20 Must-Have Cleaning & Organizing Products

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June 24, 2024

By: Samantha Lande

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Our Favorite Cleaning & Organizing Essentials

Maybe it’s the changing weather or the glee from summer approaching, this time of year has become an annual time to declutter, clean, and do all of the organization projects you’ve been sitting on all winter. Nothing makes accomplishing projects more exciting than a few new tools to help the process along.

Here are 20 of our favorites to get your home ready for summer.

Undersink Caddy

Your countertops may be clear, but what’s happening under the sink may be less than organized. This under sink caddy will change that in minutes with the perfect places for all of those cleaning tools, from extra sponges to disinfecting sprays.

BUY IT: Amazon, $25

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Ultra Foamy

The Magic Eraser is one of the best inventions ever, and their newest ultra foamy version really helps get to those areas that need a few extra suds to get clean. It’s great for showers and baths or those stubborn pans that just won’t give in.

BUY IT: Amazon, $9

Shower Scrubber

Cleaning can be hard on your body, especially when it comes to reaching those spots that are high up or down low. This shower scrubber is a game changer for that aspect. With adjustable heights and speeds (and a quick charge time!), this tool can reach to the top of your shower with ease and stop you from bending down to scrub those corners, too.

BUY IT: Amazon, $25

Mop Slippers

There aren’t many ways to passively clean, but these mop slippers make it easy and fun to clean without thinking about it. Simply put these colorful mop bottom slippers on your feet and walk around, picking up dust and dirt along the way. The whole family can get involved; just don’t forget to wash them often!

BUY IT: Amazon, $10

Storage Bag Organizer

Raise your hand if you pack lunches and leftovers on a daily basis! This storage bag organizer makes it so easy to have your drawers organized with the right sized bags whenever you need them instead of keeping the smushed paper boxes.

BUY IT: Amazon, $50

Humble Suds Miracle Cleaning Bombs

All-natural cleaning products have become increasingly popular and Humble Suds has some great products. These fizzing cleaning bombs are perfect for any of those hard-to-clean, stinky places, like the garbage disposal and inside of the toilet. They clean and deodorize.

BUY IT: Humble Suds, $15

Carbona Outdoor Cleaner

When it comes to spring cleaning, your outdoor space needs to be up there in priorities. After collecting weather-related dirt and grime, it’s time to spruce it up for outdoor entertainment. This outdoor cleaner with a brush is perfect to get your furniture, rugs, decks, and umbrellas looking like new.

BUY IT: Amazon, $10

Bissell Little Green

Upholstery cleaners and vacuums are often heavy and clunky to use or own. The little green is much more compact, but still does the hard work of sucking up the grime from pets or kids. It’s perfect for couches, cars, and rugs.

BUY IT: Amazon, $124

The Pink Stuff

This all-purpose cleaning paste became wildly popular on social media for good reason. It can get stains off just about anything — everything from rust on pots and pans to permanent markers.

BUY IT: Amazon, $5

W&P Reusable Stretch Lids

If part of your clutter is the millions of storage containers with lids that don’t match, this set will revolutionize that overcrowded drawer. These stretchable lids are designed to fit a variety of round containers, from a small soup bowl to a large watermelon. Easy to stack and you don’t have to worry about that perfect fit.

BUY IT: W&P, $20

AirPod Cleaner

AirPods collect dust, earwax and who knows what else. This small tool is perfect to get all the gunk out from the tiny corners of both the AirPods and the case. The tool is also great to use for your phone and any other small item that might need cleaning.

BUY IT: Amazon, $9

Angry Mom

Yes, all moms have a boiling point, but this "angry" mom takes her frustration out in the best way: by cleaning. Simply fill her with vinegar and water and set her in the microwave for 5-7 minutes. She’ll let off steam and leave your microwave shiny and sanitized with minimal effort.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7

Folex Carpet Spot Remover

Whether it’s slime, paint, or wine, something is bound to spill on your carpet. Although many tricks will kinda-sorta get the stain out, this spot remover will help lift out the stain without the constant vacuuming or powders. Simply spray and soak up with a cloth.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7

Fridge Deodorizer

Forget about putting a new box of baking soda in the fridge every few months. This deodorizer will suck up all the smells for up to a decade. It doesn’t have any chemicals or odd smells, and you’ll hardly notice it in your fridge while it does the work.

BUY IT: Amazon, $25

Dryer Vent Cleaner

How often do you think about needing to clean out your dryer vents, but don’t (beyond removing lint here and there)? It’s a fire hazard and a job that’s often overlooked. This dryer vent cleaner makes it easy to get in there and remove a ton of the buildup. You can also use the tool for pet hair, underneath couches and hard-to-reach places for dust.

BUY IT: Amazon, $8

Duster Sponges

These duster sponges have become popular as their shape and grooves help make it easier to suck up dust, hair, and grime easily. Great for items like blinds and fans that hold a ton of dust.

BUY IT: Amazon, $10

Snack Bins

If you’re a parent, there’s a constant need to have a ton of snacks around. These bins help to organize those snacks so kids (or adults) can grab a package without making a mess of the whole pantry. You can use them in the fridge or anywhere else you need a little extra organization.

BUY IT: Amazon, $24 (2-Pack)

Tea Organizer

Your morning beverage area may not be somewhere you think to organize, but tea satchels, sugar packets, and other coffee and tea essentials can get loose and hard to organize. These clear bins help make it easy to organize and use for those entertaining moments.

BUY IT: Amazon, $22

Garage Mount

While organizing, look to the garage — an area that often gets cluttered. This mounted organizer holds on to brooms, rakes, gardening tools, and more, keeping them off your garage floor and easily accessible. This is a must for any garage.

BUY IT: Amazon, $7

Labels

You may have found a place for everything with organizing, but labeling it makes it easier to find in the future. This label pack has 162 labels for just about everything you need, from cleaning supplies to chargers and cables.

BUY IT: Target, $12

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