28 Cleaning Products That'll Basically Transform Your Bathroom
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Yes, there are even options for my fellow lazy cleaners out there.
1. A tiny cleaning brush to remove all that gunk and grime from grout, in between shower doors, and that weird space behind your sink's faucet.
Promising review:"These are the perfect complement to your bathroom cleaning tools. The bristles are stiff enough to get to that tough stain, but not too stiff to wear away your grout or tear caulk. The sizes are ideal to get into those tough areas and the handles are nice and easy to hold." — L. Thomas
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $8.66.
2. A powerful spray that will break down stubborn mold and mildew stains almost instantly. Just leave it on for about 15 seconds, then wipe away to reveal what your shower is actually supposed to look like.
Promising review:"I bought this RMR spray with low expectations, even with the good reviews. I sprayed a small patch in the evening and let it sit overnight. The next morning, the grout where I had sprayed was as white as if it were brand-new. I decided to spray the entire wall and part of the roof. The next day, everything I sprayed had no visible mold. By the third night, I was pretty much spraying everything left in the shower. This stuff is amazing." — John Werner
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three sizes and a two-pack).
3. Or a mold and mildew stain remover in a squeezable gel formula that can cling onto awkward vertical and inclined surfaces and fit in tight spaces. Just squeeze, walk away, then give it a quick rinse in the morning to reveal some jaw-dropping results.
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Promising review:"I hardly leave reviews, but I had to leave one for this product. I just received this yesterday, applied it last night, and this morning, it's like I have a brand-new bathroom. I'm embarrassed to show 'before' and 'after' photos cuz it was so nasty, no matter how hard we scrubbed the mildew wouldn't go away. I almost cried when I saw my bathroom this morning. Don't hesitate, buy this now, you won't regret it." — Bianca Green
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
4. A not-for-the-faint-of-stomach FlexiSnake to unclog any of the many drains in your house that are filled with hair. It's also weirdly fun to operate: just place it down the drain, give a spin with the handle, then remove the hairball that was making your shower take 30 minutes to fully drain.
Promising review:"I don't write many reviews, but when something blows my mind like this, I have to! Not only did this remove an enormous amount of hair from my drain, it took less than 30 seconds to do so! I didn't really read the instructions, but it's pretty straightforward. Stuck it in the drain, cranked the handle, pulled it out. Voila, no more hair! Buy it! You won't be disappointed." — Linsey Walker
Get the handle and five 18-inch refills from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in two other lengths).
5. An extendable cleaning pad so you can stop hunching over to scrub your tiles or balancing on the edge of your tub just to clean the top of your shower. And yes, the top half of your shower needs cleaning, too.
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Promising review:"I really like this! I am 71, with arthritis, and cleaning tubs and showers was difficult. The extendable handle is very sturdy. The scrubbing pad is tough, but it did not scratch the vinyl tub or shower. We have iron in our water, and if the water softener runs low on salt, the orange color in the water accumulates. I used 401 spray cleaner and the OXO scrubber, and the orange stain is gone from the white tub! Perfect!" — Carol Miller
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
6. A bathroom cleaner made with natural ingredients like tea tree and eucalyptus essential oils to leave your tiles shining and tub as sparkly as the day you moved in. Plus, it's free from fumes and synthetic dyes, so you won't have to worry about any mid-chore headaches.
Promising review:"I have an old shower/bathtub. I tried name-brand shower cleaners and bleach to try and clean the soap scum off the tiles and tub. I had no luck and I would cough and get sick because of how strong the smell was. I thought I would try this to save my lungs. I sprayed my entire shower and left it for about 15 minutes. Came back and rinsed off the walls, and they were shiny! I've never had such a clean shower. The smell is amazing and subtle. All I smell is tea tree and it didn't affect me at all. The price is also a good deal since the bottle is pretty large." — Amber Erwin
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in a two-pack).
7. And a no-scrub Wet & Forget weekly shower cleaner to stop soap scum and residue from forming before they have a chance to take over your entire tub. Just spray and walk away — your future self will be so grateful.
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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 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 $19.98+ (available in two scents and two sizes).
8. A glass cleaner that'll remove any stubborn hard-water spots and have your shower doors looking so clean you might accidentally walk into them. It's designed to work in seconds; just apply with a damp cloth in circular motions and wipe away with a paper towel or cloth to reveal the shiny showroom-worthy shower doors of your dreams.
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Promising review:"This product works beautifully. I tried a lot of products to remove the hard water from my glass shower. I have to admit the first time I used it with a cloth, it was not very effective. The second time, I used a nonabrasive sponge for glass. It turned out beautiful, just like the first day the glass was installed." — EJP
Get it from Amazon for $11.65.
9. A tub of The Pink Stuff to take your sink, bathtub, and tiles from grimy to shiny with the help of a little elbow grease. It also works wonders on neglected stoves, so you might want a tub for the kitchen as well.
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This is a mildly abrasive cleaning paste, so use with care and go slowly when testing on new surfaces. Simply apply it to the surface with a damp sponge or cloth, give it a few scrubs, and then rinse away with hot water.
Promising review:"Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life-changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done, and this stuff brought my shower back to near-new in one use. We've since cleaned a weird chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We'll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff." — Nancy F.
Get it from Amazon for $5.29 (also available in a bundle with a scrub brush).
10. And The Pink Stuff's Miracle Multipurpose Cleaner Spray — it's everything you love about The Pink Stuff magically stuffed into a ridiculously convenient spray bottle. Just spritz it on everything from the faucet to the crusty corner in your shower and scrub away.
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Promising review:"I decided to try this. It is amazing... I use a lot of hairspray, and the buildup on my bathroom tile and walls was gross. This product is so easy to use, and YES, all the hairspray residue is gone (I use it daily). Will buy again and again." — WJB
Get it from Amazon for $4.86 (also available in packs of two and three).
11. A toilet wand with disposable cleaning heads (the cleaning solution is built-in — just activate with water!) that'll make scrubbing the porcelain throne feel like less of a chore. The kit comes with six refill heads (and a handy dandy storage stand for the wand and refills) to get you started, so you can immediately say goodbye to that dirty toilet brush and get to scrubbing in about 30 seconds!
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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 semiregular flushing, cat waste is pretty nasty stuff and builds up quickly in the bowl. One of these wands cleaned it up in a single session! Before-and-after pic attached (above)." — Whitney
Get it from Amazon for $11.98.
12. Or a click-on automatic cleaning pack — it clings right inside the toilet bowl to keep things fresh. It'll clean with every flush and buy you some time in between more thorough scrubbing sessions.
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One gel lasts for up to 12 weeks!
Promising review:"This is a nifty design. Easy to use and press on without being a mess using the one-piece design. Beautiful scent. It really does release a pleasant scent each time without being overwhelming." — outlander22
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $4.47 (available in two scents and packs of 24).
13. Or!!! A pack of Classic Clorox tabs that go directly into the commode and will leave the toilet disinfected just five minutes after flushing — and will continue to clean and prevent stains for up to four months. They also turn the water blue, and that's just plain fun.
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Promising review:"I wasn't impressed at first. This doesn't take the place of cleaning the bowl manually, but it does cut down on how often you need to clean your bowl. I had old stains from the previous tenants inside my bowl, but after about four weeks the stains have disappeared. Love this product!" — Dorine Buse
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $12.98.
14. A pack of bleach-free disinfecting wipes so you can give your sink and toilet a quick wipe down when there's no time for legit scrubbing. They're designed to kill germs and remove up to 99.9% of allergens in just a few swipes. These are truly every lazy cleaner's best friend.
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These wipes are safe to use on most surfaces, including sealed granite, finished wood, and stainless steel.
Promising review:"They are not in a bulky container. They are in a compact package, where they can be easily stored for every day use. Love them; I can grab a cloth, good sized, and wipe down my bathroom daily. Will continue to use forever. You get 75 sheets in a pack, won't have to be ordering all the time." — Ralphie Boy
Get a three-pack of 75-count pouches from Amazon for $9.98.
15. A univeral descaler that will remove limescale and calcium buildup from your showerhead and restore it back to its former shiny self.
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Just place the showerhead in a container filled with the descaler solution and let it soak for 10 minutes. Rinse with cold water after.
Promising review:"This product removed calcification on the granite bathroom countertop and on the faucet base. I have been unsuccessfully trying to remove this for four years after buying my home ... I tried scraping gently with a scraper and multiple chemicals, including CLR. This stuff removed it in seconds." — Julie
Get it from Amazon for $13.95.
16. And a pack of small picks and brushes specially designed to fit in the holes of your showerhead so you can remove all the gunk that's been affecting your water pressure. Just use the pick to loosen everything up, then go in with the brush to scrub it away.
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The kit comes with 10 picks in different sizes and 10 brushes.
Promising review: "I used these on my shower heads. AMAZING. It got lots of gunk and ick out of the sprayers. The nozzles work and spray so much better. I had tried all sorts of cleaners to clean the shower heads and nothing seemed to work. It was tedious to clean the heads, but it was worth it." — Feather House
Get it from Amazon for $7.89.
17. An ergonomic squeegee so you can dry off your shower walls after each use or give your mirrors a good streak-free shine. Taking a few seconds to wipe down your walls will help prevent mildew and hard water stains, which means less scrubbing in the future!!
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Promising review:"Have you ever used a squeegee, even a nice one, and been frustrated when seeing little streaks of water on the glass afterwards? I have, and I have been confused and frustrated about why that should be. Usually I can, by adjusting pressure and angle, avoid those streaks, but, still.... With this squeegee, those streaks almost never happen. Why? I am not sure, except that it seems to use black rubber instead of silicone. Regardless of the reason for the difference, I'm celebrating a seemingly simple thing done well." — angelsix
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes and four colors).
18. A bottle of Bar Keepers Friend soft cleanser that can remove tarnish, soap scum, rust, and hard water deposits with ease. The original formula comes in a powder that must be activated with water, but this version is premixed and ready to use!
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19. A set of reusable microfiber mop pads because it's time to say goodbye to the wasteful disposable ones you've been spending way too much money on. These even have helpful Velcro straps so the pad won't go flying off when you're scrubbing you're that tight spot between the sink and toilet.
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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 to 100 single-use pads.
Promising review: "Ok, so I was never skeptical about this product, but it has really WOWed me. It works better than the traditional disposable wet and dry Swiffer pads. I think it has everything to do with the texture. I have long hair and my bathroom gets pretty hairy, just a quick sweep of my bathroom using this thing and it pretty much picked up everything. I also used it as a "mop" in my entryway, and it worked very well." — AT
Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.95.
20. Or a simple but effective microfiber mop and bucket with a built-in wringer, because sometimes a good old-school mopping can go a long way. The washable microfiber mop head is designed to clean with just water, and the foot-operated wringer makes it a breeze to use.
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I've been using this regularly for the last six months, and I never thought I'd be so impressed by something so seemingly boring. The foot-operated wringer is a life-saver for a lazy cleaner like me, and the microfiber mop dries quickly and stays fresh in between uses.
Promising review:"I have arthritis and can't get down on my hands and knees to clean the bathroom floor. The area around and behind the toilet was most vexing. The spin mop cleans all around the toilet easily and all through the house as well. I have never had a mop that I liked over my 55 years of marriage. But I am totally enchanted with the spin mop. The foot pedal for wringing is a breeze and works well. The mop doesn't scrub, but it does a great job of general mopping. Wonderful that the fabric head pops into the washing machine. I already ordered replacement heads to have on hand." — Phoebe
Get the spin bucket and mop with two extra refills from Amazon for $39.98 (also available in various other bundles).
21. A rust-removing spray that looks that looks those annoying orange stains right in the eye and says, "bring. it. on." Oh, and it does so with no scrubbing required: just spray, leave it on for a few seconds so it can activate its rust-dissolving magic, then rinse away!
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Promising review:"Used it on our tubs, toilets, sinks, and shower. Compared it to the It Works Bathroom you can get at The Dollar Tree. It took one bottle of this stuff to achieve the same result as three bottles of the It Works. I will buy this again, hands down. I tried the powder, which was good for scrubbing and soaking the tub, but the spray was fantastic for the shower and sink. Just sprayed, walk away for a few minutes and wipe/rinse." — Carrie D.
Get it from Amazon for $11.20.
22. A slim cleaning brush to reach all of the hidden messes you thought would just permanently live in your bathroom rent-free. From the vents to the shower doors and even those awkward spaces around your faucet, this brush will help loosen caked-on dirt from almost anywhere. Plus, you can flip to the scraper side to chip away at particularly stubborn grime.
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Promising review:"So I have these, and to be honest, I don't use them for my window area. I actually use them for my tile grout area in the bathroom shower and tub; they are so perfect for cleaning those areas." — Anita B
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in three colors).
23. A viral spin scrubber that'll tackle everything from nasty bathtubs to floor tile that hasn't been mopped in an embarrassingly long time. It comes with seven different brush heads, so you can scrub away at basically every nook and cranny, and the pole extends to 45 inches long, so don't be surprised if you get carried away and start scrubbing the ceiling too.
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Promising review:"Seriously one of the best purchases I have ever made. It makes cleaning the bathroom way less of a chore. The power behind this tool helps make the cleaning tasks go way faster and saves me a whole load of energy. Fast and efficient. I wish I had bought one of these over a decade ago!" — Jade Mom of 3
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in eight colors).
24. And a small but impressive power scrubber — it can break down all the caked-on grime in your shower so you can turn your bathroom into the clean, shiny sanctuary you truly deserve. You can use it on basically any tough spaces (think the tight areas around your faucet, window sills, etc) and it claims to work twice as fast as a manual brush, so you'll be saving so much time.
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Psst: Batteries are included!
Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping Editor Natalie Brown had to say:"I'm obsessed! This thing works small miracles: I cleaned about half of my bathroom's grout to its original sparkling-clean cream color in 40 minutes, and it took honestly no effort at all. And — as if easy, sparkling grout wasn't enough! — it busted through some serious soap scum buildup in my bathtub (thanks, fancy soap, and slow-draining tub) in less than a minute.
Honestly, when I first tried the scrubber out, I didn't see too many uses for it other than for grout. But after owning it for a while, I've realized that while I don't need it every single week, it's priceless for the occasions I encounter tough gunk that I'd otherwise only conquer with excessive patience and elbow grease."
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (refill heads and attachments also available).
25. A drill brush kit to turn your power drill into the ultimate cleaning tool you never knew you needed. The nylon bristles won't leave behind any scratches, so you can scrub away without worrying about ruining your tub, shower walls, or toilet.
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The kit comes with three different sizes of brushes so you can tackle both big and small messes.
Promising review:"I bought this on a whim because my walk-in shower is just a pain to clean. I'm 51 and I guess I've just been old school with how I clean, so hand scrubbing it was for years. The FIRST time I used this to clean my shower, it took five minutes AND it scrubbed my shower more clean than it has been in years. In the corners, the floor, the glass door ... everything came out squeaky clean. I'm NEVER cleaning my shower by hand again." — Terry
Get a set of three from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors with various bristle textures).
26. An all-natural scouring paste that'll show all the gunk in your sink and tub who's boss. The sodium bicarbonate will help scrub away dried-up messes, while the citrus essential oils will break through soap scum. You can even use it as a nontoxic oven cleanser!
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Promising review:"I used it in my always-never-clean-enough, made of a hard-to-clean plastic shower and it genuinely cleaned it. I now use it in my bathrooms and kitchen. I should have bought two the first time!!" — Carly and Brandon P
Humble Suds is a small Etsy shop based in Colorado.
Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $15.95+ (available in two sizes).
27. A hard-water stain remover if your shower is so nasty even Moaning Myrtle wouldn't haunt it. From hard water buildup to limescale and rust, this minty-fresh cleaner can bring tubs and shower doors back to life in just a few minutes.
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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! 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.
28. A jetted tub cleaner for anyone who desperately needs a relaxing bath, but the thought of scrubbing your grimy bathtub is simply too much to handle. It'll remove all the gunk trapped in the places you can't even see, so your tub will be the cleanest it's ever been. You'll barely have to lift a finger — just gently wipe away any leftover grime once it's done doing its job!
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Just fill your tub with hot water, add 4 ounces of cleaner, run the tub's jets for 15 minutes, then drain the tub and wipe away any remaining residue.
Promising review:"Love this stuff. I was skeptical at first. I am a huge germaphobe, and this worked well enough for me to actually take a bath at my new place with the jets on!" — Ann
Get it from Amazon for $18.73+ (available in two sizes and a pack of two).
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I've been divorced for quite a while." —awkwardlamp47 19."I was working with a dental office shortly after graduating from high school, but before I started design school at the Pasadena School of Design. This character supposedly was a dental student at USC, and I was naïve enough to believe him. Two years later, married to this delusional liar and pregnant with our first child, I was still unaware that he wasn't a dentist but just a guy making false teeth for patients. It got worse. He became physically abusive, but my two children and I were able to escape his lies and abuse. I recently got a friend request from him on Facebook. No way in hell would I befriend him." —Anonymous 20."We got engaged after 10 glorious days. A year and a half later, we married. Then, he casually told me everything he told me when we got together was all lies. He didn't know or want me, much less love me. He just wanted to 'do' me but knew I wanted to wait for marriage. Also, he was homeless because his ex left, and he couldn't pay the rent. Many years and kids later, I still feel used. People think we are so happy, but I feel empty inside. Our children, who are on their own and doing well, know their dad is only here because I pay all the bills." —Anonymous 21."My dad was 12 years older than my mom, so he lied about being 40 since he didn't think she would be interested at 28. He had always looked young, so it was easy to pull off. The day she found out his real age was at the courthouse when they were signing the marriage license. He thought she would be so mad, but she laughed it off since she was so in love at that point and didn't care how old he was. She would always lovingly retell the story while he looked on embarrassed." —cute-as-ducks419 22."He only married me for a green card. He was dating other women the whole time we were married. One of his dates called and clued me in. Hello, divorce lawyer!" —Anonymous 23."When I met my future husband, we were making small talk at a Saturday night gathering for single people. I was in my early 20s. He was 10 years older than me, incredibly handsome, and seemed kind. I asked him if he had plans for the upcoming week. He said his friend was having a baby, and he was going to see them sometime that week. It sounded normal enough. I innocently assumed he meant a guy friend, and the friend's wife was having a baby, and my dude was being supportive. Two years later, we were engaged. After we were married, he told me the 'friend' he had mentioned the night we met was actually his ex-girlfriend." "They were going through a breakup when I met him; the baby was his. That pregnancy had ended due to a stillbirth the week we met. I was amazed that he thought he couldn't tell me the truth about that situation at some reasonable point before we married. I would not have married him if they'd had a baby, but I chalked it all up to 'live and learn.' I was trying to do the 'right thing' and honor my marriage vows by forgiving him and putting that in the past. I divorced him 24 years later when I gradually found out he had racked up many thousands of dollars in debt over the years without telling me and had hidden that from me by eventually taking over the financial 'management' of our shared bank account, a task I had openly done for us for years. He had also invested his pension from early retirement, which was a substantial sum of money that could have sustained a humble but secure lifestyle for us for the rest of our lives, into a business venture with an acquaintance against my adamant disagreement. The acquaintance turned out to be a crook who had convinced my ex to allow him to 'manage the finances' since they were business partners. The guy stole all of my ex's (our) money and disappeared with all of the equipment, files, and computers from the business. The acquaintance was operating under an alias and wanted in another state for doing the same thing to somebody else. I am so relieved to be out of that tough marriage. I am much poorer, wiser, and not impressed with the quality of men my age I've met. The bar now is so incredibly low. I don't know if I want to be with anyone again." —Anonymous "My first husband told me right after we were married that he wasn't in love with me yet, but he said he would learn to love me over time. We lasted 20 years and had three kids before his dysfunctional behavior finally made me realize I couldn't fix what started broken." —Anonymous Gosh, how devastating and unsettling. It's incredible how some people can hide their true colors from even those closest to them. Scary stuff. If you also married someone who hid major parts of themselves from you, what happened? Tell us in the comments or submit anonymously using this form. Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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27 Products That'll Help You Not Order Take-Out Again
A Dash rice maker if the biggest barrier to you eating an at-home stir fry is your fear of burning the rice. Again. BUT SUCH NEWS: You no longer have to be afraid, because this handy little gadget will make perfectly fluffy rice EVERY TIME! As a former Rice Freaker-Outer, I promise this is the answer to all your kitchen wishes. Promising reviews: "Does an amazing job cooking my sushi rice. Had it for a year now and it's still going strong. Does not burn your food simply keeps it warm. I constantly forget I'm cooking something and will normally burn my food by accident but this little cooker has been a life saver for me and my food." —Deisi Cervantez"This mini rice cooker is small but mighty—like the kitchen version of a chihuahua. I blink and suddenly there's perfect rice and zero judgment for my single-person meal. It's like having a personal chef who only knows one recipe, but nails it every time." —Ce CeGet it from Amazon for $21.95 (available in three colors). A folding silicone splatter guard to keep your efforts from also dirtying your stove top. (Like, who has TIME to cook *and* clean??) Bonus points: This doubles as a trivet so you can set your fresh-off-the-burner dishes down without burning your countertops and furniture. I LOVE that this one folds in half for easy storage and checking on whatever I'm cooking while still protecting from the splatters. It's machine washable, too, so I just chuck it in the dishwasher when I'm done (lovingly) abusing it. Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors). A Pioneer Woman stand mixer so you can mixy-mixy like a pro, but without shelling out the wad of cash you see for That Big Brand. (Lots of reviewers have both and love this one MORE!) Whether you're making pastry dough for pizza, pot pies, or a lil' after-dinner dessert, you'll be thrilled to have this mixer in your kitchen corner. Promising reviews: "The mixer is as good or better than my daughter-in-laws Kitchen Aide, and more included attachments. I'm just thrilled with my pretty, heavy duty beauty." —Kristen"LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!! I have a kitchen aid stand mixer and this one is so much better. Smaller and lighter to lift and put on counter, but just as powerful!!!! Love the clear guard to keep contents from spilling out while mixing. Highly recommend!!!!" —JillGet it from Walmart for $129. An Our Place 6-in-1 Wonder Oven my fam is personally in love with because it does everything (toast, roast, air fry, and bake) while taking up the world's smallest footprint on our counter. We've had other combo ovens in the past, but we use this one so much more because it makes it SO EASY to get what you need done fast, in part because the dials are analog, not digital. (No school like the old school when it comes to speed!) Look, I love digital stuff as much as the next thirty-something, but sometimes there are just too many options on those tiny screens and you want to just turn a dial and get it done now without having to scroll through one hundred choices, thanks. Plus, I SWEAR it cooks faster than our others did, and the reviewer below agrees!Promising review: "This oven replaced a 25+ year old toaster oven for us. The only downside was the learning curve for how much faster and more efficiently this cooked things! Chose it for the wide variety of functions - we didn't have an air fryer, and as said our toaster was old enough to vote and drink - as well as the looks ("like a grown-up easy bake oven"). It fits great in our kitchen, very well made and pleasant to use, and it works great as well." —William RothGet it from Amazon for $185+ (available in two sizes and four colors). A Kitchen Mama automatic can opener that'll speed up those casseroles that involve a bunch of canned veggies and cans of broth without requiring another counter-based gadget. This one works with a quick click of the button, so you can totally do other prep things while this does the opening work for you! A Cospro 3-in-1 wireless charging stainless-steel grinder set I will PERSONALLY never go without again because it is one less barrier to me *thinking* about cooking and me *actually* cooking. The one-handed grinding is a real game changer because I can season with freshly ground salt and pepper simultaneously and move on to the next step. Plus, it holds a charge FOREVER, so even if you don't want to keep the base plugged in all the time, it's good to go. This gadget is SO sleek, y'all, and it works as good as it looks! Promising review: "I purchased the 3-in-1 Salt and Pepper Grinder Set. I like the modern and clean design of the grinders. They feel sturdy and well made and look nice sitting on my countertop. It was very easy to fill each grinder with my preferred spices and seasonings. I really like that you can adjust the coarseness of the grinders. They have helped speed up food preparation as I no longer have to manually grind my various salts and peppers." —GlobeTrotter77Get the set of three from Amazon for $79.96 (also available in sets of one, two, and five). A Masterbuilt portable charcoal grill and smoker if your ideal dinner is smoked meat and grilled veggies, but your ideal aesthetic does ~not~ include a hulking piece of metal chilling permanently in your yard or spending $$$ to have it dashed to your door. This handy-dandy grill/smoker comes with a removable cart so you can take it just about anywhere, including your tiny porch. You're welcome. Promising review: "This baby was super easy to set up and get running. I love the heavy duty build and design is simple and effective. We're going to be testing it out on the boat next weekend and I will report a review again to share our story!" —Deep Creek OutfitterGet it from Walmart for $398.97 or from Masterbuilt for $329.99. A breakfast sandwich maker that's so fast and easy, it basically means you're ENCOURAGED to have breakfast for dinner whenever you want, which gets you back to your fave TV spot all the faster! A hand-powered chopper if you can't be bothered to find an empty outlet because you've gotta finish dinner and rush back to that DIY project you're finishing up. (Or your hot, morally gray book crush. No judgment.) A rotating pizza oven if homemade pizza is on the menu tonight (and many nights thereafter). This rotates to evenly cook homemade OR frozen pizza and saves up to 60% of the energy of using the Big Bad Oven... which also takes forever to preheat, let's be honest. Reviewers cook everything on this, not just pizza. A lot of them use it as a substitute air fryer and love how easy it is to store. And if pizza is what's for dinner, don't forget to throw some Mike's Hot Honey in your cart to drizzle on the top. (You're welcome in advance if you haven't tried this life hack.)Promising reviews: "I use it to make pizza, corn dogs, tater tots, chicken stripes, and almost anything else that you would have use your oven for and it cooks things faster than your oven. 😋" —Tonia O."We first saw it at a friend's home and had to try it. It is faster and more efficient than heating up the oven for frozen pizzas, which we add additional toppings to. It heats from above AND below, which turns out not only to be great for frozen pizzas but also for small bites, appetizers, and other items like canned cinnamon rolls. Best of all, it is amazing at reheating leftover pizza to practically like the first time, with a crispy crust and hot cheese — so much better than the soggy, limp microwave reheating. Now, we LOVE leftover pizza." —FigswayGet it from Amazon for $79 (available in two colors). Or a brand-new splurge-worthy propane rotating stone pizza oven from All-Clad, the company that has been making stellar bonded cookware in Pennsylvania for over half a century. (You've for CERTAIN drooled over their pans.) This ultra-compact magician of a gadget means you'll have evenly cooked pizza in less than two minutes, just like in a traditional brick oven, but without needing to live in a pizza joint to get it. See it ~doing the thing~ in this TikTok vid and try to resist the urge to turn your kitchen into Insert Your Name Here's Pizzeria. Get it from All-Clad for $999.99 (originally $1,299.99). A super simple cookbook from Your Barefoot Neighbor so you can make a meal that feels cozy and doable, even on your emotionally-overdrawn Tuesdays. Don't forget your handy cookbook holder, too! Check out his TikTok here!Promising reviews: "The bomb-digity of easy cooking! Absolutely the lazy cooks cookbook. I believe cooking is a waste of time and I'd rather fold laundry or wash dishes then cook. This book contains the best most delicious short cuts! Run and get it!!!" —D. Stansberry"This book is perfect! Easy meals, offers lots of variety, and every recipe has a picture! I made the Hawaiian Pork immediately and it's delicious. Real food, simple ingredients, big flavors. I'm going to start on page 1, and make every single one. Can't wait. Yum!!!" —ChubbymuggleGet it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in paperback, hardback, spiral-bound, and e-book versions). An electric tea kettle you can use for making a pot of tea, a bowl of your favorite instant ramen or oatmeal, or for speeding up your "watched pot never boils" time by heating it in the kettle first! This one includes the ability to schedule your kettle, meaning it's one less thing to do when compiling all your meal prep goodies in the kitchen. Great Jones is a woman-run, New York-based small business that wants equip and empower you to cook at home — and make your kitchen your happy place. I *personally* have a couple of their items (shoutout to my impossible-to-cook-in-without-smiling mustard casserole dish) and let me tell you: The quality is simply stunning across the reviews: "Excellent kettle. Heats quickly pours great looks fantastic and comes with nice extra features. The scheduled heat-up time alone makes this worth the back significantly on the routine time in the morning." —Anonymous"Five star form AND function! It's just perfect! It's technologically savvy and drop dead gorgeous. So easy to set up and use. I love the temperature hold feature…game changer!" —AnonymousGet it from Great Jones Goods for $225 (also available in a limited edition green). A microwave panini press that'll fulfill your grilled cheese and tomato soup hankering in a jiff. Be sure to life hack yourself and grab some Campbell's microwavable soup because again, this is supposed to be quick. A Black + Decker air fryer if you need a quick side of fries, mozzarella sticks, or anything else that needs a FAST (but crispy!) turnaround. We use this all the time for my kiddo's emotional support chicken nuggets when we're trying new foods, and it's perfect because it truly is a "program and leave it" situation while everything else is cooking. Don't forget your air fryer liners for even easier cleanup. I bought these and they fit PERFECTLY in this model!Promising review: "I bought this because my old air fryer stopped working. I used it almost every day. It was my favorite appliance. I say all this because I did not know an air fryer could be even better and this one is. It's amazing. First off it's so quiet, I didn't even know it was on it first. It cooks incredibly fast.. much faster than my old one that I already thought was fast. Food comes out perfect. Even crispier. I can't vouch for its longevity but it's a stellar air fryer. Lots of bang for your buck. The only complaint I have is that the drawer is a tiny bit sticky but not enough to deduct any stars or want a different model. Buy it. You won't regret it." —Julie HallGet it from Amazon for $64.99+ (available in four sizes). A fast-prep kitchen slicer because faster can also (sometimes) mean safer! Spare your fingers (and your precious not-cooking time) by cutting chicken, tomatoes, and other weirdly hard-to-slice foods with ease. A rapid ramen cooker for those nights when a bowl of ramen would really hit the spot, but lots of prep time would not. A rapid fruit and veggie divider that'll cut everything from berries to carrots into four lengthwise quarters for the perfect snacking, cooking, and girl dinner size. A silicone clip-on colander if one of your fam's main food groups is mac 'n' cheese and one of your main food groups is making your life easier. Promising reviews: "I hated digging for a colander every time I wanted to drain my kid's noodles. Now I just reach for this clip on the pot and strain. So much more convenient." —Melissa"Super easy to use and convenient with all my pots. Has made the pasta and grease straining process faster and cleaner. Ended up buying a couple more for family and friends!" —AshwoGet it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven colors). A HelloFresh everything-you-need meal kit subscription if you would like to decrease your grocery shopping trips, simplify your meal planning, AND change up the four things you know how to make. HEAR ME OUT. I — like you — have heard the podcast ads forever and kinda just rolled my eyes, BUT I AM A CHANGED WOMAN. My partner signed us up on a whim and now we... eat vegetables? NIGHTLY. And they're delicious and easy enough that I, a simpleton, can make them??? I could go on, but just trust me on this one: Absolutely worth the chore-saving hype and then some. We spend wayyy less at the grocery store per week because so many meals are "already taken care of" via HelloFresh. I like to lay out the recipes at the beginning of each week and use my best Mufasa voice to tell my family, "Everything the light touches... is our dinner." The best part? The recipes are divided up into individual bags so I can just grab one out of the fridge and get to gettin' on making dinner even if I have no brain cells left by the end of the day. Oh, and did I mention it's all delivered directly to our door (in the best recyclable packaging, I might add)? ~Perfection~.Get it from HelloFresh starting at $21.96+ per box (originally $56.95+; available for two, four, or six people, and with two, three, four, five, or six recipes per week). A microwave pasta maker since carb loading shouldn't have to mean "dish loading" when you're done prepping. This handy dandy pasta maker comes with a straining lid so you don't even have to mess with a colander and will have your pasta done before your kid can finish two full Bluey episodes. A microwave potato bag both functional and adorably feels like tucking your wee lil' potato into a sleeping bag. It'll also save you the trouble of heating your whole house up with an oven for one small tuber. These bags can also be used for sweet potatoes and corn!Promising review: "I gave these as a gift after buying for myself. These eliminate the waste of energy making potatoes in the oven. I am using every possible product to eliminate having to turn on my oven and these bags are at the top of the list. The people I gifted these to were really pleased with how easy and well they worked. And having a baked potato in under 10 minutes sure beats an hour in the oven." –Jacqueline Get a two-pack from Amazon for $8.49. A ceramic stove protector so cleanup is no longer the excuse you whisper while adding fries to your cart. Keep your cooktop looking ~pristine~ no matter *how* messy you get while chef-ing. Promising review: "Love this thing!!! It's a pretty thick glass that is durable, looks great as if part of the stove, the pricing was reasonable. Easy to clean by cleaning it as you would your ceramic stove top. I had been searching for something like this for a while for my previous ceramic stove top that was damaged and needed something to cover it up so when running across this one, I simply had to have it for my new ceramic stove top and keep it from being damaged. What's most appealing to me? It's its functionality as it is not something that has to be removed in order for you to be able to utilize the stove. It brings four stoppers to place one on each corner and keep the glass from shifting. Very happy with it!!" —SandraGet it from Amazon for $250 (available in five sizes). A Souper Cubes freezer tray truly made to get you back to your couch in record time, because ~meal prep~ is an investment in your glorious just-watch-TV-and-rot recharge time. Each cube has enough room for a cup of pasta sauce or soup so that you can make a big ol' batch, save the extras, and run your microwave panini press for a whirl and voilà! Dinner is served! A hybrid digital food scale and measuring cup for those more ~precise~ recipes that are delicious but painstaking. This will help cut down on the time it takes to make sure you're putting the right amount of ingredients in those yummy baked goods you're making for the watch party. A pair of cute bat kitchen shears because my life was changed when I realized you can use scissors on anything: Chicken breasts, those annoying stumpy parts of lettuce, shrimp tails, tomatoes. Nothing is stopping you from using scissors instead of a knife, and I swear it can be so much quicker. Promising review: "Not only are these the perfect kitchen scissors, but basically the perfect everything scissors! I use these 24/7 since I got them. Not to mention how CUTE they are! They cut amazingly and are sooooo worth the money." —Matthew Z. Get them from Amazon for $17.95. A self-stirring multi-cooker for those of us whose grown-up version of a fairy godmother would be a private chef. This dream machine uses an automatic paddle to shred meats and stir soups and stews, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time doing literally anything else. Promising reviews: "This product is so wonderful! It was purchased for my elderly grandma who has a hard time making dinner. The automatic stir is a lifesaver for her. She's able to make her favorite recipes again. Would recommend 10 out of 10!" —Shalee Van NoyGet it from Amazon for $116.05+ (available in two styles).
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If You Love A Clean House But Also Identify As Lazy, Here Are 32 Products That Do The Work For You
A tub of The Pink Stuff, aka an all-purpose paste you can use to scrub any hard surface in your home, from ovens and appliances to tubs and tiles. With very minimal effort (aka scrubbing) on your part, this pink goo goes the distance, so you don't have to. A set of drill brush attachments perfect for taking on the toughest stains on your home's tile, glass, grout, and fiberglass. You'll save so much time and energy thanks to these attachments, and can instead focus on doing what you do best: zoning out on the couch while watching the latest Netflix show. A Swiffer PowerMop that'll make scrubbing floors feel less like a punishment and more like a mildly satisfying chore. The pre-mixed cleaning solution cuts through grime, the absorbent pads trap gunk, and the power spray gives you that "I'm in a cleaning commercial" moment. Promising review: "Great mop when you need the job done fast. Liquid refills are easy to pop in, and you can slap on replacement mop pads in a hurry (you'll know when they need to be replaced). This mop is ideal when you get one of those 'I'll see you in 10 minutes' phone calls. Just press the release button on the handle, and a spray will shoot out at the center of the path. Tip: I run the mop head under warm water first and squeeze it out before I start, as a damp mop works better. The floor is clean in no time and I like that I don't need to store a separate bottle of cleaner. My mom loves that it's lightweight, so she can carry it upstairs and mop the hall floors and bathroom tiles. Gladly recommend. —A. MitchellGet it from Amazon for $29.94. Or a pack of sweeper slippers so you can rid your floors of dirt, hair, and grime while keeping your toes nice and warm. Prepare to be swept away by how much time you'll save. A Wet & Forget shower cleaner that's truly a miracle product. Once a week (or whenever you think your shower is gross), liberally spray it all over and then go fall asleep for the night. In the morning, spray water over the areas and watch all the grime instantly wash away. Promising review: "This product works — see the change in our bathroom floor as shown in the attached picture, with the number of applications indicated within each sub-picture. It took us three applications to fully clean up our shower! We sprayed this product after showering, while the floor was still wet, and then waited 24 hours to clean up the residues. One cannot expect immediate results (i.e. within a few hours). Rather, a clean floor takes many days. Your patience will be rewarded, though!" — it from Amazon for $19.39+ (available in two scents). A microfiber blinds duster with spaced-out fingers to tackle several blinds in one swipe. Never again will you need to clear your schedule when you just want to clean your window treatments. Promising review: "I love this product!! It works fantastic! I am a housekeeper for several private homes. My least favorite job is cleaning window blinds! I have used every method there, but the job is still very time-consuming. The main reason it takes so long is 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 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 DGet the brush and five microfiber sleeves from Amazon for $6.99 (available in blue or green). A reusable roller dog hair remover that works just as well as the single-use sheet kind, but without the guilt (and cost) of having to buy new rolls all the time. No more fur-covered couches! A TubShroom for collecting the mass of hair that would normally clog your tub's drain. When the water in your shower/tub starts to drain slower than usual, pop this product out, clean out the hair it's collected, and insert it back into the drain. This thing collects all the icky loose hair neatly around it (at the bottom, so you can't see it when the TubShroom is in place), so all you have to do is wipe it off! It's super simple, yet so genius that some folks are about ready to make it their religion — read for yourself:Promising review: "The TubShroom is a life changer. To market this simply as a revolutionary bathtub strainer is to degrade the perfection of the TubShroom. People often describe their life split into ages, from childhood to college, from marriage to the birth of their children, career growth to retirement. I see my life divided into two distinct periods centered on one singular event: the gloomy, pestilent dark ages before TubShroom, and all the glorious, magnificent days thereafter. No amount of glowing, favorable adjectives will ever do justice to the magnificence of the TubShroom. These are but feeble, limiting words, which by their very nature, cannot capture the richness, splendor, and transcendent power that is the TubShroom. The TubShroom is embodied enlightenment disguised as a humble implement to avoid bathtub clogs." —Zerubba U LeviGet it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in six colors). If you don't have a sunken-in drain that can fit the Tubshroom, Oxo makes a good universal drain protector you can get from Amazon for $11.99. A garbage disposal cleaner that uses magic bright blue foam to rid your disposal of nastiness and lingering smells. You just plop one of the packets into the drain, and then it does its wizardly thing. After a minute or two, it's over, and your kitchen sink looks and smells amazing. This foam is a cleaner that helps eliminate bad smells, but it's best to call a plumber if your garbage disposal is review: "It seems counterintuitive to put a little packet down your garbage disposal to clean it, but this does actually seem to work, at least for getting out weird smells that baking soda and vinegar don't really touch. I scrub the sink down first, especially around the garbage disposal area, rinse it down, and then just follow the directions on the package. I have used it with single, large-size sinks and with double sinks — the only difference is that the double sink will have blue cleaning foam rise up the drain, which you rinse away when the disposal sounds clear again. I have tried the foaming cleaner in a can, but unfortunately, it stopped coming out of the can about 10% of the way through. Went back to this tried-and-true." —KSGet a pack of four from Amazon for $8. A natural, plant-based cleaner which uses the power of eucalyptus and tea tree oils to rid your bathroom of general nastiness like soap scum buildup and everyday grime. Just spray it, let it do its thing for 5–10 minutes, and then voila! Your bathroom will be sparkling clean. Promising review: "This stuff is amazing!! I was skeptical at first because I had these dark stains on my shower floor that I'd never been able to get out, and I thought something 'natural' wouldn't be heavy enough for it. I cleaned half the shower at first because I wanted to see how it looked compared to the dirty side, and it did an amazing job with a little bit of elbow grease! You can see the difference." —Katherine ChengGet two bottles from Amazon for $18.93. A bottle of Angry Orange Pet Odor Eliminator for when your favorite furry friend makes one or a dozen oopsies on the floor, and you can't seem to get the stink out. Using orange oil, it gets rid of the lingering smell and replaces it with a lovely one with notes of citrus. A set of Swiffer-compatible reusable microfiber mop pads that are way better for the environment (and your conscious) than the single-use ones. Plus, they work wet or dry. When they need to be cleaned, throw them in the washing machine and they'll be good as new. A sink plunger to easily unblock all the grossness that's been building up in your drain for who knows how long. If you live in a home where the water drains reeeeaaaallllllly slow, this product can probably dislodge all the blockage in just a few pumps. Promising review: "I needed for my bathroom sink. I doubted it would work as easy and fast as advertised but it did. I thought I'd really have to work it for it to work. Super impressed. Took like a minute, if that. Piece of advice though, if your sink has that overflow drain, put a sponge or something over it. Water and gunk will plunge out of the hole and if you aren't expecting it will have a mess." —AGet it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in small and large sizes). A pack of bottle-cleaning tablets for making cleaning your water bottles and tumblers less of a headache. If you're the person who just "rinses out" their reusable water bottle with water and a squirt of soap, your bottle is likely filled with unwanted bacteria and grime. These tablets put in all the elbow grease so you don't have to. No scrubbing, stirring, or washing — simply drop them in your bottle with some water, and *poof* all the bacteria and grime is gone. They're also biodegradable, chlorine-free, and environmentally review: "I have achieved this level of clean by hard scrubbing with tons of vinegar and baking soda, but these tablets just pop in and do all the hard work for you. I drink tea every day but it stains my cup. This has infinitely extended the life of my mugs." —Erin FlemingGet a 12-pack from Amazon for $7.99. A bottle of Quick N Brite Fireplace Cleaner to easily remove soot, smoke, creosote, and ash from nearly any fireplace. Promising review: "Unbelievable! My daughter just moved into her first home. She thought she would have to paint her brick fireplace because of the heavy soot stains that had been there for years. We applied the product twice and put in a whole lot of elbow grease, but what a difference! It's a messy process, but well worth the time and energy." —MMGet it from Amazon for $18.99. A Bissell multipurpose portable cleaner capable of tackling the most aggressive messes and stains, all without the annoyance of a cord. Reviewers have used this to save their couches, rugs, stairs, car seats, and more. A microfiber spin mop that'll make sure your mop isn't soaking wet before you use it, which will dramatically cut down on the time it takes to not only clean your floors but also let them dry. Plus, it's machine-washable, has an automatic wringer, and is designed in a shape that will reach into small spaces and corners. Truly, this mop does all the work for you — all you do is dunk into the water and push around the floor. A rolling laundry sorter for sorting your clothes into groups will make laundry day way more manageable. These come with the four bags already labeled, but there's an option to buy blank ones if you'd prefer to label yours with something else. Promising review: "It's exactly what I was looking for. We're a family of five so I always have something to wash, and I was tired of separating by colors. Now it's easy, and everybody can do it. It's a simple process for everyone. Now my kids think that is fun to separate the clothes, and I'm fine with that, ha. I used a stencil and Sharpie to tag the bags — so easy, and l loved the results! Took me 20 minutes to assemble with my 9-year-old son. Looks nice, and the bags have a good quality, and also they have a great capacity. It's make laundry so easy!!!!" —LourdesGet it from Amazon for $40.87 (available in five colors). A pack of dishwasher-cleaning tablets to make sure your dishwasher is clean enough to actually clean the dishes. One tab removes lime and mineral buildup, which causes streaking on glassware and water spots on ceramics. These tablets are designed to penetrate, dissolve, and remove odor-causing residue that accumulates inside your dishwasher over time, as well as remove lime and mineral buildup. Using Affresh tablets once a month can prolong the life of your dishwasher and make it more effective at doing its job: cleaning your review: "I always approach with a healthy dose of skepticism whenever taking advice from BuzzFeed, Tip Hero, etc. But this time I took a chance and could not be happier. I recently bought a condo that was not well-maintained, and I struggled cleaning many of the appliances. The dishwasher was caked in deposits from years of operation without proper care. Two of these pods, as suggested for heavily soiled scenarios turned back the clock. It looks brand-new inside. BRAND-NEW. The plastic, the walls, everything. For those who spend hours a week cleaning, you will be amazed by this product. 10/10 would buy again and again and I'm telling everyone I know about this." —JasonGet a six-pack from Amazon for $8.99. A grooming glove that turns shedding season into a bonding experience instead of a fur-covered fever dream. With soft silicone tips, it gently removes loose hair while giving your pet a soothing massage — like a spa day they didn't even know they needed. From Buzzfeed contributor AnaMaria Glavan: "The glove is super comfortable and using it couldn't be more foolproof: just put it on and run your hands through your pet's fur. That's it! The silicone grooves pick up so much fur with ease. Like, my dog looks close to hairless. HOW is he shedding so much!?!? After a few runs, I found that I would have to remove fur from the glove before continuing (you can pick up the fur with your other hand or run the glove under some water — either works) but it's no biggie. The silicone actually makes it really easy to keep this clean. We got Rockie when he was 5 and he'd been riddled with skin issues and allergies, so I was pretty nervous to use anything that could potentially aggravate his conditions. However! Not only does this *not* bother his skin, but he…loves this. A lot. He starts snoring after exactly two run-throughs on his back. Also, his coat looks SO shiny after each use! TL;DR: this is one of those inexpensive add-ons that any pet owner should have on hand."Get it from Amazon for $8.99. A pack of washing machine tablets to make sure your machine is in good enough shape to keep your clothes clean. All you do is throw one tablet in and it cleans deep inside your machine's pump, valve, tub, drum, agitator, filter and hose. A dryer lint brush because you'd be shocked at how much lint is residing in your dryer gap and exhaust port. Using this will speed up clothing drying time and help prevent lint buildup. Promising review: "Work perfectly for scrubbing the stuck lint out of the insides of your dryer. Everyone who owns a dryer should have these, they're basic safety equipment. Clean that lint, and reduce fire hazard and make the machine more efficient. They're long enough, strong enough, and just flexible enough without being too flexible." —Winged WolfGet a two-pack from Amazon for $7.99. A toilet bowl ring remover if you haven't cleaned your toilet bowl in a reaaalllllly long time. That permanent dark ring? It's no match for this pumice stone on a stick! Promising review: "We bought a house that had been empty for about 15 months, and the primary bathroom toilet had a very bad water ring. I had tried about four different things to get it off of the bowl, and nothing worked. I was recently searching the internet for some new ideas, and the pumice stone came up. I used it today, and it worked great. The water ring is finally gone. It did not scratch the porcelain at all." —momof2Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (also available in packs of two and four). A broom and mop organizer you can put on an empty wall to keep all your cleaning tools neatly organized and off the floor. They'll also be out of sight and out of mind, which is exactly what you need if you hate cleaning and don't want to see the tools it requires on an everyday basis (we're talking about you, broom that's shoved in the space between the fridge and the wall). Promising review: "Love this broom/mop holder. So nice to save space and stay organized. Holds them so firm and flat to wall. Also has hooks that fold out as needed. I recommend this to anyone looking for space-saving storage!" —Jaclyn Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (available in four colors). A length-adjustable pet hair broom because it's that time of the year when dogs and cats are shedding more than usual, and you need something to rake it all up. Because the bristles are rubber, it picks up way more hair than a traditional broom. An under-cabinet drawer with a shelf on top so you can keep your bathroom cleaning supplies organized. Cleaning can be so exhausting, so do yourself a favor and keep your supplies organized so that you don't expel energy trying to find all your cleaners and tools. Promising review: "These are nice pieces that helped me organize underneath my bathroom sink! They fit perfectly! After organizing everything, I was so surprised I had so much more room that I grabbed more items out of the linen closet to fill it up. I still have a lot of room left. I bought these based on the high ratings, and they hold true. (This is Brad's wife.)" —Brad J. LeahyGet it on Amazon for $25.87+ (also available in bronze). Some nonstick oven liners to keep your oven clean. Any drippings or spills from foodstuff fall onto the liner, which you can just take out and wash by hand or throw into the dishwasher. Promising review: "I have a non–self cleaning oven for the first time in decades. After having an apple pie spill over and spending more than an hour cleaning it up, I purchased these oven liners. What a time-saver. The are easy to cut so they fit perfectly. Because I have a visible heating element, the liner goes right on the oven floor, under the heating element." —Kimberly Barnes-O'ConnorGet a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99. A 100% natural oven scrub kit for keeping your oven clean, especially if it's in constant use. Don't get a headache spending all day using a toxic oven cleaner, it's just not worth it. Everneat is a small business based in Connecticut that makes natural cleaning products and tools. Promising review: "I've been trying to clean my nasty oven door for the past five years. Tried everything I could find, but it remained an embarrassing mess. Ten minutes of moderate scrubbing yesterday with Oven Scrub and it was 90% clear. Another five minutes today and it looks like new. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." —Andy BeaGet it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in two scents or unscented). Some stove burner covers that'll make cleaning your stove top so much easier. Instead of having to basically disassemble your stove to clean out all the gunk under the burners, just remove these covers, wipe 'em down, and boom! Like new. Promising review: "These little covers are just fantastic! Easy to cut and form to the burners I need, super easy to wipe off or quick rinse if need be. They WILL burn if too close to the flame but it doesn't burn beyond what is touching the flame. I bought them because my guy, though a FANTASTIC cook and baker, is just a tad messy on the stove top, lol. This has helped me keep the stove top much cleaner. I have reused the original four of these for a year and finally just tossed the two most used/dirtied and replaced them. These are just amazing and very durable!" —AngsChaosGet an 8-pack from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in black or silver and three different sizes). A touchless stationary vacuum to suck up all the debris you sweep near it. Simply place it on any smooth surface and let it do its thing. No more bending over with a flimsy dustpan. A screen cleaner kit that comes with a spray and microfiber cloth to remove all those smudges and dust particles that have been on your TV and computer for way too long. And an all-natural, chemical-free fizzing toilet tablet that's like a bath bomb for your bowl. Drop one in, let it do its fizzy thing, and then lightly scrub away any residue.
