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1. A revitalizing outdoor cleaner to restore your walkway, driveway, or patio to its original glory, which probably looked way better before summer festivities. It's free of bleach, so it's s safe to use around plants and grass!
Attach it to a hose, spray, let it sit for up to 10 minutes, give it a good scrub, and rinse the gunk away!
Promising review: "I first used this product about two 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+ (available in three sizes).
2. A bottle of Goo Gone if you're about ready to surrender to all the sticky messes threatening to ruin your fave season. Now you'll be able to get rid of all your sticky problems, like hard-to-remove stickers, glue mishaps, gum incidents, and more.
Promising review: "I bought it to remove a piece of chewing gum from a white leather car seat. It’s not recommended for leather, but it did the job wonderfully. Then I used it to clean car door aluminum sill plates — a protective sticker wasn’t taken off in time, so they were covered in adhesive that I couldn’t remove for a few years. After applying Goo Gone liquid and letting it sit for five minutes, I was able to clean it off! Really powerful adhesive remover, glad I discovered it." —ef
Get it from Amazon for $7.96.
3. A mold and mildew remover spray for defeating all the nasty mold that somehow gets much worse after a summer full of humid temps. Use it for bathrooms, kitchens, patios, etc. Spray, wait 15 seconds, and watch the mold vanish!
It works on wood, tile, fiberglass, showers, floors, counters, and grout!
RMR Brands is a small business specializing in professional-grade cleaning solutions for your home.
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 it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three sizes and as a pack of two).
4. The Pink Stuff's Miracle Multipurpose Cleaner Spray that'll purge your home of the grime that has been following you for literal months. You'll be absolutely shook by how quickly and easily this can lift the stubborn stains you've been battling.
Promising review: "Glad I found this product on TikTok. Does 95%–100% of the job in seconds! Definitely worth the money." —Mother of 4
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
5. Or, a 20-pack of cleaning erasers to tidy various surfaces in your home. They're thick but gentle enough to tackle all types of messes. You *may* find yourself running around the house looking for new stains to conquer now that you've finally found an effective solution!
Promising review: "These babies have transformed and reformed my slobby life. My dog sitter thought I got a new sink and fridge. I have never had more fun cleaning in my life — wait, I have never had any fun cleaning. But these magical creatures make it so freaking satisfying. No toxic stuff. No fumes. Just heavenly cleanliness." —Jimmy Jim Ereeno
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $14.95.
6. A water-based Folex carpet cleaner so you can take care of any unfortunate messes that be~fall~ your carpet. Apply it to the mess, then gently agitate and blot with a clean cloth. Voilà!
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 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 $6.65+ (also available in multipacks).
7. OR, Angry Orange pet odor eliminator that'll fill your home with a heavenly aroma just in time for fall! It'll smell so divine, you might just forget about the mess your four-legged friend left for you.
It's super easy to use! Just spray the spot in question, let it sit for up to 10 minutes, then blot.
Promising review: “This is it: the solution to all pet odors EVER!!!!! I moved into a rental but could definitely tell there had been a cat here before us. Sorry, cat lovers! They are cute, but they can smell bad if not properly cleaned up after, and I’m seriously allergic!!! So, I knew I had some scrubbing and massive cleaning ahead of me so that I could live here. I bought this and OMG! It was like magic!!! The smell was gone from every room except the downstairs bathroom, which I figured was the scene of the crime: the litter box location!!!!! I sprayed that room as though I was cleaning up evidence from a horrific crime and got the doorjamb really well. It is unreal, but the smell is GONE.” —LauraLiz
Get it from Amazon for $19.70 (available in four sizes).
8. A dishwasher-friendly cage, because your headwear deserves a good fall cleaning, too. Place it on the top shelf with your dirty hats and let your dishwasher do the rest of the work!
Promising review: "Works like a charm! It's given new life to my favorite baseball caps, some of which, I'm sad to report, have suffered tragically in washing machine incidences. Never would I have considered the dishwasher, but Ballcap Buddy said yes, so I tried it. Not only did my caps get clean, but they retained their shape. It's a perfect way to wash a baseball cap. Different styles, different colors, and materials all came out the same: looking good." —MsHarmony
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
9. A Bissell Little Green upholstery cleaner to tackle the tough stains that kids, pets, and guests tracked into your home during the summer! This powerful machine can clean carpet, fabric, and upholstery.
The Bissell Little Green machine offers strong spray and suction to remove tough pet stains with ease. It has a 48-ounce tank that allows you to do plenty of cleaning before a refill is needed. It comes with a 3-inch Tough Stain Tool, a HydroRinse Self-Cleaning Hose Tool, and a trial-size of Spot & Stain with Febreze Freshness formula, which you can also buy separately for $12.99!
Promising review: "Wish I took a before and after. Had a spot in the passenger seat of my car that took 3–4 attempts to get out. This thing got it out in one try. It’s also so easy to clean after using it. I’m impressed! My Bissell carpet shampooer works wonders, and had to give this one a try. This is an investment I do not regret." —Samantha padgett
Get it from Amazon for $108.99.
10. A pet hair removal broom so you can lift actual GOBS of hair from your carpet (pet and human alike) no matter how deep it's buried. Even if you regularly vacuum, this tool is scary good at tackling hair embedded in your rug!
Check out our full FURemover pet hair broom review for more deets!
Promising review: "I have two dogs — a terrier mix and a short-hair dachshund mix. I have a navy woven couch that LOVES my dachshund's fur. I have tried pretty much everything to get the fur out — traditional lint roller, those blue fuzzy lint rollers, special vacuum attachments, etc. The terrier's fur comes out great with all of those options. The dachshund's fur, much like the dachshund herself, remains stubbornly on my couch. I got this product as the new 'let's see if it works' item of the month with low expectations. THE FUR ACTUALLY CAME OUT GUYS. It acts like a broom for my couch — sweeping the fur (with some elbow grease) basically onto the floor where I vacuum it up! Give this a try if my story sounds pretty similar to yours!" —Janielle
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
11. Orrr, a ChomChom pet hair remover when you want to be armed and ready to deal with all the fur your pet is about to shed this fall. You'll love removing pet hair *without* relying on adhesive rollers. Roll it back and forth on the hair-ridden area, then empty it out when you're done.
Promising review: "I was cautiously optimistic, but this tool is as effective as everyone is saying. My couches, and especially my recliner, look brand new. It takes little to no effort to use. Just use it in a 'scrubbing' type motion and it catches and traps the fur (and other small debris, such as crumbs...) in the little compartment. Pop it open, empty it out. Done." —Ian K.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in colors white and black).
12. Or!!! A pet hair vacuum for anyone who's desperate to remove pet hair in a snap. This lil' powerhouse comes with everything you need to get the job done fast — your home will be spotless in no time!
It has a 14V lithium ion battery, triple level filtration, and a large, easy-to-empty dirt bin. It also comes with specialized pet tools, including a motorized brush tool, an upholstery tool, and a crevice tool.
Promising review: "We have the world’s worst sofa — a dark blue one that attracts every hair, crumb, or dust particle within 100 miles. We also have a white dog that sheds about 20 pounds of hair every day. This is absolutely, positively the BEST little vacuum I have ever used. It legitimately cleans the impossible-to-clean sofa, and so much more. So happy I bought this!" —JRH in NJ
Get it from Amazon for $79.39.
13. An all-natural oven scrub if you're avoiding your oven due to the caked-on food remnants from all the summer goodies you baked. Apply the paste, give it a scrub, and your work is finished.
This oven scrub is also safe to use on stove-top burners, stainless-steel and cast-iron cookware, air fryers, toaster ovens, and more. The clear scent contains no essential oils. Purify contains peppermint, eucalyptus, lemon, and tea tree essential oils. Lift contains rosemary, lemongrass, and lemon essential oils. If you're trying to cut down on plastic, the oven scrub is available in a glass jar, too.
Everneat is a small biz based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that specializes in cleaning products.
Promising review: "Finally tackled the rings on our stove top with this scrub and a reusable paper towel (as I was worried about using a scourer on an easily scratched surface), and the rings came right off! These are those 'oh, crap, the pot boiled over' rings that I ignored that lead to my stove top looking a bit crusty. The oven scrub ate them right off and left my oven and stove top looking great." —Jessie Bono
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $19.99 (available in three scents).
14. A wine-stain removing spray because your area rug is probably starting to look a bit dull after one too many run-ins with a glass of Merlot. Now you can *actually* eliminate the stain instead of playing musical furniture to conceal it.
Wine Away is a woman-owned business that was founded by Staci Wanichek (the CEO), and her mom, Cheryl, over 20 years ago.
Promising review: "Amazing cleaning power in one small bottle. When my friend told me she'd heard of this product from her wine group, I realized immediately this is something I can use even for non-wine-related spills. And immediately upon receiving this stain remover, I had the opportunity to spritz a spray on my placemat where someone had accidentally gotten some gel marker pen ink smeared all over it. With just a few quick sprays, I was able to wash the placemat, and it came out of the wash looking clean and fabulous! Food stains have also come out of the placemat just as easily, and I'm just delighted to have such a powerful cleanser available for those unplanned moments when the next stains occur. Highly recommended!" —Cynthia Sue Larson
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
15. A game-changing dishwashing spray when you know the struggle of not having access to a dishwasher, which is even harder if you spend most of the fall months cooking! This will make cleanup a LOT easier.
You can use this to spray dirty dishes, let 'em sit for a few minutes, then rub away the crud with a quick wipe and rinse!
Check out a TikTok of the Dawn Powerwash Spray to see it in action!
Here's what BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly has to say about this spray: "I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout food instead of cooking. But, as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce *and* the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like I say it does! Like, scary well."
Get the starter pack from Amazon for $21.84.
16. A grout cleaning kit you'll wish you'd found sooner, especially if you've been scowling at your tile since summer began. Yes, there *is* white grout hiding under all that nastiness.
The kit comes with two bottles of Grout-Eez and a scrubber you can attach to a standard mop or broom pole.
Promising review: "This is an excellent product. I have tried several grout cleaners over the past 15 years since the majority of our flooring has been ceramic tile. This product surpassed all of them. In fact, nothing has ever worked this quickly. The three best features included (1) the instructions on both the bottle and with the product were clear and I followed them to a tee, (2) the perfect brush that came with it that fit perfectly into my grout lines and was easy to attach to an existing handle and (3) how easily the soil was removed from the grout. I would recommend using this around one tile first and definitely wait the 10 minutes then wiggle the brush in the grout lines. The soil comes up quickly." —Karen W
Get a set from Amazon for $39.95.
17. A reusable and machine-washable duster that'll keep your surfaces and screens free from fall dust *without* having to purchase refills. These easily fit on the yellow OR blue Swiffer duster handle.
TS Designs is a Michigan-based small business that offers vintage gifts and decor paired with eco-friendly items.
Promising review: "LOVE the washable duster attachments. These are SO soft and such great quality. The stitching is strong and I don’t worry about anything coming apart. We use ours with our swifter duster wand and it fits perfectly. If you’re looking for a more sustainable item, this is one for you." —Cassie Couch
Get it from TS Designs on Etsy for $4.49 (originally $4.99; available in 10 colors).
18. An all-purpose car upholstery cleaner to address all the neglected stains from the various iced coffee spills that occurred in the backseat this summer. It happens.
Promising review: "Holy moly, how did I never know that this existed?? This cleaner is nothing short of a miracle!! My backseat bench has been dirty with mystery stains now for at least a decade, stains that were created by little kids, various passengers, cargo, who knows. I tried EVERYTHING to get out the hazy, dirty staining on my charcoal-colored seats to no avail. Hot water and soap, alcohol based rubs, carpet cleaners, fabric cleaners — literally EVERYTHING, plus lots of elbow grease. I grew frustrated and resigned that my car will look like a dump forever. Then I started doing some research and came upon this cleaner. Many reviews stated it was the best thing ever, car sites named it their top choice, etc. I decided it's worth a last-ditch try, and boy I am so glad I did! It took four to five sprays, some minor agitating and rubbing with a broad brush, wipe off with the enclosed cloth, and whaddaya know?? POOF! STAINS GONE! I simply can't believe how easy this was and how pain free. I will go tomorrow and clean ALL my car seats! I highly recommend this, it’s the bomb." —Manddun
Get it from Amazon for $16.97.
19. Reusable mop pads because why keep wasting money on single-use Swiffer pads when you have tons of cute fall decor to buy? These are made with extra-thick microfibers that trap dirt when you sweep and absorb moisture when you mop.
These pads are compatible with the original Swiffer. The company also sells a version of these mop pads that work with the Swiffer Wet Jet!
Turbo Mops is a family-run small business that wants to help you live (and clean) more sustainably.
Promising review: "The velcro closure alone is worth the purchase. It was really easy to put on (no more pinched fingers) and the hold is very strong. No more having to handle the dirty, drippy sheets to try to reattach them in the middle of cleaning the floor. I noticed that my floors are cleaner because the microfiber absorbs more and doesn't just push the grime around the floor. Also, these can be washed in the washing machine for the next use." —Rosemary Patterson
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $17.75.
20. A shoe cleaner if you've exhausted all other options but *refuse* to trash your fave sneakers. This cleaner can get the filthiest shoes lookin' like you just splurged on a new pair of fall kicks.
Promising review: "I have had my Nike Roshe runs for about a year now, and I don't go easy on them. I play sports and run in the dirt with them all the time, but I also like to wear them for fashion purposes. Pink Miracle helped restore my daily shoes to look like I just bought them — now I can wear them for even longer. Very pleased with Pink Miracle, I will buy it again when I run out of my bottle." —Romario
Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (available in two sizes).
21. A jetted tub cleaner when you have no desire to bathe in a tub with grimy jets. Run the water, add the cleaner, and fire up the jets! This is, perhaps, the easiest fall cleaning task of all time.
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: "Love this stuff. I was skeptical at first. I am a huge germaphobe and this worked well enough for me to actually take a bath at my new place with the jets on!" —Ann
Get it from Amazon for $17.84 (available in two sizes and as a pack of two).
22. A concentrated leather cleaner that'll spruce up your tired leather products so they're spiffy again for fall. Yes, even the ones that look like they're from the early 1900s.
This can be used on couches, car seats, boots, jackets, purses, and anything else you can think of!
Promising review: "I bought a sorta white leather sectional for $150 stained and dirty but no major wear or tears. Well, the pictures tell it all! It took at least three cycles of gentle scrubbing and wiping off raised dirt and a little extra for bad stains! A lot of elbow grease but holy crap! Super nice couch now!" —iPoutside365
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three sizes).
23. A cleaning kit to prepare your cooktop for all the fall cooking you're about to do! You'll be amazed at how well this lifts grease stains and other messes. It's time to bid farewell to those ineffective traditional all-purpose cleaners.
The kit comes with a bottle of cleaner, a cleaning pad and a heavy-duty scraper that are all designed to break down burnt-on foods and tough stains.
Promising review: "As soon as I used this stuff, I couldn't believe it! We had a new stove that I didn't clean for months and assumed the burnt pea juice (my enemy) would just be a new stain forever. However, after one application, it was basically gone. I used the scraper that came with it and did one more small application on just that spot, and it was gone! Every time I use this it looks like my stove could be brand-new." —Christi
Get it from Amazon for $15.48+ (available in three styles).
24. Or, a gas range cleaning spray if you were too busy having fun this summer and your cleaning duties ended up on the ~back burner~. This stuff will help you deal with the relentless stains you've been avoiding.
"This stuff is THE TRUTH. My roommate is the best, but let's just say wiping down the stove after cooking is not one of her favorite activities. I'm not particular fond of doing the dishes, so I guess we're even. Anyways, I spray this on a few times a week, let it sit for about five minutes, then wipe with a cloth and it removes EVERYTHING. Like, every little spot of caked-on grease and burnt crumbs come off with just one wipe." —Daniel
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $16.49.
25. An all-natural glass cleaner so you don't have to worry about your cleaning products containing harmful ingredients. This simple but efficient cleaner will tackle the toothpaste stains and water streaks that have been staring back at you since before summer started.
Viren Apothecary is a woman-owned small biz based in Wisconsin that makes eco-friendly cleaning products. All of the shop's products are free from phthalates, parabens, gluten animal products, soy, formaldehyde, bleach, phosphates, and ammonia.
Promising review: "All of her products make me look forward to cleaning the house! I have been having such a luxurious cleaning experience and absolutely recommend!" —Imani L.
Get it from Viren Apothecary for $12 (available in four scents and two bottle options).
26. A cleaning putty you'll want to use on basically anything that collects dust or debris. Think keyboards, AC vents, and anywhere else your pumpkin scone crumbs may land.
Promising review: "WOW!!! This stuff is incredible! I work in an environment that is very dirty and our office is always covered in a fine layer of dust. But just a few minutes spent mashing this slime into all the cracks and crevices of my keyboard, mouse, phone, etc. and it's all clean as can be! This stuff picks up dirt on contact and leaves behind a clean, no smell, no residue surface. I bought a second jar for my vehicle and it works miracles in there as well. My air vents, shifter and seats are now spotless. I couldn't be happier with this product." —Jenna75
Get it from Amazon for $6.98.
27. And finally, a pair of fluffy slippers with microfiber mops on the bottom so your feet will be cozy for fall *and* your floors will be clean with very little effort.
Promising review: "So why do I like mopping slippers? I have a 2-year-old and they're great for mopping up little splashes — like drops of water from doing dishes — and the extra padding is nice. No paper towels wasted and it's immediate. Plus these are cute. You have to have a sense of whimsy for this functional novelty item." —G. Kim
Get it from Amazon for $13.59+ (available in four sizes, including women's and kid's sizes, and in 16 styles).
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