5 Cleaning Products That Will Leave Your Entire Home Spotless

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As much as we’d like to think we’re all capable of cleaning our homes from top to bottom, our pantries of cleaning products tell a slightly different story. Whether you’re dealing with a jumble of unused products or an empty cabinet that should have cleaning supplies in it, knowing what’s worth buying can be tough. So we’re simplifying it for you. Assuming you already have the basics like a broom and vacuum, here are the five cleaning products that will do the job of 20.

1. Clorox Disinfecting Wipes — $13.39 for a 220-count pack

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These babies are the best multi-purpose cleaning tool ever. You can wipe down your sink, tub, countertops and baseboards with the anti-bacterial solution-covered cloths. You can even buy ones that have a scrubbing surface on one side and use them to tackle those nasty spots on the floor. The best part? They require no instructions other than… well, not to eat them.

2. Scrubbing Bubbles Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner — $12.62 for a 2-pack

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Believe us when we say Scrubbing Bubbles is all you’ll ever need for your bathroom. You can use it on the surface of and in your toilet, your sink, your tub and your shower walls. The strong solution becomes a foam upon impact, so let it bubble for a minute, and then wipe the surface clean and rinse.

3. Swiffer Wet Jet Mop Cleaner Kit — $22.99 for the set and two-pack refills for $10.22

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Don’t even bother with a traditional mop and soapy bucket of water. The Swiffer Wet Jet takes care of the strong floor cleaning, and you won’t have to dunk your hands into dirty water ever again. It’s as easy as adding the pads and pressing a button. Bonus: the Wet Jet is slim, so even if you don’t have storage space, the product won’t take up much room.

4. Microfiber Hand Duster — $14.99

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Alright, you need a duster, and you don’t need to get too fancy here. A microfiber duster is nice because each square inch of the 360-degree duster will capture all the stuff you don’t want hanging around in your space. You can even take off the plush part and throw it in the wash, so you’ll get a lot of use out of it. Fan this duster over every dry surface of your home for dust-free haven.

5. Meyers Liquid Dish Soap — $9.96 for a pack of 3

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We can’t forget about the dishes, right? Meyer’s dish soap uses a gentle formula unlike a lot of other harsh solutions, so it’ll clean powerfully without aggressively drying out your hands like the ones that pack in the chemicals.

These five cleaning products are bound to not only sanitize your apartment, but also whip it into glistening shape. You definitely don’t need to spend a ton of money on a million products. Just get the basics and you’ll be good to go.