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    Cleaning Can Be Time-Consuming – Here Are 38 Items If You Need Help Going A Little Faster

    Anything that makes cleaning less of a pain deserves all the praise.

    1. Some Bissell Stomp 'N Go pads reviewers say really do live up to their name. These pads can remove the gross pet-related stains we could even bear to touch.

    a reviewer holding the pad which is covered in some sort of stain
    a reviewer's carpet with a rectangular clean spot where the pad was used

    Promising review: "I love this product! It's a game-changer. I have an older dog that is now starting to have accidents. I rent my place, and I was carpet cleaning every other week. Now with this, I don’t have to as much. She went on my new rug, which is white, and I was convinced it was gonna be ruined, but it’s not! The Stomp and Go did its job! My rug is perfect and no urine stains or odor. If you have a puppy or older dog, I highly suggest this product." —Sandra E.

    Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $26.

    2. A bottle of Folex spot remover that'll make even the most horrifying stains disappear from furniture, carpets, and other fabric surfaces. It's powerful enough to remove red wine, too.

    Promising review: "I've been using this spot/stain remover for about 10 years now. It really is magic. I've removed numerous stains and spots with it over the years and have only come across two stains that it would not remove. Unfortunately, I don't know what the stains were caused by, so can't pass that along. I've used it on both carpet and upholstery, and it has never changed the color of either. I would definitely test it on an inconspicuous area first, though, as the directions state. And it's so easy to use: Spray some on the stain, agitate it with your fingertips, then blot dry with a cloth or paper towel. You may have to let it sit on tougher stains for a few minutes before agitating and blotting, but I only had to do that once or twice. Definitely recommend." —Alex

    Get it from Amazon for $6.65.

    3. Slow cooker liners because while your famous cheesy spinach and artichoke dip may be delicious, it'll be a hard task getting it out without some scrubbing. These amazing liners ensure for quick and easy cleanup, and can handle everything from chunky chili to marinated meat. 

    slow cooker with two dips in it separated thanks to the plastic liners
    Amazon

    Promising reviews: "I been using this brand for a while now... I own a Kitchen Aid slow cooker and this fits well over the ceramic pot. I cook many recopies on high, med, low, and keep warm. I use them all and this bag never fails me...With this liner, the cleanup is zero for the pot and you only need to wash your slow cooker lid. So easy and it's one of the greatest inventions. I'm new to slow cooking but have used this liners from day one. I would hate to clean a large heavy ceramic pot with food all stuck on the bottom. My worst nightmare. I give this product 5 STARS." —Triple Bogie

    Get a box of six liners from Amazon for $3.48 (available in small or regular sizes and 5, 6, or 48 counts).

    4. And some reusable air fryer liners so cleanup means cleaning a small, silicone liner instead of soaking the entire air fryer basket overnight.

    a reviewer's red liner
    a reviewers shows the black liners in the air fryer

    Promising reviews: "I absolutely love these liners. I love the fact that you get three in the package so you don’t have to immediately wash the one you’re using before you reuse it you can just simply use one of the other two, this was a brilliant idea." —Roxanne C 

    "These are nice silicone liners. They fit our 5.8 quart Cosori air fryer perfectly. They’re easy to clean and can be washed in the dishwasher. They also make cleanup of the air fryer easier. They’re perforated, so you can still make food crispy." —Terry R. Nye

    Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.98 (available in two shapes and multiple sizes).

    5. A jar of 10 toilet bowl bombs with refreshing scent options like blood orange and eucalyptus. These babies are made with a blend of ingredients that specifically removes mold and brightens surfaces. It can be used to clean bathtubs and sinks too!

    the writer holding up the jar of toilet bombs
    the writer throwing the bomb in the toilet
    Amanda Davis / BuzzFeed

    I've been using the blood orange scented bowl bombs for a couple of months now, and OMG they smell amazing! Like, right when I opened the package. After during a thorough cleaning of my bathroom I always pop of these babies in the toilet as a last step to clean and make the room smell a little better (I have a teeny tiny bathroom so this little guy does the trick). And in terms of cleaning the porcelain throne, they absolutely work. My towel bowl always shines brighter after using one. It's also helpful that the packaging is plain ole adorable and I don't have to hide or store it anywhere!

    Viren Apothecary is a woman-owned business based in Wisconsin that sells eco-friendly cleaning essentials.

    Promising reviews: "Literally can’t tell you how worth the wait these toilet bombs are! They smell absolutely incredible but not artificial, and they WORK. I have a new baby and two other kids, and my house is basically a biohazard because I’m short on time and energy. I just plop one of these puppies into the toilet, come back shortly and scrub, and they glisten. Even my husband, who has never voluntarily cleaned anything in his life, will clean toilets because the fizzers are fun. I was part of the BuzzFeed order rush, and so there were significant delays, but the communication was awesome and so friendly! Even though I had the long wait, it was absolutely worth it, and they have a customer for life. I’m so excited to try their other products!!" —Teresa Cambria

    Get it from Viren Apothecary on Etsy for $9+ (available in blood orangeeucalyptus, or unscented).

    6. A reviewer-beloved 2-in-1 mop and vacuum robot you can let loose in your home to ensure every crevice of your home is cleaned and free of dust, dander, and the occasional spill. If you run it a few hours everyday, that'll cut down tons of cleaning time for you later!

    a reviewer's vacuum in black
    gif of reviewer's vacuum on hard wood and carpet

    Promising review: "Great vacuum and saves me time! Works great and my husband loves that you can control it with the remote! It has no issues getting under our sofas and does the carpet transitions well. I recommend this, especially at the low prices they are selling them at!" —Janell

    Get it from Amazon for $161.06.

    7. A Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Cleaner that provides results so terrifyingly good, you'll be left with a jaw drop like Kevin McCallister himself. This bestselling portable carpet and upholstery cleaning machine is *super* convenient and very easy to use! It works for dirt, pet stains, and baby stains, and because it's compact, you can use it to clean your car, too. 

    A reviewer shows the machine on a carpet
    A reviewer's before and after of grape juice spilled on a white carpet and then totally cleaned

    Promising reviews: "This has saved me so many times. I use it mostly for my carpet and the couch. I have a cat and dog with an almost white couch, so this has been SUPER helpful. It has yet to fail me." —Amazon Customer

    "This little guy has been working pretty well for me so far. Raising my puppy from 8 weeks, I've had my share of things to try and get out of the carpet, from pee stains to puke to things he would knock over, to the mud he would track in. This would get most of it out if I used it right away. I am happy with the way it takes out most stains." —Cece

    Get it from Amazon for $116.90.

    BTW, this tool comes with small bottles of ready-to-use cleaning formula, but if you need more, grab a bigger bottle for $11.98!

    8. A microfiber window blind cleaner 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 hand using the duster on blinds
    A reviewer's duster covered in dust

    This set includes five microfiber duster sleeves you can wash and reuse as well as a tiered plastic base.

    Promising review: "OK I'll be honest, I ordered this because of the price. After reviewing several other options and having been disappointed with previous dusters I've had, I figured why spend more money on something that isn't going to work? So I ordered the least expensive option but WOW does this little tool rock!!!! It's very easy to use and clean. It does a fantastic job of cleaning and dusting the blinds and gets ALL of the crud off of them. My blinds haven't been this clean since the day they were first installed. VERY happy with purchase." —Amazon Shopper

    Get the six-piece set from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two handle colors).

    9. A bottle of mold and mildew remover spray that kills 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!

    Reviewer photo of dirty shower with mold and mildew stains
    Reviewer photo of clean shower after using the mold and mildew spray

    Promising review: "I bought this RMR spray with low expectations, even with the good reviews. I sprayed a small patch in the evening and let it sit overnight. The next morning, the grout where I had sprayed was as white as if it were brand new. I decided to spray the entire wall and part of the roof. The next day everything I sprayed had no visible mold. By the third night, I was pretty much spraying everything left in the shower. This stuff is amazing." —John Werner

    Get a128-oz bottle on Amazon for $23.99 (available in multiple quantities).

    10. A bottle of Angry Orange Pet Odor Eliminator, the fan-fave stain and odor-eliminating spray for those carpet incidents that seem to happen right when you think your pet's in the clear. This spray lifts stains away and removes the odor that comes along with it. 

    reviewer holding up the spray bottle
    reviewer's before and after of a dirty carpet

    Angry Orange is a small biz that was founded in 2014. They provide pet-related household cleaning supplies like stain removers, mops, and more.

    Promising review: "This product is amazing!!!! We have a Rottweiler pup and a Bichon pup and our house was feeling the PAIN! I tried everything and use to tell my wife, 'with all the science and technology in the world we still can’t come up with something that gets rid of the dog mark smell!' This product does everything and more. Just ordered another round. We were about to throw away some furniture due to the smell and now after use we can keep it. Saved me hundreds. Well worth the money." —clayton s tonkin

    Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three sizes).

    11. pet hair remover to make sure your pet's shedding does minimal damage to your furniture. 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. 

    reviewer shows the inside of a used roller full of hair
    Reviewer using ChomChom to remove pet hair from black fabric

    Promising review: "I have allergic reactions to dog hair and dander, so imagine my surprise when we learned our new quarantine pup wasn’t hypoallergenic as we had thought. Cue a mad dash to buy every product under the sun to keep my allergies in check, because from the moment she came home, we were in love. ... Then, enter the ChomChom roller, the roller to end the need for any other roller. Gone are the days of stripping and sticking with a disposable lint roller. Gone are the days of dragging that red lint brush paddle over the furniture. And definitely gone are the days hauling out the vacuum just to zip away the excess dog fur on the couch. If you use it right — and I mean vigorously roll back and forth, up and down, to and from like your life depended on it — the ChomChom never fails. ... Truthfully, it picks up more than enough for me to be satisfied." —L. White

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).

    12. A pack of scratch-free, odor-resistant Scrub Daddy sponges — a Shark Tank-featured product that truly cleans dishes like no other 🙏. They're made with proprietary foam, which is firm when used with cold water and soft when used with warm water. That means you are in total control with the type of clean you want and the amount of effort you want to put in.

    a review holds up the three pack
    a gif of a person squeezing the sponge

    Promising review: "This product is an absolute must-have! We have four in our house, one for the dishes (which I cannot believe how well it works on dried/crusty food caked on cooking items), one for my husband's beer brewing supplies, and each for the bathrooms to clean the tubs because it is the easiest way to clean them! And it doesn't scratch anything as it gets soft when it's wet, while retaining its strong cleaning capabilities. The Scrub Daddy works like magic and I would recommend it to anyone...Everyone should have at least one in their home for dirty dishes! You'll never need to let something soak overnight again, just use the Scrub Daddy!" —KDro

    Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.60 (available in two styles and multiple packs).

    13. A lightweight 6-in-1 cordless vacuum because it can do it all. It can detach from the body to help you hit all those nooks and crannies (on hardwood and carpet) and comes with multiple brush rollers so you always get the best clean.

    a reviewer using the vacuum on a carpet
    another reviewer using the compact version of the vacuum

    Promising review: "Gem of a find!! For ~$100 and with all the hype surrounding other vacuum brands, THIS is the one! A fraction of the price of others while still doing a fantastic job. I love the light bar, all the accessories, and how light it is. Incredibly easy to install to the wall, and I love that it can be disassembled to use on stairs or tight spaces. 5/5 stars!" —Katelyn

    Get it from Amazon for $119.97 (clip the coupon on the product page to save $20).

    14. AND an attachable vacuum LED lamp so no dust, dirt, or pet hair goes unseen or uncleaned. It fits most upright, stick, and canister vacuum cleaners including faves like Shark, Bissel, *and* Dyson.

    Promising review: "Adding this to my vacuum has really changed how easy it is to see what you are vacuuming. This will help you not to miss any dirt and not vacuum up anything that shouldn't go into your vacuum. It is extremely easy to install. I definitely recommend adding this to your vacuum, you will be amazed." —Karen Carnes

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99

    15. A pack of dishwasher-cleaning tablets to deep clean the thing that washes your bowls, utensils, and cookware (among other things) for you. Trust me, it needs it every once in a while!

    A dirty dishwasher with brown stains on the bottom
    The same dishwasher, which is now stain-free after using the tablets

    Promising review: "I rarely post reviews, but this stuff has completely changed our lives. Our dishwasher, utensils, plates, and glasses were covered with dry scale and nothing we tried came close to helping. After using the tablets three times our dishwasher looks like new; our glasses are sparkling like fine china and everything else looks fabulous. Highly recommend, worth every penny, best product BY FAR!!! One great advantage is you can use it with your dishes. Some other products are used to clean the dishwasher but not to clean dishes and glasses. Buy this, you will be blown away!!! It is astounding!" —Jenny

    Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.50.

    16. A pair of sweeper slippers so you can do the dirty work while you're running around the house. The microfiber bottoms will clean up the dirt, dust, and hair you may have missed from a previous clean, and these slippers are cozy, too.

    reviewer wearing the yellow slippers on their feet
    a reviewer sweeping dust into a dustpan with their feet

    Promising review: "These mops work perfect cleaning our floor. We don’t need to bend ourselves to clean the floor anymore. Save a lot of time and effort." —wwentii

    Get five pairs from Amazon for $15.99.

    17. An all-natural, all-purpose household cleaner made with organic castile soap, distilled water, and naturally disinfecting essential oils that are effective and smell amazing. This particular cleaner just happens to be an Etsy bestseller, too. Reviewers are obsessed!

    three tall bottles of the all purpose cleaning spray
    Humble Suds / Etsy

    Humble Suds is a woman-owned Etsy shop based in Denver. They sell plant-based cleaning products boasting ingredient lists that never contain more than six ingredients.

    Promising review: "Already on my second purchase! I love having a safe cleaning product that actually works and cuts down on the daily chemicals we are all exposed to. Love the smell of the grapefruit!...No smudging on windows and that sealed the deal for me. I've got a large front window and two toddlers that like to leave dirty hand marks and nose imprints on it. I couldn't drop the popular brand Windex because nothing else worked without leaving a cloud. I can now say, 'Goodbye ammonia!' Definitely recommend this product!" —rauchm404

    Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $24.95 (available in three scents).

    18. A pack of melamine cleaning sponges that are tough on grime and gentle on surfaces. Reviewers call them "magic" for a reason! 

    a before photo of a reviewer's dirty door
    the after photo of a clean door

    All you gotta do is wet and swipe!

    Promising review: "I own a cleaning business and have spent a small fortune on the name brand. I clean everything from condo rentals to long term lease/residential rentals and I have had to clean unimaginable NASTY, I mean 'pics or it didn't happen' kind of nasty and these cut right through it. They work just as well as the name brand, if not better, and they seem to last a little longer!" —Keisha Marie

    Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $12.56.

    19. An air purifier to trap all the pet dander, dust, and cleanse the air in your home. This makes the daunting task super easy and reviewers say it also does a great job getting rid of funky smells, too.

    a corgi puppy laying next the white purifier
    Reviewer photo of the air purifier's filter showing how much dust and debris it's caught

    Promising reviews: "This product is amazing. We do cat rescue...so I'll just leave it at that. It immediately changed the smell in our home. No more smell, unless it's immediately after someone uses a box. Air just smells cleaner, more fresh. We started with one and bought two more!" —M. Otto

    "I originally bought this product because of my family's pet allergies. The purifier is compact and extremely quiet (compared to my previous experiences with other purifiers). So far so good! No one in my home has any pet allergic reactions and it really helps the smell. This device really helps regulate the air and I basically use this 24/7. The night-light comes in handy and my pup sleeps next to the purifier 75% of the time. I really recommend this product to anyone with allergies, pets, or stuffy houses." —Lien Nguyen

    Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in black and white).

    20. A stainless steel polishing spray that comes with a microfiber cloth. It'll make your stainless-steel appliances look as good as new!

    on the left, a reviewer's stainless steel dishwasher looking fogged up and on the right, the same dishwasher now looking completely clean after using the cleaning spray
    reviewer holding the bottle of the stainless steel cleaning spray with their stainless steel grill in the background

    Promising review: "In my experience, cleaning products usually need to be pretty strong chemicals that require care when applying. When faced with options, I usually buy the chemical with the most skull and cross bones, warning labels, and danger symbols I can find. I figure the more volatile and poisonous the chemical, the better it will work! So I was skeptical about this product when it was billed as a plant based chemical on the other end of the toxicity spectrum. I decided to try it because of the many positive reviews. I'm glad I did. It works great! I wouldn't use it as a mouthwash, but it certainly isn't as harsh as other cleaners I've used." —Joe

    Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in two sizes).

    21. A makeup brush cleansing shampoo to clean the sponges that touch your face every day! I shutter at the thought of these going unclean for months, but this shampoo will cleanse your brushes and blending sponges so easily, the long timespans of dirty makeup tools will be long gone. It can extend the life of your applicators *and* save you from irritated skin. 

    Promising review: "Best, most affordable brush and sponge shampoo on the market! No joke, I have tried everything; even homemade hacks like dish detergent mixed with olive oil. Nothing works like this brush shampoo. Don't waste your money on the Beauty Blender soap and other big-name brands." —Lily

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (also available as a pack of two).

    22. A small silicone-bristled paw washer that'll get the (very important) job done and prevent dirty paws from walking around your house — without taking up much storage space. With this you can clean muddy or dusty paws quickly and easily.

    a before image of a reviewer's dog's muddy paw
    the after of a clean paw and the green washer below it

    Promising review: "This works great! Quality is great and it comes apart easily to rinse off every few uses. My 75-pound lab always has dirty feet after a stroll in the winter/spring/fall in the Midwest, and living in an apartment with no garage space or mudroom to clean him up is not ideal! The paw washer is easy to use and after dunking each foot a few times, we just wipe his feet off with a towel to get any remaining (sometimes dirty) water off of his paws without having to give him a full bath. I ordered the Large but we could have probably done better with the medium." —Haley Albright

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes and six colors)

    23. A tub of the bestselling Pink Stuff to make those hard-to-get stains, dirt, and rust spots around the house seem like a walk in the park. It works for everything from bathtubs and stove tops to tennis shoes and crayon-covered walls. Terrifying stains be gone!

    a reviewer's half clean oven after using the pink stuff
    A reviewer's wall with pink marker on it before and after without using the pink stuff

    Promising review: "I had tried everything to get the hardware stains off my shower. CLR, metal scrubbing pads, vinegar, and many other things. I thought I'd end up having to replace all the faucets. I saw this in a BuzzFeed article and thought, no way it's THAT good... It's that good. It's better than good. It's wild how good it is. 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 $4.99.

    24. A pressure washer for restoring your deck, fence, and more. It can generate up to 2,030 PSI — that's powerful enough to wash away years of gunk on decks, the exterior of houses, driveways, and more.

    reviewer's fence before and after the pressure washer
    A reviewer's brick steps clean on one half and dirty on the other

    Promising review: "My neighbors would rate this 0 stars because I'm running this bad boy at all hours. Car wash at 4 a.m.? You bet. Hose out the garage and all down the driveway? Consider it done. There's no longer any paint on my house; the layers of dirt from when dinosaurs walked the Earth have been removed from every crack of concrete, and the stubborn moss that engulfed my front steps has been screaming, 'No more, Daddy!' for days now. I'm a ruthless power washing machine now. It has become a part of me. I dream about it every night. Now I'm just figuring a way to power-clean my putrid, filthy soul." —b00mfox

    Get it from Amazon for $149.

    25. 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. 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.

    reviewer's shower surround with rust stains
    the same shower that's clean and new looking

    Promising review: "Used it on our tubs, toilets, sinks and shower. Compared it to the It Works Bathroom you can get at The Dollar Tree. It took one bottle of this stuff to achieve the same result as three bottles of the It Works. I will buy this again, hands down. I tried the powder, which was good for scrubbing and soaking the tub, but the spray was fantastic for the shower and sink. Just sprayed, walk away for a few minutes and wipe/rinse." —Carrie D.

    Get it from Amazon for $10.97.

    26. 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! 

    Promising review: "I would give this product more stars if I could. I am a busy mom and my microwave often gets pushed to the end of my never ending to do list. So much so that I would have been too embarrassed to show anyone how gross it had gotten. I finally ordered this with the hope that it would at least help make the job a little bit easier. I was AMAZED! Seriously, the hardest part of the entire experience was trying to get the little mama’s head off to fill it and that only took a minute to figure out. I followed the directions carefully and then used a sponge to wipe off the grease and food bits. My microwave looks brand-new. I will probably use a microfiber cloth next time though because the sponge pushed the mess around and wasn’t needed to scrub at all... If you dread cleaning your microwave order this, I’m telling you it really does work wonders!" —MJ

    Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in four colors).

    27. A toilet bowl ring remover because *no one* wants to see that terrifying view every time they use the bathroom. This is a quick, easy, and cheap (!!) way to get the dirty chore done.

    Promising review: "I never thought I'd be this excited about a clean toilet. I had largely given up on our first floor toilet. Nothing would take out the ring along the waterline. But I saw this product in a BuzzFeed roundup and figured it was worth a shot. Tried it this morning and oh. my. goodness. It easily took out the ring and with some harder scrubbing, the rest of the stains/buildup/whatever the term is for the stuff that made the bowl look gross. It looks just about brand new! Definitely worth the purchase." —Courtney

    Get it from Amazon for $11.55.

    28. AND a bacteria- and virus-killing Clorox Toilet Wand Starter Kit complete with refill heads so your clean toilet can ~easily~ continue on. Simply pop on of the sponge heads to the end of the stick, give your bowl a nice scrub, and release the used sponge into the trash. Your porcelain throne is now fresh and clean. ✨

    A customer review before and after photo of their stained toilet and then the clean toilet after use
    reviewer photo of the white toilet wand and holder next to a pack of disposable sponges

    The kit comes with a wand, six refill heads filled with Clorox, and a storage caddy. The wand has a convenient button you can use to dispose of the used sponge heads in the trash, and the heads are uniquely shaped to fit under the rim of your toilet. 

    Promising review: "So, we have a toilet that belongs to the cats. We don't use it, we don't look at it, we like to pretend it does not exist. Even with semi-regular flushing, cat waste is pretty nasty stuff that builds up quickly in the bowl. One of these wands cleaned it up in a single session (pictured above)!" —Whitney

    Get it from Amazon for $11.98 (also available in two bundle sets). 

    29. 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. 

    reviewer's carpet with a hairball and a dog next to the broom
    BuzzFeed editor looking deeply disgusted with herself and holding the giant hairball from the floor
    www.amazon.com, Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    BuzzFeed Writer Emma Lord (pictured above) swears by this thing!: 

    "An embarrassing confession: my hair gets so ingrained in the carpet that a vacuum truly does nothing for it. In fact, to make matters worse, weird particles get stuck in the hair on the floor, which is stuck to the carpet, so I often was just unrooting clumps of hair from the floor with my hands (sorry for the visual). I bought this broom and it immediately started pulling it up GOBS of hair. My carpet like, genuinely changed color (turns out the pink was supposed to be much pinker, whoops). Anyway, do with that semi-horrifying information what you will."

    Promising review: "I bought this broom two years ago and it is still going strong! I have four large dogs and we have fur EVERYWHERE! This works so, so well! I am always amazed at what this picks up even after I just ran the vacuum. If you remove the head from the handle you can use the head to do in all the crevices along baseboards where fur gets trapped on the carpets. I also use it that way to do the carpet corners on the stairs. Lastly, I use it to get dust and cobwebs off the floors and ceilings. It truly is a super tool." —Roseann

    Get it from Amazon for $12.98.

    30. A pack of bottle-cleaning tablets because if you knew how much grime was still lurking after *only* using soap and water, you'd have chills. These will make washing bottles much less of a hassle and make that terrifying before photo a thing of the past. 

    Promising review: "These are incredible! I have a lot of different cups and drinking bottles. I get them all together once a week and pop one in each. 15 minutes later they are clean and smell good. I rinse them out and let them dry naturally. I recommend these to everyone. I’ve been using these a long time and they never fail me." —Csiemsen

    Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $8.

    31. A pack of stain-removing, nontoxic cleaning cups — the easiest, fastest way to give your Keurig the clean it deserves so you can go back to enjoying your favorite hot beverages. Trust me, you'll get some scary good results!

    A customer review photo of the dirty water coming out of their Keurig after running the cleaning cup through it
    A customer review photo of their Keurig with a cleaning cup in it

    Promising review: "Okay, so these cleaner pods are awesome! I didn't know how gross our Keurig was until today. The big mason jar on the left is when I actually ran the cleaner through plus one rinse cycle. The middle one is another rinse cycle and the last one, on the right, is the last one I did. So yes, I would suggest running two or three rinse cycles instead of the recommended one. But it's still an awesome product for the price! I have a Keurig 2.0 and I had no issues." —Mads0421

    Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.

    32. A set of Wad-Free pads which can prevent your sheets from tangling in the wash, catching other clothes, and not actually drying. These will save you from having to run the dryer twice.

    a reviewer holding up the sheets with the pads attached
    a different reviewer showing a close up

    Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic. Cyndi, the founder, learned CAD (computer-aided design) to create the pads.

    Promising review: "Honestly, I had my doubts! But, BuzzFeed kept showing me this product. And, washing and drying sheets was an annoyance: the sheets would take over the washing machine and get tangled in the dryer, causing EVERYTHING in that load to take forever to dry. No longer. I used these for the first time yesterday and ZERO tangles. The load dried in normal time. AND I get to support a woman-owned business?!?! Perfect." —Michelle Williams

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in a pack of four).

    33. 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 clean...the 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.

    This liter box is anything but ordinary — it's app-controlled! The hands-free cleaning cycle runs 20 minutes after your cat leaves the litter box, moving their waste to a leak-proof, odor-controlled, and disposable tray underneath. Be sure to grab a bag of scoop-free crystal litter and tray refills, too!

    Promising reviews: "This litter box is a must for any busy family that struggles to keep up with the daily maintenance of having a cat and a litter box! It works well and my cat is so happy always having a clean litter box." —Kelsey Decker

    "I rarely write product reviews but this litter box actually made a huge difference for my house! I have had a cat for about 10 years who decides to do the number 2 about two feet outside the litter box. He has ALWAYS done this...no matter what type of litter or box. I even asked my vet about it and his response was "Some cats are just jerks."😂 Then I got this litter box. For the first time EVER he does ALL of his business in the box! And there is no odor at all!! I love it so much I have two. Would highly recommend!!" —Emily Stokes

    Get it from Amazon for $199.95+.

    34. A drain clog remover so you can 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.

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    Reviewer holding the snake, which has grabbed a massive chunk of hair from the drain

    Promising review: "When I pulled the orange plastic spiked strip from the package, I was immediately skeptical and felt like all those five-star reviews were from people who exist in an alternate universe. I was tempted to initiate a return on Amazon but decided that I might as well gamble on a piece of $9 plastic before gambling $200 on a plumber. I slipped the plastic strip down my shower drain and literally FIVE SECONDS LATER I was pulling up gobs and gobs and gobs of hair. HOLY COW!!!!!!!! OHMYGOSH. I can't believe I still have any hair left on my head. SO MUCH REPULSIVE GUNK!!!! I saved my prize hairball on the shower floor to show my husband because I knew he would be as skeptical as I was. We both agree it looks like a small raccoon or a large squirrel lying helplessly on my shower floor. It's a grisly, messy, smelly and oh-so-rewarding job." —Chocolate and Chips

    Get a six-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two colors).

    35. An upholstery cleaner that'll undo the spilled lunch, coffee, or kid-created chaos on the backseats. And while it's designed to work car interiors, reviewers say it provides "OMG"-worthy results on carpets, leather, vinyl, and the exterior of your car as well. Trust me, this is not a want, but a NEED!

    Promising review: "I have two kids. They have destroyed my back seat. Spilled chocolate milk, vomit, melted chocolate, dropped fries, dropped ice cream, spilled Gatorade — you name it, it has been spilled in my back seat. I was to the point of accepting my backseat would forever be a disgusting wasteland. Then I stumbled upon this product and y'all...Y'ALL IT WORKS! I almost cried when I sprayed it on, ran a detail brush over it, wiped it away with the cloth, and the stains were GONE. No scrubbing for 30 minutes. No 'leave to set for 15 minutes.' No carpet cleaner required. Just spray, scrub, wipe, and it takes everything off. I am now cleaning EVERYTHING with this stuff. It is AMAZING!" —Rachel

    Get it from Amazon for $16.97 (also available in a gallon size).

    36. Some Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser, a miracle-working rust remover that'll have your sinks, showers, toilets, and even pots and pans looking brand spankin' new. The rust you thought was invincible has finally met its match!  

    Reviewer's before photo of burned, stained pan and after photo sparkling clean
    Another reviewer holding the bottle of powdered cleanser over sink

    The cleanser is nonabrasive, bleach-free, and effective on stainless steel, porcelain, ceramic, copper alloys, fiberglass, Corian, brass, bronze, chrome, and aluminum surfaces. Simply wet the surface to be cleaned, sprinkle a small amount of cleanser on the surface, and gently rub it with a wet cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly within one minute of application and wipe it dry!

    Promising review: "My stainless steel dishwasher constantly has streaks. I tried vinegar and vegetable oil and any and all home remedies. Just bought the Bar Keepers Friend and was totally amazed: It looks like new again. No streaks." —Lacinda Campbell

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

    37. A small but powerful handheld vacuum with a rubber nozzle that's incredibly effective in cleaning up hair and the perfect size if storage space is limited. The special rubber nozzle picks up hair (or fur) with ease, especially on hard-to-vacuum areas like stairs. It's most reviewers' favorite part!

    reviewer cleaning a dog bed
    reviewer holding up a hair-filled filter

    This vacuum comes with three detachable heads and two HEPA filters. It features a built-in LED light and dual-filtration system!

    Promising review: "The powered rubber brush attachment works awesome on dog hair! The two filters work great and are easy to clean.
    Battery lasts a long time. Used it quite a bit and it did not seem to wear down. The light works surprisingly well to light up what you're trying to vacuum. [It has] quiet, but strong suction [and] comes with extra filter!" —William

    Get it from Amazon for $64.99 (available in three colors).

    38. 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.

    This carpet cleaner is from a family-run small business that specializes in cleaning products, especially ones for homes with pets!

    Promising review: "I cannot believe how incredible this carpet cleaner is!! I have four dogs, five kids, and a large home with very light carpet. This carpet cleaner literally is magic. It has gotten out red wine, coffee, raspberry stain on white carpet, old urine stains that were found WAY after the fact, and the list goes on and on. I use it in a spray bottle as a pretreatment before shampooing, and most often the stain is completely gone before I even shampoo it. When I say 'gone'…I mean GONE! And that’s with no scrubbing. It disappears like magic! To say that I’d buy it again is such an understatement. I can’t be without it!!" —Angela Raab

    Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in two sizes and two scents).

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