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Psst, I use this with great success on my shower in my rental apartment!

Promising review: "Bought this because of the reviews, and I’m not disappointed. I moved into a rental house that had a dirty tub with those yellow ring stains. I couldn’t get on my knees and scrub them, so I was excited to try this product. It took three sprays with drying time in between, but they are almost invisible. But do be careful because the residue can leave a slippery surface, which the directions warn about." —Michele

Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two scents, two sizes, and two-packs).

Instant Power is a small biz specializing in plumbing and cleaning products. 

Promising review: "I live in an apartment that I have rented. I bought and used the tank cleaner on two toilets. The result was candidly amazing. Both tanks were sparkling clean. I might suggest that you allow the tank to fill high than normal so the ring gets cleaned." —William B. Jones 

Check out a TikTok of the Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp to see it in action! 

Promising review: "So surprised and pleased with how well this works! We are in a rental, and the bathrooms have no windows and no ventilation. Mold grows insanely fast. Pop one of these on the bowl as needed and no more mold, at all. Amazing!" —S

Promising review: "After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and dishes just not getting clean. Then, I became aware that the water softener was no longer doing its job so I had the rental company replace it. Dishwasher performance improved somewhat. I decided to do two more loads before deciding to purchase a new one. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway so I added that to my order. When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine per the instructions and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! The glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully every month, as recommended. I can even put it on my subscribe and save order so I will get a new pack every six months. I am amazed!" —Sheila

Get them from Amazon for $8.64+ (available in a carton and pouch).

See the ChomChom roller in action on TikTok! 

And check out this ~glowing~ review from my colleague Jenae Sitzes: "The tens of thousands of 5-star Amazon reviews are reason enough to add the ChomChom to your cart immediately — but let me add my own personal review to the stack. I've been using the ChomChom for quite a while now, but I took the photos above literally just now to show just how quick, easy, and effective this roller is. It took 10 seconds to rid my velvet couch ottoman (yes, velvet...a terrible cat owner choice, I know) of the hair my two gray kitties are constantly leaving everywhere. It takes a bit of practice to get the hang of using this roller — at first, I thought you only brushed down in one direction, and was confused why it wasn't picking up hair. It's important to do a push-and-pull brushing in *both* directions so it actually pulls the hair inside, which does require you to apply a bit of pressure. Afterward, you'll just dump out the hair that's been trapped inside. The ChomChom is best for large flat surfaces like couches and beds."

Promising review: "We are renting a place for six weeks with our two cats and we are very conscientious of any cat hair on furniture! We purchased this roller, and it is THE BEST! You just roll it back and forth over the targeted area, and the hair gathers in a 'trap.' When you're done, you open the trap, and the hair is removed easily right into the trash. Wish we had gotten this years ago!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "I am blown away at how incredibly effective they are. I was not expecting them to work as well as a name brand, yet way more affordable. I did doors, frames, hallway, shoes...everything I could attack, I did with NO disappointment whatsoever. I believe I went through four, but being that I had so many more, it was amazing to me. I even did my leather sofa and WOW, WOW, WOW. The amount of dirt that came off was super INCREDIBLE. My sofa is shades lighter! And way more clean. Having these in a rented apartment works wonders beyond measure!!!" —Jai_Exc

It works on wood, tile, fiberglass, showers, floors, counters, and grout!

RMR Brands is a small business specializing in professional-grade cleaning solutions for your home.

Promising review: "GAME CHANGER!!!!!!!! It worked amazing in my bathroom and other areas of my house, and I didn't have to do much! Spray, wait, and wipe! Definitely buying again. I rent and have tried so many different brands to help with the bathroom/shower mold, and THIS WAS IT. I will def buy again and actually buying a bottle for my boyfriend for us to use in his boat!" —Eva M.

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three sizes and multipacks).

Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. I have one of these in the ONLY outlet in my bathroom and it did just the trick!

Promising review: "These are SUCH a game-changer. We rent, so I can't do much about the loose outlets around the house. These have made several outlets usable again!" —Minerva G.

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $10.99 (also available in a glow in the dark style). 

Promising review: "I bought this because we moved into a rental duplex for a short time after selling our home. In my home I never had black food, mold, junk on the rubber part of the garbage disposal side until I rented. I hated sticking my hand with even a glove on and napkin. But this I can twist it inside and all around over and over and get it clean. I then run HOT, HOT water on it, and spray Lysol after I'm done. Will be buying one for my daughter." —Cyrilla B.

Useful Products is a US-based small business established in 2007 by car wash owner, electrician, and former bodybuilder Anthony LaPolla that specializes in drill-cleaning brushes and attachments. 

Each of the different brush colors indicates which tasks the brushes are meant for based on their bristle type, so be sure to check which one is best suited for whatever you need to for! Yellow is the “all-purpose” medium bristle, but some are softer and harder depending on what types of surfaces you’re cleaning (but none of them will scratch!). 

Promising review: "Superb. Had spent hours trying to scrub away probably years of dirt from the bathtub in my new rented place. Also hurt my shoulder in the process of hand scrubbing. This thing finished the job in under 10 minutes. Simple but genius." —David

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "We rent a home and have been dismayed at how easily and badly the ceramic kitchen sink gets stained. I tried everything to remove the stains, but nothing worked until I bought this! I left it on for two minutes and then scrubbed it around. Didn’t have to scrub hard. And then when I rinsed it off with hot water, the stains were gone! The sink is sparkling white again. 100% recommend!" —Katherine Patterson

Promising review: "Bro, TikTok made me buy this, and honestly, it's incredible. I rent so I'm not going to re-grout my shower, and it looks brand new. I had bleached and scrubbed and done everything, and nothing compared to this." —Punx Bby

Promising review: "Ever since I started using these felt/fabric fridge liners, I haven't been able to have a fridge without them. It's been at least three or four years now. They're extremely hard to come by in stores, so I'm glad I found a six-pack on Amazon. I don't usually wash them because I move to a new place every year (renting), and just by new ones, but I'll try washing them this time around. I use four sheets, and it's enough for door pouches, drawers, and shelves. I cut them to fit into the door areas/pouches. Highly recommend." —Libby Audrey

Enhances the natural beauty and depth of grain on finished *and* unfinished wood. For use on antiques, dining tables, kitchen cabinets, wood doors, and trim, etc.

Promising review: "I rent an old home, and our front door is original to the house (from the 1930s). It's wood with glass panes, and it was faded and dry. I put some of this on it, and the door looks AMAZING. It looks like I stained it, but I just used this! So happy with the result." —Kali

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in two sizes).

I've used this on my own bathroom floor in my rental apartment, which has a more complicated hexagon pattern, so it took a bit of time. But I just listened to an episode or two of a podcast and got to work! I recommend doing two coats.

Promising review: "My bathroom in my rented apartment in NYC is all white subway tile, and this helped brighten it up a lot. Great product!" —malowats

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).

These work on almost any surface: leather, fabric, furniture, hardwood, pans, metal, WHEREVER. And! They'll clean up grease, oil, tar, dirt, ink, lipstick, nail polish, food, and a whole lot more.

Promising review: "Only within a couple seconds of using these wipes, I get a clean result. I am a busy mom of three, and need something quick that ACTUALLY works. This product is amazing. I would highly recommend. Renting an apartment, it's hard to clean the walls without removing the paint. This gets the job done 100%." —Sirena

Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $14.98.

Promising review: "Amazing!! I’m renting a VERY DRAFTY apartment currently, and it’s been driving me insane. The front AND garage door are both drafty!! I got these with low expectations that they’d really help since it seems like everywhere has a draft; not just the doors. WOW the difference they’ve made by the doors is huge!! So easy to install, super quick, and they actually work great!!" —Bre

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four colors).

Psst — this insulated strip also stops air conditioning from escaping out of the crack around the door, saving energy and money!

Promising review: "Used to seal around the inside of my front door frame. My previous weather stripping is basically nonexistent. There’s about an inch and a half gap between frame and door, I could literally feel the breeze from three feet away on colder days. We rent our home so we can only do so much as far as alterations go. The way our front door lock and stripping was we were unable to do much to stop the air gap/breeze. This stuff stuck SO easily and STAYS! It fit perfectly along the inside of the actual door itself and is doing an amazing job at keeping cold air OUT! So glad I stumbled on this randomly. This WORKS and can be used for many different things!! GREAT BUY!" —Symone

Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in two sizes and four colors).

Promising review: "This is the ONLY product that has gotten the horrible rust/hard water/iron stains out of the toilet in the older house we’re currently renting. I’ve scrubbed and scrubbed with pumice stones, and other products that promised to get these ugly stains out; none of them have worked, except for Iron Out. 10/10 would recommend to everyone with similar issues. It also managed to get rust and hard water stains out of my bathroom sink, and bath tub." —Roo

Promising review: "I rent a furnished apartment with a grandma couch. I was covering it with a cute comforter for over a year, when I saw someone suggest this on Facebook. I love it. I got teal, and I’ve always wanted a velvet couch. I did not have extra money in my budget, but I definitely think it was worth it! Really easy to put on and not shapeless like the first couch covers. My friends came over, and they loved it." —Jenn

Get it from Amazon for $29.24+ (available in seven sizes and 21 colors).

Promising review: "I rent an apartment with exactly one kitchen drawer. Very frustrating. This lil guy opened up the drawer so much. Feels like I have two now!" —carol

You run your bath, add the cleaner, watch the gunk emerge, drain your bath, and then clean off the gunk!

Promising review: "Holy crap, this stuff works, and the name speaks for itself. I’m a big cleaner, and I always clean my jetted tub after every use. We rent our house, and when we moved in, I used bleach to clean out the lines. Recently, though, I noticed a bit of mold in the jets so I snagged this. As soon as the water hit the first jet, I started to see 'sludge' come out and start to clump. As it reached higher, I was mortified. Once I turned the jets ON, dear lord it was over. I wanted to throw up. This stuff WORKS, and I will forever buy it until I no longer have a jet tub." —Charlie

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in two sizes).

Some reviewers note that they're way easier to hang up if you leave the strings tied, then untie them once you have the lights mounted where you want them. Also try layering them with some sheer curtains.

Promising review: "I bought these lights to add some character to my plain rental apartment drapes, and I am so glad I did. They are so beautiful and easy to handle with eight different ON settings. The warm light is very gentle and not overly bright. I haven't had any issues with these lights yet. Highly recommend!" —Ani

Get them from Amazon: 300 LED light curtain for $19.99+ (available in four colors)

Promising review: "This product is AMAZING! I am renting a house where the previous owners had a cat, so I could smell the ammonia odor from cat pee every once in awhile. I tried everything to get rid of that odor; then I saw an ad for this stuff, and I figured I would give it a try. I mean, why not?? OMG. It worked. And it worked fast! The orange smell is amazing, but it didn't last long. But that's ok! The cat smell was gone!!!!! And it never returned. It's almost as if the Angry Orange spray grabbed it out of the wood floor and took it away, forever! I couldn't be more happy! Thank you to whoever invented this stuff, you are a godsend!!!" —Vicki Clena

Get it from Amazon for $17.96+ (available in two scents).

Promising review: "At risk of being dramatic, this is the best purchase I have made on Amazon. I have curly hair, and those of us who are blessed with textured hair don’t brush our hair. So showering causes literal tumbleweeds. After snaking/Drano-ing the drain in our rented apartment one too many times, I bought this, and I’m never going back." —Laurie

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in six colors).

And if you're especially petty, you can copy my move of saving said switch plates with a piece of marked duct tape so you know where you put 'em when you leave. This was one of the first things I did in my current apartment, thus rendering the switch plates barely noticeable — which is how I like them!

Promising review: "Replaced all of the plug covers in a rental house. These are better that big box stores and a lot cheaper." —Kelly

Promising review: "We got this for the house we rent because the front door had a big piece of glass that was very cloudy, but you could still see through it. We put it in both sides, and the door looks so much better as well as gives an extra sense of privacy. Easy instillation and directions were easy to follow." —BreAnna Vaughan

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 14 sizes and four styles).

I detest loop shower rings because they're such a hassle when you're swapping out a shower liner or taking down your shower curtain to wash it. Yep, these are my shower hooks, and they're sturdy enough to stay balanced when you switch out the liner or shower curtain.

Promising review: "Shower curtain rings really aren't a huge deal, but when you move from rental to rental just about every year, every little thing to make moving in/out is appreciated. These are the easiest thing I've ever used, and I will continue using and replacing them with the same product every time." —Jamie Wengert

Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $6.34+ (available in three finishes).

Promising review: "Excellent quality! I was worried because of the price it would be very thin, and I was using this to cover to my sink so I wanted something thicker, and was pleasantly surprised! I cleaned the counter and dried thoroughly and then used a credit card and razor blade to easily apply. The results made my bathroom look 1,000x better, and since I'm renting, I was worried about it not coming off easily, however when I was applying the paper, it was easy to take off and readjust." —Neha

Promising review: "We rent in a very old house, and the smells from the drains were unpleasant. Since using this product, the smell is much better. When we stopped using them for a while, the smell started to return. I guarantee we will continue to use this product." —Ellen J. Janetka

Promising review: "We're renting an apartment with a tub that has a pop-up drain plug that can't be removed, so standard hair drain covers would not work. This one did the trick. No further need for Drano every couple weeks." —John Rodriguez

I own one of these, and it does some HEAVY lifting in all sorts of matters, like when I finished off a Magic Eraser while cleaning some sneakers. This bb caught all the lil' eraser bits.

Promising review: "Wonderful! I rent, and if I ever leave here, these are going with me to wherever I go next. They are perfect, easy to keep clean, and look great." —Patricia A. Murphy

Promising review: "OMG, you won’t believe what came out of our shower drain… I noticed when we showered, the water was puddling on the floor instead of properly draining. My husband got this tool, and it works great! There are baby dolls, a toilet paper holder…like what!! If you’re a clean freak like me and you are renting, you need it." —Ashlyn Bronner

Promising review: "We rent a house, and my mom parked her car in the driveway while we went on vacation. When she left and went home, we noticed an approx. 10 x 10 spot. Being that we rent and the fact that spots on the driveway look ugly, I purchased this, and it pulled the stain right out. When it was all said and done, where the spot was looked just like the rest of the driveway! Awesome! Super easy to use. Just follow the directions." —Dan

Get it from Amazon for $17.97+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I rent a house in the Houston, Texas, area, and the landlord planted numerous trees and plants in the backyard. Things grow without trying here so there is a lot to be trimmed. When I received the lopper, I started trimming a bush that had grown across a pathway. Its 'branches' were about half an inch think, and this lopper cut through them so easily, I was amazed. I then began dancing around the yard trimming branches and trees that were probably up to a little bigger than 1 1/2 inches. People saw me and asked to try it, but I wouldn't let them. I was having too much fun. The lopper was left out in the rain once, but I ran out and got it when I realized it. I keep it inside, and it hasn't rusted at all." —Amazonlover3

Promising review: "Moved into a new rental with a washer and dryer, and the washer door had some mildew on the seals. This worked like magic. Will def add to cleaning routine. Strong and easy to use. Gel stays where you add it." —Amanda Rodriguez

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).

There are many reviewers who have used this appliance in between working appliances. 

Promising review: "This is an absolutely life-changing product! It’s so wonderful to be able to rent and not have to go to the laundromat. This is very much worth every penny. :) I’ve used it a few times now, and I have no complaints. I think even when I get a house, I will continue using this because you aren't wasting any water; you are using exactly what you need for each load. Plus, I can’t imagine how much money you would be saving using the 5-minute spin dryer a couple times vs. running your average drier for 40+ minutes. It holds way more laundry than I thought. Every time I’m doing a load, I can’t shut up about how much I love my cute little washer." —Kelsey rush

Get it from Amazon for $85.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to get it for $81.69).

Promising review: "This SAVED me my rent deposit!! I had stupidly put pots on the floor thinning the terra-cotta tray wouldn’t mold through to the wood floor (wrong!).

This took the mold and water damage right off! I did first try baking soda/water mixture which helped get the mold off, but these wipes are what saved the water damage! Any light-colored water damage will be easily fixed by this, but it seemed that any dark or black-water damage wasn’t fixable with this." —Al

Promising review: "Great cover up. I usually don't write reviews, but I had to for this. I rent, and it is common to get scratches when moving in on walls or doors. This covered everything up, even one bottle did a lot, and I still have some left. It even covered some stains I had from black hair dye on my walls and doors." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in two sizes and 22 colors).

Promising review: "Ordered them to fix the floor in my rented townhouse, and it’s hard to tell if there was ever a dent in the floor." —Jfrase

Promising review: "The carpet in my rental is low quality and stains easily. I am so glad I can finally get stains up right away, including cat puke, coffee, and a dark beer that spilled two months ago!!!! Now I’m looking for more stains to fix. Definitely worth it. I haven’t tried red wine yet, but I bet it works on that, too. No more spraying and scrubbing!" —Ellen Behling

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.49.

It's from a family-run small business that specializes in cleaning products, especially ones for homes with pets!

Promising review: "I’m always on the lookout for products that can clean up after my messy dog and cat, so I thought I’d give this a try. I rent a duplex, so the carpet is to be desired, to say the least, but I want to make it look as best as I can. After several months of not being able to shampoo the carpet, I had doggie prints, faded stains, and grungy high traffic areas that didn’t get as clean with just spot treating them. I was able to get most of the carpet cleaned with just a half gallon. I thought it had a good clean smell to it, but it also deep cleaned like I hadn’t been able to do in the past two years I’ve lived in my place!" —Danielle Edlund

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in two scents and two sizes).

Promising review: "While flashlight revealed more than I was prepared for, it was good to know what I was dealing with. I rent a 60-year-old house. In looking for cat urine, I discovered previous occupants were directionally challenged. (I prefer to believe it was young boys…)" —saba

Promising review: "Holy moly! These traps work. I've used other ones that took days. These? They were catching while I assembled them. We rent, and no matter what I do, these moths persist. These traps are worth every penny. I'd pay twice the amount and not complain because they really work." —Traveling mom

Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I'm renting from a house that does not have a screen door, and I have two young children who run in and out. They bring a lot of flies with them. I've tried several different things... But what's amazing about this is that you stick it on the window, you walk away, and you let the paper do all the work for you.

Here are two pretty important recommendations with this: 1. Stick the paper in the corner of the window. It makes a huge difference. 2. Give it at least 72 hours. If you're on the fence like I was, go ahead and get the 12-pack. You'll be so happy you'll subscribe and save for the 24-pack when you're out." —Meaghan

Get a pack of 12 pieces from Amazon for $6.99.

Promising review: "I have been living in apartments/rentals for years and move frequently. I use this with every move-out, and it works perfectly! I apply to the holes/chips within the walls, sand, and then paint. Afterwards, the walls look like new!" —Alicia Schrimpf

Promising review: "These are amazing!! Used them to hang string lights on my patio, and I can’t recommend them enough. Last year, I struggled with hanging lights because I didn’t want to drill hooks or use adhesive on my siding because I rent. These are so easy to hook under the siding. I did it myself at nine months pregnant. They hold really well, and they aren’t an eyesore." —Jojoooo

Promising review: "We rented a home, and the toilets were disgusting. Someone suggested a pumice stone, and let me tell you, it was amazing!! The picture is after just five minutes with the stone. I tried bleach, every toilet bowl cleaner available, and countless hours of scrubbing to no avail...but this stone worked instantly! I will be buying several more!! The stone does dissolve when scrubbing so you need a couple. I was able to do almost two toilets completely that looked awful with one stone!!" —CristaCross

Promising review: "It's amazing. Easy to set up and sturdy. I did not have to look for anything under the gross rental sink anymore." —zfashion

Get it from Amazon for $24.87+ (available in three finishes).

The cleaner also comes with five microfiber duster clothes.

Promising review: "I am renting and have blinds on every window. Makes cleaning easier." —Karen Gregg

Get the six-piece set from Amazon for $6.99.

Promising review: "Love this so much. We have a textured bath/shower surround in the place we rent, which also includes one of those tiny little bathtubs that adults can’t fit into. This thing stuck where other suctioned products could not. I can’t believe it. After buying this, it made the bath situation 1,000% better. I am able to fill the tub nearly all the way up, making baths so much more enjoyable. I love it." —Emma

Get it from Amazon for $9.49 (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "We rent a house that has textured tiles and is a HUGE pain to mop. I can't use a sponge mop, and running around with a dripping yarn mop was a nightmare. This mop was a game-changer. I can mop all over the house, spin out excess water, and keep going! Also saved me when my daughter's bathroom toilet overflowed. I was able to clean up the water without having to use towels. Just tossed the mop head into a bleach wash, and good as new. I recommend this mop to everyone I know." —Samantha C

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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