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"Stains, clogged drains, dust, bugs, and icky odors, begone," you shout as you frantically wave your toy wand.
Promising review: "This product is worth every penny and goes a very long way. We had tired oak floors that haven’t been refinished in over 50 years. They were dried out and washed out. This product took away decades in an hour with a few rags and a lot of elbow grease. One word of caution: Floors are very slippery for a few days after use. Be very careful walking around. As a bonus, it smells amazing. It has a natural orange peel smell that is fresh and clean and not at all harsh or chemical. Highly, highly recommend." —GMD
Get it from Amazon for $9.55+ (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "We have windows on the inside of the oven that take a beating. This product worked super quickly in a cold oven. I only left it on for 10 minutes and then used balled up tin foil to scrub it. The odor isn't bad; there is still something there so open up windows but it's nowhere as bad as the old stuff we used to use. My oven has never looked cleaner. I will always have this on hand from here on in." —Pixie Girl
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $21.50.
Promising review: "I had stubborn stains on my toilet bowl that wouldn't come out with toilet bowl cleaner, the toilet bowl brush, bleach, or anything else I tried. The stains were stuck for months but the pumice was able to remove it instantly. The pumice did not scratch the bowl at all." —Margaret D.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two quantities).
This is made of biodegradable material. You can use it again and again until the color turns dark! That's when you know it's time for a replacement. Also, don't wash the cleaning gel in water.
Promising review: "I was skeptical at first. Was afraid my keyboard would be all gummed up with yellow slime! The opposite happened; it cleaned it as good as new. Got all those dog hairs between the keys! No smell lingering on keyboard or my hands. No sign I even used it except a clean keyboard. Kind of fun to play with. Squeeze it between your fingers! LOL. My next task for it will be those dust return air vents on our heating system and my dusty window blinds. This stuff works and I highly recommend!" —ZZZZZZ
Get it from Amazon for $6.77.
Promising review: "This stuff is seriously amazing! I have three high-yield poop machines masquerading as cats, and it’s a never-ending mission to make sure the house doesn’t smell like a litter box. I try really hard to ensure the house is clean and smells good without using harsh chemicals or aerosol sprays. Within the first day of using this I noticed that the slight lingering ammonia/poop smell wasn’t noticeable when walking into the house anymore. After a few days I realized that I couldn’t smell anything even as I was scooping the three litter boxes. There wasn’t a fake perfume smell covering up a smell; there literally wasn’t a smell at all! The product smells very fresh and clean in the container but there’s no odor when applied into the litter. I’m very happy with this amazing stuff and I recommend it to anybody with cats who doesn’t want to use potentially harmful sprays or perfumes. So thank you NonScents. I’m a very satisfied customer!" —Tori
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
Promising review: "I can't stand a dirty fridge. All those little crumbs. These have been a blessing in keeping my fridge clean and tidy. They look nice, too. I do like that you can cut them down to customize the size for each bin or shelf. I find that they also work well to prevent odors and are quite absorbent. Haven't needed to put in wash yet, but the material appears sturdy enough for that." —TillyFlotz
Get a set of three from Amazon for $7.79.
Public Goods is a small biz founded by Morgan Hirsh. The business offers a membership that allows you to gain access to hundreds of sustainable goods at direct-to-consumer prices. The membership is free for 14 days and then $79/year.
Promising review: "I will NEVER go back to cheap dish sponges! Wow, I was so impressed with the quality of this product and how effectively it cleans and scrubs off my dirty dishes. Price is amazing, quality is perfect, and it's sustainable!!" —Monica U.
Get it from Public Goods for $4.75.
Promising review: "I’m so excited to finally have a bathroom sink that drains!! Since moving into my apartment, my bathroom sink and bathtub took forever to drain. I bought multiple de-clogging solutions but they didn’t assist or help much with the problem. When my bathtub was taking over an hour to drain I decided it was time to try these out! After receiving it, I went to work. Within minutes it pulled out so much hair in both drains. It’s disturbing/disgusting yet weirdly satisfying because now my sinks drain!!" —DebSd
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two lengths).
It also works on shower doors, windshields, toilets, and tile!
Promising review: "Had hard water stains on my large glass window in my huge walk-in shower. I tried everything out there for several months. Nothing even touched it. Honestly, we purchased this and laughed at how we were wasting more money. Wow!! It took the stains right off. And it did it fast. We couldn't believe it. I have never been so happy over a cleaner. It doesn't even have a strong smell. I hardly ever write reviews but I had to on this one. One of the girls at work was having the same issue. I let her try it out and it worked for her. And it doesn't take much. I cleaned my entire window and didn't even go past the skinny part on the neck of the bottle." —LORIE LARANCE
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
These are a great natural alternative to toxic dryer sheets. Plus, LooHoo is a Black-owned and woman-owned small biz.
Get a pack of three from LooHoo for $30 (available in seven color combinations).
BuzzFeed editor Yi Yang loves this! In her words:
"Do you dust? Because I don't! I find that when I dust, the particles just fly into the air, and it seems like I'm not cleaning at all. Well, everything changed when I bought the OXO microfiber hand duster. Dust and dirt stick to this thing like a magnet — it's both gross and satisfying to see. The best part is, the cloth is removable and machine-washable so it's clean and ready to be used for next time. It's a small thing, but my apartment feels so much cleaner with this duster around!"
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Get this from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "These brushes are freaking fantastic. I tried them on a portion of my shower and bathroom floor tiles and grout. I immediately had to do the rest because it made the cleaner sections look dirty. I also tried it on the side of my fridge that is next to my stove top. It did a pretty good job there as well at removing grease and stains. The only downside is that it made me enjoy cleaning!" —Eric T. Ma
Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in six brush stiffnesses).
Promising review: "Wow! After YEARS of elbow grease and zero results, I tried this stuff before giving up and stripping the old caulking from the top of my shower. I’m so glad that I did, too! I mean, look at these results! Granted, it was on for about eight hours instead of six because I forgot about it, but the black mold/mildew just rinsed away — no scrubbing at all! STOKED! Super easy to use, too!" —Nice marmot!
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
It comes with a reusable aluminum bottle and an accompanying refill pouch.
ThreeMain has an amazing natural liquid hand soap too with the same concept that smells gorgeous (it's the lavender!). They're a carbon-neutral sustainable small biz and 3% of all sales are donated to cleaning and protecting oceans from plastic pollution.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this product. The smell is refreshing and the cleaning power is great. I am able to use it on my glass cooktop stove without it leaving streaks even. Awesome!" —Amanda
My colleague Heather Braga swears by this too! Here's what she has to say:
"There is NOTHING more irritating than gnats or any other tiny insects invading your home. I have these Sticky Stakes in every potted plant I own and they actually really work! Each pack comes with seven traps, so feel free to stock up."
Get a pack of seven from Amazon for $6.99.
To recharge them, you just need to set them outside in the sun.
Promising review: "This is the second set we've purchased after trialing them on my husband's work shoes for a few months and seeing great results. They dry out sweaty shoes, reduce odors, and keep regularly worn footwear feeling fresh. Every few months I do remember to set them out in the sunshine for an hour, which is super simple as far as product maintenance goes. Thanks for a great item!" —Katie S.
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (also available in multi-packs).
Promising review: "I bought this broom two years ago and it is still going strong! I have four large breed dogs and we have fur — EVERYWHERE! This works so so good! I came back and purchased one for my neighbor and sent one to my favorite pet rescue down south. I am always amazed at what this picks up even after I just ran the vacuum. If you remove the head from the handle you can use the head to do in all the crevices along baseboards where fur gets trapped on the carpets. I also use it that way to do the carpet corners on the stairs. Lastly I use it to get dust and cobwebs off the floors and ceilings. It truly is a super tool." —Roseann
Get it from Amazon for $12.44.
Check out my coworker's FURemover Evrilholder broom review for more deets!
Fellow BuzzFeed writer AnaMaria Glavan raves about this product:
"My dog has recently started to shed, and I am finding that all my clothes are covered in his fur. I had seen this pet grooming glove all over the internet, so I figured I’d give it a try. And boy oh good boy, it genuinely works. The glove is super comfortable and using it couldn’t be more foolproof: just put it on and run your hands through your pet’s fur. That’s it! The silicone grooves pick up so much fur with ease. Like, my dog looks close to hairless. HOW is he shedding so much!?!? After a few runs, I found that I would have to remove fur from the glove before continuing (you can pick up the fur with your other hand or run the glove under water — either works) but it’s no biggie. The silicone actually makes it really easy to keep this clean. Not only does this *not* bother his skin, but he….loves this. He starts snoring after exactly two run-throughs on his back. Also, his coat looks SO shiny after each use! TL;DR: this is one of those inexpensive add-ons that any pet owner should have on hand."
Get it from Amazon for $6.79.
Good Vibes Clean is a Black woman-owned plant-based small biz with all-purpose cleaners that come in amazing fragrances. They'll change your home's whole ~vibe~.
Promising review: "I don’t even know where to start! I use this on my floors, my granite counter tops, glass stovetop, I put a little in my laundry, on my dining room table, I even use a little to wet dust with. I literally clean even when I don’t have to just so I can smell its fragrance. I love that the scent on my laundry last. I used the cleaner on my bedsheets and duvet cover and the scent lasted quite some time. My home smells so fresh and airy." —Keyana
Get it from Good Vibes Clean for $10.
Even BuzzFeed editor Jess Probus has spoken on its charms:
"The name was probably the thing that first made me click, because it's fun to say. Then I read some of the more than 5K raving Amazon reviews and immediately ordered it. The craziest part of the TubShroom's magic isn't just that it catches ALL the hair before it gets down the drain, every time, but that it does so without slowing down the draining process for the shower. It's incredibly easy to clean off and I only have to do it once a week when I'm cleaning the bathroom. Life changing, indeed."
Get it from Amazon for $12.66+ (available in six colors).
The cardboard/steel canister is recyclable and the labels are compostable. The formula is non-toxic, fragrance-free and biodegradable.
Celsious is a Black woman-owned small biz that's fully eco-friendly!
Get it from Celsious for $23.
Promising review: "This is a great addition to my bathroom! I have a small linen closet door in there, and this fits the space perfectly and holds all the products I use regularly but don't want sitting out on the counter or tucked too far away in the closet. It's sturdy and seems to be well made. The clear plastic is nice so I can easily find what I'm looking for. Overall, it really provides easy access to my stuff and keeps me organized. I would highly recommend it for organization in any room." —NIB
Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in three colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.