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Promising review: "Seeing is believing. Not only does it do a great job, but you can see it happening. It doesn’t just mask the smell and leave a lemon scent like some products, it cleans too and looks fun. Idk. Blue foam comes out and that’s good enough for me." —sylvie yah
Get a two pack of four-count bags on Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "LOVE these splash catchers! They save me from having to chase the puddles that form around the base of our faucet before they start creeping over the counter. So reasonably priced, made well with neatly finished edges, and packaged with gift-ready care." —Alina
TwoLilacsStudio is a small Etsy shop based in Saint Helens, Oregon.
Get it from TwoLilacsStudio on Etsy for $10.50+ (available in four sizes and 10 colors).
Promising review: "This worked great for our coffee maker. The picture on the left (above) is the first batch of water, including the packet of cleaner. The second was already much cleaner and the third and fourth batches of water were completely clear. Our coffee tastes much less bitter now." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "This works great standing up. I have very old and deeply-worn grout. Trying to get the floors clean was a hands-and-knees job. This brush cleans really well, is easy to use, and I am so glad not to be on my knees. Plus, I wrap a microfiber towel around the bristles and can then dry those really deep grout lines so the dirty water doesn't fill them." —OAH
Get it from Amazon for $9.67.
Promising review: "I was perfectly content with my generic vegetable peeler. It did a decent job. Then I tried this peeler at my daughter's house over Thanksgiving. Where has this little peeler been all my life? It made peeling potatoes effortless! It's super comfortable, lightweight, and glides over vegetables — for an unbelievably reasonable price. I'm buying one for my sister, and highly recommend it to anyone. Even if you're happy with your current peeler, just try this one — you won't regret it." —Mary W.
Get it from Amazon for $8.97.
Promising review: "These are so sturdy!! I love how easy they are to clean and use in my refrigerator! It helps keep things in order since I have my kids home and the constant going in and out during the day has made it easier for me and them to find what they need and what I need to purchase more of." —Pilialoha
YoungeverLLC is a woman-owned small business specializing in home goods.
Get a pack of four from YoungeverLLC on Etsy for $22.95.
Promising review: "I love the charcoal gray towels I got so much I just ordered another set. I'm finding more and more ways to use them, instead of paper, every day: under draining fruits and vegetables, in the refrigerator where our freezer leaks, under my tea pot and compost container, at the master bath sink to wipe up after brushing our teeth and one has been designated as the 'water on the floor' towel. We have definitely cut down on our paper towel use." —katerhoad1
HammerThreadHandmade is a family-owned Etsy shop based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Get a pack of seven from HammerThreadHandmade on Etsy for $37 (available in eight patterns).
Promising review: "We do not have a garbage disposal in our kitchen. We have been using the sink drain stopper, but finally got tired of constantly cleaning them, as food would get stuck in the holes. I looked for a different solution for some time and thought this would be a cheap thing to try. They suction well and it's easy to pick up and wipe the food in the garbage. They clean so much faster than the original ones." —Deloris P.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.99.
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 just not getting clean. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh in Good Housekeeping magazine. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway, so I added that to my order. 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 am amazed!" —Sheila
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $5.98.
Promising review: "I bought these gloves to save my dry cracking hands and they are wonderful! I just had a baby and I’m constantly washing bottles and pumping accessories, therefore constantly washing my hands, and they are taking a beating. I love these gloves because I can still wash my bottles in hot water and can’t feel the heat through the gloves. I also love that they have bristles on the palms so I can wash anything with them. They are a little big on me, but other than that they are a great pair of cleaning gloves!" —Kelsi Wilde
Get them from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three colors).
This is also great for cleaning your dryer's vents!
Promising review: "I use one in the dryer filter area and one under the refrigerator. They get dust I can't get any other way. I gave five stars for durability even though I've had them for only a short time. They feel sturdy to last long enough for me." —ASF
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.95.
Promising review: "I have been looking for a good cleaner/polish for my new black quartz counters for over six months. Either I didn't like the smell (too chemical) or it didn't clean well. I love this stuff. I was shocked that after cleaning, you won't even get fingerprints. And anyone knows with black quartz, you will have fingerprints. This is a great product." —Lori M
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "So glad I finally found an environmentally friendly sponge THAT WORKS! I tried all the other kinds of eco-friendly sponges before these - silicon (don't work on stuck stuff), vegetable fiber (got so mildew-y so fast), and even crocheted (felt so gross and didn't work great). These do the job and then after a few days I just throw them in the wash! Hooray! And they're cute!" —willowbe0416
PorterLees is a family-owned Etsy shop based in Portland, Oregon that specializes in homemade reusable goods.
Get it from PorterLees on Etsy for $9.
It comes with three steam-level controls and a washable double-sided microfiber pad.
Promising review: "OK, I admit it was an impulse buy. Wow, was I shocked when I used it the first time! Three dogs with a doggie door causes paw prints and dirt and it would take me up to three hours to really deep-clean my hardwood floors. From setup to cleaning, getting shiny floors took about 45 minutes! It was super easy and fast deep-cleaning!!! I really do believe whoever created this is a genius! Brilliant!" —Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $99.99, and get two extra microfiber pads for $14.96.
Promising review: "OMG! This is the most AMAZING product! We inherited some antique furniture from the '30s that had been in storage forever. It was dry, dirty, and not much to look at. I used this product on it and the oak wood literally came alive, showing the beautiful grain and texture of the wood. I have since used it on my oak kitchen cabinets and they look AMAZING! I will never use anything else other than this product on my wood surfaces! No greasy feel, just a fantastic smell!" —Tiffany Sadowski
Get it from Amazon for $13.68.
To learn more, check out our wood polisher review.
This is also great for organizing shoes!
Promising review: "I purchased this to hang on the inside of my broom closet door, and store all my cleaning supplies. I got tired of looking for things, and this has been the perfect solution. The four hooks that hold the organizer fit my door width perfectly and I know the organizer is secure. I was able to put all my supplies in there, including a rather bulky bottle of Febreze. There's enough room to put a spray can of Pledge with the dusting cloth inside the same pouch. They are deep enough that I could put two shorter jars of polish in the same pouch. The pouches are clear so I can see where everything is and I don't have to hunt for things anymore!" —CactusMomma
Get it from Amazon for $9.87+ (available in three colors).
You simply fill her up with water or vinegar and pop in the microwave for five to seven minutes while the steam does all the work for you.
Promising review: "I thought this might be a little gimmicky, but, I was willing to give it a try. I am glad I did! I barely had to touch the cleaning cloth to the walls of my microwave and the gunk just slid right off!" —W. Taylor
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three styles and a two-pack).
Promising review: "I am the cook of the house and I make a mess. My white linen towels bite the dust for stains regularly, which doesn't go without comment from everyone. These rags are absorbent, good looking, and dark enough that stains don't show (much). I use one per day and the kitchen is always spotless — saving a tree or two in paper towels in a year. We have lots of standard lint-free rags for house/auto cleaning and think these are a big step up — worth the price." —burnn1
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $11.99.
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: "This works amazingly! I hadn't thoroughly scrubbed my glass cooktop in years — I only wiped them 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." —B. Swartwood
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "To preface, my family doesn’t use a dishwasher, but hand-washes everything. So our sponge is used daily and extensively. This sponge has been great. We've been using the first one for over two months now and it’s still going strong. It doesn’t smell weird like some sponges do after a while. It’s sturdy, I love using both sides depending on what needs to be scrubbed off. I definitely recommend getting this, I highly doubt you’ll regret it. Plus, the black looks classy and doesn’t get discolored or anything." —Tammy
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $15.49.
To learn more about why a BuzzFeed editor swears by this, check our kitchen sponge review.
And! See why this was our splurge-worthy kitchen sponge pick!
Promising review: "I purchased a home with butcher block counters. They were dingy and gross. I used the cutting board cleaner several times followed by the conditioner and the counters have come back to life. Now I feel good about making our food on them." —Skromann
Get it from Amazon for $5.79.
Promising review: "Prior to purchasing this, our cast-iron cleaning routine consisted of rinsing followed by a quick scrub using coarse sea salt and a paper towel. This gadget is great for a more thorough cleaning, especially on stubborn areas. It's very effective and cleaning is quite easy, requiring nothing more than a quick rinse. The small ring attached to it is useful for hanging on a pot rack. Recommended." —Cooking the Books
Get it from Amazon for $10.98.
Promising review: "I’m truly impressed! I used on white grout (gulp) and it worked beautifully! The fact that it’s all natural is quite the bonus." —Gail P.
HumbleSuds is a woman-owned small Etsy shop based in Denver, Colorado.
Get it from HumbleSuds on Etsy for $14.95+ (available in two sizes).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.