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1. When the urge to go on a cleaning frenzy hits, make sure you do so strategically because in this year 2022, we are not wasting time. That means starting up top with your ceilings, then working your way down to wall stuff like windows and mirrors. From there, take on surfaces like countertops and tables, before finally finishing with the floors.
This simple trick will make sure you don't, say, clean your coffee table before you dust the ceiling fan right above it, because chances are you'd get dust and dirt on the table and need to clean it again. No, we are not doing that anymore. Your time is too valuable!
2. Make sure your glass light fixtures and mirrors are free of dust and smudges, thanks to a pack of reusable microfiber glass-cleaning cloths. You use the damp green cloth (with just water! No special glass cleaner needed) to remove dust and smudges, then follow up with the blue cloth to remove any residue.
Promising review: "I honestly didn’t believe these would work. But they are MAGIC. No glass cleaning products needed. Wet the green cloth with water, wring out so just damp. Clean the glass. Use the dry blue cloth to buff. That’s it. Zero streaks. Zero. My mirrors have never been so streak free. Even with paper towel and Windex, I still always had streaks and lint. That’s it. I can’t believe it, truly amazing." —Your Mom
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $16.98.
3. Use an old pillowcase to easily remove all the dust and dirt from your ceiling fan.
4. Instead of using a traditional feather duster for dusting, try a microfiber duster that actually captures dust particles instead of scattering the dust around. It's machine washable, too!
Promising review: "We live in an old 1790s home with lots of wall trim and moulding. This piece of cleaning equipment makes dusting super easy. All I do is run around the room a couple of times, tackling each level of trim at a time and then shake it out outdoors. When it gets really dusty and dirty, I just toss it in the wash. LOVE IT!" —swissgirl
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
5. If you're having to rewash clothes because the first round didn't quite do the job, consider a pack of washing machine tablets to make sure your machine is clean enough to effectively launder your garments. Like with all cleaning appliances, it's important to keep them in tip top shape so that they run at max efficiency.
Promising review: "My washer was smelling and had grime inside the seal that wouldn’t come off even when I tried to scrub it off, so I used one of these tablets in the wash. It worked like magic. Not only did it clean the washer very well (the water looked so dirty during the cycle), but it also got rid of the smell! I will keep using these as recommended." —Eca
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $6.99.
6. Dislodge buildup of decaying foods and grease and eliminate lingering smells in your sink's drain with a garbage disposal cleaner that is quite literally magic. 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 a four-pack from Amazon for $4.25.
7. Scrub away everything and anything from nearly every surface in your home with a jar of the The Pink Stuff — aka TikTok's favorite all-purpose cleaning paste. It can take on difficult tasks like crusty stovetops and soap scum buildup, to problems you thought were permanent like crayon on walls and rusty windows. None of it will be a match for this stuff.
Promising review: "Found this product on TikTok. I don’t think I’ve ever seen value like I do this product! Literally use it on EVERYTHING!! Kids and teens have dirt, grime, and grease on their walls? ...This will make it look like a new paint job. Baseboards need some love? A pea-size amount of this makes them look brand new. Need a shoe cleaner? PERFECT for sneakers. I could name a million more uses, but I can ASSURE you this is worth every penny. What’s more? You need such LITTLE of this product, it will last a VERY long time. Thank you, TikTok!!!" —Rachel in CLT
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
8. Eliminate 99.9% of the bacteria living in your sponge by soaking it in water and then microwaving it for one minute.
9. Instantly wipe away all those mysterious streaks and smudges that live on your fridge, oven, and in your sink with a plant-based, all-natural stainless steel cleaner. This stuff will remove all that residue and leave your stainless steel fixtures and appliances with a brilliant finish.
10. Shake the grime away in your reusable bottles with a weighted bottle cleaner. Simply drop, shake, and empty, and then be amazed that all the gunk buildup is gone. Designed specifically for bottles, this small but mighty tool can reach where sponges and bottle brushes can't.
11. Remove all those smudges and dust particles from your TV and computer screen with a screen cleaner kit that comes with a spray and microfiber cloth. The formula is free of alcohol, ammonia, and phosphates, which makes it perfect for delicate screens, and the cloth won't scratch the glass surface of your gadgets because it's so soft.
The spray is free of alcohol, ammonia, and harmful phosphates. You can use it to clean any screen, including HDTVs, PC monitors, tablets, laptops, smartphones, and more!
Promising review: "A miracle! I've been looking for this product all my life! I have a nice 42-inch smart TV that I hate cleaning. Every product I used left streaks everywhere so I'd use more and rub and rub...Make sure your screen is cool and spray an ample amount on the cloth provided and smear it everywhere. Then flip the cloth and rub it off. I think this is truly one of the greatest breakthroughs in modern history. They give you a huge can of this stuff and a quality cloth." —Paul Wedero
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
12. Upholstered furniture and bedding is a magnet for dog hair, so use a roller dog hair remover to remove your furry friend's fur from your stuff with ease. Not only does this tool work wonders, but it does so without the guilt and cost of having to buy single-use sheet rolls like traditional dog hair remover tools.
Promising review: "I have a golden retriever and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout and it works wonders." —Joanne Ertel
Get it from Amazon for $28.95.
13. Give your fridge the deep clean it deserves by washing the shelves, drawers, and other removable parts in hot, soapy water.
You can also use soapy water to wipe out the inside, doors, and seals on your refrigerator and freezer; just make sure to rinse well. Check out a full tutorial on Martha Stewart.
14. Give your dishwasher the deep cleaning it deserves with a pack of dishwasher tablets. The tablets are formulated to remove the most common dishwasher stains, like lime and mineral buildup.
Promising review: "I had tried lots of white vinegar for two cycles in my 20-year-old dishwasher for the cloudy and powdery dinginess it had started showing and it only helped about 30%. We have very hard water. This zapped the buildup and glass is clear again and colored plastics no longer have the powder-like coating. So glad I took a chance on this!" —J. Holden
Get it from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in packs of six or 12).
15. Automatically clean your toilet with every flush, thanks to an automatic bleach toilet cleaning system. Once installed (reviewers say it's a breeze), bleach cleansers clean and deodorize your bowl every time you use the loo.
It's super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months!
Promising review: "I've installed these in all six toilets in my home and they are a great idea. I've been using this for about four to five years. This device circulates bleach product into the toilet bowl after every flush, where it is needed to prevent staining such as water lines from calcium buildup. The chlorine water is restricted to the bowl, not the tank. If chlorine is in the tank it will erode away the flapper and foam seal which separates the tank from the bowl, requiring more expensive repairs. This product solves that problem with no drawbacks and don't look unsightly like the clamp-on bars of chlorine that are permanently inside the bowl." —Dr. D123
Get it from Amazon for $10.77.
16. Make cleaning colorful thanks to a reusable and machine-washable duster that fits onto the Swiffer duster handle. Not only will it remove dust from surfaces, but it'll look cool while doing it.
17. Treat your wooden cutting boards to a spa day by scrubbing them down with salt and half a lemon — then season them with a douse of food-grade mineral oil.
18. Use a 100% natural oven cleaning kit to clean yours without the use of harsh and stinky chemicals. All you do is use the steel wool sponge provided to scrub the interior (even the glass!) with the paste, then wipe it down with a wet cloth and voilà! You're done.
Everneat is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut specializing in natural cleaning products and tools. The kit includes a jar of oven scrub, an all-purpose surface cleaner, and a steel wool scrubber that should be used in conjunction to get the best results.
Promising review: "I just got this product today. Immediately opened it and used it and within five minutes my oven WAS SPARKLING and looked BRAND NEW!! Definitely give this product ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!! It smells amazing and comes in a super cute jar too!" —Lindsay Anes
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $25.99 (available in three scents).
19. Remove what you thought were permanent marks from literally any surface with a 20-pack of cleaning erasers that are more affordable than name brands but are still...um...magic, wink, wink. All you do is use a little bit of water to wet the sponge and then rub the stain out of whatever surface its on (like crayons on a wall or scruffs on sneakers).
Promising review: "These babies have transformed and reformed my slobby life. My dog sitter thought I got a new sink and fridge. I have never had more fun cleaning in my life — wait, I have never had any fun cleaning. But these magical creatures make it so freaking satisfying. No toxic stuff. No fumes. Just heavenly cleanliness." —Jimmy Jim Ereeno
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $13.95.
20. Learn to clean surfaces using the S Pattern.
What's that? You've been making a circle when cleaning your floors, mirrors, and countertops? Never again! You see, when you make a circle with a rag or cleaning tool, you're essentially dragging the dirt it picks up over the just cleaned surface. Instead, make an S shape with your cleaning tool, in a back and forth “S” pattern. Just be careful to not go over the same spot twice, because overlapping is what you're trying to avoid.
21. Instead of using single-use paper towels, try some reusable paper-less towels that will wipe up heavy spills in seconds. Just wring them out to use them again, or if they're too soiled you can throw them in the washing machine to make them all clean again.
Each towel is made from 100% cotton flannel and are 12" x 10".
Saged Home is a woman-owned small business in Portland, Oregon founded by Ariel Russell. Some of their most popular items are reusable paper-less towels and all-purpose cleaners.
Promising review: "I adore these! I had bought some cheaper paperless towels that did not hold up particularly well to washing and were not very absorbent. I replaced them with these! I absolutely love the variety of patterns and they’re extremely high quality, soft, thick and durable. They'd be great for use in the kitchen for mopping up spills or wiping surfaces. They arrived quickly and in package-free shipping materials. I highly recommend investing in these." —Sarah
Get a six-pack from Saged Home on Etsy for $18.50+ (available in six colors and in a pack of six, 12, and 24).
22. Incorporate a routine of light daily cleaning with a bottle of Method's nontoxic and plant-based all-purpose cleaner that'll easily tackle everyday messes (it works especially well on kitchen grease and grime!).
23. If your kitchen's constantly in use and always looking a little worse for wear, consider a jar of all-natural scour paste to tackle aggressive, caked on grime. I personally use it on my stovetop and in my oven, but it works on literally everything, from sinks to floors to dirty hands.
24. Easily eliminate that nasty ring that's been living in your toilet bowl with a toilet bowl ring remover that's just a pumice stone on a stick (that works literal miracles). That permanent dark ring? It's no match for this thing!
25. Rid your shower surround of that questionable orange hue with a rust stain remover. Not only does this product remove rust stains, but it also helps prevent rust from returning.
26. Avoid buildup of soap scum, grime, and body oils in the shower and bathtub with bottle of weekly shower cleaner that gently cleans it away overnight, no scrubbing required. Once a week, all you do is spray the area at night and then rinse it off in the morning. One bottle gets you three months of weekly cleanings.
27. Permanent oil stains on your stone countertops? Maybe not so permanent, thanks to this oil stain remover. Just smear some of the paste onto the stain and then let it suck out the deep, set-in oil stains. After three days, remove the paste with a sharp edge like a credit card, and boom, the stain will be gone.
28. Use a set of three stainless-steel scrubbers that'll quickly restore all your greasy pots and pans to their former glory.
29. Elbow grease is not always enough for really tough cleaning jobs, so consider a set of scrubbing attachments that do the hard work for you. Each kit comes with three brushes and each color represents different stiffness. For instance, the white kit has the softest bristles, so it's best for projects like carpet, glass, and leather. The black kit has the stiffest bristles, and it's designed to take on really laborious jobs like furnaces, grills, and loose paint.
Promising review: "We originally purchased this to scrub our tile floors and grout in the bathrooms. We have a dog who slobbers everywhere and the only way to clean it is to use elbow grease. This thing is magical! We’ve used it on the walls (no paint removed), base boards, door jams and doors, windows, floors, and cabinets. Just dip it into warm soapy water and go to town! Recommending this to all our friends. Cuts cleaning time in half!" —A. Bos
Get it from Amazon for $15.95 (available in six brush stiffness colors).
30. Get the hidden gunk out of your tub's jets with a bottle of jetted tub cleaner. No special tools required, this thing just does its thing so you don't have to.
31. Efficiently clean both carpet and upholstery with a Bissell multi-purpose portable cleaner. Thanks to its cordless design, you can take on hard-to-reach spots like stairs, carseats, or the nooks and crannies of sofas.
Promising review: "This vacuum is amazing. I first heard of it on TikTok where people were using it to clean their stairs, mattresses, car seats, etc. and from the videos, it already looked amazing. But considering how dirty my dining chair cushions were, I was a little bit apprehensive and skeptical. I purchased the item and used it on my chairs for the first time and the results were SO AMAZING. Best vacuum I've ever used. I even bought a second one!" —Davina
Get it from Amazon for $123.59.
32. Stop crouching down to clean baseboards or tiring your arms and shoulders out by reaching up too high to clean ceiling mouldings. Instead, use a Baseboard Buddy that has a four foot handle that's specifically designed to clean hard to reach places. The flexible head conforms to intricate woodwork, making it perfect for your baseboards that have what seems like a billion edges.
The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads which can be used wet or dry.
Promising review: "Buy it NOW. Honestly, I had huge reservations for this thing. Yet another miracle cleaning tool that will break or bend or something. I was so wrong. It was easy to put together and I sprayed it with Mean Green and went to the baseboards. No more kneeling and no broken back. This thing is amazing. It is durable and the pad is super absorbent. I am so happy. I can't wait to do the rest of the house!" —artgirl
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
33. Cleaning is already so tedious, so make it easier on yourself with a touchless stationary vacuum that sucks up all the debris you sweep near it.
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 $85 (available in four colors).
34. Clean up dirt, hair, and grime from your floors with a pair of sweeper slippers. You literally just walk around and these bbs pick up all sorts of grossness. After your done, toss 'em in the wash and that's that.
Promising review: "I absolutely love these! I kind of bought them as a joke. I hate wearing socks, shoes, or slippers, but I also HATE dirty feet. These were the answer I was looking for! They are lightweight on my feet...hardly notice I'm wearing them, and by golly they pick up the dust and dirt that our dog leaves behind! They also wash very nicely. We always wish in Tide and these looked brand new after being washed. I'm very pleased with my purchase!" —Tim S.
Get five pairs from Amazon for $16.98.
35. Use a microfiber spin mop to clean your hardwood and tile floors oh so efficiently. Too often, we have to wait an eternity for our floors to dry because our mop was so wet. Those days are over! Plus, this mop is machine washable, has an automatic wringer, and is designed in a shape that will reach into small spaces and corners, no problem.
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 $51.78.
36. For those of us whose carpets could use a spa day, try a non-toxic carpet cleaning solution that'll remove really tough carpet stains. It's scented with essential oils, so lingering smells will be no match for it.
This cleaning solution is made by Sunny & Honey — a family-run small business that specializes in cleaning products, especially ones for homes with pets! Just add it to a carpet cleaner to watch the magic unfold!
Promising review: "Carpet Miracle is the absolute best product I have ever used! I have six kids, three dogs, and two cats. You can't even believe the messes that have happened in my house. But this product is basically magic. One of my kids spilled black acrylic paint on my two-weeks-brand-new carpet last year and carpet miracle got it completely out. There's not even a shadow left. I also use a cap full in stinky loads of laundry. It gets the smell out of anything! And there hasn't been a stain yet that this product hasn't defeated." —Lyndsey
Get it from Amazon for $16.97.
37. Sometimes you have a glass of wine or two and accidentally spill it all over the floor (no? Just me then?), but that doesn't mean the aftermath has to be permanent. Use a wine stain-removing spray to make it look like nothing ever happened. Spray, blot, rinse, and watch fresh or dry stains disappear.
Promising review: "We’ve had this thing for two years now and finally spilled red wine on our white shag rug. Holy moly, it did not disappoint! It was like magic in how it removed it all! We used a towel with water and soap first and after we found this bottle, we sprayed it and all the rest completely disappeared from our 2+ inch shag rug! We’re buying more. Highly recommend." —Mountaingrl
Get it from Amazon for $7.95.
38. If you have a pet (or a toddler) that sometimes have accidents on your rugs and carpets, try a bottle of odor-eliminating spray designed to obliterate stains and stenches.
39. And if you have a lingering pet pee smell but you don't know where it is, use this pee-finding UV flashlight for pinpointing the exact spot of that terrible smell. It's designed to detect food stains and pet urine stains on rugs, carpets, and clothes that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye.
Promising review: "OMG this is disgusting! I bought this because I thought my cat was peeing in one room and couldn't find the exact spot. Found the spot and more. Would recommend. Pictured is the same spot without and then with the UV light on." —Momof3boys
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
40. Remove all sorts of gunk from outdoor surfaces like wooden decks and concrete stairs with a pressure washer. This is an especially great pressure washer if you live in a busy neighborhood, as the motor temporarily powers off when trigger gun is not in use.
That's it! Now get to cleaning.
