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As a Senior Shopping Writer at BuzzFeed, I specialize in a broad range of topics, including beauty, cleaning, fashion, personal care, home, fitness, and my beloved “TikTok made me buy it.” My work has been featured across lifestyle and writing publications during my ten years in the digital media space, including Bustle, HuffPost, HelloGiggles, and The Washington Post.

Promising review: "I wish I could give this 10 stars. I would have never believed that a cloth and plain water could get my windows so clean. After years of struggling with streaks, blurry areas, etc. I was skeptical this would work. So I followed the short instructions (wet, wring, wipe) and stood back. I still saw dirt and spots, and was about to think 'yep, too good to be true,' but then realized I had not wiped the other side. Repeated the cleaning and then... shock. A sparkling clean window with nothing to be annoyed about to re-clean. I did this to three huge windows and got the same results. Wife came home and was like, 'Wow, never seen these windows that clean.' On a fourth window, I tried with a clean (non-E-cloth) cloth + Windex, then with vinegar. Nope, not good enough. Then with E-cloth, I got the same result. AMAZING product and very eco-friendly, down to the packaging." —Sitarix

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five colors). 

Promising review: "I really like this trash can deodorizer because it’s easy to install, and each of the two scents smells lovely. Remember, you get two different scents, which spares you from having to buy a second scent the moment the first one runs dry. Each scent smells deliciously sweet and nature-like (it doesn’t stir up our allergies). The scent is neither too weak nor too strong. Plus, on the practical side, the size is perfect, the adhesive lasts a long time, and the product delivers on its promises. It’s a great choice and an excellent value for the price!" —Lynne Texas

Get two holders with two refills from Amazon for $12.34. (And check out all the other scent refills you can get here!)

Check out this TikTok of the Folex Carpet Spot Remover to see it in action! 

Promising review: “I have used Folex for years, and it works wonders on everything from spilled coffee, wine, and dog messes, without any chemical smells or residue. But my love for Folex grew so much deeper when I dropped a 32-ounce jar of salsa down the stairs. My husband took one look and declared that the stairs were ruined and would need to be replaced. I took a look, grabbed the Folex, and said, 'We’ve got this.' If you have children, pets, or are very clumsy with your canned goods, you need this bulk-size jug in your arsenal of cleaning supplies.” —Carobnty

Promising review: "These Scrubbing Bubbles toilet drop-ins are a simple and convenient way to keep the toilet bowl fresh and cleaner between regular cleanings. I like that they work automatically every time you flush, helping reduce buildup and keeping things smelling fresh. The blue water also gives the bathroom a cleaner, fresher look, which is a nice little touch. They’re easy to use, last a good amount of time, and make maintaining the bathroom much easier. Great value for the price and a product I’ll continue buying." —Zuhair Family

Get a set of five tablets from Amazon for $5.77. 

Promising review: "I’m really impressed with these Wet-it! Skrubba reusable dish scrubbers. They clean dishes, pots, and pans effectively without scratching, and they’re easy to rinse and keep clean. I especially like that they’re dishwasher-safe and reusable, which makes them a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to disposable sponges and scouring pads. They’re durable, practical, and work great for everyday kitchen cleaning." —William L. Harmon

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $9.99. 

Promising review: "I saw this product on TikTok and decided to try it out for myself. The name doesn’t lie — spray it on, shut the bathroom door, and in a few hours, the shower is 100 times cleaner. Usually, I’ll let it sit overnight, and by morning, the visible grime on the shower is gone, including soap scum. I’ll usually let the shower water rinse the residue out, and then I will take a bucket just to get everything off the shower walls. It is a bit slick if you try to get in the shower without rinsing the residue, but otherwise it’s a worthy cleaning staple in my house." —Tara D. 

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two scents and two sizes).  

The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads, which are washable, and 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

Check out a TikTok of the laundry spray in action. 

Puracy is a Texas-based, family-owned business specializing in plant-based, chemical-free, hypoallergenic home products, with a donation made to local families in need with a portion of every purchase. 

Psst — this spray also does a number on all those other miscellaneous stains in your life, like wine, coffee, soy sauce, makeup, and period blood! I recently bought this to test it for myself, and can attest to how well it works to get period blood out even after you've tried something else. I stained a pair of beloved bright-blue bike shorts in my sleep and tried to get it out with soap and water, but the stain was still there when it came out of the wash. I treated it with this, stuck it back in the wash, and BOOM, it's like it never happened (I panicked before I could get a before and after, please forgive me, laundry gods).

Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in different sizes).

Promising review: "This product, my drill, and the flat sponge type cleaning pad were the only things that worked, transforming this very dirty tub into cleaner than clean. Very little muscle power necessary. A little goes a long way. It takes off the worst of things and leaves a kind of ceramic coat behind. It’s amazing." —Glinda

Promising review: "This oven cleaner works very well and removes grease and burned-on food with minimal scrubbing. I like that it is fume-free, easy to apply, and the pro-size can last a long time. Great product for deep cleaning." —Yaini Brigeo 

Promising review: "It’s a little hard to squeeze, but that totally makes up for the AMAZING results. I was embarrassed about our tubs because the people we bought our house from didn’t caulk or seal them properly, and this resulted in mildew buildup. I tried EVERYTHING until I saw this on TikTok, I believe — MIRACLE FREAKING WORKER. I will be buying more, the only complaint I will ever have is the shipping got mixed up, but that is not a problem and was fixed very easily!" —Brooklyn Nguyen

Promising review: "I have owned this scrubber for a while now and waited to review to assess its durability. It hasn't disappointed. I frequently use cast iron to cook and take great care in keeping it clean and seasoned. This scrubber is great for getting up those stuck-on bits and pieces for high-temperature searing. With hot water, most of the time, it is all that I need to clean up the pan. On occasion, I'll add salt to the pan with a bit of hot water and scrub when more is needed to get it clean. I bought another for my son, who has commented on its effectiveness in cleaning up caked-on bits. It is a solid purchase for the price point as well." —Don Lomas

Check out a TikTok of the foaming pink drain cleaner in action. 

Promising review: "Wow! I don't think I've ever been more excited to use a cleaning product before. Who knew you could get so much satisfaction from a drain cleaner. I could probably make an ASMR video and post it, as it is that satisfying! Even though I had to angle this over my sink drain, to avoid the low faucet, it worked perfectly. The foam went down the drain and up through the overflow, bringing lots of black, yucky gunk with it. I have used lots of drain cleaners before, but not one that actually came up through the overflow. I'd never even considered what stuff was in there. It did a great job of cleaning everything out, and it left the sink smelling fresh and clean as well." —Amazon Customer 

Quick & Clean is a small business that specializes in coffee machine cleaning products. 

Promising review: "I had no idea that cleaning a Keurig was a thing. I bought these because I saw them on TikTok, believe it or not. I wanted to give it a go because my Keurig isn’t that old and I didn’t think it would do anything. IT WORKS SO WELL! My Keurig wasn’t as nasty as some I’ve seen, lucky. I would highly recommend, keeps everything running correctly and clean." —Lauren

Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three pack sizes). 

Promising review: "This is by far the best glass cleaner I have used. Wonder has no chance against this spray. I'm not sure why I haven’t found this sooner. I will never go back to regular Windex spray. Recommend it!" —Hadassah E. 

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $4.98. 

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 who 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 to clean 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." —Molly

Promising review: "After moving into a house owned by older adults, a lot was neglected. Feeling overwhelmed by the hard water left in our shower, I avoided it for months. After watching TikTok, I found this product recommendation, and MY GOD did it change my life. It is SUPER messy, so wear gloves, and it’s easiest to squeeze on a paper towel, apply, and then scrub with a wool scrub after. But once you figure out the flow, boy, does it work!!!" —Alicia

Promising review: "These Swedish dishcloths are a great eco-friendly alternative to paper towels. They’re very absorbent, dry quickly, and are easy to rinse clean after use. The prints are bright and cheerful, adding a nice touch to the kitchen. They’ve held up well through repeated use and are a great value for the quality. I’d definitely recommend them!" —Linda S. 

Get a set of six from Amazon for $13.99 (available in nine sets). 

Powerstone Pumice is a small business that specializes in home cleaning products. 

Promising review: "I have never been so happy about a purchase before, and this did it! We went away for a week and came back home and saw stains in all of the toilet bowls. I researched, and it’s from hard water or something like that. I’m so glad I [tried this] because this saved me so much money and time on finding a solution that works miracles. I didn’t even need to scrub hard. Just rubbed it on the stains a couple of times, and I was done in less than five minutes for each bowl. I highly recommend this product!" —Selina B 

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (also available in a pack of two and four).

Promising review: "Saved me from buying a new dishwasher! I have to admit that I was skeptical that this product was actually going to do anything. I’ve noticed my dishwasher wasn’t cleaning dishes very well lately, and I did everything I could to get it working properly again, but was ready to finally give up and buy a new dishwasher. I bought these tablets thinking they were designed to eliminate odors, but I was willing to give them a shot before buying a whole new dishwasher. I put one in the bottom of the dishwasher last night per the instructions and woke up to completely clean dishes for the first time in weeks. They look perfect. I don’t know why these tablets work, but they absolutely did, and I am a happy customer!" —B. Turner

Promising review: "My older model Whirlpool washing machine had been smelling very bad for about two months. We tried everything, white vinegar, beach, etc., it would stay fresh smelling for two days, then back to the bad, moldy smell. I read this product works, so I ordered it. Used one tablet and the smell is gone!!! It has been three weeks now, and it just smells fresh, no strong perfume odor either! Buy this product, you will not regret it!!!" —A.C.

Get a set of six tablets from Amazon for $10.98. 

Promising review: "This was the perfect solution for a busy mom like myself. I have three little ones, and every day there is a mess of some sort in the backseat. It saves time and money to not have to go to a carwash place and keep feeding the machine. It’s simple to use and a great size. Wish the suction was a little better, but for the price and quality, I can’t complain. It’s a must!" —Amazon Customer

"TikTok made me buy it. I NEVER leave reviews buttt I was surprised at how well and powerful this vacuum was! And it wasn’t loud. 10 out of 10 recommended. Go buy it and try it for yourself." —Jessica D. Williams

Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in two styles).

Promising review: "Works great! I saw a video for this product on TikTok, and knew that I needed it in my life. I love it, and it helps keep my new car looking clean and new!" —Alison Crawford

Promising review: "I absolutely love this product. I saw it on TikTok and figured I would give it a try. My grandmother passed away almost eight years ago, and she left me her first engagement ring in her will. I have tried so many jewelry cleaners, toothpaste and toothbrush, you name it, tried everything except for sending it away to get cleaned. I ordered the Diamond Dazzle Stik on Thursday, and it arrived the following Saturday, fast shipping! Today is Sunday, and I cleaned my ring with the Diamond Dazzle Stik. My ring is just as shiny as it was when my grandfather bought it for my grandmother many many years ago. I will definitely use this Diamond Dazzle Stik on all my jewelry. Highly recommended!" —Heather

Get it from Amazon for $9.48+ (available in two sizes and multipacks).

Promising review: "These balls are awesome!! They’re dense, solid, about the same size as my previous dryer balls, but much better quality, with good detail on the super-cute cat decorations, and they do the job intended! They have no smell, as quality wool shouldn’t, and aren’t soft, but have no surface problems that could snag your clothes. I’m very happy with them and find them to be good value for the price!" —Jeanne S. 

Get a set of six from Amazon for $27.95 (available in six styles). 

Check out a TikTok of the Dawn Powerwash Spray to see it in action! 

I've lived on my own for a long time now, so even when I've had a dishwasher, it's made more sense to wash individual dishes and put them away. This stuff is SO quick and effective at clearing up grime and burnt and caked-on food (I am an AVID eater of burnt cheese). Now that I'm a mom, I love this stuff even more — Dawn Powerwash is surprisingly great at getting spit-up stains out of furniture and items I can't put in the washing machine (like the mesh on a hand-me-own Snoo!). A lot of parents swear by it for getting poop and food stains out of baby clothes, too. 

Here's what BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly has to say about this spray: "I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout food instead of cooking. But, as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use I on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce *and* the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like I say it does! Like, scary well." 

Get the starter pack from Amazon for $11.48.  

Promising review: "If it were possible to give 10 stars, this product is definitely worth it. I originally bought this in the store and was most impressed with how well it cleaned the refrigerator from all fingerprints and watermarks. My friend came over and said, 'What in the world did you clean your refrigerator with because it looks brand new?!' It is the best product I have ever used on my refrigerator and stove! Just wipe down and let it sink in, then wipe over with a clean, soft towel for a polished, shiny look! IT IS MARVELOUS! I SAY MARVELOUS! Don't bother with sprays! I bought two containers so that I will not run out for a long time!" —Roie

Each cleaner comes with a trial size of Bissell's Spot & Stain Formula, which is also available on Amazon for $12.99! 

Promising review: "I wish I had taken photos since I was amazed at the results, honestly. I bought my car about a year ago, and it had stains all over the seats — I didn’t want to pay $300+ for them to be cleaned since I’m a college student, so I just waited. My sister saw a TikTok video or something about this machine, and while I was doubtful that it would work since some of these stains have been there for who knows how long, I finally bought it cause I spilt a blue slushee over my car seats. Lo and behold, I now have a car with no stains whatsoever! I wish I had gotten it sooner!! I wish I had taken before and after pics, but I’ll try and upload some of how it looks now at some point! But 15/10 recommend!!" —jovana montoya

Promising review: "This is the best small vacuum cleaner I've ever had. It keeps your desk and corners clean and tidy. Super suction, various replacement heads, lightweight, super long battery life, and charges like a mobile phone." —zhaixia

Psst — these should be stored slightly damp in their tubes to prevent stiffening! 

Promising review: "So amazing. They really do work. Did the whole car in minutes, and it completely soaked up all the water from the rain." —Amazon Customer

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

Promising review: "I don't know what it is about these, but putting one down my sink and watching the foamy bubbles come up is SO satisfying. Really scratches an itch that I didn't even realize I had. I read about these in some article about popular products on TikTok and wanted to try them because my garbage disposal had not been smelling super lately. They did not disappoint! Super easy to use and leaves the disposal smelling fresh." —Liz R. 

Promising review: "I didn’t understand how this tool was going to work, but I saw a TikTok where someone used it as part of their everyday cleaning routine, and my curiosity got the best of me! And wow, oh wow, am I glad I did! The area has to be big enough to pull it back and forth, so it’s ideal for couches and beds, and other furniture. It is so easy to empty too, and oh so satisfying to see what you picked up with it! Now I want to try the handheld version for clothing!" —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors). 

The colors on the air purifier switch from green to blue, amber, or red to demonstrate the quality of air in your home. 

Promising review: "Compact and silent. This air purifier is powerful enough for my small room. I am not feeling any allergy caused by pollens now. I also have a 3D printer in the room. This air purifier can remove the burning plastic smell from the printer. The running noise is not noticeable; it won’t bother me when I am sleeping and working. For a small machine like this, I think it is worth the money." —TY

"This air purifier is amazing. I have noticed a huge difference in the levels of odors, dust, and dog hair. It definitely has improved the air quality in my home, and I feel good about knowing that it is working toward better breathing for my dog and me. It automatically senses when the air has changed in my home, and it goes to work clearing out any contaminants that might be floating around. I would highly recommend this to anyone, especially people who have babies in their home." —Katherine Johnson

Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (clip the coupon on the product page for this price). 

Angry Orange is a small business that specializes in home cleaning products. 

Promising review: "I love love love this product! This is a game changer for me! Since I've been using this, my friends and family have commented on not being able to smell dog urine in my house! I sprayed this in my son's bedroom and let it sit while I got my shampooer ready! It's been three weeks since I shampooed his room, and I haven't smelled urine even once!" —Jennette MIles

Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in four sizes).

Here's what BuzzFeeder Maitland Quitmeyer has to say about it: I bought this for my white porcelain kitchen sink, and I've since texted five people about it, which is really a lot for such a boring grown-up product. It cleans beautifully, but the *best* thing about it is its ability to repel stains after cleaning. You know that thing when you rinse out your coffee cup, and the coffee water just lingers in your sink, and you have to purposefully rinse it out for two minutes? You don't have to do that — the coffee can't stick to the sink and just goes RIGHT down the drain. Time saved, sink clean — this is really a Virgo dream product right here.

Promising review: "I first saw this product on TikTok. I was skeptical, as not everything that blows up works as well as they say. But after trying so many different sink cleaners, I was ready to give this a try. I followed the directions exactly on the bottle, and the results were instant. I will not go back to any other cleaner for my sink." —lexidan

Here's what Maitland has to say about them: "I bought a pack of these and love dusting with them! All the dust sticks right on, so you don't end up breathing in all the dust you just tried removing. It's great for baseboards, too!"

Promising review: "I saw these on the good ol' TikTok, and I was blown away by how much dirt it took off the baseboards. As a cleaner, mopping doesn't just do the trick sometimes, and I catch myself on my hands and knees wiping a majority of it away. These sponges come in a pack of four. They are already pre-wet, but they just feel cold to the touch. I ran one along a baseboard, and in less than a second, it took off more than my mop. These are easy to clean, and they dry really fast, so you can reuse them again and again." —smoresgalore

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in six color packs, including my beloved pink). 

Turbo Mops is a small business that specializes in eco-friendly cleaning products. 

Promising review: "If you have a Swiffer Wet Jet and are tired of having to buy those mop pads, I would 10000x recommend these. All you do is stick it to the bottom of your mop like you would a mop pad and mop like normal. It stays on great and even picks up crumbs better than the store-bought mop pads. Once you’re done, you just throw it in the wash, and it’s good as new. I’m not sure if you’re supposed to dry them, but I do, and they come out just fine! I love these!!" —Kate

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in multipacks). 

Psst — if you don't already have one, you can get a standard Swiffer on Amazon for $19.14!  

Promising review: "I have tiles that the builder put down. As you can imagine, they are not the best quality and feel porous. Everything shows on the floor, but this cleaner truly makes a difference. It goes deep into the tile and grout and leaves it super clean without much effort. Truly effective. The floor looks super clean and shiny after using it. It comes well-packed, so there is no leakage. Best floor cleaner in my opinion. A little goes a long way." —Michelle O 

Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.61. 

An embarrassing confession: I do not have a pet, but I shed like nobody's business. My hair gets so ingrained in the carpet that a vacuum truly does nothing for it, so I often was just unrooting clumps of hair from the floor with my hands (sorry for the visual). I bought this broom and it immediately started pulling up GOBS of hair. My carpet, like, genuinely changed color (turns out the pink was supposed to be much pinker, whoops). Anyway, do with that semi-horrifying information what you will — you can read my full review of the pet hair broom for more deets.

Promising review: "I have two long-haired dogs, and my larger dog (a standard Aussie) sheds a lot. It's a constant hassle to clean up, and it doesn't seem to matter how often we vacuum, there's always more hair. I saw this product on TikTok and thought it might be worth a try to get up more hair from our carpets. It worked really well. I personally found the 'squeegee' side worked best on the carpet, but the brush side worked well on the tile." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in different styles).

Promising review: "I absolutely love these! I’ve used others before, but they didn’t last and weren’t as durable! Very easy to use! The perfect size. It reached all the way behind my dryer, and you just slide it across, and it gets everything out from under it! I’ve used it in various areas — the dryer, gaps between the oven, and under the oven. Definitely worth buying!" —L.M.

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.49. 

Check out a TikTok of the "Angry Mama" microwave cleaner in action. 

Promising review: "This product is so amazing, I'm going to get one for all of my children. I am a teacher, and I let my students use my microwave. Usually, it takes me half an hour of scrubbing after 31 students have made popcorn and heated up lunches. This time I used the product, and I literally spent less than one minute just wiping down the microwave!!! I will now keep one in my classroom, and one at my home. A miracle product that actually does what it says, remarkable!!!" —Desiree Barlow

Get it from Amazon for $10.88+ (available in two colors and as a set of two).

Promising review: "This stuff really is magical! When we moved into our house, the previous owners did a horrible job of cleaning the stainless-steel appliances. There were permanent run marks going down the front that I could not remove....and I tried EVERYTHING. I should note that I’m not actually positive that these appliances are true stainless steel or just manufactured to look like that. I wanted to cry tears of joy after wiping down the dishwasher because I had been looking at those awful run marks for three years, and they were finally gone! The whole tub is worth it for that appliance alone." —MayBae

Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $16.45. 

Instant Power is a small business that specializes in plumbing and cleaning products. 

Promising review: "I was wondering why I had to clean my toilet bowl so much; it always had discolored water, even though I don't use well water. I was doing my daily BuzzFeed/TikTok crawl and saw this stuff on one of the recommended pages. Well, turns out I had a super gross toilet tank hahaha, should've figured since the toilet itself is 20+ years old. (I rent, okay?) Anyway, this stuff really works! And super easy too, I just poured about half the bottle into the tank and stirred a little bit to mix it up before bed. The next morning, when I flushed, you wouldn't believe how clean the back was; it was like day and night! And it smelled nice too! So much different than the old rusty water smell I've unfortunately grown used to." —Amanda

Promising review: "I hate to clean blinds. I've tried every method you could imagine, but none really did a good job. While looking at the internet for something to make the job easier, I found the Hiware window blind cleaner duster brush. The price was more than affordable, so I thought I would give it a shot. This little device is genius, and the microfiber sleeves are so easy to throw in the washer to get ready for the next time." —Northwest Gal

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