The Best Kitchen Cleaning Tools from Our 2024 Cleaning Awards

Cleaning with gloves makes the experience far better than cleaning without them, and these Casabella Premium Waterblock Reusable Gloves are our go-to. They’ll keep your hands free from germs as you tidy around the home and safe from hot water burns as you wash dishes. We love that this reusable option is sturdy, easy to take on and off, and prevents water from getting inside with its water-blocking cuffs.

We could go on and on about the iconic Scrub Daddy sponge. What makes it truly great is its versatility and that it doesn't hold onto odors. It alters its texture and function based on the water temperature, so if you need a soft and flexible sponge, use hot water on it; for a tougher scrubber, use cold water instead. And the smiling face? Use the eyes for grip to get into glasses and the mouth to clean utensils.

This OXO Good Grips Soap Dispensing Dish Brush is our pick to get your dirty plates and glasses sparkling clean. This game-changing tool allows you to comfortably dispense soap as you scrub away and features durable nylon bristles that are safe to use on nonstick surfaces. It also comes with a scraper on the back to remove any caked-on food.

If you're the proud owner of a reusable water bottle, you know just how important (and difficult!) it is to get every nook and cranny clean. Enter: the OXO Good Grips Bottle Brush, which will be the only bottle brush you need to get the job done. This one has a specially shaped head with dual-action bristles to give your bottles the heavy-duty clean they need. The comfortable handle is a major plus, too.

Meet the Rolls-Royce of dish racks: the simplehuman Steel Frame Dishrack. We rave about this stunning dish rack and its large capacity to hold dishes, utensils, mugs, stemmed wine glasses, and more. The swivel spout allows for great water drainage (no matter how you place it), and the hydrophilic coated tray evaporates water quickly. Have a smaller counter to work with? No problem. This dish rack is also sold in a compact version.

Every kitchen needs a scraper, and this is the one to get. The Double Edged Plastic Razor Blade Scrapers can remove even the most stubborn messes without damaging surfaces, so you can go all out on your dirty stovetop or those stuck-on foods on your pots and pans. It’s inexpensive and a truly valuable tool.

We love a tool that pulls double duty in its function, and the simplehuman Paper Towel Pump takes the cake. Hidden inside the paper towel holder is a pump that can dispense a cleaning solution. So, see a mess? Tear a paper towel (or replace it with reusable ones!) and grab the pump to spray, wipe, and voilà! Clean surfaces.

​​Say goodbye to stinky trash! The simplehuman Dual Compartment Rectangular Step Can is our definition of a high-end trash can, and it’ll make all the difference in your kitchen. This dual trash can/recycler has a step pedal, soft-close lid, and a place to stash extra trash bags. The fact that it can be optimized with odor-eliminating add-ons (like simplehuman’s odorsorb pods and custom fit liners) is the cherry on top.