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Promising review: "This stuff is beyond amazing. I felt like I was in an infomercial but without the B.S. One sponge removed all the greasy, oily, dirty hand marks in our apartment, the worst of which were built up around the door knobs and door jams. I cleaned some of the worst browning marks on my doors in under 10 seconds with one sponge and some warm water, and it makes a HUGE difference." —Marisa P. 

Promising review: "I didn’t think I would ever be so excited about such a thing as washing machine cleaning tablets. I also never realized how dirty my washing machine was. It now sparkles, doesn’t smell musty, and has removed so much gunk from around the drum/gasket. You should get these." —AVDW

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.98 (also available in packs of five and 12). 

It comes with 4 Long Flexible Screw-Connect Rods, 1 Blockage Removal Tool, 1 Vacuum Adapter, 1 Dryer Adapter, 1 Self-Feeding 4” Auger Brush, 1 Lint Trap Brush, and 1 Owners' Manual.

Promising review: "This thing worked AMAZING. I got a TON of lint out of my vent piping, my dryer works better now and runs cooler, and drying time has been reduced. I was amazed at how much lint build-up there was!" —Allen L Grooms

The kit includes one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads that can be used wet or dry.

Promising review: "Buy it NOW. Honestly, I had huge reservations about 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

Promising review: "My oven door was disgusting! I’ve tried numerous products, and nothing worked. I pasted this stuff on, and five minutes of scrubbing with a hard-bristle brush, and it’s just like new!!" —Adam F. 

Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "Wow, I’m so impressed with this miracle cleaner. Seriously, I tried using 4 other highly rated products, spent hours trying to get sinks clean, and nothing really worked. The sink looks worse than my pics above. I googled how to clean Corian sinks, praying I could save them. We had a tenant move out, and they left a mess in the kitchen. Anyway, I decided to give the OxiClean a try. Last night I sprinkled it over the stains, added about 3” of hot water, and let it soak overnight. I was so thrilled and excited this morning. This truly works; my sinks look brand new. Love this product!! 💕" —DebbieK

Get it from Amazon for $14.23 (available in two styles).

This kit comes with a ceiling cleaner, baseboard duster, dry duster, and wet cleaning mop.

Promising review: "Do you envy your friends and the fact that their walls are always spotless? Do your kids use the walls as their personal napkins or jungle gym? Are you tired of spending hours a day cleaning? Fret no more — this really does the trick! Seriously, though, I was tired of seeing spots and stains on our walls. I even changed our builder-grade flat paint to a nice eggshell grayish that everyone seems to love. But we still had issues with scuffs and marks. This 'wall mop' has been a life and time saver!!" —Savannah Wilson

Promising review: "I’ve had this in my cart for MONTHS. I kept going back and forth because I already have quite a few vacuums. I finally decided to take the plunge because it was on sale. I am so glad I did! My sister has been away, and the cats have been lying on her bed for three weeks with only a sheet, no blanket. The bed was COVERED in cat hair. I used this, and it got all of the cat hair off completely, just look at all that hair!!! On my own bed, a good amount came off as well. It’s amazing how much hair it picks up. Just get it! You won’t regret it." —Madison

Get it from Amazon for $49.97+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I'm a fur-mom of five cats and two dogs, so I know all about animal hair on everything. And I was very skeptical about this purchase, but I figured, why not? Nothing else is working very well. Holy moly. I have a well-loved old cat tree that I've tried vacuuming and lint rollers, and have finally resolved myself to it being cat hair carpet. This sucker grabs hair so good that my cat trees almost look newish!" —spztckttn

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

This five-piece kit includes a track-cleaning brush, a tile-lines brush, a window-blind duster, a 2-in-1 windowsill sweeper, and a hand-held groove-gap brush.

Promising review: "We just moved, and the previous owners of our new house left us a wonderful amount of dust and dirt to clean. I was originally looking for just a vent cleaner and stumbled upon these multi-kits. The price point is amazing, and it really does seem like a do-it-all kit." —Ty Loli

Promising review: "If you have any glass light fixtures in your home, you absolutely need this product. I don't think the fixture was this clear even when I bought it, and the best part is it’s just using water and the two rags." —Lisa Collins

Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $17.98.

Promising review: "This thing is seriously amazing. I figured out how to use it very quickly, and it worked like a charm. I had a sock stuck way down in my vent and would've had no idea! I still can't believe how much lint and dust came out of my dryer. My husband is already talking about other uses for this unique tool, like getting into tight spaces in our cars." —J. Johnson

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "We have hard water stains since our water source is a well. I had just given up on the stains when I decided to try CLR. It got my toilet white and shiny. The kitchen sink is also clean, and so is the shower. Thank goodness for this product." —Lisette

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 doing, and it only helped about 30%. We have very hard water. This zapped the buildup, and the glass is clear again, and colored plastics no longer have the powdery-like coating. So glad I took a chance on this!" —J. Holden

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9+ (also available in larger quantities).

Promising review: "When I first saw this product, I thought, 'No way is that really going to work,' but for the price, it was worth a try. I got it within two days of purchasing it — and it truly works. I immediately used it on my laptop and PC keyboards. It really did pull all of the dust and whatnot out from in between the keys. It feels damp on your skin and doesn't really leave a residue; the smell is not harsh and is barely there (not like an antiseptic or any harsh chemical at all). I really like it." —BRickard

Get it from Amazon for $4.29+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "We’ve had our Keurig for a few years, and with the exception of using only filtered water and dispensing hot water every so often, we’ve never cleaned the needle or K-Cup area. I used three cleaning cups back-to-back, and WOW, our machine was dirty! I'm so happy I purchased these! I’ll be keeping up on cleaning these more often." —Heather Garcia

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in two larger quantities).

Promising review: "I went on a trip, and when I came back, there was this foul odor coming from my garbage disposal (even though we didn’t leave any dishes on the sink), and I tried every home remedy I could think of to get rid of the smell, but nothing did. So I turned to the internet, and immediately, these seemed like the best choice for an okay price. I followed the instructions carefully, and within a minute, I saw the foam rise up and then go back down — awful smell FINALLY GONE!" —A.L.

Get it from Amazon for $3.96+ (available in two sizes).

This handy-dandy tool comes with five microfiber cloths, so you can clean your whole darn house in one sweep.

Promising review: "This product is AMAZING! You can clean both sides of two blinds at once and grip them firmly to get ALL of the dust off. Plus, it comes with five covers so that no matter how dirty your blinds are, you'll be able to finish dusting your whole house! I also love that you can wash the covers and don't have to waste money on refills." —Sarah

Promising review: "You guys. I’m embarrassed to even show you this. 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 came across this in a BuzzFeed list, and 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

Promising review: "I seriously can't believe how well these little tablets work. I had the most disgusting Hydro Flask coffee mug — I tried everything. A bottle brush, different kinds of soap, vinegar, EVERYTHING, and there was still a seemingly impenetrable layer of black sludge inside. I let a tablet sit in each of my mugs for an hour or two, and the black sludge rinsed out COMPLETELY without even scrubbing. They look brand new. What a magical product. No weird smell or taste afterward, either. I liked it so much that I used it on another Hydro Flask I use primarily to hold my Bloody Mary mix in the fridge. I couldn't put anything else in it because it would always taste like spicy tomato juice. Bottle Bright to the rescue! No residual smell or taste anymore. AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING." —Amazon Customer

Get a pack of 12 tablets from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in two larger quantities).

Run your bath, add this jet cleaner, then wipe down your tub. 

Promising review: "OK, so I love to clean, and I run bleach through the jets prob twice a month on top of my daily weekly cleaning. And I was skeptical about how this product could get any cleaner than I thought it was. Well, I am here to tell you this pic is after the second cleaning with this cleaner!!!! I am a believer and would highly recommend this product to anyone with a jetted tub!!" —Momof2greatboys

Promising review: "We've all seen products that claim to be the 'best' at whatever they are intended for. All too often, we are sadly disappointed by a product that falls far short of these audacious claims. Bar Keepers Friend is not one of these products. While I'm no barkeep, I can honestly state that I am impressed with the cleaning power of this product. I've used it on my glass-top stove, on metal pots and pans, and even on some heavily stained aluminum baking pans that tend to turn brownish after use. This product cleaned them all...and with very little effort on my part. I tend to sprinkle just a little on whatever I am going to clean, and then, using a clean paper towel or other nonabrasive cloth with a bit of moisture, I wipe the area until the stains lift up and out. A few extra passes to remove any remaining cleaning powder/product, and I'm off to other chores. I seldom have to use this, but when I do, it is quick and efficient." —Steven M.

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.74.

Promising review: "These things are awesome! I cleaned my bathroom tile grout first because the lady who lived there before me really let it go. A few places stayed stained, and I was worried it wouldn't cover them, but all grout areas are bright white and look new after using this." —Donna K Cook

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in a wide or narrow tip).

This oil is also great for butcher blocks, countertops, knives, and more!

Promising review: "My husband is a professional sous chef, and he was absolutely AMAZED with the end result. As many may imagine, our cutting boards are used heavily and frequently. One treatment and the wood grain popped and, aside from visible blade strikes from years of use, our cutting block roared back to a deep and rich-looking wood." —Vanessa Graziano

Get it from Amazon for $8.54+ (available in four sizes).

This FlexiSnake is great for sinks and showers where the water takes forever to drain, plus it's reusable — just clean it with hot water and soap after each use.

Promising review: "My shower drain had been clogged, and so before I called a plumber, I decided to give this baby a try. All I can say is that I wish I had stock in this company. This is a fantastic item that every single person who owns or rents a home should have. It was EASY to assemble the gadget. It was EASY TO USE. And best of all, it pulled out so much hair that it looked like a giant rat. I could not believe how QUICKLY I was able to do the job, and I can’t tell you the deep satisfaction it gave me to know that all that crap was out of my drain. I’m telling you, it is worth every penny!" —1Creeksidegal

Get five from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in packs of three and 10).

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 and removes the oil. 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 a 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 $12.95+ (available in different quantities).

Promising review: "This thing works great. Ideal for the lazy housekeeper that I am." —elcolson

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three styles).

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