1. A reusable pumice stone so you can quickly take care of those unsightly rings and hard water stains that you’ve been scrubbing at in vain since forever.
Promising review: “My toilets had a few stains that no matter what cleaner bleach, scrubbing I used, I couldn’t get them off…until this. I bit or hard scrubbing and my toilets are back white like new! Very easy and effective!” —Jennifer McCutchon
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
2. A box of waterproof medicated pads you apply like bandages to finally force out the wart living rent-free under your skin.
Promising review: “I had a stubborn wart on my right thumb that has been there for almost a year. I went to the doctor the first time to freeze it, but it didn’t completely remove the wart, so I decided to try the gel. The gel helped, but not for too long, and the wart came back (in a couple of days). Long story short, I got these medicated bandages and the results are incredibly satisfying. I used these bandages every day for a week, and the next week, my wart is gone. So far, it’s been a week after and I haven’t noticed any growth. Highly recommend!” —J
Get a pack of 14 from Amazon for $7+ (available in two pack sizes and two styles).
3. A cruelty-free pet ear cleanser that’ll gently (but effectively) flush out built-up dirt to keep your furry friend’s ears from eliciting gasps of horror.
Promising review: “My husband and I just adopted our cute puppy, Winston, from the Humane Society. When we adopted him, his ears were unfortunately pretty dirty, but after we used this ear cleaner today, his ears are so clean!! I’m so amazed at everything it managed to get out. Our puppy’s ears look so much better now! I would highly recommend this product to anyone with a dog.” —Jerome F
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
4. A famous Little Green upholstery cleaner if you’ve got dingy furnishings that look like they could use a professional-level clean. Skip the scheduling woes and get straight to being shocked and awed by this machine’s ability to effortlessly suck up messes and restore furniture, carpets, and even car interiors to their former glory.
Promising review: “This machine is truly a game changer, especially for anyone who loves velvet and has pets. My dining room chairs have never been cleaner! Anytime there is a spill on the couch, I leap out of my chair with excitement to use my beloved new cleaning toy! Cat/dog vomit or pet marking something? No match for the Bissell Little Green. I would recommend it as an essential part of any homeowner’s cleaning kit.” —Charlotte Bennett
Get it from Amazon for $123.59.
5. A toilet tank cleaner because no one told you that part needs to be cleaned, too, and now you’re horrified at the thought (or is that just me?). Never fear! This scrub-free formula does all the scary work for you.
Promising review: “I didn’t have much calcium or other hard mineral deposits in my two toilet tanks. But there was a fair amount of slimy sediment. One treatment cleaned up the tanks about 90%. I ordered another bottle of the cleaner and gave each tank a second treatment. The tanks now look brand new! The important thing is to give the cleaner enough time to work. I put the cleaner in the tanks before I went to bed, so it worked overnight.” —Jack
Get it from Amazon for $7.31.
6. A beloved tub of The Pink Stuff cleaning paste for performing small cleaning miracles on virtually any surface in your home without endless, abrasive scrubbing. Try it out on those “forever” stains other solutions could never handle.
Promising review: “Found this product on TikTok. I don’t think I’ve ever seen value like I do with 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-size 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 LITTLE of this product, it will last a VERY long time. Thank you, TikTok!!!” —Rachel in CLT
Get it from Amazon for $5.29+ (available in two sizes).
7. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel so you can quickly get your feet ready to be seen by removing years’ (I repeat, YEARS’) worth of hard calluses without endless scraping and scrubbing. Time to schedule a date with you and your strappiest sandals!
Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for 5–10 minutes, and rinse! It’s recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind.
Promising review: “I have the driest heels, and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked. Before I used this, my heels had some pretty deep cracks, and now they’re almost baby-soft again. BUT please follow the directions. I left it on my super-dry, thick-callused heels for only three minutes, and the calluses were literally melting off! Wonderful product! So glad I don’t have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore.” —Kiki
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three scents).
8. Plus, a stainless-steel foot file to treat your feet on the regular by scraping away all the dried, cracked skin that’s keeping you from being the foot model you were always born to be.
Promising review: “THIS FOOT FILE IS LIFE CHANGING. I have lived with callused feet for the last 15 years of my life, from all through high school doing sports and now just doing everyday exercise. Through pedicures, other foot files I’ve tried, and basically everything…I have finally found my godsend of a foot file. My feet have never been softer, and they have stayed soft for significantly longer than any other foot file I’ve ever used. I will literally never use another foot file, ever.” —Sally
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
9. A double-sided hairbrush-cleaning brush that’ll do a more satisfying cleanup job than your fingers ever could, with a pointed end for picking out tangles and stiff bristles to remove all that built-up hair, dust, and fluff.
Promising review: “This is the tool I never knew I needed. It may seem like a silly thing to spend money on when you can clean your brush out by hand, but this gets so much more out of the brush! It’s easy and rather enjoyable. Who wants to brush their nice, clean hair with a brush full of dirty, oily hair and dust? When you really think about it, it makes you want to throw out all your old brushes. I will be buying these as gifts for all my girlfriends.” —emmaline
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
10. A hard water stain remover if you’re tired of the nasty film making the shower glass look permanently foggy. Side effects might include running into your nearly invisible shower door — it’ll be that clean.
It also works on a wide range of surfaces like stainless steel, brass aluminum, hard vinyl, chrome, and more.
Promising review: “Amazing product! This is the absolute first time I have written a review for Amazon, and I shop A LOT! I have been looking for something to get the hard water spots off my shower door, and this did the trick! I’ve used it on all my bathroom fixtures, and they are sparkling. It makes me want to keep cleaning; it works that well. It’s a plus that there are no fumes, and it’s safe to use without gloves! Product actually smells really good, like toothpaste. I’ve already told my family about it! Will definitely buy again.” —loveshoes!
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
11. A nonscratch cooktop cleaning kit because you don’t trust those mystery stains on your ceramic cooktop, and this kit has everything you need to take your stove from always vaguely greasy to ~glowing~.
The full kit contains a 10-ounce bottle of the cooktop cleaning solution, one cleaning pad, a grip pad tool, and a scraper.
Promising review: “Cerama Bryte was the brand my grandmother recommended using and grandmas are always right! The extra scrape-y tool is a lifesaver for tough splatters. The cleaner and scrubber themselves work wonderfully. After using this, our stove looks sparkling like new again!” —britt
Get it from Amazon for $11.48.
12. A box of Mighty Patch pimple patches containing hydrocolloid so you can stop that zit dead in its tracks with gunk-absorbing powers that speed up the pimple healing process. The sticker format can also help prevent you from habitual picking or popping.
Promising review: “As someone prone to occasional breakouts, these patches have become my go-to solution. They effectively cover blemishes and help in reducing their size overnight. The hydrocolloid material is gentle on my skin and doesn’t cause irritation. A must-have for anyone dealing with those unwelcome residents on your face.” —Yahaira Perez
And check out BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis‘s full Mighty Patch review for more info!
Get a pack of 36 from Amazon for $11.97.
13. A pack of dishwasher-cleaning tablets because (to my shock and horror) you have to clean the thing that cleans your dishes, and these tablets make doing so as quick and easy as…well…running the dishwasher.
Promising review: “This may be one of the best uses of your money ever. For a relatively small price, these dishwasher cleaning pods actually work. They removed a great deal of the grime that had accumulated in my old dishwasher over the years, and I plan to use them again and again and again!” —sally
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $8.95.
14. A carpet stain remover to lift those scary stains that make you question if it’s time to bring in the pros. With this around you can get the job done yourself. And the best part? No rinsing or vacuuming required!
Promising review: “This is by far the BEST carpet/upholstery cleaner ever! I have tried to clean coffee stains off carpeting to no avail, until I used Folex. Even if the stains are old (years, perhaps), Folex will remove them with no problem at all. And it’s easy to use. Simply spray Folex onto the stain, work it in a bit and wipe with a clean, dry cloth. That’s it! No after rinsing or anything. You’re done, and your carpet looks brand new. Highly recommend this product.” —Jodan
Get it from Amazon for $6.65+ (available in two sizes).
15. A length-adjustable pet hair broom with rubber bristles that’ll wrangle all the fur trapped in the carpet that your vacuum couldn’t handle. If that’s not enough to have you reaching for this broom constantly, there’s also a built-in squeegee for corralling spilled liquids and cleaning glass.
Promising review: “I saw this on TikTok and thought it was worth a shot. I have two dogs and a cat, and being one with a dust and dander allergy, I have to vacuum often, but the vacuum can’t always get in deep enough. This actually works and I was shocked at how well it does. I brush the carpet a few times and vacuum it up and the carpet even looks better!! I highly recommend this to everyone, especially pet owners.” —Theo A
Check out my coworker’s FURemover Evrilholder broom review for more deets and some very satisfying hair removal photos!
Get it from Amazon for $15.98.
16. An easy to apply fungal nail renewal formula if you’ve got a toenail (or two, or three) that’s thick, discolored, or brittle. Apply this fast-acting formula and you could start seeing visual improvements in as little as two days.
Promising review: “I tried EVERYTHING! I tried tree tea oil for years and various different products. Nothing worked. The reviews were so great on this that I decided to try to cure it one more time. But when you have had a condition for 35 years, you aren’t too hopeful! I followed the suggestions of some of the reviewers and cut my toenails (I only had it on my big toes) everywhere that the fungus was present. Even below the quick. I started applying this gel, which is super easy to use. I swear to you that I noticed a difference after one application.” —WIAPilot
Get it from Amazon for $17.
17. A jetted bathtub cleaner because have you ever thought about the gross grime hiding in your Jacuzzi jets? Now that you’ve been cursed with that thought, you’re probably going to want to give your tub a rinse. Just fill it with water, pour the cleaner in, run your jets, and let the “yuck” seep out.
Oh Yuk is a family-owned company based in Minnesota that’s been making home cleaning products since 2011.
Promising review: “This stuff is seriously amazing! I am relentless about cleaning my tub because I use it so often and always get grossed out if I don’t. Before I purchased this, I used the typical homemade recipe of bleach and powdered dishwashing soap. I’d have to run two or three cycles to get it crystal clear. One cycle with this stuff, 15 minutes, and the results are amazing! The first photo (above) is with my tub running with the solution. Then I drained it (second photo) and wiped it down with a sponge. When I refilled the tub up, and reran the jets, I kid you not the water was CRYSTAL CLEAR! See for yourself in the last photo! I’m so impressed!” —Chelsea
Get it from Amazon for $18.73+ (available in two sizes).
18. A pet mess spray for eliminating new and old stains (and stank) on virtually any surface with just a quick spritz and a rinse, so you can forget that it ever happened.
Promising review: “This product is great and works well. I have had a long-standing pet urine smell in the 1930s wood floors from a prior occupant. After several applications, the smell is gone. The product has a mild pleasing smell that dissipates over time, which I really appreciate given my sensitivity to smells. Highly recommended.” —Roberto
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes and two scents).
19. A fast-acting plug-in fly trap so you can lure pests in to meet their sticky demise without being forced to witness a gross bug graveyard like other, less discreet traps.
Promising review: “I can’t say enough wonderful things about these handy little bug catchers! They are simple to use, cheap to refill, and catch a ton of small bugs and flies. I have eight of them now, all around my house! It’s a little gross how many tiny flying insects are around…but it makes me feel a lot better now that I have these!” —Chris H.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (also available as a two-pack).
20. A pack of 24 corn remover pads formulated with salicylic acid if the years have not been kind to your feet. Fortunately, this safe and painless corn removal method acts fast and can achieve desired results in just a few days.
Promising review: “I get corns on the bottom of my foot. This has been going on for 30 years. I’ve tried all the pads sold in drug stores. None of those are anywhere as good as this brand. They stick to the skin very well, and the medication really works on the corns and the thickened skin around them. Well worth it.” —Al Symbal
Get a 24-pack from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in larger pack sizes).
21. A scrub-free mold and mildew stain remover to take care of your nastiest cleaning challenges in seconds. Just spray the ready-made formula and watch stubborn stains and odors ~disappear~ right before your eyes.
RMR Brands is a small business that launched in 2013 creating powerful cleaning solutions for your toughest messes.
Promising review: “I used this product on the vinyl siding on my house, which was covered with green mildew. Within 15 seconds (as advertised), the mildew was disappearing literally before my eyes. I rinsed the siding off with water and my house looks like the siding was brand-new. THIS PRODUCT REALLY WORKS! Note: Wear clothing that you can dispose of afterward. It will take the color out of fabric quickly if you get it on your clothing.” —Ron
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes).
22. Plus, a powerful mold and mildew stain cleaner that’ll lift the most daunting grout and caulking stains without the back-breaking scrubbing. Just apply the concentrated gel formula, wait six to eight hours, and watch your stains (and your worries) wash down the drain.
Promising review: “We moved into a new apartment and the mold was out of control and it was disgusting. We tried so many products to get it out until we found this one and decided to try it as we didn’t have anything to lose. I’m so happy we bought this! This is basically concentrated Clorox as a gel so it’s so much easier to apply than the liquid and it kind of stays in place. You just have to apply it, wait a few hours, and remove it (no scrubbing required). Just make sure your shower is dry when you apply it and you’ll be good to go. Definitely worth buying if you have the same problem and nothing has worked.” —Chris
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
23. And a bleach-free Wet & Forget shower cleaner for helping you maintain that squeaky clean shower with next to no effort on your part. This is a great maintenance product and so easy to use: Once a week, simply give your shower a spray, let it sit overnight, rinse, and — BOOM — you’re done and didn’t even break a sweat.
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 scrub/wipe 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 $20.98+ (available in two scents and two sizes).
24. A scratch-free scraper tool because no matter how hard you try, your standard cleaning rag just can’t get into those grime- and rust-caked cracks and crevices.
You can use this to remove candle wax from tables, dried food from countertops, adhesive stickers on new products, soap buildup in bathrooms, etc.!
Promising review: “The perfect handy tool for getting into tight places. It’s firm enough for multiple uses but it doesn’t scratch or mar surfaces. I should have gotten the five-pack; I have so many uses for these things. I think the best use yet was cleaning the sliding-door track. I finally could get into the corners to get the grunge out. A great invention.” —Miss Picky
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.99.
25. A snout soother stick for when the weather (or your dog’s incessant licking) results in a dry, cracked snoot in need of some TLC. This award-winning balm is packed with nourishing plant-based ingredients to help get their sniffer back in tip-top shape ASAP.
Natural Dog Company is a small biz that specializes in vet-approved balms, supplements, and other wellness solutions for pups. This snout soother is organic and vegan!
Promising review: “Well, I have never before been so shocked at the effectiveness of a product. Our 5-year-old Frenchie, Carol, had a nose that was so crusty that it was sprouting these long strands of more crust. There was literally crust on crust on crust. The nose had strings of crust. This nose was so crusty and repulsive that it was almost beautiful. Her nose might have resembled the rarest, most exotic geode to be mined from the rarest mine in Guatemala. A friend recommended this snout soother for Carol’s repulsive nose. I was worried she would just lick it all off, and it wouldn’t work. We never imagined she could have a regular, soft, moist nose again. Honestly, this product is some black magic stuff! Unbelievable results in three to five days. No one paid me to write this.” —Brittany
Get it from Amazon for $5.95.
26. A flexible vent-cleaning kit that attaches to your vacuum to suck trapped dust and dirt from the narrowest of crevices. It’s primarily meant for sucking lint out of dryer vents, but reviewers say it’s always great for cleaning out fridge coils, under appliances, and other tough-to-reach areas.
The entire set comes with a plastic hose, a Holikme adapter, and a vacuum hose for use with most any vacuum. Plus, a flexible lint brush!
Promising review: “I love this tool! I cleaned out the lint trap in my dryer and was amazed at how much came out. I empty it every time I do a load! It’s amazing what gets past the trap!! It was so amazing that I decided to try it out under the fridge! We have two dogs, it’s amazing what came out from under it! I’ve already told all my family and friends it’s a must-have!” —Tracy
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors).
27. A 2-in-1 cradle cap comb with a combination of fine-tooth and silicone bristles so you can gently remove flaky scalp buildup and get your baby some relief from any dryness and itchiness.
Read more about cradle cap — aka seborrheic dermatitis — at Seattle Children’s and the American Academy of Dermatology, and be sure to check in with your pediatrician first before trying any treatments like the comb above.
Promising review: “It makes removal so much easier and gives more consistent removal than my previous method of washcloths or just scratching the cradle cap off with my fingernails. It’s amazing, gross, and wonderful. My babe doesn’t even flinch when I spend 10 minutes clearing his scalp of all the goo. It seems to be soothing to him. I just apply baby shampoo, then brush a little with the blue brush. Then I slowly start to comb in sections all in one direction. Then, I go back and forth in multiple directions. It’s shocking the amount of dead skin that comes off. I’ve even used it successfully in his eyebrows (he gets some cradle cap there, too). This is a KEEPER!” —ZMomUtah
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
28. A fume-free oven cleaner to get your oven looking like new by cutting through tough baked-on grease and stubborn stains without making your home smell like a vat of chemicals.
Promising review: “The easiest cleaning of my dirty oven I’ve ever experienced! I am amazed at how well it worked. I sprayed it in my oven, let it set overnight, and wiped off the grime using only water the next morning. Seriously so, SO good.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.98.
29. A disposable Clorox toilet cleaning kit that packs a ton of cleaning power into disposable sponge heads so you can wash away germs and then forget that *crap* ever happened.
This kit includes a wand, storage caddy, and six refill sponges with the cleaning liquid built-in.
Promising review: “Throw away your nasty toilet brush because THIS THING IS AWESOME! Tons of cleaner on the little pads; I could have cleaned eight toilets with one pad. Love that you can click and toss the used pad. Genius!” —Hannah G.
Get it from Amazon for $11.98.
30. The ever-reliable O’Keeffe’s Working Hands cream if you’ve got dry, cracked hands that need something a little stronger than the average moisturizer. This famous formula locks in hydration while creating a protective barrier to prevent future moisture loss.
For best results, you should apply the cream after washing your hands, after showering, and at bedtime.
Promising review: “This stuff is brilliant! My hands were extremely dry and cracked and bleeding (Constantly washing hands for work, and freezing temps). A few people suggested this to me, and I figured it was worth a shot, so I ordered it. OMG! THIS STUFF IS AMAZING! The day after application, the difference was incredible. My hands were still red but not as raw. And the cracks were much lessened. By the fifth day, you could barely even tell they were cracked and dry. MUST BUY.” —Maureen Buckley
Get it from Amazon for $9.49.
31. An anti-dandruff shampoo for reducing scalp flaking and itching thanks to a little clinically proven ingredient called ketoconazole, which kills the fungus that causes dandruff. Now you and your favorite black shirt can reunite without fear!
Read more about ketoconazole shampoo at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: “This stuff is absolutely amazing. I was one step away from going to the dermatologist. I had severe dandruff that was so bad that I could shake my head, and it would come off. With just a few uses per week, I got rid of all my flakes. My scalp also stopped burning from dryness. My hair has never been healthier.” —Moo Moo
Get it from Amazon for $15.88.
32. A septic-safe rust stain remover so you can dissolve those seemingly impossible stains brought about by hard water with high iron levels. The gel formula clings to messes, working its magic with no time-consuming scrubbing involved.
Promising review: “Can I borrow a thumb, I only have two? OK, so we have a lot of iron and stuff that stains our shower, toilet, and sinks in our well water. I have scrubbed with every different kind of cleaner I could think of. I even scrubbed with a drill brush. So I saw this stuff on Amazon and read the reviews, all good and positive reviews, so I bought it. I sprayed it in the shower and turned around to grab a scrub brush, when I turned back around to scrub it was gone, CLEAN and WHITE tiles like it was new. I wish I could buy it by the 55-gallon drum.” —Rod
Get it from Amazon for $6.98.
33. A slim cleaning brush to go where no sponge or rag has gone before. Its ultra-thin design can fit into hard-to-reach window and door tracks, and the handle doubles as a scraper for stuck-on debris.
Promising review: “This is an amazing set of brushes. Don’t be fooled by the low cost. The brushes are soft and long enough to get into tight spots but firm enough to hold up. They work amazing in those hard-to-clean aluminum window runners and sliding doors. I’ve used them to clean enclosed fan blades, refrigerator vents, etc. They wash easily and with a bit of TLC they hold their shape. Always nice to find something so simple and inexpensive that works so well.” —CNJ
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.95.
34. A stainless-steel tongue scraper that’ll prove to be a small-but-mighty investment when you see all the weird tongue goo living in your mouth causing bad breath and bacteria buildup.
Promising review: “I was a little unsure what to expect. I had never used something like this before, but my girlfriend says my breath stinks and she deserves better than that. I brush and floss, but there is still that ‘thing’…that stank under the normal mouth breath. Using this has removed that. Not really sure how it works or why that layer of spit and stuff on your tongue has to smell so bad, but this removes it well and also feels kinda nice. Thank you!” —nick
Get two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two finishes).
35. An Angry Mama microwave cleaner because when you fill it with vinegar and water and pop it in the microwave, she’ll get so mad she’ll have to blow off some steam and get your microwave squeaky clean in the process.
Promising review: “My daughter cooked ramen noodles for three minutes without any water. Needless to say it was burnt and almost caught fire. I have scrubbed the microwave and couldn’t get the horrible smell out to the point it was giving me a headache. After several days I decided to order this before buying a new microwave. I got it today and used it. I am shocked it actually pulled most of the odor out that’s trapped in the upper vent. This $10 item saved me $200 to $400.” —Angela D.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three colors and packs of two).
36. And for everything else, a jumbo pack of magic cleaning pads reviewers have likened to Magic Erasers with an extra thick design that’s even more durable. Time to make all those wall scruffs and grimy door stains ~disappear~.
Promising reviews: “I went on a four-hour date with these bad boys and my baseboards. It was a great date!! My baseboards are so shiny and the erasers did not scratch my walls or paint when I cleaned the top lip of the baseboards. I can easily cut or tear them in half to get smaller erasers for those nooks and crannies.” —Heather C
Psst — check out BuzzFeed’s STK cleaning pads review for more deets (and incredible before and after photos).
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $14.95.
Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
