If you’ve ever stumbled upon CleanTok — that corner of the internet replete with satisfying cleaning videos and the best tips for making your space spotless — you’re probably already familiar with some of the most viral cleaning products. These include the coveted BISSELL Little Green portable carpet cleaner, electric spin scrubbers for effortlessly sparkling…
But these aren’t the only tried-and-true products cleaning experts can’t get enough of. There are so many more that come highly recommended by cleaning professionals and influencers, and you can score many of them for under $10 on Amazon.
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1. Mean Green Multipurpose Cleaner
One bottle of this multipurpose cleaner and degreaser lasts four times as long as a standard bottle of cleaner, making it a CleanTok favorite. The product is actually a concentrate and spray in one. It features dual chambers — a refillable one for water and a prefilled one for concentrate — that blend together with each spray. Mean Green works best at cutting through grease and grime on stovetops, counters, tile, stone, stainless steel, and other nonporous surfaces. And to top it off, the citrus and green tea scent left behind by the cleaner makes chores more enjoyable.
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2. Dawn Platinum Powerwash
Is there any cleaning task Dawn Platinum Powerwash can’t conquer? From ridding dishes of baked-on food to dissolving soap scum rings on bathtubs and whitening dirty sneakers, the sudsy solution readily cuts through grease and grime. The spray works wonders on a variety of surfaces and household items, including grills, outdoor furniture, windowsills, makeup brushes, and glass shower doors. It can even be used as a pretreatment for laundry stains, much like regular Dawn dish soap.
3. Bar Keepers Friend Powder Cleanser
Cleaning experts swear by Bar Keepers Friend for countless household cleaning needs — think stainless steel pots, glass cooktops, and ceramic toilet bowls. However, because it contains oxalic acid and fine abrasives, it shouldn’t be used on porous natural stone, nonstick cookware, cast iron, wood, and gold or silver-plated items. The product, which was first introduced in 1882, now comes in various forms, including the original powdered formula featured here. It allows you to control just how much or how little grit is in the concoction with the amount of water added. However, if you’re looking for a gentler, everyday cleaner, Bar Keepers Friend Liquid Soft Cleaner comes prediluted, making it less abrasive on delicate surfaces.
4. Scotch-Brite Advanced Soap Control Dish Brush Scrubber
Make a quick, effective clean part of your daily shower routine — it will save you from those dreaded, back-breaking deep cleans. Many TikTok cleaning influencers keep a dish wand in the shower, such as the Scotch-Brite Advanced Soap Control Dish Brush Scrubber, filled with a one-to-one ratio of distilled white vinegar and liquid dish soap. While you’re waiting for your hair mask to do its thing, scrub down the shower walls and floor, then rinse thoroughly with a handheld showerhead. Finishing the job with a squeegee will help prevent future soap scum and hard water deposits.
5. Consciot UV Flashlight Black Light
Pet owners on TikTok can’t get enough of this UV Flashlight Black Light from Amazon. Keep it with your cleaning supplies and use its UV light to reveal hidden pet stains. (Tip: Mark the spots with painter’s tape so you know exactly which areas to target with viral CleanTok products such as the BISSELL Little Green or FOLEX Instant Carpet Spot Remover.) Fair warning: Don’t be surprised if you’re up all night cleaning the mysterious spots that glow on your walls, toilets, and carpets.
6. WD-40
Chances are, you already have a can of WD-40 in your garage or toolbox. This decades-old product was originally intended as a rust-preventative solvent and degreaser, but it’s used for countless other tasks today. You’ve likely reached for it to silence squeaky hinges or protect garden tools from rust, but did you know it can also be used to clean window screens? Spray a microfiber cloth with WD-40, place the screen on top of a tarp, and then wipe it down on both sides. This will not only break down grime but also repel dirt and bugs.
7. Bounce Dryer Sheets
Bounce Dryer Sheets may seem an unlikely CleanTok favorite, but they’re surprisingly handy for more than just laundry day. Attach them to a Swiffer Flat Mop to dust walls, the tops of door frames, baseboards, and trim. They leave behind an anti-static residue that helps repel dust, allowing you to go longer between cleanings. You can also use dryer sheets to clean water spots off glass, polish chrome bathroom fixtures, or even remove pet hair from furniture.
