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28 Products That Reviewers Say Banish Dust, Stains, Smears, Dirt Buildup, And Other Messes
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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. Promising review: "This is my second time buying this. I continue to be amazed by all the things this gets out of clothes! My husband somehow manages to get stains on every single pair of pants he wears. But no stains are a match for this stuff! Also, I have a 9-month-old, and I spray this on all her clothes, and no more food stains or those mysterious gray stains she used to get on all the collars of her onesies. Don’t waste your time getting one bottle, get the two-pack!" —Bekah & Tim Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (also available in multi-packs). BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Sam Wieder has this and loves it! Check out her Wet and Forget shower cleaner review! Promising review: "This is a life-saver. I suffer from multiple chronic illnesses and heavy work makes my issues flare up. Scrubbing a full bathtub shower was exhausting. This spray gets the tub cleaner, with a lot less work! I am a lifetime fan! It even removed stains from colored shampoo that I had given up on." —AJW Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two sizes, two scents, and a pack of two). Promising review: "I am about to order my third pen. It removes dirt, grease, and everyday yuck from my rings beautifully, and I’m left with shining, sparkly, clear stones." —cbashaw Promising reviews: "I bought this to clean our deep fryer. It can get grease buildup that's hard to remove. One spray, let it soak for about an hour, and all of the parts rinsed clean. I found this to be an effective grease destroyer!" —Walt S "Goodbye, elbow grease. I use it in the microwave and oven. Just spray and let it sit for like 10 minutes, then wipe away. No lingering odor either." —Katherine Fila BuzzFeed writer Sally Elshorafa has this and loves it. Check out her Bissell Little Green Machine review! Promising review: "I wanted to wait to write a review until I had tested the Little Green on multiple types of stains on various fabrics/carpets, and it has not disappointed. So far, I've had 100% success cleaning up cat vomit, dog bile, and mud. These stains were cleaned off a wool throw rug, nylon/polyester blend carpet, and polyester upholstery, respectively. I used the provided Bissel Spot & Stain Febreeze solution and didn't find it to have an overwhelming scent. I would highly recommend this little guy. I've been telling family and friends about it ever since I got mine!" —Amy Vertacnik Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in three styles). Promising review: "This pack of six tablets is a game-changer, specially formulated to remove limescale and buildup, ensuring optimal performance. Using Affresh regularly has revitalized my dishwasher, leaving it looking and smelling brand new after each wash cycle. The convenience of the tablet format makes application a breeze — simply drop one in and let it work its cleaning magic. Say farewell to stubborn residues and hello to spotless dishes! Elevate your dishwasher maintenance with Affresh — a must-have for anyone seeking efficiency and cleanliness in every wash." —Ryan Promising review: "Gets my washer clean and smelling great. This product was recommended by our repairman. I ran three cleaning cycles back to back the first time (per instructions) to get rid of the buildup we had, and can now just do it monthly for maintenance. Will keep buying these forever!" —Rachael Rinehart Get the pack of six tablets from Amazon for $11.98. Promising review: "If you’re debating purchasing this product, let this review be your answer. This stuff is INCREDIBLE. I’m a college student with two cats in a small apartment. They’ve peed on so much of my and my roommate's stuff, and because we don’t have an in-unit washer/dryer, the stuff just got tossed into bags until I could go home. So some stuff has been pee-stained for weeks. This stuff took the smell and stains right out. I tested it first on my cat's carrier since she peed on it on the ride home. Let me tell you, it’s never smelled better. It dissolves easily, so long as the water is anything above lukewarm. It’s unscented too, which is great since my skin is on the sensitive side! What I thought would be bags upon bags of clothes I’d have to throw away have been restored to perfection! I’m so beyond happy with this product and will be repurchasing for the rest of my pet-owning life!" —Ally Brei Promising reviews: "As advertised, this product has removed every stain regardless of what it was or how old it was." —Happy Camper "Bought this after seeing it reviewed on BuzzFeed. It completely removed new grease spots and lipstick from clothes. I then tried it on old, washed-in grease spots (because I keep forgetting to cover my clothes when I cook), and it removed all but one of those (and the one it didn’t remove was much less noticeable). I would buy this again." —M. Merrefield Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two sizes). Read our full Puracy Natural Stain Remover review. Promising review: "These tablets really work! They are gentle on retainer but do their job well. No matter how well I tried to clean my retainer with a toothbrush and soap, there were still some stubborn stains left. All those stains were gone after I soaked my retainer in these tablets overnight. It became super clean and looked new, no more yellowish tint!" —Tess Get 120 tablets from Amazon for $22.81 (available in multiple styles and sizes). BuzzFeed writer Heather Braga says it "works wonders." Check out her full The Pink Stuff review! Promising reviews: "I'd left an old pan in the sink for a day or two, and the water caused it to rust and leave an ugly rust stain in the sink. I tried EVERYTHING. I scrubbed and wiped, and nothing worked. Legit, two seconds into scrubbing with this, the stain came off. I swear, it's worth every cent! It doesn't leave any gross smell, and it's real quality stuff. My sink looks perfect now!!" —Alexis "I was trying to get adhesive off of drywall, and nothing was working. THIS WORKS on everything! It easily took off the adhesive. Then I had Corningware with a stubborn stain; I had tried everything. Then I tried The Pink Stuff, and it easily removed the stubborn stain. I will now always keep this on hand!" —David C. Rein The high-density sponges are squishy on the inside with an emery layer on the outside. They can be cut into smaller chunks for cleaning nooks and crannies. Promising review: "These are great for getting rid of stubborn stains, including burnt-on food or scalded pots. A friend of mine managed to blacken the sides and bottoms of several of my stainless-steel pots. This is the only thing that got the marks off, and the pots look good as new. I also used them to get rid of calcium and hard-water stains built up inside of pots over years of use." —Richard Bullock Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.69+ (available in two sponge thicknesses and colors). Promising review: "These are the most effective cleaning scrubbers for dishes, pots, and pans, particularly for tackling stubborn residue and baked-on food. I appreciate their non-scratching properties, which allow for thorough cleaning without damaging surfaces. They can be used in various locations, including the kitchen and bathroom." —Fritz Get two from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two styles and in packs of one, two four, and eight). Founded in 2007 by a former electrician who suffers from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, DrillBrush is a small business committed to making cleaning easier and less painful. Promising review: "I have hard well water, and the scale accumulates on the glass shower doors and on the plastic base. I've tried a variety of powered brushes and unpowered brushes. I bought this on a whim, and I am pleased. There is no scale on my shower glass, and the floor looks like new. These brushes, with the right soap, really remove stains and scale quickly. I wish I had found these sooner." —R Cooper Get it from DrillBrush on Amazon for $19.99+ (available in a variety of brush stiffnesses). Therapy Clean is a family-owned small biz using safe-for-you ingredients to make cleaning products. Promising review: "After being disappointed by half-a-dozen or more other products, we tried this, and voila! Works like magic! I had water stains from the water dispenser and tons of fingerprints and other smears from grandkids' hands on our refrigerator and oven. Then we tried this, and in 15 minutes, my fridge, oven, and dishwasher looked like they were just installed. Even better, it leaves behind a nice shine and pleasing aroma. Try it, and you won't be disappointed." —Sower Promising review: "I’m pretty sure there is magic in these. I have spent so many hours scrubbing at different spots on my area rugs (compliments of my dog's sensitive stomach), and there are still spots that just won’t come clean. You literally lay these down, step on them for a few seconds, and walk away. I generally leave it for 24 hours, but I’m not sure if that’s really necessary. The next day, you can see the stain on the pad, and the rug is spotless." —Mindi Promising review: "The microfiber technology picks up dirt, dust, and debris that other mops just push around, leaving floors genuinely clean rather than just wet. Pet hair, crumbs, and even sticky spills come up easily with minimal effort." —Amy Biggs Promising review: "I wanted something that would clean my baby’s paws after our walks because I didn’t want germs or dirt coming into the house. It smells great, it works well, and I can see that the rubber part doesn’t bother my doggy! It’s super easy to use, and I use it to keep her paws clean and my house clean! 10/10, especially for the price point!" —Thia It comes in an easy-to-use trigger spray and is ideal for cleaning bathtubs, showers, toilets, colorfast fabrics, vertical surfaces, and hard-to-reach spots. Plus, it's nonabrasive and made with a nonhydrofluoric acid–based formula, which is safer than other similar liquid rust stain removers. Promising reviews: "I had tried EVERYTHING to get the red rust stains off of my shower walls, and nothing touched it. This stuff? Gone within minutes." —Kathleen M. "Holy wizardry! Seriously, it was more work to clean the mirror over the vanity than to use this product. With almost no effort, this made my dark-orange, iron-water shower stall white again. I definitely suggest wearing a mask or bandana and running the ventilation fan if spraying in an enclosed area. Great product!" —Jessica B Get it from Amazon for $8.48 (available in multipacks). Promising reviews: "This is an unbelievable floor cleaner. See my photo of just pouring on very dirty garage floor and how it exposed a very clean floor underneath." —Chef Biswanger "I recently found myself in a bit of a predicament when I accidentally spilled oil on my driveway while changing my car's oil. Panic set in as I realized the potential damage to the concrete. Enter Oil Eater Original Cleaner and Degreaser – my absolute lifesaver! To my amazement, it started working its magic immediately. The oil and grease began to dissolve right before my eyes, and with minimal effort, I was able to wipe away the mess effortlessly. A little goes a long way, making it a cost-effective solution for anyone dealing with oil spills or stubborn stains." —t93cobra Get a 1-gallon bottle from Amazon for $12.99. Promising review: "I clean my dryer vent after every single use. I was shocked to see so much lint and dust come out! It was very simple to use and it really works! I kept one for myself and gave the other to my daughter." —Shari Schmidt Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.59 (available in larger packs). You'll get an extendable pole, a hand duster, and two microfiber pads. Promising review: "Got pets? Got dust? GET THIS NOW. I used to hate seeing nasty-looking fans, and this thing does the job so easily. I'm only 5-feet-4-inches-tall, and all I have to do is one swipe per blade, and my fans are clean. It was worth every penny because it has replacement pads, too, and can be washed. The quality is better than Swiffer because it gets both sides, and I don't have to hope that the feather-y stuff is getting everything off. One of the best cleaning products we own." —Morganne Promising review: "I spilled red wine on my new white shirt and after feeling sad and mopey, I decided to try this! It worked like a charm, the stain came out, and it was a good price. Instead of trying to get your shirt dry cleaned, try this first because it will save you time and money!" —Cora S. Promising review: "I love this air purifier. As someone with chronic allergies and a hatred of dust, the automatic adjustment of this was exactly what I was looking for. It has a status indicator, a wonderful app that I’ve had no issues with, and — best of all — Alexa integration. Setup was easy, and even on the maximum power setting, it’s not too loud. If you keep it on auto like I do, you’ll never even hear this thing running." —Tucker Souder Get it from Amazon for $169.99+ (available in black and white). They're compatible with the original Swiffer Sweeper! Turbo Mops is a family-run small business that wants to help you live (and clean) more sustainably. Promising review: "The Velcro closure alone is worth the purchase. It was really easy to put on (no more pinched fingers), and the hold is very strong. No more having to handle the dirty, drippy sheets to try to reattach them in the middle of cleaning the floor. I noticed that my floors are cleaner because the microfiber absorbs more and doesn't just push the grime around the floor. Also, these can be washed in the washing machine for the next use." —Rosemary Promising reviews: "I was considering replacing my expensive mattress with a quoted cost of $2,800 for one of similar quality to my existing one. Instead, I decided to try the BX7 Pro Max mattress vacuum cleaner, and it worked exactly as promised. The proof was in the substantial amount of dust removed and the renewed freshness of the entire bed ensemble. We’re now planning to use it on all our beds seasonally. The BX7 Pro Max is a no-brainer compared to a $2,800 replacement — an investment in both cleanliness and savings!" —M & M "I love this little vacuum. It makes such a difference for our bedding. We have a big shaggy dog and live in the country on a gravel road. Between everything being tracked in and on it, I was surprised by what a difference this made." —Theresa Z. Get it from Amazon for $259.99 (available in two other styles). This duster comes with five washable microfiber sleeves. Promising review: "This tool allows me to get every last bit of dust between the slats. It’s very cleverly designed. The handle is lightweight, sturdy, and easy to hold. The microfiber dusting pieces fit perfectly over the handle and attract dust like a magnet. They are very easy to put on and remove from the handle and wash to reuse. The entire product is very durable, as I’ve had it for several years and use it all the time, and it’s still going strong. I highly recommend this product! It’s a great value for the money." —LB You'll get three attachments, a bendable wand, two extra filters, and a wall mount. This vacuum has yet to disappoint! It's lightweight and easy to carry, which makes cleaning the entire apartment super easy. It moves from carpet to wood with ease, and its suction capability is similar to that of the Dyson V8 (which I maaaaybe used to have and accidentally broke 😬). Plus, its anti-tangle brush makes easy work of gobbling up dirt, dust, and my roomie's hair (I'm bald, so it ain't me) without, well, getting tangles in it. And it comes with enough attachments to clean just about anything/anywhere. All at *that* price point? Yeahhhhh, I'm sold. Well, I already was, but you know what I mean. Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in two colors). * Low-Effort Ways To Keep Your Home Like, 90% Clean All Through Spring * I’ve Got You Covered With These Elite Cleaning Products * Products Parents Swear By For Keeping Their Homes (Mostly) Clean And Organized * Stop Procrastinating On Cleaning Your Bathroom, And Use These Products * If A Stain Has Been Bothering You *Forever*, Check Out These Tried-And-True Stain Removers * Places You Should Probably Clean And Definitely Haven't * People Who “Hate” Cleaning Swear By These Products, And You Will Too The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity. BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.