Nothing Gets Me Cleaning Like a New Cleaning Gadget. Here’s What I’m Using This Spring to Get My Home Spic and Span

Ok, so this isn’t something you’re going to reach for every time you mop. It’s a tool for those times you need a deep clean. I tend to use it seasonally to lift grime and dirt, and to get the grout clean. I use it with a bucket of warm, soapy water, and I just start scrubbing the kitchen floor. Then I follow up with a typical wring mop to get up all the dirty water after that scrub. It’s actually really satisfying to see all the hidden grime come up from the floor (well, satisfying and kind of gross). This is such a great product that we even included it in our Healthy Home 101 article.

OK, it’s not exactly a cleaning product, but it keeps my counters clean (and dry). This has been a game-changer for my sink area. The suction cup sponge holder I had before just didn’t stay suctioned, and my only other option was to put the sponge right on the counter, creating a mess. This silicone tray has spouts that empty right into the sink, so any puddles that come from your sponge when storing it there, or any drips from your hand from reaching for the dish soap, just go right back into the sink. And when it inevitably gets a little mildewy, you can just pop this into your dishwasher.

Once your spring cleaning is done, there’s no better time to get the house organized, too. Check out our guide on how to make it happen.