8 Cleaning Products Our Editors Gush About on Repeat

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We've all been seduced by a cleaning product that swore it would change our lives, only to watch it collect dust under the sink. That's why we polled our editors, who judge stain removers and steam mops with the same intensity they bring to sofas and sconces. From an upholstery hero that erases spills before panic sets in to a leather saver that handles sticky snack hands, these are the repeat offenders we actually trust. Every pick survived real-world chaos—purple smoothies, pet whoopsies, and overturned plant soil included.

I've owned this upholstery cleaner for five years, and it still gets a workout several times a month. Kid's purple smoothie on the sofa? Fire it up. Doggy mud art on the rug? Full throttle. Coffee on the stair runner? Let's go. Watching a stain vanish is genuinely therapeutic, and the included solution smells fresh without punching you in the face. Keeping it within reach means spills no longer send me into a spiral, because I can attack them before they settle in for good.—Kristen Flanagan, contributing editor

This spot cleaner was dreamed up by Leif for Armadillo rugs, but I use it on any natural-fiber rug that dares to get dirty. Leif is an Australian brand known for body and home products in scents like blue cypress, desert lime, and buddha wood. Their rug cleaner relies on native ingredients such as eucalyptus oil, and it's non-toxic, plant-based, and biodegradable. Don't let that fool you into thinking it's the gentle yoga instructor of cleaners—it has erased red wine, coffee, and pet mishaps from our wool and jute rugs without breaking a sweat.—Samantha Weiss Hills, managing editor

Nothing annoys me more than a cleaning tool that invents extra work. Case in point: brooms whose bristles turn into fuzzy dreadlocks. Dotti's adjustable broom solved that for me. The silicone bristles refuse to collect fuzz, and it transitions from rugs to hard floors without drama. I recently dumped potting soil across the living room carpet, and scooping it up was weirdly satisfying—no vacuum required.—Lydia Geisel, home editor

I recently went full deep-clean mode on my apartment and zeroed in on the soap scum that had claimed my shower floor. I'd seen videos of The Pink Stuff paste conquering appliance stains, so I gave it a shot. The result genuinely shocked me. Letting the paste sit for a few minutes turns the scrubbing from an arm workout into a manageable task, then you just rinse it away. The scent is surprisingly pleasant, too—no bleach fumes haunting the bathroom for hours.—Belle Morizio, staff photographer

Every Sunday morning, I steam-mop the whole house—blame my Virgo rising, if you must. I pour about a capful of this scented demineralized water into the tank, and suddenly my floors are getting sanitized while the whole place smells like a eucalyptus-mint spa. That's what I call a win-win. It plays nicely with any floor steamer; mine happens to be a Shark.—Lindsey DeSimone, senior marketing manager

Since moving to the country and switching to well water, my cleaning routine now includes evicting hard water stains from the tub, sink, and toilet. The Pumie is 100% pumice, so it's gentle on fixtures but merciless on stains, rings, scale, and rust. It's non-toxic and free of harsh chemicals, which means I don't have to stress about using it around my pets and kid. Pro tip: grab the version with a handle and keep your hands out of the splash zone.—Andie Diemer, photography director

If your household includes both children and leather furniture, you know it's a high-stakes combo. Whether it's couches, chairs, car seats, or handbags, Leather Honey is the backup you need. The brand has been pampering leather since the 1960s and has stood up to my toddler's sticky fingers and daily snack avalanches. The Leather Cleaner lifts grime, the Conditioner keeps things soft, and the wipe versions live in the car for emergency rescues.—Amelia Mularz, contributing writer

A few years ago, I discovered that dishwashers need cleaning too—news that rocked my world. If this is also a revelation for you, don't panic: it's shockingly easy. I drop one of these cleaning pods into the detergent dispenser once a month, run a cycle, and my dishwasher ends up as sparkling as the dishes inside it.—Kelly Dawson, contributing writer

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