By Deirdre Mundorf | Published Aug 24, 2022 6:02 PM
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Many cleaning products and tricks have gone viral thanks to mesmerizing videos on Tiktok (or #CleanTok, as this corner of the app is often called) that demonstrate their effectiveness. For some folks, seeing is believing! But if you don’t trust the video before-and-afters alone, you might be interested to know that a lot of the products are not only popular on social media products but also backed by thousands of positive user reviews. Ahead, check out these 15 products “discovered” on the platform. Some are new, some are tried-and-true—all are capable of making household chores internet famous.
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You can’t talk about TikTok cleaning hacks without including The Pink Stuff. The cleaning paste has been featured in millions of videos showcasing its effectiveness at eliminating stains on stoves, counters, ovens, and other surfaces. This bundle on Amazon (rated nearly 5 stars by more than 11,000 reviews) also includes the bathroom foam cleanser, multi-purpose cleanser, and cream cleanser—helping you take care of nearly any surface in your home.
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TikTokers love this spin mop from O-Cedar for its cleanser-free cleaning job. The microfiber mop head traps and removes over 99 percent of bacteria with only water. The special built-in wringer on the bucket even makes hands-free wringing possible, further simplifying the task of cleaning your floors. At the end of the job, toss the mop head in the washing machine.
You can use the mop—which also comes with more than 63,000 glowing Amazon reviews—on hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, or any other hard floor surface. Plus, you can use it again for up to three months before swapping it out for one of the three refills included in the pack.
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Pet owners, this one is for you: Consensus from more than 120,000 reviews and countless videos says that this pet hair remover from ChomChom is the solution for pet hair removal. The reusable lint roller swipes away cat and dog hair from upholstery, blankets, carpets, and other surfaces with ease. Simply roll the toll over surfaces, press the button to empty the waste compartment, and continue cleaning as needed.
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Transform your electric drill/driver as a powerful bathroom cleaner with this set of three brush head attachments recommended by more than 61,000 Amazon customers. The quarter-inch quick change shaft pairs the attachments with homeowners’ trusty power tool to create a spin brush. Use the nylon bristles to clean showers, bathtubs, sinks, porcelain, baseboards, and other surfaces in your bathroom. TikTok’s favorite use? Helping make your tiles and grout sparkle and shine.
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Many TikTok users swear by the Glisten Garbage Disposer Cleaner for solving a smelly sink. The all-natural and safe ingredients work to remove gunk and buildup from garbage disposals, leaving behind a fresh and clean scent. Use one of the biodegradable packets each week, and you may quickly realize why this product has garnered so much attention on social media and received more than 32,000 positive reviews on Amazon.
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Removing baked-on foods from a glass cooktop can be challenging. This popular cooktop cleaner kit from Weiman—rated 4.7 stars on Amazon by more than 60,000 reviewers—helps loosen and remove even the most stuck-on messes. The cleaning solution with micro-bead technology works with the included scrub pad and razor to leave your glass cooktop clean and streak-free without scratching it.
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Highly absorbent microfiber cleaning cloths are handy in a variety of tasks. Made of 85 percent polyester and 15 percent nylon, this set has a particularly soft, non-abrasive texture that can be used to safely clean windows, countertops, cars, and more—loved by more than 63,000 users to date. Plus, it comes with cloths in four different colors, so you can dedicate a shade per task: yellow for the windows that will soon let in a lot of sunshine, blue for bathroom surfaces, green for outdoor use, and so on.
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These handy drain snakes have also been featured in a number of TikTok videos showcasing just how easy it can be to unclog shower and sink drains. The 19.6-inch flexible barbed design weaves through a drain, catching and pulling any clumped up hair or other debris with it. More than 40,000 Amazon customers have rated it 4.2 stars for a job well done, all without the use of toxic and expensive drain cleaners.
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TikTok reminded everyone the brand Wet & Forget Shower is true to its name. Simply spray the solution on all of the hard surfaces in your shower once a week, letting the bleach-free solution sit for about 8 to 12 hours. Then, just rinse it away using warm water. The cleanser will help prevent soap scum, oils, and other gunk from building up in your shower. Eliminating the need to scrub the surfaces earns it 4.2 stars from more than 35,000 customers.
The solution is safe to use on a variety of surfaces, such as porcelain, glass, metal, and fiberglass, though the manufacturer still recommends testing it on a small area first.
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This carpet and upholstery cleaner’s portable design makes it especially appealing for pet owners tackling pet messes. But it works just as well for other stains on upholstery, stairs, car interiors, and more, according to more than 43,000+ Amazon user reviews. With the 48-ounce tank, you’ll be able to clean for some time before needing to stop to refill the water.
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Yes, your Keurig machine needs to be cleaned too, and getting rid of coffee grinds and other residues is a breeze with these cleaning cups. That’s probably why the cleaning cups received so much attention on TikTok and have received more than 40,000 reviews on Amazon. To use, place one cleaner pod in your machine and set it to brew a large cycle—that’s it.
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This special cleaning stick—a favorite of many TikTokers and 44,000 Amazon shoppers—is formulated with cleansers and polishing agents to leave diamond jewelry looking like new. The precision applicator tip makes it easy to get into all the little crevices of the jewel, leaving behind a vibrant and sparkling stone without stripping away the finish on gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals.
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Rated highly by more than 20,000 users, this “super cleaner” is super versatile—it works on nearly any interior or exterior surface of your car, including upholstery, leather, canvas, plastic, metal, and more. Its nano-technology removes dirt, grime, and other debris at a molecular level, leaving all the surfaces of your car clean. What this means for car owners? A single solution for safely removing tree sap, bird poop, water stains, mildew, and more from your vehicle.
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With more than 75,000 Amazon reviews and rave recommendations on TikTok, this carpet spot remover may become one of your new favorite cleaning products. The water-based formula effectively works to remove a wide array of stains—including red wine, oil, grease, blood, makeup, and food—from carpets without even a rinse or vacuum. It is odor-free and, when used according to the directions, safe for use in homes with children and pets.
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If you’ve been wondering what all the talk about the TikTok bottle cleaner has been about, you’ll have to see this product in action for yourself. This product attaches to your kitchen faucet’s plumbing and installs next to your sink so you can quickly rinse out baby bottles, wine glasses, coffee cups, and more. When you flip the bottle or cup upside down on the rinser, the high-pressure, multi-angle spray nozzle washes away residue. In seconds, users are left wowed with a clean cup.
The prices listed here are accurate as of publication on 8/24/2022.
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