Kate Rowley

Cleaning Influencer

Kate Rowley is a cleaning influencer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 5 years of experience, Kate is known as @laterkates on TikTok and Instagram. She has created a safe, welcoming online space for over 270k followers, where she shares cleaning tips, hacks, routines, home maintenance, and product recommendations.

Professional Achievements

  • Started LaterKates, a welcoming community that helps people learn how to clean and care for their homes without shame, judgment, or unrealistic expectations
  • Built a supportive space that promotes progress over perfection, empowering followers to develop sustainable, judgment-free cleaning routines
  • Partnered with leading cleaning brands to showcase tools and products that genuinely meet people’s needs, making it easier for audiences to find practical, effective solutions for their homes

Favorite Piece of Advice

You don't know what you don't know... and that's ok!

wikiHow's Editorial ProcesswikiHow partners with over 1000+ experts from a wide range of fields to ensure our content is accurate and based on well-established research and testimony. Content Managers conduct interviews and work closely with each expert to review information, answer reader questions, and add credible advice. Learn more about our editorial process and why millions of readers trust wikiHow.

Forum Comments (5)

How to get rid of cat pee smell effectively?
Cat pee can be really tricky. I once had a senior cat who was having issues with his bladder and peeing in a corner of our house. What I would recommend is to buy a black light to see where your cat is marking. Then, sprinkle baking soda on it to absorb it followed by a really good scrub through with white vinegar. If it's been happening for a while, you may need to replace the carpet, as the pee can damage the base.
Best ways to safely clean wood furniture?
Oftentimes, a good wood polish will do the trick. Therapy Clean is a brand that I use. They have a great wood cleaner that does not ruin the seal on the wood furniture.
How do I get blood out of my carpet?
Hydrogen peroxide. My friend used to work for a vet clinic and she had a dog bleed all over her beloved Patagonia sweater. She handed it over to me, and I put some hydrogen peroxide on it, then blotted it out to pick up the blood! Worked like a charm. This is what I use for my kids' nosebleed stains, too.
How do you get urine out of a mattress?
I recommend creating a water-vinegar solution, spraying it on the urine, then letting it sit for several minutes. After 15-20 minutes, sprinkle the stain with baking soda. Vinegar is going to neutralize that odor, and baking soda is going to help absorb any urine that's left in there. Finally, give it a really good vacuum once it's all dried up. That should help absorb any of the odors.

I have two little boys — one who just finished potty training — and this is what I use in my house.
What's the best way to clean walls?
The O-Cedar spin mop is great for cleaning walls! They make a super soft microfiber attachment for it, which won't damage your walls. It's ideal because you can pump out the water from the mop. A lot of times when people clean walls, they use too much moisture, which can cause walls to warp or leave moisture streaks.

I use a gallon of hot water and a teaspoon of powdered Tide for my mop solution. Then, making sure that the mop head is not dripping wet, you can just mop your walls. I've done this on so many occasions— not only when my walls are dirty, but when I've prepped to paint my house or just want to make them shine.

Co-authored Articles (11)

The Best Way to Clean a Front-Loading Washing Machine

Stop mold and foul odors from forming with this easy cleaning Cleaning your front-load washing machine removes odors, mildew, and mold so your clothes come out clean and fresh. Follow this tutorial to clean the drum, gas...

How to Clean a Bathroom According to Professional Cleaners

Quick, easy steps to clean everything in your bathroom We're here to explain exactly how to clean your bathroom from top to bottom so it's sparkling and sanitary. Read on for the best tips from cleaning experts on how to...

The Best Ways to Clean Grout Lines between Your Floor Tiles

Try these homemade and commercial cleaners to refresh your grout Have you noticed dirt or grime building up between the tiles on your floor? Unsightly stains on your tile grout can make your whole floor look a little me...

Simple Steps to Clean & Polish Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Keep vinyl floors sparkling clean with these maintenance tips Are your vinyl floors starting to look a little hazy or dirty even after you clean them? Luxury vinyl planks, or LVP, are an excellent option for durable floo...

3 Oven Cleaning Hacks that Don’t Require Any Scrubbing

Plus, expert tips for getting your oven sparkling cleanWouldn't it be nice to clean the inside of your oven of all the grime, grease, and gruel with just a swipe of a cloth or sponge? We're here to help you make that dre...

How to

Clean Grout with Vinegar

If the grout between your tiles has turned from white to brown, it's ready to be cleaned. Fortunately, there are several homemade grout-cleaning solutions you can make with vinegar. Most of them involve baking soda, a ...

How to

Maintain a Clean Toilet

Keeping a toilet clean is essential to your health and the health of your family. Maintaining a clean toilet is not only better for your health but also more pleasant for visitors. While it is not recommended that you us...

How to

Clean Bathroom Tile

Cleaning bathroom tile is a crucial part of home maintenance. For a basic cleaning, you can use materials you probably have lying around the house like lemon juice, baking soda, and all-purpose cleaning agents. For cle...

How to

Wash Skates

Just like your go-to pair of shoes, your skates are bound to get dirty after all the fun you have in them. Luckily, cleaning skates is a pretty simple process. This is true for both roller skates and ice skates, so no ma...

The Best Way to Clean an Air Fryer: Daily & Deep Cleanings

Plus, see if the viral TikTok cleaning hack actually worksAir fryers are a versatile kitchen appliance that make it easy to cook everything from just-like-fried chicken tenders and homemade French fries to tender-crisp v...

How Do You Clean a Waffle Maker? A Complete Guide

Plus, how often do you need to clean your waffle maker?Eating waffles is always a pleasure, but cleaning up the waffle maker when you're done can be a big pain in the neck! The good news is we did some digging to find th...