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1. A pack of melamine sponges, which are fantastic for tackling mysterious wall smudges, dirt, and grime without the need for chemical sprays. Just wet with water and wipe!
Reviewers say they're an excellent dupe for Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, and much more affordable!
Promising review: "As good as Mr. Clean Magic Erasers but half the price. They clean so many surfaces better than anything. We use them at the bar and clean our chalkboards, metal sinks and ice wells, beer coolers, FRP backsplash walls, and even graffiti in the bathrooms comes off more easily with these than other cleaning products. I took one home and cleaned my shower faster and more easily than with bottles of shower cleaner. Highly recommended." —Stephen Brandau
To learn more, check out BuzzFeed's STK extra-thick cleaning sponges review.
Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $11.95.
2. A super popular ChomChom pet hair remover to roll over furniture, bedding, clothes, or anywhere you'd like your beloved cat's out-of-control shedding to stop accumulating. Best of all? It's totally reusable and doesn't require any annoying sticky film, making it eco-friendly and cost-effective!
Promising review: "This thing is magical and I wish I had found it sooner. Even the most stubborn of dog hairs that have been seemingly woven into the fabric of your couch are no match for the ChomChom. The satisfying click of the roller will have you ChomChom-ing every surface you possibly can, while your dog looks at you in cold betrayal for removing his precious fur deposits. He plots revenge against this new nemesis, revenge that is doomed to fail from the start, because the ChomChom is far too powerful. Meanwhile, you are transfixed by the serotonin rush filling your brain as your ChomChom fills with more and more hair, leaving a path of de-furred sofa in its wake. The dog barks in disapproval. You smile, finally sitting on fur-free furniture for the first time in a long time. Maybe you’ll even have friends over now." —Will
Get it from Amazon for $28.95+ (available in three styles) — don't forget to apply the coupon to save $2!
3. Or a powerful handheld pet vacuum if your furry friend is a major shedder and you want those stray hairs sucked up fast.
It comes with a 16-foot power cord and two nozzles for cleaning upholstery, carpeting, and the inside of your car.
Promising review: "Holy crap! Are you skeptical when it comes to buying stuff online? ME TOO! But I have four cats and a golden retriever, so I was getting desperate! A picture is worth a thousand words — check mine out! The 'before' picture was taken of my dog's bed AFTER it went through the washer and dryer. Look at all of that left behind hair! The 'after' picture was taken after only THREE MINUTES spent vacuuming her bed. I. Am. SOLD!" —Luka Chan
Get it from Amazon for $28.83 (also available with an extra filter).
4. Bissell's Little Green cleaner, which is essentially like having your own personal stain-lifting professional in your house 24/7 (no wonder it's a bonafide TikTok star). This small yet mighty machine effortlessly removes seemingly impossible stains from carpets and upholstery with its strong spray and suction functions, and its large tank means less refilling while cleaning.
It comes with a tough stain tool, HydroRinse self-cleaning hose tool, and a trial-size Spot & Stain with Febreze Freshness formula.
Promising review: "This vacuum is amazing. I first heard of it on TikTok where people were using it to clean their stairs, mattresses, car seats, etc. and from the videos, it already looked amazing, but considering how dirty my dining chair cushions were, I was a little bit apprehensive and skeptical. I purchased the item and used it on my chairs for the first time and the results were SO AMAZING. I posted photos for reference of how dirty my cushions were before the cleaning and after the cleaning! Best vacuum I've ever used. I even bought a second one!" —Davina
Get it from Amazon for $123.59 (also available in a model designed for pets).
5. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets, because how clean could your dishes really be if your dishwasher itself is a mess? Their subtle, crisp scent is a welcome change from those rancid odors that often creep up over time with dishwasher use, and in terms of your dishwasher's appearance, I think the photos speak for themselves.
Just pop them into the tray where you'd normally put detergent (or on the bottom of your dishwasher if you're washing dishes at the same time), and run as usual!
Promising review: "This was simple to use, smelled good, and I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the dishwasher after the recommended cleaning cycle. This product actually did what it advertises that it will do! Great results, fairly economical — and by the way — it works!" —Old Southern Charm
Another promising review: "Just get them. Changed the way my 20-year-old dishwasher works. Much cleaner dishes and the interior is like new. First time you use it, run it empty with just the cleaner. I didn't realize how much mold and ickiness it got out of my machine." —drpicard
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
6. Plus a box of dye- and chlorine-free dishwasher detergent pods so you can tackle the mountain of sauce-coated dishes in your sink all at once.
They're made with mineral-based ingredients, are cruelty-free, and come in compostable packaging!
Based in the Philadelphia area, Dropps is a mother-and-son-founded small business focused on making sustainable, eco-friendly, and low-waste kitchen and laundry cleaning products.
Promising review: "I wasn't expecting much when I bought these. I thought for sure it was another environmentally safe product that would only do half the job. But they are amazing and get the dishes clean with no residue. Well worth the money and so convenient. I will be using these from now on." —TamiP
Get a pack of 32 from Amazon for $13.75 (available in unscented, lemon, or fresh rain, as well as packs of 64 and 120).
7. A plant-based stainless steel cleaner for anyone who loved the look of their shiny appliances the first week they got them, then quickly realized they're actually a breeding ground for unsightly fingerprints. This spray contains aromatic lavender essential oil, which polishes and shines without streaking and creates a protective barrier for preventing future smudges.
Promising review: "This stainless cleaner is the best I've ever used! I've bought numerous brands over the years attempting to find one that actually works...My search is over! This cleans, polishes, and aids in preventing new smudges. Worth every penny." —Kelly Lyford
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (also available as a two- or six-pack).
8. A grout cleaner that actually sticks to grime and buildup to leave your backsplash (and any other dirty caulk) looking like new. Let it sit overnight, then wipe away and voilà!
Promising review: "Best grout stain cleaner ever! I was to the point of having my shower retiled when I discovered this product. I got a grout brush and cleaned my shower the best I could like always, and there were still mildew and mold stains on the grout and the seals. After I rinsed and dried my shower, I used this product, Skylarlife Home Grout Stain and Sealant Stain Whitener. It was like a miracle! After about five hours, I rinsed my shower. It looks AMAZING! Almost like new! My home is over 50 years old and this shower looks clean and in great shape! Thank you so much for this product. I will always keep a bottle on hand for touch-ups. It is the best I have ever seen." —J. Shaw
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
9. Or a water-based grout pen, which will have those gunk-coated spaces between your tiles looking downright dazzling without any bleach or heavy scrubbing.
Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised by how far these went. I did the entire floor of my large master bathroom plus a little of the shower with one pen. It is pretty forgiving, and you have quite a bit of working time before it dries completely. This was not a quick task, but it went faster than I thought it would. I was worried the white would look too bright, but it just makes everything look so much cleaner. I'm very happy with this product!" —Jenelle
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).
10. If you have a single-serving coffee maker, a set of cleaning K-Cups that'll flush out all of the residue that's been making your morning bevs taste...off. Unacceptable at 7 a.m.! Pop one in and brew as if you were making your favorite hot drink, then brew again without the cup to rinse it out.
Promising review: "I bought this product because the needle in my Keurig 2.0 keeps clogging, causing inconsistent brew and taste. These cleaning cups fixed both of my issues, and I especially liked that it was really quick and easy to use. I put the cleaning pod in and ran one cycle, then took the pod out and ran a rinse cycle to clean out any leftover grinds. FAST, EASY, and GREAT results… VERY HAPPY!!" —Corey West
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95 (also available as a 12-pack).
11. And for your travel mugs, a box of bottle cleaning tablets if you're looking for a nearly hands-off solution for getting rid of those gross coffee stains for good. Simply fill your bottle with warm water, drop in a tablet, let it fizz for 15–30 minutes, rinse, and presto!
Check out BuzzFeed Shopping's Bottle Bright deep dive for more info!
Promising review: "Despite being diligent and rinsing my bottles out, they do tend to accumulate funky color, slight odor, etc. and generally just get gunkier over time. I heated up a pot of water, filled a few bottles, dropped one of these into each, and 15 minutes later most were sparkling clean, good as new. A few of the worst needed to be left a few hours/overnight, but in every case these pills worked magic. I also tried one just for kicks on my stainless steel lined coffee pot, over five years of daily use with filtered water, monthly descaling process, etc. but still showing browning inside, and one pill cleared all the stains away." —C Stevens
Get a pack of 36 tablets from Amazon for $24.
12. A tub of *iconic* cleaning paste The Pink Stuff, because once you realize how much stain-lifting power this unassuming stuff has, you'll wonder how you ever got anything clean without it. Not only does it get stains out, it does so quickly and with minimal effort on your part.
Check out yours truly using it three ways on TikTok!
After seeing countless videos on cleaning TikTok that raved about The Pink Stuff, I knew I had to try it out on my stained, grime-coated sheet tray. I mean, if it could make a dent in that, I'd probably believe in magic. Well, I started scrubbing one corner as a test, and lo and behold, the difference was nothing short of DRAMATIC (check out the photos/TikTok for proof!). And I didn't even have to scrub very hard, though as someone with ~minimal~ upper body strength, I doubt any force I could physically apply would even constitute as heavy scrubbing. At any rate, it worked so well that I tried it on a pair of dirty tennis shoes and a blue stain that had been singed onto my toaster oven for months, and, yup, it worked. I will say, if you want your sheet trays to look brand spankin' new, you might need one of those cleaning scraper tools to get every last bit off, but as far as general stain removal goes, consider me a FAN.
Get it from Amazon for $5.97 (also available in packs of two or three).
13. And a bottle of Bar Keepers Friend you can use on practically anything in need of a little refresh. Grease-coated pans? Check. Rust-stained shower? Check. Streaky stainless steel? Check.
Promising review: "Bought our refrigerator seven years ago when we moved into our house and within a year rust spots showed up (cheap and didn't clean the stainless steel properly). Have tried numerous products over the years with no avail. Received Bar Keepers Friend today and after dinner decided to give it a whirl. This product was easy to use and all the rust stains are gone. My wife came in and said, "Where are the orange spots, I never thought those would go away." Highly recommend and will continue to clean our appliances with this product." —Andrew Riebesehl
Get it from Amazon for $7.93 (also available in packs of two, four, and six).
14. A plant-based Puracy spray reviewers say will send even the most stubborn tomato sauce, oil, sweat, and baby poop stains packing their bags. Now you won't have to throw out your favorite throw blanket after your very adorable (and very not-potty-trained) puppy has an accident on it. 🙃
Based in Austin, Texas, Puracy was started by two best friends with the aim of making plant-based cleaning products that are gentle enough to use around children.
Promising review: "Hands-down: best stain remover ever. I haven’t found a stain it won’t work on. It’ll take out old grease stains, even after the clothes have been through the dryer. For tough or old stains, saturate it and let it if sit for hours, even overnight. It’ll get it out. I’ll never get another stain remover." —Margaret E.
Get it from Amazon for $7.49.
15. Or an all-purpose stain spray, which is called "Emergency Stain Rescue" for a reason. Use it on any fabric in need of reviving, so whether you're famous for wearing white shirts whenever pizza night rolls around or have a toddler who loves hugging you with slimy hands, you'll wanna keep a bottle stashed in your cabinet.
The Hate Stains Co. is a small biz that was founded by a parent who set out to create a stain remover that was nontoxic but effective.
Promising review: "I've tried Shout wipes, stain removal pens, and all the other tricks in the book. This removes organic stains from sweat better than anything I've tried thus far. I followed the directions, got the fabric wet, sprayed it on, and left it to chill for an hour. When I came back, I was dumbfounded. I can't believe I didn't have this sooner, I'm about to buy a gallon!" —Mark, the solid 7 out of 10
Get it from Amazon for $7.95 (also available in packs of two or three, and with on-the-go wipes).
16. Or (!) a Grandma's Secret spot remover that'll tackle just about any stain you'd assume was permanent. From coffee and paint to tar and blood (!), it's got your couches, clothing, and carpets covered.
It's small enough to keep with you on the go, and is super easy to use — just apply it to the stain, let it sit for a few minutes, and then wash in the machine or by hand as usual. In fact, BuzzFeed Shopping's Elizabeth Lilly said she once recommended this to a friend "who fell in a puddle of motor oil on a sidewalk, then accidentally wiped it on her camel coat. It got the stains out!"
Promising review: "My toddlers colored my couch with pink Sharpie. I tried everything to get the stain out, but it wouldn’t budge. Two months later, I found this stuff and thought to give it a try. Oh. My. Word. The stain is totally gone. With a few doses, I got it all the way out. Now I want to go and tackle every old stain I have. This stuff is a miracle." —Just Me
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in two sizes, as well as a pack of three).
17. Plus a dedicated red wine stain remover, which will ease any apprehensions you might have about hosting friends in the same room as your new white couch.
Wine Away is a woman-owned, US-based business!
For best results, absorb the excess liquid, then saturate the spot with the stain remover. Let it sit for one to five minutes, and then blot it out. This product can also be used on hard surfaces to remove latex paint and grease.
Promising review: "When you have anything white in your house and you have a love for red wine THIS PRODUCT IS A MUST! We had a dinner party of about 15 people in our house so I bought five bottles just in case. Someone spilled red wine on our brand-new white couch. I was so mad, but I used this stuff and it was GONE. It didn't just take most of the red wine out — the red wine was GONE! No trace of it at all! I will buy more!" —Alial
Get it from Amazon for $11.01.
18. A fume-free oven cleaner so you can breathe a bit easier when you finally get around to doing everyone's least favorite task. This NSF-certified product doesn't contain lye or harsh fumes, and reviewers say it works like a dream on caked-on messes and grease stains if left on overnight. Your parents will faint the next time they visit.
Promising review: "I’ve tried scrubbing my oven with a baking soda paste but it barely did anything to clean my oven. I had years of baked on grease from baking lasagnas and roasting chickens in my oven that looked like they were seriously here to stay. That is, until I tried this amazing product. I sprayed my oven and left it overnight. The next morning — all of the grease stains just simply wiped off with a paper towel! It was that EASY. I’m pretty sensitive to fumes too and this did not bother me at all. Definitely a new staple in my kitchen." —CupCake
Get it from Amazon for $12.59.
19. Or a 100% natural oven scrub made of pumice that'll cut through tough stains just as well as chemical cleaners, meaning no unpleasant odors here! One of your most dreaded chores just got a whole lot more tolerable.
It also comes with a metallic scrubber!
Everneat is a small Etsy shop based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that specializes in natural cleaning products.
Promising review: "Love everything about this! Love the scent and the clean it provides! We could not get our oven window clean with any previous product — this did it in seconds :)" —Elizabeth Rowe
Another promising review: "This stuff is MAGIC! One application and it took 15 years of yuck off my oven that refused to come off with other oven cleaners! The product does most of the work so you really don’t have to scrub for hours. Highly recommend this stuff!" —Traci Hutchinson
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $19.99 (available in two scents).
20. A makeup brush cleansing shampoo, because let's be honest — your blending sponges are probably coated in foundation, bronzer, and who knows what else. With this, you can extend the life of your applicators (save that money!) and avoid touching your face with something filthy.
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 and with dissolving cleansing cloths).
21. A pet odor and stain remover made with natural enzymes for anyone who loves their furry friend but has had it up to here with urine stenches that just won't. go. away. Upon making contact with the problem spot, the enzymes are activated to leave your carpet or clothing looking nice and clean without any funky smells — in fact, some reviewers even said the spray itself smelled like candy!
Rocco & Roxie is a family-run small business specializing in all things pets, from treats and supplements to grooming products and toys.
Promising review: “When we moved into our home four years ago, we found several small dog pee stains on the oatmeal colored carpet. I tried everything over the years to get them up. My professional carpet cleaner tried his best as well and between us we managed to lighten them a little, but they were still obvious. I tried the Rocco & Roxie using my normal method of spraying the spot, working it in with my fingers, laying a half inch of white paper towels on top, then putting a glass casserole dish on top of that with a stack of books to weight it down. This is the only product I’ve used that has worked on eliminating those pee spots stains. You could see the pee soaked up in the white paper towels when I would pick them up to change them out. It takes a few change outs but I just keep working on them changing the paper towel stack over and over until the spots were gone. Previously I had tried the same method using the top enzymatic brand you see in the pet stores and several other carpet cleaning products. Nothing has worked like the Rocco & Roxie!" —Laurie B., CA
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes).
22. Or a nontoxic carpet cleaning solution any pet owner will want in their arsenal, stat. You can use it with your vacuum, and not only does it help remove those stubborn stains, reviewers say it'll take care of lingering odors with its refreshingly minty scent as well!
This solution works great with Bissell, Hoover, McCulloch, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, and Carpet Express vacuum cleaners.
Sunny & Honey is a family-run small business making cleaning products designed for pet owners who want keep their homes stain- and odor-free.
Promising review: "A true sensory experience while completing a mundane, laborious chore! The scent from this cleaner was pleasing versus the harsh chemical smell from the other brands out there. Yet, it was able to remove old stains that had been in the carpet fiber for well over seven years. This surprised me as I had just accepted that those stains were there to stay. Plus, it's concentrated so I just used over a bit of the recommended amount. Now the carpet looks great with no grainy feel to it when you walk on it with bare feet; although I did vacuum afterwards. Just as important, the carpet does not have the unpleasant odor that has lingered and would rear its ugly head from time to time! Thanks to Amazon for carrying this and making it easy for me to locate on the site!!!" —Marie J.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes).
23. A rust stain-removing gel to get rid of the orange grime covering your shower and sink so you'll actually feel clean while you're taking a bath and washing your hands. These photos are giving me so much drama I think I need some popcorn.
Promising review: "I cannot say enough great things about this product. We just purchased a home that has a well with very high iron content in the water. I tried everything to remove the stains from our three toilets but nothing worked. I found this product online and immediately went to Amazon. The results blew me away. I didn't have to scrub at all. I let it sit in the tank for several hours and the results floored me!" —T-urtle
Get it from Amazon for $4.26+ (available in two sizes).
24. Or a bottle of Better Life Natural Tub and Tile Cleaner that'll have you believing in magic once you see the actual color of your bathroom grout shining through. Oh hey there, forgot you weren't always yucky and brown!
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing!! I was skeptical at first because I have these dark stains on my shower floor that I’ve never been able to get out and was thinking something 'natural' wouldn’t be heavy-duty enough for it. I cleaned half the shower at first because I wanted to see how it looked compared to the dirty side and it did an amazing job with a little bit of elbow grease! You can see the difference." —Katherine Cheng
Get two bottles from Amazon for $13.04.
25. And a bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray you simply — as the name says — "wet and forget." Just spray it on, let it sit overnight, and wipe it off the next day to reveal a stain-free shower — no intense arm exercise required.
Promising review: "We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits and dirt and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine, in addition to purchasing the Wet and Forget Mold and Mildew Remover for use on the vinyl siding of our house. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.65+ (available in two scents).
26. And in the spirit of setting and forgetting, a multipurpose outdoor cleaner, because your driveway, fence, and patio deserve some attention too! Those green moss and mildew stains you thought you were stuck with? Nope, no match for this stuff. Spray some on, and then...literally just admire your beautiful "work."
Promising review: "I have a brick patio. When I bought this house it was covered, and I mean covered with moss. A good power wash each spring was never enough to stop the moss from returning, and month after month during the summers was a struggle, man vs plant. I did that for two years, cursing and complaining the whole time. This April I did my spring power wash as usual and immediately treated this patio. It is now going into August and I have not had even a wisp of moss this year — I mean nothing! I would recommend this product without any reservations. When you put it on you may think to yourself that it doesn't look like you really did much. It dries quick and looks the same as it did before, but wow does it do exactly what it says it will do." —PM in NH
Get it from Amazon for $19.98.
27. Or an electric pressure washer to bust through large messes with hardly any effort on your part. Plus, the five included spray tips target areas big and small.
It's great for washing down cars, houses, boats, patios, and outdoor furniture, and it comes with two detergent tanks, a garden hose adapter, and a clean-out tool.
Promising review: "I love this washer. It competes with my 2,200-psi gas-powered pressure washer, which in fact I sold to keep this. But doesn't have the noisy gas engine or the heavy weight. Easy to move around lightweight and has great power. Very quiet. I love all the attachments and the different stream types. The soap dispenser works well. I'm cleaning everything, my deck, my house, the garage doors, the concrete slab. It takes off all the dirt and mold from the old concrete stairs and sidewalk." —Tim S.
Get it from Amazon for $169.
28. A bacteria- and virus-killing Clorox Toilet Wand Starter Kit complete with refill heads so you're not stuck with a gag-inducing brush in the corner of your b-room — we all know there's no way of really cleaning those! Just stick one of the disposable sponges on, give your bowl a good scrub, and pop it off into the trash.
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 $10.69 (also available in two bundle sets).
29. An ingenious (and v fun to use!) cleaning gel to pull up all of those crumbs out of your keyboard and little crevices in your car which, yes, do need to be cleaned out. Think of it as an excuse to use Silly Putty while feeling like a responsible adult at the same time.
Promising review: "First time using and am very happy with this. My car has a textured dash that had gotten pretty dusty from our gravel road. I didn’t want to try soap water and rag, as thought it would build up dirt in between the texture patterns so just rolled the putty all across the dash. Worked great. Dash looks like new. Then tackled air vents, emergency brake cover, and shifter cover. Picked up everything and is still usable. I’m sure we can get a number of cleanings out of one container." —KGB78
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
30. A shoe cleaning kit for combatting those scuff marks that always end up making their way onto our formerly pristine kicks. Give 'em a quick once-over with this and they'll be good as new.
Psst: It comes with a scrub brush!
Promising review: "Quick and easy! A little elbow grease for the more stubborn stains, but this worked incredibly." —John C. Pemberton
Get it from Amazon for $15.97.
31. A truly awe-inspiring bottle of Quick N Brite Fireplace Cleaner you'll probably leave in your will once you see how well it tackles those soot stains you thought were unsalvageable.
It even comes with a handy scrub brush!
Promising review: "Unbelievable! My daughter just moved into her first home. She thought she would have to paint her brick fireplace because of the heavy soot stains that had been there for years. We applied the product twice and put in a whole lot of elbow grease, but what a difference! It’s a messy process, but well worth the time and energy." —MM
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two sizes).
32. A jewelry-cleaning stick with flexible micro bristles for getting into every nook, cranny, and crevice of your most intricate pieces. With this, they'll ~shine bright like a diamond~ with hardly any effort or money — plus, it's small enough for on-the-go polishing!
Promising review: "I absolutely love this product. I saw it on TikTok and figured I would give it a try. My grandmother passed away almost eight years ago, and she left me her first engagement ring in her will. I have tried so many jewelry cleaners, toothpaste and toothbrush, you name it, tried everything except for sending it away to get cleaned. I ordered the Diamond Dazzle Stik on Thursday and it arrived the following Saturday, fast shipping! Today is Sunday and I cleaned my ring with the Diamond Dazzle Stik. My ring is just as shiny as it was when my grandfather bought it for my grandmother many many years ago. I will definitely use this Diamond Dazzle Stik on all my jewelry. Highly recommended!" —Heather
Get it from Amazon for $8.02 (also available in packs of two or three, and with jewelry wipes).
33. An eco-friendly hard-water stain remover that'll give you the crystal-clear shower doors you always wanted but didn't think were actually attainable. Surprise!
Promising review: "We tried everything to get rid of hard water stains and nothing worked. We were getting our house ready to sell and our tub and sink were a mess. We tried this product and it worked immediately, restoring everything to like-new. It was fast and really worked! We even used it to clean our glass stovetop. It was amazing how clean it got things. I have a bad back and have to be careful about scrubbing things and it takes no effort to use. We use it in our new house and love it!" —Bradley
Get it from Amazon for $17.77.
34. A drill brush kit you simply attach to your drill to give your toughest stains a run for their money. This set includes three types of brushes in different shapes and sizes to suit corners, flat surfaces, and everywhere in between.
Need a drill? Here's one.
Promising review: "Bought these on a whim and was skeptical if they would really help, but man am I glad I did! They made cleaning our glass shower door and fiberglass shower a breeze! Don't really want to admit how long it had been between cleanings, but the shower shined like it never had before (even with using tough elbow grease and a standard bristle brush). No issues with the brushes leaving marks, but definitely want to err on the side of caution on how long you stay in a spot. Used the large flat circular brush for the door and walls, and the round toilet bowl type brush worked great in the corners and on fixtures." —Molly
Get a set of three brush heads from Amazon for $15.99 (available with soft, medium, stiff, and ultra-stiff bristles, and in six colors).
35. Or a Rubbermaid power scrubber that's like an electric toothbrush for your whole bathroom. Use it for reaching smaller areas, like grout and fixtures, or anywhere that could use a little TLC (Truly Lustrous Cleaning).
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown is a fan of this: "I'm obsessed! This thing works small miracles: I cleaned about half of my bathroom's grout to its original sparkling-clean cream color in 40 minutes, and it took honestly no effort at all. And — as if easy, sparkling grout wasn't enough! — it busted through some serious soap-scum buildup in my bathtub (thanks, fancy soap and slow-draining tub) in less than a minute.
"Honestly, when I first tried the scrubber out, I didn't see too many uses for it other than for grout. But after owning it for a while, I've realized that while I don't need it every single week, it's priceless for the occasions I encounter tough gunk that I'd otherwise only conquer with excessive patience and elbow grease."
Get it from Amazon for $17.38.
Check out Natalie's full Rubbermaid Reveal Power Scrubber review for more!
36. A headlight wipe kit, because not only will it make your car look spiffier; the brighter light will also help with visibility at night. All you do is wipe down your lights with water, buff it with the two-sided oxidation removal and polishing pad, wipe again, and your lights will be like new.
Promising review: "Hubby bought this for his 2004 vehicle. The headlights were looking pretty cloudy and sad, and they didn't put out much light at night. We weren't sure about this but gave it a try and boy are we glad we did. The headlights came out like new! What a difference this made. We were amazed at how well this works. Not sure how it works, but it does!" —rlw4863
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
37. And a citrus-scented foaming car upholstery cleaner you should get if your car's had its fair share of drive-thru visits, with the ketchup stains and lingering french fry smells to prove it. Now, you won't have to do any explaining when you give someone a ride, except to tell them how you keep your car so spotless (and smelling so good!).
Promising review: "So I had a spot on my dash that I wanted to clean and grabbed this stuff because I figured my car could use some TLC over the years. Well, I went to clean one small part and ended up almost detailing the entire inside of both front and back driver and passenger side doors. It worked so well, so fast, and smelled so good that I couldn't stop. My car looks brand-new!" —Michael
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
38. Plus a pretty spectacular wheel cleaner for hubcaps so shiny, they'll look like they did when you first got them. Give 'em a good spray, let it sit, and wipe away the grease and grime for a true "wow" moment.
It works with various wheel finishes including chrome, aluminum, steel, clear-coated, PVD, painted, plastic wheel covers, magnesium, and aftermarket wheels.
Promising review: "It will take one look from your friends to say 'Did you buy some new wheels?' This stuff is absolutely amazing. For the full effect, dismount your wheel, spray the back. Go do something for 10 minutes. Wash with water, no scrubbing needed. Turn the rim face up, do it again. Do the rest of your rims, and don't forget the tire protectant when you reinstall them. This stuff will handle salt, road tar, off-road dirt and mud — you get it dirty, it comes clean. Where was this stuff when I was racing off-road?" —johnfcon
Get it from Amazon for $14.96+ (available in two sizes).
39. A cooktop cleaner kit that'll actually conquer those burnt-on stains you thought you'd be staring at forever — very little elbow grease required.
In addition to a heavy-duty cleaning solution and polish, this set includes a non-abrasive cooktop scrubber as well as a cooktop scraper that reviewers say is the *game-changing* element of this kit (and won't scratch your stove's surface).
Promising review: "I really didn’t think that there was much hope for my stovetop to look good again. It had years of burnt-on grime that no other cleaner could touch. I read the reviews for this product and decided to give it a try. Well, I am blown away! It does everything it says in a matter of minutes, and with minimal effort! My stove top is gleaming, just like in the product picture. Note what others have said, unscrew and turn the blade around if you use the scraper. It did not scratch the surface at all. I couldn’t be happier!" —Wisegirl
Get it from Amazon for $14.98.
40. A concentrated leather cleaner so your couch will look like new, especially if the only way you've cared for it up until now is a quick paper towel swipe every now and then. And it's safe to use on everything from handbags to jackets!
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I knew my couches were dirty but I didn't realize they were this bad off. Prior to switching to Leather Honey I was using leather wipes from another company. Those wipes didn't do much for dirt removal as I am now seeing. The leather is a yellow cream color but the sofas were looking gray. Leather Honey took the dirt right off. I left the solution to soak in for two minutes in the more problematic areas and then wiped it off clean." —Ruby
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes).
41. A bottle of Oh Yuk jetted tub cleaner, because if you're one of the lucky people who actually has a jetted tub, the last thing you probably want is a luxurious soak in what's really a tub full of dirt. 🤢 The first few cleans will likely be eye-opening, but once you see how much grossness it extracts, you can rest assured you won't be bathing in filth!
It only takes 15 minutes to clean — just run the water, pour it in, and turn the jets on!
Oh Yuk is a family-owned small business based in Minnesota that specializes in PhD chemist-formulated cleaning products for home appliances, from dishwashers and washing machines to hot tubs and jetted bathtubs.
Promising review: "This stuff is great! We just bought a house and my hubby cleaned the jetted tub twice with a strong bleach solution. I bought this product based on the reviews and tried it after. Look at the crud that came out of the jets. Now our tub is all sparkly and clean! 😊" —Becky
Get it from Amazon for $17.84.
42. A wood polish and conditioner, which will make you think twice before replacing your scratched up furniture — yes, there is hope for it! This cleaner contains beeswax, which acts as a protective coating, along with orange oil to help condition the wood and keep it from drying out.
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing. I’ve used this on 60-year-old wood floors, new wood floors, and a 100-year-old table, and it worked on all of them. Covers scratches and worn areas. New scratches disappear. Deep scratches are hidden well." —C.
Another promising review: "I am so happy with this purchase. I have a dresser from the 1940s that is dark cherry and the piece looks amazing after one treatment! So easy to apply and smells wonderful. I cannot wait to use this on my other wood furniture. I highly recommend this product." —MJS in Miramar Beach
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes).
43. A laundry soap bar that might not look like much (aside from its cute pink color), but its stain-lifting powers will knock your socks off (and clean them too!).
Many reviewers also *swear* by this for cleaning makeup brushes/sponges, and say it smells nice and fresh!
Promising review: "I know this wasn't designed as a brush cleaner but OMG!! My brushes come out cleaner than any brush cleaner i have ever used. It works amazing on my beauty blender, taking out the highly pigmented cream blush. Best of all it has a delightful clean but not chemical smell." —Katherine Hirsch
Another promising review: "When I went on my first solo backpacking trip across Ireland, I only had enough room in my pack for three sets of clothes. I contemplated buying individual packets of laundry detergent, but was glad I decided to go with Zote soap instead. It was easy to carry with me and to use to wash my clothes in the sinks at the hostels I stayed it. This bar will last you forever and made my clothes super clean and smelling nice." —Maryann K.
Get it from Amazon for $4.79 (also available as a pack of three).
44. A bottle of silver polish to help revive all of those tarnished heirlooms you've been wondering whether you should keep or not. You'll feel like a regular restoration expert, and wiping away the rust to reveal a glistening finish will bring you so much satisfaction.
Promising review: "I purchased this polish so I could clean the antique silver that my grandmother needed polished. Well, color me impressed! I was expecting it to look a little cleaner, but this polish went far beyond that. It removed all the tarnish and dirt that had built up over the last decade. Everything shines beautifully! I was so impressed that I tried it on my jewelry and stainless steel refrigerator. It cleaned and shined quickly." —Amanda Dempsey
Get it from Amazon for $7.68.
45. An Angry Mama microwave cleaner for anyone who wants those gross, crusty food remnants gone, minus any hard scrubbing. Just fill with vinegar and water, heat in the microwave for about seven minutes, and marvel at how effortlessly the stains from last month's tomato soup explosion wipe right off.
Promising review: "I'm embarrassed to say I hadn't cleaned my microwave in about six months. It's an awful task. I ran Angry Mama one time, wiped down easily, then ran it one more time to get it really clean. Highly recommend using it more often than once every six months for a super fast, super clean microwave!" —Kelsey
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four colors).
46. A cast-iron scrubber, because how many of us have put off cleaning our beloved pans out of fear of damaging them? No more! With this, caked-on messes will vanish with just some water and light polishing, meaning your gross skillet will look usable again without being stripped of its seasoning.
Promising review: "This has completely changed the way I use my cast iron pan. I can cook whatever I want and know the pan will be as good as new. For people that worry about the seasoning on the pan, this definitely won't hurt a thing. Once I'm done cleaning, I'll shake off any excess water and then heat it on the stove top for a minute until its completely dry. I'll then put a a very light coating of oil on it and heat it up again and the pan will be good to go for the next use. My pan has never cooked better." —Josh
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
47. A pack of stain-removing pads to keep you from crying every time your beloved pup decides your new carpet is the best place to pee. They work on wet and dry stains, and all you have to do is plop 'em down, stomp, and let the magic happen.
They're also great for things like wine, mud, coffee, blood, and juice.
Promising review: "WOW! Honestly, I was a little skeptical of the promise of these pads, but I bought them just to try out. THEY WORKED AMAZINGLY WELL! Seriously. I have some stains that are 1.5–2 years old. I've tried everything to get them out. I put these pads on the stains (two to cover the spot), let sit for about an hour, pulled them up, and the stain was gone. I truly couldn't believe it. The pad was yellow. Somehow the old urine was soaked up into the pad. My carpet looks like new. I couldn't recommend these any higher for what I wanted and what I got. Wish I could give this more than 5 stars." —Matt
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.48.
48. Or a bottle of Resolve carpet cleaner you should definitely try out before ripping up and replacing all of your caca-coated rugs. Take that, mystery stains!
My BuzzFeed Shopping colleague Stephanie Hope loves this stuff: "I'm convinced it's actually just a bottle of magic. This has been able to get even the oldest stains out of our carpets, but also works great at cleaning up the CONSTANT hairballs my cats leave around."
Promising review: "I don't know jack about cleaning. I keep my place in decent condition, but I had some nasty stains in the carpet that I never thought I would get rid of. We're talking baked in 6- to 7-year-old stains, especially near the shoe mat near the door. I bought this and sprayed it on there, and just let it sit all day. And the stains are pretty much gone. It's incredible. I'm often skeptical of cleaners, mostly because I think the majority of them can't clean anything that isn't only a few days old. But this literally destroyed a stain a half dozen YEARS old that I thought was going to be there until the carpet was replaced. I've used Resolve before, too, but there's something about this specific mix where it just annihilates stains. Needless to say, for the rest of the minor stains in the house they didn't even stand a chance. Can't beat this stuff. 10/10 recommended." —Brandon T.
Get it from Amazon for $8.49.
49. And finally, a bottle of Goo Gone kitchen degreaser, because you don't actually have to live with those slimy spots on your oven hood you assumed were permanent. Spray it, leave it, and wipe it!
It's safe for use on tile, ceramic, and sealed stone surfaces *and* even safe for food prep areas!
Promising review: "I moved into a new apartment in September, and the kitchen was full of grease stains on the floor, floorboards, walls, and cabinets. They must have been there for a long time, since I was never able to get them up. I tried every type of cleaning solution, brush, sponge, wipe, you name it. The second I used this product on the stains they came up immediately. I didn't even have to put any elbow grease into it, I literally just wiped over it a few times and it was gone. I would leave more than 5 stars if I could." —alysonnnnn__
Another promising review: "Works well at getting out turmeric stains from my formica countertops and kitchen sink. I have used other degreasers, but this is the best one so far. Also, it doesn't generate fumes that make me cough." —s patel
Get it from Amazon for $12.97+ (available in two sizes).
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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