38 Things That'll Help Make Spring Cleaning Feel Less Intimidating (And More Like A Win)

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05-04-2025

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Clean house, full heart, can't lose.
1. A Swiffer PowerMop to make scrubbing floors feel less like a punishment and more like a mildly satisfying chore. The pre-mixed cleaning solution cuts through grime, the absorbent pads trap gunk, and the power spray gives you that "I'm in a cleaning commercial" moment.
Promising review: "Great mop when you need the job done fast. Liquid refills are easy to pop in, and you can slap on replacement mop pads in a hurry (you'll know when they need to be replaced). This mop is ideal when you get one of those 'I'll see you in 10 minutes' phone calls. Just press the release button on the handle, and a spray will shoot out at the center of the path. Tip: I run the mop head under warm water first and squeeze it out before I start, as a damp mop works better. The floor is clean in no time and I like that I don't need to store a separate bottle of cleaner. My mom loves that it's lightweight, so she can carry it upstairs and mop the hall floors and bathroom tiles. Gladly recommend." — A. Mitchell
Get it from Amazon for $19.98.
2. Or a flat mop that basically cleans itself, so you don't have to touch the grimy mop head (bless). The compact design makes it great for tight spaces, and the reusable microfiber pads mean you can keep your floors and walls sparkling without hauling out a giant mop setup every time.
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Promising review: "This mop is freaking awesome! My bathroom was being renovated so I bought this to wash the walls when it was done. Works awesome! I've used it on the floor as well. I love that you can wash the microfiber cloth. I would definitely recommend this product!!!" — Layla
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in two sizes and many pad options).
3. A pack of dishwasher-cleaning tablets to clean and deodorize your machine because every once in a while, the thing that cleans your dishes needs to be cleaned itself. Say goodbye to limescale, grease, and stubborn buildup! These remarkable cleaners will leave your dishwasher glistening and odor-free.
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Promising review: "I have the nose of a truffle pig and can smell the slightest tinge of something in the air, so when my dishwasher starts to smell, I am the first and usually the only one in the family to notice it right away. I have tried all the usual brands to get the hard water stains and gross food smelled out. Even rinse my dishes super well. None of them work like this stuff does! I was weary at first about buying it because it was so cheap. A year's worth of cleaning tabs!! Forget Finish, Cascade, the other stuff. This stuff really works! Keeps dishwasher free from hard water marks and my dishes come out crystal clear after." — Courtney E. Delong
Get a box of 24 from Amazon for $13.64.
4. A tub of The Pink Stuff — a wildly satisfying, internet-famous paste that clings to gunk like its life depends on it. Use it on sinks, ovens, tiles, faucets, and any other hard surface you've been side-eyeing, and watch the grim surrender with minimum effort on your part.
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Promising review:"I bought The Pink Stuff to try on my tub, and I was not prepared for how good this stuff is. After one use, my tub looked brand new—I'm talking sparkling clean, no grime, no stains. I was so impressed that I went a little cleaning crazy and started using it everywhere.
✔ Works Like Magic – My sink, stove, and bathroom surfaces all look cleaner than they have in years.
✔ No Harsh Smell – Unlike other strong cleaners, this doesn't have that overpowering chemical scent.
✔ A Little Goes a Long Way – I barely used any, and it still got the job done.
💡 Final Thoughts: If you love that deep-clean satisfaction, you need this. Just be warned—you might start cleaning everything in sight!" — Stacey R.
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
5. Some nontoxic leather conditioner to protect and restore your leather furniture. This is especially necessary if you have a beloved chair or sofa that's been sitting in direct light for years and could really use a refresh.
Leather Honey is a family-owned small business making leather conditioning products since 1968.
Promising review: "I have some 20-ish-year-old high-end leather couches that were so faded I figured they were ready for the dump. They are the most comfortable, soft leather couches I've ever owned, so I decided it was worth a shot to try conditioning them with oil. I'd tried a different cream-style brand years ago, but it felt like a waste of time and money. My couch and chair sucked up a 32-ounce bottle, and I was initially worried they would be greasy forever, but a day later, they look and feel soft and buttery again, with no residue. I had to do 2 coats (I did them 24 hours apart) as the first looked streaky but my couches were so dry it made sense. I'm now a believer in leather conditioner! My couches are back to the color they were over a decade ago." — Robert Weston
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three bottle sizes).
6. A bottle of plant-based stainless steel cleaner and polish that will make your fridge, oven, and dishwasher so shiny you'll catch your own reflection and forget what you were doing. It's all-natural but still tough on fingerprints, smudges, and mystery splatters.
You'll also get a large microfiber cloth with the bottle.
Therapy Clean is a family-owned small business based in New Hampshire making plant-based cleaning products for the home.
My former colleague Brittany Ross says, " I don't know what kind of fairy dust this plant-based spray is hiding inside, but it made my mucked-up fridge sparkle within a MINUTE! I was skeptical when I first sprayed it onto my fridge because it took a second for the streaks to start fading, but lo and behold, there was *zero* residue left behind after a super brief wipe sesh. Once I saw how downright dazzling my fridge looked, I decided to put it to the ~real~ test — my filthy dishwasher. Again, a minute of buffing with a microfiber towel was enough to make it look like a brand new appliance, and it worked wonders on the greasy stainless steel edges of my oven, too."
Promising review: "This is a miracle worker on stainless. I have tried everything to get my stainless to shine like it should, even the home remedies, which do NOT work — sorry but they don't. This stuff is the best I have tried. I follow a girl on TikTok that recommended it and she has been right 100% on her Amazon recommendations. She nailed it again. You will love this stuff." — Amazonwoman
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (also available in a pack of two).
7. A toilet bowl ring remover if you haven't cleaned your toilet bowl in a reaaalllllly long time. That permanent dark ring? It's no match for this pumice stone on a stick!
Promising review:"We bought a house that had been empty for about 15 months, and the primary bathroom toilet had a very bad water ring. I had tried about four different things to get it off of the bowl, and nothing worked. I was recently searching the internet for some new ideas, and the pumice stone came up. I used it today, and it worked great. The water ring is finally gone. It did not scratch the porcelain at all." — momof2
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (also available in packs of two and four).
8. A broom and dustpan set that'll finally let you retire your sad old broom with the bent bristles and dustpan that leaves behind a trail of crumbs. This one's got sturdy bristles, a clip-on design for easy storage, and — best of all — built-in teeth on the dustpan so you can clean the gunk of the broom without using your hands.
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When I say this is the most used cleaning tool in my house I mean it. We have two small children, and one's a toddler who's still learning how to feed himself. Meals get MESSY. Several times a day we need to clean around our dining table, and this is our go-to tool for sweeping up all the crumbs and other grossness that ends up on the floor. The teeth on the dustpan mean the broom bristles stay super clean, which means even the smallest piece of dirt (a good example is hair) still gets picked up and pushed into the dustpan. I LOVE this set!
Promising review: "This is hands-down the best broom and dustpan set in my house. I've gone through so many cheap plastic ones over the years — most of them crack, bend, or just don't hold up when it's time to really get into some heavy-duty cleaning. This one? It's built to last.
The bristles are dense and firm enough to actually move dirt — not just push it around — and the long handle is a game changer: no more bending over or awkward sweeping angles. The dustpan sits flush with the floor and actually works, especially with the built-in comb to pull out hair and debris from the broom. It's a small feature, but it makes cleanup so much faster.
It also stores upright nicely, which helps keep the space tidy. If you're tired of replacing broom sets every few months, this is absolutely worth the extra couple of bucks. Strong, effective, and built to last. Highly recommend!" — Super Reviewer American Patriot
Get it from Amazon for $22.09 (available in six colors).
9. A pack of slow-release toilet cleaner tablets to bleach-blast away stubborn gunk like rust, grime, limescale, and whatever else is lurking in your tank. One tablet will help deodorize and descale with every flush — so your toilet stays fresher, longer, with zero effort from you.
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Each tablet can continuously clean the toilet for up to 15 days with 20 flushes a day.
Promising review: "I like this product and I have ordered it again. It is effortless to use and it cleans well. The toilet bowl remains spotless without brushing and the water remains clear. There is the smell of bleach though, which some folks may not like, no problem for me. Product is effective and is good value for the money." — G. P. C.
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $16.99.
10. Or a pack of all-natural toilet fizzies for anyone who'd rather skip the bleach and instead go the botanical route. These are basically bath bombs for your toilet, made with essential oils like eucalyptus, lemongrass, or peppermint — so your bathroom ends up smelling more like a holistic spa and less like .... well, a bathroom.
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MW Botanical is a woman-owned small business based in California making all-natural products for the home.
Promising review: "Pleasant oder, cleans the toilet well. Like it. Will order again when I run low. Highly recommended." — Andrew Stoeppler
Get it from MW Botanical on Etsy for $9 (available in seven scents).
11. A Bissell multipurpose portable cleaner capable of tackling the most aggressive messes and stains, all without the annoyance of a cord. Like the tens of thousands of positive reviewers, I, too use this to take on heavy duty cleaning. Everything from deep cleaning my rugs to taking care of major messes on my kids' carseats. It's truly a lifesaver!
Promising review:"This vacuum is amazing. I first heard of it on TikTok, where people were using it to clean their stairs, mattresses, car seats, etc., and from the videos, it already looked amazing. But considering how dirty my dining chair cushions were, I was a little bit apprehensive and skeptical. I purchased the item and used it on my chairs for the first time, and the results were SO AMAZING. Best vacuum I've ever used. I even bought a second one!" — Davina
Get it from Amazon for $123.59.
12. A carpet cleaner machine formula that smells like a fresh spring day instead of chemical regret. This bottle of magic works on everything from pet accidents to mystery kid stains, and it's safe for both machines and good old-fashioned scrubbing.
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This carpet cleaner formula is compatible with Bissell, Hoover, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, Carpet Express, and more. It also works with most rental machines from Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, and Ace.
Promising review:"I've been using Resolve for steam cleaners but after four or five passes, my old carpet still looked dirty and smelled like dog feet. I ordered this product and made a couple more passes over the carpet with better results. It seemed to remove more greasy dirt AND the smell is nicer than Resolve cleaner. It's kind of a baby powder smell and not very chemical-y. Anyway, this product lived up to the hype for cleaning old carpet with layers of dog grease in it. The carpet is still old but is back to the original color and no longer stinks!" — Popcorn Sally
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
13. A bottle of plant-based wood polish to apply to your wooden furniture and cabinets. One wipe will eradicate dust and grime while safeguarding the innate beauty and luster of the wood.
This is sold as a bundle because it comes with a microfiber cloth.
Therapy Clean is a family-owned small business based in New Hampshire making plant-based cleaning products for the home.
Promising review: "I had been looking for something to revitalize my wooden, vintage dresser. Wanted something with no harmful smells, not really oily, mostly natural ingredients and work well. This is it! This is the product you want. The wood was dried and old. This product brought it back to life. It came with a towel to use to wipe and buff. Highly recommend this for old, thirsty wooden pieces." — Rettu
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
14. A reusable roller dog hair remover that works just as well as the single-use sheet kind, but without the guilt (and cost) of having to buy new rolls all the time. No more fur-covered couches!
Promising review:"I have a golden retriever, and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair, and I finally decided to try it after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie; this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout, and it works wonders." — Joanne Ertel
Get it from Amazon for $19.59 (available in white or black).
15. A set of drill brush attachments to turn your drill into a grime-destroying machine so you can finally tackle that gunky grout or soap-scummy tub without sacrificing your arms. It comes with different brush heads in varying stiffness levels, making it ideal for everything from tile to car seats to that weird corner of the shower you've been pretending doesn't exist.
The white is a soft bristle, best for wheels, carpet, upholstery, glass, and leather; the yellow is a medium bristle, best for bathroom, bathtub, shower, tile, and porcelain; the green is a medium bristle, best for kitchen, stoves, cabinets, countertops, and linoleum; the blue is a medium bristle, best for boats, pools, canoe/kayaks, hot tubs, and plastics; the red is a stiff bristle, best for outdoors, siding, brick, garage, and gutter; and the black is a hard bristle, best for grills, loose paint, furnaces, ovens, and industrial use.
Drill Brush is a small business based in New York State that makes cleaning brushes that attach to drills. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician who suffered from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and needed a way to clean without causing him harm.
Promising review:"These brushes worked flawlessly. I have a 24-year-old home that has not been remodeled yet. The master bath shower tile and fiberglass shower pan were in pretty bad shape. We tried many types of cleaners to remove residual soap and hard water stains with little success. As a last-ditch effort, I purchased these brushes. They worked amazingly well. Using Krud Kutter and these brushes removed every bit of the dirt and polished those tiles so that they shine brilliantly like they did when they were new. I am completely satisfied with my purchase of these brushes. They are well made and held up beautifully to the forces I applied while using them." — Tom S4TX
Get the set of three from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors).
16. A bottle of Angry Orange Pet Odor Eliminator for when your favorite furry friend makes one or a dozen oopsies on the floor, and you can't seem to get the stink out. Using orange oil, it gets rid of the lingering smell and replaces it with a lovely one with notes of citrus.
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Angry Orange is a small biz that was founded in 2014. They provide pet-related household cleaning supplies like stain removers, mops, and more.
Promising review:"This product is amazing!!!! We have a Rottweiler pup and a Bichon pup, and our house was feeling the PAIN! I tried everything and used to tell my wife, 'With all the science and technology in the world, we still can't come up with something that gets rid of the dog mark smell!' This product does everything and more. Just ordered another round. We were about to throw away some furniture due to the smell, but now, after use, we can keep it. Saved me hundreds. Well worth the money." — clayton s tonkin
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two sizes and two scents).
17. A set of Swiffer-compatible reusable microfiber mop pads that are way better for the environment (and your conscience) than the single-use ones. Plus, they work wet or dry. When they need to be cleaned, throw them in the washing machine and they'll be good as new.
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They can be used wet or dry and on basically every type of flooring and even drywall if you're so inclined. Since they can be thrown in the wash, one microfiber pad can replace up 100 single-use pads. These are only compatible with the Swiffer Sweeper and WetJet models.
Promising review: "Just used these for the first time with my Swiffer WetJet and I gotta say I am impressed! Went on easily and cleaned the floors easily! I always hated the one-time use pads and never felt like they got my floor clean. This review is NOT sponsored, I bought these with my own money because I'm sick of single-use products. Seriously, buy these now!!!" — AKGross
Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.99.
18. A microfiber blinds duster with spaced-out fingers to tackle several blinds in one swipe. Never again will you need to clear your schedule when you just want to clean your window treatments.
Promising review:"I love this product!! It works fantastic! I am a housekeeper for several private homes. My least favorite job is cleaning window blinds! I have used every method there, but the job is still very time-consuming. The main reason it takes so long is you must clean each and every slat separately to do the job right. Not anymore! With this product, you can clean two slats at once, and it cleans them the first swipe! The microfiber is the key to getting all the dust, and the design of the product makes it super easy! PLUS, this tool can be used on different types of blinds because it is flexible! I have used it on wooden shutters, plastic vertical patio door blinds, and horizontal metal 'mini' blinds. Additionally, the microfiber 'sleeve' that fits on the tool is washable, and it comes with five of them, so it's a real value. Being reusable and with so many to use it should last a long time before they all completely wear out! This product deserves 10 stars!" — Sandy D
Get the brush and five microfiber sleeves from Amazon for $6.99.
19. A garbage disposal cleaner that uses magic bright blue foam to rid your disposal of nastiness and lingering smells. You just plop one of the packets into the drain, and then it does its wizardly thing. After a minute or two, it's over, and your kitchen sink looks and smells amazing.
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This foam is a cleaner that helps eliminate bad smells, but it's best to call a plumber if your garbage disposal is clogged.
Promising review:"It seems counterintuitive to put a little packet down your garbage disposal to clean it, but this does actually seem to work, at least for getting out weird smells that baking soda and vinegar don't really touch. I scrub the sink down first, especially around the garbage disposal area, rinse it down, and then just follow the directions on the package. I have used it with single, large-size sinks and with double sinks — the only difference is that the double sink will have blue cleaning foam rise up the drain, which you rinse away when the disposal sounds clear again. I have tried the foaming cleaner in a can, but unfortunately, it stopped coming out of the can about 10% of the way through. Went back to this tried-and-true." — KS
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $7.62.
20. A length-adjustable pet hair broom since spring is the time of the year when dogs and cats are shedding more than usual, and you need something to rake it all up. Because the bristles are rubber, it picks up way more hair than a traditional broom.
Want more info? Check out my coworker's FURemover Evrilholder broom review. You'll learn a thing or two AND enjoy some very satisfying hair removal photos!
Promising review:" I saw this on TikTok and thought it was worth a shot. I have two dogs and a cat, and being one with a dust and dander allergy, I have to vacuum often, but the vacuum can't always get in deep enough. This actually works and I was shocked at how well it does. I brush the carpet a few times and vacuum it up and the carpet even looks better!! I highly recommend this to everyone — especially pet owners." — Theo A
Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in four styles).
21. A natural, plant-based bathroom cleaner that uses the power of eucalyptus and tea tree oils to rid your bathroom of general nastiness like soap scum buildup and everyday grime. Just spray it, let it do its thing for 5–10 minutes, and then voila! Your bathroom will be sparkling clean.
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Promising review:"This stuff is amazing!! I was skeptical at first because I had these dark stains on my shower floor that I'd never been able to get out, and I thought something 'natural' wouldn't be heavy enough for it. I cleaned half the shower at first because I wanted to see how it looked compared to the dirty side, and it did an amazing job with a little bit of elbow grease! You can see the difference." — Katherine Cheng
Get two bottles from Amazon for $15.99.
22. A pack of washing machine tablets to clean the machine that's supposed to clean your stuff. These fizzing tablets work hard to break down odor-causing gunk hiding in the drum and hoses, so your laundry smells fresh instead of vaguely suspicious. Just run one through a cycle once a month and let it do the dirty work.
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Promising review:"My washer was smelling and had grime inside the seal that wouldn't come off even when I tried to scrub it off, so I used one of these tablets in the wash. It worked like magic. Not only did it clean the washer very well (the water looked so dirty during the cycle), but it also got rid of the smell! I will keep using these as recommended." — Esta
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.99.
23. A dryer lint brush because you'd be shocked at how much lint is residing in your dryer gap and exhaust port. Using this will speed up clothing drying time and help prevent lint buildup.
24. A microfiber spin mop that'll make sure your mop isn't soaking wet before you use it, which will dramatically cut down on the time it takes to not only clean your floors but also let them dry. Plus, it's machine-washable, has an automatic wringer, and is designed in a shape that will reach into small spaces and corners. Truly, this mop does all the work for you — all you do is dunk into the water and push around the floor.
Promising review:"Ashamed to say, but I barely ever mop the floors. I purchased this O-Cedar Mop and Bucket based on the great reviews. I am here to add a 5-star review of my own. This mop and bucket not only cleaned my floors, but it made the entire process easy (and dare I say fun?). I did the entire first floor of my house, both tile and wood. Then wanted more fun, so I scooped up the handy handle and carried it upstairs, where I continued on to the bedrooms and bathrooms. I don't want to go on and on, but this mop picked up lots of dirt and grime and then popped easily into the washing machine. It came out great. The swirly thing makes all the difference. It wrings out all of the excess water, so it's easy to mop without using too much muscle, which I do not have. And the mop heads are short, rather than long mop heads, which only make for heavier mops. If you're on the fence, go for it, you'll agree." — LauraP320
Get it from Amazon for $39.98.
25. A touchless stationary vacuum to suck up all the debris you sweep near it. Simply place it on any smooth surface and let it do its thing. No more bending over with a flimsy dustpan.
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An indicator light will turn on to let you know that the canister is full, and then you can remove the canister and dump the debris in the trash.
Promising review:" I absolutely love this magic floor sucker. I live in the Rocky Mountains with four large dogs and two cats. It makes sweeping not so bad and much more manageable. You just sweep it to the vac, and it sucks it up. LOVE IT." — Mary C
Get it from Amazon for $126 (available in three colors).
27. A jet cleaner to flush out all the gunk lurking in your jetted tub's pipes — I'm talking soap scum, body oils, and whatever else has been marinating in there since who-knows-when. The before and after is *deeply* satisfying ... once you get over the horror of what comes out.
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Promising review:"Love this stuff. I was skeptical at first. I am a huge germaphobe and this worked well enough for me to actually take a bath at my new place with the jets on!" — Ann
Get it from Amazon for $18.73.
28. A 100% natural oven scrub kit that makes tackling baked-on grease slightly less soul-crushing. This stuff clings to grime and works its magic without the harsh fumes that traditional oven cleaners have. In fact, it smells like citrus and eucalyptus!
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Everneat is a small business based in Connecticut that makes natural cleaning products and tools.
Promising review: "I've been trying to clean my nasty oven door for the past five years. Tried everything I could find, but it remained an embarrassing mess. Ten minutes of moderate scrubbing yesterday with Oven Scrub and it was 90% clear. Another five minutes today, and it looks like new. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." — Andy Bea
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in two scents or unscented).
29. A versatile Katzco Furniture Repair Kit with six wood markers and six wax sticks to cover up all the nicks and scratches you'll notice now that you're stuck inside so much.
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Promising review:"If you are a 'good enough' type person vs a perfectionist, this is a great option! I have twin 4-year-olds, so nothing in my house stays perfect. I was hoping to help hide some imperfections on our dining room table and cabinets. I was lucky that I was able to match the coloring really close. Was easy to use, just draw on it and do it a few times/until coverage is reached. It's not perfect, but from afa,r it's great and a huge improvement." — Gilliane
Get a set of 13 markers and wax sticks from Amazon for $11.99.
30. A screen cleaner kit that comes with a spray and microfiber cloth to remove all those smudges and dust particles that have been on your TV and computer for way too long.
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The spray is free of alcohol, ammonia, and harmful phosphates. You can use it to clean any screen, including HDTVs, PC monitors, tablets, laptops, smartphones, and more!
Promising review:"A miracle! I've been looking for this product all my life! I have a nice 42-inch smart TV that I hate cleaning. Every product I used left streaks everywhere so I'd use more and rub and rub...Make sure your screen is cool and spray an ample amount on the cloth provided, and smear it everywhere. Then flip the cloth and rub it off. I think this is truly one of the greatest breakthroughs in modern history. They give you a huge can of this stuff and a quality cloth." — Paul Wedero
Get it from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in three sizes).
31. A two-pack of Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser and Polish so your metal surfaces and products are free of rust, tarnish, mineral deposits, and tough stains. Now's as good as time as any to make sure your stainless-steel cookware is in tip-top shape.
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The cleanser is nonabrasive, bleach free, and effective on stainless steel, porcelain, ceramic, copper alloys, fiberglass, Corian, brass, bronze, chrome, and aluminum surfaces.
Promising review:"Works wonderfully on stainless steel, but the best thing is how it removes rust. I have well water, and this area is full of rusty water. I used this on some old porcelain sinks in the house, and the rust come out easily. Worth the price to me for that alone. Easy to use, quick to clean. Read the instructions and you'll be very happy with the results." — Susan Ramirez
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.22.
32. An extra-thick magic cleaning pad that'll take on all the grossness that's been building up all over your home (inside and out). It can handle grime on nearly every surface, from doors and windows to walls and flooring.
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Promising review:"I own a cleaning business and have spent a small fortune on the name brand. I clean everything from condo rentals to long-term lease/residential rentals, and I have had to clean unimaginable NASTY, I mean 'pics or it didn't happen' kind of nasty, and these cut right through it. These work just as well as the name brand, if not better, and they seem to last a little longer!" — Keisha Marie
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $14.95.
33. A heavy-duty rust stain remover to take on the neglected basement bathroom since we're approaching the season for summer sleepovers and late night hangouts.
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Promising review:"The photos speak for themselves. When we bought our home there was no water softener and years of iron buildup. We tried so many things on our shower. Nothing worked. We were convinced we'd be stuck until we renovated the bathroom. But this worked wonders. I still can't believe it. We had to let it sit for about an hour, then it dissolved and wiped right off. Definitely use in a ventilated area if possible." — M. Gilardi
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
34. A pack of eight microfiber cloths that are specifically designed to clean glass and mirrors. They won't leave residue like paper towels do and are soft enough to not scratch delicate items like glass lighting fixtures and mirrors.
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Microfiber Wholesale is a family-owned small business in Riverside, California that makes microfiber cleaning cloths for the home.
Promising review: "I couldn't get my windows clean using cleaning solution, newsprint, and a lot of elbow grease. There were always streaks and dirt left behind. Enter these things. One quick cleaning, and I do mean quick, and my windows are now cleaner than any windows I've ever cleaned. It's simply amazing. We were all standing around in utter shock and delight before running around trying the cloths on other stuff: the TV, the picture glass, etc. I know it sounds corny, but I couldn't wait to get up this morning, because I woke up in the middle of the night excitedly thinking about trying it on the car today. They are truly, truly amazing." — Xena the Warrior Mama
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $16.98.
35. A cleaning K-Cup you pop into your Keurig just like you're making a normal cup of coffee. Then all you have to do is brew one large cycle with the cleaner pod, and one or more with just water (depending on how dirty your machine is), and you're done!
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Promising review:"Our coffee can start to taste funky after several uses. We run this through once, then two times with just water. Works great and coffee goes back to tasting like normal! It clears out any buildup that can affect the taste of your coffee. It is super easy and just as quick as making a cup of coffee." — Maine Customer
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.
36. A bottle of grout cleaner to deliver the kind of transformation usually reserved for makeover shows. If your grout's gone from white to "what even is that," this miracle in a bottle will lift the yuck and leave you wondering why you didn't do this years ago.
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Clean-Eez is a small business that makes cleaning products for the home.
Promising review:"I used this on my bathroom grout which, is off-white, or should i say should be off white. With kids and pets, the grout was no longer its natural color. I used this stuff the other day and it's like it was just grouted. I've been telling everyone that wants to hear how well it worked. When I get time I'm going to do my kitchen floor." — Danielle Cooper
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
37. A game-changing power scrubber if your grout is stained and needs to be restored to its former glory. Yes, it is time-consuming, but thanks to this tool, you just dip it in soap and water and let it do all the scrubbing — just make sure you have a playlist of good podcasts lined up to keep your brain busy.
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BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown put this baby to the test, and here's what she had to say: "This thing works small miracles: I cleaned about half of my bathroom's grout to its original sparkling-clean cream color in 40 minutes, and it took honestly no effort at all. I literally sat on the floor, dipped the bristles in a Castile soap dilution (2–3 drops of soap + 1/2 cup of water; but you could use almost any cleaner of your choice), then lazily ran the scrubber back and forth over a 6-inch section of grimy, dark-gray grout — and it only took about 30 seconds for that grout to go from dingy to bright. I started by using the specialty grout brush, but then I decided to try it with the default brush and that seemed to work just as well, IMHO!" Check out her full power scrubber review.
Get it from Amazon for $16.99. You can also get a special grout-cleaning brush head that can be swapped in for the regular one for $7.49.
38. And a window cleaning robot so you can remove a winter's worth of gunk and dirt from your windows without lifting a finger. This robot clings to your windows with suction, sprays effectively, and safely handles those tricky, out-of-reach spots — so you can avoid the heights and hassle.
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Promising review: "It's working beyond my expectations! It cleans windows, especially large windows, really well, and it cleans the tiles in the bathroom too! We have several large windows and they're a headache to clean, we usually hire some window cleaning company to do it but it costs!!! It's compact in size and I really like the carrying case to keep everything in there. Highly recommenced!" — Amber.H
Get it from Amazon for $249.99.
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