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1. A container of The Pink Stuff, because this is a dramatic before and after cleaning post, so OBVI I had to include this stuff. This slightly abrasive paste is literally amazing and can clean all the dirt and grime off any surface that you couldn't get rid of with any other products. Over 100,000 people gave this five stars, so if we haven't influenced you to buy it yet, now is the time.
Promising review: "Finally got around to trying this stuff. Lived up to the hype, really a 'miracle' paste as it is effective at cleaning many things. So far, I’ve used it to clean my stove, stainless kitchen sink, and shower (doors and all), and it worked. Also got rid of a deep stain on my kitchen counter that Clorox wipes couldn’t get out. Picked up so much dirt the microfiber towels I used got thrown away; I couldn’t see them being cleaned well enough to reuse. Seriously thinking about ditching all my other kitchen/bathroom cleaners and just using this because so far, it seems to do it all. And it’s not super expensive either. They’ve got another fan in me!" —sunsean
Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in three quantities).
2. A shower cleaner that doesn't require scrubbing. 😩🙌🏼 Just spray it on, and leave it while you go clean the rest of your house. When you wipe it away (8-12 hours later), you will be *shocked* by the results.
Reviewers suggest using this product for a few days in a row if you have extensive buildup. Once you get rid of that, you will only need to use it once weekly as recommended.
Promising review: "Holy cow! The only thing I'm mad about is that I didn't know about it sooner! I have three teenage daughters. My shower sees body oils, creams, hair dye, etc. DAILY. Scrubbing once a week wasn't enough. The girls didn't always remember to use the daily shower spray. This stuff WORKS! I can see the difference after two uses two days in a row. Could see a change on day one. I think one more use will have my tub looking like I scrubbed with bleach for an hour!" —Jon W.
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in two quantities).
3. A stain and odor eliminator to clean up those tough messes you've already used sooo many products on. Not only will this stuff get rid of the stain, but it will get rid of the smell…pet stains can be STANKY, iykyk.
Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. is a family-owned small business named after the 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: "I have an elderly dog who has occasional accidents and a cat with chronic bladder issues. Without this product, I’m pretty sure I would’ve burned down the house. On fresh accidents, it works with just one treatment. It removes the stains, and more importantly, it completely removes the odors. On older, setting stains, it completely removes stains and odors after several repeat treatments. I’ve tried so many products over the years. Hands-down, this is the best." —SR Kelly
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two quantities).
4. A pack of dishwasher cleaning pods that clean the nasty you can see, but also the *nasty* you can't see. Just place one where you would put a normal dishwashing pod, and marvel at the results.
Promising review: "I had so much white scale on my dishes no matter what I did. I even bought a new dishwasher about 18 months ago, which did the same thing. I had to rewash dishes after using the dishwasher from all the scale on it (no matter what I did, it happened). I actually stopped using my dishwasher because it was more trouble than it was worth. I tried one of these tabs with little confidence. The dishes had no scale! None. I have done about a dozen dishwasher cycles since the one time I used the tab, and I still haven't had any scale on my dishes." —gar 3
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
5. A pumice stone toilet brush reviewers repeatedly call magic, and once you see the results, you will understand why. Those rings you've had around the toilet in your basement for years will finally disappear.
FYI – this isn't only for toilets; you can also use it to clean other bathroom surfaces, grills, rust on metal, and other surfaces! Just be sure to test a small surface for scratch resistance.
Promising review: "If you're like me and stay up at night tossing and turning because you know your toilet bowls have hard water rings around them...then this is the answer. It's a truly magical tool that provides an unreal cleaning experience. Wish I would've started with this before going through half the cleaning product aisle. Amazing. And a nifty sanitary case as well (didn't expect that). Very happy." —Rich
Get one from Amazon for $11.99+ (also available in two- or four-pack).
6. A ChomChom to remove all the pet hair that is still on your couch even after you've vacuumed. This little tool works on pretty much any surface — furniture, upholstery, blankets, clothes — and you don't have to worry about constantly ripping off *another* sticky sheet because one quick swipe typically fills it up (at least it does when I try to use them to clean my clothes...).
Promising review: "I opted to buy the original ChomChom in the hopes of at last having something practical that will help us remove black cat hair from upholstered and carpeted areas of our home. I've used several things over the years, but nothing really worked 'as advertised.' The ChomChom made short, easy work of cat hair removal! No electricity, no big complicated two- or three-part device...just a well designed, efficient roller that gathers up hair as one rolls it back and forth and deposits it in a closed compartment, easy to clear out for dumping into the trash. Now, if someone could explain to me how one small cat can continually produce and shed so much hair, I'm all ears." —Marilee
Get it from Amazon for $28.95.
7. Or an aesthetically pleasing, reusable lint removal brush because some people want everything to not only work well, but to look good while doing it. This lint removal brush creates no waste and has a comfortable wood handle to make cleaning a breeze.
Modern Pets Living is a small business based in Newport Beach, California that combines modern design with traditional pet products.
To use, simply remove the brush from its cover, and brush upwards. Then to get the hair off the brush, insert and remove it from the cover repeatedly. The hair will come off and get stored into the cover which has a removable base where you pull out the collected hair.
Promising review: "Very excited about this. So nice to be able to get through all the dog hair without either using wasteful, single-use traditional rollers or an all-metal one that would pull up on my rugs. Also, I didn't realize how big it would be, and I was very pleasantly surprised!" —Bree F.
Get it from Modern Pets Living on Etsy for $14.99+ (available in four quantities and three colors).
8. A shower door cleaner that will make your glass so shiny that you will have to take caution to stop your pet (or maybe your partner) from running into it face first.
Promising review: "This product completely removes soap and hard water stains from clear glass shower doors. I spread it on with a soft scrubbing pad — a little goes a long way — rubbed in circles, and rinsed with clear water (I used a pitcher and poured it across the glass) — twice. No streaking, no smearing, absolutely clear. I will be buying again." —Sallie C.
Get it from Amazon for $11.65.
9. A bottle of Dawn Powerwash with so many uses — tires, cupboards, obviously dishes, and more — you may get carried away trying to find the next thing in your house that needs a deep cleaning. For really stuck-on messes, simply spray a layer and leave it for a few minutes. When you come back, you'll be able to wipe away all the grime.
Promising review: "My daughter told me about this, but I thought it was just like the regular Dawn dish soap. When she finally showed me how it worked, I couldn't believe I was washing dishes without it for so long. It's amazing for all the caked-on baking dishes, and it cuts through grease like magic. And it even worked when cleaning my stove, cabinets, and cupboards. It makes all the caked-on grease and grime disappear. I 100% recommend this product." —Maria K.
Get a four-pack bundle from Amazon for $16.63 (originally $17.50).
10. A mold and mildew removal gel that you simply layer on, leave for a few hours, and wipe clean. Yes, that means NO SCRUBBING. I said you would want to spend your Saturday cleaning, not struggling.
Promising review: "I stumbled upon this product and was skeptical that it would work on a shower without scrubbing, but I was wrong. I left the gel on for about 15 hours, and it magically removed the black grossness. I’ll retreat a few spots that I missed the first time, but I’m sold on this product. Highly recommend." —RebaFay
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
11. A rust remover spray to get rid of those unsightly orange stains that definitely do not match the rest of your bathroom aesthetic. Plus, get ready...all you have to do is spray it and leave it!! *NO SCRUBBING* again. Wow, just think of all the other stuff you can clean while this is removing all the rust off for you.
Bonus! This stuff doesn't just work on rust stains around your house; it is also safe for fabrics and can get out those tough yellowy stains on your clothes.
Promising review: "We get bad hard water stains in our shower, and it's a chore I DREAD doing. Our shower was so grossly stained orange from the hard water even after a vinegar clean that it was embarrassing. I've tried everything from a natural cleaner to strong CLR types of cleaners, but nothing compares quality OR cost-wise to this product. This will be a repeat order from me. I didn't even have to scrub or wipe. After spraying and letting it sit for about five minutes, it practically took care of itself. Stains that were a bit more ingrained took a small bit of effort to wipe off, but nowhere near the elbow grease I needed to previously put into cleaning. After only spraying, it was practically gone just from that short soak. I feel so much better about the cleanliness of my bathroom now, and don't feel embarrassed to leave the curtain open. Excellent product!" —Alyssa G.
Get it from Amazon for $11.30.
12. A pack of cleaning sponges that work on household surfaces, cars, shoes, really anything that you need to clean. These are extra thick, so they can handle bigger messes without you having to constantly grab a new one. But if you do burn through one, don't worry...this comes with 20.
Promising reviews: "I had not been a believer in the supernatural. When I purchased and used this product, that changed instantly. I know what I've seen, no one can convince me otherwise; these truly are magic." —Gregory C. H.
"Removes what everything else I tried couldn't. I was able to clean all of the upholstery on my '34 cruiser with one block, but the block was pretty much history by the time I was done. I'm sure the next one will last longer since all the nasty stuff is now gone. I bought a 20-pack, and I suspect that it could last me the rest of my life. A great value for the money." —Amazon Customer
Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $11.35.
13. A cooktop cleaner to take the stress out of cooking, because cooking = messes. I know there's been at least a few (a lot of) times I have been cooking and my pot boils over. I'm *adding this to my cart* so now I can actually solve that problem instead of just staring at it wondering if I'll ever be brave enough to cook again.
The kit includes cooktop cleaner, cleaning pad, cleaning pad grip tool and scraper.
Promising review: "I especially like the razor. I have a brand new glass top stove, and the first couple nights, already got something stuck on, which no amount of scrubbing (three types of scrubbies) would remove. Very frustrating. I saw this in a list of Amazon favorites and ordered. It worked the first try!!! Razor is an enormous help, but the liquid is excellent, and having the scrubby mounted on a handle gives it a lot more oomph. I won’t be out of this ever!" —Bev K.
Get the kit from Amazon for $11.53+ (available in regular or reusable).
14. A nontoxic oven cleaning kit that will restore your oven to first-bought freshness. The plant-based ingredients are strong enough to give your oven a deep clean without any toxic fumes.
Everneat is a small business in Fairfield, Connecticut specializing in cleaning products.
This kit contains an oven scrub, surface cleaner, and metallic scrubber. All the products are plant-based, vegan, cruelty-free, and refillable/reusable.
Promising review: "I purchased this product based on the reviews and before/after photos. It sat on my counter for a week or so until I had time to give it a try. I agree with the other reviews — it smells good, it takes some serious elbow grease, and it yields amazing results. Am I impressed? Would I purchase it again? Am I loving my CLEAN oven? Yes, yes, and YES! Thank you!" —Beth B.
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $39.99 (available in three scents).
15. A Rubbermaid scrubber because your old toothbrush that you use to clean just isn't cutting it anymore. This electric power scrubber is small but mighty. Stop breaking a sweat every time you find a new gross stain, and instead, break out this scrubber that will do all the heavy-lifting.
I was recently influenced to purchase one of these, and I can tell you it genuinely works. I wasn't really expecting it to do much, but when I used it in my shower, I could see the water stains getting lifted immediately. The grout cleaner attachment is especially helpful for the awkward corners of my shower that I couldn't seem to reach with any other brushes. It really takes out most of the work and allows you to get a deeper clean without as much elbow grease.
Promising review: "In my kitchen especially, the detailing on my cupboards and floor molding were starting to look like they could grow a garden in them. I saw a review for this tool, took a chance, and just completed two cabinet doors in 20 minutes that would have taken me forever by hand (toothpick, toothbrush, etc.). Love it!!! I learned not to press on it; the circulating bristles don't require any pressure. Just let them do the work. Can't wait to attack the baseboards and feel clean again." —Ms.Mac
Get it from Amazon for $17.38+ (available in three varieties).
16. A plant-based stainless steel cleaner that will remove all those mysterious drippings on the front of your oven, fridge, and honestly all your stainless steel appliances. Just spray it on, wipe it away, and watch your streak and smudge-free appliances shine.
Promising review: "I have tried numerous stainless steel cleaners, most more expensive than this one. Most were aerosol and messy. None of them were plant-based. They all smelled like chemicals. And it was always a game of Whack-a-Mole when it came to streaks. I got to the point where I was upset with the people behind stainless steel appliances. Therapy Clean works exactly as it should. No streaks. The product even comes with a microfiber cloth! The trick is not to use a lot of the product while applying, and then using the dry part of the clothe to wipe off the excess." —Big Mama Shakes
Get it on Amazon for $19.95+ (also available in two- or six-pack).
17. An Angry Mama microwave cleaner that truly encompasses all your feelings after your partner let their sauce explode in the microwave...AGAIN. Just add water and vinegar, microwave mama, and watch the crud come melting off your microwave.
Promising reviews: "I moved into this house over a year ago and haven't been able to get the gunk out of the top of the microwave no matter what I've tried. Used this ONCE, and it's more than halfway gone!! SOOOOOO HAPPY!! Didn't have to scrub very hard or anything; it just came right off. It'll need another time or two of use before it's all the way gone, but I can't tell you how impressed I am. It smells like vinegar when you're done, but not for very long. Super easy to use and definitely worth the money." —Briona
"Did I need Angry Mama to clean my microwave? No. But did I want it? Heck yes! Did it clean my microwave? Heck yes, it did! Am I banned from ever using is while my sister is around? Also, heck yes! If you want something fun to clean your microwave AND annoy your sister at the same time, I highly recommend Angry Mama!" —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in four colors).
18. A water mark remover cloth because it doesn't matter that you told your family to use a coaster; sometimes, they just don't listen. Instead of getting mad at them, you can just hand them this cloth and watch as they rub away the mark they left. Now, without a stain to remind you of the incident, they just have to hope you'll forgive and forget.
Promising review: "We have a beautiful small oak top end table which we used as a plant stand. We set the plant pot on a ceramic trivet, thinking that would protect the table, but recently, I overwatered the plant and water leaked out and sat, overnight, on the wood. The result was an unsightly whitish stain on the wood where the water was. We tried baking soda and Vaseline overnight with no significant improvement in the look. Largely to end the narrative of how 'your plant' damaged 'my beautiful table,' I tried the Guardsman Water Mark Remover, not expecting it to work. To our stunned surprise and delight, it lifted the whitish stain, leaving only a small area on the edge of the table where you can still see where the stain used to be. As my wife kept rubbing the damaged area, I kept saying 'It's working!' until my wife finally had to admit it essentially made the stain unnoticeable. It is rare that you see something this simple and cheap work so well. Kudos to Guardsman!" —Dr. Doctor
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
19. A chainmail scrubber that will help you get rid of the burnt bits on your cast iron skillet without getting rid of the seasoning you've been working so hard to create. Plus, this creates no excess waste, and you don't have to worry about making your sponge all nasty.
Non Toxic Home Shop is a small business based in Jacksonville, Florida creating nontoxic home products.
Promising review: "This was surprisingly quite fun to use and to hold; it took me back to being a child with a slinky — the links were rather relaxing to 'play' with while I was scrubbing! It does do the job it was purchased for, but also would be fun to put in my jacket pocket to fiddle with when I get bored!" —Donna
Get it from Non Toxic Home Shop on Etsy for $27.
20. A no effort stain remover designed to do all the work for you. Just turn it on, set it on the stain, and this machine will spray, brush, and suction away your mess. It has two settings, one for quick cleaning, and a more powerful mode for deep stains you may have been neglecting.
For those messes on your couch or any other place you may not be able to set this machine, there is a brush attachment so you can clean every mess, no matter the surface.
Promising review: "This worked even better than I expected! My dog had three nights of that horrible medicine/sickly induced diarrhea. I already hand scrubbed my wool entry rug and used my upright carpet cleaner (w/ pet stain tool), and I was sure I was just going to have to replace it (which was very expensive). My co-worker swore by the SpotBot, and it was better to spend a fraction of the cost as a latch ditch effort. Totally in awe of how simple and completely effective! Easy to fill up, pretty sizable tank but not heavy to carry. Literally just set it down and push the button, and it dings when it’s done. I only had to use the quick clean setting (especially on wool), and you can’t even see where the accident happened." —SW
Get it from Amazon for $185.39.
21. A container of OxiClean stain removing powder that is so versatile there are over 101 ways to use it (laundry! pet stains! grout cleaner! carpets! I could list more, but I don't think you want to read every single way you can use it — odds are no matter where the stain is, you can use this). It even works on set-in stains, so don't worry if that stain in the corner has been there for years.
Promising review: "I have a canvas tote bag that I put a vacuum sealed piece of beef liver in from a farmer's market purchase. The liver thawed out when I was jawing away with a health food buddy in his store. The bottom of the tote bag became a bloody mess. I soaked it overnight in warm water/OxiClean in my kitchen sink and was shocked to wake up the next morning with the stain completely gone. Very impressive stuff!" —Bee2Bee
Get it from Amazon for $7.94+ (available in four quantities).
22. An electric power washer more convenient, quieter, and cheaper than traditional gas power washers, but without sacrificing the *oomph* you need to get some of those nasty messes. Who knows, maybe your fence isn't that weird shade of brown...get this power washer to find out for sure.
Promising reviews: "I wouldn't even care if this only worked once. It saved us a lot of money from having to hire a professional to clean 10+ years of grime from our fence. We sprayed Clorox first (using a manual pumping canister) and then washed it all off with this. Worked amazingly. Got green off the fence, the stone walls, even the sidewalk. Entire ecosystems were killed, but it needed to be done." —Karanbir S.
"I was skeptical about this being electric rather than gas, but it is powerful enough for anything a homeowner needs it to do. And it is quiet and doesn't kill your ear drums or piss off the neighbors — like a gas-powered unit." —av8r567
Get it from Amazon for $169.
23. A jetted tub cleaner because idk if you've heard, but those jets can get DISGUSTING...like, never-use-a-shared-tub disgusting. But unfortunately, that gunk doesn't stay only in the hotel tubs; it can build up in your tub at home. Clean out those jets, and stop being afraid of using your tub to its full potential.
This product is incredibly simple to use. Simply run the water, pour in the cleaner, and run your jets. After 15 minutes, you should see all the gunk come out, and you can relax peacefully in your now-cleaned tub.
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing. I was cleaning my jetted tub with bleach and thought it was clean. Boy, was I wrong! When I ran this stuff through, the most horrific crud came out. So disgusting! I decided to try another cycle, and it was perfectly clean. It’s very worth it if you have a jetted tub." —J. Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $16.06.
24. A disposable toilet cleaning wand that comes with scrubbing pads preloaded with cleaner. Now, you won't have to spray the cleaner, let it sit, and then scrub the toilet. Since the pads are disposable, you don't have to worry about storing the germ-infested toilet brush. Maybe it's just me, but I get the heebie jeebies putting away my toilet brush and praying it doesn't touch anything in the process — aka yes, I will be buying these.
The starter kit comes with the wand, storage caddy, and six refill brush heads.
Promising reviews: "I’m so glad I purchased this Clorox toilet wand. Extremely easy to use. I love how great it deep cleans my toilet. Reaches areas the my normal toilet brush didn’t. The soft scent is just perfect!" —Liza L.
"I bought this wand to clean the toilet but found it also works great for showers and tubs. I love that I don't have to bend so much. Super easy to use! I still hate cleaning bathrooms, but this makes it so easy." —Michele M.
Get the starter kit from Amazon for $8.91+ (available in three bundle options).
25. A miracle carpet cleaning solution you can put into the carpet cleaner machine you already own and get up those stains that have been haunting you for the past two years. This stuff is all natural, so you don't have to worry about any harsh chemicals making your kids or pets sick.
Sunny & Honey is a family-run small business that creates cleaning products, especially for homes with furry friends.
Promising reviewing: "I have a dog and two young boys, and I’m constantly cleaning the rug and sofa. I have tried other name-brand cleaning solutions, vinegar solutions, resolve, and nothing works as good as this. All the other ones have a weird smell that almost just mixes with the bad smells and makes it worse. This has a very clean and fresh scent and actually removes the odors!!!! Works well on carpet, rugs, and sofa upholstery. I use it in my upright carpet cleaner and small portable carpet cleaner. The best!" —momj
Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (available in two sizes).
26. A pet hair removing carpet rake with a magnet-like rubber head to attract the massive amount of hair that is lodged into your carpet. This thing will pull up piles of pet hair (and probably your hair, too) that you thought you got rid of vacuuming. BONUS, this is reusable and washable, so no worry about creating excessive waste when you inevitably become obsessed with cleaning your carpets.
The handle is incredibly versatile and can extend from 36-60 inches to prevent people of all heights from straining their backs while de-furring their home.
Promising review: "Just get this, now. We added a kitty to our family a year ago, and I was starting to feel overwhelmed with the nonstop hair. We have beautiful hardwood floors, and sweeping or vacuuming just seemed to provide a temporary fix. When this amazement came, I did a test run on a hall runner that I vacuum often. The amount of hair that came off terrified me!!!!! For days, I walked around from room to room just sweeping everything. It’s almost a miracle. Love, love, love it!" —Pcelica063
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
27. A grout and tile cleaner because why pay for a professional to come clean your grout when you could use a professional cleaner yourself for waayyyy cheaper. The included brush makes it easy to rub away stuck-on grease and grime and reveal that actual color of your grout you might not even remember the last time you saw.
Comes with two bottles and a brush that you can connect to any broom pole you have, so you don't have to scrub on your hands and knees.
Promising reviews: "I used this product to get the orange discoloration (calcium buildup) off my shower grout, and it worked pretty well for me! I did not have to use that much elbow grease to get it looking good either. It definitely does come out of the bottle fast; make sure you are aiming where you want it to go! The instructions advise to let it sit for 5-10 minutes, and I let it sit the whole 10." —Esper
"The item description is spot on. IT JUST WORKS. Cleaned probably 20 years of dirt from a property I purchased, and it worked wonders. The brush add-on saved my back as well. I highly recommend this product." —Elliot B.
Get it from Amazon for $42.95.
28. A washable blinds cleaner that has three blades making it easy to clean two blinds (top and bottom!) at once. That means you will cut your blind cleaning time IN HALF! What's better than a nifty cleaning product? A nifty cleaning product that saves you time. Once you've finished cleaning, just pull off the cloth, throw it in the washer, and it'll be ready for the next time you have a cleaning frenzy.
Promising review: "These are great to get a thorough cleaning faster. It does take a bit to get through them all. Working quickly, It was two and a half or three minutes for the set and would be longer for the double wide window blinds, so about 30 minutes to do my full house. But being able to do both sides at once is a big time-saver. After doing a set myself, I gave it to the house cleaner, and he thought it was fantastic and wanted the link to buy it himself. It is sturdy. The cloths are easy to remove and put on again for cleaning in the washing machine, and they don't come off during use or anything, despite not having anything that holds them in place." —lygophilia
Get it from Amazon for $7.59 (available in two colors).
29. A pack of glass wipes appropriately named Miracle Wipes. These wipes can be used on a multitude of surfaces — windows, cars, mirrors, stoves, screens, etc. — and no matter the surface, there will be no fingerprints, no smudges, and no water spots once you've finished.
Promising reviews: "I have dogs, which means I have a ton of doggie nose art on my windows; these wipes were awesome! A couple of swipes with no scrubbing, and my windows were clean." —Lisa K.
"This is one of the easiest products to use to clean my mirrors. It leaves no streaks or residue on the mirror. I am on my second canister of these wipes; I highly recommend!" —K.L.
Get a 30-count on Amazon for $9.97+ (also available in 60-count).
30. A container of Bar Keepers Friend to clean and polish your stainless steel that you just can't seem to clean with any other product. Don't let the name fool you, though, you can use this in almost any room of your house.
Promising review: "Went camping with my sister-in-law and brother. Used this mess kit pot to boil water over the flame, so it got all sooty and gross. Tried cleaning it with the chain mail scrubber, but sister-in-law said she uses this stuff! So, I tried it. WOW! I’m sure I could get it even sparklier with a little more time and elbow grease, but it’s just a camping pot. Still, look at that shine! I really didn’t expect that. Totally recommend!!!!" —Frequent Shopper
Get it from Amazon for $6.73+ (available in three quantities).
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