27 Cleaning Products For A Very Messy Kitchen
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27 Cleaning Products For A Very Messy Kitchen

Nov 04, 2024

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Promising review: "This is an essential for anyone with a disposal. Like seriously! A lot of funky gunk collects in there, that you can’t even see. It’s also dark and moist for icky stuff to grow. You HAVE to keep it clean. And THIS is super easy to clean it out! And you will be amazed how much better the smell will be (that I am sure you don’t even notice until it’s clean). It’s also pretty cool looking when you do it! BLUE FOAMMMMM!" —J. Crumley

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $7.90+ (also available in a larger pack).

Promising review: "If you own a large, small, or in-between Crock-Pot, these liners are a must for all owners of Crock-Pots! I hate cleaning up even after using a nonstick spray. It is a nightmare to clean! Must have these liners!" —Laurie

Get a box of 12 liners from Amazon for $6. 96.

Promising review: "I bought this product because the needle in my Keurig 2.0 keeps clogging, causing inconsistent brew and taste. These cleaning cups fixed both of my issues and I especially liked that it was really quick and easy to use. I put the cleaning pod in and ran one cycle, then took the pod out, and ran a rinse cycle to clean out any leftover grinds. FAST, EASY, and GREAT results. VERY HAPPY!" —Corey West

Get them from Amazon for $9.95.

Promising review: "Best product! I wish I had thought to take 'before' pictures! My house was built in the early '60s, and the bathroom grout was becoming discolored in spots. I had used every product on the market before buying this pen to see if I could brighten the grout, with no luck. I could have just saved so much money if I had gone with the pen in the first place! It worked throughout the shower, with more product to go! Easy to clean up and lasts a while!" —Kelli

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

OK, so the drill is NOT included. This is just a set of three brushes that attach to your drill, or this one you might wanna buy.

Promising review: "I bought this on a whim because my walk-in shower is just a pain to clean. I'm 51, and I guess I've just been old school with how I clean, so I was hand-scrubbing it for years. The FIRST time I used this to clean my shower, it took five minutes AND it scrubbed my shower cleaner than it has been in years. In the corners, the floor, the glass door...everything came out squeaky clean. I'm NEVER cleaning my shower by hand again." —Terry

Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors).

It also comes with a microfiber cleaning cloth!

Promising review: "I switched to this product because the stainless steel cleaner I had been using was no longer available and this one had great reviews. It deserves every one of them. Easy to use and leaves no streaks. If a touch-up is needed at some point, that spot will blend in with the rest of the appliance; no need to do the whole dang thing again. Highly recommended; in fact, even if the last product I used became available again, I would stick with this one." —Bethesda

Get it from Amazon for $19.95.

Promising review: "I've been in the market for a Robovac for quite some time, and after a recent back surgery, vacuuming manually wasn't easy. I purchased this vacuum and have been very pleased with it. Its slim design gets under the dressers, beds, other furniture, and all the tight spaces I couldn't access with an upright vacuum cleaner. This makes a very low sound while in use, and honestly, I don't even realize it's operating, as the sound is pleasant (not loud at all)." —Tchgt

Get it from Amazon for $229.99+ (available in four versions).

Promising review: "Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done and this stuff brought my shower back to near new in one use. We’ve since cleaned a weird chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We’ll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff." —Nancy F.

Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

The kit comes with a bottle of cleaner, three cleaning pads, and a heavy-duty scraper that are all designed to break down burnt-on foods and tough stains.

Promising review: "This works amazingly! I hadn't thoroughly scrubbed my glass cooktop in years — I only wiped them down with random multi cleaners which never seemed to do much. Then a friend recommended this product — AMAZING! The included scrubbers and scrapers really make the difference. As others have said it will leave your cooktop shiny and new — even marks that had been on there for years came almost completely off: 98% better." —B. Swartwood

Get it from Amazon for $13.98.

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 just not getting clean. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh in Good Housekeeping magazine. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway, so I added that to my order. 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 am amazed!" —Sheila

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $8.98 (also available in a 12-pack).

Promising review: "I would give this product more stars if I could. I am a busy mom and my microwave often gets pushed to the end of my never ending to do list. So much so that I would have been too embarrassed to show anyone how gross it had gotten. I finally ordered this with the hope that it would at least help make the job a little bit easier. I was AMAZED! Seriously, the hardest part of the entire experience was trying to get the little mama’s head off to fill it and that only took a minute to figure out. I followed the directions carefully and then used a sponge to wipe off the grease and food bits. My microwave looks brand new. I will probably use a microfiber cloth next time though because the sponge pushed the mess around and wasn’t needed to scrub at all...If you dread cleaning your microwave order this, I’m telling you it really does work wonders!" —M.J

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

They're compatible with both the original Swiffer and the Swiffer Wet Jet!

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 P.

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $23.99.

It comes with one 16-ounce spray bottle and three 16-ounce refills.

Promising review: "This is the best partner in the kitchen!! You need it now and always. Great for hard stains and even for a quick clean. I always have back ups never run out. RUN DON'T WALK TO ADD THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR CART RIGHT NOW." —Carlos G

Get a bundle from Amazon for $18.33.

Promising review: "I have been using Goo Gone since it was first introduced and every year I find new uses for it. I keep a large bottle in the garage for cleaning tools and removing adhesives, and nothing works better. I've only recently started using it as an all-purpose kitchen cleaner, and it has taken over most of my kitchen and bathroom jobs. Newest use — quickly and easily cuts through the soapy residue left behind in the bathroom sink and shower." —24karats

Get it from Amazon for $7.90.

Includes a cleanser and polish powder, liquid soft cleanser, cooktop cleaner, Foxtrot microfiber towel, and a microfiber scrubber sponge.

Promising review: "This stuff is magic. It took a stain out of my sink with ease. It also made my stainless steel appliances look brand new! I also have a gas stove that had baked crap on it that I couldn’t get off. I tried every trick in the book. I used this stuff with a little elbow grease and it finally came off. We are listing our house and this product is essential." —Katie

Get it from Amazon for $34.99.

They're made with mineral-based ingredients, are cruelty-free, and come in compostable packaging!

Based in the Philadelphia area, Dropps is a mother-and-son-founded small business focused on making sustainable, eco-friendly, and low-waste kitchen and laundry cleaning products.

Promising review: "I wasn't expecting much when I bought these. I thought for sure it was another environmentally safe product that would only do half the job. But they are amazing and get the dishes clean with no residue. Well worth the money and so convenient. I will be using these from now on." —TamiP

Get a pack of 32 from Amazon for $12.38+ (available in unscented, lemon, or fresh rain, as well as packs of 64 and 120).

Promising review: "Works like a charm. The new design makes it much easier to spray a surface as it has almost a weight to the nozzle trigger so there is more pressure. Great product that I use for my kitchen. Excellent at removing sticky grease from cabinets, under the microwave, etc." —Josh S

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three sizes and packs of one or two).

Promising review: "I am always skeptical of products that have so many reviews and are hyped up on social media. However, I was very surprised how well this works. I have arthritis in my fingers and it is difficult for me to scrub crevices and to do a lot of housework but this tool is saving my hands! It is really powerful and digs into small areas like between faucet handles and the sink drain holes. I am actually going to buy more of them so that I can use them in the kitchen and bathroom. I even tried to use it on the soles and edges of my white Nike Air Force Ones and it was so easy to clean them!" —D Lee

Get it from Amazon for $19.98.

The cellulose and cotton cloths are soft when wet and slightly abrasive when dry, so you can even scrub them down, particularly stuck-on messes.

Promising review: "My daughter turned me on to Swedish dishcloths a few years back, and I will continue to use them over a sponge or cotton dishcloth for most of my household cleaning. This pack is a bargain and comes in many color/style choices. They arrived on time with a note thanking me for supporting a small female-owned business. These absorb water easily and do a cleaning job efficiently, and you toss them in the washer when done to be used again and again. Love them and will buy them again." —ann

Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $15.99 (available in 12 colors).

Promising review: "I have purchased every type of kitchen sink strainer available and these are the best! So easy to clean, completely covers the drain and they catch everything. I would buy these again." —Mary

Get them from Amazon for $7.99.

FryAway is a US-based small business specializing in planet-friendly cooking waste solutions.

Promising review: "I will always keep this stocked in my house! My husband sent me a TikTok, I know I know, and I thought it couldn't hurt to try it out. I loved after the first night! I could easily remove the hardened oil and throw it out." —Roberta

Get it from Amazon for $9.97.

Talisman Designs is a small business that specializes in at-home cooking and entertaining products.

Promising review: "This little piggy works perfectly for storing or discarding the grease created from cooking. You can either store the grease/ lard in the container for future use, or as I do, pop the pig in the freezer for a bit, then dispose of the solidified grease. Would buy again." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

Promising review: "I had had it with my broken basic mop and bucket. I tried to just get a Dollar Store Swiffer to get us by, but that wasn't cutting it at all. With three boys and a dog that makes his rounds on all the furniture and every exposed corner, I had to do something. After seeing a TikTok where a woman demonstrated this mop to clean her walls, and hearing my boss raving about it, I decided to click the Amazon button. Let me tell you, I HATE cleaning, I HATE mopping, but I LOVE for things to be clean. I was able to mop the entire house TWICE (because it was that dirty, please don't judge) within an hour. A few days later, I mopped the entire house again within 10 minutes because they weren't quite as dirty. On another positive note, my boys love the spinner and think it’s a toy! So, every time I get the bucket out, my 10-year-old and 4-year-old ask to mop the house because they think it’s fun. MAJOR BONUS!" —Molly

Get it from Amazon for $45.99.

Promising review: "Easy to cut to fit any door compartment, drawer, or shelf. Nice thickness for absorption of any spills or drips. Nothing slides around when you open/close the door. Makes it easier to keep the fridge clean. Great value for the money." —Christine

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $8.99.

Promising review: "My daughter wanted to organize the fridge after watching a series of TikTok videos! These were exactly what she wanted! Download TikTok for your kids and maybe they will want to help organize, too!" —Sarah C.

Get a set of eight bins from Amazon for $24.59.

Promising review: "What a great labor saver -- no more cleaning spills, no smoking oven. Just pull out and wipe off. Easy to use, durable. I don't know why it comes in a package of three — mine has been in almost three years and is still great. I gave two as gifts. I'm moving to a new house and wouldn't be without this. I plan to cut my old one to fit the pizza pan I use under my pie pans to catch drips — no more cutting our parchment circles. I'm giving the other two to the church kitchen. It's a great invention." —Nana

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in a combo pack).

Promising review: "I used to save these little gems for 'special projects' (what projects, I don't know because I ended up not ever using them). Then one day, I decided, 'What the heck? Just use one in the sink for dishes; you can always buy more.' Lo and behold, I LOVE them! They remove food from dishes more easily than a sponge. I throw them in the top rack of the dishwasher, and they come out spotless! They never smell and always rinse out nicely in between washings. These little gems even take off hard water buildup from my shower doors! (I also use regular cleaners with them to do the trick.). I love these so much that I bought a bunch and used them as stocking stuffers last Xmas! Everyone loves them!" —DivaGranny

Get three from Amazon for $14.80.

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Promising review:Promising review:I would give this product more stars if I could.I followed the directions carefully and then used a sponge to wipe off the grease and food bits.My microwave looks brand new.If you dread cleaning your microwave order this, I’m telling you it really does work wonders!Promising review:Great for hard stains and even for a quick cleanPromising review:I keep a large bottle in the garage for cleaning tools and removing adhesives, and nothing works better.Newest use — quickly and easily cuts through the soapy residue left behind in the bathroom sink and shower. Promising review:I also have a gas stove that had baked crap on it that I couldn’t get off. I tried every trick in the book. I used this stuff with a little elbow grease and it finally came off.Promising review:But they are amazing and get the dishes clean with no residue. Well worth the money and so convenient.Promising review:Works like a charm. Promising review:I have arthritis in my fingers and it is difficult for me to scrub crevices and to do a lot of housework but this tool is saving my hands! It is really powerful and digs into small areas like between faucet handles and the sink drain holes.Promising review:Love them and will buy them againPromising review: Promising review: Promising review:Promising review: After seeing a TikTok where a woman demonstrated this mop to clean her walls, and hearing my boss raving about it, I decided to click the Amazon button.. I was able to mop the entire house TWICE (because it was that dirty, please don't judge) within an hour. every time I get the bucket out, my 10-year-old and 4-year-old ask to mop the house because they think it’s fun.Promising review:Promising reviewPromising review:They remove food from dishes more easily than a sponge. I throw them in the top rack of the dishwasher, and they come out spotless!