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1. A *loooooooooooong* vacuum hose attachment that will amaze you with how much dust it'll suck up from your dryer vent. Some reviewers say this has even unearthed long-lost socks that were trapped down there! And the best part is now your clothes will dry faster, which is very necessary given that laundry tends to ramp up in the summer due to all those sweaty clothes and bathing suits!
Bonus: you'll sleep easier knowing you've cleared out the risk of a fire starting from a clogged dryer vent. This hose adapter fits on most vacuum cleaners (except for some Dysons).
Promising review: "This thing is seriously amazing. I figured out how to use it very quickly and it worked like a charm. I had a sock stuck way down in my vent and would've had no idea! I still can't believe how much lint and dust came out of my dryer. My husband is already talking about other uses for this unique tool, like getting into tight spaces in our cars." —J. Johnson
Get a set of two from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in two colors).
2. And a bedsheet detangler to prevent your bedsheets from getting bunched up in the washing machine and dryer. They actually make your sheets dry faster with fewer wrinkles — another magical product that makes laundry in the summer run more smoothly!
These detanglers from Wad-Free aren't recommended for use with bamboo, eucalyptus, or rayon sheets.
Wad-Free is a small business that invented this laundry gadget to prevent sheets from tangling, twisting, and balling up during the laundry process.
Promising review: "I don’t know what kind of magic makes these things work, and I don’t care as long as it keeps my sheets from tangling up in the washer and dryer. This saves me so much time in the laundry room. I have king-sized sheets that always end up in a twisted cocoon of wetness in both my front-load washer and my dryer. Before I always had to stop the dryer and untangle everything — now I just toss them in with no worries. I admit when I first purchased it I expected it wouldn’t work, but was willing to try if there was a slim chance it might. After washing and drying three separate loads of sheets with Wad-Free I purchased two more sets of Wad-Free for my parents. Friends and family are definitely getting this for the holidays come December." —ZombieQT
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
3. A wood polish and conditioner to give all your scratched-up hardwood floors, wood paneling, or wooden cabinets a much-needed face-lift. You'll probably have a lot of feet scurrying across your floors during the dog days of summer, and this will help condition, nourish, and rehydrate the wood as it works to get rid of all the nicks, marks, and scratches.
Promising review: "This stuff is absolutely AMAZING. My wife and I were getting tired of looking at our worn-out cabinets and wood paneling and were very close to paying a professional thousands of dollars to refinish it all, but then we came across this product. Our paneling and cabinets were looking rough. We have two dogs who jumped up and scratched places. We also had an area that was damaged by water spots where our dog bowls were. Several other areas were just worn from heavy traffic. This stuff was like a magical eraser for water spots, scratches, scuffs, and any other blemish. We simply wiped the product on with a paper towel and let it sit for 20 minutes before wiping it off with a clean towel. Everything looks brand-new. I'm buying a couple more so we can finish our cabinets and wood paneling. We're so glad we found this product." —Kris
Get it from Amazon for $8.78.
4. Water bottle cleaning tablets because you definitely want to stay hydrated all summer long and use your water bottle often, but that also means you want to clean it often. Just drop one of these tablets in your water bottle, let it dissolve, and it'll be sparkling clean and odor-free!
Promising review: "I used my first few tabs on my insulated water bottles to just wash/refresh and I didn’t realize how amazing these bad boys really are. We used them in an insulated metal travel coffee cup thing that was stained black inside and after soaking about two hours in hot water, it looked completely brand-new again. I don’t know what kind of black magic is packed into these little tablets, but they’re totally worth every penny." —jtobair
Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $8+ (also available in a 36-pack).
5. A bottle of Star Brite Mold and Mildew Stain Remover especially great for freshening up those lounge chairs that have been sitting outside since last year and have seen better days. You'll love how clean this keeps your outdoor furniture as you continue to use it throughout the year!
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.
6. Or this bottle of mold and mildew remover spray so powerful, you'll finally be able to lift the filth from that one suspiciously stained corner of your shower. The risk of mold developing in your shower is much higher in the summer, so you'll want to keep this on hand!
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 a 32-oz bottle on Amazon for $16.99 (available in multiple quantities).
7. A robot vacuum because anything that can do a chore for me is something I'm willing to spend my money on. If your summer schedule is packed to the brim and you don't have any time to do actual chores, you'll definitely want to invest in this!
Promising review: "Wow... worth the money!!!! Thanks to my mom, ever since I got my Eufy vacuum robot, I was in LOVE!!!! It did an amazing job keeping the house clean. Honestly, I was so impressed with the vacuum. You would think my house was clean, but when I used the vacuum on the house, it picked up so much dirt and junk, it was incredible. What was so astounding about Eufy was it was so quiet and yet, the suctioning power was impressive." —YKR
Get it from Amazon for $135.99+ (available in two colors).
8. A rubber squeegee brush if you're always cleaning up your dog's hair and still feel like you can never get it all. As the weather warms, some breeds of dogs tend to shed the most during the summer, so this will help unearth SO much of that hidden hair from the depths of your carpet.
Reviewers suggest using short, quick strokes over your carpet or rug to get the most pet hair out. This broom also works great for collecting pet hair on hardwood floors as the rubber bristles work like a magnet to gather all the hair into one big clump.
Promising review: "Didn’t expect much, just bought this on a whim because on of those 'Things from Amazon that actually work' articles you see on social media. Well, I can say that it actually worked perfectly! I thought my carpet was clean because I have a full-size 'pet' vacuum, but I can tell that this broom is the only thing able to get deep enough and pull all that hair and dirt out of the fibers. Even works better on my tile floors than a regular broom. It doesn’t kick up dust particles or leave them behind. Also, I feel you can use this instead of your mop since it also has a squeegee and can be cleaned just by rinsing it. So you get a twofer with this." —Nelio
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
9. A stainless steel cleaner — just imagine how many times your kid's grubby hands open your fridge's door to grab an ice pop in the summer! This will wipe those handprints right off without leaving behind any streaks!
The plant-based, lavender-scented cleaner comes with a microfiber cloth for you to use on your appliances, and reviewers say you only have to use a little bit of the cleaner to clean your entire fridge or oven, which means one bottle will last you a really long time.
Promising review: "The stainless-steel appliances in our rental were so stained and smudged. Regular cleaners didn't work. The reviews were good and price was right, but what won me over was the plant-based ingredient list and lavender scent. I used the product the day it arrived in the mail. Worked like a charm! Easy-to-use spray, microfiber cloth included. So now my stainless-steel appliances look shiny and my kitchen smells amazing! Highly recommend." —diana,diana,diana
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
10. A jar of the Pink Stuff, capable of removing set-in rust stains in your kitchen sink, burnt-on food in your oven, and dark scuffs on your wall. Whenever a rainy summer day strikes and you're stuck inside, use this on practically anything to achieve a huge summer cleaning of your house!
Promising review: "I added before and after photos of my filthy oven so you all would know this stuff is the real deal and worth it. I like that it didn't have a strong odor and it didn't use much effort at all to clean my oven. You can really see it removing the burnt-on grease after a few circular motions." —DNICEANDFAM
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
11. A carpet cleaner for tackling the most intense spills and stains you thought there was no coming back from — yes, even an entire bowl of neon-colored ice cream that somehow got spilled on the floor. Instead of placing a piece of furniture over the stain and forgetting about it, use this miracle cleaner instead!
Promising review: "It’s a miracle in a bottle. My German shepherd mix decided to pull a black fountain pen out of my purse and chew it to pieces on my beige carpet while I was sleeping — this cleaner lifted the stain and now it’s like the devastation my dog caused never happened! As soon as I saw it lifting the ink, I got back on Amazon and bought more bottles. I will never let myself run out of this. I use it in my Bissell carpet cleaner for some crazy good cleaning power. I’ve become that weird lady who goes around singing the praises of a cleaning product. No regrets." —L. Logan
Get it from Amazon for $12.85.
12. Grandma's Secret to remove any stains on your furniture — this stuff is so good at getting out set-in stains from oil, grease, ink, grass, blood, even pen stains on a white leather couch, as you can see below! Pretty much every summertime stain is a goner when paired with this!
Promising review: "Absolutely the best spot remover in the world! It will remove just about everything from your fabric! I even used it for a very old doily that was so discolored and stained that I almost threw them away. All the old stains and knitted portion was over 15 years since it had never been washed. It is bright and clean and white now. It used to look brown. It was handmade by my dear departed aunt made 35+ years ago! It's ready for framing now!" —Dancing Hawaiian
Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.89.
13. A basic pool maintenance kit that gets rid of those little nasties (aka floating leaves, dirt, dead bugs etc.) from your above-ground pool. You'll get a vacuum head that attaches to your garden house, and all the debris will catch in a reusable bag. It also comes with a surface skimmer and a pole.
Promising review: "Wasn't sure what to expect for this basically low-cost maintenance kit, but surprisingly worked great at getting all the cottonwood seeds off the bottom of our pool as well as small pebbles. Would highly recommend if you don't want to spend big bucks on a pool vacuum system." —Kay Arterburn
Get it from Amazon for $28.99.
14. A good old-fashioned water pressure cleaner to blast all the dirt, algae, and built-up sediment off your deck. You'll find it so satisfying to see the wood literally change color before your eyes.
Promising review: "I love you little electric pressure washer! Oh let me count the ways...I honestly can't say enough good things about this little guy. Our deck was in serious need of a wash. I really liked the idea of a small electric pressure washer mainly for the ease of maneuverability but was unsure if it really had the power to get the job done. Oh man, let me tell you this thing is fantastic! Once I got started I couldn't stop. I was washing everything in sight. Deck, fire pit, stepping stones, planters, outside rug...I was unstoppable! I was a filthy mess from the thighs down because of all the muck flying everywhere but I didn't care, I was happy." —Larry Crouch
Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in three colors).
15. Rubbermaid's power scrubbing brush that scrubs the tile grout and shower door track to return it to its former, cleaner glory. You could even use this to deep clean your grill grates after a long day of outdoor grilling!
Promising review: "Last night I was reborn. What is the cause of this renewed zest for life, you might ask? It was the use of the Rubbermaid Reveal Power Scrubber on my shower grout. It elevated a simple baking soda-and-water solution to alchemical proportions. My pink-tiled shower, the one that came with my scummy apartment, the one that never looks clean no matter how many hours of backbreaking labor I put in, now looks bright, clean, and full of promise. An otherwise disgusting and dated purely utilitarian part of my home is now art. TL;DR: This is absolutely incredible." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.38.
Check out our full Rubbermaid Power Scrubber review.
16. A fizzing toilet tablet so you don't have to spend your Sunday scrubbing all those gross stains in your toilet. All you have to do is drop this in your toilet bowl, let it fizz for a bit, and then lightly brush the sides. All that gunk disappears when you flush!
Pardo Naturals is a Black-owned, woman-owned small business based in Covington, Georgia, that specializes in products designed for people with issues related to sensitive skin.
Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping's Melanie Aman says about it: "For all the folks who don't enjoy cleaning the toilet — myself included — these dissolving tablets make quick work of a grimy bowl. The tablets are a little hard to dislodge from the plastic container (although that does make me feel confident that they're secure during transit and won't break; mine all arrived intact!), but once you get one out, you drop it in the toilet and let it do its thing. It'll start fizzing — just like a bath bomb — loosening any stains and streaks in 10 minutes so they come away with a light brushing. I never let the toilet get too bad (and usually it takes awhile for me to notice any buildup since there are only two people in the apartment), so I can't vouch for them if you have really set-in hard water stains or haven't cleaned the commode in six months. But if you're looking to ditch the harsh cleansers in your toilet cleaning routine, this is a great addition to your lineup."
Get six tablets from Pardo Naturals for $10.50 (available in seven scents).
17. A weekly shower cleaner, which might just be the ultimate cleaning product because all you have to do is spray your whole shower once a week, and then simply walk away and rinse it off the next day. We love anything that keeps summertime chores to a minimum!
Promising review: "I had a horrible gray ring in the bottom of my shower that was impossible to remove. I had tried the Dawn Dish Soap method (with a lot of scrubbing) and had even used toilet bowl cleaner to try to remove the soap scum. My next step was to tear out and replace the shower pan and tile. I figured this was my last chance. I ordered the Wet and Forget Shower Spray and really coated the shower walls and floor pan and walked away. I CANNOT begin to tell you how happy I was to rinse down the walls sometime later and watch all that crud roll right down the drain!! This is the best product I have ever used in my life!! Works great and no toxic fumes!!" —Amazon Customer
Get a 64 oz. bottle from Amazon for $19.98.
18. Mop slippers you can slide on over your shoes so you can literally dance around your house to the song of the summer and still get your cleaning done.
Promising review: "I loved the fact I could put these on my feet and clean my hard wood floors easily without breaking my arms like I do with the handheld mops. AND they polish the floors so much better than anything else I’ve used! I use the Bruce floor cleaning spray and then slide/dance across the floor to polish. Another perk, you get a great workout from it!!" —B dunn
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $14.89.
19. A set of prefilled liquid ant baits if ants always invade your house during the summer. Just open the package up up, place it near where you saw ants, and the ants will carry the bait back to their colony, which will eventually kill them off. Yes, kinda brutal, but also very effective!
Promising review: "With the onset of really hot weather, the ants decided to try my kitchen as a refreshment counter. Having used several other products only to have the ants return, I was dreading the idea and expense of hiring professional pest control for occasional but virulent ant attacks. Then I saw this product on Amazon and decided to give it a try. If I hadn't used it myself, I wouldn't believe it. I put out the bait in the afternoon and the ants were dead and disappearing in less than 24 hours. Since the old trap had dead ants in it, it didn't look very appetizing in the kitchen so I replaced it with a new one. NO MORE ANTS!!! This product is wonderful and cost effective. I have several more unused ant traps just waiting for the little buggers to strike again!" —Pamela K. Buck
Get 12 bait stations from Amazon for $11.92.
20. A jar of odor-removing gel to finally get rid of any unwanted smells around the house. Just open up the top of the jar and place it where smells tend to linger (think: near a hamper with lots of stinky, smelly clothes in it), and the gel will literally absorb the smell instead of masking it.
Promising review: "I have eight large-breed dogs who have the run of the house, even though we sweep and vacuum twice a day you can still smell dog. I have little to nothing in the way of soft surfaces that hold odor and the whole house gets a deep clean three times a week, but the smell keeps popping up. I put three of these around my house and people have asked me if the dogs are not in the house anymore. It doesn't cover up the smell, it really eliminates it and leaves the house smelling crisp and clean." —BB Caldwell
Get it from Amazon for $11.85 (available in two sizes).
21. Biodegradable laundry detergent pods that'll deep-clean all of those workout clothes drenched in sweat from your outdoor runs or workouts. No one likes when their activewear still smells kinda weird when they take them out of the washing machine, and thanks to these odor-busting pods, you won't have to deal with that!
Dropps is a small Philadelphia-based business that produces eco-friendly cleaning products (dryer balls, dishwasher detergent pods, and more), and their shipping process is 100% carbon neutral.
Promising review: "My husband is a plumber and all around handyman, and his work clothes get really grimy with mud sweat, and they get smellier than any thing else I wash. Up to this point I could get the dirt out, but nothing took out the stink, but to my surprise the Active Wash detergent got them clean and fresh smelling! I am elated that I finally found a product that works." —Dropps Customer
Get a 64-pack from Dropps for $28+ (available in three scents and in a 128- or 192-pack).
22. A set of cleaning sponges to tackle those tough stains on everything from outdoor furniture to marker scribbles on furniture that your kid created while bored at home on summer break. Here's hoping they stick to coloring books next time...
Promising review: "I love these sponges. I use them in the kitchen, the bathroom, and on the sides of the pool. But the use I like the best is to clean my vinyl wood floors. They get the spots and footprints off quickly without damaging the floor. I've use mops but they didn't remove what everyone had tracked in without pressing down really hard. These work quickly and efficiently." —D. Morales
Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $12.95.
23. A handmade scrubber that'll make clean up after a summer party so much easier. It'll get into all the crevices of glasses, pitchers, and tumblers — yes, even the ones with dried frozen margarita remnants in it.
No Time For Waste is small Etsy shop where you'll find eco-friendly household products. Whether you're looking for cleaning products or shopping bags, you'll find lots of reusable goods.
Get it from No Time For Waste on Etsy for $21.80.
24. An outdoor cleaner if any paved area around your house is looking a bit dingy this summer and you want to freshen it up. This works on any cement or stone surfaces.
Promising review: "I used the outdoor cleaner in a spray bottle to clean algae from my concrete bird baths. Tip the water out, spray the cleaner, let it sit a few minutes, and wash it out with a hose. Clean as a whistle. Love not having to use a scrub brush to clean algae from around the raised, ornamental parts inside the bird bath bowl." —Texas Bookworm
Get it from Amazon for $10.98.
25. A desktop air purifier to help you deal with those annoying summer allergens that are wreaking havoc on your body as you try to get your work done inside. Say goodbye to watery eyes and constant sneezing!
Promising review: "My seasonal allergies recently kicked in and my doctor suggested getting an air purifier. This has worked tremendously so far to cut down on my symptoms." —Wayfair Customer
Get it from Wayfair for $55.37.
Now that you've taken care of all your cleaning chores, you can get back to enjoying the beautiful summer weather:
