1. A 20-pack of extra-thick melamine cleaning pads that'll tackle your toughest messes — from your sneakers to your stove to your walls — just with a little water and elbow grease. Everything will be cleaner than ever, and you'll save money compared to Mr. Clean Magic Erasers — I call that a win-win.

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Promising review: "I'm upset with myself that I did not find this product sooner. I run a professional cleaning business, and have been using the name brand for some time. With the name brand, I had to pick and choose where I used it because they do not last for more than one super dirty bathtub, or one part of a wall, or one part of the fridge. With this product, I was able to clean AN ENTIRE HOUSE WITH ONE SPONGE. And this house was DIRTY. This has seriously saved me so much money and time and headache, you've got a customer for life." —Fifi

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $14.95 (also available in a pack of 100).

2. Bioclean, a hard water stain remover for everyone who is just tired of trying to clean those cloudy glass shower doors, spot-covered fixtures, tile and grout, and more. It even works on pools! If you're not convinced, just hear from one reviewer: "Step one: Look at the pictures. Step two: Buy a lifetime supply immediately." 

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Promising review: "As a professional cleaner, this is the best product I’ve ever used! I clean many expensive homes with very picky clients, so they expect the best. This product has my clients shocked at how crystal clear their showers are! It’s like magic on hard water stains, and they are gone immediately. Safe around dogs and the environment, so I never have to worry. I have also neglected my beautiful glass shower for years. I tried many products made for hard water stains and different scrubbers, but nothing worked. Until I was recommended by another cleaner to use Bio-Clean. I applied it dry using 0000 steel wool and scrubbed it in circles. These stains were etched into the glass very deeply. I only scrubbed lightly for a few seconds. I rinsed with hot water and dried off with a microfiber towel. And immediately the glass was crystal clear!! The smell is light and pleasant. Just amazing results and the water hasn’t left any stains yet!! I will definitely be buying more to use on my clients' showers! The pictures speak for themselves!" —Lauren

Promising review: "Best stuff out there. I was recommended this product by the clerk at my hardware store. I had my son use it on the hard water spots on his glass shower doors- that he never squeegees like he’s supposed to. It comes out crystal clear every time. My housekeeper was trying to use her hard water remover on the glass doors, and the spots didn’t come out. I gave her this stuff, and it came out easily. Now she uses it for all her houses!" —Christina

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

3. A Scrub Daddy sponge, because it is one of the all-time greatest Shark Tank hits for a reason. All the Sharks (except Lori, of course) may have laughed at first, but this smiley lil' guy just plain works on whatever mess you need to clean up — and almost 50,000 5-star reviewers agree.

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If you don't know what makes a Scrub Daddy different from other sponges, let me tell ya: it's firm in cold water (for tougher messes) but soft in warm water (for lighter cleaning). The scratch-free material is safe on tons of surfaces: glass, stainless steel, cast iron, nonstick, chrome, copper, etc. And if you thought the face was just a gimmick, think twice — the eye and smile holes are great for quickly cleaning large and small utensils!

Promising review: "I have a cleaning business and these live up to the hype. They last and get the job done with less product. I use them daily for work and highly recommend!" —Angie K

Promising review: "I asked some professional house cleaners about what their favorite products are, and this was at the top of their list. They got visibly excited when talking about it. Lasts a long time, doesn't scratch, is effective, and hot and cold water affect the stiffness. The holes are perfect for finger leverage, and the smile is perfect for a spoon — not only for cleaning spoons but as a kind of handle for the scrub daddy to clean hard-to-reach areas. It makes cleaning efficient without scratching. I would rather have one of these than 10 of any other sponge, or abrasive pad. Add Pink Stuff if you need more of an abrasive scrub." —Jeff Betz

Get a pack of three on Amazon for $13.99 (available in various styles and packs).

4. A Clorox toilet wand with disposable scrubby heads *preloaded* with cleaner designed to kill 99.9% of germs and banish hard water and lime stans so you can clean the whole bowl with one hand — and *one* product. If the idea of a toilet brush just...sitting in your bathroom...grosses you out, this is a great alternative that'll help you actually keep up with this chore.

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Promising review: "I'm a professional cleaner, and I love this scrubber! Works great at getting the spots a regular old toilet brush can't get!" —Luke and Missy Wentzel

Promising review: "Let’s be real – cleaning toilets is a necessary evil. There is nothing that I hated doing more. I used to avoid Clorox wands due to the price of the scrubbing heads. Why spend that money when you can use your traditional toilet bowl cleaner for way cheaper? Because it makes it SO EASY. No need to deal with gloves, messy toilet bowl cleaners, keeping bristles of a brush clean, keeping the brush and container dry so it’s not gross, etc. These wands take the YUCK out of cleaning it. I’d rather pay the few extra bucks each month to be less grossed out. I have one for each bathroom, but you could use one head for two toilets if you really wanted to. If you dislike cleaning toilet bowls the traditional way as much as I do, buy this product. You won’t regret it." —Emily J.

Get the kit (one wand and six scrubbers) from Amazon for $20.86.

5. A reusable microfiber Swiffer mop pad if you'd like to cut down your use of disposable mopping pads...without cutting down on the efficacy of your clean. Reviewers actually think these pick up more than the disposable ones (especially pet hair and crumbs), and clean up easily right in the washing machine!

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Promising review: "Great to use on walls and floors, especially for pet hair. I’m a professional housekeeper, and these save me time and money by not having to use multiple disposable swiffers at each job. I wipe/shake them off and toss them in the washer, and they are ready for the next day. I love anything reusable, and these will become a staple in my cleaning bags!" —Stefanie

Promising review: "I clean professionally and love the ease of the Swiffer system, but hate the pads — period. I just hate how the Swiffer wet pads stick to the floor and drag. I hate the smelly, sticky solution. I hate the way they just fall off the Swiffer because the edges won’t securely tuck. BUT these Velcro microfiber heads are the solution!!! These are fantastic! Very securely attach, the microfiber absorbs dirt, but glides smoothly, and they are reusable with my own unstick type floor solvent. I love that they wash really well! Seriously, I just love these things!" —Nata-shua Glesener

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.99.

Psst — if you don't already have one, you can get a standard Swiffer on Amazon for $18.44! 

6. And a bottle of almond-scented Method hardwood floor cleaner to make the floors that have just lost their *sparkle* look shiny and smell fantastic (seriously, people looooove the smell) — just squirt and mop, no rinsing needed! As Ina says, how easy is that?

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Promising review: "Oh man, this stuff smells so good! Like almond cookies. And it works like a charm; the floors always look great afterward and there's no rinsing necessary." —Jess

Promising review: "I own a house-cleaning business so I am always looking for the best products. I've tried many products (including non-green products in my own home) and this is my absolute favorite. Many wood floor cleaners leave a film and can be sticky, but not this. Just squirt and mop. I've tried the other Method scents and they work great, but the almond is my favorite. My clients always rave about the scent and often ask what I use and where to get it. Absolutely love this!" —Jamie Parsons

Get it from Amazon for $5.68+ (available in three sizes).

7. Hope's Perfect Sink, a cleaner and polish formulated to use on stainless steel AND porcelain sinks (plus cast iron, corian, acrylic, and more) to restore that just-like-new shine *and* protect against further damage. It creates a water-repellant barrier, so instead of your morning coffee, lunchtime soup, and evening pasta sauce just sitting in the bottom of the sink, it'll actually rinse clean with ease. 

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I bought this for my white porcelain kitchen sink and I've since texted five people about it, which is really a lot for such a boring grown-up product. It cleans beautifully, but the *best* thing about it is its ability to repel stains after cleaning. You know that thing when you rinse out your coffee cup and the coffee water just lingers in your sink and you have to purposefully rinse it out for two minutes? You don't have to do that — the coffee can't stick to the sink and just goes RIGHT down the drain. Time saved, sink clean — this is really a Virgo dream product right here.

Promising review: "My housekeeper has spoken: 'This is [really] good stuff!' Looking at the sink after she had finished with it, I agreed. Good stuff. Later, while working in the sink myself, I was even more impressed. Hope's Perfect Sink has made an even brand new sink look brand new and even better after about 2 1/2 months since we moved in and have been using the sink. Hope's Perfect Sink also has a very nice fragrance, which one appreciates in the kitchen." —lidz

Get the value size from Amazon for $29.95 or the smaller size for $9.95.

8. A bottle of Bar Keepers Friend soft cleanser (it's pre-mixed so it makes less of a mess than the original powder), because it's a cult-fave for a reason. Seriously. It works on SO. MANY. SURFACES — sinks, cookware, stainless steel, faucets, countertops, tubs, toilets, glass, grout, and more — so you can get to work and see results with only one product. 

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Promising review: "This stuff works so well that it *almost* makes cleaning the tub fun! I bought it to get rid of some rust, not knowing that it also removes soap scum. This stuff removed gunk that I was positive had become part of the tub. It doesn't have an overpowering smell, doesn't need to "soak" for very long at all, and barely requires scrubbing. I was able to clean with a cut-up old dish rag — no scrubbing surface. Lastly, as a Packaging Engineer, I have to give a shout-out to the great packaging. The bottle reminds me of the ketchup bottles that came out a few years back that actually propel the product when squeezed. I was able to apply a thin coat, getting full coverage without being wasteful. Will definitely buy this stuff again!!" —paxaw

Promising review: "This stuff is magic. Gentle, effective cleaner that works fantastic. This was a great recommendation from a professional cleaner." —K.Y.

Get it from Amazon for $3.78.

Check out our first-hand review of Bar Keepers Friend original *and* the soft cleansing liquid for more deets and photographic ~evidence~.

9. Dawn Powerwash, a borderline magical spray-on dish soap that BLASTS through tough grease and baked-on messes with ease. But it's not just for dishes — if you have a greasy range hood or backsplash, or you want to deep clean your cooktop or grill, this is *perfect* for that too, cutting through the toughest messes!

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Just spray on (don't add water until you rinse!) and wipe. I'm not joking when I say that the first time I used Dawn Powerwash on a lasagna pan, I almost cried. I will never be without it!

Promising review: "Great all-around cleaner. I have owned a professional cleaning business for over 30 years now… I had seen this product in some of my clients' homes and decided to test it out myself. It smelled fresh and clean... I love the fact that I can get refills and not have to spend money on more spray dispensers! It works really well with grease and a lot of other stubborn stove issues a little goes a long way!!!! All in all, great value and cleaner for the money!!! Try it, you will not regret it!" —MIMI320

Get the starter kit (with one reusable spray bottle and one refill) from Amazon for $8.44 (available in three scents).

10. The TikTok-famous Bissell Little Green carpet and upholstery cleaner that sprays on water and stain-fighting cleaner, then sucks it away to blast away years' of mess — on carpet *and* furniture. Reviewers love it for banishing pet stains, spills, and more — without having to waste a lot of their valuable storage space.

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Promising review: "From a former housekeeper, get this shampooer. It has generously sized clean and dirty water tanks, a long cable, decent suction, and a good sprayer. The tanks are also easy to fill and empty. I should have taken before and after photos but I was so excited to shampoo my car I got right into it. The dirty water is from two separate rounds of shampooing. One for my front two rugs and then my two front seats. Even after all that, I still have half a tank of clean solution I can use. The brush is okay on the attachment, it’s soft enough that it’s not going to damage upholstery, but if you need something with more oopmh I would just grab a stiffer bristled scrub brush and use that after spraying whatever it is your cleaning and then use the attachment brush while suctioning up the water. Remember to always vacuum before shampooing, and this machine doesn’t have a heated dry, so put a fan on or leave whatever it is you cleaned in an open, ventilated space to dry. I hope this little green guy holds up for years to come." —Christine Vittori

Promising review: "I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!! Wishing I’d bought one years ago, when my son was born. We don’t even have pets, but this has been an amazing machine to clean our sofa, mattresses, car seats, stairs — everywhere that has seen spills over the years. I hate cleaning but I actually enjoy using this — it’s so easy and fun to use! Thank you, Bissell designers." —April Bond

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

11. Easy-Off, a fume-free oven cleaner you can spray on, leave for a minute, and then wipe away for an oven so clean, you'll think it was swapped out for a new model overnight. Time to reward yourself after all this cleaning with a cake. Btw, it also works on oven doors, broilers, broiler pans, and stainless steel surfaces.

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Promising review: "Professional cleaner review: love this stuff! I spray the stuff and let it saturate and come back to it, and it works so well. It takes out very old gunk without all the work that we used to do. Definitely recommend this." —denna

Promising review: "I hadn't cleaned my oven in...well, ever. It's been *at least* 8 years since it was cleaned. Mounds of baked-on black plaque, a window on the door that hadn't been transparent probably since it came out of the box by the original owners, and nary a base surface to be seen anywhere. I sprayed about half the can and let it sit for about 16 hours. When I went to see how well it did or didn't work, I was floored. The mounds of filth and gunk came up like layers of mud. A quarter roll of paper towels and 15 minutes later and the entire interior of the oven was 90% clean. No elbow grease needed. The glass window seemed like it was going to be a bit problematic, as paper towels weren't really doing the trick. Then I realized I had a wide handled razor blade and everything came up with one swipe. The glass looks brand new! Seriously beyond impressed with whatever magic was used in this formula, but I'll never have a filthy oven again with how easy it is to clean with this stuff." —Kyle Vick

Get it from Amazon for $8.98 (also available in a two-pack).

12. The Chom Chom, because it's every pet-owning neat freak's dream that shedding simply...didn't exist. And this genius roller is the closest we can possibly get to that dream. It has a patented brush design (and *no* adhesive strips) to rid your lovely black sofa of all your furry friend's shedding in just a quick roll!

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Promising review: "The very best pet hair removal tool, coming from aprofessionalcarpet cleaner! This thing is the real deal. I’ve owned a carpet cleaning business for 17 years. We’ve tried everything from lint rollers, rubber brushes, pumice stones, vacuum rolling brush attachments, etc. Nothing seems to make short work of pet hair, until now. I looked on Amazon and found this and tried it last week on a massive job with cat hair all over chairs, sofas, and cushions. Four chairs had thick layers of cat hair on the back where the animals rubbed their coats. Five or six back-and-forth swipes, and it was gone. You push the button, and I scooped out the hair with my finger and was back to the next area. Trust me when I say that this little tool is no joke. Impressed me to all ends and that’s not easy since we’ve tried so many products. That’s not to say it’ll remove all embedded pet hair since some are threaded through fabrics, but it’s the most impressive hair removal tool we’ve used thus far. I’m buying more for my employees, my house with two Puggles and a few for my family! What a great product!" —Mazzahs8

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four colors).

13. A Furemover rubber broom that, despite the name, isn't just for those with shedding pets (although it's great for that) — as one of my BuzzFeed shopping colleagues knows first hand, it's also great at getting *human* hair out of carpet in just a few quick sweeps (once you realize how much hair is trapped there...you'll never be able to un-know it). You'll be surprised how much more vibrant and clean-looking your carpets and rugs will be!

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It works on all floor types, but is *especially* great on carpet. *And* it has a built-in squeegee great for cleaning up spills on hard surfaces.

Promising review: "I bought this for my housekeeper to use. I have four inside dogs that lightly to moderately shed. We have hardwood floors throughout the house. Even though you couldn't see the dog hair, she was still able to get a large amount up that sweeping didn't. She loved it so much, she bought her own." —C B

Promising review: "I should get a commission on these... at least three friends have bought them after seeing how amazing mine is. I swear up and down there's no hair visible, run the broom across and sweep up tons. When I can see it, the broom instantly makes cleanup simple. Even my housekeeper is in love with it." —Tanya Gulliver-Garcia

Get it from Amazon for $15.25 (available in five other types/styles).

14. The Pink Stuff, a TikTok- (and reviewer-) beloved cleaning product that basically...works miracles! Name your mess, and this mildly abrasive paste will take care of business — including but not limited to bathroom tiles, sinks, stove tops, painted walls, grills, and outdoor furniture.

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How effective? Well it's commonly likened to the Magic Eraser in paste form!

Promising review: "As a housekeeper...I just can't say enough about this product. A friend of mine was telling me about using The Pink Stuff, and I'm usually set in my ways with the simple stuff I use, but I took a chance and got this; it really has helped A LOT! I clean many homes in all kinds of conditions. This is helped remove hardened soap scum from tubs and showers and my favorite part is helping to remove cooked-on grease on oven doors. I do use a Magic Eraser to help with some of the buffing, but the Pink Stuff took it right off. I couldn't believe it. It truly saved my arm and elbow grease. It is an abrasive paste so please be aware and follow instructions. Don't just apply it to any surfaces without doing a test first or at least knowing what you're cleaning. It can leave circles or remove finish. I will be using this routinely from now on." —The Agothicary

Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

15. A 🙌 no-scrub, no-wipe 🙌 Wet & Forget cleaner if you love having a clean shower...but don't actually enjoy the cleaning process itself. Now you can keep your shower clean and mildew-free by spraying just *once a week*, waiting 8-12 hours, and then rinsing to reveal a cleaner shower over time. And it's bleach-free, so no harsh smells! 

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Best invention ever? Possibly. Each bottle lasts for 12 weeks' worth of treatments. This is wonderful at keeping your shower clean, but if your shower isn't...spotless right now, you can use it a few times in a row to get it back to sparkling before using it once a week for maintenance! 

Promising review: "Purchased this for a much-used, little cleaned shower. After first use, I was amazed at the outcome. Since I don't use the product but once or twice a month (because of the price), I still have to scrub occasionally. My only disappointment is that it did not clean the shower door as expected. Other than that, I am extremely pleased. I was a professional cleaner for 20 years, and this is the best product I have found." —Lilly

Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in two scents, two sizes, and a two-pack).

16. The Baseboard Buddy, an As-Seen-On-TV gadget that'll come through for you if you're TIRED of all the dust that accumulates on your trim and baseboard every. single. day. This guy is lightweight and has an extendable telescoping handle and 360° swivel so you can wipe surfaces clean with the contoured microfiber head *without* having to bend over or get down on your hands and knees, so you can get your heavy-duty cleaning done AND make regular dusting touchups easier too. 

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The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads which can be used wet or dry. And when the microfiber pad is dirty, just rinse and reuse!

Promising review: "As a professional housekeeper, this product is amazing. Cleans easy and fast. Really saves your back from bending over to clean them. What a great invention. I really love that you get three extra cleaning pads with it!" —Roxie Loop

Promising review: "By far the best investment I’ve made as a professional cleaner. No more needing to bend over and hurt my back and knees! Washing the cleaning pads is also super easy and convenient!" —Y&M Rico

Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 

17. A plant-based stainless steel cleaner to remove streaks, marks, residue, and fingerprints from all of your appliances with *one* wipe of the included microfiber cloth. And it helps keep fingerprints and smudges away — reviewers say the shine lasts for days!

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Promising review: "Can't say how much I love this stuff! I have no idea what anyone is talking about with rating this product nothing short of A MIRACLE... I’ve professionally cleaned and done environmental health a long time and this is by far one of the BEST stainless steel cleaners/polishes I’ve ever used. My husband and I just had to update all of our appliances and I love the convenience of stainless steel but was not looking forward to dealing with the constant fingerprints... since it normally NEVER looks good unless being cleaned constantly throughout the day...I have been able to (even on our fridge) go FIVE whole days before having to clean because it keeps the fingerprints down that well! Not just on the refrigerator either... my dishwasher, my stove top/oven, and my microwave! Not to mention the scent is DIVINE, leaves such a clean fragrance, not chemically smelly at all. LOVE THIS STUFF! My husband laughed at me for about 20 minutes because of how excited I was about this stuff. Because believe that our kids are HARD on anything that’s clean!! lol" —Jackie

Get the set of cleanser and polish from Amazon for $19.95 (available in two sizes).

18. A Cerama-Bryte cooktop cleaning kit, which includes cooktop cleaning solution, a scrubbing pad, and a scraper so you can absolutely remove every bit of baked- and caked-on food from any smooth range — no matter how long it's been there and what other cleaning products and DIY solutions you've tried in the past.

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Promising review: "Nothing like Cerama-Bryte. Owning a professional cleaning company, I know a good product, and this is it. The kit has a great little scrubber, and a blade to get stubborn messes. A must-have for every kitchen." —Richard M.

Promising review: "Love, Love, LOVE this stuff! Who else hates cleaning their stove like me?? It feels like every time I clean the stove, it just gets dirty again. Well I found THE BEST clean for your stove top. I applied this once after having oil and food caked onto my stove, and within seconds of using the cloth to clean it off, it was TOTALLY clean. Seriously, this stuff is incredible. It also comes with a little scraper which is perfect for getting those little nuggets of food off your stove. Buy this stuff..you won't regret it!" —Meredith B

Get the kit from Amazon for $15.48.

19. A Bissell CleanView bagless vacuum designed with a specialized brush roll for picking up embedded pet (and human) hair, powerful suction on carpet and hard floors, and an easy-empty tank so you don't have to (gag) touch all of that icky stuff.

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Promising review: "I am a housekeeper, so I’ve used many vacuums at my job and this vacuum is the best one I have ever used, hands down. There are five different levels that it raises to, so you can adjust to whatever surface you have, and the suction is great at every level. It’s sturdy while not too heavy to carry up and down stairs. I have three dogs at home, and we vacuum about three times a week, if not more, and seemingly our carpets never get a full clean. I used the Cleanview ONCE on my carpet in ONE ROOM that I have already vacuumed and it picked up more than any other vacuum and there’s a visible difference. You can see it in the picture I provided; it’s seriously incredible. And you don’t find these for this price anywhere else. BUY IT!!" —Sarah Daron

Promising review: "I’m a housekeeper, so I go through vacuums like underwear. But this one has literally been the BEST and I’m soooo happy I bought it ." —Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $107.99+ (available in four colors).

20. A three-part microfiber wand so you can dust your blinds, air-conditioner vent, and any of those other narrow, hard-to-reach areas quicker and easier than ever before. When you're done, just take the covers off and pop 'em right in the washing machine!

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Promising review: "Finally! A product that works on all types of blinds! I love this product!! It works fantastic! I am a housekeeper for several private homes. My least favorite job... cleaning window blinds! I have used about every method there is, but the job is still very time-consuming. The main reason it takes so long is you must clean each and every slat separately to do the job right. Not anymore! With this product, you can clean two slats at once, and it cleans them on the first swipe! The microfiber is the key to getting all the dust, and the design of the product makes it super easy! PLUS, this tool can be used on different types of blinds because it is flexible! I have used it on wooden shutters, plastic vertical patio door blinds, and horizontal metal "mini" blinds. Additionally, the micro fiber "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 a pack of one wand and five sleeves from Amazon for $6.99.

21. Sprayway glass cleaner, which is reportedly the Very Best glass cleaner — unlike liquid formulas, the spray-on foam actually *stays in place* where you spray it to make wiping away streaks and dust easier than ever. Use it on glass shower doors, mirrors, glass coffee tables, and wherever else streaks accumulate — and definitely use it on your windows so you can actually enjoy the view outside!

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Promising review: "I love everything about it. Being a former housekeeper, this is the best quality glass cleaner. No streaks. It absolutely leaves your glass shiny and clean." —Ursie

Promising review: "Streaks be gone! A house cleaning service left this over at my house once, and I have been [obsessed] ever since. I will never use a liquid glass cleaner again. This goes on as a light mist or foam and wipes off streak-free. I personally use a terry cloth, but it truthfully doesn't matter. It works well, in general, and one spray can goes along way. So this price for THREE is a bargain deal, if I've ever seen one. Also, props to the supplier for shipping is safely as well. I'll definitely purchase it again." —Mista_T

Get it from Amazon for $7.77 (also available in a four-pack).

22. A set of three scrubbing attachments for serious cleaning jobs on your to-do list — you can simply add an attachment to any power drill to make cleaning your tub, floor, appliances, or even the wheels of your car ridiculously fast and easy.

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Promising review: "I own a residential cleaning company; we have run across some showers and tubs that we have fought for years to get the haze, heavy soap scum and orange up. Hand scrubbing would do little to no good. We hated that even though the tub was cleaned, the buildup remained; it just felt like a battle, and we were losing. My professional cleaning group happened to talk about these drill brushes working to take care of all the issues we had been fighting. Now I trust these ladies; they all have owned and worked in the residential cleaning business for years, so I ordered them and bought the cordless drill. These brushes combined with the drill are a game changer in the way it takes up all the orange, soap scum, white chalky haze off a shower and tub. We did a video just to show our clients how this new tool will clean their bathrooms. Drill brush has got Two Chicks & Sweeper as customers for life, I am also buying my son and his wife these brushes for Christmas lol after cleaning their shower in this video cause I never want to clean that shower again, even to show our clients how something works lol" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six brush types for different surfaces).

Drill Brush is a small business based in New York. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician with carpal tunnel syndrome who needed a way to clean without causing him harm.

23. An OXO deep-cleaning brush duo with a powerful scrubbing head for banishing grout discoloration with ease and a wiping blade to reach the crevices, crannies, and nooks that never get scrubbed...or haven't at least since your last deep clean.

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Promising review: "I love these so much. I clean houses professionally and can not imagine doing so without these now. I'm able to get to all the little nooks and crannies that make such a difference in a deep cleaning of a place. They are shaped just right and have the right stiffness to be of the most help in the most places. I still carry around a tougher brush, but honestly can't remember the last time I pulled it out to use it. These work so well. Well enough that I had to go out and buy replacements right away when my pair got lost. (Tired from a deep clean, and I think they dropped out in the parking lot! I learned my lesson, put the tools away no matter how tired you are.)" —Mark Peterson

Get the set of two tools from Amazon for $7.99.

24. Microfiber cleaning cloths that'll become your best friends when it comes to *streak-free* cleaning — use them on your car, stainless steel, countertops, wood furniture, floors (reusable Swiffer sweepers, anyone?), metal fixtures, and wayyy more. You'll get a better clean and waste fewer paper towels and disposable wipes — you can put that extra money towards exciting plans.

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It comes with two kinds of cloths (four each) — clean the glass with a damp green cloth, then follow up with the dry blue cloth. Shiny!

Promising review: "I operate a professional housekeeping company and these cloths are the ONLY thing we use to clean/shine glass, mirrors, faucets and to buff polished marble countertops after cleaning. I will never go back to paper towels and glass cleaner. Not only have we reduced our overhead expenses (no more paper towels/Windex), but we have also done our part to limit staff, client, pet, and environmental exposure to chemicals. They clean well — and do not leave lint behind — if cared for properly. And after many days of daily use/washing, they are STILL perfectly functional and in excellent shape! (The original set I purchased almost two years ago is only now starting to show signs of wear.) I highly recommend these for anyone who cleans professionally or who just enjoys keeping their own home clean. Well worth the price! :)" —Amazon Customer

Get the set of eight from Amazon for $17.98.

25. Puracy's all-in-one cleaning concentrate you can dilute and use on just about everything — floors, countertops, dishes, windows, laundry, and more — so you don't have to keep swapping out bottles in your linen closet.

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Promising review: "As a housekeeper, I'm always looking for multi-use products that actually work, and if they are all natural, that's even better. This stuff is the bomb!! It works great for cleaning standard surfaces, but I've found this is the only product I typically need to do an entire kitchen now! From stone countertops to stainless appliances, degreasing a stove backslash to getting stains out of a ceramic sink...this seems to cut through everything! And the bonus is that it smells delightful and even works for some of my clients with fragrance allergies! Hands-down my new favorite cleaner!!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three scents).

Btw, Puracy is a Texas-based, family-owned small business specializing in plant-based, and hypoallergenic home products.

26. For wayyyyy up high surfaces (including the ceiling fan), an extendable (it'll reach over five feet!) duster to get the job done in no time flat, no matter where the dust bunnies are hiding. It can rotate and bend at multiple angles, and it even has a microfiber head you can toss in the wash and reuse.

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It can rotate and bend at multiple angles, and it even has a microfiber head you can toss in the wash and reuse.

Promising review: "It reached very high places. I'm a professional cleaner and this duster is the best one I've ever had. Good price. Very sturdy. Compact. I just love it!!!!!" —Patricia Crider

Promising review: "Works very well. The telescoping handle has a super long reach when extended all of the way. There is nowhere in my home I can't reach with this. The duster really grabs and holds onto cobwebs and dust. I cleaned my ceiling fans without dust falling onto me and the floor below. There is also a rubber tip at the end of the duster that keeps it from scratching or marring surfaces which I thought was very nice. My only complaint is that I wish the rubber handle at the end was attached a bit better. It pulls totally off every time I extend the arm, but that's a very simple fix and doesn't really affect it's performance." —Julia Shafer

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