30 Genius Cleaning Products Reviewers Love

Sep 02, 2023

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They regretted not finding these products way earlier, but thankfully, you don't have to wait another second before hitting "add to cart."

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Promising review: "WOW! Honestly, I was a little skeptical of the promise of these pads, but I bought them just to try out. THEY WORKED AMAZINGLY WELL! Seriously. I have some stains that are 1 1/2–2 years old. I've tried everything to get them out. I put these pads on the stains (two to cover the spot), let sit for about an hour, pulled them up, and the stain was gone. I truly couldn't believe it. The pad was yellow. Somehow the old urine was soaked up into the pad. My carpet looks like new. I couldn't recommend these any higher for what I wanted and what I got. Wish I could give this more than five stars." —Matt

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.59.

It's super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months!

Promising review: "Wife and I used chlorine tablets for years. Kept bowl nice and clean. However the chlorine eats away at tank components. After five years or so while on vacation we got a leak at the tank bolts. $10,000 in hardwood floor damage and we decided no more chlorine. Until we found this product. No chlorine goes into tank. Goes directly into porcelain bowl so no problems and just a clean bowl. Best of both worlds, clean bowl and zero chlorine in tank. The tabs sit in this device and water breaks down the tabs. When you flush the water inside device transfers to bowl directly. This product should last our four toilets a lifetime. Wish I'd found this product $10,000 ago..." —whatever

Get it from Amazon for $10.53.

The tens of thousands of 5-star Amazon reviews are reason enough to add the ChomChom to your cart immediately — but let me add my own personal review to the stack. I've been using the ChomChom for quite a while now, but I took the photos above literally just now to show just how quick, easy, and effective this roller is. It took 10 seconds to rid my velvet couch ottoman of the hair my two gray kitties are constantly leaving everywhere. It takes a bit of practice to get the hang of using this roller — at first, I thought you only brushed down in one direction, and was confused why it wasn't picking up hair. It's important to do a push-and-pull brushing in *both* directions so it actually pulls the hair inside, which does require you to apply a bit of pressure. Afterward, you'll just dump out the hair that's been trapped inside. The ChomChom is best for large flat surfaces like couches and beds.

Promising reviews: "Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes, but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-pound tabby and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care, it's THAT good." —Stephanie

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

Warning: Only use this for your sturdier stuff because it's a strong little device and might put holes in your more delicate clothing.

Check out its effectiveness in this TikTok!

Promising review: "I wish I had this years ago when I had a cat and a Golden Retriever! It pulls so much hair and carpet fuzz out of carpet rugs and blankets that is missed by the vacuum and even washing machine. I also use it on upholstered furniture and my dark blue winter coat! Best buy ever!" —Lynne B.

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three handle colors, including single and double packs).

It's reusable (though some people prefer just to toss it, understandably) — just remove hair after use and clean with soap, water, and a brush. It's compatible with most bathroom drains without needing to take off the stopper.

Promising review: "My sink was barely draining after using two full jugs of vinegar alternating with hot water. We have a septic field, and chemicals like one would find in Drano or something similar cannot be used. Initially the tool only pushed down an inch or so; I couldn’t spin it and was pretty sure it wasn’t going to work. It pulled out a few random hairs, nothing show stopping. I persevered, making minimal progress for the first few attempts. Then it went down just a bit more and GROSS. Make sure you have something like a cloth or paper towel to wipe it off. Several more attempts and it was then going down full range. I was pretty queasy by this time and wishing I had bought two or three so I could just toss it. However, I only had one. The whole process took about five minutes total. The sink is draining perfectly. I was going to throw the tool out but ran it under hot water and was able to pick off the last few remaining hairs with my fingers. It cleaned up beautifully. Wish I had found this tool years ago." —Unanimous

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

If you happen to need a drill, here's a good Black & Decker one (as shown above!). And check out our Drill Brush attachment review for more on just how well it works!

Note: Each color of the Drill Brush attachment corresponds to the type of bristles they have, and each one is best suited for a specific type of cleaning job (for example, the yellow brush has medium bristles, best used for bathroom cleaning — bathtubs, showers, tile, and porcelain). Be sure to check the listing for which color is best for your intended purpose before buying!

Drill Brush is a small business based in New York that makes cleaning brushes that attach to drills. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician who suffered from carpal tunnel and needed a way to clean without causing him harm.

Promising review: "Impressed is an understatement. I am SHOCKED and amazed by how awesome this product is. I don't know how I've lived without it up until now. I used to spend literally an hour on my hands and knees scrubbing the shower to get it clean (we have a shower with a textured floor and it's impossible to get clean). Even spending that long scrubbing, it was never perfect. I would avoid cleaning the shower for as long as possible because it was so unpleasant. Enter the drill brush. I attached it to our cordless drill and went to town with some all purpose bathroom cleaner spray. I am not kidding you — I cleaned the entire shower in less than 15 minutes. SPOTLESS. With no intense scrubbing or effort on my part. You need this product in your life, seriously." —Carolyn Hall

Get a set of three from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors).

And check out our Drill Brush attachment review for more on just how well it works!

Promising reviews: "Made hard water spots disappear, cleaned both sides of my sinks, and freshened up the nasty smelling disposal. Don’t know how I lived without it for so long." —KristinJA

"Ever since I got a new LG dishwasher four years ago I have been struggling with a foul odor. No amount of cleaning or cleaners helped. I have tried numerous disposal cleaners as well that have been a waste of time and money. Then I found these. My sink and dishwasher has been completely odor free and I couldn't be happier! No more embarrassment with the death smell that came every time I opened my dishwasher. Will definitely order more." —Ferg4914

Get a bag of four from Amazon for $3.78.

Promising reviews: "Five stars. What a difference in my dishwasher. Wish I had seen it years ago!" —Susan P.

"After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher, due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and just not getting clean. When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine, per instructions, and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! My glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully on a monthly basis, as recommended. I can even put it on my Subscribe & Save order, so I will get a new pack every six months. I am amazed!" —Sheila

Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.

These are safe to use with front-load washing machines and top-load washing machines, and both high-efficiency and conventional machines. Recommended to use once a month!

Promising review: "Thought this was a needless item until the washer actually wasn’t working as well and clothes didn’t smell fresh, even with high-quality fabric softeners. Did it three times in a row as instructed for a machine with this problem. Immediately upon finishing, all clothes smelled fresh and noticed that all the dispensers are emptying completely and the washer is operating like it is new. Now servicing machine once a month, as per instructions. Wish I did this a long time ago but you learn from your mistakes." —Steven

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.95.

Promising review: "How have I lived without this gadget for all these years?!?! I had originally ordered one of these for a couple of dollars cheaper, but I canceled that order when I saw the deal where you could get two of them for less than eight dollars. Totally worth the money. I have struggled cleaning my dryer vent all these years and tried to come up with numerous homemade objects to help with the annoying task. I was so excited to see a product is actually made for it. It’s just as described and works well. The only reason it didn’t get five stars is because I still struggled getting all the lint out of the bottom of the vent holder and it didn’t come with a strap for the hole on the wooden handle." —SJW

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.95.

Wad-Free is a woman-owned small biz that was launched during the pandemic. Cyndi Bray, the founder, learned CAD (computer-aided design) to create the pads.

Promising review: "Wow!!! You wonder if things like this really work; well, I can absolutely confirm it does! First, I was impressed that the package came with two of the devices — I was only expecting one — so there was one for the fitted sheet and the flat sheet. I tried it out and my sheets not only did NOT wad up; they came out of the dryer feeling fresher, feeling more dry, and unwrinkled! I will be buying a set of these for each of my immediate family members and close friends! What a great gift!!!" —katy

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $19.99.

Carpet messes are undoubtedly the worst to clean up, but you can also use this on clothes and other surfaces like concrete and hardwood. Just be sure to follow the instructions carefully for noncarpet use.

Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned small business named after the Magleby family's pets Rocco, a Labradoodle, and Roxie, a former shelter tabby cat. They make a variety of pet supplies, including cleaners, treats, grooming tools, accessories, and toys.

Promising review: "I honestly have no idea how we managed without this product before. We’ve tried most everything, from carpet cleaners to products that just cover scent. Nothing truly worked or lasted to get the cat urine odor out of our carpets. We were at our wit’s end when it began to happen in our own room — one corner of the room has become nearly unbearable. We didn’t even want to enter our own room. I purchased this product as a Hail Mary, hoping the positive reviews were true. THEY ALL UNDERSTATED THIS PRODUCT!! My fiancé followed the instructions down to the T and the smell is COMPLETELY GONE. Not even the slightest hint of urine anymore. I admit, I’m more of a citrus/floral girl for smells so this more minty scent isn’t my style, but the fragrance doesn’t linger too long. But what remains is a completely neutralized smell. In addition, the carpet seems generally cleaner. I am so grateful to this product." —Amazon Customer

Get a 32-ounce bottle from Amazon for $19.97 (also available in a gallon size).

Twist the bottom of the pen to dispense the fluid and brush onto the gem to clean!

Promising reviews: "This works like magic. I didn’t realize how dirty my ring was. I’ve used other at home cleaners even by this brand that do not compare. It cleans as good as if not better than going to the jewelry store. I wish I had this years ago!" —RB

"This ring cleaner WORKS. Cleans in less than five minutes!!! For less than $8, THIS PRODUCT IS A STEAL! (compared to more expensive ring cleaners or taking into the store to get cleaned). Plus, the pen is compact, and you can take it on the go or hide it in your purse. There is no harsh chemical smell either. The process is SO easy, a kid could do it! It’s a twist-up pen — you twist it until the blue product dispenses onto the brush. Then you swipe the brush onto the diamond areas. I let it sit for about two minutes, then I rinsed my ring clean under water and dried it. TA-DA! My ring was AMAZINGLY CLEAN! You can see the main diamond and even the smaller diamonds sparkle! I didn’t even realize my diamond was cloudy until this product revealed how sparkly it could be! I highly recommend this product — it is cheap and gives AMAZING results, you won’t be disappointed!" —Kayla N.

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.49.

Promising reviews: "Wish I had known about this product sooner. I have stainless steel sinks in my kitchen that were stained and I could not get them to shine. Now my sinks are polished and clean. It leaves a light film so the sinks stay clean. In my bathrooms I have porcelain sinks, and one of my sinks would not stay clean. It had hard water stains that would stay on the sink. Not anymore. This product cleaned my sinks and removed hard water stains, and now my sinks are sparkling clean and like new." —Mary C.

"We bought our house two years ago. Prior to us, it had been used and abused as a rental house for about a decade. Our porcelain kitchen sink was just disgusting. My husband tried his best when we first moved in to get it to even resemble the original white, but the bottoms were just permanently stained a tan color. I gave up. Installing a new sink was added to the to-do list. I saw this product on a BuzzFeed article and bought it on a whim; it was cheap and I figured it couldn’t make the sink any worse. Holy crap! I’m absolutely blown away. I put a bit on the side with the disposal that was the most stained. I used a scrubbing brush drill bit on my power drill and went in a quick circle around the basin. 10 seconds tops. Boom. The sink was white. Not just white. The brilliant, bright original white it was supposed to be. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I went to town on both sides excessively for probably 10 minutes total and my ugly sink looks shiny and white again. No more new sink for us. I couldn’t be more impressed." —Danielle

Get it from Amazon for $10.80 (available in multiple sizes and packs).

Promising review: "This product is ridiculously good. How did I not know about this? I've aged myself 20 years cleaning my tub on hands and knees before I found this product. I basically spray after each shower and I never have to clean again." —Mr.Stan

Get it from Amazon for $20.98 (available in two scents and in packs).

Watch it work its magic in this TikTok.

Promising review: "This is a game changer! I should’ve bought this years ago. I used to clean my hard floors using a Swiffer mop that was a lot of hard manual work and not very effective. It got to the point where I didn’t wanna clean my floors, and they had gotten to a really bad state after a long period of not cleaning them. I finally decided to try it one of these and I’m so happy I did. It’s practically effortless compared to the manual Swiffer mop and did a great job on my incredibly dirty floors! I expect it to be an even easier job now that I have this tool and I can stay on top of it on a regular basis. Very happy!" —DJD

Get it from Amazon for $269.59.

Reviewers say it works well for other types of stains as well, like dried blood, makeup, and food stains!

Promising reviews: "Awesome product! Amazing! I wish I had it years ago." —Amazon Customer

"My husband got some red wine spilt on his white sneakers and was devastated. I took the shoes to a local show repair and cleaning place and was told it would be $60 to clean and no guarantee the stain would come off so I decided to try my luck with this spray. I did a small spot on the inside of one shoe to test and like magic, I am not exaggerating, it was like magic, the stain faded right before my eyes. I went ahead and did the whole shoe and every spot came right off! I am very impressed with this product." —Mary

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

Promising reviews: "I only recently heard of this well-established product and I tell ya, I wish I knew about it years ago; it works great!! I am a believer." —kenneth mican

"This poor ceramic pan had bacon burned in it five years ago and it’s never been the same since. I saw this on BuzzFeed and TikTok and had to try it. I’m amazed! The inside of the pan is actually white again! It took about three applications and some scrubbing (but not hard scrubbing like I anticipated) and it’s basically good as new. The bottom of the pan is definitely better, but I only put it through 2 applications and minimal scrubbing. Highly recommend this product! Time to go clean the rest of my kitchen…" —Keiko Fujii

Get it from Amazon for $7.02.

Promising review: "I have to say, I wasn't expecting to be excited when this arrived. My last scrubber, from a manufacturer that will remain nameless, broke within two days, and all the soap leaked out if I sat it bristles down. I hate wasting money, so I used it until it was gross lol. So I read all the reviews and decided this model looked good. Well, slap me and call me stupid! I should have given up and bought this a year ago! This model not only holds the soap and has a little holder, but it also works so much better than last year's model; there can be NO comparison!! It's also comfortable to my arthritic hands. I definitely will recommend this to friends and family!" —Kekahagirl

Get the set with a holder from Amazon for $12.99 (or a set of two brushes for $14.99).

Promising review: "This scrubber did what YEARS of cleaners and elbow grease could not. Seriously transformed my tub and shower. I don't know how I was living without it." —natalie

Get a box of 10 from Amazon for $13.34. Psst — this is the bathroom-specific version of this product, but you can check out other Magic Eraser products on their store page.

Promising reviews: "I clean my shower/bathtub every week but I could never get the black spots out of the tub no matter how hard I tried with bleach. I spray this on and it immediately came off. I wish I found this years ago." —M.D

"Sharing our nasty before picture [above, left] so you can really see the difference! Our tub/shower has a grippy bottom, and scum and dirt cakes on there so easily. This stuff is expensive but with the good reviews, I decided to try it. it works amazingly!! I sprayed it on (it came with a great spray nozzle and a lid) and left it for about 15–20 minutes. Then I took a brush with hard plastic bristles (I believe a soft brush would have even worked) and with less than 20 minutes of scrubbing the entire tub and walls, it was cleaner than when we moved in. The grime and scum almost, like, melted off. It smells pleasant, it's not crazy strong smelling but in an enclosed space I still felt the need to wear a mask while cleaning. The before picture is how the tub has looked forever and normally looks if cleaned with any cleaner/brush. The white spot toward the left with the brush next to it is where I tried a little area first. The second picture is after 20 minutes of work and I'm definitely taking a bath instead of a shower tonight!" —Amazon Customer

Get the spray bottle version from Amazon for $21.98 (also available in two other styles).

Promising reviews: "I don't know why I didn't get this sooner!! I was going to give up on cleaning our stainless-steel cups and bottles until I found this. It works! I've tried everything and this is by far the easiest way to clean. All my cups look brand-new!!!!" —teacherlover

"Bought this on a whim after reading one of those BuzzFeed lists, honestly expecting to be underwhelmed. But good gracious these tablets just WORK! I have a HydroFlask tumbler that has been stained for years from letting coffee sit in it too long and have tried everything possible to get it clean. Popped one of these little cleaner tablets in, let it sit overnight, and with just a little wipe down my tumbler looks NEW! I couldn't be happier with the results. <3" —A. Jordan

Get 12 tablets from Amazon for $8.

This robo vac can easily move between hard floors and low-pile carpets/rugs and can pick up all the accumulated dust, dirt, and hair while you go about your day.

Promising reviews: "Love this little vacuum! Don’t know how I have lived without one of these for all these years. Highly recommend for busy households with teenagers and dog hair." —Lori

"So we have three cats and three large breed dogs. I was seven months pregnant with a 10-month old at home when I realized I had no energy trying to keep the floors clean vacuuming every day so my baby could crawl freely. A friend of mine got this vacuum and was really pleased with it so I decided to try it as well. Oh my god...I fell in love instantly!! We have uneven floors/drop steps and it gets around no problem. With all of our pets I choose to run it at night and sometimes once in the afternoon when the kids are napping. This thing is amazing and picking up everything. I really don't find it to be too loud and I don't mind the maintenance cleaning it requires from working in our house with all the pets. If you're on the fence on this purchase, just give it a try. You'll wonder why you ever lived without it before." —Ecaclan

Get it from Amazon for $179.99+ (available in two colors).

Like a vacuum, you'll have to empty it every now and then. It's fairly compact, so you can keep it tucked away in a closet or against a wall in your kitchen without it being too obnoxious.

Promising review: "This is an amazing product for anyone who has dogs or cats that shed all over the place!! It's wonderful to be able to sweep everything over to it and it just sucks it right up — dust, dirt, everything!!! The dirt receptacle is pretty large as well. I wish I'd known about this wonderful invention years ago! Awesome product!" —Valerie Chance

Get it from Amazon for $199 (available in three colors).

Promising reviews: "Did a great job cleaning grime off of the 15-year tile. Wished I had known about it years ago. I’ve used multiple products and had tile professionally cleaned with poor results in the past." —ML

"I wish I had bought this sooner. I knew my grout was dirty but I didn't realize how disgusting it was until I used this cleaner. Sprayed it on and waited three minutes. I then used the brush to agitate the dirt in the grout, which was much easier than I expected it to be — I thought I was going to have to scrub hard. Instead, it was a very simple back-and-forth motion and the dirt immediately came loose and out of the grout. I then used a very wet dish towel to clean up the cleaner and dirt. The results were significantly better than I anticipated. I'm buying more to finish my entire home." —FatherOf4

Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available with or without a brush and multiple sizes).

Just fill up the bath, add a quarter of the bottle, wait 15 minutes for it to clean all the gross residue, then drain the tub! Each bottle cleans about four times, and it's septic safe. Check it out in action (and some very gross results) in this TikTok!

Oh Yuk is a small, family-owned business based in Minnesota that specializes in PhD chemist-formulated cleaning products for home appliances, from dishwashers and washing machines to hot tubs and jetted bathtubs.

Promising review: "I wish I could give this stuff 10 stars. I've been using my jetted tub daily for almost two years. Never seen any sign of issues with gunk in the pipes, but I thought I'd give this stuff try as part of my spring cleaning. OH. MY. WORD. I followed the directions on the website, not the bottle because the bottle directions are for maintenance and not the initial clean. For the initial clean I filled the tub, turned on the jets and added 6 ounces of Oh Yuk. Ran it for about an hour. It got pretty sudsy but not too bad. When I came to check, I found this slimy green grossness around the tub. So disgusting!!!!! I am going to run this monthly and will be buying the gallon next time because I never want to be without this stuff." —Elizabeth

Get it from Amazon for $17.84.

You'll also get a large microfiber cloth with the bottle.

Promising review: "I wish I knew about this two years ago as I have been trying every product under the sun to rid myself of the fingerprints and streaks from my stainless steel. This actually really works. I do spray it on the microfiber towel as opposed to the appliance but it really really really works! You want this. " —Lauren

Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in two sizes and in packs of two and six).

Promising reviews: "I wish I would have gotten one of these years ago over my gas-powered washer. It's easy to move around, very powerful, has lots of attachments available, and nozzle changing only takes a second with the quick disconnect. It's very quiet, no gas or oil to worry about — it's basically maintenance free. Go buy this washer; you’ll be glad you did." —JC

"While this isn't a commercial power washer, it can handle most household jobs. We have a fence in the back with 20 years of grime from exposure that was whisked clean in less than an hour. 20 years of buildup on a sidewalk and driveway? Gone in seconds. Our drive and sidewalk look like NEW. We probably added $10,000 to the value of the home with a weekend of work using the Sun Joe power washer! GREAT product. Cord is quite long and the reel works well." —Thomas

Get it from Amazon for $219.99.

If it's a particularly tough stain, you might need a second application and light scrubbing!

Promising reviews: "Been boating for over 40 years. Tried everything on the market. Both my boats have white interior and was thinking of trading because nothing has ever lived up to its claim on cleaning mildew without scrubbing until now. I’ve never written a review before but couldn’t go without saying something about this product. This stuff is absolutely the real deal." —Tired of boat cleaning

"I don't often write a review of a product. But this was so impressive, I thought I should let others know. We have a set of vinyl outdoor chairs that were constantly covered with mildew. When we were feeling ambitious, we'd take the time to power wash the chairs, which worked pretty well but was a lot of work. The problem was that a couple of days later, the mildew was back almost as bad a before. With this mildew stain remover, we sprayed the chairs, let them sit a few minutes, and hosed off with a regular garden hose. Easy. And they were cleaner than they ever got using the power washer. When we put the chairs away two months later, they were still clean." —Christine A. Simonson

Get it from Amazon for $9.74 (available in three sizes).

Promising reviews: "I absolutely hate to dust so this product is perfect for me! It works so fast it's unbelievable. Wish I had found it years ago!" —alleyoop53

"I was skeptical at first. Was afraid my keyboard would be all gummed up with yellow slime! 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. Squeeze it between your fingers! LOL. My next task for it will be those dust return air vents on our heating system and use it on my dusty window blinds. This stuff works and I highly recommend!" —ZZZZZZ

Get it from Amazon for $5.94.

Promising reviews: "This stone removed heavy calcium buildup in toilet bowls without leaving any marks on the white porcelain like you get from wire brushes. It is a little tougher to use on a sink but will get the job done if you are patient. Wish I had ordered this several years ago after wasting money on chemical approaches to removing the calcium (vinegar works, but takes a long time). It is now a standard part of my cleaning kit." —Robert O'Hagan

"We've lived out in the country for 10 years with a septic tank and a well. Our water is hard and salty. The buildup rings were so bad, I thought the toilet would have to be replaced for it ever to look clean again. With great skepticism, I ordered this product. It took every last particle of the ring off without any cleaning product added. It is truly unbelievable!!" —Leanne Barnett

Get it from Amazon for $11.65 (also available in two- and six-packs).

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