vila team since July 2022 and specializes in topics such as cleaning, organizing, and gardening.

Expertise and Experience

Katie is a freelance writer specializing in home improvement and home decor. Since 2012, she has written hundreds of articles on cleaning, home improvement, plant care, and design. Aside from writing for BobVila.com, she runs her own cleaning advice blog and is a managing editor at Homedit. Her cleaning and organizing advice has been featured on Yahoo!, Cabin Life, Realtor.com, GOBankingRates, and more.

Katie grew up working in her family’s flower shops in southern Ohio. As a result, she has over 20 years of experience working with and caring for plants. In addition to covering plant care at BobVila.com, Katie also tests products, having tested dozens of cleaning products throughout her career while always looking to give readers unbiased reviews.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024 | FRIDAY
The Roborock Q Revo Vacuum and Mop Saves Me Hours Every Week

Robot vacuums promise to make cleaning the floor easier, but after testing several, I’ve found that not all live up to the hype. Some models scatter debris or lack the suction to pick up ...

JANUARY 11, 2024 | THURSDAY
Shark HydroVac Review: Is This Vac/Mop as Good as a Bissell CrossWave?

I value a clean house, but as a working parent with three active kids, cleaning our floors at the end of a long day can feel like torture. Lugging out a vacuum and then a mop is a challen...

DECEMBER 4, 2023 | MONDAY
This is One of the Best Vacuums I've Ever Tested, and I've Tested Over 20

In most households, there are four areas that require constant attention: laundry, dishes, counters, and floors. While a cleaning schedule is helpful for staying on top of such tasks, the...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 | MONDAY
Bissell SpinWave Review: The Best of the 15 Floor Scrubbers We Tested

My house is full of hard floors—hardwoods in the main living areas, luxury vinyl plank in the basement, and ceramic tile in the bathrooms. With three kids that constantly track in dirt an...

OCTOBER 24, 2023 | TUESDAY
Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner Review: Eliminate Dirt and Grime With Superheated Steam

Steam cleaners dislodge dirt and sanitize, using only water. Some models work as mops or handheld units, while others offer the versatility of both. I recently tested nine of the best han...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 | FRIDAY
The Best Electric Mops Tested in 2023

Electric mops take the backbreaking work out of washing the floor, but there's no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to these house-cleaning helpers. That's why we tested several of...

AUGUST 18, 2023 | FRIDAY
The Best Cordless Vacuums for Hardwood Floors of 2023

Cordless vacuums for hardwood floors offer the convenience of cleaning up quick messes alongside the suction power to deep clean. Unlike carpet vacuums, these models are lightweight and l...

JULY 3, 2023 | MONDAY
Kiato Handheld Steam Cleaner Review: Can an Unknown Brand Beat a Bissell?

Steam cleaners heat water past the boiling point to create steam and release it through a nozzle to clean and refresh various materials. In most cases, the steam reaches temperatures high...

JUNE 16, 2023 | FRIDAY
Better than O-Cedar? This Maneuverable Spin Mop Gave All My Floors a Streak-Free Clean

Hate or love it, mopping is a chore that many people have to complete every week. While there are many types of mops to choose from, spin mops promise an efficient way to clean the floor ...

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 | THURSDAY
Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

The Bissell PowerFresh Scrubbing & Sanitizing steam mop has a simple design that’s intuitive to use, works on multiple floor types, and kills up to 99. 9 percent of germs and bact...