See the 26 Cleaning Solutions Featured in Our 2026 Cleaning Awards

Designed to clean, sanitize, and disinfect hard, nonporous surfaces, Lysol All Purpose Cleaner is a favorite of Cleaning & Organizing Editor Savannah D. Lebreton, who loves to use it to clean bathroom messes — especially soap scum on her shower walls and tub.

We love that the Method Foaming Hand Wash is gentle enough not to dry out your hands, but strong enough to clean them thoroughly. The lemon + freesia and sandalwood + cedar scents are popular picks among our team.

BFK might just become your new BFF. Trust us — we use it all over our homes! Bar Keepers Friend is an oxalic acid-based powder cleanser that's super strong, so be sure to use it according to the instructions.

Neutralize odors and eliminate germs that linger in the air with Lysol Air Sanitizer. It’s EPA-approved and scientifically tested to kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria in the air. Plus, it comes in six scents, so your home will smell great too.

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes are popular for a reason — they are extremely effective at killing 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, leaving your surfaces truly clean. Plus, they’re safe to use on over 100 types of surfaces.

It’s important to sanitize hard and soft surfaces in your home, including clothes. Lysol Laundry Sanitizer is a bleach alternative that effectively kills 99.9% of bacteria while still remaining gentle on fabrics. Just add it to your rinse cycle (cold water is best) and it’ll help keep your items free of bacteria and odor.

We’ve pitted stain removers of all sorts against each other to finally discover the best store-bought option: Oxiclean Max Force Stain Remover. It’s a versatile cleaning solution that works on even the most stubborn stains — tomato, grease, wine, grass, ink, you name it!

Never deal with stinky workout clothes again! Wash them with Persil Activewear Clean Liquid Detergent, which is designed to thoroughly clean activewear and get rid of bad smells.

Every time Cleaning & Organizing Editor Savannah D. Lebreton uses Dropps Free & Clear Laundry Detergent her towels come out "soft, fresh, and genuinely odor-free." These unscented pods are “biobased” formulated, which means they’re made of 58% renewable resources.

Looking to boost your laundry experience? Lifestyle Director Stephanie Nguyen likes to use Dropps Odor Eraser Biobased Laundry Additive to combat any odors (she pairs it with laundry detergent). “Just one wash cycle with it took care of any bad smells,” she says.

“The first thing I noticed about [The Laundress Classic Fabric Spray] was the scent; it truly smells like perfume for your clothes,” shares Shopping Writer Alexa Casanova. She loves that it smooths out wrinkles while leaving a touch of luxury behind.

Senior Home Editor Zee Krstic is a big fan of the Febreze Scent Booster Plug, noting that it’s great for continuous freshness and works especially well in spaces where odors tend to linger.

A must-have for pet owners, Nature’s Miracle Stain and Odor Remover is an enzyme-based cleaner that’ll eliminate not just stains, but odors too!

Shopping Director Katie Maguire says that Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Spray “smells so good and cleans everything really well without leaving a sticky or gross residue.” She particularly loves the honeysuckle scent.

Cleaning your bathroom just got a whole lot easier with the Scrubbing Bubbles Easy Clean Multi-Purpose Foam Trigger. The spray works on bathroom and shower surfaces, and removes dirt, grime, and limescale with a fast-acting clinging foam.

Green Gobbler Drain Clog Dissolver is perfect for tackling slow-moving drains (whether it’s clogged by things like hair, soap scum, grease, or toilet paper). It’s made of a bleach-free solution and is safe to use in pipes, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, and septic systems.

The Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover works wonders on set-in and fresh stains or spots on carpets, rugs, or upholstery. Shopping Director Katie Maguire calls it a “miracle worker,” and has used it on wine spills, pet messes, and more.

Windex’s Fast Shine Foam Cleaner became a “fast favorite” for AT editors and contributors. The no-drip foam clings to the glass instead of running down it, which allows for a streak-free, flawless finish.

We are big fans of Blueland, an eco-friendly cleaning brand that’s been around since 2019. A good introduction to the brand is to pick up its Clean Suite Kit. It includes some of Lifestyle Editor Lizzy Francis’ favorite picks, including the toilet bowl cleaner, powder dish soap, and glass and mirror cleaner.