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If you're like Monica Geller and nothing gets you amped up like cleanliness, you'll love these tips (and products).
Get a box of 240 sheets from Amazon for $8.24.
Promising reviews: "I also use it to dust furniture and baseboards, it repels dust collection. It has great scent, house smells fresh. So multiple uses." —Deanna Courter
"I haven't used the liquid fabric softener for years due to the terrible buildup of residue it leaves, which is very hard and very unpleasant to clean up. The sheets are a welcome convenient way to soften the clothes and the sheet can be used for dusting other things after it has done its job in the dryer. Bounce is my only brand." —Roberta S.
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $7.64.
Promising review: "These worked great for our Maytag dishwasher. Removed stains/buildup after just one use! I did, however, use two tablets as directed for significant buildup (and set my washer on the heavy duty, hi temp cycle with the steam cleaning and sanitizing option). Will surely buy again and would definitely recommend!" —Anna S.
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.98.
Promising review: "These tablets are a must have! I used them when I moved into my new apartment to make sure our appliance was clean from the start. There was visible dirt/debris in the washing machine and when I used these tabs, it was sparkling. I now use these every so often to keep up with the cleanliness off my appliance." —Landree
BTW, I'm stocking up on baby wipes for those lipstick stains on my collar. Who knew?!
And if you don't want to use your white wine to clean up red wine stains, according TheKitchn you can use milk instead.
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
Promising review: "I am somewhat of a clean freak and not many products impress me, but this is one. It’s aptly named 'the miracle cleaner.' I had a rust spot in my tub that I’ve tried everything to get out for almost three years. This took it out in seconds with no effort. I used it on a nonstick copper skillet that I’d soaked in oven cleaner for two days and scrubbed with no result. I put this on it with a paper towel and again, it took the gunk right off in seconds. It also left the nonstick coating intact with no scratches. It took things out of my oven that I thought were permanent. It’s doesn’t have harsh chemicals or smells either. Probably the best thing I’ve come across in decades and I’ve been telling everyone to get it." —B Smith
Get it from Amazon for $14.77, or get a version that comes with a special grout cleaning head from Amazon for $21.88.
Promising review: "I never write reviews — but I HAD TO write about this amazing little tool. I just bought a new house and wasn’t going to replace ghd kitchen and bathroom floors. I spent a hour or so with this little tool and some grout cleaner and my old kitchen floors look alive again. I’m shocked. And very very happy. Buy this tool— and buy some good grout spray. You will be amazed!—Cat
Check out our full Rubbermaid Reveal power scrubber review.
Get a tutorial on how to do this yourself on Homemaker Chic.
Get it from Amazon for $143.10.
Promising review: "This is one of my favorite household items! The ability to just toss your trash, and then with the push of a button seal it up is amazing. Gone are the days of touching gross bathroom garbages. No more odors, or mess. Just simple and easy removal. To top it all off the design is modern-looking and elegant. Your friends and family will think this cost way more than it did, and it’s worth every penny!" —Eric
Get it from Amazon for $18.61.
Promising review: "This is the BEST product there is for removing soap scum and cleaning your shower and shower curtain and anywhere you have a soap scum problem. I was spending a lot of time scrubbing my shower walls with soft scrub and a brush. I even bought a long-handled brush for the floor and used on the walls of my shower so I didn't need to bend (HARD ON MY BACK). I thought I was doing a good job! I am a clean freak, I will admit. This product takes the WORK OUT. We sprayed the shower, waited until the next day, and sprayed the walls and floor with hot water. I then took a towel and wiped the walls dry. What a surprise when I got to the soap scum....I was amazed at what I was removing. I would have never been able to remove all that scum the old way of what I was doing! This stuff is GREAT and it also cleans your drain when you spray your shower, an added bonus. GREAT STUFF!!" —Ward Robinson
The pics above are from BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown. Yup, those are her actual before and after results.
This organizer can also be used in your pantry and other cabinets.
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
Promising review: "I use this organizer under the kitchen sink. What used to be a disorganized pile of bottles and cleaning supplies is now nicely organized and easy to access. My wife loves how organized the space is now!" —AzNewt
Get it from Amazon for $15.87.
Promising review: "I wanted something to put near my door to store plastic bags. It needed to be neat and clean looking and fit behind a door. This works perfectly. They were delivered swiftly, and came with everything needed to hang them on the wall or behind a cabinet door." —S. Hendrickson
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown says: "I've known about the toilet seat tip for ages (h/t Ask Anna Moseley, who has a full tutorial on this) and finally tried it myself, as you can see in the pictures above. I wasn't able to persuade the screws all the way off, but I got them loose enough that my trusty all-purpose cleaner and I could quickly banish the disgusting gunk that had gathered underneath the spot where the toilet seat screws into the toilet."
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
Promising review: "If you have pets this is a MUST. I work in the veterinary field and we use them at work...so I bought them for home. It’s better than a vacuum. Gets ALL the dust and hair and it doesn’t get stuck in broom bristles or wrapped around a vacuum brush or clog a vacuum filter. I have hardwoods and area rugs and I use it on both. It’s easy to clean by just rinsing the dust off but really rarely needs it unless you’re a clean freak like me. Get one. You won’t regret it." —Truth
Get it from Amazon for $129 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I bought one for our upstairs and one for downstairs. I love it. I always felt like I was still leaving stuff on the floor when I would use the duster and now with this I know that everything gets picked up. I do love that it has the auto function where as soon as I put stuff under it, it turns on and sucks it all up. I would give this a 10/10." —Cely D.
Although there's been a lot of debate on whether this works or not, according to the USDA this method can make sponges safer by killing 99.99% of bacteria. BTW, you can also place a sponge in the dishwasher with a high-heat setting on the top rack. And according to Good Housekeeping, you can soak your sponge in vinegar for five minutes.
Get it from Amazon for $39.97.
Promising review: "Saves my back and knees. This product is amazing, It saves me from having to bend up and down. I use to wipe down my walls and baseboards and it would take hours and hours and hurt my knees and back. I can finish my apartment in about 20–30 minutes. —Aurora
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
Promising review: "I put it on a coffee table that had coffee heat stains, water stains and uneven sun damage. This product is extremely easy to use — just wipe it on, leave it and then wipe off. It restores the luster of the wood. It worked so well on the coffee table that we used it on our custom kitchen cabinets (even though manufacturer said only use water). It restored the luster and shine to the cabinets. I had to buff a little for an even look but did the job." —Gizmo
Get a gallon of vinegar on Amazon for $16.99.
I use vinegar a lot. My most recent hack is using vinegar to remove sticky messes. My daughter gets stickers on her clothes all the time and it sometimes ends up in the wash. I tried re-washing and scrubbing but the stickers were pretty stuck on. I rubbed some vinegar on the sticker residue left behind on one of her shirts and I was amazed that it disappeared in just a few seconds. I even tried it on slime that got on my pants and her shirt. It removed it too!
To read more ways you can use vinegar to clean, check out Real Simple.
Your shower head will be free of all that yucky gunk that builds up over time.
Take a look at the full how-to at The Melrose Family.
Get it from Amazon for $40.
Take a look at the gross culture swabs (left photo) before using the UV sanitizer (side B) — so much bacteria! After using the UV sanitizer (side A) there's almost none!
This UV sanitizer fits all smartphones and only takes10 minutes to disinfect your phone. It can also be used for other small items like your keys and headphones!
Promising review: "Really easy to use. Just open, put your phone in and close. You can disinfect other things that fit in as well. I'm a microbiology researcher. I tested three phones before and after the sterilization. This device sterilized all phones completely." —Eran
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "This worked great! It got all the dust and crumbs out of the cracks in my car. It doesn't leave a film on the car which is what I was worried about. It slides right back into the container without any issues. (My boys like the fart sounds in makes!)" —KM
Lint rollers are incredibly multipurpose tools that can clean up pet hair, glitter spills, and dust on things like frames and lampshades.
Get more details at Family Handyman.
Get a 5-pack of lint rollers with over 22,000 5-star ratings from Amazon for $26.85.
Promising review: "These are great to have to clean up pet hair/dander, small spills of flour, sugar/salt in the kitchen, pet hair off bedspreads/clothes, dust off of curtains and glitter from the kids' art projects!" —Bb265
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "I have a porcelain toilet and sink and over the weeks I get that awful ring and staining. I tried everything to get this crud off including harmful to the environment bleach, the stuff that makes your eyes water and instant headache. I also tried various scrubbing brushes but that stain just wouldn't budge. I read the reviews on here about this product and I was skeptical. All I can say is this works, made my toilet and sink look like new again. Yes, it requires some elbow grease and my advice is to use in small circular movements across the surface. Took me about 20 minutes to do the toilet and sink." —Jessica L.
Get a pack of 15 from Happy Earth Boutique on Etsy for $12.99.
Happy Earth Boutique is a small business that sells sustainable and natural products like bath salts, potpourri, and cleaning products.
Promising review: "I was skeptical that these toilet fizzies would work better than bleach, but they do! Healthier and smells better! I will def be buying the refill pack! Shipped fast too. The smell is strong, which I enjoy. I like clean smells!" —Julie
After you've scrubbed your sink with some soapy water, simply wash it all away.
On The Kitchn, they recommend doing this about once a month.
Get a set of 12 microfiber cloths on Amazon for $12.99.
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
Promising reviews: "It does what it's supposed to do. It sucks up the crumbs from the cracks in my table top. Very surprised at the suction power of this little guy. Worth every penny." —Constan
"Simple and effective. I absolutely love this little vacuum for my desk! I use my desk for sewing and crafts often, so there are always little things here and there that get left behind, making the table look dirty and messy. The suction is awesome for picking up the little debris and it’s very quiet. I find myself reaching for it all the time for a quick cleanup. It’s so nice not having to wipe my entire desk down each time. It’s super small and tucks away neatly under my display stand, highly recommend!" —Selma Z.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "I have long hair and I used to use one of those sharp-toothed plastic drain snakes to clear my stopped up bathtub about once a month. I finally got fed up with the grossness and bought one of these. I had to do some googling and YouTube searching to figure out what kind of drain stopper I had and how to remove it, but it was pretty simple once I applied a wrench to it. The Tubshroom fit perfectly into the drain hole, supported by a plastic or metal crossbar that was a little further down inside the drain. I immediately tried it out and was amazed at how much hair it caught in just one shower. Can’t imagine how much was going down the drain prior to Tubshroom. It was easy to lift out, clean, and replace, too. Would definitely recommend this product!" —Asparagustory
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