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1. Defeat every household ~eventuality~ with a fan-favorite stain removing spray that works on anything from vino to coffee stains (and even accidents from your furry friends!). The time to tackle that 3-year-old blemish is NOW.
2. Remove years of buildup on shower heads by using a solution of vinegar and baking soda wrapped up in a plastic bag. Or! (even easier) use a decalcifier for about one to two hours to remove unwanted limescale and grime. This basically does all the work for you, so you can get back to more important things like catching up on The Housewives.
3. Split your list of to-dos into a 10-day schedule so you can deep clean your whole house one day at a time, instead of getting overwhelmed (and eventually pretending the mess doesn't exist). Day 1: bedroom. Day 10: appliances (and a celebratory cocktail).
Here's a rundown of everything you'll need to take on all 10 days:
4. *Finally* get rid of those dried-on grease stains from the Bolognese sauce that overflowed on your stove two months ago with a cooktop cleaning kit. It'll Ctrl+Z any and all stubborn stains and residue, so you can finally stop placing those distracting ~decorative~ pots and pans on there.
5. Achieve dazzlingly clean floors in little to no time with a Swiffer wet and dry mop. It's basically the simplest solution for tackling hard-to-reach (and not-so-hard-to-reach) spots that have gathered inhabitants of the hair, fur, and crumb variety.
6. Make dish duty a less taxing task by pouring hot water over your sink full of dirty utensils first. It'll miraculously dissolve residue so when the time comes to scrub with an extra-tough sponge, the hard part is basically done. That way "overnight soaking" doesn't lead to a Monday morning of removing leftovers from the sink.
7. Or! Throw hard-to-clean dishes in the dishwasher with a bit of Finish booster powder to spruce up mugs that have had coffee stains in them for so long, you've forgotten what they looked like when you first purchased them. One cycle with this, and they'll be back to their Day 1 state.
8. Wipe away years of water rings, scratches, and scuffs from surfaces you thought were beyond help with wood polisher. This stuff tackles tough stains and acts as a conditioner to reveal a brighter grain and texture on your beloved furniture.
9. Eliminate unsightly grout with an automatic scrubbing brush. It comes with a detachable oscillating brush head so you'll feel instantly gratified the moment you're reminded of the color that's separating your kitchen, bathroom, and backsplash tiles (spoiler: it's white!).
BEHOLD: the grout brush in action.
10. Cancel showering with a pool of water beneath your feet with a TubShroom. This little tool ~neatly~ captures hair and product residue so your drains remain unclogged. And, according to reviewers, it's super duper easy to clean.
11. Need to unclog your drains first? Try this cult-favorite drain millipede to avoid a call to your plumber and ~satisfyingly~ clean out the creatures you never knew existed in your bathroom pipes.
12. Discover ingenious ways to remove even the toughest stains with common household items you probably already own — so you don't have to shell out the big bucks to replace your beloved clothes and sheets. Who knew all it takes is a little shaving cream?!
13. Or take care of any mess with no-nonsense OxiClean. All you need is H2O to activate it and you've got some bubbling oxygen power that'll wake heavy-duty stains out of their slumber. Because sweat marks do not pay enough rent to live on your mattress!
14. And for pet-specific stains and stenches that make you say pee-yew, try a top-selling stain- and odor-eliminating spray. Perfect if your four-legged bestie is known for leaving ~mysterious~ stains in their wake — this stuff lifts away dirt and grime and releases enzymes to break down deep and persistent odors.
Hey! You can also use this on clothes and other surfaces like concrete and hardwood. Just be sure to follow the instructions carefully for noncarpet use.
Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned small business named after the Magleby family's pets Rocco, a Labradoodle, and Roxie, a former shelter tabby cat. They make a variety of pet supplies, including cleaners, treats, grooming tools, accessories, and toys.
Promising reviews: "Ok, first of all, I don’t ever waste my time giving reviews but I had to with this one. I had a huge stain from turmeric on my carpet, I mean huge. I tried everything you can imagine, nothing worked and it’s a very expensive carpet. It made me sick just thinking about having to replace it. So I said let me check Amazon to see reviews on the best remover. I got this one home, sprayed it on my carpet and like magic the stain had totally gone. I can’t stop smiling, thank you so much for your product and finally getting something where it was just as described. You really came through on this one." —lisa king
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
Check out our in-depth Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator review for more!
15. Gather up crumbs, spills, and pet hair off any surface (we're talking carpets, furniture, wooden floors, wherever) by using a squeegee broom. Because, thank heaven, some messes are just surface-level and don't require overthinking (or over-cleaning).
16. Effectively cleanse every inch of grime buildup from your home (I'm talking on appliances, pans, and bathroom surfaces) with a simple paste composed of Bar Keepers Friend cleaning powder and some water.
17. If you've been side-eyeing those caked-in marks that are lurking on your neutral-toned rug one too many times, a nontoxic stain-removing spray could be the answer to your prayers. I mean, would you just look at this thing get 👏 to 👏 work 👏:
18. Reset your oven to the setting of "squeaky clean" with Easy Off oven cleaner. Because, let's face it, you haven't even thought about giving this a scrub-down since you moved into your apartment two years ago. But we won't tell — with this treatment, you can erase years of neglect overnight!
19. Reverse 10+ years of caked-on pan grime with a good ol' soak in warm water, dish soap, and a dryer sheet for an hour. When time's up, remove the dryer sheet and wipe down the pan with a sponge to bring it back to its gleaming OG state.
20. Eliminate the element of panic when you're met with graffiti art in the form of Sharpie scribbles on your precious white walls. Simply spritz some hairspray on the scene of the crime to break down the ink and give it a quick swipe with a cloth. Phew! Crisis averted.
21. Restore your hope in bathroom ~doody~ with a pumice stone that will miraculously make your stained toilet sparkle once again. Simply wet the stone, gently scrub, and gross rings of horror, be gone!
22. Breathe new life into yellow-stained pillows with a powerful combo of borax, bleach, powdered dishwasher detergent, and powdered laundry detergent.
23. Dust down tricky light fixtures and make your home *glow* once again with trusty microfiber cloths. Plus, these won't leave fibers behind so you can achieve a truly *streak-free* clean on mirrored surfaces!
24. Say sayonara to tumbleweeds of fur gracing your floors with a pet hair removal glove. This will not only have your fluffiest pals looking like they just stepped out of the groomers, but it's probably the easiest way to prevent future shedding issues.
25. Transform dirty-looking rugs with an effective carpet cleaner solution that works so well you might think it's magic. Don't worry, your eyes aren't deceiving you — this formula literally reverses years of sticky soda spills, pet stains, and shoe markings.
26. Alleviate the need to give your toilet a daily scrub down with a jar of top-selling lemon-scented toilet bombs to break down grimy rings that have built up around the edges of your porcelain throne. Just pop one of these lemon drops in and behold: a citrusy fizz taking care of one of your least favorite chores.
27. Stop allergy-causing particles from traveling around your home with an extendable fan duster and window blind duster. *Bless you* for creating a dust-free household!
28. ~Rest~ assured you're sleeping on a fresh, clean mattress by sprinkling a solution of baking soda and lavender essential oil on top of it. Then just wait an hour, and vacuum it all off. A natural and easy hack we can sleep easy knowing about!
29. Save time and clean just about anything in your dishwasher, really. Think: window screens, refrigerator shelves, air vents...it's all good to throw in. A powerful dishwasher detergent will thoroughly cut through dirt all the while you're putting your feet up and infinitely scrolling.
30. Invest in your future, aka your sparkling clean floors, with a powerful heavy-duty vacuum so you can save on splurging on a new carpet every day — ahem, I mean time — you spill.
31. Get ~crafty~ and create your very own magic erasing sponge by dousing a melamine sponge in baking soda, borax, and hot water. Now taking care of wall scuffs that you once thought were irreversible can be done more economically *and* in a flash.
32. Don't forget about the appliance that does your least favorite chore for you with Affresh dishwasher disinfectant tablets. These dissolve residue buildup and blast away foul odors to get your machine cleaning dishes like it used to.
33. Instantly (read: slyly) disguise any ~mysterious marks~ that have been sitting with you on your sofa for months by just flipping over the cushions. Just be *extra* careful now, because once you flip, there's no going back!
34. Zap away unsightly hard water marks that live in your shower with rust-removing spray gel. This'll get your washroom back to a state where you can receive your full security deposit back, no questions.
35. Lift away mysterious grime and dirt buildup from your new rental with an all-purpose, all-natural scour paste that some may call "essential" to have in your cleaning arsenal. All you need is a tablespoon of this, a cloth, and presto! That murky film in sinks, showers, and ovens will be yesterday's news.
36. Challenge intimidating messes (even on soft surfaces!) with a swipe of a heavy-duty cleaning wipe. Otherwise known as the perfect solution for the cleaner who wants to do *the least* when it comes to household maintenance.
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