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These Oxo products are the unsung heroes of our editors' kitchens
CNN Underscored Oxo favorites For slicing veggies: Oxo Handheld Mandoline Slicer For homemade dressing: Oxo Little Salad Dressing Shaker For liquid measuring: Oxo Good Grips Angled Measuring Cups, Set of 3 For food storage: Oxo Good Grips 5-Piece Pop Container Set For our morning cup of Joe: Oxo Rapid Brewer Whether you're fully immersed in the world of product testing or not, Oxo can feel sort of inescapable. The brand is seemingly everywhere. Next time you need a tool in the kitchen or a storage solution, Oxo will almost certainly have an option worth buying. And it'll only take a few clicks on Amazon or a short drive to the nearest Target to add it to your cart. If (and when) you do choose to buy it, it's a reasonable bet that Oxo's product won't let you down. I've probably owned about a dozen Oxo products over the years, and reliable, accessible and affordable are repeatedly appropriate descriptors. If that feels like an ambitious blanket statement, I have the data to back it up. Banter around the CNN Underscored office led my colleagues and me to realize that we all had a favorite item made by Oxo. The variety, though, was so intriguing that I decided to poll the group. Participants could name up to five of their favorite Oxo products, then I tallied the votes. The following five champs — cookware stars that streamline kitchen prep and form the foundation of our morning coffee rituals — had the most support. Oxo Good Grips Handheld Mandoline Slicer This mandoline can thinly slice any veggie you throw its way for a surprisingly low price point. Its design features a comfortable, secure grip and nonslip feet, significantly reducing the likelihood of accidentally cutting our review Oxo Good Grips Little Salad Dressing Shaker Everything you need to make, shake and serve salad dressings at home is in this little bottle. We love that it has measurement markings so you don't have to use a separate cup to be precise. Oxo Good Grips Angled Measuring Cups, Set of 3 This trio of measuring cups is the upgrade you didn't know you needed until you have it. The angled markings inside mean you don't have to crouch or bend to see just how far you've filled them up. Oxo Good Grips 5-Piece Pop Container Set Chip clips are shaking, knowing how much better these food storage containers are at maintaining an air-tight seal. Oxo Rapid Brewer Hot or iced coffee concentrate doesn't have to take hours to brew. This device — which requires no more than five minutes to do its job — is portable, repeatable and the most affordable way to make a dang good Americano. It's fair that many restaurants and chefs name-drop the Benriner Super Slicer as their go-to mandoline slicer. After all, it offers the almost industrial-grade build quality necessary for restaurant-level demands alongside its very sharp Japanese blade. The thing is, I still don't see it as a necessary tool for every household, especially not at that price point — and I say this as someone who meal preps three different dishes every week. The main reason I feel this way, however, is because of Oxo's sub-$20 option that has proven itself capable of tackling my home-cooking demands just as well as the Benriner slicer. Its stainless steel blade, while not Japanese-made, cuts and slices through potatoes, onions, cabbages, carrots and other veggies effortlessly, making those usually tedious thin-slicing jobs faster, easier and, surprisingly, really fun and a little addictive. I rely on it for many of my meal prep needs. When I'm making my favorite potato gratin recipe, it's the first thing I pull out. If a recipe calls for caramelized onions, I whip it out. Whenever I want coins of zucchini to barbecue, it's there. I love its angled rubber-covered handle as well. It offers a good, secure grip and allows me to position the mandoline in different ways, depending on what plate or bowl is most accessible to me in the moment. Plus, its included food holder can effectively cling to the last thinnest slice of the veggie to ensure that you're not making finger julienne. The Oxo Good Grips mandoline slicer is versatile as well, allowing you to easily adjust the thickness of your slices with settings for 1 millimeter, 2.5 millimeters or 4 millimeters. You can also lock the blade away so you don't accidentally cut yourself when you're rummaging around in your kitchen tool drawer. I've only had mine for a few months — right around the time the cucumber salad recipe started trending on TikTok — but it hasn't failed me yet. Nor has it shown any signs of wear or breakage. That's saying something considering I am not precious about how I clean or store it. I just wash it with my regular dish soap, leave it on my dish rack to dry and toss it in my drawer for storage. So, why buy a $50 mandoline when you can get this one for more than half the price? — Michelle Rae Uy, testing writer As a frequent at-home salad chef, I've come to realize over the years that no bottled dressing can truly compare to the homemade stuff. This shaker is my all-in-one go-to for whipping up a bespoke dressing. It has measurements listed right on the side of the container, so you can put away those measuring cups and spoons. And once your ingredients have been added, you can simply push the lever backwards to create a seal and shake up your creation. Then, it's ready to pour via the handy spout, and the whole shaker can be stashed in the fridge to dress future salads to come. When it's time to clean up, unscrew the top and toss both pieces into the dishwasher. — Chelsea Stone, editorial director I never really thought much about the measuring cups in my kitchen. I just figured they were all kind of the same (that is to say, not great). Then I tried these Oxo measuring cups. They have an angled design and inner measurement markings, which make it easy to see exactly how much is in there from above — no bending down required. They're made of Tritan Renew (aka recycled plastic), which makes them super lightweight too. But my favorite part is that they make pouring liquids mess-free. I use the 2-cup option most often, whether I'm mixing up eggs, liquid egg whites and cottage cheese for a high-protein breakfast or making brown sugar cinnamon coffee syrup in the microwave. The biggest one (4 cups) is perfect for refilling my cat's water fountain and meal prepping for the week. The set also comes with a 1-cup option, but I reach for that one the least often. One slightly frustrating thing is that it can be hard to use a mini whisk to mix things in the cups. There's an indentation where the measurements are listed on the inside, and it often gets in the way. There's a downside to them being so lightweight too. I've once or twice accidentally knocked over a cup full of pasta water that I couldn't get back. Cleanup is super easy because they're top-rack dishwasher-safe. I throw mine in the dishwasher after every single use, and they're still looking brand-new. And when not in use, all three measuring cups stack well to take up less storage space. — Amina Lake Patel, home and gifts editor I've had my Oxo Pop containers for over six years now, and I still love them just as much as I did when I first got them. The BPA-free plastic is decently thick and durable, and as long as a toddler doesn't repeatedly throw the same container against the floor 20 times, you should get just as many years of use — or more — out of them. (We recently had one succumb to such a fate.) The plastic also doesn't seem to retain odors after washing, which is an issue I've noticed with other plastic food storage. The lids make a nice airtight seal with just the press of a button, not only keeping food fresher longer but keeping critters and crawlies out. They are far easier to open and close than Mason jars (and not as breakable), and they can even be used one-handed. Though we've highlighted the five-piece set above, there are a variety of dimensions and shapes available, making them a convenient way to store many different items in many different-sized spaces. Whether it's a small container of trail mix to keep in your desk drawer, a tall container to hold angel hair pasta or a big round container to store bulk rolled oats, there's a size for nearly every need. They also stack so neatly with their modular design, so you can really maximize the space in your pantry. There are a couple of downsides to these containers, but the pros far outweigh the cons. Mainly, while they are dishwasher-safe (top rack only), the two-piece lids can be a hassle to dry. One of the pieces can easily be towel-dried if your dishwasher doesn't do a good enough job, but the other has several small nooks and crevices that are difficult to get to, and water is likely to accumulate, so air-drying is the way to go. Just know that washing the lids properly (which I don't always do, let's be honest) doesn't allow for immediate use post-wash, even in the dishwasher. My only other gripe is that if the lid isn't on completely straight, it won't seal properly when you pop the lid. It will still let you do it, though, so you might not realize until it just plain falls off when you go to pick it up by the top (I may have done this a few times). It's an easy problem to address, though: Just pay attention and don't rush around like a madperson the way I do. — Danielle Poiesz, copy editor I'm no coffee snob, but I can't survive without a daily cold brew. To tighten my budget and reduce plastic waste, I've started making coffee at home, and I can't rave enough about the Oxo Rapid Brewer. I'm fortunate to test some of the newest and shiniest coffee appliances on the market thanks to my job, but I always come back to my trusty Oxo Rapid Brewer. I love that I can make Starbucks-level coffee concentrate in just minutes, without any charging, plugs or disposable filters. It's extremely intuitive too. Simply fill the container with coffee grounds, tamp it, pour in water (hot or cold) and wait for the magic to brew. It's that easy and costs just $40 at that. — Carolina Gazal, associate testing writer While the products covered in depth above got the most love in our staff-wide survey, several others received first-place votes and play a major role in our editors' kitchens. Oxo Good Grips Etched Zester It doesn't matter whether you need to grate Grana Padano, lemon or garlic with this zester. It'll transform them all into fine shavings for your next pasta al limone — and quickly. The best part is you can throw it in the dishwasher when you're finished. — Maxwell Shukuya, associate writer Oxo Outdoor Kitchen 3-in-1 Squeegee and Scraper I've had this simple scraper for probably five years and use it all the time. It has three different materials for various cleaning applications, including a soft silicone side to wipe down counters, a harder plastic side to scrape stubborn or burned-on messes and a stainless steel side to clean grills or cast-iron pans. It's a small but mighty kitchen cleaning tool that I find myself reaching for over and over. — Kai Burkhardt, outdoors, sustainable living and pets editor Oxo Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder No appliance gets more use in my kitchen than this coffee grinder, which has been going strong for about seven years. With 15 grind settings from fine for espresso and coarse for French press, it rivals other burr grinders that are far pricier. — Joe Bloss, associate testing writerRead our review Oxo Good Grips Squeeze and Pour Silicone Measuring Cups, Set of 3 I'm a big fan of the Food Network, and I noticed a lot of pros using these silicone measuring cups. I figured they must be onto something, so I swapped out my old plastic ones and haven't looked back. I love that they work for both hot and cold ingredients (think melted chocolate or butter) and can go straight into the microwave or dishwasher without a problem. — Lindsey Smith, newsletter editorRead our review Oxo Good Grips Grilling Tongs and Turner Set This dishwasher-safe set of grilling tools does all the work on my grill and handles the heat. It's a steal for its price considering both the tongs — which received multiple votes in my poll of our editors — and the spatula are nearly the same price on their own. — Joe Bloss, associate testing writer Where can I buy Oxo products? Where can I buy Oxo products? Oxo products are sold just about anywhere you'd expect to find kitchen tools — in-store or online at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Macy's and The Container Store, among others — as well as on the brand's own website. Is Oxo an acronym for a longer name? Is Oxo an acronym for a longer name? No. The name, pronounced 'ox-oh,' is an ambigram and a palindrome, meaning it can be read in any direction. Is there a difference between Oxo and Oxo Good Grips? Is there a difference between Oxo and Oxo Good Grips? Not really. Anything under the 'Good Grips' umbrella is simply a matter of branding. The line is designed to promote a comfortable, secure hold, otherwise known as a good grip. CNN Underscored has a team of skilled writers and editors with many years of experience testing, researching and recommending products who ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. We talk to top experts when applicable to make certain we are testing each product accurately, recommending only the best products and considering the pros and cons of each item. For this article, these are not just products the team has tested, but they're mainstays in their lives. Associate testing writer Joe Bloss assembled this guide with submissions from several other CNN Underscored writers and editors who swear by these Oxo products. Bloss has penned numerous kitchen guides, including the best toasters and the best coffee makers.
Buzz Feed
17-07-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
34 Kitchen Products You'll Use All The Time
A stainless-steel "soap" to remove the odor of pungent foods from your fingers. After chopping up some garlic, rub your hands on this bar just like a real bar of soap — then bid the smell *farewell*. And a hand-powered chopper so you can say goodbye to knives and your hands smelling like onions for the next three days. You can even whip up your favorite sauces with this little thang! Just pull the cord a couple of times so the chopper can work its magic. Cut-resistant gloves if you tend to be a lil' clumsy in the kitchen and you'd rather not have your meal with a side of blood. A milk frother so you can enjoy a luxurious homemade bevvy with just the push of a button. It's a heck of a lot better than getting in your car and waiting in line at a coffee shop for a $$$$ concoction. A garlic peeler that'll keep the clove intact while removing the peels and keeping them inside. Just toss your garlic in, press down, and roll to get perfectly peeled garlic in seconds. The best part: Your hands stay odor free! And a garlic rocker so you can continue to keep your fingers free from the garlicky scent. Just rock it back and forth a few times and you're done! A waffle spoon rest because it's cute *and* useful as heck, you'll never take it off of your countertop. It's also dishwasher safe, allowing for an easy-peasy cleanup! Get it from Urban Outfitter for $14. A pair of herb scissors with FIVE blades. They'll *snip* off so much prep time and cut through herbs or leafy greens in just a matter of seconds! A flexible spoon that's multifunctional — it measures, it stirs, it flips, it can do anything! OK, not literally anything, but you get the point. Plus, it just gives you less to wash when you do the dishes! A set of gravity-activated grinders so your poor forearms can take a break from the endless twisting and turning. Once you tip these bad boys over, they'll automatically grind salt or pepper for you. An awesome Oxo Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer that'll not only slice your avocado into seven pieces, but also cut it open and pit it. Say goodbye to running the risk of avocado hand thanks to the safer pit remover! Your next avocado toast will be so delicious, they could even put it on the menu of La Ratatouille! A genius Whiskware pancake batter mixer so you can whip up some flapjacks, crepes, and more in a jiffy. Just add your desired ingredients to the bottle and shake it with the BlenderBall inside — your forearms won't have to put in the work to whisk it up. You've heard of farm-to-table but have you heard of bottle-to-stove? Just squeeze the batter out onto the griddle and voilà! A frog kitchen timer — it's simple but will make cooking and baking ~ribbiting~ because of how adorable it is. It goes up to 60 minutes and has a bell-like tone when the time's up! Promising review: "Cute small timer for baking or whenever a timer is needed. Has a nice loud ring also." —anonymousGet it from World Market for $9.99. An automatic pan stirrer that looks like it was invented in the future and transported here to be every busy person's savior. If you're making pasta or sauce that requires a lot of "stir-age," just place it on there and catch up on your emails or unopened TikTok DMs. P.S. if you get the battery-powered style, you'll need four AA review: "It is a joy not to have to stand over the stove and stir. I absolutely love this thing. my favorite is having it stir my oatmeal and grits." —VeVeGet it from Uncommon Goods for $30+ (available in either a battery-powered or rechargeable style). A pack of dishwasher-safe stretch lids for covering up half-sliced fruits, bowls, and blenders — whatever you need covered, these lids can do it. Wave goodbye to the struggles of sticking on plastic wrap, and welcome these babies into your life. A strainer that attaches to any pot so you don't have to *strain* your arms holding up a colander. Plus, no pasta will be a flight risk and end up in the sink. And a colander spoon so you can scoop up food straight out of the pot and strain all excess water and oil — without having to bring out a gigantic colander. Plus, if you're clumsy, this is a heck of a lot safer than lifting a boiling hot pot. A rapid egg cooker for those who simply don't want to use the stove or just don't know how. It can cook up to six eggs to soft, medium, or hard-boiled firmness, and you can even poach them! A bench scraper — it's the perfect multipurpose tool designed to accomplish almost anything in the kitchen. From cutting dough to scraping baking sheets to chopping veggies, this baby can do it all. Promising review: 'Do you also despise cleaning your counters after kneading dough? Do you love making perfectly square biscuits? Well then, this is for you! Not to be too cheesy but…this changed my life. It's so sturdy, the ruler engraved in it is so convenient, and I'm obsessed.' —madisonspGet it from Target for $8 (originally $10). A 2-in-1 oil sprayer designed to both spray or pour, so you can get a perfect oil coating on your veggies without having to get your hands greasy. A nifty little dish that's both an egg cracker and a spoon rest. When you tap your egg on the ridge, it'll create a clean break, makin' for easy crackin' so you can add egg to any recipe! Now the crunch from your omelet will *definitely* be from the onions and not little pieces of shell. A microwave pasta cooker because you know how it goes — a watched pot never boils and you're absolutely starving. This bad boy will give you a batch of al dente pasta in under 15 minutes! A pig egg yolk separator — it's just as useful as it is adorable. Simply put the pig's lips to the yolk and press in to suck it up. This lil' dude may not be Remy, but he's just as cute and useful! A pair of shredding claws that'll make shredding chicken, pork, or really anything *so* much easier. With six sharp, giant claws on each side, you won't have to deal with maneuvering tiny utensils to break food apart. A food chopper so you can just toss all your soft ingredients into the pan without taking out a knife and cutting board. It'll chop everything into one-inch pieces, and you can keep going at it if you want smaller chunks. Plus, it's made with food-safe nylon so it won't scratch or stain any of your cookware! Farfalloni Pasta Pot Grips that'll put a smile on your face every time you reach for your searing hot pot handles. Promising review: "These cute, silly pot holders really work. They fit soup pot and Dutch oven handles and make moving the hot and heavy cooking pots easy. Useful and inexpensive gifts like these are appreciated by all." —Sherrie a set of two from the Moma Design Store for $16. A smart meat thermometer because cooking meat to perfection is just. so. difficult. This little thing connects to your phone through the Meater app, which tells you how long and at what temperature to cook your selected meat for a specific doneness. Cherry measuring spoons you'll find yourself using quite frequently for both cooking and baking. They're so cute, I doubt they'll ever find a way back to a drawer. Oh, and as an added bonus, the leaf acts as an egg separator! Get it from for $16. A Souper Cubes freezer tray for saving hard-to-freeze liquids like sauces and soups, especially if you like to distribute them in portions. A stunning measuring cup made of borosilicate glass that'll measure out ounces, cups, and milliliters. It comes in either a 2-cup or 4-cup size, so you'll never need several measuring vessels again! Promising review: "Hard to improve upon a kitchen tool that is as beautiful as it is useful -- every time I pick it up, which is typically more than once a day, it makes me happy that I splurged on it." —Marjorie it from Great Jones for $35+ (available in two sizes). A time-saving Oxo Tot Grape Cutter because cutting grapes into bite-sized pieces for your tots with a knife is the last thing you want to be doing. Just place a grape in this and press down for four perfectly sliced quarters. A crab spoon rest so you never have to say "oh, crab" again when the handle of your plastic spatula melts while resting against the pan, or some of your soup drips on the counter while transferring to a dedicated spoon rest. It'll give you a safe, mess-free spot to rest your cooking utensil! A versatile variable-speed immersion blender because your current blender is becoming an eyesore and taking up way too much space on the counter. This gorgeous tool is perfect for blending, chopping, and more! Plus, it'll fit perfectly in a drawer (not that you'll ever put it away because it's that useful). This immersion blender has a 2.5-cup chopper, a stainless steel whisk attachment, and a 24-ounce measuring review: 'This tool is amazing. It can replace quite a few of your other kitchen gadgets. I was surprised at the power of this small beast. It did a great job and made the job safe and easy.' —MomandTeacherGet it from Walmart for $32.96 (available in eight colors). A luxe marble mortar and pestle set so you can effortlessly crush herbs and spices without having to take a mallet to a plastic bag. Promising review: 'It is a beautiful piece of functional art, and I just love it! I use mine to grind my dried herbs, but I could see many other uses. The grain of the marble is so lovely, and it is so heavy and sturdy but easy to work with and to clean. It looks more expensive than it is...a great value and wise purchase.' —Fanny IGet it from Sur La Table for $39.95.
Buzz Feed
10-07-2025
- Business
- Buzz Feed
6 Best Oxo Prime Day Deals
Amazon Prime Day is here! There are more deals than you could ever begin to look through on your that's where we come in. 43% off a 12" nonstick frying pan (the first time it's been under $50 since *2023*...and it's actually under $40 now) that America's Test Kitchen rated the best nonstick frypan for a reason. Reviewers love that this one is *actually* nonstick and super easy to clean. Plus, it's oven safe up to 430 degrees, so why not make your own pan lasagna like one reviewer did? You know you want to. It's dishwasher safe but reviewers mention it's also easy to hand clean, which may help it last longer!Promising review: "I was looking for a larger fry pan that is nonstick for everyday use, and I found it in this Oxo Good Grips 12" skillet. The handle is easy to grasp and stays cool during cooking. The surface of the pan has worked well, and the sides allow for food to stay in when cooking, while sliding out with ease when needing to remove it. Handwashing the pan is a breeze. I may replace my smaller pans with this brand. Will buy again." —L. GallagherPrice: $39.99 (typically $69.99) 29% off their Cold Brew Rapid Brewer to make cheap, delicious cold brew in FIVE MINUTES (!!). The results are so quick and delicious, reviewers say they love it more than their beloved Aeropresses (and even call it "Aeropress 2.0"). Not only is it faster than comparable models, but it's cheaper, entirely portable, and doesn't need to be charged or plugged in. 🤯 You're going to be swimming in a RIVER of delicious, affordable cold brew with this gizmo. You can use this to brew hot coffee *and* cold brew by adding coffee grounds to the top portion, tamping it down, letting it steep, and pumping into a carafe full of hot or cold water. Check out a TikTok of the Oxo Rapid Brewer in action. Promising review: "I'm in love with various forms of coffee preparation and I've tried all forms of equipment to make them at home. If asked what I prefer for a quick cappuccino, that's easy. This Oxo Rapid Brewer. I've played with my Aeropress for over two decades, including all the necessary add-ons and doo-dads to get close to what this machine does on the first attempt. Get comfortable with a bag of fresh beans, a quality burr grinder, and friends. Do rounds of blind taste tests. I think you'll agree." —Cynthia Price: $28.49 (originally $39.99) Or 29% off a sleek 8-cup coffee maker *with* single-serve capabilities so you can make as much (or as little) as you please! The double-wall vacuum-insulated thermal carafe locks in heat and flavor for hours making it easy to come back for a third cup. The built-in cleaning system helps prevent mineral buildup, which makes maintenance easier. It's also compact enough to sit under the cabinets and will look absolutely stunning on your counter! It comes with the coffee maker, stainless steel thermal carafe, large brew basket, single-serve accessory, coffee scoop, drip tray, and 10 paper review: "It makes the coffee very hot, makes it fast, is attractive, and easy to clean. I truly look forward to using it in the morning! It is actually quite pretty to watch it brew, like a little bubbly fountain, which adds to the whole coffee experience. I prefer brewed coffee to K-cups and am happy to do a little extra maintenance on the coffee maker to get a nice hot brewed cup! And I like being able to control how strong the coffee is (or isn't). Also love the choice of setting for either a cup or two, or a whole pot. My only tips are that I do leave the lid to the water reservoir open for a bit so it dries out, or I dry it out with a paper towel, and so far that keeps it nice and clean. I also clean the parts each time with a little dish soap and water. Small maintenance for big taste! Can't say enough good things!" —Reviewer234Price: $142.49 (typically $199.95) 39% off an OXO Tot space-saving drying rack that holds all of your clean bottles, bottle parts, breast pump parts, and pacifiers without taking up valuable space in your kitchen. It comes with prongs to stack baby bottles and accessories vertically. The clever vertical design lessens its footprint and gives your essentials more room and less time needed to air dry! Promising review: "I love this thing and so does my husband. He was super thrilled about it. I never bought a bottle drying rack before so this is the first one I've ever owned. I have eight kids so that says a lot, lol probably because I just didn't like the way the others looked. Most are ridiculous and cheap looking. Not this one though. Bottles dry fast, it's lightweight, and definitely saves you space next to the kitchen sink so you can leave it out. Came mostly assembled just one part to snap in after, did the drain tray and it's ready to go." —Kayla AdamsPrice: $15.93 (originally $25.99) 25% off a conical burr coffee bean grinder with a one-touch start to help you get *the* most perfect version of your morning cuppa. Customizing your coffee experience is easy with 15 different grind settings to choose from. The UV-blocking tint shields your beloved beans from the sun so they stay fresh longer. Bonus: It's compact so it won't occupy a ton of kitchen counter space! Promising review: "Lots of additional features on this grinder for the increase in price. Most important is that it grinds the coffee very consistently. The conical burr grinder is easy to access. The hopper is easy to remove without spilling the beans in the hopper. Quieter than the Cuisinart. I tried the Cuisinart $50 grinder first but returned it due to the poor and inconsistent grind quality. I think it was defective. The grinds on the right are the OXO and on the left are the Cuisinart using the same beans and the med grind setting on both units." —Ai not AiPrice: $74.99 (originally $99.99, sometimes $79.39 on Amazon) 20% off a set of airtight food storage containers if you're determined to get your pantry more organized *and* to ensure your opened food doesn't go stale in a matter of days. All you gotta do is push the button to engage the airtight seal, which doubles as a convenient handle for grabbing the container. They're dishwasher safe (top rack) too! It includes a 2.1-quart container, 1.5-quart container, two 0.9-quart containers, and a 0.3-quart review: "If you have leftover food or a box ripped, these food storage containers are great. The locking lid is an airtight seal so it won't dry food out. You can stack these in a pantry or in cabinets and they don't take up a lot of space. Easy to clean the bottom of them but the lids can be a little tricky to clean. Make sure the lid is fully dry before putting food in them and storing them." —ShannonPrice: $43.96 for a set of five (originally $54.95) — the massive 20-piece set is also 20% off, down to $183.69!
CNN
29-05-2025
- General
- CNN
Best compost bins, according to real composters
Compost bin quick picks A small compost bin to get started: Oxo Good Grips Easy-Clean Bin A large compost bin for busy kitchens: Exaco Eco 2000-NP 2.4-Gallon Pail Certified compostable liner bags: BioBag The Original Compostable BagComposting at home is a fantastic way to reduce your impact on the planet, and with the best compost bins, you can start turning your food scraps into compost and reduce your waste. Whether you have a backyard composter or participate in your city's curbside program, composting is an easy habit to start. Once you figure out how to start a compost pile or research your town's rules, you might be looking for a countertop compost bin to collect all your food scraps. But before you buy a fancy bin for your kitchen, take a look around your house. 'As an environmental organization, we encourage people to use what they already have available,' said Lia Lucero, community engagement manager at the Lower East Side Ecology Center. 'Just about anything can be turned into a container, and we've seen a lot of creativity from participants dropping off at the Union Square Greenmarket. Items like yogurt tubs, takeout containers and salad boxes can all be repurposed for collecting food scraps.' Although a compost bin is an eco-friendly product, the more sustainable option is to use what you already have. If you don't have a container at home or like the idea of a separate bin to help you collect food scraps, we've listed some of the best on the market to get you started. EconoHome 5-Gallon Bucket Pail Container With Lid "My expertise is mostly in compost production, so I am in favor of any bin of organics that is clean (contamination-free)," said Rutger Myers, director of compost and carbon farming at Eco-Cycle. "I'm not particularly picky about my organic receptacle bin. At home, I use a 5-gallon bucket with a lid." Simplehuman Compost Caddy This compost bin can attach to existing Simplehuman trash cans, making it a great modular option. It has a sleek design but is on the smaller side compared to other bins. Oxo Good Grips Easy-Clean 0.75-Gallon Compost Bin This small compost bin from Oxo is made from plastic, so it's easy to clean. It won't be as durable as any stainless steel option, though. Red Factor Premium 1.3-Gallon Stainless Steel Compost Bin This stainless steel compost bin can hold 1.3 gallons of food waste and keep your kitchen from stinking with a charcoal filter. It's very similar to a bin I've had and used for over four years. Compost bins aren't typically dishwasher-safe, but stainless steel is easy to clean in the sink. Epica 1.3-Gallon Stainless Steel Countertop Compost Bin This stainless steel bin also has a charcoal filter to help reduce odors. I've found I like bins with 1.3 gallons of capacity, as it gets full in about one to two weeks. I've had issues in the past with discoloration of painted and enameled containers, which is why I prefer plain stainless steel. Kibaga Kitchen Compost Bin With Smell Proof Lid This cute can is made from stainless steel but has a wooden handle and knob. If you keep your bin on your counter and care about aesthetics, this could be a good option. Tiyafuro 2.4-Gallon Kitchen Compost Bin If you'd rather keep your compost bin under the sink, this nifty hanging bin is a great option. It holds 2.4 gallons, so unless you create a lot of food waste, you'll probably want to empty it even before it gets full. Exaco ECO 2000-NP 2.4-Gallon Kitchen Compost Pail Another large, budget option for kitchens that produce a lot of scraps, this pail has a carbon filter and is built from sturdy plastic. BioBag The Original Compostable Bag If you want to line your bin to make clean up a little easier, make sure to research if your collection facility can accept bags. These from BioBag are certified compostable in industrial composters only, so you might want to line your bin with paper bags to be extra safe. Elena Lopez, senior outreach and communications manager at LA Compost, also encourages collecting scraps with whatever you already have at home, such as a bowl or food container. Even if it's a bin you're about to throw in the recycling, it could be used to collect scraps. However, she also said, 'If a stylish compost bin inspires you to stick with the habit, go for it. Just consider choosing one made from durable, sustainable materials like aluminum.' Stainless steel and aluminum are the best materials to look for in a compost bin. Some bins have an enamel coating to make them more aesthetically pleasing, but that coating can come off after years of use. When deciding which bin to choose, there are a few factors to consider. 'When choosing a container size, it depends on how often curbside collection is scheduled in their area and how much food waste they generate between pickups,' Lucero said. 'In NYC, curbside composting is typically once a week, though some residents also have access to local drop-off sites, including Smart Compost bins.' Besides the dimensions of your bucket, location is also an important factor to consider when collecting your food waste. 'We recommend keeping the container in the freezer to prevent fruit flies and odors,' Lucero said. 'For those storing their container under the sink or on the countertop, troubleshooting with shredded newspaper or baking soda can help. Some people use a two-step system: collecting daily scraps in a small container and then transferring them to a larger container stored in the freezer.' Especially if you're storing your container under the sink or on your countertop, look for a bin with either an airtight lid or one with a charcoal filter to help reduce odors. The following FAQs were answered by composting experts Elena Lopez and Lia Lucero, and include reporting done by Kai Burkhardt, CNN Underscored's outdoors, sustainable living and pets editor. What are the best types of food waste to put in a compost bin? What are the best types of food waste to put in a compost bin? 'The types of food waste accepted vary by program,' Lucero said. 'NYC Curbside Composting and Smart Bins accept a wide range of scraps, including meat and dairy. However, community food-scrap drop-off sites usually don't accept those items, as they're processed through smaller composting systems.' As a reminder, when you're tossing your onion and banana peels along with other scraps, make sure to look for and remove any stickers, as they won't break down. How often should you empty a compost bin? How often should you empty a compost bin? You should empty your compost bin about once a week or whenever it gets full. This is easy when you have curbside pickup, but if you're dumping your scraps somewhere, remember to stick to a frequent schedule. If you leave food scraps in the bin for too long, it can start to smell bad, grow bacteria or attract pests. What types of bag liners are the best for compost bins? What types of bag liners are the best for compost bins? 'If you prefer to line your bin, brown paper bags or newspaper are compost-friendly options,' Lopez said. 'We recommend avoiding plastic liners, which can cause issues in the composting process and often aren't accepted.' Some liners are certified compostable, however, such as BioBags, which are recommended by Lucero and can be broken down in industrial composters. For this article, we consulted the following experts to gain their professional insights. Elena Lopez, senior outreach and communications manager at LA Compost Lia Lucero, community engagement manager at the Lower East Side Ecology Center Rutger Myers, director of compost and carbon farming at Eco-Cycle CNN Underscored has a team of skilled writers and editors who have many years of experience testing, researching and recommending products, and they ensure each article is carefully edited and products are properly vetted. We talk to top experts when applicable to make certain we are testing each product accurately, recommending only the best products and considering the pros and cons of each item. For this article, CNN Underscored's outdoors, sustainable living and pets editor Kai Burkhardt spoke to a number of compost experts from across the country. He also has been collecting his own food scraps for compost for over four years.
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30 Super Smart Cleaning Tools That'll Make Cleaning Your Home Way Less Intimidating
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. A little effort, a lot of payoff. 1. A broom and dustpan set so you can finally retire your sad old broom with the bent bristles and dustpan that leaves behind a trail of crumbs. This one's got sturdy bristles, a clip-on design for easy storage, and — best of all — built-in teeth on the dustpan so you can clean the gunk of the broom without using your hands. When I say this is the most used cleaning tool in my house I mean it. We have two small children, and one's a toddler who's still learning how to feed himself. Meals get MESSY. Several times a day we need to clean around our dining table, and this is our go-to tool for sweeping up all the crumbs and other grossness that ends up on the floor. The teeth on the dustpan mean the broom bristles stay super clean, which means even the smallest piece of dirt (a good example is hair) still gets picked up and pushed into the dustpan. I LOVE this set! Promising review: "This is hands-down the best broom and dustpan set in my house. I've gone through so many cheap plastic ones over the years — most of them crack, bend, or just don't hold up when it's time to really get into some heavy-duty cleaning. This one? It's built to last. The dustpan sits flush with the floor and actually works, especially with the built-in comb to pull out hair and debris from the broom. It's a small feature, but it makes cleanup so much faster. If you're tired of replacing broom sets every few months, this is absolutely worth the extra couple of bucks. Strong, effective, and built to last. Highly recommend!" — Super Reviewer American Patriot Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in six colors). 2. A Chomp wall cleaner that comes with a baseboard duster, dry dust and wet mop cleaning pads. You will feel like such a superhero when you use this, wiping away years of dust, grime, and weird handprints you didn't even realize were that high up. Promising review:"This is a game changer, y'all! I'm awestruck! I have arthritis all over, and a limited income and this helped me clean every single wall in my bedroom in one day. I just rinsed out the yellow head in the sink every few square feet. I'm so excited and telling all my friends!" — Lou DeJesus Get it from Amazon for $39.97. 3. An Oxo Good Grips brush set because sometimes your sponge just isn't cutting it. The large brush handles grout, stove tops, and shower door tracks, while the smaller one gets into tight corners and around faucets. It even has a built-in wiper blade for clearing out gunk. The set includes two brushes: a larger one for things like grout and stovetops and a smaller one with a brush side and wiper blade side. Promising review:"Shocking! I got this at the request of a friend who was helping with cleaning. They weren't expensive, so I decided to get them. I thought they were kind of silly, I use toothbrushes if I need a small cleaning brush. No more toothbrushes for cleaning for me! These really do let you get into cracks and corners, and the bristles are stiff enough to get packed-in dirt out. And the silly squeegee on the end? Awesome. I rent, and have places in my apartment I've never been able to get clean. With these brushes and the squeegee tip, I think the apartment is finally clean of old tenants' dirt." — Laura Gail Get it from Amazon for $8.69 (also available in a grout brush). 4. 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. And it works in mere seconds! Promising review:"I have a golden retriever, and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair, and I finally decided to try it after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie; this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout, and it works wonders." — Joanne Ertel Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in white or black). 5. Or a pet hair removal tool to use on more durable materials, like rugs and tough fabrics. This works especially well when you're trying to pull up deeply embedded pet hair. Uproot Clean is a small business that makes tools for removing pet fur and hair from households. Promising review: "Cleaning up cat hair during spring shedding season has become a yearly ritual at our house. With an 18 pound Maine Coon cat it's practically a full-time job. This is one of the most effective hair removers we've tried, and we've tried many." — Gracie Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 6. 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. The white is a soft bristle, best for wheels, carpet, upholstery, glass, and leather; the yellow is a medium bristle, best for bathroom, bathtub, shower, tile, and porcelain; the green is a medium bristle, best for kitchen, stoves, cabinets, countertops, and linoleum; the blue is a medium bristle, best for boats, pools, canoe/kayaks, hot tubs, and plastics; the red is a stiff bristle, best for outdoors, siding, brick, garage, and gutter; and the black is a hard bristle, best for grills, loose paint, furnaces, ovens, and industrial use. Drill Brush is a small business based in New York State that makes cleaning brushes that attach to drills. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician who suffered from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and needed a way to clean without causing him harm. Promising review:"These brushes worked flawlessly. I have a 24-year-old home that has not been remodeled yet. The master bath shower tile and fiberglass shower pan were in pretty bad shape. We tried many types of cleaners to remove residual soap and hard water stains with little success. As a last-ditch effort, I purchased these brushes. They worked amazingly well. Using Krud Kutter and these brushes removed every bit of the dirt and polished those tiles so that they shine brilliantly like they did when they were new. I am completely satisfied with my purchase of these brushes. They are well made and held up beautifully to the forces I applied while using them." — Tom S4TX Get the set of three from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors). 7. A set of Swiffer-compatible reusable microfiber mop pads that are way better for the environment (and your conscience) 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. 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 100 single-use pads. These are only compatible with the Swiffer Sweeper and WetJet models. Promising review: "Just used these for the first time with my Swiffer WetJet and I gotta say I am impressed! Went on easily and cleaned the floors easily! I always hated the one-time use pads and never felt like they got my floor clean. This review is NOT sponsored, I bought these with my own money because I'm sick of single-use products. Seriously, buy these now!!!" — AKGross Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.95. 8. A Bissell multipurpose portable cleaner capable of tackling the most aggressive messes and stains, all without the annoyance of a cord. Like the tens of thousands of positive reviewers, I, too use this to take on heavy-duty cleaning. Everything from deep cleaning my rugs to taking care of major messes on my kids' carseats. It's truly a lifesaver! Promising review:"This vacuum is amazing. I first heard of it on TikTok, where people were using it to clean their stairs, mattresses, car seats, etc., and from the videos, it already looked amazing. But considering how dirty my dining chair cushions were, I was a little bit apprehensive and skeptical. I purchased the item and used it on my chairs for the first time, and the results were SO AMAZING. Best vacuum I've ever used. I even bought a second one!" — Davina Get it from Amazon for $99.99. 9. A sink plunger that'll 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 it 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,g it will have a mess." — A Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in small and large sizes). 10. Or a drain clog remover to *literally* pull months of gunk out of your drain(s). It's long, flexible, and covered in little barbs that grab hair and gunk so you don't have to. Just poke, twist, and enjoy not standing in ankle-deep mystery water anymore. Promising review:"When I pulled the orange plastic spiked strip from the package, I was immediately skeptical and felt like all those 5-star reviews were from people who exist in an alternate universe. I was tempted to initiate a return on Amazon but decided that I might as well gamble on a piece of $9 plastic before gambling $200 on a plumber. I slipped the plastic strip down my shower drain and literally FIVE SECONDS LATER I was pulling up gobs and gobs and gobs of hair. HOLY COW!!!!!!!! OHMYGOSH. I can't believe I still have any hair left on my head. SO MUCH REPULSIVE GUNK!!!! I saved my prize hairball on the shower floor to show my husband because I knew he would be as skeptical as I was. We both agree it looks like a small raccoon or a large squirrel lying helplessly on my shower floor. It's a grisly, messy, smelly, and oh-so-rewarding job." — Chocolate and Chips Get a six-pack from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two styles and different packs). 11. A no-scratch scraper tool so you can finally take on the daunting task of removing all the sticky stuff that's stuck on everything from appliances to glassware. And because it's so narrow, it can fit into really tight places — people even use it for car detailing! Tap to play GIF Reviewers say this works when Goo Gone won't cut it on its own, *or* use it *with* a little Goo Gone if the sticky stuff seems impossible to get off. Promising review: "This item is so handy, I wish I had found it sooner. I bought it to scrape off labels but I have used it for many other things. It scrapes well and does not scratch the item. It's sturdy, so it doesn't bend or break with effort. For the stickier labels, I heat them with my blowdryer, then use this to scrape them off. It works like a charm. I initially wondered what I would do with several of these, but I have them stashed in several rooms since I've found them so useful." — Katmandont Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.99. 12. A robot mop and vacuum combo that's basically the GOAT of cleaning. It vacuums, it mops, it empties itself, and it even scrubs its own mop pads. Yes, it's a splurge, but if you want floors that stay clean without constant effort, this little machine gets it done. This robot vacuum and mop can even be controlled by Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri! My colleague Samar Hadri has this and swears by it: " I love this mop/vacuum combo! I despise chores (as most people do), and as a busy mom of an infant who also works full-time, keeping on top of cleaning is a lot harder than it seems. Between washing and sterilizing bottles, whipping up meals, and tidying up, I literally find I don't have enough hours in the day for vacuuming or mopping. And then I got this baby. All I have to do is click a single button on the app or activate it via my Google Assistant (I named my robot Squidward, so I can say, "Squidward, start mopping"). The first thing it did was map my home (pictured above), and then it started out the clean cycle. It moped my tile, and once it sensed a rug, it switched to a vacuum, so my precious carpet was spared! I was amazedddd to see how well it cleaned up my floors! Plus, it totally did not crash into any furniture (and with an infant, trust me, there's a lotttt of furniture and gadgets strewn all over the place)!! It's a bit loud when it's emptying itself out, but otherwise, the actual cleaning portion of it is fairly quiet. Altogether, Squidward has proven himself to be an absolute time save for me. I highly recommend!" Get it from Amazon for $699.99 (also available in white). 13. 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." — momof2 Get it from Amazon for $9.29+ (also available in packs of two and four). 14. A touchless vacuum because dustpans are annoying and you deserve better. Just sweep debris toward its base, and the infrared sensors kick in to suck it all up. It's especially great in high-traffic areas where the floor somehow gets dirty five minutes after you clean it. Promising review:" 10/10, would recommend. Got this initially for cleaning up the hair in my salon. It works perfectly! I love it. It's so easy. This is AMAZING!!" — Alyssa Get it from Amazon for $199 (available in five colors). 15. An innovative toilet plunger that's way more effective (and way less gross) than the old-fashioned kind. Instead of just swirling stuff around and hoping for the best, this flexible silicone tool actually clears the clog with minimal drama (or effort). It's compact, easy to clean, and according to reviewers, weirdly satisfying to use. ToiletShroom is a small business that makes innovative products for residential bathrooms. Promising review: "When I opened the box and saw this in real time I was like, 'I probably wasted my money.' Well, despite having used a standard plunger numerous times to no avail, I tried this plunger, and it worked in literally two minutes. To be clear — this is a different beast from the typical straightforward plunger, and you do not use it the same way. That being said, it was not hard to figure out, and after maybe a minute or two of figuring it out, it was a cinch. Great innovative bathroom tool. I will eventually purchase one for each of my bathrooms." — Christopher D Aquila Get it from Amazon for $16.99. 16. 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. Promising review:"I absolutely love these! I kind of bought them as a joke. I hate wearing socks, shoes, or slippers, but I also HATE dirty feet. These were the answer I was looking for! They are lightweight on my notice I'm wearing them, and by golly they pick up the dust and dirt that our dog leaves behind! They also wash very nicely. We always wash in Tide, and these looked brand-new after being washed. I'm very pleased with my purchase!" — Tim S. Get five pairs from Amazon for $15.99. 17. A sponge handle that'll finally let your Scrub Daddy live its best hands-free life. It grips the sponge for you, so you can scrub without your fingers getting all pruney or gross. Amazon Smilyeez is a small business that makes sponge holders. Promising review: "I am someone who hates touching the sponge or dish cloth; I like to keep my hands as dry as I can while washing dishes. This helps so much and cleans so well, and dispenses the soap well after I push the button on the handle." — Mariah Siler Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in six colors). 18. 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:"Works 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 Wolf Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.99. 19. A Swiffer PowerMop to 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. Mitchell Get it from Amazon for $24.94. 20. Or a flat mop that basically cleans itself, so you don't have to touch the grimy mop head (bless). The compact design makes it great for tight spaces, and the reusable microfiber pads mean you can keep your floors and walls sparkling without hauling out a giant mop setup every time. Amazon, Promising review: "This mop is freaking awesome! My bathroom was being renovated so I bought this to wash the walls when it was done. Works awesome! I've used it on the floor as well. I love that you can wash the microfiber cloth. I would definitely recommend this product!!!" — Layla Get it from Amazon for $31.57+ (available in two sizes and many pad options). 21. A squeegee to mount directly to your shower's tile or glass. Avoid spending an afternoon scrubbing away at water stains on your shower's surfaces by quickly using this to remove access water whenever you're done showering. Promising review: "Great, amazing product. Saw this on TikTok and I had to get it because it was so viral. And I'm so glad that I did, best purchase for my shower." — Brittany Zepeda Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four metal finishes and three sizes). 22. An automatic bleach toilet cleaning system, because cleaning your toilet bowl is never fun. Once installed (reviewers say it's a breeze), the bleach automatically dispenses, cleans, and deodorizes with every flush. It's super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months! Promising review:"I originally got these because my college roommate never cleaned the bathroom, and I was hoping to find something that would help me not have to clean the toilet as often. Let me tell you, this works so much better than I hoped. These keep the toilet COMPLETELY CLEAN for three months! When I moved out of the apartment, I took this with me and hooked it up to the toilet back home. When I move out, I will certainly be taking it with me again. Can't recommend this enough." — Dave M. Get it from Amazon for $10.77. 23. A grooming glove that'll turn 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 five 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 $7.97. 24. A super-affordable, game-changing power scrubber for deep cleaning your bathroom — especially grout! — in a major way. Tap to play GIF Natalie Brown / BuzzFeed BuzzFeed shopping editor Natalie Brown put this baby to the test, and here's what she had to say: "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. I literally sat on the floor, dipped the bristles in a Castile soap dilution (2–3 drops of soap + 1/2 cup of water; but you could use almost any cleaner of your choice), then lazily ran the scrubber back and forth over a 6-inch section of grimy, dark-gray grout — and it only took about 30 seconds for that grout to go from dingy to bright. I started by using the specialty grout brush, but then I decided to try it with the default brush and that seemed to work just as well, IMHO!" Check out her full power scrubber review. Get it from Amazon for $17.95. 25. A microfiber spin mop so 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. Promising review:"Ashamed to say, but I barely ever mop the floors. I purchased this O-Cedar Mop and Bucket based on the great reviews. I am here to add a 5-star review of my own. This mop and bucket not only cleaned my floors, but it made the entire process easy (and dare I say fun?). I did the entire first floor of my house, both tile and wood. Then wanted more fun, so I scooped up the handy handle and carried it upstairs, where I continued on to the bedrooms and bathrooms. I don't want to go on and on, but this mop picked up lots of dirt and grime and then popped easily into the washing machine. It came out great. The swirly thing makes all the difference. It wrings out all of the excess water, so it's easy to mop without using too much muscle, which I do not have. And the mop heads are short, rather than long mop heads, which only make for heavier mops. If you're on the fence, go for it, you'll agree." — LauraP320 Get it from Amazon for $34.96. 26. A pressure washer for making grimy surfaces like new again, especially after an especially harsh winter. From mildew on fences to stained concrete and outdoor furniture, this will help tackle difficult cleaning tasks that you thought couldn't be remedied. Promising review: "This washer was easy to set up and operate. I bought it to pressure wash the railings on my back patio, but once I saw how well it worked, I ended up doing my patio furniture, stone patio, steps, a stone wall, garage doors, and one side of my house. It took several hours to do all that, but it was really satisfying. Some of it was seven years worth of grime and some was only two years. This machine handled it all. I plan to do it all once a year to keep it looking great." — nylon21 Get it from Amazon for $199. 27. 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. Want more info? Check out my coworker's FURemover Evrilholder broom review. You'll learn a thing or two AND enjoy some very satisfying hair removal photos! Promising review:" I saw this on TikTok and thought it was worth a shot. I have two dogs and a cat, and being one with a dust and dander allergy, I have to vacuum often, but the vacuum can't always get in deep enough. This actually works and I was shocked at how well it does. I brush the carpet a few times and vacuum it up and the carpet even looks better!! I highly recommend this to everyone — especially pet owners." — Theo A Get it from Amazon for $10.76+ (available in four styles). 28. 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, 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 D Get the brush and five microfiber sleeves from Amazon for $6.99. 29. A pack of Magic Erasers for tackling the tough job of cleaning any stained surface in your home. This all-in-one product is a game changer and dissolves as it works, so the cleanup from the cleanup is minimal at best. These melamine eraser sponges are super tough on stains, but won't damage the surface underneath the stain. Promising review:"Learned about these online on cleaning blogs and tried them out — amazing! They make cleaning spots that don't improve or need seemingly hours of scrubbing clean instantly! I feel lazy using them. Some spots can't be cleaned with them, but those are rare and just too stubborn for anything and need some kind of special help." — Kindle Customer Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $12.77. 30. And a wall-mounted toilet brush with silicone bristles to clean your toilet way more efficiently once the dreaded ring is gone. It's also rust-proof, which means it won't inevitably turn orange like traditional brushes do. Promising review: "I purchased this item because of a TikTok review, and I absolutely love it! You can toss your old brushes that get nasty-looking and stop wasting money on disposable brushes. This brush does it all! It is well-made and very easy to clean. It hangs nicely, out of the way, on the side of the tank. I highly recommend this item!" — L. Crocitto Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five colors).
