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    50 Ridiculously Effective Cleaning Products Under $25

    Say goodbye to all the mold, dust, lint, and dirt lurking in your home.

    1. A set of reusable microfiber mop pads that'll fit on your Swiffer, because they are better for the environment, more cost-efficient, and many reviewers say that they actually work better than the disposable pads.

    the pad on a reviewer's swiffer
    a different reviewer's mop pad covered in dust

    They can be used wet or dry and on basically every type of flooring and even drywall if you're so inclined. Since they can be thrown in the wash, one microfiber pad can replace up 100 single-use pads. 

    Promising review: "Just used these for the first time with my Swiffer WetJet and I gotta say I am impressed! Went on easily and cleaned the floors easily! I always hated the one-time use pads and never felt like they got my floor clean. This review is NOT sponsored, I bought these with my own money because I’m sick of single-use products. Seriously, buy these now!!!" —AKGross

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.68

    2. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner so you won't smell a yucky, rotting aroma every time you go to do the dishes.

    blue foaming cleanser pushing its way out of the sink drain
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Saw on TikTok (don’t judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you’re left with a clean sink! I use with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance." —Jessica Hamilton

    Get a four-pack from Amazon for $10.78.

    3. 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: "This stuff is a lifesaver. Life is tremendously busy with kids and cleaning the shower is at the bottom of the list. I bought this due to pure frustration and disgust of my shower and it has turned it around in a weekend. You literally spray it and forget it and just with that little effort, I have a clean shower!! Also great for glass doors. It cleaned everything! Love it!" —Amanda Nichols

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

    4. Affresh dishwasher tablets so you can remove all the grime from inside your machine and stop it from having any weird smells and hidden residue.

    reviewer pic of residue coated dishwasher insides
    same reviewer's pic of the dishwasher insides looking super clean

    Promising review: "After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and dishes just not getting clean. Then, I became aware that the water softener was no longer doing its job so I had the rental company replace it. Dishwasher performance improved somewhat. I decided to do two more loads before deciding to purchase a new one. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway so I added that to my order. When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine per the instructions and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! The glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully every month, as recommended. I can even put it on my subscribe and save order so I will get a new pack every six months. I am amazed!" —Sheila

    Get six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.

    5. A pack of stain-removing, nontoxic cleaning cups, because your Keurig is likely holding on to some gross residue and old grinds. This will clean it out, which will help give your coffee a better taste and lengthen the life of your machine.

    A customer review photo of the dirty water coming out of their Keurig after running the cleaning cup through it
    A customer review photo of their Keurig with a cleaning cup in it

    Promising review: "Okay, so these cleaner pods are awesome! I didn't know how gross our Keurig was until today. The big mason jar on the left is when I actually ran the cleaner through plus one rinse cycle. The middle one is another rinse cycle and the last one, on the right, is the last one I did. So yes, I would suggest running two or three rinse cycles instead of the recommended one. But it's still an awesome product for the price! I have a Keurig 2.0 and I had no issues." —Mads0421

    Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.

    6. A special brush that'll reach all the way in your dryer and remove the impossible-to-reach lint. This handy tool can help prevent fire hazards. Plus, the brush is also helpful for cleaning all that dust in your vents and behind your appliances.

    person using long brush to clean out the lint trap in a front-load clothes dryer
    Amazon

    Also, built-up lint is a fire hazard! Make this a part of your weekly cleaning routine.

    Promising review: "This is exactly the same type as the one used by the appliance repairman who repaired my dryer last week, easy to use inside the dryer filter holder as well as the outside vent." —ab

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

    7. A genius little SockDock so you never have to worry about losing matches and ending up with a pile of sad, single socks that never get worn again. 

    A person putting a pair of socks into one of the slots of the SockDock
    A person pulling the SockDock out of a dryer with all the socks paired up and clean
    Amazon

    Each SockDock holds nine pairs! 

    Promising review: "I love these! I hate sorting socks after doing laundry and these are the perfect solution! I just hang this near my hamper and stick my socks in every day. When it’s full I drop in the hamper and am ready to go. Such a time-saver." —R. Steebs

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).

    8. A pack of Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning gels you can stamp in to make sure that toilet bowl stays clean. It'll give the bowl a little wash every time your toilet flushes — and each gel stamp lasts for up to 12 days. 

    Gif of a hand stamping the gel in a toilet, the toilet flushing, and arrows showing how the gel is able to clean the bowl
    The stamp in its packaging
    Scrubbing Bubbles / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie8Pubca84E, www.amazon.com

    Check out a TikTok of the Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp to see it in action! 

    Promising review: "I was sooo skeptical and was confused about how they’d work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! They’re super interesting but they do the job." —Janet

    Get a six-pack from Amazon for $4.67+ (available in two scents and multipacks). 

    9. rubber broom basically guaranteed to make all of your floors look brand spanking new. It picks up pet hair like a magnet and easily removes lint and fuzz from carpets, rugs, hardwood, and linoleum. And (!!) the other side has a built-in squeegee to clean spills, windows, showers and windshields.

    Reviewer photo of their German shepherd sitting next to a massive pile of fur that the broom pulled out of the carpet
    Reviewer holding a huge chunk of cat fur that they brushed out of the carpet

    Promising review: "I am a dog groomer who has to clean up a lot of hair. I absolutely love this product, it makes clean up a breeze. Hair doesn’t stick to bristles like a traditional broom it picks up dust and dirt too. When the floor is wet, just use the squeegee side of broom." —Kim Atwood

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

    Check out my colleague Emma Lord's Evrilholder FURemover broom review for more satisfying before and after photos!

    10. A bottle of nontoxic Folex Carpet Spot Remover to finally get rid of that huge 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!

    To use, apply to the stain, gently agitate with your fingers, and blot with an absorbent cloth. This is nontoxic and should be nonirritating on the skin!

    Promising review: "I had terrible rust and oil stains all over the seats of my car when I bought it. I tried other cleaners to get it out, but they actually made the stains darker. I took it to the dealership to see if they could get it out and they flat out told me no, so I gave up and lived with it for almost five years. I tried this after it was recommended by a friend. I sprayed it on and literally watched the stain run right off my seat. It was amazing! I thought I was going to have to pay hundreds of dollars to replace the seats in my car because nothing else would work. This stuff really is awesome!" —Brittany

    Get it from Amazon for $6.65 (available in two sizes and multipacks).

    11. A drill brush cleaning kit — it comes with three different brushes you can attach to your drill and use to remove any of that hard-to-clean grossness that's caked up on your stove, grill, shower, or floor. What would have taken you hours to scrub can now be accomplished in minutes! You're welcome.

    caked on disgusting interior of oven
    same oven completely clean

    Includes three brushes that'll attached to a standard handheld drill.

    Promising review: "I’m 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 lived in and left me to deal with when they move 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 wasn’t 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 doesn’t have any extension of any sort, so I really had my drill all up in that oven, but well worth it." —alicia haats

    Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors and stiffness levels).

    12. An enzyme-based stain spray that'll help you 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. 

    Puracy is a small, family-owned business dedicated to creating natural and organic formulas that are not only effective, but safe for kids and pets. Aside from food stains, this spray also does a number on all other miscellaneous spots in your life like wine, coffee, makeup, and period blood!

    Promising review: "Puracy is the best stain remover I've ever used! Grass stains? GONE. Blood? GONE. Baby poo on white clothes? Doesn't stand a chance! Seriously, Puracy got out stains from 6-year-old stored baby clothing!!! It's that good! Grease? Gone. Seriously this stuff is AMAZING! Buy it now!"GrantedByTiffany

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

    13. A microfiber window blind cleaner, because it's very likely that your blinds are, well, gross. Those things just love to collect dust! No worries, this handy tool will help you clean them much more efficiently.

    A hand using the duster on blinds
    A reviewer photo of the duster covered in dust

    The cleaner also comes with five microfiber duster clothes.

    Promising review: "Where has this blind cleaner been for the past 50 years???? I have struggled to keep my blinds clean for so many years and happily found this item. It WORKS!!! And I love that it comes with extra sleeves, and the sleeves are machine washable. The handle is plastic, but I feel confident it won't break any time soon." —marionvgt

    Get the six-piece set from Amazon for $6.99+ (also available in green).

    14. A jar of internet-beloved The Pink Stuff — this all-purpose cleaning paste has over 112,000 5-star reviews for a reason! 🌟 It can help remove even the toughest stains, dirt, grime, and rust from your appliances, walls, dishes, glass, floors, you name it!

    Reviewer using it to clear up hard water stains in tub
    A customer review before and after photo showing the results of using The Pink Stuff on their stovetop

    A lot of people compare it to the Magic Eraser in paste form, so even your weirdest, most stubborn stains will meet their match.

    Promising review: "Found this product on TikTok. I don’t think I’ve ever seen value like I do this product! Literally use it on EVERYTHING!! Kids and teens have dirt, grime, and grease on their walls? ...This will make it look like a new paint job. Baseboards need some love? A pea-size amount of this makes them look brand new. Need a shoe cleaner? PERFECT for sneakers. I could name a million more uses, but I can ASSURE you this is worth every penny. What’s more? You need such LITTLE of this product, it will last a VERY long time. Thank you, TikTok!!!" —Rachel in CLT

    Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

    15. An Angry Orange pet odor eliminator for anyone tired of putting all that work into decorating an aesthetically pleasing home just for it to continuously smell like cat pee. You deserve a space that smells as good as it looks! Spray this on your carpet, tile, couch, car interiors, and more to replace the smell of urine with a fresh, citrusy scent. 

    Beige carpet with a brownish-gray stain in the middle of the image
    Beige carpet after using the spray, showing how the stain is now gone

    Promising review: "This product is amazing!!!! We have a Rottweiler pup and a bichon pup and our house was feeling the PAIN! I tried everything and use to tell my wife, 'with all the science and technology in the world we still can’t come up with something that gets rid of the dog mark smell!' This product does everything and more. Just ordered another round. We were about to throw away some furniture due to the smell and now after use we can keep it. Saved me hundreds. Well worth the money." —clayton s tonkin

    Get it from Amazon for $19.97.

    16. An automatic toilet cleaning system that provides scrub-free and hands-free cleaning for your convenience. Each powerful bleach cartridge lasts for up to three months, without causing damage to your toilet parts. 

    Plus, it's super quick to install. 

    Promising review: "I've installed these in all six toilets in my home and they are a great idea. I've been using this for about four to five years. This device circulates bleach product into the toilet bowl after every flush, where it is needed to prevent staining such as water lines from calcium buildup. The chlorine water is restricted to the bowl, not the tank. If chlorine is in the tank it will erode away the flapper and foam seal which separates the tank from the bowl, requiring more expensive repairs. This product solves that problem with no drawbacks and don't look unsightly like the clamp-on bars of chlorine that are permanently inside the bowl." —Dr. D123

    Get it from Amazon for $10.53.

    17. A jetted tub cleaner so you can get the junk out of your tub and actually 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.

    tub with lots of foaming dirt in it
    tub running with clear water

    You run your bath, add the cleaner, watch the gunk emerge, drain your bath, and then clean off the gunk!

    Promising review: "It's disgusting to see what comes out of your jets when you use this product. I can't believe we bathed in this! I've run bleach and dish detergent through my jets before, and that combination never cleaned with this efficiency. I highly recommended this product." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $17.84.

    18. A 10-pack of ultra-absorbent Swedish dishcloths — they are reusable, biodegradable, and work perfectly for wiping up spills, washing dishes, cleaning mirrors, and more. No more going through a whole roll of paper towel in two days!

    The cellulose and cotton cloths are soft when wet and slightly abrasive when dry so you can even use them to scrub down particularly stuck-on messes. Just one of these is equal to about 15 rolls of paper towel! 

    Promising review: "Incredible product! Go buy this now! I bought the product as a test drive to find ways to 'go green' in our household and was so pleasantly surprised! These are super tough on dishes and countertops but also so easy to wring out and keep using again! The hardest part is breaking the habit of reaching for a disposable paper towels but these are a new staple for us and I'm sure we will buy even more as we learn to use this instead of disposable ones! When they have been through enough just toss them into the washing machine and keep moving! Love, love, LOVE this product!" —Nichole Talarczyk

    Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $19 (available in 10 colors). 

    19. A silicone sink strainer so you can remove those gross little food pieces from your sink with ease, as opposed to scraping them out of your metal strainer like you've been reluctantly doing for years. 

    hand moving the catch of the middle of the sink trainer to move food off of it
    Amazon

    Promising review: "We wash our dishes by hand in the sink, including oatmeal every morning which means there is a lot of sticky rubbery cooked oatmeal in the pan that ends up in the sink. This stays in place so that nothing goes underneath the metal top part, and the rubbery lower part catches everything aside from quinoa! Then you just lift it out, turn the rubber lower part inside out and dump everything straight in the rubbish bin. perfect. It has stopped the pipes from clogging up." —AKAB

    Get it from Amazon for $9.95.

    20. Bottle-cleaning tablets that'll finally help you clean out those stained tumblers and insulated cups, because summer means carrying iced coffee and water with you at all times.

    Promising review: "I tried one of these in an old travel coffee mug that isn’t 'dishwasher-safe.' I wash it by hand, but I can never get rid of the brown coffee stains on the inside. Holy cow, did this stuff make a difference! The inside of the mug basically looks brand-new. I think they’re a little expensive for what they are, but I can’t argue with the results." —David M

    Get a box of 12 tablets from Amazon for $8.

    21. And a reusable weighted bottle cleaner so you can ensure every single part of your Hydro Flasks and blender bottles are getting the thorough scrubbing they need. Just pop this little guy in your cup or bottle, shake it up with soap and water, and empty it out. 

    Hands shaking a bottle with one of the sponges inside
    Close-up of the sponge to show its texture
    CleanzySponges / Etsy

    Each sponge should last around four months.

    John, the founder, invented the Cleanzy sponge after having trouble cleaning drink containers without bulky tools and a lot of scrubbing. The Cleanzy sponge requires cleans while using very little effort on your part.

    Promising review: "I was skeptical at first, but next to coffee, this guy is my best friend and has exceeded all of my expectations." —Jeni SenseOfWonder

    Get it from CleanzySponges on Etsy for $9.99.

    22. A box of slow cooker liners for an extremely easy clean-up after you make your famous chicken stew. You no longer have to dread pulling out your slow cooker because you don't want to struggle cleaning it after dinner. Just toss out the liner and you're good to go! 

    slow cooker with plastic liners creating two sections for two different kinds of dip
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I really love using slow cooker liners because otherwise I'm scrubbing the ceramic pot over and over and over trying to remove the cooked-on residue. This saves me a lot of time and headache so I don't feel annoyed when I need to use the slow cooker." —FarrowZane

    And read our full review of Reynolds Kitchens Premium Slow Cooker Liners.

    Get a box of six from Amazon for $3.48.

    23. A clever humidifier tank cleaner to help minimize that yucky slime and buildup that collects in the water tank. Each little fishy will assist in keeping your humidifier clean for up to 30 days. 

    the blue plastic fish filled white white balls that sanitize the water
    the fish swimming around a humidifier

    Promising review: "Just drop this in your humidifier and it keeps the water pretty darn mildew and mold free. Super easy to use, no smell, and safe. I have already repurchased and given a few to other people as well." —Kristine

    Get it from Amazon for $5.29.

    24. A stainless steel cleaner formulated with plant-based ingredients for getting rid of fingerprints, grease, watermarks, and other smudges ruining the sleek aesthetic of your appliances.

    Check it out in action on TikTok here!

    The plant-based, lavender-scented cleaner comes with a microfiber cloth for you to use on your appliances, and reviewers say you only have to use a little bit of the cleaner to clean your entire fridge or oven, which means one bottle will last you a really long time.

    Promising review: "The stainless-steel appliances in our rental were so stained and smudged. Regular cleaners didn't work. I saw this product recommended on TikTok, and immediately looked it up on Amazon. The reviews were good and price was right, but what won me over was the plant-based ingredient list and lavender scent. I used the product the day it arrived in the mail. Worked like a charm! Easy-to-use spray, microfiber cloth included. So now my stainless-steel appliances look shiny and my kitchen smells amazing! Highly recommend." —diana

    Get it from Amazon for $19.95.

    25. A Dawn dishwashing spray you can conveniently spray over your dishes and then easily wipe away the grease and other food residue, without having to do a ton of scrubbing.

    spraying a sink full of dirty dishes with the cleaner
    Dawn

    "I always use this dish spray and I like it because it's effective, easy, and smells really nice. Each spray goes a long way and I don't feel like I have to sit there and endlessly scrub at everything. It definitely makes doing the dishes a little quicker and easier!" —Kayla 

    Get a bottle and three refills from Amazon for $16.88.

    26. A makeup brush cleanser, because let's ~face~ it, your brushes are probably in need of a really good cleanin'...I know mine are! 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 review: "This cleanser is great! It fully removes all makeup from the brushes without leaving them feeling beat up (I'm not the most gentle when it comes to cleaning brushes). I use a thick foundation that soaks heavily into the bristles, but this removed it all. At first I thought it was a bit thin, but after using it, a little bit goes a long way. It has a nice lather, but very nicely and easily rinses out." —Kryssy

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

    27. A clever faucet splash catcher so you can bid adieu to the days of constantly wiping up the water puddles on your counter every single time your kid or roomie leaves the sink. 

    The faucet splash catcher in red around a faucet
    Two Lilacs Studio on Etsy

    Two Lilacs Studio is a Saint Helens, Oregon-based Etsy shop specializing in quality handmade goods with personalized options.

    Promising review: "I’d been wanting one of these for ages (I think I saw it in some BuzzFeed list) and I finally pulled the trigger! Very pleased with my choice!" —Kendra

    Get it from Two Lilacs Studio on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in six colors and four sizes).

    28. A bottle of No-Drip Foam Mold & Mildew Stain Remover, because the foam clings to vertical surfaces and crevices and all you have to do is wait for the stains and grime to vanish and then wipe it away. Use it on your tub, tile, grout, sinks, counters, and more. 

    before and after image of dirty shower turned clean
    model spraying foam onto a dirty shower and wiping

    Check out a TikTok of the Kaboom Mold & Mildew Stain Remover in action. 

    Promising review: "I love this cleaner! I used to spend hours with bathroom cleaners with bleach and a scrub brush in my white tile shower never getting the shower clean! I now spray this on the shower and walk away and in a short amount of time my shower tile is WHITE with ZERO scrubbing." —Suzanne

    Get two bottles from Amazon for $24.95

    29. 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. 

    filthy bathtub floor
    clean bathtub floor

    Promising review: "Sharing our nasty before picture so you can really see the difference! Our tub/shower has a grippy bottom and scum and dirt cakes on there so easily. The only way I've been able to get it off before was literally scraping it inch by inch, I've spent hours and all it ever got was somewhat clean - never enough for me to want to take a real bath in it. This stuff is expensive but with the good reviews I decided to try it, it works amazingly!! I sprayed it on (it came with a great spray nozzle and a lid) and left it for about 15–20 minutes. Then I took a brush with hard plastic bristles (I believe a soft brush would have even worked) and with less than 20 minutes of scrubbing the entire tub and walls it was cleaner than when we moved in. The grime and scum almost like melted off. It smells pleasant, it's not crazy strong smelling but in an enclosed space I still felt the need to wear a mask while cleaning." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available with or without spray nozzle or in a bigger size).

    30. A pumice stone you'll want to keep your bathroom clean of hard water stains and other gross buildup — no one enjoys sitting on a yucky toilet.

    Promising review: "We rented a home and the toilets were disgusting. Someone suggested a pumice stone and let me tell you it was amazing!! The picture is after just five minutes with the stone. I tried bleach, every toilet bowl cleaner available, and countless hours of scrubbing to no avail...but this stone worked instantly! I will be buying several more!! The stone does dissolve when scrubbing so you need a couple. I was able to do almost two toilets completely that looked awful with one stone!!" —CristaCross

    Get it from Amazon for $10.80.

    31. And in case the situation is a bit more extreme, a toilet wand cleaning system which includes a wand, caddy, and six disposable refills, for you to eliminate the germs and stains from your toilet without having to reach down in there or touch anything gross. The scrub pads are preloaded with cleaner, so it's both convenient and effective.

    Includes a wand, storage caddy, and six disinfecting wand head refills.

    Promising review: "So, we have a toilet that belongs to the cats. We don't use it, we don't look at it, we like to pretend it does not exist. Even with semi-regular flushing, cat waste is pretty nasty stuff and built up quickly in the bowl. One of these wands cleaned it up in a single session! Before and after pic attached." —Whitney

    Get it from Amazon for $11.98.

    32. durable and scratchy tool that'll easily sweep away piles of fur from your carpets, couch, and car seats.

    car floor with tons of dog fur on it
    clean car floor

    Promising review: "This this is like magic. Our van was nasty and covered with hair from a German and Australian Shepherd. Looked brand new after. Don’t think about just buy it. It will blow your mind." —Dan

    Get it from Amazon for $10.50.

    33. An ~intense~ grout cleaner so you can remove years of product residue, dirt, grease, and stains from your tiled floor. And it's acid-free. You probably forgot what the original floor even looked like — prepare to be amazed. 

    tile floor with dark brown grout
    tile floor with light beige clean grout

    Promising review: "I never thought I'd be able to clean my grout out again without hiring someone professional to do it! But this cleaner did the wonder!!! I used it with my steam cleaner and here's the before and after pictures! I did dry brush it before I used the steam cleaner and I saw all the dirt getting out! It really works! It was hard work though, if I ever get a bigger house I might just hire someone to do it." —Chen

    Get it from Amazon for $19.98.

    34. Or an incredibly powerful 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.

    Promising review: "We moved into our house a year ago and I’ve been on a quest to clean the grout next to the stove ever since then. I’ve tried everything — store products, DIY solutions, Pinterest recommendations, you name it. As a last resort I got this and holy cow! I left it on for three minutes as a spot test at first and I could already see a huge difference. I then did two more rounds letting it sit for five minutes each. The scent's not bad, it was fine if I had the window open, it was just being down close to it that got me. Seriously, stop looking and buy this." —Britney Phillips

    Get it from Amazon for $21.95.

    35. A millipede-like hair remover covered in tiny hooks to grab all of the hair and build-up that's been stopping your sink or tub from draining properly. It's tough, yet flexible so you can get down in there and yank out all the grossness. No more standing in a puddle of dirty water during your shower!

    reviewer pic of the hair remover with a huge clump of hair caught on the end
    person holding up the coiled hair remover in front of a sink

    Promising review: "This is the best product ever for getting rid of hair clogs in sink and tub drains! I have two teenage girls with long curly hair and despite them gathering hair that they find in the tub after showering, it still clogs from time to time. All I have to do is put down the drain millipede and it pulls out the hair and removes the black gunk on the side of the drain. It's absolutely disgusting and smells horrible BUT gets the job done without chemicals and a plumber. A must have for every tub/shower drain!!" —D. Darr

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

    And check out more ways to avoid having to call the plumber.

    36. A mold and mildew remover, because those tubs and showers can get gross within the blink of an eye. No scrubbing needed — just spray the surface, let it sit for about five minutes, and rinse it off. This powerful spray kills 99.9% of household mold and mildew and works to lift soap scum. 

    tiled shower with mold on grout
    same shoer with mold almost completely gone

    This product is safe to use on glazed and unglazed ceramic tile, grout, vinyl, fiberglass, and plastic. 

    Promising review: "Nothing removes mold and mildew from my shower like Tilex. I'm not the best Suzy Homemaker, so my shower can get kinda gross looking. I used the Tilex and my shower was noticeably cleaner after just soaking in the spray for a few minutes. I then scrubbed a bit and even better! Now to get a smaller brush so that I can scrub the bottom better." —Mteren

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $16.99.

    37. A hard water booster you can add to the pre-wash chamber of your dishwasher and finally get rid of the unappealing film on your dishes. It also helps get rid of tough stains and dishwasher buildup. 

    Promising review: "We have ridiculously hard water. The Culligan guy who tested it was surprised it doesn’t come out of the faucet as a solid. My dishes, especially my Pyrex bowls and casserole dishes were almost white from the build-up. Nothing ever seemed clean. I tried this, and it’s an absolute miracle. My dishes are clean again. See the comparison in the picture — bowl on the left is 'clean', it was washed without the Finish booster. The bowl on the right was washed with. I’m totally not kidding, it completely does what it says!" —CB

    Get it from Amazon for $7.24.

    38. A silver polish so even your most dull and tarnished silver jewelry, serveware, and antiques can shine like the top of the Chrysler building. Even Miss Hannigan would approve. 

    reviewer pic of tea set so tarnished it's dark green then the same tea set looking new thanks to the polish
    reviewer pic of a silver lid with half of it untreated and tarnished then the other half looking like new

    Promising review: "I was able to clean up a tea set given to my grandfather 40 years ago. This stuff worked amazingly!" —Kristi Lane

    Get it from Amazon for $9.39.

    39. A set of detail brushes to get all of the cracks and crevices in your place squeaky clean.

    Promising review: "The bigger brush stayed together without fraying for my entire laundry room. I could do many more rooms with this brush- unlike a toothbrush! Buy them!" —Skylar

    Get them from Amazon for $8.99.

    40. The Clean Ball, which will collect the crumbs and lint gathering in the bottom of your go-to tote bag. And it's reusable! Just take it apart, rinse it under water, and drop it back in your bag. 

    a pink sequin bag open to show the pink ball
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This little ball is genius! It rolls around in my purse, which I live out of. It picks up a lot lint, debris, or even crumbs. It's easy to find with the bright pink. Just remove and wash and it’s ready to go again. The price was great and something I can use for years. If you live out of your purse this a must have!!" —dj3biggs

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in three colors).

    41. Some stove burner covers to help catch messy sauces, seasonings, and crumbs on gas stovetops, making clean-up so much easier. Plus, it honestly just looks really nice! 

    Stove burner covers
    closeup of the crumb catcher on the edge of the stove top and countertop

    They can withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. And, as you can see above, this set also comes with a crumb catcher where your stovetop meets your countertop! 

    Promising review: "I've been using the foil ones and while they do the job, they're not so nice to look at. I like that this is black so it matches the original color of the appliances, but more importantly I like that this has a larger surface area to catch the drips that the foil ones never could before. They're also trim to fit, so they get right up into each burner without leaving gaps where drips can burn where it's hardest to clean. Time will tell if they're as durable/reusable as they claim. If they are, then I'll try to trim two of the spares to fit the center large burner. Overall recommended." —Michael

    Get an 8-pack from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in three sizes and nine colors).

    42. Green Gobbler Drain Clog Dissolver that'll help get rid of all the hair and soap that have been making your bathroom drains work slower than the time it takes for them to release a new season of your favorite show on Netflix (I'm looking at you, Stranger Things). 

    "My bathroom sink tends to stop up far too easily and this does a drastically better job of clearing the gunk than Drano or Liquid Plumbr. I also love that it's noncorrosive (I live in a pre-war apartment building with old pipes) and odorless (no one loves feeling like a bug being fumigated in their own home)!" —Elizabeth

    Promising review: "OK... So I have to do a little review on this product BECAUSE I have had a stopped-up kitchen sink and have LITERALLY tried EVERYTHING down to the industrial products with NO luck. I decided to go on Amazon and read a few reviews. This is the one I decided to go with. I only used one chamber, let it sit for an hour, and then used boiling water. My sink is NO LONGER stopped up!!! I saved a plumber bill and this was $11.97. HUGE win for this woman!!" —Tabpeach

    Get it from Amazon for $11.84.

    43. And a TubShroom to help prevent gross blockage in your shower. Just place it in your drain and let it catch all of your hair before it gets caught in the pipes and leaves you standing in a puddle of water.

    reviewer pic of hair and lint caught on the TubShroom
    another reviewer's pic of all the hair pulled off the TubShroom

    This little wonder fits inside of the drain and you can easily remove it and pull off hair at least once a week. You'll even enjoy how grossed out seeing all that hair makes you!

    Promising review: "I was skeptical, but for a few bucks I gave it a go. I'm lazy and I live with two ladies (who are also lazy). The tub drain doesn't get addressed nearly enough. I'd usually be the one pulling nasty balls of long hair out of the drain catch just so the tub would actually drain during a shower EVERY DAY. With this bad boy, once a week and you don't even notice a slow down in the drainage." —Jason

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in six colors; also in a sink version).

    44. Or a pair of Drain Wigs that can catch the hair in your drain — just beware of the gross furry monster that will emerge when you pull it out. 

    person pulling out hair catching device from shower drain
    reviewer's drain wig in their shower next to a ball of hair

    Promising review: "Although it's disgusting the amount of hair it catches (I'm surprised I'm not bald) this gadget works fabulous! No doubt it saves me with clogged drains. Get it!! You'll be amazed." —Jill

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.99.

    45. A set of Wad-Free pads, a smart solution for those tangled and twisted bedsheets that never get fully dry. These can help everything dry up to 75% faster and with fewer wrinkles!

    the wad free pads attached to a bed sheet
    Amazon

    Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic. Cyndi, the founder, learned CAD (computer-aided design) to create the pads. And 5% of profits are donated to the American Brain Tumor Association.

    Promising review: "In the 45+ yrs I’ve been washing sheets, I’ve tried everything to keep them from wadding up like a burrito. This works! I use them for my king sized bed and no more wet little bundle in the middle after drying them! The pillowcases now wind up on top instead of twisted and wet inside. It’s super easy to attach the corners of the sheet to the silicone square. The sheets come out cleaner and there’s no need to re-dry them! I bought one for both of my daughters — always happy to make life easier for them! Now I use them for my queen-size beds as well. I enjoy washing my sheets weekly now! I highly recommend." —Leslie Burch

    Get two from Amazon for $19.99.

    46. A dishwasher magnet to prevent you from accidentally putting your dirty dinner plate in with all the clean dishes and then rerunning the whole thing.

    reviewer pushing indicator from
    the dishwasher with the

    Promising review: "I got this because my mother has dementia and she kept putting away dirty dishes 🤦🏽‍♀️. And believe it or not she has actually been using it and it definitely has been working! So I highly suggest buying this for parents or someone you know who has a similar problem!" —Raquel

    Get it from Amazon for $6.79 (available in three styles).

    Also check out a version that's completely silver without the red or green for $19.95.

    47. A cult-favorite stain remover you'll want to keep on hand because it works on the toughest of stains, like grass, blood, paint, grease, and more. Now you won't have to worry when you accidentally drop a bit of pasta sauce on that cute top you JUST bought. 

    white leather couch with tons of pen scribbles on it
    the same couch without the pen scribbles

    Promising review: "This stuff is so amazing. I'm a witness. My 2-year-old baby wrote all over my white leather couch. I tried multiple different things and nothing work but Grandma's Secret Spot Remover. I love this stuff." —L. Nix

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

    48. A red wine stain remover so your love of cabernet doesn't have to stop you from wearing pastel colors. It works to instantly remove wine stains from clothes, carpets, and upholstery. Red wine lovers, rejoice! 

    red wine spilled on a light gray rug
    the same rug clean without a stain

    It's formulated without peroxide, chlorine, phosphates, sulphates or parabens. 

    Promising review: "This stuff is magic! Works in seconds! I highly, highly recommend." —Diane Harper

    Get it from Amazon for $7.48.

    49. An all-purpose cleaner concentrate made with plant-based ingredients that you can simply mix with water and spray on your dirty surfaces for a good scrub down. It'll leave your home looking spotless and smelling great. 

    three bottles of the cleaner concentrate
    Humble Suds / Etsy

    Humble Suds is a Denver-based shop that sells plant- and mineral-derived cleaning products.

    Promising review: "I am officially obsessed with these products! Everything smells glorious, cleans beautifully and I love that I can simply refill the glass bottles. Highly recommend!" —Michelle Arkin

    Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $12.95 (available in three scent blends).

    50. A Beard King trimmings catcher sure to help avoid a ~hairy~ situation when your partner or roommate has to shave, but you literally JUST finished cleaning the bathroom. This will help keep all their trimmings off the floor and counter and easy to dispose of. 

    reviewer pic of person with a beard using the bib and holding a trimmer
    alternate review of the bib catching beard trimmings

    Promising review: "My girlfriend bought this for me as a present. At first I was skeptical to use, but once I got my hands out it there was no going back. I use my Beard Bib anywhere two to four times a week and cannot live without it. Not only does this serve a big purpose in my trimming routine but now I no longer have to argue with my girlfriend about all the mess that I USED to create. Also, we ordered a beard oil recently and reached out to customer support about the different scents they offer, they were super helpful! Overall it has been an awesome experience and they’ve truly made me feel like a King!" —Timur

    Get it from Amazon for $11.33+ (available in four colors and two versions).

    Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.