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Products you never knew you needed for things you always forget to clean.
Promising review: I had tried many other things to remove the stains — Brillo pads, CLR, and other cleaning solutions — and nothing worked no matter how hard I scrubbed. With this, the stains came out completely within a minute of scrubbing with this product! Amazing — toilet looks new again, highly recommend anyone try this product!" —Michael V
Get it from Amazon for $11.20.
If your shower looks like this, you must really, really hate cleaning.
Promising review: "I used it on our tubs, toilets, sinks, and shower. It took one bottle of this stuff to achieve the same result as three bottles of other brands. I will buy this again hands-down. I just sprayed, walked away for a few minutes, and wiped and rinsed." —Carrie D.
Get a bottle on Amazon for $12.97.
Promising review: "This is as magical as unicorns! Buy NOW! I use it everywhere — walls, baseboards, mirrors, window panes, cupboards, floors, lamps, glass, faucets — everything looks brand new. Just got red hair dye that had been there for over a year off the wall in a minute. Made shower glass look brand-new after five years of hard water stains. This is the cleaning magic wand you’ve always wanted." —Michela
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $11.99.
It also comes with a microfiber cleaning cloth!
Promising review: "I was hesitant because other cleaners weren’t great. They either didn’t work or left a weird residue that dust would stick to. This cleaner doesn’t leave a residue and actually works! Highly recommend!" —Courtney B.
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
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Promising review: "If you are thinking of buying this stuff: BUY IT! The individuals who formulated this stuff are truly geniuses. I had a wine-spillage catastrophe when my French bulldog puppy ran into my cheap coffee table and my full post-work glass of pinot noir went flying all over the only nice piece of furniture I own. After about 45 minutes of spraying and blotting, I was able to get my nice chair to be white again! Don’t get me wrong, it requires some serious saturation so I would recommend buying more than one bottle. I’m so thankful I had a 3/4-full bottle on hand. Thank you, Wine Away for saving my nice chair and sanity." —Caroline Symcox
Get it from Amazon for $10.30.
Promising review: "Best product! I wish I had thought to take 'before' pictures! My house was built in the early 1960s and the bathroom grout was becoming discolored in spots. I had used every product on the market before buying this pen to see if I could brighten the grout with no luck. I could have just saved so much money if I had gone with the pen in the first place! It worked throughout the shower with more product to go! Easy to clean up and lasts a while!" —Kelli
Get one on Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
The eco-friendly invention comes from Sarah Dooley of Marley's Monsters. If you're looking for other sustainable supplies, you should also check out her reusable gift wrap, coffee filters, facial rounds, and nursing pads.
Promising review: "I love these reusable sponges! They scrub food off easily and are very sturdy. I am so happy with the quality and the fact that I can wash and reuse them! Perfect replacement for disposable sponges and so cute!" —Kristen Velasquez
Get it from Marley's Monsters on Etsy for $12+ (available in packs of one or three and four colors).
Promising review: "I bought this product because the needle in my Keurig 2.0 keeps clogging, causing inconsistent brew and taste. These cleaning cups fixed both of my issues and I especially liked that it was really quick and easy to use. I put the cleaning pod in and ran one cycle, then took the pod out and ran a rinse cycle to clean out any leftover grinds. FAST, EASY, and GREAT results. VERY HAPPY!" —Corey West
Get a 6-pack from Amazon for $9.95.
And if you do happen to find some unsightly stains, this spot remover is sure to do the trick.
Promising review: "Several-year-old stains came out of this mattress within seconds! No vigorous scrubbing for minutes on end — just a few wipes and you can see results!" —Amazon Customer
Get it on Amazon for $10.88.
These tablets are designed to penetrate, dissolve, and remove odor-causing residue that accumulates inside your dishwasher over time, as well as remove lime and mineral build-up. Using Affresh tablets once a month can prolong the life of your dishwasher and make it more effective at doing its job: cleaning your dishes.
Promising review: "I am skeptical by nature and have an older machine that was stained from years of use. We have very hard water in our region which makes it even more difficult to clean things. These tablets work like magic — got rid of years of hard water deposits with one try. Truly impressed. You can bet this is going to be a monthly routine from now on." —Amazon Customer
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $6.25.
THAT came out of a washing machine?! Like, how? Pls, explain.
Promising review: "I have been using bleach to clean my machine for some time, but decided to give this a try a few months ago. My very first clean with Affresh tablets left me surprised and delighted for not only did it clean my machine, but it also eliminated the nasty smell that always transferred to my clothes thanks to a buildup of mold I didn't even know about. Every month now, I toss a tablet into the drum and let it work its magic. Now, my machine is cleaner than ever, and my clothes always smell wonderfully fresh." —Kelli Crawford
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.59.
Promising review: "Where has this tool been all my life? This is a quick, inexpensive way to clean vinyl blinds. The tool is so easy to use that we have added the chore to my 9-year-old son’s list. We also use it on our metal indoor heat/air vent. Love that the tool comes with washable replacement dusters." —mastermom
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I have searched and searched for a pet hair remover for my furniture that actually works — this is it. It removes all the hair quickly and fully and self-cleans. It is so much easier than the disposable rollers — not to mention cheaper and more environmentally friendly. I have ditched those altogether. I’m buying two more for other rooms in my house. Amazing success!" —Sophia P.
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
Everneat is a Fairfield, Connecticut-based Etsy shop filled with natural cleaning products and tools.
Promising review: "The Oven Scrub is amazing! I have never been able to get the glass on my oven door clean. It looks brand-new!" —lynlaw58
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $27.99+ (available in two jar types).
Promising review: "BUY IT. Don’t argue with me. JUST BUY IT. It’s so worth it. For this price? Stains I've had in my car for the longest time are finally gone. Stains on the couch are gone and looks good as new. It’s so easy to use and put together. You have to go over spots a couple times but it’s so satisfying to watch every time. This was one of my best buys 100%." —Alexis
Get it from Amazon for $122.21.
JuniperseedMerc is a Colorado-based small biz run by science teacher Tiffany Norton who creates all-natural cleaning, skincare, bath, and body products.
Promising review: "These work! Makes cleaning a breeze, fresh scent, and not overpowering or like heavy perfume. The environmentally friendly packaging is a true plus. I will be back for more!" —Jeanne Harrington
Get them from JuniperseedMerc on Etsy for $10.
Promising review: "I own three dogs and it is just a nightmare pulling out my extension cord to vacuum my truck. I can now just plug this little guy into my 12-volt car outlet and I’m good to go! The power in this vacuum is as good as it’s going to get for a car vacuum so if you want extreme suction — buy a shop vac. Also the attachments are fantastic." —Sally
Get it from Amazon for $41.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "Photos don’t lie! This stuff works! We have used just about every product available — steamed, scrubbed, scraped, and power-washed our shower walls. None worked. Bought this cleaner on a whim and after the first night of spraying just one wall, I bought two more bottles. The build-up just peels off the walls. At first, I was embarrassed to post pictures but I had to share how well this cleaner works." —Mary Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $16.89.
Promising review: "This is an essential for anyone with a disposal. Like seriously! A lot of funky gunk collects in there, that you can’t even see. It’s also dark and moist for icky stuff to grow. You HAVE to keep it clean. And THIS is super easy to clean it out! And you will be amazed how much better the smell will be (that I am sure you don’t even notice until it’s clean!). It’s also pretty cool looking when you do it! BLUE FOAMMMMM!" —J. Crumley
Get it from Amazon for $3.98+.
Promising review: "If I could give this 10 stars I would! No strong chemical smell, but most of all it works as described. My patio and patio chairs look better than ever. It works cleaning items other cleaners didn't." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $10.98.
Good Vibes is a Black woman-owned business based in Philadelphia. And, if you're tired of all your cleaning products smelling like chemicals and citrus — don't fret! Their plant-based, all-purpose cleaner comes in a handful of fresh scents from sandalwood to frankincense and myrrh.
Promising review: "Absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this product. All of the scents are honestly DIVINE — I love this particular scent for laundry! I have tried so many natural laundry solutions and nothing leaves the clean smell like this. You have a customer for life. Please make room deodorizing sprays! :)" —Rainbow Rae
Get it from Good Vibes for $10.
They're compatible with both the original Swiffer and the Swiffer Wet Jet!
Promising review: "The velcro closure alone is worth the purchase. It was really easy to put on (no more pinched fingers) and the hold is very strong. No more having to handle the dirty, drippy sheets to try to reattach them in the middle of cleaning the floor. I noticed that my floors are cleaner because the microfiber absorbs more and doesn't just push the grime around the floor. Also, these can be washed in the washing machine for the next use." —Rosemary Patterson
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.95.
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