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1. A pack of Magic Erasers that are as *magical* as the name implies. With a little water and light elbow grease, you can get rid of crayons on the wall, stains on countertops, stains on shoes, and more in a jiffy. Basically, if you need it clean, these erasers will do it — fast.
Promising reviews: "These are great! They were able to get tough stains off my walls ( thanks, kids 😉)." —Leah Trattles
"These work great. I used one on my bathtub and and still had some of the eraser left. I don't think I've found anything that cleaned my tub and shower as well as this did. I had it looking brand new and didn't even have to scrub much to get everything clean. This is the only thing I will be using from now on. If you haven't tried these yet, you should. Definitely my favorite cleaning product." —📚#WHYCHOOSE
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $6.77+ (also available in six-, seven-, and eight-packs and in two versions).
2. A stain remover so effective you’ll be wondering just how many outfits you lost to that detergent you thought was working. Just spray, let it set, and move on with your life until your next load of laundry.
Promising reviews: "I don’t understand it, but this stuff works better than Shout or Oxiclean. My kid decided to go all Jackson Pollock on the carpet with my favorite ultra-pigmented MAC lipstick. This stuff took it right out with very little effort on my part." —Amazon Customer
"I picked this up hoping it would help with my chef coats and pants, because those get stained with everything — sauce, grease, you name it. It actually lifts most of the tough kitchen stains after a short soak, which surprised me. It works just as well on the kids’ messes, too. The smell is mild and clean, and while the bottle feels a little flimsy, the stuff inside works. We’ve already ordered it 3 times!!!!!" —M. Labo
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two sizes and various bundle and refill packs).
3. A set of wire document holders to help transform your entryway into an organized dream. Hang these near a coat rack you use for backpacks, and use them to hold homework, school forms, and documents so they don't get crumpled at the bottom of a bag or force your kid to actually say, "My dog ate my homework."
4. A shoe cabinet that actually makes sense for families. This cabinet has adjustable shelving for plenty of shoes, bags, and accessories. Just imagine it: getting out the door without tripping over six pairs of variously sized footwear.
Promising review: "For families looking to keep their shoe situation in check while adding a little extra storage space for decor or other items, this six-tier shelf is a winner. It’s practical, versatile, and looks great in my space! It’s pretty easy to put together — nothing too complicated, though." —YMYZ
Get it from Amazon for $115.99+ (available in three sizes and three colors).
5. A set of bedsheet organizers so you're not fighting a losing battle against your closet tower when that stomach bug hits your kid at 2 a.m. Grab the clean sheets you need and concern yourself with everything else that needs to be sanitized. 🫠
Promising review: "Love the zipper, easily seen in my cabinet. I can label what sheets are in it, and the kids can grab theirs and not tear up the laundry room. I love the amount of space it saves me in storage as well!" —Jennifer Freeman
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $31.98+ (available in eight colors and in a six- or nine-pack).
6. A chemical-free microwave cleaner for loosening up stuck-on food stains and finally allowing you to look at your microwave with less shame. If everything you heat up has the faint hint of pasta sauce, there really is a better way.
Promising reviews: "I saw this on a website that discussed best-loved cleaning tools. One of the products was this Angry Momma. Just the idea of popping this funny little lady in my microwave to clean up made me want to get her. I have four kids, and they really make a mess. I hate scrubbing in my microwave, so I can relate to her expression. This gadget is a game-changer! It takes out the funky odors that I never could get out from regular cleaning (microwave smells sooo much better now when I open it). Messes that took a long time to clean now only need a quick wipe down with a paper towel. So easy to use and I love the fact that it is totally safe. This Angry Momma will have permanent residence in my house!" —John Dodson
"This little gadget makes my microwave look brand new every time I use it! It’s oddly satisfying watching the steam work its magic on all the stuck-on gunk. Just make sure you have vinegar on hand before you try it — it’s a must for using it properly. A few minutes in the microwave, and cleanup is a breeze. You'll love it too!" —B24
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three colors).
7. A canister of stainless steel polishing wipes that will quickly and easily get fingerprints, food smears, and whatever other smudges that plague your appliances, off in no time at all.
Promising review: "This seemed kind of gimmicky, and I questioned whether it was worth it, but I am definitely impressed. Three kids in and out of the fridge makes for a lot of sticky fingerprints. This stuff cleaned it off like it was nothing and left the refrigerator looking shiny and new." —Laura Powers
"I can honestly see why this is the number one stainless-steel cleaner. My refrigerator was looking so dirty, and nothing could get rid of the streaks. When I first used this wipe, it actually looked worse, like a messy streaky film, just like other products do. I was like, 'Oh no, I want my money back.' But then I grabbed a dry cloth and wiped it down again, and it was a miracle. All the streaks were gone, every fingerprint gone, everything shiny. My family thought I bought a new fridge. If you have stainless steel, I highly recommend this. It really works." —Kristi Gram
Get them from Amazon for $3.99+ (also available with a cleaning cloth).
8. A bottle of Dawn Powerwash because no one has time to scrub and scrub a pan when you have an actual life to live. Not only does it work like a charm on dishes, but it also pulls stains out of laundry and is the best wash for glasses I have ever used. Just spray, let it sit if the stain is stubborn, live your life in peace, and easily wipe it out when you have time.
Promising reviews: "Love this product. It saves so much time with cleaning and is great for removing stuck-on or burnt-on items and grease." —D. Hastings
"Am I the only one who uses this on everything? Obviously great to clean your dishes, but I also use it in the bathroom to clean the sinks, toilets, and bathtub. Also great to spray on kids' shoes to get the scuff marks out. I love the stuff." —AREdwards
Get it from Amazon for $4.94.
9. A brush and squeegee combo for quickly cleaning up wet or dry kitchen messes. Whether you're trying to clear the area of graham cracker crumbs or cleaning up puddles after your kids "helped" with dishes, this combo saves so much time and stress.
Promising reviews: "This little tool comes in so handy in our kitchen. We have two kids under 10, and they are constantly making messes and leaving crumbs on the kitchen counters. This little brush makes it so much easier to quickly wipe the counters clean." —MomOfAandA
"LOVE THIS PRODUCT! Saves me so many paper towels, easily washed in the dishwasher, and the small size saves space! Will always have one of these on hand for sure!" —Prime Time Review
Get it from Amazon for $11.36.
10. A handheld vacuum so you can quickly pick up crumbs and enjoy the feeling of walking without crumbs sticking to your feet — no dustbins necessary. Tired of the buildup of Goldfish in the car if you have kids? Take this vacuum out to the car and enjoy the few hours before those fishies take over again.
Promising review: "I bought this because my 3-year-old always wants to help me vacuum. This makes it much easier for him to assist. He can't turn it on by himself because the button is too hard for him to push, but this is actually a good thing, so he doesn't just play with it and wear the battery out. I turn it on and hand it over, and he goes to town. Does it take him three times as long to vacuum the couch or the floor with it than it would take me to vacuum it myself? Yes. Does it keep my kid entertained and busy for 30–45 minutes so I can focus on other things? Also, yes. Well worth it in my opinion." —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $48.87.
11. A set of dusters that effortlessly pick up dust in a single swipe — saving you extra steps and extra passes with a dust rag. Plus, they're so easy to use that a kid can do it. My own kids would fight each other for the duster until I finally bought another one, and suddenly, my house had much less dust flying around, and my dusting days were over. Am I a genius? I mean, maybe.
12. A glasses lens cleaner, because if your young kid has glasses, there's about a 150% chance they're already smudgy, no matter how recently you cleaned them. Now you can clean their specs on the go — because we all know regular cleaning cloths do nothing but make things extra cloudy.
Promising reviews: "These are awesome! I saw a review and thought the price seemed high for something so tiny, but the cleaning power is awesome! I use it for my sunglasses to get my kids' fingerprints off. Sunscreen spray or humidity — these work so well! Perfect to have in your purse or desk. Now I want to get one for everybody I know who wears glasses!" —Jordan Goers
"I saw this on TikTok and wanted to get it. I wear glasses every day and often don't realize how dirty they are until I see a reflection through them. I've used cloths before, but they get weirdly oily and then leave smear marks. This does not. I love it so much, and I don't lose it in my purse." —Clair F
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 16 styles).
13. A baseboard cleaning wand to quickly get dust off of your baseboards and doorways. I have this tool and my cleaning-adverse kids LOVE cleaning the baseboards with this. Best time-saving tip I can give for clean baseboards is giving this wand to an enthusiastic kid and letting them run. 💅
Promising review: "Wow, talk about something that works great. I did all of my baseboards, and they were very clean in no time at all. You can even get behind tight spaces. Even over and around my doors and windows. This is a great item." —Brinda D. Illig
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
14. An easy-to-use drain clog remover that can help remove hair, toothpaste, and whatever else kind of junk has wound up in your drains. Not only is it quick and effective — it's honestly a little satisfying, too.
Promising reviews: "I rarely post reviews on Amazon. Our tub has been draining slowly for months. My daughter has long hair. We were about to pay $400 for a plumber to come drain it, but I thought I would give this $8 product a try. Came the next day, and it took my husband all of 5–7 minutes to use it to clear the drain. The plastic piece worked like a charm! The tub is draining again. This is just a great design. He then used it on the sink and helped it drain better as well. There's less hair in the sink, but more like toothpaste gunk. If your tub/sink isn't draining due to a hair clog, definitely give this product a try. Again, we were willing to pay a plumber to come out, and they were quoting $400 minimum. This saved us 400 bucks." —eva c.
"Wow! I just saved myself a lot of money! Thank you, thank you. I avoided purchasing expensive drain cleaners and/or calling a plumber. Hair has clogged my bathtub drain which prevented water from draining and making tub slippery. This 9-piece drain-cleaning tool is incredible for the price, will work on many different drains and needs. The brush is helpful for cleaning after you clear the clog. You get three different types of clog removers. You can mix and match depending on your clog, and even several replacements for each. It’s simple, effective, and every household should have one! The flexible plastic snakes have barbs that are effective at grabbing and pulling out stubborn hair clogs. Magical, clog removed, and water drains down like a new tub. Again, this kit saved me a lot of money. Hope this was helpful." —Mary
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
15. A portable carpet cleaner because one day, your kids WILL be struck by a stomach bug, and it will be MESSY. This portable cleaner quickly cleans carpets, couches, car interiors, and more much quicker than you scrubbing on your hands and knees.
Promising review: "This machine is a MUST if you have kids or critters! I had a stain (vomit) on expensive carpet and got it up (I thought) by hand with soap and water; however, the next day it smelled terrible! I did not have this machine, but saw the reviews and asked around my friend group, and this was a strongly recommended purchase on all accounts. I ordered it, waited for it to come, the stain sat for three weeks (due to vacation, Xmas, and waiting on it to arrive). I used it reluctantly because I thought too much time had passed, and my best option was going to be a professional service at this point. I could not have been more wrong! I followed the instructions and scrubbed maybe for 30 minutes and the stains and smell are completely gone! What an awesome machine! Worth every single penny! I strongly recommend this little machine with BIG results!" —estes1
Get it from Amazon for $88.99+ (available in four styles).
16. A cable organizer box for hiding all of those plugs that look like fun little jump ropes for your curious toddler. And even if your kids are way past the cord danger zone, this'll still hide at least a little of the clutter that plagues your line of sight.
Promising reviews: "I've been searching for something to not only hide the cord mess but protect them from my munch monster of a cat. This box, in addition to cable straps and cable wrap, has solved my cable management like magic! I highly recommend this product." —Lauryn
"I wanted something that would hide the ugly surge protectors by my TV, and these do the job. They also keep my friend's toddler from noticing anything fun to play with, so added bonus." —Amanda Feuerstein
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
17. A storage bench that provides a place for toys or blankets while also doubling as additional seating. This sturdy bench will cleverly get those toys out of the way — or at least make them much easier to clean up when it's time.
Promising review: "I got this bench to stow away my son's toys. The instructions were really easy to follow, and it took no time to put it together. The bench was surprisingly spacious, very sturdy, and comfy to sit on. Would definitely recommend. 👌🏽" —Nik
Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in five colors).
18. An entire board-game storage system to keep all those tiny pieces in one compact place *away* from toddler mouths and disorganized kids. Do you REALLY need the game box that requires the game to fit EXACTLY the right way in order to go back? I think not.
Promising review: "These are the bee’s knees!!! The amount of storage space I created is unreal, now that all the game boxes are gone. 😊 I highly recommend these if you're trying to create space when it comes to your board games." —Ashley M.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five sizes/styles).
19. A storage caddy that's perfect for literally anything you need to organize. Think: art supplies, hair supplies, cleaning supplies — you name it. If you need to get something out of the way but still handy, this caddy is your new BFF.
Promising reviews: "My son has so many markers, and they were everywhere. This is light but sturdy. Compact but holds a lot. He can see all colors so well, and it’s easy to put them right back in. This caddy has been a life changer at our house!" —Jacob and Nerissa Holloway
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes and six colors).
20. A hide-away toy storage bag if the very idea of packing up a huge array of toys is exhausting in and of itself. Simply pile toys into the mat, gather them up, and collect up to 9 GALLONS of toys in one beautiful scoop. Back pain, I hardly knew ye.
Promising review: "Perfect storage solution for small pieces! Very large container and stylish design. I was able to get rid of the eyesore of a container that our blocks came in! I would love to have more of these for Legos, kitchen toys, etc. Super easy to clean up, even my 2-year-old can do it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in four colors).
21. A bath toy organizer to help keep your bath toys and shampoo bottles mildew-free and organized. Reviewers say that it sticks well and is easy to use, allowing the toys to drip-dry rather than just live in your crowded bathtub.
22. A toothbrush holder and dispenser the entire family can use — which is especially great if you've found that all of those toothbrushes have encroached on your counter space. This system dispenses toothpaste, holds the toothbrushes, and has magnetic, hanging cups for swishing that will be sure to delight your kids. No more toothpaste globs on the counters or toothbrushes flung into puddles of water? Yes, please!
Promising review: "To All MAMAS: A TRUE MUST-HAVE from a mama who KNOWS!!! Every household with kids should have this thing — actually EVERY HOUSEHOLD, REGARDLESS! No more finding toothpaste everywhere but down the sink drain. No more throwing half a tube away because of lost caps. Insert your favorite brand in the dispenser and voilà! Simply press your brush against the lever, and get a perfectly portioned dollop every time. When it’s time to rinse, grab one of the four cups that are hidden in the top and bottom of this little masterpiece. Rinse your brush, open the storage compartment, hang the brush, and shut the lid! Bristles are covered and protected from the wide array of germs that like to inhabit bathrooms." —Jen
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in four colors).
23. A bathtub splash guard to keep bath time fun, but contained. If the losing battle of trying to keep buckets of water from splashing out of the tub stresses you out, this guard will protect your floors and your jeans, and will expand the play space for your kiddo. And, believe me, you need bath time to be a success for everyone.
Promising reviews: "This was bigger than I thought but in a good way! It fits perfectly along my tub and definitely reduced the amount of water my 14-month-old was throwing out of the tub! Also a huge help in keeping his toys inside when he tries throwing them out. So easy to install and keep clean. The color was exactly as expected, and I love the gray! Fits in well in my son's restroom." —Edward Zavala
"If you have a child who likes to play with toys on the side of the bathtub, buy this. It’s sturdy and easy to attach (it just has suction cups). My 40-pound toddler can actually sit on this, and it holds him. Other products are separate pieces you need to attach together — this is one solid piece, so nothing will leak through. No more buckets of water on your lap and on your floor!" —Jennifer L
Get it from Amazon for $59.95 (available in four colors and in a smaller size).
24. A shockingly effective cleaning paste (yes, I'm talking about *that* cleaning paste) that cleans everything from glass to marble to stainless steel — and everything in between. No longer will jelly hands terrorize your cabinets or markers fill your walls. A little peace of mind goes a long way.
Promising reviews: "This stuff is AMAZING. I have two kids under 4 and the walls don’t stay clean for long. Specifically, my 2-year-old is a wall-drawing bandit and prefers crayons. We also live in a rental with cheap paint that comes off the walls most times when I try to wash them. I tried every Avenue to remove all his crayon marks to no avail. Finally, I saw an ad for this product, cleaning crayons off a white wall. I was skeptical that it would be that easy, but with every wall in our living room marked, I was desperate.
"Let 👏🏻 Me 👏🏻 Tell👏🏻 You👏🏻... this product is a miracle worker! It wiped the crayon marks and everything else in its path off the walls while still keeping the integrity of the paint! My walls haven’t looked this clean since we moved in! I am now obsessed with finding any little scuff or mark on the walls just because I can take it off. I haven’t tried this yet on other surfaces, but I plan on making this a staple cleaning product in our house from now on. Great product, great price, and great value!" —Nick
"If you have toddlers, this is a MUST! This stuff is amazing. It gets out crayon, ink, permanent marker, literally whatever way your toddler decides to unknowingly destroy your home — this stuff cleans it up. Will be giving this to all expectant parents as a gift from now on. Forget that cute onesie. They need this. 10/10" —Diana
Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in two sizes)
25. A set of toy hammocks designed to control the chaos of all of those stuffies. These hammocks keep the toys handy, but also contained for the next time grandma stops by with a "but I couldn't resist!"
We put a toy hammock in my daughter's room, and it's seriously made all the difference. We went from stuffed animals piled onto chairs and over the floor to one easily accessible place, and my mind was suddenly relaxed when walking into her room.
Promising review: "These hold their weight! I was surprised to see it hold all my kids' stuffed animals and stay strong. I waited to post this result to see how it would hold up to kids throwing their toys in it, snatching their toys out of it, putting way too many toys in it (as seen), and they have held it together! I love these!" —Shelby
Get them from Amazon for $12.87+ (available in six colors).
26. An adorable hair accessory organizer to save yourself from an explosion of bows every time you open a drawer. It also includes space to hang headbands, which is a major bonus compared to other organizers. If your playful pet thinks hair bows look like the perfect chew toy, keeping them up and out of reach is the perfect solution.
27. A positively enormous outdoor storage box for picking up all of the outdoor toys that have accumulated over years past. Forget about tripping over bubble wands, skates, and jump ropes, and instead enjoy the clutter-free outdoor oasis you deserve after the kids have gone to bed.
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Promising review: "We purchased one and were so pleased, we purchased a second. These are huge, sturdy, and nice-looking deck boxes! I like how the lid stays open until you close it. We got one for yard tools and a second for pool toys! Great product!!!" —Debra Hauhio
Get a 120-gallon box from Amazon for $125.99 (available in three colors, two styles, and eight sizes).
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