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Our senior writer, Venus Wong, recently wrangled 26 of the best TikTok-viral Amazon cleaning products. But what about the best R29 editor-approved Amazon cleaning products?
Ah, R29 shopping editors — they’re just like us! We’re just like you! When we’re not carting under-$100 MVPs, testing out trending travel bags, or hunting down rare deals, we’re scrubbing our living spaces until they sparkle. Fortunately, keeping our homes clean has never been easier, thanks to these Amazon cleaning products.
Prepare for a few useful gadgets — compost caddies, earphone cleaning pens, fur-removing carpet rakes, and more — to weasel their way into your Amazon shopping cart. But buyer’s remorse be damned. Neither these hidden gems nor your precious dollars will go to waste.
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Smart Sheep Wool Dryer Balls
“They say that millennials killed the fabric softener industry, but it was actually these wool dryer balls. The eco-friendly reusable balls not only shorten your dry time, but they also help eliminate static cling and keep your clothes ultra soft. I particularly like that they’re natural, making them better for my sensitive skin than dryer sheets or softeners which can be over-scented and filled with chemicals.” —Charlotte Lewis, Sexual Health & Wellness Writer
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Smart Sheep Wool Dryer Balls, $, available at Amazon
NSONGSE Pet Hair Remover
“My favorite gal in the world, my dog Chicken Nugget, sheds like a devil. While I love her very much, I don’t love having her fluff all around my house in a fine layer like it snowed Nugget fluff. When I’m in a cleaning mood, this metal tool is my favorite cleaning tool to use on carpet or my velvety chair to really get in there and de-fluff it — I would not recommend using it on a couch though as it could ruin the fabric. I love that it comes in a two-pack so I can keep one in my room and one in the living room. Plus, it is so satisfying (and a little gross) to see all the hair I can get.” —Becca Sax, Affiliate Coordinator
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NSONGSE Pet Hair Remover, $, available at Amazon
Dirty Labs Bio-Liquid Laundry Detergent
“I would buy this detergent by the gallon if I could! (Dirty Labs, please do this!) It smells *so* expensive, leaves my clothes feeling clean, and doesn’t irritate my skin. It’s also gentle on the environment, and the aluminum bottle is easy to refill or recycle — a win/win all around!” —Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer
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Dirty Labs Bio-Liquid Laundry Detergent, $, available at Amazon
OXO Good Grips Bottle Brush
“I’m always drinking from some sort of water bottle — I’m constantly carrying my giant HydroFlask around my apartment and you can usually find a small Nalgene in my tote bag. Because I don’t have a dishwasher, I’ve found the only thing that can get these things truly clean is a bottle brush. I’m not sure why or how I lived without one for so long, but I finally ordered one six months ago and have never looked back.” —Kate Spencer, Senior Affiliate Partnerships Manager
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OXO Good Grips Bottle Brush, $, available at Amazon
Hagibis Cleaning Pen For Airpods
“I am already on record as calling this one of my Amazon MVPs, but it’s worth mentioning again here because where else but Amazon can you find something so bizarrely specific yet so weirdly useful? I love my AirPods, whether for meetings, cleaning the house, or talking to my sister hands-free in the car. (I don’t have Bluetooth in my 15-year-old Prius.) Since I want to keep them in working order as long as possible, I try to keep them clean and free from dust and debris — both for sound quality, charging optimization, and general reduction of ick factor. This little tool gently lifts away debris and, let’s face it, ear wax (it’s unavoidable) and is easily stored with my pens and pencils in my desk.” —Marshall Bright, Affiliate Editor
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Hagibis Cleaning Pen For Airpods, $, available at Amazon
OLYKEI Washing Machine Cleaner
“I’m super paranoid about whether the drums of my washing machine is actually as clean enough, and with these tablets, I can know for sure – without resorting to wiping and scrubbing the insides.” —Venus Wong, Senior Affiliate Writer
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OLYKEI Washing Machine Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
Oh My Clean Extra Large Eraser Sponge
“This isn’t the name brand product, but let’s just say the Large Erase Sponge magically erases anything in its path. From soap scum to water stains to scuff marks to stained walls — there’s hardly anything they can’t tackle. I fell in love with them when I took down a bunch of wall frames before moving and realized there were dark marks of dust/grime from years of them resting against white paint. Just a few scrubs with this sponge, though, and they were 100% gone (and my deposit was 100% returned!). I’m never without them under my sink.” —Charlotte Lewis, Sexual Health & Wellness Writer
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Oh My Clean Extra Large Eraser Sponge, $, available at Amazon
Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet Cleaner
“I didn’t think I needed this little green machine in my life because my entire apartment has wood floors. Then I realized that I could use it on my couch. This little gadget is one of many TikTok-viral items with glorious Amazon reviews. It makes sense — its compact size is perfect for small abodes, and it’s easy to maneuver around tight spaces. I highly recommend.” —Alexandra Polk, Affiliate Lifestyle Writer
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Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning Kit
“No one enjoys cleaning the toilet, but alas, it must be done. Nothing makes it easier, though, than this disposable/refillable wand from Clorox. Just attach the bleach pad to the end of the wand and swipe it around the toilet for a sparkling clean toilet bowl in a matter of seconds. Then, simply press a button on the wand to dispose of the bleach pad into the trash. It’s SO much easier than using a traditional brush, and is as hassle-free as you can get, especially when it comes to messy clean up.” —Charlotte Lewis, Sexual Health & Wellness Writer
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Clorox Toilet Wand Disposable Toilet Cleaning Kit, $, available at Amazon
Bad Air Sponge The Original Odor Absorbing Neutralant
“According to our anonymous shopping data, readers carted this blue blob-sponge-thing like crazy after reading my story How To Make Your Home Smell Good Like…24/7. So naturally I had to test it out myself. I detail the entire experience here, but TL;DR, this odd-looking sponge soaks up all the unwanted odors from my apartment — my morning scrambled eggs, neighbor’s daily fish fries, dirty laundry, etc. — and leaves a lovely laundry scent lingering throughout. I highly recommend it. The sponge secured a spot in my bathroom almost two months ago and, although shriveled, is still dissipating ‘bad air’ every day.” —Alexandra Polk, Affiliate Lifestyle Writer
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Bad Air Sponge The Original, $, available at Amazon
Mr. Siga Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
“These are the perfect cleaning cloths. They’re thin but absorbent, soft yet durable, and easily foldable for seamless storage. I’ve had mine for almost a year and they’re still going strong despite constant clean-ups and cycles in the washing machine. Buy a pack and you won’t need new ones for quite some time. ” —Alexandra Polk, Affiliate Lifestyle Writer
“If you have ever cleaned a home or space you lived in, then you should have used rags or paper towels. As a friend of the planet, I have tried to stop using paper towels when possible during cleaning. This mega set of microfiber cleaning towels is perfect because the towels are soft enough for anything like drying delicate dishes, they are aplenty and they’re easy to clean in the washing machine while staying soft. I keep a few in my kitchen cupboard with my roommates to dry dishes, wipe counters, clean up spills, etc. you get the picture.” —Becca Sax, Affiliate Coordinator
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Mr. Siga Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, $, available at Amazon
Joseph Joseph Compo 4 Easy-Fill Compost Bin
“Instead of taking my trash out every day like my exterminator tells me to (and wasting heaps of plastic doing so), I chose to invest in this door-mountable compost bin. Game. Changing. I keep it in my freezer so my leftover scraps don’t rot in the summer humidity and attract pests. It’s not technically a cleaning product, but it’s a must-have for keeping my apartment in order, so I’m adding it to the list. ” —Alexandra Polk, Affiliate Lifestyle Writer
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Joseph Joseph Compo 4 Easy-Fill Compost Bin, $, available at Amazon
Nature’s Miracle Advanced Stain and Odor Eliminator
“I have a puppy who is potty trained but sometimes she still has accidents on rugs. It is not fun but at least I have this cleaner. It removes the smell of urine and replaces it with a fresh (albeit a little chemically) smell and takes the stain away.” —Becca Sax, Affiliate Coordinator
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Nature’s Miracle Advanced Stain and Odor Eliminator, $, available at Amazon
Method Hardwood Floor Cleaner
“I’m not the hugest fan of mopping my floors (I mean, who is?) but this Method hardwood floor cleaner almost makes me look forward to it. Not only does it get my floors spotless, it’s literally the best-smelling cleaning product I’ve ever encountered. A little goes a long way and the scent lasts a long time, making my home feel clean all week, even if the perpetual pile of unsorted laundry on the chair in my bedroom says otherwise.” —Sarah Crow, Affiliate Director
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Method Hardwood Floor Cleaner, $, available at Amazon
FURemover Pet Hair Remover Carpet Rake
“I have two cats and a lot of antique rugs in my home. Was this a mistake? Possibly! What I do know for sure, however, is that the FURemover Carpet Rake is the best way I’ve ever found to get that fuzz out of the rugs, off furniture, and even removed from blankets and other textiles. It’s also just a wildly satisfying tool to use. It’s like raking one of those little zen gardens, but disgusting. 10/10, would recommend to everyone.” —Sarah Crow, Affiliate Director
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FURemover Pet Hair Remover Carpet Rake, $, available at Amazon
iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum
“Look, I know you’re not vacuuming your home/apartment/room every day (I’m certainly not)—but you could be. I turn this bad boy on a few times a week, let it do its thing, and my home is significantly cleaner than before I owned it. Also, you’d be shocked by the number of earrings and other small items I’ve found using this thing. What’s not to love?” —Sarah Crow, Affiliate Director
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iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum, $, available at Amazon
Bar Keepers Friend Powder Cleanser (12 oz)
“I love a liquid soap as much as the next person, but sometimes you need a little bit of grit to get hard-to-lift, dried-on food or debris off of things. I’ve reached for Barkeeper’s Friend to get baked-on scuzz off of food, to fully shine really caked-on cookware, and to get sticky residue off of jar labels. The gentle abrasive is also good for getting dirt or paint off of your hands — something I found out during a DIY streak one summer. You can also use it on counters, ovens, anywhere you need to really scrub something away.” —Marshall Bright, Affiliate Editor
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Bar Keeper’s Friend Powder Cleanser (12 oz), $, available at Amazon
Nature’s Miracle Hard Floor Cleaner, Dual-Action Stain & Odor Remover
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Nature’s Miracle Hard Floor Cleaner, Dual-Action Stain & Odor Remover, $, available at Amazon
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