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    Cleaning For Lazy People: 27 Products To Help You Get The Job Done

    We simply love a low-lift.

    1. A washing machine cleaning gel that you just let sit for a few hours and then wipe away. Because the hazardous mold that's been growing inside your washing machine is close to gaining sentience. You'll wanna use this to clean your gasket!

    before photo of black staining on a reviewer's washing machine gasket
    after photo of the same washing machine and all the mold is gone from the gasket

    Promising review: "Very satisfied. I tried everything to remove the black mold with no success. This product actually worked to remove the black mold. I applied the gel to the mold and left it to sit overnight. I was amazed the mold wiped off with a rag." —Robin S. Johns

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

    2. And a pack of six citrus-scented washing machine cleaner tablets because no one wants to toss dirty clothes into a dirty machine. The tablets dissolve to remove any residue that may have built up, so you can be sure your favorite blanket comes out smelling fresh! These will clean deep inside the pump, valve, tub, drum, agitator, filter, and hose.

    Promising review: "Gets my washer clean and smelling great. This product was recommended by our repair man. I ran three cleaning cycles back to back the first time (per instructions) to get rid of the buildup we had, and I can now just do it monthly for maintenance. Will keep buying these forever!" —Rachael Rinehart

    Get the pack of six tablets from Amazon for $10.19.

    3. A pet hair remover so you'll be able to reclaim your couch from the mob of fur that's been calling it home in a few quick swipes. And because it doesn't use disposable adhesive strips, you can use this thing over and over and over and over and...

    GIF of reviewer using the chom chom roller to remove fur from a couch
    Hand-held chom chom roller full of pet hair

    Promising review: "I've had it in my possession for like two hours, and I've cleaned everything. The couch, the blinds, the cat tree pad, the chair; I'm obsessed. I feel like this thing should win an award for being so awesome. I feel like it should be in raffle baskets, giveaways, and silent auctions for every event that highlights 'things cat people need.' It's better than those sticky rollers, and it's better than the one-directional velvet wand thing that I always use the wrong way. It's the best." —Meowser

    Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in four colors).

    4. A Scrubbing Bubbles cleaning stamp since rings have been forming around the inside of your toilet. This will keep your toilet bowl fresh and clean with every flush. Just plop some gel inside the bowl and let it work so you don't have to.

    A hand stamping the circle of gel in the toilet
    a cleaning stamp in a toilet bowl
    Scrubbing Bubbles, www.amazon.com

    Promising review: "I absolutely love these things! I have five kiddos. These gel stamps keep my toilet cleaner and fresher-smelling for longer, which is a definite plus with four boys. These have an easy, no-mess application. I finally just put them on my Subscribe & Save so I always have them ready." —Alyssa M

    Get six stamps from Amazon for $4.99.

    5. Some Glisten garbage disposal cleaner that'll foam up and scrub your disposal, leaving a fresh scent behind instead of icky drain pipe odors.

    Promising review: "Takes away that gross smell. It seems counterintuitive to put a little packet down your garbage disposal to clean it, but this does actually seem to work, at least for getting out weird smells that baking soda and vinegar don't really touch. I scrub the sink down first, especially around the garbage disposal area, rinse it down, and then just follow the directions on the package. I have used it with single, large-size sinks and with double sinks — the only difference is that the double sink will have blue cleaning foam rise up the drain, which you rinse away when the disposal sounds clear again. I have tried the foaming cleaner in a can, but unfortunately, it stopped coming out of the can about 10% of the way through. Went back to this tried and true." —KS

    Get it from Amazon for $3.78.

    6. A bottle of Wet & Forget shower cleaner because no one wants to scrub their bathtub clean. With this, you'll just spray it on, wait 8–12 hours, then rinse it off. Super easy!

    reviewer before image of a dirty and stained once-white shower
    reviewer after image of the shower completely white and clean

    Promising review: "It is the best product for cleaning the shower without any effort. Since the first time that I tried it, I've been so happy that this product works as described or even better. I will keep buying it FOREVER. I used it in my shower enclosure, and it left it sparkling and shiny. 100% satisfied." —Wilma

    Get it from Amazon for $20.98.

    7. And a multi-surface, bleach-free Wet & Forget outdoor cleaner to get rid of the moss, mold, mildew, and/or algae staining up your walkway. All you have to do is spray your outdoor surface and over time, the stains will be lifted away. No scrubbing required!

    reviewer before and after showing a mold covered stone patio next to one that's mold-free after being sprayed with the cleaner
    reviewer photo of some outdoor patio tiles showing three that are green and one that isn't, since it was sprayed with the cleaner

    Promising review: "I have a brick patio. When I bought this house, it was covered, and I mean covered with moss. A good power wash each spring was never enough to stop the moss from returning, and month after month during the summers was a struggle, man vs plant. I did that for two years, cursing and complaining the whole time. This April, I did my spring power wash as usual and immediately treated this patio. It is now going into August, and I have not had even a wisp of moss this year — I mean nothing! I would recommend this product without any reservations. When you put it on, you may think that it doesn't look like you really did much. It dries quick and looks the same as it did before, but wow, does it do exactly what it says it will do." —PM in NH

    Get it from Amazon for $20.64.

    8. The Pink Stuff cleaning paste — this multi-use cleaner barely requires any elbow grease, no matter what you're cleaning! And it'll get the job done the first time, so you don't have to follow it up with another cleaning product. Sticky saucepans, streaky stainless steel, and gunked-up glass don't stand a chance. It can even remove those colorful drawings your kids left on your white walls!

    reviewer image of a stainless steel sink half covered in dark stains and the other half completely clean
    reviewer before image of an oven covered in grease stains
    after image of the same oven now completely clean

    Promising review: "I have never seen my sink so clean! It removed the limescale with a regular wash cloth and a little scrubbing." —Cndrla

    Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

    9. A pack of Affresh dishwasher cleaner tablets since it'll even clean the bits you can't see. Now you don't have to risk limescale and mineral buildup affecting your dishwasher's performance. If a dishwasher can't properly wash dishes...it's essentially just a wet cabinet.

    before image of a dishwasher covered in hard water and limescale
    the same dishwasher now clean

    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 making, and it only helped about 30%. We have very hard water. These tablets zapped the buildup, and my 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 six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.

    10. A grout and sealant stain remover gel because you've got mold and mildew building up and it just ain't cute. Just apply it, wait, and rinse the stains away. You read that right, there's no scrubbing needed!

    before reviewer image of moldy sealant in a bathroom
    the same bathroom with no mold on the sealant

    Promising review: "I struggled for years to clean under clear silicone sealant in our shower. I used everything and have been frustrated that The shower didn’t look as clean as I’d like. Enter this product. Most of the affected areas worked the first time. I reapplied the more stubborn areas a second time, and finally, the mold was removed. Now my shower is perfectly clean!!" —Drs. B

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    11. A pack of Bottle Bright cleaning tablets to take care of the tough stains and persistent odors living in your travel mugs and water bottles. The best part is, there's no scrubbing involved. So you get super clean gear with minimal effort!

    before image of reviewer holding up dirty stainless steel travel mug
    after image of the mug now clean

    Promising review: "My tea mug was horrible: 'stainless' steel that was totally brown from tea. It's now shiny and silver again. I used it on my coffee mug and my gym water bottle as well, and they're all like new! Highly recommend and works super fast. No scent during or after use." —afK2

    Get 12 tablets from Amazon for $8.

    12. A drip-dry chandelier cleaner if you can't handle the thought of hand-cleaning each individual crystal hanging from your chandelier. Just spray this on and watch as dirt and dust melt away. This eco-friendly spray can be used on crystal, glass, and brass!

    Close-up of a dirty crystal chandelier
    Close-up of the same chandelier now sparklingly clean

    Promising review: "I haven't cleaned my chandelier for a long time as I didn't want to mess with cleaning it crystal by crystal. I was happy with this product; I sprayed it and let it drip dry. Now I have a clean, sparkly chandelier again." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $21.85.

    13. A pack of oil-proof paper air fryer liners — post-cooking cleanup just got a lot quicker and easier!

    Prefer a reusable option? Check out these silicone air fryer liners!

    Promising review: "How did I not know about these before???? I pop one of these in, put my food on top, air fry, and cleanup is SO FLIPPING EASY!!!! I cooked bacon-wrapped jalapeños on top of these, and there was almost ZERO grease in my air fryer that needed to be cleaned out because these sheets absorbed it all. I will NEVER use an air fryer again without these!" —Holly

    Get 125 liners from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in seven sizes/shapes).

    14. And a pack of slow-cooker liners so you don't have to scrub your cooker clean after you just made a magnum opus meal.

    Promising review: "Why? Why would you want to scrub your giant slow cooker? Well, now you don't have to — these liners are the perfect solution for your slow cooker needs. Simply place it in your Crockpot like you would a trash bag, add all of your ingredients, cook, and then when you're all done...just trash the liner! I've been using these for years, and I will never go back to scrubbing the tough cooked-on food from the day's cooking. I have never once had a liner with a leak, and I really feel like Reynolds has helped make kitchen cleanup so much easier with this smart product." —Katie B.

    Check out our full review for Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners!

    Get six liners from Amazon for $3.48.

    15. Some restorative wipes whose technologically advanced formula restores and protects your faded, oxidized, and sun-damaged possessions. These wipes can be used on your doors, tires, patio furniture, and more!

    before photo of a reviewer's reddish-brown door, which looks cloudy and dirty
    the same door after it was wiped clean and it looks like a rich mahogany color

    Promising review: "This stuff restores just about anything! So far, it seems to last. One little wipe can do all the plastic on an SUV and probably more. Used it on household stuff and yard stuff, too. Plan to always have this on hand!" —Vanessa H

    Get five wipes from Amazon for $13.98.

    16. A pack of K-Cup cleaners if you haven't cleaned your machine in awhile and your coffee hasn't been tasting quite like coffee lately. Pop one of these nontoxic cups into your Keurig to give it the deep clean it's been needing.

    reviewer image of a cup of dirty water under a keurig machine
    reviewer image of three cups of different shades of water showing the Keurig being cleaned out

    Promising review: "I’m not typically the type to write a review, good or bad, but I had to for this one. Coffee from my Keurig had been tasting bad for a while; it was almost burnt tasting. These popped up on my Facebook page, and I decided to give them a try. I was not disappointed! I was surprised at how dirty my Keurig was! I did about five rounds last night before the water came out clear (one with the product and the rest just water). It was eye-opening. This morning, my coffee tasted smooth and perfect! So glad I got these, and I will definitely continue purchasing them as needed." —Vickie Saladino

    Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.95.

    17. A pack of stain removal pads for getting rid of those pesky pet stains by simply setting the pad down and stepping on it. No scrubbing needed! They'll lift away even the most set-in stains!

    Promising review: “I’m pretty sure there is magic in these. I have spent so many hours scrubbing at different spots on my area rugs (compliments of my dog's sensitive stomach) and there are still spots that just won’t come clean. You literally lay these down, step on them for a few seconds, and walk away. I generally leave it for 24 hours but I’m not sure if that’s really necessary. The next day you can see the stain on the pad and the rug is spotless.” —mmallia

    Get 20 pads from Amazon for $27.48.

    18. An automatic self-cleaning litter box so you don't have to do the literal dirty work of scooping and sifting through your furry companion's excrement. This futuristic litter box neutralizes odors and minimizes the need to constantly refill it with fresh litter. And, of course, there's an app that'll allow you to see and manage your kitty's health.

    reviewer image of the self-cleaning litter box in the corner of a living space
    Cat inside a modern, spherical litter box
    www.amazon.com, https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2JAM2BDA5AMIE/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0BXRWGVHJ / Via www.amazon.com

    Promising review: "I love this litter box! It easily responded to the tiny weight of my two kittens [better than] the big-name brands recommend for adult cats only. It set up and connected easily, the collection drawer is easy to access and clean, and the app tells me when more litter is needed and tracks each time the box is used. There is no bad smell in my small house and best of all, I don't need to scoop after two cats!" —Laurie Chandler

    Get it from Amazon for $399.99.

    19. A toilet tank cleaner with a citric acid formula that'll remove hard water deposits and other stains in your toilet tank without any elbow grease needed. Get rid of stubborn odors with this safe-on-pipes cleaner.

    reviewer before image of a stained toilet tank with dirty water
    reviewer after image of the same tank now without stains and clear water

    Promising review: "Wow! First of all, I was shocked when I noticed that my toilet tank was so filthy. I never looked in there, but there was a reason that my toilet bowl needed to be scrubbed every day. The tank was so nasty I couldn't even see the bottom. I really didn't want to drain the water and scrub the tank, then I saw this. I honestly didn't expect that it would actually work since my tank was so nasty. I dumped this little miracle product in the tank, left it overnight, and the next morning, I saw a much cleaner tank. I can actually see in there now. No draining or scrubbing. Amazing stuff!" —Linda Baker

    Get it from Amazon for $7.54.

    20. A portable Bissell multi-purpose carpet cleaner to take care of those spots and stains on your carpets, car's upholstery, couches, and more. No need to go out and rent a cumbersome contraption when you've got this compact bad boy at home. It's got powerful spray and suction so those stubborn pet messes will be gone in mere moments. Deep clean made easy!

    before image of a heavily stained beige armchair
    after image of the same armchair now stain-free and clean

    Promising review: “Wow! Bought this little steamer and am really impressed. I did one go on my brothers’ couches and [there's a] difference. It could use one more go to get to the ‘looking like brand new’ but this is amazing!!! When you watch the video in the product description there is something oddly satisfying about watching the dirty water get suctioned in after spraying the surface you are cleaning, but I must admit I didn’t believe it would work that well. Well it does!! Just like advertised! I am so impressed. If you are considering this cleaner get it, you will not be disappointed.” —edina bajraktarevic

    Get it from Amazon for $98.

    21. A water mark remover cloth if you've got guests with no home training leaving rings all over your furniture. This cloth will easily get rid of marks, scratches, and blemishes.

    Promising review: “I had old water and heat damage on my antique table. I had thought there was no way I would ever get rid of them, but now I know better!” —Roberta Kentspeth 

    Get it from Amazon for $6.95.

    22. An electric makeup brush cleaner and dryer because cleaning your brushes by hand takes forever and doesn't get all the product off, does it? And this will have your brushes dry in under a minute!

    brushes with the bowl, spinner, and collar set
    reviewer's dirty brush before
    mostly clean brush after

    Get the required AAA batteries here.

    Promising review: "I usually don’t write reviews, but this is a game-changer! I bought this with very low expectations. I didn’t think it would clean the brushes, but I heard these devices are great for drying them. This cleaned my brushes and dried them in no time. This is probably my greatest Amazon purchase to date." —Dianna K

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors).

    23. An Alexa-compatible iRobot Roomba that you can schedule to clean your floors so you don't have to. Its advanced sensors will help it learn to navigate your home so it can get under furniture and avoid falling down stairs. It also has multi-surface brushes to pick up dirt on carpet and hardwood floors. Clean smarter, not harder.

    reviewer image of the Roomba on hardwood floors
    reviewer aerial image of the Roomba on tile

    Promising review: "This is a great little vacuum. It cleans really well, and the battery goes for a couple of hours. It always docks itself easily when done and never misses a spot in my 1,100-square-foot condo. It will go over rugs easily and fit under everything with no problem. I have two Maine Coons, and it does a great job of cleaning up their hair and any litter tracking. The drawer needs to be emptied every couple of days, but it's not a big deal for me. I have tile floors and carpet in the bedrooms. It cleans both well. It even cleans the litter mat in from of the litter box. This was well worth the money." —Renee

    Get it from Amazon for $169.99.

    24. A microwave steam cleaner you just fill with water and vinegar to melt away all the food trapped on the walls and ceiling. Then, you can quickly and easily wipe all that yuck away!

    Promising review: "Something I didn't believe until I tried it. So easy to follow directions written on Angry Mama. Was disappointed when I opened the microwave to see the filth still on it. Was wishing it would magically take care of itself. But all it took was a quick swipe with a paper towel, and GONE. Loosened everything, which is half the process. My microwave was sooooo white once cleaned!! Would buy as gifts." —JDesmond

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four colors).

    25. A Dawn Powerwash dish spray bundle if your ideal dishwashing experience consists of spraying, waiting, and wiping. This spray can easily cut through grease to clean heavily soiled dishes.

    reviewer before image of a stained and scorched stainless steel bowl
    reviewer after image of the same bowl completely spotless

    My mom swears by this spray! It can be used to clean more than just your dishes.

    This bundle includes one spray bottle and three refills.

    Promising review: "Everything is squeaky clean. No residue. Silverware shines. Minimal scrubbing everything lifts off 🥇" —margareth wlodarski

    Get it from Amazon for $17.50.

    26. A stationary vacuum for easily grabbing every last speck of dust (unlike your dustpan), even the stubborn hairs and fibers stuck to your broom, without you having to work for it. Plus, it's got a dual filter that both removes dust molecules and returns clean air back into your home.

    Reviewer sweeping dog fur into EyeVac stationary vacuum
    silver EyeVac stationary vacuum cleaner placed against a wall

    Promising review: "I usually don’t write reviews. In fact, this may be my first review ever. But I just couldn't keep this to myself. I love this little thing. It’s so powerful and has actually made sweeping a much less daunting task. I HIGHLY recommend this. Especially for those of you with hardwood floors and shedding pets. Buy it now!!" —Noalani H.

    Get it from Amazon for $199 (available in five colors).

    27. A small reusable ball with a sticky insert that'll keep dirt and crumbs from littering the bottom of your purse. Now you don't have to empty the entire contents of your purse just so you can get the nasties out. When the ball gets too full, just remove and rinse the insert and you're good to go!

    the pink ball in a purse
    Hand holding a pink reusable sticky ball in front of a black handbag

    Promising review: "This has to be one of the most amazing things I've ever purchased! I can't believe how easily it grabs all the debris that finds its way to the bottom of your bag." —QueenofGnomes

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in three colors).

    The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.