37 Best Cleaning Products to Keep Your Home Spick-and-Span
By Yelena Moroz Alpert and Kristi Kellogg
Produced by Katarina Kovac
A clean home is a labor of love, especially if it is boosted by the best cleaning products at your side. Even if you’re a fan of household staples like white vinegar and baking soda, by now you probably know that not all surfaces are created equal and may require a different approach when it comes to banishing grime. Getting rid of water stains around a bathroom faucet needs a whole different arsenal than wiping away a wine stain from a marble countertop.
That’s why AD tested dozens of cleaning products to bring you the best options to get your home clean from top to bottom. Literally. From dust-busting reusable towels to fragrant all-purpose cleaners that will make your kitchen smell fresh, not fishy, we’ve rounded up all the must-haves, like a steamer and grout cleaner that will surely make your bathroom sparkle, and a genius power tool that will scrub everything from fireplace soot to icky mildew. Read on for the best cleaning products that work hard to get your home in tip-top shape.
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Mr. Clean MagicEraser
You may not realize it, but the brilliant little devices known as Mr. Clean Magic Erasers can do just about any cleaning task around the house. Some of the more unexpected Magic Eraser uses include: removing scuff marks from baseboards, polishing outdoor furniture, declouding glassware, and removing makeup residue (on surfaces, that is).
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StarDrops The Pink Stuff Miracle All Purpose Cleaning Paste
The bubblegum pink paste is made with a mild abrasive that revives everything from sinks to faucets and leaves them sparkling. Apply it over grout, then steam clean, and you’ll be happy that you did, as it banishes discoloration from mold and mildew.
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Koala Eco Multi-purpose Cleaner
This aromatic cleaner works wonders as a daily countertop cleaner. Spritz it after meal prep and definitely before guests arrive, as the mandarin essential oil aroma will freshen the entire kitchen space.
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Papaya Reusable Paper Towels & Hook Pkg/2
Paper towels are a big part of cleaning, but why not make the most of this clean up wonder with a reusable paper towel. One sheet can replace 17 rolls of the regular stuff. The fast-wicking Papaya sheets pick up spills in seconds and can be deep cleaned next time you do laundry. What’s more, each package comes with a hook, so the cabinet under your kitchen sink stays organized.
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Shark WD201 HydroVac Cordless Pro XL 3-in-1 Vacuum, Mop & Self-Cleaning System
Looking for speed cleaning with results? The newest Shark HydroVac model sucks up all the dust and grime in a jiffy as you clean sealed hardwood, tile, marble, and laminate flooring. And if there is an area rug in the way, switch the setting with a push of a button and keep on tackling messes. We also love that the cordless vac is anything but noisy. The best part? It self-cleans so you don’t have to use your hands to pull out all that stray debris and pet hair caught on the brushroll.
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AspenClean Unscented Oxygen Bleach Powder
This Environmental Working Group–approved oxygen bleach powder was put to the test and prevailed—it made a nasty yellow pickle juice stain disappear from a table cloth! The plant-based formula uses mineral-based ingredients and enzymes to tackle messes without dulling colors. Bonus: The packaging has zero plastic and is completely biodegradable.
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Antica Farmacista Prosecco Home Ambiance Perfume
Once you scrub your home, preserve its clean essence all day long with a decadent aroma from Antica Farmacista in Prosecco, a delicious mix of citrusy satsuma, apricot, and passionfruit notes that are anchored by Madagascar vanilla, sandalwood, and white musk. The cocktail smells as sophisticated as it looks.
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Leather Honey Complete Leather Care Kit
Sure, you can use this leather kit to clean a couch, but don’t forget all the other leather pieces around your household (especially those stained car seats.) Watching the dull grey stains disappear is übersatisfying.
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Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner Powerful Multipurpose Portable Heavy Duty Steamer
A steam cleaner is one of those house-cleaning tools you don’t think you need, but once you have one you don’t know how you lived without it. The multitool steam cleaner works wonders on ceramic tile, grout, the unsightly crevices of a toilet seat, floor splatters, and the grease-clad oven. Plus you can use it to steam window treatments and furniture upholstery. Honestly, once you start steaming, it’s going to be hard to stop.
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Grout-eez Professional Grout Cleaner
Another overlooked surface to tackle when you’re in the middle of a deep clean? That grimy grout. Grab this best-selling grout cleaner and take your scrubbing to the next level with the power drill attachment.
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Drill Brush
This genius cleaning kit contains six stiff brushes that fit right into your power drill. You can use the power scrubber to scrub away everything from mildew to fireplace soot. No elbow grease required.
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Seventh Generation Disinfecting Spray Cleaner Lavender Vanilla & Thyme
This is another must-have when it comes to fighting viruses and germs. Disinfectant sprays like this one kill 99.9% of germs and are suitable for use throughout your entire house, including food surfaces and toys. The key ingredient in this botanical disinfectant is Thymol (a component of thyme oil). It will also make your house smell like a lavender field.
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Greenworks 24V Brushless Cordless Stick Vacuum
No list of the best cleaning products and supplies would be complete without a quality vacuum. This lightweight, hardworking vacuum works for hardwood floors or carpets. We love that it comes with multiple attachments to help you tackle every nook and cranny, making it especially useful for cleaning couches, drapes, blinds, and the inside of a car. The anti-allergic HEPA filtration system is particularly useful when cleaning up after DIY messes.
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Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System
Toss your dirty, bacteria-ridden toilet brush and upgrade your bowl-scrubbing game with this genius invention. The disposable sponges are preloaded with Clorox bleach that will obliterate germs and bacteria.
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Spotzero by Milton Elite Spin Mop Bucket
Mopping is an annoying task, but this bucket combo makes it practically pain-free. The bucket is self-balanced and drains through a plug at the bottom, the wringer bucket is no-splash, and the handle is anti-slip. The wheels on the bottom of the bucket make it easy to maneuver.
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BISSELL SpinWave Wet and Dry Robotic Vacuum
For anyone who doesn’t have time to clean, this Bissell SpinWave Wet and Dry smart robot vacuum helps keep your floors fresh and clean all the time without you having to put in much effort. With the three-stage cleaning system, the vacuum loosens, lifts, and suctions dirt, dust, and hair from hard floors and carpet.
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Goo Gone Pro-Power Spray Gel
If you’ve never experienced the magic of Goo Gone, you need to add this to your cart, stat. This wonderful liquid can remove any mess that is sticky, gooey, or gummy. We’re talking adhesive, caulk, sealant, wet paint, glue, soot, marker, tar, wax, oil, grease, and more. The residue from price stickers that you can never seem to fully get off? Goo Gone gets rid of it in seconds. It removes all of it—and leaves behind the scent of a freshly cut orange (no joke).
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Nature's Miracle Urine Destroyer
What about pet stains? This stain remover can be used on hard floors, carpet, fabric, furniture, and more. In addition to beautifully cleaning up the yellow residue, it also is formulated to discourage your pet from resoiling the area.
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Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner
Yes, you should be cleaning your dishwasher, but it’s way easier than you’d think: Run it with this stuff and you’re back to a shiny interior.
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Scrub Daddy Color Sponges, Set of 3
There is a reason TikTok is filled with Scrub Daddy (and Scrub Mommy) montages. This sponge works to dislodge stuck-on messes pronto.
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Brillianize Plastic Cleaner
Leave it to this non-toxic cleaner to deal with stains on not just plastic, but also glass and stainless steal. Since it is alcohol and ammonia free, you can feel good about using it in aquariums or to clean up pet messes.
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Wright's Copper Cream
To restore the luster of copper, as well as bronze and brass materials, look no further than this polish. Use it on everything from pots and pans, vintage door knobs, and pretty much anything that is tarnished.
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Holikme 40 Feet Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit Flexible Lint Brush with Drill Attachment
If you notice that your dryer isn’t working as well, you don’t necessarily need to buy a new one. Once you open the dryer vent, that lint gunk is likely blocking the passage. Use this nifty tool to get professional results.
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Weiman Quartz & Stone Countertop Cleaner and Polish
Countertops get a lot of use and plenty of greasy residue. That’s why this pH neutral formula is your BFF to handle surface stains and watermarks without damaging the quartz or leaving annoying streaks. The perky citrus scent will make you want to use it again and again.
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Jubilee Kitchen Cleaning Wax
Think of this cleaning product as a blast from the past, 1960s to be precise. Use it to polish and buff pretty much everything (except floors as it can leave a filmy residue on hardwood and laminate).
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Bar Keepers Friend Powdered Cleanser
This super light, bleach-free abrasive will lift baked-on grease from stainless steel surfaces like you wouldn’t believe. You can also use it on porcelain, ceramic, copper alloys, brass, bronze, chrome, fiberglass, and aluminum.
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Clorox Plant-Based Disinfecting Wipes Lemon Zest
These bleach wipes are particularly handy for small cleanup jobs. Like liquid bleach in a bottle, they kill 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, and allergens but without the actual bleach—and they can help you get up everything from soap scum to grease.
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Bar Keepers Friend Multipurpose Cooktop Cleaner, Pack of 2
Glossy surfaces need extra TLC. Bar Keepers Friend Cooktop Cleaner will handle all those burnt on messes in about a minute. All you need to do is wet the glass stovetop with a damp sponge, allow to absorb, then remove the formula (and the grease) with a dry microfiber cloth. Voilà! Good as new.
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Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner
To prevent that mildewy smell, which can transfer to your clothes, run your washing machine with Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner tablets for a deep clean.
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Homax Furniture White Ring Remover Cloth
Accidents happen. The Homax White Ring Remover cloth can come to the rescue when it comes to dealing with white rings, water marks and heat marks on your wood furniture. It even removes minor scratches and pen marks.
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Novus Plastic Clean & Shine Fine Scratch Remover Pack
Though you might not use the Novus scratch removers on a daily basis, this trio is good to have as arsenal for unexpected accidents. The formula restores most acrylic surfaces, leaving them polished to boot.
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Swan 70% Rubbing Alcohol 32 Fl Oz, Pack of 2
Mix one third of a cup of rubbing alcohol with three cups of distilled water and store it in a spray bottle for a perfect granite cleaner that won’t streak. Rubbing alcohol also works wonders as a spot cleaner for greasy spills (think makeup or lotion) on rugs, as it promptly dissolves oily or waxy materials.
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Hydrogen Peroxide
Get yourself a few bottles of hydrogen peroxide. Yes, we’re talking about the stuff used to clean cuts and scrapes. To make windows sparkle, put one part hydrogen peroxide and two parts water into a spray bottle. Apply to windows then wipe clean with a microfiber cloth.
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Clorox Disinfecting Bleach
Bleach: the ultimate germ-destroyer! As the most powerful disinfectant and stain remover, use it to sanitize surfaces and linens. Just know that it is so powerful it can mess things up, so use bleach wisely.
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Reusable Cleaning Gloves
If you’re planning on using bleach, you should also get yourself some cleaning gloves, since bleach can irritate the skin. Gloves like these are perfect for washing dishes, gardening, and other household chores. These are available in green, white, and lavender (pictured).
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Hefty Ultra Strong Lavender Scented Kitchen Trash Bags
When all the cleaning is done, toss the waste into these lavender-scented trash bags—and you can get a whiff of a fresh bag when you replace the old one.
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L’AVANT Collective Fresh Linen High Performing Hand Soap
Once you clean the entire house, treat yourself to a good hand-washing with a luxury hand soap. L’Avant Collective Fresh Linen plant-based hand soap smells decadent thanks to notes of ylang-ylang and leaves hands incredibly soft.
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