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There is never a good time to be pooped on by a bird, but this little pen made the whole experience (virtually) painless. After getting dive-bombed by a sneaky pigeon, we had to spring into action — I scooped the poop then "coloured" over the remaining stain. It COMPLETELY disappeared! No dirty rings, no colour transfer, nothing. I might start carrying this in my bag at all times.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $3.97.
What's not to love about this soap? Firstly, it's super gentle on skin (even when they're dry and flaky in the winter) and still lathers like a dream. Secondly, it avoids the pitfalls of some natural formulas that tend to leave behind a filmy residue. Thirdly, it smells fresh and zesty without making your hands and dishes smell heavily perfumed. We can't help but stan!
Get it from Amazon Canada for $13.71.
What's not to love about this gizmo? It extends my reach and the frilly fibres grip every last speck of debris, which means I don't have to vacuum afterwards. I love that the head is adjustable, too, so I don't have to strain my arms to get the perfect dust-busting angle. The starter kit comes with the extendable arm, plus four duster heads (don't forget to grab a few more for later) so you can get cleaning right away.
Get the starter kit from Amazon Canada for $17.99.
A few reviewers mentioned they had some lifting of colour, but I solved this problem by adding a smidge less concentrate and being careful not to soak the material. Once you've got your potion mixed *just* right, the rest was easy-peasy — a gentle dabbing and rubbing of an old pair of dress shoes made them look presentable again (and saved them from the trash pile). It didn't leave any film on my hands or on my stuff, didn't stink to high heaven, and even cleaned a fave leather armchair I'd inherited from my parents. 10/10!
Get it from Amazon Canada for $21.
This stuff is powerful. Like, almost too powerful. It's got added bleach, which means it'll remove set-in stains like nobody's business *in seconds* and will save you from actually having to do any scrubbing yourself (seriously — just flush and you're done).
Get it from Amazon Canada for $3.78+ (available in three scents).
Similar to robot vacuums, it's app-operated and self-docking, which means you can set it and forget it. If you happen to have a robot vacuum and this robot mop, you can even coordinate a gorgeous symphony of cleaning: set the vacuum to suck up all the debris, and the mop will follow after to leave your floors sparkling clean. Honestly, any product that alleviates my chore load is a win in my books! Make sure you're stocked up on cleaning solution and reusable mop pads, too.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $549+ (available in two colours).
You may as well call this stuff Frank's Red Hot because I use this shit for everything. It's just the ticket for hand-washing wool sweaters and actually softens their fibres in the process, a blessing if you (like me) hate their scratchiness. A small splash added to a load of darks keeps them looking new for waaaay longer, too, so I don't have to spend money buying fresh black tees every few weeks.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $9.97.
I can say with utter confidence that these are the first garbage bags I've ever been excited about. The scent isn't overpowering (in fact, it kinda disappears after a while) and it effectively neutralizes persistent odours, like kitty litter. Even though we have a smaller trash can in the kitchen, I adamantly believe the taller size is the best way to go since it gives you a bit more space to squeeze in garbage.
Get a pack of 30 tall bags from Amazon Canada for $5.98 (available in three sizes and in nine packs).
If you don't own this already, you need to. Seriously. I love candles and I always squirrel away the votives for my plants but damn, does cleaning them suck. What would have taken me several hours, many kettles of boiling water, and round after round of scrubbing took me a mere five minutes with Goo Gone. I've also used it to remove residue from stickers, spilled candle wax, stubbornly caked-on products, and a million and one other things. No other product I've ever tried has come close to how effective this one is!
Get it from Amazon Canada for $14.06 (also available in a pack of two).
An entire box of these magic sheets is still only a fraction of the cost of professional dry cleaning — only with less chemicals and less hassle. Using them couldn't be any easier: just toss 'em into the dryer instead of your regular sheet! The pack also comes with stain-removing wipes if you've got a few pesky spots that need pre-treating. Best of all, you don't even have to wash your stuff in advance so you won't have to wrestle with a soaked duvet or heavy, wet coats.
Get a pack of six from Amazon Canada for $30.33 (also available in a pack of 24).
It's safe to use on stainless steel, tile, porcelain, ceramic, fibreglass, aluminum, copper, brass, chrome, and glass — which means you won't have to juggle multiple products to get your home clean from top to bottom.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $14.97.
I know I reached adulthood when this lil' kit got me SO👏🏻FREAKIN'👏🏻EXCITED👏🏻. The slim shape is absolutely genius, tucking easily between bottles of cleaning sprays and miscellaneous under-the-sink items and saving me tons of storage space. Thanks to the silicone rimming, I can easily sweep every last fleck of debris into the dust pan, and the palm-sized broom is compact enough to fit where normal ones just can't go (like between appliances or under the sofa). Consider me swept away by this mini gizmo!
Get it from Amazon Canada for $12.99.
I'll admit I thought brushes like these were a wee bit gimmicky. But aside from its obvious primary use, these babies are incredibly handy. Since they're so sturdy, I can use them to scrub away dirt in awkward spaces, like around faucets, in teapot spouts, or in that weird secondary drain midway up the bathtub (to be clear, I've got designated brushes for different tasks. Don't be gross.). The non-scratch tips are pretty dang genius, too, since I can be a bit ~enthusiastic~ when cleaning.
Get a set of four from Amazon Canada for $7.99.
I loathe cleaning my bathroom so I'm always on the hunt for products that'll make it easier and less time-consuming. There's honestly nothing I don't love about these scrubbers — I even use them to clean dirty shoes. They can tackle everything from soap scum to mildew (and even got my fixtures gleaming like new).
Get a pack of six from Amazon Canada for $7.99 (available in three other packs).
It's time to face facts — sometimes crumbs settle where your fingers just can't go. If you, like me, are tired of seeing dust take over all your nooks and crannies, then do yourself a favour and get this duster. It's almost laughably easy to use and made me wonder why I've been squeezing cotton buds and toothpicks between keys when I could have just used this instead. Just make sure you give this guy a lil' break after a while (you'll know it's time once the can starts to feel frosty).
Get a pack of two from Amazon Canada for $33.99.
Wowee, what a game-changer. My clothes went from dingy to "damn, where'd you get that?!" in literal seconds. Plus, there's something ~sooo~ satisfying about watching the transformation! It's got a pretty big storage capacity, too, so when you're shaving a particularly pill-y thing, you won't have to run back and forth from the trash can every two seconds. Oh, and make sure you've got yourself a pack of batteries so it never dies mid-trim (my biggest pet peeve).
Get it from Amazon Canada for $12.72.
After discovering our bathroom's propensity for mould growth, my partner and I struggled to find a product that would clean our stained grout. We tried every product under the sun — pens, foams, you name it. This one was a last resort and honestly, I was furious I didn't think of it sooner. There was no waiting time, no stink, no skin irritation and, most importantly, no more stains! I sprayed, wiped, and then promptly marveled at our like-new bathroom.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $4.94.
It smells great, dissolves grease and watermarks, and never leaves a residue. I didn't know that natural stone countertops could be susceptible to fading so it's a great comfort to know I don't have to worry about that, either. It might be on the more expensive side (compared to similar products) but you only need a light misting to whisk away stains and streaks — we've used it every night for the last three months and are only about 3/4 of the way through the bottle.
Get it from Amazon Canada for $16.70.
I learned this trick from my mom (thanks, Ma!) when I found myself in a pinch: already late for an event with bling that looked...well, pretty damn gross. A small squeeze of toothpaste and a few minutes later, my accessories looked shiny and new (and smelled of fresh mint, too). While it does require a smidge extra scrubbing compared to proper jewellery cleaners, I'm willing to trade that off knowing it won't irritate my skin or leave a gross film on things like cutlery or serving dishes — chemicals and food don't mix, guys.
Get a tube from Amazon Canada for $4.74.