If You Hate Cleaning, These 24 Products Will Do Most Of The Work For You
If only Cinderella had access to these.
We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.
1. This angry mama microwave cleaner, that might just get your microwave cleaner than your mum could (sorry, mum!).
All you have to do is fill this baby with water and vinegar for a quick, chemical free clean. Steam will release from the top of her head to soften up the grime, then just wipe everything away with a paper towel for a sparkling clean microwave.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $14.40.
2. This eco-friendly pet hair roller that doesn't need any sheets or refills, so you can use it again and again without having to break out the vacuum.
You can use this roller on furniture, carpets, clothes and anything else in your house that gets covered in your furry friend's hair. This one also comes with a grooming glove so you can tackle that pet hair at the source.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $13.49.
3. This eco-friendly spray mop that removes all the hassle (and mess) of a squeegee bucket.
As you may have already picked up on, we're a little obsessed with the cleaning king, Koh. Eco-certified, vegan and cruelty-free, the Koh products are free from harsh chemicals, while still delivering a powerful cleaning system that's suitable for almost every household surface. The Koh spray mop comes with reusable, high-performance pads that will wipe out dust, dirt and grime — that you can then chuck in the washing machine for reuse.
Promising Review: "I've never been a huge fan of mopping, but with a house full of timber floors and a puppy in the midst of shedding his first coat, I finally gave in with this Koh product. And let me tell you, I'm officially a convert! This baby spritzes, wipes and washes in one go — making clean up so, so simple! Plus, it comes with five reusable mop heads, so you're never caught short."
Buy it from Koh for $129.80.
4. This keyboard cleaning jelly to finally give your poor electronics a refresh after you've spent months eating your lunch over them.
This cleaning jelly is made of soft gum and is non-toxic and biodegradable. It's totally safe on your skin, so you can have a great time playing with it and put an end to sticky keys forever.
Buy a four pack from Amazon Australia for $12.98.
5. This palm dish brush that will make washing dishes your new favourite chore.
This brush is an excellent alternative to dish sponges, which often just end up getting all crusty and stinky. It comes with its own stand, to keep bristles dry and hygienic. The soap compartment is also a great space saver because it means you don't need to keep the dish soap at your sink.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $20.
6. This pack of microfibre cloths that absorb water without scratching surfaces or leaving streaks.
You can use these microfibre cloths on your car, your windows, stainless steel surfaces, wood furniture and basically anything else you can think of.
Buy a pack of 24 from Amazon Australia for $22.99.
7. This no scrub gel stain remover that will destroy your mould and mildew problems — just don't use it on your ex, as tempted as you might be.
There are likely stains on your shower wall you had no idea could be removed, but this gel will take care of them all — you won't even need to scrub! Just don't forget to wear gloves when you use it — this stuff is super potent.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $21.99.
8. This litter box deodoriser that focuses on eliminating bad smells instead of masking them.
This super affordable deodoriser is perfect for prolonging the life of your kitty litter, so you don't need to worry about changing it every time there's an unsavoury scent rising from it.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $15.99.
9. This stainless steel cleaning cloth, which will keep you from screaming internally every time someone presses their grubby fingers to your favourite appliances.
This cloth will get rid of fingerprints, dirt and grime and will leave your surfaces shining with no streaks — all you need is water!
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $11.
10. This microfibre blind duster that's built to swipe at your blinds, so you don't miss a single spot.
This duster uses microfibre technology to ensure you're not just moving dust back and forth and that you're actually collecting it. It also allows you to clean two blinds at once which will cut the time you take to clean in half. It comes with five microfibre sleeves, all of which are machine washable.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $13.99.
11. This sink shroom, so that you don't have to worry about your drains clogging up because this guy will catch all the gunk for you.
This sink shroom fits into most sink and bathtub drains, working almost like a plug, but only blocking the hair and gunk instead of the water. Plus, think of how disgusting and satisfying it would be to clean this out every month.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $21.99.
12. And for those bigger drains, these silicone toppers to keep your pipes clean.
These covers are super easy to use and remove, so that you can ensure your drains are safe from any hair monsters that are threatening to grow in size.
Buy a pack of three from Amazon Australia for $14.49.
13. This dishwasher cleaner, because a sparkling machine means spotless dishes.
We've all experienced one of those moments when we've opened up a dishwasher and thought it didn't smell the best. That usually happens when the machine itself needs a wash! This cleaner gets rid of grease and grime in filters and pipes, so you can rest assured knowing your dishes are being washed properly.
Buy a two pack from Amazon Australia for $11.50.
14. This self-groomer for your furry friend, which will allow them to brush themselves like the independent felines they are while keeping them from messing with your furniture legs.
You can put these groomers on wall corners — or table legs with the provided screws or double-sided tape for your cat's scratching needs. It'll also keep their fur in check, so you won't find it all over your furniture.
Buy a pack of two from Amazon Australia for $14.99.
15. This clean/dirty dishwasher magnet, to keep the people you live with from mixing dirty and clean dishes.
If you've ever suffered from absent-minded housemates (or kids) putting dirty dishes in a dishwasher full of clean dishes, this little guy will be a lifesaver. All you have to do is turn the tab to indicate whether they should or shouldn't chuck their dish in — think public bathroom cubicle. It also has a "running" function, so they don't try to yank it open mid-clean.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $13.99.
16. These scrub attachments for your drill, so that you never end up having to scrub on your hands and knees for hours.
These scrubbers fit onto any drill and get it all done in ~record time~. You can use them in bathrooms, on your floors and even on the wheels of your car!
Buy a set of three scrubbers from Amazon Australia for $13.99.
17. These deodorising drain sticks, which will make avoiding the funky-smelling-sink a thing of the past.
These strips deodorise your drains, but they also break down organic matter and grease that cling to the sides of your pipes — including hair. You can use them in your bathroom sink, kitchen sink, shower drain, bath drain and anywhere else things get built up. Each pack includes 12 sticks, so you'll be covered all year.
Buy a four pack from Amazon Australia for $21.69.
18. This brush-cleaning set, so you can clean all your water bottles — as well as the wine bottles you're super keen on turning into candle holders.
This set includes: two big bottle brushes, to get into the inner curves and corners of your bottle; an extra long straw brush, to ensure the inside of your entire bottle gets scrubbed; a spout cleaner, which also cleans a teapot, plus; a bottle lid detail cleaner, so you can get in there and make sure every inch is clean.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $14.99.
19. This self-charging robotic vacuum, so that you never have to worry about the worst chore invented ever again.
This robot will not only clean your floors, but it charges itself automatically. So as long as you set it to vacuum twice a week, you'll basically never need to think about vacuuming again. Plus, if you can't get a pet for whatever reason, you can stick some ears on this guy and live your best vacuum-mum life.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $279.
20. This mop that uses microfibre cloths to clean floors rather than those pesky floor cleaner wipes that are full of chemicals.
Hardwood floors are gorgeous, but making sure they don't get gross is on an entirely new level of annoying. This mop comes with two cloth refills and the swivel means it'll be much easier to get into all those corners and hard to reach places.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $27.18.
21. This drain snake to unclog your drain, because the only thing worse than a clogged drain is cleaning one.
This set comes with two stainless steel snakes that have a grab feature for those tougher clogs and five plastic snakes for quick drain clearing! They use ridged edges to catch all the hair and gunk from your drains and essentially expose you for the monster you are.
Buy the pack from Amazon Australia for $12.48.
22. This squeegee, so that the next time you shower, you can pretend you're auditioning for the part of "window cleaner" and end up with a sparkling screen.
If you're someone who wonders how in the hell their shower screen gets so foggy without actually doing anything about it, this affordable little tool is for you. This little device works on all windows and glass, but it's not super ugly, so you can keep it in your caddy and give your shower doors a swipe every once in a while.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $13.99.
23. This extendable duster that you can use to tackle that stray spiderweb that's been hanging out in the corner of your living room since you moved in.
When using this duster, remember to dust from your ceiling down to avoid having to re-clean anything that falls. This microfibre duster comes on an extension pole, so you don't have to risk your life on a ladder to clean a ceiling fan. It's also super easy to clean — you just pop the duster off and give it a scrub in the sink with warm water.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $25.91.
24. And finally, these deodorising bags because now that you've been using your running shoes to stay active, they're likely getting a little gross.
These bags absorb excess moisture, so they'll also keep mould and mildew caused by your sweat at bay — which is perfect for your gym shoes.
Buy a two-pack from Amazon Australia for $21.99.
You announcing your new favourite hobby — cleaning — to your housemates.
