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1. An old faithful carpet cleaner that works so well, you might think it's magic. Don't worry — your eyes aren't deceiving you; this formula literally clears up any evidence of (horrific) accidents, sticky soda spills, pet stains, and shoe markings from your light-colored carpet.
Promising review: "So powerful and easy to use!! This stain remover worked on so many stains on my carpet that are a few years old. You do have to go in multiple times, but eventually it does come out (for those really dark, tough stains). One bad thing is that it works almost too well? My carpet is an off-white cream color so when the stain came out, it sorta whitened the carpet? I'm not sure if it was just those few spots or what — but something to keep in mind — overall, highly recommend!" —Grace
Get it from Amazon for $9.45+ (also available in multiple packs).
2. Wet & Forget shower cleaner, which *gasp* doesn't require you to do any scrubbing. No, seriously. Simply give the areas in your bathroom that could use some TLC a quick spray down with this...and then rinse off the next day. Plus, it only has to be used once a week!
Promising review: "Powerful enough to cut through soap scum on my shower door!! I was amazed...I could see the streaks within minutes as the product collected and ran down the inside of the shower door. I used it again the next day to finish off what was there and then weekly since. I have shiny, pretty doors again without scrubbing once!! Also, the scent is so subtle that it’s hard to detect. Very happy to recommend this to all!" —Greg n Jeni
Get it from Amazon for $17.87.
3. A jewelry cleaning stick to transform your tarnished accessories and make them sparkle once again before your very eyes — and all without the hefty cleaning fee.
Promising review: "I needed something to clean my engagement ring before my wedding day and ordered this because I didn't think I'd be able to get into a jewelry store to have it cleaned. This thing worked wonders. My ring was getting pretty dirty (I work out in my ring, I cook with it on, it get soap all over it...it gets a beating and needed a cleaning badly. This was so great. My mom saw how nicely it made my ring sparkle and we tried it on her wedding, anniversary, and engagement bands (which probably hadn't been cleaned in well over five years) and the difference as we cleaned was astonishing. This stuff is powerful, the bristles get into the little crevices and I can't recommend this product enough." —Elizabeth Holihan
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
4. Some Goo Gone so you can finally break up with the stickers and wall posters of your favorite bands from high school, without the fear that they're going to leave gross goop all over your belongings. Plus! This magic sauce can be applied to both hard *and* soft surfaces — just use it as a spot treatment with a cloth.
Promising review: "Bought it to remove a piece of chewing gum from a white leather car seat. It’s not recommended for leather, but did the job wonderfully. Then I used it to clean car door aluminum sill plates — a protective sticker wasn’t taken off in time, so they were covered in adhesive that I couldn’t remove for a few years. After applying Goo Gone liquid and letting it sit for five minutes I was able to clean it off! Really powerful adhesive remover, glad I discovered it." —ef
Get it from Amazon for $8.48.
5. A top-selling stain- and odor-eliminating spray for stenches that make you say pee-yew. Perfect if you have a pet that's 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 non-carpet 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 review: "Amazing. Powerful. The 5-star reviews are too frequent on Amazon. Far too frequent. This spray earns every star. I've tried several different Nature's Miracles (meh). White vinegar and baking soda (pretty good). This stuff is strong and works quickly. It should earn an extra star or two for deep cleaning. I now back off a bit from their instructions and get great results. Unless your stain is a decade old, I wouldn't super soak the stain." —Ron Halahan
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
Check out our in-depth Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator review for more!
6. Affresh dishwasher tablets if you've never thought to deep clean the appliance that does your least favorite chore for you. All you have to do is pop one of these in to dissolve residue buildup, blast away foul odors, and get your machine cleaning dishes like it used to.
Promising review: "Powerful little tablets. Love this product! I bought it nine months ago when I moved into a rental with a disgusting dishwasher. There was so much scale on everything I couldn't understand how the previous tenant used it! It took four tablets, but it finally came clean. Just recently, I noticed the dishwasher wasn't working as good anymore (I live in an area of Pennsylvania that has very hard water) so I put the last two tabs in it and it's working like new! I definitely recommend Affresh if you have hard water. I'm ordering more and making a mental note to use it at least every six months." —Kristin
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
7. A cleansing Ecotools makeup brush cleaner for when you forget what color your applicator's bristles are supposed to be (hint: they're *not* orange!).
Promising review: "Gentle and powerful. If you follow the directions this cleaner is amazing. I will be honest, I do not clean my foundation brush weekly, more like every two to three weeks. It works perfect at removing all the makeup, oils, etc. Slight smell to it and my brush is good to go by the next morning." —CPatt
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
8. A cooktop cleaning kit so you can reverse any sign of old cooking mishaps. Burned-on grease and gunk from the previous homeowner's past will never haunt you in your sleep ever again, thanks to this nonscratch trio!
The kit includes a 10-ounce bottle of Cerama Bryte cooktop cleaner, one cleaning pad, and one scraper — and it works on glass, ceramic, induction, radiant, and halogen cooktop ranges.
Promising Review: "Great cleaner! Powerful on the toughest stains! This system really tackles the challenging jobs!" —Amanda Cowen
Get them from Amazon for $9.80.
9. A Power Dash carpet cleaner that will reverse years of filth by sucking up sticky soda spills, pet stains, and shoe markings. This Hoover even comes with a cleaning solution to tackle tough messes and leave your carpet sparkling clear from discolorations.
Promising review: "I freaking love this thing. It's small but extremely powerful! The soap that comes with it is excellent! When I ran out I bought a gallon of it! The amount of cat hair this thing sucks up is wild! I'm six months pregnant and have absolutely no trouble with this thing. It snaps together easy to fill and change water. I wish I could give it 10 stars." —Bee Fowler
Get it from Amazon for $89.99.
10. Bar Keepers Friend cleanser, aka the multipurpose cleaning solution to revive every scratched-up surface that gives you a headache anytime you catch a glimpse of it. This stuff gets to work on rust, burnt grease, and even permanent marker marks, so this once daunting task can be over in mere minutes.
Promising review: "This is a powerful cleaning agent. I purchased specifically to use for some rust stains on my shower floor, and some stains on my toilet seat. This instantly took the stains off my toilet seat, with almost hardly any elbow grease. I couldn't get any other product to remove the stains. It was not as effective with the rust on my shower floor. It took off a couple of spots right away, but the main spot would not come off all the way. I'm still impressed and happy I purchased. I will be testing this out on any future hard to remove stains I have." —Jen
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $16.65.
For more about this, check out "You Can Use This All-Purpose Cleanser To Basically Clean Your Entire House."
11. A hands-free wringer mop that'll have your head ~spinning~ with just how well it works. Reviewers note that this actually makes mopping fun...can you believe?! The automatic wringer is definitely something to write home about, not to mention the triangular shape of the mop which make it — get this — WAY easier to reach into nooks and crannies around your home.
And this comes with two extra microfiber refills that are machine washable!
Promising review: "Just love it! Easy to assemble and easy to use. A very powerful cleaning tool." —Evelyn Gonzalez
Get it from Amazon for $53.99.
12. An all-natural yoga mat spray here to give your once-clean mat a deep and well-deserved spring detox. Sweat...footprints...whatever, this non-toxic substance will tackle leftover residue from your weekly asanas without any harsh chemicals. It's just a bonus that you'll be able to breathe in the delightful scent of citrus the next time you're in child's pose!
Asutra is a WOC-owned small business, in which Venus Williams is part owner and chief brand officer (!!), making natural self-care products at an accessible price point. The products are made with organic plants, minerals, and essential oils and do not contain parabens, phthalates, or petroleum. This mat spray is made with tea tree oil to help kill bacteria on the mat. It also comes with a microfiber towel to help you clean.
Promising review: "Powerful natural and nontoxic cleaner! This natural mat cleaner works great on my yoga mat after sweaty Bikram yoga classes and doesn't have the chemical odor of other cleaners. It really takes the sweat-related odors out of the mat and leaves it smelling like relaxing lavender. Because the lavender scent is natural, it is pretty strong, so I advise you to clean your mat outside of the yoga studio or in the comfort of your own home so you won't affect others' senses. Thank you for making a natural nontoxic yoga mat spray!" —Chandler
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 12 scents and packs).
13. A reusable pet hair remover so you can finally sit on your couch in your all-black outfit *without* looking like you're trying to coordinate with the messiest individual in your household: your cute little fur baby. So long to the days of incessantly attacking yourself from head to toe with the lint roller.
Promising review: I used to use a Scotch-Brite sticky roller. It is good for clothes but never good a large area like a sofa or beds. On top of that, it is not environmentally friendly, which is the main reason why I want to seek an alternative. I searched Amazon for pet hair removers and this popped out. The results are beyond my expectation!!! It is so easy to use and so powerful to remove pet hair and lints! I never thought my sofa could have so much lint attached to the surface. But everything is perfect after one-week use. I really hope it is built for years. Definitely recommend to buy one if you have pets!" —Chang
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
14. A 10-in-1 steam mop cleaner you'll never get tired of using, because maintaining a beautifully mess-free home has never been easier. This gadget deep cleans and cuts through grime *and* the time it would normally take to cleanse your hardwood floors, tiles, and windows. (You can even use it as a handheld garment steamer, too!)
This has three adjustable modes help you cater the mop's steam level to your specific needs!
Promising review: "I am so happy I went with this steamer rather than all the other ones I had seen. I received it on Saturday and right away put it together to start using it. It heated up so quickly I was amazed. My floors feel so amazing and squeaky clean. It’s easy to use and I love that it converts to a handheld steamer in a matter of seconds. I also love that it just continuously shoots out steam. You can control how much steam comes out which is great, and the steam is very powerful. The water tank holds a good amount and it takes a good amount of steaming for the water to run out. If I could give his 10 stars I would. I highly recommend it!" —B
Get it from Amazon for $69.97.
15. A power scrubber set with three attachment brushes to show kitchen and bathroom scum who's boss. Just attach any of the heads to a drill and watch them get to work on tight corners of the tub, flat tiled surfaces, and even spot jobs so you can forget all about the fact that someone else used to use your shower.
This set contains three different sized and shaped brushes to meet different needs.
Promising Review: "So in my infinite laziness, I sought out something to clean showers since I HATE cleaning them so much. This looked like it would work well, so I gave it a try. It actually worked! Hook it up to a decent drill and this thing is pretty powerful. I used it for the tub and for all the tile and grout, and it saved me a ton of time. I bought the "yellow" firmness level pad and I probably could have used an even harder one for the actual tub. Pleased with the purchase, I figured I would use it once and throw it away, but it held together and I can use it again. Would recommend for the lazy person in all of us." —Chaotic
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in six levels of brush stiffness from soft [the white one] to ultra [the black bristle]).
16. A wine-stain removing spray that defeats every ~eventuality~ and works on anything from vino to coffee stains (and even accidents from your furry friends!). So rest assured your all-white, Pinterest-worthy decor is safe — even if it happens to be in the splash-zone.
Wine Away is a woman-owned business that was founded by Staci Wanichek (the CEO), and her mom, Cheryl, over 20 years ago.
Promising review: "Amazing cleaning power in one small bottle. When my friend told me she'd heard of this product from her wine group, I realized immediately this is something I can use even for non-wine-related spills. And immediately upon receiving this stain remover, I had the opportunity to spritz a spray on my placemat where someone had accidentally gotten some gel marker pen ink smeared all over it. With just a few quick sprays, I was able to wash the placemat, and it came out of the wash looking clean and fabulous! Food stains have also come out of the placemat just as easily, and I'm just delighted to have such a powerful cleanser available for those unplanned moments when the next stains occur. Highly recommended!" —Cynthia Sue Larson
Get it from Amazon for $9.80.
To learn more, check out our review on which cleaning gadgets actually work.
17. A jetted tub cleaner, which figures out how to clean the *inside* of your tub, so you don't have to. Think: soap scum, body wash residue, and other gunk all eradicated from the deep, dark crevices of your jets in just about 15 minutes.
Promising review: "This stuff is powerful and works!! I recently bought a home and the tub was filthy so I could only imagine what was in the tub. They never cleaned this thing, tons of dead skin cells came out, which never came out when the tub was filled and run during the home inspection. Definitely worth it and will keep for routine maintenance." —Zanaya Donato
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
18. Heavy-duty cleaning wipes that will challenge intimidating messes — even on soft surfaces. Otherwise known as the perfect solution for the cleaner who wants to do *the least* when it comes to household maintenance.
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: "This Tub O Towels cleaning wipes dispenser is so convenient, effective, and inexpensive. The cleaner is powerful but gentle, the dimensions are not too small nor overly large, and they are durable and remain moist a long time so won’t go dry after a few wipes. I use these everywhere, and I like that the tub has 90 towels in it." —chainstrainer
Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $14.19.
19. A bottle of Leather Honey cleaner, which scrubs away discoloration and freshens up your leather sofas and faux leather items pretty quickly. It's so satisfying you'll probably want to document the "before and after" yourself.
Promising review: "Powerful, versatile cleaner. I have a pair of work boots that are *severely* stained from my workplace. This is the only leather cleaner I've tried that has even taken a bite out of the staining, much less restored some natural color. I've tried products from Kiwi, Bickmore, and Redwing and none have cleaned as effectively as the Leather Honey. Overall, this is a powerfully versatile leather cleaner. A little does really go a long way. My only criticism is that it doesn't smell the best. Not bad, just not great. I strongly recommend following up the use of this product with Leather Honey Conditioner for an incredibly supple end result." —Brian
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes).
20. Keurig cleaning cups if you're someone like me who didn't realize a coffeemaker needed to be descaled — turns out, it DOES. Just pop in one of the pods as you would a coffee pod, and proceed to be amazed (read: horrified) at the amount of residue that trickles into your cup of joe.
21. A fume-free oven cleaning spray because, let's face it, you haven't even thought about giving this appliance 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!
Promising review: "Powerful and truly odor-free. Super easy to use. We cook a lot and our oven hadn’t been cleaned for a while. After a sheet tray leaked olive oil and balsamic vinegar while roasting, we knew our time was up. We sprayed it on before we went to bed and cleaned it the next morning. It worked great and the fumes were pretty much nonexistent. Highly recommend!" —HH23
Get it from Amazon for $6.57.
22. A screen cleaning kit that'll keep your TV and computer screens looking their best instead of riddled with filth and dust. There's no alcohol or ammonia in this either, so you don't have to worry about scratching up surfaces or leaving any streaks. Finally, sports and reality TV look so much clearer!
This kit includes: a microfiber cleaning cloth plus the cleaning solution!
Promising review: "WOW!!! I am using an Asus gaming laptop for my podcasting and gaming sessions. My screen was extremely dirty with food stains, spit, and lots of streaks due to wiping these off the screen. I spent around $3,000 for this laptop and needed to salvage the screen with a strong cleaner. I bought Screen Mom a few days ago and this product made my screen look brand new. It's unreal how powerful this all-natural product is. My computer screen looks brand new!!! Amazing product and will continue to purchase." —juanning
Get the kit from Amazon for $19.97.
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