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    53 Things That'll Help Lazy People Be Way Cleaner In 2022

    Turns out that the pet hair *can* be lifted for your wall-to-wall carpeting.

    1. Water bottle-cleaning tablets to make sure everyone's go-to container actually gets cleaned. How many drink containers have bit the dust because they LOOKED dirty but were just stained? I'll let you do the math.

    reviewer pic of inside a cofffee-stained thermos as the before, then a like-new super clean thermos as the after thanks to the tablets

    2. A set of K-Cup cleaning pods in case your Keurig is starting to have problems. Give these for a go for $11 before shelling out cash for a new machine! The glass on the left shows the progress with a few cycles.

    3. A jar of the The Pink Stuff — a TikTok-famous cleaning paste made to handle all kinds of sticky, stuck-on situations like this nasty-looking kitchen faucet. 

    Promising review: "I need this in bulk!! I have tried so many cleaning solutions to get out hard cooking stains on my stovetop and nothing worked! This stuff took it right out without a problem!!" —Micaela Gunderson

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

    4. A powerful dish-washing spray that, honestly, if you buy anything from this list, this should be it. You can spray down that casserole dish caked with enchilada sauce, let it sit, and you simply wipe and rinse away that saucy mess in a few minutes.

    spray covering a sink full of dirty dishes

    5. And if you really wanna get in there: bottle brushes — they'll be a blessing for the laziest of dishwashers.

    model using the long-handled bottle brush to clean out a tall S'well water bottle

    6. Foaming garbage disposer tablets to bring up all the gunk so you don't have to. It's gonna get GROSS but you can get through it to the much cleaner side.

    double kitchen sink with cleansing foam coming up from sink drain

    7. Phonesoap, a gadget you've seen on Shark Tank that'll charge your phone *and* sanitize it at the same time. It also works for any item you can fit inside, like reading glasses!

    open Phonesaop gadget with a phone nested inside it and charging

    8. Or a ultrasonic jewelry cleaner to scrub away dirt and debris from a cloudy wedding band or smudged glasses with *just* the power of water while you're doing more important things like standing at your kitchen sink eating a bag of chips. (Somebody's gotta do it!)

    9. And a cleaning pen that'll *gently* revive the look of your jewels that you DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE have grown cloudy over time. Don't worry, it's made with micro-fine cleansers, polishing agents, and a polymer for a pro-level shine at the price of your morning coffee order.

    reviewer pic of dim, not bright ring with emerald on it, then after pic of the gleaming clean ring

    10. A holy grail soft cleanser to help you *easily* erase all those gray and rusty stains on household surfaces you came to term with years ago. They aren't paying rent, so give 'em the boot!

    11. A nine-pack of nonscratch Scotch-Brite sponges – they'll make serious work on your nonstick pans with coating you don't wanna compromise. Stuck-on messes, be gone!

    reviewer image of a pack of scotch-brite non-scratch sponges

    12. A jetted tub cleaner that'll make you gag with delight once you run it through your system and all the pipe filth emerges like some Ghostbusters sludge. Oh, and it's septic-safe.

    13. And washing machine-cleaning tablets so you won't have to rewash a load because of cleaning product buildup. We've all been there and it's quite the hassle.

    model putting a cleaning tablet into a top-load washing machine

    14. A rust-removing spray to work like a magic trick in neglected showers, minus the elbow grease. Spray it on a rusted surround, leave the room, and come back to diminished stains you can easily wipe away.

    15. An all-natural all-purpose cleaner that'll be super tough on gross stuff (with just plant- and mineral-based ingredients) and leave behind a delightful smell.

    A person holds up the all purpose cleaner in a bathroom

    16. A Scrub Daddy sponge you've def also seen on Shark Tank and then fall in love with because it can go from gentle cleansing in warm water to serious scrubbing power in cool water.

    person washing a beer mug with the smiley face-style kitchen sponge

    17. And Dawn so you can *gently* de-grime all your hand-wash dishes in baby ducks' fave bubble bath. Yep, even if you misplaced your dishwashing gloves.

    18. An affordable hand vac that'll make cleaning up discarded fluff from your furniture NBD. Seriously, walking around like an animal fur hedgehog out of laziness is no way to live.

    person using hand vac to suck up cat fur on a cat tree

    19. And a rubber squeegee broom (with a telescoping pole) to get DEEP down into the pile of your carpet to unearth pet fur. TBH, this sounds like work but once you get a couple of passes in and it starts to unearth all the fluff you're going to go IN on it for some super satisfying results like this.

    reviewer pic of huge pile of fur swept up from a carpet

    20. AND a scratchy lil' tool that'll FINALLY get all the pet hair off your fabric surfaces both inside your house and car. You'll wonder how you lived without up until now.

    21. A 100% natural oven scrub that'll be surprisingly powerful on that oven coated in frozen pizza cheese and grease. Oh, and it'll make your oven smell great!

    22. A drill brush cleaning kit you can attach to your drill/driver for an informercial-like cleaning sesh that'll have you seeking out all the dirty surfaces you've been ignoring. This'll handle all the elbow grease.

    23. A one-handed paper towel holder — it could make cleaning up spills way less daunting. It's kinda like a magic trick?!

    person tearing off a paper towel sheet off a paper towel holder

    24. A reusable weighted bottle cleaner for getting into all the parts of your sports and water bottles that you can't access with a sponge and your mere human hands. Those clumps of protein powder? No problem.

    25. A robotic vacuum that'll hook up to Alexa for voice control. You may turn into a controlling but incredibly clean monster. But there are worse things!

    the circular robot vacuum on a tile floor

    26. A bidet toilet attachment to help you cut down on your toilet paper budget after awhile while getting you squeaky clean. You'll discover why they're alllll about these in certain parts of Europe ;)

    bidet attachment on a toilet with closeup of the controls on it

    27. A can of color-changing Kaboom! Foam-tastic that'll feel like a magic trick and leave behind a light citrusy scent. Maybe this is how kids get fully on board with cleaning the bathroom without dragging their feet?

    28. A mold and mildew removal gel to make you feel like you're in possession of a time turner once you simply apply, let set for six hours, then wipe away.

    reviewer's before pic of shower corner with tons of mold, mildew on it, then after pic of nearly spotless shower corner

    29. A four-pack of silicone sink strainers that can make ridding it of tiny food particles easy as pie so you aren't awkwardly standing over your trash can raking them out of your OG metal strainer like a masked killer in a movie. I bought one of these and it truly is game-changing.

    30. Or a TubShroom that people (including this writer) are obsessed with and will steal your heart after snaking your drain becomes a thing of the past! If you or anyone in your household has hair, you need this. TRUST.

    31. A legit stain remover to help remove those mud stains from your kid's shirt without harmful scrubbing. (I recently rec'd this when a friend slipped in a puddle of motor oil while wearing a camel coat. It worked!!!!)

    the three bottles of cleaner

    32. Or an all-natural stain remover you'll feel OK about using in case you're trying to cut harsh chemicals out of your cleaning routine but still don't want to use elbow grease. (This stuff got candle soot outta my beige velvet couch about a month ago.)

    the stain removing bar with a waxy appearance

    33. A steaming microwave cleaner for harnessing the power of anger to loosen up crud and dirt inside your microwave for wipeable messes.

    the mom shaped cleaning tool in a microwave

    34. Stove counter gap covers to keep pesky crumbs within sight instead of down between your cabinets and appliances where they'll attract bugs and rodents. Woof.

    35. Cleansing goo you can use to detail stuff like vents, keyboards, remotes, the tiny works!

    36. A bottle of air sanitizer (yes that's a thing) that apparently funeral directors love...and you will too, for lots of more NORMAL uses! If your house is clean but it doesn't smell clean, it won't feel clean.

    the spray can

    37. A water mark removing cloth that could also do wonders on the nail polish remover you dribbled down your nightstand two years ago that's been a running "project for next weekend" for the past two years.

    38. A commercial-grade cleaner for getting at soap scum and grime on notoriously hard-to-clean shower doors. It's time to stop ignoring those scummy surfaces you encounter on the reg.

    before soap scum covered shower door, then completely clear shower door

    39. A container of silver-polishing wipes that may just convince you to take out those heirloom pieces you're ignoring out of fear of suffering a scrubbing-induced elbow injury.

    reviewer's pic of heavily tarnished pitcher and cups, then the same looking silver after using the wipes

    40. Non-stick oven liners to clean up spills without *actually* having to clean your oven. Who can remember to clean up melted cheese once that pizza comes out of the oven and it's time to eat? NO ONE, that's who.

    the black oven liner barely detectable in the bottom of the oven catching grease from a pizza

    41. And stove burner covers that'll do the same for you up top. And you can even run them through the dishwasher!

    42. A car trash can you can use to help tidy up your car as you go instead of having to haul out the trash in armfuls every few months.

    back of a car seat with narrow, long trash bag attached to the head rest

    43. Goo Gone – it can make all sorts of sticky messes you've resigned to living with disappear — including that old magnet that fused with your rental apartment's fridge (me) or stickers fused with garage door windows (my friend who just bought a house).

    44. A over-the-door laundry hamper to get those discarded PJs and undies off the bathroom floor. Raise your hand if you've ever tripped on your or a loved one's dirty underwear ::raises both hands::

    hamper bag hanging on back of bathroom door with circular opening at top for putting in the dirty clothes

    45. reusable and washable duster that'll do so much more for you (and your home) than disposable Swiffer dusters. 

    colorful reusable swiffer duster covers
    TS Designs / Etsy

    Psst — the seller notes that this works best with Swiffers with the yellow handle, but also is compatible with the blue handle. You should avoid using fabric softener when washing this duster so it won't lose its static cling.

    TS Designs is a Michigan-based small business that offers vintage gifts and decor paired with eco-friendly items.

    Promising review: "I love these! They are really thick and they wipe up the dust easily. I actually bought three so I could keep one on while the other is being washed. I had no issues with getting it on my holder. Glad to have found these!" —Rebecca Jo

    Get it from TS Designs on Etsy for $5.49 (available in 10 colors).

    46. And a foldable double hamper with removable liners that'll help you sort lights from darks from the get-go.

    two-section gray standup clothes hamper with removable liner you can remove then use as a laundry bag

    47. A self-cleaning litter box that also happens to look like a toilet but TBH you can live with that because it'll take so little upkeep on your part.

    cat walking up to the litter box

    48. Odor-blocking trash bags to buy another day here or there before you take out the trash. As one lazy person to another, I get it.

    model taking bulky bag out of a trash can in a kitchen

    49. And an odor-minimizing diaper pail so diaper wafts won't assault your nostrils during changing time — or any other time. Just read the reviews....

    the diaper pail in minimalist light gray

    50. Finally, some good ole' Magic Erasers that'll handle most of the elbow grease when you *do* have to scrub at a variety of stains.

    dirty bath tub floor with a clean swipe thanks to the magic eraser sponge

    51. A really good steam mop — it can help kill up to 99.9% of germs on household surfaces like wood, tile, marble, and linoleum. So that *should* cover a good amount for ya'.

    the steam mop being used on a wood floor

    52. Fridge bin liners that'll absorb extra moisture in an effort to keep your produce fresher for longer. PLUS, they'll catch the brunt of messy spills and will be so much easier to clean than taking a drawer out of the fridge and awkwardly scrubbing it down in your sink. I've done that before and it's not great!

    open fridge with drawer inside that has the liner underneath oranges, grapes, and apples

    53. A Dyson stick vacuum that'll be so effective you may even *want* to clean. And this comes from me, a person who owns one, hates to clean, but takes joy in using it every single day. Weirder things have happened!

    person using the stick vacuum on a rug

    Here's to all your future cleaning/dancing montages:

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