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1. A toilet bowl cleaning wand that comes with a stick, six disposable pads, and a storage caddy. This will allow you to scrub every single inch of the bowl — even the rim will be squeaky clean.
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 and built up quickly in the bowl. One of these wands cleaned it up in a single session!" —Whitney
Get this kit from Amazon for $9.38+ (scented version available as well as a starter kit).
2. A microwave cleaner and fridge odor absorber — just add vinegar and water to your "Angry Mama" before microwaving for seven minutes and it'll loosen the grime, splatter, and spills for an easier clean. You can then add baking soda to "Chilly Mama" and pop it in the fridge to keep it fresh and odor-free for months.
Promising review: "Wow. Just wow. It worked so well. I can't believe it actually worked, and with only vinegar and water. It even loosened up the goo in the corners for easy removal. Just wiped everything out with a damp sponge." —Deb
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three colors and with add ons).
3. A tub cleaner because I bet you had no idea how much dirt and grime gets stuck in those jets. Prepare to feel totally grossed out after seeing all that crud rise to the surface.
It takes just 15 minutes to see results; simply run your water, pour in some cleaner, and start your jets.
Promising review: "This stuff is seriously amazing! I am relentless about cleaning my tub because I use it so often. Before I purchased this, I used the typical homemade recipe of bleach and powdered dishwashing soap. I’d have to run two or three cycles to get it crystal clear. One cycle with this stuff, 15 minutes, and the results are amazing! I first ran my tub with the solution, then drained it and wiped it down with a sponge. When I refilled the tub up and reran the jets, I kid you not the water was CRYSTAL CLEAR! I’m so impressed!" —Chelsea
Get it from Amazon: a bottle good for four cleans for $16.99.
4. OxiClean stain remover that can get tough stains out of fabrics, even if they aren't machine-washable. Simply mix the chlorine-free powder with water on nearly any surface or fabric and start scrubbing.
Promising review: "I had a stained mattress that I'd been covering with a mattress pad for years. As I was preparing for a move, I decided to give this a try and see if it could remove the stains that had been there for well over SEVEN YEARS. I honestly don't even remember what caused the stains, but it removed them! I honestly can't believe the results. I wish I'd done this sooner!" —Little Greek
Get it from Amazon for $13.68.+
5. Wet & Forget shower cleaner because are you one of those folks who absolutely hates cleaning but likes things to be spotless? Well, this stuff is perfect because it requires absolutely no scrubbing. Just apply the odorless solution to your tub daily and rinse it off with water to make your bathroom look like one at the Ritz — no sponge required.
Promising review: "This stuff is excellent. It performs as promised, it has a very nice scent, no fumes, and leaves shower clean with no scrubbing actually necessary. It is very easy to apply and rinse off. It is designed very well, with squirting spout separate from the large container and attached by a longish tube, so you don't have to hold the heavy container while applying the product. I've been using it for quite a while now, and I love it. I highly recommend it." —Stephanie Martin
Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (available with add ons).
6. A cleaning K-Cup which you can pop into your Keurig just like you're making a normal cup of coffee. Then, all you have to do is brew one large cycle with the cleaner pod, and one or more with just water (depending on how dirty your machine is), and you're done! Now you won't have to wonder what gross bacteria is hiding out in your morning bean juice.
Promising review: "Our coffee can start to taste funky after several uses. We run this through once, then two times with just water. Works great and coffee goes back to tasting like normal! It clears out any build up that can affect the taste of your coffee. It is super easy and just as quick as making a cup of coffee." —Colorado Customer
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.
7. A drain snake to easily unclog your drains yourself before having to call in the (expensive) professionals.
Promising review: "Economically priced, speedy delivery, ridiculously simple to use, and very very effective. Lo and behold, this little tool made short work of the effort, and the results were...well I won't describe the deeply caked mass this little tool unearthed out of concern that you might be eating while you shop online. All I will say is that this was money well spent, and I highly recommend it for your drain clog removal needs." —Jon Jones
Get them from Amazon for $6.55 (available in two sizes).
8. Heavy duty cleaning wipes that aren't just your run-of-the-mill wipes — they can remove grease, tar, ink, paint, permanent marker, wax, scuffs, lipstick, nail polish, food, drinks, pet stains, and so much more with just a few quick swipes.
Promising review: "This is the best sheet to use to remove grease stains. I was able to clean the microwave easily. Hope this picture shows the difference. I did not need to scrub. Just a few wipes and the dirt was gone. Smells like you’re eating an actual orange... big plus for me. My hands did not get dry after using either." —OneSourOne
Get a tub of 90 wipes from Amazon for $14.94 (available in nine sizes and with add ons).
9. A descaler for single-use coffee dispensers because you were today years old when you realized those machines aren't self-cleaning. There's definitely built-up gunk back there but before you toss your precious java maker out the window, simply **add** this solution to your cart. You'll be tasting deliciously fresh coffee in no time.
Promising review: "Purchased this Descaler as our several year old Keurig single-cup coffee brewer no longer brewed a full cup of coffee. Water flow was very slow and coffee cup only half filled. Following the simple directions on the bottle and using just half a bottle of Descaler, the Keurig machine was restored to full performance. It also brewed a hotter cup of coffee! Very good product as far as I am concerned." —Barnett Tessler
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
10. An all-purpose cleaner that's popular for getting tough stains out of fabric. Your furniture will be finally be rid of all those stains from sauces, juices, and coffee that you meant to clean as soon as you got home but... never did.
Promising review: "I had some dining chairs with cream upholstery that needed some cleaning. I have three small boys that make lots of messes and I do not see myself replacing my dinning chairs anytime soon until the kids are much older so I was looking for something to do the trick and clean up these embarrassingly looking chairs. I ordered this and this stuff wiped off 12 plus years of grime, food spills, red soda stains, etc! it removed it all and my cream chairs look brand new as if I just purchased them. What a difference I never thought 12 years of built on junk could be removed! Not only did it remove it, but it removed it fairly easy with very little elbow grease. They look as if I had been scrubbing all day long to get them clean! THIS STUFF." —Milky
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in two sizes).
11. Stain removal pads which every fur parent needs. If your pup insists on turning your $200 rug into their bathroom, then simply lay down these pads for 30 seconds. They even lift drink stains, dirt, oil, and get rid of odor.
Promising review: "These things are AMAZING. They are magical. If you have a pet that 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 a half an hour or up to 24 hours. Why the discrepancy, you might be asking? Because these pads work on DRIED STAINS. 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
Get it from Amazon for $24.90.
12. A two-pack of Goo Gone adhesive spray for when your toddler decides to play interior decorator and you're stuck removing leftover sticker residue. This miracle product will make that impossible task incredibly easy and quick.
Promising review: "I needed to remove the tank emblems from my Harley. Getting the metal part off is easy but it left behind nearly one-fourth of what was once goo but was now a rock-hard layer of crud. I tried a few different solvents with no results. Goo Gone practically melted it away and i was able to remove it with very little effort. It took several applications and scrapings with a good scraper a little at a time but it's gone now and you can't tell it was ever there." —D. Kells
Get two 12-ounce bottles from Amazon for $16.98.
13. A hard water stain eliminator that will get rid of those nearly impossible to remove spots and stains that accrue on glass shower doors. You can also use it on windows, tiles, and toilets, so you'll definitely get your money's worth with this product.
Promising review: "I have been trying to clean my glass shower for three years since we moved into our house. There was a buildup of hard water spots that would not come off. I tried all the advertised products claiming to easily clean it. None of them worked. I tried vinegar and steel wool and homemade mixtures. Nothing worked. Then I came across a mention of Bio-Clean somewhere on the Internet. I don't recall where. Bio-Clean is really incredible! It's non-toxic and safe to handle. And importantly it takes off all the old hard water spots. It also cleans other surfaces. I've already tried it to remove water spots on chrome and it works beautifully. I cannot recommend this product more highly." —Anonymous
Get it from Amazon for $19.77 (available with add ons).
14. A silicone caulk whitener which will remove harmful mold and mildew from your bathroom. It clings to wherever you apply it, takes six to eight hours to work, and requires no scrubbing.
Promising review: "I actually visited Amazon to buy silicone gel, masking tape and a tool to fix my bathroom door. Through an Amazon recommendation I found this product. The positive reviews convinced me to get it and I was not disappointed. Check out the before and after pictures. My bathroom glass area was looking pretty bad and, after one application most of the black mold was gone. So, as recommended in the instructions, I repeated the application and it looks a lot better now." —Eduardo Pagani
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
15. A tub of The Pink Stuff all-purpose cleaning paste that is extremely effective without being harsh on sink tops, floors, rust, and much more. You'll finally be able to remove old stains that you had given up on (like the marker art that's been covering your walls for years).
Promising review: "Amazing product. 99% all natural... no chemicals, no toxic odor. Shower wall hard water stains completely wiped out. I used other products on my 10-year-old oven door and it never came as clean. First try, I wiped on, wiped off. (Recommended at least five minutes.) Second try, I applied Pink and left it over night. Baked on grit was softened enough I could use a spoon to scrap. End result... BIG DIFFERENCE. By far the best versatile, nontoxic, gentle abrasive product. I would love a case so I could go crazy." —ap808
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in packs of one or two).
16. A rust stain remover spray which will do the hard work for you — no elbow grease required. This spray breaks down grime so you'll only need to give your shower a quick swipe and you're done.
Promising review: "I used it on our tubs, toilets, sinks, and shower. It took one bottle of this stuff to achieve the same result as three bottles of other brands. I will buy this again hands-down. I just sprayed, walk away for a few minutes, and wiped and rinsed." —Carrie D.
Get it from Amazon for $4.98.
17. A Bar Keepers Friend soft cleanser that can remove stains, rust, scum, and grime from just about any surface in your home. It's perfect for hard-to-remove stains like permanent markers and knife marks on kitchen plates.
Promising review: "I was so bummed when I scratched up my pretty white sink with pots and pans. I thought I'd need to have it replaced or try to sand it and refinish it somehow, but I bought this stuff as a last ditch effort to fix it myself. It takes some elbow grease to make them go away, the scratches don't just wipe off, but if you scrub at them for a few minutes they melt away pretty quickly. After two rounds my sink looks nearly brand-new again. It also worked on a few mineral stains in my bathtub that I thought were permanent after soft scrub failed to remove them. Again, a little of this stuff, the scrubby side of a blue sponge, a little bit of effort and they were gone!" —Dan Borden
Get it from Amazon for $14.88 (available in three sizes).
Check out in-depth review on this all-purpose cleaner in our Bar Keepers Friend review.
18. Or for those deep set stains, their powdered version to make your stained surfaces shine bright like a diamond — it makes removing those tough stains easier than dusting off a fan. You can use this on almost every surface on the inside or outside of your home including BBQ grills, sports equipment, floors, bathroom, and kitchen surfaces.
Promising review: "This stuff is like magic! Straight up wizardry. I love it! I initially bought it to clean my sink, which is porcelain and even though it's not even a year old, is just holding on to all the coffee and tea staining. I'd say it took less than a minute after making a paste with Bar Keepers Friend to clean the sink up to a nearly new shine. Taking a look at the can it's easy to find bunches of ways to use this stuff and each application is better than the last. Stainless steel, porcelain, ceramic, copper, brass, fiberglass, corian, chrome, and aluminum. See? Magic! Anyhow, I've used it in the sink, in the bathroom, to clean stainless-steel pots and pans on a 17-year-old Revereware tea kettle (which I thought would never be restored to its former loveliness, BTW). This is a product that I will buy again and again and will happily recommend to anyone." —Nicci Stephenson
Get it from Amazon for $6+ (available in packs of one or three).
19. A Bissell power fresh steam mop that helps get rid of over 99% of germs on your bathroom floors, plus it can even pick up sticky hard-to-get stains. The microfiber brush scrubs clean while the delicious spring scent fragrance disc fills up the room better than any expensive candle.
Promising review: "I have linoleum floors which have seen years of abuse, as I live alone and don't exactly clean every week. Therefore, this mop did not cut through all of the stains of 50 years and make everything look shiny new. But, it did give me the assurance that at least for that day, the floor was "clean enough to eat off." That is as long as it is used after the surface has been thoroughly vacuumed. It will NOT do a good job if there is a lot of dust on the floor. It also does not work on carpets. But, again, if you use it for what it was designed, hard floors (esp. tile and linoleum) it will work like a champ. Get extra value and use scented water, and it will smell clean as well." —B. Marold
Get it from Amazon for $92.69.
20. A drill brush kit which will make your tub look like it was just installed. The scrubber attachment moves at turbo speed without leaving any scratches, so it makes cleaning extremely quick.
Promising review: "If I could give it 10 stars I would. If you have a tile shower that is the bane of your existence like mine...you need these! They clean what no human hands can in half the time. Still hard work to use but way better then the old fashioned way!" —jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in six colors).
21. A pack of generic melamine sponges that reviewers say are a dupe for the beloved Mr. Clean Magic Erasers — but for wayyyy less. All you need is water and a light touch to see the dirt and grime go *poof* in seconds.
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
Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $11.95.
To learn more, check out our review of these Magic Eraser dupes.
22. A dishwasher cleaner which will make the gunk from your dirty dishes that doesn't just magically disappear — it gets stuck in tubes and pipes (kind of like how my little brother cleans his room by stuffing everything in his closet.) Anyway, just add this cleaner to the machine and it will remove water, grease, detergent, and food scraps.
Promising review: "After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and dishes just not getting clean. Then, I became aware that the water softener was no longer doing its job so I had the rental company replace it. Dishwasher performance improved somewhat. I decided to do two more loads before deciding to purchase a new one. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway so I added that to my order. When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine per the instructions and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! The glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully every month, as recommended. I can even put it on my subscribe and save order so I will get a new pack every six months. I am amazed!" —Sheila
Get them from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three sizes).
23. Wood polish and conditioner that'll ensure you get your apartment security deposit back. The blend of carnauba wax, beeswax, and oils will restore your hardwood floors, wood cabinets, doors, tables, and antiques so they can look showroom new again.
Promising review: "I have to admit I was very skeptical to try this, but damn! I put this on and immediately I saw the bright shiny floor from long past. It said to wipe off the excess after 20 minutes but my floor must have been very thirsty because there wasn’t much at all. I’m truly shocked and amazed! It was SO easy and quick!" —Jennifer Schestopol
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
24. A stainless steel cleaner and polish which even comes with a microfiber cloth you'll use again and again (and again). This solution is so good, you'll actually be able to see your reflection... and more importantly, it gets rid of scuffs, dirt, and fingerprints.
Promising review: "I took it out of the box, directed a few sprays at my fridge, and used the microfiber cloth to wipe with the grain of the stainless steel. My fridge was SHINING! GLOWING! I couldn't believe how good it looked and I took solace in the fact that the bottle size was big, because then I could get some serious use out of this cleaner. The only problem is, I've only had to spray it down once! This cleaner works so well that it some how repels my finger prints and I'm not spraying down my doors every time I touch them." —Jsssica Groves
Get it from Amazon for $16.95 (available as a six-pack).
25. A TubShroom Drain Hair Catcher that will save you $$$ on plumbing. This fits into most drains, collects all that fallen hair, plus is as easy to remove and clean as it is to pop in.
Promising review: "I shed so much hair, and it has always been an issue when it comes to showering! I used to try to catch the hairs before it went to the drain in which I would later have to clean once clogged, and now I encourage and move them towards the drain and my TubShroom! It truly is amazing, and the silicone material allows it to not rust like the old metal tub sink screens. It makes cleaning so much easier, and I am amazed every time. It even caught my dog's hair, and he has short, thin hairs!!! Highly, highly recommend this for every home." —S.K.M
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in six colors).
Check out our in-depth article on this gross mushroom-shaped hair catcher for more *hair-raising* pics and glowing reviews!
26. A two-pack of grout cleaner because the outline of your floor tiles are not supposed to look like the platform of a subway station. That's gunk, grime, and dirt... and it can easily be removed with this product.
Promising review: "This is a great product! I hate to clean, but was excited to receive this product. When we bought our home the grout was in bad shape. I started cleaning it with another product and was working my backside off. Not a bad thing but it was a lot of work. As soon as I received this product I got started. Have to say a lot less work and easy to use. It works wonders and may have to buy more to finish the whole house." —C. Miller
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $39.95.
27. And a squeegee broom with rubber bristles to remove hard water deposit stains from your shower door, pick up spills, catch pet hair, and make your cloudy windows crystal clear.
Promising review: "This is by far my favorite broom! I am a little obsessive about cleaning and this does so much! It gets the dog hair that is invisible to my eyes, it finds dirt that is super fine, and it goes from room to room without any issues! Cat hair on the carpet? This gets it off! Crumbs from dinner on the tile floor? This finds it! Spill water on the hardwood? No problem! I buy everyone one of these and I've only ever heard great things from them too!" —I Spend Too Much Money
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
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