35 Cleaning Products With Terrifying Before And Afters

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A makeup brush cleansing shampoo to clean the sponges that touch your face every day! I shudder at the thought of these going unclean for months, but this shampoo will cleanse your brushes and blending sponges so easily, the long timespans of dirty makeup tools will be long gone. It can extend the life of your applicators *and* save you from irritated skin.
A hairbrush cleaning tool perfectly designed to get every piece of dander, hair, and terrifying buildup out of those bristles. This three-way brush features two kinds of bristles on each end *and* a pointed tip that'll dig deep so you can really rake the dirt out. Do you see that difference!? *Immediately adds to cart*
A pack of dishwasher-cleaning tablets for deep cleaning the thing that washes your bowls, utensils, and cookware (among other things) for you. A single tablet will effectively clean the dishwasher's tub, pump, valve, and internal hoses by eliminating limescale, mineral buildup, and odor-causing residue. Trust me, it needs it every once in a while!
A Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Cleaner that provides results so terrifyingly good, you'll be left with a jaw drop like Kevin McCallister himself. This bestselling portable carpet and upholstery cleaning machine is *super* convenient and very easy to use! It works for dirt, pet stains, and baby stains, and because it's compact, you can use it to clean your car, too.
A tub of the bestselling Pink Stuff for those hard-to-get stains, dirt, and rust spots around the house. All you need to do is scrub and rinse to get things sparklin' again! It works for everything from bathtubs and stovetops to tennis shoes and crayon-covered walls, so you'll no longer need 10 different cleaning solutions for every kind of problem. Terrifying stains, be gone!
A rubber broom that'll easily sweep up that hair monster that's been living in your rugs. This handy tool grabs all the pet AND human hair that's been embedded in your carpet for a scary amount of time (even the hair you didn't even realize was there!). And while it can work on any type of floor, it's specifically designed to pull up hair in the most difficult place — the carpet.
An effective denture cleaner because brushing your retainers and night guards daily doesn't do as much as you think it does...and it definitely doesn't rid you of the haunting white discoloration, the mild odor, or the building plaque. But surprise! These cleaning tablets will tackle it ALL in a heartbeat.
A pet stain and odor-eliminating spray for those carpet incidents that happen every now and then. This spray lifts stains away and removes the odor that comes along with it.
A rust-removing spray, aka a cleaning magician that'll turn your showers, sinks, and any other rust-filled surfaces into the clean slate they once were (and do it for less than a tank of gas). Just spray it on the rusted area, leave the room while it works its scary good magic, and return to diminished stains you can easily wipe away.
A toilet bowl ring remover because *no one* wants to see that terrifying view every time they use the bathroom. This lightly abrasive pumice stone effectively cleans the porcelain throne — no harsh chemicals needed and no damage done. This is a quick, easy, and cheap (!!) way to get the dirty chore done.
AND a bacteria- and virus-killing Clorox Toilet Wand Starter Kit complete with refill heads so your clean toilet can ~easily~ continue on. Simply pop one of the sponge heads to the end of the stick, give your bowl a nice scrub, and release the used sponge into the trash. Your porcelain throne is now fresh and clean. ✨
A bottle of mold and mildew remover spray that kills the mold anywhere from your bathroom tile to your outdoor patio (and all the sneaky places in between). The best part is that there's no hard work on your end. Just spray, wait 15 seconds, and watch the mold disappear! Talk about terrifyingly good results.
A suede and leather brush to get rid of those annoying scuffs and salt lines on your shoes, bags, and coats. Between the gentle rubber bristles and the effective metal bristles on the other side, you won't need to throw out and replace your favorite things if you've got this thing at home.
A bottle of Folex spot remover because it can make even the toughest of stains disappear from furniture, carpets, and other fabric surfaces. Whether your kid spilled spaghetti on your all. white. rug (!!) or your pet got their dirty paw prints on your bedspread, it covers such a wide range of stains, they should honestly be charging more!
A jewelry-cleaning pen to turn your cloudy diamond rings and necklaces into a crystal ball clear enough to see through. The pen is filled with a cleansing gel that works to remove (and repel!) dirt, oil, and reduce the appearance of scratches. Once the shock of these results wears off, I'm sure you'll be rocking your jewelry like it's just out of the box.
A top-rated leather restoring conditioner that'll have your home feeling brand new with all the shiny, restored things lying around. It can be used on everything from furniture to bags and shoes!
A professional-strength grout cleaner so you can remove years and years' worth of gross grime from your floors, countertops, and even shower tile. Did you forget that white grout existed in your home? Trust me, it's still there.
A pack of bottle-cleaning tablets because if you knew how much grime was still lurking after *only* using soap and water, you'd have chills. Simply fill the bottle with warm water, plop in one tablet, and then wait 15 minutes. These will make washing bottles — and narrow tea kettles! — much less of a hassle and make that terrifying before photo a thing of the past.
A pack of stain-removing, nontoxic cleaning cups — the easiest, fastest way to give your Keurig the clean it deserves so you can go back to enjoying your favorite hot beverages. If you have a looming question of "Is this thing really clean?", save yourself the stress and get these cleaning cups asap.
An oil stain remover to banish the scary ghost-shaped oil figures off of your concrete driveway or patio. All you need to do is apply a small amount to the stained area, wait until it dries, and then brush away the grossness!
A drain clog remover that specifically helps unclog your sink, shower, and bathtub drains that are FILLED with hair. 🤢 The 34-inch snake has spikes along the body, allowing it to grab and remove hair as you move it up and down the dreaded drain. It may be a nasty process, but the results are quite literally scary (hairy?) good.
Sunny & Honey Carpet Miracle cleaner for those stains you never thought would come out. Whether it's food, wine, or just a high-traffic area, this cleaner will give you professional-level results without the high price or the hassle. Simply add this natural cleaner to water and pour the solution into you're carpet cleaner's tank. From Bissel to Hoover, it's compatible with them all.
A super-strong scum and grime remover to rid the yeaaaars of filth that's been neglected to be cleaned and is now way too tough to try. This makes the process easy and getting a sparkling surface seem like child's play — and no, I'm not talking about Chucky!
An upholstery cleaner that'll undo the spilled lunch, coffee, or kid-created chaos on the backseats. And while it's designed to work car interiors, reviewers say it provides OMG-worthy results on carpets, leather, vinyl, and the exterior of your car as well. Trust me, this is not a want but a NEED!
And a pretty spectacular wheel cleaner sure to provide results that look like night and day (seriously, look at the difference in those photos!). This will get your hubcaps so shiny, it'll be like looking in four new mirrors. Just spray, let it sit, and wipe away!
A multi-purpose Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray, a bestseller for well-earned reasons. You can use it on just about any fabric that needs some assistance — from stained T-shirts to nearly ruined couches. This spray will save the day! And parents are absolutely obsessed with using it for those mystery stains that reappear on their kids' clothes.
A bottle of Quick N Brite fireplace cleaner that'll work wonders on even the toughest fireplaces to clean. It's specifically designed to rid soot, smoke, creosote, and ash from nearly any fireplace — brick, stone, tile, or rock. It comes with a cleaning brush, too!
Effective grill cleaner — a backyard and BBQ essential! This cleaner will get your fave summertime appliance shiny and clean for barbecue season. Say goodbye to terrifying crud that's been there since last summer!
A pressure washer to restore your deck and fence. It can generate up to 2,030 PSI — that's powerful enough to wash away years of grime on decks, the exterior of houses, driveways, and more.
A shower door cleaner that'll help get rid of those hard water stains and get your glass doors back to their original clean and clear state. So, say goodbye to feeling scared in your dark and dingy shower; no scary Psycho reenactments are in your future with shower doors this clean.
And a bottle of Oh Yuk jetted tub cleaner to remove the ~yucky~ stuff that's been sitting in your tub a little too long. If you've got one of these luxe home additions, this jetted tub cleaner will extract all that doesn't belong and get it back to its old, like-new self in no time. I mean, just look at those gross (yet satisfying?) results!
A reusable screen-cleaning brush if you're tired of seeing the same dead bugs and cobwebs on your window screen every time you want to look outside. This super clever double-sided tool removes dust, dirt, bugs, and all kinds of grime that may be trapped in your screens. Use it wet or dry to reveal the *clean* view you've been missing.
A pack of melamine cleaning sponges that are tough on grime and gentle on surfaces. All you gotta do is wet and swipe, so reviewers obviously call them "magic" for a reason!
A cooktop-cleaning kit to get your electric stovetop looking like new again... because FYI, it doesn't have to look like it's barely survived a food fight and a stain vs. rust war that's been going on for years. It comes with everything you need, including the cleaning solution, a cleaning pad, and a scraper tool.
A set of drill brushes for those who are finally ready to clean out all of the grout in tiles, stoves, countertops, grills, and even gutters. Attach it to your drill and be prepared to have your eyes pop out like a Looney Tune once you see the results!