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    43 Helpful Cleaning Products That Won't Cost You More Than $20

    Magic Eraser sheets, reusable Swiffer dusters, natural surface sprays, and other useful things that don't cost a lot but will make a big difference.

    1. A reusable duster you can attach to your Swiffer cleaner because it's cheaper in the long run *and* more eco-friendly! The eight layers of durable nonfraying fabric are fantastic at collecting dust, and you can just throw them in the washing machine whenever they need a lil' clean. 

    various colors of the reusable dusters
    TS Designs / Etsy

    Heads up that you shouldn't use fabric softener on these!

    TS Designs is an Etsy shop based in West Leroy, Michigan, that sells eco-friendly products like reusable water balloons, mop pads, and sandwich and snack bags. They also offer a cute selection of gifts like fleece mittens, mugs, and affirmation cards.

    Promising review: "These are very well made and a great addition to my cleaning supplies. I love them! They fit perfectly on the Swiffer and are easy to wash." —Frances Weckmann 

    Get it from TS Designs on Etsy for $5.49 (available in nine colors).

    2. A three-pack of Grandma's Secret Spot Remover that truly proves that Grandma knows best. Just a drop is all it takes to banish stains old *and* new from oil, grease, paint, makeup, grass, clay, inks, blood, baby formula, tar, spaghetti sauce, coffee, rust, turmeric, fabric bleed, pet stains, and more — *without* harming or discoloring your fabric.

    3. A vacuum hose attachment because, sadly, no matter how much you try to avoid it, your dryer vent will eventually become clogged with lint, which can cause your machine not to work properly — leading to longer drying times, higher utility bills, and even dangerous fires. Skip all that hassle by simply attaching this hose to your vacuum and letting it do all the hard work! It's also great for cleaning other hard-to-reach areas.

    4. A natural surface spray designed to work great on just about any surface so you don't have to shell out for specific solutions for every part of the house.

    Surface cleaner being sprayed onto stainless steel countertops

    5. A fume-free oven cleaner that'll tear through years and years of baked-on crud so all you have to do is wipe it clean.

    Left: A reviewer's dirty, grease-baked-on oven / right: The same oven, shiny and clean after using the cleaner

    6. Or set of oven liners to make the concept of ~cleaning the oven~ a thing of the past. Your back will thank you.

    7. Some Wet & Forget shower cleaner that makes it easy to keep your tub and shower nice and shiny. All you have to do is spray, let it sit, and rinse — and it'll clean and prevent scummy buildup all on its own. No scrubbing or wiping required — hooray!

    8. A pack of dishwasher-cleaning tablets, because who wants to spend time loading up the dishwasher only for it to present you with dishes that are STILL dirty?? No thank you. Just pop these tabs in and let them do the job for you!

    9. A Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp — it'll hang out on the inside of your bowl and give it a lil' clean with every flush...so you don't have to get in there and do the cleaning yourself! Simply stamp it on, and it'll ward off gross toilet rings and keep your throne smelling nice and fresh for up to 12 days before you have to add another one. Problem solved!

    10. A mold and mildew–removing gel that only requires you to apply it to the problem areas, leave it alone to do its thing overnight, and simply rinse it off the next day! Scrubbing? Never heard of it.

    Promising review: "Didn’t think it would work, but it DID with no scrubbing!! My husband didn’t think our grout was originally white, but I knew better. I put this on before bed on a section of grout in the shower, and woke up to gorgeous and bright white, no scrubbing at all the next morning. Just rinse it off. Absolutely buying another bottle. It wasn’t quite enough for my entire shower, but to be fair, we have a lot of small tiles. I think two bottles will get the whole shower floor. Bravo on a great product." —thekuan

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

    11. An over-the-drain hair stopper if standing in a puddle of dirty shower water because your drain is clogged sounds like the opposite of a positive shower experience.

    Split image of the reviewer holding the hair stopper in their hands and of the hair stopper surrounded by hair when placed over the drain

    12. Or a drain clog remover if your hair/drain situation is already past the prevention stage, but hasn't quite yet reached what those in the industry refer to as a PLUMBING EMERGENCY. This declogger makes it super easy to clear your drain in mere seconds! No plumbing skills required whatsoever.

    13. A jar of the Pink Stuff paste, which has reached cult-favorite status for being great at removing stains, rust, discoloration, and other stubborn marks from metal, ceramic tiles, saucepans, barbecues, and much more without leaving behind any scratches!

    14. Some seriously strong Better Life all-natural tile and tub cleaner that'll leave your tub, tile, grout, fixtures, sinks, toilet seats, and even shower walls, doors, and curtains sparkling like new — *without* the gross artificial smell you tend to get from other cleaners. Just spray, let it sit for 15 minutes, and when you come back, the soap scum, mold, mildew, rust, and hard-water stains will easily wipe right off!

    A customer review photo showing half their shower floor cleaned

    15. A fast-acting carpet spot–removing spray to remove those stains you thought you'd never be able to get rid of.

    16. An adjustable duster brush ingeniously designed to help you get rid of all that dust hanging out on your window blinds, fans, and air conditioners without breakin' a sweat!

    17. A garbage disposal brush because no one wants to stick their fingers into whatever rotting leftovers are clogging up the kitchen sink and smelling up the place. Now you can get the job done quickly, easily, and most importantly...*from a distance*.

    reviewer photo of the yellow garbage disposal brush

    18. Or a foaming garbage disposal cleaner if you're looking for an even more hands-off solution that'll banish the foul odor coming from your sink so you don't have to get up close and personal with last week's rotting veggies.

    19. A pack of disposable Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Sheets thin enough to reach every nook and cranny of your home and powerful enough to take on everything from greasy stove tops and grimy bathrooms to tough stains and hard water spots using *only* water to simplify your routine.

    20. A natural glass cleaner that uses vinegar, essential oils, and alcohol to help cut grease and leave your bathroom mirror streak free. Just spray and wipe — and your work here is done!

    the spray bottle of natural citrus glass cleaner
    Pardo Naturals

    Pardo Naturals is a Black woman–owned small business based in Georgia. The shop makes products designed for people with sensitive skin, and even offers natural product–making classes.

    Get it from Pardo Naturals for $8 (available in four scents; Shop Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal available).

    21. Some washing machine–cleaning tablets you just have to run through a cycle to clean your machine and keep your clothes smelling fresh.

    22. A squeegee broom reviewers say attracts hair like a magnet, and also makes quick and easy work of sweeping up crumbs, dirt, water, dust, and more! Forget struggling to clean that carpet you've been neglecting for way too long — this'll get the job done minus the hassle.

    23. A universal dust-cleaning gel miraculously able to get to those nearly impossible to reach nooks and crannies in your keyboard, car vents, printer, and other appliances. It's weirdly fun to use, has a pleasant lemony smell, and is nonstick so you won't have any gooey residue left behind!

    24. A pack of all-natural bottle-cleaning tablets to get rid of those stains, smells, and tastes making you wonder if it's time for a new thermos. *SPOILER ALERT* It's probably not! But it is time for these tablets to get in there and do the hard cleaning for you — no scrubbing or extra effort required on your part!

    Reviewer before, during, and after images of a thermos using the tablets

    25. A cleaning K-Cup you can pop into your Keurig just like you're making a normal cup of coffee. Then all you have to do is brew one large cycle with the cleaner pod, and one or more with just water (depending on how dirty your machine is), and you're done! Reviewers are overjoyed by how easy it is, and are relieved that they no longer have to wonder what gross bacteria is hiding out in their morning bean juice.

    26. A pack of detergent pods specifically designed for activewear and synthetic fabrics, so no matter how stinky your clothes are after a long workout, you can feel confident that they'll come out of the wash smelling like they've never met a drop of sweat in their lives!

    cardboard package of the active wash dropps pods in fresh start scent

    27. An easy-to-use jewelry-cleaning pen that'll make your jewels sparkle and shine like the day they were born.

    Reviewer before and after image of a dulled ring made shiny again

    28. Watermark-removing cloths here to save the day if the people sharing your home seem to have never heard of an obscure little concept called "using a coaster."

    29. A Drill Brush kit that'll make your surfaces look brand new — without any of the scrubbing I know you're trying to avoid. Just attach the brush head to your drill, turn it on, and watch all of that grime disappear with ease.

    30. A heavy-duty oven scrub designed to make oven disasters a lot *less* disastrous. It's made with gritty pumice stone so you can easily scrape out those burnt-on bits on the sides, racks, and even on the door's glass panel.

    31. A septic-safe jetted tub cleaner that'll get rid of the grime from the inside of your jetted bathtub, Jacuzzi, or Whirlpool in just *15 minutes* with basically no effort required on your part! Now you can actually enjoy using your tub instead of feeling like you're cooking in a bacteria soup.

    Reviewer photo of their jetted bath tub pushing out brown, dirty water
    Same reviewer's jetted tub drained but still dirty
    Same reviewer's jetted tub with clean water and a sparkly exterior

    Promising review: "Works better than anything else we have tried on our 6-foot jetted hot tub. We have well water with lots of minerals. Oh Yuk gets the crud out fast and rinses easy. Been using it for three years and nothing else comes close." —Linda

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

    32. A bottle of Hope's Perfect Sink Cleaner and Polish whose powers lies in its three R's: It'll 1) restore your sink with a shine that'll make it look brand new, 2) remove tough water and rust stains without leaving behind ugly scratches, and 3) repel water to make future cleaning even easier! This stuff works great on brushed stainless steel, cast iron, porcelain, Corian, and composite surfaces.

    A customer review photo showing the before and after results of using the sink cleaner

    33. A powerful rust-removing spray — it dissolves rust on contact so you can simply wipe it clean *without* all that scrubbing you didn't feel like doing in the first place.

    34. A flexible Oxo Good Grips dish squeegee with a curved edge that makes it so much easier to clear leftover food from plates and bowls so you can save time *and* water.

    A hand using the squeegee on a plate
    Reviewer uses the squeegee to wipe away bacon grease

    Promising review: "If you have ever had to repair or replace a garbage disposal, then I am sure you have been lectured on basically only allowing crumbs to fall into the disposal. This dish squeegee makes prepping dishes for a dishwasher or sink washing a breeze. I hold the dish over the trash can and after a few swipes, the dish is ready for washing. In comparison to using a paper towel, it saves you money, helps protect the environment, and keeps your fingers free from gunk." —She Who Reads

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

    35. A Cerama Bryte cooktop cleaning kit that'll make it easy peasy to remove the years worth of crud stuck to your stove top that you've been staring at, hoping it'll magically disappear one day.

    36. A double-sided hairbrush-cleaning brush because your head's not the only thing that needs excess hair, dust, and buildup brushed out! This easy-to-use tool has strong bristles that'll get your favorite hairbrush looking like it's never been used before. And once you see how dirty it was, you'll be glad you cleaned it before putting it *anywhere* near your head.

    37. An enzyme-based laundry spot remover that just might bring your fave top back to life after the stain you thought would be the end of it.

    38. A hard-water remover for removing the cloudy film from your once-clear glass surfaces.

    Promising review: "When we moved into our new place the shower doors looked like they had never been cleaned before. I tried at least 10 different products and methods to remove the hard-water spots but nothing even made a dent. Bioclean, however, was like a magic eraser! I scrubbed each door for about 10 minutes and it was incredible! I’ve never written a cleaning product review before but this one is worth every penny." —Shane B

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

    39. A power scrubber — it scrubs 60 times per second, which is *two times faster* than manual scrubbing. Your arm will thank you for giving it the easy job of guiding this tool while it quickly degunks areas you thought would never get clean.

    A double photo: (top) A before shot of BuzzFeed Editor, Natalie Brown's tiles caked in gunk (bottom) The same tiles now gunk-free after using the power scrubber
    Gif of Natalie using the power scrubber on the tile
    Natalie Brown / BuzzFeed

    BuzzFeed editor Natalie Brown has this and loves it! She said:

    "I'm obsessed! This thing works small miracles: I cleaned about half of my bathroom's grout to its original sparkling-clean cream color in 40 minutes, and it took honestly no effort at all. And — as if easy, sparkling grout wasn't enough! — it busted through some serious soap scum buildup in my bathtub (thanks, fancy soap and slow-draining tub) in less than a minute. Honestly, when I first tried the scrubber out, I didn't see too many uses for it other than for grout. But after owning it for a while, I've realized that while I don't need it every single week, it's priceless for the occasions I encounter tough gunk that I'd otherwise only conquer with excessive patience and elbow grease."

    Get it from Amazon for $19.59.

    Read one BuzzFeeder's full review of the Rubbermaid Reveal Power Scrubber.

    40. A nonabrasive Bar Keepers Friend cleansing and polishing powder capable of magically removing the years of rust, tarnish, stains, and other buildup you've basically given up on trying to get off of your old cookware, sinks, cooktops, countertops, backsplashes, tubs, toilets, faucets, vehicles, grills, and much much more! Basically, if it's made of porcelain, copper, glass, tile, stainless steel, plastic, or brass — this stuff'll get it looking spick and span in no time!

    reviewer before and after photo of pan with rust stains on left and less rust stains on right

    41. A bathroom cleaner that manages to be tough on messes without a bunch of harsh chemicals, so you can easily cut through the grime without wondering what mystery toxins are spreading throughout your home.

    the clear spray bottle of the bathroom cleaner

    42. A mold and mildew spray to fool everyone into thinking you regularly deep clean your shower. Just leave it on for about 15 seconds, then wipe away to reveal what your shower is actually supposed to look like.

    43. And finally, a dryer lint brush that makes it so much easier to remove lint and dust buildup around the house. Plus, removing blockage from refrigerators, dryers, and other vents can help keep your electric bill from going through the roof and prevent dangerous fires.

    reviewer photo showing the dryer lint brush next to a pile of dust and lint on their dryer

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