Sometimes, if not all the time, cleaning can be a drag. It can be pretty hard to motivate yourself to clean, especially when you don’t have the right supplies to get the job done. If you’re constantly frustrated with the cleaning process this list is for you. Below are several items that will make cleaning not a chore. Plus they’re incredibly effective in ensuring you have a clean home.
This is a saving grace. A multi-scrubber will clean your shower, corners of your floor, ceilings even your car. This little device can save you from being on your hands and knees for hours. This is a cleaning item you’ll definitely want to pick up on your next cleaning haul.
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Cleaning a toilet isn’t fun, ever. It’s a chore that can seem awful, but it doesn’t have to be. Rather than have a toilet bowl brush collect months and months of germs invest in a disposable one. After each use pop it off and throw it away.
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Cleaning jewelry can be a really tedious task but one that needs to get done. If you don’t want to sit with a toothbrush and scrub use the cleaner below. Just pop in your jewelry and the cleaner will make your accessories look brand new.
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Cleaning the inside of stainless steel thermoses or water bottles can feel like a fool’s errand. Don’t stress yourself out by scrubbing for hours. Especially since the abrasive surface of sponges can damage the coating on your pressage bottles. Instead invest in cleaning tablets that will do the hard work for you. Now you can finally stop tasting that mix drink you so foolishly put in your Hydroflask months ago.
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If you want to make sure your dishes are actually getting clean make sure you clean your dishwasher from time to time. That doesn’t mean get on your hands and knees and scrub. Instead invest in dishwasher cleaner tablets. They run like a normal soap would except it leaves your dishwasher spotless this time.
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If you’re cleaning your dishwasher you’ll want to show your washing machine some love to. Over time gunk can get built up in washing machines that will lead to your clothes feeling and smelling less than desirable. Be sure to invest in this cleaning supply. Just pop it in and like that a major chore is done.
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Dusting is something that should always be done but rarely gets done. You’ll be surprised at the amount of dirt that can accumulate in a short amount of time. Instead of constantly using paper towels, that can scratch some surfaces, invest in a cleaning duster set like the one below. It will allow you to reach all the hard places plus it’s reusable so you can keep it for a long time.
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Just because you want to take your pet everywhere with you doesn’t mean you want their fur everywhere. Ditch the typical lint roller when it comes to trying to get pet hair off of furniture and invest in an item like the one below. It’s designed to really pull up that fur without ruining the fabric. If you’re looking for something specifically for clothes there are plenty out there as well.
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Even if you already have a vacuum you’ll want a smaller one. This is a cleaning item many people overlook because they think one vacuum is good enough. Except this little guy will clean dry spills on counters, furniture, stairs, the nooks and crannies of your house and your car. Because it doesn’t have a cord you aren’t tethered to an outlet and can move around so much easier.
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If you’re living on your own you also need a full-size vacuum, no questions asked. This is a cleaning item that will make your life so much easier plus you’ll be surprised just how great a freshly vacuumed carpet can look. The one below is pricier than others but it’s lightweight and easy to clean. You won’t get tennis shoulder from this vacuum.
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One thing about cleaning that can be hard is it leads to a lot of waste. If you feel guilty about the amount of paper towels you use when you clean consider getting reusable rags. They’ll make cleaning easier because they’re designed to be used dry or wet. They’re also economically great because you won’t have to keep buying new paper towels every week.
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This might look like a toy but it’s actually a useful cleaning item. Nothing is worse than lingering food scents that ruin other dishes. Sometimes scrubbing doesn’t even do the trick, but this will. Pop her in the microwave and watch her fix your smelly woes.
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A steam mop is a saving grace from typical mops. Instead of wringing out old, dirty mop water invest in a steam mop. Not only will they clean your floors as good as a typical mop, they’re probably clean them better. Also they come with reusable pads so you don’t have to keep shelling out money to replace them.
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Raise your hand if you didn’t know countertop dishwashers were a thing. While these will take up counter space and can be pricey in the long run they’re worth the effort. If you find yourself leading a busy life to where you can’t even be bothered to do dishes this is a cleaning supply you absolutely need. It will make your life easier and easier to entertain guests because you won’t be terrified about the daunting pile of dishes in your sink anymore.
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