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    15 Cleaning Products For The Things You Never Think To Clean

    They've been collecting dust and dirt for a minute now.

    1. A long and flexible microfiber duster to reach the dark untouched depths under your appliances and couches. Your pet's toys roll under your fridge? You can get to them in seconds!

    Promising review: “The Oxo flat sweeper is perfect for any tight, narrow space. It makes quick work of dust buildup under refrigerators, washers, and dryers. It also works well for tops and sides of appliances that are close to walls.” —my review 4 U 

    Get it from Amazon for $16.95.

    2. A dryer vent cleaning kit that comes with a hose you can attach to your vacuum and a lint brush to get to the hard-to-reach lint causing your clothes to come out a little damp as well as causing a fire hazard.

    image of reviewer using the hose attachment to vacuum lint out of dryer vent
    reviewer image of a garbage bag full of lint

    Promising review: “This thing is awesome! I never knew so much lint could be stuck in my dryer and in the vent! It was wild how much this attachment pulled out, and it was super easy. I'll be doing this regularly now that I have my new little friend.” —Dawn Church 

    Get it from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in six colors).

    3. A liquid-free, reusable rolling screen cleaner because you've been watching your favorite TV shows through the fingerprint smudges and dust on your laptop screen and it just doesn't have to be that way. Use this on your laptop, phone, or tablet for a thorough clean. 

    An iPad covered in fingerprints and smears
    The same iPad, but free of prints and smears

    Promising review: "This little device removes the oil from your screen. Often, when you are 'cleaning' your screen by wiping it with a cloth, you are simply pushing around the oil into a thin enough layer to see through without noticing it as much. This device actually lifts the oil and removes it. My screen feels like new, which is great because I am picky about my devices. Also, this is much better than cleaning the screen with some kind of wipe since repeated cleaning with most wipes will damage the screen over time. Unbeknownst to me, my wife was cleaning her screen daily and now her screen collects oils far too quickly because she wore off the protective layer. With this product, you don't need to worry about that. Clean it as often as you want/need and you can continue to enjoy that pristine screen without fear of wearing the oleophobic layer off prematurely. I would highly recommend this to others." —Alex

    Get it from Amazon for $19.95.

    4. A pack of Affresh dishwasher cleaner tablets so you don't risk limescale and mineral buildup affecting your dishwasher's performance. Because 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 started getting white streaks all over my dishes; that never happened before. I thought it was my detergent and changed it, but no difference. Clean dishes with this weird white film on them. I'd wash them by hand, then put them back in the dishwasher, and white film again! Then I did an internet search to figure out what was going on (a dishwasher is an incredibly simple piece of machinery) and found this! Bought it. Used it. My dishes are clean again!” —Carey Holzman

    Get six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.

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    5. 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.

    Promising reviews: "I use these every six weeks or so to keep my machine from getting gnarly and disgusting. They do exactly what they promise and are super easy to use. Staple in my household since trying them for the first time." —Azure Look

    “I bought this product because the needle in my Keurig 2.0 keeps clogging, causing inconsistent brew and taste. These cleaning cups fixed both of my issues and especially liked that it was really quick and easy to use. I put the cleaning pod in and ran one cycle, then took the pod out and ran a rinse cycle to clean out any leftover grinds. FAST, EASY, and GREAT results…VERY HAPPY!!” —Corey West

    Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.95.

    6. A jet tub cleaner scientifically engineered to get all the yuck from soap and body oil build-up out of your tub in 15 minutes! Haven't cleaned your tub in a minute? You might just be surprised what this cleaner unearths!

    reviewer image of a dirty jetted tub being cleaned
    reviewer image of dirty suds in a jetted tub

    Promising review: "I'll admit, I was skeptical when I bought Oh Yuk because I had been cleaning my tub using bleach and dishwasher powdered detergent for the last couple years and nothing major had ever shot out of the jets. I assumed it was just a very clean tub. I was dead wrong.

    I followed the instructions and used the recommended four ounces of cleaner (the side of the bottle has measuring marks which was very helpful). The minute I got the jets really going I noticed there was some crud floating up to the surface and mixing with the bubbles. It just. Kept. Coming. It looked like a Swamp Thing had taken a bubble bath and left it running. I kept standing there marveling at what was coming out of my 'clean' bathtub. I am going to keep using this for as long as they keep making it. It legitimately works." —Dee

    Get it from Amazon for $17.84.

    7. A five-piece window track cleaning kit that'll help you clear the dirt and dust in all those hard-to-reach areas you've been wanting to clean properly for forever.

    reviewer before image of a dirty and dusty window track
    reviewer after image of the same window track now completely clean

    This kit comes with a tile lines brush, a handle groove gap brush, a dustpan clean brush, a window blind brush, and a window track cleaning brush.

    Promising review: “LOVE these cleaning tools. Now, I’m not a neat freak, but when I clean, I CLEAN. I like to get in all the nooks and crannies, and these tools made my life so much easier. The skinny green one was great for that skinny area behind my bathroom faucet that I could ever seem to reach! And the thicker white one was fantastic for my shower door track because of the angled bristles it has. It got all the gook that I normally can’t get. I can’t wait to use them on my windows. Would totally buy again.” —Joell Almighty

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

    8. A grout and sealant stain remover because your tiles deserve to gleam against a clean background. 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 reviews: "I have tried a lot of products that promised to fix mold issues and this is the only one that actually worked excellently." —Bruce B.

    “The grout around our tub was DISGUSTING. It was never caulked right and it got gross very quickly. I would scrub. The cleaning lady would scrub. It would get worse. Well, I was scrolling through Facebook as you do and came across one of those BuzzFeed lists. I am a sucker for those lists. But this stuff made me curious. I don’t know why it doesn’t have 10,000 good reviews. Seriously. All I did was squeeze it on and walk away. I let it sit overnight. Check this out. Buy it. Like, today.” —KarynB

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

    9. Some microfiber cleaning cloths you can use on glass fixtures and stainless steel for the most effective and streakless clean!

    a dirty and cloudy glass light fixture
    the same light fixture now clean and completely see-through

    Promising review: “I couldn't get my windows clean using Windex and newsprint and a lot of elbow grease. There were always streaks and dirt left behind. Enter these things. One quick cleaning, and I do mean quick, and my windows are now cleaner than any windows I've ever cleaned. It's simply amazing. We were all standing around in utter shock and delight before running around trying the cloths on other stuff: the TV, the picture glass. I know it sounds corny, but I couldn't wait to get up this morning, because I woke up in the middle of the night excitedly thinking about trying it on the car today.” —Xena the Warrior Mama

    Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $16.98.

    10. A handy duster if your window blinds get caked in layers of dust super quickly. Just spray a little cleaner, and dust will be a thing of the past! You can even use it on your air conditioner's blinds.

    reviewer image of duster covered in dust
    reviewer image of blinds that are half clean and half dusty

    This duster comes with five washable microfiber sleeves.

    Promising review: We built in a new community and the construction dust is a constant battle. I've been using the Swiffer Duster on my blinds, but it just didn't seem to do that great of a job. You would not believe the dust and dirt this got off my blinds! It takes a little longer to do the blinds, but they are much cleaner. I also like that I'm not adding to the landfill when I use this product. —Chris K

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two colors).

    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 dirty travel mug
    after image of the mug spotlessly 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.

    To learn more, check out our Bottle Bright tablets deep dive.

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

    Promising review: "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 — 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 $9.58.

    13. A bleach-free multi-purpose outdoor cleaner you can safely use on fabrics and around plants, so you don't have to worry about your rose garden as you wash the pavement around it. I mean, you'll be able to remove grime and dirt from your deck, siding, patio, patio furniture, boat, fence...you get it.

    reviewer photo showing their sidewalk all dirty
    same reviewer showing the sidewalk perfectly clean after using the spray

    Promising review: "I used to use a spray that ended up harming the plants it came in contact with. But then I switched to Scotts Outdoor. Just spray on, scrub where needed, then rinse. It does not bother my garden plants at all. My siding and garage door look refreshed. I use it once every year." —Ms Rose

    Get it from Amazon for $10.98.

    14. A handheld mattress vacuum to suck up all the dust, dirt, and lint that's made a home on your bed over the past month. And its HEPA filter will get rid of 99.9% of tiny particles!

    reviewer image of the mattress vacuum
    reviewer image of a mound of dirt, dust, and hair from their mattress

    Promising review: "I recently went to my allergist as I was having major allergies and itching at night. Turns out I'm allergic to dust mites! So I took the next step and purchased this vacuum. Not only does it vacuum up all the dust but it has a built in UV sterilization which also kills off those bad allergens, dust mites, etc.

    Ever since I started using this on my mattress and my sheets before bed, I sleep so much better. This vacuum is a life changer for me. It is so simple to use! Simply plug it in and run it over the bed. I love that it uses a six-stage HEPA filter keeping the air clean. It does its job and makes my life better by allowing me a good night's rest!" —THEONLY1

    Get it from Amazon for $119.99.

    15. A jar of eucalyptus toilet-cleaning bombs because your toilet is definitely in need of a good natural, chemical-free cleaner. These are great for regular maintenance!

    several eucalyptus toilet fizzies next to a jar full of more
    Happy Earth Boutique / Etsy

    Happy Earth Boutique is a woman-owned small business making healthier alternatives for your health and home.

    Promising review: "The eucalyptus is strong and it fizzes nicely. I drop one in once or twice a week and scrub the toilet a bit, and the scent lingers after flushing. Perfect for keeping my bathroom fresh!" —kd Bromley

    Get it from Happy Earth Boutique for $12.99+ (available in a jar or solo).

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