As a former Home editor at Real Simple magazine, I’ve come across my share of domestic products. Cleaning was one of my beats, so I was always testing out the latest mop or updated scrub brush. (What can I say, it was a glamorous job.) And now that I’m a mom of two amazing but ridiculously messy children, I’ve really put these cleaning products to use. I definitely have my favorites — the ones I reach for whenever soy sauce finds its way onto the walls or cracker crumbs invade my keyboard crevices (which unfortunately happens more than I care to admit). So as someone well versed in tidying up, I’ve decided to share my top nine products with you. Some are the best of the basics — like this microwave cleaner — while others are brilliant new inventions, like a mini power tool for grout that looks like an electric toothbrush. To say these are satisfying is an understatement. Put some in your cart and get cleaning!

HOMWE

Professional Silicone Oven Mitt

$14$20Save $6

These might be one of my favorite inventions ever: BPA-free silicone gloves you can use to move hot pots and pans, as well as maneuver around the grill. Here's the genius part: They're entirely waterproof, so if you accidentally dip your paws into some hot soup, the gloves won't soak it up.

$14 at Amazon

Rubbermaid

Rubbermaid Reveal Grout & Tile Power Scrubber

$22

When I moved into my rental apartment, the grout around my tub was, shall we say, grout-y. This tool makes light work of scum. Use it on everything from faucets and grills to sliding-door tracks — you won’t want to put it down.

$22 at Amazon

TOPIST

Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner

$7$16Save $9

This gizmo uses steam to loosen all that baked-on grime. Just take off the hair, fill with water and vinegar, and watch Angry Mama get really pissed off as she spews hot steam all over the interior. Then wipe with a damp cloth. She’s incredibly fun to use!

$7 at Amazon

HIWARE

Window Blind Cleaner With 5 Microfiber Sleeves

$8$13Save $5

I can’t get enough of this microfiber blade cleaner. I use it on my blinds and my air conditioner fins— which get particularly nasty because I live in a city. Just spritz with a little water and go nuts.

$8 at Amazon

Flathead Products

Reusable Silicone Drinking Straws, 10-pack

$11$13Save $2

If I gave my kids only straws in their stockings for Christmas, they’d be thrilled. And now that reusable straws are a must in every home, these silicone wonders (and the cleaning tool they come with) are sure to get plenty of use.

$11 at Amazon

TOPULORS

Stainless Steel Cast Iron Skillet Cleaner

$9$10Save $1

I don’t like how traditional steel wool scrubbers always seem to leave behind steel remnants. Then I found this medieval-looking cleaner and never looked back. It’s gentle enough for cast iron pans, but won’t scratch. And it happily hangs on a hook.

$9 at Amazon

Norpro

My Favorite Colored Scraper, 5-pack

$8

I eat eggs every morning, and I’m messy. Before these brilliant gizmos, I’d grab a paper towel to clean off the egg remnants before using a scrub brush. These pan scrapers are a breeze and can also be used for getting stickers off new glassware and plates.

$8 at Amazon

OXO

Oxo Good Grips Electronics Cleaning Brush

$9

I eat over my keyboard. This retractable cleaning tool makes me feel like a detective working on a top-secret case. I whip it out and brush crumbs from between those keys, then use the silicone side to pick off any crud. Great for detailing watches, cameras and cell phones too.

$9 at Amazon

Baseboard Buddy

Baseboard & Molding Cleaning Tool

$25

Do my kids walk on the baseboards? They get so grimy that sometimes I think they do. That's why the Baseboard Buddy is my friend — it takes on both low baseboards and high moldings. The head swivels to get into angles and can be used dry for dusting or wet for deeper cleaning.

$25 at Amazon

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