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Crush Your Cleaning Routine!

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I'm too busy living my life to spend a lot of time cleaning. Since my house hasn't figured out how to clean itself yet, I've become a big fan of products that save time, work well, and don't cost a fortune. I'm a dog mom and a teacher with limited fr...
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Spray, Treat, Repeat

 
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I was shocked at how many uses Goo Be Gone has. I originally just used it to remove sticker labels from things I purchase. It also removes adhesive residues from stickers and labels. Gum and wax from various surfaces, tar and grease from tools and eq...
Goo Gone Citrus Adhesive, Multi-purpose Stain Remover & Carpet Cleaner
 
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My go-to spray for quick cleanups in every room in my house--including the laundry room. I recently discovered that this Lysol spray takes out most tough stains on my clothing as well as cleaning and sanitizing my countertops, toilet, doorknobs &...website--lysol.com for other uses. Honestly, you'll be surprised.
Lysol Lemon Scent All Purpose Cleaner

Cleaning Sidekicks

 
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I'm too busy living my life to spend a lot of time cleaning. Since my house hasn't figured out how to clean itself yet, I've become a big fan of products that save time, work well, and don't cost a fortune. I'm a dog mom and a teacher with a couple o...
Pet Hair Bounce MEGA Sheets
 
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Swiff that dust and dog/cat hair away with this heavy-duty Swiffer Kit! I was unsure if these would work better than the regular swiffers, but they really do make a big difference. They pick up more dust, dander, and dog (or cat) hair. These are all ...
Swiff Dust & Dog Hair Away!
 
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This is one of my most recent purchases from Temu. I have had really good luck with the quality of the items that I've ordered from here. I used to use a long flat wand that I brushed over the blades of my ceiling fans. The only problem with that is ...
Temu | Explore the Latest Clothing, Beauty, Home, Jewelry & More
 
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My sister-in-law gave me a pack of these for Christmas a few years ago, and honestly, they sat in a drawer until I ran out of sponges. They are great for cleaning up countertops, spills, and washing dishes. Because they're washable, they don't get th...
Swedish Dishcloths - Sponge Alternative
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Terrific Tools--Indoor Version

Because I don't have a self-cleaning house, I've looked for highly effective tools, that save me time, and money. I can honestly say that many of these actually have me looking forward to cleaning my house, and I NEVER thought I'd say that. 

 
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If you told me 10 years ago, I'd be excited to vacuum, I would've said you were out of your ever-loving mind. BUT--this vacuum did it! During COVID, I saw an ad for this, and did some research. This delivered on all of it's promised. I have a large s...
BISSELL Pet Pro Plus, Upright Deep Cleaner
 
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I'm always looking for a shortcut to make my house look like I cleaned way more than I did. Flipping through the channels a few weeks ago, I saw the presentation on QVC for the Shark Cordless Handheld Vacuum. I took a chance and bought one hoping it ...
Shark Cordless Handheld Vacuum
 
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🤮I hate cleaning so much that I hired a cleaning lady. BUT--when I get a little short of money, I have to do it on my own. I bought one of these for my mom and sister-in-law a few years ago, and everyone laughed at meuntil my teenage nephew started ...
Electric Spin Scrubber, 450RPM Cordless Power Scrubber with Adjustable Handle 8 Heads Shower Cleaning Brush for Bathroom Floor - Walmart.com
 
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If an upright vacuum is too heavy, this Shark stick vacuum is a great option. I personally have both. I reach for this one when I want to spot clean and my Pet Pro Upright for deep cleaning of my rugs, as needed. What I absolutely love about this is ...
Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Corded Stick Vacuum

From Grime to Shine--Outdoor Version

My outdoor spaces are decorated beautifully, but was looking pretty dingy. These are my go to products to take care of the toughest of jobs. 

 
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I wish I could show you pictures of my back patio after using this power washer. It's truly remarkable. I bought this several years ago and really didn't wasn't confident that it would clean up the yuck that had built up over the years. I hadn't real... I never realized how light the concrete was. It was actually black with so much green buildup that I thought I had to hire someone to get it professionally cleaned. It took me about 45 minutes to do half of my back patio and it looks incredible. It w... **This is actually an upgraded model because it has the soap compartment which makes using a cleaning solution a lot easier. BUT--even with such a tough job, I didn't use a solution. I will probably go back a second time though just to see if it make...
Power Washer with Soap Tank for Cars & Patios
 
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If you are doing outdoor pressure washing around your garden or plants, Simple Green is what you should buy. It's the best eco-friendly option that's really effective. If you have a soap resevoir in your pressure washer, you can use it there. You can...
Simple Green Deck, Fence, and Outdoor Cleaner
 
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This spray bottle has a wide mouth so it's easy to fill with your favorite outdoor cleaner. I recommend the Simple Green Cleaner which is eco-friendly and won't harm your plants or lawn. You can buy cleaners with a nozzle attached, but they are big, ...
32 oz. Spray Bottle (for your outdoor cleaning/pressure washing)