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Housekeeper secrets are out and #5 is why your toilet has never looked cleaner.

Promising review: "Purchased this for a much-used, little cleaned shower. After first use, I was amazed at the outcome. Since I don't use the product but once or twice a month (because of the price), I still have to scrub occasionally. My only disappointment is that it did not clean the shower door as expected. Other than that, I am extremely pleased. I was a professional cleaner for 20 years, and this is the best product I have found." —Lilly

Promising review: "I'm upset with myself that I did not find this product sooner. I run a professional cleaning business, and have been using the name brand for some time. With the name brand, I had to pick and choose where I used it because they do not last for more than one super dirty bathtub, or one part of a wall, or one part of the fridge. With this product, I was able to clean AN ENTIRE HOUSE WITH ONE SPONGE. And this house was DIRTY. This has seriously saved me so much money and time and headache, you've got a customer for life." —Fifi

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $14.95.

Promising reviews: "As a professional cleaner, this is the best product I’ve ever used! I clean many expensive homes with very picky clients, so they expect the best. This product has my clients shocked at how crystal clear their showers are! It’s like magic on hard water stains, and they are gone immediately. Safe around dogs and the environment, so I never have to worry. I have also neglected my beautiful glass shower for years. I tried many products made for hard water stains and different scrubbers, but nothing worked. Until I was recommended by another cleaner to use Bio-Clean. I applied it dry using 0000 steel wool and scrubbed it in circles. These stains were etched into the glass very deeply. I only scrubbed lightly for a few seconds. I rinsed with hot water and dried off with a microfiber towel. And immediately the glass was crystal clear!! The smell is light and pleasant. Just amazing results and the water hasn’t left any stains yet!! I will definitely be buying more to use on my clients' showers! The pictures speak for themselves!" —Lauren

"Best stuff out there. I was recommended this product by the clerk at my hardware store. I had my son use it on the hard water spots on his glass shower doors- that he never squeegees like he’s supposed to. It comes out crystal clear every time. My housekeeper was trying to use her hard water remover on the glass doors, and the spots didn’t come out. I gave her this stuff, and it came out easily. Now she uses it for all her houses!" —Christina

Promising reviews: "I have a cleaning business, and these live up to the hype. They last and get the job done with less product. I use them daily for work and highly recommend!" —Angie K

"I asked some professional house cleaners about what their favorite products are, and this was at the top of their list. They got visibly excited when talking about it. Lasts a long time, doesn't scratch, is effective, and hot and cold water affect the stiffness. The holes are perfect for finger leverage, and the smile is perfect for a spoon — not only for cleaning spoons but as a kind of handle for the scrub daddy to clean hard-to-reach areas. It makes cleaning efficient without scratching. I would rather have one of these than 10 of any other sponge, or abrasive pad. Add Pink Stuff if you need more of an abrasive scrub." —Jeff Betz

Get a pack of three on Amazon for $13.99.

Promising reviews: "I'm a professional cleaner, and I love this scrubber! Works great at getting the spots a regular old toilet brush can't get!" —Luke and Missy Wentzel

"Let’s be real – cleaning toilets is a necessary evil. There is nothing that I hated doing more. I used to avoid Clorox wands due to the price of the scrubbing heads. Why spend that money when you can use your traditional toilet bowl cleaner for way cheaper? Because it makes it SO EASY. No need to deal with gloves, messy toilet bowl cleaners, keeping bristles of a brush clean, keeping the brush and container dry so it’s not gross, etc. These wands take the YUCK out of cleaning it. I’d rather pay the few extra bucks each month to be less grossed out. I have one for each bathroom, but you could use one head for two toilets if you really wanted to. If you dislike cleaning toilet bowls the traditional way as much as I do, buy this product. You won’t regret it." —Emily J.

Get the kit (one wand and six scrubbers) from Amazon for $16.49.

Promising reviews: "Great to use on walls and floors, especially for pet hair. I’m a professional housekeeper, and these save me time and money by not having to use multiple disposable swiffers at each job. I wipe/shake them off and toss them in the washer, and they are ready for the next day. I love anything reusable, and these will become a staple in my cleaning bags!" —Stefanie

"I clean professionally and love the ease of the Swiffer system, but hate the pads — period. I just hate how the Swiffer wet pads stick to the floor and drag. I hate the smelly, sticky solution. I hate the way they just fall off the Swiffer because the edges won’t securely tuck. BUT these Velcro microfiber heads are the solution!!! These are fantastic! Very securely attach, the microfiber absorbs dirt, but glides smoothly, and they are reusable with my own unstick type floor solvent. I love that they wash really well! Seriously, I just love these things!" —Nata-shua Glesener

Promising review: "My housekeeper has spoken: 'This is [really] good stuff!' Looking at the sink after she had finished with it, I agreed. Good stuff. Later, while working in the sink myself, I was even more impressed. Hope's Perfect Sink has made an even brand new sink look brand new and even better after about 2 1/2 months since we moved in and have been using the sink. Hope's Perfect Sink also has a very nice fragrance, which one appreciates in the kitchen." —lidz

Get the value size from Amazon for $29.95.

Promising review: "Great all-around cleaner. I have owned a professional cleaning business for over 30 years now… I had seen this product in some of my clients' homes and decided to test it out myself. It smelled fresh and clean... I love the fact that I can get refills and not have to spend money on more spray dispensers! It works really well with grease and a lot of other stubborn stove issues a little goes a long way!!!! All in all, great value and cleaner for the money!!! Try it, you will not regret it!" —MIMI320

Get the starter kit (with one reusable spray bottle and one refill) from Amazon for $8.44.

Promising reviews: "From a former housekeeper, get this shampooer. It has generously sized clean and dirty water tanks, a long cable, decent suction, and a good sprayer. The tanks are also easy to fill and empty. I should have taken before and after photos but I was so excited to shampoo my car I got right into it. The dirty water is from two separate rounds of shampooing. One for my front two rugs and then my two front seats. Even after all that, I still have half a tank of clean solution I can use. The brush is okay on the attachment; it’s soft enough that it’s not going to damage upholstery, but if you need something with more oomph, I would just grab a stiffer-bristle scrub brush and use that after spraying whatever it is you're cleaning, and then use the attachment brush while suctioning up the water. Remember to always vacuum before shampooing, and this machine doesn’t have a heated dry, so put a fan on or leave whatever it is you cleaned in an open, ventilated space to dry. I hope this little green guy holds up for years to come." —Christine Vittori

"I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!! Wishing I’d bought one years ago, when my son was born. We don’t even have pets, but this has been an amazing machine to clean our sofa, mattresses, car seats, stairs — everywhere that has seen spills over the years. I hate cleaning, but I actually enjoy using this — it’s so easy and fun to use! Thank you, Bissell designers." —April Bond

Promising reviews: "Professional cleaner review: love this stuff! I spray the stuff and let it saturate and come back to it, and it works so well. It takes out very old gunk without all the work that we used to do. Definitely recommend this." —denna

"I hadn't cleaned my oven in...well, ever. It's been *at least* eight years since it was cleaned. Mounds of baked-on black plaque, a window on the door that hadn't been transparent probably since it came out of the box by the original owners, and nary a base surface to be seen anywhere. I sprayed about half the can and let it sit for about 16 hours. When I went to see how well it did or didn't work, I was floored. The mounds of filth and gunk came up like layers of mud. A quarter roll of paper towels and 15 minutes later and the entire interior of the oven was 90% clean. No elbow grease needed. The glass window seemed like it was going to be a bit problematic, as paper towels weren't really doing the trick. Then I realized I had a wide handled razor blade and everything came up with one swipe. The glass looks brand new! Seriously beyond impressed with whatever magic was used in this formula, but I'll never have a filthy oven again with how easy it is to clean with this stuff." —Kyle Vick

Promising review: "As a housekeeper...I just can't say enough about this product. A friend of mine was telling me about using The Pink Stuff, and I'm usually set in my ways with the simple stuff I use, but I took a chance and got this; it really has helped A LOT! I clean many homes in all kinds of conditions. This is helped remove hardened soap scum from tubs and showers and my favorite part is helping to remove cooked-on grease on oven doors. I do use a Magic Eraser to help with some of the buffing, but the Pink Stuff took it right off. I couldn't believe it. It truly saved my arm and elbow grease. It is an abrasive paste so please be aware and follow instructions. Don't just apply it to any surfaces without doing a test first or at least knowing what you're cleaning. It can leave circles or remove finish. I will be using this routinely from now on." —The Agothicary

The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads, which can be used wet or dry. And when the microfiber pad is dirty, just rinse and reuse!

Promising reviews: "As a professional housekeeper, this product is amazing. Cleans easily and fast. Really saves your back from bending over to clean them. What a great invention. I really love that you get three extra cleaning pads with it!" —Roxie Loop

"By far the best investment I’ve made as a professional cleaner. No more needing to bend over and hurt my back and knees! Washing the cleaning pads is also super easy and convenient!" —Y&M Rico

Promising review: "Can't say how much I love this stuff! I have no idea what anyone is talking about with rating this product nothing short of A MIRACLE... I’ve professionally cleaned and done environmental health a long time and this is by far one of the BEST stainless steel cleaners/polishes I’ve ever used. My husband and I just had to update all of our appliances and I love the convenience of stainless steel but was not looking forward to dealing with the constant fingerprints... since it normally NEVER looks good unless being cleaned constantly throughout the day...I have been able to (even on our fridge) go FIVE whole days before having to clean because it keeps the fingerprints down that well! Not just on the refrigerator either... my dishwasher, my stove top/oven, and my microwave! Not to mention the scent is DIVINE, leaves such a clean fragrance, not chemically smelly at all. LOVE THIS STUFF! My husband laughed at me for about 20 minutes because of how excited I was about this stuff. Because believe that our kids are HARD on anything that’s clean!! lol" —Jackie

Get the set of cleanser and polish from Amazon for $19.94.

Promising reviews: "Nothing like Cerama-Bryte. Owning a professional cleaning company, I know a good product, and this is it. The kit has a great little scrubber, and a blade to get stubborn messes. A must-have for every kitchen." —Richard M.

"Love, Love, LOVE this stuff! Who else hates cleaning their stove like me?? It feels like every time I clean the stove, it just gets dirty again. Well I found THE BEST clean for your stove top. I applied this once after having oil and food caked onto my stove, and within seconds of using the cloth to clean it off, it was TOTALLY clean. Seriously, this stuff is incredible. It also comes with a little scraper which is perfect for getting those little nuggets of food off your stove. Buy this stuff..you won't regret it!" —Meredith B

Get the kit from Amazon for $14.60+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "Finally! A product that works on all types of blinds! I love this product!! It works fantastic! I am a housekeeper for several private homes. My least favorite job... cleaning window blinds! I have used about every method there is, but the job is still very time-consuming. The main reason it takes so long is you must clean each and every slat separately to do the job right. Not anymore! With this product, you can clean two slats at once, and it cleans them on the first swipe! The microfiber is the key to getting all the dust, and the design of the product makes it super easy! PLUS, this tool can be used on different types of blinds because it is flexible! I have used it on wooden shutters, plastic vertical patio door blinds, and horizontal metal "mini" blinds. Additionally, the micro fiber "sleeve" that fits on the tool is washable, and it comes with five of them, so it's a real value, being reusable and with so many to use, it should last a long time before they all completely wear out! This product deserves 10 stars!" —Sandy D

Get a pack of one wand and five sleeves from Amazon for $6.99.

Promising reviews: "I love everything about it. Being a former housekeeper, this is the best quality glass cleaner. No streaks. It absolutely leaves your glass shiny and clean." —Ursie

"Streaks be gone! A house cleaning service left this over at my house once, and I have been [obsessed] ever since. I will never use a liquid glass cleaner again. This goes on as a light mist or foam and wipes off streak-free. I personally use a terry cloth, but it truthfully doesn't matter. It works well, in general, and one spray can goes along way. So this price for THREE is a bargain deal, if I've ever seen one. Also, props to the supplier for shipping is safely as well. I'll definitely purchase it again." —Mista_T

Promising review: "I own a residential cleaning company; we have run across some showers and tubs that we have fought for years to get the haze, heavy soap scum and orange up. Hand scrubbing would do little to no good. We hated that even though the tub was cleaned, the buildup remained; it just felt like a battle, and we were losing. My professional cleaning group happened to talk about these drill brushes working to take care of all the issues we had been fighting. Now I trust these ladies; they all have owned and worked in the residential cleaning business for years, so I ordered them and bought the cordless drill. These brushes combined with the drill are a game changer in the way it takes up all the orange, soap scum, white chalky haze off a shower and tub. We did a video just to show our clients how this new tool will clean their bathrooms. Drill brush has got Two Chicks & Sweeper as customers for life, I am also buying my son and his wife these brushes for Christmas lol after cleaning their shower in this video cause I never want to clean that shower again, even to show our clients how something works lol" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and six brush types for different surfaces).

Drill Brush is a small business based in New York. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician with carpal tunnel syndrome who needed a way to clean without causing him harm.

It comes with two kinds of cloths (four each) — clean the glass with a damp green cloth, then follow up with the dry blue cloth. Shiny!

Promising review: "I operate a professional housekeeping company and these cloths are the ONLY thing we use to clean/shine glass, mirrors, faucets and to buff polished marble countertops after cleaning. I will never go back to paper towels and glass cleaner. Not only have we reduced our overhead expenses (no more paper towels/Windex), but we have also done our part to limit staff, client, pet, and environmental exposure to chemicals. They clean well — and do not leave lint behind — if cared for properly. And after many days of daily use/washing, they are STILL perfectly functional and in excellent shape! (The original set I purchased almost two years ago is only now starting to show signs of wear.) I highly recommend these for anyone who cleans professionally or who just enjoys keeping their own home clean. Well worth the price! :)" —Amazon Customer

Get the set of eight from Amazon for $17.98.

It can rotate and bend at multiple angles, and it even has a microfiber head you can toss in the wash and reuse.

Promising reviews: "It reached very high places. I'm a professional cleaner and this duster is the best one I've ever had. Good price. Very sturdy. Compact. I just love it!!!!!" —Patricia Crider

"Works very well. The telescoping handle has a super long reach when extended all of the way. There is nowhere in my home I can't reach with this. The duster really grabs and holds onto cobwebs and dust. I cleaned my ceiling fans without dust falling onto me and the floor below. There is also a rubber tip at the end of the duster that keeps it from scratching or marring surfaces which I thought was very nice. My only complaint is that I wish the rubber handle at the end was attached a bit better. It pulls totally off every time I extend the arm, but that's a very simple fix and doesn't really affect it's performance." —Julia Shafer

Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "A great tool for house cleaners. This product is amazing and has never let me down since the first time I used it. My landlords dog cut his paw and ran all over my white carpeted house, this magic spray made quick work of stain removal. I also used it on my job as a yacht management contractor, I used this to remove mold from the roof of sailboats and worked awesome!!!" —Jen E

Promising review: "I got an expensive sheep hair chair from CB2. I thought I could just vacuum it but it wasn’t removing the dust/dirt/lint bits and the seat was matting after six months of daily use. This cleaned and smoothed it out well. I got the suggestion from professional furniture restorers. It WILL remove some hairs, particularly if matted, but the hairs are often loose anyway. All dust/dirt/lint bits combed right out and it looks new again." —SH

Use one monthly to maintain the shine and avoid future buildup! 

Promising reviews: "Professional plumber recommended this brand. It works great at giving my dishwasher a deeeep clean. It is 28-years-old and still going and looking sparkling clean." —Cindy Garcia

"I had an appliance professional refer these to me for regular maintenance and keeping my dishwasher clean. After the first use I could tell a big difference as the hard water deposits were gone." —Turner

Promising review: "Shower. Door. Cleaner!!!! Guys. This is NEEDED for glass shower doors!!! I saw a tip on Pinterest and, being a former maid with her own cleaning business, had to try it. I applied it to the glass, let it sit for a few minutes and hand to God it cleaned the soap scum!!!! I’ll always keep this in stock for that reason!" —Tanya Mireles-Carriere

Because it doesn't rely on adhesive paper, you only have to buy it once and use it forever — cleaning the hair off the brush when it gets clogged, of course!

Promising review: "This thing is the real deal. I’ve owned a carpet cleaning business for 17 years. We’ve tried everything from lint rollers, rubber brushes, pumice stones, vacuum rolling brush attachments, etc. Nothing seems to make short work of pet hair, until now. I tried it on a massive job with cat hair all over chairs, sofas and cushions. Four chairs had thick layers of cat hair on the back where the animals rubbed their coats. Five or six back and forth swipes and it was gone. I pushed the button, scooped out the hair with my finger, and was on to the next area. This little tool is no joke. Impressed me to all ends and that’s not easy since we’ve tried so many products. That’s not to say it’ll remove all embedded pet hair since some are threaded through fabrics, but it’s the most impressive hair removal tool we’ve used thus far." —Mazzahs8

Get one from Amazon for $14.70+ (available in three colors).

Promising reviews: "Bottle Bright was what I've used for years in powder form in professional kitchens and specifically CATERING. You know those HUGE carafes you see at a hotel or wedding? Yeah, those suckers get GROSS. Bottle Bright every week — we'd let em' soak over night, and rinse in the morning. They looked new for YEARS. So clearly I use it at home for all of my stainless carafes (coffee pot) and travel cups. Works great in bottles too obviously." —RuffTuffCreamPuff

Get a box of 12 tablets from Amazon for $7.99.

Grout, tough mold, mystery sticky stuff, and stubborn dirt don't stand a chance. They make a specialty grout head you can buy for it, but TBH the default brush works just as well, unless you have incredibly narrow grout lines.

Promising review: "My wrist says thank you! This works amazingly well! I do professional housecleaning for a living and this is a game changer! Just look at what the power scrubber with a little baking soda, dish soap and vinegar can do in the picture above! Powerful combo!" —Nicole Foster

If you want even more info, check out my full Rubbermaid Reveal Power Scrubber Review.

Promising reviews: "Easy to use and very effective. This product was recommended to me by a professional house cleaner. Sure enough, she was right and this is a great product for removing stain and scale from fixtures." —Amazon Customer

"I have a 19-year-old master bathroom toilet that had accumulated some nasty stains over time which regular toilet brushes and cleaning products just would not remove. Pumice stone worked like a charm! Given the nature and severity of the stains, it required some elbow grease, but 10 minutes later I have a new-looking bowl, and I see no signs of scratching. Am very happy with this purchase...well worth the very low price!" —Happy Retiree

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Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity. 

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