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20 Things That Self-Professed Clean Freaks Use

20 Things That Self-Professed Clean Freaks Use

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Bioclean, a hard water stain remover if you're tired at looking at all the streaks and soap scum on your shower doors, fixtures, grout, and basically everywhere else in your bathroom. One reviewer swears that you should "Buy a lifetime supply immediately."
An instant stain and mildew remover to revamp all sorts of outdoor surfaces like siding, patio furniture, and boats BUT it'll also come in handy inside on surfaces like shower surrounds that seem like they're too far gone.
Affresh washing machine tablets that'll help clean the giant appliance you rely on to freshen up your stinky workout clothes and all the baby clothes that are just constantly covered in [redacted].
A jar of the The Pink Stuff — a cleaning paste made to handle all kinds of gross, stuck-on situations like that bathroom floor grout you came to terms with being dirty gray forever and even the crayon art gallery on your wall.
A set of reusable microfiber mop pads (that work with the Swiffer you already own) because WOW those disposable ones seem to disappear like magic in your home. No more running out in your time of need.
A bottle of nontoxic Folex Carpet Spot Remover can make all sorts of horrific stains disappear quickly. *And* there's no rinsing or vacuuming involved.
A no-scrub weekly shower cleaner you'll simply just spray on after you shower, wait 8–12 hours while it tackles mold and mildew stains, soap scum, and just about any gross grime without YOU having to scrub. Talk about practical to the max.
An ~intense~ grout cleaner — it'll bring blackened grout back from the disgusting brink because you shouldn't want to wear shoes in the bathroom.
A bottle of leather conditioner to revive your leather goods *even* as large as a leather chair! Welcome to your next project while you catch up on the latest ep of your fave true-crime podcast!
A plant-based stainless steel cleaner + a microfiber cleaning cloth will finally help you get rid of all the little paw and fingerprints that seem to magically appear out of thin air on your kitchen appliances.
An Angry Orange pet odor eliminator can erase all the visual (and smelly) evidence of pet accidents on flooring and furniture. You don't need a new chair. You just need this.
A jetted tub cleaner you simply run through in a bath cycle and just watch the filth (from previous tenants) EMERGE from the pipes. Then you simply wipe it away! It'll be equally horrifying and satisfying. Worth it.
A holy grail soft cleanser will help you *easily* erase all those gray and rusty stains on household surfaces you came to terms with years ago. They aren't paying rent, so give 'em the boot!
An upholstery cleaner to undo whatever it is your kids are doing to your backseat AND bring your formerly gorgeous steering wheel back to life.
A makeup brush cleanser because you and I both know you're not washing your beauty tools as frequently as you should. (Same.)
Better Life Natural All-Purpose Cleaner (you could spray in your mouth if you wanted?!) that'll be safe to use around kids and pets or anyone who's super sensitive to smells.
A pumice stone can scrub away hard water marks and you should most definitely label as "TOILET" so people don't use it on their feet(!!!!).
And in case the situation is a bit more dire, a toilet wand cleaning system with removable heads so you'll stop regretting your decision to potty train your cats.
A drill brush cleaning kit you can attach to your drill/driver for an informercial-like cleaning sesh that'll have you seeking out all the dirty surfaces you've been ignoring. This'll handle all the elbow grease.
Detail brushes that, when paired with some powerful cleaners, you'll use to bring your grout BACK to its original state. You forget it was white, didn't you?!
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If You'd Describe Yourself As A Neat Freak, I Honestly Can't Believe You Don't Already Have These 54 Products
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Some cabinet and drawer liners can protect your kitchen essentials from unnecessary wear and tear — even if your kitchen cabinets seem to be older than your grandma. A jar of the The Pink Stuff — a cleaning paste made to handle all kinds of sticky, stuck-on situations like this nasty-looking stove top or a kitchen faucet that seems to develop a cruddy coating every single day. A drill brush cleaning kit that'll attach to your drill/driver for an informercial-like cleaning sesh that'll have you seeking out all the dirty surfaces you've been ignoring. This'll handle all the elbow grease. An incredibly powerful grout cleaner can erase years of nasty buildup that you've just come to live with over the years. This'll come in handy for your floors *and* backsplash. Alternatively, a grout pen will fake some squeaky clean, stainless grout. Grout takes up a teeny bit of space but, as you can see from the pics, makes a huge impact! A slim cutlery organizer here to prove that, yes! You do have room for all your cutlery in your tiny kitchen drawer! Scoot over, forks. (Yeah yeah yeah, your drawers are *hidden* but they still make such a huge difference in your kitchen!) Spice strips for transforming your regular old drawer into a ~custom~ spice drawer. Come on, doesn't it look quite nice?! A bottle of Goo Gone foaming spray will help you win the good fight against greasy spills and messes. Your oven is about to get a makeover. A corner sponge organizer because you need 'em within reach... might as well make 'em look a bit tidier! Also, having them *right there* versus stashed in your under-sink cabinet will help motivate you to get to any hand-washing ASAP. An expandable under-sink kit can fit around awkward pipes in the kitchen or bathroom while giving some sturdy ground to those backup bottles of dish detergent. No more cabinet avalanches! A tea bag organizer that'll hold 100 bags, so you can finally reclaim your tea shelf (or cabinet!) back for other your Flamin' Hot snack collection. A small compost bin/trash can you can hang on a cabinet door for easy hiding and use. The lid lifts up *or* flips over for easily dumping as you food prep. In fact, I bought this for my tiny NYC apartment kitchen as a trash can and adore it. An accordion-like pots and pan organizer will easily adjust with your growing organizing needs. (Even that griddle pan you just had to buy.) Some mounted wine racks for a storage solution that'll make getting a post-work pour that much easier without hogging a perfectly good shelf. Plus it'll be a super easy way to display any especially decorative glasses. A charming fruit hammock you can screw onto the underside of your kitchen cabinets to clear up some counter space and put your farmers market haul on display. A cabinet door organizer to help corral your boxes of food wrap and cutting boards so you can easily ID the difference between normal saran wrap and your Glad Press 'N Seal. A plastic bag dispenser that'll bring some order to your kitchen drawers or, well, at least ONE of them. A Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced for exhausted parents who feel like it's Groundhog Day every time they fix a bottle. It's more or less like a Keurig machine for baby formula and, according to many parents I know, is completely worth the counter space. Plus a Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro that parents I know *also* swear by for helping make their lives easier. It machine washes, sterilizes, and dries bottles, breast pump parts, and other relevant accessories with natural steam. One fewer thing on your to-do list is never a bad thing. A pack of adhesive cord bundlers you can stick on the back of your kitchen appliances to keep power cords orderly instead of tripping up you (and your kitchen countertop setup). Plus, a set of stick-on appliance sliders that'll help you easily scoot that stand mixer back when not in use instead of negotiating with yourself to get out a step stool and dig it out of a cabinet because you've got a cookie craving. These lil' guys simply attach to the bottom of the appliance itself! An under-cabinet lid opener so you can easily pop off a lid of pasta sauce instead of watching hack YouTube videos when you've got a craving for spaghetti. Reviewers with limited dexterity find this especially helpful! Fridge bin liners will absorb extra moisture in an effort to keep your produce fresher for longer. PLUS, they'll catch the brunt of messy spills and will be so much easier to clean than taking a drawer out of the fridge and awkwardly scrubbing it down in your sink. A slim, slide-out caddy that's skinny but tall enough to place in the weird little space between your fridge and kitchen cabinets. This is also perfect for the stuff you put in the fridge but you don't really need to stash in the fridge. An attractive storage rail you can hang up where you need out in the open because it looks *that* nice! A stackable can rack to help your pantry look like a grocery store of staples so you don't accidentally buy another can of condensed cream of mushroom soup next time you get the itch for some green bean casserole. A conversion kit that'll let you hang some statement pendant lights if you wrinkle your nose at minimalist recessed lighting. A window film can still let in SO much light while giving you a bit of privacy in your kitchen — especially if a neighbor's window looks RIGHT into yours. (Really, that's only cute in sitcoms.) A broom and mop organizer to mount on a closet wall for a tidy "after" so you won't worry about an avalanche when you open that door. You know what I'm talking about. A dishwasher magnet so everyone in the house is on the same page about whether it's OK to eat off a plate that's in the dishwasher. A wineglass-washing dishwasher attachment in case your dishwasher isn't equipped with a way to keep a wineglass upright and in place OR you don't have enough for your needs. After all, hand-washing stuff you don't absolutely have to is pretty annoying. And if you're willing to put in some effort, a kitchen cabinet painting kit that requires ZERO stripping or priming *might* make you wonder if you're in someone else's house before you've had your coffee.

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