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    27 Cleaning Products That Are Basically A Time Machine In A Bottle

    If you've been reminiscing about the days when your floor was spotless and your mirrors were streak-free, then don't worry — these products will take you back to the good old days.

    1. A beloved interior cleaner that'll have your car looking like it did before your kids basically destroyed the backseat. This spray will work on leather, vinyl, plastic, carpet, cloth, glass, and wood (!!!) so you can efficiently get rid of the stains, fingerprints, and grime causing you stress. 

    Promising review: "This does exactly what I wanted — clean all the interior surfaces of my car while not leaving any residues, streaks, or strong odors. I first used this on my 4-month-old Grand Cherokee Trailhawk that was CAKED in dust (inside!) from a recent off-road adventure. The Total Interior cleaner cleaned all my surfaces — dash, screen, leather seats, etc., without leaving any streaky residues or strong odors, good or bad. After things settled my car looked and smelled new again!" —T. Porter

    Get it from Amazon for $11.97.

    2. A tennis shoe cleaner — it'll transform even your most rough-looking pair of shoes and help them become presentable again. It even comes with a brush for scrubbing the dirt away. It's time to restore those those Retro Air Jordans you've had since high school back to their former glory.

    pink bottle of
    a reviewer's one dirty white shoe and one cleaned white shoe

    Promising review: "I have had my Nike Roshe runs for about a year now, and I don't go easy on them. I play sports and run in the dirt with them all the time, but I also like to wear them for fashion purposes. Pink Miracle helped restore my daily shoes to look like I just bought them — now I can wear them for even longer. Very pleased with Pink Miracle, I will buy it again when I run out of my bottle." —Romario

    Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (available in two sizes).

    3. A carpet cleaner to finally get rid of that spaghetti stain in the middle of your living room carpet. Just spritz some on the stain, wait a few seconds, and blot it up. It's like magic!

    Reviewer's rug before using stain remover
    Reviewer's rug after using Folex stain remover

    Promising review: "It’s a miracle in a bottle. My German shepherd mix decided to pull a black fountain pen out of my purse and chew it to pieces on my beige carpet while I was sleeping — this cleaner lifted the stain and now it’s like the devastation my dog caused never happened! As soon as I saw it lifting the ink, I got back on Amazon and bought more bottles. I will never let myself run out of this. I use it in my Bissell carpet cleaner for some crazy good cleaning power. I’ve become that weird lady who goes around singing the praises of a cleaning product. No regrets." —L. Logan

    Get it from Amazon for $6.65 (also available in multipacks).

    4. Or an internet-beloved pet urine stain-removing spray that'll get rid of both the smell and the spots left behind when your furry friend has yet another accident.

    Reviewer image of a stained carpet
    Reviewer image of same carpet now clean

    Promising review: "I don’t know how I ever survived without this. There are tons of 'pet stain/odor remover' products out there, but this by far is the absolute best. I cringed paying the $20 for it when others are between $5–$10, but I have NO ISSUES paying now. I foster dogs, some puppies, some older, some not house broken, and every room in my house is carpeted except the kitchen, which means I have lots of accidents. I spray enough to saturate if it’s a lot of urine, let it soak for 10 minutes, and then wipe it up with a hand towel. Then I put a larger towel on top of it if it’s in a high-traffic area, until it’s completely dry. It’s taken out every stain, and more importantly the odor is gone! I will never stop buying this product. I recommend it to everyone who has dogs!" —Shelly

    Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes).

    5. A no-scrub weekly shower cleaner to keep the soap scum and grime away so your shower is always in tip-top shape. Plus, you don't even have to scrub! Just leave the spray on for 8-12 hours and then rinse it with warm water. It's a lazy, yet effective way to make sure the place where you clean yourself is actually clean.

    Before: a dirty shower floor; after: the clean shower floor
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I have well water. Something in my well water reacts with copper plumbing and turns my shower tiles blue. Since my bathroom color scheme isn't on the blue spectrum, this is problematic. The well water also causes the shower glass to film up quickly. I've tried dozens and dozens of cleaners and scrubbed till my arms ached trying to get ahead of the blue and scumminess. My ambition in life is NOT to be a full time bathroom scrubber! I saw this stuff on a professional house cleaner's TikTok (sorry, don't remember which one) and thought 'what the heck, might as well give it a try.' Oh my goodness, the first day after my shower I sprayed this stuff all over and walked away. The next morning there was a NOTICEABLE reduction in the blue and the glass looked clearer too. Day two, sprayed again and walked away. The next morning the blue was gone except for a few spots on the floor tile and the glass looked amazing. Day three I sprayed the remaining spots and the next morning the shower practically looked new. NO SCRUBBING AT ALL!!!! This is my new favorite shower cleaner. The ONLY con I have is that it makes me sneeze while I'm spraying from inside the shower, but I can live with that." —L. J. Petillo

    Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two scents, two sizes, and multipacks).

    6. Or a fume-free bathroom cleaner made with plant-based ingredients that can get soap scum off your shower door, grime off your tiles, makeup off your countertop, and more. 

    Reviewer's shower floor before using Better Life cleaner
    Reviewer's shower floor after using Better Life cleaner

    Promising review: "I have an old shower/bathtub. I tried name-brand shower cleaners and bleach to try to clean the soap scum off the tiles and tub. I had no luck and I would cough and get sick because of how strong the smell was. I thought I would try this to save my lungs. I sprayed my entire shower and left it for about 15 minutes. Came back and rinsed off the walls and they were shiny! I've never had such a clean shower. The smell is amazing and subtle. All I smell is tea tree and it didn't affect me at all. The price is also a good deal since the bottle is pretty large." —Amber Erwin

    Get it from Amazon for $7.49 (also available in multipacks).

    7. The Pink Stuff's Miracle Multipurpose Cleaner Spray great for removing grease, dirt, and stains from hard surfaces. Reviewers have used this to clean their cabinets, walls, fridge, shower, sink, and jewelry!

    Reviewer holding The Pink Stuff spray cleaner
    before and after image of a crayon stained wall cleared up by the spray

    Promising review: "Glad I found this product on TikTok. Does 95%–100% of the job in seconds! Definitely worth the money." —Mother of 4

    Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

    8. An all-purpose car upholstery cleaner so you no longer have to be embarrassed when it's your turn to drive your friends around. This multi-purpose cleaner can work on upholstery, fabric, canvas, leather, plastic, rubber, and more.

    Promising review: "Works great! I saw a video for this product on TikTok, and knew that I needed it in my life. I love it, and it helps keep my new car looking clean and new!" —Alison Crawford

    Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (available in two sizes).

    9. bottle of Goo Gone foaming spray if you're sick of the caked-on grease your oven, stove, and pans have been collecting. 

    Reviewer photo of dirty oven before using Goo Gone cleaner
    Reviewer photo of dirty oven after using Goo Gone cleaner

    Promising review: "Wow! A degreaser that actually works! I love the foam, which starts to work immediately on my stove top as well as cookware and other kitchen surfaces." —P. Webb

    Get it from Amazon for $9.71 (available in two sizes).

    10. An enzyme-based laundry stain remover that'll help you finally eliminate that annoying grass stain from your favorite pants. Whether it's a fresh or set-in stain, this spray will make it disappear — just spritz, wait at least 15 minutes (tougher stains may take longer), and wash it like normal. 

    Promising review: "For whatever reason, I am ALWAYS spilling things on my shirts and I cook every night (sometimes I remember the apron, sometimes I don't). My clothes are a mess by the end of the day. I'm not proud of it, but there it is. I have tried EVERYTHING there is to remove stains and this is the absolute BEST thing out there. (There is simply not a major stain remover that I have not tried.) The only thing close is a long presoak (I mean like six hours) in Oxyclean. With Puracy, you get the best result by doing it well in advance, but for me that is another plus because I would far rather spray them when I put them in the hamper than do it all at once just before I do the laundry. It seems to get everything out and I've never had any trouble with damaged fabric. I don't really review very much, but this is seriously outstanding." —NYC Buyer

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

    11. glass cleaner to finally get rid of the soap scum and hard water stains and make it so that the place where you clean yourself is, well, clean.

    Reviewer's shower door before using cleaner
    Reviewer's shower door after using glass cleaner

    Promising review: "This product works beautifully. I tried a lot of products to remove the hard water from my glass shower. I have to admit — the first time I used it with a cloth, it was not very effective. The second time I used a nonabrasive sponge for glass. It turned out beautiful, just like the first day the glass was installed." —EJP

    Get it from Amazon for $11.59.

    12. A cooktop cleaner kit that'll keep your cooking area looking HGTV-approved. Cook up delicious meals without the fear of ruining your stove.

    The kit includes a cooktop cream, razor, and scrubbing bad. 

    Promising review: "This product is amazing!!! I cannot believe what it took off our stove top! We bought a house and the electric stove was left and I had tried everything to get it looking new and clean, EVERYTHING. I'd seen this on TikTok and figured I’d give it a shot and WOW am I glad I did. Hello new clean stove." —Kindle Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $18.98

    13. Or a gas range cleaning spray so you can cut through grease with just a simple spray and wipe. Now you don't have to dread when your partner cooks, knowing that they never clean up the grease splatters. This will make it extra easy!

    Reviewer photo of dirty gas range burner
    Reviewer photo of clean gas range burner after using cleaner

    This stuff is THE TRUTH. My roommate is the best, but let's just say wiping down the stove after cooking is not one of her favorite activities. I'm not particular fond of doing the dishes, so I guess we're even. Anyways, I spray this on a few times a week, let it sit for about 5 minutes, then wipe with a cloth and it removes EVERYTHING. Like, every little spot of caked-on grease and burnt crumbs come off with just one wipe.

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $16.89.

    14. A bottle of Bar Keepers Friend soft cleanser, because it's premixed for a quicker cleaning job than the original version, but it can still work wonders to remove soap scum, tarnish, rust, and more from grimy surfaces. 

    Reviewer's pan before using Barkeeper's Friend
    Reviewer's pan after using Barkeeper's Friend

    Read our review of the Bar Keepers Friend soft cleanser.

    Promising review: "Bar Keepers Friend should really be called 'Homeowner's Magician'! I purchased this cleanser in an attempt to revive our stainless steel knife set, which is a great moderately-priced set that has seen better days, and I'm extremely happy that I did. The cleanser not only took away the rust spots with minimal difficulty, but it returned them to their original luster! After cleaning our knives, I gave it a shot on our porcelain sink, which I typically have to douse in bleach cleaner to remove the stains from, causing the entire kitchen to be filled with noxious fumes... and it worked beautifully! The stains came clean, and it made the sink look pretty enough to eat off of." —Kat (Ferrari) Backa

    Get it from Amazon for $15.89.

    15. An all-natural glass cleaner, because those toothpaste splatters and water drops on your bathroom mirror have got to go. 

    Model holding bottle of Viren Apothecary glass and mirror polish
    Model spraying Viren Apothecary glass and mirror polish on bathroom mirror
    Viren Apothecary/Etsy

    Viren Apothecary is a small Etsy shop based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

    Promising review: "All of her products make me look forward to cleaning the house! I have been having such a luxurious cleaning experience and absolutely recommend!" —Imani L.

    Get it from Viren Apothecary on Etsy for $12 (available in four scents and two bottle options).

    16. A clog remover to dissolve all the build-up and food scraps that have been making your sink drain slower than the time it takes for them to release a new season of your favorite show on Netflix (I'm looking at you, Bridgerton). 

    Model pouring Green Gobbler drain opener into kitchen sink
    Before-and-after photo showing results of using drain cleaner to dissolve hair
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I had two drains in the house that were making the 'glug glug' noise when they drained. One in the bathroom sink where I shave, the other in the kitchen sink. Neither was blocked, but the noise indicated they were getting close. I'd tried to snake the kitchen sink myself, then had a professional do it. They said they couldn't get it through an elbow to get to where the partial blockage was. So, while they didn't charge me for it I was still stuck with 'glug glug' when the dishwasher drained or we used the kitchen sink. Green Gobbler down both drains and left overnight eliminated the 'glug glug.' I'm satisfied with the results. Much easier than snaking, and apparently more effective." —M

    Get it from Amazon for $23.98.

    17. A plant-based stainless steel cleaner, which uses natural coconut oil to clean and polish your appliances. No more smudges and prints covering your refrigerator! Joy!

    Reviewer image of grimy fridge
    After pic of fridge gleaming

    Promising review: "This is a miracle worker on stainless. I have tried everything to get my stainless to shine like it should, even the home remedies, which do NOT work — sorry but they don't. This stuff is the best I have tried. I follow a girl on TikTok that recommended it and she has been right 100% on her Amazon recommendations. She nailed it again. You will love this stuff." —Amazonwoman

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $24.95.

    18. A wood cleaner and polish to bring those worn down cabinets back to life! This will give your wood furniture and fixtures a nice shine, without leaving behind a sticky film.  

    Reviewer photo of wood cabinet before using cleaner
    Reviewer photo of wood cabinet after using cleaner

    Promising review: "Finally! A product that does not leave a sticky film on my furniture. I love this product. It rubs in easily, and buffs to a natural shine. The wood is left looking healthy and with a natural glow, not a heavy fake glossy polish. And best of all, there is no residue. The smell is pleasant and dissipates quickly. Which is a huge plus for me because I am super sensitive to perfumes." —Quinn Perkins

    Get it from Amazon for $19.95.

    19. A bottle of makeup brush and sponge shampoo, because let's ~face~ it, your brushes are probably in need of a really good cleaning! Not only does this soap visibly show results, but it is also paraben-, phthalate-, and petroleum-free with no perfume, so you don't have to worry about it irritating your skin.

    Promising reviews: "I clean my brushes every so often (not as often as I should) and I have NEVER gotten this much gunk out of my brushes with regular soap. This stuff is amazing, takes almost no scrubby effort and my brushes are the cleanest they have ever been. Definitely recommend." —Melissa

    "Well, I am seriously impressed. All of my sponges of various colors look almost brand new after using this. Even my white sponges look only faintly tinted in comparison to what they used to look like. It does seem like it takes quite a bit of product to do each sponge, but it definitely gets the job done. I'll certainly order another bottle when I run out." —G.T.

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

    20. A powerful spray to help get rid of stubborn mold and mildew stains in your bathroom, on your patio, and more. And you don't even have to scrub! Just spray the area and watch the stains (and musty odors) vanish.

    Reviewer's shower before using mold and mildew reviewer
    Reviewer's shower after using mold and mildew reviewer

    Reviewers say this is powerful stuff, so make sure to use it in a well-ventilated area.

    Promising review: "I bought this RMR spray with low expectations, even with the good reviews. I sprayed a small patch in the evening and let it sit overnight. The next morning, the grout where I had sprayed was as white as if it were brand new. I decided to spray the entire wall and part of the roof. The next day everything I sprayed had no visible mold. By the third night, I was pretty much spraying everything left in the shower. This stuff is amazing." —John Werner

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes and multipacks).

    21. A granite and stone cleaner, which claims to kill 99.9% of germs and bacteria. Use it to get your granite looking bright and shiny, while also ensuring it's clean enough to prepare dinner on.

    Bottle of Weiman granite and stone cleaner
    Reviewer photo of cleaned kitchen counter

    Promising review: "This is my go-to granite cleaner and I’ve tried a lot! Actually gets counters clean without a film or streak and not a lot of elbow grease." —Lori

    Get it from Amazon for $6.49.

    22. A leather cleaner you can use to help remove dirt, oil, tough stains, and grime from your furniture, car seats, and even your leather accessories.

    Remember to mix this concentrate with water before using!

    Promising review: "My 15-year-old leather sectional hadn't been cleaned or conditioned in three to four years because I couldn't find anything that worked well without causing it to look blotchy. The color was also fading, and I thought it was a goner. After some elbow grease, the sectional looks great! It's now back to its original color without being blotchy. More importantly, the suppleness has returned. I can actually say that it looks as good as the day we bought it." —jellybean55

    Get it from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in three sizes).

    23. A natural all-purpose cleaner, which is safe to use on basically any surface. That means you can save space, time, and money instead of buying multiple cleaners for the different surfaces in your home. Reviewers use this in the bathroom, kitchen, living room...everywhere! 

    Three bottles of Humble Suds All Purpose Cleaner
    Humble Suds/Etsy

    Humble Suds is a small Etsy shop based in Denver, Colorado.

    Promising review: "This cleaner is wonderful on anything! The smell is amazing and does a great job of cleaning." —JoAnn Fliehs

    Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $24.95 (available in three scents).

    24. Or a heavy-duty grout cleaner to help you remove any beauty product residue, dirt, and stains from your ceramic or porcelain tile floor. Apply the cleaner directly to the grout, let it sit for 5–10 minutes, give it a light scrub, and then rinse with warm water. Trust me, it's called Grout-eez for a reason.

    reviewer's tile floor with visible dirt between the tiles
    same reviewer's tile floor looking very clean and white

    Promising review: "I never leave reviews on Amazon but this grout cleaner definitely deserved a review. I tried three other cleaners before buying Grout-eez and they did nothing but waste my time and money. Grout-eez got my grout perfectly clean in no time, plus it was easy to use and no odor. I'll never use another grout cleaner." —Tyler

    Get it from Amazon for $21.95.

    25. A septic-safe jetted tub cleaner so you can get the junk out of your tub and actually be able to have a nice, relaxing bubble bath. There can be plenty of dirt and dead skin cells hiding in those jets and they have no business sticking around. Simply run your water, pour in some cleaner, and start your jets.

    Promising review: "Love this stuff. I was skeptical at first. I am a huge germaphobe and this worked well enough for me to actually take a bath at my new place with the jets on!" —Ann

    Get it from Amazon for $17.84.

    26. Or a bottle of The Bucko soap scum and grime remover spray if your tub is covered in years of residue that just won't wash away. This tough cleaner will dissolve all that grossness. 

    reviewer's tub coated in soap scum
    the tub clean

    BuzzFeed Shopping editorial director Mallory McInnis swears by this stuff! Here's what she has to say: 

    "Have you ever seen the movie The Santa Clause? There's a scene where Tim Allen's character shaves away his white beard and then ~WHOOSH!~ it reappears instantaneously. That's basically my bathtub and soap scum. I've tried many products to keep it at bay, but this is the only one that has ever really worked. Not only does it have a cute dog on the packaging, it also allows me to (easily!) wipe away dastardly soap scum without having to use a lot of muscle! Which is great, because I don't exactly have a lot of muscle to use."

    Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two sizes and with or without a sprayer).

    27. Finally, a bottle of Hope's Perfect Sink cleaner and polish to make your sink shine like it did when you first moved in. It'll even create an invisible water repellent barrier to make future cleaning easier, while also adding a fresh lemon scent.

    Reviewer's sink before using Hope's Perfect Sink Cleaner
    Reviewer's sink after using Hope's Perfect Sink Cleaner

    Promising review: "Every once in a while you stumble on a product on Amazon that you buy on a whim because of the good reviews. When you actually receive the product and use it, you can't believe how good it really is. This is definitely one of those products. Truth be told, the stainless-steel sink in my house is 14 years old. While we have cleaned the sink thoroughly every two weeks since we have moved in, we have never polished it or used a product such as this one. The first time I applied it to the sink, we could tell that there was an amazing difference. In fact, the sink sparkled so brightly from the overhead kitchen lights, it really was too bright to view! You can tell that this product is 'doing its job' because a black film comes off of the stainless steel after you clean it." —From Wyoming to California via NYC

    Get it from Amazon for $10.85 (available in two sizes and various multipacks).

    You after finally getting rid of the rust and grime in your old bathroom: