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Now you'll know *exactly* how to tackle those mysterious mattress stains.
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The Sponge Daddy ($4.49 on Target for a pack of four) was designed with hardened residue in mind: one textured side quickly scrubs away stuck-on debris, while the other soaks up liquid and holds on to soap. AND! It won our title for best mid-priced sponge!
Check out even more easy tricks in "6 Clever Ways To Speed Up Your Chores."
Promising review: "I could not get my flatware to come out clean from the dishwasher and I wondered if it was the hard water. I was using up to three soap blocks in each load with only partial improvement. I used this the first time and voilà! Perfectly clean flatware for the first time. I LOVE this!" —Susan A
Get it from Amazon for $6.12.
It feeds your wood protective carnauba wax and beeswax to give it some ~luster~ and extend its lifetime.
Promising review: "OMG! This is the most AMAZING product! We inherited some antique furniture from the '30s that had been in storage forever. It was dry, dirty, and not much to look at. I used this product on it and the oak wood literally came alive, showing the beautiful grain and texture of the wood. I have since used it on my oak kitchen cabinets and they look AMAZING! I will never use anything else other than this product on my wood surfaces! No greasy feel, just a fantastic smell!" —Tiffany Sadowski
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
To learn more, check out our before-and-after Howard Feed-N-Wax Wood Polisher review.
Promising review: "I love this product!!! I saw this recommended on a TIK TOK video. A family had just built a new home and recommended this product for cleaning. I LUV It. It gets in the nooks and crannies to really get tight areas clean. I use this to clean my window sills patio door cracks. I used to use old tooth brushes to clean tight areas. This is my new go to tool. Very high powerful handy tool. Well worth the purchase." —Lisa
Get it from Amazon for $23.64.
To find out more, see how we tested out the grout scrubber along with other cleaning gadgets that actually work!
Promising review: "I can't say enough good things about this product. I have a family of four, and would frequently have to snake our shower drain. It appears I won't be having that problem ever again. I even give my dog baths, and this collects the hair. You don't know how much hair you wash down your drain until you use this!" —Aaron Morlock
Get it from Amazon for $12.95 (available in six colors).
Peep our full review of the TubShroom.
Promising review: "The most disgustingly satisfying thing since pimple popping videos. We moved into an OLD complex and the maintenance people are busy repairing AC units from the '70s so the chances of our bathroom drains being fixed anytime soon was zero. I was sick of seeing my toothpaste and face wash scummy up my sink, but the crap I pulled out of my drain. So satisfying, yet... blech. It took less than five seconds. I have a toddler. That's basically GOLD in my book. But don't try to reuse or even try to clean this thing. It's gross and at the price you can just order another. My drain now happily does its job!" —Katie Brinegar
Get it from Amazon for $5+.
Not convinced? Check out all these incredible Drain Snake reviews.
Get shaving cream from Amazon for $5.79 (for a pack of two).
Promising review: "I've seen the commercials for years and thought it was another gimmick. Our dog has been bringing in mud and jumping on our bed right after. Washing with detergent alone didn't remove the stains very well. I washed it with some of this stuff and all of it came out. I couldn't see where the stains previously were. Needless to say, I started doing a bunch of loads of white clothes to get them all whiter!" —Kristy
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
Its natural rubber bristles attract pet hair on multiple surfaces, like carpet, tile, hardwood, and linoleum AND has a built-in rubber squeegee (aka the thing you use on your windshield) for cleaning windows and spills.
Promising review: "I bought this broom two years ago and it is still going strong! I have four large breed dogs and we have fur EVERYWHERE! This works so, so well! I came back and purchased one for my neighbor and sent one to my favorite pet rescue down south. I am always amazed at what this picks up even after I just ran the vacuum. I also use it to get dust and cobwebs off the floors and ceilings. It truly is a super tool." —Roseann
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
Promising review (for Bar Keepers Friend powder): "How did I not know about this stuff? It seriously is a miracle in a jar. Our water softener has been going for a while and needless to say appliances and bathrooms have been taking a beating. My upstairs shower was ruined, or so I thought. I’ve tried everything and nothing was touching the staining. I bought this out of desperation. I wet the shower down, sprinkled about half of the can on the whole surface, and let it sit like that. I came back in after an hour or so with a green pad and went to work. It took a couple rounds of reapplying, scrubbing, and rinsing, but my shower/tub is white again! It was so heavily stained it went past brown. I can’t recommend this product enough!" —Sofia Gray
Get them from Amazon: a pack of two Bar Keepers Friend powder for $7.88 and stain-removing spray for $12.85.
For more on how to clean anything (and I mean anything), check out our ultimate home cleaning guide.
Promising review: WOW! A must-have for any home. My carpet had some mystery stains that other stain remover products could not budge. I had resigned myself to never having them any better, until I found this product. It was very easy, spray it on, then put a paper towel on top and it disappears. Seriously! I was surprised at how big the bottle was, and you do not need to use lots when you apply, so this will last a very long time." —Malm
Get it from Amazon for $12.85.
Promising review (for the dish soap): "Dawn is the only dish soap to buy. I not only use it for dishes but to scrub the shower, remove spots from clothes, clean sinks and everything else you can think of to clean. Only a small amount is needed for cleaning. Dawn goes a long way." —thomas boschke
Get dish soap for $19.94 (for a 90oz bottle), dryer sheets for $9.94 from Amazon; and a sponge for $4.69 (for a pack of four) from Target.
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Get a can of hairspray from Amazon for $4.89.
To save you some trial and error, we tried out more easy cleaning hacks — that actually work — and that you should probably check out for yourself.
Fret not, its material is specially made to avoid scratching your toilet. Plus the heavy-duty plastic handle protects your hands while you clean because...yuck.
Promising review: "I'm so embarrassed to show how disgusting my toilets have been, but it's worth it for me to help anyone who has suffered as I have. We built our house and have lived in it 33 years. We dug a well and the water was beautiful, until air hit it. The copper, iron, lime are all so bad the chart doesn't even go that high. We have spent thousands on a huge filter that filters all the water coming into the house from the well. My toilets have been disgusting to me, though clean (as clean as I can get them). This pumice stone — HOLY MOLY, my toilets are clean! I am totally amazed. It took about 30 minutes on each one. The stains are gone. THEY ARE GONE!" —Libby Nance
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review (for the laundry detergent): "For several years I've used Biz in loads of oil-spotted work clothes. It is very effective. I have found it useful with wine or coffee stains and with grass stains in gardening clothes." —G. Nielsen
Get borax for $10.99, six cases of bleach for $44.99, powdered laundry detergent for $22.98 and two packs of powdered dishwasher detergent for $15.57 from Amazon.
Check out more from One Good Thing for "How To Whiten Yellowed Pillows."
They're great for windows or any glassware, too!
Promising review: "I couldn't get my windows clean using cleaning solution, newsprint, and a lot of elbow grease. There were always streaks and dirt left behind. Enter these things. One quick cleaning, and I do mean quick, and my windows are now cleaner than any windows I've ever cleaned. It's simply amazing. We were all standing around in utter shock and delight before running around trying the cloths on other stuff: the TV, the picture glass, etc. I know it sounds corny, but I couldn't wait to get up this morning, because I woke up in the middle of the night excitedly thinking about trying it on the car today. They are truly, truly amazing." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $16.98.
You'll get a pair: one for the right hand and one for the left.
Promising review: "I've been looking for an alternative way to manage my pup's shedding and all I can say I wish I got these sooner. These gloves showed to be more beneficial all-around compared to the typical brushing. For one, the pup likes it (as opposed to the brush he tried to avoid at every session), so I’m not wasting time any more trying to get him to come here and stay here, etc. Now it’s wagging tails instead at the sight of these gloves. The process is much quicker now, as the gloves gather not only more easily, but I’d say at least twice if not triple the amount of hair at a time. Apparently these gloves work on his mood too, as he always ends up starting a playfight nibbling at the gloves." —BOA
Get them from Amazon for $11.89.
Need more convincing? See why pet owners have left hundreds of reviews of the Delomo grooming brush.
You'll need a vacuum ($204.99 on Amazon) with an attachable brush to get to hard-to-reach places like your vent covers *and* to deep-clean your couches.
Plus! If you're too lazy to make your own frozen citrus peels (totally understandable), try these lemon-scented garbage disposal cleaners ($14.55 on Amazon) that you can just toss down the drain.
Check out more from Above & Beyond for "6 Ways To Be A Spring-Cleaning Superhero."
It also deodorizes any gifts your pet might have left you (and it's biodegradable and non-toxic so your furry friend is totally safe).
Promising review: "I never write reviews, but with this I had to. I've had this product about a month and a half and it is nothing short of a miracle. I have light cream carpet and five indoor pets. My husband and I work full time, so sometimes the chance for an 'accident' is not out of the question. We live on a farm-like property with a lot of dust and dirt. I used this on my traffic areas and just couldn't believe my eyes. The water was black, and my carpet looks as though it was cleaned professionally. When using this, you can literally see the dirty water being extracted from the carpet into the clear tank. One of my best purchases ever." —shannon m. adkins
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
Each application lasts about 12 days! Refills have six gel stamp uses, and one dispenser.
Promising review: "This little blob helps keep my toilet cleaner longer and it smells nice. Super easy to stick to the inside of the toilet bowl and I don't have to touch the toilet bowl! I saw this product while browsing cleaning items and decided to give it a try because it was a good price. I am not disappointed! I would definitely recommend this product." —Ireadfantasyformysanity
Get it from Amazon for $4.49.
Promising review (for the window blind duster): "I just used this for the first time. I knew my blinds were dirty, but holy moly — they were embarrassingly dirty! This tool is super easy to use and does a great job! It's a great product for a great price." —phyllis s.
Get them from Amazon: the ceiling duster for $15.99 and the window blind duster for $7.99.
Promising review (for the lavender essential oil): "I am absolutely in love with this! I use it for many different things around my home. I use it to keep my mattress, pillows and down comforter fresh. It helps me get a better night sleep, since the lavender is a calming solution." —kimmy
Get baking soda for $2.99 from Target and lavender essential oil for $6.99 from Amazon.
Check out more from One Good Thing for "How To Clean A Mattress."
REMEMBER: If anything is delicate or made of plastic (aka will melt) keep it on the top rack, where the heat isn't as intense.
These dishwasher detergent pods ($18.67 on Amazon) work overtime to clean tough, burnt-on messes so everything you throw in to the dishwasher will get a through ~scrubbing~.
And for more, check out all the things you can clean in a dishwasher.
And it's lightweight so lifting it isn't a *chore*.
Promising review: "Have long hair? Have you killed other vacuums with your (slightly worrying amount) of shedding? Then look no further. We bought a another Bissell vacuum a year ago, and it didn't take long for my long hair to just kill the little vacuum. Now, we have this vacuum and our apartment is actually clean because my hair is not too much for it. The bristles have grooves that prevent hair from caking on, and it's very easy to clean. The brushes are also adjustable, so you can really get into the carpet if you want. It's also pretty light for something so heavy duty. For the price, it's a great vacuum and would really work if your place isn't very big, as the cord isn't super long." —J. Haller
Get it from Amazon for $204.99.
Get a Magic Eraser for $5.54 (for a pack of six), borax for $10.99 from Amazon; and baking soda for $2.99 from Target.
Check out the full Magic Erasing Sponge tutorial.
Promising review: "We moved into our new house about two years ago and needed to clean out the dryer duct. This kit made it super simple. The rods were easy to attach and very flexible, but still strong enough to spin, even when extended all 12 feet! We got out a TON more lint than we could ever imagine out of the duct! Buying this kit and doing it myself already paid for itself. It was $150–$200 to have a specialist come over and do the same work. Took me all of about 20 minutes to move the dryer, use the brush and all attachments, vacuum, and use disinfectant up the dryer vent!" —Michael Wiggin
Get it from Amazon for $16.79.
Promising review: "As soon as the product was delivered, I made sure my dishwasher was empty, tossed a tablet into the detergent slot, and ran my dishwasher on a normal cycle. Prior to putting the tablet in, my dishwasher smelled musty and like food; ya know that odd dish-water smell? After my cycle was over, I popped my head into the dishwasher where it literally smelled like brand-new machine. The floor, walls, and water jets of the dishwasher were spotless and free of residue. I will be adding this simple cleaning task to my list once a month!" —Alyssa Panzella
Get it from Amazon for $8.98.
Feeling ambitious? This set of Woolite carpet and upholstery cleaner stain remover ($17.99 on Amazon) uses a combo of powerful detergent and a fabric-safe brush to remove tough pet stains, mud, and everything in between that's unwelcome on your couch.
Check out more from Thrifty & Chic for "How To Fake Clean A House."
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 it from Amazon $9.65.
These work on almost any surface: leather, fabric, furniture, hardwood, pans, metal, WHEREVER. And! They'll clean up grease, oil, tar, dirt, ink, lipstick, nail polish, food, and a whole lot more.
Promising review: "These are awesome! The size of the container is large and so was the quantity I received. The wipes are huge and tough, great for scrubbing! I cleaned my whole house with these and they removed stains I haven't been able to get out for a while. I also tried them on my walls and they did not remove the paint. Also, they smell fantastic: no chemical smell whatsoever. These are a great deal on Amazon, and I will be purchasing them again!" —Suze
Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $14.94.
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The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.