
If You Can't Wait To Start Spring Cleaning, These 37 Products Will Help You Achieve A Spotless, Clutter-Free Home Right Now
Your place will be looking spick and span before spring has sprung.
1. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner that'll bubble and fizz through the odor-causing grime all on its own while you just stand back and wish you'd gotten it sooner.
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All you have to do is run a strong stream of hot water into the sink for a minute, reduce the water to a trickle, insert one of the packets into the disposer, turn on the disposer, and let it do the rest! Then simply rinse the sink, and you're done!
Promising review:"Saw on TikTok (don't judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you're left with a clean sink! I use with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance." — Jessica House
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.60 (available in two sizes).
2. A set of stackable clear drawer organizers to turn what was once a bottomless pit of a junk drawer into a place where you can actually like... find things.
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The six-piece set comes with two 3"x3" bins, two 6"x3" bins, and two 9"x3" bins.
Promising review:"Great product! I bought these to put in my nightstand drawer to store small things, as the drawer is very deep. I've got ChapStick, hand lotions, a small flashlight, and other bedside items in them so they're not just rolling around the drawer. I just bought some more for my bathroom vanity. They fit together nicely but also lift right out of each other. The plastic is sturdy, and they came individually wrapped to keep them from scratching." — Sparkyj
Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $12.99.
3. A set of three drill brush attachments capable of making your surfaces look brand-new — without any scrubbing on your part! Just attach the brush head to your drill, turn it on, and watch all of that grime disappear so fast and easily, you'll think it's magic.
Need a drill? Here's one! And check out our Drill Brush attachment review for more on just how well it works.
Note: Each color of the Drill Brush attachment corresponds to the type of bristles they have, and each one is best suited for a specific type of cleaning job (for example, the yellow brush has medium bristles, best used for bathroom cleaning — bathtubs, showers, tile, and porcelain). Be sure to check the listing for which color is best for your intended purpose before buying!
Drill Brush is a small business based in New York that makes cleaning brushes that attach to drills. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician who suffered from carpal tunnel and needed a way to clean without causing him harm.
Promising review:"I bought the yellow and use it regularly for cleaning shower tile, removing hard-water stains from glass (with Lime-A-Way), and even for my oven top. For the price, you can't beat it. They are good quality and the different sizes are convenient for different jobs. Gonna get a red set next for the tougher jobs!" — Emir D Hayric
Get the set of three from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors and six bristle stiffnesses).
4. A jar of The Pink Stuff, which is beloved by reviewers for how little effort it takes to quickly remove stains, rust, discoloration, and other stubborn marks from metal, ceramic tiles, saucepans, barbecues, and much more — without leaving behind any scratches!
A lot of people compare it to the Magic Eraser in paste form, so even your weirdest, most stubborn stains will meet their match.
Promising review:"Found this product on TikTok. I don't think I've ever seen value like I do this product! Literally use it on EVERYTHING!! Kids and teens have dirt, grime, and grease on their walls? This will make it look like a new paint job. Baseboards need some love? A pea-size amount of this makes them look brand new. Need a shoe cleaner? PERFECT for sneakers. I could name a million more uses, but I can ASSURE you this is worth every penny. What's more? You need such LITTLE of this product, it will last a VERY long time. Thank you, TikTok!!!" — Rachel in CLT
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
5. A machine-washable EasyWring microfiber spin mop — it includes an automatic hands-free wringer and a splash guard so you can mop *without* the worst parts of mopping — getting your hands all dirty and splashing dirty water all over the floors you JUST washed.
It'll deep clean your home using *only* water — no harsh ingredients needed (!) — thanks to its millions of advanced microfiber strands that are pros at capturing dirt and grime. Plus, the 360 rotating triangle mop-head allows it to easily reach into corners, under furniture, alongside baseboards, and between tiles.
Check out this TikTok showing it in use!
Promising review: "I had had it with my broken basic mop and bucket. I tried to just get a dollar store Swiffer to get us by, but that wasn't cutting it at all. With three boys and a dog that makes his rounds on all the furniture and every exposed corner, I had to do something. After seeing a TikTok where a woman demonstrated this mop to clean her walls, and hearing my boss raving about it, I decided to click the Amazon button. Let me tell you, I HATE cleaning, I HATE mopping, but I LOVE for things to be clean.
" I was able to mop the entire house TWICE (Because it was that dirty. Please don't judge.) within an hour. A few days later, I mopped the entire house again within 10 minutes because they weren't quite as dirty. On another positive note, my boys love the spinner and think it's a toy! So, every time I get the bucket out my 10-year-old and 4-year-old ask to mop the house because they think it's fun. MAJOR BONUS!" — Molly
Get it from Amazon for $34.97.
6. A pair of rustproof shower caddy bathroom shelves — now you can stop trying to balance all of your tubes and bottles on the edge of your tub and knocking them over constantly.
These sturdy shelves can hold up to 15 pounds and come with removable hooks where you can conveniently hang sponges and loofahs!
Promising review:"If you are looking for some shower space and you don't want to tear out your shower to build in the nitches...grab these babies. They stick great and hold a ton of stuff! They took our shower from looking cluttered and always having stuff fall underfoot to looking put together and having everything be right where you need it to get to it. I use liter bottles of shampoo and conditioner, and these babies hold both in one basket. Pick up a set. You won't be disappointed." — Chris
Get it from Amazon for $30.49+ (available in four finishes).
7. An ingeniously designed microfiber window blind cleaner that'll help you get rid of all that dust hanging out on your window blinds, fans, and air conditioners without breakin' a sweat!
The cleaning tool also comes with five machine-washable microfiber duster clothes.
Promising review:"Where has this blind cleaner been for the past 50 years???? I have struggled to keep my blinds clean for so many years and happily found this item. It WORKS!!! And I love that it comes with extra sleeves, and the sleeves are machine washable. The handle is plastic, but I feel confident it won't break any time soon." — marionvgt
Get the six-piece set from Amazon for $6.99.
8. A *loooooooooooong* vacuum hose attachment capable of reaching those hard-to-get-at spaces behind the stove, fridge, couch, and laundry machines that you know are getting grosser and grosser the longer you avoid them.
It's also great for cleaning out your dryer vent so it doesn't get clogged with lint — which makes for longer drying times, higher utility bills, and even dangerous fires. Skip all that hassle by simply attaching this hose to your vacuum and letting it do all the hard work!
This hose adapter fits on most vacuum cleaners (except for some Dysons), and some reviewers have even found socks they thought were gone forever after this thing pulled them out of their lint traps!
Promising review:"This thing is seriously amazing. I figured out how to use it quickly, and it worked well. I had a sock stuck way down in my vent and would've had no idea! I still can't believe how much lint and dust came from my dryer. My husband is already talking about other uses for this unique tool, like getting into tight spaces in our cars." — J. Price
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.45+ (available in three colors).
9. A set of magnetic glass spice jars — stick them to the fridge to free up a cabinet for other storage needs. If your love for seasoning is overwhelming your kitchen, these jars are here to help!
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Gneiss Spice is a woman-owned small biz based in Maine!
Promising review:"I am in love with my magnetic spice jars! I recently moved to a small apartment and don't have the counter or wall space to store spices or a spice rack, so magnetic jars it was! I love how these have a decorative feel while providing a secure way to store the spices. Unlike other magnetic spice jars I feel that these add an extra flair to displaying your assorted spices." — rae.m.wri
Get a 12-pack of small jars from Amazon for $70+ (available in two sizes and larger multipacks).
10. A pack of melamine cleaning sponges reviewers say are a great and more affordable alternative to Mr. Clean Magic Erasers if you're looking to effectively clean surfaces without using chemicals. Simply add water to these extra thick sponges and watch in amazement as the grime wipes away without leaving damage behind!
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Reviewers have used this to clean marks on their walls from their kid's markers, grease marks, the yellow rust stains in their tubs, pigment stains from paint, and even dirty sneakers! Note: The sponges *will* slowly disintegrate as you use them— good thing there's 20 in the pack!
Promising review:"Obsessed. You start by scrubbing that one scuff that's been bugging you every time you walk by since the day it mysteriously appeared. ... Then, you see a small one next to it. Then, hours have passed, and you're holding this shriveled up fluff, and your house is spotless, and you realize you can't live without these things." — Amazon customer
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $14.95+ (also available as a pack of 100).
11. A bottle of Sunny & Honey Carpet Miracle that makes it easy to banish discoloration and get your carpet back to looking like the day it was installed. All you have to do is add the solution to water, pour it into your carpet shampooing machine, and watch the stains wash away!
If you don't have a carpet shampooing machine, here's one!
This stuff is from a family-run small business that specializes in cleaning products, especially ones for homes with pets!
Promising review: "Worth every penny. I've bought this product so many times — now I have it on auto-ship! Saw the reviews and figured I'd give it a try. My cat likes to pee over the litter box and stained the brand new carpet. I used this in my Bissell and it took all the stain and smell out!!! I'll never use another cleaner." — Wendy
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
12. A slim shelving unit on wheels so you can maximize even the tiniest unused space in your apartment for extra storage.
Promising reviews:"This was a great touch for a previously wasted space between my washer and dryer in my laundry room. It works best if it can roll straight out, but my husband secured the joints. It also allowed me space for the iron and ironing products rather than filling up my utility closet." — Wayfair Customer
Get it from Wayfair for $28.88 (originally $79.99).
13. An under-bed storage bin for everything that doesn't fit in your maxed out closets and drawers, and winds up just lying around your room.
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It's less than 6 inches tall — perfect to slide under beds that sit low to the floor.
Promising review:"This is large, and there's two! Fits perfectly under my bed and holds so much stuff. One holds my winter casual clothes and pajamas and the other holds my summer swimsuits and casual sundresses. I'm very impressed! The sides are collapsible but fit perfectly under my bed that has drawers and the bungee board, so it's pretty tight under there but they fit perfectly. I emptied several totes and organized my closet. 👍🏻👍🏻 Definitely recommend." — Houston
Get two bins from Amazon for $12.97+ (available in three colors, two styles, and sets of four).
14. A mold and mildew removing gel to banish that gross buildup we'd rather not think about or spend too long dealing with. Just apply the gel, let it sit for six hours (out of sight, out of mind), and simply wipe away!
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Promising review:" I was embarrassed about our tubs because the people we bought our house from didn't caulk or seal them properly and this resulted in mildew buildup. I tried EVERYTHING until I saw this on TikTok, I believe — MIRACLE FREAKING WORKER. I will be buying more." — Brooklyn Nguyen
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
15. A reusable pet hair remover for anyone who can never seem to get all of their pet's fur off of their clothes and furniture. Just roll it over your fuzz-covered item of choice, and watch it lift the fur RIGHT OFF. Then simply dump out and reuse — no more annoying sticky papers like other lint rollers!
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Promising review:" If I could give this product 6 stars, I would. My husband and I use it almost every day. We have three furry dogs and six fluffy cats, which makes for A LOT of hair. We were using a lint roller before we bought our ChomChom Roller. The lint roller didn't work very well and had to be replaced. We have had our ChomChom Roller for months and it still works just as well as it did when we first got it. We can actually invite our friends over now without worrying about all the pet hair." — Morgan Willis
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 + (available in four colors).
16. *And* a FURemover squeegee broom reviewers say attracts hair like a magnet, making cleaning *much* faster. All that fur and fuzz hiding deep in your carpet is no match for this thing, and while pet hair is the focus, it'll do an impressive job cleaning up water, dirt, and dust too.
Promising review:"I decided to take a chance on this broom and I am so happy I did. It takes some elbow grease but it gets the fur off the area rug in my living room. Not only is it great for getting the fur off rugs, but it's also even better on the hard floors. My regular broom catches some of the hair (which I then have to clean off by hand) but much of it just swirls away in the breeze the sweeping creates. This broom actually collects even the tiny stray hairs and deposits them in the dust pile without me having to get my hands dirty (literally)." — Sarah R.
Get it from Amazon for $19.74 (available in different styles and with accessories).
17. An "Angry Mama" microwave cleaner — it'll loosen those splatters and stains so all you have to do is wipe them clean.
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Just add water and vinegar, and place this gadget in the microwave for five to eight minutes on high heat. Afterward, wipe off with a sponge, rag or napkin, and all the grime will come right off!
Promising review:"I'm embarrassed to say I hadn't cleaned my microwave in about six months. It's an awful task. I ran Angry Mama one time, wiped down easily, then ran it one more time to get it detailed really clean. Highly recommend using it more often than once every six months for a super fast, super clean microwave!" — Kelsey
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in four colors).
18. A mounted organizer you can use to hang brooms, mops, ironing boards, and more. Now you can free up some much needed floor space for all of the *other* things that need storing.
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Promising review:"Love this broom/mop holder. So nice to save space and stay organized. Holds them so firm and flat to wall. Also has hooks that fold out as needed. I recommend this to anyone looking for space-saving storage!" — Jaclyn
Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (available in four colors and a pack of two).
19. A cable organizer box because, let's face it, piles of tangled cords are not very aesthetically pleasing, and you didn't put effort into making your room cute only to have it marred by your quenchless thirst for electricity.
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Plus, now your kids and/or pets won't decide those cords are their new favorite dangerous toys.
Promising review:"I'm so happy with this organizer box. I can't stand a heap of tangled cords going every which way. I've got two AC adapter boxes in there. Also in the box is a small power supply, the cord for the iMac I use, and a long USB cord plugged into my charging station. It's awesome." — Ben W
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in three colors/styles).
20. A toilet wand cleaning system with a disposable head (and six refills) preloaded with Clorox so cleaning is a breeze. Just swish, swirl, and scrub as needed with the hexagon-shaped sponge head designed to hit those tough-to-reach places, then pop it off and toss it when you're done! Your toilet will be sparkling and smelling fresh in record time.
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Includes a wand, storage caddy, and six disinfecting wand head refills.
Promising review:"So, we have a toilet that belongs to the cats. We don't use it, we don't look at it, we like to pretend it does not exist. Even with semi-regular flushing, cat waste is pretty nasty stuff and built up quickly in the bowl. One of these wands cleaned it up in a single session! Before and after pic attached." — Whitney
Get it from Amazon for $20.86.
21. A two-tiered slide-out storage basket to upgrade any cabinet that needs some assistance with not just one, but TWO layers of storage. Plus, the baskets include dividers to keep things extra organized!
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Promising review:" This was perfect for organizing under my bathroom cabinet. I used one each for facial and dental, hair, makeup, and 'medicine cabinet' type randomness including sanitary care. I just pull a whole bin out for whatever I'm doing and put it back when I finish. Bye-bye countertop clutter and under cabinet disaster area." — Tee H.
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in clear, frosted, blue, and with dividers).
22. A set of legging organizing hangers in case your collection has simply spiraled out of control. Now, you can store up to ten pairs of leggings neatly on one hanger, saving space in your closet and making it way easier to find the ones you're looking for when you need them.
Each hanger holds 10 pairs of leggings.
Promising review:"Yes...I have too many clothes. I LOVE my leggings. These saved me soooo much room! Now I have much more space, AND I can see them all easier." — Larry Seymour
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three colors and a pack of one or four).
23. A super-long extendable duster so you can stop neglecting cleaning your ceiling fans as well as other hard-to-reach spots like vents and under your furniture. This'll make it easy peasy!
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Promising review:"I love my new duster. The ability to extend the pole makes it easy to clean the ceiling fan blades, chandeliers, and the AC vents. Because it's so lightweight it makes reaching very easy." — Linette Leadon
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three styles).
24. Some seriously strong, plant-based Better Life tile and tub cleaner — it'll leave your tub, tile, grout, fixtures, sinks, toilet seats, and even shower walls, doors, and curtains looking brand new. Just spray, let it sit for 15 minutes, and when you come back, the soap scum, mold, mildew, rust, and hard-water stains will easily wipe right off!
Promising review:"I have an old shower/bathtub. I tried name-brand shower cleaners and bleach to try to clean the soap scum off the tiles and tub. I had no luck, and I would cough and get sick because of how strong the smell was. I thought I would try this to save my lungs.
I sprayed my entire shower and left it for about 15 minutes. I came back and rinsed off the walls, and they were shiny! I've never had such a clean shower. The smell is amazing and subtle. All I smell is tea tree, and it didn't affect me at all. The price is also a good deal since the bottle is pretty large. It came with a separate sprayer and the bottle sealed so it wouldn't leak in the box. I highly recommend this." — Amber Erwin
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $22.47.
25. A Shoe Slotz space saver designed to *double* the amount of shoes you can store by neatly stacking each pair of shoes on top of each other — without getting all squished!
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Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Sally Elshorafa has to say about this handy organization unit: " This product SAVED MY SHOES! I have an awkward set of built-in shelves in my closet, and it was the only place I wanted to put my shoes. As you can see from the before pic (above), it was a big mess; my shoes were piled on top of each other and getting really dirty. Traditional shoe caddies or boxes didn't really work because there's not much horizontal space, so I tried the Shoe Slotz. It fixed the problem perfectly! Because the design smartly stacks one shoe on top of the other, you save 50% of the space you'd normally use to store your shoes."
Promising review:"These things are genius. I had my closet redone and asked for the back wall to have cubbies so I can easily display my shoes, but I either underestimated the number of shoes I have or overestimated the space that was in the closet and I couldn't display them all. I bought a few packs of these and now I have extra space. I guess I'll have to go out and buy more shoes now!" — Hercules
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $29.99 (also available as a pack of 20 or 40).
26. A bottle of Leather Honey that'll quickly and gently remove dirt, oil, tough stains, and other grime from leather *and* faux-leather goods, so you can get your furniture back to looking nice and spiffy!! Just grab a bottle of this stuff and a scrubbing brush to get started.
It also works great for cleaning leather handbags, shoes, jackets, and more!
Promising review:"This cleaner really does only require a small amount to clean the leather. The small bottle at first had me thinking I was going to end up having to buy three bottles before it was all said and done, but that wasn't the case surprisingly. Follow the directions exactly and it works beautifully. I do suggest conditioning after the cleaning as leather does need moisture to retain its beauty. The leather cleaner is an excellent product and don't be afraid of the small bottle, a little goes a long way. 10 out of 10 will buy again and recommend." — Dorothy I.
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes).
27. A super satisfying-to-use electric pressure washer in case you need a little extra power at your disposal when it comes to cleaning layers of grime and discoloration off of your deck, patio, car, driveway, fence, boat, and more.
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Promising review:"Power washer was delivered Monday, it's Wednesday and I have washed two cars, cleaned driveway and sidewalks, cleaned back fence, and the work keeps piling up; everything I see now needs to be cleaned! This little dude does not back down; plenty of power and it's surprisingly not too loud. Soap dispensers work great, and the tips are easy to change." — MAR
Get it from Amazon for $199.
28. A four-tiered storage shelf – it's ideal for placing over the top of your toilet! Plus, it holds a lot, so you can neatly store all your bathroom essentials without taking up too much of your precious floor or cabinet space.
Promising review:"Great storage capacity. Bought for my son in his new apartment. Very little storage space in the vanity and no shelves on the wall. This gave him a huge amount of storage space for his clean towels and toiletries." — Judkinfo
Get it from Amazon for $33.04.
29. A hard water remover that'll remove the cloudy film from your once-clear glass surfaces.
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Promising review:"When we moved into our new place the shower doors looked like they had never been cleaned before. I tried at least 10 different products and methods to remove the hard-water spots but nothing even made a dent. Bioclean, however, was like a magic eraser! I scrubbed each door for about 10 minutes and it was incredible! I've never written a cleaning product review before but this one is worth every penny." — Shane B
Get it from Amazon for $19.77.
30. An over-the-cabinet storage shelf capable of maximizing the amount of stuff one lil' cubby can hold. It's ideal for cutting boards, wax paper boxes, and more!
Promising review:"This organizer is so useful! I recently moved and ended up with a much smaller kitchen, so I've been doing everything I can to make sure there's a place for everything and no wasted space. Luckily, I have pretty wide cabinets, so this works out perfectly. I have one holding my cutting boards (four standard plastic boards) and another holding my foil, cling wrap, and parchment paper boxes. The organizer is super easy to assemble and it's completely versatile — hang it over the cabinet door or attach it to the wall/cabinet door, which means it's great for renters and owners." — Kerry
Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (also available in a two-pack).
31. And a hair tools holder to keep your brushes, electronics, and other tools from taking over your already limited surface space and STRESSING YOU OUT while you're just trying to get ready.
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Promising review:"This is the best thing I have purchased from Amazon! It is holding two brushes, a blow-dryer, and four other heating tools! Best used with a blow dryer that has a retractable cord." — katie
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two finishes and sizes).
32. A jetted bathtub cleaner — it can get rid of the grime from the inside of your jetted bathtub, Jacuzzi, or whirlpool in just *15 minutes* with basically no effort required on your end! Now you can actually enjoy using your tub instead of feeling like you're cooking in a bacteria soup.
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Just fill up the bath, add a quarter of the bottle, wait 15 minutes for it to clean all the gross residue, then drain the tub! Each bottle cleans about four times, and it's septic safe. Check it out in action (and some very gross results) in this TikTok!
Oh Yuk is a small, family-owned business based in Minnesota that specializes in PhD chemist-formulated cleaning products for home appliances, from dishwashers and washing machines to hot tubs and jetted bathtubs.
Promising review:"I wish I could give this stuff 10 stars. I've been using my jetted tub daily for almost two years. Never seen any sign of issues with gunk in the pipes, but I thought I'd give this stuff a try as part of my spring cleaning. OH. MY. WORD. I followed the directions on the website, not the bottle because the bottle directions are for maintenance and not the initial clean. For the initial clean I filled the tub, turned on the jets and added 6 ounces of Oh Yuk. Ran it for about an hour. It got pretty sudsy but not too bad. When I came to check, I found this slimy green grossness around the tub. So disgusting!!!!! I am going to run this monthly and will be buying the gallon next time because I never want to be without this stuff." — Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $18.73+ (available in two sizes and a pack of two).
33. A Baseboard Buddy, which is a four-foot extendable cleaning tool perfect for reaching those spots that would otherwise require a ladder or you kneeling uncomfortably on the floor. Now you can stop putting off cleaning your baseboards, molding, ceiling fans, grates, and other tough spots, and finally make any room look truly spotless.
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The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads which can be used wet or dry.
Promising review:" Buy it NOW. Honestly, I had huge reservations for this thing. Yet another miracle cleaning tool that will break or bend or something. I was so wrong. It was easy to put together and I sprayed it with Mean Green and went to the baseboards. No more kneeling and no broken back. This thing is amazing. It is durable and the pad is super absorbent. I am so happy. I can't wait to do the rest of the house!" — artgirl
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
34. A fast-acting carpet-spot-removing spray to remove those stains you thought would never ever come out.
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Messes from pets, wine, dirt, coffee, oil, and more are no match for this stuff!
Promising review:"This stuff is AMAZING! I was a little skeptical, because I have some carpet stains I've let sit for a while because I didn't have any cleaner at the time of the accident. The accidents have included coffee spills and poorly cleaned cat barf stains. I ordered this because I didn't want to spend the money on a carpet cleaning service, plus you have to be out of your house for too long. This stuff was INCREDIBLE. You just spray a concentrated amount and then scrub the stain away. It worked in every single stain I had and was super quick and easy. 100% recommend if you need a good spot cleaner!" — Kimberly
Get it from Amazon for $6.88+ (available in two sizes and multipacks).
35. An overhead garage storage rack so you can keep way more stuff in your garage and still be able to fit your car in there.
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Promising review:"Very nice and sturdy. Not difficult to install, but it is time consuming. Someone wrote they installed it in 40 minutes. That's just not true (unless you have four people). It takes at least two to three hours as there are about 60 sets of bolts and nuts, plus the time it takes to measure, mark, find studs, and drive the anchors (all above your head on a ladder). Yet, the work pays off.
The instructions are fairly easy to follow and well-illustrated, and the final product is sturdy and looks sharp. I put approximately 400 lbs. of weight on it and it seems to be holding very well with no sagging. It says it can hold up to 600 lbs., which seems about right. I would highly recommend this product." — ChadL
Get it from Amazon for $137.99+ (available in three colors and packs of one or two).
36. A pack of Command hooks because they make it easy to use your walls to reduce clutter! They're strong enough to hold a wide variety of items and require *no tools* to install. Plus, you can move or remove them whenever you want without leaving behind any damage or annoying sticky residue.
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Promising review:"Absolutely love these! I have bought them three times already on Amazon. I have been trying to organize my kitchen utensils. I have minimal counter space and ceramic tile walls behind my counter. I am unable to risk drilling into the tile or to the underside of my cabinets. These sticky hooks are perfect!! They adhere to the tile AND to the wood laminate of my upper cabinets. They also are great on the painted wall and the bumpy side of my refrigerator. I started using these around March of 2020 and I have not had a single one fall down. I have various sizes of kitchen utensils and items hanging from them." — Tigerakp
Get a pack of 16 from Amazon for $11.51 (also as a pack of 28).
37. And finally, a cube storage organizer you can arrange into whatever style works best for your space. Put them on the floor of your closet or on a top shelf, stack them up like a freestanding shelving unit, and rearrange whenever needed!
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Promising review:"I put these in my closet to make extra shelves for sweaters/sweatshirts. They were easy to assemble and worked great at adding additional space to my closet. I like that my clothes don't topple over into the pile next to them anymore. They were easy to put together, and if I move they will be easy to take apart, put in a small box and move. I'm very happy with this purchase." — Goldensummerdog
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in five colors and two sizes).
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A roll of marble contact paper to give the dated parts of your home an instant dash of glamor. Reviewers like to use it on previously drab kitchen tables, bathroom counters, and Ikea furniture. A Tibet Almond scratch remover stick you can apply like ChapStick for your furniture. The colorless balm can help hide light scratches, watermarks, and water stains from wood, bamboo, glass, and more. Just open the can, remove the wrapper, and start rubbing the stick on unsightly marks. Or a set of wood repair markers ready to turn back the hands of time to before your cat went to town on all your chair legs. It'll feel like an art project, but you'll end up with refreshed wood furniture. A rust remover spray so you can reclaim your bathroom from that horrible orange glow! No one is gonna wanna visit you if you're bathroom looks radioactive. The powerful gel clings to rust on contact, so you can watch stains start melting off your tiles immediately; no scrubbing needed. A crack weeder tool if your home looks like it's trying out to star in the next season of The Last of Us. The L-shaped head can sneak into tight spaces and tear out the weeds, moss, and stubborn roots that have rudely taken up residence in your sidewalk. An oil-stain remover doing the impossible — removing grease spots and refreshing your walkway, driveway, and more. You may have thought you had to live with The Stain until you moved, but no! A magic cleaning potion is here to banish that foe! Apply the formula, let it dry, then brush it away to reveal a stain-free surface. A renter-friendly Tulip shade capable of hiding the offensively ugly ceiling light that your landlord picked out before you moved in. Installation is a snap (just mount a ring to the ceiling with double-sided tape and pop on the magnetic shade), and it'll provide some welcoming warm lighting. A TV cord cover because you didn't go through the trouble of mounting your TV just to stare at an ugly cord. If wires are distracting you from your shows, this covering will help them blend into the wall. A bottle of blessedly effective and pet-safe carpet solution compatible with most carpet cleaners and capable of turning your brown carpet into whatever color it was when you bought it. A Howard Products Feed-N-Wax wood polish and conditioner to give your furniture an impossibly lustrous shine previously never 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. White caulk tape if you've noticed (and proceeded to ignore) some cracks in your previous caulk job. Use the waterproof sealing tape to fill in gaps before they get any worse and unwanted guests see the bug equivalent of a vacancy sign. Reviewers say this is easier and cleaner looking than liquid caulk, so there's no excuse to keep putting this off! A charming waterproof shelf liner to protect your fridge from stains (or hide existing ones) and give it a little glow-up. Who knew the inside of a fridge could be And a roll of scented liners offering a wonderful sensory experience every time you pull out a drawer. The linens will smell good instead of musty! The chaotic junk drawer will feel elevated! Your guests will be impressed by this extreme level of detail! A FlexiSnake with teeny-tiny hooks that latch onto hair, soap scum, and grime and a rotating handle that gives you 360-degree access to your gunked up drain. Just insert, spin, and pull up whatever hairy monster is lurking down there. I know you can just *feel* the hairball's presence, so evict it before it becomes sentient! Cottagecore linen curtains perfect for your open cabinets, above your kitchen sink, or anywhere that could use a little Oz magic (being hidden behind a curtain). A reusable plug-in fly trap with a built-in light that'll work like a siren song, luring hapless flying insects to their demise. It calls out to fruit flies and gnats up to 400 feet away and hides them behind a discreet panel so you don't have to stare at a bunch of dead flies until it's time to replace the trap. Itty-bitty collapsible storage crates in soothing pastel colors to give your knickknacks the vinyl record treatment. Listen, you don't have to throw away your mountain of pilfered condiment packets, but they'd look a lot nicer in one of these. A pack of Bottle Bright tablets to revive that old slimy water bottle you kind of have been ignoring Just fill your dirty container with water, add a tablet, let fizz for half an hour, and then rinse. A CovoBox made from reclaimed books and sustainable wood that's hollow on the inside, so you can hide your router, cable box, or other messy wires. Now you can look neat *and* well-read. A Clorox toilet scrubbing wand (the magic kind, maybe?) that'll turn your yuckiest toilet into something usable again. The disposable pads come pre-soaked in cleaning solution to speed up the cleaning process so you can get this over with. 🤮 A set of toilet bolt caps when you're super serious about having a home that's chock-full of whimsy. Just unscrew the, quite frankly, ugly caps and screw these on in their place. Folks, even the toilet is gonna be cute. A power strip with an ultra-thin outlet cover so you can enjoy all your ports without dealing with bulky, unsightly cords getting in the way of keeping your furniture flush to the wall. A bottle of touch-up paint to cover up any vibe-ruining chips in enameled metal appliances and sinks. I know that one horrible scratch was making you consider buying a whole new stove — don't do that! Buy this instead. A set of fast-acting Keurig cleaner pods because who knows what sort of gross grime is hiding inside there? The residue and crusted-on grinds are not just gross — they're likely affecting the taste of your coffee. 🤢 Luckily, cleaning your machine is just as easy as making a cup of coffee: Simply brew one large cycle with the cleaner pod, then one large cycle with water. Bam! You're back on speaking terms with your coffee maker. 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 buildup. Picture this: opaque shower doors, soap-scummy bathtubs, stained tiles, and cloudy-looking pool floors, all suddenly glistening and shining like new. A washing machine cleaning gel because — well, let me give you a moment to check under the drum flat and see what's up — OK, welcome back. So, as you can see, mold, moldew, and gross stains can accumulate in tight areas like your washer gasket, fridge strips, and bathroom tiles. Gross, but don't worry! You can apply this gel, let it sit for a few hours, and it will do the hard part of breaking down nasty stains. Just wipe clean and pretend you never saw what was growing in there. 😬 Erase-A-Hole putty to fix cracks in drywall, plaster, and wood that are giving your place a sorta-haunted vibe. I know you want to just hide everything behind some art, but there's no movie poster big enough to cover your whole wall. A cable organizer box so you can hide the growing ball of cords that's getting so out of hand, you've considered charging it rent. The fire-retardant box is also an important addition if you have small kids or pets who like to chew indiscriminately. A dishwasher cleaner and disinfectant to help make the thing that cleans your clean. If you've noticed a funky aroma coming from your machine, this citrusy formula can help remove limescale, rust, grease, and other nasty buildup so your machine can run more efficiently, and you don't have to pick up the slack. And a pack of 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. A bio-enzymatic pet odor and stain spray to help with accidents that happen sometimes. The formula creates a nice, deep-cleaning lather, so pee spots, vomit, and stubborn stains can be easily and thoroughly erased. A set of paint touch-up pens for when you start to notice unsightly scuffs on your walls but don't want to commit to a full paint job. Just fill the pens up with paint, and you can forgo the whole roller brush entirely. A stain remover formulated especially to handle red wine so you can rescue the mattress you nearly ruined during "pinot noir in bed" night. Reviewers say it can also handle tough stains like ink and blood! Brick whitewash paint if the last tenants were way more into the color brown than you. Fireplaces, brick walls, and more are just a few brushstrokes away from being transformed into chic, cafe-worthy focal points. A set of Shoe Slotz that lets you stack shoes on top of each other, meaning you can DOUBLE your storage space. Now you don't have to scale shoe mountain on your way in and out the door. A wooden privacy screen with built-in planters at the bottom to help distract from whatever you're trying to hide, whether it be lawn equipment, an AC unit, garbage cans, or a giant skeleton lawn ornament waiting for its time to shine this fall.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Yahoo
Sorority Recruitment: Nine Things No One Talks About
Sorority recruitment is the vibe right now, as potential new members (PNMs) are trudging up and down hot streets in full hair and makeup, trying their best to avoid blisters, sweat stains, and inappropriate conversation topics. If you have a college student going through a sorority rush, you know how stressful it can be, even if it hasn't even begun. Thanks to TikTok, YouTube, and even documentaries like Bama Rush, students, and families have thoughts about sororities, and many people share some misgivings about them due to cultural stereotypes that are sometimes warranted and often not. Sorority life can be portrayed in an unrealistically positive light Sorority life is usually portrayed as an enviable time full of friends, parties, leadership opportunities, and philanthropy. Incoming college students may believe joining a sorority will enhance their college years. And for many people, that's true. I certainly have a lot of great memories from my sorority days in college. Still, I also know that some aspects of recruitment and sorority life aren't positive or welcoming for those who participate. There are some things that sororities tend to gloss over and avoid discussing regarding recruitment and membership. Nine things to consider about sorority life 1. The recruitment process sucks Plain and simple, the multiple recruitment days are long, with early start times and crowded conditions. It's usually hot or pouring rain, requiring a ton of walking on many campuses. It's mind-numbingly repetitive, and PNMs must try to stay upbeat, talkative, and friendly throughout, even if they are exhausted, annoyed, and not thrilled to answer the same question for the 45th time. 2. And that old adage of 'Trust the process' is kind of lame The line that everyone hears going through recruitment is, 'Trust the process!' This is particularly directed at the PNMs who are completely surprised or saddened when they are let go from one of the sororities they loved visiting. The process is complicated and, like everything else, is neither perfect nor fair. It can also be super emotional on both sides, so a better adage might be, 'The process is imperfect, like all of us, and can be heartbreaking. Make the best of whatever situation you find yourself in.' (Not a snappy saying, but more accurate and helpful.) 3. There can be a lot of pre-judgment involved Everyone involved in the recruitment process is human, and we all have conscious or unconscious biases. A PNM may feel a certain way about a house just by looking at their social media accounts or hearing about the members from someone they know who attends that school. Similarly, a sorority member may look at a PNM's resume and immediately think they are not a right fit for that house. This can result in awkward conversations, and there's rarely time for deep interactions during the first few days. Some decisions must be made in haste and shouldn't be taken personally. (Much easier said than done.) 4. Beware of buying into the hype Spend any amount of time around college-aged young women, and you're bound to hear (sometimes overly dramatic) expressions of affection: 'I'm obsessed with you!', 'Your outfit is so stunning!', 'You are the cutest thing ever!' When a PNM is showered with lovely comments, they can mistakenly think they are getting an invite back for the next day. And when that doesn't happen, it can confuse the PNM, hurt, and devastate. Again, don't take it personally. 5. There are still some old-school 'rules' in play, sadly Sororities have come a long way; I'm happy to say that many national chapters have adopted new rules and guidelines prioritizing a more diverse chapter. That being said, some houses and/or some members on some campuses still may rank and select PNMs based on looks, family money, or connections with members already in the house. These situations are out of the control of many PNMs and can also lead to hurt feelings and a feeling that the process is unfair. 6. 'Success' depends on who you talk to during the first few days A PNM may only have the opportunity to talk to 2 or 3 people at some houses during the first round of recruitment. It's often noisy and chaotic, and each house has different methods for ranking and voting on who gets cut and who gets invited back. As with any organization, certain members hold more sway over others, which can affect voting. Again, it's a 'luck of the draw' situation for many girls during the first rounds. 7 There are hidden expenses around every corner It's usually easy to find out the primary costs for sorority membership before a PNM decides to go through recruitment: house fees, dining fees, and an estimated price for social events during the academic year. But there are also unique traditions at every chapter, and everything seems to be an add-on cost, like gifts for big and little sisters, costumes and outfits for parties and formals, and required outfits for each additional year of recruitment. 8. A new member won't like everyone in their sorority Yes, sororities love advertising the many benefits of sisterhood, the opportunities to make lifelong friends (which is true), the bonding, the ability to fundraise for great causes, and never feeling left out on a big campus. These are all wonderful benefits, but a new member will not love every sister or feel connected to everyone else in their chapter. There will be friction and drama between some of the members. ALWAYS. 9. It's OK to drop out if you're really not feeling it There's a lot of pressure to complete recruitment, no matter what, and to commit to becoming an active member for the rest of college. If a PNM or pledge doesn't feel like their decision was a good match, it is OK to drop out. Many colleges have continuous open bidding after formal recruitment or a PNM can go through the process again the following year. And, of course, there are always a variety of campus organizations to join where you can find great friends without having to pay so much money. In some ways, sorority recruitment is like college admissions An applicant to a selective college and a young woman going through recruitment can look 'perfect' on paper — they may have outstanding grades, an impressive array of extracurricular activities, and be a nice kid. All of which may not mean a thing regarding getting accepted. And these types of rejections hurt the most when there's nothing to explain why you don't get accepted, other than there just weren't enough spots for everyone qualified. The decision to join a sorority is personal, and Greek life is not for everyone. No matter how your college student's recruitment experience ends up, validate their feelings and assure them that a sorority membership does not determine their worth. More Great Reading: Sorority Rush: A Parenting Experience Like No Other The post Sorority Recruitment: Nine Things No One Talks About appeared first on Grown and Flown. Solve the daily Crossword


Buzz Feed
11 hours ago
- Buzz Feed
Got Fruit Flies? These Products Can Get Rid Of Them.
They linger around fruit bowls, hover above trash cans and seem to multiply by the thousands. Fruit flies are some of the most obnoxious household pests around, and Amazon is here with some pest control options that reviewers say really work. If you're at your wits' end with gnats and tiny flies, keep reading to find options including a popular UV light that attracts and traps bugs, incredibly effective sticky tape traps, and other handy products that are safe for inside your home. Drain sticks for your toilet tanks, sinks, tub trains and more Executive editor Kate Palmer recommended these drain sticks. Not only do they help to prevent bad smells, but they can help to break down grease, food, fats and oils that can clog up drains and attract fruit flies. These deodorizing sticks are highly concentrated and designed to dissolve slowly. You only have to use one stick a month, and since each pack comes with 12 sticks, you're set for the whole year with a single purchase. Get two 12-packs from Amazon for $15.98. A flying insect trap that our shopping team can't live without Shopping writer Lourdes Avila Uribe relies heavily on the Zevo insect traps every summer. They use blue + UV light in combination with sticky paper to attract and trap flies, fruit flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and even little spiders and other undesirable critters. "As soon as the weather starts to warm up, I put one of these in just about every room of the house. It's astonishing to me how much they catch. I have three of these in my house right now and I would not be able to manage without them," she it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four-pack styles). A discreet outlet fly trap This fast-working and indoor-safe trap plugs into an electric outlet and can attract a number of different kinds of insects in spaces as large as 400 square feet. The non-toxic and discreet device has a UV light to lure bugs and then uses a hidden, dual-sided glue card to trap them. When the glue card is full, simply replace it and keep using the review: "I normally don't write reviews when a product works as expected, however this bug catcher deserves a rave review. We live in the country and are plagued by gnats. This product is so effective I didn't know I had so many gnats finding their way into our house. It was so effective I ordered two more for different areas of our house, and ordered this product as gifts for my daughter, my neighbor and my sister in law. It also catches the occasional moth, fly and so far a dozen mosquitoes that I didn't suspect were inside. No more flying bug spray needed. This product exceeded my expectations." —B. GrimmGet it from Amazon for $14.52+ (available in two sizes). A four-pack of trusted bait fruit fly traps Made by Terro, a trusted brand in pest control, these traps can help eliminate large scale fly infestations in just a few days. Each one offers up to 45 days of protection and uses a non-staining liquid bait to attract and trap bugs, and you can monitor progress with the convenient fill window on the side of the trap. Promising review: "[A] recent grocery delivery resulted in a swarm of fruit flies that remained [even] after fogging [the] kitchen and adjacent areas with a full can of Raid Flying insect spray. Desperate, I searched Amazon for an alternative and ordered these traps. I prepared two and by the next morning, there was NO SIGN OF FRUIT FLIES. It's truly MIRACULOUS how quickly and thoroughly they worked!" — FORGOT_PASSWORDGet four traps from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in two other pack sizes). 20 sheets of versatile sticky gnat traps These dual-sided sheets use a non-toxic sticky residue to capture everything from fruit flies to aphids without the use of chemical-based insecticides. The waterproof and sun-proof sheets can be cut and customized to allow you to hang them, make plant stakes or secure them along windowsills. Promising review: "I'm so glad I found these. I was having a fruit fly problem, which as we all know, is very annoying. I couldn't get them to go away with any weird soap and vinegar hacks so I thought I'd at least catch them in this sticky trap when they were flying around. It totally worked, and the best part is that I likely won't have any fruit flies at all anymore, cause they can't multiply if they die on the paper. Yay!" —SofiGet a 10-pack from Amazon for $6.99+ (also available in two other pack sizes). A fruit fly trap liquid Made with plant-based ingredients that are non-toxic and safe for kitchens, Aunt Fannie's Fly Punch is a powerful fruit fly attractant that lasts up to 30 days and prevents flies from multiplying. Just open the lid and place it in your most affected areas or fill an existing reusable trap with the solution. Promising review: "This is the fourth year in a row that I have purchased this product. Needless to say, I am very happy with it. Around this time of year we usually get some gnats or fruit flies buzzing around the kitchen sink or more annoyingly, the computer monitor. When that happens, we open this product and the critters are all gone within 1-2 days. They are attracted to the scent this bottle emits once it is opened. They fly right into it and drown. You can see them floating around in it. Once they're gone, this can be easily disposed of by just tossing it in the garbage. Goodbye gnats and fruit flies." —1GLENCoGet it from Amazon for $7.96. A no-zap indoor bug catcher This soundless compact indoor catcher uses an insect-attracting UV light, fan-induced suction and a sticky interior glue board to capture bugs without you having to lift a finger. It's small enough to place on end tables or kitchen counters, and the low-maintenance design has earned this automatic catcher more than 57,360 five-star ratings on review: "A couple weeks ago I was suddenly inundated with gnats. In bed at night they were flying in front of my face every night. I tried insect sprays but that did nothing. Desperately I ordered this Katchy trap, based on the reviews. I set it up on my nightstand, plugged it in and turned it on. It's very quiet so it won't disturb my sleep. The soft blue glow of the UV light is barely noticeable with my Google Assistant only two feet away. But quite amazing to me is that it's already captured about thirty of those nasty little buggers! I am so impressed that I just ordered a second one for my kitchen. I think anyone with small flying insects will benefit from at least one of these Katchy traps!" —Joseph Van GyzenGet it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in two colors). A fruit fly drain solution This drain treatment by Green Gobbler puts an end to gnats that circle and fly up from kitchen drains. The thick citronella-based gel will coat the interior of drain pipes to kill flies on contact. The non-corrosive formula promises to be safe and gentle on garbage disposals and septic systems. Promising review: "I'd been dealing with a drain fly infestation for months and was at my wits end. I was killing 20-40 each day by hand or more. Tried all kinds of things to get rid of them - bug spray, lining my windows with bug spray, baking soda and vinegar down the drains, bug killer down the drains, sticky paper, and several other methods you've probably read about online... I used this pleasant smelling goo a few times as instructed and it seems to have taken care of much of the problem. After applying it to my shower drain and bathroom sink, the leftover gel around the drains had a bunch of drain fly carcasses in it the next day. I did the same thing over a period of about a week and more carcasses would appear each time. I have effectively eliminated a drain fly infestation which was driving me mad. Very cool!" —Amazon customerGet it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two sizes). An 18-pack of highly rated plant stakes Made using long-lasting, UV-resistant and waterproof materials, these plant spikes are coated front and back with a super sticky adhesive that's both odorless and non-toxic. Perfect for use in your outdoor garden or indoor potted plants, these traps have pointed stake bases for stabbing into soil and are thoughtfully designed with a glue-free portion so you can remove them without getting adhesive on your fingers. Promising review: "This product WORKS BEYOND WORKS!! In Florida we get fruit flies out of nowhere. We have tried every product and old wives tale, nothing works long term until spring THIS!! From the very first day, the fruit flies haven't made it past the drain. Wow.. Just Wow! We get a small cocktail glass, put a small amount of cheap apple cider vinegar and sit this inside and all I can say is, UNBELIEVABLE... Woke up the next day to more than 20 caught onto this butterfly trap, FRONT AND 20 more on the BACK!!" —SwnsasyGet an 18-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two styles).