1. Wet & Forget , a super simple cleaner you just spray in your shower/tub once a week. The best part? You don't have to scrub.
..like.
..at all.
Just rinse it the next day, and you're good to go. I know, I know, I'm crying tears of joy, too. Promising review: "We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that, no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda, will NOT come clean.
After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits, dirt, and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower.
This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. This is truly an overnight sensation!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $20.
98 (available in two scents). 2. A handy dandy weeding tool so you can easily pluck up those unsightly plants without having to bend, pull, or kneel.
Promising review: "This works so well in a lawn or garden. The trick is to make sure the soil isn't overly saturated but wet enough that you can easily sink in and pop weeds right out. I was so surprised at the larger weeds it could get out.
However, sometimes, it cannot grab smaller weeds or pull them out entirely. Overall, very impressed and makes it fun to pull weeds." — lilo Get it from Amazon for $42.
79+ (available in two sizes). 3. A pet hair remover you simply swipe over surfaces covered in hair from your furry bestie.
It saves more time (and is a heck of a lot easier) than fussing around with a vacuum and lint rollers! Promising review: "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 without getting 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.
" — DH Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors). 4.
Plus, a pet hair removal broom/squeegee because news flash: If you see shed fur on your surfaces, it's probably also living deep in your carpets (ew), even if it's not visible to the naked eye. Use this baby to lift it out and clean it away. Promising review: "I bought this broom two years ago, and it is still going strong! I have four large dogs, and we have fur EVERYWHERE! This works so, so well! I am always amazed at what this picks up, even after I just ran the vacuum.
If you remove the head from the handle you can use the head to do in all the crevices along baseboards where fur gets trapped on the carpets. I also use it that way to do the carpet corners on the stairs. Lastly, I use it to get dust and cobwebs off the floors and ceilings.
It truly is a super tool." — Roseann Get it from Amazon for $12.98 .
Check out our FURemover broom review for more satisfying photos of the hair it removed from one BuzzFeed Shopping editor's carpet. 5. And to try and get ahead of some of that shedding, a slicker brush that not only does an excellent job of detangling fur and grabbing dirt, debris, and more but is also ridiculously easy to clean afterward.
Lots of reviewers say their pets love being brushed by it, too! Promising reviews: "A dog brush that I don't have to pick dog hair out of. At first, I thought this was some form of dark wizardry . But I don't care because this is awesome!" — MaddSweet "I've spent hundreds of dollars on toys, treats, houses, scratchers, etc.
for my cats. This is, hands down, not even close, the best money I've ever spent! I got so much fur off them, and they loved it! They look so sleek and shiny, and they are rolling around like kittens; they feel so fresh and happy. My cats are still young (all ages 4 and under) so they were pretty well groomed to begin with.
I couldn't believe how many knots and snags were hiding in their fur. The whole time I was brushing them, they were purring and rubbing all over me, trying to get more. The self-cleaning feature is so easy!! A click of a button and all the hair falls off.
" — Samantha Get it from Amazon for $12.04 . 6.
An automatic cleaning system for cleaning your toilet with every flush — no scrubbing, no bleach, just go and flush! Each cartridge should last about three months, so you won't have to worry about changing it often, either! Promising review: "Super easy to set up, super easy to maintain. Keeps the toilet bowl cleaner than without it. Perfect for the lazy bachelor (like me) .
" — Prof_lefty Get it from Amazon for $10.59 . 7.
A jewelry cleaning pen to give your precious gems a quick swipe of a pen to get them looking brand-new. Promising review: "I was so excited to see the huge difference in how clean my jewelry looked. The cleaning process took less than five minutes and now it sparkles like new!" — Jackie_X Get it from Amazon for $9.
48 . 8. A set of sheet pan dividers so you can cook all the different elements of your meal in one pan in the oven and ensure they heat up evenly too.
Now that's what I call a win-win situation. Promising review: "Brilliant. 100000% Recommend them! It lets me separate veggies by how long they take to cook so they are all ready at the same time and nothing is over/undercooked.
I love these cheat sheets. They are a great tool for my kitchen. " — yule Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.
99 . 9. A jetted bathtub cleaner — just fill up your luxurious bath, add a quarter of the bottle, watch it work its magic by removing gross residue, and drain the tub to find it sparkly and clean.
Each bottle cleans about four times, and it's septic-safe! Only takes about 15 minutes to clean! Oh Yuk is a family-owned small biz based in Minnesota that sells home cleaning products Promising review: "Love this stuff. I was skeptical at first. I am a huge germaphobe, and this worked well enough for me to actually take a bath at my new place with the jets on! " — Ann Get it from Amazon for $18.
73 . 10. Nonstick oven liners for catching things like crumbs and other food particles/residue, so all you have to do is clean these liners and not the oven itself.
These are PFOA- and BPA-free. They work well in electric and gas ovens, microwaves, and toasters and can also be used as grill mats, baking mats, or panliners. They are reusable, can withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and are dishwasher-safe! Promising review: "I love these liners.
When stuff drips, I can just take it out and clean it in my sink in soapy water or throw it in the dishwasher. Don't have to scrub the bottom of the oven. Just remove the liner carefully.
Less need to turn on the self-cleaning feature and endure the smells and smoke that are emitted as part of that process. The worst is usually the floor of the oven, and this minimizes the problem." — wifi-er Get a pack of three from Amazon for $13.
99 . 11. A carpet spot remover spray to clean stains so fast and easy, Stanley Steemer is going to start plugging YOUR phone number in their catchy jingles.
This is good for removing spots and stains from colorfast carpet, rugs, upholstery, and clothing without leaving a sticky residue or needing to rinse or vacuum. To use, apply to the stain, gently agitate with your fingers, and blot with an absorbent cloth. This is nontoxic and should be non-irritating on the skin! Promising review: "I had terrible rust and oil stains all over the seats of my car when I bought it.
I tried other cleaners to get it out, but they actually made the stains darker. I took it to the dealership to see if they could get it out, and they flat-out told me no, so I gave up and lived with it for almost five years. I tried this after it was recommended by a friend.
I sprayed it on and literally watched the stain run right off my seat. It was amazing! I thought I was going to have to pay hundreds of dollars to replace the seats in my car because nothing else would work. This stuff really is awesome!" — Brittany Get it from Amazon for $6.
65 . 12. A self-watering planter that'll keep your plant watered for about 2–3 weeks so you can focus on more important things — like figuring out which snacks to eat as you watch your favorite shows.
This pot features a hidden sub-irrigation system underneath, which soaks up the excess water in the bottom saucer. When it's empty, simply lift up the top and pour a bit of water into that dish. Greenery Unlimited is the home and creator of this gorgeous pot! The small biz is based in Brooklyn, NY, and is run by my husband and wife duo, Adam Besheer and Rebecca Bullen.
Promising review: "I really love the look of this planter, and the quality of it is great. Incredibly easy to set up and works really well when going on vacation and not having to worry about watering." — John Schemitsch Get it from Amazon for $32 (available in three colors and two sizes).
13. A no-scrub mold and mildew removal gel to help make your bathroom surfaces look brand new. Mold and mildew are bound to happen, there's no need to fret! Promising review: "Wow! I would give this 10 stars if I could.
We've had issues for a few years with the caulking behind the handle of our kitchen faucet turning black from mildew. We've scrubbed with what seems like a million different products with no luck. We were actually just talking about ripping out the caulking and doing a total replacement.
But my husband saw this online the other day and decided to order it. Almost immediately when he applied it, you could see it was starting to work. We left it on overnight, and the black is COMPLETELY GONE! It's incredible.
1,000% worth the (small) investment. Seriously — just buy this. It's amazing!!" — Nicole D.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 . 14.
Cleaning tablets that'll make you realize the important task of sanitizing your retainer, dentures, night guard, or any other dental appliances you may use can be quick and easy. Simply drop a tablet along with your dental appliance into warm water and let it soak! Promising review: "I love how easy this has made cleaning my retainers. I’m extremely lazy and I would often not wear my retainers at night just so I wouldn’t have to clean them in the morning, haha.
This makes cleaning them completely effortless, so now I do wear my retainers daily like I’m supposed to! Also, my retainers are always spotlessly clean after using these." — Nathaly Get 120 tablets from Amazon for $20.70 .
15. A veggie chopper to make quick work of prepping ingredients for meals or just making a super fast chopped salad. Seamless, you lose this round.
Fullstar is a small biz that specializes in super useful kitchen gadgets! I LIKE cooking — in fact, I love it. You know what I don't like? Trying to prep all my ingredients when cutting onions hurts my eyes, and my kitchen surface space is practically non-existent. This veggie chopper is a game changer, and even my mom asked for one as a Mother's Day gift this year.
Just be careful with the blades because the first time I used it, I underestimated how sharp the blades really are, and well...
let's just say I was thisssss 🤏 close to having to go to the ER and get stitches. Yeah, not fun. Promising review: "Makes life so much easier.
I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food, and it has a generous container.
" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three colors and four sizes). 16.
Dishwasher cleaning tablets so the machine you rely on to clean the things you use to eat isn't gunking them up even more. These tablets remove odor-causing residue and help get rid of lime and mineral build-up that naturally occurs inside dishwashers. All you have to do is pop a tablet in and run a normal wash cycle! These are safe to use in stainless-steel tubs and plastic tub dishwashers.
Promising review: "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. Then, I became aware that the water softener was no longer doing its job, so I had the rental company replace it.
Dishwasher performance improved somewhat. I decided to do two more loads before purchasing a new one. Then, I saw a product test review for Affresh in a magazine.
I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway, so I added that to my order. When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! My glassware, which 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 and save order, so I will get a new pack every six months. I am amazed!" — Sheila Get a pack of six from Amazon for $6.99 .
17. And a pack of washing machine cleaning tablets from the same brand so you can ensure your clothes are being washed in a machine that's shiny and clean. These are safe to use with front-load washing machines and top-load washing machines, and both high efficiency and conventional machines.
It is recommended to use it once a month! Promising review: "I've used it a couple of times now, and it seems to do the job it is meant to. It cleans the washer out, and I have no buildup. The inside is sparkling after I use it.
I had mine for a year before I used this product, and it looks brand new inside and out. I use it a lot, too. I would recommend using this product.
" — Carrie D D Get a pack of five from Amazon for $10.99 . 18.
A chandelier cleaning spray for the easiest way to tend to that light fixture you know could use a refresh. Now, I know what you're thinking — there's now way spraying that thing can be considered "easy cleaning." Hear me out.
You don't have to risk injury via ladder just to wipe it after spraying. No, really! Just let it drip dry. Yup, it's really that simple.
Promising review: " This stuff is amazing. I am 80 years old, and my days of getting on a ladder to clean this chandler are far behind me. Whatever is in this bottle is well worth the money.
" — Janice Hunt Get it from Amazon for $23.95 . 19.
A self-cleaning litter box so your purr-fect bestie's potty break is odor-free, and you don't have to change the litter or scoop 💩 until the tray is full! Each litter box comes with a pre-portioned package of litter that you pour into the tray. It will start cleaning 20 minutes after it's detected that your cat has left the box. When the tray is full, simply remove it and dispose of it.
Promising review: " Admittedly, I am a lazy cat owner. I hate taking the litter out every day. This is a dream.
I have one cat, and I change this once every month. Very limited smell (I use the purple crystals). This is the only thing I’ve ever reviewed on Amazon because it’s THAT worth it.
Worth every penny to not take the trash out every single day. My cat adapted perfectly and he’s picky as can be. Everyone needs this.
Literally everyone." — Stephanie Get it from Amazon for $149.95+ (available in three styles).
20. A microwave pasta maker for a super easy way to enjoy a big bowl o' carbs after a long day. No stove, no stress! It yields up to four servings at a time and is top-rack dishwasher safe.
Promising review: " Works great for a lazy cook like myself who prefers to put in as little effort as possible. Easy to use and doesn’t boil over and make a mess in the microwave. Have used it to make about four different types of pasta, and all have turned out great using the times given in the easy guide.
" — michael lemke Check out our Fasta Pasta microwave pasta cooker review ! Get it from Amazon for $16.99 . 21.
A fabric defuzzer you'll just glide over an area of clothing/furniture that's covered in unwanted fuzzies. Check out our write-up of this magical fabric defuzzer ! The battery-operated model requires two AA batteries that aren't included, but you can buy some right here ! Promising review: "Okay, I don’t normally rave about things like this. I bought this on a whim in a last attempt to save my favorite duvet cover.
The pills had gotten to the point where it was seriously uncomfortable to sleep, with them getting all up in my leg space. I thought I was going to have to get a new duvet cover entirely. Along came this lil' baby.
Not only is my duvet cover basically brand new, but I have found a new hobby. I’m de-pilling everything. Sweatshirts, leggings, blankets, socks, anything that looks like it needs some love.
It does the job quickly and leaves everything looking fresh. Hi, I’m obsessed. I can’t stop.
I should send this back. I’ve started asking if my neighbors need anything de-pilled. I’m going to buy one of these for everyone in my life.
Everyone needs to own this. Take it away from me." — Sydney Selmer Get it from Amazon for $13.
25 (available in five colors). 22. A robot mop because who really wants to deal with a bucket of sudsy water and an actual mop when you can have a robot you control from your phone do all the work for you?! It's also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant devices for voice control.
Promising review: "I was a little price-leery on this, but I've just been struggling to mop as much as I need to. I have three cats and I already have a regular vacuum robot that is amazing, but the idea of a mopping robot seemed different, like it wouldn't be helpful. Then, after falling behind on cleaning, we finally decided to splurge and buy one, and OMG — it's amazing.
I should have given in a long time ago. My floors are so much cleaner because of this little mop robot. " — Christina H Get it from Amazon for $326.
27 . 23. A Dawn Powerwash dish spray capable of cutting through grease five times faster than regular dish soap.
Now, you can spend less time doing the dishes and more time watching Love Island as you digest your dinner. 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.
47 . 24. Water bottle cleaning tablets to get your beloved drinking bottle back to the condition it was in when you first fell in love with it at the store.
I, for one, don't feel like taking a brush and soap and scrubbing away, and I'm going to make the assumption that you don't want to either. Promising review: "I seriously can't believe how well these little tablets work. I had the most disgusting Hydro Flask coffee mug — I tried everything.
A bottle brush, different kinds of soap, vinegar, EVERYTHING, and there was still a seemingly impenetrable layer of black sludge inside. I let a tablet sit in each of my mugs for an hour or two, and the black sludge rinsed out COMPLETELY without even scrubbing. They look brand new.
What a magical product. No weird smell or taste afterward, either. I liked it so much that I used it on another Hydro Flask I use primarily to hold my Bloody Mary mix in the fridge.
I couldn't put anything else in it because it would always taste like spicy tomato juice. Bottle Bright to the rescue! No residual smell or taste anymore. AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING.
" — Amazon Customer Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $7.99 . 25.
A pair of washable mop slippers because, let's face it — cleaning = a very boring task. However, sweeping your floors without realizing you're even sweeping your floors because you're wearing cute slippers on your walk to your pantry? That's art. Promising review: "I love this so much.
It feels a lot like hotel slippers but less flimsy because of the mop part. You will not feel like you’re wearing a mop when wearing these. I have hardwood floors, so I vacuum a lot and rarely mop.
These work so well in getting the dirt off the floor just by walking around doing your daily thing. I just throw the whole thing in the wash when it gets dirty!" — passionfrootgreentea Get them from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 4 sizes and 16 styles).
26. A reusable duster you simply attach to your Swiffer cleaner. These are made with eight layers of non-fraying fabric that'll seamlessly absorb dust and they can be thrown in the washing machine after use.
TS Designs is an Etsy shop based in West Leroy, Michigan that sells eco-friendly products like reusable water balloons, mop pads, sandwich and snack bags. They also offer a cute selection of gifts like fleece mittens, mugs, and affirmation cards. Promising review: "These are very well made and a great addition to my cleaning supplies.
I love them! They fit perfectly on the Swiffer and are easy to wash." — Frances Weckmann Get it from TS Designs on Etsy for $4.99 (available in 10 colors).
27. A gutter scoop for a quick way to clear out all of the dead leaves that accumulate on your gutters. It's a much better method than using your hands and risking scrapes and scratches.
Promising review: "I really thought this was a gimmick, but worth a try for under $4. I was wrong. This little shovel is so great.
It made quick work of my clogged gutters and saved my hands from so many scratches. Would buy again 1,000 times." — Michael Get it from Amazon for $3.
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