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Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly says about it: "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 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." 

Promising review: "Hello! My sister gifted me a start-up kit for my housewarming, and today I dropped a huge dollop of mustard/ketchup/mayo while eating a hot dog, watching Netflix. I have a gray cloth couch, so the stain was hurting my soul deeply. I was mad at myself, and then I remembered I saw a TikTok of someone using this spray to get stains off of baby clothes. I decided to try it. MAGIC!!! It’s completely gone. Saved my life. You won’t regret!" —Celeste

Get one spray and three refills from Amazon for $17.50 (available in five pack options and four scents). 

By the way, this versatile gem works on anything from cooking pans to bathroom tile to furniture and more! It's also the perfect alternative to pricey paint jobs and replacing cookware.

Check out a TikTok of the cleaning paste in action.

Promising review: "I have very small tile in my stand-up shower in our master bedroom, and it is a pain to clean! I've tried all sorts of sprays and pastes, but this squeezable cleaning paste is by far the best I have tried. I have used all of The Pink Stuff products because their quality is always great, and I love that they don't have a strong chemical odor. They are very effective in cleaning, and the price point is right, too. I will definitely be ordering more of this product." —Brittany Heinzelman

Get it from Amazon for $5.97 (also available with a scrubber).

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, in addition to purchasing the Wet and Forget Mold and Mildew Remover for use on the vinyl siding of our house. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $20.98 (available in two scents and two sizes).

Promising review: "Saw on TikTok (don’t judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you’re left with a clean sink! I use with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance." —Jessica House

Check out a TikTok of the magic eraser in action.

Promising review: "From cleaning walls to shoes, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser never ceases to amaze! I love this extra-thick one for extra dirty jobs, and it really does the job! Keeps the soles of my shoes white. Takes away scuff marks in an instant. It’s soft, and the texture is just right. Love these things! I always keep one around the house!" —Margaux

Promising review: "I discovered these tabs from using one of their other products to clean a different machine. They are really packaged well, and every pack comes with a note from the company. Drop a tab in the detergent cup, run a wash cycle, and when done, open the door and let it air dry. Really easy to use. My dishwasher is 20 years old, and a regular cleaning from one of these knocks out some of the yuck. I’m a fan of these tabs! A++." —Bryan W. Steffy

Get a pack of 24 from Amazon for $19.95 (also available as a 48-pack).

Promising review: "I am one of those people who reads Amazon reviews but never actually writes them. This product is SO AMAZING that here I am writing my very first Amazon review. We have hard water, and our toilets become stained where the water drips in from the minerals in the water. I have literally tried everything out there, from the bottle rust/hard water/lime scale removers, to bleach, to baking soda and vinegar, and nothing ever works. Let me tell you, it is the REAL DEAL. Within seconds, it was obvious that it really works. Just wet the pumice stone, and with a little elbow grease, the hard water spots disappeared! I highly recommend this product, and I hope they never stop selling it. I just came back today and ordered two more!" —Allison W.

The wand is easy to use and has a button to eject the used sponge head, so you don't have to touch it — and the sponge heads are even designed specifically to fit under the rim of your toilet!

Promising review: "So, we have a toilet that belongs to the cats. We don't use it, we don't look at it, we like to pretend it does not exist. Even with semi-regular flushing, cat waste is pretty nasty stuff that builds up quickly in the bowl. One of these wands cleaned it up in a single session (pictured above)!" —Whitney

Promising review: "I bought this product because the needle in my Keurig 2.0 keeps clogging, causing inconsistent brew and taste. These cleaning cups fixed both of my issues, and I especially liked that they were really quick and easy to use. I put the cleaning pod in and ran one cycle, then took the pod out and ran a rinse cycle to clean out any leftover grinds. FAST, EASY, and GREAT results…VERY HAPPY!!" —Corey West

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99 (also available as a 12-pack or 18-pack). 

Promising review: "This stuff is incredible. My rental apartment has a white glass cooktop, and it gets nasty even if you use very clean pots and pans on it. Before I found this stuff, I thought that for sure I would lose a big chunk of my security deposit, but I have yet to encounter a stain that this stuff cannot remove. Sometimes it takes a couple of tries alternating between the paste and the razor scraper, but even the most stubborn burned-on, carbonized food bits always come off." —Max

It's safe for use on tile, ceramic, and sealed stone surfaces *and* even safe for food prep areas!

Promising reviews: "I moved into a new apartment in September, and the kitchen was full of grease stains on the floor, floorboards, walls, and cabinets. They must have been there for a long time, since I was never able to get them up. I tried every type of cleaning solution, brush, sponge, wipe, you name it. The second I used this product on the stains, they came up immediately. I didn't even have to put any elbow grease into it; I literally just wiped over it a few times, and it was gone. I would leave more than 5 stars if I could." —alysonnnnn__

"Works well at getting out turmeric stains from my formica countertops and kitchen sink. I have used other degreasers, but this is the best one so far. Also, it doesn't generate fumes that make me cough." —s patel

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three sizes). 

Humble Suds is a small business based in Evergreen, Colorado, and run by moms Holli and Jennifer.

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Danielle Healy has to say about it: "I recently moved into a new apartment, so lately I've been cleaning A LOT. Shortly after moving in, my partner and I went to store something on the top of the kitchen cabinets only to find them caked in a thick layer of grime 🤢 After going at it with regular multipurpose cleaner (with little success), we broke out the scour paste as a last-ditch effort and OH BOY did this miracle product deliver (pics above). If it can handle that grossness, it's going to have no problem with day-to-day messes like soap scum and burnt-on food. Plus, it smells delightful and comes in minimal, low-waste packaging!"

Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $15.95+ (available in a plastic and glass container).

Promising review: "I'm embarrassed to say I hadn't cleaned my microwave in about six months. It's an awful task. I ran Angry Mama one time, wiped down easily, then ran it one more time to get it really clean. Highly recommend using it more often than once every six months for a super fast, super clean microwave!" —Kelsey

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

Promising review: "This stainless cleaner is the best I've ever used! I've bought numerous brands over the years attempting to find one that actually works...My search is over! This cleans, polishes, and aids in preventing new smudges. Worth every penny." —Kelly Lyford

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

Promising review: "This product is a miracle worker. My toddler had been having accidents on the sofa. I had been scrubbing tirelessly almost every week to get the urine smell out. I tried the baking soda, water, etc., but nothing worked! I was self-conscious about family visiting. Until I came across this product. When I tell you the URINE SMELL IS GONE, it’s gone! This product is a must-have. Buy now." —Amazonian

Get it from Amazon for $17.96+ (available in two sizes and multipacks).

This solution works great with Bissell, Hoover, McCulloch, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, and Carpet Express vacuum cleaners.

Sunny & Honey is a family-run small business making cleaning products designed for pet owners who want to keep their homes stain- and odor-free. 

Promising review: "A true sensory experience while completing a mundane, laborious chore! The scent from this cleaner was pleasing versus the harsh chemical smell from the other brands out there. Yet, it was able to remove old stains that had been in the carpet fiber for well over seven years. This surprised me as I had just accepted that those stains were there to stay. Plus, it's concentrated, so I just used a bit over the recommended amount. Now the carpet looks great with no grainy feel to it when you walk on it with bare feet, although I did vacuum afterward. Just as important, the carpet does not have the unpleasant odor that has lingered and would rear its ugly head from time to time! Thanks to Amazon for carrying this and making it easy for me to locate on the site!!!" —Marie J.

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three scents and two sizes).

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Promising review: "Despite being diligent and rinsing my bottles out, they do tend to accumulate funky color, slight odor, etc., and generally just get gunkier over time. I heated up a pot of water, filled a few bottles, dropped one of these into each, and 15 minutes later, most were sparkling clean, good as new. A few of the worst needed to be left a few hours/overnight, but in every case these pills worked magic. I also tried one just for kicks on my stainless steel-lined coffee pot, over five years of daily use with filtered water, monthly descaling process, etc., but still showing browning inside, and one pill cleared all the stains away." —C Stevens

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

Included are five reusable and washable microfiber cloths, which can also be used for cleaning hard-to-reach areas like air conditioner vents and car blinds.

Promising review: "I love this product!! It works fantastically! I am a housekeeper for several private homes. My least favorite job: cleaning window blinds! I have used about every method there is, but the job is still very time-consuming. The main reason it takes so long is that you must clean each and every slat separately to do the job right. Not anymore! With this product, you can clean two slats at once, and it cleans them on the first swipe! The microfiber is the key to getting all the dust, and the design of the product makes it super easy! PLUS, this tool can be used on different types of blinds because it is flexible! I have used it on wooden shutters, plastic vertical patio door blinds, and horizontal metal 'mini' blinds. Additionally, the microfiber 'sleeve' that fits on the tool is washable, and it comes with five of them, so it's a real value — being reusable, and with so many to use, it should last a long time before they all completely wear out! This product deserves 10 stars!" —Sandy D

Reviewers say the wringing system is a total game changer — all you have to do is press the pedal down with your foot, and it'll spin away excess water (like in the GIF above). Another plus is the mop head, which has a unique triangular shape for getting into hard-to-reach corners and can be cleaned in the washing machine!

Promising reviews: "This mop is fantastic!!! I clean for a living and use professional equipment provided to me...I use THIS mop at home, and I like it even better! Easy to use, great on my vinyl plank flooring, and works great getting into small areas like around the toilet. I normally use a steam mop or a microfiber mop head on a push mop, and I think this mop does a much better job. Very happy with this purchase...would definitely recommend!" —Kellj23

"OK, I am like, obsessed with this mop. It is just extremely well designed in almost every way. The handle is extendable but collapses pretty small, the mop head is removable and can be put in the wash, the mop head is triangle-shaped so it fits in corners, the spin pump is easy to use and gets water out super efficiently. The only small thing is that the mop bucket doesn't have wheels. But it's so forgivable given everything else." —Rex

Get it from Amazon for $34.96 (also available as a set with extra mop heads).

Check out a TikTok of the Swiffer kit in action.

Promising review: "This product is a miracle!!! I am so, so glad to find this product. I have been using a broom to sweep this laminate/wood floor, and the broom sucks. Lint sticks to bristles, stuff gets left behind, washing the broom cleans the bathtub, but the same mess happens all over again, picking up nothing. SOOOOO, this Swiffer product actually works. I can sweep/dust the floor, and it's clean of all particles, including everything, and then I just toss the sweeping cloth. AND with a wet cloth, I can mop this floor. This product is wonderful because the actual sweeper holder comes in the kit. Nothing extra to buy until I need more cloths. THANK YOU!!!" —SalArtist

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

Oh Yuk is a family-owned small business based in Minnesota that specializes in PhD chemist-formulated cleaning products for home appliances, from dishwashers and washing machines to hot tubs and jetted bathtubs. 

Promising review: "This stuff is great! We just bought a house, and my hubby cleaned the jetted tub twice with a strong bleach solution. I bought this product based on the reviews and tried it afterward. Look at the crud that came out of the jets. Now our tub is all sparkly and clean! 😊" —Becky

Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in two styles and two sizes).

Each cleaner comes with a trial size of Bissell's Spot & Stain Formula, which is also available on Amazon for $11! 

Promising review: "I have four expensive fabric-covered chairs in my kitchen dining area that were long overdue to be cleaned and were so heavily soiled that I wasn't sure even a good cleaning would help. I researched all the available portable cleaning machines, and this seemed to be the one with the best ratings and recommendations. I was amazed at the results when I used it on the chairs. Years of ground-in dirt and grime came out easily, and when I looked at the solution that was vacuumed out, it was the color of dark chocolate. I did a second cleaning and then used a spray bottle to apply clean water to rinse. Honestly, the chairs looked so good that even my son was so impressed that he bought one. I want to add that I am very close to eighty. and I had no problems operating it. I highly recommend it, and I rate it five stars plus!" —Kathleen Petro

BuzzFeed writer Sally Elshorafa has this and loves it. Check out her Bissell Little Green Machine review!

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

It comes with three attachments: flathead, extendable, and brush nozzle, along with a carry bag, filter brush, and spare HEPA filter. Reviewers also say its 16-foot cord is great for reaching the backs of larger vehicles. 

Promising review: "Decided to buy this vacuum cleaner because we have a baby and we need to keep our surroundings clean. We were pleasantly surprised with the packaging and the bag that it came with, making it very convenient to carry around and keep in one place. The vacuum itself is powerful, easily cleaning out the sand from the car seats, as well as the other dirt from the floor mat. The cord is long, so you don't have to worry about the back seats and trunk. Easy to clean, comes with an extension to get into narrow spots. We're satisfied!" —AsadaFries

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available as a cordless option).

Promising review: "This this is like magic. Our van was nasty and covered with hair from a German and Australian shepherd. Looked brand new after. Don’t think about just buy it. It will blow your mind." —Dan

It even has a minty scent, so you don't have to worry about that harsh chemical smell most cleaning products usually emit.

Promising review: "I have tried for weeks to get rid of some very tough, hard-water stains on my glass shower panel. They had been there for three years while my apartment was rented and never cleaned. I have tried just about everything from toothpaste to vinegar to different types of chemical products. Then I found this product...PURE MAGIC!!! The nontoxicity of the product is definitely a plus; it doesn't smell bad and doesn't sting your lungs like some hard chemicals do. Its biodegradability is a plus! I feel better knowing I'm not dumping some toxic chemicals down the drain. Most importantly, it works!!! After 10 minutes of work, it has removed 90% of the hard-water stains that simply would not come off in the past!!" —O.R

Get it from Amazon for $19.77 (available in three sizes).

It's made with a natural bio-enzymatic formula, so it's safe for both kids and pets!

Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned small business that offers pet supplies, from cleaners, to treats, grooming tools, toys, and more.

Promising review: "We tried everything trying to get cat urine out of a headboard and corner of the bed. Probably after six or seven different products, found this. Not only does this smell really good...it brought the urine to the outside of the materials to be blotted out and removed. It doesn't just cover up the urine smell. The scent stayed and the urine smell was immediately gone. I would definitely recommend this before anything else as we've spent triple the cost of this for the others to just not work. THIS DOES!" —David J. Rice

It's great for washing down cars, houses, boats, patios, and outdoor furniture, and it comes with two detergent tanks, a garden hose adapter, and a clean-out tool. It even comes with five spray tips to help you attack light- to heavy-duty cleaning tasks.

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 heavyweight. 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, and the concrete slab. It takes off all the dirt and mold from the old concrete stairs and sidewalk." —Tim

Drill Brush is a small business that was founded by Anthony LaPolla, a former electrician with carpal tunnel syndrome who developed this tool as a way to clean while avoiding painful scrubbing. 

Promising review: "Bought these on a whim and was skeptical if they would really help, but man, am I glad I did! They made cleaning our glass shower door and fiberglass shower a breeze! Don't really want to admit how long it had been between cleanings, but the shower shone like it never had before (even with using tough elbow grease and a standard bristle brush). No issues with the brushes leaving marks, but definitely want to err on the side of caution on how long you stay in a spot. Used the large flat circular brush for the door and walls, and the round toilet bowl type brush worked great in the corners and on fixtures." —Molly

Get a set of three brush heads from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in a variety of brush stiffnesses).

It works with various wheel finishes, including chrome, aluminum, steel, clear-coated, PVD, painted, plastic wheel covers, magnesium, and aftermarket wheels.

Promising review: "It will take one look from your friends to say 'Did you buy some new wheels?' This stuff is absolutely amazing. For the full effect, dismount your wheel, spray the back. Go do something for 10 minutes. Wash with water, no scrubbing needed. Turn the rim face up, do it again. Do the rest of your rims, and don't forget the tire protectant when you reinstall them. This stuff will handle salt, road tar, off-road dirt, and mud — you get it dirty, it comes clean. Where was this stuff when I was racing off-road?" —johnfcon

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