27 Cleaning Products You’ll Always Want To Keep On Hand

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If cleaning is your love language, this is the list for you.

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Slip a single tablet in your detergent tray (or in the bottom of the dishwasher if it won't fit in there) and set it to a regular wash cycle. After it's finished, open it up to find limescale, hard water stains, and other mineral buildup completely wiped out.

Promising review: "This works extremely well. We hadn't done any cleaning on our dishwasher in five years, and the sliding dish trays were tough to pull out or push in; there was detergent buildup all over the inside, and there was a milky film on all our cups. I bought Affresh and ran the dishwasher with two tablets while it was empty, and the difference was astounding. No more film on the glasses, no more dirty dishes from clogged sprayers, no more odors or buildup around the door seals. I'm going to be buying Affresh from now on, and hopefully, it will extend the life of my dishwasher." —Martoune

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $8.99.

The heavy-duty formula works on glass, ceramic, induction, radiant, and halogen stovetops.

Promising review: "When we moved into our current rental, it was clear that the previous tenants didn’t maintain the glass cooktop of the stove. I’ve tried many other products and a lot of elbow grease to clean it myself, but nothing has helped until this product! I saw it featured on a recent BuzzFeed article about superior cleaning products and I’m so glad I did. This is the only thing that worked removing years of baked-on filth." —James

Get the kit on Amazon for $11.48.

Promising review: "I did not expect these to work as well as they do, removing the glass cooktop mess with water alone. But we've purchased an extra pack to have around if and when the two in this box wear out. For the really bad cooked-on stuff, we still need the clay polish and non-abrasive sponge. But for most everyday cleanups, these work great." —Doug

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.49.

Promising review: "Works like a charm. The new design makes it much easier to spray a surface as it has almost a weight to the nozzle trigger, so there is more pressure. Great product that I use for my kitchen. Excellent at removing sticky grease from cabinets, under the microwave, etc." —Josh S

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three sizes and packs of one or two).

Promising review: "It removes the cooked-on food splatter from the oven door very well with little effort. I also used it on a stainless steel sink and it came out looking almost new. There is no smell and a little goes a long way." —Katharine Loring

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in 13 styles).

Promising review: "I was skeptical at first because I've tried just about everything to clean my monitors and TV screens and EVERYTHING left streaks. Well, the buck stops here. These wipes are AMAZING! As advertised, they are completely streak-free. I don't know how they came up with the right formula, but they got it! A+++++++++++++++++++++" —Howard C.

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $12.99.

Promising review: "It seems counterintuitive to put a little packet down your garbage disposal to clean it, but this does actually seem to work, at least for getting out weird smells that baking soda and vinegar don't really touch. I scrub the sink down first, especially around the garbage disposal area, rinse it down, and then just follow the directions on the package. I have used it with single, large-size sinks and with double sinks — the only difference is that the double sink will have blue cleaning foam rise up the drain, which you rinse away when the disposal sounds clear again. I have tried the foaming cleaner in a can, but unfortunately, it stopped coming out of the can about 10% of the way through. Went back to this tried-and-true." —KS

Get four packets from Amazon for $3.67.

Good for use on ovens, broilers, and barbecue grills. Only takes about five minutes to spot clean.

Promising review: "Fantastic product!! Wish I knew about it sooner. Also wish I took before and after photos because it is that amazing. Just be careful to protect the heating elements before spraying it. I forgot, so it smelled a bit when I used the oven the first time after cleaning it. The smell didn't last long, though." —Ivana K.

Get it from Amazon for $8.98.

Promising review: "Dawn is a soap that I think most people are familiar with. This is Dawn, but about 50x stronger! I used to dread cleaning pots and pans, but Dawn Platinum Powerwash makes that chore a lot quicker, and the pots and pans cleaner. Note: you get the original spray bottle plus three refills, so when you run out of the product in the bottle, it’s no problem. I would highly recommend this cleaning powerhouse! I don’t think there is anything else on the market even close to what this does." —Phoenix Tyler

Get a spray bottle and three refills from Amazon for $18.31.

For those who are fans of the Bar Keepers Friend Classic Cleanser and Polish, this delivers the same results but in a pre-mixed formula to make for a quicker clean. It works well against rust stains, soap scum, and indoor and outdoor grime.

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 or try to sand it and refinish it, but I bought this stuff as a last-ditch effort to fix it myself. It takes some elbow grease to make them go away; the scratches don't just wipe off. But if you scrub at 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 the bathtub that I thought were permanent after a soft scrub failed to remove them. 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 a pack of two from Amazon for $13.12.

Promising review: "This little device is great. Super simple. Fill to the lines with vinegar and water, nuke for seven minutes, let sit for two minutes, then wipe clean. My embarrassingly super gross microwave was wiped completely clean with a couple of paper towels. Highly recommend." —UglyPetty

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I am always skeptical of products that have so many reviews and are hyped up on social media. However, I was very surprised at how well this works. I have arthritis in my fingers, and it is difficult for me to scrub crevices and do a lot of housework, but this tool is saving my hands! It is really powerful and digs into small areas, like between the faucet handles and the sink drain holes. I am actually going to buy more of them so that I can use them in the kitchen and bathroom. I even tried to use it on the soles and edges of my white Nike Air Force Ones, and it was so easy to clean them!" —D Lee

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "We rent a home and have been dismayed at how easily and badly the ceramic kitchen sink gets stained. I tried everything to remove the stains, but nothing worked until I bought this! I left it on for two minutes and then scrubbed it around. Didn’t have to scrub hard. And then, when I rinsed it off with hot water, the stains were gone! The sink is sparkling white again. 100% recommend!" —Katherine Patterson

Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

Promising review: "I bought this because we moved into a rental duplex for a short time after selling our home. In my home, I never had food, mold, or junk on the rubber part of the garbage disposal side until I rented. I hated sticking my hand with even a glove on and a napkin. But this I can twist it inside and all around over and over and get it clean. I then run HOT, HOT water on it and spray Lysol after I'm done. Will be buying one for my daughter." —Cyrilla B.

Get it from Amazon for $8.49.

These work on almost any surface: leather, fabric, furniture, hardwood, pans, metal, WHEREVER. And! They'll clean up grease, oil, tar, dirt, ink, lipstick, nail polish, food, and a whole lot more.

Promising review: "Only within a couple of seconds of using these wipes, I get a clean result. I am a busy mom of three and need something quick that ACTUALLY works. This product is amazing. I would highly recommend. Renting an apartment, it's hard to clean the walls without removing the paint. This gets the job done 100%." —Sirena

Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $14.98 (available in nine sizes/packs).

Promising review: "Finished using it five minutes ago and it’s the best! My husband uses a Stanley thermos daily to take coffee to work. He tries to remember to rinse it out every day, but that doesn’t always happen. I got the package today, filled the thermos with water, dropped a tablet in, and let it sit. I promptly forgot about it for a few hours. Initially, I was disappointed when I dumped the water, as it was barely tinged brown. Then I put fresh water in, covered the top, shook it, and OMG. The crap that came out was disgusting, yet fascinating. I looked in the thermos and saw almost nothing but sparkly silver! There was a little crud left in the top third of the thermos, but it’s a really tall one, so I wasn’t surprised. Got the bottle brush, swished twice, and bam! All clean! No fumes, no smell, no nothing, just clean. I used to struggle cleaning it with baking soda, vinegar, a brush, soap, and elbow grease. Screw that. I will forever use only these tablets! Here’s to better tasting (and way less gross) coffee!" —BranchingOut

Get 12 tablets from Amazon for $7.99.

Rocco & Roxie Supply Company is a family-owned business established in 2013 that specializes in pet odor eliminators, pet toys, pet snacks, and pet accessories.

Promising review: "I don’t know how I ever survived without this. There are tons of 'pet stain/odor remover' products out there, but this, by far, is the absolute best. I cringed paying the $20 for it when others are between $5–$10, but I have NO ISSUES paying now. I foster dogs, some puppies, some older, some not housebroken, and every room in my house is carpeted except the kitchen, which means I have lots of accidents. I spray enough to saturate if it’s a lot of urine, let it soak for 10 minutes, then wipe it up with a hand towel. Then, I put a larger towel on top of it if it’s in a high-traffic area until it’s completely dry. It’s taken out every stain, and more importantly, the odor is gone! I will never stop buying this product. I recommend it to everyone who has dogs!" —Shelley

Get it from Amazon for $19.31.

FryAway is a US-based small business specializing in planet-friendly cooking waste solutions.

Promising review: "I will always keep this stocked in my house! My husband sent me a TikTok — I know, I know — and I thought it couldn't hurt to try it out. I loved it after the first night! I could easily remove the hardened oil and throw it out." —Roberta

Get it from Amazon for $9.97.

Promising review: "This stuff is magic! Works in seconds! I highly, highly recommend." —Diane Harper

Get it from Amazon for $11.05.

It's from a family-run small business that specializes in cleaning products, especially ones for homes with pets!

Promising review: "After reading the reviews, I thought I could at least try it, and holy smokes, this is a miracle cleaner!!! I think I have tried every cleaner on the market for pet stains and nothing ever really works on my carpets. Even if I get it off the top, it somehow comes back up. My crazy dogs hate the rain, and they have one spot that they always go to when they decide they are not going outside. I have cleaned the spot probably 100 times. I cleaned this area one time with this cleaner, and my spot steam cleaner, and it is completely gone! The stain and smell are 100% gone, not just covered up like before, completely and absolutely gone. Miracle cleaner for sure!" —PLLane

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "These babies have transformed and reformed my slobby life. My dog sitter thought I got a new sink and fridge. I have never had more fun cleaning in my life — wait, I have never had any fun cleaning. But these magical creatures make it so freaking satisfying. No toxic stuff. No fumes. Just heavenly cleanliness. These are also much, much bigger than Magic Erasers. I cut them in half lengthwise, and they are STILL bigger. And they are a ton cheaper. Buy these. I don’t have much of a life, but I finally have a spotless sink." —Jimmy Jim Ereeno

Get it from Amazon for $13.95.

The battery-operate style requires two AA batteries, which are not included.

Promising review: "OMG!! This fabric shaver is the best thing since sliced bread! I was skeptical at first, but then today, I shaved all of those pesky pills on one of the twin mattresses in our guest bedroom that had pills all over it. It worked so well and was so easy I started taking sheets off of all our beds and starting 'shaving' the 'pills and pulls.' If you have fuzz balls on things that look so horrible you want to throw them away, don't! Get this little fabric shaver and 'shave' away...lol." —MK

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three colors and two styles).

Check out our full Conair fabric defuzzer review to learn more!

Promising review: "Pretty simple to use and must-have for the dryer. I never cleaned my dryer vent bucket because I couldn't reach inside. This long, strong dryer vent cleaner worked perfectly for scrubbing the stuck lint out of the inside. It's a nice product and easy to use. I'm very satisfied with my purchase and recommend it." —nwklee

Get it from Amazon for $7.45.

FYI: The drill is not included, but you can get a highly-rated one here!

Promising review: "This was SO helpful with having to scrub the hot tub! Couldn’t imagine having to do it without this! HIGHLY recommend!!!" —jay malixi

Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I have been having shower draining issues, so there was a buildup of soap scum in my shower. I have a very weak stomach, and cleaning the shower makes me physically ill. I have tried several products that have claimed to be no scrubbing/wiping, but this has been the only one that has worked. I sprayed it after my shower and left it to sit until the next night. Found that A LOT of the grime had disappeared. Now, was it perfect? No. But I think with consistent use, it will get there. Highly recommend this product." —KZ

Get it from Amazon for $19.19 (available in two scents).

Promising review: "We rented a home, and the toilets were disgusting. Someone suggested a pumice stone, and let me tell you, it was amazing!! I tried bleach, every toilet bowl cleaner available, and countless hours of scrubbing to no avail...but this stone worked instantly! I will be buying several more!! The stone does dissolve when scrubbing so you need a couple. I was able to do almost two toilets completely that looked awful with one stone!!" —Crista

Get it from Amazon for $11.26.

Promising reviews: "Yes, it is not as powerful as my vacuum cleaner in the house, however, it cleaned out all the garbage, which I accumulated over the past autumn and winter, in the car. At the end of October, my husband and I went to the ocean, and as we tried to be neat — the sand was still in the car. Finally, I got rid of it! Now my beauty again is clean, as on the first day, when I bought her!" —Julia Bright

"TikTok made me buy it. I NEVER leave reviews buuuuttt I was surprised at how well and powerful this vacuum was! And it wasn’t loud. 10 out of 10 recommended. Go buy it and try it for yourself." —Jessica D. Williams

Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available in four colors).

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