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1. A magnetic microwave cover to prevent food splatter from redecorating the inside of your microwave. When not in use, it sticks directly to the top of the inside of the machine, so you never have to worry about finding it when it's time to reheat that delicious albeit messy spaghetti.
Check out a TikTok of the microwave cover in action.
Promising review: "If you live in a small space like I do, this will seriously change your life. No longer do I have to struggle to find somewhere to put my cover if I'm heating up a cup of coffee. Just attach it to the roof of your microwave. Hopefully, you have a flat surface; check before you buy. There is a slight learning curve as to where to put it or the force or lack thereof needed, but after a couple of times it's second nature. Love, love, love this product. I'm probably going to get some for Christmas presents next year, it's one of those items that you wouldn't necessarily buy for yourself but it will change your life." —Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $26.95.
2. Or an Angry Microwave Mama, that uses the power of steam to completely degunkify your microwave of all the foodstuff that's stuck to the walls. And it couldn't be easier to use! You just add vinegar and water and then put it in the microwave for seven minutes. It creates a steam that loosens all the crud so you can easily wipe it off.
Promising review: "LOVE this purchase!! I wish I had taken a before picture; my disgusting roommates destroyed our microwave, it was filthy. They would’ve never cleaned it since they’re slobs but this purchase saved me SO much time. All the food came off very easily and it looked brand-new after! Amazing, wish I could give it 10 stars." —Marissa
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three colors).
3. A touchless stationary vacuum to suck up all the debris you sweep near it. Simply place it on any smooth surface and let it do its thing. No more bending over with a flimsy dustpan.
An indicator light will turn on to let you know that the canister is full, and then you can remove the canister and dump the debris in the trash.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this magic floor sucker. I live in the Rocky Mountains with four large dogs and two cats. It makes sweeping not so bad and much more manageable. You just sweep it to the vac and it sucks it up. LOVE IT." —MaryKat
Get it from Amazon for $79.98+ (available in eight colors).
4. A pack of Shark Tank-approved bottle-cleaning tablets for cleaning and deodorizing your tumblers and water bottles without you doing a single thing — no scrubbing, nothing! Just drop one of these tablets into the bottle, let it do its fizzy thing for 15 to 30 minutes, give it a quick rinse, and then voilà! All the bacteria and grime is gone.
5. Or a reusable weighted bottle cleaner to take on all the gunk that's in your water bottles that a sponge or bottle brush can't reach. Simply drop, shake, and empty.
6. A microfiber spin mop that'll wring out the excess water of your mop, so you aren't flooding your apartment each time you try to clean the floor. Since your floors won't be soaking wet, they'll dry waaaay faster too! Plus, it's machine-washable, has an automatic wringer, and is designed in a shape that will reach into small spaces and corners.
Promising review: "Ashamed to say, but I barely ever mop the floors. I purchased this O-Cedar Mop and Bucket based upon the great reviews. I am here to add a 5-star review of my own. This mop and bucket not only cleaned my floors, but it made the entire process easy (and dare I say fun?). I did the entire first floor of my house both tile and wood. Then wanted more fun, so I scooped up the handy handle and carried it upstairs where I continued on to the bedrooms and bathrooms. I don't want to go on and on, but this mop picked up lots of dirt and grime, then popped easily into the washing machine. It came out great. The swirly thing makes all the difference. It wrings out all of the excess water, so it's easy to mop without using too much muscle, which I do not have. And the mop heads are short, rather than long mop heads, which only make for heavier mops. If you're on the fence, go for it, you'll agree." —LauraP320
Get it from Amazon for $46.97.
7. An aesthetically pleasing dishwasher magnet so you always know if the dishes inside are clean or dirty. This is essential if you live in a household with more than just yourself.
Promising review: "I never thought I would need one of these magnets, but I’m that person who thoroughly rinses everything before loading it into the dishwasher, and that started causing some confusion for our family. After my son was born and I returned to work, we had both sets of parents watching our baby every week on different days, and things got chaotic around here. Not only did it stop my MIL from using dirty dishes she was retrieving from the dishwasher instead of the cupboard, it helped my husband and I stay on track with loading and unloading it accordingly. It sticks great to my stainless KitchenAid dishwasher, and as soon as I unload it I switch it to the red “dirty” side so everyone knows not to grab glasses from there. Once it’s full and I start a new cycle, I switch it back to the green “clean” side so that when it’s finished running, anyone can unload it and put the dishes away or just fish whatever they want from there to use." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three styles).
8. A downright spectacular sink cleaner that'll shine, polish, and protect your sink in one step. It's specially formulated to create an invisible water repellent barrier that makes future cleaning easier and needed less often.
It's formulated for brushed stainless steel, cast iron (porcelain), Corian (solid surface), composite, acrylic, and vitreous china.
Promising review: "If you suck at cleaning (like me), buy this. I am very, very lazy, and am always looking for things that help me maintain a clean(er, ish) house while also minimizing the necessary elbow grease. My brushed stainless kitchen sink is one thing that I don't get around to cleaning nearly as often as I probably should, just for the amount of effort it requires, so it's usually somewhere on the grimy scale. I found this stuff recently and it's amazing! Super easy to use, doesn't really require much elbow grease beyond what's required for wiping down a counter, and the end result is shiny and fresh. This will be a mainstay in my supply closet from now on." —K.M.G.
Get it from Amazon for $10.40.
9. A veggie chopper so prepping an abundance of food is easier and more tidy than doing it by hand. And the cleanup? It's barely anything, because all of the chopped veggies fall into a storage compartment underneath the chopper.
Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action.
This comes with four interchangeable blades so you can julienne, chop, slice, and cut easily. This is FDA-approved, BPA-free, and can be fully disassembled. It also has a soft-grip handle to make prepping ingredients easy on your hands.
Promising review: "If you’re lazy like me, this is for you. One thing I don’t like doing in the kitchen is chopping vegetables. You do have to cut the vegetables to a certain size so it can fit correctly in the blades, but I don’t mind doing half the work." —J Rivera
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in three colors).
10. Some stove burner covers that make cleaning your stove top so much easier. Instead of having to basically disassemble your stove to clean out all the gunk under the burners, just remove these covers, wipe 'em down, and boom! Like new.
11. A broom and mop organizer you can put on an empty wall to keep all your cleaning tools neatly organized and off the floor, aka not shoved into the spot next to the fridge. This will help keep things tidy and looking less messy.
12. A kitchen sink drain cover to catch all the crumbs and food scraps that end up in your sink. That lingering smell caused by food buildup in your sink's drain? This makes sure that problem's in the past.
13. That said, a pack of foaming garbage disposal cleaner if your drain has a certain ~aroma~ that you can't seem to get rid of. It does a great job of dislodging buildup (decaying food, fats, oils, and grease that stick to the sides of your pipe) and eliminating odor that's lingering in your drain.
All you do is place one pouch in the disposal, run the water and disposal until the blue foam rises, and once the blue foam retreats back into the pipe you turn off the disposal and it's done! You don't have to scrub or do any cleanup.
Promising reviews: "We moved into a townhouse that had a garbage disposal in the kitchen. I never had one growing up and didn't think too much about it until the funky smell started. I researched ways to clean it and came across these. Decided to order a four-pack and try them. THEY ARE LIFE CHANGING. Just run some water, toss the packet in, and turn on the disposal. The little packet does all the hard work for you. I order a new set as soon as we start to run low." —lucas broshears
Get it from Amazon for $3.78 (also available in a two-pack).
14. Some nonstick oven liners to keep your oven clean. Any drippings or spills from foodstuff fall onto the liner, which you can just take out and wash by hand or throw into the dishwasher.
15. A granite and stone cleaner that'll make stone countertops that look dull and are sticky instead be shiny and bright. Not only will this restore yours to its former glory, but it's also a disinfectant that kills up to 99.9% of germs and bacteria.
16. A bottle of all-purpose cleaning concentrate if you want a cleaning product where a little bit goes a long way. When it's time to clean, add a little bit of this to water and you're good to go. It can take on tile, countertops, stainless steel, glass, and virtually any other surface in your kitchen.
Juniper Seed Mercantile is a woman-owned small business based in Littleton, Colorado that creates all-natural bath and body products, home-cleaning solutions, and fabric alternatives to paper towels.
Promising review: "This stuff works amazing on every surface even glass!! I clean houses for a living and am super impressed! It also smells AMAZING." —Amanda Moon
Get it from Juniper Seed Mercantile on Etsy for $16.
17. A set of grocery organizers to help you keep your fridge in an orderly fashion, and also will also catch any leaks and drips that seem to always make their way to the bottom.
18. A microfiber blinds duster with spaced-out fingers to tackle your kitchen blinds in just a few swipes. Never again will you need to clear your schedule when you need to clean your window treatments.
19. A countertop dishwasher if you thought your lease agreement and budget were the reasons you couldn't have a dishwasher. This tiny but mighty countertop appliance can fit six place settings plus cutlery, and connects to the water line via a faucet adapter. Dreams do come true!
It's got six different wash cycles and the assembly doesn't even require tools! It comes with an adapter to hook the included hose up to your sink.
Promising review: "My place did not have a dishwasher. I begged the landlord to install one (as most of the units have one), but he's too cheap. I loathe washing dishes by hand. There were always dirty dishes in the sink. I've had this for a couple of months now, and it is one of my best purchases in the past decade. I ran it the night it arrived and have run it virtually every night since. If you follow the directions, you can fit a decent amount inside, but it is what it is: a very compact dishwasher that comfortably fits on the countertop next to the sink, where the dish strainer used to live." —HoopdySF
Get it from Amazon for $279.99+ (available in white or stainless steel).
20. A food scooper to easily scoop up chopped, grated, and minced vegetables and fruits from your cutting board. I have this and use it multiple times a day, not just for foodstuff but for cleanup, too!
21. A soap-dispensing dish brush, because why let a big bottle of dish soap clutter up your countertop when you can use this two-in-one instead? It dispenses the perfect amount of soap with the press of a button.
Promising review: "The best dish brush! Bristles are tough but soft. They don’t break down over time easily. And they don’t scratch my dishes. Soap dispenser has a button to squirt out dish soap easily. Works well, every time. Biggest con for me is how little dish soap it holds. But then again, I’m known for using A LOT of dish soap so it’s partly my fault for using it all up so quickly. It’s a small con for me since this is easily my favorite dish brush I’ve had. I bought a second one and filled I with Dawn and white vinegar and keep it in my shower to clean as I shower. Super easy and doesn’t feel like a chore. Highly recommend!" —SMH1106
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in two styles).
22. A tub of The Pink Stuff, aka an all-purpose paste you can use to scrub anything in your kitchen, from pots and pans to stoves and backsplashes. With very minimal effort (aka scrubbing) on your part, this pink goo goes the distance so you don't have to.
Promising review: "I recently discovered The Pink Stuff and it has quickly become a staple in my cleaning routine. This product is amazing — it can clean just about anything! I've used it to clean my kitchen sink, stove, shower, and even my car's wheels, and it has tackled every task with ease. The texture is slightly gritty, which makes it perfect for scrubbing away tough stains and grime. But despite its strength, it's gentle enough to use on delicate surfaces, like my glass stove top. One of the best things about The Pink Stuff is that it's versatile. It can be used on a variety of surfaces, including stainless steel, ceramic, and plastic. Plus, a little goes a long way, so one container lasts a long time." —shilopa
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
23. A 100% natural oven scrub for keeping your oven clean without the need of harmful chemicals. Don't get a headache spending all day using a toxic oven cleaner, it's a waste of time!
24. A rechargeable mini USB fridge deodorizer so lingering and questionable smells in your refrigerator can be a thing of the past. Unlike charcoal or baking soda, this air purifier doesn't just absorb smells, it actively purifies and circulates the air. Oh, and a single charge will last 30 days.
Check out a TikTok of the deodorizer in action.
Promising review: "To be honest, I didn't think this would actually do a whole lot. I saw a TikTok where someone put this in their fridge, and I ended up buying it to put inside my small sports car. There was a noticeable difference in my car after leaving it in overnight! Now I keep it in the fridge, and typically the fridge just smells like the giant tub of kimchi we always have, but this little thing actually helps eliminate a lot of the smells. It's so little and cute I love it!" —Sofina
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two styles).
25. An expandable rack that wraps around your awkwardly shaped kitchen sink pipe, no problem. When you use this you'll quite literally double the storage space in your cabinet, which will make finding cleaning products and tools waaaaay easier.
26. A roll-up drying rack so you can let dishes and produce dry without taking up valuable countertop space. And because it goes over the sink, no need to worry about water dripping all over the place.
Promising review: "This is very sturdy and it allows air into cups, pans, etc. to dry easily — unlike a drying pad. It holds heavy pans with no problem. The color is soft and goes great with my white and gray countertops and it's extremely functional. It's easy to clean, just roll it up and store it under the sink. Highly recommend. 👍🏻" —Denise
Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in four sizes).
27. A universal descaling solution that'll have your single-cup coffee and espresso machine in tip top shape in no time. It'll remove limescale and other hard water mineral deposits and prevents corrosion, so basically the whole shebang.
28. Some dishwasher cleaning tablets to get the machine you rely on the most for kitchen cleanup actually working its best. This'll get rid of the residue that's lurking in your washer and interfering with your dishes getting *truly* clean.
Plus, you only need to use it once a month, so a single six-pack will last you a while!
Promising review: "Saved me from buying a new dishwasher!I have to admit that I was skeptical that this product was actually going to do anything. I’ve noticed my dishwasher wasn’t cleaning dishes very well lately, and I did everything I could to get it working properly again, but was ready to finally give up and buy a new dishwasher. I bought these tablets thinking they were designed to eliminate odors, but I was willing to give them a shot before buying a whole new dishwasher. I put one in the bottom of the dishwasher last night per the instructions and woke up to completely clean dishes for the first time in weeks. They look perfect. I don’t know why these tablets work but they absolutely did and I am a happy customer!" —B. Turner
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $8.95.
29. A Cerama Bryte cooktop cleaning kit, which will remove all the stubborn, caked on burnt food and other nastiness that's currently residing on your stove's flat surface.
It comes with a bottle of cleaner, a scraper, and a cleaning pad.
Promising review: "I rarely write reviews unless something blows me away. I bought my house almost two years ago, and the cooktop has always been a bit dirty looking and it bugged me, but nothing I bought worked that well. I am so upset it took me so long to buy this product. My cooktop hasn’t looked this good, ever. I never thought I’d get it this clean and shiny, ever. I’ll admit it took a lot of elbow grease and time with the scraper to get the rings around the burners off. When I was done with that alone I was happy, and figured that was probably as good as it would get. Then I used the scrubber with the Cerama Bryte and it did wonders. When it got to the point of polishing with the paper towel, I was blown away. Check out the photos, it is night and day. I would recommend this product to anyone." —Lauren Langer
Get it from Amazon for $14.68.
30. An all-natural stainless steel polishing spray that really, truly removes all the fingerprints, watermarks, and other stains from your beautiful metal appliances. The formula also helps prolong your appliances from future smudges and scratches.
Therapy Clean is a family-owned and operated small business in New Hampshire that makes all-natural cleaning products for the home.
Promising review: "Friends, I'm writing this review because I wish someone would have told me about this before, and I hope it will change someone's life like mine has been changed. We have stainless steel appliances and they get dirty and spotty and bad looking real quick. I scratched our microwave that hangs above the stove by trying to get the gunk off of it with a green scour pad. Yes, you read that correctly. I'm ashamed. But I decided to try this organic cleaner with coconut oil and lavender essential oil, and friends, my life will never be the same. This is not a joke; the cleaner made it so easy I could hardly believe it. And so I pass this wisdom along to you. Go and make the world a better place." —BHodges
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
31. A set of silicone stove counter gap covers to make sure no crumbs fall between that sliver of space between your stove and your countertops, because once it does you'll never see them again but you may certainly SMELL THEM. Grosssss.
The covers just slip right into the gap — there's no adhesive involved — so you can easily remove and clean them whenever necessary.
Promising review: "I've been using these for about a week on my new freestanding range. When they removed my old range, I was really surprised to see how much stuff had slipped through! Now, when I cook, I can see the splatters and seasonings left on the silicone that would have fallen between the stove and the counter. These gap fillers really do clean up easily, too. Although they are that extra thing to clean, I prefer that to knowing there's a mess hiding in the cracks." —JMom
Get it from Amazon for $10.95+ (available in three sizes and three colors).
32. And a fast-drying coffee mat for your coffee station, so that splashes from water, milks, and other liquids absorb quickly and without a trace. No more using an entire roll of paper towels next time you spill a cup of coffee.
Check out a TikTok of the coffee mat in action.
Psst — reviewers love this for underneath pet bowls as well!
Promising review: "I doubted this would work. I was wrong! Works great, can be cut to shape. I bought it to place in a cookie sheet on my counter to hold coffee pot, coffee and a couple of cups. That way Dad's coffee mess is contained. Works great. I plan on throwing it in the laundry every couple of weeks to a month to wash it. The new coffee pot is not as messy as the old one!" —Sandra Wheeler
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in four colors and three sizes).
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