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    43 Cleaning Products That Really Aren't Too Good To Be True

    Seeing is believing — as you'll soon see these cleaning products really work.

    1. A "wet and forget" shower cleaner for anyone who is super lazy but still wants to *appear* like they have a weekly cleaning routine — you won't even need to scrub for a second!

    2. A putty-like cleaning gel that'll help you remove all the dust and debris from the hard-to-reach crevices in your car. Psh, and to think you were going to PAY someone to clean out your car.

    3. A cleaning pen so all of your jewels (whether they're real or not) will be *so* sparkly everyone will wonder where you got 'em from.

    4. A grout pen to help you restore your tile floor and bathroom walls and leave 'em looking like they were just installed. Feel free to enthusiastically yell "YOU COULD EAT OFF OF THESE FLOORS!" after the job is done.

    5. A soap dispensing brush that might just make you want to clean your dishes — it looks kinda fun, doesn't it?

    6. A cleaning spray made just for your car, so the next time you spill your coffee all over yourself or your kid dumps their soda in between the seats, you'll still be covered.

    7. Rubbermaid's power scrubbing brush, for when you want to give your grout an all-inclusive spa treatment and bring it back to its squeaky-clean glory.

    8. A garbage-disposal foaming cleaner to scrub away the stinky grime that builds up on the blades and in the pipes.

    9. A set of toilet fizzing bombs that'll quite possibly make you excited to clean your potty! All you have to do is drop one or two of these in the bowl, swish them around in the water a bit with a cleaning wand, wait five minutes, scrub, and flush — magical.

    bag of toilet bombs next to some of the toilet bombs
    Juniperseed Mercantile / Etsy

    Juniperseed Mercantile is woman-owned small business based out of Littleton, Colorado. 

    Promising review: "This product is amazing! 15 minutes later and my toilet is looking brand new with minimal effort. I would recommend this to everyone!" —shelby rieth

    Get a pack of eight from Juniperseed Mercantile on Etsy for $10.

    10. A stainless-steel cleaner you can count on to make your appliances so shiny you won't be able to stop staring at your own reflection in them (spoiler: you look GOOD!).

    a model cleaning their microwave with the product

    11. A magical hair catcher to save your relationship and keep your shower looking cleaner than ever.

    12. All-natural biodegradable cleaning tablets that'll remove tough stains and odors from your favorite reusable water bottle — no more "does this water taste weird?" moments.

    13. A pet-hair remover with a unique patented brush design, so you'll be able to invite guests to sit down without fear of them being covered head-to-toe in your dog's hair.

    14. Reusable towels to replace all of the paper towels in your life — who has room to store a bulk set of them these days, anyway? They'll also give you an extra thing to brag about when your parents come over to eat and see you wiping down pots and pans with this eco-friendly option instead of a one-and-done item.

    a gif of a model cleaning their counter with a green cloth
    a rainbow stack of cloths
    Wild Minimalist

    Wild Minimalist is a family-owned small business based out of San Rafael, CA that sells low-waste home goods/cleaning products. Added bonus? They also feature plastic-free packaging! Each of these "unpaper" towels are made from 100% cotton and can be tossed into your washing machine. They get even more absorbent after four to five wash cycles!

    Get a set of 12 from Wild Minimalist for $35.99 (available in three color styles).

    15. A jetted-tub cleaner, so you'll never find yourself soaking in filth while trying to catch up on your me-time.

    16. An OXO water-bottle-cleaning set that includes three brushes to easily get inside those hard-to-clean crevices AND has a 4.8-star rating on Amazon.

    17. A makeup brush-cleansing shampoo, because — shocker — you need to clean those!

    18. A microfiber spin mop and bucket with over 81K 5-star reviews on Amazon, which is kinda wild because it's a MOP.

    19. An enzyme-based spot cleaner that'll have your clothes looking like you just pulled them off the rack in a store.

    20. A pet stain and odor remover, so when your pup gets a little too excited that you just got home and decides to pee all over your shoes, it's sort of OK.

    21. A squeegee-broom contraption with an extendable handle, in case you've ever had the urge to rake the inevitable fallen hair from your carpet.

    a pile of fur in a carpet

    22. A jar of The Pink Stuff paste, which is an all-purpose cleaning paste that'll help you tackle all of your messes but make it *~pretty in pink~* at the same time.

    Before and after photos of a discolored wall cleaned by The Pink Stuff

    23. A plant-based walnut scrubber sponge you can use to properly clean dirty dishes, counters, and more without having to fret about harmful toxins.

    a yellow and rust colored sponge
    Public Goods

    Public Goods is a small business based in New York.

    Promising review: "I love that these are natural cellulose and are less polluting to our environment. They work like a charm and look beautiful in our kitchen!" —Sheryl K.

    Get four from Public Goods for $4.75.

    24. A pumice cleaning stone you can count on to make your toilet actually sparkle like a porcelain throne.

    25. An OXO deep-clean brush set complete with a larger toothbrush-like brush to help you revive areas like grout and shower door tracks *and* smaller detail brush with a wiper blade that'll help you scrub your skin drain with ease.

    The detail cleaner brush erasing grime around a sink drain

    26. A handheld Dirt Devil vacuum so lightweight you'll be able to clean and dance around your living room to Hilary Duff's "Come Clean" at the same time without fear of tripping over a cord.

    a model holding the small red vacuum

    27. A trio of Bar Keepers Friend products you can count on to help you clean any and every surface of your living space — trust me on this.

    the three different bar keeper's friends products
    to the left: a tile floor with a stain on it, to the right: the same floor cleaned
    Amazon, Heather Braga / BuzzFeed

    My husband and I recently moved into our first house — when I tell you I have used some form of Bar Keepers Friend to tackle every crevice of this house please know that I'm not exaggerating. I've used it to revive the floor of our bathroom (see above), the shower, the tub, the entire kitchen sink, the outside of the washing machine and dryer....the list goes on. It's incredible how effective this product is in just a few moments! It really is a life changing product that'll help you clean every inch of your home.

    Get it from Amazon for $27.99.

    28. An eight-pack of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, so all you'll have to do is add water then start attacking all the dirty surfaces in your home.

    29. A set of Scrub Daddy sponges that'll stay firm in cold water (good for stuck-on grime) and soft in warm water for easy-to-clean items — they won't scratch your surfaces and can be popped into the top rack of the dishwasher for cleaning. No wonder why they're permanently smiling.

    Promising review: "How can you NOT love the Scrub Daddy? Been getting my friends hooked on this for years. Buy it, then send me a little thank you note because it changed your life. OK, maybe not changed but definitely nudged. Never smells, dishwasher safe, last forever, doesn't hurt dishes, gets all the junk." —Kristi Rosengreen

    Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.99.

    Check out our full review of the Scrub Daddy sponge here.

    30. A flexible cleaning brush that'll pull all of the hard-to-reach pieces of lint out of your dryer. I truly can't think of anything more satisfying, TBH.

    the flexible bristle brush cleaning out the dryer vent

    31. A wet/dry vacuum you can use to literally suck up anything from nails and water to bits of wood and leaves. You name it, it can be cleaned up with this vac.

    A red craftsman shop vac

    32. A bottle of wood polish and conditioner that'll have your antiques, cabinets, and tables gleaming like you just had them delivered for the first time.

    33. A box of washing machine cleaning tablets you can use to easily remove any odor-causing residue from inside your machine.

    34. A red wine stain remover, so the next time you jump while watching a horror movie, it won't matter that you spilled you vino all over your brand-new couch.

    35. An all-purpose cleaner featuring the scents of frankincense and myrrh that are said to be grounding and clearing. Why not bring all the good vibes you can into your home?

    a bottle of cleaning concentrate
    Good Vibes

    Good Vibes is a Black woman-owned small business in Philadelphia that makes an array of plant-based cleaning products. The product itself is very soapy, so be sure to dilute it properly before going to town on all of your surfaces.

    Get it it from Good Vibes for $10.

    36. Durable all-purpose wipes to help you clean a plethora of things in your kitchen and, honestly, in your entire home. The best part? They're filled with vitamin E so you won't be left with dry, cracked hands.

    a reviewer tub of cleaning wipes
    a pan being cleaned with the towel
    a clean pan

    Note that while these are great for messes and stains, they don't disinfect.

    Promising review: "These wipes have changed my life! They clean everything!!! Makes my stainless steel beautiful. I have used it to clean soap scum off shower that nothing was working on. Even cleaned carpet spots. I can just put a little water on it and use one wipe forever." —MJS

    Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $13.94.

    37. Washable microfiber mop pads you can use with your Swiffer WetJet and finally stop spending so much money on disposable options.

    A reviewer holding up their Swiffer with the green pad on the bottom
    A reviewer's used pad looking very dirty and having collected lots of dust

    One pad can last up to 100 washes and works on pretty much any surface, from wood to tile to stone.

    Promising review: "These are life changing. I used a Rubbermaid spray mop for years that I never really loved and when it brokeI got a Swiffer and was using the old Rubbermaid mop cloth pads with it still. They didn't fit the Swiffer great and I decided to get new ones. These scrub so much better and pick up way more dirt than my other mop pad. I have two dogs and their dried water and drool is around the kitchen and I used to have to scrub to get that up each time. Not with these pads! I never thought I'd swoon over a cleaning product but...here we are :)." —JB

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.95.

    38. A sink cleaner to help you bring an array of surfaces back to prime condition — might I suggest starting with your neglected kitchen sink?

    A reviewer's sink with stains along the inner edges, with the text
    The same reviewer's sink looking shiny and stain-free, with the text

    It also creates a shiny, water-repellent surface that water will just bead off.

    Promising review: "This stuff has changed my life! After a few minutes of light scrubbing and BOOM — the mess is gone! Our sink takes a beating and literally nothing would help. I thought about getting another popular sink cleaner but then I saw this one on BuzzFeed so I took a chance and I’m glad I did. I will say it does leave an annoying scent behind but it does go away eventually. I usually just use a candle to mask the smell and that does the trick. I HIGHLY recommend this." —Diedre&Matt

    Get it from Amazon for $3.97.

    39. A grout cleaner you can use to keep your tub and shower squeaky clean and as inviting as a 5-star spa.

    40. Carpet shampoo to get rid of any stain or smell left behind by any adorable child or furry friend.

    41. A natural oven scrub cleaner you can rely on to remove any grease or leftover sauces from inside your most-used appliance. You're welcome.

    tub of oven scrub natural cleaner
    Cleaning Studio / Etsy

    This comes with the jar of oven scrub as well as a professional-grade metallic scrubber. You can use this to clean your enamel oven, racks, the oven door's interior glass panel. Cleaning Studio is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut that sells 100% natural cleaning products and microfiber cloths. 

    Promising review: "I am in absolute shock over how well this works. I really wish I took a before picture. WOW! My oven door window had grime on it for years that i couldn't get off from the previous owners so I'm estimating it's been like that for 4+ years. Nothing helped to cut through it and finally this oven cleaner made it look brand new. Still in shock!! Would highly recommend. Also, the smell of the product is sooo delightful." —Vanessa

    Get it from Cleaning Studio on Etsy for $17.99+ (available in two jar styles).

    42. A Clorox ToiletWand to use then toss away — say SEE YA' to that gross toilet brush hiding in the corner of your bathroom.

    43. And a bottle of Goo Gone that'll remove the mysterious sticky substance (is it dried barbecue sauce or soap residue?) that always seems to show up on your kitchen counters.

    A fridge with gooey streaks on it
    An after pic without the streaks

    People also swear by this for removing annoying stickers from new products, too!

    Promising review: "This. Stuff. Changed. My. Life. I have a piece of furniture that has had residue from the price sticker stuck on it for three years and nothing would budge it. I used this and it took ONE wipe and 10 seconds and it is GONE!!! Can’t believe I didn’t know about this sooner. Literally a GAME-CHANGER. BRING IT ON, PRICE TAGS!!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $7.48.

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