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These 20 cleaning products all receive this cleaning editors stamp of approval.
My desk is usually surrounded byvacuums, variousspray bottles, and heaps ofcleaning tools.
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(And this is just a small peek into my life as a cleaning editor.)
So when I find effective products that get me giddy, Ive struck the cleaning editors version of gold.
There area lotof cleaning products out therejust ask my inboxso figuring out what works best is tricky.
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Theyre what I turn to when its time to clean my own home.
From sprays to vacuums to pets, this list can tacklepractically every mess.
Morton Salt Kitchen Counter Cleaner
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This ishands downmy number-one, most-recommended product.
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If you get anything from this list, let it be this.
These, however, are everything you know and love from a Clorox wipe, but eco-friendly.
They’re compostable, safe around food, kids and pets, and arebleach-free.
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In this case, its a great cleaner.
I love the gel consistency (no drips!)
and use this all over my bathroom.
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Clorox Disinfecting Mist
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When I need todisinfectsomething, I turn to this spray.
Plus, its aerosol-free, which means its a bit more planet-friendly.
Let the fact that I repurchased this before using up what I have in my stash speak for itself.
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AspenClean Oxygen Bleach
I will forever be on team-separate-laundry mostly because of this product.
I add a spoonful (with the provided scoop) and mywhites have never looked brighter.
Gleener Dryer Dots
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Dryer sheets can cause a number of unintended consequences for your textiles.
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Instead, I usedryer ballsfor static control.
Ive tested a couple of different brands, but these are the ones Ive kept around longest.
I also like the new attachmentsone of which lets you attach a standard Scrub Daddy sponge to the wand.
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The three brush system covers every dishwashing need you might run into, including a very handybottle brush.
I like to use one brush for scraping off food and the other for cleaning with soap after scraping.
Once I tested this eco-friendly one, I made the immediate switch.
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This gets just assudsyand I feel better knowing its made from clean ingredientsits even EWG-verified.
Ive tried countless dishwasher detergents, but none of them work quite as well as this classic.
This is the only dishwasher detergent that works every time.
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(Even my teenage brother is obsessed with it).
The battery life is great and held up well over the last three years.
I love how easy it is to maneuver and easily transform from stick vac to hand vac.
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Dyson V15s Detect Submarine
Up until I got this vacuum, I wasnt a fan ofmop/vacuum combos.
The upkeep is usually too much and cleaning the machine afterward always seemed like too much of a hassle.
But once I got this bad boy, my life was changed.
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Just empty the head and rinse off the brush and voila!
So aftertesting other floor cleaners, I can confirm its still the best option.
Chom Chom Pet Hair Remover
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Everypet parentneeds this!
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I’m not exaggerating!
No matter how many times I vacuum or lint roll, theres always morehairthat this picks up.
Andwhen nature calls, this spray is my go-to.
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I like that it works well on both soft and hard surfaces and removes and neutralizes odor.
But the best part?
It has an enzymatic formulawhich means it keeps cleaning, even after Ive walked away.
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And definitely makes this one worth the splurge.
It was easy to set up and I only have to empty the large-capacity drawer about every two weeks.
Bissell Little Green Hydrosteam Wet Vac Extractor
The viral hype for this thing is real.
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How I Test
There area few general things I keep in mind while testing new products:
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