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31 Transformative Cleaning Products That'll Make Everyone Wonder How You Have Time To Clean Your Home So Thoroughly

31 Transformative Cleaning Products That'll Make Everyone Wonder How You Have Time To Clean Your Home So Thoroughly

Buzz Feed12-02-2025

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.
Be sure to hand out sunglasses before guests enter, because your home is gonna be SHINY. 😎
1. A pack of Affresh washing machine cleaning tablets that'll attack built-up detergent scum, dirt, and general grossness so your clothes can get as clean as possible. Throw in a tablet, run a normal wash cycle, and congratulate yourself on a chore well done.
Promising review: "I didn't think I would ever be so excited about such a thing as washing machine cleaning tablets. I also never realized how dirty my washing machine was. It now sparkles, doesn't smell musty, and has removed so much gunk from around the drum/gasket. You should get these." — AVDW
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.98 (also available in packs of three and five).
2. A rust-removing gel spray – you may be tempted to say "abracadabra" as you use it. It's that magical! The powerful gel clings to rust on contact, so you can watch stains start melting off your tiles immediately; no scrubbing needed.
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Use this for cleaning bathtubs, showers, toilets, colorfast fabrics, vertical surfaces, and hard-to-reach spots. It's nonabrasive and made with a nonhydrofluoric acid-based formula.
Promising review:"Holy wizardry! Seriously, it was more work to clean the mirror over the vanity than to use this product. With almost no effort, this made my dark orange, iron-water shower stall white again. I definitely suggest wearing a mask or bandana and running the ventilation fan if spraying in an enclosed area. Great product!" — Jessica B
Get it from Amazon for $11.35.
3. A Bissell multipurpose carpet and upholstery cleaner, aka *Little Green*!!! This cutie pie is well known for being a compact and easy way to clean carpets, cars, furniture, and even plush toys.
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Just fill one compartment with soapy water and use the cleaning head to shoot the formula on problem areas. It'll scrub and vacuum at the same time, and slowly fill the second compartment up with dirty water. Love when you can see your progress!
Each cleaner comes with a trial size of Bissell's Spot & Stain Formula, which is also available on Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this little cleaner! I bought it because my cat was having some digestive issues, and I didn't want to keep borrowing my sister's — plus, it was on sale! It works so well and is cute as a bug! Very easy to use, and I love the tube self-cleaning attachment." — Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $99.95 (also available in cordless and deluxe).
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4. Dawn Powerwash, an impressive spray-on dish soap capable of giving you those clean swipes through nightmarish messes previously only seen in commercials. Spray this on dishes, but you can also use it to tackle dirty range hoods, backsplashes, bathtubs, grills, or anywhere else with caked-on food or dirt.
Just spray on (don't add water until you rinse!) and wipe.
Promising reviews: "What doesn't it do? I absolutely love this product. It works great on dishes and pretty much anything you want to clean! Soap scum; gone! Laundry stains; bye! Baseboards/woodwork sparkle! Sneakers, yup! I hate cleaning, so anything that makes it easier ❤️." — Kimba
" The only dish soap allowed in my household. 😅 JK, I have used other different types, and this is the only one that has worked amazingly in all my cleaning. Not only do I use it on my dishes but to clean my bathroom, husband's grill, and everything else that needs a good cleaning." — Lizbeth LF
Get the starter kit (with one reusable spray bottle and one refill) from Amazon for $8.44 (also available in other pack styles and two other scents).
5. A beloved O-Cedar mop and bucket set that'll make mopping way faster and easier, thanks to the hands-free wringing system. The mop head's unique triangular shape allows it to get into corners, making it a favorite amongst neat freaks and professional cleaners.
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All you have to do is press the pedal down with your foot, and it'll spin away excess water.
Promising review: "This mop is fantastic!!! I clean for a living and use professional equipment provided to me... I use THIS mop at home, and I like it even better! Easy to use, great on my vinyl plank flooring, and works great getting into small areas, like around the toilet. I normally use a steam mop or a microfiber mop head on a push mop, and I think this mop does a much better job. Very happy with this purchase...would definitely recommend!" — Kellj23
Get it from Amazon for $34.97 (also available in sets with cleaning solution).
6. Or a flat mop with a wringing bucket offering a space-saving option for small living spaces where storage is more valuable than gold. The compact bucket has an inner scraper that removes dirt from the washable microfiber mop pads, streamlining the mopping process.
Promising review: "I mean really, Joymoop? Just the name made me think this can't be a serious cleaning tool. Then, it did something amazing. I have ceilings in my 75-year-old home that are plaster. Over the years, they have become grungy-looking. OK, they were filthy. I dreaded the thought of cleaning them. I bought this setup, and WOW. I filled up the chamber, added a small amount of Murphy's Oil Soap, and started to tackle a ceiling. First of all, no ladders. I can stand on the floor and work. NO DRIPS. NONE. Didn't have to cover my wood floors, nor my furniture. This thing literally SUCKED the dirt out of my ceiling. Within about two hours, I had finished a 24-foot ceiling. My wife is happy. I'm happy. I'm going to do all the ceilings in my house. It's amazing. Buy it. You'll thank me." — KStearns
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes and many pad options).
7. A bottle of Bio-Clean, a hard water stain remover that obviously works, because it looks like they haven't considered their marketing or packaging since the '80s; the results do all the talking! Made with biodegradable ingredients, this solution cuts through stains, rust, and weird spots caused by mineral build-up. Picture this: opaque shower doors, soap-scummy bathtubs, stained tiles, and cloudy-looking pool floors, all suddenly glistening and shining like new.
Reviewers say you still need to scrub, so arm yourself with a rigid sponge or the drill brush featured in this list to speed things up.
Promising reviews: "LOVE THIS! I hate cleaning my bathroom and using so many chemicals that never seem to work. I saw this product and decided to try it, and WOW it was so easy to use and worked like magic on my glass shower, shower tiles and sink/faucet. Picture 1: Before cleaning Picture 2: After cleaning glass before cleaning tile floor Picture 3: After Cleaning glass and tile floor. This is definitely a must-buy product!!!!" — Laura
"Wow. Don't waste your time with any other formulation that you found online. I've literally tried EVERYTHING! The soap/vinegar/baking soda, the expensive store bought 'hard water cleaners.' I've scrubbed for HOURS! But this…. This product is like magic. It's kind of like a paste that you can rub on with a microfiber towel, and the hard water stains literally just RUB OFF. Like butter! Seriously the easiest option I have tried yet. I stopped within the first five minutes of cleaning to do this review because I'm in shock, lol. Coming from someone who never writes reviews! Take that as a sign to buy this immediately. What a game changer; I'm mad I'm just now finding this stuff." — _kayla_carter
Get it from Amazon for $17.77.
8. A bottle of Therapy Premium stainless steel cleaner and polish to revive your tired-looking fridge in a snap. The plant-based cleaner can remove years of smudges, dust, dirt, and oil, leaving it sparkly and lavender-scented in minutes.
The pH-neutral formula is made with coconut oil and works on appliances, grills, sinks, refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, range hoods, trash cans, and more. You'll also get a large microfiber cloth with the bottle.
Former BuzzFeed writer 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+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack).
9. A pack of eco-friendly sponge cloths that are highly absorbent and dishwasher-safe, so you can cut down on your — quite frankly — ridiculous paper towel waste. Use them for quickly cleaning dishes, counters, walls, furniture, and more.
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Promising review:"I rarely write reviews, but these deserve a shoutout. SO much more substantial than Handi Wipes, and you can really, really scrub with them, but they never feel yucky like a sponge does. I have soaked them in bleach and thrown them in the washer, and they come out great every time. I've used the same two for a month now, and they still look great! When they go downhill, I can compost them. I only wish they had a few other colors, maybe a royal blue or sage green?" — Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 12 colors and double packs).
10. A pack of carborundum sponges — YES, the stuff they make bulletproof vest plates out of — because tough jobs require tough solutions. Just dip one of these in water and start scouring — the nano-particles will get to work scraping off stubborn stains in your kitchen, garage, or outdoors.
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The high-density sponges are squishy on the inside with an emery layer on the outside. They can be cut into smaller chunks for cleaning nooks and crannies.
Promising review: "Nice and thin. You'll find so many more uses for these around the house than just getting stuff off the underside of cookware! I had hard, scaly water deposits on the glass surrounding our powder room faucet (one of those fancy, highfalutin modern-looking things). I've tried everything for four years to get this stuff off. One day I thought, maybe i'll try my sponges. Took it all off super easily!!!! Faucet looks like new. My only rec is to spot-test your item first before using it because it will scratch certain surfaces if you scrub too aggressively (for example, it gets the burned-on, weird stuff off of the bottom of my fave Our Place pan, but I rubbed too hard in one spot and it took the color right off lol)." — Hoarder
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sponge thicknesses).
11. A cooktop-cleaning kit bringing shine back to thousands of electric stovetops. It comes with a cleaning solution, cleaning pad, *and* scraper tool to fight tough stains and caked-on gunk so you can get back to whipping up messy-yet-delicious meals in no time.
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The six-piece set includes Cooktop Cleaner, POW-R Grip pad tool, scraper, and three cleaning pads.
Promising review:"Works amazingly! I hadn't thoroughly scrubbed my glass cooktop in years — only wiped down with random multi-cleaners that never seemed to do much. Then a friend recommended this product...AMAZING! The included scrubbers and scrapers really make the difference. As others have said, it will leave your cooktop shiny and new. Even marks that had been on there for years came almost completely off...98% better. The key is to use very little product; let dry to a haze; and wipe with a clean, dry cotton towel (just like waxing a car). If you aren't getting a mirrored finish, it's because you've used too much product and not enough elbow grease to polish off." — B. Swartwood
Get the set from Amazon for $11.48.
12. A pet stain- and odor-eliminating spray to help with the...smelly accidents that happen sometimes. The formula's natural enzymes instantly activate on contact with odors and stains and immediately feast on ammonia crystals and organic matter. Pee spots and unwelcome odors stand no chance against this stuff!
The spray works on carpets, upholstery, garbage cans, concrete, hardwood, and more. Rocco & Roxie is a family-run small business specializing in all things pets, from treats and supplements to grooming products and toys.
Promising reviews:"Sorry to yell, but I'm so excited to finally find an enzyme cleaner that works, and FAST! I had tried other enzyme cleaners on my cat's accidents with mixed results. Most didn't work or took a very long time to do anything. Thankfully, I finally decided to try something new. The improvement was immediate. As for the scent, I don't mind it — it's certainly better than the smell of pet urine or vomit! Don't hesitate to buy this!" — Alyvee
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes and two scents).
13. An Oven Cleaning Kit complete with oven scrub, all-purpose cleaner, and a metallic sponge because you can't rely on the self-cleaning feature alone. I know, I know, but someone had to say it: Your oven is gross. It's made in small batches with natural ingredients (like citric acid, glycerin, and essential oils), so it's safe for your family but still tough enough to get the job done quickly.
Everneat is a Fairfield, Connecticut-based Etsy shop filled with natural cleaning products and tools.
Promising review: "I LOVE this stuff. I use the multipurpose cleaner several times a day (because kids) and it makes the house smell lovely. The oven cleaner also is a miracle worker. I no longer have to use the gross self cleaning option to get the grease off. A little goes a long way too, so it is still cost effective in keeping things clean." — Thao
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $38 (available in two scents or unscented).
14. Foam sponges, similar to the popular-yet-pricey Scrub Daddy Damp Duster, to help you quickly clean blinds, glass, baseboards, vents, railings, and more. The ridged U-shape helps it get into tight corners and scrub away dirt that's been caked on for so long, it was around for the Peanut Butter Jelly Time song.
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To activate, just soak this in water.
Promising review: " The sponges are great! They pick up all the pesky tidbits that a towel leaves behind when wiping a surface. They're great for dusting all types of surfaces, cleaning baseboards, etc. I use them to help clean the cages of my pets! The sponges are easy to clean after use and easy to store since they completely dry down. The sponges are also easy to rehydrate and become just as flexible as the first use. The sponges are a great value and great use. Side note: I love that they come in different colors. I assigned each color a different cleaning task essentially (I.e., bathroom, animals, etc.)." — Tricia
Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four colors and three pack sizes).
15. Weiman silver cleaning wipes because the last thing you need is a set of dirty silverware ~tarnishing~ your reputation. These ammonia-free wipes offer long-lasting shine, protect items from scratching, and work faster than some polishing pastes.
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I've used these and can confirm they work super fast!
Promising review:"It is very uncommon for me to write a review, but this product is amazing. My family's silverware had not been polished in the 15 years since I married my husband. The only time I ever polished anything before,e it was messy and smelly and took forever. Therefore, I didn't have any interest in polishing something that we weren't using. I decided to try these wipes because the price was reasonable. They are easy to use and do a wonderful job! The silverware looks silver! I used four wipes to polish a service of eight, and it took me about 20 minutes. I highly recommend this product!" — Kehrli
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $9.98.
16. A Oh Yuk jetted tub jet cleaner to help deal with all the grime you can't even see hiding inside the pipes. Just run the water, pour in the cleaner, and run through the jets. You'll have clean pipes and very gross bath water just 15 minutes later.
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Oh Yuk is a family-owned and operated company based in Minnesota.
Promising review:"We moved out of state into an older home. Unsure about the cleanliness of the jetted tub, we used this product for the first time because of its customer rating. We ran it for 15 minutes in hot water, rinsing and cleaning out the tub afterwards. I was shocked at how much crud and disgusting filth was kicked out of the jets during the process; however, I am relieved to know the tub is now clean on the inside and out, not just appearing clean on the outside." — Painter
Get it from Amazon for $18.73+ (available in three sizes).
17. A bottle of Leather Honey you can count on to help bring life back to your old furniture, car seats, and accessories. Just mix this concentrate with water, spray, and wipe off. Reviewers say the formula dries fast, so you can go back to chilling on the couch within the hour.
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The nontoxic formula is also safe for faux leather, vinyl, and plastic. Just make sure to do a spot check first. Leather Honey is a small business founded in 1968.
Promising review: "My 15-year-old leather sectional hadn't been cleaned or conditioned in three to four years because I couldn't find anything that worked well without causing it to look blotchy. The color was also fading, and I thought it was a goner. After some elbow grease, the sectional looks great! It's now back to its original color without being blotchy. More importantly, the suppleness has returned. I can actually say that it looks as good as the day we bought it." — jellybean55
Get it from Amazon for $18.89+ (available in three sizes).
18. Glisten garbage disposal cleaner that's not only easy to use, but also very entertaining. Run some hot water, pop one of the packets in your disposer, let it foam, then wait for the foam to fully disappear, and bam! You can admire your lemony fresh drain that was basically cleaned for you.
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Promising review:"WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE???! Holy cow, I didn't realize how easy and quick it was to clean a garbage disposal until I bought this product! Typically, I'd just use vinegar and baking soda down the drain and call it good. I didn't know that there was an actual disposal cleaning product available until I stumbled across it through a BuzzFeed article. I had to try it. The instructions are very simple. It literally takes five minutes and some hot water, and VOILA! you have a clean, no-longer-stinky garbage disposal. Any time I got a whiff of an odor, all I did was drop one of these packs in the disposal,l and the smell was GONE! Plus, the blue foam bubbling in the sink was amusing to watch. Worth every penny!!" — VadersGirl
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $16.
19. The Pink Stuff, an all-purpose paste that you can use to clean basically any surface — it works on everything from marble and wood to rubber boots and car steering wheels. Wasting time scrubbing will be a thing of the past. And the future? Sparkly clean items as far as the eye can see.
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Promising review:"Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done and this stuff brought my shower back to near new in one use. We've since cleaned a weird chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We'll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff. Worth every penny." — Nancy F.
Get it from Amazon for $5.29.
20. Reusable microfiber pads that are compatible with your Swiffer WetJet, a classic for quick cleans. The machine-washable pads can replace up to 100 disposable ones, making them almost six times cheaper. Better for the environment *and* your wallet!
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The pads have looped, liquid-wicking fibers that pick up dirt, hair, and wet messes.
Promising review:"The only review you need to read! So I debated HARD about buying these, and now I'm sad I didn't buy the four-pack. I got the two-pack because I wasn't sure these would work on my Swiffer WetJet. HUNNY THESE BAD BOYS ARE THE BEST THING ON AMAZON! Buy them. Buy them right now. I literally JUST used these to Swiffer my bedroom and bathroom. These stuck to my swiffer so well that I had to nearly pry them off once I was done. They are so absorbent. I swear those disposable pads will never be bought ever again. I am ordering more of these pads. They even came with a lovely handwritten note from the lady who owns the company. Honestly I have no idea why I waited so long. This was the best Swiffering ever. My floors seriously look cleaner. 20 stars." — ElleSoFresh
Get two from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a four- or eight-pack).
21. A Howard Products Feed-N-Wax wood polish and conditioner to give your furniture an impossibly lustrous shine never before seen in your home. The carnauba wax and beeswax enhance and protect your wood from drying out, so you can keep your great-grandmother's rocking chair in tip-top shape with just a few swipes.
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Many reviewers started by using Restor-A-Finsh to blend out minor scratches before finishing with the Feed-N-Wax. It's as simple as wiping on and off!
Promising review:"I got this product a few hours ago from Amazon and now have shiny floors! It gave the really dull hardwood floors of my prewar NYC apartment an impressive shine. Really impressive. A little goes a long way: I used only about two ounces to shine about 500 square feet of clean floors. Before using it on the floors, I tested the polish on an old wooden side table that is scarred and needs sanding. It looked a lot better afterwards." — KindleCustomer2
Get it from Amazon for $9.88+ (available in three sizes).
22. An electric scrubber with a nice handle so you can clean your kitchen sans wrist pain. The handy device will make quick work of your dirty pans, stove top, tile floors, or whatever else you'd prefer not to scrub by hand.
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The two-speed runs for about three hours on a single USB-C charge. It comes with seven scrubber heads.
Promising review: "I recently got this handheld cleaning brush, and it made cleaning so much easier! It has two speed options, a clear battery display, and charges quickly with a USB-C cable. The multiple brush heads are great for different surfaces, and they're super easy to swap out. I also love that it's waterproof, so I can use it in the bathroom without worry. Overall, it's lightweight, simple to use, and gets the job done. Highly recommend!" — Mplat
Get it from Amazon for $35.99.
23. And a set of drill brushes so effective, you'll be shocked how clean your bathroom used to be. Why spend the energy scrubbing when pressing a drill button will do the trick? It's so important to delegate.
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The set comes with a 2-inch flat brush, a 4-inch flat brush, and a round brush. The drill isn't included, but you can grab a basic Black and Decker one ($29 on Amazon) that'll do the trick.
Promising review:"I thought my hard water stains would never come off my shower doors, but I bought this awesome brush set, and it's amazing! I've tried all the hacks — drier sheets, clean erasers, lemon, vinegar — nothing works like this brush! I used Zep shower cleaner with it! In the picture, the side on the right is the part of the door I cleaned, and I still have to clean the left side." — Traci D.
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors and stiffness levels).
24. A tub of heavy-duty cleaning wipes to reach for before opting for heavier cleaning appliances that take forever to set up. The wipes are soaked in an industrial-strength formula that can break down tough stains like grease, ink, permanent marker, and wine — but they also have aloe, vitamin E, and lanolin to protect your hands.
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These work on almost any surface: leather, fabric, furniture, hardwood, pans, metal, ANYTHING.
Promising reviews: "I wasn't expecting much from these, but I'm pleasantly surprised. I work on cars a lot, and I don't like wearing latex gloves like so many others do. As a result, my hands get DIRTY. I usually use the orange stuff, but I got tired of the grit and having to wipe it off with paper towels (I don't have a sink within easy reach). So I thought I would try out these cleaning towels. I have to say, I'm impressed! They don't have any 'grit' on them per se, but they are just rough enough that they easily scrape off whatever grease I have on my hands. I'm sold on these." — thatguy
"Perfect for cleaning artists' hands or quickly removing paint from clothes. I mainly use for cleaning up oil paint that has not yet dried. This was recommended by a master artist friend. It gently and quickly removes all paint from my hands and even my clothes while I'm painting." — Dot the artist
Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $14.98.
25. And restorative wipes for sprucing up murky and cloudy doors, shutters, and furniture that have been battered by the elements. The saturated microfiber pads reverse oxidation and sun damage, restoring plastic, stone, and metal surfaces back to their original, shiny selves. You'll feel like such a home improvement pro, you'll start waiting for a call from HGTV.
Promising review: "My metal barstools were left on the balcony all winter because of a surprise three-day blizzard. After being buried in snow all winter I thought for sure I would have to throw them out when I saw them in the spring. Looking at them now after using the product, no one would suspect that they weren't new ones!" — Mom@home
Get five wipes from Amazon for $12.83 (also available in liquid).
26. Hope's Perfect Sink solution that cleans and then basically creates a water-repellant force field over your sink to protect it from stains and damage. It works on everything from stainless steel to porcelain (along with cast iron, corian, composite, acrylic, etc.), ensuring that your sink rinses clean and shines like new, no matter how many cups of coffee you pour on it. Sue Storm would approve!
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BuzzFeed Shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer loves this stain-removing polish: "I bought this for my white porcelain kitchen sink and I've since texted five people about it, which is really a lot for such a boring grown-up product. It cleans beautifully, but the *best* thing about it is its ability to repel stains after cleaning. You know that thing when you rinse out your coffee cup and the coffee water just lingers in your sink and you have to purposefully rinse it out for two minutes? You don't have to do that — the coffee can't stick to the sink and just goes RIGHT down the drain. Time saved, sink clean — this is really a Virgo dream product right here."
Promising review:"Holy banana peppers! This stuff ROCKS! I hate cleaning. You clean, stuff looks okay and smells nice for like an hour, and then it's as if you've never cleaned. We have a deep stainless steel sink that I love, except for the cleaning. It never looks clean, so cleaning it isn't exactly rewarding. I mean, I clean it because germs, pandemic, etc, but I don't like anything about it. I saw this on some BuzzFeed "things you should buy on Amazon" and ordered it. And ignored it. Now, as there's a quarantine, even as an essential worker, I really have no excuse to not clean. Sigh. I splooshed some in the sink, like I did with Barkeeper's Friend liquid, and scrubbed away as usual. However, when I went to rinse, it was all sparkly and shiny and the water beaded up! I seriously made my husband and daughter come into the kitchen to look at my sparkly sink! This is the cleanest this sink has ever been, and I seriously LOVE this product! Off to order more before you all read my review and discover its true awesomeness. I didn't take any pictures before because why the hell would I do that, but believe me, the difference is amazing!!" — Amazon Customer
Get the value size from Amazon for $29.95 or the smaller size for $9.95.
27. A blessedly effective, pet-safe carpet cleaner capable of turning your brown carpet into whatever color it was when you bought it without having to invest several hours into a scrub session.
Promising review:"This is a wonderful product. I have an older dog who can't always wait until I get home from work, so accidents occasionally happen. I have a Hoover Rug Scrubber, and this product is very easy to use with my machine. Carpet Miracle works amazingly well on stains and odors, even those that have set for a while. I did the carpet in the 'room of shame' twice just to be sure, although for normal soil and odors, once should be more than enough. It leaves behind a wonderfully clean, fresh scent, and the carpet feels and looks wonderful. I plan on continuing to use this product to keep my carpets clean and my home smelling fresh." — Vicky Faurot
Get it from Amazon for $19.50.
28. A broom designed to dredge up hair from the depths of your carpet. In less than five minutes, you'll have a clean rug and a huge hairball to show off. It also works on hard floors and extends up to 5 feet long, so this thing is a cleaning tool miracle.
Check out our full review of the pet hair broom for more deets.
Promising review:"I have two dogs — a terrier mix and a short-hair dachshund mix. I have a navy woven couch that LOVES my dachshund's fur. I have tried pretty much everything to get the fur out — traditional lint roller, those blue fuzzy lint rollers, special vacuum attachments, etc. The terrier's fur comes out great with all of those options. The dachshund's fur, much like the dachshund herself, remains stubbornly on my couch. I got this product as the new 'let's see if it works' item of the month with low expectations. THE FUR ACTUALLY CAME OUT, GUYS. It acts like a broom for my couch — sweeping the fur (with some elbow grease) basically onto the floor where I vacuum it up! Give this a try if my story sounds pretty similar to yours!" — Janielle
Get it from Amazon for $15.97.
29. Or a bendy silicone " Broombi," an all-surface broom, squeegee, and pet hair remover, making it your go-to tool for all floor messes. Hair, crumbs, and even liquid spills are no match for this effective tool.
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Broombi is a small business that specializes in household cleaning and pet hair-removing products.
Promising review:"Absolutely love this broom! It does everything it states and shows. Excellent on carpets and spilled messes on the floor. Love how I get more dust and dirt off the floors. Also love that it can be made longer with just a quick twist. Durable and stable, and the appearance is much better than a tattered brush at the bottom of most brooms! Getting into the corners is so much easier, too. Excellent broom!" — Sandra Moyer
Get it from Amazon for $34.95 (available in two colors).
30. A pack of disposable shower hair catchers for people who often forget to clean the drain after a shower and too squeamish to maintain a device like the TubShroom. You can just close your eyes and throw these away when they're too hair-infested.
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Promising review:"For anyone with long hair, drainage clogging in the shower is a pain. So THANKS to whoever thought of such a simple but clever solution. They stick perfectly and the glue lasts like three weeks. It literally does not let a hair pass, and it's just so easy to place and remove. I wish I had known about this product before! A must-buy." — MER
Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a 50-pack and 100-pack).
31. An automatic toilet cleaning system that shoots a bleach cleanser in your bowl with every flush, keeping things fresh between scrubbing sessions. I don't know why, but the toilet stamps kind of embarrass me — I don't want people to know I'm off-loading my toilet cleaning duties — so this is the perfect solution. 🤓
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It's super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months!
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