We Yahoo shopping editors take spring cleaning seriously; here are our 13 favorite products for getting the dirty work done

“I’m actually excited at the thought of using this steam cleaner—and no, I’m not just saying that. While it works just about anywhere, I especially love it for areas that are annoying to keep clean, like window rails, my microwave, and the grout between floor tiles. Just water.” Even though it uses it, Bissell claims it kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria. This means it’s both a cleaner and a disinfectant. What could be better than that?!” —Amanda Garrity, Gift Guides Editor

“This year, I’m trying to make the spring cleaning experience as intrusive as possible. That’s why these toilet cleaning stamps are my new best friend. I dab some gel on the inside of the bowl and it foams up when someone flushes and helps prevent buildup between deep cleans. Now I can clean my toilet from the old one.” “I don’t have to scrub as much, and it has a nice, fresh scent! Plus, it’s fun to use.” —Britt Ross, Opportunities Writer

“I watched a video on TikTok of a woman mopping her floors after using Swiffer for just two years, and I was horrified. It was enough to turn this Swiffer stand into a real mop, and that’s what I went for. It’s still easy to use – it’s cordless, has washable mop pads, and cleans my floors.” “It washes quickly – but its rotating brushes give it a little extra oomph. I use it with Method’s Squirt & Mop Wood Floor Cleaner to really get my floors sparkling.” —Ellie Conley, Senior Business Editor

“The glass stove in our apartment was absolutely filthy when my partner and I moved in. After a lot of trial and error, this polish turned out to be the only polish that actually removed all the dirt. It comes with a scraper and a few scrubbing sponges, and this combination really gets everything clean—all the stains, burnt food, old grease.” and anything that collects on the surface. I now clean the top of the glass every few days to prevent it from getting dirty again (and that’s kind of fun!) I believe it helps us protect our security deposit!” —Izabella Zaydenberg, Deputy Editor

“I enjoy cleaning (most of the time), but I disgust cleaning the shower. It’s such a pain to get access to all these fees. After hearing how amazing this cleanser is, I decided it was time to try it – and boy, does this stuff work. All I have to do is hold it in place and it does most of the work for me. The benefits don’t end there! The different cleaning heads mean I can use it for any job that requires more than average elbow grease, even cleaning off a fresh coat of paint… sorry, I mean pollen on my car.” —Patrick Hearn, Opportunities Writer

Check out our full Khelfer Electric Spin Scrubber review for more information.

“I hate cleaning bathrooms. Mold, mildew, and soap scum disgust me more than anything. I hated looking at my disgusting shower, but I also dreaded spending hours cleaning up all the gunk. I decided to try this mold-removing gel. Apply, let sit for 5 to 8 hours , then wipe clean. I’m happy to say, it really works! The nastiest parts of my shower are now bright white, thanks to this invention from Amazon.” —Jeanine Edwards, Commercial Director

Check out Jeanine’s full Sugar Mold Remover Gel review for more information.

“Amazon’s #1 bestseller is a savior for keeping carpets and upholstery in tip-top shape. It’s also incredibly easy to use, super compact, and pretty lightweight. Check out my full Bissell Little Green Carper and Upholstery Cleaner review to find out — and look!—how I recently relied on it to revive one of my precious tapestries.” —Kristin Granero, Senior Business Writer

“Fabuloso is always a legendary Choose to remove dirt and grime from a wide variety of surfaces, my personal favorite use. Floors are squeaky clean! It’s incredibly affordable at under $5 per bottle, and since it’s a 2x concentrated formula, a little goes a long way. Plus, that fresh lavender scent always reminds me of how clean everything is when I’m done.” —Carrie McCabe, Senior Opportunities Writer

“Melamine sponges are the best kept secret in cleaning; they can scrub just about any surface spotless without needing a cleaner. The generics are exactly the same as the branded (Mr. Clean Magic Sponge) version, but are much cheaper because, for example, you can get a 50-pack (!) “You can get it for about $17, whereas you can get the Mr. Clean 10-pack for $11.” —Rick Broida, Senior Technology Writer

“I leave a bunch of garden chairs and tables outside all winter long (they’re heavy!), so come spring everything needs a cleaning. (And yes, I know I need to use outdoor furniture covers!) OxiClean powder is the best product to deal with all that dirt.” “I found a solution to get it out. I pour it into a bucket with some water and go crazy with a scrub brush. It’s also great for whitening whites off laundry.” —Nicole Sforza, Managing Editor

“After using the Swiffer WetJet for years on my apartment floors, I recently switched to Swiffer’s new Power Mop—and I’m so glad I did. The cleaning pad has hundreds of powerful scrubbing strips and easily attaches to the mop head. Then, it removes all the dirt and grime from your floor.” spray and mop to clean. I love that the large swivel head makes it easy to clean under furniture and baseboards – so Swiffer, right? When you’re done, just throw it in the trash and put the dirty cleaning cloth away. The mop is also super thin so it’s easy to store in my tiny closet.” —Rory Halperin, Senior Commerce Editor, Branded Content and Special Projects

“These wipes are a classic for a reason! Not only do they kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, they’re also easy to use and work right away. I keep a pack of these wipes under my kitchen and bathroom sinks and wipe down all my flat surfaces weekly. Plus, they’re very “They don’t smell offensive or chemical – just fresh. Get this 3-pack for $13 – that’s $0.06 per wipe!” —Julia Webb, Commercial Manager

“The wooden floors in my apartment are damaged even though I mop them all the time.” rude -like the abandoned house kind of rough. No Pine Sol or Fabuloso was helping. So I purchased this cleaning and polishing combo to give my homeowners a little lift without bothering them with a serious renovation. And let me tell you: this thing brought them back to a shiny bowling alley-like shine. The results were beyond what I thought this thing would do and I couldn’t be happier.” —Scott Simone, Editor-in-Chief