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1. A jewelry cleaning pen because diamonds are meant to shine✨, hunny. The polished bristles in this pen will restore your gem to its former glory.
Promising review: "I worked several years in a fine jewelry store that sold this product. We used the Dazzle Stick from time to time to add a quick shine to merchandise that was just tried on and on days our jeweler was not there to professionally clean items. I was always impressed with the instant shine the diamond stick provided. The brush tip is very helpful for getting under the stones and in the setting where gunk builds up reducing that brilliant shine. I recently got engaged and immediately purchased a diamond dazzle stick of my own. It's the perfect way to quickly give my ring some shine before leaving the house. You simply brush, rinse, dry and go. I don't feel this product replaces the need to professionally clean your jewelry every now and then, but it does help with the maintenance of that new shiny sparkle." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.89.
2. A bottle of ultra effective carpet cleaner capable of turning your brown carpet into whatever color it was when you bought it.
Promising review: "This is a wonderful product. I have an older dog who can't always wait until I get home from work so accidents occasionally happen. I have a Hoover Rug Scrubber and this product is very easy to use with my machine. Carpet Miracle works amazingly well on stains and odors, even those that have set for a while. I did the carpet in the 'room of shame' twice just to be sure, although for normal soil and odors once should be more than enough. It leaves behind a wonderful clean, fresh scent, and the carpet feels and looks wonderful. I plan on continuing to use this product to keep my carpets clean and my home smelling fresh." —Vicky Faurot
Sunny & Honey Store is a family-run small business that specializes in cleaning products, especially ones for homes with pets!
Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (available in two sizes).
3. A set of drill brushes for mysterious, yet hard to remove, stains that popped up out of nowhere. Use this on your patio, shower, and other appliances.
The set comes with a two-inch flat brush, a four-inch flat brush, and a round brush. The drill isn't included, but you can grab a basic Black and Decker one that'll do the trick.
Promising review: "I thought my hard water stains would never come off my shower doors, but I bought this awesome brush set, and it's amazing! I’ve tried all the hacks — drier sheets, clean erasers, lemon, vinegar — nothing works like this brush! I used Zep shower cleaner with it! In the picture, the side on the right is the part of the door I cleaned, and I still have to clean the left side." —Traci D.
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in six colors and stiffness levels).
4. A pack of Bottle Bright tablets to rescue your bottle from that amber shade overnight. Use this to restore them to their original glory in less than an hour!
Just fill your dirty mug with water, add a tablet, let fizz for half an hour, and then rinse!
Promising review: "I seriously can't believe how well these little tablets work. I had the most disgusting HydroFlask coffee mug — I tried everything. Bottle brush, different kinds of soap, vinegar, EVERYTHING, and there was still a seemingly impenetrable layer of black sludge inside. It grossed me out so much that I bought ANOTHER HydroFlask to replace it. Now eventually they both got black inside, so I tried these little magic tablets. I let a tablet sit in each of my mugs for an hour or two, and the black sludge rinsed out COMPLETELY, without even scrubbing. They look brand new. What a magical product. No weird smell or taste afterward, either. I liked it so much I used it on another HydroFlask I use primarily to hold my Bloody Mary mix in the fridge. I couldn't put anything else in it because it would always taste like spicy tomato juice. Bottle Bright to the rescue! No residual smell or taste anymore. AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 36 from Amazon for $24 (also available in a pack of 78).
Check out our closer look at these Bottle Bright tablets for more incredible before and afters.
5. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets to keep the backbone of your kitchen at its best. If you have to run the dishwasher twice to get everything clean, it may be time to use one of these.
Promising review: "Convenient, easy, quick way to keep the dishwasher fresh and working at peak." —Amazon Customer
"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 $8.99.
6. A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray that'll work wonders — sans the bleach. You won't even have to scrub, the soap scum and shower grime buildup literally ooze down the drain. Rinsing has never been so satisfying!
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. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.97+ (available in four options).
7. A beeswax wood polisher so you can avoid dropping extra $$$ on your rental just because you want nice floors. It's also great for restoring furniture, people will legit think you got new stuff.
Promising review: "Works as incredibly as the reviews said! Super fast, no strong smelly chemicals, amazing results!" —Michelle B
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
8. A car upholstery cleaning solution that'll remove mysterious car stains that nobody seems to be responsible for, without breaking the bank.
Promising review: "This product does what it says it's going to do. I used it to clean up my car which had stains on the bucket seats (food, sweat, who knows what else) and a ton of dog slobber on the back of the front seat headrests. I used a capful of the soap in a bucket of hot water and went to town. I think this next part was key for my results: I used an electric drill with a brush attachment to scrub in the soap and hot water mix. I dabbed the areas dry with a microfiber cloth, per the instructions, then I let everything air dry in the hot Arizona summer heat. I am pleased with the results and recommend this product for removing stains on your vehicle interior fabrics." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
9. A headlight restoration system so you can see potholes and deer before it's too late. Hey, it's way cheaper than replacing your lights.
It comes with a sanding pad. Please note that this does require a basic drill.
Promising review: "This product works exactly like it should. If you follow the directions properly the headlights WILL COME OUT crystal clear. I used this on a 1999 Civic with extremely yellowed headlights. When I first started the process I began to panic because you begin by sanding the headlights with relatively coarse sandpaper. No need to panic. Be patient and keep going as each step works towards a clear headlight. My only recommendation is after you are done use a clear UV protective coating to help keep the headlights from yellowing again." —Richard SUhanov
Get it from Amazon for $13.64.
10. A fireplace cleaner kit since they seem to be made for a different place and time that likely didn't include cleaning instructions. Erase odors and foot stains so they don't ruin your photos.
And by kit I mean a brush and 16-ounce bottle of nontoxic fireplace cleaning formula.
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 $16.95.
11. A set of K-cup cleaning pods for getting your Keurig so clean, you'd think it was your first use. Run these through your machine a few times to extend its life — unless you'd rather buy a whole new one.
Promising review (for the pic on the left): "Ran it through three times. It truly works!" —Shawna20
Promising review: "I am impressed. My Keurig was to the point that I had almost ordered a new one to replace it. I tried cleaning it but that didn't help. So, I saw these on Amazon and figured for such a nominal low price, I couldn't go wrong. I ordered the product, used as per instructions, and the pot is back to near-new status." —Henry D.
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.95.
12. An Angry Mama cleaner to disinfect your microwave and soften caked-on food in just seven minutes — without toxic chemicals.
Promising review: "Always looking for any products to make cleaning easier and this fits the bill. I thought she was the cutest thing. Having been an “angry mom” I could definitely relate. I used the drops of lemon juice as a fellow reviewer suggested and my kitchen did not smell like vinegar. I kinda guessed on the water part since I didn’t have a fill line in mine but the picture in the instructions was pretty useful. She worked beautifully. Clean up was quick & easy. Worth the money and would recommend." —mimib
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five colors).
13. A fantastic makeup brush shampoo because there's no need to trash your old brushes just because they're dirty. A few minutes with this shampoo will make them cleaner than the day you bought them.
They're also all-natural and cruelty-free! Reviewers also mention it pairs perfectly with a silicone brush cleaning mat ($4.99 on Amazon).
Promising review: "I admit it. I'm terrible when it comes to taking care of my makeup and brushes. I don't care if it's past its prime; if it still works, I'm using it. And those badger brushes I paid a ton for? Pretty sure they were still holding onto powder and eyeshadow from six years ago. So in a rare moment of responsibility, I finally broke down and started looking for a brush cleaner. So how did it work? Well, I can happily say that this cleaner does a bang-up job! My brushes were saturated with old color, to the point that I thought I might need to spring for a new set. Aside from just looking bad, though, all that old color was probably affecting pigment and application any time I used them. A little of this cleaner, a handful of seconds working it in and rinsing, and my brushes look practically as good as the day I bought them! Saved me a ton of money in new brushes, and it didn't take away from my being-lazy time!" —J
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
14. A tear stain remover since you probably thought there's nothing you could do about the discoloration. Run this comb through your dog's fur a few times to keep eye boogers at bay.
Promising review: "My cockapoo had tear staining as a pup, but as an adult, he just gets that goop in the corner of his inner eyes. Sometimes I don’t catch the goop fast enough and it hardens in his muzzle. Even when I do, the goop is slimy and difficult to remove, even with dog wipes. This tool is a miracle! Small, lightweight, and a good value for the price. Just one comb-through and I got the sticky wet goop. A few more comb-throughs and I found eye gunk that was buried in his muzzle. Most importantly, this comb removed the debris without causing any discomfort to my pooch. In fact, he seemed to enjoy it! Just look at the pictures." —Joanna
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.95.
15. A bottle of hard water booster powder because getting your fingers all pruney while trying to wash off the stains is futile. This booster will get your dishes cleaner than when you brought them home — for real.
Promising review: "We have a well and a water softener, but the dishes were still not coming out clean, and the hard water is the problem. This product is just great, dishes coming out shiny and clean. It really does help a lot with hard water in the dishwasher. I am on my third container and will keep using it. I was almost ready to buy a new dishwasher but the problem is the water softener and this product is helping me get better use out of the dishwasher. Really a fine product. It WORKS!" —Zipporah
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
16. A jetted tub cleaner that'll flush out soap scum, oil, and other nasty stuff building up where you can't see it. In less than 20 minutes, your jets will run the best they have in years.
Promising review: "This stuff is seriously amazing! I am relentless about cleaning my tub because I use it so often and always get grossed out if I don’t. 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! The first photo (above) is with my tub running with the solution. Then I drained it (second photo) 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! See for yourself in the last photo! I’m so impressed!" —Chelsea
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
17. A pack of AirPod cleaners to avoid the embarrassment of having dirty headphones (after having them in your ears all day while working). Tuning out distractions takes a toll.
Just push the square into your AirPod, peel it off, and enjoy the nastiness.
Promising review: "I never usually write reviews but this is an exception. I've had my AirPods for over a year and when the sound quality was diminishing, I was afraid they had a short life expectancy and I would need to get a new pair! Even after using cotton buds to clean the AirPods out, I thought that was enough until my friend said there's stuff built up and hard to see, but there was nothing able to get it out! Enter this product — it literally took five minutes to clean each earbud effectively and instantly the sound quality was as good as new! Loud, clear, less trouble connecting to my phone, etc. I really suggest giving this product. You don't need a full square to clean them, so you can pull a piece off or reuse a square with a side you haven't used! SO happy I found a solution!" —Amazon Customer
Get 12 from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in packs of 24 and 36).
18. A mind-blowing bottle of red wine stain remover so you don't have to rage at whoever spilled their drink. You'll be hard pressed to get your carpet professionally cleaned or replaced for less than $20.
Promising review: "I spilled red wine on my new white shirt and after feeling sad and mopey, I decided to try this! It worked like a charm, the stain came out and it was a good price. Instead of trying to get your shirt dry cleaned try this first because it will save you time and money!" —Cora S.
Get it from Amazon for $9.80.
19. A super clutch multi-purpose cleaning solution for taking care of random messes that might have otherwise cost you your security deposit. This powerful formula cleans anything from walls to sinks to pans.
Promising review: I have a rather expensive set of stainless steel cookware, purchased only a year ago. Despite constant care, the set was getting so bad that I was considering replacements! I ordered this as a last chance and I am so glad I did! Yesterday I scoured this pan with Dawn and baking soda for about 10 minutes and it still looked terrible. Two minutes with this cleaner and my pan looks brand-new inside and out! I immediately pulled the rest of my pots and pans out of the cabinet and restored them as well! I am so glad that I ordered this! Bar Keepers Friend just saved me a ton of money!" —RCIstl
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
To learn more about this, check out our Bar Keepers Friend review.
20. A miracle-working toilet bowl ring remover since the only rings we're prepared to accept are jewelry. Believe it or not, this stone really does make a world of difference.
Promising review: "When we bought our previously owned condo, all three of the toilets had a permanent dark ring. I must have tried at least six different cleaning products that claimed to eliminate rings. None worked. I was actually considering buying new toilets as the ring was embarrassing to me. A friend recommended the pumice toilet bowl ring remover and I was prepared to be disappointed again. But it worked perfectly. The ring is gone on all three toilets and it only took a few minutes per toilet. I don't know when I have ever been so totally satisfied with a product. It just saved me a whole lot of money and I am no longer embarrassed by the appearance of my toilets." —lynn mcdonald
Get it from Amazon for $11.15.
21. A mighty mildew stain remover that's perfectly capable of taking at least five years off of your tile, plastic, and even vinyl upholstery. Spring is coming, time to get your patio furniture in order.
Promising review: "I don't often write a review of a product. But this was so impressive, I thought I should let others know. We have a set of vinyl outdoor chairs that were constantly covered with mildew. When we were feeling ambitious, we'd take the time to power wash the chairs, which worked pretty well but was a lot of work. The problem was that a couple of days later, the mildew was back almost as bad a before. With this mildew stain remover, we sprayed the chairs, let them sit a few minutes, and hosed off with a regular garden hose. Easy. And they were cleaner than they ever got using the power washer. When we put the chairs away two months later, they were still clean." —Christine A. Simonson
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in two larger sizes).
22. A cooktop cleaning kit because, yes, you *can* undo that time when your pot boiled over. With this, that burned-on grease won't be as permanent as you think.
The kit includes a 10-ounce bottle of Cerama Bryte cooktop cleaner, one cleaning pad, and one scraper — and it works on glass, ceramic, induction, radiant, and halogen cooktop ranges.
Promising Review: "Works amazing! I hadn't thoroughly scrubbed my glass cooktop in years, only wiped down with random multi-cleaners, which never seemed to do much. Then a friend recommended this product...AMAZING! The included scrubbers and scrapers really make the difference. As others have said it will leave your cooktop shiny and new. Even marks that had been on there for years came almost completely off...98% better. The key is to use very little product. Let dry to a haze and wipe with a clean, dry cotton towel. (Just like waxing a car). If you aren't getting a mirrored finish it's because you've used too much product and not enough elbow grease to polish off." —B. Swartwood
Get it from Amazon for $9.80.
23. A grout cleaning pen for transforming the tiny brown crevices between your tiles and making them white as snow again — for under $10 🥂.
Promising review: "Best product! My house was built in the early 1960s and the bathroom grout was becoming discolored in spots. I had used every product on the market before buying this pen to see if I could brighten the grout with no luck. I could have just saved so much money if I had gone with the pen in the first place! It worked throughout the shower with more product to go! Easy to clean up and lasts a while!" —Kelli
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two sizes).
24. An effective outdoor cleaner to give your driveway, patio, or walkway a huge facelift. This works wonders on cement and stone for a reasonable price.
Promising review: "I first used this product about 2 years ago on the awning on my RV. That awning was so bad, that I thought I was going to have to replace it. After using this Scott's product as directed, the mold and mildew completely disappeared. This product definitely works and it works GREAT! What more can I say — it saved me nearly $500." —R. Latreille
Get it from Amazon for $10.98.
25. A suede and leather brush for erasing the unsightly stains, scuffs, and distractions off of your beloved (read: heavily used) bags, shoes, or coats. Wet a towel and scrub using the bristles to lift the stains. Once they're dry, use the soft wire side of the brush — you should be good to go.
Promising review: "This brush saved my shoes! I posted before and after photos so you can see the difference. My shoes were light pink with big noticeable stains on the sides. I just brushed it on the same direction until the stains wore off." —Lissette Castillo
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
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