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    36 Things You Need If Messiness Makes You Say "Immediately No"

    For those who know messiness is the ultimate red flag.

    1. glass cleaner to remove any stubborn hard water spots and have your shower doors looking so clean you might accidentally walk into them.

    Reviewer's shower door before using cleaner
    Reviewer's shower door after using glass cleaner

    Promising review: "This product works beautifully. I tried a lot of products to remove the hard water from my glass shower. I have to admit — the first time I used it with a cloth, it was not very effective. The second time I used a nonabrasive sponge for glass. It turned out beautiful, just like the first day the glass was installed." —EJP

    Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (also available in a pack of two).

    2. An extremely popular oven cleaner with before and after results that are downright jaw-dropping. If you've had caked-on nastiness in your oven since Thanksgiving, it's time to add to cart.

    Review photo of dirty oven
    Reviewer photo of same oven after using Oven Off cleaner

    Promising review: "Oh man, this stuff is awesome! I sprayed and left it on overnight. I had no idea what to expect. I took a paper towel and started wiping out the oven. The grime just melted away. It was awesome!" —KsGrl444

    Get it from Amazon for $6.27.

    3. Or an all-natural oven scrub made with gritty pumice stone so you can really go to town on that pizza that exploded and left a mess everywhere. It'll even clean all the hard-to-reach spots on your racks and oven door that you usually overlook.

    the jar of scrub
    Gif of model using towel to wipe up oven scrub
    Everneat/Etsy

    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

    Everneat is a small Etsy shop based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that specializes in cleaning products.

    Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $19.99+ (available in a glass or plastic jar).

    4. A bottle of The Bucko soap scum and grime remover spray to tackle years and years of nastiness in your tub, so it's basically a time machine in a bottle.

    reviewer's tub coated in soap scum
    the tub clean

    BuzzFeed Shopping managing editor Mallory McInnis swears by this stuff! Here's what she has to say: "Have you ever seen the movie The Santa Clause? There's a scene where Tim Allen's character shaves away his white beard and then ~WHOOSH!~ it reappears instantaneously. That's basically my bathtub and soap scum. I've tried many products to keep it at bay, but this is the only one that has ever really worked. Not only does it have a cute dog on the packaging, it also allows me to (easily!) wipe away dastardly soap scum without having to use a lot of muscle! Which is great, because I don't exactly have a lot of muscle to use."

    Get it from Amazon for $17.88+ (available in two sizes).

    5. A two-pack of reusable sweeping pads because it's time to say goodbye to the wasteful disposable ones you've been spending way too much money on. These even have helpful Velcro straps so the pad won't go flying off when you're in the middle of a good cleaning session.

    Reviewer's Swiffer with mop pad attached
    Reviewer showing used sweeping pad with dirt and hair

    They're compatible with both the original Swiffer and the Swiffer Wet Jet!

    Promising review: "My dog is super super hairy which means she sheds a lot! Every night before bed I have to sweep or my socks will catch her fur. The second one is just a bonus, I use one for sweeping and the second for mopping. Saves me money too because I don't have to go through boxes every two weeks. If you're into long lasting and sustainability this is definitely perfect for you. Especially if you have pets. Will definitely buy again once these two start to wear a bit." —Amy G.

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.95.

    6. A jar of toilet fizzies — which are basically bath bombs for your toilet. Simply plop one in the bowl and let the blend of sodium bicarbonate and citric acid break down stains and kill any lingering bacteria. Oh, and it's also loaded with eucalyptus essential oil to make your porcelain throne smell like a fancy spa.

    Jar of eucalyptus toilet fizzies by Happy Earth Boutique
    Model placing eucalytpus toilet fizzy into glass of water
    Happy Earth Boutique/Etsy

    Promising review: "The eucalyptus is strong and it fizzes nicely. I drop one in once or twice a week and scrub the toilet a bit, and the scent lingers after flushing. Perfect for keeping my bathroom fresh!" —kd Bromley

    Happy Earth Boutique is a woman-owned small business making healthier alternatives for your health and home.

    Get it from Happy Earth Boutique on Etsy for $16.99.

    7. A bathroom cleaner made with natural ingredients to leave your tiles shining and your tub as sparkly as the day you moved in. Plus, it's free from fumes and synthetic dyes, so you won't have to worry about any mid-chore headaches.

    Reviewer's shower floor before using Better Life cleaner
    Reviewer's shower floor after using Better Life cleaner

    Promising review: "I have an old shower/bathtub. I tried name-brand shower cleaners and bleach to try to clean the soap scum off the tiles and tub. I had no luck and I would cough and get sick because of how strong the smell was. I thought I would try this to save my lungs. I sprayed my entire shower and left it for about 15 minutes. Came back and rinsed off the walls and they were shiny! I've never had such a clean shower. The smell is amazing and subtle. All I smell is tea tree and it didn't affect me at all. The price is also a good deal since the bottle is pretty large." —Amber Erwin

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.99 (available in two sizes).

    8. A cleaning putty so you can get the hair out of every nook and cranny in your home — from the crevices of your vents to the random dusty spots in your bathroom.

    Remover placing cleaning putty on car's vent
    Reviewer holding dirty cleaning putty

    Promising review: "I have two dogs that shed. This really helps pick up the hairs in my car console. It reminds me of the slime I grew up playing with. After a few uses it starts to look a nasty but still works picking up dirt and hair." —JK

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

    9. A powerful spray with 23,000 perfect ratings that will break down stubborn mold and mildew stains almost instantly. Just leave it on for about 15 seconds, then lightly wipe away to reveal what your shower is actually supposed to look like.

    Reviewer's shower before using mold and mildew reviewer
    Reviewer's shower after using mold and mildew reviewer

    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 $16.99 (available in three sizes and multipacks).

    10. Or a spray gel for when you want to get rid of rust stains but don't feel like scrubbing. Simply spray it on, wait a few minutes for the rust to dissolve, and then rinse it away.

    Reviewer's shower before using rust remover
    Reviewer's shower after using rust remover

    Promising review: "I have battled stains in the shower for the past year since moving into our house. The shower was already discolored when we moved in, and I have tried many other products with no success. I was skeptical that this product would be different! I sprayed the shower and let it sit as recommended on the bottle. I let it do its thing for longer because I could see the stains disappearing before my eyes! This product requires little scrubbing. It really is like magic! I plan on continuing to use this every week to keep the discoloration from returning!" —Kitty B.

    Get it from Amazon for $4.98.

    11. A beloved interior cleaner that'll have your car back to the way it looked before that beach trip left it completely covered in wet sand.

    Promising review: "This does exactly what I wanted - clean all the interior surfaces of my car while not leaving any residues, streaks, or strong odors. I first used this on my 4-month-old Grand Cherokee Trailhawk that was CAKED in dust (inside!) from a recent off-road adventure. The Total Interior cleaner cleaned all my surfaces — dash, screen, leather seats, etc. without leaving any streaky residues or strong odors, good or bad. After things settled my car looked and smelled new again!" –T. Porter

    Get it from Amazon for $10.97.

    12. A genius brush and squeegee combo so you can swipe all your countertop messes directly into the sink. It even has a built-in ledge so you can hang it when not in use.

    Hand using the brush side to sweep crumbs into sink
    Hand using the squeegee side to sweep water into sink
    Amazon

    Promising review: "LOVE THIS PRODUCT! Saves me so many paper towels, easily washed in the dishwasher, and the small size saves space! Will always have one of these on hand for sure!" —Prime Time Review

    Get it from Amazon for $11.90.

    13. A pumice cleaning stone to break down all of the nastiness in your toilet and have it looking sparkly and presentable when you have last-minute guests over.

    Reviewer's toilet bowl before using pumice stone
    Reviewer's toilet bowl after using pumice stone

    Promising review: "I have a 19-year-old master bathroom toilet that had accumulated some nasty stains over time that regular toilet brushes and cleaning products just would not remove. I decided to try this pumice stone, figuring that the worst that could happen would be that it scratched the porcelain and I'd have to replace the toilet. Which was what I would have had to do anyway if I couldn't get the disgusting stains out. The pumice stone worked like a charm! Given the nature and severity of the stains, it required some elbow grease, but 10 minutes later, I have a new-looking bowl, and I see no signs of scratching. I am very happy with this purchase...well worth the very low price!" —Happy Retiree

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (also available as a pack of two or four).