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There's nothing like the fresh start of a new home β but, trying to keep it "fresh" isn't always easy. π
Promising review: "Wow! Seriously I don't ever write reviews but this mop is a serious game changer! Where have you been my whole life!? I have worked really hard at creating a non-toxic home/life and this is just the icing on the cake! It works so well on wood, tile and that pesky laminate flooring that feels impossible to clean without breaking a sweat! Just call me Joy cause I'm ready to host this mop on HGTV! Not only does it actually clean your floors, but it's super easy and I love the function that when you set the mop sitting up right on it's own it goes into off-mode and you just have to pull the mop handle down to get it going again. GREAT for all homes especially ones with pets and babies." βmaggie
Get it from Amazon for $121.99.
It comes with four pieces: an adjustable handle that extends from 24 to 49 inches, a regular short handle, a fluffy duster good for brushing stuff down from high places, and a bendable chenille and microfiber duster that grabs and holds onto dust and dirt.
Promising review: "Perfect for my needs. Love the telescoping design and that it has no protruding joints that would prevent it from fitting underneath furniture with low clearance. Reaches under, behind and around all the tight spaces I can't get to without moving heavy furniture around. The duster is also very lightweight and can handle delicate situations." βSjay
Get it on Amazon for $17.99.
It's the middle product pictured above β you just spray it on after your shower, no rinsing required! It works well to prevent mildew and soap scum in showers without glass doors, too.
Promising review: "Our shower has one of those full length glass doors that was impossible to keep from hazing over. We even use a squeegee on the door after every shower, and it still managed to build up on the door. I have tried so many different cleaners, but had just about given up on ever having a spotless glass door. I decided to try this stuff since I love the smell of eucalyptus, so even if it didn't work, it wouldn't be a total loss. Now we use the squeegee as usual, and then spray the door with this shower cleaner and the door is completely clear. No scrubbing. No wiping. I love it!" βgirlgeek
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.25.
Technically the directions say you actually only have to wait for two hours to get results. (And many reviewers say it's true!)
Promising review: "Oh man, this stuff is awesome! I sprayed and left it on overnight. I had no idea what to expect. I took a paper towel and started wiping out the oven. The grime just melted away. I am VERY pleased!" βKsGrl444
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
Note that it's best if your garbage disposal's just generally smelly or dirty and not actually clogged β if it's clogged, definitely call a plumber.
Promising review: "After seeing it say it only takes two minutes (mine was closer to four) I thought there was no way it would work. But I can literally hear how much easier the disposal spins. I can see the metal which used to be black. I'm in an apartment where it has probably never been cleaned. I didn't even know the second sink drain was white until this. It had a layer of brown gunk. Simply amazing, I'm shocked how well this stuff works." βJ. Peace
Get a pack of four on Amazon for $5.25.
They're safe to use with pretty much any type of washer: HE or regular, top-loading and front-loading. Just drop it in, set your washer to go, and forget about it.
Promising review: "I have been using bleach to clean my machine for some time, but decided to give this a try a few months ago. My very first clean with Affresh left me surprised and delighted for not only did it clean my machine, it eliminated the nasty smell that always transferred to my clothes thanks to a build up of mold I didn't even know about. Every month now, I toss a tablet into the drum and let it work its magic. Now, my machine is cleaner than ever, and my clothes always smell wonderfully fresh." βKelli Crawford
Get a pack of six on Amazon for $11.98.
Because it doesn't rely on adhesive paper, you only have to buy it once and use it forever β cleaning the hair off the brush when it gets clogged, of course!
Promising review: "We live in a household that contains two humans, two dogs, and two cats. It's a real Noah's Ark furnished with a black sectional couch. Our dogs hate the vacuum so much so they will attack it even before we power it on. This makes the task of cleaning our couch extremely unpleasant and nearly impossible. Thanks to Chom Chom, we no longer have this problem! With a simple, quick, SOUNDLESS sweep, we're able to keep our couch pet-hair-free in blissful peace. This tool does an amazing job picking up pet hair but not so much with crumbs. We were so impressed, we gifted these as Christmas presents for all of our pet-loving friends." βMagpie
Get one on Amazon for $24.95.
The built in squeegee edge can also be used to clean windows, showers, and windshields. Use it to clean up liquid spills on tile, concrete, or any hardwood surface too. It's basically a must-have to keep your floors shining.
Promising review: "This thing just plain works. We got a mature golden retriever last year and were told he didn't shed. Then in the spring he started shedding badly. We were tired of hair everywhere and I found this product on a whim one day. I ordered it and it was tough at first. The bristles pulled the hair up but then caught the tufts and spread them around. I found that using short quick strokes with the rake turned upside down got the best results. The backside is like a squeegee and helps pull the hair up in long rolls and keeps the hair in one big pile." βNick V.
Get it on Amazon for $13.05.
Make sure to use them only on surfaces you're pretty sure they won't scratch! And you can alway test in a discreet area first to check.
Promising review: "I bought this on a whim because my walk-in shower is just a pain to clean. I'm 51 and I guess I've just been old school with how I clean, so hand scrubbing it was for years. The FIRST time I used this to clean my shower it took five minutes AND it scrubbed my shower more clean than it has been in years. In the corners, the floor, the glass door...everything came out squeaky clean. I'm NEVER cleaning my shower by hand again." βTerry
Get the set of three brushes on Amazon for $14.95 (available in six colors).
This robo vac can easily move between hard floors and low-pile carpets/rugs and can pick up all the accumulated dust, dirt, and hair while you go about your day.
Promising review: "I set it up to go around my house once a day while I'm at work and I have never been disappointed. The amount of cat hair and dirt/dust that it picks up everyday is disgusting. I LOVE IT. I couldn't believe that EVERY DAY there is that much dirt on my floor that I would have waited until the weekend to sweep or vacuum up. There is no longer the feeling of little bits of dirt on your feet while walking through the house barefoot. I highly recommend this vacuum for the price and for what we bought it for β to sweep/vacuum our hardwood floors and minimal carpets." βAllison Darrow
Get it on Amazon for $239.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I HIGHLY recommend these brushes for grout. If you are on the fence of 'Ehhh do I NEED a grout brush? I could just scrub the floor...' Stop. Get these brushes. They are stiff and cut down the elbow grease time incredibly. Plus you can use them on anything. Pros: Sturdy, easy to clean, solid brushes. Con: Hands may 'hurt' a bit after use due to elbow grease." βJennifer
Get the two on Amazon for $5.99 (two colors).
It's covered in thousands of little hook-teeth which tightly grab onto the clog and pull it all the way out!
Promising review: "The shower drain had been clogged for months. We tried so many bottles of Draino and others, but nothing worked. After I saw this product listed on one of those BuzzFeed lists, I thought I would try it. It was incredible how much hair this thing pulled up from the beginning. It took about five minutes and lots of clearing of clumps, but the shower is draining perfectly again! Like some other reviewers have mentioned, itβs best to toss it after use, especially if your drain is as bad as mine was. Iβm definitely hooked!" βE. Marlowe
Get one on Amazon for $5.28.
Promising review: "I have a 19-year-old master bathroomβtoilet that had accumulated some nasty stains over time which regular toilet brushes and cleaning products just would not remove. Decided to try this pumice stone, figuring that the worst that could happen would be that it scratched the porcelain and I'd have to replace the toilet. Which was what I would have had to have done anyway, if I couldn't get the disgusting stains out. Pumice stone worked like a charm! Given the nature and severity of the stains, it required some elbow grease, but 10 minutes later I have a new-looking bowl, and I see no signs of scratching. Am very happy with this purchase...well worth the very low price!" βHappy Retiree
Get it on Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing. So far, I have used it to remove heavy adhesive from a tile floor where we had previously had a cover for a wire running across the area. I applied Goo Gone, scraped the majority of the adhesive and fibers off, then wiped off the remaining residue with a paper towel. I also used it to clean grease off of wood veneer cabinets using a paper towel, and it was so effortless! We have a microwave above the stove, and I also used Goo Gone to clean grease from the exhaust vents, which was so much easier than ever before." βCass
Get an 8 oz bottle on Amazon for $7.87.
Promising review: "Okay, so I'm lazy. Using a reusable cleaning cloth and a spray on cleaner might save me a little money. But these are easy to use, don't require washing, do a good job of cleaning up the kitchen and bathrooms, and are compostable so can be thrown into my lawn waste bin. What's not to like??" βbargain hunter
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.28.
To learn more about how fast these work, check out "I Lived By The One-Minute Rule For An Entire Week".
Promising review: "This sponge absorbs just as well as any other, but the scrub pad is what makes this a must have for washing dishes and pots and pans. It is safe for Teflon coating but tough enough for steel and aluminum. The scrub pad also lasts longer than any other I've used. Scotch Brite pads also stay bonded to the sponge better than any other." βCarmelo Noce
Get a pack of six on Amazon for $5.14.
See why this won lowest-price kitchen sponge on BuzzFeed Reviews.
Promising review: "I used it on our tubs, toilets, sinks, and shower. It took one bottle of this stuff to achieve the same result as three bottles of other brands. I will buy this again hands-down. I just sprayed, walk away for a few minutes, and wiped and rinsed." βCarrie D.
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
Promising review: "Do you hate having to dust around things? I know I do. This glove is ideal β you can just wipe away dust while easily maneuvering around odds and ends in your way. Because itβs your own hand inside the glove itβs also easy to maneuver over oddly shaped things like silk plants or blinds. I absolutely recommend this!" βKatherine Wise
Get it from Amazon for $12.09.
Promising review: "This must be the greatest idea since the discovery of fire! Two days in, and my hardwood is shining! And all with just walking around! Of course the quality is pedestrian (pardon), of course it doesnβt look like it was made by Versace, but thatβs not the point, is it?" βNigel
Get them from Amazon for $11.48 (available in sizes 6-11 and in three colors).
Check out "We Tested Gadgets For People Who Suck At Cleaning, And Here's What Actually Worked" for more details on these lil' helpers.
Promising review: "I live in an apartment so the carpet quality is not the greatest. I had a stain that occurred from a garbage can liner leaking a long line of... I don't know what... across a four-foot piece of carpeting. No home remedies worked. Bought a steam cleaner I had been wanting and this product. I am totally amazed at how well it worked! The stain is gone. I need to add that I had tried EVERYTHING with a lot of elbow grease and nothing else worked. Whatever it was in my carpet this product was removed completely after two applications in two days!" βCat D.
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
Promising review: "I honestly did not think this product would work! I tried nearly everything, including the sample that came with my black glass stove. I squirted the product onto the stove top and used a damp scrub pad. Most of the built-up brown stains and white streaks came off with minimal scrubbing effort. What impressed me was that the white streaks were 95% gone as well! Nothing took these off before. I highly recommend this product! The only thing I will use from now on!" βNatalie
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.99.
Promising reviews: "Got dried black paint out of a white carpet!" βErica Puskar
"If you are ever thinking you might need this, TRUST ME you do! This is only the second review Iβve ever written, but felt like I needed to because this product is so amazing. My 2-year-old threw up chocolate milk on our cream carpet. It was a complete disaster. I tried everything and nothing even made a dent in it, until this. Itβs also scentless, which was great because I got the stain up right before my little girlβs bedtime. TOP NOTCH!" βJillian Briggs
Get it from Amazon for $11.20.
Read BuzzFeed's full write-up on this stain remover!
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