Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!

Mess Happens... Here’s How I Deal With It As A Lazy Mom.

Purple Star emoji 12 items
I’m not about scrubbing for hours or using 18 different sprays. These are my tried-and-true cleaners that actually get the job done — fast, easy, and effective.
Sections
4
 
 
 
 

Kitchen

The kitchen can be chaos central. These are my go-to items to tackle dishes, and keep things looking “good enough to eat.”

 
Deirdre Tsharke profile picture
Vertical drying = more counter space. Keeps dishes tidy without turning your kitchen into chaos.
Over The Sink Adjustable Dish Drying Rack
 
Deirdre Tsharke profile picture
Super absorbent, machine washable, and they don’t fall apart after two uses like the cheap ones.
Microfiber Kitchen Towels 8 Pack, 26x18, Blue/White
 
Deirdre Tsharke profile picture
Elevates your sink game. Cleaning feels fancier when the soap comes in chic bottles.
GMISUN Amber Glass Soap Dispenser 2 Pack

Bathroom

The bathroom: where toddlers explore toilet paper art, and everything else needs disinfecting daily. These are the scrubbers and tools that make it bearable — and sometimes even shiny.

 
Deirdre Tsharke profile picture
Let a power tool do the scrubbing. Showers and tiles actually sparkle with zero elbow grease.
PUFTEM Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber w/6 Heads
 
Deirdre Tsharke profile picture
Disposable scrub heads = no gross toilet brush hanging out in the corner.
Clorox Toilet Wand Cleaning Kit with 6 Refills
 
Deirdre Tsharke profile picture
Okay, technically not just cleaning — but nothing feels cleaner than decluttered counters.
2-Tier Clear Under Sink Pull-Out Organizer
 
Deirdre Tsharke profile picture
No streaks, no lint, no drama. These cloths make windows, mirrors, and even stainless steel look like you actually hired help. Bonus: glasses stay fingerprint-free for more than 12 seconds.
Puomue 6 Pack Microfiber Glass Cleaning Cloth

Floors

Between baby snacks, pet hair, and whatever just fell off the high chair, my floors see it all. These are the mops, and magic gadgets that keep me from crunching across the house barefoot.

 
Deirdre Tsharke profile picture
This mop is viral for a reason! Hands-free wringing = less mess, less effort. Floors feel clean-clean, not just “toddler clean.”
BOSHENG Mop & Bucket Set with 3 Pads
 
Deirdre Tsharke profile picture
Because kids + pets = mystery smells. Sprinkle, vacuum, breathe easier.
Pet Life Carpet Refresher & Deodorizer 16oz
 
Deirdre Tsharke profile picture
The Beyoncé of vacuums. Lightweight, cordless, and comes with a laser that literally shows you the crumbs and dust you’ve been ignoring. Makes cleaning almost… fun (almost).
Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum Yellow

Everywhere else!

The random spots that collect dust, fingerprints, and mystery smudges. These cleaners help me make the whole house look like I tried.

 
Deirdre Tsharke profile picture
The “oh no” machine. Spit-up on the couch? Milk in the car seat? Mystery stain you don’t want to talk about? This little green lifesaver sucks it all up. Portable, powerful, and basically the only reason my furniture still exists.
BISSELL Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner
 
Deirdre Tsharke profile picture
Because dust shows up faster than I can keep up. These fluffy magic wands trap it all — blinds, shelves, fan blades — without sending it flying back in my face. Bonus: oddly satisfying to use and bin!
Swiffer Dusters Starter Kit with 1 Handle & 5 Dusters