Anyone doing spring cleaning should take a gander at these 25 cleaning products
With the official first day of spring officially behind us — finally! — we’re looking ahead to another seasonal milestone: spring cleaning.
It can be hard to know where to start (do we tackle the overgrown garden? Finally wipe down those dusty baseboards and radiators? Vacuum behind our appliances?!), but the least we can do is arm ourselves with the best cleaning products possible to make the process easier than ever.
Without further ado, check out our recommendations. We tried a bunch of them ourselves, so you know they’re worth the $$$!
Hoover Spot & Stain Remover
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My cat has a particular fondness for puking all over impossible-to-clean spots (like our light-coloured rug), which means that when she decides to hawk up a furball — or last night’s dinner — I can’t just throw whatever she’s decorated into the washing machine. Enter: this stain remover. It’s specifically designed to remove tough, coloured stains, like red wine, pasta sauce, coffee, and the like. I love that it’s shockingly simple to use (just spray it on, blot after 10 minutes, then give it a quick vacuum) while being safe to actually use around pets. It works so well that I’ve even started using it on persistent stains I find on my clothes!
Joymoop Mop and Bucket with Wringer
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Mopping might not be fun, but it doesn’t have to be hard. In one go, you can wet and wring out your mop without dunking it in dirty water or getting your hands soaked in the process. Reviewers love that the design is more compact than other styles, which saves them tons of storage space (especially useful in smaller homes and apartments). Despite that, you won’t have to worry about it tipping over, thanks to a genius sturdy design. You’ll also receive extra mop heads.
The Pink Stuff Miracle Cleaning Paste
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You can use it on pretty much everything, including stained cookware, rusty appliances, dingy grout, and barbecue grills. In fact, reviewers say it managed to clean grime that other products haven’t been able to budge, and you’ll only need a smidge to work the magic (translation: one tub will last you a while).
SneakERASERS Instant Sole and Sneaker Cleaner
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If you, like us, love a white sneaker, then you seriously have to get yourself this clever cleaner. Reviewers say it gets their kicks looking brand-new, even if you’ve been putting them through their paces with daily wear. They’ll remove dirt and muck, sure, but their scrubbing surface handles scuffs and tough marks (just make sure you add water and use a light hand — it actually works better the less pressure you use!). It works its magic with just a splash of water, which means there’s no risk of accidentally damaging your favourite pair.
Tineco Floor One S5 Extreme Wet/Dry Vacuum
Tineco
When things get really messy (think slippery, gooey, dusty, and dirty), whip out this dual-function vacuum to clean it all up. Yes, you read that right — you’ll be able to suck up debris and mop your floors simultaneously, saving you tons of time on chore day. Since it’s cordless, you can use it on any mess, wherever you find it. You’ll get approximately 35 minutes of cleaning time on a single charge.
Nellie’s Wow Stick
Amazon Canada
Thanks to its solid formula, you’ll have total and complete control over the application, rather than simply spraying and praying you saturated things enough. It’s also free of chemicals, dyes, and synthetic fragrances — bonus! That translates to being kinder on fabrics (so your clothing and linens last longer) and your skin. Reviewers say its cleaning power is nothing to scoff at, either, removing everything from set-in stains to grease spots in a single go.
Lifeproof Home Ceramic Coating Spray Kit
Amazon Canada
You’ll forget all about fingerprints, smudges, and smears once you mist this magic stuff on all your surfaces. It’ll create a super-smooth hydrophobic layer that repels dirt and liquid — so much so that reviewers report cleaning annoying areas (like mirrors or stainless steel appliances) is SO much easier. Just make sure you don’t use it on your floors (it makes things SERIOUSLY slick).
Whoosh! Screen Cleaner Set
Amazon Canada
Dirty screens are the bane of our existence, so grabbing a bottle of this stuff seemed like a no-brainer. The formula is odour-free and meant to whisk away all kinds of grime (including greasy fingerprints and food smudges) easily. Compared to other screen cleaners, this one leaves a streak- and residue-free finish — reviewers call it actual magic! With this kit, you’ll get a full-sized cleaning spray, travel spray, and two microfibre cleaning cloths.
Philips Sneaker Cleaner
Amazon Canada
If you’re quite sick of hand-scrubbing every speck of grime off your footwear, then this powerful scrubber is a must-get. It comes with three heads: soft brush, hard brush, and sponge, letting you swap between them depending on the fabric (and dirtiness) of your kicks. Plus, it has a one-touch operation, so you won’t need to fiddle with settings or decode complicated instructions to get things clean as a whistle.
Bar Keepers Friend Cleansing Powder
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I thought this was a bit gimmicky when I first saw it online. It seemed impossible for a cleaning product to get that many rave reviews, but let me tell you — it was love at first use. This stuff saved me from scrubbing ’til my arms were sore, not to mention it was able to remove stains I’d been assured were here to stay (like rust). If you want to supercharge its powers, let the paste sit for a few minutes before going in with your scrubbing tools. You can use it on tile, grout, stainless steel, or just about any other place you’ve got a stubborn problem.
Hoto Electric Spin Scrubber
Amazon Canada
Is it possible to make cleaning feel like less of a chore? When you whip out this extendable spin scrubber, you’ll feel inclined to say a resounding YES. You’ll be able to easily reach all the grime hiding in your home’s corners, and thanks to the scrubber’s powerful rotations, you won’t need to work yourself to the bone to clean it away. Swap out the cleaning heads to suit the task at hand (the cloth pad, for example, is a dream for spot-mopping or wet messes) and don’t forget to give it a recharge so it’s ready to go for your next cleaning sesh.
Bottle Bright All Natural Bottle Cleaning Tablets
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Bleach-based cleaners? No, thanks. If you’re struggling to get the bottoms of bottles, mugs, and other containers clean, all you’ll need to do is pop in one of these all-natural tablets and let it do the work. Reviewers are completely obsessed, saying their stuff looks brand-new after just one use (without leaving any icky smells or flavours behind). Magic, or a seriously potent formula? You’ll have to find out for yourself. Each pack contains 12 individually wrapped tablets.
Karcher The WV1 Plus 2-in-1 Electric Vacuum Squeegee
Amazon Canada
Our biggest complaint about this tool is that we didn’t invent it ourselves. The built-in vacuum function is straight-up genius, catching the drips and splashes you wipe off your windows and surfaces (it all goes into the easy-to-empty tank in the base). Reviewers say it’s fantastic for eliminating condensation and love how it keeps their glass shower stalls sparkling, too. When you’re cleaning, you can swap out the top for the included spray/microfibre head or simply use the squeegee head for quick touch-ups. You’ll also get a charging cord and a bottle of detergent.
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Durable Scrubber
Amazon Canada
Stubborn and annoying messes (like caked-on food, your kid’s gorgeous crayon wall decor, or random household stains) won’t take forever to remove anymore! A quick pass with this scrubber will make short work of it all — just make sure you get it damp first. As the name suggests, it’s pretty darn durable, so it won’t shred or disintegrate before you’ve had a chance to finish cleaning. You’ll get a pack of four.
Finish Dishwasher Cleaner
Amazon Canada
It breaks down all the icky stuff hiding out of reach, so you won’t have to worry about hidden grease and goop clogging up your plumbing (or fork over big bucks to get things fixed). You’ll only need to use it once a month — just peel off the cap sticker, pop it on the bottom rack, and run a cleaning cycle.
ACE2ACE Reusable Pet Hair Remover
Amazon Canada
This gizmo has over 50,000 five-star reviews, all in agreement on how well it picks up even the smallest, fluffiest little pet hairs. In fact, it might even work better than a pet hair vacuum, combing through carpet fibres and fabrics to snatch out the dander caught deep in the material. Everything it captures gets trapped inside the inner storage receptacle, making it easy to clean while preventing the stuff from floating around your home.
MSQ Makeup Brush Cleaning Mat
Amazon Canada
Your makeup tools are about to get cleaner than ever. The inner base of the silicone bucket features a quad of textures to coax out makeup, oil buildup, and other gunk hiding in brush bristles, with the base doubling as a drying rack and storage tray to keep your vanity nice and tidy. Reviewers say cleaning is faster (and easier) than ever while also allowing them to preserve the shape and integrity of their tools so they last longer.
Invisible Glass Glass Stripper
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If you’ve got windows, windshields, or glass shower stalls, consider this stuff a must-get. It’s designed to lift away any and all buildup (including stubborn stuff like waxes and water spots), leaving glass completely transparent. Reviewers say it outperformed literally every other product they tried and makes driving in the rain that much safer.
Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Amazon Canada
Cleaning the crapper is no one’s idea of a good time, but reviewers say this option makes things a lot easier (and less gross). The brush head is contoured just right to tuck into all your toilet’s nooks and crannies, and once you’re done giving it a proper cleaning, you can simply flush the scrubber — no more gross pads and brushes sitting out to dry.
Boot Rescue All-Natural Cleaning Wipes
Amazon Canada
Fearlessly wipe away salt stains, mud, dirt, and other icks off your fave footwear because these are non-toxic and safe for all kinds of fabrics (yes, even suede). Reviewers say they worked wonders on their Uggs while making old pairs of kicks look practically brand-new again. You’ll get a pack of 10.
Hoto Cordless 4-in-1 Handheld Vacuum
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Blast away dust from your keyboard, suck up small debris, seal vacuum-packed containers, deflate mattresses — you can do all of that with this petite gizmo. It’s actually surprisingly powerful, no matter what you’re using it for, so we found ourselves reaching for this option over other handheld vacuum styles. It allegedly has a 10-minute runtime, but we’ve noticed it lasts way longer (plus, once you’ve run out of juice, an hour or so of recharging gets you back to full power).
Gelivable Mold & Mildew Cleaner
Amazon Canada
This stuff is ~thicc~ meaning it’ll stay in place while it’s working its cleaning magic on all your stained surfaces. It’s bleach-free, but reviewers say it removes black mould, mildew, and other stains like magic, leaving grout and caulking looking brand-new. Let it rest for three to five hours to max out the results.
Scrub Daddy Sponge Set
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Reviewers have been about these cheerful scrubbers for ages, but now we can officially confirm: they live up to the hype. In cold water, they’re firm and ideal for tackling stubborn messes, but submerge them in warm water, and they’ll get nice and soft — perfect for cleaning delicate items. No matter how long we use them, they never get smelly, gunky, or mouldy, and they somehow never scratch up glass or other sensitive surfaces (like non-stick cookware). Plus, those eyeholes are great for keeping your grip when things get really soapy.
Cleanse Razor Blade Scraper
Amazon Canada
Stuck-on messes will no longer be the bane of your existence after you give ’em a good scraping with this gadget. The ultra-thin razor tip is great for getting rid of burnt-on food, stubborn caulking, and even wallpaper, while the wide grip will let you comfortably apply more pressure if needed. Reviewers were surprised at how sturdy it was and used it on glass, ceramic, and tile with no issues.
Tide Washing Machine Cleaner
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It’ll dissolve any deposits and residues left behind by your detergents so your machine can function as it should (and your clothes won’t come out dirtier than when they went in). It works with both regular and high-efficiency washing machines, but just make sure you don’t add it in with your clothes. You’ll get a three-month supply.