Can I promote my cleaning product or service here?
No, the rule "Advertising and self-promotion of products or services is strictly forbidden" says manufacturers, service providers, and their employees cannot promote their own products.
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r/CleaningTips rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/CleaningTips: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 2,393,618
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Housekeepers, cleaners, and cleaning-service professionals
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Advertising and self-promotion of products or services is strictly forbidden: Replies to a request for recommendations may include a link to a cleaning product or equipment, but manufacturers and service providers (and their employees) can not promote their own products. YouTube creators may share educational videos only. All content must have an informational purpose. Moderators may grant exceptions to this rule on a case by case basis if they believe it to be an overall net benefit to the community.
- Be respectful.: All posts and comments must be civil. Insults, harassments, and bullying are not tolerated. "Trolling" comments will be removed.
- All posts must be cleaning related.: All posts must either be a request for advice, informational content surrounding cleaning/tidying/organizing, or related to the subreddit.
- No cleaning chemical combinations of products intended to be used on their own: Highly incorrect or misleading advice.
- No meme posts: Memes, even if tangentially related to cleaning, are considered off topic for this subreddit.
- NSFW tag is required on photos depicting bodily fluids or human waste: Any photos with depictions of, or that may be construed as containing, feces, bodily fluids, or similar nature must be tagged as NSFW so that they default to a blurred state.
- Be positive and helpful: All comments should be constructive, positive, and intended to help others. Negativity, intentionally unhelpful or disparaging behavior will not be tolerated.
- No AI-generated content is permitted: In order to cultivate an authentic environment where people share real life advice and experiences, GPT or AI-generated text in comments and posts is prohibited.
- No Relationship Mentions in Posts: Titles must avoid mentioning personal relationships to keep discussions focused on cleaning. Relationship references can attract off-topic comments and detract from our goal of sharing cleaning advice. Please ensure your titles are strictly related to cleaning topics to maintain a positive, supportive, and relevant community.
Works well
- A genuine question about how to remove a specific type of stain from a specific surface, with a title focused only on the stain and the surface.
- An educational YouTube video that teaches a cleaning technique or method, shared because it has informational value, not because it sells a product.
- A reply to someone asking for a product recommendation where you link to a cleaning product you do not manufacture or sell.
- A text post sharing a cleaning or organizing method you tried, focused on the steps and the results, with no mention of a brand you own or work for.
Avoid
- Do not mention personal relationships in your post titles, as the rule "No Relationship Mentions in Posts" requires titles to be strictly about cleaning topics.
- Do not post memes, since the rule "No meme posts" removes them even if they are tangentially related to cleaning.
- Do not use AI to write your posts or comments, because the rule "No AI-generated content is permitted" bans all GPT or AI-generated text.
- Do not give misleading or incorrect advice about combining cleaning chemicals, as the rule "No cleaning chemical combinations of products intended to be used on their own" forbids it.
- Do not forget to tag photos of bodily fluids or waste as NSFW, since the rule "NSFW tag is required on photos depicting bodily fluids or human waste" requires them to be blurred by default.
What r/CleaningTips Is For
This community is for helpful tips and advice on keeping living spaces clean and organized. People share their own experiences and learn from others in a friendly and supportive environment. Posts must be a request for advice, informational content about cleaning, tidying, or organizing, or otherwise related to the subreddit.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule that matters most for marketing is "Advertising and self-promotion of products or services is strictly forbidden." It bans manufacturers and service providers from promoting their own products, though it allows YouTube creators to share educational videos only. The rule "No AI-generated content is permitted" also matters because it bans all GPT or AI-generated text in posts and comments. The rule "No Relationship Mentions in Posts" matters for how you write titles, since titles must avoid mentioning personal relationships and stay strictly about cleaning topics. The rule "No meme posts" removes memes even if they are tangentially related to cleaning. The rule "NSFW tag is required on photos depicting bodily fluids or human waste" requires any such photos to be tagged so they default to a blurred state.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine request for cleaning advice or a piece of informational content about cleaning, tidying, or organizing. If you are a YouTube creator, you may share educational videos only, as long as the content has an informational purpose. You can also reply to requests for recommendations with a link to a cleaning product, but only if you are not the manufacturer or service provider of that product. Keep your title strictly focused on the cleaning task and never mention personal relationships in it.
What To Avoid
Avoid promoting your own products or services, since the rule "Advertising and self-promotion of products or services is strictly forbidden" bans manufacturers and service providers from doing so. Do not post memes, as the rule "No meme posts" removes them even if they are tangentially related to cleaning. Do not use AI to write your posts or comments, because the rule "No AI-generated content is permitted" bans all GPT or AI-generated text. Do not mention personal relationships in your titles, as the rule "No Relationship Mentions in Posts" requires titles to stay strictly about cleaning topics. Do not give misleading advice about combining cleaning chemicals, since the rule "No cleaning chemical combinations of products intended to be used on their own" forbids highly incorrect or misleading advice. Do not post photos of bodily fluids or waste without the NSFW tag, because the rule "NSFW tag is required on photos depicting bodily fluids or human waste" requires them to be blurred by default.
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Common questions about r/CleaningTips
Can I link to a cleaning product in a comment?
Yes, but only as a reply to a request for recommendations, and not if you are the manufacturer or service provider of that product.
Can I use AI to help write my post?
No, the rule "No AI-generated content is permitted" bans all GPT or AI-generated text in posts and comments.
Why was my post title removed for mentioning my roommate or partner?
The rule "No Relationship Mentions in Posts" says titles must avoid mentioning personal relationships to keep discussions focused on cleaning.