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Be prepared for those moments when "Eh, I'll clean it later" suddenly becomes "OH NO, I HAVE TO CLEAN IT NOW."

Friends, this exact item is my sink de-clogger of choice. I don’t really know what to tell you about it other than... it just works. Anytime my bathroom sink starts to drain suuuuuuper sloooooowly, it’s probably because there’s a whole lot of my household's hair stuck down there. But shoving this lil’ guy down the drain, giving it a quick whirl-around, and then yanking it back out again fixes the issue immediately. Worth it.

Promising review: “These work! Very easy to use! And fast! Boyfriend frequently clogs the sink with beard hair and our chemical drain-clearing products weren’t really working. I was getting ready to call the landlord but decided to try these first and….YAY! I’m going to keep a couple of these in the house at all times. You can reuse the handle, but the wands are single use only. It took three to fully clear my sink; I was going to try cleaning the first one off and reusing it, but it wasn’t worth the icky hassle. I just popped off the old wand and plugged in a new one and got back to business.” —Kindle Customer 

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in a pack of five or 10 refills).

Promising review: "We’ve had a stinky disposal for some time. I’d try running ice through it and cleaning the plastic flap at the top with little success. I ran it this morning with a packet of this cleaner and so much dark grey stuff came up on the disposal side and even more grey stuff from the second sink! I wish I took a pic to show my husband and post to my review. I was really surprised with how much gunk came up. I ran a second packet and it all came up as blue foam so I think it got it all. Will run monthly to keep up the maintenance, but could not be happier." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $3.96+ (available individually or in a two-pack).

Promising review: “I didn’t expect much from these, but they honestly make cleaning way less annoying. You just dampen them, and they’re ready to go — no sprays, no juggling a towel and cleaner, nothing. Once they’re wet, they grab dust and grime immediately. I used them on our baseboards first to clean dog hair and it picked everything up in one pass.

Where these really surprised me was window and sliding door tracks. Those areas usually take forever with paper towels or random tools, but the sponge shape actually fits into the grooves and pulls the dirt out instead of just smearing it around. Same with the edges around faucets and railings, all the spots I ignore until they bother me.

They’re flexible but still hold their shape, so I can bend them a little to get under the lip of the track or around corners. And cleaning them afterward is super easy-a quick rinse and they’re basically back to new. I like that I can reuse them over and over again, because the price is great and I definitely expected them to be more disposable.

Overall, these have made my quick cleaning moments (and deep cleaning) way faster. If you’re someone who hates dusting with a towel these are a nice, simple little tool that actually works the way you want it to.” —Westerly 

Get them from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in packs of two, four, or eight sponges and six color combinations).

Promising review: “You might be shocked how well this works! This is great. I already have an extended pole duster for vaulted ceilings, fans, floor trim, etc. so I bought this mainly for appliances — anywhere I couldn’t reach underneath, and it’s worth having for this, if nothing else.

It is astounding how much I collected from underneath my oven, fridge, washer/dryer, etc. not only dust and schmutz, but even a rubber straw, comb, and small toys left by the previous owner and I’ve been here five years! Gross.

The length, thinness and flexibility of this allows me to reach to places I simply couldn’t before without fully pulling out every appliance from the wall. It seems pretty strong/sturdy and I think it will last for years to come to keep these crevices and unreachable spots clean for years to come. I also love that it comes with two washable covers.

Great value — so glad I purchased this and highly recommend.” —Lyric 

Get the tool plus two cleaning heads from Amazon for $13.99 (also available in four other styles).

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 $19.98+ (available in two sizes, two scents, and two-packs).

My tub has a tendency to...grow things. (It's the water in this house, and also maybe the pipes, because this place was built in 1981 and is officially middle-aged.) I do not love it. But you know what I do love? This mold-remover gel. Sick of looking at gross caulk, I got myself some of this and did as directed — applied, left on for a substantial period of time, and then rinsed clean — and the results were truly astonishing. All that black gunk, gone! As if it had never been there! SORCERY!

Note that this stuff doesn't stop growth; you do need to reapply it every so often to get things clean again. But, tbh, it's worth the effort — which is relatively minimal, anyway — in order not to be faced with weird-looking caulk every time I shower.

Promising review: "I would give this stuff 10 stars if I could! We had mold in the bathroom. I’d tried so many things, but they barely worked. Then I saw an ad for this on Facebook and decided to give it a try. Wonder of wonders, I could see it working in just a few hours. Directions say to leave it on for about six hours, and when I came back, it was almost completely gone. I gave it another application the following day. Mold is gone. YAY!!!! Already ordered more because I won’t be without it. 😁" —Trudy Marsh-parham

MWBotanical is a small business based in California that specializes in handcrafted cleaning, skincare, and bath and body products.   

Promising review: “Worked a miracle in my bathroom. Remove the smell and refreshed my toilet bowl until the next flush. I appreciate the option with the variety pack. I like switching up scents according to my mood and the smell.” —D Wade

Get a pack of 15 toilet bombs from MWBotanical on Etsy for $10 (available in five scents). 

Bonus: Leather Honey works on faux leather, rubber, plastic, and vinyl, too. Talk about an unsung hero.

Promising review: "I used this on my natural leather couch and wow! The results were amazing. This couch looks better than it did when I bought it new. Some reviews said the smell is bad, but it smells just like any other cleaner that doesn't have added fragrance. As soon as the solution dried, which took about 10 minutes, the smell was completely gone. I highly recommend this product if you have natural leather that you need cleaned." —Amanda Coffee

Get it from Amazon for $16.10+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: “This carpet spot remover is a total lifesaver when you have puppies or senior dogs at home. It works fast on stains, lifting them out without leaving residue or strong odors behind. I’ve used it on carpets, rugs, and even upholstery, and it cleans everything from pet accidents to food and drink spills.

The spray bottle makes it easy to apply exactly where needed, and the included cleaning cloth is a thoughtful extra that helps get the job done quickly. It doesn’t discolor fabrics and leaves the surface looking fresh again.

Overall, it’s powerful, reliable, and a must-have for pet owners who need quick and effective cleanups.” —Angie Sutil

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in various refills and multipacks).

Okay, yes, a Dyson vac is absolutely an investment — but if you can swing it, it is 100% worth it. I have this bad boy, and I will sing its praises until the end of time: I can vacuum my entire, three-floor townhouse with it in 45 minutes flat — both carpet and hardwood. It’s also excellent for homes that tend to be, uh, full of pet hair, if that’s a thing you’re dealing with. (I sure am. How do such tiny cats produce so much dang hair???)

Promising review: “No regrets! Great handy cordless vacuum. I am surprisingly happy with this purchase of the Dyson cordless stick vac. I use it all the time instead of my giant corded Dyson. After reading tons of reviews and debating whether this was worth it, I finally purchased it and have zero regrets. It’s awesome. I can vacuum a floor and a half including two sets of stairs with the power on low and periodic high power for spots that need it. It’s super light compared to my standup vac and easy to maneuver under furniture and beds and in corners. The wall hanger was easy to hang and keeps the accessories handy and neat. It picks up dog and cat and dog hair very well and small particles. It can shoot some cat litter out the back on hard surfaces, but knowing that helps and I vacuum over that section the other direction and it seems to pick it all up. This handy cordless vac makes vacuuming fun again. Five stars!” —AmazonCustomer 

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

I got myself a tub of these recently to spiff up some sterling silver jewelry I had foolishly left lying next to a definitely-not-sterling, absolutely-tarnish-inducing piece for far too long, and friends? They are magic. No need to faff about with those messy little tubs of cleaning solution (y’know, the ones with those teeny-tiny brushes that are SO HARD to keep a hold of while you’re scrubbing); just a wipe and a rinse in some regular ol’ water and you’re good to go. My earrings have never looked so nice!  

Promising review: "It is very uncommon for me to write a review, but this product is amazing. My family's silverware had not been polished in the 15 years since I married my husband. The only time I ever polished anything before, it was messy and smelly and took forever. Therefore, I didn't have any interest in polishing something that we weren't using. I decided to try these wipes because the price was reasonable. They are easy to use and do a wonderful job! The silverware looks silver! I used four wipes to polish a service of eight, and it took me about 20 minutes. I highly recommend this product!" —Kehrli

Get them rom Amazon for $9.98+ (available in packs of 20, 40, and 120 wipes).

Promising review: “Repair expert recommended and works just as intended! Old smells and hard water stains are gone! A local appliance repair friend highly recommended this procurement to clean our dishwasher of any unwanted odors and also cleaning lime scale we get from having hard water. It definitely does the job! I used the recommendation on the package of putting one in the detergent tray and one inside the bottom of the dishwasher and it cleaned up the old dishwasher tub and unwanted smells immediately! Would recommend anyone run this in a dishwasher for that purpose and will buy again when needed! This item is a great value for the money! Old hard water stains and detergent buildup have been removed!” —NCBirdman 

Get them from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in packs of six, 12, or 24 tablets).

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 them from Amazon for $11.29+ (available in packs of five, six, or 12 tablets).

It comes with four AA batteries and two scrub pads.

Promising review: "I love the scrubber and use it mainly for cleaning the bathroom. Works great on my glass shower doors, sink, and tub. The brush attachment is also great for cleaning the grout lines between tiles and around the tub. Small size is easy to handle too." —LNR, New York

Blueland’s unique cleaners come in tablet form — just fill the included, reusable spray bottle to the line with warm water, then drop the tablet in. When it dissolves, you’ll have a bottle full of eco-friendly cleaning spray that’s good for most of your home. The starter set includes the spray bottle and two tablets; more refill tablets are available separately.

Promising review: “Use it for almost everything! This is one of my favorite Blueland products. It cleans all my surfaces effortlessly, leaves no residue, and the scent is fresh without being strong. Perfect for daily use and so easy to refill.” —Snezhana D.

Get the starter set from Blueland for $16 and more refill tablets for $5+.

The pH-neutral formula is made with coconut oil and works on appliances, grills, sinks, refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, range hoods, trash cans, and more. You'll also get a large microfiber cloth with the bottle.

Former BuzzFeed writer 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: "This is a miracle worker on stainless. I have tried everything to get my stainless to shine like it should, even the home remedies, which do NOT work — sorry but they don't. This stuff is the best I have tried. I follow a girl on TikTok that recommended it and she has been right 100% on her Amazon recommendations. She nailed it again. You will love this stuff." —Amazonwoman

Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "Just incredible!   I tried cleaning with many products and other homemade remedies, so I was skeptical when I got this product, as nothing really worked that well. After less than a minute of spraying this stuff on, you could see my tub and shower turn white again. You don’t even have to scrub! I’m so blown away! It’s absolutely unreal how well this worked. I was really considering getting a new tub and surround before I tried this. 500 stars for this product." —Stacey M Matczak

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $20.64.

Y'all, I finally, finally, FINALLY got myself the mini version of this thing last year, and I am KICKING MYSELF for not getting it sooner. It completely obliterated some elderly pet-related stains on one of my rugs that, previously, simply would. not. come. out. Seriously — I had been battling with those stains for literal years. After a couple of rounds with the Little Green Mini, though? It's like they were never there. And guess what? Now that I actually have one of these, I am more prepared than ever before for any and all stubborn stain situations. Truly a gadget that pays for itself in a mess-prone household.

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

Check out a TikTok of the machine in action here.   

Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this little cleaner! I bought it because my cat was having some digestive issues and I didn’t want to keep borrowing my sister’s — plus it was on sale! It works so well, and is cute as a bug! Very easy to use and I love the tube self cleaning attachment." —Sarah

Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in three styles and two colors).

Promising review: "Super fun and functional!   I have the screaming lady version, which I love, but this monster lizard takes it to a whole new level! I love watching the steam erupt from his mouth and it's now my favorite task to clean the microwave!! Easy to use and really gets the job done. All you need is a wipe with a paper towel afterwards. No hard scrubbing or harsh detergents, just good ol' steam and a towel and you're done. Fastest cleaning chore completed in under three minutes. Perfect for dorm dwellers, new apartment renters, newlyweds, hostess gift." —Angel

The kit includes a 16-ounce unscented oven scrub and 16-ounce unscented surface cleaner, both of which get their cleaning punch from ingredients like sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate, and pumice stone plus a metallic scrubber. They're Leaping Bunny Certified, too!

Everneat is a small business based in Connecticut that specializes in professional-grade, eco-friendly cleaning formulas and supplies.

Promising review: “When I say I ran here to give this product five stars!! I have tried every product, cleaning tip, homemade recipe… the list goes on. Bought this on a whim after reading all the reviews and am so glad I did. The glass on our oven door has been dirty since we moved into this house. Nothing has worked until now! Put the oven cleaner on and let it sit for a bit. Gave it a little elbow grease and was shocked!! It’s completely clean!! 10/10 run to checkout!!” —Erika Coburn 

My favorite use for Bar Keepers Friend is cleaning my good cookware — it’s A+ on stainless pots and pans, although you’ll want to avoid using it on nonstick stuff (never clean your nonstick gear with an abrasive cleanser; it’ll strip the coating clear off) — but folks find all sorts of uses for it, from cleaning sinks and stovetops to even getting weird rust stains out of their bathtubs.  

Promising review: “I will buy this product for the rest of my life. Used it for the first time and I am speechless. My stainless cookware has been black for so long. I have scrubbed and scrubbed trying to get it clean. One use of this stuff and 99% of it is gone. I imagine it will be back to perfect next time I scrub it. Holy cow this stuff is amazing! Must have for all your kitchen cookware. I’m mad I didn’t buy this stuff sooner.” —Peyton Bishop 

This stuff is even good on tinted glass and on the glass screens of phones, tablets, and other devices!

Promising review: “ The best glass cleaner I’ve ever used! I’ve tried just about every glass cleaning solution out there, and nothing compares to this one. It effortlessly cleans windows in my home and car with zero streaks or haze. Even my shower doors, which are usually the hardest to get crystal clear, come out looking perfect.

It sprays evenly, wipes off easily, and leaves glass spotless every time. This is the only glass cleaner I’ll be using from now on. Highly recommend.” —Susie C 

Get it from Amazon for $14.91+ (available individually, with and without a microfiber cloth, and in multi-packs).

Promising review: "WOW!!! This stuff is incredible! I work in an environment that is very dirty and our office is always covered in a fine layer of dust. Just a few minutes spent mashing this slime into all the cracks and crevices of my keyboard, mouse, phone, etc and it's all clean as can be! This stuff picks up dirt on contact and leaves behind a clean, no smell, no residue surface. I bought a second jar for my vehicle and it works miracles in there as well. My air vents, shifter and seats are now spotless. I couldn't be happier with this product." —Jenna75

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: “This is one of those items that you didn't know you needed until you have had it and can't find it! I have a black desk-length mat and a black mousepad. They get lint, crumbs, dust, and show all kinds of things. This compact vacuum sucks everything up and makes cleaning surfaces incredibly easy. Gently tap the keyboard on the table a few times to let the dust fall onto the table and vacuum it up as well.

It's a great little tool; your desk or table surface will shine with no dust or crumbs.” —Shopper 22 

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three colors).

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

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

The set comes with the brush spinner, a charging station, eight rubber collars that securely connect the makeup brush to the spinner, a glass bowl, and a splash guard ring.

Promising review: "I use my makeup brushes daily, and they get filthy. I've used other cleaners and this product wins hands down. The wand and the cleaner itself takes all the hard work and does it for you, not to mention the the brushes dry in seconds. This is the cleanest my brushes have ever been. Highly recommend." —Valerie

Promising review: "I love this washer. It competes with my 2,200-psi gas-powered pressure washer, which in fact I sold to keep this. But doesn't have the noisy gas engine or the heavy weight. Easy to move around lightweight and has great power. Very quiet. I love all the attachments and the different stream types. The soap dispenser works well. I'm cleaning everything, my deck, my house, the garage doors, the concrete slab. It takes off all the dirt and mold from the old concrete stairs and sidewalk." —Debbie

Promising review: “These work really well. I use them everywhere. They clean up the baseboards, and also the doors where you constantly put your hands. I also use them on the walls, especially by my stove to clean up splatters. They clean up the shower great, too. I also use them on my wide blinds. I think they last about the same as Magic Erasers, but they’re much cheaper! I used to use Magic Erasers until they were completely falling apart because of the price. These are so cheap that I just toss one when it’s wearing out and grab another one. You get so many that you’ll be all set for a long time! I set aside three to give to my girlfriend.

I would highly recommend buying these. They’re great!!!” —Amazon Customer 

Get them from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in packs of 20 or 100 sponges)

Promising review: “I've had it in my possession for, like, two hours and I've cleaned everything. The couch, the blinds, the cat tree pad, the chair, I'm obsessed. I feel like this thing should win an award for being so awesome. I feel like it should be in raffle baskets and giveaways and silent auctions for every event that highlights ‘things cat people need.’

It's better than those sticky rollers; it's better than the one directional velvet wand thing that I always use the wrong way and make a mess; it's the best.

Look at my couch!! Look behind my blinds! Worth $25. Seriously.” —Meowser

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

Promising review: “Horrifyingly good. New cleaning essential. I thought for sure this was going to be snake oil, but our allergies are murderous this year so we were desperate to try anything. I AM SO GLAD I DID. This got a nauseating amount of dust out of our mattress. I also used it on our couch, which has a thick, woven linen sort of texture. Because it's such a dense fabric, I don't think it got as much of the buried in gunk as it did with the mattress, but I still ended up with a full tank to empty at the end. It did a nice job picking up the remaining dog fur that the regular hand vacuum didn't get. This is now an essential cleaning tool in our house.” —Bre 

Get it from Amazon for $148.23+ (available in two styles).

This aesthetically pleasing checklist makes the whole upkeep process way less overwhelming, with itemized breakdowns for what to do each day of the week — so whenever you feel like it’s finally time to stop with the “I’ll clean when I feel like it” system and make yourself an actual routine, it'll be there to help. How comforting!

Creative Type Store is a woman-owned, Canada-based Etsy shop that specializes in designer printables to make life easier. 

Promising review: "This is great! The cleaning schedule I purchased is exactly what I need to help me get my housekeeping on track. Not too much, just enough, nicely put together. Thank you!" —Heidi Freedman

Get it from Creative Type Store on Etsy for $3.44.  

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Lucia Peters is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in publications including Bustle and The Toast, and whose book Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark was published in 2019.