33 Things To Give Your Backyard A Spring Makeover On A Budget
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Spoiler: every item is under $100.
1. Natural reed fencing to help you put up a non-offensive, albeit sometimes necessary, barrier between you and your neighbors without ruining all of the lovely natural light that filters into your yard during golden hour.
Promising review: "I am very happy with this reed fencing. The lovely brown color and tight weave with the string is so much better than ones I've had in the past that were weaved with wire that look shabby and horrible. These are a wonderful quality for the price to make putting up large sections of fencing more affordable. They are not completely private as people have mentioned but that's not what I wanted. I wanted to be able to see through a little bit but they work great to give some sense of separation and privacy." — Lauren S.
Get it from Amazon for $56.09+ (available in seven sizes and two colors).
2. Solar lights you can use to create the ambience you've always wanted for your yard — add them to the darkest area of your space and embrace the fact you can now stay outdoors longer without worrying if there's something creeping in your bushes.
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Promising review: "These are great lights, we use them in our front and backyard. They are long lasting and create a resort-like appearance." — Michele
Get it from Amazon for $41.99+ (available in packs of four or eight).
3. Or solar-powered, motion sensor-activated lights to make you feel like you've just made your Broadway debut anytime you step into your backyard. Or, you know, alert you when a stray cat is passing through.
Promising review: "I purchased these to cover the side of my house. Installation was easy and I left them outside for two days to charge. The light coverage was about what I expected from them and do the job well. The motion sensitivity covers all the side and lights turn on. It has rained about three times and still work great and hoping they last for a long time." — J. Argueta
Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.99.
4. Solar-powered string lights that'll transform your backyard into the hipster haven you've always imagined it could be. They even have a dimmable feature so you can truly *set the mood* at any time.
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Promising review:"I have had these lights up for approximately five months. They lit up right out of the box. They have been through a snowstorm, ice storm, and massive rain, and are still perfect. They are pretty easy to hang. They are shatterproof, which I love." — D Kelly
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two styles).
5. An outdoor storage box that'll finally create a home for your kid's toys, grill supplies, or gardening gear so you won't have to stress about your yard looking like a mess when your patio isn't in use. It even has a lockable lid so you won't have to worry about critters getting in.
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Promising review:"Couldn't be happier with this deck box. It is very lightweight, snaps together super easily, and has kept all moisture out through snow, ice, and rain. Critters have not gotten into it either, which is great considering it's where I'm storing all the birdseed and suet for my feeders." — Lauren C
Get it from Amazon for $30.09+ (available in five sizes).
6. An indoor/outdoor rug to create a softer spot for your pet to lounge if your yard happens to be lacking in the ~luscious grass~ department.
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Promising review: "At first I thought was wrong color but is wrapped inside out. Is gorgeous and just as pictured. Very nice quality and looks amazing on our porch. We LOVE this rug." — Sara
Get it from Amazon for $35+ (available in 13 sizes and two styles).
7. An outdoor drink stakes set you can literally say "Hold my beer" to while you impressively flip burgers or show off your cornhole skills. After your hangout wraps up, you can simply pull 'em out of the grass and put them away for next time, no strings attached.
Promising review:"As always, my order was shipped quickly and in perfect condition. I love the bright colors and they are tall and sturdy. They are perfect for bottles, cabs, and cups... Not so good with stemmed wineglasses! No problem: I just ordered silicone stemless wineglasses!" — LaDonna Clark
8. A lighted umbrella that'll provide you and your pals with shade so you can get back to gossiping about the latest celeb couple breakup (Sydney Sweeney is SINGLE again!!!!!!) without fretting about sunburns. The built-in lights will let the good times roll even after the sun goes down.
Note that this includes just the umbrella, not the table!
Promising review:"I normally don't like buying products like this sight unseen, but I'm very pleased with the look and especially with the solar lighting. We enjoyed a pleasant evening on the deck with just the right amount of ambient light tonight, and we are hopeful that it will prove to be durable." — Dee Williams
Get it from Amazon for $72.98 (available in 11 color combos).
9. Or a clip-on light for anyone who already has an umbrella they adore but want to extend the use of their yard into the night.
It has three different brightness options so you can set *~the mood~* perfectly. It also requires AA batteries, so be sure to pick those up as well.
Promising review:"This light is great!!! It has three settings, to adjust the amount of brightness you need. Lowest level is great for just sitting around your patio table and having a couple of drinks with friends. Brightest setting is PERFECT for playing cards! We play cards a few times a month. We decided to try and play outside. There are two 70+-year-olds who did not complain that they couldn't see. So, works great in my book! 😁" — Mandie Jordan
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
10. A fast-acting lawn repair formula made up of grass seeds, mulch, and soil amendment will help undo all the damage your beloved doggo (who, obviously, can't help but pee all over your grass) has done to the yard. Now, back to trying to teach Fido *not* to dig up the new grass...
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Promising review: "I used this in the spring to fill out our lawn more, and it worked great! I was worried because I feel like you always hear grass seed horror stories, but I just raked our lawn good, spread seeds all over, and watered it once (sometimes twice) per day and it filled the lawn in beautifully!" — Mariah
Get it from Amazon for $16.44+ (available in five sizes).
11. Sticky Stakes to trap unwanted pests trying to feed off your plants and buzz annoyingly around your apartment. Toss your fly swatter in the garbage, you won't be needing it anymore.
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There is NOTHING more irritating than gnats or any other tiny insects invading your home. I have these Sticky Stakes in every potted plant I own and they actually really work! Each pack comes with seven traps, so feel free to stock up.
Promising review:"Just placed another order for more. I was given a plant that has brought in lots of gnats. I didn't realize how many there were till I got this. They are doing a great job of catching/killing these annoying bugs. I even was able to put the sticky side in on the lower clip so that it wouldn't stick to the leaves of the plant and rip them. Will definitely continue to get these when needed. Hopefully they will get rid of all of them soon." — Nicole Pisa
Get them from Amazon for $6.99.
12. A garbage guard that'll work just as hard (if not harder) than the King's Guard, except instead of protecting a royal family member, its sole purpose is to stand between pesky bugs and your trash can.
Promising review:"Got an outdoor can, the kind the mechanical arm on the garbage truck picks up and tips over, with the lid opening by gravity. Placed this on the inside of the lid, near the hinge to lessen the chances of it being scraped off during emptying and no flies/maggots! No apparent odor, just seems to put a big hurt on the fly party that used to be my trash can (litter box contents, remnants of meat, etc.)" — Michael E. Bradley
Get it from Amazon for $9.84.
13. A lovely outdoor bench where you can sit and hum "Feed The Birds" while pretending you're Mary Poppins and enjoying some fresh air.
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Promising review:"I bought it because it looked cute and the price was right. It was easy to assemble, and the parts are well made. It has not come out of alignment, although I use it several times a week. I did use a clear coat to keep it rust-free and shiny, but so far, it hasn't shown any signs of sun damage. It's sturdy enough to hold two adults but not too heavy to big or heavy to move around the yard." — Maggie
Get it from Amazon for $85.99+ (available in seven colors).
14. A standing weeder (without the chemicals!) in case you've found your dream home, but, unfortunately, it came with a grass full of dandelions. Unwind after a busy day at the office with some therapeutic weeding that won't hurt your back. 👍
Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to make weeding easy. Grampa's Weeder is a small business!
Promising review:"Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy, has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard, and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weed was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun, but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." — JG
Get it on Amazon for $39.99.
15. A ready-to-spray bleach-free outdoor cleaner to help you tackle stubborn stains without having to break out a pressure washer (phew). It's made with a fast-foaming formula that's safe for plants (double phew). Fare thee well, backyard filth!
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Promising review:"I first used this product about two years ago on the awning on my RV. That awning was so bad that I thought I was going to have to replace it. After using this Scott's product as directed, the mold and mildew completely disappeared. This product definitely works and it works GREAT! What more can I say — it saved me nearly $500." — R. Latreille
Get it from Amazon for $15.51.
16. Color-changing solar lights shaped like lilies that'll transform your garden into a whimsical wonderland Alice herself might just wander into.
Promising review:"I was on the fence about purchasing artificial flowered lights because I thought they'd look cheesy. Boy, was I wrong! They look FANTASTIC! I wanted to add some color to my flower bed because rabbits and deer kept eating everything else of color that I'd put out. Within hours of placing them out, my neighbors on both sides commented on how great and natural they looked, and they hadn't even turned on yet! That night, I was like WOW! They brought my garden to another level! The colors pop, they're bright enough to easily see from the street, and the battery life is awesome! It literally took less than five minutes to assemble all six!" — Jimmie G
Get them from Amazon for $30.39+ (available in packs of six or 10).
17. A row of colorful flower pots with draining holes and hooks that'll brighten up your deck with very minimal effort.
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Promising review: "These are adorable. I love the colors. They're lightweight and won't hold more than one or two flowers, but they're perfect for the project I did." — JDub
Get 10 from Amazon for $18.59 (available in three styles).
18. A variety of sunflower seeds to transform that boring patch of dirt in your yard into a photo shoot–worthy garden without the stress of hand selecting which flowers to plant. Alexa, play "Sunflower" by Harry Styles.
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19. A platform swing that'll help you make the most out of that suuuper old tree in your yard while also giving your child a place to burn off some energy without leaving the confines of your yard.
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This toy acts as both a swing and a climber thanks to the 4-inch staggered platforms. It's suggested for ages 3+ and has a 150 pound weight limit. Jungle Gym Kingdom is a small business!
Promising review:"Love this swing! It is so easy to set up and my kids love it. This swing is so easy to take on and off we even bring it with us for picnics and set it up in trees at the park. It definitely helps if you have kids that are tree-climbing age. Love love love! Would definitely recommend!" — Shoe
Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in four colors).
20. A scent-free mosquito repellent to keep those lil' bloodsucking buggers at bay while you're trying to plant your daisies or pick your cherry tomatoes.
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This device uses scent-free repellent mats using naturally occurring repellents found in plants to rid of mosquitoes.
Promising review:"It doesn't smell. It doesn't make noise. It doesn't get hot. It just clears the mosquitos and only mosquitoes! I am the person a mosquito will find from miles away even in my house. The only one they find in a room full of people. I live in a tropical climate and never have a moment's peace in my garden. I've used sprays, foggers, candles, torches, the list goes on. This is the first time I've been able to sit on my patio in peace, even the cat was safe. Already ordered another for a friend and put the refills on subscribe and save." — J&J
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in 13 colors).
21. A programmable timer to work some Fairy Godmother-like magic on your hose and transform it into a sprinkler. Bibbidi, Bobbidi, Boo-tiful lawn!
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Reviewers mention it's worth using this product with a water hammer arrester.
Promising review:"Needed a way to water without having to stand there and hold a hose. This little gadget did the job. Easy to program and uses two AA batteries! Has been working for about two years now. No issues. I do remove in winter, but other than that the brown spots in my yard have filled in nicely!" — Chazgator
Get it from Amazon for $32.97+ (available in one or two outlets).
22. A cordless grass trimmer that'll help you tackle hard-to-reach areas in your garden bed or simply get the job done if you are the proud owner of a tiny patch of grass.
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Promising review:"WOW!!! This is the fourth grass clipper I've had — all different brands. This is BY FAR the best! The blades cut well, it's easy to turn on and off (you don't need to be a contortionist or use two hands), fits nicely in my hand, and the battery lasts far longer than any other cutter I've had. I can't tell you how pleased I am! Highly recommend this. Haven't tried the trimmer yet, but can't imagine it not being just as great! SO glad I bought this." — suezieqt
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
23. Interlocking teak tiles you can use to spruce up your patio area without using a single tool. These are a must-have if you're only renting since they'll come up just as easily as you put them down — you can take 'em with you!
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Promising review:"Living in Hawaii you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt–proof, etc... In total I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck. I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" — Adazzle
Get 10 sq. ft from Amazon for $81.99.
24. Or a weather-resistant cedar pathway you can roll out alongside your prettiest garden bed or just anywhere you tend to walk so often the grass tends to get a bit torn up. Installation of a new walkway has *never* been this easy.
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One reviewer even used the cedar pathway material to repurpose their outdoor lounge chairs (seen above, right).
Promising review:"We are using outdoors at an animal sanctuary. The cats love to sleep on them and they do keep the wetter pathways dry under your feet. They are lasting quite well and although not cheap by any means, they are standing up to cats and people walking on them all day long. They are surviving both rain and sun and wind. We will be purchasing more." — susan osako
Get an 8-foot path from Amazon for $69.99.
25. Concrete paint, perfect for giving your old patio the refresh it's been desperately needing without having to break into your vacation fund.
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Promising review:"Excellent, easy to use and clean up. My outdoor patio is a little rough and it took a full gallon to cover 200 sq feet." — RLB
Get it from Amazon for $47.97 a gallon.
26. A roll of fake grass to create the illusion your rather small backyard space has luxurious grass growing in it, but without the hassle of mowing and watering. Your dog will give it two paws up!
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Promising review:"We love it! We tried growing grass in our tiny backyard, but our dog was destroying it with his acid pee faster than we could repair it, and the grass only grew in patches. So we decided to line the yard and patio with river rock and put this artificial grass in the middle, and we couldn't be happier! It looks so colorful and clean, and no more brown spots! Very easy to clean off, drains well, and so far has stayed in place." — ProudMommy1
Get it from Amazon for $74.99+ (available in 4 ft by 7 ft up to 13 ft by 82 ft).
27. A vintage-style bike planter complete with three baskets you can fill with your favorite flowers and enjoy even if you haven't ridden a bicycle in over a decade.
Promising review:"I bought this for my mother, who has been an avid gardener for over 30 years. It was specifically a Mother's Day gift, but it really would be such a wonderful and thoughtful gift for anyone who likes to plant, garden, and accessorize with vintage charm. Its size is about to my knee (I'm 5-foot-6) and VERY sturdy. My mother has it outside on our porch for her herbs. It doesn't take up much space but can easily be indoors or outdoors. It's currently part of her outdoor patio furniture grouping and looks charming. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to bring a little smile to any planter or gardener in your life." — Jennifer J.
Get it from Amazon for $51.99+ (available in black or bronze).
28. A patio table you can count on to look fabulous with your outdoor furniture while also secretly holding all of your spare pool towels or throw pillows.
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Promising review:"This storage side table is so cute!! We put ours out on the pool deck to keep life jackets and pool toys in, and while we're out there, we use it as a snack/drink table! The lid twists and locks down so storms can't blow the top off. If you want to store pool chemicals or anything in it the twist lock is strong enough to keep little hands out of it! It actually stores a ton of stuff. It's definitely worth the buy." — Brianna W.
Get it from Amazon for $53.19.
29. Or a side table that'll pop up to reveal it's *gasp* actually a cooler! All you have to do is fill the base with ice and your favorite drinks to transform your outdoor space into a resort.
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Promising review:"What a cool use of space and it's a great match for our outdoor set. I store sunscreen and other items when not entertaining. There's a reason thousands of people purchase this. It's a functional cool piece." — Mamma 4
Get it from Amazon for $86.68+ (available in two styles).
30. A hammock, in case you have ~someone special~ in your life you'd like to snuggle up with while you gaze into the night sky.
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Promising review:"The frame is lightweight and easy to move. The hammock itself is made of thick but breathable cotton and is very comfortable. The price is great, too. Overall, very happy with this purchase." — KD324
Get it from Amazon for $78.60+ (available in six styles).
31. A projection screen that'll take your outdoor entertaining to the next level. Imagine what the Big Game will look like on this baby?!
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The screen is 120 inches and made of an anti-crease material. It also comes with brackets and ropes for mounting purposes.
Promising review:"This screen is perfect for our use. We bought it for outdoor movie nights whether being on the garage door, in the backyard, camping, or inside the garage. It's very easy to install with no wrinkles and shows a great picture. I've attached pictures that show how well I can still see the picture despite being surrounded by 7,000 Christmas lights in close vicinity." — Hallie H.
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
32. A set of boho throw pillow covers you can toss onto your outdoor furniture to give it a fresh, new look.
Grab some water resistant pillow inserts while you're at it!
Promising review:"Love these pillowcases. Easy to wash and have a great mix-matched pattern. I use them on my patio and they withstand the outside weather very well. Definitely recommend!" — Alissa Munoz
Get them from Amazon for $15.19+ (available in five sizes and eight styles).
33. And flamingo lawn ornaments you'll love so much you'll want to name them and make them part of the family.
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GiftExpress is a small business!
Promising review:"I recently bought a house, and decided to place these in the yard before my girlfriend (who also owns the house) came over after closing. These were awaiting her arrival and she got a laugh out of it. I'm sure the neighbors love us too — now they know exactly the classy type of individuals we are! They have been surviving the Colorado winter pretty well too." — George
Get a set of two from Amazon for $17.69.
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It comes with a microfiber cleaning reviews: "Was skeptical using this product on my favorite Celine bag, so I tested it out on a stain on the bottom of my bag just in case something bad happened. It quickly removed that stain and I continued to use the spray on a stain I got from my black jeans. Like magic the stain was gone and my bag has been restored! Would definitely recommend!" — Sarah P. $21 at Amazon Promising reviews: "I have very hard water in my apartment and the hard water stains and soap scum are so hard to clean in my bathroom. I've used Magic Erasers, several different types of soap scum cleaners, industrial bleach, etc. The instant I rubbed the pink stuff on the hard water stains in my tub, they came off immediately with hardly any elbow grease. It barely took any effort and soap scum and hard water stains just rubbed away instantly. I highly recommend it!!" — Seven"I saw this in a BuzzFeed article and thought, no way it's THAT that good. It's better than good. My shower looks better than new. It took rust stains off tile. It took years of hard water scale buildup off in seconds. It is literally a miracle product." — Amazon Customer $6 at Amazon Promising review: "This cleaner works magic on our glass shower doors! Removes stubborn hard water stains like no other cleaner. I just rubbed it on with a damp sponge, let it sit a few minutes then rinsed with the shower head. I must say the price is a little inflated here but I'm just happy the product works as great as it does!" — FitDaddy 2-pack: $18 at Amazon It includes three washable, reusable pads that you can use wet or dry. One reviewer who's over 65 swears by it because it's so difficult for them to get up and down!Promising reviews: "Works like magic. Finally I don't have to crawl around the floor to clean the baseboards." — Kelly tomolonis"Easy to use and care for! By far the best investment I've made as a professional cleaner. No more needing to bend over and hurt my back and knees! Washing the cleaning pads is also super easy and convenient!" — Y&M Rico $25 at Amazon It only takes a few swipes to remove grease, oil, tar, ink, paint, permanent marker, food stains, and so much more from all kinds of surfaces like fabric, carpet, leather, and painted review: "Magical. Look no further. These wipes got — no joke — 50 year-old tape goop off of the walls in our home's laundry room. I have a wall in my kitchen that my big dog likes to lay against and I have never been able to get it 100% clean. These wipes made it look like I put a fresh coat of paint on the wall. Get these for anything you need to clean that you thought was hopeless. You won't regret it!" — Joy $15 at Amazon Promising review: "I have a 19-year-old master bathroom toilet that had accumulated some nasty stains over time which regular toilet brushes and cleaning products just would not remove. Pumice stone worked like a charm! Given the nature and severity of the stains, it required some elbow grease, but 10 minutes later I have a new-looking bowl, and I see no signs of scratching. Am very happy with this worth the very low price!" — Happy Retiree $15 at Amazon And it could help with your acne, too, because washing your makeup tools cuts down the amount of dirt and bacteria that tend to accumulate on them over time. (Oh, and it's cruelty-free.)Promising review: "Cleans like magic. My mind is blown at well this soap works. I have tried all kinds of soap (Beauty Blender soap, Ivory bar soap, MAC brush cleaner, Dawn dish soap, etc). I am very thorough but could never get my sponges or brushes completely clean. But a little soak in a small bowl with this EcoTools soap, and the makeup comes right out. A little rubbing and squeezing is all it takes. I'm a convert." — ss3745 $6 at Amazon One of our readers owns this and loves it so much they commented about it:"I bought the squeegee broom and it did wonders for getting hair (both mine and my cats) out of the carpet, carpet looks great now!" — socks1234, from this roundup of hall-of-fame productsIt features rubber bristles along one edge, and if you flip it, a wide rubber squeegee on the other — some reviewers find the squeegee side is more effective on carpet than the bristles, so could be worth a try! Oh, and the handle telescopes 36–60 inches, so you can store it easily but also like, use it to squeegee off high windows if necessary. $15 at Amazon Promising reviews: "My Yeti tumblers are used for tea. Every day. I've been using them for years. And there is a disgusting build up that I can never scrub off, not even with a magic eraser (its tannins). These are magical little nuggets of cleaning. My Yeti that is 5+ years old and had 5+ years of tea tannins built up is now sparkling clean like it was brand new!! I put boiling hot water in each cup, dropped in the magical nugget, and let it sit over night. A good scrub and I could sell this as an unused Yeti tumbler!! Worth the money and time!!!" — B.J. Claywell 12-pack: $8 at Amazon You charge up the wand with a USB, put your brush in the wand, and choose one of three different speeds to spin it clean in a pretty little glass bowl. Promising Reviews: "Love this thing! It is amazing and works just as described. It cleans AND dries brushes in seconds!! Dense brushes take a little longer to dry, you just have to let them spin a little longer but it's far better then the day to two drying time I used to deal with. I can use them again immediately after because the brushes are spun completely dry! I used to completely dread cleaning my brushes. Now it's so easy that I do it frequently. Totally worth the investment for someone who hates cleaning their brushes like I did. I've recommended it to others and they love it too!" — is such a gem. I found this via BuzzFeed and quickly ordered it. It's cleans and instantly dries your brushes. It doesn't get more convenient than this!!" — Najmah H $28 at Amazon Promising review: "This thing is the greatest invention since sliced bread! It actually works! and works great at cleaning all my screens, from the small motor home screens to our large patio screen. We live in southern Utah where the red dirt/dust is everywhere and this simple tool takes the work out of cleaning screens. My secret to using this tool is to have a bucket of sudsy water to dip the head into occasionally as you run it up and down and side by side. No streaks, no dirt, no fuss; plus it's gentle on the screen." — KarenLynn $19 at Amazon Natalie Brown / BuzzFeed Natalie Brown / BuzzFeed Grout, tough mold, mystery sticky stuff, and stubborn dirt don't stand a chance. They make a specialty grout head you can buy for it, but TBH the default brush works just as well, unless you have incredibly narrow grout review: "One of my favorite products of the year. Strongly recommended. Where has THIS been all my life? I have tried for years... literally years... To clean the grout of my bathroom floors, to no avail. I tell you it's simple and works like magic and the grout in my 10-year-old bathroom tile floors has been restored to as new condition. I could not possibly recommend this thing more highly." — Mr. helper $19 at Amazon This one from Oxo is very thin so it can squeeze into tight crevices. To clean it you just run it through a gentle cycle in the washer and air-dry. Promising reviews: "My housekeeper loves this for dusting. Easy to toss in the wash." — PT"I hate dusting. I normally would go through many paper towels or rags just to dust around the house. It was such a pain in the neck. After buying this, my dusting days have become much easier! I simply dust and then toss the microfiber part in the washer. It doesn't fall apart in the wash either. Works beautifully!" — PCamps $12 at Amazon My mom tried like, three or four different stainless cleaners before I showed her this one, and y'all: she swears by it because it's easier and faster to use than the others, and makes all of her stainless appliances SO SHINY! It comes with one bottle of cleaner and a streak-free Clean is a small family-owned biz specializing in plant-based cleaning products that work. Promising review: "Where this cleans just as well as others, it streaks less thus taking less time to use. It does smell good, but even better, it actually protects your appliances from getting fingerprints again so quickly!I have spent an hour cleaning all my appliances just to have prints again as soon as kids are home. This cleaner has kept my appliances smudge free for over a week! It's magical!" — JenniK $20 at Amazon Angry Orange, a small business started in 2014, makes all kinds of supplies to clean up after your pets! Promising reviews: "I decided to buy this product after reading the reviews. I bought it because we have four big, BIG, HAIRY dogs that think they are Chichuahuas and should be inside all the time, and I'm very self-conscious of their smell any time someone comes to our house. I vacuum everyday, and I use carpet deodorizers often, but still... there is always a faint dog "scent" that remains. Angry Orange smells very orangey (of course!) when you apply it, but the scent doesn't last long. When it fades, it takes with it the dog scent also. It doesn't mask it, like other products, it takes it away!!! I have a couple of family members that have very good noses and who are very vocal and opinionated, and even they said that they could not smell dogs after using this magical concoction." — Miriam B $18 at Amazon These 9 Home Products Are So Good, We're Giving Them A HuffPicks Seal Of Approval Reviewers Call This Power Scrubber 'A Perfect Miracle' For Grout And Tile This 'Messy Eater' Stain Remover Isn't Just For Kids — Reviewers Call It 'Witchcraft'
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This Unassuming $10 Spray Removes Stains Like ‘Magic'
The phrase 'good things come in small packages' applies to plenty of helpful things, but we might have found the best one yet. The small, unassuming spray bottle of Wine Away, with its throwback label and $10 price tag, seems like it's not all that important. But, as it turns out, Wine Away is actually the secret weapon you didn't know you needed. The 12-ounce bottle of citrus-scented spray was originally created 26 years ago to target red wine stains on clothing, furniture, and carpets. However, the simple product can also get out ink stains, pet accidents, blood, and more, making it a godsend even for alcohol-free households. It's cleared to use around kids and pets, and the company is even women-owned. If the hefty promises and low price tag weren't enough to convince you, then maybe the 5,000+ five-star reviews and overall 4.4-star rating will be. Amazon shoppers say that Wine Away is effective, smells good, and is super easy to use, making it an all-around win. See what a few other reviewers had to say about this seemingly magical solution, or just keep scrolling to get a bottle for yourself before you're hit with another spill. Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
