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Stop feeling like Cinderella and get your hands on these.
Promising review: "If you have a Sub-Zero fridge, you know the struggle is real when it comes to keeping it clean. It's a different type of stainless-steel and shows all product residue. Then I found this stuff. Oh wow! A few seconds of polishing and it looks amazing!! it has never looked this good, this shiny, and this clean! Best product ever!" —Katerina
Get the set of cleanser and polish from Amazon for $16.97.
Promising review: "This set is the best friend of those who hate cleaning bathroom fixtures. Instead of scrubbing and scraping, you can give a few comfortable whisks with one of these brushes and the job is done. The brushes are particularly good at quick-cleaning the back of the faucets where you normally can't see what you are doing. Also good at keeping the silver drain rings shiny. Couldn't be happier with this set. Recommend it highly." —Rodger
Get the set of two tools from Amazon for $6.99.
It has attachments designed for unique cleaning jobs, like the cleaner head for getting dirt and pet hair out of carpets, the soft dusting brush for blinds, crevice tool for narrow spaces, and combo tool for all-over work. Just mount it on the wall for a quick charge when you're done!
Promising review: "This is the best vacuum I have ever used. I have two dogs that shed a lot so I have to vacuum quite often. Before it was such a hassle getting my large vacuum out each time and dealing with the cord and attachments. It took a very long time to clean and wouldn't pick up everything. Now with the V8 Animal it is so quick and convenient to use. It's lightweight and easy to move around the house so I can get all my cleaning done in half the time. It picks up everything in one sweep. Where before, I had to go over the same spot many times and the air would just push more around. I am also very pleased with the attachments. The long one is great to get in all the floor corners, under furniture and on the ceilings. The smaller brush is great to clean all my furniture. All together I am very pleased with this product and would suggest it to anyone. Thanks Dyson!" —Dyson reviewer
Get it from Nordstrom for $399.99.
I picked up this kit on a Target run a few months ago, and I've since gone back to Amazon dot com to pick up more microfiber cleaning pads. I got the multipack, which comes with a classic microfiber mop (which I use on my hardwood floors), a scrubby mop with deep cleaning stripes (which I use on tile), and a fluffy pad perfect for picking up dust (especially where my vacuum can't reach). I like having separate pads for separate surfaces so I don't mix up the cleaners. Just spray your cleaner of choice right on the floor (use your fave, or try Bona's hardwood or hard surface (for tile, etc.) cleaners, which I use), and mop mop mop — you'll be done in minutes. You can toss all the mopping pads right in the washing machine, too!
Promising review: "This is the best mop I have ever used. I have been washing my floors on my hand's and knees for years. This mop does just as good of a job getting into nooks and cranies as my hands and knees." —Dovewings
Get the starter kit, which comes with two spray bottles of the cleaner (hardwood and hard surface), the mop, and a classic microfiber mopping pad, from Amazon for $27.35. And get the extra multipack of mopping pads from Amazon for $14.75.
I bought this recently for my white porcelain kitchen sink and I've since texted five people about it, which is really a lot for such a boring grown-up product. It cleans beautifully, but the *best* is its ability to repel stains after cleaning. You know that thing when you rinse out your coffee cup and the coffee water just lingers in your sink and you have to purposefully rinse it out for two minutes? You don't have to do that — the coffee can't stick to the sink and just goes RIGHT down the drain. Time saved, sink clean — this is really a Virgo dream product right here.
Promising review: "This amazing product saved us $1,000. This product is amazing!. We have a kitchen sink that was so stained and scratched that we were shopping around for a new one. My wife stumbled on this product and we decided to give it a try. I used my drill with a soft buffing attachment, and after about 30 minutes, the sink was like brand new!! Highly recommend this product." —Joseph Rodriguez
Get it from Amazon for $3.97.
Promising review: "Everyone needs this product!! This gel is very easy to use and picks up even the smallest trash. It is a thick gel but fits in the hard-to-reach spots! I recommend it :)" –Alma Lopez
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
It works on all floor types, but is *especially* great on carpet. *And* it has a built-in squeegee great for cleaning up spills on hard surfaces.
Promising review: "We bought this product after our hair stylist suggested it. She uses it in her hair salon. I am so glad we bought one. The pet fur it gathers is surprising and the whole house is better for it. It is not a super strong tool so using it gently (not putting tons of pressure on it) is the key. It is so easy to use. Just slide it across the floor and the hair will come with it. You will be surprised at the amount of fur you cannot see until you use this. It is also great that, unlike a typical broom, the fur does not fly around while you are gathering it. It can easily be gathered into a pile and into a dust pan to throw away. Highly recommend." —Aleece Dawson
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
I personally love the smell of McDonald's in the car, but you do you.
Promising review: "I don't have carpet in my house so I wasn't sure how I would use this. Welp I ended up using it as my car rug refresher and bam. It left my car smelling like pineapple and lavender. I could literally throw out those little cheap tree air fresheners I buy because the smell is strong. If you don't like strong scents you may want to choose a lighter fragrance. However it worked for me and I love it. Every time someone gets in my car they ask me what air fresher I'm using." —Alexis Scott
Get it from SiVi Tidy Co. for $7.50 (available in four scents).
SiVi Tidy Co. is a Black woman-owned vegan cleaning company based in Jacksonville, Florida that *also* makes vegan and earth-friendly products you can buy online.
All you have to do is apply with a cloth, wait 20 minutes (perfect time for a mid-cleaning snack!) and wipe off the excess.
Promising review: "OMG! This is the most AMAZING product! We inherited some antique furniture from the Thirties that had been in storage forever... it was dry and dirty and not much to look at. I used this product on it and the oak wood literally came alive showing the beautiful grain and texture of the wood. I have since used it on my oak kitchen cabinets and they look AMAZING! I will never use anything else other than this product on my wood surfaces! No greasy feel... fantastic smell!" —Tiffany Sadowski
Get it from Amazon for $13.17.
Real talk: after learning about this, I ordered two (of the previous version, without the handy grip to protect your fingers) and used it on my bathroom sink and shower. HOLY KAMOLE does it work. So gross, so effective.
Promising review: "This thing is INCREDIBLE. Don’t bother cleaning it, that’s disgusting, just throw it away. Am I upset it’s a one time use item? Absolutely not! You know what cost me more than this and is also a 'single use' item? A bottle of Drano. And it didn’t even work!! This little gadget took me less than ten minutes to use and completely cleared my sink drain of who knows how many years of hair and gunk. Gross. But also awesome because now it’s gone!" —Tina
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "Never give up, like the Little Engine that could. I love my glass top stove, but cleaning it is not as easy as just wiping it down. If you have one, you know how it is when something boils over or spills. This bakes whatever hits the glass and leaves those frustrating scorch marks. No matter how hard I scrubbed, I could never get the film off. I have tried every cleaning product, as well every home remedy suggestion and it never removes the marks. I came across this product on Amazon and after reading the reviews, thought, 'Why not?' Ah, all is good in the world after finding this. I put a quarter-size dot of Cerama-Bryte, scrubbed it with a light scratch pad, and rainbows and unicorns came dancing. Ah, so shiny. I think I’ve invested 20+ labor hours trying to clean the stove top, and just gave up. With this product, it took me five minutes. If you have the same issue, get this stuff — it’s incredible. 5 stars+++" —Implied Queens
Get the kit from Amazon for $11.03.
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 absolutely hate the vacuum. So much so they will attack the cleaner head with their vicious bite 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." —Magpie
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
And btw: it also works on upholstery, woodwork, and even walls.
Promising review: "This stain remover is so easy to use and really gets the job done. I have two dogs who are constantly getting tracking in dirt onto my rugs and couch. This has cleaned up anything they can track in. It's also taken coffee and red wine stains out of my rugs. It's a true miracle worker. I've never found another product that gets the job done like Folex." —Leah
Get a pack of two bottles from Amazon for $19.95.
It comes with a half-inch general cleaning brush head, but you can also buy a 1-inch head and a specialized grout-cleaning head!
Promising review: "I always thought things like this were silly; surely a little elbow grease will get any job done, right? nope! I fell madly in love with this brush the second I used it! Sure it's a bit loud, but my gleaming white grout in my bathroom totally negates it. I've since discovered so so many things I can clean with this. There's nooks and crannies all over my apartment (built in 1890!) that I never thought would be clean... but a few minutes after letting this bad boy loose on it, everything was squeaky clean! Also a huge help to those of us who are disabled!!" —Crystal
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
Just pour in your dishwasher (with no dishes in it obv.) and run it at the hottest setting. Voila! All clean with zero scrubbing needed.
Promising review: "This is one of those products you always wish you could have. It outperforms expectations and cleans a calcified dishwasher so that it gleams. Remember that stunning finish on the stainless steel panels and a sparkling detergent dish when you first bought the dishwasher? Well, if you have a high number of dissolved solids in your water, the result of just one treatment is remarkable. We recommend this product without qualification." —D. C. Alexander III
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $24.99.
Promising review: "Do you have a stinky garbage disposal? If so, get some of these. They are cheap, smell nice. and the foaming action really provides you with a visual they are cleaning the drain. After using these the garbage disposal seems smoother (fewer strange noises, like it's been lubricated). I'd recommend these over Plinks any day as I feel the Plinks only hide smells whereas these foaming packets actually clean the disposal."—Sugacookie
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $3.98.
This is the toilet cleaner I use and I will truly....never go back.
Promising review: "You ever look at your toilet brush in disgust and resentment? How's a dirty used-up brush sitting in your throne room? You clean your bathroom but then you put that sucker down in its place and it's just like, mocking you. It's never truly immaculate. Never knowing true cleanliness. Fear no more. Now you can shine the porcelain throne and not have to worry about a used-up toilet brush mocking your clean sparkling bathroom. Gone are the days of breathing in dirty poop particles from the reusable potty cleaning brush thingy. Clorox Toilet Wand is the answer to your prayers if you want an easy, deep cleaning, toss-away-after-you're-done type contraption for that porcelain throne of yours. Fast, cheap, and easy. Just like.... How we like to clean." —Juliana
Get the kit (one wand and six scrubbers) from Amazon for $7.96 — and get a 30-pack of scrubber refills from Amazon for $11.99)
Get a bag of 10 toilet bombs from Blue Poppy Bath on Etsy for $8.50.
Promising review: "Made my toilet fresh and sparkling clean with just ONE bomb- ordered the lemon as well as the eucalyptus — loved both scents!! I will be ordering again! thanks Blue Poppy Bath!!" —Lori
Blue Poppy Bath is a Wiconsin-based small business hand-making personal care products like lotions, balms, scrubs, and more.
Promising review: "The backstory is as to be expected. I tried using the typical toilet brush to clean the ring buildup that had occurred. As with nearly everyone in existence, I had tried quite a few different name-brand toilet bowl cleaners and followed all the instructions. However, they would only remove probably 60-70% of what was built up. The rest I truly tried to put my heart and soul into removing, but the brush just wasn't getting anywhere. LITERALLY within fifteen *seconds*, I had already removed nearly every trace of the ring that was there. It was almost eerie to put so little effort into having this take off the remnants that were left behind. It took all of probably two minutes to make sure I got all the spots off. Honestly, the results look like the ring never existed. So, instead of pouring chemicals into your toilet bowl and breathing in traces of bleach (depending on toilet bowl cleaner), this thing can do worlds better at removing the ring entirely. It seems strange to say it, but this is one recommendation that will probably be given to more people than I want to admit. Just... wow..." —Austin S.
Get it from Amazon for $11.29.
Promising review: "I can’t give this enough stars! You see these gimmicky type things and wonder if they work. This does, and is perfect in every way. Aside from my own house, I clean for others, and this has easily cut my blind cleaning time in half. Which is perfect for such a tedious job. It gets to the edge of wide blinds. When you’re done, just throw them in the laundry. Worth every penny and then some." —AM Kipp
Get a pack of one wand and five sleeves from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "Fantastic wipes! I use them to dust and wipe glass/ windows. They are very effective and leave no streaks on glass/windows. I make a homemade solution to go along with them. The combo is far better than the toxic Windex and wasteful paper towels I used before, as these leave a completely streak-free surface. Dusting is also a breeze; 100% similar to the Swiffer dry cloths. They also wash very easily and currently are still 100% stain free (and I don't take it easy on them). After months of weekly use, they still look just like the day I received them. I am extremely happy with my purchase." —Pichuline
Get a pack of eight towels from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three color options, and larger packs).
Promising review: "I LOVE this spray cleaner. It smells super fresh, keeps my shower sparkly clean and I love that it's all natural. I spray my entire shower down after each use, making sure to spray the shower head as well. It doesn't leave any residue "film" as some other sprays do, nor does it streak. It simply leaves your shower looking and smelling fresh and clean. I love METHOD products and will continue to buy this shower spray cleaner!" —ZenHiker
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $23.16.
Best invention ever? Possibly. Each bottle lasts for 12 weeks' worth of treatments.
Promising review: "This stuff is excellent. It performs as promised, it has a very nice scent, no fumes, and leaves shower clean with no scrubbing actually necessary. It is very easy to apply and rinse off. It is designed very well, with squirting spout separate from the large container and attached by a longish tube, so you don't have to hold the heavy container while applying the product. I've been using it for quite a while now, and I love it. I highly recommend it." —Stephanie Martin
Get it from Amazon for $16.94.
Just fill it with water (and vinegar if you want), heat it for about five minutes, and all of the grease and grime will wipe off. Zero effort required.
Promising review: "Something I didn't believe until I tried it. So easy to follow directions. Was disappointed when I opened microwave to see the filth still on it. Was wishing it would magically taken care of itself. But all it took was a quick swipe with a paper towel and GONE. Loosened everything which is half the process, was sooooo white once cleaned!!" —Max's Mum
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "I wish this had been available decades ago! Our house has high ceilings and this great gadget makes it so easy to reach all the cobwebs. It makes it possible for me to reach so high that I no longer have to risk standing on a chair or step stool to get those cobwebs. I use it 'bent' in order to clean dust off tall furniture, like bookcases. So handy. And, no need for that step stool. I have washed the duster once with excellent results. I hand washed it, blotted it with a towel, fluffed it and hung it outside to dry. I was done well within 10 minutes. This was delivered quickly — very pleased with the service! Five stars! Would definitely purchase again." —Susan
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
You can also get (also washable) refills from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "Didn’t think it would work, but it DID with no scrubbing!! My husband didn’t think our grout was originally white, but I knew better. I put this on before bed on a section of grout in the shower, and woke up to gorgeous and bright white, no scrubbing at all the next morning. Just rinse it off. Absolutely buying another bottle. It wasn’t quite enough for my entire shower, but to be fair, we have a lot of small tiles. I think two bottles will get the whole shower floor. Bravo on a great product." —thekuan
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "I just ordered my first package of these on here because I originally bought a pack at Walmart and used them on our shower stall- HOLY COW the result was incredible. I was hesitant at first because the floor of the shower has a sort of grippy material that typically would shred Magic Erasers in the past. But after reading the package I took the risk and will never use another product again. It made cleaning quick and EASY. I was able to just wet the glass shower doors (which were extremely soap-scummy), swipe them down with the bath scrubber, and they are now clear and shiny as can be. I actually *want* to clean my bathrooms now just so I can use this!" —SB
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $20.99.
Promising review: "I'm done with windex and newspaper. This product makes the job cleaning windows (something I do once a year...maybe) just because it's so tedious, much much easier. I bought this to clean windows on a home I'm selling and it was quick, extremely effective. Going to wash windows in my current home today because, first, they need them, and second, I know it'll be quick and painless!" —sun_muse
Get the window washer from Amazon for $9.93 and the extender pole from Amazon for $10.
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. I highly recommend this to everyone." —Kelli Crawford
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.98.
It works on SO. MANY. SURFACES — sinks, cookware, stainless steel, faucets, countertops, tubs, toilets, grout, and more — so you can get to work and see results with only one product.
Promising review: "I just used this product for the first time. We just got our house back after going through the Harvey flood. I went to Home Depot to get something to clean the grout in my kitchen and was approached by a man who offered to do the job for me; indicated he was a tile man of over 25 years. Long story short, I let him do the job. He used muriatic acid to clean the grout. What I didn't know but he did, is that muriatic acid is very caustic to stainless steel. After doing all that we could to clean it with vinegar, as recommended, corrosion spots remained on the toe kick plate of our new Jenn-Air stainless steel range and washer. I used everything I could think of to remove them but no luck. I purchased this product after my wife read a review about it. It took me no more than 15 minutes using their scratchless cloth and the cleaner to remove all of the tarnished areas and make the range and dishwasher look new again. I can't say enough good things about this product. It restored my finish and I think is going to get me out of the doghouse." —David Ross
Get a bottle, plus a non-scratch scouring cloth and scraper tool from Amazon for $22.99.
Check out our first-hand review of Bar Keepers Friend original *and* the soft cleansing liquid for more deets and photographic ~evidence~.
Promising review: "Just wow!!! This is by far the best steam cleaner that I have ever owned! This thing is powerful! It removed EVERY SINGLE STAIN on my carpet in my apartment, where I have lived for three years with my dog and cat. My carpet has never felt cleaner underneath my feet, not even back when I first moved in! It was very simple to put together. First I put it on 'rinse' and got the area nice and wet. Then, I put it on the 'wash' mode, and watched this thing suck up black water from my carpet. So far, I’m blown away." —Ashley Wright
Get it from Amazon for $149.99.
Promising review: "Hands down, the best carpet machine cleaner I have ever used. Great smell too. Did not affect my dog in any way when other brands did. I thought my carpets were beyond help, especially after I hired a professional company to come in and clean them with terrible results. Within minutes I could tell the carpet was getting clean. With a little extra effort, this cleaner was able to remove tough stains that others could not get out." —irinn
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
Get it from Pur Home for $29 (available in three scents, plus a scent-free option).
Pur Home is a Black woman-owned company that makes all-natural, eco-friendly cleaning products. This product, and many others, are biodegradable and scented with essential oils, and the laundry detergent comes in a compostable bottle!
Promising review: "I think these wipes are made out of magic — because they can clean just about anything with very little effort! One wipe cleaned my ENTIRE BATHTUB, including the hard water buildup and some residual soap scum. The wipe stayed wet for the entire use, and there was absolutely no sweating involved. I hate cleaning but I was so pumped about the tub I took wipe #2 to my hood vent and good golly it's like it's brand new. I've told everyone I know to buy these. I know they're pricey but I swear the magic is there folks." —Jen M.
Get it from Amazon for $11.94.
You can download it once and reprint it forever.
Get it from Creative Type Store on Etsy for $4.53.
Creative Type Store is a woman-owned, Canada-based Etsy shop making all your printable dreams come true, including chore charts, meal plans, and even a plant care tracker for all you not-so-green thumbs (me, looking in the mirror).
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