Best Home Cleaners 2022
From Wipes to Sprays, 17 Home-Cleaning Must Haves
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Ready to give your home a deep cleaning? Make sure you have the help of the right home cleaners. While it might seem easy to go to the grocery store and pick up anything from the cleaning aisle, there's actually a lot more to it. These days, there are options for cleaning the bathroom and walls, as well as even more eco-friendly choices. To help you find the best option, we curated a list of 17 must-haves that are worth trying.
Whether you're shopping for alcohol wipes, handy microfiber towels, or even an entirely new cleaning set to start fresh with, these choices will give you an extra hand around the house. Keep reading to shop for these bestselling picks.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
Best Smelling Cleaner Set: Williams Sonoma Pink Grapefruit Cleaning Set
If you want a delicious smelling cleaning product that will go the distance look no further than Williams Sonoma Pink Grapefruit Cleaning Set ($35, originally $40). The set includes a countertop spray, an all-purpose cleaner, and a dish soap that smells of uplifting citrus.
Best Plant-Based Cleaner Set: Branch Basics Starter Kit
Looking for something plant and mineral based that is even safe enough to touch your skin? Then you'll want to try the Branch Basics Starter Kit ($69). The brand's concentrate works for pretty much everything, and the reusable bottles are so helpful.
Best Disinfecting Wipes: Clorox Compostable Cleaning Wipes
If you're a fan of the classic Clorox wipes, then you'll want to try its newer Compostable Cleaning Wipes ($18 for three). The all-purpose cleaning wipes are perfect for just grabbing and wiping up any mess. These are EPA Safer Choice certified by the brand and made from plant-based fibers that are compostable in municipal composting facilities.
Best Pet-Stain Cleaner: Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. Professional Strength Pet Stain & Odor Eliminator
If you have pets, then the Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. Professional Strength Pet Stain & Odor Eliminator ($20, originally $30) is a staple product you'll want in your home. Not only is it amazing at getting out stains, but it also helps with odor.
Best All-Around Cleaning Set: Blueland Clean Suite Kit
If you're looking to cut out plastic, try the Blueland Clean Suite Kit ($83) set. It comes with reusable bottles and tablets. Simply add the tablets to the bottles, and mix with water. You can buy the tablets later for refills, making it an affordable option, too. The set comes with three spray cleaners, a foaming hand soap, powder dish soap, laundry detergent, and dishwasher tablets.
Best Alcohol Wipes: Dr. Brite Eucalyptus Alcohol Wipes
Because wipes are always helpful to have around the house, this Dr. Brite Alcohol Wipes ($23 for three) set will come in handy. Plus, the brand offers the wipes in a number of awesome scents, but we love this choice in eucalyptus.
Best Antibacterial Spray: Honest Disinfecting Spray
You've likely seen the popular Honest Disinfecting Spray ($7) before, and customers always rave about it. The spray is made without harsh chemicals and chlorine bleach, but it still kills up to 99.9 percent of germs and viruses.
Best Microwave Cleaner: Topist Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner
This bestselling Topist Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner ($9, originally $16) acts as a steamer inside your microwave. It's the easiest and fastest way to clean it out. It has over 3,000 customer reviews, and people can't stop raving about it.
Best Eco-Friendly Cleaner: Koala Eco Natural Multi-Purpose Cleaner
Opt for an eco-friendly choice that does it all with the Koala Eco Natural Multi-Purpose Cleaner ($14). Made with Australian essential oils, this plant-based option can clean anything from refrigerators to microwaves, all with safe chemicals.
Best Paper-Towel Alternatives: S&T Inc. Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
Tired of wasting paper towels? These ultrasoft S&T Inc. Microfiber Cleaning Cloths ($16 for 50) are ideal for cleaning surfaces without leaving scratches behind.
Best Reusable Bottles: Sally's Organics Empty Amber Glass Spray Bottles With Labels
These Sally's Organics Empty Amber Glass Spray Bottles With Labels ($20 for two, originally $25) are great if you're trying to ditch plastic. They also work well if you're using a concentrate you mix yourself.
Best-Rated Cleaners: Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner
You can't go wrong with a pack of Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner ($12 for three). The popular brand is a customer favorite that has over 17,000 reviews, and 86 precent of customers gave it a five-star review.
Best Tile Cleaner: Better Life Natural Tub and Tile Cleaner
Give your bathroom a refresh with the Better Life Natural Tub and Tile Cleaner ($12 for two). Made with tea tree and eucalyptus, it's efficient and smells great.
Best Wall Cleaners: Mr. Clean Extra Durable Magic Erasers
Get pesky marks off walls and more with the popular Mr. Clean Extra Durable Magic Erasers ($12 for 10). Customers swear that these work like magic, which is fitting to its name. With over 29,000 reviews, these are worth a try if you haven't before.
Best All-Purpose Cleaner: Best Seventh Generation All Purpose Cleaner
This Seventh Generation All Purpose Cleaner ($17 for four) is a great choice if you want something made with essential oils. The plant-based choice is a favorite for cleaning glass and kitchen counters because it has a degreasing formula that works.
Best Dish Soap: Pur Home Dish Soap
Made with plant-based and biodegradable ingredients, this Pur Home Dish Soap ($8) works like a charm. It's strong enough to cut through grease and dirt but gentle enough to use around children or pets.
Best Hand Soap: J.R. Watkins Foaming Hand Soap
Having a hand soap that will get your hands clean without overdrying (and that also smells great) is important. We vote for the J.R. Watkins Foaming Hand Soap ($5). Not only does it smell amazing, but it's also good for your skin, and the foam is fun to use, too.
