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1. A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray so soap scum and shower grime buildup goes bye bye without you ever having to wipe. Rinse it clean the next day, and you'll be amazed to see those hard water stains on your shower door are *poof* gone.
Promising review: "These things often claim to be better than they are, but this one meets and exceeds expectations. It cuts regular cleaning time down because the shower just doesn't build up soap scum if you spray it down after each shower. Would definitely recommend this item." —Alayna
Get it from Amazon for $20.98 (available in two scents).
2. A pet hair roller if you love your fur babies but hate how much they shed...on everything. Roll it over your couch, bed, favorite blanket, you name it, and watch it lift the fur away. See, we can own nice things!!
Promising review: "IT'S HERE PEOPLE! You owners of husky dogs, angora cats, and small rodents. I'm not easily moved by a lint roller, but this little gem is worth its weight in gold. I have a year-round shedder husky mix who sneaks onto the bed — need I explain? I've waged my war with tape rollers, sticky rollers, and pet hair 'erasers.' This one beats them all and exceeds expectations." —Steph
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in two colors).
3. A denture cleaner because you scrub and scrub and scrub your retainer each night, but it's somehow still coated in some weird white film. These fizzing tablets will blast away odor-causing bacteria, discoloration, and plaque from your Invisalign, retainers, dentures, night guards, and more.
Promising reviews: "Great product. Exceeded my expectations. My aligners stay clean and clear." —User
"I really loved this product. I am currently waiting for a new Invisalign set. My old Invisalign needed to be cleaned. I read the reviews and decided to purchase. OMG, it worked! There was a fresh taste, and they were clean. I wish I had found this product sooner. I let them soak overnight only because I had been wearing them for four months. Nothing happened to Invisalign; there was no weakness or anything. Just very clean and fresh. If I could have given the product 10 stars, I would have." —Lisa R.
Get 60 tablets from Amazon for $21.81.
4. A plant-based stainless-steel cleaner and polish that'll help you conquer the very time-consuming task of wiping down all the appliances in your kitchen. Reviewers say it helps keep your surfaces smudge-free for longer, meaning less cleaning for you!
Therapy Clean is a family-owned small business based in Dover, New Hampshire.
Promising reviews: "Product exceeded my expectations. Provides a great shine on appliances and kitchen sink with no chemical smell." —Uninspired
"I live in an apartment. The sink is about 35 years old and has become badly stained and scratched from neglect and indifferent care. This has made a noticeable difference. This sink will never look brand new again, but your product removed, I would say, about 80% of the stains without any extraordinary effort and put a really polished look on the sink. It is gleaming and actually looks very clean for the first time since I have lived here. I am betting that with continued and consistent use of Therapy cleaner, it will continue to improve. Thank you for a most excellent product." —David Brennan
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
5. A pumice cleaning stone for powering through tough rust, lime, and calcium streaks you have to explain to your S.O. are not poop stains — you swear! Give your tired arms a break and let this little guy scrub away discoloration with ease. This nontoxic cleaner is tough on dirt but gentle on porcelain so you can sit atop the listening throne you deserve.
Promising review: "Way exceeds expectations. Although I purchase a lot of products on Amazon, I rarely write reviews. I save that task for products that exceed basic expectations. This pumice is frankly the best I have ever tried! Living in the country with well water filled with minerals has left toilets with horrible rings. I've tried numerous products and pumice stones. The problem was so bad that I gave up and replaced one toilet that guests use. I purchased this stone, and the first thing I noticed was the dense fine grain. So different from others I've purchased. I got to work, and for the first time in years, I had an immaculate toilet!! And so little actual work! I'm amazed and so happy !!" —Lyn
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
6. And a toilet tank cleaner to obliterate hard water deposits and ugly stains in your toilet's water tank.
Promising review: "I tend not to bother with reviews unless a product doesn't live up to its promotion or unless it exceeds my expectations. THIS PRODUCT REALLY WORKS! I have had chronic rings around the toilet bowl in all three toilets. I cleaned them, and then two or three days later, the stain would be back. And no amount of scrubbing under the rim got the brown lime and calcium stains to completely disappear. We were even thinking of replacing all of our toilets. In desperation, I tried this, and like magic, all of the stains in the tanks and under the rims disappeared overnight. And all three bowls had no ring all week! I highly recommend it both as a problem solver and a preventive." —Connecticut customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.40.
7. A Dawn dish spray so post-dinner dishwashing is a lot less painful. Just spray it on your dirty cookware (looking at you, "nonstick" skillet that everything sticks to), let it sit, and then rinse off. That's it! No scrubbing necessary.
Promising review: "This is a cleaning marvel that exceeds all expectations. Its convenience, effectiveness, and delightful scent make it a must-have in any kitchen. With its exceptional value and versatility, it goes beyond traditional dishwashing. Give your dishes a six-star treatment with Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray!" —Tre A.
Get a bottle and three refills from Amazon for $17.50.
8. A handheld mini vacuum if there's pet hair, sand, dirt, and mud embedded in your car's carpets.
Promising review: "This vacuum by far exceeds my expectations! I was searching for a small car vacuum for my new car... I lease now and want to keep the car as I bought it (we will see how long that lasts😜)! It comes with so many attachments and the cord is long enough to reach all areas of the vehicle (Kia Sportage). The suction power is phenomenal, and the light is super helpful in getting every piece of dirt/grass/leaves/whatever I track into my car! For the price, you can’t beat this!!!!" —Maggie Martin
Get it from Amazon for $35.30+ (available in three styles).
9. A mold and mildew remover because you can set it, forget it, and come back in a few hours to see grout that looks like new. I'm talking basically every speck of black mold is gone! *Cues up "Do You Believe in Magic"*
Promising reviews: "This mold remover gel works! It removed the molds sitting on the caulking of my vanity sinks overnight. It exceeds my expectations. I would highly recommend it." —C. L
"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 manages 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 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.
10. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets that'll clean your machine as it runs — no need to spend your precious free time cleaning it by hand.
Promising review: "Totally exceeds expectations. Had been cleaning my dishwasher regularly with vinegar and store-bought tablets. Thought that was enough. But Affresh totally polished the inside of my machine and made it look and smell like it had just been newly delivered and unwrapped. I'm blown away with this product. Don't replace the machine. Just buy Affresh." —Arasellen
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
11. A broom for pet hair for loosening the fur trapped in your carpet. It works just as well on wood and linoleum, with a magnet-like rubber head that attracts stray hairs. There's also a built-in squeegee for wiping liquids or cleaning glass. Plus, the handle extends from 36 to 60 inches, so it can reach practically any mess.
Promising review: "I received this pet hair rake a few hours ago. I had to come here and review it because it has made a huge difference. I have a large area rug that I love. I also have three cats and two dogs that I love. I have tried to clean the hair from the rug using a shower scrubbing brush. I have tried a pet brush that we use on our pets. No real results. I bought this pet hair rake for under $13. It exceeds my expectations. Great product." —lisa hubbard
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
Check out my colleague's FURemover Evriholder broom review for more deets and some very satisfying photos of the globs of hair she removed from her carpet.
12. An eco-friendly hard water stain-remover to defeat stubborn soap scum and residue that's bested all your other attempts to scrub it away. It's biodegradable so the scent won't singe your nose hairs and make you gag, plus it's safe enough to use on just about anything — including shower glass, tile, granite, stainless steel, marble, brass, and porcelain.
Promising review: "Awesome product that exceeds expectations! I’m in love with this product!!!! I have an all-glass shower door that costs $1,000, and when I first got it about 8 years ago, I was determined to keep up in it with Rain-x to keep the hard water from ruining it. Well, life happened, and I got behind, and for the past three years, I’ve been trying everything that I’ve read to get that hard water scum off the door. I’ve literally scrubbed for hours and wouldn’t get very far! Anyway, I thought I would give this a shot since it has great reviews! I was not let down. After about 30 minutes or less of work, the shower door looks brand new!!! I couldn’t be happier!!!" —Monkeys Momma
Get it from Amazon for $17.77.
13. A beeswax wood polisher so you can revive your embarrassingly worn, dinged, and dented cabinets and table quick as a flash. Plus, this method is a heck of a lot cheaper than actually replacing the wood or furniture piece, and using this polish on a regular basis can actually help keep the wood hydrated so it lasts longer.
Promising review: "Exceeds expectations. Couldn't be any more pleased with this product. It not only leaves my wood surfaces looking beautiful, but it cleans them, too. I started by using the product in the standard way on my finished bedroom furniture and dining room furniture. Every item looked so good, so I decided to try the product on a sideboard that had a film on it from having sprayed a cleaner on some crown molding. I wasn't sure how to clean that sticky film off the wood surface without damaging it. This product did a fantastic job with no more effort than simply polishing the wood. Encouraged, I used it on my kitchen cabinets and was very pleased at how the product cleaned them as well as leaving them with a soft glow. On a whim, I then used the cleaning rag I'd been using for the wood furniture on a scarred leather ottoman and found small scuffs disappeared so I dabbed the polish on the leather and found it worked wonders, hiding all but the worst scuffs completely and renewing this item's surface. Now, on to the leather car seats. I love this product. It does much more than I expected, and does it without a cheap scent that many such products have. I noticed almost no scent at all, maybe the tiniest bit of orange." —C. G. King
Get it from Amazon for $9.61+ (available in multipacks and different styles).
14. A no-rinse spot remover if your usual MO is to just ignore the mess. This'll lift even the most stubborn old stain, and it doesn't require you to rinse or vacuum after you spray.
15. A Bissell Little Green machine because your living room looks like you're running a doggy daycare out of it. This portable upholstery and carpet cleaner cleans deeply, penetrating household fabrics and even car interiors to erase any sign of your pet's accidents.
Promising review: "I just got done using it this morning on the bedroom carpet and hallway and am super impressed with the job this little thing does! It is easy to set up; attaching the brackets to hold the tools was a snap, and I don't think you even need to read the directions to get this little guy going. I was SHOCKED buy how much dirty water was in the intake side when I got done cleaning the small areas! I also tried it on some dirty spots on the microfiber couch and it worked great there too. The cleaning tool came pretty clean, rinsing it with hot water. I recommend, like others do, vacuuming the carpet really well before starting to use this, although I still saw dog hair coming out of the carpet. This is a lifesaver and will save my back from dragging the big machine out of the garage!" —KODY
Get it from Amazon for $123.59.
16. A jewelry-cleaning pen that'll make your gemstones sparkle. It's compact enough to fit in your purse so you can use it on the go, yet it's powerful enough to clean days, months, and weeks worth of dirt and grime that's dulled your stones' shine.
Promising review: "Exceeds expectations. Can’t believe how quick and easy it was to clean my ring. It’s shocking how much brighter the diamond is after approximately 20–30 seconds of cleaning. Budget-friendly too. Highly recommend." —Robin
Get it from Amazon for $9.48.
Check out our in-depth review of the Diamond Dazzle Stick to learn more about why we love it.
17. A fabric defuzzer for removing lint, pilling, loose strands, and fuzz that's magically accumulated on your couch. It has a handy lint catcher as well as three settings so you can choose how close of a shave you want.
The battery-operated style requires two AA batteries (not included).
Promising review: "Exceeds expectations. This little defuzzer was amazing. My fabric couch was pilling on the outsides of the cushions, and this thing was so easy to use, and my couch looked like new afterward. I was nervous that it would cause damage, but not at all! Just make sure you empty as needed, and you’re good to go!" —Margie
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six colors and either a battery-operated or rechargeable style).
18. A grout pen to cover up the mortifyingly large amount of dirt and grime that has fallen into the cracks. It works like a regular marker, so even the people who failed art can use it. And it beats actually having to clean! 🙃
Promising review: "Product exceeds any expected results. Easy to use, great results. My grout, along with the white tile, looks as good as when it was installed 20 years ago! We already ordered two more so we have it on hand for the future." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two tip widths and other colors).
19. A cat litter deodorizer so you don't have to clean the litter box every single day to prevent the smell from taking over your home.
Promising review: "Exceeds expectations. I started using this with our crystal liter a week ago and it has completely neutralized any odor. Our cat has no issues with it and the liter box actually smells pleasant when I scoop daily." —Samantha K.
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
20. An odor-eliminating spray if you're at your wit's end figuring out how to deter your pet from marking the same spot on your carpet. This spray lifts stains and odors fast, and releases bacteria that feeds on the ammonia left behind after your pet's accidents, eliminating the urine completely so they may be less likely to pee in the same spot again.
Promising review: "This product far exceeds any other I have tried on the market. I have 4 dogs and numerous cats. Needless to say, this stuff gets used a lot! We don't have carpet, but we do have some large area rugs that seem to be a favorite place to pee for some pets. I had tried so many remedies for getting the pee order out of the rug, and nothing was doing it. I have a strong sense of smell, and I could smell it while my husband couldn't, so it was very frustrating using product after product, and nothing worked. So glad I stumbled across this product on Amazon. It works wonders; I seriously cannot say enough good things about it. I CANNOT smell the pee odor anymore! Yay! I'm a customer for life (yes, I plan on always having lots of pets!). Thanks so much for making a quality product! :)" —mamabear04
Get it from Amazon for $19.31.
21. An instant stain remover spray because it'll make your dirt-covered plastic patio furniture look new again. It actually works to remove the deep-set, below-the-surface stains so when you wipe away the cleaner, you're wiping away *all* the mess.
Promising review: "WILL EXCEED ALL YOUR EXPECTATIONS. NEVER. HAVE I EVER! Been so impressed with the product! If you’re considering, BUY IT NOW! Backstory: My car sat for months and accumulated mold on the carpets. Tried bleach and vinegar and rigorous scrubbing products with the comb attachment. Still smelled like a litter box. ONE GO OVER WITH THIS STUFF (and once the bleach smell dissipated) and she’s like new! I’m sold. Loyal for life." —NP
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four sizes).
22. A cast-iron scrubber, which is just a piece of chainmail that'll lift leftover food grit — not the pan's seasoning. This'll save you a heck of a lot of time now that you're not trying to scrub away stubborn stains with a fragile sponge.
Because this scrubber is metal, you should avoid using it on nonstick pans as it can scratch and damage the surface.
Promising review: "Exceeds all my expectations. I tried it tonight on a very sticky, somewhat burnt pan. I followed the simple directions and it cleaned up 1-2-3. Amazing. I love it. Will buy more for gifts for people I know who use cast iron. It has a nice feel. My husband really likes it!" —
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.
23. A 2-in-1 Hoover carpet cleaner for sucking up dirt, dust, and pet hair *and* steaming your carpets. It's time to reclaim your weekends instead of spending the whole day vacuuming, then steaming, then waiting for everything to dry.
Promising review: "I had read so many different reviews on other products. This machine I found the best reviews on. I was so pleasantly surprised with the results. They were amazing! I used this machine along with Nature's Miracle, and my carpets look like new. I have two dogs and two cats, plus three kids. My floors were awful! I wish I would have taken a before and after. So happy with this product, it exceeds my expectations." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $239.99.
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