Cleaning isn’t typically anyone’s favorite household task, but it must be done, and we’ve nailed down a small yet powerful lineup of products that make it as easy as possible.
The upcoming list is the result of scouring through some of our previous coverage, product reviews and sale trackers to help determine the top cleaning products that get the job done with the least amount of effort, so they’re perfect for anyone who hates cleaning.
We definitely just found your dream team for making your next chores day a simple one. Shop game-changers like an electric spin brush, tablets that instantly clean your countertop ice machine and a Bissell appliance with enough lore to fill a history book.
Coffee machine rinse pods (25% off)
Breaking news: There's definitely nasty, built-up gunk inside the crevices of your coffee maker where you cannot reach. It'll stay dirty, too, impacting the taste of your drinks — unless you give your machine a thorough inside-out cleanse. These easy rinse pods will go where you can't scrub and get the grime out of your joe-maker, so it doesn't end up inside your mug.
The equally magical Bissell carpet cleaners that loads of reviewers stated they use WITH their stain treater spray (up to 23% off)
After continuously maintaining its rightful place as one of HuffPost's top-selling products, I finally gave in to the hype and bought a Bissell Little Green carpet and upholstery cleaner a few months ago and it's one of my most prized cleaning possessions. I've used it to magic away an entire spilled iced matcha latte from my rug, remove years-old stains on my baby pink velvet chairs and breathe new life into my couch that's been tarnished with pet stains more than a few times. It's incredibly easy to use: once you fill one side with the water and cleaning solution mixture, just plug it in and the nozzle sprays the water while the brush powerfully lifts and suctions away and kind of dust, mess or grime from soft surfaces. Not only is it incredibly effective, it's also super simple to keep clean thanks to the separate wastewater reservoir and the self-cleaning nozzle.
Although this tool is already compact, the brand very recently launched a mini version with all the same cleaning power, just packed into a smaller build.
Promising Amazon review: "Okay. I waited a long time to review this because up until last night I only used it to clean some pillows. My dog has been sick the last couple days and had a huge and I mean huge diarrhea episode on our recently carpeted stairs and this thing cleaned it all up like a beast. It was like it never happened. We picked up as much as we would with clorox wipes and sprayed with resolve and out the Bissell into action. It worked wonders!" — Missy L.
A pressurized hand-held steam cleaner
This pressurized hand-held steamer recently became a hot-ticket item among HuffPost readers. Using a combination of high heat (230 degrees to be exact),1,200 watts of pressure, and a variety of brush heads, this cleaner easily powers through grime in hard-to-reach areas like baseboards, moldings, stovetops and tile grout, without the use of harmful chemicals.
Ice machine cleaning tablets
If you're the proud owner of one of those trendy countertop ice machines, then you might have also noticed that they're not the easiest to clean. These zero-effort tablets are formulated to give your beloved appliance a deep clean, descale the interior surfaces and fend off mold so that your ice machine runs better and makes the best-tasting ice possible.
Promising Amazon reviews: "This works so good in my portable ice maker it was black on the inside and I was trying to figure out a way to clean it in my roommate sent me a link to this product and within 24 hours it looked pristine and brand new and ice taste perfect now with portable ice makers I suggest you run it through at least four or five times to get all the chemicals out before ingesting ice" — shannon byers
"I have a countertop ice machine (almost 2 yrs old) and live in a home with very hard well water. The machine began to smell musty and I tried vinegar, citric acid, hydrogen peroxide and other things and the smell returned within a few days. This product got the ice maker clean and odorless-I highly recommend!" — Rita S.
An eternally viral multi-purpose cleaning scrub
The Pink Stuff cleaning paste has earned a special place in HuffPost's unofficial cleaning hall of fame for its versatility and mess-tackling ability that seems to know no bounds and has been touted by many reviewers as "a miracle in a jar." At just $6 a tub, this rhubarb-scented scrub renews rust-caked pots and pans, eliminates permanent marker from walls, makes glass and shower doors sparkle and cleans filthy oven interiors. The non-abrasive, non-toxic and scratch-free formula can even work on removing stains from wood and marble.
Pro-tip: Several reviewers say this works even better when combined with the also famous Scrub Daddy sponge.
Promising Amazon review: "WOW! This stuff really works! I hate my black glass stove top because everything sticks to it, every single little thing. And it’s next to impossible to get it clean. I have tried every home remedy, almost every cleanser out there but to no avail. Even ones especially made for glass cooktops. I’ve used razors and green scrubber things. Other than scratching up the surface they did nothing. PINK STUFF WORKS. Thank goodness! I have a bright shiny black surface now. Try it yourself. You will love it." — Grammie