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34 Cleaning Products That’ll Whip Your Home Into Shape
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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More If you have a knack for making some *real* messes, these products are going to be glued to your side. Promising reviews: "I always see people using this on TikTok, but the videos don’t even do it justice. The Pink Stuff made everything spotless. Counters, stoves, sinks, literally everything. Best cleaning product in the world and I will literally never use any other brand again." —Hailey Peters "This stuff is some magic sorcery. I’m not usually a fan of traditional cleaning products and tend to opt for natural-based cleaners. However, I had some soot over the fireplace, and nothing would take it off. Not only did it do a pretty dang good job on that… everything I’ve tried it on has gotten that item super clean with minimal scrubbing. Will always have it on hand now. Got hard water stains off when CLR wouldn’t even get it clean and made the faucet look brand new." —Kim Montero Get it from Amazon for $5.97 (also available in multipacks). Promising review: "We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits and dirt and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two sizes and in two scents). Promising review: "This stuff is amazing. I live in an older apartment complex and even though I scrub and clean my bathtub every week, the caulk around the edge still managed to grow mold and turn brown/black. I scrubbed with many different products and it didn't seem to make a difference. I found this product and the transformation is huge. First, it's easy to apply because of the squeeze top. I was able to just really focus on the caulk. Then, because it's a gel, it stayed put and didn't ooze everywhere. It really surprised me on those vertical sides. In the first picture, I already scrubbed my tub and even used some sturdy brushes attached to my power drill. The second half of the picture is after five hours of letting this mold remover soak and just wiping it off." —Rochelle Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a two-pack). Promising review: "Love this broom, love the dust pan. So easy to sweep up spills. I've bought them for myself, a good friend, my neighbor, and my elderly uncle. We all wondered why we haven't been using theses all along. This particular set is the best. Dustpan stands straight and doesn't keep spilling over. We all also appreciate "teeth" on dustpan that pulls off dust when you move broom against them." —Michelle Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in seven colors). These pumice stones can also be used to clean other surfaces, like ceramic tile, concrete, and porcelain, around your home! Promising review: "I can’t even tell you how much I love this product. I was so embarrassed by the toilet and bathtub in our guest bathroom. Our water is so full of iron, you can’t even drink it, so it stains everything it touches. It took a little bit of elbow grease, but this is the only thing I have found that will take the staining off! I will recommend it to anyone I know!" —MorganeC. Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.98 (also available in a three- and six-pack). Promising review: "I was sooo skeptical and was confused about how they’d work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! They’re super interesting but they do the job." —Janet Get six stamps from Amazon for $4.67 (also available in a two-pack). Promising review: "This stuff is absolutely AMAZING. My wife and I were getting tired of looking at our worn-out cabinets and wood paneling and were very close to paying a professional thousands of dollars to refinish it all, but then we came across this product. Our paneling and cabinets were looking rough. We have two dogs who jumped up and scratched places. We also had an area that was damaged by water spots where our dog bowls were. Several other areas were just worn from heavy traffic. This stuff was like a magical eraser for water spots, scratches, scuffs, and any other blemish. We simply wiped the product on with a paper towel and let it sit for 20 minutes before wiping it off with a clean towel. Everything looks brand-new. I'm buying a couple more so we can finish our cabinets and wood paneling. We're so glad we found this product." —Kris Get it from Amazon for $11.48 (also available in a six-pack). Promising review: "I don't often write a review of a product. But this was so impressive, I thought I should let others know. We have a set of vinyl outdoor chairs that were constantly covered with mildew. When we were feeling ambitious, we'd take the time to power wash the chairs, which worked pretty well but was a lot of work. The problem was that a couple of days later, the mildew was back almost as bad a before. With this mildew stain remover, we sprayed the chairs, let them sit for a few minutes, and hosed off with a regular garden hose. Easy. And they were cleaner than they ever got using the power washer. When we put the chairs away two months later, they were still clean." —Christine A. Simonson Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes). The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads, which can be used wet or dry. Promising review: "At first, I didn't think much about it. Then, I used it. It is incredible. The pole spins in any direction and secures tightly in place. The thick, absorbent cloth can be removed, washed, and put back within seconds. I cleaned my woodwork and ceiling fans without effort. Extremely satisfied." —Donnagnida Therapy Clean is a family-owned small business based in Dover, New Hampshire. My former colleague Brittany Ross says, "I don't know what kind of fairy dust this plant-based spray is hiding inside, but it made my mucked-up fridge sparkle within a MINUTE! I was skeptical when I first sprayed it onto my fridge because it took a second for the streaks to start fading, but lo and behold, there was *zero* residue left behind after a super brief wipe sesh. Once I saw how downright dazzling my fridge looked, I decided to put it to the ~real~ test — my filthy dishwasher. Again, a minute of buffing with a microfiber towel was enough to make it look like a brand new appliance, and it worked wonders on the greasy stainless steel edges of my oven, too." Promising review: "I live in an apartment. The sink is about 35 years old and has become badly stained and scratched from neglect and indifferent care. This has made a noticeable difference. This sink will never look brand new again, but your product removed, I would say, about 80% of the stains, without any extraordinary effort, and put a really polished look on the sink. It is gleaming and actually looks very clean for the first time since I have lived here. —David Brennan Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in two sizes and in multipacks). Promising review: "I thought the world had ended!! RED WINE SPILLED ON AN ORIENTAL CARPET!!! The cream fringe took the brunt of the spill. The first thing I did was put white wine on it…after all, isn’t that what you have heard and read? That white wine will remove red wine from whatever. Didn’t work for me. Rush to Amazon…what to do….what to do? I found several products that sounded promising. I read the reviews. So glad that this is what I chose! Worked like a dream. When it arrived the stain had been set for four days, and following the directions on the bottle, the stain instantly started to disappear. My cream-colored fringe was back. Amazing!!! My carpet is back to its beautiful self. Am I happy? So happy words can’t convey." —Pat Get a 4-ounce bottle from Amazon for $7.97 (also available in multipacks and in a 25-pack of wipes). Promising review: "I had had it with my broken basic mop and bucket. I tried to just get a dollar store Swiffer to get us by, but that wasn't cutting it at all. With three boys and a dog that makes his rounds on all the furniture and every exposed corner, I had to do something. After seeing a TikTok where a woman demonstrated this mop for cleaning her walls and hearing my boss rave about it, I decided to click the Amazon button. Let me tell you, I HATE cleaning, I HATE mopping, but I LOVE for things to be clean. I was able to mop the entire house TWICE (Because it was that dirty. Please don't judge.) within an hour. A few days later, I mopped the entire house again within 10 minutes because it wasn't quite as dirty. On another positive note, my boys love the spinner and think it’s a toy! So, every time I get the bucket out, my 10-year-old and 4-year-old ask to mop the house because they think it’s fun. MAJOR BONUS!" —Molly Get it from Amazon for $34.96 (also available with a refill mop heads or a 10-pack of cleaning powder). Promising review: "If I could give this product 6 stars, I would. My husband and I use it almost every day. We have three furry dogs and six fluffy cats, which makes for A LOT of hair. We were using a lint roller before we bought our ChomChom Roller. The lint roller didn't work very well and had to be replaced. We have had our ChomChom Roller for months and it still works just as well as it did when we first got it. We can actually invite our friends over now without worrying about all the pet hair." —Morgan Willis Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four designs). Promising review: "This is the best for cleaning dishwashers. I've been using this cleaner since I first bought my dishwasher six years ago, and it still looks like new. I religiously use a tablet once a month by adding it to a load of dishes. The box even has a monthly calendar that you can check off after each use for those who have too much going on to keep track. I highly recommend." —Dee Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.17 (also available in a 12-pack). Promising review: "Two months ago, we got a 6-month-old puppy who has needed some time to get adjusted. That included more than a few accidents in our living room and on his bed. This machine has made cleanup of everything so much simpler, and I love that it's a deep cleaner and uses a nontoxic pet cleaner so that our not-so-little puppy isn't harmed by exposure or smells. Also helpful since my teenage sons like to camp out on the couch with their friends on long weekends, and our couch gets that fresh, clean smell in an hour." —Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (also available in a smaller size and a pet version). Promising review: "My daughter and I live in a carpeted studio apartment. We both have long thick hair. We also have two cats: one with short hair and one with long fine hair. This sweeper is amazing. I had a vacuum cleaner that was new and so awful that it would burn out before I could vacuum half the studio. It was also impractical for our tiny space. This sweeper is a godsend. It picks up ALL of the hair, human, cat, even the fine, thin, soft long cat hair. It's also great at picking up the cat litter. I don't know what type of carpet ours is, but it's definitely not low pile. The only thing it does not pick up are the torn out pieces of carpet from the cat tree on the floor, but that's OK. This has been so much easier than the other vacuum cleaner we had." —J. S. It comes with five interchangeable and reusable microfiber sleeves! Promising review: "Where has this tool been all my life? This is a quick, inexpensive way to clean vinyl blinds. The tool is so easy to use that we have added the chore to my 9-year-old son’s list. We also use it on our metal indoor heat/air vent. Love that the tool comes with washable replacement dusters." —mastermom They're safe to use with pretty much any type of washer: HE or regular, top-loading and front-loading. Promising review: "I've been using this product for several years now. I have two teens and a husband who's an auto technician. Boy do they get filthy! After time this grime buildup will make your washer stink bad. I don't do it every month as they say to as I don't have that type of money but when it stinks, this product is the bomb! Makes your washer smell really fresh, like brand new. If it still stinks after one tablet, pop another one in and no more stink!! Yay! I would give this 20 stars if I could. Really love this product so much so that I bought the ones for my dishwasher too!! (they work great too!)" —berja Get a six-pack from Amazon for $11.98 (also available in a five- and 12-pack) They can be used wet or dry and on basically every type of flooring and even drywall if you're so inclined. Since they can be thrown in the wash, one microfiber pad can replace up 100 single-use pads. Promising review: "Just used these for the first time with my Swiffer WetJet and I gotta say I am impressed! Went on easily and cleaned the floors easily! I always hated the one-time use pads and never felt like they got my floor clean. This review is NOT sponsored, I bought these with my own money because I’m sick of single-use products. Seriously, buy these now!!!" —AKGross Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.99. Promising review: "Initially, I bought this because I’m potty training a puppy and it’s not going great. This product really worked well on my carpets for the dog messes! However, I’m writing this review because my jerk cat decided one evening that my new comforter was a great potty spot. Thankfully I noticed the mess immediately so I was able to get this product on it immediately as well. I did let it sit overnight to really penetrate the stuffing even tho that isn't in the directions. I was certain the comforter was a goner. I tossed it in the wash the next morning and I am BLOWN AWAY by the lack of smell or stain. Cat urine is so stubborn and it can easily feel overwhelming when trying to eliminate the smell but this product 100% has my support. I’m buying more the second I’m done with this review. I love it." —lexi Get it from Amazon for $20.39+ (available in two scents and also in a gallon size). The drill isn't included, but you can find a bunch of great ones on Amazon! Note: Each color of the Drill Brush attachment corresponds to the type of bristles they have, and each one is best suited for a specific type of cleaning job (for example, the yellow brush has medium bristles, best used for bathroom cleaning — bathtubs, showers, tile, and porcelain). Be sure to check the listing for which color is best for your intended purpose before buying! Drill Brush is a small business based in New York that makes cleaning brushes that attach to drills. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician who suffered from carpal tunnel and needed a way to clean without causing him harm. Promising review: "These brushes worked flawlessly. I have a 24-year-old home that has not been remodeled yet. The master bath shower tile and fiberglass shower pan were in pretty bad shape. We tried many types of cleaners to remove residual soap and hard water stains with little success. As a last-ditch effort, I purchased these brushes. They worked amazingly well. Using Krud Kutter and these brushes removed every bit of the dirt and polished those tiles so that they shine brilliantly like they did when they were new. I am completely satisfied with my purchase of these brushes. They are well made and held up beautifully to the forces I applied while using them." —Tom S4TX Get the set of three from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five different brush stiffnesses). Promising review: "This little tool surprised me. I’ve used other scrubbers before, including a larger electric one that came with different attachments for corners and other areas, but it never really got the job done. Even regular cleaning cloths couldn’t get into certain crevices around my sink. "This power scrubber cleaned everything right away. I didn’t have to scrub hard, and it reached those tricky spots that other tools always missed. It’s small, but it really packs a punch. I even started using it in my tub. It’s too small to clean the entire tub with, but it still worked better than the bigger, more expensive tool I had. "It’s well made, and I love how effective it is. Definitely recommend if you’re trying to get into tight corners or small spaces that are hard to clean." —Britt Check out our full Rubbermaid Power Scrubber review. Promising review: "We have horrible city water. Lots of minerals and smells like sulfur. Our toilets are only one year old and the tanks are a nasty dark color that bleach doesn’t work on. I poured half a bottle in and let it sit overnight. I was amazed at how clean my tank was. Looked brand new again." —KS It's super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months! Promising review: "I saw this recommended on TikTok. I will never go back to using the drop-in bleach tablets. My toilet flappers last so much longer now that the bleach doesn't sit in the tank of the toilet. Each cartridge lasts about three months depending on use, and the installation literally took about two minutes at the most. When it comes time to replace the bleach cartridge, you just twist it to remove, and twist to install a new one. None of my local stores sell the bleach one (only the blue), so this is a great way to purchase this product." —Adam P. Check out a TikTok of the "Angry Mama" microwave cleaner in action. Promising review: "This makes cleaning out the microwave so easy. Even if I put it off too long and it's really gross in there, a few minutes of mama working in the microwave and I can literally just wipe it out with no effort." —Katy H Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four colors). Promising review: "Very cool. Cleaned all the cobwebs in my apartment living room while reclining in my recliner. Just for the laugh factor. It works well. It stays extended to whatever length you choose. I've used it to clean the lint trap in the dryer and to dust the tops of furniture and wall-hanging pictures. I've used it to fish things out from under furniture. I've even used it as a cat toy. And to break up kitty disagreements. Best $10 investment ever!" —B Ba The kit comes with a bottle of cleaner, a cleaning pad, and a heavy-duty scraper that are all designed to break down burnt-on foods and tough stains. Promising review: "As soon as I used this stuff, I couldn't believe it! We had a new stove that I didn't clean for months and assumed the burnt pea juice (my enemy) would just be a new stain forever. However, after one application, it was basically gone. I used the scraper that came with it and did one more small application on just that spot, and it was gone! Every time I use this it looks like my stove could be brand-new." —Christi Get it from Amazon for $17.28+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "This stuff really works on grease! I was skeptical about purchasing this product because nothing seemed to clean my greasy stovetop. A friend recommended that I try this brand and when I saw the chance to get a two-pack, I thought it would be a value. Once I used this for the first time, I am never going back to wiping down my stovetop the same way again." —Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a two- and four-pack). Promising review: "I think these wipes are made out of magic because they can clean just about anything with very little effort! One wipe cleaned my ENTIRE BATHTUB, including the hard water buildup and some residual soap scum. The wipe stayed wet for the entire use, and there was absolutely no sweating involved. I hate cleaning but I was so pumped about the tub, I took wipe #2 to my hood vent and good golly, it's like it's brand new. I've told everyone I know to buy these." —JenM Promising review: "Saw it on TikTok and knew I had to have one. I hate cleaning, but I get annoyed with the clumps of dog hair and bits of things on my kitchen floor. I usually just vacuum my tile with the vacuum, which is a pain. This thing is so easy to just sweet things into, and it sucks them right up. Sure, it's more expensive than my actual vacuum, but I've only had it three days and have used it two times." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $169 (available in three colors). Promising review: "I love these sponges. I use them in the kitchen, the bathroom, and on the sides of the pool. But the use I like the best is to clean my vinyl wood floors. They get the spots and footprints off quickly without damaging the floor. I've use mops but they didn't remove what everyone had tracked in without pressing down really hard. These work quickly and efficiently." —D. Morales This solution works great with Bissell, Hoover, McCulloch, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, and Carpet Express cleaners. Sunny & Honey is a family-run small business specializing in biodegradable cleaning products. Promising review: "Worth every penny. I’ve bought this product so many times now, I have it on auto ship! Saw the reviews and figured I’d give it a try. My cat likes to pee over the litter box and has stained the brand-new carpet. I used this in my Bissell, and it took all the stain and smell out!!! I’ll never use another cleaner." —Wendy Get it from Amazon for $19.53+ (available in two sizes and two scents). Sprinkle & Sweep is a small biz specializing in products for cleaning up after pets. Promising review: "Smells amazing! My blind dog makes a big mess. Thank you for making clean up a breeze." —Amazon Customer "This is great product for any kind of pet mess. Just spinkle on mess, wait a few minutes and sweep. Works on hard floors or carpet. It is gritty though, will track on hard floors. This bag has lasted six months with a senior cat who tries to get to the box." —Cristina Moon Get it from Amazon for $18.97+ (also available in a set with a sweeper). Take a look at these satisfying results on TikTok! Promising review: "I cannot say enough great things about this Shark Vacmop! I use it twice a day to pick up dog hair, dust, dander, kitchen crumbs, etc. it’s fun and easy to use. Love that it charges and charges fast! I tell all of my friends and family about it and they’ve purchased theirs as well. I’m obsessed with this machine!" —Nicole R. 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