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Posted: 2021-05-07T14:34:47Z | Updated: 2021-09-21T03:19:46Z 27 Things Youll Want If A Clean Home Is Your Love Language | HuffPost Life

27 Things Youll Want If A Clean Home Is Your Love Language

Gifts are whatever but a sparkly clean home with everything in its place = true love.
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A bouquet of roses is a sweet gesture and a heart-shaped box of chocolates is nice, but you know what’s even more romantic? Living in a home that’s clean and organized. When belongings are in their rightful place and the countertops shine brighter than the stars in the sky, it can be hard not to swoon. If you can relate, then you’ll want to check out these cleaning and organization products ASAP. Love is in the air!

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A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray
Soap scum and shower grime buildup goes bye bye without you ever having to wipe. Rinse it clean the next day, and you'll be amazed to see those hard water stains on your shower door are -- poof! -- gone.

Promising review: "Does a FANTASTIC job if used regularly. I love this product. I hate cleaning tubs. This product has made our tubs look new. I don't use it every shower... every third. Just spray down everything after the shower, and forget about it. You DO need to rinse tub before next shower due to product making it slick. The fumes of other cleaners always messed with my asthma. I have noticed that for some reason with this one, I sneeze twice, because I have to spray shower doors while I'm still in the shower... but it never affects my lungs. I would recommend this to EVERYONE!" -- Angela Gillaird

Get it from Amazon for $17.97 .
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A two-tier no-drill corner shower caddy
You'll want this if you're tired of playing Tetris with your toiletries on the ledge of your shower.

Promising review: "I have a lot and I mean a lot of body washes. The thing that annoys me is that I have nowhere to set my shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles. I didn't have any ledge in my shower so I decided to purchase a shower shelf. I must say, this shelf is everything to me. I like how easy it is to set up and how sturdy it is. I was very nervous setting anything on a shelf that is attached on suction cups but these suction cups are very powerful, even with the humidity of the shower. I have taken a shower every day since I installed this shelf on my wall and still holds up... Because it's made with a durable aluminum, you don't have to worry about rust, which was something I worry when being around water. -- Adam Lopez

Get it from Amazon for $21.95 .
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A Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp
This will polish your toilet with each flush. The stamp releases the cleaning gel, which foams and cleans your toilet.

Promising review: "I was sooo skeptical and was confused about how theyd work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! Theyre super interesting but they do the job." -- Janet

Get it from Amazon for $3.97 .
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A pumice cleaning stone
Power through tough rust, lime, and calcium streaks that have retired many a toilet scrubbing brush. Give your tired arms a break and let this little guy rub away discoloration with ease. This nontoxic cleaner is tough on dirt but gentle on porcelain so you can sit atop the glistening throne you deserve.

Promising review: "I have very hard water that leaves hard-water buildup and nasty stains. Its embarrassing to have guests over because the toilets are so gross! I have tried so many products and cleaning solutions from natural essential oils to harsh chemicals so strong I was lightheaded for the rest of the day. Well, I tried out this pumice stone after reading about it in a BuzzFeed article, and honestly the hype is real! It does take some elbow grease, but... I didnt break a sweat! The stone does get used up, but I think this one should last me a couple years at least. So if you have embarrassing toilets, try this!" -- Stephanie Ray

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 .
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An eco-friendly hard water stain-remover
It'll defeat stubborn soap scum and residue that's bested all other attempts to scrub it away. It's biodegradable so the scent won't singe your nose hairs and make you gag, plus it's safe enough to use on just about anything, including shower glass, tile, granite, stainless steel, marble, brass and porcelain.

Promising review: "I honestly only bought this product because of the money-back guarantee, thinking that there was no way anything would rid me of the hard water stains on the glass shower doors that I inherited from a former tenant. I had tried lemon juice, vinegar, baking soda, toilet bowl cleaner, a headlight-cleaning kit and even a professional strength cleaning acid, combined with hours of scrubbing by hand and finally with an oscillating scrub attachment for my power drill. I'm not saying that this product works quickly, but that fact that it works at all has me overjoyed! ...I am so relieved that I will soon be rid of these embarrassing stains. Very happy with this product and can't wait to tackle the rest of the shower!" -- Emmy

Get it from Amazon for $19.98 .
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A mold and mildew remover
Set it, forget it and come back in a few hours to see grout that looks like new. I'm talking basically every speck of black mold is gone! *Cues up "Do You Believe in Magic"*

Promising review: "You guys. Im embarrassed to even show you this. The grout around our tub was DISGUSTING. It was never caulked right and it got gross very quickly. I would scrub. The cleaning lady would scrub. It would get worse. Well, I came across this in a BuzzFeed list, and this stuff made me curious. I dont know why it doesnt have 10,000 good reviews. Seriously. All I did was squeeze it on and walk away. I let it sit overnight. Check this out. Buy it. Like today." -- KarynB

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 .
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A power scrubber
It's basically an electric toothbrush, but for cleaning tile grout and hard-to-reach nooks and crannies. This is gonna save you so much time and effort.

Promising review: "This is so much easier than using the toothbrush when trying to really scrub grout or around the sink, etc. This little thing is pretty powerful; I was really surprised at how fast it rotates! This is one of the most helpful cleaning tools I have ever owned. A real time- and energy-saver!" -- Sissy39

Get it from Amazon for $19.62 .
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A plant-based stainless-steel cleaner and polish
You'll want this if your fridge has been covered in smudges and fingerprints for so long that you've forgotten how beautiful and shiny it once was. Reviewers say it helps keep your surfaces smudge free for longer, meaning less cleaning for you!

Promising review: "This is hands-down the only product that has ever perfectly cleaned my stainless steel appliances. It deserves 10 stars because nothing else comes close to removing streaks and toddler finger prints as easily and completely as this. I have tried for years to get my appliances to look like new. Everyone who has stainless should own this." -- Danielle

Get it from Amazon for $16.95 .
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A robot vacuum
Keep the mess under control without ever lifting a finger. OK, I lied. You will have to press some buttons on the remote control, but you'll no longer have to spend a good portion of your weekend manually vacuuming up mountains of dirt, dust and pet fur.

Promising review: I am a NEAT FREAK! I love to clean. I literally clean my house daily. It cant be clean enough. I have a two-story, three-bedroom three-bathroom house with two dogs. This vacuum cleans all of it! This gadget is legit like a little human vacuuming your floors, but super throughly. It goes over all my rugs and hardwood floors, and it goes in the bathrooms and closets and under all the furniture. Once in awhile it gets caught in the wires underneath my TV but most of the time it is able to get itself out of it. Its quiet. My dogs barely even notice it. This is worth every penny! Its easy to set up, and easy to clean after each use. It does all the hard work for you. Since Ive had mine, Ive literally gotten five friends to buy one and they all love it too." -- Shannon

Get it from Amazon in black for $139.99 (available in two colors).
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A 15-piece set of airtight food containers
It's perfect for helping you achieve a pantry that looks like Clea and Joanna from The Home Edit stopped by. Sure, pasta is great and all but aren't you tired of buying boxes of spaghetti only to realize you had an unopened box shoved in the back of your cupboard? This'll help you figure out what you do and don't have at a glance.

Promising review: "I ordered this set to continue on the road to an organized pantry. There are enough containers and enough variety of sizes to make me happy. I have stored pastas and noodles, dried beans, rice, sugar, instant mashed potatoes, crackers, etc. When I open a box of something, I put whatever is unused into one of the containers and feel very secure that the contents will be fresh and protected from any possible insect problem." -- R M

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in four lid colors).
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A bottle of hard water booster powder
Because your dishes are looking cloudy and you want them to look nice and shiny.

Promising review: "I could not get my flatware to come out clean from the dishwasher and I wondered if it was the hard water. I was using up to three soap blocks in each load with only partial improvement. I used this the first time and voil! Perfectly clean flatware for the first time. I LOVE this!" -- Susan A

Get it from Amazon for $5.97 .
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A gel dust cleaner
Say goodbye to that annoying crumb that's stuck between your R and T keys. Smushing this lemon-scented slime on your keyboard is weirdly soothing, and the end result is dust-free keys.

Promising review: "I was skeptical at first. I was afraid my keyboard would be all gummed up with yellow slime! What happened was the opposite. It cleaned it as good as new. Got all those dog hairs between the keys! No smell lingering on keyboard or my hands. No sign I even used it except a clean keyboard. Kind of fun to play with too; you can squeeze it between your fingers!" -- ZZZZZZ

Get it from Amazon for $5.94 .
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A set of grocery organizers
You'll want these if you've lost many, many ingredients over the years in the black hole that is your fridge. Create a designated space for your foods and you'll never spend 15 minutes rummaging through every drawer trying to find the jar of sour cream you're 1,000% sure you bought for taco night.

Promising review: "These are so helpful if your fridge is cluttered. I bought these for my mom who is an extremely cluttered person. I love her to death, but she is not an organized person. Her fridge used to look wild. There would be food piled on top of food, and small jars and containers EVERYWHERE. I bought her these to help her organize everything. Now she can see what she has and everything has a place. Thank you for making something like this to help those that are so cluttered." -- MioRioZio

Get a set of six from Amazon for $26.99 .
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A heavy duty pan organizer
This can accommodate all of your pans including heavy cast-iron skillets and Dutch ovens.

Promising review: "I have owned multilevel pan storage rack in the past, however this is by far the most solid and well made one I have ever seen. Most are just wire hardly thicker than a coat hanger but this one is over a quarter-inch of solid steel with an enameled coating to protect your pans. The spacing between each level is wider than average to accommodate almost any frying pan I've seen. And unlike any similar product I've seen it can be fastened down to the cabinet bottom so the whole thing doesn't move or tip over when you remove a pan. And the fasteners are included." -- PhotoGraphics

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in six colors).
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An 18-inch over-the-door rack
Perfect for anyone who's lacking in shelf space. This'll add some much-needed storage in your pantry, kitchen, bathroom, garage -- you name it!

Promising review: "I love this door organizer!!! I used Command strip hooks (the ones with the metal hook but plastic back) to keep the organizer extra stable. I used the bottom shelf to store my plastic wrap, foil, wax paper, and more, so if you're not needing storage for these, you should be able to use all the shelves. This organizer has really helped alleviate my pantry clutter! I highly recommend this item!!!" -- Super Momx2

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in two sizes).
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A flexible silicone kitchen sink organizer
It'll neatly hold your sponge, dish soap, hand soap and more. And it wipes clean since it's made of silicone so you don't have to worry about yucky mold and mildew.

Promising review: "My wife and I both like to keep the kitchen counter clean and clutter-free. Unfortunately, you need a convenient spot for those extra 'crucial' items that you frequently use like a scrubber, drain plug, hand soap, etc. One night she handed me her phone and told me she bought this item for our counter. I thought it would be a flimsy piece of crap. But its not flimsy. More like pliable and sturdy. It works great, blends in with the counter, and cleans up nice. My wife was right... again." -- AbiNormal

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 .
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A space-saving hanger organizer
Because you're an adult and you 100% cannot have a jumbled bin of hangers.

Promising review: "We just moved from a two-bed to a one-bed and are trying to squeeze everything in. Anxiety is at a full-time high with all the clutter but this product helped us organize our closet while freeing up hanging space! No more random hangers here, there, and everywhere, tangled up and cluttering a room. It was SO simple to assemble. Took me maybe five minutes (tops)." -- Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $20.63 .
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A pack of stain-removing pads
Clean up pet accidents, blood, wine, mud, soda -- you name it -- instead of smushing it into the carpet even more with a paper towel. Just stomp on the pad to activate its cleaning powers; let it sit and remove it hours later to a stain-free and fresh-smelling carpet.

Promising review: "WOW were we impressed! On two occasions over the last three months, our sweet dog ate grass outside and then proceeded to vomit in two different locations on relatively new carpet. We cleaned the best we could but two dark round spots remained. We tried the standard carpet sprays to no avail (actually seemed to make them worst). The spots were embarrassing to see, but decided to wait until holiday traffic was over before scheduling full carpet clean. As soon as these arrived, we put them on spots (yes, I know you are supposed to test), stomped on them and set the timer. Lifted the pads in 30 minutes and the whole stains had transferred to the pads, carpet looked clean as can be. Highly recommend for any dog owner with a dog who isn't trained to vomit outside." -- Eileen Marie

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $24.99 .
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A pack of hanging vacuum bags
Take up a fraction of your closet space with these bags. And you can do it with clothes on the hanger instead of trying to fold and smush them into a regular vacuum bag.

Promising review: "Bought these storage bags two weeks ago to pack my winter clothes for summer, and they did the job perfectly. They are large and sturdy. I like its five-hook design. I can store five women's jackets or four big men's jackets in ONE bag. The long bags also fit my dresses. The biggest reason I bought these bags is that I do not need to fold my seasonal clothes; just hang, zip, vacuum, done! Super convenient. Extremely happy with this space bags. I will definitely order more!" -- Jia Yan

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $35.99 .
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A rolling under-bed cart
It'll help you maximize storage space and conceal all the bits and bobs that need hiding. You could probably even use it under your couch depending on how much space there is between the base and the floor.

Promising review: "Easy to build after you figure out which way the hooks go. Pay attention to the direction of the hooks on the picture; then it'll be easy and quick to assemble. I use it on carpet under my bed and my shoes are more organized. I like this way better than the cloth material shoe rack." -- Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $21.65 .
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A pack of shelf dividers
Organize your clothes into neat and distinct piles. These dividers provide stability for soft clothes that tend to fall over into one big pile of mess.

Promising review: "These work great! They work so well I installed them and forgot them. My bureau is pretty deep and my clothes would all fall on top of each other and become a big mess. Now I'm pretty organized with my T-shirts." -- Pathfndr

Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in two colors).
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A durable folding board
It'll fold your shirts and sweaters so neatly that you'll get joy out of opening and closing your drawers and seeing everything look so organized. Plus, the uniform fold will allow you to fit as many tops as possible in your drawers.

Promising review: "My first reaction was 'Why did I buy this?' Then I gave it a try with a couple shirts I had just washed, and next thing you know I simply had to do my entire drawer! Everything folds so pretty, neat and easy. I still couldn't believe it, so I ended up organizing our bedsheets and towels. I am amazed at how much of a game-changer this is. A must-try! I'm in love with how beautiful it left my clothes." -- Jesus Antonio Vedia

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 .
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A set of stainless steel S-shaped hangers
Because you can basically only fit like three pairs of pants in your drawer before you're out of room. These maximize hanging space so you can store all your pants (or towels, or anything else really) neatly in the closet and use the valuable drawer space for other clothes.

Promising review: "A strong and durable hanger. These look like they will last for a while. I was looking for a way to save closet space and to make storing pants better, and this is it! Also useful for color organizing." -- Taylor Richardson

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $19.99 .
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A kitchen baker's rack
Organize the clutter on your countertop and make your kitchen more usable. This has plenty of storage space for all the small appliances you love but don't use that often (looking at you, pasta maker!), as well as hooks for hanging pots and pans. You can even use the wood top as extra prep space!

Promising review: "Fits perfectly in corner of my kitchen. Holds all my small and not-so-small appliances that were cluttering my counter space. I like the top shelf and the hooks. Im using the hooks for potholders and the top shelf for a few seasonal knickknacks that Ill switch out. I purchased additional hooks that I hang on the side and use for my keys. I also bought some shelf liner , which makes it easy to remove and replace the appliances without them getting snagged on the open shelves. It went together fairly easy. Its heavy and sturdy. Lots of space on this basic kitchen organizer and I consider it an excellent purchase!" -- JoLi

Get it from Amazon for $89.44 .
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A rose gold desk organizing set
You need this if you're done scrambling to find a pen anytime your boss says something important in a meeting. It comes with a pencil cup holder, a letter sorter, a letter tray, a hanging file organizer and a sticky note holder.

Promising review: "I got tired of stacking papers and folders on top of a horizontal tray on my desk. The basket can hold file folders with tabs, which makes important papers easy to organize and find. No more piles upon piles. The tray is for my to-do items. I find myself leaving work on time and not staying late to clean up my desk. I have embellished some of the items with fake rhinestones and have received many compliments on the ensemble." -- Kathy

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in four colors).
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A set of adjustable shelves
Prevent clutter from taking over every inch of space on your desk.

Promising review: "The design is sleek and minimalist. I'm prone to clutter, so this shelf gives me a place to put things intentionally so that I don't get overwhelmed in my workspace. I also like that it only took about 10 minutes to fully assemble. If you've ever made your own IKEA furniture before, no need to fear; you'll do fine." -- Mary Anne Layus

Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in three colors).
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A set of sticky notes
Perfect for anyone who needs to write something down in order to retain the information or remember their to-dos, as well as Type A folks who need to color code their work.

Promising review: "This is a great little set! The various sized sticky notes come in a neatly bound hardcover book that fits perfectly in the pocket of my daily planner. The pens are equally good, especially for the price. If youre like me and perhaps a little particular when it comes to organization and color coding, dont hesitate to purchase these. The set of 12 vibrantly colored pens fit nicely inside an empty extra sleeve pocket in my A5 planner. Because theyre so compact, I did have a little trouble getting the caps off at first (weak hands), but with use, its much easier." -- Breezy McD

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 .

Before You Go

25 Things You Need If You've Basically Never Cleaned Your Home Correctly
A broom and dustpan set(01 of25)
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You have to use something to pick up the bits of pasta, strands of hair and dust bunnies that afflict your kitchen floors and some would argue that a broom and dustpan like this is your best bet. The dustpan features a row of useful teeth to help extract any debris that the broom won't let go of, so you don't have to bend down and mess with the broom when it stubbornly grabs a clump of hair.

Promising review: "The best broom and dustpan set I have ever purchased. After researching numerous possibilities, this is the broom that won. I have a shop with old wooden floors with lots of space between the old wood planks. The bristles pick up everything between the planks. The rubber lip of the pan is flush with the floor and the teeth clean out the bristles perfectly. I was so happy that I bought another for my home and a third for the shop. This set costs a bit more, but in my opinion was well worth the price." Carol

Get it from Amazon for $34.99 .
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And a handheld broom and dustpan(02 of25)
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Sometimes you just spill a little bit and don't feel like pulling out the big set. The brush easily snaps into the handle for simple storage, too!

Promising review: "My dustpan brush broke and in the search for a new one, I found this one. I didn't think I'd be saying this about an ordinary dustpan but this one is the real deal. Its material is well made, the brush handle is comfortable and there are even the spikes on the pan to separate the hair from the brush. It also gets into the hard corners. The best dust pan and brush out there!" QueenB

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 .
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A telescoping microfiber flip mop(03 of25)
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Perfect if you have wood, tile, laminate or linoleum floors. The blue side picks up some dirt, dust and hair (completely dry), then the white side uses water to wipe up even more stubborn gunk.

Promising reviews: "Awesome, easy way to clean hard floors. A dry mop that removes dust, dirt, and hair more efficiently than sweeping. Hair sticks to this and unlike sweeping, it doesn't just move the dirt/dust around. Once I was done cleaning my large kitchen and tiny bathroom, I just shook out the debris over the outdoor trash can. Works great and definitely more cost-effective than a Swiffer and more maneuverable than my Dyson vacuum cleaner." K Lawson

Get it from Amazon for $19.79 .
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A powerful but inexpensive vacuum cleaner(04 of25)
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Is there a perfect vacuum? Probably not, but this one has lots of great reviews, passes ReviewMeta, and is under $100! Plus it'll do a better job on wood, tile and other hard floors than a broom or dust mop would and with less effort.

Promising review: "Have long hair? Have you killed other vacuums with your (slightly worrying amount) of shedding? Then look no further. We bought a canister vacuum a year ago, and it didn't take long for my long hair to just kill the little vacuum. Now, we have this vacuum and our apartment is actually clean because my hair is not too much for it. The bristles have grooves that prevent hair from caking on it, and it's very easy to clean. The brushes are also adjustable, so you can really get into the carpet if you want. It's also pretty light for something so heavy duty. I also love that all of the attachments stay on the vacuum, and I don't want to look for that hand attachment. For the price, it's a great vacuum and would really work if your place isn't very big, as the cord isn't super long." J. Haller

Get it from Amazon for $99.99 .
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And a carpet-freshening powder(05 of25)
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It'll deodorize the rug in your open-to-the-kitchen living room that has absorbed several years worth of cooking smells. Pardo Naturals is a Black-owned, woman-owned business specializing in products for people with issues related to sensitive skin.

Get it from Pardo Naturals for $9 (available in four scents).
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A pack of reusable microfiber cloths(06 of25)
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You could use an old cotton T-shirt cut out rectangular rags if you feel inspired or a simple cotton washcloth to clean surfaces in your home. But microfiber cloths will hold up wash after wash, won't leave lint or streaks behind, and will help remove dirt and grime with less elbow grease on your part.

Promising review for the microfiber cloths: "These cloths are truly lint- and streak-free. Ive already used these cloths to clean my stove, dust my entertainment center, and wipe my bathroom fixtures and mirrors. All sparkling clean without any streaks or lint. So glad I found these. Ill be putting one in every room for quick access." FairGamer

Get them from Amazon: the pack of eight cloths for $15.99 , and a pack of three of Mrs. Meyer's multisurface everyday cleaners for $11.49+ (available in five scents).
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A glass cooktop cleaning kit(07 of25)
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It's packed with everything you need to shine up even the messiest burner so it gleams like it did the day you moved in.

Promising review: "I hadn't thoroughly scrubbed my glass cooktop in years, only wiped down with random multipurpose cleaners which never seemed to do much. Then a friend recommended this product... AMAZING! The included scrubbers and scrapers really make the difference. As others have said it will leave your cooktop shiny and new... Even marks that had been on there for years came almost completely off... 98% better. The key is to use very little product. Let it dry to a haze and buff with a clean dry cotton towel, just like waxing a car." B. Swartwood

Get it from Amazon for $9.69 .
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A bottle of Bar Keeper's Friend(08 of25)
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It can make so many things in your kitchen look like new again: stained pots and pans, dull and scratched ceramic sinks, tarnished metal, rusty-looking stainless steel and more.

Promising review: "I was so bummed when I scratched up my pretty white sink with pots and pans. I thought I'd need to have it replaced but I bought this stuff as a last ditch effort to fix it. It takes some elbow grease, the scratches don't just wipe off, but if you scrub them for a few minutes they melt away pretty quickly. After two rounds my sink looks nearly brand new again. It also worked on a few mineral stains in my bathtub that I thought were permanent. Again, a little of this stuff, the scrubby side of a blue sponge, a little bit of effort and they were gone!" Dan Borden

Get it from Amazon for $17.62 .
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A bottle of no-odor gel mold and mildew cleaner(09 of25)
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It sticks to your tile grout and caulking, giving it the time it needs to do its job: banishing the grossness like it was never there.

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 .
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A pack of three disposable drain snakes(10 of25)
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They reach deep into your pipes and pull up that slimy hair monster that has been blocking your tub and sink from draining freely.

Promising review: "I saw these featured on BuzzFeed and have been unsuccessfully through so many rounds of chemicals in my sink drain that I figured I might as well try it. IT COMPLETELY FIXED MY DRAIN IN LESS THAN A MINUTE. I was about to call my landlord. I wish I had known this sooner. Why we have all been pouring terrible chemicals into our drains and environment is beyond me. Bonus... I rinsed the first one off and am pretty sure I can use it again, so I consider these reusable." Geneveive

Get them from Amazon for $9.99 .
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A high-quality toilet brush(11 of25)
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It's the easiest way to keep your commode from getting gross. The canister this comes with opens automatically when you lift up the brush, then closes when you set the brush back down. Use it with a toilet cleaner ($11.99 for two), and after you're done scrubbing, trap the brush under the seat so it can drip-dry into the toilet before you put it back in the canister.

Promising review: "Big fan of these toilet brushes. I bought two (one for each bathroom) and I love the clean and simplistic look. My housekeeper works in an upscale resort and said she likes mine way better than the ones they use in the hotel. They are easy to take out, and easy to put back in it's a very well designed product. I also love that the brush and the handle are one piece. I've had brushes before where the head kept falling off. This brush is very sturdy and you can use a good amount of force to scrub (if needed)." Patrick Reiner

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 .
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And a stamp-in gel(12 of25)
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After your toilet's clean, this will KEEP it clean no need to scrub on a regular basis. Just press it beneath the rim and let it do all the work. You'll have to re-stamp every 12 days or so, depending on how often that toilet gets flushed. (Pro tip: Make sure to stamp it somewhere in the bowl it won't, erm, become a "target" and get sprayed off before its time.)

Promising review: "These are amazing and I'm bummed I haven't tried them until now! Warning: possible TMI ahead! We're big fans of the 'if it's yellow, let it mellow' potty practice in our home as it conserves a serious amount of water if you flush every 3-4 tinkles vs every time....anyways! We used to use the Clorox pucks in the toilet tank, however a recent move to a home with very hard water has rendered our beloved Clorox tabs useless and I found myself scrubbing our toilets every few days. These little gems are easy to use and with our limited flushing, one application tends to last around two weeks before it starts to lose its smell and effectiveness. But it kept our bowls clean and the bathroom smelling fresh." Stephanie

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.34 .
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Oh, and a pumice stone scrubber(13 of25)
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So you can tackle built-up hard water stains no toilet brush could stand a chance against. You just wet the stone a little, then scrub away to watch it work its magic!

Promising review: "I have a 19-year-old master bathroom toilet that had accumulated some nasty stains over time which regular toilet brushes and cleaning products just would not remove. Pumice stone worked like a charm! Given the nature and severity of the stains, it required some elbow grease, but 10 minutes later I have a new-looking bowl, and I see no signs of scratching. Am very happy with this purchase...well worth the very low price!" Happy Retiree

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 .
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A pack of five hydrogen peroxide-infused toilet bombs(14 of25)
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With regular use, these completely eliminate the need to scrape with a pumice stone at all. All you have to do is drop one in the bowl, swish once or twice, let it fizz for about five minutes, then scrub for a minute or so with a toilet brush. Juniperseed Mercantile is a Littleton, Colorado-based small business with a passion for great skin care, simple living and the earth.

Promising review: "This is my second purchase of theses so you can tell I totally love them. They work great and I just store them in a jar on the back of the toilet. Definitely can't say Ive ever stored any other toilet cleaner out in the open." Laura Wick

Get them from Juniperseed Mercantile on Etsy for $10 .
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A telescoping tile brush(15 of25)
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The handle extends from 26 inches to 42 inches, meaning you can reach all the corners of your bathroom without teetering on the edge of your tub.

Promising review: "Makes cleaning so much easier! We have a small walk in shower and it is difficult to get in the corners to clean without getting on your knees. With this I can remain standing and reach everywhere in the shower. I've recommended this brush to friends and neighbors (we are getting to a certain age) and it's been very helpful. Being a OXO product it's very good quality." Linda L

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 .
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A carpet and upholstery stain remover(16 of25)
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So you can extract all kinds of dirt, rust, grease, food and other stains that you haven't been able to get out with literally anything else.

Promising reviews: "Fantastic product and does what it promises. I had purchased several cleaning products to remove a stain from my mattress from my dog vomiting. This is the only one that got it out. I now keep this in my cupboard at all times." Book Bandit

Get it from Amazon for $11.97 .
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A soft cleanser(17 of25)
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With very little elbow grease, this will eliminate years of built-up hard water stains on tile or glass, truly transforming your shower right before your eyes.

Promising review: "Like a hot knife through butter for built up hard water stains on my glass shower doors. I've tried everything and this stuff worked in two minutes. Made me a little embarrassed it took so long to find something so effective. I haven't tried it on anything else yet but I guarantee I'll be reordering just to have extra. Just can't have enough of a good thing." Ron

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 .
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A pack of Magic Eraser bath scrubbers(18 of25)
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Scrub out every last bit of grime and soap scum from your tub and still have energy left to keep cleaning or just enjoy life! when you're done. These bath scrubbers are like an ~upgraded~ version of the classic Magic Erasers: They're infused with a water-activated foaming cleanser that makes the job of scrubbing soap scum even easier.

Promising review: "We have a rental property and the tenants trashed the house. I went to clean up and brought these along. The bathroom was in really bad shape, and I gagged for a portion of my scrubbing. But these worked wonders. I'd say that they probably cut my cleaning time in half. Water stains, grime, whatever it was that those tenants left on the floor near the toilet...it left everything looking as brand new as it could. Saved me a lot of time and headache. Highly recommend these little guys.... They pack a punch!" Crista Nalezny

Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $16.61 .
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A jetted tub cleaner(19 of25)
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Scientifically engineered to eradicate the years of grimy buildup you didn't even realize was lurking in the pipes.

Promising review: "It's disgusting to see what comes out of your jets when you use this product. I can't believe we bathed in this! I've run bleach and dish detergent through my jets before, and that combination never cleaned with this efficiency. I highly recommended this product." Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 .
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A pack of six dishwasher tablets(20 of25)
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Running even just one cycle with a tablet will eliminate any buildup in your dishwasher *and* those stains it keeps leaving on your clean dishes.

Promising review: "Started getting white streaks all over my dishes. That never happened before. Thought it was my detergent and changed it, but no difference. Clean dishes with this weird white film on them. Wash them by hand, then put them back in the dishwasher, and white film again! Then I did an internet search to figure out what was going on (a dishwasher is an incredibly simple piece of machinery.) Found this! Bought it. Used it. Dishes are clean again!" Carey Holzman

Get them from Amazon for $5.99 .
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A daily granite cleaner(21 of25)
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So you can shine up any stone countertops you happen to have around your home, because some all-purpose cleaners (and anything with vinegar in it) can etch and damage the finish.

Promising review: "I use it daily since I have a black counter top that always looks dirty. This stuff is good the best I have found but it does require applying it correctly. I use a paper towel to spread on when wet and immediately wipe with a microfiber towel to dry. When I dont do that it leaves streaks which are easy to see on my black countertop. Sometimes I keep the damp paper towel in case the streaks stay, to just 'rewet' an area before drying with a microfiber. Overall when done my countertop looks great!" Mrbadass

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $16.98 .
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An extendable microfiber duster(22 of25)
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It will help you reach your highest ceiling fans and the tops of cabinets without lugging out the ladder or pushing chairs around. Its three expanding sections reach up to 64 inches that's 5 feet! so basically nothing will be out of your reach. You simply rinse the microfiber head clean when you're done using it (one reviewer suggests spinning it between your hands after it's dry, to fluff everything back out), plus the entire thing folds in half for easy storage. And its fluffy dusting head collapses easily to reach into small nooks and crannies.

Promising review: "I'm not a neat freak so I never thought I'd be saying I love a duster, but when I use this I feel like it's one of the best things I've ever bought. I'm only 5'2" tall so I need the extra length even though I don't have high ceilings. It's nice to be able to use it at different angles as well as bend the duster part itself. Plus it's really easy to adjust.

I think the people that say the head spins as they use it haven't tightened the silver piece that prevents that from happening. Yes, some dust goes into the air, but hardly any and you can see you're picking up a lot by how dirty it gets. I don't it wash it every time, usually just take it outside and shake it out and clean it off with my hands." cologirl

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 .
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A bottle of Goo Gone(23 of25)
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It's essential if you have to tackle sticky substances like tape residue, old stickers (including bumper stickers), glue stains and dried bits of that slime kids love so much.

Promising reviews: "This stuff is amazing. So far, I have used it to remove heavy adhesive from a tile floor where we had previously had an adhesive cover for a wire running across the area. I applied Goo Gone, scraped the majority of the adhesive and fibers off, then wiped off the remaining residue with a paper towel.Additionally, I used it to clean grease off of wood veneer cabinets using a paper towel, and it was so effortless! We have a microwave above the stove, and I also used Goo Gone to clean grease from the exhaust vents, which was so much easier than ever before." Cass

Get it from Amazon for $7.20 .
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A finish restorer(24 of25)
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Designed to eliminate heat rings, water marks, scratches, color fade, oxidation and more from your favorite wood furniture or even your wood kitchen cabinets. For minor stains and discoloration, it's a simple wipe-on, wipe-off process you can do in just a couple of minutes. You may have to put more time and effort into the worst cases (like the one pictured here), but reviewers swear it's worth the work.

Promising review: "It's not magic or a miracle cure all, but it really worked well removing some BAD heat circles on a used coffee table a friend game me. This product requires work. I found I got the best results using 0000 steel wool and getting a fresh piece rather often. It takes some scrubbing but it's so much less work than stripping, sanding, pre-treating, staining, and lacquering. Vigorous scrubbing (WITH the grain) will also remove some shallow scratches and swirls. I have included some pictures of my results, before and after. It took me about 90 minutes to scrub and wipe down my coffee table with more than adequate results." Raymond J. Rathburn

Get it from Amazon for $14.65+ (available in nine colors, and two sizes). For a finishing step, you can also add on the same brand's polish and conditioner, $8.48 on Amazon.
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A wine-stain remover(25 of25)
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It'll make even dried, set-in spills vanish completely after just a spritz or two.

Promising review: "I fell in love with this product some 15 years ago, and I am so very happy that it's still available in the same wonderful formula as ever. I have seriously poured red wine over a white comforter to demonstrate how great this is to a friend once. It is a miracle in a bottle! We use it for all sorts of cleaning on materials around the house, and one bottle has last us years! This is definitely a product every home should have." Melanie Nolen

Get it from Amazon for $12.50 .
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