If there's ever a month for a reset, it's January. From our fitness goals to our eating habits, 'tis the season for a clean slate — so why should our homes be any different?
To help get your spaces clean and tidy, Shop TODAY editorial director Adrianna Brach stopped by Studio 1A to share all her best-kept cleaning and organization secrets. With these problem-solving Amazon finds, you can finally take on that messy under-sink cabinet, the dubious stains in the shower and more household pain points you've probably been putting off.
Ready to get everything spick and span? Keep reading to shop all of our favorite cleaning products and organization hacks from Bissell, Skura and more.
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We're right in the middle of flu season, and this powerful, high-pressure steam cleaner can help kill 99.9% of germs and bacteria, per the brand. Germ-busting aside, it's genius for rendering tile, grout, windows and beyond spotless, blasting through grime, grease and tough messes at temperatures exceeding 215 degrees. And all with just water — no harsh chemicals or strong odors involved!
This nifty cleaning product gets in all of those hard-to-reach areas, like your stove, around your washing machine and even your ceilings and baseboards, trapping every bit of dust, lint, crumbs, hair, dirt, cobwebs and more in its path. It has a telescoping handle that extends up to 55 inches and a generously-sized, machine-washable microfiber head to clean large surfaces in one swipe.
A smarter take on a classic cleaning essential, Skura sponges are made with a special absorbent foam that inhibits the gross stuff that creates odors in other sponges and dries quickly. The dual-sided sponges have what the brand calls a "fade to change" technology to take the guesswork out of replacing your sponge. When the monogram on the scouring side fades, it's time to change!
Avoiding making eye contact with the corners and crevices of your shower? You should probably add this no-scrub grout cleaner gel to your cart. It's designed to get rid of those pesky mold and mildew stains that can build up in your shower, sink, windows and even washing machine. To apply, turn the fan on or open a window, pop on some rubber gloves and apply a line directly on the spot. Wait up to eight hours and your tiles, caulk and grout will be restored to bright white with zero scrubbing.
Short on storage? These solutions create vertical space to help maximize tight spots like your bathroom, laundry room or kitchen. They're crafted to fit under your sink, on countertops or in cupboards and make everything accessible and organized. The clear designs are key, so you can keep tabs on what you have and leave your days of digging around in a messy makeup bag or dark cabinet behind you.
Tupperware storage is usually a nightmare... It seems like you can never find the right lid and everything's one wrong move away from tumbling down.
Enter: This organizer, which is adjustable to keep your lids all in a row and in sight.
"It's super easy to set up," Brach vouches. "Just pull it out of the box, add the dividers where you want them and load your lids — no tools required."
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Have you seen gnats or smelled funny odors around the sink in your home? One editor says this bleach-free, under-$4 drain cleaner has helped with both common kitchen issues, ridding her sink of buildup and pungent scents.
We spend a lot of time in our cars, so don't forget to tidy up there, too! This gel conforms to your car vent, cupholder, seat belt and more to pick up stray crumbs, dust and whatever else accumulates on the road.
Could your AirPods use a little TLC? This editor-approved tool makes cleaning gunk, grime and more clogging up your most-worn tech a breeze.
"I have these and love! They speed up drying time, and replace chemically infused dryer sheets and liquid fabric softeners with a natural alternative that will last more than a thousand dryer loads — basically saves you money," commerce editor and producer Julie Ricevuto reports. "The brand says it shortens drying time by up to 25%!"
Do you dread scrubbing your shower? Join the club. This cleaner lets you skip the most annoying step of your cleaning routine, since all you have to do is spray all over the stall once a week post-shower and rinse off the next day.
Stains tend to happen at the most inconvenient moments, so staying prepared is always a good idea. Social media editorial assistant Annie Shigo ranked these wipes the best overall for instant stain removal, beating out the competition.
"I hated looking at my messy surge protector cords and this cable box made such a huge difference in making my space look tidy," says associate editor Shannon Garlin. "I love the basket design, because it just looks like a cute small storage box."
One writer used to think cleaning her water bottle was a chore, but these tablets take care of the task for you. Simply fill the container of your choosing with water, drop the tablet in and let it fizz up and work its magic in just 15 to 30 minutes.
It'll be time to pack up your bulky winter coats and blankets before you know it. Think ahead and grab these vacuum storage bags while they're on sale to minimize the amount of precious room your seasonal wares will take up when they're not in use.
Is your entryway perpetually littered with stray shoes? These slot organizers make use of vertical space to stack one shoe on top of the other in its pair neatly and securely.
Meet the experts
Our team features a range of qualified experts and contributors in our broadcast segments to reveal the latest in trends, remarkable sale events and all things shopping across a variety of categories. Products were independently chosen by members of the Shop TODAY team along with Adrianna Brach.
- Adrianna Brach is the editorial director at Shop TODAY, with over a decade of experience as an editor covering beauty, fashion and shopping.
- Shop TODAY is a team of shopping editors and writers who spend hours every day finding the best new products, tried-and-true favorites and more finds available on Amazon that are worth shopping, according to our high standards.
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