There are nearly too many wonderful things about living solo to list. But I’ll try a few: You can watch the sea hag episode of Widow’s Bay for the 49th time if you want, you don’t have to share a closet, you can try out eight hair masks in the shower at a time for science…. You get my drift. But when you live by yourself, you also have to do the tidying and cleaning because the mess is all yours. As someone who relishes living alone, here are lots of things that have made a difference in keeping my place cleaned and organized without it feeling like it’s a second full-tme job.
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Some odor-banishing flower-shaped toilet stamps, because who ever said that having a clean home can’t be fun?
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The kit comes with 60 gel stamps and 5 different stamp designs. Each stamp can be flushed about 150 times.
Promising review: “I love the look of these and the smell. They were easy to apply to the toilet and lasted a long time. The box came with so many that I don’t need to buy more for a long time. 10/10 a bathroom must-have.” — Jon Mark
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: “I love the look of these and the smell. They were easy to apply to the toilet and lasted a long time. The box came with so many that I don’t need to buy more for a long time. 10/10 a bathroom must-have.” — Jon Mark
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
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A double step stool with a safety lock and a weight limit of 330 pounds so you can reach stuff in the tippy-top of your kitchen cabinets without climbing on the counter. Trust me, you need one of these. (I live solo and use mine all the time in the kitchen, despite being tall.) It also folds flat for easy storage!
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Promising review: “I recently moved into my first solo apartment and I knew I needed a step ladder to reach things because your girl is 5’2. This ladder is very sturdy, and I love that it folds up easily so I can hide it in my storage room. Would definitely recommend.” — kmill
Get it from Amazon for $35.99.
Get it from Amazon for $35.99.
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Plus, a flexible grabber that’s made for people with limited mobility but can come in handy for everyone while trying to grab stuff that’s JUST out of reach. Also, you can fold it for easier storage and its sensitive grip means you get a better feel of what you’re grabbing.
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Promising review: “Bought the 2-pack. Wanted my mother to be able to reach rarely used items in the topmost cupboard without getting on a step stool if my sisters and I weren’t available. I’m using the other one to pick up trash when out mudlarking. Sturdy and convenient that it folds up.” — Kristen
Get it from Amazon for $25.95.
Get it from Amazon for $25.95.
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An organizing couch pillow with a spot for everything you require as you catch up on the Widow’s Bay TV series because you won’t want to pry yourself off the couch AND can’t ask someone to bring you a napkin. I am OBSESSED and need to talk to everyone about it.
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Cup Cozy Pillow is a small biz as seen on TV specializing in cleverly designed cup holders.
Promising review: “I liked that it worked with cups and mugs, perfect for clumsy friends.” — YAZ
“This thing is great! I’m home on maternity leave with my new baby and spend most of my time on the couch under a sleeping baby. This product makes it easy for me to keep my drinks, remote, etc close by even with crazy dogs running around. It’s a little more expensive than I would have liked but it works and I love it so money well spent!” — Amber
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in more colors).
Promising review: “I liked that it worked with cups and mugs, perfect for clumsy friends.” — YAZ
“This thing is great! I’m home on maternity leave with my new baby and spend most of my time on the couch under a sleeping baby. This product makes it easy for me to keep my drinks, remote, etc close by even with crazy dogs running around. It’s a little more expensive than I would have liked but it works and I love it so money well spent!” — Amber
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in more colors).
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A UV black-light flashlight that’ll track down all sorts of messes that’ve been avoiding you. Now, you can figure out the source of that weird smell without recruiting someone else’s nostrils. Good luck figuring out who’s to blame, though! (Maybe this is how you find out you’ve got a messy ghostly roomie.)
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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
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
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A no-scrub weekly shower cleaner you can simply just spray on after you shower, wait 8–12 hours while it tackles mold and mildew stains, soap scum, and just about any gross grime without YOU having to scrub. Talk about practical to the max.
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Promising review: “The water recently changed in our areas, and I noticed this awful blue staining. I had used this back in August and let it sit overnight, and it worked wonders! It worked so well, I purposely let my shower get gross again to take a picture to share with others. I work a demanding schedule and do not have time for deep cleaning ALL the time. This works wonders without scrubbing and no horrific fumes. I bought it for my almost 70-year-old Mom, too. She was so sick of scrubbing. Now she uses it bi-weekly! Highly recommend!” — Amelia
Get it from Amazon for $20.98.
Get it from Amazon for $20.98.
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A reusable pet fur remover might just have you tossing your old sticky roller after you see how much fur this reusable one (it has a sturdy brush system) picks up off your beloved couch. You don’t wanna walk out the door with fur all over your behind, only to learn from your work nemesis.
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Promising review: “I have a golden retriever and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it’s a great arm workout and it works wonders.” — Joanne Ertel
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
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A drill brush cleaning kit that’ll attach to your drill/driver for an informercial-like cleaning sesh at the flip of a switch that’ll have you seeking out all the dirty surfaces you’ve been ignoring.
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Includes three brushes that’ll attached to a standard handheld drill. The white is a soft bristle, best for wheels, carpet, upholstery, glass, and leather; the yellow is a medium bristle, best for bathroom, bathtub, shower, tile, and porcelain; the green is a medium bristle, best for kitchen, stoves, cabinets, countertops, and linoleum; the blue is a medium bristle, best for boats, pools, canoe/kayaks, hot tubs, and plastics; the red is a stiff bristle, best for outdoors, siding, brick, garage, and gutter; and the black is a hard bristle, best for grills, loose paint, furnaces, ovens, and industrial use.
Drill Brush is a small business based in New York!
Promising review: “I’m in love with this. I manage many apartment properties and finding people to do the cleaning has been tricky business, so I end up having to get in and clean these horrendous filth pods tenants lived in and left me to deal with when they move out. The ovens and stove tops are usually the worst, and I absolutely hate cleaning. I came across this drill attachment set, and let me tell you, it helped me tremendously! I still had to get in with a putty knife on some of them but it really cut down my elbow-grease time. If it wasn’t for this drill attachment, I think my arms would have just fallen off trying to clean it as good as I did! My only con would be that it doesn’t have any extension of any sort, so I really had my drill all up in that oven, but well worth it.” — alicia haats
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six bristle types).
Drill Brush is a small business based in New York!
Promising review: “I’m in love with this. I manage many apartment properties and finding people to do the cleaning has been tricky business, so I end up having to get in and clean these horrendous filth pods tenants lived in and left me to deal with when they move out. The ovens and stove tops are usually the worst, and I absolutely hate cleaning. I came across this drill attachment set, and let me tell you, it helped me tremendously! I still had to get in with a putty knife on some of them but it really cut down my elbow-grease time. If it wasn’t for this drill attachment, I think my arms would have just fallen off trying to clean it as good as I did! My only con would be that it doesn’t have any extension of any sort, so I really had my drill all up in that oven, but well worth it.” — alicia haats
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six bristle types).
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A rectangular lazy Susan made to hold more than the traditional round ones and to help you use every last bit of your apartment-sized fridge’s space. Yep, it’s time to really make the most of your legendary condiment collection before that fancy jar of preserves goes bad.
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Check out a TikTok of the rectangular lazy Susan in action.
Promising review: “This is perfect for short people with big refrigerators! I could never reach anything on the top shelf and had to grab a step stool, now everything fits perfectly on this, and I can reach them all! It glides great and is very sturdy.” — Tara Mann
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Promising review: “This is perfect for short people with big refrigerators! I could never reach anything on the top shelf and had to grab a step stool, now everything fits perfectly on this, and I can reach them all! It glides great and is very sturdy.” — Tara Mann
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
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A powerful dishwashing spray that, honestly, if you buy anything from this list, this should be it — especially if your home doesn’t include a dishwasher. You can spray down that casserole dish caked with enchilada sauce, let it sit, and you simply wipe and rinse away that saucy mess in a few minutes after you’ve conquered your meal.
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I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout food instead of cooking. But, as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce and the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like I say it does! Like, scary well.
Get the starter pack from Amazon for $17.50 (also available in lots of other scents, including a Free & Clear option).
Get the starter pack from Amazon for $17.50 (also available in lots of other scents, including a Free & Clear option).
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Some sheet fasteners if that the fitted sheet won’t stay put on your mattress, and you end up in a sheet burrito. These are exactly how they sound, so no matter how much you toss and turn, your fitted sheet won’t come loose in the middle of the night and require an extra pair of hands to put back in place.
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See them on TikTok.
Promising review: “I love these! Since I started using them my sheets haven’t popped off once and that used to be a several-times-a-night problem because I toss and turn when I sleep. Thank you, TikTok!” — Gabby
Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: “I love these! Since I started using them my sheets haven’t popped off once and that used to be a several-times-a-night problem because I toss and turn when I sleep. Thank you, TikTok!” — Gabby
Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three colors).
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A set of safe-locking magnetic duvet clips to keep your duvet in its proper place, instead of loose and saggy inside the cover you couldn’t resist from Urban Outfitters. These work for duvets up to 10 pounds and then use a magnetic key to remove the clips on laundry day.
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Checkout a TikTok of the duvet clips in action.
Pinion Pins is a small business specializing in home improvement products.
Promising review: “I was super worried about if I would have enough of the Pinions, and I totally do! My duvet is kinda thick and the Pinions pierced through with no problems! Plus with a little extra room if I had some extra layers. I REALLY like how you have to have the magnet tool to pull them apart. Absolutely no moving! Don’t walk, RUN TO BUY THIS. I also like how unnoticeable they are.” — Abigayle Mishler
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $17.95.
Pinion Pins is a small business specializing in home improvement products.
Promising review: “I was super worried about if I would have enough of the Pinions, and I totally do! My duvet is kinda thick and the Pinions pierced through with no problems! Plus with a little extra room if I had some extra layers. I REALLY like how you have to have the magnet tool to pull them apart. Absolutely no moving! Don’t walk, RUN TO BUY THIS. I also like how unnoticeable they are.” — Abigayle Mishler
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $17.95.
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A small compost bin/trash can will easily hang on a cabinet door for easy hiding and use. The lid lifts up or flips over for easily dumping as you food prep. Living solo means you likely create a LOT less waste and don’t need a giant kitchen trash can to contain the mess!
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Promising review: “So I saw this tiny trash can on TikTok, and I was moving into a tiny studio apartment and thought this would be perfect. Turns out it’s one of the best things I’ve ever bought. I installed mine with the over-the-cabinet hooks (also comes with adhesive stickers) on my kitchen island, and it is so convenient I can’t even express with words. The lid is on this nifty hinge so you can open it by flipping the lid up, or by sliding it forward and it folds down out of the way. I usually keep it open while I’m cooking but I can close it super quickly if I see the dog coming. There is a little pull tab for easy opening. It is so easy to use and easy to clean. It’s also so cute! I use my plastic grocery bags as trash can liners for this and they fit perfectly. It comes with a roll of bags as well. The lid lifts off easily to change bags out. Clicks back on easily over the new liner. Can’t recommend this enough!! This is going on my list of ‘best things I’ve ever spent my money on.’” — Ginger
Get it from Amazon for $20.39 (available in three colors).
Get it from Amazon for $20.39 (available in three colors).
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Or some pink! Cherry blossom–scented! Forceflex trashbags that’ll be able to withstand all kinds of odds ‘n’ ends you throw in there…and maybe buy you a little more time with bad food odors.
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Promising review: “These are my absolute favorite. They are stretchy and durable. They smell great and keep my house from smelling bad when I have food trash. And I love that they are pink.” — Ashley van Kirk
Get a 90-pack from Amazon for $18.86.
Get a 90-pack from Amazon for $18.86.
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A game-changing “bed wedge” pillow in a high-density foam and triangular shape to prevent stuff from falling into that gap between the mattress and the headboard. No need to scrounge down there for your phone or other stuff. Totally the stuff of nightmares!
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Bonus: There’s a lil’ side pocket for your phone, glasses, or other nighttime accessories.
Promising review: “I did not realize that these were out there until I watched a TikTok about one. This has saved my pillows. I do have a headboard, but there was about a three-inch gap between it and my mattress. This has stopped my pillows from sliding down in between. I have had no issues at all with it. I did let it sit for almost 72 hours while it was getting its shape back from being in a shipping container, but after that, it was perfect!!! I highly recommend.” — Miss_Beck
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in three colors and Twin–California King).
Promising review: “I did not realize that these were out there until I watched a TikTok about one. This has saved my pillows. I do have a headboard, but there was about a three-inch gap between it and my mattress. This has stopped my pillows from sliding down in between. I have had no issues at all with it. I did let it sit for almost 72 hours while it was getting its shape back from being in a shipping container, but after that, it was perfect!!! I highly recommend.” — Miss_Beck
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in three colors and Twin–California King).
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A clear magnetic refrigerator dry-erase board that’ll stick directly on your fridge. It’s a little bit more aesthetic of a reminder than a series of sticky notes. Feel free to jot down reminders to eat the leftovers that are about to go bad!
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It also includes four dry-erase markers!
Promising review: “Saw it on TikTok being used as a dinner menu for the week! It will help me be more organized and add little chores that needs to completed or important reminders. Love it, no complaints.” — Clarince Thomas
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
Promising review: “Saw it on TikTok being used as a dinner menu for the week! It will help me be more organized and add little chores that needs to completed or important reminders. Love it, no complaints.” — Clarince Thomas
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
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A jumbo pack of toilet cleaning tabs you simply throw in the tank every two weeks to keep your bowl (and bathroom) fresher on the reg.
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Promising review: “Effective at keeping the toilet bowl clean and very easy to use.” — Amazon Customer
Get a 30-pack from Amazon for $19.52.
Get a 30-pack from Amazon for $19.52.
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And a miraculous automatic bleach toilet-cleaning system, because you can’t enjoy the first Saw film without thinking about cleaning. This gadget will send cleaner into your bowl with each flush!
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It’s super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months!
Promising review: “I have hard water, and the constant ring in the toilet was super aggravating. This little thing took all of 30 seconds to install, and has kept my bowl ring-free for over a month now. I LOVE it. I can smell the bleach a tiny bit when the toilet is flushed, but that’s not a bad thing; I kinda like that, as I know it’s working. Also, excellent design that delivers on its promises. Please run and check out one of these for every toilet in your house.” — AmazonShopper
Get it from Amazon for $13.69.
Promising review: “I have hard water, and the constant ring in the toilet was super aggravating. This little thing took all of 30 seconds to install, and has kept my bowl ring-free for over a month now. I LOVE it. I can smell the bleach a tiny bit when the toilet is flushed, but that’s not a bad thing; I kinda like that, as I know it’s working. Also, excellent design that delivers on its promises. Please run and check out one of these for every toilet in your house.” — AmazonShopper
Get it from Amazon for $13.69.
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A handheld steam cleaner (perfect even if you’re in a small space and that’s how you can afford to live solo) with a nearly 10-foot-long cord to help you get at all sorts of greasy, stuck-on messes sans chemicals.
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Promising review: “Cleaned stove top and the hood vents. Then, I had to clean the sticky grease from the sink. Worked very easily and without chemicals. Easy to use and to refill. The attachments make various jobs easy to clean.” — Lori
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
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Bioclean, a hard water stain remover if you’re tired of looking at all the streaks and soap scum on your shower doors, fixtures, grout, and basically everywhere else in your bathroom. One reviewer swears that you should, “Buy a lifetime supply immediately.”
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Promising review: “I’m a clean freak with hard water, and this stuff took off the build-up like magic. I would recommend using a slightly damp scratch pad. It takes a little elbow grease, but I have tried a ton of products, and this one is the only one that worked!” — Lori
Get it from Amazon for $21.77.
Get it from Amazon for $21.77.
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A pack of stain-removing, nontoxic cleaning cups to clean out your Keurig’s innards because your coffee started tasting a LITTLE weird.
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Quick & Clean is a small biz.
Promising review: “Okay, so these cleaner pods are awesome! I didn’t know how gross our Keurig was until today. The big mason jar on the left is when I actually ran the cleaner through, plus one rinse cycle. The middle one is another rinse cycle, and the last one, on the right, is the last one I did. So yes, I would suggest running two or three rinse cycles instead of the recommended one. But it’s still an awesome product for the price! I have a Keurig 2.0, and I had no issues.” — Mads0421
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: “Okay, so these cleaner pods are awesome! I didn’t know how gross our Keurig was until today. The big mason jar on the left is when I actually ran the cleaner through, plus one rinse cycle. The middle one is another rinse cycle, and the last one, on the right, is the last one I did. So yes, I would suggest running two or three rinse cycles instead of the recommended one. But it’s still an awesome product for the price! I have a Keurig 2.0, and I had no issues.” — Mads0421
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99.
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A foaming garbage disposal cleaner you can throw in your sink (the whole packet!), turn on the water, and watch fizz up as it does the tough work below on all the gunk that OTHER PEOPLE have let build up in your disposal. Jk, you’re the only one who’s using it but HEY you are also a problem-solver!
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Promising review: “Saw on TikTok (don’t judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you’re left with a clean sink! I use with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance.” — Jessica Hamilton
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $6.99.
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $6.99.
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Or an impressive foaming drain cleaner you’ll want to post to the socials — even if it pulls out some truly disgusting filth that you’d otherwise not wanna advertise to the universe. You can use it on sink, tub, and floor drains… and might just have you seeking out filth like John Waters.
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Check out a TikTok of the foaming pink drain cleaner in action. One reviewer said it cleaned five sinks with one bottle!
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.
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.
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A tub of heavy-duty cleaning wipes because nine times out of ten, it’ll be easier to reach for a super-effective wipe than figure out which bottle of cleaning solution is best suited for today’s mess.
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These work on almost any surface: leather, fabric, furniture, hardwood, pans, metal, WHEREVER. And! They’ll clean up grease, oil, tar, dirt, ink, lipstick, nail polish, food, and a whole lot more.
Promising review: “Only within a couple of seconds of using these wipes, I get a clean result. I am a busy mom of three, and need something quick that ACTUALLY works. This product is amazing. I would highly recommend. Renting an apartment, it’s hard to clean the walls without removing the paint. This gets the job done 100%.” — Sirena
Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $14.98 (available in nine sizes/packs).
Promising review: “Only within a couple of seconds of using these wipes, I get a clean result. I am a busy mom of three, and need something quick that ACTUALLY works. This product is amazing. I would highly recommend. Renting an apartment, it’s hard to clean the walls without removing the paint. This gets the job done 100%.” — Sirena
Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $14.98 (available in nine sizes/packs).
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And some scouring sponges to handle most of the elbow grease for hand-washing anything that needs more than a simple rinse. Caked-on crud from a grilled cheese you left overnight? NBD.
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Promising review: “Absolutely works as described. Removes the gunk, discoloration, and crud from the bottom of pots easily. Wet the sponge with water, start scrubbing and watch the magic begin in seconds. Minimal elbow grease needed.” — Marty Marion
Get an 8-pack from Amazon for $7.69.
Get an 8-pack from Amazon for $7.69.
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An oil stain remover capable of annihilating that grease stain that you thought made your garage or driveway a goner. No need for a professional assessment!
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Promising review: “I went in skeptical, I’m not going to lie. We had grease spilled on our brand-new paver patio. 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 off! No evidence we ever spilled anything! I’d buy it again.” — Susan
Get it from Amazon for $17.97.
Get it from Amazon for $17.97.
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Some dishwasher-cleaning tablets will get rid of residue that ends up creating odor and buildup on your dishes. You were lucky to score an apartment with a dishwasher, but if it’s not super effective, what’s the use?! These are honestly so cheap that you’ll wanna add to cart rather than texting your super to come by for a look.
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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 dishes 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 deciding to purchase a new one. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh. 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 per the instructions and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! The glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully every month, 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 six-month supply from Amazon for $8.99.
Get a six-month supply from Amazon for $8.99.
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A jetted tub cleaner you simply run through in a bath cycle and just watch the filth EMERGE from the pipes. Then you just wipe it away! Talk about a horror story with a happy ending!
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You run your bath, add the cleaner, watch the gunk emerge, drain your bath, and then clean off the gunk! Btw, Oh Yuk is a small biz.
Promising review: “It’s disgusting to see what comes out of your jets when you use this product. I can’t believe we bathed in this! I‘ve run bleach and dish detergent through my jets before, and that combination never cleaned with this efficiency. I highly recommended this product.” — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.84.
Promising review: “It’s disgusting to see what comes out of your jets when you use this product. I can’t believe we bathed in this! I‘ve run bleach and dish detergent through my jets before, and that combination never cleaned with this efficiency. I highly recommended this product.” — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.84.
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Washing machine-descaling tablets can work on both top- and front-loading machines to erase any lingering mildew smells — whether you’ve had this machine for ages and want to keep it running ’til the day you die. Or you got a steal on a used machine and now you know WHY. You can’t exactly ask someone else to do a sniff check. So just run one of these through it just in case.
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Promising review: “My parents have a washer that’s a few decades old. I used to make DIY ‘detergent’ by grating bars of soap. We all used to use wayyyy too much detergent. We have a lot of pet hair, etc. Needless to say, we had a lot of buildup, and it stunk so bad. I added 2 tablets to the longest hot cycle and look at all that nasty comes out. So gross but satisfying.” — Hannah
Get 48 from Amazon for $29.95.
Get 48 from Amazon for $29.95.
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Or if you prefer a liquid solution, a citrus-y Oh Yuk washing machine cleaner that’ll work on all washers. Say buh-bye to random debris and nasty smells emanating from your machine.
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Oh Yuk is a small biz specializing in cleaning solutions. Their jetted hot tub cleaner is a fan fave!
Promising review: “The most important is it cleaned the sensors in the drum. Now, the machine smells fresh and works as it should. Ran front loader on normal setting, hot water.” — Lorraine
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (enough for four cleanings).
Promising review: “The most important is it cleaned the sensors in the drum. Now, the machine smells fresh and works as it should. Ran front loader on normal setting, hot water.” — Lorraine
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (enough for four cleanings).
31.
A mold and mildew removal gel that’ll turn back time on your shower surround in a mere six hours. Somehow the former owner didn’t tell you that the main bathroom gets a little mildewy in no time. One day you’re young and fun, then before you know it you’re paying your own utilities and noticing mildew.
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Promising review: “It’s a little hard to squeeze but that totally makes up for the AMAZING results. I was embarrassed about our tubs because the people we bought our house from didn’t caulk or seal them properly and this resulted in mildew buildup. I tried EVERYTHING until I saw this on TikTok, I believe — MIRACLE FREAKING WORKER. I will be buying more, the only complaint I will ever have is the shipping got mixed up but that is not a problem and was fixed very easily!” — Brooklyn Nguyen
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
32.
The Pink Stuff Spray in case you’re extremely into the OG cleaning paste and have wondered out loud, “Hm, I wonder what else they make.” Well, THIS! Now you can sort out your icky oven situation before calling up a pro (and waiting around for the appointment).
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Promising review: “I’ve tried everything I could think of to get my oven clean, then came across this on Amazon. It smells like green apples to me, which is far better than most cleaning products. The picture was taken during the cleaning process of the inside of the glass door. I’m amazed!” — Star
Get it from Amazon for $4.86 (also available in a bathroom spray and window and glass spray).
Get it from Amazon for $4.86 (also available in a bathroom spray and window and glass spray).
33.
Stain-lifting pads will tackle the icky pet stains on your wall-to-wall beige carpeting from when your poor dog didn’t want to go use the bathroom outside when it was storming.
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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 $26.11.
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $26.11.
34.
Green Gobbler Drain Clog Dissolver can do a far better job of clearing your bathroom or kitchen drains than the super well-known brand you usually grab. Because clogs never happen at convenient moments. And sometimes your landlord or super can’t stop by to help out when you need it.
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My bathroom sink tends to stop up far too easily and this does a drastically better job of clearing the gunk than Drano or Liquid Plumbr. I also love that it’s noncorrosive (I live in a pre-war apartment building with old pipes) and odorless (no one loves feeling like a bug being fumigated in their own home)!
Promising review: “OK… So I have to do a little review on this product BECAUSE I have had a stopped-up kitchen sink and have LITERALLY tried EVERYTHING down to the industrial products with NO luck. I decided to go on Amazon and read a few reviews. This is the one I decided to go with. I only used one chamber, let it sit for an hour, and then used boiling water. My sink is NO LONGER stopped up!!! I saved a plumber bill and this was $11.97. HUGE win for this woman!!” — Tabpeach
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
Promising review: “OK… So I have to do a little review on this product BECAUSE I have had a stopped-up kitchen sink and have LITERALLY tried EVERYTHING down to the industrial products with NO luck. I decided to go on Amazon and read a few reviews. This is the one I decided to go with. I only used one chamber, let it sit for an hour, and then used boiling water. My sink is NO LONGER stopped up!!! I saved a plumber bill and this was $11.97. HUGE win for this woman!!” — Tabpeach
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
35.
An Angry Orange pet odor eliminator for erasing all the visual (and smelly) evidence of pet accidents on flooring and furniture. You don’t need a new chair. You just need this.
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Promising review: “I have a finished carpeted basement that my dog peed on… mix in that horrible smell and basement smell. I’ve tried so many products, and nothing worked. Then I tried this and it is the only thing to actually neutralize the smell. For the comments saying that the spray bottle sucks, I think they are using it wrong? Mine worked perfectly fine. Just turn it to a mist setting, and it was perfect for the carpet.” — Damian velez
Get it from Amazon for $17.96.
Get it from Amazon for $17.96.
36.
A rust stain–removing gel to remove rusty stains and discolorations from the previous tenant that bleach hasn’t cut through just yet. It’s time to feel like you’re ACTUALLY clean after a shower.
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Promising review: “I. AM. Shook! The previous tenant kept this apartment NASTY. I moved in the day he moved out and was scrubbing this nasty drain for months to no avail. I let this sit for an hour and came back just to peek and wow. The difference is crazy. Now I feel better about taking baths in my own home. Amazing. 9/10 because the instructions says rub lightly. I tried that way first and almost thought it was a dub (Meaning it wouldn’t work lol) But it definitely worked after letting it sit.” — Julia R.
Get it from Amazon for $6.88.
Get it from Amazon for $6.88.
37.
A watermark–removing cloth could do wonders on bathroom cabinets you accidentally dribbled nail polish remover on, or even the table that came with your furnished apartment.
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Promising review: “This SAVED me my rent deposit!! I had stupidly put pots on the floor thinking the terra-cotta tray wouldn’t mold through to the wood floor (wrong!).
This took the mold and water damage right off! I did first try baking soda/water mixture which helped get the mold off, but these wipes are what saved the water damage! Any light-colored water damage will be easily fixed by this, but it seemed that any dark or black-water damage wasn’t fixable with this.” — Al
Get it from Amazon for $5.59.
This took the mold and water damage right off! I did first try baking soda/water mixture which helped get the mold off, but these wipes are what saved the water damage! Any light-colored water damage will be easily fixed by this, but it seemed that any dark or black-water damage wasn’t fixable with this.” — Al
Get it from Amazon for $5.59.
38.
A bottle of mold and mildew remover spray with some “before” reviewer photos that look straight out of a haunted-house movie. Just spray it on a surface, wait 15 seconds, and then watch the mold disappear like a hat trick.
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It works on wood, tile, fiberglass, showers, floors, counters, and grout!
RMR Brands is a small business specializing in professional grade cleaning solutions for your home.
Promising review: “I bought this RMR spray with low expectations, even with the good reviews. I sprayed a small patch in the evening and let it sit overnight. The next morning, the grout where I had sprayed was as white as if it were brand new. I decided to spray the entire wall and part of the roof. The next day everything I sprayed had no visible mold. By the third night, I was pretty much spraying everything left in the shower. This stuff is amazing.” — John Werner
Get a 32-oz bottle on Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four sizes and multiple quantities).
RMR Brands is a small business specializing in professional grade cleaning solutions for your home.
Promising review: “I bought this RMR spray with low expectations, even with the good reviews. I sprayed a small patch in the evening and let it sit overnight. The next morning, the grout where I had sprayed was as white as if it were brand new. I decided to spray the entire wall and part of the roof. The next day everything I sprayed had no visible mold. By the third night, I was pretty much spraying everything left in the shower. This stuff is amazing.” — John Werner
Get a 32-oz bottle on Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four sizes and multiple quantities).
39.
A pack of Bottle Bright fizzing cleaning tablets to revive the look (and taste!) of the stainless-steel thermos you use every dang day (whether you’re WFH or not) but aren’t so great at washing like you should because no one’s patrolling your dish-washing duties.
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Promising reviews: “Bottle Bright was what I’ve used for years in powder form in professional kitchens and specifically CATERING. You know those HUGE carafes you see at a hotel or wedding? Yeah, those suckers get GROSS. Bottle Bright every week — we’d let em’ soak over night, and rinse in the morning. They looked new for YEARS. So clearly I use it at home for all of my stainless carafes (coffee pot) and travel cups. Works great in bottles too obviously.” — RuffTuffCreamPuff
Get a box of 12 tablets from Amazon for $7.99.
Get a box of 12 tablets from Amazon for $7.99.
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