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1. A ready-to-spray bleach-free outdoor cleaner to tackle tough stains on cement, stone, siding, wood, and more with a fast-foaming formula that's safe to use around plants and grasses. Dirty sidewalks, mildewy planters, and dingy patio furniture have met their match.
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.
2. Plus, some heavy-duty outdoor cleaning wipes if you need a gentler option to spruce up parts of your outdoor space, like the glass table that's coated in pollen or the "Chill & Grill" sign you bought on vacation last year.
3. A slim cleaning brush that'll go where no sponge or rag has gone before. Its ultra-thin design can fit into hard-to-reach window and door tracks, and the handle doubles as a scraper for stuck-on debris.
Promising review: "This is an amazing set of brushes. Don't be fooled by the low cost. The brushes are soft and long enough to get into tight spots but firm enough to hold up. They work amazing in those hard-to-clean aluminum window runners and sliding doors. I've used them to clean enclosed fan blades, refrigerator vents, etc. They wash easily and with a bit of TLC they hold their shape. Always nice to find something so simple and inexpensive that works so well." —CNJ
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.95.
4. A pop-up leaf collector for making quick work of the tedious task of collecting the grass clippings, leaves, and branches strewn across the porch. It acts like a jumbo dust pan and, when you're done, folds like a taco to make transferring it all into the trash a breeze.
Plus, it folds up into the included carrying case for easy storage in the off-season.
Promising review: "I was able to pick up my leaves in record time using this leaf collector. I wish I had know about it years ago. It would have saved me so much money hiring people to do my leaves. I have told everyone I know about this product. They are all amazed when they see the video I did showing how I raked the leaves on the leaf collector. Folded up the ends like a taco and put it in the bag and released. SO EASY! Absolutely worth the money." —Ronnie
Get it from Amazon for $25.95.
5. A lightweight 50-foot garden hose with unmatched flexibility so you can quickly give everything a rinse without playing the incredibly un-fun game of working out a bunch of kinks before you can even get started.
Snag the matching adjustable spray nozzle if you need it, too!
Promising review: "Hands down the best garden hose on the market. I purchased two of these, one for the front of the house and one for the patio. Easy to use, lightweight, durable, and easy to coil up and hang on a hose hanger. Cool feature is when you pull the hose out to use, any kinks easily undo themselves, no more putting the nozzle down and walking over to undo kinks." —Carl M. Grant
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in six other sizes).
6. Or an electric pressure washer because you'll feel like *the* Master of Clean, spraying built-up grime away in no time at all. Oh, did you repave your patio? No!!! You just cleaned it for the first time in forever.
This pressure washer has a powerful 1,800-watt motor, five quick-connect spray tips, a 20-foot hose, and a 40.6-fluid ounce detegrent tank.
Promising review: "This has been one of the best investments we as homeowners have made. This little guy gets the job done; countless things have been cleaned since we bought it three years ago. My favorite is our backyard pavers. The cord may not be long enough for some users depending on how big the space you are washing is, but for us it works just fine. Highly recommend!" —BSanchez
Get it from Amazon for $169.46.
7. A scrub-free mold and mildew stain remover to take care of your nastiest cleaning challenges in seconds. Just spray the ready-made formula and watch stubborn stains and odors ~disappear~ right before your eyes.
RMR Brands is a small business that launched in 2013 creating powerful cleaning solutions for your toughest messes.
Promising review: "I used this product on my vinyl siding on my house which was covered with green mildew. Within 15 seconds (as advertised) the mildew was disappearing literally before my eyes. I rinsed the siding off with water and my house looks like the siding was brand-new. THIS PRODUCT REALLY WORKS! Note: wear clothing that you can dispose of afterward, it will take the color out of fabric quickly if you get it on your clothing." —Ron
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes).
8. An electric power scrubber for thoroughly clearing out all those tough-to-clean nooks and crannies you've never bothered with before. This gadget is equipped with an oscillating brush head that scrubs 60 times per SECOND — aka much faster than your human hands can scrub.
Bonus — batteries are included! For more details, read my colleague Natalie Brown's full Rubbermaid Reveal Power Scrubber review.
Promising review: "I bought this because I saw a TikTok video — glad I bought it! I use it in the bathrooms, outside on the grill, pretty much anywhere and it works!!!! It looked like an electric toothbrush so I was skeptical but its way more powerful. Definitely use it with The Pink Stuff cleaner. It works great and doesn’t scratch." —Margaret Lewis
Get it from Amazon for $21.79.
9. A hard water stain remover that'll take care of the questionable film making your window glass look permanently foggy. Side effects might include running into your nearly invisible sliding glass door — it'll be that clean.
It also works on a wide range of surfaces like stainless steel, brass aluminum, hard vinyl, chrome, and more.
Promising review: "This product works great! I was surprised the way it cleaned the old (at least 3-year-old water stains) off my patio doors! I put some product on a sponge and rubbed it on window and then wiped off with a wet towel, and spots were gone! I tested a small area and was amazed at how easy it worked. I tried different products, which did not work. This is a great product!" —Randy B.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
10. And try a set of microfiber cloths if you've got permanently streaky windows and doors that just never look clean no matter how much you wipe it. These cleaning cloths will make sure your hard work doesn't go to waste with a 100% lint- and streak-free finish.
Microfiber Wholesale is a family-owned small biz that started in 1946. Since then, the brand has evolved into an e-commerce business that creates and distributes high-quality cleaning products.
Promising review: "Awesome product! It leaves absolutely no streaks whatsoever and I love that all you need is water. I've used it on my car and all the patio doors and closets in my house. Best purchase I've made in a while. Thanks so much!!" —Heath L Berna
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $16.98.
11. A famous Little Green upholstery cleaner for anyone looking to be shocked and awed by this machine's ability to suck up messes and restore cushions, carpets, and even car interiors to their former glory.
Promising review: "Had purple berry stain dried on patio upholstery and this took it out, following directions to pre soak for five minutes. Amazing. Also had dog diarrhea on carpet and it came right out. Suction removed cleaning solution very very well. Easy to clean unit and ergonomic handle easy to use. Really great product. Hope it lasts." —Judi
Get it from Amazon for $123.59.
12. A set of brush scrubber drill attachments so you can eliminate caked-on grime with a fraction of the usually required elbow grease. Charge up your standard electric drill, attach the right brush head for the job, and let the modern luxury of motorized rotation cut through mess quicker than your sad sponge ever could.
Drillbrush is a small business founded by a car wash owner, Anthony LaPolla, who had carpal tunnel and needed a way to clean rims without the strain of hand scrubbing. Tony started selling the design in 2007 and has since expanded the product line to include varying stiffnesses to handle all sorts of cleaning tasks.
The set includes three brush head attachments: a flat 2-inch detail brush, a flat 4-inch brush for large surfaces, and a rounded brush for corners.
Promising review: "These are the handiest things I've bought all year. I've use the large brush to clean my fence, clean the tile in my bathroom, strip old wax from the floor, scrub the porches. Awesome product." —GeGe
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in various brush stiffnesses).
13. A heavy-duty scrub push broom with an adjustable pole and extra stiff bristles because scrubbing away patio stains shouldn't come at the cost of your back and knees.
Promising review: "This has a very sturdy handle and the brush is perfect for cleaning the joints in my paver patio. The bristles are very stiff and the tapered design gets down in the crevices to remove any dried dirt or muck. The handle also can be used with other brushes that take a screw in handle." —Dawn
Get it from Amazon for $19.98.
14. A beloved tub of pink cleaning paste that'll preform small cleaning miracles on virtually any surface without loads of abrasive scrubbing that can end up doing more harm than good to the surfaces underneath. Try it out on that mysterious "forever" stain, but be prepared to pick up your jaw after.
Promising review: "I am so impressed! Our deck had a scuff from the grill that nothing would clean — I tried bleach, cleaners, nothing helped. This product took it off with minimal effort. A little bit goes a LONG way!" —Satisfied Customer
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
15. A wedge gutter scoop so you can spare your hands from the terrifying sludge fest going on in your gutters and get all those dead leaves and mud out of there without, ya know, actually touching it.
Promising review: "Great tool and time saver. Used for the first time yesterday and it worked great. It scooped up dirt buildup and leaves easily. Well built and sturdy. Did the whole house in record time. It helps to pack leaves in scoop before removal. It is necessary to tilt towards roof to get past shingles. Very happy with my purchase." —Chuck E.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
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