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1. A bottle of Wet and Forget shower cleaner that'll give you a squeaky clean shower minus the hours of scrubbing. Once a week, just spray the whole shower down with this stuff, let it sit overnight, and rinse it off the next day. It’ll do all the mold- and mildew-fighting for you. Magic!
Promising review: "We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits and dirt and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.54.
2. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets, because cleaning the things that clean other things is truly next level cleanliness. Usable even with a full load of dishes inside, these little tablets will get the guts of your dishwasher just as sparkling as your flatware.
Promising review: "Convenient, easy, quick way to keep the dishwasher fresh and working at peak." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
3. A reviewer-beloved true HEPA air purifier, because even if you didn’t realize that you needed one of these until, uh, recently, it’s definitely worth the investment. These suckers are a true household workhorse, from improving ventilation in general to filtering out specific things like paint fumes or pet smells. (Ask me and my cats’ litter boxes how we know about that last one!)
Promising review: "This is an excellent purifier for those who are affected by cat dander, mold, and other problems associated with breathing difficulties. I have several cats so there is so much hair in the air in addition to their dander. This machine has solved my breathing problems during the night (I use it in my bedroom). In fact I am sleeping better every night, which I'm sure is due to the cleaner air that I am breathing. Another plus is that I'm using a great deal less tissues." —Linda Cruz
Get it from Amazon for $89.88.
4. A pro-level grout cleaner that'll give the in-between spaces of your tiles a new lease on life. Fun fact: Your grout is probably not gray. Plop some of this stuff on it for a few minutes, scrub, and then rinse, and you'll see what I mean.
Promising review: "Amazing product. We had very rough grout in a high traffic area that I thought for sure would require grinding and regrout. But five minutes and light brushing made it look brand new. Even the really tough areas look new! This works better than any product we’ve ever tried. Money well spent and one bottle did three rooms!" —Scott S.
Get it from Amazon for $21.95.
5. An enzyme-powered stain and odor eliminator spray, because every pet owner knows that having one of these in your cleaning arsenal is non-negotiable. Pet messes of every imaginable variety — and probably ones you've never dared to imagine, too, for that matter (*shudder*) — literally break down in the face of this stuff, removing all traces from both sight and smell.
Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned small business named after the Magleby family's pets Rocco, a Labradoodle, and Roxie, a former shelter tabby cat. They make a variety of pet supplies, including cleaners, treats, grooming tools, accessories, and toys.
Promising review: "I have six elderly cats, and a few of them oftentimes leave smelly pee puddles to register their disdain at whatever cats get 'peed off' about. It's not a litter box problem and, although I've caught one or two of them doing it, I can't blame them all. This product works great on fresh messes as well as dried ones. After blotting up fresh pee pads, I saturate the area with Rocco & Roxie's odor remover and let dry. For dried stinky stuff, I just saturate the area and let it dry. It has a pleasant odor and completely eliminates the ammonia odor. Believe me, I've tried all kinds of products, and this one works the best. I buy gallons now just to have on hand. It's better than smelling that awful pee!" —mona mia
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes).
Check out our in-depth Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator review.
6. A box of rinse pods for your Keurig, because have you looked in there recently? It's a horror show. Happily, cleaning the nastiness that is the inside of your coffee machine after it's been left to its own devices for too long is easy to do: Just run your Keurig as usual, subbing out your regular coffee pod for one of these rinse pods instead; then, run one more cycle with just water to get everything sparkling inside.
Promising review: "Thought I was having problems with my machine. Used two cups to flush the entire coffee maker out and it started working like new. Totally satisfied!" —Dara Pazooki
Get them from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in packs of six, 12, and 18 pods).
7. A fish-shaped humidifier tank cleaner that'll keep the inside of your humidifier from getting super gross, super fast. Let one of these lil' guys swim around in the tank and it'll slow down any... growths that might want to spawn in there for up to 30 days.
8. A pet hair-focused handheld vacuum, because if you have a furry friend, then you also probably have a furry couch — even if it's not actually supposed to be furry. This hand vac's nozzle is specially designed to grab pet hair and fur, and the whole thing is bagless to boot. Cleaning up after Mittens has never been so easy.
Promising review: "I have a 13-year-old beagle and my daughter has two rescue kittens, one of which is a Maine Coon. Needless to say there's lots of hair in my home and on my furniture. I tried a lint remover, a Shop Vac, and manual labor to get all the hair off my couches with no luck. Then I found this on a BuzzFeed article. Wow. The reviews lured me in and the actual product sold me. I spent two glorious, satisfying hours yesterday vacuuming hair off every surface in my house and I can't believe how awesome this little machine is!" —Jacque Jones
Get it from Amazon for $30.22.
9. An instant carpet spot remover that reviewers say make even the worst messes vanish right before your very eyes. Coffee? Red wine? Pet-induced yuckiness? Something... else? Dab some of this stuff on it, give it a quick little scrub, and blot it. Voilà! And for my next trick...
Promising review: "This stuff is AMAZING. We have a 1.5-year-old puppy and have make several futile attempts to clean up carpet stains from her potty training days. Another dog owner clued us into this, and we cannot believe we didn't buy it sooner. Seriously, the same night this arrived, I spilled an entire bottle of beer on white carpet (oops), grabbed the Folex, sprayed a bunch onto the stain, massaged it into the carpet with my finger tips, and blotted with a damp towel. You can't see ANY remnant of a stain. I've also attacked old stains (like one-plus year old) and saw the same results. Seriously, buy this!!!" —AKM
Get it from Amazon for $6.65.
10. A fun gel dust cleaner that's as satisfying to use as it is effective. With a Gak-like texture and a fresh lemon scent, this squishy dust remover can smoosh itself into even the oddest of corners – and the gunk it'll pick up is truly astounding.
Promising review: "WOW!!! This stuff is incredible! I work in an environment that is very dirty and our office is always covered in a fine layer of dust. Just a few minutes spent mashing this slime into all the cracks and crevices of my keyboard, mouse, phone, etc and it's all clean as can be! This stuff picks up dirt on contact and leaves behind a clean, no smell, no residue surface. I bought a second jar for my vehicle and it works miracles in there as well. My air vents, shifter and seats are now spotless. I couldn't be happier with this product." —Jenna75
Get it from Amazon for $6.88+ (available in three colors).
11. A teeth-whitening pen to make your pearly whites, well, pearly white again. Each pen is good for up to 20 uses and can lighten stained chompers between four and eight shades – and it's a whole lot easier to use than messy and complicated whitening strips.
Promising review: "This worked quick! I'd say I noticed a difference in three days in my teeth. It's super easy to use. Just brush and floss your teeth, dry them with a tissue, and apply. You only have to hold your mouth open for 30 seconds and then you can relax. Not much of a taste either. I love them!" —Amazon Customer
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $13.59.
12. A deep-cleaning mold and mildew remover so you can literally dissolve all that unsightly buildup on your bathtub or shower's caulk. This stuff takes a bit of time to work – it's best applied, left on for several hours or ideally overnight, and then rinsed off later – but y'all? Speaking from experience, it works.
My tub has a tendency to... grow things. (It's the water in this house, and also maybe the pipes, because this place was built in 1981 and is officially middle-aged.) I do not love it. But you know what I do love? This mold-remover gel. I got myself some of this last year and did as directed – apply, leave on for a substantial period of time, and then rinse clean – and the results were truly astonishing. All that black gunk, gone! As if it had never been there! SORCERY!
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing. I live in an older apartment complex and even though I scrub and clean my bathtub every week, the caulk around the edge still managed to grow mold and turn brown/ black. I scrubbed with many different products and it didn't seem to make a difference. I found this product and the transformation is huge. First, it's easy to apply because of the squeeze top. I was able to just really focus on the caulk. Then, because it's a gel, it stayed put and didn't ooze everywhere. It really surprised me on those vertical sides. In the first picture, I already scrubbed my tub and even used some sturdy brushes attached to my power drill. The second half of the picture is after five hours of letting this mold remover soak and just wiping it off." —Rochelle
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
13. A heavy-duty hard water stain-remover that’ll clear up your cloudy shower door once and for all. When I say "heavy-duty," by the way, I mean it; this stuff is pro grade. It's safe to use on everything ranging from glass to granite, and it'll both clean and seal all in one go.
Promising review: "I have been trying to clean my glass shower for three years since we moved into our house. There was a buildup of hard water spots that would not come off. I tried all the advertised products claiming to easily clean it. None of them worked. I tried vinegar and steel wool and homemade mixtures. Nothing worked. Then I came across a mention of Bio-Clean somewhere on the Internet. I don't recall where. Bio-Clean is really incredible! It's non-toxic and safe to handle. And importantly it takes off all the old hard water spots. It also cleans other surfaces. I've already tried it to remove water spots on chrome and it works beautifully. I cannot recommend this product more highly." —Anonymous
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
14. A reusable flat mop cover, so you'll never run out of stuff for your Swiffer again. Made of 100% cotton, they're usable dry or with your favorite cleaner – and when you're done mopping up, you can throw it right in the washer to clean and use again later!
Saged Home is a small business based in Portland, Oregon that sells home products geared towards creating zero waste.
Promising review: "So easy to use and I love that I can just throw them in the laundry when done!" —Sabrina
Get a six-pack from Saged Home on Etsy for $18.50 (available in two colors).
15. A fizzing toilet tablet that’ll make cleaning your commode actually fun. Just drop one into the bowl, let it fizzfizzfizz, and ta-da! A sparkling clean toilet, free of stains and… smells.
Pardo Naturals is a Black-owned and woman-owned small business helmed by Rita Pardo, a mom who was looking for natural hair, body, and home products that wouldn't irritate her daughter's severe eczema.
Here's what BuzzFeed's Melanie Aman had to say about these fizzy tablets: "For all the folks who don't enjoy cleaning the toilet — myself included — these dissolving tablets make quick work of a grimy bowl. The tablets are a little hard to dislodge from the plastic container (although that does make me feel confident that they're secure during transit and won't break; mine all arrived intact!), but once you get one out, you drop it in the toilet and let it do its thing. It'll start fizzing — just like a bath bomb — loosening any stains and streaks in 10 minutes so they come away with a light brushing. I never let the toilet get too bad (and usually it takes awhile for me to notice any buildup since there are only two people in the apartment), so I can't vouch for them if you have really set-in hard water stains or haven't cleaned the commode in six months. But if you're looking to ditch the harsh cleansers in your toilet cleaning routine, this is a great addition to your lineup."
Get six tablets from Pardo Naturals for $10.50 (available in seven scents).
16. Or a Scrubbing Bubbles toilet-cleaning gel stamp that’ll keep the bowl fresh in between deeper cleans. One stamp on the inside of the bowl is good for up to 12 days; once you’ve put it in, it’ll give everything a good swish-around every time you flush, leaving a delightfully fresh scent behind.
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 it from Amazon for $5.99.
17. A pack of washing machine cleaner tablets, because these things sure as heck beat out running your washer with white vinegar a million times and hoping for the best. (Not that I'm, uh, speaking from experience or anything...) Instead, just pop one of these inside the drum and run the machine on the hottest water setting you've got. Grit, grime, and smells, begone!
Promising review: "I've been using this product for several years now. I have two teens and a husband who's an auto technician. Boy do they get filthy! After time this grime buildup will make your washer stink bad. I don't do it every month as they say to as I don't have that type of money but when it stinks, this product is the bomb! Makes your washer smell really fresh, like brand new. If it still stinks after one tablet, pop another one in and no more stink!! Yay! I would give this 20 stars if I could. Really love this product so much so that I bought the ones for my dishwasher too!! (they work great too!)" —berja
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99.
18. A hairbrush cleaning tool, so you're not, y'know, brushing dead skin, old product, and plain ol' dirt through your hair every time you detangle (ew). This dual-ended tool has a pointed tip for raking and removing old hair and other grossness from your brush and stiff bristles on both ends to sweep it all away. Don't forget to give your brush a good shampoo after you're done removing all that gunk from it!
Promising review: "When I bought this I was really skeptical. I am grossed out by my hairbrush and clean it all the time. I've soaked it in vinegar and tea tree oil, used a toothbrush, scrubbed it with shampoo, picked it clean by hand — everything you can think of. Still, it's so hard to get the little lint that forms at the base of the brush — they don't dissolve off and you have to pick them off the bristles one by one because a toothbrush won't even break them up. This thing works amazingly. I don't know why, it just does — the particular texture of the bristles on this really grabs everything. It scraped the little lint rings right off and now my brush is cleaner, 10 times as fast." —HeartsofHavoc
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
19. A robot vacuum, so you can outsource that most dreaded of household chores — vacuuming — to the vacuum itself. Self-charging and super quiet, this lil' guy can even get itself from hardwood to carpet and back again.
Promising review: "I am a NEAT FREAK! I love to clean. I literally clean my house daily. It can’t be clean enough. I have a two-story, three-bedroom three-bathroom house with two dogs. This vacuum cleans all of it! This gadget is legit like a little human vacuuming your floors, but super throughly. It goes over all my rugs and hardwood floors, and it goes in the bathrooms and closets and under all the furniture. Once in awhile it gets caught in the wires underneath my TV but most of the time it is able to get itself out of it. It’s quiet. My dogs barely even notice it. This is worth every penny! It’s easy to set up, and easy to clean after each use. It does all the hard work for you. Since I’ve had mine, I’ve literally gotten five friends to buy one and they all love it too." —Shannon
Get it from Amazon for $137.50+ (available in two colors).
20. A bottle of stainless steel cleaner and polish that’ll get all your appliances sparkling again with almost no effort. With this stuff on hand, you’ll be able to banish fingerprints and streaks with just a spritz and a wipe. Couldn’t be easier!
Promising review: "This is hands-down the only product that has ever perfectly cleaned my stainless steel appliances. It deserves 10 stars because nothing else comes close to removing streaks and toddler finger prints as easily and completely as this. I have tried for years to get my appliances to look like new. Everyone who has stainless should own this." —Danielle
Get a bottle from Amazon for $19.95.
21. A temperature-controlled Tushy bidet attachment, because every home should have at least one toilet with a bidet. (Seriously. I mean it.) This sleek, easily installed pick is totally hydraulic, so if you don’t have an electrical outlet near your toilet, you can still experience the joys of one of these magical bathroom gadgets – with warm water, if that's your jam. Once you do, you’ll never go back.
Here's BuzzFeed's Melanie Aman's review of the Tushy: "This is the bidet I use (I have the Classic version but will definitely get the Spa version next if mine ever goes kaput) and I 100% recommend to my friends, family, and to you, dear reader. Installation was pretty simple; from start to poop it took about 15 minutes. The sensation is...interesting...to say the least but you definitely get used to it. In fact, I recently moved apartments and it's taken me a while to hook up the bidet (I'm a procrastinator, OK?!). Oh how I've missed my bidet during this time (and I'm sure my butt feels the same way). But seriously, I cannot stress how life-changing getting a bidet is."
Get it from Tushy for $129 (available in 10 colors).
22. A plant-based cooking oil solidifier that'll make clearing up your bacon grease (or taco grease, or whatever grease) way easier than you ever thought it could be. Adding a packet of this stuff to said oil while it's still hot in the pan will turn it from liquid to solid, letting you just... throw it away when it's cool. WHAT SORCERY IS THIS???
FryAway is a small business started by Laura Lady, who loves both cooking and being kind to the planet. They donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation.
Promising review: "Honestly I didn’t know if this would work, waiting for it to cool down made me nervous, but once it was at room temperature it was solid. It popped out of the fryer so nicely. Worth every penny." —Emma
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).
23. A drain clearing tool, because being able to unclog your own drains is a skill worth having. Spoiler alert: Your pipes are gross. It's not your fault; it's just a fact of life that pipes will be gross, especially if they're on the older side. But they don't have to be so gross that your sink or tub won't drain, as long as you have this thing on hand!
Promising review: "When I pulled the orange plastic spiked strip from the package, I was immediately skeptical and felt like all those 5-star reviews were from people who exist in an alternate universe. I was tempted to initiate a return on Amazon but decided that I might as well gamble on a piece of $9 plastic before gambling $200 on a plumber. I slipped the plastic strip down my shower drain and literally FIVE SECONDS LATER I was pulling up gobs and gobs and gobs of hair. HOLY COW!!!!!!!! OHMYGOSH. I can't believe I still have any hair left on my head. SO MUCH REPULSIVE GUNK!!!! I saved my prize hairball on the shower floor to show my husband because I knew he would be as skeptical as I was. We both agree it looks like a small raccoon or a large squirrel lying helplessly on my shower floor. It's a grisly, messy, smelly and oh-so-rewarding job." —Chocolate and Chips
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors).
24. A bottle of extremely effective wood polish and conditioner, if your cabinets could use a little sprucing up. The oils in this pick condition the wood and keep it from drying out — “feeding” it, so to speak — while the carnauba wax and beeswax give everything a layer of protection it might otherwise be lacking.
Promising review: "Works as incredibly as the reviews said! Super fast, no strong smelly chemicals, amazing results!" —Michelle B
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
25. A powerful yet eco-friendly oven scrub that'll blast years of splatter and burnt bits off your oven in no time flat. Made of plant-based materials like pumice powder and essential oils, this stuff is good on porcelain enamel and steel alike.
Everneat is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that specializes in natural cleaning products.
Promising review: "This product is amazing! It works fast with pretty minimal elbow grease. The stainless-steel sponge that comes with it makes it easier. And it smells great!" —Melissa C.
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $19.99 (available in three scents).
26. A pretty pink laundry soap bar that's good for more than just laundry. Don't get me wrong, it's A+ for brightening whites and spot-treating stains. But hey, fun fact! You can also use it to clean makeup brushes, ward away bugs (for reals – citronella is one of its ingredients), and even as fish bait. Talk about multitalented!
Promising review: "When I went on my first solo backpacking trip across Ireland, I only had enough room in my pack for three sets of clothes. I contemplated buying individual packets of laundry detergent, but was glad I decided to go with Zote soap instead. It was easy to carry with me and to use to wash my clothes in the sinks at the hostels I stayed it. This bar will last you forever and made my clothes super clean and smelling nice." —Maryann K.
Get it from Amazon for $7.05.
27. A jar of the TikTok-beloved Pink Stuff cleaning paste, because there's almost nothing this stuff can't get shiny and new. From tile and glass to furniture and cookware, this playful pink scrub does it all.
Promising review: "I ran my self-cleaning cycle on my oven and forgot to remove the racks, which resulted in blackened, ruined racks that no cleaning products could even touch. New racks were nearly impossible to find for my 15-year-old wall oven and were about $300 for replacements. With The Pink Stuff and black grill scrubbing pads I was able to clean them to look nearly new for about $15. If this is the only thing I’d ever used this for, it has paid for itself 18 times over. I have used it to detail my refrigerator, the interior of two ovens, my cast-iron stove grates, my dishwasher, my grout and my under-cabinet light covers in the greasy kitchen. I even used it to clean the ring off the bathtub where I attempted to clean my oven racks unsuccessfully. It is slightly abrasive but I just made sure my cleaning cloth was more wet and less product. It worked perfectly for everything. I would use on walls but only in small areas and make sure to use very little and you have a soppy cloth. It arrived in perfect condition. It’s a paste consistency and is perfect for just about everything! I’m $300 worth of happy." —KD
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
28. A bottle of Oh Yuk Jetted Tub Cleaner, because honestly, you don't even want to know what might be lurking inside your jacuzzi jets. But the good news is, cleaning them out is as simple as running a regular bath. Just fill the tub, add some of this stuff to the mix, and turn on the jets for about 15 minutes. Easy peasy!
29. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner that'll get the stink outta your sink – and fast. Dropping one of these biodegradable packets into the disposal while the hot water is gently running, then turning the disposal on for a few minutes will rinse out anything that might be lurking down there, leaving the drain so much fresher.
Promising review: "I ordered this after trying myriad products and home remedies that failed to rid our kitchen sink of a lingering odor that made each of us in the house suspect that one of the others had ground up a corpse in the garbage disposal. To our surprise, it neutralized the rotting flesh-whiff in the first use. Seriously. It is pretty awesome." —Shay E. Meagle
Get a pack (good for four uses) from Amazon for $3.78.
30. A cooktop cleaner kit, so you can get your ceramic or glass cooktop spick-and-span after even the most...let's call it, explosive of kitchen experiments. With an effective, nonabrasive cleaner, a sponge, and a scraper for the hard bits, this kit includes everything you need to undo the worst your homemade marinara has to throw at you and your stove.
Promising review: "I had tried four different cleaners before discovering this one and I wish I would have found it sooner! All of that caked-on liquid that runs out of the pans and burns into the stove top while you’re cooking?? This removes all of it. It doesn’t scratch your glass top stove top and it leaves it looking brand-new. I won’t ever buy another cleaner — this is it for me!" —Christine
Get it from Amazon for $13.14.
31. A powerful makeup brush cleaner that'll make scrubbing your favorite brushes a deeply, deeply satisfying experience. This neat-o gadget spins all kinds of brushes – fluffy blush brushes, precision eyeshadow or liner brushes, and everything in between – at a surprising speed, first deep cleaning all that old powder and cream from the bristles, then drying them off for you afterwards.
The set comes with the brush spinner, a charging station, eight rubber collars that securely connect the makeup brush to the spinner, a glass bowl, and a splash guard ring.
Promising review: "I use my makeup brushes daily, and they get filthy. I've used other cleaners and this product wins hands down. The wand and the cleaner itself takes all the hard work and does it for you, not to mention the the brushes dry in seconds. This is the cleanest my brushes have ever been. Highly recommend." —Valerie
Get it from Amazon for $32.99.
32. A pack of Bottle Bright bottle-cleaning tablets, because you deserve to drink your favorite beverages out of only the freshest of containers. Dropping these tablets into any water bottle or travel mug with some warm water will fizz away any residue inside. No more stale coffee smell or taste for you!
Promising review: "This stuff is AMAZING!!!!!! It is completely worth the price. You will be AMAZED at how fast it works and how efficiently too. I admit, I was a little skeptical, even with other users posting pictures. For me, it was a try it to believe it. I did and I totally do. It works so well that it has made one of my tea tumblers look better than when I bought it. I would highly recommend this product!" —T. V. Henson
Get 12 tablets from Amazon for $8+ (available in three sizes).
33. An Oxo deep cleaning brush set so you can make sure every last nook and cranny in your home stays grime-free. The set comes with a large brush and a small one, both perfect for really getting all up in there as you go – whether "there" is the grout between your tiles or that weird gap between your stove and the counter.
Promising review: "These are magical! I've tried toothbrushes, sponges, rags, scrubbies, and everything to clean my nasty bathtub grout and these brushes worked better than all of them combined. I have arthritis and these are easy to grip and use for the duration of cleaning. They're very effective at lifting up the mold and mildew, as well as cleaning the soap scum and hard water lines. I used the littlest brush to clean around the fixtures on my bathroom sink and now it's sparkling. I'm so happy with these!" —BrooklynBeaches
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
34. A pumice stone toilet bowl scrubber that'll tackle even the toughest rings of grossness. Is this pretty much just a pumice stone on a stick? Yes. Is it still genius? You bet it is.
Promising review: "I’m doing a happy dance right now! My toilets have had mineral rings in the bowls from well water since we bought our house five years ago. During those five years, I have purchased NUMEROUS products to try to remove the rings. Every single one failed. I had come to terms with the idea that if I wanted pristine looking crappers, I was going to need to replace them. Three of them. Ugh! I ordered the pumice cleaning stone as a last ditch attempt. Received it today, and immediately went to town. My extreme enthusiasm for scrubbing johns was actually a bit odd, but I was feeling optimistic. Turns out I had reason to. THIS PRODUCT IS AMAZING!!! SO amazing, it actually inspired me to take a picture of my TOILET!!!! My hoppers are saved!!!!! Seriously, the rings are COMPLETELY GONE. If I could give 10 stars, I would." —Sassyscribbler
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 1-, 2-, and 4-packs).
35. A chain-mail cast-iron scrubber that’ll keep your favorite cast iron skillet in tip-top condition with very little elbow grease. You probably know by now not to soak your cast-iron (The horror. The horror!) — so what do you do about caked-on food bits on a pan you can't wash? You hit 'em with this scrubber, which reviewers say will scrape 'em up in a jiffy. Also, it is chain mail. CHAIN MAIL! How metal (literally and figuratively) is that?!
Pro-tip: Don't use this on nonstick pans; it'll scratch 'em up something fierce.
Promising review: "I love the product. I wish I had known about it when I first got my cast-iron skillet over a year ago. It is really easy to use and did a great job getting the crud off of the skillet without stripping the seasoning away and it was fast. I find myself using my cast-iron more frequently since purchasing this product because I no longer dread the cleanup process. If you have cast-iron cookware then you need one of these babies. I will definitely recommend it to others." —KeCaRi
Get it from Amazon for $17.99. This customer review is long but it's full of great tips if you end up purchasing this scrubber.
36. A set of cleaning brush attachments for your drill, because it turns out that using power tools on your bathtub is both fun and useful! Each of the three brushes in this set fit right onto most cordless drills where you'd typically fit the bit. Then, just using the drill as usual takes care of all the hard scrubbing for you. Your shower won't even know what hit it.
Promising review: "I let my tub get extra dirty on purpose because I knew this brush set was coming. In five minutes my tub was sparkling clean. This item is no joke. The flat brushes are awesome for big surfaces and the cone brush hits the hard to reach corners. I liked them so much I bought a set for my mom." —Jason B.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in all-purpose, soft, medium, stiff, and ultra stiff bristles).
37. A Mudbuster pet paw cleaner that’ll keep your pet’s lil' feet clean and prevent them from tracking gunk all over your floors after they come inside from their walk. The top of this cup is equipped with soft silicone bristles that work gentle wonders when it comes to removing mess from paws and claws — just fill the cup with warm water, insert your furry pal’s paws into the top, twist a few times, and remove for instantly clean feet.
Promising review: "This product is great. My puppy is a digger and we have red clay type dirt. It gets her paws clean fast and easily. So much better than having to get a bath every time she digs." —Mandi Bultman
Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in three sizes and eight colors).
38. And a mattress vacuum, because if you've never cleaned your mattress before... well, let's just say it's a habit you'll probably want to cultivate. Mites are a thing, and you definitely don't want to be rolling around in them while you sleep.
Promising review: "I was very skeptical of this device but was so impressed by the videos that I saw, I ordered one. It proved to work just as advertised. I did my bedding first. I was amazed what came off my quilts and sheets. Then I did my two love seat recliners in my family room. Again, I was surprised. I thought I had a clean house and boy was I surprised in places." —Bill Dalby
Get it from Amazon for $119.99.
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