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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. Don't put off dealing with that toilet ring tomorrow when this pumice stone exists — and the before-and-after photo will leave your jaw on the floor. Promising review: "We moved into our house a year ago, and I’ve been on a quest to clean the grout next to the stove ever since then. I’ve tried everything — store products, DIY solutions, Pinterest recommendations, you name it. As a last resort, I got this, and holy cow! I left it on for three minutes as a spot test at first, and I could already see a huge difference. I then did two more rounds, letting it sit for five minutes each. The scent's not bad, it was fine if I had the window open, it was just being down close to it that got me. Seriously, stop looking and buy this." —Britney Phillips Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (also available with a grout brush). Promising review: "Very hard to find ANY fault in this amazing product. It's easy to use and smells very fresh! I have a rug under our dining table where our Chow likes to tinkle pretty regularly. I was cleaning with a steam carpet cleaner at least once a week — and avoiding the rug altogether most of the time — but the smell never went away, and neither did our Chow, even after using Arm & Hammer carpet deodorizer! But a few sprays of Rocco & Roxie Stain & Odor Eliminator and POOF! Smell is ALL GONE, and Chow has lost interest. I give this product 5 STARS, but it honestly deserves more than that! Will buy again for certain!" —ICH Get it from Amazon for $20.39+ (also available in a "light lemon" scent and in two sizes). Angry Orange is a small business that specializes in home cleaning products. Promising review: "This product has become a must in our household! We discovered it while looking for another scent/odor control product that had a strong citrus scent to spray around a Christmas tree a year or so ago when one of our dogs suddenly decided that he was going to start peeing on the Christmas tree every night. Not only did it deter him from peeing on it, it smells fantastic, and now we use it all the time for any smells around the house, pet odor-related or not! It only takes one or two sprays as well, and the whole area smells fabulous afterward." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $17.96+ (also available in a fresh scent, two sizes and in a pack of two). 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 cleaner 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 $14.60+ (available in a 10-oz and 18-oz bottle and with one or three cleaning pads). Check out a TikTok of the foaming pink drain cleaner in action. Promising review: "Wow! I don't think I've ever been more excited to use a cleaning product before. Who knew you could get so much satisfaction from a drain cleaner? I could probably make an ASMR video and post it, as it is that satisfying! Even though I had to angle this over my sink drain to avoid the low faucet, it worked perfectly. The foam went down the drain and up through the overflow, bringing lots of black, yucky gunk with it. I have used lots of drain cleaners before, but not one that actually came up through the overflow. I'd never even considered what stuff was in there. It did a great job of cleaning everything out, and it left the sink smelling fresh and clean as well." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $15.98 (also available in a pack of two). Promising reviews: "I’m so glad I discovered this cleanser. Plumbing backed up…the smell lingered after several cycles with bleach, baking soda, vinegar, and dishwasher detergent. I almost gave in to purchasing a new dishwasher before discovering Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner. It worked after the first use. I now use it monthly." —lejay Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $7.49 (also available in a box of 12 tablets). You can also use it to dust your couch, carpet, or clothes. Promising review: "Our screens are on a second-floor balcony. There really isn't any good way to clean the outside of the screens. Luckily, the fibers on this screen cleaner are small enough that they seem to fit through the screen and clean both sides. I'm sure it doesn't clean the outside as well as it does the inside, but any help is always appreciated. I was actually shocked at how much dirt came off of the screens with this very simple tool. I used it wet with a small amount of dish soap, and it worked really well. I also appreciated that after I was finished, I was just easily able to rinse and dry the screen cleaner for future use. A simple tool at an excellent price." —BonjourBeautyByAmy You can use these for so much more than clothing! Think craft supplies, extra toiletries, shoes...basically whatever you have too much of. Promising review: "These storage bags are fantastic. I live in a small apartment where storage space is at a premium. I use these to store my Costco toilet paper and paper towels so I don't need to make as many trips to the store. It keeps them in pristine condition and out of sight. The handles make them easy to pull in and out, and they fold up nicely when not in use. I'm thinking about getting two more since four will fit under my queen bed." —Kimberly Dorn Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.38+ (available in three colors, in packs of four, and with soft or firm walls). Promising review: "Very satisfied. I tried everything to remove black mold with no success. This product actually worked to remove the black mold. I applied the gel on the mold and left it to sit overnight. I was amazed the mold wiped off with a rag." —Robin S. Johns Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes and in packs of two). Promising review: "A natural paranoid here when it comes to electrical stuff and things catching on fire. Always stressing that there is lint buildup in my dryer, welp, this cleaner brush removed so much, so quickly. Very handy for sure! Fits the lint slot (mine is a Kenmore, so the lint trap is on top of the dryer). No issues, bendability is easy, but also quality, the thickness of the bristle is what you want. Value for money. Get one!" —Jennnnn You can use them on top-load, front-load, and HE washers. Promising review: "I'm on my sixth box of Affresh, which should tell you how well this works for me. I have a front-loading washer, and these tablets have completely eliminated the mildew smell that front-loaders are notorious for. Each box comes with 5 tablets, and I use one monthly as recommended (or every 30 cycles if you do laundry less frequently). It's such an easy thing to do for maintenance - just toss a tablet in an empty machine and run a cleaning cycle. The washer smells fresh and clean afterward, with no musty or mildew odors lingering. For context, I've been using this consistently for over a year now, and my washer still smells great." —MSM78 Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available in a pack of five and 12). The kit includes one wand with a long handle, six disposable scrubbing pads preloaded with cleaner, and one caddy for easy storage. Promising review: "So, we have a toilet that belongs to the cats. We don't use it, we don't look at it, we like to pretend it does not exist. Even with semiregular flushing, cat waste is pretty nasty stuff and builds up quickly in the bowl. One of these wands cleaned it up in a single session! Before-and-after pic attached (above)." —Whitney Powerstone Pumice is a small business offering home cleaning products. Promising review: "TikTok made me buy this. This thing literally scoured away hard-water stains that I have been trying to get rid of for years in less than 30 seconds. 10/10 recommend." —Tleary125 Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (also available in packs of two, three and four). The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads that can be used wet or dry. Promising review: "This was so easy to put together. I sprayed it with my favorite counter spray and did all the baseboards and door, and window frames on my first floor in under 15 minutes!! That's three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen/dining room, a living room, a hallway, and a mud room in under 15 minutes. It used to take me almost half a day, and I had very sore knees and back. I even dusted the tops of some picture frames. Very easy to rinse off when I was done. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to cut time on cleaning and for people who can't/don't want to bend over, kneel down/get on a step stool or ladder." —Suziehomemaker Psst — they're also a great alternative to the more expensive and always sold-out Scrub Daddy Damp Duster. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer has this to say about them: I bought a pack of these and love dusting with them! All the dust sticks right on, so you don't end up breathing in all the dust you just tried removing. It's great for baseboards, too! Promising review: "I rarely review products, but this little sponge literally changed my life! It picks up EVERYthing in one swipe! Hard water marks on your bathroom mirror, no problem! Hair clippings on your sink and counter, one swipe and they are gone! Dusty blinds? Swoosh, swoosh, swipe! And ala-presto ka-bam, like magic, they are perfect and dust-free! I just need one of these for my floors! I love, love, love how the sponge picks up everything, and with a little running water, all the dust, hair, muck, and guck just rinsed away! This will not disappoint! Thank you!" —DayDreamer Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five color packs and in packs of two or eight). Just replace them every 3 months to keep the fresh air going strong. Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days, the air smelled crisper and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" —Haylee Marez Get a three-pack from Amazon for $18.39+ (also available in a five-pack). It has a built-in sensor to adjust to either hot or cold airflow. Promising review: "My bedroom sits above the garage and has three exterior walls. It's an older home, so I question the insulation. The room has been unbearable in the extreme winter and in the extreme summer. These vents have been such a huge game-changer now that the temperature is cold. The room used to be unbearable to wake up in or just to go into because it would be so cold. I bought two of these for the room, and it has made a difference in this room. I can get out of bed without dreading how cold it's going to be. I highly recommend these if you have a room that the HVAC system just doesn't seem to do its part in." —Cat Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in two sizes and colors). Promising review: "Wow. Don’t waste your time with any other formulation that you found online. I’ve literally tried EVERYTHING! The soap/vinegar/baking soda, the expensive store-bought 'hard water cleaners.' I’ve scrubbed for HOURS! But this…. This product is like magic. It’s kind of like a paste that you can rub on with a microfiber towel, and the hard water stains literally just RUB OFF. Like butter! Seriously, the easiest option I have tried yet. I stopped within the first five minutes of cleaning to do this review because I’m in shock lol. Coming from someone who never writes reviews! Take that as a sign to buy this immediately. What a game changer, I’m mad I’m just now finding this stuff lol!" —_kayla_carter Get it from Amazon for $22.77+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "I saw this product on TikTok and decided to try it out for myself. The name doesn’t lie — spray it on, shut the bathroom door, and in a few hours, the shower is 100 times cleaner. Usually, I’ll let it sit overnight, and by morning, the visible grime on the shower is gone, including soap scum. I’ll usually let the shower water rinse the residue out and then will take a bucket just to get everything off the shower walls. It is a bit slick if you try to get in the shower without rinsing the residue, but otherwise, it’s a worthy cleaning staple in my house." —Tara D. Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two scents, two sizes and in a pack of two). Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." —BBP623 Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.49 (also available with a tumbler). Promising review: "This was very easy to install to hide all the messy wires. This is life-changing to create a nice, sleek space." —Martha Ashley Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in three lengths, two configurations and a smart option). Promising review: "I didn't expect much, but this glove works extremely well. It removes pet hair from couches, carpets, car seats, and even clothing much faster than a lint roller. One swipe picks up a large amount of hair, and it doesn't push the hair around as some brushes do. The fit is comfortable, the material feels sturdy, and it's very easy to clean — just peel the hair off or rinse it. I also like that it's reusable, so I'm saving money on sticky rollers. If you have pets that shed, this is a must-have. I honestly wish I had bought it sooner." —XIMENA C. Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two colors and a pack of two). 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 reviews: "I use this on my wood floors and my rugs. I have three big dogs that shed like [wild]. It is the perfect shape and size to fit anywhere to get the fur trapped under couches, tables, etc. As soon as I got it, I tried it out, and my jaw dropped at how well it worked. It's completely made of rubber and molded so it won't fall apart." —Brittney "This is the best I’ve ever spent in my life. I’ve had it for three days, and I’ve told like 37 people about it. I don’t have carpet in my house, but I have rugs and hardwood floors, and giant German shepherd hair tumbleweeds. I’m not kidding; I felt like I was swimming in dog hair! I was sweeping with a regular broom several times a day, and it felt like I was trapped in a fur dust storm. My allergies were begging me to find a solution. I bought ALL the vacuums and blew up every single one of them, including an actual Shop-Vac. This thing somehow magically attracts all the dog hair and dirt in a neat little pile. I will buy this again and again until I die." —Kimber Leigh Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four other styles, a two-pack, and a replacement head; some options also come with extra accessories like a cloth and a mini version). They also have a glow-in-the-dark version to make finding them easy peasy at night. Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. Promising review: "Many of my appliances have a loose fit on my outlets, but with these in now, I don’t worry about my appliances being in a shortage because they fit so loosely. Definitely a quick, inexpensive fix to an annoying problem I had. Very satisfied." —Tania B. Delgado Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in clear and glow-in-the-dark; also in a pack of 25). Promising review: "Found this product on TikTok. I don’t think I’ve ever seen value like I do in this product! Literally use it on EVERYTHING!! Kids and teens have dirt, grime, and grease on their walls? ...This will make it look like a new paint job. Baseboards need some love? A pea-sized amount of this makes them look brand new. Need a shoe cleaner? PERFECT for sneakers. I could name a million more uses, but I can ASSURE you this is worth every penny. What’s more? You need such a LITTLE of this product, it will last a VERY long time. Thank you, TikTok!!!" —Rachel in CLT Get it from Amazon for $5.07 (available in a single or double pack and with a sponge). This foam is a cleaner that helps eliminate bad smells, but if your garbage disposal is clogged, it's best to call a plumber. 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 a set of four from Amazon for $3.96+ (also available in a two-pack). Promising review: "Do you ever remove the rubber cap between your sink and disposal? It is beyond gross! This is shaped just right and makes quick work of a yucky job. Good to do to keep odors away." —Mom328LSA Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available with a cleaner kit). Our home and garden editor, Sally Elshorafa, invested in this tool and LOVES it: "After moving to the East Coast, I quickly learned that the stone pathways around my home are basically a spa retreat for moss and weeds. The cracks collect moisture, trap organic debris, and offer *just* enough shelter to help unwanted greenery flourish, especially with all the shade and rain we get. I didn't want my outdoor space to turn into a jungle, so I grabbed this tool and got to work. It's weirdly satisfying — kind of like flossing, but for your stone paths. The bent tip slides right into the cracks and pulls weeds out from the root, which helps keep them from coming back anytime soon. I've used it on my pathways, driveway, and anywhere else something tries to sprout where it shouldn't. The handle is comfortable, and it doesn't take much effort to use. It's quickly becoming one of my favorites. If you've got hardscaping, you need this in your toolkit." Therapy Clean is a small biz that creates plant-powered home cleaning products. Promising review: "Stop looking. This is the best. I love my stainless refrigerator, but I absolutely HATE cleaning it. Until now! I have tried so many different stainless products over the years, and None of them worked well. This is the only one that actually cleans like it should. I also use it to clean my stove and range hood. It makes all of them look so shiny and new. Once you try it, you won't go back to any other cleaner. It's the best!" —Shelley Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in two sizes and a pack of two). Promising review: "OMG this is disgusting!!! I hope this isn't all just cat pee that shows up cause there is a lot! I bought this because I thought my cat was peeing in one room and couldn't find the exact spot so I bought this. Found the spot and more. Would recommend." —Momof3boys The microfiber dusting head is completely removable and machine-washable. Promising review: "This sucker is LOOOONG. It's also short when you need it to be. But its length is one of its greatest assets, being able to reach even those ceiling beams you couldn't reach before. Finally reach the tops of picture frames that are hanging in awkwardly high places. Clean off the poles that extend the drop of the ceiling fans. Dust the corner speakers mounted on the ceiling. This is what I did in no time at all with this duster, and despite nearly two years of web buildup in some high places, I got the whole job done in just a few minutes. Seriously, you can wipe down all the webs that have been built — all without standing directly beneath the duster! The extra length also means no unexpected guests are going to drop down your shirt while you're evicting them. And I'm perfectly okay with that." —M. C. Payette Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (also available in a two-piece or seven-piece attachment set). Promising reviews: "I cannot believe how well this worked. I am a CLEAN FREAK, and my nasty bathtub would literally keep me up at night. I tried every product on the shelf, and nothing worked. I literally scrubbed until my fingers were raw and still got nowhere. I sprayed this bad boy TWICE on the mildew stains, and now they are COMPLETELY GONE!! I am so happy, relieved, and thankful, but also mad that I didn’t know about this product sooner. I absolutely, 100% recommend, and I would give it 10 stars if I could!" —Mackenzie Mayock "Works great as advertised and I have been a repeat buyer four times in less than a month!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four sizes and in a pack of two). It can also be used to help discourage smaller animals from hiding under furniture! Promising review: "The toy blocker does exactly what is says it will do. It sticks well to our laminate floor and blocks my son's toys from going under the couch. Only problem is I had to buy two in order to cover the entire length of our couch. I do have to say it was worth the doubled price so I would recommend the blockers to anyone who has kids or dogs!" —amanda c Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in eight sizes). And if it gets gross, you can just toss in the dishwasher! Promising review: "LOVE THIS PRODUCT! Saves me so many paper towels, easily washed in the dishwasher, and the small size saves space! Will always have one of these on hand for sure!" —Prime Time Review Promising review: "I went in skeptical, I'm not going to lie. We had grease spilled on our brand new paver patio, and I tried Dawn and the Dawn Power Wash. Neither touched it. The grease had been sitting for a few weeks, and I saw an ad for this stuff. I ordered it to try because why not? Well, I'll be damned because this took the spots right up! No evidence we ever spilled anything! I'd buy it again." —Susan Promising review: "These are the most effective litter mats that I've ever tried. This is the fourth different litter mat that I've tried. Nothing else has been effective with the three litter boxes that are kept on both hardwood and carpet. I got one at first to see if I liked it, and then bought two more. The holes are deep enough that they catch everything, and all you have to do is open it like an envelope to dump it out. I've had no issues with stuff getting stuck in the holes, either. I do use corncob litter, so I can't say anything as to the effectiveness of it with clay litter." —DisaRae Get it from Amazon for $11.89+ (available in four sizes and four colors). Promising review: "Installation was simple and the organizer keeps everything securely in place. The wall mount feature saves floor space. The cleaning tool organizer has significantly improved my cleaning routine. It is functional, durable, and helps maintain an organized space. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking to keep their supplies in order." —Julie Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in silver or black). Promising review: "Who among us has always used Windex for cleaning our glass during our lifetime? Having hired a new cleaning company brought this product to our attention. Its foaming application makes this a superior glass cleaning agent, in half the time and double the results. We've been buying Sprayway for years now, enjoying it immensely over Windex. No streaking, no dripping, and exquisite diamond-like results in the end." —Frank Turano Promising review: "One day I will be the happy owner of a flat surface oven/stove top! But until then, these are the best at keeping your stovetop free from food and grease spills and caked-on messes. They're cheap, so clean up is a breeze. When it's dirty, just remove it, throw it away, and replace it with a new one. It makes cleaning the stove top so easy!" —Melanin Monroe Get a 50-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (also available as a pack of 100). Promising review: "These are great covers to protect your drip pans from spills. I like that they're small enough to fit underneath the heating component, but don't cover the outer ring of the drip pan that is most visible on the stove. Since the outer part is easily accessible to wipe down immediately after a spill, these covers allow you to protect the inner part without sacrificing the appearance of a clean, shiny drip pan on your stove. Considering the fact that this set came with 25 of each size, I would consider this a very good deal." —chem grad student Get a 50-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a pack of 100). The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity. BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Daysha Edewi is a resident writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team, and she can't believe that she gets to search the internet to help you find the best, most unique, life-changing products for her job.