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“This has become my go-to cleaner because it consistently works without requiring a lot of effort.”

As a deputy editorial director on the BuzzFeed Shopping team with almost a decade in the lifestyle and service journalism sphere, I use my shopping editor eye to find and vet products across a variety of categories, including lifestyle, home, beauty, fashion, pets, cleaning, travel, aging, and more.

If your home currently looks like a chaotic crime scene of pet stains, scuffed walls, and mystery microwave gunk, you are so not alone. Seeing these downright shocking result photos will instantly motivate you to clean your house and finally conquer the mess! Reviewers swear by these brilliant cleaning hacks, featuring everything from a TikTok-famous cleaning paste to a magic scratch remover stick, an effortless weekly shower spray, and a heavy-duty grout cleaner that does all the hard labor for you. Get ready for some major transformation action — your sparkling-clean future home is just ahead!

It also works for non-pet stains like ink, soda, coffee, and more.

Promising review: "Our poor older pup started having some incontinence issues and had several accidents in the house. I was really frustrated until I found these. They work amazingly well. They're small, so if the area was larger, I had to use two or three, but they pulled up stains and saved the house from being smelly. I even used one on an older stain (that I'm pretty sure wasn't pet-related), and it came up after leaving it on for about 24 hours. I make sure to keep a supply of these in the house at all times now." —MC

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.49.

Tibet Almond Stick is a small business based in Illinois.

Promising review: "I recently got these Tibet floor wax sticks, and they're like magic wands for your floors and furniture! Got a scratch? No problem. Just wave one of these sticks over it, and voilà — scratch be gone! It's like having a tiny wizard in your cleaning arsenal. These wax sticks fill in scratches on the floor and furniture like a charm. My floors and furniture look brand new, and I didn't even have to cast a spell. Highly recommend!" —b4komer

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a pack of two).

Promising reviews: "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, would 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. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer

"We recently redid our shower, and it has a large glass door and all-white tile. Once a week, we spray this on at night and rinse in the morning! It has never been easier to keep our shower clean and beautiful. The smell isn’t overwhelming at all, but it is very slippery until rinsed." —Winnie M

Check out BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Sam Wieder's Wet & Forget review to learn more.

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two scents).

Promising reviews: "I cleaned our tile shower with black and pink mold near the floor. I applied it to the grout lines. Easy to apply because it is a gel. Forgot about it and came back later in the day. I stood gaping at a nearly spotless shower. It went from a mess to a beauty!" —Dr. J. Christian Wilson

"This stuff is amazing. I live in an older apartment complex, and even though I scrub and clean my bathtub every week, the caulk around the edge still manages to grow mold and turn brown/ black. I scrubbed with many different products, and it didn't seem to make a difference. I found this product, and the transformation is huge. First, it's easy to apply because of the squeeze top. I was able to just really focus on the caulk. Then, because it's a gel, it stayed put and didn't ooze everywhere. It really surprised me on those vertical sides. In the first picture, I already scrubbed my tub and even used some sturdy brushes attached to my power drill. The second half of the picture is after five hours of letting this mold remover soak and just wiping it off." —Rochelle

Check out our Skylarlife mold and mildew removal gel review for more deets!

Promising review: "I finally tried The Pink Stuff and I’m honestly amazed at how well it cleaned. I used it on some tough spots in my kitchen and bathroom — things I’ve scrubbed at for months — and they came out looking brand new with very little effort. It has a nice, mild scent and a thick consistency that stays where you put it, so you’re not chasing drips. It worked great on grease, soap scum, and even some marks on my stovetop I thought were permanent. A little goes a long way, and it wipes clean without leaving a weird residue. Definitely a new staple in my cleaning routine! Highly recommend." —Betty the Puggy

Note: It requires 2 AA batteries, which are not included.

Promising reviews: "I put off buying one of these for like a year — wish I'd gotten it sooner. Very satisfying to use. No notes. Easy to clean. Can be a little loud if you're sensitive to sounds, but I just wear some earplugs or headphones." —Jennifer Cardin

"OMG!! This fabric shaver is the best thing since sliced bread! I was skeptical at first, but then today, I shaved all of those pesky pills off one of the twin mattresses in our guest bedroom that had pills all over it. It worked so well and was so easy, I started taking sheets off of all our beds and started 'shaving' the 'pills and pulls.' If you have fuzz balls on things that look so horrible you want to throw them away, don't! Get this little fabric shaver and 'shave' away...lol." —MK

Get it from Amazon for $12.48+ (available in white and lavender).

Check out our full Conair fabric defuzzer review to learn more!

Promising review: "My ornery cat insists on snagging up furniture with her claws, instead of using one of the several scratching posts she has. As you can see, this Snag Nab-It needle/tool does a GREAT job, pulling the snags in — and hiding the damage, WITHOUT cutting any threads (avoiding creating holes)." —Betsy P.

Promising review: "The windows are noticeably squeaky clean and clear, and no scrubbing is required after only needing about 20 minutes to dry on a sunny day. I also used this to clean two outdoor glass dining tables, which are now ready for lunches and early dinners outside in the summer. Great product, definitely recommend and will be buying again!" —Helena

Promising review: "This thing is aahhhh-mazing! I’ve had several kinds of cat hair removers — adhesive strips, sticky rollers, rubber nubby gloves. Nothing else works as well and as quickly. Easy to clean out, too. I bought a handheld and a bigger one with a long handle for carpet and area rugs. Love them! They even clean the hair off the stupid red velvet drapes that came with the house when we bought it." —M. Bauer

Check out BuzzFeed editor and cat owner Chelsea Stuart's ChomChom review to learn more!

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors and a portable style for on-the-go use).

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 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

Promising review: "Love the fact that you just spray and let it do its thing. No rinse-off or anything. My outdoor rugs were a little drab after the winter, and this brought them back to like. No scrubbing either. Worked well." —Chasing Fireflies

Promising review: "Something I didn't believe until I tried it. So easy to follow directions, written on Angry Mama. I was disappointed when I opened the microwave to see the filth still on it. I was wishing it would magically take care of itself. But all it took was a quick swipe with a paper towel and GONE. Loosened everything, which is half the process. My microwave was sooooo white once cleaned!! Would buy as gifts." —JDesmond

Get it from Amazon for $7.59+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "We have a small couch in our bedroom, and our littlest will sleep there sometimes and has had a few accidents on the couch, so now it has a urine smell. I honestly went over the couch about four times, and each time, the water came back up brown! After the fourth time, though, the urine smell is finally just about gone, with the exception of one small spot (instead of the entire couch cushion)! I quickly went to clean our ivory cushion dining room chairs, and I didn't realize how dirty they even were until cleaning them. More brown water! This is a great buy if you have kids and pets." —Family

Promising review: "I had had it with my broken basic mop and bucket. I tried to just get a dollar store Swiffer to get us by, but that wasn't cutting it at all. With three boys and a dog that makes his rounds on all the furniture and every exposed corner, I had to do something. After seeing a TikTok where a woman demonstrated this mop to clean her walls and hearing my boss raving about it, I decided to click the Amazon button. Let me tell you, I HATE cleaning, I HATE mopping, but I LOVE for things to be clean. I was able to mop the entire house TWICE (Because it was that dirty. Please don't judge.) within an hour. A few days later, I mopped the entire house again within 10 minutes because they weren't quite as dirty. On another positive note, my boys love the spinner and think it’s a toy! So, every time I get the bucket out, my 10-year-old and 4-year-old ask to mop the house because they think it’s fun. MAJOR BONUS!" —Molly

Therapy Clean is a family-owned small business based in Dover, New Hampshire.

Promising review: "I live in an apartment. The sink is about 35 years old and has become badly stained and scratched from neglect and indifferent care. This has made a noticeable difference. This sink will never look brand new again, but your product removed, I would say, about 80% of the stains, without any extraordinary effort, and put a really polished look on the sink. It is gleaming and actually looks very clean for the first time since I have lived here." —David Brennan

Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in two sizes and multipacks).

Promising review: "I’m doing a happy dance right now! My toilets have had mineral rings in the bowls from well water since we bought our house five years ago. During those five years, I have purchased NUMEROUS products to try to remove the rings. Every single one failed. I had come to terms with the idea that if I wanted pristine-looking crappers, I was going to need to replace them. Three of them. Ugh! I ordered the pumice cleaning stone as a last-ditch attempt. Received it today and immediately went to town. My extreme enthusiasm for scrubbing johns was actually a bit odd, but I was feeling optimistic. Turns out I had reason to. THIS PRODUCT IS AMAZING!!! SO amazing, it actually inspired me to take a picture of my TOILET!!!! My hoppers are saved!!!!! Seriously, the rings are COMPLETELY GONE. If I could give 10 stars, I would." —Sassyscribbler

Drillbrush is a small business started by Anthony LaPolla, a former electrician whose experience with carpal tunnel pain led him to create a device that would clean car rims without the painful strain caused by hand-washing.

Promising review: "I let my tub get extra dirty on purpose because I knew this brush set was coming. In five minutes, my tub was sparkling clean. This item is no joke. The flat brushes are awesome for big surfaces, and the cone brush hits the hard-to-reach corners. I liked them so much I bought a set for my mom." —Jason B.

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (the different brush colors correspond to different stiffnesses, so make sure that you buy the appropriate stiffness for whatever item you're cleaning).

One pack (12 tablets) should last you a whole year!

Promising review: "My dishwasher has been the bane of my existence lately. No matter what I do, I can't get it clean. Got this stuff, ran one cycle (we have super super hard water), and bam! Wiped it out, double-checked the filter, and my dishwasher looks brand new. I will definitely be buying these again! The scent was also great, and I have sensitivity to strong smells, which can make cleaning hard due to allergies, but this didn't really bother me." —Alaura Price

The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads that can be used wet or dry. 

Promising review: "At first, I didn't think much about it. ... Then, I used it. It is incredible. The pole spins in any direction and secures tightly in place. The thick, absorbent cloth can be removed, washed, and put back within seconds. I cleaned my woodwork and ceiling fans without effort. Extremely satisfied." —Donnagnida

Promising review: "I have three long-haired cats who shed, and my beige carpets look awful with little clumps of black and gray fur everywhere. I was constantly having to vacuum. I chose this particular rake because it had actual rake teeth, and it really digs down and gets at the fur that’s deep down in the carpet that even my Dyson can’t pull out. It picks up lots of other things besides the pet hair, like the strands of carpet the cats pull up when they’re chasing each other around. Super easy to clean — all the material just slides right out. I definitely recommend it if you have a situation like mine with long-haired pets." —RS - Georgia

They're safe to use with pretty much any type of washer: HE or regular, top-loading and front-loading. Each kit comes with 24 tablets — a year's supply.

Promising review: "I've been using this product for several years now. I have two teens and a husband who's an auto technician. Boy, do they get filthy! After time this grime buildup will make your washer stink bad. I don't do it every month as they say to, as I don't have that type of money, but when it stinks, this product is the bomb! Makes your washer smell really fresh, like brand new. If it still stinks after one tablet, pop another one in, and no more stink!! Yay! I would give this 20 stars if I could. Really love this product so much that I bought the ones for my dishwasher, too!! (They work great, too!)" —berja

Get a year's supply from Amazon for $19.95.

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 sit overnight. I was amazed the mold wiped off with a rag." —Robin S. Johns

Promising review: "I had tried four different cleaners before discovering this one, and I wish I had found it sooner! All of that caked-on liquid that runs out of the pans and burns into the stove top while you’re cooking?? This removes all of it. It doesn’t scratch your glass top stove top, and it leaves it looking brand-new. I won’t ever buy another cleaner — this is it for me!" —Christine

Promising review: "This isn't just a cleaner; it's a magical potion that basically does the scrubbing while you sit back and enjoy a cold beer. Seriously, I watched in awe as it obliterated years of accumulated grill gunk faster than I can burn a burger. My grates went from looking like they'd survived a nuclear barbecue apocalypse to gleaming like they just rolled off the showroom floor... This cleaner works so effortlessly, I'm pretty sure it has secret cleaning ninja skills. One spray, and boom — goodbye, stubborn grease!...

"Bottom line: If your grill grates could talk, they'd be singing this product's praises louder than I sing in the shower. HIGHLY recommended!" —Jeremy

Promising review: "This is honestly one of the most impressive cleaning products I’ve purchased for my home. I was skeptical before trying it because I’ve spent years trying different products to clean my painted walls. Most would remove surface dirt, but the stubborn scuffs, fingerprints, and mystery marks from everyday life always seemed to remain. This cleaner completely changed that. I’ve now cleaned nearly every wall in my house, along with trim, door frames, and other high-traffic areas. Marks that I had assumed were permanent came off with very little effort. Most wiped away after spraying a light coat and immediately wiping with any dry cloth. A few tougher stains required a little extra scrubbing, but they eventually came off as well. My walls are painted with satin paint, and the spray does not leave any residue behind and does not damage the paint finish at all. The foaming is thin and once wiped, it is non-greasy. As a parent with multiple young children, my walls are constantly collecting fingerprints, scuffs, and other marks. This has become my go-to cleaner because it consistently works without requiring a lot of effort." —Megan Day

Promising review: "Amazing product. We had very rough grout in a high-traffic area that I thought for sure would require grinding and regrouting. But five minutes and light brushing made it look brand new. Even the really tough areas look new! This works better than any product we’ve ever tried. Money well spent, and one bottle did three rooms!" —Scott S.

The kit comes with one handle and two Magic Erasers.

Promising review: "IDK how this works, but whatever it's made of had to come from a fairytale. This is so incredibly easy to use, and it absolutely demolishes anything dirty or stained. It is better than anything else I've used." —Tyler Scott mazer

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in a kit with two handles and six Magic Erasers).

Promising review: "My new favorite cleaner! I use it everywhere, every day. Works amazingly on walls and tile. As always, test a small area before use. I do not recommend it for certain types of wood panel walls. However, it is very effective for removing cigarette smoke from walls. I used this on a house that had smokers for 20 plus years. Amazing results, see photos. It smells like fresh laundry, and the scent isn't too overwhelming unless used in small enclosed areas. I have asthma and issues with some overpowering scents, and this one doesn't bother me at all. It works really well with a Magic Eraser. I haven't found a mess yet that it won't clean." —Megan Breazeale

Get a starter bottle and three refills from Amazon for $18.48.

Promising review: "When I pulled the orange plastic spiked strip from the package, I was immediately skeptical and felt like all those 5-star reviews were from people who exist in an alternate universe. I was tempted to initiate a return on Amazon, but decided that I might as well gamble on a piece of $9 plastic before gambling $200 on a plumber. I slipped the plastic strip down my shower drain and literally FIVE SECONDS LATER I was pulling up gobs and gobs and gobs of hair. HOLY COW!!!!!!!! OHMYGOSH. I can't believe I still have any hair left on my head. SO MUCH REPULSIVE GUNK!!!! I saved my prize hairball on the shower floor to show my husband because I knew he would be as skeptical as I was. We both agree it looks like a small raccoon or a large squirrel lying helplessly on my shower floor. It's a grisly, messy, smelly, and oh-so-rewarding job." —Chocolate and Chips

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $6.95 (also available in a five-pack).

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