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25-05-2025
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28 Things So Good At Making Life A Little Easier
A pair of Teva Tirra sandals A set of vacuum storage bags to compress your out-of-season clothes A pair of Bluetooth wireless sleep headphones Natalie Brown / BuzzFeed I first discovered Folex thanks to this job — the dozens of amazing before and after photos on Amazon really sold me on it! — and have used it dozens of times over the past four years with great success: on both blueberry smoothie and dog poop on rugs, when I dropped hummus on my sweater, for multiple drink spills on the couch, and, as illustrated above, when I accidentally melted a chocolate chip into my favorite fuzzy pillow and discovered it like, three days later. The directions ask you to spray it on liberally, gently massage the stain with your fingers to help the liquid grab a bunch of the stain particles, then use a paper towel to soak it up. For the pillow example, I repeated the spray-and-soak process about three times, and now you can't even find where the stain was in the first place! That's why I have two after pics here — when I came back after it had dried to take a pic, I literally couldn't find the spot the pillow had been stained again, so wanted to show y'all both sides for proof.I will say it's not the best for pet accidents, because those need an enzyme to help really get rid of the smell (like the popular Rocco & Roxie cleaner), but it definitely works in a pinch. And I still — luckily! — haven't needed to try it out on red wine, nonfood grease, ink, or makeup stains, all of which it claims to clean. But I couldn't recommend it more for all the random food and drink spills that are bound to happen in life! $6.65 at Amazon Amazon Promising review: "We love these snack catchers so much that we ordered more! We've had two of these for a couple of years, and we decided that we needed more, so we bought these, and they've proven to continue to be as awesome as they ever were! I love that they are dishwasher safe, and that they come in nice colors! I would definitely recommend these!" — CatsNCoffee $6 at Amazon Amazon I used this a BUNCH in 2020, while living with my boyfriend at his parents (for various pandemic-related reasons) and their two sweet but shed-prone dogs. So I can tell you with resounding certainty: it works! Give it some simple back-and-forth swipes over your upholstered furniture, and it easily picks up TONS of pet hair. Then it's simple to pop open the back compartment and swoop that unbelievably big pile of collected hair right into the trash or compost. Promising review: "This is awesome!! I just went back and bought 2 more…I've had one for years and it is the best thing to get cat hair off the furniture, clothes, blankets,etc.! I would give this 10 stars if I could!" — Donna LePera $29.99 at Amazon Of course it works for other shapes of pastas too! The lid doubles as a strainer, so you don't even have to dirty your colander. And it's dishwasher review: "I bought my first Fasta Pasta more than 30 years ago. It is by far the easiest way to cook any shape of pasta. No oil needed, just put noodles in the box with water and microwave! Easy peasy. My old Fasta Pasta literally aged to the point it started to crack, but after 30 years, that's okay. Once you've cooked pasta this way, you'll never return to boiling water in a pot, then adding pasta, then keeping an eye on the pot to ensure it doesn't overflow when is easy due to the lid slots. DO NOT USE THE LID WHILE MICROWAVING! (Could damage lid.) Highly recommend." — Fish Tattoo $17.99 at Amazon Emma Lord/BuzzFeed Promising review: "I love it! I have had it for about three years and have only charged it one time a year. I just bought my boyfriend one." — Jessica SpringfieldMy colleague Emma Lord also owns and loves this: "It comes in other pretty colors, but I am especially partial to this one because I first bought it for my parents (their kitchen is entirely pink and one of my favorite places on Earth), and this is SO EASY to use — not to mention super safe! It worked like a charm on their stove, which needs to be lit by hand. I bought one for myself and have used it for all my candles now for over a year now. I'm a big weenie about fire (LOL, self-preservation) so I've always stuck to extended arm gas lighters, but this is much better for the environment (plus cuter), so I feel a lot better about using it. $8.99 at Amazon My colleague Danielle Healy has these and loves them! Here's what she has to say: "I cannot say enough wonderful things about these sandals. They required ZERO break-in time and were ready for long-term wear right out of the box. For a hiking sandal, I think they still look sleek enough to pair with a casual sundress, and they keep my feet cool while still managing to put an actually supportive sole between my feet and the sidewalk. I've worn them constantly for close to three years now and they still look basically perfect."Promising review: "Best walking sandals ever! I am now on my 3rd (or 4th) pair of this particular style of Teva. I have worn these for years. They are comfortable for walking and are very durable. I have walked up to 6 miles in them with happy, comfortable feet! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!" — Vickie S. $59.17+ at Amazon It could take a few applications to get your shower totally banish the soap scum and hard water buildup, according to some reviewers, but it will! And yes, it works on glass shower doors!My colleague Abby, an editor here at BuzzFeed, has this and says: "I finally bought this after putting into approximately 7,375 posts, and honestly, I'm mad at myself for not adding it to my cart sooner. I am not the biggest fan of cleaning the bathroom, especially the shower. It's just so cumbersome to get to everything and really feel like you've gotten a good clean. But this spray made it SO easy. I just spritzed my whole shower and let it sit — 24 hours later, I came back and rinsed it. I could tell there was a noticeable difference. I'm super happy with this and will always clean my shower this way from now on." Promising review: "I started using this product after my bathroom renovation. Seven years later it still looks like new. I use it as directed. Love it." — Laura Godfrey $19.98 at Amazon Amazon I have oily, acne-prone skin and use a prescription retinol, which means I MUST use sunscreen on my face everyday. (Even if you don't use a retinol though, wearing sunscreen everyday is incredibly good for the longevity of your skin.) For the first few years, I stubbornly insisted that I should be able to find a decent, non-greasy sunscreen option at the drugstore. And while I still hold that I shouuuld be able to find such a thing, I tried four or five different formulas — even ones that were supposed to be matte or non-greasy — and all of them left me with an oil-slick face by the end of the day. Finally my mom, who had been using this Supergoop stuff the whole time, got me a bottle of this cult-favorite for Christmas in 2019 (moms do know best sometimes) and have kept buying it ever since. I couldn't be happier with it! A dime-size amount covers my entire face, because it's translucent it leaves absolutely no white cast, and 10 minutes after putting it on, my face just feels like I applied a little bit of a nice moisturizer or makeup primer, not anything that's grease-central, like sunscreen usually is. It does pill if I put it on too soon after my morning topical acne prescription, but as long as I give that script about five minutes to sink in I have no issues. I've worn makeup maybe a grand total of thirty times over the past few years, but every time I have, I've been impressed by the way my matte foundation glides over it, looks with it, and lasts with it. I use it daily, so a bottle lasts me about five or six months, but I love it so much I don't mind rebuying. $38 at Amazon I use these myself to store coats, blankets, and other bedding, and they work great! I've also used the name brand, and while those work really well too, these are just as good in my opinion. I bought the ones I use now back in 2019, and they're still good four years later. Each order comes with a screw-in pump you can use to suck out the air, or you can use your vacuum — I've tried both ways and both work well! They come in multiple sizes, and you can browse around the set options to get the number and the size varieties that would work for you. The medium's good for t-shirts, the large is good for coats, sweaters, and sheets, and the jumbo is best for things like queen- and king-sized comforters. Although for a while I had my entire "linen closet" in one of the jumbo ones! Promising review: "I have so many blankets and linens. I can't help myself, I love them and my daughter seems to have picked up the habit. We have run out of room in the linen closet. But now we can get twice as many items in the closet. Once all of the air is sucked out they stay that way. After trying many variations in size, I've decided that medium bags works best for me. I have purchased the variety pack and there is a use for every size though. The Amazon bags are just as good as the other brands and they cost less. These work with any vacuum cleaner, but they come with a hand pump if you want a work out. And the small bags are good for packing in a suitcase." — Ela $31.98+ at Amazon Amazon One reader has left comments on our posts a couple of times with their review and reasons why they love these stickers: "I thought I would take a shot on these blackout stickers since they weren't that expensive. I was SO delighted with my purchase! I couldn't have imagined. I keep a fan on when I sleep — it has a row of lights that no longer bother me. My power strip for charging my phone/tablet/watch/headphones — completely dark. Every penny of this purchase I consider well spent, and I literally only did two things with it. Cannot recommend enough!" — sitkalThese dim 50%–80% of the light, so the rest of the day you still know that everything's working the way it's supposed to! Although if you prefer, you can double 'em to block even more light, or go for the blackout edition. They're completely removable and leave no residue behind, too! I've been using them on my own stuff at home — the microwave, the internet router — and they work exactly the way they say they do, and have stayed put since I got them a couple of years ago. And the sheet comes with so many stickers, I have plenty left and pull it out anytime another annoyingly bright electronic light shows up! $2.89 at Amazon Natalie Brown / BuzzFeed They legit keep produce fresh for up to 10-11 days in my experience. These days, I also refrigerate my bag of sliced bread in my large one, because I can't make it through a loaf before it gets moldy, and these help keep the fridge from drying out the bread even like, two weeks later. Yay for less waste!! They're also 100% top-rack dishwasher safe; when I had a dishwasher in my last place, I ran 'em through all the review: "These things are the best thing since sliced bread. I have a ton of them and am ordering new after using the last batch for about 5 years. The last batch held up, but my house guests loved them also so a few disappeared when they left. No matter. The new ones are just as great as the old ones. I love the fact that my fridge DOES NOT STINK and I eat a lot of onions and fresh garlic. The veggies hold up longer than if left in bags or the bins that come with the fridge. They are well worth the price." — Kindle Customer $18.99 at Amazon Each one can hold up to 80 pounds, so you'll probably find it useful for tons of things besides groceries like paint cans, sports equipment, and dry cleaning! And you don't have to put them on your shoulder if you preferred to carry them by hand, although I imagine that for something really heavy, your shoulder would make it easier! Promising review: "I have had these for a couple of years. They are awesome. I bought a three pack. I keep one in the car at all times. I also keep another one by my nylon totes and my husband keeps one in his car, too. You never know when you are going to need one and how many things you can carry using these. Great product." — MaryR $13.99 at Amazon My parents have owned one of these for as long as I can remember, and I've had mine for nearly a decade now, and both still get used at least several times a month and work pretty darn flawlessly. I'm no sommelier, but I can tell enough to know that, especially for the first few days, the wine still retains its original taste. I love wine but my partner is a cocktail/beer drinker only, so this gizmo keeps me from throwing out so much wine! Promising review: "It works! It really works! It's amazing how much longer this product keeps your bottles of wine! And it's so inexpensive as well. We've only tried this up to five days so far, but the wine is still perfect after five days! Our wine never goes to waste anymore!!" — Scott Rose $16.50 at Amazon I bought a bottle of this stuff when I moved in 2021 — it was super useful then, and since that point I've used it to clean stubborn grease off of kitchen cabinets and my stove's hood several times, and pulled it out for several other mystery sticky stains and messes. But the move story is the most compelling: Back then, my partner had hung up these posters that used big foam adhesive squares (no, they were not Command Strips), and when we pulled them off the wall, they left a bunch of foam and sticky stuff behind. Goo Gone (plus a plastic scraper) came to the rescue! It took a little patience, but the stuff would never have come off without the Goo Gone. It helped break down both the foam stuff and the adhesive, which came off in little bits, leaving nothing behind. We did then wash off the paint with some dish soap and water — Goo Gone is super greasy — but by the end, you couldn't tell anything had been there at all, and the paint was undamaged. Promising review: "This stuff is amazing. So far, I have used it to remove heavy adhesive from a tile floor where we had previously had a cover for a wire running across the area. I applied Goo Gone, scraped the majority of the adhesive and fibers off, then wiped off the remaining residue with a paper towel. I also used it to clean grease off of wood veneer cabinets using a paper towel, and it was so effortless! We have a microwave above the stove, and I also used Goo Gone to clean grease from the exhaust vents, which was so much easier than ever before." —Cass $7.03 at Amazon Natalie Brown / BuzzFeed Okay, yes, this has been a long time favorite product at BuzzFeed. But in quarantine, my S.O. and I moved in together, which means we also started sharing a bathroom on a much more regular basis than before. After a couple of months, it became clear that we needed something that would actually work to cover up poop odor, and STAT. So I turned to this spray-before-you-go essential oil concoction. And yes! It does exactly what is says it does. Thank goodness. The standard bottle comes with 200 sprays, and you need one spray per go. Promising review: "I was first introduced to this product a few years ago when my roommate bought some for our place. Tried it once and I was sold, I will never live someplace without this product. It's especially handy when you're first dating someone and you're not into the comfort zone of going number two around your significant other yet. This product is just amazing — spray a few times into the toilet before you go, and when you're done it's almost like you were never there." — Elizabeth D $12.95 at Amazon Amazon I've personally had a couple of these since 2016, and they still work exactly the way they did when they were new — which is as a seamless replacement for disposable bags! I've bought more since and they work just as well as the old ones. When I had a dishwasher, I ran them through the top rack all the time; now I hand wash them and the silicone means they don't hold onto anything, which makes that easy too. I recently bought one of their bowl-shaped bags to keep in my purse to use for leftovers at restaurants, and it works like a charm! Promising review: "I've been using Stasher bags for years and love them — so much better than other reusable silicone baggie designs. Easier to clean, stand up better on a rack to try, leak proof, easier 'zip' than other brands I've tried for opening and closing. I can't say enough great things about Stasher bags. I haven't used single use plastic baggies in my kitchen or for travel for years since investing in these!!" — hope $9.21 at Amazon The headphones range is 33 feet, so your phone could be across the room and they'd still work. There are forward/reverse and play/pause controls on the forehead, so whether you sleep on your back or side, you can easily access them. And they're designed to help block ambient noise. This reviewer talks about how these headphones help their narcolepsy and work with their CPAP machine — and as a person with narcolepsy myself who relies on music at night to help with my hypnogogic hallucinations, I'm thinking I need a pair for myself! Promising reviews: "This headband fits snugly on my head and the earbuds stay in place. It's made of a wicking fabric so I'm not sweating in my sleep, AND it fits under my CPAP headgear with no problem whatsoever. My headgear leaves a telltale impression on my face, but the headband does not — #bonus. The battery lasts the entire night to about noon the next day playing continually. I'm going on four years with my gray headband. The headband fits looser, but that's to be expected considering I wear it nearly every night." — OldWomanNoShoe $19.99 at Amazon Amazon They'll also let you skip those toxic drain cleaners all together! (Those don't even really work on hair anyway.) Promising review: "I have a teen daughter with a ton of hair....I've been using these for several years now and will never stop. It's gross really, how much hair they catch. Very easy to use with no need to remove the drain plate." — Jean Clarke $6.99 at Amazon Amazon It would even protect a package of uncooked ramen in your work bag from getting crushed, then be the perfect dish to cook it in once you got to work! Promising review: "Making instant ramen got even easier to use with this microwave cooker. Dishwasher safe. I've had same model for more than 5 years and still works like brand-new. I even bought an extra one." — DC $10.99 at Amazon Amazon Promising reviews: "I've had this machine for almost 3 years now and I can honestly say I love it. I've used this to shampoo my couch monthly, as well as spot cleaning pet messes on the carpet and cleaning my car floor mats. Despite using this regularly to clean my couch, the water always comes out a murky brown, not sure how my couch gets to be so dirty but I'm glad to see all the dirt and grime getting extracted effectively. Afterwards, all I have to do is rinse the two tanks and leave to dry overnight, then it's ready for use again. Definitely recommended for those wanting a simple, lightweight upholstery cleaner." — Sara $109 at Amazon Amazon Promising review: "I'm old, kinda weak and have loved this for 11 years!! I'm in my 70s and over a decade ago realized the healthy young lifeguard I used to be was half a century gone. In 2011 I bought and installed one of these under a kitchen cabinet and it's never failed to work as advertised with regular use when needed. I'm posting this to hopefully save others who might be on the fence saying it's just another gadget you'll never use. Please reconsider. It'll save you an immense amount of anguish and maybe even a strained ligament or two." — WSJ $16.39 at Amazon Amazon Promising review: "I bought a set of these about five years ago. They still are being used on the bed in our master bedroom, and instead of rearranging the bottom sheet every single morning we now have gone almost five years without having to do it even once. It does take a few minutes clipping them back on after washing the sheets, but they have made me quite happy every morning." — Builder Guy in Days Gone by $13.99 at Amazon There are two versions, one that works with either Apple HomeKit or the Kasa (that's the manufacturer) app, or one that's a little cheaper that works just with the Kasa app. Promising review: "So far, I've not found any Kasa product that doesn't do exactly what it's supposed to... and these plugs follow this. I have five of them in use now and they simply work. No issues. Great for turning on/off Christmas lights or tree. Have been a user for about 2 years now and recommend them to everyone." — AmazonReviewer $38.88 at Amazon I've lost enough plants to over- or under-watering that I definitely need to get myself one of these. Promising reviews: "Works great every our second batch after 6–7 years of use." — Murray Steeg $9.97 at Amazon Amazon It's BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, and to make it even more genius, it has half- and full-cup fill lines on the sides of the compartments so you know exactly how much you're putting in. Promising review: "There are so many good things to say about these little cube trays. I have had these three years and they're in absolute pristine condition, even with consistent use. They are SO convenient for having frozen things (soups, broth, large ice cubes, etc) in small freezers where bulky containers are wasting space. They stack in each other when not in use; helpful for tiny kitchens with limited storage space. 10/10 would recommend." — Savanna Brown $19.95 at Amazon Promising reviews: "I've used this for a few years and it is great. It fits right in, is easy to remove and clean, and keeps the side of the stove clean. I use a black color and it looks sharp." — Mark"I've been using these for about a week on my new freestanding range. When they removed my old range, I was really surprised to see how much stuff had slipped through! Now when I cook, I can see the splatters and seasonings left on the silicone that would have fallen between the stove and the counter. These gap fillers really do clean up easily, too. Although they are that extra thing to clean, I prefer that to knowing there's a mess hiding in the cracks." — JMom $10.95 at Amazon You simply slip each day's pair of dirty socks through its own secure slot in the cord, then when it's full, throw the entire thing in the wash as normal. When it comes out of the dryer, every sock will be clean but also secure in its spot!Promising review: "My husband is a daily runner so between his regular socks and his running socks, the socks were everywhere and getting continually lost in the laundry. The Dock is weathering the high temps of washer and dryer without issue. Cording is strong, with no breakage (socks do dry despite being crimped by cord). The plastic parts are good as new. We have 2 sets and they stay in use constantly! I've had these several years and they are worth every penny." — LK $19.99 at Amazon Because it fits over the car's seat belt holster, it moves along with the seat as they adjust it — which means you can stuff it in and forget about it, at least until it saves a half-eaten lollipop from disappearing into the reviews: "I bought a set of these years ago and have never regretted it. It's such a simple concept, but so useful!" — Letitia Harris $24.99 at Amazon This $16 French Moisturizer Is Amazon's Best-Kept Beauty Secret 33 TikTok Products That Are Actually Worth The Investment 22 Convenient Products For Anyone Who's Constantly Jet-Setting
Buzz Feed
17-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
You'll Kick Yourself For Not Buying These 38 Wildly Effective Cleaning Solutions Years Ago
A hard-water stain remover for getting rid of those ghastly stains in your shower and restoring it to its beautiful like-new condition. It works on cloudy shower doors, spotty fixtures, dirty tile, and more. Seriously, this stuff works so well, you'll wish you found it sooner. An overnight tank cleaner you'll be so mad you only *just* discovered but better late than never! It works wonders at removing hard water deposits and other tough toilet stains. It's safe on pipes, too! A Wet & Forget shower cleaner to keep yours sparkling clean *and* mildew-free with minimal effort. Spray it once a week, let it sit, and rinse it clean the next day. No scrubbing or wiping for you — it's just that good. A small but powerful Levoit air purifier tons of reviewers swear by, especially if you're an allergy sufferer. This will help keep your home clean by filtering out pet dander, dust, mold, and pollen from the air so you can breathe easier. A biodegradable foaming garbage disposal cleaner for removing all the mysterious gunk lurking down there *without* any elbow-deep dirty work. And the blue foam is pretty fun to watch, so this may just become one of your fave cleaning tasks. A powerful Folex no-rinse stain remover I bet you'll turn to every time you have a mess that seems utterly hopeless. Unlike many other cleaners, it's water-based, odorless, and nonflammable! The lifesaving Chom Chom roller — it's perfectly normal to adore your fur child but despise the hair problem. Roll it back and forth on the hair-ridden area, empty the compartment, and ponder why you waited so long to buy it. It has over 140,00 5-star ratings for a reason, people. A mold and mildew remover *gel* that'll help you target the awful mold that hangs out around showers, sinks, and tiled areas. Apply it, wait a few hours, and admire your not-so-hard work that yielded professional-looking results. A watermark remover cloth so you can bid adieu to all those water stains plaguing your wood furniture. It also adds a protective layer so future mishaps won't be as much of a headache. Goo Gone kitchen degreaser because eventually, the icky goo in your life will become too much for your eyes to bear. Prepare to be *shook* at how well it makes even the stickiest of residues vanish. A bathroom cleaner made with tea tree and eucalyptus oils that'll clean the inside of your shower or tub *without* the off-putting smell of harsh chemicals. How are you just now learning about this?! A bug remover — you didn't spend hours getting your car nice and shiny for it to be covered in dead bugs. Not to worry, this cleaning solution will squash 'em (in the best way). And a reviewer-beloved interior cleaner to get the inside of your car looking ~flawless~ once again. It's safe to use on most surfaces and will protect against future fading due to the sun! A dryer lint brush with gag-worthy results that'll make you question your existence but the sheer relief will be worth it! This handy tool grabs ALL the lint and dust trapped in your dryer vent and then some. And a pack of washing machine cleaning tablets so you can banish lingering odors and residue that cling to your clothes. Your machine will literally look brand-new and you barely had to lift a finger. Yeah, you'll kick yourself for sleepin' on this stuff. A pack of multipurpose melamine sponges because sometimes all you need is a sponge to get the job done. These are great for tidying various surfaces in your home because they're super thick yet gentle enough to conquer all types of messes — simply add water and scrub. A nontoxic leather conditioner if you wanna revive worn-out leather products that were likely headed to the trash. It can be used on everything from apparel to furniture to accessories! A ceiling fan carbon filter so the blades can actively catch dust, pollen, dander, and other allergens while they spin. You stick it right to the fan blade and forget about it until it's time for a replacement! A jetted tub cleaner because no one wants to bathe in a tub with yucky jets that can be traced back previous owners. If you've avoided taking a bath because of the questionable gunk lurking in the jets, you *need* this cleaner in your life. A three-part microfiber wand to help you conquer tricky areas, like AC vents, fan blades, and between the blinds. Dust has a knack for accumulating in these areas, but this tool will get rid of it. After you finish, remove the covers and toss 'em in the washer. And this extendable microfiber duster set —you'll need a way to clean those extra hard-to-reach areas, like the lovely high ceilings you just *had* to have. It extends from 24" to 49" so you can rest assured it'll help you grab all the dust bunnies you've been chasing around to no avail. An all-natural oven scrub for anyone who low-key avoids their oven because they have no idea how to remove all the ancient remnants in there. Apply the paste, scrub, and BOOM! The mess is gone. A scratch-free scraper tool when you're ready to swap out that decades-old cleaning rag for something that actually works. This helps you access impossible nooks and crannies with such ease, you'll feel like a certified pro when you're done. A fabric defuzzer, aka the fast *and* easy way to clean up tattered couches, sweaters, and other worn fabrics you've been rolling your eyes at. A pack of duster sponges if filthy baseboards are the bane of your existence. Dampen the sponge and swipe it across dirty surfaces for fast, easy cleaning. When you're finished, just rinse it clean and marvel at how you ever survived without 'em. A two-pack of reusable mop pads with extra-thick microfibers to trap dirt when sweeping and absorb moisture when mopping. Bonus: You won't have to stop and change 'em nearly as often as the disposable ones! The Pink Stuff, a reviewer-beloved cleaning product that is an absolute miracle worker. Name your mess, and this mildly abrasive paste will take care of business — including but not limited to bathroom tiles, sinks, stove tops, painted walls, grills, and outdoor furniture. Where has this been all your life? A chainmail scrubber for cleaning the caked-on grime from your cast-iron skillets, pots, pans, and Dutch ovens — all without causing damage OR removing the precious seasoning. It can also be used on outdoor grills, waffle makers, griddles, and anything else you regularly avoid cleaning. A pumice cleaning stone you'll wish you bought ages ago because it can power through years of rust, lime, and calcium buildup while still being gentle on your porcelain throne. If it's too much for a toilet brush to handle, this'll get the job done! K-Cup cleaning pods if you're ready to face the mysterious buildup brewing inside your coffee maker. You'll be grossed out after seeing what was in there, but at least you'll know how to keep it at bay going forward! A nontoxic, water-based tile pen that'll bring your filthy tile floor back to its glory days. Use this pen to trace the grout that needs whitening and BOOM, your work is done. No fumes and no relentless scrubbing?! *Adds to cart.* Sunny & Honey Carpet Miracle Cleaner when you need an actual ~miracle~ to defeat the messes in your house. Seriously, tho, the jaw-dropping results will make you want to have a bottle on deck at all times! A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets to give your machine a thorough cleaning while it runs. If you've been pulling out spotty dishes that make your stomach churn, it's probably time to clean the dishwasher itself. A cooktop-cleaning kit — your stove has probably seen better days, amirite? This kit is so great at lifting grease stains and other messes, you'll wonder how you made it *this* far in life without it. A set of three scrubbing attachments because sometimes you need more than a bit of elbow grease to blast away grime. Attach the brush head to your drill, turn it on, and remove stubborn stains in a flash! An all-natural scour paste for cleaning basically any dirty surface in your home that you've tried pretty much everything else on. You know those random areas you didn't even realize needed cleaning? This paste has got you covered. A handy brush cleaning kit, which makes it easy to access difficult areas without a ton of effort. These are absolutely ahh-mazing for cleaning air vents, sliding doors, windowsills, etc. A descaling solution to help eliminate the grimy limescale and mineral buildup currently brewing inside your coffee pot or tea kettle. It's effective *and* basically effortless. You're welcome.
Buzz Feed
10-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
54 Cleaning And Organization Items For Lazy Neat Freaks
MVP Bissell Stomp N' Go stain lifting pads reviewers say really do live up to their name. These pads remove gross pet-related stains, and according to reviews, they work on coffee stains, blood, dirt (new and old), and even red wine. All you have to do is place 'em over the stain and stomp — done! 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 deep 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 sock and underwear organizer so awesome, you might just open the drawer and stare for fun. This set of four will make it waaaay easier to grab the *exact* pair of socks you're looking for and spot that one bra that fits you perfectly. It'll help maximize space in your dresser, too! An Angry Mama microwave cleaner that'll make it waaay easier to clean your microwave (so no more excuses!). Simply add in water and vinegar, then put it in the microwave for five to eight minutes. When it's done, just wipe clean! A Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Cleaner because it provides results so 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! If you're a lazy neat freak who's tired of staring at the same dirt, pet, and baby stains... you need this. Shelf dividers to ~effortlessly~ keep your closet and cabinets looking immaculate while also preventing things from toppling over when you grab them from the bottom. (That saying "not all heroes wear capes" definitely applies here.) A hanger stacker — something you didn't know existed but could definitely use in your closet. Those annoying tangled bins of hangers are about to go *poof*! A reviewer-beloved 2-in-1 mop and vacuum robot you can let loose in your home to ensure every crevice is cleaned and free of dust, dander, and the occasional spill. If you let this run for a few hours every day, it'll cut down tons of cleaning time for you later! OR a reviewer-beloved, touchless stationary vacuum if you want an easier clean without a robot running around scaring the cat. This handy gadget takes away the need to haul a heavy vacuum around the house. With this, just your broom will suffice for a great (and did I mention easy?) clean! And a pack of sweeper slippers that'll help you do the dirty work while you're running around getting ready to start the day. The microfiber bottoms will clean up the dirt, dust, and hair you may have missed from a previous clean, and these slippers are pretty cozy, too. 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 ChomChom pet hair remover to make sure your pet's shedding does minimal damage to your clothes and furniture without having to spend an hour and a half cleaning. It's like a lint roller without the annoying sticky pads that you have to constantly replace. All you have to do is empty the roller when it's full, and it's as good as new. And 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. A cable organizer box to hide all those annoying wires and that huge extension cord that's always in the way. If you're tired of being distracted while watching The Pitt because of the bundle of cords that have a home beside your TV... you need this, like, yesterday. A universal cleaning gel great for getting rid of crumbs and dust in the tightest of places. Reviewers use it for car vents and cup holders, computer keyboards, and even musical instruments. A battery-powered Rubbermaid power scrubbing brush with stiff bristles and a powerful motor that scrubs 60 times each second (yes, per second!!). These bristles are specifically designed to get the tiny spaces in your home, like the dirty grout that's been there forever, the spot behind the sink you can't quite reach, etc. Laziness won't win with this in the house! A pack of Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamps that'll keep your toilet looking and smelling fresh for up to 12 days — which in turn, will help your entire bathroom smell fresh as well. Simply stamp a gel cleaning disc under the rim, flush, and you're done! OR for a more eco-friendly approach, a pack of six toilet bowl bombs with refreshing scent options like sweet orange and eucalyptus. These babies are made with a blend of natural, chemical-free ingredients that specifically remove bacteria and brighten surfaces. Simply plop one into the toilet, wait a couple of minutes while it fizzes and works its magic, brush the bowl, and then flush! Three simple steps and you're done. OH — it can be used to clean bathtubs and sinks, too! A self-cleaning litter box every lazy cat parent should have in their home! If you're a person who often forgets about your duty to doody, this gem of an invention will save you time, keep your cat's area clean, AND help prevent your home from smelling like a giant litterbox. A pack of melamine cleaning sponges because they're tough on grime and gentle on surfaces. All you, the lazy neat freak, need to do is wet, wipe, and voila! Reviewers call them "magic" for a reason. 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. The Pink Stuff handles it all, and it doesn't get easier than a one-for-all kind of product! A pack of bottle-cleaning tablets simply because soap and water are NOT enough to clean bottles and tumblers (sorry to be the bearer of bad news). 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 while you're at it, a bottle scrub brush for all of the glasses, cups, and thermoses you can't fit your hand into. The long handle design will ensure every inch is squeaky clean. A microfiber spin mop and bucket — this baby spins to rinse the mop with one step (literally), no hands necessary. Reviewers call this mop game-changing, life-changing, and all-around ~essential~ for household cleaning. A silverware sorter that can fit more than 24 pieces of cutlery, ensuring your kitchen drawers are *not* cluttered chaos. Many reviewers use it to organize chopsticks and reusable straws, too! Fridge organizers great for the neat freak who just loves looking at perfectly organized food, but can't make it happen without helpful containers for the chaos. With these, you can easily keep your soda cans, your yogurt, and more in their *designated* places. Plus, having a go-to spot in the fridge will feel a lot less overwhelming when looking for dinner. These organizers also have handles, so you can pull them out easily. 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. Glisten disposer cleaner to get rid of the nasty grunge and odor-causing buildup from every part of your garbage disposal — blades and walls included! It's less work for you, and I've gotta admit, the foaming effect is pretty satisfying to watch, too. Some under-bed storage containers that store shoes, out-of-season clothing, extra bedsheets, or "to be donated one day" items away and out of sight until they're needed. They've got transparent tops so you can quickly decipher what's inside, and handles in front so you can simply slide them right out! A pair of reusable silicone gloves with silicone scrubbers on the palm so that you're protecting your hands, cleaning dishes thoroughly, and eliminating the need for sponges altogether. A Dyson V15 stick vacuum because it truly does it all. It can detach from the body to help you hit all those nooks and crannies, cordless! This gem features two advanced cleaning heads (one of which has ~detangling~ technology for all the hair that may get caught), as well as a built-in laser to help you detect every speck of dust. Or a more affordable, lightweight 2-in-1 cordless vacuum that can *also* detach from the body and features bright LED nozzle lights to help you clean every inch of your home in the most efficient way possible (on hardwood and carpet). It comes with an attachable crevice tool and dusting brush, has two different power modes, and rotates 180 degrees for easier steering! An under-cabinet drawer so all of the cleaning supplies in the kitchen or beauty products in the bathroom aren't a cluttered mess and don't go tumbling every time you pull something out. The top shelf can hold your taller bottles, while the pull-out drawer is the perfect storage place for sponges, towels, and brushes you'll want to quickly grab. Some reviewers even use it to organize their food pantry! Basically, you've got options here. A genius faucet splash catcher to prevent the puddles of water you can't seem to avoid no matter how neat you try to be when doing dishes. It can fit perfectly around your faucet and will help absorb some of the water that gets everywhere the second you turn the faucet on. A microfiber window blind duster brush so there'll be no more dust flying your way every time you open and close the blinds. With three blades that clean two blinds at once, it makes things SO much easier and faster. A bottle of mold and mildew remover spray to kill the toxic 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 great results. A chic, clever, *and* slim entryway shoe cabinet that sneakily and beautifully holds your shoes while also providing a convenient shelf on top. It even has a small drawer so you can store your gloves, keys, mail, or other grab-n-go essentials. OR if you have the space — a rotating shoe rack tower so you can easily look through your options without needing to undo all the organizing you just finished! This baby is basically a Lazy Susan for your shoes and purses, and I love that fact. A set of bed sheet organizers to get your closets looking like Marie Kondo set them up personally. These organizers actually break apart and fold down, too, so storage will be a breeze when they aren't in use. A TubShroom for any easy way to prevent clogged drains. It not only catches all hair (both human and pet!) that tries to go down, but it also takes only seconds to install — simply plop it in the tub's drain. Thanks to the strainer design, any loose hair will latch on and wrap around the cylinder, allowing you to pull out globs of hair in one go rather than having to go digging later. AND a drain clog remover because you've gotta clear it out before you can *keep* it clear. This is a super easy way to unclog your sink, shower, and bathtub drains that are FILLED with hair. 🤢 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 broom and mop organizer that will transform your cleaning closet or storage area so that you're no longer tripping over the things that keep your house spick and span. This baby will allow you to hang tools (11 to be exact!) and free up floor space in the process, so feel free to call yourself an organizing pro after this purchase. Or a pack of individual broom holders to customize your space a bit more to your liking. Whether you've only got a certain amount of space from one wall to the next, or you're just going for a certain organization system, these separate broom, mop, and Swiffer holders will have you covered. Some non-toxic cleaning K-cups, because let's be honest, when was the last time that thing had a deep clean?! These pods are the easiest, fastest way to give your Keurig the clean it deserves so you can go back to enjoying your favorite hot beverages with their intended taste! And a super convenient K-Cup storage drawer for neat storage and easy access to your morning essential. Just pop your Keurig on top to give it the throne it truly deserves. A stainless steel polishing spray that comes with a microfiber cloth. It won't just make your stainless-steel appliances look as good as new, but reviewers say it also helps prevent things like fingerprints, dust, and hard water stains, which in turn makes the clean last longer! Overall, your need for constant cleaning declines when all you did was spray and wipe! A storage lid organizer so the clutter of the Tupperware drawer immediately disappears (you know the one!). This organizer is also adjustable so it perfectly fits the size and amount of lids you have. 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, so getting a sparkling surface seems like child's play. A bin of Tide Pods that have honestly transformed the "doing laundry" experience. These in particular feature Downy fabric softener too, so you'll get extra clean, extra fresh-smelling clothes without the hassle. Just pop in one, and you're done! A set of Wad-Free pads to stop your sheets from tangling in the wash, catching other clothes, and not actually drying. It will save you from having to run the dryer twice! 🙌 A lightweight SUPER long extendable duster so that you don't have to put your back into least not too much. It stretches over eight feet to clean your chandeliers, ceiling fans, and the dark 'n' spooky Upsidedown that is underneath your couch. A hanging bag organizer because all the door handles and coat hooks in the house are already taken. This organizer has 10 pockets but can fit many more bags, depending on their size. Wouldn't it be nice to have your bags all in one place? A large woven storage basket for throw blankets, pillows, toys, laundry, etc. These will blend ~perfectly~ with your decor, can be used in any room of the house, and won't make you feel like you're living in The Container Store just for a little organization.
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29 Cleaning Products From Amazon Our Readers Are Loving In 2025 So Far
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. If you're having trouble with the "keep my apartment clean" New Year's resolution, Amazon is here to help. 1. A cleaning rod that conforms to the exact shape of your baseboard. No angle is too obscure for this convenient tool. The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads that can be used wet or dry. Promising reviews:"I have a cleaning business, and this has saved my back time and time again. It has also saved a lot of time. I highly recommend this product to anyone needing a way to clean baseboards." — MzBerry "This was so easy to put together. I sprayed it with my favorite counter spray and did all the baseboards and door and window frames on my first floor in under 15 minutes!! That's three bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, hallway, and mud room in under 15 minutes. It used to take me almost half a day and very sore knees and back. I even dusted the tops of some picture frames. Very easy to rinse off when I was done. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to cut time on cleaning and for people who can't/don't want to bend over, kneel down/get on a step stool or ladder." — Suziehomemaker 2. A tub of The Pink Stuff because it has hundreds of thousands of 5-star reviews. The numbers don't lie. If you want something clean, go pink or go home to a dirty house. 3. A bottle of Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover for tackling all those unavoidable stains. From spilled wine during an evening soirée, to muddy footprints when the kids come running in from their springtime recreation, this product will help keep your carpet in tip-top shape. Promising reviews:"This carpet stain remover is amazing! My daughter got a bloody nose, and it dripped all over the carpet. I used this, and all of the blood came out! Definitely worth the money. I have bought and used two bottles. I recommend having this on hand at all times if you have kids or pets." — Jennifer "There are products that you love and buy again. And then there are products that you love and can't live without. And then, above that are a few select products that you revere and hold with the highest honor. Folex is that product. I have used Folex for years, and it works wonders on everything from spilled coffee to wine to dog messes without any chemical smells or residue. But my love for Folex grew so much deeper when I dropped a 32-ounce jar of salsa down the stairs. My husband took one look and declared that the stairs were ruined and would need to be replaced. I took a look, grabbed the Folex, and said, 'We've got this.' If you have children, pets or are very clumsy with your canned goods, you need this bulk-size jug in your arsenal of cleaning supplies." — Carobnty 4. A FlexiSnake to take care of the messes you can't see. Sometimes those are the worst. All you have to do is ~snake~ it down the drain and pull it back out. Its microhooks and 360-functionality will grab anything that shouldn't belong down there. This pack contains a reusable handle and five single-use heads that you just remove and dispose of after handling your clogged pipes. Promising review:"I'm so glad I bought these little devices! They work amazingly well and pull a lot of gunk out of drains. My son's shower was draining slowly, and when Drano didn't do the trick, one quick sweep with this tool and bam — good as new! Easy to assemble, simple to use, and seriously effective. If I can do it, anyone can! The water started flowing immediately, which is surprising because these guys are small." — Amber B 5. A Pikk-it vacuum cleaner — hair is probably the one thing that makes your vacuum's suction decrease the fastest. Some people might buy a whole new vacuum when this happens, but all you actually need to do is use this brush to get the hair out. Now your vacuum can clean at full-force again. Amazon, Promising reviews:"Works well for cleaning out vacuum rollers! Nicely made and easy to use." — D. Raymond "Between myself (medium long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped up on the roller brush out with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." — MKS 6. A dryer vent cleaner kit because a few pesky pieces of lint always escape the trap. Extrapolate that over many years and thousands of washes, there's a whole nest of lint up inside the dryer. Get it all out with one easy purchase. Read more about why you need to clean the vents here. Promising reviews:"Awesome! I used it to clean floors under the fridge and stove too. Bendable, perfect, and easy to clean." — nancy2 "I was a little skeptical when I took this out of the package, yet my doubt turned to joy LOL. These are a great buy, and I believe I will serve my dryer well past its lifetime. My dryer is only a year old and I ALWAYS, after every use, clean the lint filter. I was surprised how much settles to the base of the dryer underneath the filter trap. You may have to use this a few times, depending on your machine, to get all the lint out, but at least you'll get results. Yes, I know it's easier to use the vacuum to get it out; I prefer not lugging the vacuum out for this, and this is cheaper, AND I can give one away since they give you two." — P. Andersen 7. A set of Bissell Stomp 'N Go Pet Lifting Pads to get out all those stains left behind by your furry friends. Pets add so much love to a home. They also have tons of stains, but those can be taken care of real quick. As the name says, just lay the pad on the stain, and give it a stomp to release the cleaning fluid, then come back a bit later to remove it, and the stain will be gone. Promising reviews:"Love the idea of this product! So easy to use! Works well! Takes out tough stains. Worth the money." — Jean Tagliere "These things are AMAZING. They are magical. If you have a pet who has accidents in the house, these are a MUST-HAVE. After your pet has an accident, all you need to do is open up the packet, place the pad on the accident spot, and then step on the pad to release the magic formula. Leave it there for at least half an hour or up to 24 hours. Why the discrepancy, you might be asking? Because these pads work on DRIED STAINS. Holla!!!! My puppy has been driving me bonkers with accidents in the house, but I don't sweat it anymore, thanks to these pads. They are seriously miracle workers, and I will always have a supply of them in my house going forward." — Lisa Koivu 8. And this ChomChom roller that'll take care of the other thing your pet leaves everywhere: their fur. Unlike standard lint rollers, the ChomChom doesn't have sticky tape. It uses the magic of static electricity to grab the hair and send it into a handy compartment within its frame. Give it some elbow grease when you sweep it back and forth and watch the hair go into the ChomChom, and then the trash. Tap to play GIF ChomChom Roller is a Massachusetts-based small biz creating an eco-friendly, reusable alternative to sticky lint rollers. Promising review:"I was so frustrated by other products that claimed to do the same thing and failed. Not this one, though! This ChomChom Roller actually works! Our black lab sheds like wild. This is the only thing I've found that actually works at removing all of his hair from the bed and other furniture." — d0c 9. A pack of cleaning pods to take care of all that residue inside your coffee maker. Pretty cool that cleaning it is just as easy as making a cup of coffee. Just pop in the pod and let it do its thing. All you have to do is put one of these babies in like you would with any other K-Cup, brew one large cycle, watch dirty water get cleaned out, throw the pod away, run a water-only cycle, and then return to brewing your faves. Promising reviews:"Cleaning our two Kuerig makers was quick and easy with this kit. Cleaner than clean!" — JAC " I heard about this product from BuzzFeed! I noticed my coffee did start to taste bad and wondered what would happen if I tried it out. The ease of use is spectacular. I saw the Keurig brand kit you can buy from Target, and it just seemed so confusing. With this, you literally brew it like you would a normal cup of coffee and dump it out. It worked like a charm. I used two cups in a row until the liquid came out a little transparent, and now my coffee tastes great! I'm definitely planning on using this longer term, every few months, to keep my Keurig clean. Who would've thought you need to clean the inside of a Keurig? Get this! It works!" — Amazon Customer 10. A bottle of Wet & Forget Shower Cleaner Spray that will keep your shower as sparkling as you are after a good soak. Just spray it, rinse it the next day, and that's all. 11. A bottle of hard water stain remover to make your glass clean as a whistle once again. Even if the water stains are as hard as diamonds, this stuff will break through. This helps eliminate hard water stains, rust, and limescale from things like shower doors, barbecues, marble, and more! Promising reviews:"I found an excellent cleaning product! I tried all the cleaning tricks, but none worked. I was giving up, but I thought I would try this stuff. It is amazing! Just wanted to share. It smells like Bengay muscle cream." — Amazon Customer "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. Bio Clean, 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 12. A portable carpet and upholstery cleaner that pairs the dual action of spraying and suction from the same head. No matter where they may show up, those pesky messes do not stand a chance. Each cleaner comes with a trial size of Bissell's Spot & Stain Formula, which is also available on Amazon for $12.99! Promising review:"This works fantastically! Doesn't weigh much, so it's very lightweight. Doesn't get hot. Looks easy and is easy to use. Great for a quick clean-up. Skip the scrub and grab the green monster." — Dat Amazon Guy 13. And when you need a refill of carpet cleaner shampoo, look no further than Sunny & Honey Carpet Miracle. If you didn't believe in miracles before, you will now. Sunny & Honey is a family-run small business and sells home cleaning products. This stuff both cleans AND deodorizes carpets. It can be used in pretty much all machines — Hoover, Bissell, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, and Carpet Express. The solution works on all water-safe surfaces like carpets, rugs, furniture, and automobiles. Plus, it's biodegradable and non-toxic. Promising reviews:"Works great. Scent is plenty and not overpowering. Recommend this for little pet messes and complete rooms." — BJ "This works like a dream. I have light beige carpets, and this gets all the dirt and stains right out." — Karen M. 14. A pack of duster sponges that will eradicate those layers in one wipe. Plus, they're super easy to clean in the sink. A lot of other dusters just transfer dust from one place to the other. With these, you can watch the dust go down the drain. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF BuzzFeed editor Maitland Quitmeyer gives them a big thumbs up: "I bought a pack of these recently, and so far, love dusting with them! All the dust sticks right on, so you don't end up breathing in all the dust you just tried removing. It's great for baseboards, too!" Promising review: "I rarely review products, but this little sponge literally changed my life! It picks up EVERYthing in one swipe! Hard water marks on your bathroom mirror, no problem! Hair clippings on your sink and counter, one swipe and they are gone! Dusty blinds? Swoosh, swoosh, swipe! And ala-presto ka-bam, like magic, they are perfect and dust-free! I just need one of these for my floors! I love, love, love how the sponge picks up everything, and with a little running water, all the dust, hair, muck, and guck just rinsed away! This will not disappoint! Thank you!" — DayDreamer Price: $7.99 (available in packs of two, four, and eight, and in six color combinations) 15. A bottle of concrete stain remover because even though the concrete is all outside, it deserves to be sparkling clean. Your sidewalk will be the talk of the neighborhood. Promising reviews:"OUTSTANDING. Took out oil stains from my car in the driveway pavers. Stains had been there anywhere from one week to three months. I was worried as I had read it was difficult to get out oil stains. Only needed to apply one application. HIGHLY recommend." — Barbara G. "Changed the oil on my girlfriend's car and some oil spilled on my NEW I didn't notice until four days later. Four spots, all about the size of a dollar bill, baking in the Arizona sun for four days. Found this searching on Amazon, and I thought, whatever. That's one less vodka soda tonight for dinner. Put the stuff on (sits on the stain like pancake batter — don't be afraid to pour liberally) and let it sit from 6 p.m. until about 9 a.m. the next day. It dried, and the instructions said to just sweep the stuff up (right, like I am not going to need a scraper and wire scrub pad for an hour. HA). Well, it broke apart with the broom, and the stains were gone, I just swept up the powder pieces — it took about a minute. I WAS SHOCKED! Something that actually works on oil and is easy. Absolutely NO sign of anything that was there. My driveway is smooth concrete, so I can't vouch for what would happen with a rougher surface, but whoever makes this stuff is a genius. If they tried to take on World Peace, Earth would be a better place." — AmazonBob 16. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets that will make cleaning the dishwasher as easy as the dishwasher cleaning the dishes. Just pop one in, hit start, and that's it. Only fair to keep the dishwasher clean after all it does for you. Promising review:"This is the best dishwasher cleaner I have tried, and I have tried many. I put all the pieces of my double deep fryer in my already water-stained dishwasher. It only took one try, and had it beautifully clean. I am amazed that I didn't have to clean it more than one time. Great product!!" — Amazon Customer 17. A tube of stain remover to get all the dirty edges in your shower/tub looking as sharp as the tiles themselves. Now your guests will see a bathroom that is actually spotless through and through. Promising reviews:"Got this finally after having it in my cart for a long time. Decided to at least give this a try to remove the black spots on my shower grout. Put on as instructed, and hours later, it's back to white and very little black left. I was shocked, to say the least. Not too smelly and worth the money." — Yoyoemma13 "It's a little hard to squeeze, but that totally makes up for the AMAZING results. 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, the only complaint I will ever have is the shipping got mixed up, but that is not a problem and was fixed very easily!" — Brooklyn Nguyen 18. A bottle of mildew stain remover because now that winter is coming to an end, all that moisture will have definitely left some mildew behind. Before we know it, the sun will be out, so it's time get that mildew out of there. This product will make it easier than ever. Promising reviews:"This product is amazing! I used it one time, and it got the job done. There is a space in my window, poor fitting and allowing condensation. I would highly recommend this product." — Savi "It rains almost every day during the Summer in Florida. By the end of Summer, my cool deck was green with mold around the perimeter. I was about to pay to have someone power wash my deck but found RMR-86 on Amazon. I purchased a bottle and sprayed all the areas that had mold and mildew. RMR-86 started working within minutes, right before my eyes. It was like magic! I'm definitely getting more." — Marie Moore 19. A bottle of sink cleaner to bring that metallic shine back to your kitchen sink. The sink is where things get cleaned, but that doesn't mean it can't be clean, too. Promising reviews:"Ordered to use on my stainless steel sink. This product is wonderful. Easy to use and leaves a clean and shine like brand new. It leaves a hydrophobic coating on the stainless steel that beads water and resists water spots. Will recommend." — Carol Kesicke "My stainless sink had streaks on it from using an ultra-strong cleaner. It left a dark shading that I thought was permanent. I've tried scrubs, polishers, natural home remedies from online, and just about everything. I read about this sink cleaner from an online best products on Amazon blog. I figured I'd tried everything else , so I bought it. IT WORKED!!! I'm thrilled with this cleaner, and it brought the finish back on my stainless steel sink. Highly recommend this product!!" — loriregin 20. A iRobot Roomba vaccum because everyone is happy to let AI take care of house cleaning. Plus, it works with Alexa and a phone app so you can control it from literally anywhere. Amazon Promising review:"I was skeptical to buy, but so worth it. I have two dogs that shed constantly — a German and a lab and this has been life changing. I still vacuum a few times a week just to get the spots that are missed, but this thing has changed my life! 10/10!" — Zach 21. A bottle of stainless steel cleaner to really flex how stainless the steel really is. There might not be any major stains on there, but you still should wipe away those fingerprints every once in a while. This stuff makes the wiping down easier than ever. Britt Ross / BuzzFeed Therapy Clean is a family-owned small biz that sells cleaning products with safe and readable ingredient lists in the loveliest scents. Promising review:"Ordered this and received today. Opened it and tried right away. Was amazed with the instant clean and shine on my stainless steel refrigerator. No smell and a little spray instantly took off the smudges. Highly recommend this product. I'm so happy!" — Janet Gurnick Price: $19.95 (available in a two-pack and 64oz bottle). 22. A pack of reusable mop pads that work with Swiffer Sweeper mops. Rather than having to constantly buy new pads, just throw these bad boys in the washing machine and watch them clean like new. Amazon Turbo Microfiber is a small business that launched in 2018 on a mission to create top-quality cleaning accessories to help you get through your to-do list as sustainably and cost-effectively as possible. Promising reviews:"I have been using these for over five years now and have put them through countless cleanings with a power washer. Highly recommend" — Amazon Customer "I got both kinds, the ones with the wrap-around flaps for the regular green mop and I got the nonflap ones for the WetJet. They are made of a good quality material, well designed, fit perfectly, and are easy to put on and take off. They stick to the mop very securely; you don't have to worry about them coming off when cleaning, and when done, you just toss them in the washer. I am so happy I started using these. They are saving me loads of money on those wet and dry refill sheets and save the planet as well!" — Phoenix Hinton 23. A bottle of tub and tile cleaner to give your bathroom its much-needed once over with just one bottle. No need to drag a bucket full of different cleaners and cleansers in there anymore. Promising reviews:"I was skeptical but wanted to use a non-chemical-smelling product. I'm so glad I tried this product. The smell is natural, and it actually cleaned my white grout! I will definitely stock this product." — Lisa Magana "I have an old shower/bathtub. I tried name-brand shower cleaners and bleach to try and 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 the sprayer separate, and the bottle sealed so it wouldn't leak in the box. I highly recommend this." — Amber Erwin 24. A bottle of jetted tub cleaner because the one thing you were still able to do outdoors this winter was hit the hot tub. It may be a bit dirty after all that use, so it's time to give it a nice clean before spring kicks into high gear and the outdoor functions commence. Each bottle cleans about four times, is septic-safe, and only takes about 15 minutes to clean the tub! Oh Yuk is a family-owned small biz based in Minnesota that sells home cleaning products. Promising review:"This product is AMAZING! This is the only product I have found that really cleans my jetted tub spotless. The smell of it smells clean. I will be buying this from now on. It foams, and you can see all the dirt and grime that comes out. You won't regret buying it. Well worth the price" — Lisa Ayers 25. A window blind cleaner brush that gets right in between each piece of the blind to ensure not one speck of dust remains. Plus it can clean three blades at once, which can help cut your cleaning time. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Comes with five microfiber cloths that pick up dust easier and faster. The sleeves can be washed and reused. Promising reviews:"I do not like cleaning blinds. What a job. Ugh! But the Hiware blind cleaner makes it a breeze. Just wipe and done." — Ray "I hate to clean blinds. I've tried every method you could imagine but none really did a good job. While looking at the internet for something to make the job easier I found the Hiware window blind cleaner duster brush. The price was more than affordable, so I thought I would give it a shot. This little device is genius, and the microfiber sleeves are so easy to throw in the washer to get ready for the next tim e." — Northwest Gal 26. A bottle of oven cleaner because all those indoor Sunday roasts this winter have done a number on your oven — make it shiny and brand new with this handy product. Promising reviews:"I've always used this name brand — spray on and easy wipe off, it did a great job on my oven. I was so proud of what a good job it did. It got every nook and cranny of my oven, and now it looks so clean." — Fwen "I am amazed at this stuff. I've lived in my house for three years, and I have never cleaned my oven. I doubt the previous owners ever did, either. It was a blackened, grody mess. I sprayed a heavy coat of this stuff all over the inside and let it sit for a while. Then I got to scraping and wiping. I couldn't believe how much rock-hard soot came off. I gave some stubborn spots a second coat and eventually had the entire thing looking new. It's a miracle spray." — GinHum 27. A bottle of heavy-duty grout cleaner for the people who just moved in to discover the previous owner didn't even know what grout is. No sweat. This stuff will make it look like you just laid down a fresh set of tiles Pair it with a grout brush for maximum effect! It comes in bundles with two different brush styles. Promising reviews:"This was easy to use and worked extremely well. I hadn't used a cleaner for the six years following my bathroom remodel, so the grout was pretty dirty. My bathroom grout was perfectly clean after just one application. The guest bathroom was much improved and, after a second application, was also perfectly clean. I recommend this product!!" — KC "I never leave reviews on Amazon, but this grout cleaner definitely deserves a review. I tried three other cleaners before buying Grout-Eez, and they did nothing but waste my time and money. Grout-Eez got my grout perfectly clean in no time, plus it was easy to use and no odor. I'll never use another grout cleaner." — Tyler 28. A pack of Scrubbing Bubbles toilet bowl cleaning stamps because the less time you have to spend cleaning the toilet, the better. Let a name brand product take care of it instead. Amazon Promising reviews:"This product helps keep the bathroom smelling nice between cleanings. Easy to use and is not messy!" — Sarah B "I was sooo skeptical and was confused about how they'd work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also, the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! They're super interesting, but they do the job." — Janet Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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09-03-2025
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29 Cleaning Products Professionals Who Know Their Stuff Use Because They're *That* Effective
1. A carpet and upholstery stain remover so you can extract all kinds of dirt, rust, grease, food, and other stains that you haven't been able to get out using literally anything else. Like Pikachu's thunderbolt against a Pidgey, it's SUPER effective (yes, I went there). I literally keep it in a basket under my couch, ready to tackle any stain that dares challenge the carpet. It might take a couple of rounds to fully work, but it's worth it because this spray doesn't bleach, doesn't need to be vacuumed up or rinsed, and doesn't attract new dirt to the area. It works well on stains like grease and oil, pet stains, wine, coffee, rust, food, makeup, and dirt, and on upholstery safe to clean with water. And can of course it doubles as a laundry stain remover. I took the pictures on the right, when I melted a chocolate chip into my favorite couch pillow. As you can see, this spray got every bit of it out! So much so that I took pictures of both sides of the pillow because I couldn't find where the original stain had been! You can read more about that experience in my Folex stain remover review. Promising review: "A great tool for house cleaners. This product is amazing and has never let me down since the first time I used it. My landlords dog cut his paw and ran all over my white carpeted house, this magic spray made quick work of stain removal. I also used it on my job as a yacht management contractor, I used this to remove mold from the roof of sailboats and worked awesome!!!" — Jen E Get a bottle from Amazon for $6.65. 2. Or a solvent-based cleaner for any upholstery or fabric you have that has an "S" on its cleaning tag: "W" means you should use a water-based cleaner, so "S" means solvent cleaners are best! Believe the furniture store owner who wrote the review below: this stuff works instantly and thoroughly. Any marked with a "W/S" means you can use either, of course. Promising review:"Extremely effective. I own a furniture store. We purposely spread some butter, french fry grease, and pomegranate juice on a Clean Code "S" fabric swatch, and let it sit for a day. Then we put on gloves, put some fluid on a small part of a rag, dabbed at the spill (didn't rub into it), which disintegrated the spill. Did this a few times, and lightly scraped sideways over the spill. You can't even see where the spills were. We keep this swatch on our desk when we write up our sales orders. Every one of our customers who buys a fabric sofa or chair, that has code S fabric, buys one of these or else we include it for free. I ordered a case for our stock." — J. Rasmussen Get a bottle from Amazon for $9.50. 3. A fur (and faux-fur) de-matting brush to rewind the clock on that matted, tangled fuzz on your favorite throw, pillow, chair, Ugg boots, or teddy bear coat so it once more looks exactly like the day you got it. That stuff can be $$$$, so it's worth it to take care of it. Hey Parents: this will bring well-loved STUFFED ANIMALS back to soft, touchable life! Promising review: "I got an expensive sheep hair chair from CB2. I thought I could just vacuum it but it wasn't removing the dust/dirt/lint bits and the seat was matting after six months of daily use. This cleaned and smoothed it out well. I got the suggestion from professional furniture restorers. It WILL remove some hairs, particularly if matted, but the hairs are often loose anyway. All dust/dirt/lint bits combed right out and it looks new again." — SH Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 4. Some under-$10(!!) Purple Power Industrial Strength Degreaser because when you need to tackle a super big, tough cleaning job — like blasting through disgusting road grease on your car wheels or the thick oily buildup on your kitchen exhaust fan's filter — you want a formula up to the task. Dilute it according to the instructions, apply to your surface, and wait for your jaw to drop. While it's excellent for the heavy duty problems, it is a tad harsh, so always test in a hidden area before using it on painted surfaces or fabrics. Promising review: " As an ASE Master Automotive Technician I have been using Purple Power since I discovered it almost 20 years ago. It is EXACTLY like a certain name brand degreaser called super-clean. I use it for cleaning parts and for washing oils/grease out of clothes, as well as household cleaning when basic cleaning agents won't cut it. I love it, highly recommend it, and I buy about 2 gallons of it every month. Don't be fooled by the price, this stuff is the real deal." — John Martin Get a gallon from Amazon for $6.97. 5. A set of reusable, extra-thick microfiber mop pads for nabbing entire neighborhoods of dust bunnies in a single swipe when used dry, and wiping up dried mud, pasta sauce, or whatever everyday gunk's gracing your wood, tile, and other hard floors when used wet. Designed to fit snugly on your Swiffer and wash effortlessly in the laundry, you'll cut down on single-use pad waste while making everyday cleaning about ten billion times easier. Like, you can buy mop systems with microfiber pads that work great, but since you already have a Swiffer that works great, might as well get something you can just use with that! Promising review: " Professional housekeeping essential. Great to use on walls and floors especially for pet hair. I'm a professional housekeeper and these save me time and money by not having to use several disposable Swiffers at each job. I wipe/shake them off and toss them in the washer and they are ready for the next day. I love anything reusable and these will become a staple in my cleaning bags!" — Stefanie Get a set of two from Amazon for $11.49. 6. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets featuring citric acid to dissolve that gray-looking mineral buildup, wash away lingering grease, and leave behind nothing but a lovely lemony scent and shiny, new-looking stainless steel. Simply run your dishwasher empty with one of these tablets to see immediate results! Use one monthly to maintain the shine and avoid future buildup! Promising reviews: "Professional plumber recommended this brand. It works great at giving my dishwasher a deeeep clean. It is 28-years-old and still going and looking sparkling clean." — Cindy Garcia "I had an appliance professional refer these to me for regular maintenance and keeping my dishwasher clean. After the first use I could tell a big difference as the hard water deposits were gone." — Turner Get a box of 24 from Amazon for $18.95. 7. A tub of The Pink Stuff cleaning paste so you can instantly shine or de-gunk dozens of different surfaces without having to scrub for hours *or* worry about scratching your chrome, marble, porcelain, wood, glass shower door or stovetop, or stainless steel. It's so good, the pro house cleaner below made it their first choice! Promising reviews:" As a professional housecleaner I am pleasantly surprised as to how good this works! I was skeptical at first, but having tried it on numerous projects like stove top cleaning, stainless steel cookware, oven door cleaning, I have found it well worth the money. It goes a long way. I use it with a damp scrub sponge and so far it's my new go to cleaner." — Owen " 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 Get it from Amazon for $5.97. 8. A glass cooktop cleaning kit packed with a grease- and grime-busting polish *plus* a scrubber and a scraper, so you can skip hours of elbow-aching scouring (so annoying) but still get your cooktop gleamingly clean. Promising review:"Owning a professional cleaning company, I know a good product, and this is it. The kit has a great little scrubber, and a blade to get stubborn messes. A must have for every kitchen." — Richard M "A little water boil over? Bam! Stained. It was ugly. I read about this from a person that cleans houses and it works! No more ugly stovetop. Clean. Like new. Sweet! Now granted it might take a little bit of elbow grease to scrape off the dried residue and apply cleaner with the scrub pad but it is so worth it. Now, I am ready with the proper cleaning tools to get the job done. If you have a glass top stove, get this." — P. Hustead Get the kit from Amazon for $11.28. 9. A soft cleanser that, with very little effort on your part, will banish years of built-up hard water stains on tile or glass, truly transforming your shower right before your eyes. *Cue angelic-sounding music* Promising review:"Shower. Door. Cleaner!!!! Guys. This is NEEDED for glass shower doors!!! I saw a tip on Pinterest and, being a former maid with her own cleaning business, had to try it. I applied it to the glass, let it sit for a few minutes and hand to God it cleaned the soap scum!!!! I'll always keep this in stock for that reason!" — Tanya Mireles-Carriere Get two bottles from Amazon for $13. 10. And a daily shower cleaner to spray on your walls or glass at the end of each shower because it will actually *prevent* soap scum and hard water build up, so everything just stays nice and clean, even if you're like me and HATE to squeegee. Like, way better to spray and walk away than to work up a squeegee-ing sweat right after your shower. Amazon Simply rinse the next day, right before you shower again. Promising review:"Something in my well water reacts with copper plumbing and turns my shower tiles blue. This is problematic. It also causes the shower glass to film up quickly. I've tried dozens of cleaners and scrubbed till my arms ached. I saw this stuff on a professional house cleaner's TikTok (sorry, don't remember which one) and thought "what the heck, might as well". The first day I sprayed this stuff all over and walked away. The next morning there was a NOTICEABLE reduction in the blue and the glass looked clearer. Day two, sprayed again and walked away. The next morning the blue was gone except for a few spots on the floor tile and the glass looked amazing. Day three I spayed the remaining spots and the next morning the shower practically looked new. NO SCRUBBING AT ALL!!!! This is my new favorite shower cleaner. The ONLY con I have is that it makes me sneeze while I'm spraying from inside the shower, but I can live with that." — L. J. Petillo Get it from Amazon for $20.52. 11. A Baseboard Buddy — it's designed specifically to pick up all the grime from the hard-to-reach nooks and crannies like baseboards, moldings, and grates in one quick wipe, zero bending over or crawling on your hands and knees required. No one's got time for anything that takes longer than that! 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 review: "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 Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 12. A pet hair removing–roller so you can pick up every last bit of shedding your beloved furry friend's always leaving on your couch with a quick, simple brush-brush-brush. My in-laws own this and I've used it probably a hundred times to pick up dachshund-chihuahua Maddie's hair, and it genuinely does a fast and thorough job! Because it doesn't rely on adhesive paper, you only have to buy it once and use it forever — cleaning the hair off the brush when it gets clogged, of course! Promising review:"This thing is the real deal. I've owned a carpet cleaning business for 17 years. We've tried everything from lint rollers, rubber brushes, pumice stones, vacuum rolling brush attachments, etc. Nothing seems to make short work of pet hair, until now. I tried it on a massive job with cat hair all over chairs, sofas and cushions. Four chairs had thick layers of cat hair on the back where the animals rubbed their coats. Five or six back and forth swipes and it was gone. I pushed the button, scooped out the hair with my finger, and was on to the next area. This little tool is no joke. Impressed me to all ends and that's not easy since we've tried so many products. That's not to say it'll remove all embedded pet hair since some are threaded through fabrics, but it's the most impressive hair removal tool we've used thus far." — Mazzahs8 Get one from Amazon for $25.45. 13. A bottle of makeup brush and sponge shampoo that will break up all the embedded layers of foundation, contour, concealer, powder, and eye makeup on your favorite applicator. And it'll do it so quickly and easily you'll hate washing brushes a little (just a little) less than before. At least enough that you'll be willing to do it regularly! 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:"I am a professional MUA and this is by far the best brush and sponge cleaner I've ever used! It actually cleans the makeup out of my brushes and sponges without leaving a heavy perfume scent. Leaves bristles soft." — Al-Mumtahanah Get it from Amazon for $6.99. 14. And a brush spinner so you can get every last bit of makeup out of even the dirtiest brushes AND dry 'em — all in less than a minute. Neither you nor the professional makeup artist who reviewed this below have any more time than that! 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 Review:"As soon as I got it I put it to the test. Every brush you can imagine, with all the filth, it can handle. I have to say, I LOVE this little machine. It does the job and it does it well. From waterproof makeup to annoying pigment that just don't seem to come off. The bowl is made of glass so be careful not to drop it. I am a professional make up artist and I feel I can use this on the go. Happy to add it on to my kit. One thing that is inevitable due to the spinning is the frayed hairs. Easy solution, brush guards." — Mia V. Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in two colors). 15. A leather stain remover spray because even though leather's usually relatively stain resistant, years with kids, pets, spouses, or just our own messy selves eventually take their toll, and this will basically give you a refund. It eliminates stains on car leather, too, including that marker drawing your five-year-old left on the back of your drivers seat. This also works on durablend, vinyl, compound, saffiano, faux and other leather or leather-like surfaces. Promising reviews:" As a professional detailer, I needed something better to clean leather seats with. I have not been disappointed one bit with Trinova. Makes cleaning leather a breeze now." — Kaylee Elaine "Used the microfiber cloth to apply and after the first treatment noted only mild improvement, but after the second treatment (done just after the first treatment dried), the stain was not visible!! I then did the entire chair and the results are great. Advice: Do not scrub the area hard. This may roughen up the leather. Apply lightly and wipe off with another microfiber towel." — mich Get it and a microfiber cloth from Amazon for $19.98. 16. A pack of Bottle Bright fizzing cleaning tablets that you simply drop into almost any seemingly permanently stained travel mug or stainless water bottle to banish those stains without scrubbing even one little bit. Want all your beloved drinking vessels to look new in no time? This stuff's the key! Promising reviews: "Bottle Bright was what I've used for years in powder form in professional kitchens and specifically CATERING. You know those HUGE carafes you see at a hotel or wedding? Yeah, those suckers get GROSS. Bottle Bright every week — we'd let em' soak over night, and rinse in the morning. They looked new for YEARS. So clearly I use it at home for all of my stainless carafes (coffee pot) and travel cups. Works great in bottles too obviously." — RuffTuffCreamPuff Get a box of 12 tablets from Amazon for $8. 17. A sturdy microfiber blinds duster — it firmly grabs two blinds at a time to pick up every speck of grime with just a few effortless swipes. Sure, you're not going to LIKE doing this or anything, but it'll be a SIGNIFICANT improvement over wiping each and every blind just living with the gross buildup of dust. It comes with five microfiber sleeves, which means you can finish all the blinds in your home and just pop all the covers in the wash when you're done. Promising review:"These blind cleaners are terrific!! I've enjoyed cleaning houses and offices professionally for over 20 years. Cleaning blinds is not always easy. Within five minutes of using this, I was almost doing cartwheels — This Product Really Works! Best product I have ever used to clean blinds. My first time using it, I had eight large blinds to clean, with skinny slats to boot, and this duster brush w/refills DID THE JOB BEAUTIFULLY. I have gone from dreading cleaning blinds to actually enjoying the process. The product is top-notch!" — T.R. Get one from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two colors). 18. A automatic scrubbing brush so you can just lazily move it back and forth over whatever stubborn, sticky, rubbed-in mess you're cleaning up this time while it scrubs up to *sixty times each second* for you. It's like a giant electric toothbrush, but y'all, I own one, have used it consistently since 2018, and it REALLY works. You literally see the dirt come up and the grout lighten with just 30 seconds of use. 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 lines. Promising review:"My wrist says thank you! This works amazingly well! I do professional housecleaning for a living and this is a game changer! Just look at what the power scrubber with a little baking soda, dish soap and vinegar can do in the picture above! Powerful combo!" — Nicole Foster Get it from Amazon for $19.63. 19. A tub of 90 oversized heavy-duty cleaning wipes perfect for tough jobs big and small — 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 walls. Yup, that's all the effort required. Promising review:"These were recommended by a professional detailer. I've used name-brand wipes before but nothing like this stuff. My Jeep Wrangler internal plastic, doors, center console, etc. were stained with dirt that just didn't come off with commercial or home brewed cleaners. Then I tried these out and and was absolutely amazed that they took that dirt off of the plastic like it was nothing. It just kind of surrendered to the wipes and went away. In less than 10 minutes I had both doors and the console arm rest top cleaned up and looking like new. That said, the wipes did have a bit of a time with the passenger grab rail and air bag cover which are of a different, more rubberized material. A few minutes more and the dash plastic and steering wheel were back to where I like them." — GBeckwith Get a tub from Amazon for $14.98. 20. A pumice stone to vanquish those built-up hard water stains without using up all your spare energy for the day. If your toilets look like the one below, this should 1,000% become a staple in your cleaning routine. Bleach and other typical cleaners won't make a dent on the dried minerals, but this will! Promising reviews:"Easy to use and very effective. This product was recommended to me by a professional house cleaner. Sure enough, she was right and this is a great product for removing stain and scale from fixtures." — Amazon Customer "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 Get one from Amazon for $12.99. 21. A microfiber duster perfect for wiping down all kinds of surfaces, because it attracts and holds onto dust like a *magnet* instead of brushing it into the air just to settle again later. Actually getting rid of the dust is THE key to a home that needs less dusting. 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. You can buy extra covers for $12.99 each and a long-handled version for $17.99. 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 Get it from Amazon for $11.99. 22. Or an extendable microfiber duster set that makes it easy to follow the cardinal rule of cleaning — start at the top, and work your way down to the bottom, so you don't vacuum first then end up with dust on the floor from your fan. Amazon It comes with a fluffy duster, a microfiber finger duster, a short handle, and the extending pole (which starts at 29 inches and telescopes up to 49 inches). Promising reviews: "Five stars. I do housekeeping and this has helped! It can be thrown in the washer and dryer." — Richard Johnson "I got all my dusting done in no time and the dusters held on to the dust so much better than my Swiffers, which is key with four children who all have asthma and allergies. I also notices that the dusters didn't catch on everything the way the Swiffer dusters do. Plus, the extender made it super easy to reach the ceiling fans and the tops of all the windows and doors. Anything that makes life easier for this full-time mama deserves five stars!" — Tending To The Lights Get it from Amazon for $22.61. 23. A battery-powered fabric shaver because there's no need to throw out a sweater or chair just because it's started to pill! This quickly and easily pinches off those pesky little buggers to make your pebbled fabrics (upholstery! rugs! sweaters! mattresses! tees!) look brand-new. Some reviewers eliminated cat claw damage with it, too! Granted if you have an entire sofa to do, it'll probably take you a bit, but for small furniture and ESPECIALLY for clothes, it'll have things looking new in no time!! Promising reviews:"I use it professionally, it does the job and batteries last." — john miller "I bought this in last attempts to save my favorite duvet cover. The pills were seriously uncomfortable to sleep with them getting all up in my leg space. I thought I was going to have to get a new duvet cover entirely. Along came this li'l baby. Not only is my duvet cover basically brand new, but I have found a new hobby. I'm depilling everything. Sweatshirts, leggings, blankets, socks, anything that looks like it needs some love. It does the job quickly and leaves everything looking fresh." — Dena Jensen Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in six colors). 24. A bottle of Angry Orange Pet Odor Eliminator, which you absolutely NEED if your cat, dog, or toddler causes 99% of your big-problem SMELLY STAINS (think pee, poop, and vomit funk specifically). Even if there's not a stain but there's still a lingering wet dog smell on your couch, this stuff will make it go *poof*. Angry Orange, a small biz started in 2014, makes all kinds of supplies to clean up after your pets! Promising reviews:"I run a cleaning business and I absolutely love Angry Orange. I just recently found it and it works wonders for my clients with pets and potty training children. The scent is strong but not overwhelming. My clients love it and so do my cleaners." — Julia "Ok this stuff really does work! I'm a dog groomer and use it to keep everything smelling fresh and clean. I also recommend it to all my clients." — Crystal mejia Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three sizes). 25. An automatic pool cleaner that crawls around the bottom and sides of your pool and picks up dirt, bugs, leaves, sand, and pebbles while you just chill out with your latest poolside read. Okay, sure, you're not using your pool right now, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared for next season! Amazon, Sure it's a splurge but like, it beats manual scrubbing with that big broom! Some reviewers mention it even helps keep algae down after rains. The scuff-resistant hoses are also included. Promising reviews: "Best vacuum for the money. This was recommended by a pool professional out of Florida on YouTube. He was absolutely right. Best for the money. I had a Kreepy K. for 20 years and I like this better. Easy to assemble and install. I had a couple of rocks caught in it and it was easy to disassemble, remove and reassemble. Works like a champ!" — RC "This is our second of these (the first lasted six years of full time south Florida use). I love the simplicity of this thing. Our first one needed a new diaphragm, disk, and some hose pieces over the past six years but kept on working like a champ. We just had some pavers put down which left a bunch of debris in the pool and I decided it was now time to just replace it altogether. Couldn't be happier. Best reliability and price point intersect for a pool vacuum. Highly recommended." — Brian J Get it from Amazon for $324. 26. A pack of 24 washable, reusable microfiber cleaning cloths that you'll find dozens of uses for: they're great for dusting, using with window and countertop cleaner instead of (wasteful) paper towels, wiping fingerprints off screens, washing dishes, polishing furniture, sopping up spills, shining stainless steel, picking up sawdust, washing and waxing cars and other vehicles, wiping up a messy dog, catching baby's spit-up, and the list goes on and on... Amazon Promising review: " As a Professional Organizer I need good quality towels that are thick, absorb well and easy to wash. These towels are awesome! I have purchased two orders for my business and many more for clients. Even after cleaning up some real messes they come clean. They do pick up everything! I found this out while washing my windows when a few dropped in the dirt. Shaking didn't get rid of the dirt so I had to hand pick some of the debris from the cloth. These are great for cleaning windows with vinegar and water. I use a new clean one to dry each window and they do a great job!" — Nancy W Get them from Amazon for $14.39. 27. A bottle of food-grade mineral oil because it's perfect for freshening up your bamboo and wooden cutting boards or countertops, after scrubbing them down with salt and half a lemon for a nice clean. Rub this over them, let it soak in, and they'll last longer and have a rich, beautiful sheen! You'll still want to give them a good wash with soap and water after every time you use them (never let it soak, that'll harm the wood), but this is good for a ~deep clean~ and conditioning. Promising review: "Does a wonderful job keeping my bamboo cutting boards from warping and splitting. I went through four cutting boards before I got fed up and asked a professional why my bamboo boards kept splitting. Easy fix with mineral oil! I have no other mineral oil to compare this to, but I like it. It is easy to apply, and has left my new bamboo cutting boards in excellent condition!" — adventurebabbler Get a bottle from Amazon for $8.98. 28. An oil stain remover that works wonders on basically any kind of stone (whether it's untreated *or* sealed and polished) because you shouldn't have to live with the consequences of that one leaky bottle of olive oil. It happens to everyone! It works on marble, granite, limestone, travertine, slate, sandstone, grout (for ceramic and porcelain tile), masonry, and concrete — and it won't discolor the surface of the stone even one bit! Promising review:" I can't recommend this product enough as stone professional. It works wonderfully every time I use it and I recommend it to my customers. This is only for oil stains. Any other kind of stain requires different treatments. For example for red wine on white marble countertops I used hydrogen peroxide with a cloth and cover it for three days." — Dilsad Meraler Get a can of it from Amazon for $9.99.
