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30 Products For When You Get The Urge To Deep Clean
A set of cleaning gloves because nothing says "I'm about to do work" like suiting up for the job. Cleaning gloves are great because you never know what you'll find when you start to get in those nooks and crannies. And this way, you won't have to touch any nasties with your bare hands or get any harsh chemicals on them.
Promising review: "Out of the package, I was concerned these were too thin. After using them for a week, the thinness makes them better. My hands don't get too hot like in other gloves. The grip is wonderful. My hand is about 3.25" wide, so I bought a small. Great fit. They aren't skin tight, but they are tight enough and thin enough that I have good dexterity. So happy I bought them! Update: The first pair lasted about 4 months." —Amazon CustomerGet a set of three from Amazon for $11.19 (available in three sizes and also in packs of one or two).
Windex glass cleaner, a classic glass-cleaning formula, but this time with no ammonia! You can get a streak-free shine without feeling lightheaded while wiping away the fingerprints of yesterday. Now the sun can really shine through.
Promising reviews: "Windex, we all know what it does and how effective it is. Great product and great price. Will buy again. Have this item on auto buy every month." —Jason"Smells nice, works good, and leaves no streaks. Spray bottle is durable and I have had no issues with leaking so far." —Haley it from Amazon for $3.35+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack).
An ice machine cleaner because it's been HOT! And, while we've been enjoying the benefits of 24/7 ice, we may not always remember to clean it. If you have a countertop or standalone ice-making machine, this cleaner and descaler will restore that ice to its best-tasting glory.
Promising review: "Incredible Product! The photos and video speak for themselves. My ice maker was NASTY, and I was planning on throwing it out. I decided to give this cleaner a try as a last resort. It's SO much cleaner! My ice maker looks almost brand new! I definitely recommend this cleaner!" —LisaGet it from Amazon for $15.95.
A pack of wood wipes designed specifically to spruce up your wood furniture. Reviewers love the convenience of the pre-moistened wipe and say that it not only handles the job, but it leaves their furniture looking and smelling great.
Promising review: "I enjoy these much better than a can of spray and a rag to wipe. The convenience is key with these wipes. It's the best part. They work just as well as the alternative. Each wipe is well moisturized to do the job, and the pouch reseals so it stays that way. It cleans the area well, leaves no streaks, residue or dust specks. It smells good too." —SalGet it from Amazon for $3.98 (available in other pack quantities)
A plant-based all-purpose cleaner because you're not the type of tidier who'll switch between cleaning products per surface you clean. You like a no-muss, no-fuss approach because the quicker you clean, the quicker you can be finished. This is the cleaner for you *and* as an added bonus, reviewers say it smells AMAZING.
Promising review: "This is one of the few natural cleaners that actually works! I can't find this particular type, the geranium scent, in my store so I was happy to find it online. I would definitely recommend it." —Christine it from Amazon for $4.88+ (available in eight scents).
A verbena and lemon zest granite and stainless steal cleaner because perhaps you weren't totally clear on the fact that sometimes different surfaces need a different type of love and attention. And, perhaps, you found that out the hard way. To preserve what's left of your countertop, use this instead!
Promising review: "I love this cleaner for my black granite and stainless steel appliances. It's my go-to!" —emilyGet it from Thrive Market for $5.99.
A pack of duster sponges because who knows what to use to collect all of the dust, hair, and other miscellaneous items that accumulate on your baseboards or corners? Just dampen and wipe — anyone can do that. When you're done, rinse it off, and you're ready to use it again.
A set of six microfiber cleaning cloths in different textures that are cost-effective because you can use them, wash them, and reuse them again. They're great for cleaning many surfaces for a streak-free shine. And they are particularly good for electronics, glass, and windows.
Promising review: "We use these every day for cleaning! We have about three packs worth! Amazing quality comes with variety, and can't beat the price!" —LpGet it from Target for $10.49.
A tub of 60 electronic wipes that's basically like waving a magic wand over your TV or computer screen so you can see the true colors of every outfit during your weekly Stranger Things rewatch with the besties.
Promising reviews: "Great product. I was concerned at first because my TV was really bad. It cleaned it very well with just one wipe. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great fast cleaner for electronics." —rhonda hanft"MiracleWipes for Electronics Cleaning of TV Monitors and Computer Screens work really well. I will definitely buy more in the future. I've been looking for something like this for over a year. They are very easy to use and gave me a new flat panel 65" TV screen — I can actually see the movies now. I highly recommend this product." —J.P. LawrenceGet it from Amazon for $12.77.
A bottle of Hope's Perfect Sink Cleaner and Polish, made to clean, polish, and restore brushed stainless steel, porcelain, cast iron, and other surfaces to their like-new appearance. Great for renters who aren't able to replace the dingy sink and people who have an aversion to cleaning.
A stainless steel cleaner made with natural essential oils to safely remove watermarks, residue, and grease from your steel sinks and appliances. A couple of sprays and wipes, and it's back to looking model-home new — no skill required.
A microfiber window blind cleaner just begging to ~wow~ the crowd by showing you how disgusting the in-between crevices of your blinds can be (no judgments). This task probably *seemed* like something better left to the professionals, but with this handy tool, anyone can do it. (Even you!)
A Pikk-it tool because you were finally on a roll and deep into your cleaning mode when all of a sudden hair gets tangled in the vacuum, stopping your mojo. You can use this brush to safely remove it from your vacuum and also your hairbrush.
A pack of Bissell Stomp 'N Go pads so easy to use, you'll wish you'd thought of them sooner. All you have to do is set the pad down, stomp on it, then toss it. It works on both fresh and set-in stains!
A box of Dropps detergent to zero in on odors and stains lingering on your clothes. While you're taking care of the other messes of the home, you might as well work on the laundry pile. This *drop* of detergent packs a punch and does so without the use of dyes, phosphates, phthalates, and parabens. Oh! And it just *dropped* a new mesmerizing scent — orange blossom. Don't be surprised if your friends think you've stumbled upon a new perfume.
Promising reviews: "Fresh Scent, our favorite orange blossom, does a great job cleaning work clothes. Bath towels, especially in the summer humidity, can get less than fresh smelling but the Dropps are more than up for that challenge." —Plain J"Love these pods! They easily tackle smelly boy clothes and stinky workout gear. The orange blossom scent isn't overpowering, just subtle enough to smell when I pull them out of the dryer." —AHGet a box of 64 from Dropps for $ shop the brand including other scents on Amazon.
A far-reaching dryer vent lint brush ensuring you can get down and dirty with all that lint clogging those vents. An enormous amount of lint might be congregating in the deep, making this far-reaching brush exceptionally useful. It'll reduce fire risk and ensure your dryer is more efficient.
A jar of The Pink Stuff, which hardly needs an introduction unless you've quite literally been living under a rock. This stuff is the secret weapon to tackling all of your most difficult cleaning projects easily and quickly. And because you're not the label reader your roommates are, you'll be happy to know that you can use this stuff on everything.
Promising reviews: "Pretty powerful with zero elbow grease required. Before and after of a shower drain." —Christina"This tub of magic is a staple in our house. I use it on everything! It's the best cleaning paste I have ever used. It's nonabrasive yet very powerful. Works great on scratches in the kitchen sink, pots, pans, stovetops, etc. This summer, I used it on our boat upholstery and was blown away by the results." —Amy it from Amazon for $5.97.
A pack of Keurig cleaner pods that makes cleaning the inside of your machine as easy as brewing a cup of coffee. After a good cleaning, your morning ✨cup of joe✨ will go back to being the best part of waking up.
Brace yourself for what might be hiding in your Keurig machine in this TikTok 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 it was 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 WestGet it from Amazon for $9.95 for a pack of six (available in three pack sizes).
A tub of heavy-duty cleaning wipes that won't break apart when you're using them to tackle big jobs. The wipes are soaked in an industrial-strength formula, which helps them to break down tough stains like grease, ink, marker, wine, and more. Working with that formula is aloe, vitamin E, and lanolin to keep your hands protected, too.
A Baseboard Buddy — a genius device that'll make cleaning your baseboards a breeze. What used to take hours and involved you getting down on your hands and knees with lackluster results can now take mere minutes. It'll save your back from extra strain, too.
Rubbermaid's power scrubbing brush reviewers say will get the dirt out of your nooks and crannies quick, and with great results. You can finally scrub out that old conditioner that's chilling in the corner of your shower.
Promising review: "I bought this because I saw a TikTok video — glad I bought it! I use it in the bathrooms, outside on the grill, pretty much anywhere, and it works!!!! It looked like an electric toothbrush, so I was skeptical, but it's way more powerful. Definitely use it with The Pink Stuff cleaner. It works great and doesn't scratch." —Margaret LewisPromising review: "The Power Scrubber is life-changing. I bought it several weeks ago with the intention of doing a deep clean 'sometime soon.' After an overflowing toilet incident, I had to make sure it got done right away. MY GROUT HAS NEVER BEEN CLEANER. I used some Comet and spray cleaner to get the job done, but this made short work for what typically requires 'a lot of elbow grease' and a spent toothbrush. With this tool, you really know you're getting in there and it's clean. I can't recommend this enough — I've already mentioned it to a neighbor, and a few friends, including one fanatical cleaner. We all agreed, it's such a necessary, perfect product." —JojoGet it from Amazon for $ learn why my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague loves this, check out our full Rubbermaid Power Scrubber review.
A dishwashing spray because scrubbing dishes for a long time after meals is not ideal for you. This cleaning gem makes it easy: spray it on dirty pots or plates, let it sit for a bit, and wipe away stubborn grease and grime with minimal effort.
Some Rain-X shower door cleaner ready to tackle those hard water stains and soap scum build-up plaguing your shower door. You'll be able to shower with confidence now that you can see that there's no one lurking on the other side of the steam.
A ChomChom pet hair roller because your pets love to roll around the loveseat when you're not home and leave tiny piles of hair so you'll know they've been there. The ChomChom has a reusable brush that grabs every strand of hair and lint as you clean. Once you're done, empty it, and you're good to go.
A bottle of Angry Orange citrus deodorizer for those pet odors that keep visitors at bay. No more being embarrassed by that super strong smell, this deodorizer is made for TOUGH JOBS. Added bonus: your cat or dog might hate the smell so bad that they'll STOP peeing on your stuff.
A garbage disposal cleansing tablet because that odor that you can find in your kitchen is probably coming from the drain. If you're a fan of horror films, you probably have no interest in reaching your hand into the beyond in order to scrub it. This cleaning packet will do ALL the work for you. Just sit back and marvel.
Watch this cleaner in action in this TikTok video. Promising review: "Holy cow I didn't realize how easy and quick it was to clean a garbage disposal until I bought this product! Typically, in my naïve thinking, I'd just use vinegar and baking soda down the drain and call it good. Little did I know that there was an actual cleaning product available until I stumbled across it through a BuzzFeed article. So of course, I had to try it. Very simple instructions: it literally takes five minutes and some hot water and VOILÀ! You have a clean, no-longer-stinky garbage disposal. Let me say that anytime I got a whiff of an odor, all I did was drop one of those packs in the disposal and the smell was GONE! Plus the blue foam bubbling through the sink was amusing to watch ;-). Worth every penny!" —VadersGirlGet four from Amazon for $3.78+ (available in four pack sizes).
A concentrated leather cleaner you can use to fool your family into thinking you went out and bought a new couch in the middle of the night. Yeah, that's not a pattern on your couch; it's chocolate drizzle from that sundae you got in '07.
A cleaner and deodorizer so you can revive your old carpet or dingy white area rug. You thought you'd need a professional carpet cleaner for this job, but nope! Just give this nontoxic, cruelty-free formula a chance and make your carpet look ~like new~ again — no scrubbing or expertise needed.
A slim microfiber duster you can slide into those hard-to-reach areas. It's almost like a magnet, attracting dust to the duster as you wipe the surface. It's easy to clean, just pop it off and toss it in the washing machine and you're ready to bust some dust again.
A 20-pack (!) of extra-thick magic cleaning pads that reviewers agree is a great swap for the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. These durable cleaning pads put in the extra work so your body doesn't have to. They literally take your dirty jobs and make them disappear. Oh, oh, oh, it's magic, you know. 🎵✨
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