Please Note: (I’m not being paid for the following; this is my own personal, humble opinion and the opinion of one expert).

Pure Sky Glass and Multipurpose Glove is a double-sided, sturdy, microfiber cleaning glove that works on a variety of surfaces. Retails for $10

Skura Style Wipe Envy are microfiber cloths that are not only washable but have a super-grabby texture. $8 for a set of 10

According to Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens home editor, using the Scotch-Brite Swift Scrub Bathroom Buildup Remover cut her cleaning time in half: “No more hard scrubbing, no more sore arms.” Retails for $5

Wipes and Paper Towels

For big cleanup jobs, Clorox Multi-Purpose Paper Towel Wipes can more than handle it. The cost is $5.

Reel Recycled Fiber Paper Towels are perfectly designed for those super-messy messes. They’re also American-made, disposable, biodegradable, compostable, and are $100 recycled fiber. No plastic wrapper; $40 for 12 rolls

All-Purpose

Two ideal picks are Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Probiotic Multi-Surface Concentrate, which retails for $15, and the Bare Home All-Purpose Cleaner for $11.

For Wood Floors, Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner now has a “greener” formula and is an EPA Safer Choice. The retail price is $10. And Wood Surfaces; Aunt Fannie’s is a good option. It cleans great and smells wonderful! Costs $9

Seventh Generation Power and Easy Dose Laundry Detergent also cleans great. The small bottle packs enough for 66 loads! (just one squeeze for the right amount). Retails for $14

Gain and Dawn in all their various forms are two of the best dishwashing liquids out there (the Gain laundry liquids aren’t too shabby either!). Two standouts are Gain Power Blast ($4.50) and Dawn Platinum EZ-Squeeze ($4). Both instantly go through cooked food, clean up a storm, and smell fantastic!

Vac-Mop Combos are exactly that, a combination of a vacuum cleaner and a mop or carpet cleaner. I have one and I love it! Prices can vary on these, from high-end/expensive to budget and on sale.

Cleaning, Multitasking Classics

Bar Keepers Friend

Dry sheets

Dishwashing liquid

White vinegar

Steel wool (like Brillo pads)

Hydrogen peroxide

Baking soda

Sources: “Better Homes & Gardens Clean House Awards”-Home section by Katy Kiick Condon and Samantha Benoit, BH&G-April 2022 and “Cleaning All-Stars” by Leslie Corona, Real Simple-April 2022