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    35 Useful Cleaning Products You Won't Leave On A Shelf For Long

    Get your home sparkling again with rust remover sprays, all-purpose wipes, and more cleaning essentials.

    1. A water-based instant carpet spot remover because dirt, food and drink messes, and pet accidents will *poof* disappear with a couple of sprays. If the wine stain on your living room carpet is an eyesore, let this cleaner get the job done before any friends or family stop by!

    red salsa all over carpeted stairs
    the same stairs now stain and salsa free

    Promising review: “There are products that you love and buy again. And then there are products that you love and can’t live without. And then above that, are a few select products that you revere and hold with the highest honor. Folex is that product. I have used Folex for years and it works wonders on everything from spilt coffee, wine, and dog messes, without any chemical smells or residue. But my love for Folex grew so much deeper when I dropped a 32 ounce jar of salsa down the stairs. My husband took one look and declared that the stairs were ruined and would need to be replaced. I took a look, grabbed the Folex and said, 'We’ve got this.' If you have children, pets or are very clumsy with your canned goods, you need this bulk-size jug in your arsenal of cleaning supplies.” —Carobnty

    Get it from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in two sizes and in multi-packs).

    2. A wowworthy grout cleaner that'll probably make you believe in magic, because it'll remove years and years of dirt and grime from floor tiles. If you'd rather not spend an entire day scrubbing and mopping, definitely consider this heavy-duty formula for your bathroom or kitchen.

    Apply it to grout lines, let it sit for 5–10 minutes, and agitate the grout with a bristled brush to lift all the nasty gunk that's been there for way too long.

    Promising review: "This stuff is seriously amazing. This is the one and only product review I have ever written, just because I'm so impressed with this stuff. Getting our house ready to sell and decided I needed to finally clean our filthy kitchen grout. This just lifted the grime away, took almost no scrubbing and no elbow grease. Totally worth the twenty bucks a bottle." —James David Lambert

    Get a 32-ounce bottle from Amazon for $19.95.

    3. A Bissell Little Green machine so perfect for your living room that's also your pet's favorite hangout spot. It penetrates carpets, household fabrics, and upholstery to deep clean dirt and urine stains. Any couch or armchair covered in questionable spots will look almost brand new in no time.

    a tan suede recliner covered in dark black stains
    the same recliner with all the stains removed and the fabric looks clean again

    Promising review: "Two months ago we got an 6-month-old puppy who has needed some time to get adjusted. That included more than a few accidents in our living room and on his bed. This machine has made clean up of everything so much simpler and I love that it's deep cleaning and has a nontoxic pet cleaner so that our not-so-little puppy can isn't harmed through exposure or smells. Also helpful since my teenage sons like to camp out on the couch with their friends on long weekends and our couch gets that fresh clean smell in an hour." —Kindle Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $108.

    4. An all-natural oven scrub for your oven that's been dirty for a long time. Pumice stone and essential oils help remove grime from oven racks and the interior glass panel of your oven door. You'll be glad that pie goo from three weeks ago is finally gone with a quick and seamless cleaning session.

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

    Apply the scrub to dirty oven surfaces, scour each area with a metallic or scoring sponge, then wipe with a damp microfiber cloth, that's it!

    Everneat is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that sells natural cleaning essentials.

    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 a glass or plastic jar).

    5. The Pink Stuff cleaning paste that's popular on TikTok for a reason — it'll tackle stubborn stains on your stove, bathroom sink, kitchen tiles, and more messy surfaces at home. The before and after photos below speak for themselves and you'll be glad your bathtub isn't a gross yellow shade anymore. 😲

    Promising review: "Saw this product on TikTok and wanted to try this out for myself, as I was selling my home and needed to deep clean it. I don’t know what kind of miracle paste this is but it works amazing!! It made everything I wiped down with it sparkle and even made the inside of my old stove look brand new! Has definitely become a staple in my home for cleaning!" —Kelly ODonnell

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

    6. pumice stone for the nasty rings in your toilet bowl that won't budge, even with bleach. Use one of these scouring sticks to remove mineral deposits, limescale, rust, and other stains in a few minutes.

    on left, picture of half toilet bowl covered in iron stains and the other half clean after using a pumice stone
    on right, another toilet bowl with yellow stains slowly disappearing after using gray pumice stone next to it

    These pumice stones can also be used to clean other surfaces, like ceramic tile, concrete, and porcelain, around your home!

    Promising review: "I can’t even tell you how much I love this product. I was so embarrassed of out toilet and bathtub in our guest bathroom. Our water is so full of iron, you can’t even drink it, so it stained everything it touched. It took a little bit of elbow grease but this is the only thing I have found that will take the staining off! I will recommend to anyone I know!" —MorganeC.

    Get a 2-pack from Amazon for $7.25.

    7. And a fizzing toilet tablet if your throne could use an odor *and* cleaning upgrade. Drop one of these in your bowl where it'll fizz up and loosen up grime you've been trying to get rid of. Once you let it sit for 10 minutes, grab a toilet brush to wipe away any leftover streaks. Oh, and it'll leave your toilet smelling so fresh afterwards!

    Gif of a toilet tablet fizzing and dissolving
    before photo of a dirty toilet with hard water ring and stains
    the same toilet looking clean
    Melanie Aman / BuzzFeed

    Pardo Naturals is a Black woman-owned business known for their natural body, hair, and home products. If you're looking for cleaners, candles, soaps, and more products that are made with chemical-free ingredients, Pardo Naturals can help you achieve a more eco-friendly living space.

    BuzzFeed editor Melanie Aman swears by these fizzy toilet tablets: "For all the folks who don't enjoy cleaning the toilet — myself included — these dissolving tablets make quick work of a grimy bowl. The tablets are a little hard to dislodge from the plastic container (although that does make me feel confident that they're secure during transit and won't break; mine all arrived intact!), but once you get one out, you drop it in the toilet and let it do its thing. It'll start fizzing — just like a bath bomb — loosening any stains and streaks in 10 minutes so they come away with a light brushing. I never let the toilet get too bad (and usually it takes awhile for me to notice any buildup since there are only two people in the apartment), so I can't vouch for them if you have really set-in hard water stains or haven't cleaned the commode in six months. But if you're looking to ditch the harsh cleansers in your toilet cleaning routine, this is a great addition to your lineup." 

    Pre-order six tablets from Pardo Naturals for $10.50 (available in seven scents).

    8. A cooktop-cleaning kit because the burned food on your stove is not fun to look at and a pain to remove, but this makes it easy! It comes with a bottle of cleaner, a cleaning pad, and a scraper that'll gently eliminate stains without causing damage.  

    Before and after of reviewer's crusted stovetop looking shiny and clean thanks to the cleaner
    Another burner on the same reviewer's stove that had burned on food bits that were totally removed with the cleaner

    Use this trio on a variety of smooth cooktop ranges, including ceramic, glass, halogen, and more!

    Promising review: "I had tried four different cleaners before discovering this one and I wish I would have found it sooner! All of that caked-on liquid that runs out of the pans and burns into the stove top while you’re cooking?? This removes all of it. It doesn’t scratch your glass-top stove top and it leaves it looking brand new. I won’t ever buy another cleaner — this is it for me!" —Christine

    Get it from Amazon for $11.28.

    9. pet hair remover to pick up all the fur hiding around your home. It'll quickly remove clumps embedded in carpets and couch cushions — just lightly sweep the stone over each surface — and turn it into a fluffy pile that could be mistaken for one of Paris Hilton's small dogs.

    Promising review: "Holy cow this is magic. I have a 230 pound mastiff. I have purchased any and everything claiming to get dog hair off car carpet. I have used at least three different vacuums and attachments. Lately I have been using a microfiber towel because it had some grip. Then this piece of magic arrived. It gets every single hair no matter how embedded. There were hairs I had a hard time removing with my fingers. The Fur-Zoff pulled them right out. This has cut my hair removal time in half! Thank you for this savior of a tool." —David R.

    Get it from Amazon for $10.99.

    10. And a squeegee broom that'll remove pet fur and human hair from indoor surfaces. Its rubber bottom picks up debris deeply trapped in your carpets, rugs, and hardwood floors. Take a look at the results below and you'll probably never go back to your vacuum. 

    BuzzFeed editor holding broom with black silicone bristles
    BuzzFeed editor holding up clump of gross hair
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    BuzzFeed editor Emma Lord owns this squeegee broom and said: "An embarrassing confession: I do not have a pet, but I shed like nobody's business. My hair gets so ingrained in the carpet that a vacuum truly does nothing for it, so I often was just unrooting clumps of hair from the floor with my hands (sorry for the visual). I bought this broom and it immediately started pulling it up GOBS of hair. My carpet like, genuinely changed color (turns out the pink was supposed to be much pinker, whoops). Anyway, do with that semi-horrifying information what you will — you can read my full review of the pet hair broom for more deets."

    Get it from Amazon for $12.98.

    11. All-purpose cleaning wipes you'll use again and again on so many surfaces. Grease on the kitchen counter? Gone. Smudges on a glass cabinet? Gone. Grime on shower tiles? Gone. And, they'll leave your living space smelling like fresh grapefruit.

    model uses wipe to clean stove handles in kitchen
    Amazon

    These wipes contain plant-based ingredients and can be used to clean many non-porous surfaces, like counters, glass, stone, tile, and wood. 

    Promising review: "The Method All-purpose Cleaning Wipes in Pink Grapefruit are wonderful cleaning wipes. They not only smell wonderful but clean nicely. I usually use them in the bathroom to wipe down the toilet surfaces, as well as the sink counter top. In the kitchen, I love them for the range hood, stove, and counter top. They make the room smell so good and they cut dirt and grease well. These definitely make those mundane chores just a bit more enjoyable! Another plus, they don't seem to dry out as quickly in the container as I've had others do in the past." —Amazon Customer

    Get a 3-pack of 70 wipes from Amazon for $17.94

    12. Or a plant-derived all-purpose cleaning spray so you can tackle multiple messes around your home without using laureth sulfates or parabens. This formula has soap bark, coconut, and corn, which'll dissolve stubborn grease, sauce, and spills on appliances and countertops at the speed of light.

    Model uses Better Life Natural All-Purpose Cleaner to clean inside of microwave
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I just cleaned all of my floors and I can't believe how well it worked. Well worth the price, I initially bought it because I have a toddler and was fed up with all the harsh cleaners, especially since much of the time they're playing barefoot on the floors. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I plan on making this my go-to cleaner." —air217

    Get a 32-ounce bottle from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three scents).

    13. dryer vent cleaning kit to suck up debris from the depths of your dryer vent. This hose is over 2.6 feet long and attaches to your vacuum, making it easy to clean hard-to-reach crevices and remove all the nasty stuff clogging up your dryer vent.

    This kit comes with a vacuum hose attachment and flexible lint brush to help give your dryer vent a deep clean!

    Promising review: “Okay, LET'S TALK ABOUT THIS HOSE. My dryer was like one cycle away from catching fire, and my vacuum’s skinny hose nozzle was too short to get into my dryer vent because the nozzle widens after 6 inches. So when I saw this product go on sale I bought it and it came the next day. It came in two or three pieces that fit into each other and go over the vacuum hose. It was SO SATISFYING to watch the big clumps come out of the dryer vent! I mean my dryer was nasty. Look at the pictures. I have a German shepherd and a pit bull, so our laundry is always full of nastiness. Well, this little hose got it all and it looks brand new in there. The big clumps were hard to get through the hose at first until I realized I could pinch the opening of the hose to make it circular, which allowed the clumps to fly through. Even the sound was satisfying. I will be vacuuming under my fridge next. No dying in a fire for me.” —Bee92

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors).

    14. A Wet & Forget shower cleaner that (gasp) you can literally leave and clean later. Instead of bending over a tub and scrubbing for eternity, all you have to do is apply it to the grimy area, go do something more enjoyable, and rinse it away the next day.

    on left: shower tiles with lots of grime
    on right, same shower tiles with less grime after three Wet & Forget treatments

    Promising review: "I have been having shower draining issues so there was a build up of soap scum in my shower. I have a very weak stomach and cleaning the shower makes me physically ill. I have tried several products that have claimed to be no scrub/wipe but this has been the only one that has worked. I sprayed it after my shower and left it to sit until the next night. Found that A LOT of the grime had disappeared. Now, was it perfect? No. But I think with consistent use it will get there. Highly recommend this product." —KZ

    Get a 64-ounce bottle from Amazon for $17.97.

    15. A red wine stain remover because you accidentally spilled a glass of vino on your favorite blanket and you've tried everything to get the stains out. Spritz this phosphate-free liquid onto bedding and clothes to gently remove wine stains sans bleach.

    on left, white wine-stained faux fur blanket
    on right, same blanket with little-to-no wine stain after using the wine stain remover spray

    This cleaner can also be used on coffee stains, sauce stains, and ink stains!

    Promising review: "Totally impressed! The unassuming generic packaging and label left me a bit skeptical, but this stuff is almost as exciting as the wine I spilled! This Cabernet stain sat on my ivory faux fur blanket (see above) for over a month before I tried this product. Completely gone in one try! Get this. Seriously. You won’t be disappointed." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

    16. A FlexiSnake Drain Millipede to unclog painfully slow drains and remove gross gunk. This baby latches onto trapped hair and debris and gets them out, stat. Loose hairs, last night's toothpaste, and leftover soap debris will be history thanks to this lil' snake.

    Reviewer shows gross hair and gunk lifted out of drain by yellow FlexiSnake Drain Millipede
    Reviewer shows hair and debris lifted out of bathroom sink by FlexiSnake Drain Millipede

    Promising review: "It immediately latched onto the hair clogging my drain like some kind of an alien extraterrestrial creature. I was disgusted and amused at the same time. I tried it on my other drains and it worked well. This thing is incredible for removing hair In your drain." —Michael

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

    17. stainless steel cleaner and wipes kit that's plant-based and quickly dissolves smudges on kitchen appliances. Coconut and lavender essential oils polish dirty areas and provide a shiny finish. Your coffee machine, dishwasher, and fridge won't have loads of fingerprints anymore. 👏 

    on left, one side of fridge with fingerprint smudges. on right, other side of same fridge without smudges with hand wiping them off with a cloth and the cleaner
    Amazon

    This kit comes with a stainless steel cleaner and polish spray, clean and polish wipes, and a gray microfiber cloth!

    Promising review: "I used the cleaner on my dishwasher, which is on the counter that runs up to the sink. For that reason, I am always dropping water on it and little streaks run down it. They are so difficult to remove, or WERE difficult to remove. Now, they are easily removed and the dishwasher is left with a bright, shiny surface!! After a couple of days, I still do not have any water runs!! The same thing happened to my refrigerator. It has a water dispenser in the door, so water is often spilled down the front of it. We are constantly getting our fingerprints on it, too, but with this cleaner, all marks were removed and it is staying bright and shiny." —LMW

    Get it from Amazon for $19.95

    18. A spray-on cleaning gel for the stubborn rust turning your tub and shower walls a not-so-great orange hue. It dissolves them on the spot and scrubbing isn't necessary at all. Reviewers swear by it for those hard-to-clean spots in the bathroom that are prone to stubborn stains.

    on left, hand holds Iron Out spray bottle in front of shower wall with orange and white streaks from the stain-removing formula
    on right, same shower without orange rust stains after using the Iron Out spray

    Promising review: "Moved into our first home which had some rough problems to tackle due to years and years of hard water and rust. One problem in particular was the forever stained shower. I tried several different products with no or very little success. In fact by the time I picked this stuff up I was pretty skeptical that anything would help our situation. When I bought it (first time in spray form) I actually sprayed two passive streaks on the shower wall and immediately walked out. A few hours passed and I went to go to the bathroom and was absolutely floored to find, no kidding, two very white streaks where the spray had been. I’ve uploaded the before and after photos of the shower as proof (see them above!). Since, I’ve used both spray and powder forms for many cleaning tasks." —Sarah K. 

    Get a 2-pack from Amazon for $12.

    19. Cleaning putty that looks like orange slime and makes lifting up debris from nooks and crannies so much fun. Cookie crumbs, dog hairs, and dust balls lodged in your car vents or computer keyboards will be gone for good.

    Model using putty to clean keyboard
    GIF of TikTok reviewer using the cleaning putty to clean dust from car vents

    Check it out on TikTok here.

    Promising review: "This product does exactly what it says it does. I recently got a new car and was looking for something to easily put I up dust. I saw this product from TikTok. I was surprised at how easily it picks up dust and small debris, especially from inside of vents and cup holders. It’s also great for the though screen in my car! The only complaint is the very artificial smell when you use it. It doesn’t last, just when it’s out of the container!" —Loren

    Get it from Amazon for $6.88.

    20. And a small desktop vacuum perfect for your WFH space *or* office setup. It'll quickly clean all those hard-to-reach areas, like a windowsill, countertop, or desk corners, that may be coated in dust, hair, and leftover food. It's also rechargeable and wireless, so you can take it on the go with you if needed!

    Desktop vacuum placed on desk with USB charging cord plugged in
    Reviewer using desktop vacuum on window sill

    Promising review: "Holy geez where was this all my life? This is the perfect crumb catcher/sweeper for your table. Have little ones that leave toast crumbs everywhere? Or a husband that drops little bits of stuff? This will vacuum it all up and voila clean table! It’s a nice compact size and can pick up sizable crumbs easily." —Kestrel

    Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in two colors).

    21. A carpet-cleaning solution you'll adore because it lifts stains and deodorizes carpets. If your pet had an accident or you tracked mud into the house, just use it with a carpet-cleaning machine and say buh-bye to nasty odors and stubborn spots.

    This carpet-cleaning solution works with multiple cleaning machine brands including Bissell, Carpet Express, Hoover, Kenmore, and Rug Doctor. It can also be used to clean other surfaces, including car upholstery and home furniture.

    Oh and if you need a carpet-cleaning machine, you can get a reviewer-loved one from Amazon for $113.29

    Promising review: "This works like a dream. I have light-beige carpets, and this gets all the dirt and stains right out." —Karen M.

    Get it from Amazon for $16.97.

    22. A wood-cleaning polish to make your dull and cracked hardwood floors shiny again. A protective coating of beeswax, carnauba wax, and orange oil minimizes fading, conditions dry spots, and brings wood surfaces back to their former glory.

    Reviewers have also used this polish on other wood surfaces, including kitchen cabinets, dining tables, and antique furniture!

    Promising review: "This product is worth every penny and goes a very long way. We had tired oak floors that haven’t been refinished in over 50 years. They were dried out and washed out. This product took away decades in an hour with a few rags and a lot of elbow grease. One word of caution: Floors are very slippery for a few days after use. Be very careful walking around. As a bonus, it smells amazing. It has a natural orange peel smell that is fresh and clean and not at all harsh or chemical. Highly, highly recommend." —GMD

    Get an 8-oz bottle from Amazon for $12.75

    23. Reusable, paperless towels that'll come to the rescue when you spill juice or water in your kitchen. They're handmade with soft material and you can pop them in the washing machine if they get covered in grime. You won't have to waste a roll of paper towels again if there's an unexpected mess.

    plant pot-printed, sunflower-printed, and green-print reusable paper towel rolls
    Cozy Simple Living/Etsy

    Cozy Simple Living is a Pennsylvania-based small business that sells zero waste cleaning goods.

    Promising review: "I ordered this green set of towels and LOVED them so much that I bought another set. The green and succulent towels are so cute together! The towels are so soft and very easy to clean. 100% recommend these. We’ve already used way less paper towels and they make my kitchen adorable!" —Etsy Customer

    Get a 12-pack from Cozy Simple Living on Etsy for $26.50 (available in nine colors).

    24. A blinds duster because it's been a minute since you've cleaned your window blinds, and you just noticed they're covered in gross debris. It comes with washable microfiber sleeves that'll effectively pick up dust and can clean the tops and bottoms of two blinds at the same time. 

    hand holds blue blinds duster to clean dusty blinds on window
    same blinds duster covered in dust

    Note: This isn't recommended for large blinds or straight blinds, so for those you may want to try a bigger duster, such as this fluffy microfiber one

    Promising review: "I'll be honest, I ordered this because of the price. After reviewing several other options and having been disappointed with previous dusters I've had, I figured why spend more money on something that isn't going to work? So I ordered the least expensive option, but wow does this little tool rock! It's very easy to use and clean. It does a fantastic job of cleaning and dusting the blinds and gets *all* of the crud off of them. My blinds haven't been this clean since the day they were first installed. Very happy with purchase." —Amazon Shopper

    Get a duster brush and five microfiber sleeves from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two colors).

    25. Or a high-reach dusting kit that'll tidy up your ceiling fans and other hard-to-reach areas in your home. Put that step stool away and use this handy tool to easily wipe away dust from ceiling vents and framed art.

    Model uses extendable high-reach duster to clean hanging portrait
    Amazon

    You can reach up to 12 feet with this kit, which comes with three dusting attachments!

    Promising review: "This is exactly what I needed to clean the vents on my ceiling! I needed a retractable duster that could store easily in our small apartment, but is also sturdy enough to reach 15 feet without being hard to control. With this product I can literally sit on my couch and clean the vent from across the room (only joking, but pretty impressed). The attachments all fit well on the pole, and the angle attachment is great since our ceiling is angled." —Stephanie B.

    Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in four sizes).

    26. Goo Gone to lift sticker labels, chewing gum, and crayons from household surfaces and car exteriors and interiors. Raise your hand if you're done using fingernails (and your free time) to peel away gunk. 

    on left, window covered in sticky transparent goo
    on right, same window without any goo stains after using Goo Gone

    The only surfaces it doesn't work on? Silk, leather, suede, or rubber! Oh, and it's EXCELLENT for cleaning up that sticky, gross dust that accumulates around your kitchen.

    Promising review: "I bought this to help get some sticky junk left from Velcro on my motorcycle. I had tried rubbing alcohol and other tricks before using this stuff. Let me just say what a difference this stuff makes. All the sticky junk just wipes away on the first try. I didn’t need to soak it or anything. No residue was left behind at all and no damage to the paint. Best $8 I ever spent!" —Appleee

    Get it from Amazon for $7.98.

    27. A hard water stain remover for your shower door, faucet, and toilet bowl that still look grimy, even though you've tried cleaning them a million times. This formula gets to work on tough soap scum and water spots that won't budge, so your bathroom can look sparkling again in very little time. 

    Grimy sliding shower door with lots of water stains on surface
    same shower door with clearer surface after using the hard water stain remover above

    Promising review: "AMAZING! With only a little pressure I was able to remove years of hard water stains on our showers and baths. Worked in glass, fixtures and porcelain. I only had to use a drill brush on one area that was the absolute worst, but for everything else it was a dry cloth followed by wet then a final dry. Glass doors panels on the shower look brand new. We be never had a product work as advertised so well, and as easily, as this one did. THANK YOU!" —Mustbbryan

    Get a 20.3-ounce bottle from Amazon for $14.35.

    28. Reusable microfiber glass-cleaning cloths you'll be glad you bought for wiping down light fixtures and other delicate surfaces. That trendy pendant hanging above your kitchen counter will be clean, shiny, and less dusty without a lot of elbow grease on your part. 

    Dirty light fixture with three bulbs
    Dirty light fixture with three bulbs

    Promising review: "If you have any glass light fixtures in your home you absolutely need this product. I don't think the fixture was this clear even when I bought it — and the best part is I just used water and the two rags. 🙌🏻" —Lisa Collins

    Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $16.98.

    29. Dishwasher-cleaning tablets that'll wash away grease and limescale build-up and leave your dishwasher with a fresh scent. Use it solo *or* with your next load of dishes, cups, and plates: place one inside your dishwasher tray, run a wash cycle, and you'll give this kitchen appliance the cleaning of a lifetime.

    reviewer photo showing their dishwasher completely covered in grime
    same reviewer showing their dishwasher looking brand new after using the cleaning tablets

    Note: Using these tablets monthly can help improve dishwasher performance, because they'll clean hard-to-see areas (internal hoses, pump and valve, and the tub) crucial for washing dishes. If your plates are coming out cloudy or dirty often, you may want to give these dishwasher cleaning tablets a try.

    Promising review: "We moved into our house in late January and the previous owners were lazy. Upon opening the dishwasher you got hit with a 'yuck' smell. I tried a measuring cup filled with white vinegar, it helped, but the smell was still there. I saw these on a BuzzFeed list. I ordered and threw one in our dishwasher without any dishes and ran it. The smell is gone!!! I haven't noticed a difference in dish cleanliness yet but simply because I haven't ran it since. These are a great, inexpensive and easy way to clean your dishwasher for sure." —Amazon Customer

    Get a six-pack from Amazon for $8.99.

    30. A reusable mop cover you can use for dusting *or* mopping floors. Each one is made with 100% cotton and machine-washable, so you won't have to worry about throwing anything away after an indoor cleaning session.

    White cotton cover wrapped around a green Swiffer
    Saged Home / Etsy

    Note: These covers are designed for 10 x 4.5 inch flat mops with holes in the top.

    Saged Home is a small business based in Oregon that sells zero waste home products!

    Promising review: "These were the perfect size for a Swiffer, as advertised. I like that I can use them as wet or dry cloths. Very easy to store and wash. I dust mop once a day so these have already paid for themselves." —Etsy Customer

    Get a six-pack from Saged Home on Etsy for $18.50+ (available in two colors and in multi-packs).

    31. An all-purpose power scrubber cleaning kit so you can get rid of grime stuck in shower door tracks, tubs, and sinks. Use the kit's three brushes with a cordless drill to clean different surfaces in your bathroom, kitchen, and garage.

    Yellow and black drill brush used to clean bathroom tiles and tub
    Before-and-after picture: on left, water stains covering outside shower door. on right, interior shower door all clean after using drill brush attachment

    These Drill Brush attachments work great for baseboards, gutters, counters, and more hard-to-clean surfaces at home.

    Promising review: "I'm not a lazy person normally, but when it comes to cleaning my bathroom, I can find just about any reason you could think off to do it another time. It got so bad that I went on Amazon looking specifically for a power scrubber. I received this kit and immediately got the cordless drill out. Think power waxing but in the bathroom!" —DJ

    Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in six colors).

    32. A robot vacuum cleaner to suck up pet hair, food crumbs, and dirt around your living space. Let this high-tech gem clean your dirty floors so you can relax and not spend a minute of your free time sweeping.

    reviewer sits on couch while Roomba robot vacuum cleans their floor
    hand holds interior compartment of the robot vacuum with lots of fur inside

    This iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum comes with a charging station and additional filter. Notable features include advanced sensors that'll carefully navigate it around furniture, a three-stage cleaning system for upholstery and hardwood floors, and it syncs with an app that'll let you schedule cleaning times.

    Promising review: "I have a husky and I’m sure you can only imagine the hair that is floating around my apartment. I love this thing and wish I would have gotten one earlier. It is perfectly low maintenance and gets the job done. So happy that I don’t have to be vacuuming everyday." —Carissa Doyle

    Get it from Amazon for $249.99.

    33. Tilex Mold and Mildew Remover spray so surfaces in your bathroom can get a deep clean without deep scrubbing. This formula kills 99.9% of mold and mildew and quickly lifts it away from shower tiles.

    A before photo of a reviewer's grimy tile
    The tile looking cleaner with the text

    Promising review: "I live in an older apartment complex with the original tile and caulking in the bathroom and I’ve been battling mold in the bathroom since day one. However, I haven’t been able to get the dark color from mold out of the shower caulking until I used this Tilex! I’ve used every product and nothing has worked until now! I’ll definitely buy again and keep on hand at all times for my mold cleaning issues! Great product!" —Amazon Customer

    Get a pack of two 16-ounce bottles from Amazon for $18.39.

    34. A leather cleaner for your comfy couch or armchair that's in need of a little restoration. Mix it with 32 ounces of water, apply with a cloth or spray bottle, wipe away grime, and let it dry.

    A reviewer showing white leather chairs that look darker and slightly brown on one side but brighter and cleaner on the side that was cleaned with the product
    The same reviewer showing a close-up section of half the couch looking dirty and the other half looking brighter and cleaner

    It also works great on other leather surfaces, including car seats, sneakers, and upholstery.

    Promising review: "I am so glad I read the reviews here! This is an excellent product. We scored some leather chairs for a great price. The cleaner was very easy to use. It's a concentrate and you mix a small amount with water, spray on and wipe off. Easy peasy. I used this before the conditioner. The conditioner is a bit sticky at first, but you get used to it and the leather soaks it up! Beautiful result!! The chairs look and feel great!" —Julie Schneblin

    Get it from Amazon for $18.95.

    35. And a phosphate-free surface scrub that'll take care of messy kitchen surfaces. Made with plant-derived ingredients, this powder cleaner will remove everything from grease to sauce in minutes. That grime on your sink and stove top burners will be history in 3...2...1. 

    Reviewer's grease-covered electric burner before using the phosphate-free surface scrub
    Reviewer's clean electric burner after using the phosphate-free surface scrub

    This scrub can also be used to clean bathroom surfaces, including countertops and tile!

    Promising review: "I normally don't review products but this time I'll make an exception. This product works really well. The stains in my kitchen sink were horrible. I sprinkled this stuff on, used a scrub brush, and amazing! This scrub smells great and does a bang-up job." —R.C. Jeffs

    Get it from Amazon for $4.85+ (available in two scents).

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