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1. A nontoxic stain remover spray if your landlord is playing hard to get (in touch of) and won't swap out your lived-in carpets. You can take matters into your own hands and get rid of those caked-in mystery marks in no time.
Promising Review: "When my husband and I moved to our new home three years ago, we had a professional carpet cleaning service clean our carpets. There were a bunch of dark brown stains that wouldnāt come out no matter how much the technician tried to lift up the stain. I was absolutely shocked when the stain was gone after spraying this onto the carpet and blotting with a cotton towel. By far the BEST carpet stain cleaner I have ever used!!!! I highly recommend it!!! I am so glad that I took a chance and ordered it!" āMYRNA GOELLER
Get it from Amazon for $6.65+ (available in three sizes and multipacks).
2. A hard-water stain removerĀ that'll do all the dirty work for you to clean your new home's surfaces that...*insert high-pitched scream* look like they belong in a Hitchcock flick. Think: stained toilets, murky shower heads, and yucky tubs now so super clear and shiny, you'll probably consider this stuff a masterpiece.
It even has a minty scent, so you don't have to worry about that harsh chemical smell most cleaning products usually emit.
Promising review: "I have tried for weeks to get rid of some very tough hard-water stains on my glass shower panel. They had been there for three years while my apartment was rented and never cleaned. I have tried just about everything from toothpaste to vinegar to different types of chemical products. Then I found this product...PURE MAGIC!!! The nontoxicity of the product is definitely a plus, it doesn't smell bad and doesn't sting your lungs like some hard chemicals do. Its biodegradability is a plus! I feel better knowing I'm not dumping some more toxic chemicals down the drain. Most importantly, it works!!! After 10 minutes of work it has removed 90% of the hard-water stains that simply would not come off in the past!!" āO.R
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
3. And!Ā Wet & Forget shower cleaner, which makes weekly maintenance of your new-ish shower a little easier, since it *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. Easy!
Promising review: "This may be the best thing I have ever bought off of Amazon. And I buy quite a bit. This was something I needed and didn't even know it! Long story short, the tub in my kids' bathroom was atrocious, due to spotty cleaning and hard water. I bought this with a heavy dose of skepticism, even though the reviews were mighty impressive. On the back of the bottle it says that you may need several daily applications before your tub is clean, and then you can switch to weekly application. I'm on day three, and let me say, even if this stuff worked no further, I AM BLOWN AWAY. The shower looks close to new. A couple more days, and I'll be able to switch to weekly! I won't post pictures because I'm embarrassed of how bad it looked before. But seriously, I am SO happy to have discovered this product, and I plan to keep on using it." āTee
Get it from Amazon for $18.61.
4. A roll of vinyl contact paper to cover up any evidence of a previous homeowner's interior design choices. Chic, fresh, and new will now be the theme in your kitchen and bathroom, thanks to a self-adhesive solution that won't bubble up upon application.
Promising Review: "I recently just moved, and the kitchen needed a lot of loving. But buying new countertops was not in my budget. I came across this product and decided to give it a try. Now my kitchen is beautiful and the counters just light up the room! I won't lie that it took a lot of time and patience between measuring and cutting. But, if I messed up, I was able to peel and re-stick over and over. I will be most definitely buying more for the bathroom next! So affordable to transform one room in the house!" āKarissa Hastings
Get one 16-inch by 6.5-foot roll from Amazon for $6.49+ (also available in 2, 3, 4, 5 rolls).
5. A peel-and-stick subway-style tile backsplash, because what once looked ~stylish~ in the '80s now just looks like a plain ol' eyesore. These are probably the easiest way to modernize a bathroom or kitchen ā and what's even more fabulous about these farmhouse-inspired tiles? You won't run into grout issues *and* they're a dream to clean ā just swipe off messes with a damp sponge.
Promising review: "Iāve been wanting to try peel-and-stick tiles for a long time and Iām so glad I found these for our kitchen facelift! They are so easy to apply and look amazing! I love that they are actual-size subway tiles as well! Theyāve given our kitchen the last very important piece that it needed!" āApril Grill
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 10 colors).
6. Affresh dishwasher tabletsĀ if it's obvious the appliance that does yourĀ leastĀ favorite chore has never been subject to a deep cleanse. These dissolve residue buildup and blast away foul stinky odors to get your machine cleaning dishes like it's supposed to.
Promising review: "Iāve been using this product for a while, and Iāve started to rely on it. I first used this out of desperation. My dishwasher was broken from a fried control panel. I eventually replaced the panel. I opened the dishwasher, and it was fairly gross. A little stagnant water gave way to some mold. I found this product and figured Iād give it a shot. I did need to use this two or three times before the dishwasher was cleaned and usable. But I find that a major win considering the shape it was in beforehand. Now I use it every month or two, and I have to say it's easier than cleaning by hand. Definitely worth the price I paid." āJustin
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
7. A create-your-ownĀ countertop kitĀ to help you finally get those granite surfaces you've have always dreamt of. This wowworthy hack will transform the look of your kitchen without the need to get contractors in.
Promising review: "I used this product to transform my guest bathroom and it came out amazing....It is so easy to use and the step-by-step instructions are easy to follow....Now I am going to do my kitchen countertops. This product is amazing!!!" āMelissa
Get it from Amazon for $99.95Ā (available in five colors).
8. AĀ fireplace cleaner kitĀ in case you can't tell what color your fireplace ~was born with~ ā this'll fix soot stains and odors to strip it back to its OG shade.
And by kit I mean a brush and 16-ounce bottle of nontoxic fireplace cleaning formula.
Promising Review: "Unbelievable! My daughter just moved into her first home. She thought she would have to paint her brick fireplace because of the heavy soot stains that had been there for years. We applied the product twice and put in a whole lot of elbow grease, but what a difference!! Itās a messy process, but well worth the time and energy." āMM
Get it from Amazon for $16.14.
9. An all-in-one spackle kitĀ to patch up the holes that were leftover from the previous resident who seemed to reeeally love a gallery wall. Plus, if you keep it for future use, you won't beĀ that tenantĀ when you move out ā *and* it'll ensure you receive your full security deposit back, no questions.
This kit contains spackle, primer, a putty knife, and a sanding pad! And reviewers mention that if you add a lick of paint after using this, your walls will look as good as new.
Promising review: "I slipped in the shower the other day and grabbed my towel bar outside of it so as not to die. Doing so, I ripped the bar off the wall, including the screws and anchors, so I had four small but kind of nasty holes in my wall. I've never done any sort of drywall repair/spackling etc. and I figured this would do the job. I applied the spackle, smoothed it with the flat end of the tube, and allowed it to dry. I was able to sand it smooth and then paint over the spackle. It looks fine now. I give it 5 stars for convenience." āJohn J. Connelly Jr.
Get it from Amazon for $11.98.
10. 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 ā and it works on glass, ceramic, induction, radiant, and halogen cooktop ranges.
Promising Review:Ā "Excellent product!Ā I moved into a house that had been used as a rental for the last five years. The stove top had never really been cleaned and burn marks were all over.Ā I thought I was going to have to buy a new stove. I was sure the burned in grime over the years had ruined it. I got this kit and was absolutely AMAZED. The scrubbing pad removed more burnt grime than I had been able to get before, and the scraper got everything else.Ā I now have a perfectly clean stove top.Ā Not one burn mark anywhere. This stuff is awesome! It really works!!" āKurnbird
Get them from Amazon for $12.48Ā (also available in a six-piece set).
11. Some pre-made wall panelsĀ to give your rather boring-looking doors and walls some ~main character~ energy. This DIY molding only looks dramatic ā but the process couldn't be easier: just simply plonk 'em on with some strong adhesive.
Psst! Reviewers attached these in many different ways, for example: mounting tape for a damage-free look in rentals or some strong glue for kitchen islands!
Promising review: "I moved into an apartment with an ugly old plain front door that has seen better days. Since I cannot replace the door, I decided to spruce it up, and these frame pieces are going to do the trick. They can be nailed or glued on, and then I have some colorful paint to cover them and the door...making the door look like it always was an upscale door with panels. I am happy with this purchase." ātj44
Get a single panel from Amazon starting at $13.49Ā (available in sets and tons of sizes).
12. A roll of vinyl tile stickers if you've ever desired an artsy mosaic look in your abode. These will completely renovate your boring ol' floors and transform them into a piece of artwork ā that you'll want to take a top-down shot of...hmm, let's see...pretty much immediately!
These are available to cover up old tiled floors in units or as complete floor panels.
Quadrostyle is a woman-founded brand from Aussie designer Gabrielle Morabia. With operations based in Bali and an HQ in the south of France, Quadrostyle embraces all corners of the globe and takes inspiration from the traditional tiles found in the Mediterranean, Latin America, and Scandinavia.
Promising review: "These have transformed my rented house! They are so easy to apply ā literally just peel and stick, and you can adjust them if need be as you're sticking them on. They look so lovely and brighten up the kitchen, making it feel modern and fresh. Will definitely be thinking of how else to use them in other parts of the house!" āVictoria Philpott
Get it from Quadrostyle on Etsy for $10.55+ (available in multiple sizes).
13. A mold and mildew removal gelĀ to banish gunk in your grout and dark spots that have festered along your silicone caulk for lord knows how long. Your bathroom surfaces will shine so well you'll want to give future you a high five, because this stuff only takes one overnight application. And before you say anything ā nope, no scrubbing necessary. I know, right?!
Former BuzzFeed Shopping editorĀ Kayla SuazoĀ uses this and raves: "This mildew remover can destroy any stain in its path.Ā When I moved into my apartment, it looked like there hadn't been repairs since the '60s, and that included re-caulking the bathtub. I tried bleach and every type of shower cleaner at the store, but nothing removed the mold and mildew stains that had been there for like, 40 years. UNTIL I BOUGHT THIS INCREDIBLE MAGIC GEL.Ā I am one happy customer."
Promising review: "I have scrubbed this caulk hundreds of times trying to clean it, it always stayed so gross. I decided to try this stuff and I am so glad I did!!! 10/10. I highly recommend you get this if you have any gross caulk. Follow the directions and it works like a charm. Some spots were a little wet, so I am going to redo a couple of spots, but I couldn't be happier!" āReviewer
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
14. A lemony-fresh foaming cleaner since it's pretty apparent that your garbage disposal really hasn't been tended to, like, ever. These will do the trick to deeply cleanse the underside of the splashguard and the interior side walls.
But let's be realistic, if your drain is legitimately clogged, you'll probably need an actual plumber.
Promising Review: "We got this when we moved into a new house. The previous tenants were gross, and we had to do a heavy, deep clean. This works wonders and took away the funky smell coming from the disposal. It's also fun to watch it foam up!" āVicki C.
Get it from Amazon for $3.78+ (available in two versions).
15. An eco-friendly oven scrubĀ that resets your oven to the setting of "squeaky clean." Because, let's face it, you might not have thought to give this appliance a scrub-down when first you moved in, but the smoke alarm should not be going off every time you cook a lasagne!
The naturally derived ingredients include:Ā eucalyptus, lemon, and peppermint oils, as well as pumice stone and baking soda.
Everneat is a Fairfield, Connecticut-based all-natural cleaning shop from Claudia and Angelo Zimmermann. Their oven cleaner comes with a professional-grade metallic scrubber you can use to scrub your appliance before wiping it down with a microfiber cloth.Ā
Promising review: "I was skeptical because I had tried so many products to clean the glass on my oven doors with no luck. The auto-clean cycle just baked it on the glass. THIS STUFF IS AMAZING! It took me about 15 minutes to get the glass on both my oven doors clean. Very minimal scrubbing effort required. I will be telling all of my friends." āTeresa CasnerĀ
Get it fromĀ EverneatĀ on Etsy forĀ $19.99Ā (available in three scents).
16. A grout penĀ if the tiles in your new digs are so unsightly you've got no idea what color the lines are that's separating them. (Spoiler: they're white!) This solution satisfyingly revitalizes floors in your bathroom, backsplashes in the kitchen, or literally wherever tiles live in your home.
Promising Review:Ā "We moved into our new home, and the shower had a really yellow grout.Ā Cleaning didnāt do anything, and I saw this grout pen online. What a saver! Otherwise, I would have just hired someone to replace my shower.Ā I used this grout pen, and my husband was so impressedĀ :D The tip loses its shape fast, but just pull out the TIP AND FLIPPED IT OVER, and youāll have a new tip." ājennifer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+Ā (also available with a wide tip).
17. A pressure washer to power clean every inch of your outdoor space and make it look brand-spanking new. Layers of muck along your house and driveway have finally met their match with this device that is more satisfying to watch than a five-minute ASMR vid.
Promising review: "This is truly the perfect power washer. First, it is very easy to put together, with clear step-by-step instructions. Second, it has a very small footprint, so it fits nicely anywhere in the garage without protruding out. Third, it is very powerful. We used it to power wash all stone and concrete surfaces around our house and pool and then even the sidewalk in front of the house. Many of the stone/concrete surfaces that we cleaned had dark stains and/or green moss, which had developed for many years (some up to 20 years). This Sun Joe was able to clean everything. Fourth, it is very reliable. We have now used it for three weekends in a row. And each time, we used it continuously, nonstop for several hours at a time." āEdS
Get it from Amazon for $169.99.
18. The TikTok-famousĀ Pink Stuff all-purpose pasteĀ if you'd rather not be reminded that someone else resided in your abode. This stuff magically cleans practically anything and everything in your home, think: wall scuffs, cooked-on grease, soap scum, and whatever else that could use a little abracadabra alakazam.
Promising reviews:Ā "Busy mom of three littles. I live to find the next best cleaning product that will make my life easier. This is it! Cleans marks off walls. Stains in sinks or tubs. Hard water spot on shower fixtures! Takes care of it all!!" āAmandaKelley06
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
19. A set of satin nickel drawer handles (10, to be precise) for a simple yet effective way to spruce up your blah-looking cabinets and drawers.
Promising Review: "We purchased a new home this year with a large, beautiful kitchen. However, the existing cabinet pulls were made of cheap plastic! Rather than replacing the cabinets, I looked around at several local retailers to find nice replacement pulls. These are VERY well made and very solid and heavy. No cheapo stuff here! I highly recommend!! They really made a difference in my kitchen. A quick and simple upgrade just by changing out the pulls." āAmazonaholic
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $24.95.
20. Or, a set of sleek stainless-steel bar handle pulls (yep, another 10!) so you can wave ta-ta to the previous tenants' taste and make your home feel like your own.
Promising Review: "I really like these pulls. I've looked elsewhere and the price was five to ten times this price. I was a bit nervous reading the reviews of other buyers, but, I needed 43 and ordered 50, figuring that there may be some that didn't work out. Out of 50 we were able to used 49 (only 1 defective). I had 6 more drawers that could use an update as well as my kitchen and bathroom cabinets. They look great, they're sturdy and did I mention a great value? I cannot believe how much these improved the look of wherever these were installed. Recommend you buy as you're not going to get a better deal elsewhere!" āSouthern New Hampshire Resident
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $16.97 (available in three pack sizes and seven finishes).
21. 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 any other creatures that have been lurking in the deep, dark crevices of your previously owned jets will be eradicated in just about 15 minutes.
22. An all-purpose, all-natural scour paste some may call "essential" to clean up mysterious grime and dirt buildup. 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.
Humble Suds is a Denver-based Etsy shop creating plant-based cleaning solutions that are safe, effective, and come in cute packaging (bonus!).
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Danielle Healy uses this stuff and says: "Shortly after moving in to our current apartment, my partner and I went to store something on top of the kitchen cabinets only to find them caked in a thick layer of grime. After going at it with regular multipurpose cleaner (with little success) we broke out the scour paste as a last-ditch effort and OH BOY did this miracle product deliver (pics above). Years of neglect were wiped away in minutes, putting a smile on this little clean freak's face. Since then, it has become a go-to for dealing with tougher-than-average messes like soap scum and burnt-on food, and it's yet to disappoint. Plus, it smells delightful and comes in minimal, low-waste packaging!"
Promising review: "This product is absolutely AMAZING! We just moved into a new apartment that was left with some problem areas in the bathtub and on the stove. It got out ALL of the stains and scum that literally no other cleaner could even touch. I wish I could add the before and after! 10/10 would recommend!" āEtsy Customer
Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $14.95+ (available in two sizes).
23. A quart of front door paint to show your neighbors that there's a new (cool) homeowner in town. And this stuff is specifically formulated to withstand the harsh elements that a front door might encounter, which also means it won't fade over time either.
Promising Review: "I painted my front door over two years ago. I took a good look at it today and thought, this door still looks great, I should submit a review about this paint. The Southern California sun beats on my front door all day. For the last 25 years, up until two years ago, it was painted with oil-based paint. The oil-based paint would fade and lose its sheen within a year, and would begin to crack by two years. I had to repair the surface and repaint the door every one to two years. Over two years ago, after sanding and filling the cracks with glazing putty, and applying a quality primer; I painted the door with black Modern Masters front door paint. The paint has not cracked. The satin sheen is still intact. And most amazing, there is no noticeable fading." āSusan D.
Get it from Amazon for $48.47+ (available in 16 colors).
24. A swivel grout and corner brush that's easily attachable to almost any broom handle, so you can automatically attack dirt and grime in hard-to-reach nooks and crannies.
Promising review: "This works great standing up. I have very old and deeply worn grout. Trying to get the floors clean was a hands-and-knees job. This brush cleans really well, is easy to use, and I am so glad not to be on my knees. Plus, I wrap a microfiber towel around the bristles and can then dry those really deep grout lines so the dirty water doesn't fill them." āOAH
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
25. Blind dusters with microfiber sleeves because, sure, having your windows dressed with decorative blinds is nice, but you've probably noticed that that area is a total magnet for not-so-cute dust bunnies that were not taken care of prior to your move. With one quick swipe, you'll remove allergy-causing particles faster than you can sneeze and exclaim "bless you!" to thin air.
Promising review: "I hate to clean blinds. I've tried every method you could imagine but none really did a good job. While looking at the internet for something to make the job easier, I found the Hiware window blind cleaner duster brush. The price was more than affordable so I thought I would give it a shot. This little device is genius and the microfiber sleeves are so easy to throw in the washer and ready for the next time." āNorthwest Gal
Get it from Amazon for $7.99Ā (available in two colors).
26. A miraculous pumice stone to restore your hope if you thought deep cleaning your stained toilet was a lost cause. Simply wet the stone, gently scrub, and gross rings of horror leftover from the previous tenant ā be gone!
Promising review: "Wow, after 10 years in our house I had pretty much given up on getting our toilets looking nice again. You have kids who forget to flush? I thought I'd have a nasty-looking toilet for the rest of time...until I discovered this tool! Holy wow, when I tell you that I have spent HOURS trying to clean the toilet before (with no results) and this thing made it SPARKLING WHITE in less than five minutes, I'm not joking! Never again will I settle for toilet rings or stained toilet bottoms. This tool will do the job for you, just scrub and it's gone!" āLilac28
Get it from Amazon for $11.53+Ā (also available in packs of two and six).
27. A miracle-workingĀ carpet shampooerĀ that'll reverse years of sticky soda spills, pet stains, and shoe markings that have gone untreated. This Hoover even comes with a cleaning solution to tackle tough messes and leave your carpet soĀ soĀ sparkling clean you might just discover what its original color was!
Promising review:Ā "So we rent our house, and the carpets here are god awful, cheap, and put in carelessly.Ā When we moved in, the people that rented the house before us had a dog and seemed to NEVER vacuum.Ā The first time I vacuumed here, I did so three times in a row, and my vacuumās canister was FILLED with dust, dirt, and dander every single time. I also did the olā baking soda treatment a few times which seemed to make matters worse. Finally, I caved and bought this carpet cleaner. I had JUST VACUUMED the day prior and then vacuumed AGAIN before using this cleaner.Ā The amount of deep-seated dirt that came out and filled the canister was just so disgusting. This carpet cleaner is amazing! It even sucked up clumps of leftover hair way down in the carpets from the dog of the previous renters!!Ā I really recommend this product!! The drying time is so quick, only a couple hours, but I did use a fan to speed it up. It also got rid of the nasty pet smell from accidents and overall odor from the previous renter's dog.Ā The carpet is looking like new and my house is finally smelling like a normal home.Ā I recommend!!!" āKatie Lynn Crammer
Get it from Amazon for $89.99.
28. An Angry Microwave MamaĀ to come to your rescue after many, many meals appeared to have splattered all over your previously-owned microwave (and are just beyond cleaning by hand). Just fill her up with vinegar, water, and lemon juice, and watch her unleash her steam on your messes!
Promising review: "LOVE this purchase!! I wish I had taken a before picture; my disgusting roommates destroyed our microwave, it was filthy. They wouldāve never cleaned it since theyāre slobs but this purchase saved me SO much time. All the food came off very easily and it looked brand new after! Amazing, wish I could give it 10 stars." āMarissa
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+Ā (available in four colors).
29. A power scrubber setĀ 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.Ā The white is a soft bristle, best for wheels, carpet, upholstery, glass, and leather; the yellow is a medium bristle, best for bathroom, bathtub, shower, tile, and porcelain; the green is a medium bristle, best for kitchen, stoves, cabinets, countertops, and linoleum; the blue is a medium bristle, best for boats, pools, canoe/kayaks, hot tubs, and plastics; the red is a stiff bristle, best for outdoors, siding, brick, garage, and gutter; and the black is a hard bristle, best for grills, loose paint, furnaces, ovens, and industrial use.
Drill Brush is a small business based in New York State that makes cleaning brushes that attach to drills. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician who suffered from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and needed a way to clean without causing them harm.
Promising Review: "Iām in love with this. I manage many apartment properties and finding people to do the cleaning has been tricky business, so I end up having to get in and clean these horrendous filth pods tenants have lived in when theyĀ moveĀ out. The ovens and stove tops are usually the worst, and I absolutely hate cleaning. I came across this drill attachment set and let me tell you it helped me tremendously! I still had to get in with a putty knife on some of them but it really cut down my elbow grease time. If it wasnāt for this drill attachment, I think my arms would have just fallen off trying to clean it as good as I did! My only con would be that it doesnāt have any extension of any sort so I really had my drill all up in that oven, but well worth it." āFaedaa
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in six levels of brush stiffness from soft [the white one] to ultra [the black bristle]).
30. Howard Products wood polisher to wipe away (probably) years of water rings and scuffs from surfaces you thought were beyond repair. This stuff tackles tough stains and acts as a conditioner to reveal a brighter grain and texture on your beloved furniture and floors.
Promising review: "Absolutely love this stuff! We have an older log cabin that was pretty neglected, both inside and out. Our wood floors were faded and worn. The outside logs looked dry and faded. I decided to give this a try before paying to have the floors sanded and refinished; and also outside before having the whole log home restained. This stuff is absolutely amazing. It soaks into the wood and really revitalizes it. In spots that the wood soaks it in quickly, a second or third treatment may be needed. I just squirted it on the floor and mopped it in with a mircofiber mop. Outside, I added it to a rag and simply wiped the logs. It's been a week now and this is not a temporary fix like you might see with Orange Glo or others that leave a greasy, temporary finish. What an awesome buy!!!" āFrank T.
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
31. And! A set of 50 wood fillers designed to touch up pet scratches and heel indentations that have gone untreated. This will reveal wood finishes that look brand spankin' new in no time.
Promising Review: "My partner and I recently bought a 140-year-old home with original wood floors and wood work throughout. We had the floors refinished to their original beauty, but the baseboards and stair risers were a challenge. They were pretty banged up over years of use, and, after the floors were redone, all the nicks and scratches just stood out that much more. Our floor guy tried staining them, but it wouldn't take. The floors themselves took nine coats of stain because they were so old. The painter tried using pens from a well known paint company, but they didn't work either. My partner found these and showed them to me. To our delight the pens worked incredibly well. It's like a magic marker for wood. I'm still amazed how well they worked. I ordered two more packages because I didn't want to run out. The pens last a long time. Our painter came back to do some minor touch ups, and I showed him what I used. He couldn't believe it. He said he was going to buy them to keep in his arsenal, lol! I Love this product. Thank you so much for making them!" āKathleen W
Get a set of 25 from Amazon for $16.99Ā (also available in pack of 50).
32. A snazzy dual-spray showerhead so you can ditch the old grimy one for a spa-like model that'll actually make you feel squeaky clean.
Promising Review: "Wonderful product for low cost! I moved into a place that had an old shower head that barely worked. I decided to look into new shower heads, and this one popped up. I am very impressed. The installation instructions were very easy to follow. I have had no issues with cracks, malfunctions, or leaking. There is no leaking and dripping in the hose, either. Both work wonderfully. This makes the shower feel very spa-like. I recommend this highly." āAshley
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
33. Some waterproof screen repair tape that will take care of all those rips that went unnoticed in the original listing pics you saw posted online. In a matter of seconds, this simple DIY task will ensure your home is free from unwelcome guests buzzing around.
Promising Review: "This tape works wonders. I am trying to get a recent move paid off, so I really couldn't afford to replace screens at this point, even if I did them myself. This tape made all the difference in my house. I no longer had to leave the windows closed worrying about sitting on the couch with fly swatter in hand, or watching my cats zoom around the house trying to catch them, and knocking everything over in the process." āMsRich2U
Get it from Amazon $8.99.
34. A plant-based stainless-steel cleaner and polish spray (complete with a microfiber cloth) for an easy, streak-free fix for scummy ovens, microwaves, and fridges that only *look* like they need replacing. One spritz of this, and you can eradicate any remnants of a previous tenants' existence.
Promising Review: "I live in an apartment. The sink is about 35 years old and has become badly stained and scratched from neglect and indifferent care. This has made a noticeable difference. This sink will never look brand new again, but your product removed, I would say, about 80% of the stains, without any extraordinary effort, and put a really polished look on the sink. It is gleaming and actually looks very clean for the first time since I have lived here. I am betting that with continued and consistent use of Therapy cleaner, it will continue to improve. Thank you for a most excellent product." āDavid Brennan
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
35. An all-natural multipurpose spray because post-move-in cleanup duty doesn't have to stink. No, literally, this spray is available in a bunch of amazing scents that'll make ridding all kinds of surfaces from muck and gunk super refreshing and satisfying....Just peep how well this stuff works:
The Hoot is a Black womanāowned small business. It was started by Tonya Newsome, a professional cleaner, who noticed traditional cleaning solutions made with harsh ingredients were causing skin irritation and respiratory issues. Newsome decided to make a cleaner that's just as effective but without SLES and SLS (Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate are both known to cause irritation and allergic reactions for people with sensitive skin).
Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Bek O'ConnellĀ put this to use and raves: "You know that refreshing feeling you get after a deep clean at the dentist? That's how I feel about my home after using this spray. The peppermint smell is so invigorating and makes everything smell fresh. It cuts through grime and dust with no problem, and I think might actually scare off mice (rodents hate minty smells). The sprayer works well, and the bottle is even made from recycled plastic. I have to say, it's really nice to use a cleaner that works but doesn't give off unpleasant fumes or put my dog at risk. If you're looking for a multipurpose spray that smells like a nice piece of gum instead of the bottom of a swimming pool, try it out!"
Get it from The Hoot forĀ $6.99+Ā (available with two sprayer nozzle options).Ā
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.