Essential Items for Those Inept at Proper Home Cleaning (34 Items Listed)
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Say hello to your new cleaning arsenal! While these superior picks might have been sent as samples, our editors have personally vetted each one. Now, let's talk about the goodies.
1. Adjustable-height broom and dustpan set – Ideal for clearing away the pesky mess that inevitably piles up in your kitchen, this versatile set will save you from doing daily battle against the grime.
2. Handheld broom and dustpan with combine-and-store feature – For those momentary oopsies, this nifty duo is compact enough to store easily without taking up too much space.
3. Microfiber flip mop – The perfect match for hard floors like wood, tile, laminate, or linoleum – it’s extraordinarily effective at lifting up dirt and hair while remaining completely dry. Then, simply switch to the wet-end for even more cleaning power!
4. Machine-washable 100% microfiber Swiffer cloths – If you're a Swiffer aficionado, but concerned about waste, these reusable cloths are your best bet. Slide them on, and enjoy quick and hassle-free cleanups.
5. Powerful yet budget-friendly vacuum cleaner – If you've got carpet or area rugs littering your home, this inexpensive yet potent suction machine won't let you down.
6. Carpet freshening powder – Replenish the life in your living room's open-to-the-kitchen rug, which has presumably soaked up several years' worth of dining odors.
7. Multi-surface spray bottle and microfiber cloths – Give every surface - including those dusty ones - a thorough wipe-down with a squirt of all-purpose cleaner and a trusty cloth.
8. Disinfecting spray – Although this product isn’t for everyday use everywhere (vary the frequency as needed), it’s great to have nearby for when you find yourself handling raw poultry or need to clean up sticky messes without contaminating other surfaces.
9. Fume-free oven cleaner – Erase the evidence of your baking glory days (or those late-night frozen pizza sessions), as this overnight cleaner can make your oven look brand new again.
10. Milder oven cleaning solution – Formulated with pumice, baking soda, sodium citrate, plant-based cleaners, and essential oils, this gentle yet effective cleaner might require a touch more elbow grease, but it will leave your oven spotless.
11. Glass cooktop cleaning kit – Solves your odyssey of wiping away stubborn cooktop marks, offering everything you need to shine up even the messiest burners.
12. Bar Keeper’s Friend – A cleaning dynamo for removing stubborn grime from practically everything around the house, including stained pots, scratched ceramics, grimy gas cooktops, tarnished metals, and rusty-looking stainless steel.
13. Mold and mildew remover – Help purge the grossness from your bathroom grout with this no-odor gel, which adheres and stays in place, allowing it to perform its magic on the mold.
14. Disposable drain snakes – Reach deep into those pesky drains and pull out whatever hairy obstacles are preventing your tub and sink from draining freely.
15. High-quality toilet brush – When you consider the various germs that linger in this area, you'll be grateful you invested in one of these essential tools.
16. Toilet bowl stamp-in gel – Prevent the need for future scrubbing by applying this long-lasting mirror-like guard beneath your toilet rim.
17. Pumice stone – With this convenient tool, you can effortlessly erase those persistent hard water stains that have accumulated over time, without sapping unnecessary energy from your day.
18. Lemon-scented toilet bomb – Drop one of these into your toilet bowl once a week, or whenever needed, to help prevent buildup and cut down on intense scrubbing sessions.
19. Carpet and upholstery stain remover – Untangle even the toughest stains on carpet and upholstery with this dependable product.
20. Solvent-based cleaner (for upholstery marked with an “S” on its cleaning tag) – as previously explained, you’d be best off using a water-based cleaner for “W” tagged items; however, solvent cleaners are the go-to when dealing with “S” tagged upholstery.
21. Pet-friendly cleaning spray – Safeguard your carpets and upholstery from 'organic' messes (sounds pleasant now, doesn’t it?), such as urine, feces, and vomit, by using a disinfecting enzyme spray that offers total odor elimination.
22. Soft cleanser – Easily erase years of stubborn hard water stains from your tile or glass surfaces, restoring them to their original glory.
23. Bathroom cleaner – Effortlessly banish grime and soap scum from your bathtub with this effective bathroom cleaner.
24. Specialty hot tub and jetted tub cleaner – Eliminate years’ worth of stubborn buildup and residue lurking in your hot tub's pipes with this scientifically engineered cleaning solution.
25. Dishwasher cleaning tablets – Eliminate any buildup in your dishwasher, as well as those pesky marks on your newly cleaned dishes, with this multi-tasking product.
26. Granite countertop cleaner – Keep your precious stone countertops shining with this specially formulated cleaner, which prevents etching and damage.
27. Extendable microfiber duster – Reach even your highest ceiling fans and the tops of cabinets without hauling out the ladder or shifting furniture with this extendable duster.
28. Goo Gone – When it comes to mystery sticky substances like tape residue or dried slime, this essential solution will help you vanquish them effortlessly.
29. Finish restorer – Restore your beloved wooden furniture to its original luster by eliminating heat rings, watermarks, scratches, color fade, oxidation, and more.
30. Metal polish – Touch up the brilliance of your door and cabinet knobs, as well as other decorative items made of metal, in no time with this versatile cleaning solution.
31. Leather stain remover – Revive and rejuvenate your worn-out leather items using this miracle product, which absorbs and eliminates stains in record time.
32. Wood and leather balm – Nourish your treasured wooden cutting boards and leather furniture with this hydrating balm, which will prevent them from cracking or becoming dulled over time.
Humble Suds – a small business hailing from Denver, Colorado – offers a line of cleaning products made from plant and mineral sources. We’ve had the pleasure of testing these products, and now use them regularly. Prior to its overhaul, our wooden cutting board looked rather beaten up, but within mere minutes of application, the balm completely transformed it. The wood's natural beauty now shines through, and the risk of cracks has been reduced significantly.
*Note: The reviews included in this post have been edited for clarity and brevity.
Purchase this remarkable product from Etsy for $19.55 and bring your wood treasures back to life.
- After a hard day of shopping at home, don't forget to tackle the dust that accumulates with the extendable microfiber duster.
- Before crafting your next market-priority-post or market-redo-post, make sure your content is free of grime and smudges using the microfiber flip mop.
- Need to reprocess an old market listing, but your screen is smudged? Grab the Goo Gone to effortlessly clean off that stubborn residue from your tablet or phone screen.
- Are you constantly re-creating your Amazon shop for the majority of your sales? Store the adjustable-height broom and dustpan set near your Etsy shop for quick cleanups anytime messes come your way.
- When working on a new market-Amazon-majority project, it's essential to have a powerful yet budget-friendly vacuum cleaner to keep your office or workspace clean and dust-free.
