The Best Spring Cleaning Products & Tools

With spring cleaning on the horizon, I’ve had spring cleaning products and supplies on my mind lately. When I think about the various cleaning tasks I want to address come springtime, I also consider which cleaning products and tools I might need to accomplish those tasks.

They say a workman is only as good as his tools, and I think that’s equally applicable to cleaning tools. If you’d rather have your spring cleaning be quick and easy instead of requiring hours of backbreaking labor, having the right equipment on hand can make all the difference!

To help you set yourself up for spring cleaning success, I’m sharing some of my “spring cleaning must haves” in this post. These are the cleaning and organizing products I use to make spring cleaning easier, and I feel confident they’ll do the same for you. (Though these cleaning supplies will be equally useful for everyday cleaning and chores, too!)

(One last thing: don’t miss my free printable spring cleaning checklist, or my best cleaning tips for every room in the house!)

26 Spring Cleaning Essentials: The Best Cleaning Products & Tools

1. Shark DuoClean Rocket Corded Ultra-Light Vacuum Cleaner

This is my everyday vacuum, and it does a great job with both light cleanup and more thorough jobs. To me, it offers the best of both worlds between cordless and corded vacuums — it’s lightweight, easy to maneuver, and offers plenty of suction. It’s amazing how quickly I can clean my floors, carpet, and upholstery when I’m jamming to my spring cleaning playlist and using this lightweight vacuum cleaner!

2. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

I could write a whole post about my love for Magic Erasers (and I actually did!) They’re my go-to tool for erasing scuff marks, stubborn residue, and grime that needs a bit of elbow grease. I like to cut them into smaller pieces (usually four) so they last longer. Once you start using them, you’ll realize why the word “magic” is right in the name — you won’t believe how many uses you’ll find for Magic Erasers!

3. Plastic Spray Bottles

Lightweight spray bottles are perfect for homemade cleaning solutions. These spray bottles are made of protective, amber-colored PET plastic (a type that’s safe to use with solutions containing essential oils), making them a must-have for any arsenal of homemade cleaning products.

If you like these bottles, be sure to check out my cleaning recipe spray bottle labels too. Each label bears the name, recipe, and instructions for one of my favorite homemade cleaners, so you’ll never have to track down the recipe when it’s time to make another batch.

4. Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

It’s pretty incredible how much you can accomplish with a damp microfiber cloth. You can dust, wipe down surfaces, soak up spills, disinfect, and so much more! Microfiber cloths are my go-to for dusting and cleaning, with or without the use of cleaning solutions or dish soap. These long-lasting, hard-working cloths get the job done, and they’re fairly inexpensive, too!

5. Super Sliders

Some of the best cleaning supplies aren’t cleaning solutions or tools at all, and that includes furniture sliders. Furniture sliders are my best hack for cleaning under, behind, and around heavy furniture! Put one under each leg of your bulkiest furniture items, and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to move those pieces around as you clean!

See these furniture sliders in action in the video at the bottom of this post!

6. OXO Good Grips Extendable Duster

There may not be a way to make dusting fun, but you can at least make it easier with an extendable duster! This handy tool pivots any which way to dust under couches, above ceiling fans, and anywhere else dust might gather. When you’re done, you can just toss the microfiber cover in the wash! This has become one of my very favorite spring cleaning tools.

7. Command Hooks

Command hooks are one of our favorite products here at OGT. They make it easy to get organized (which I often do while I’m working on spring cleaning projects), and you can remove them without having to fill any holes. I use them to conceal messy cords and cables, too, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to useful applications for Command hooks.

8. mDesign Fridge Bins

Fridge bins are perfect for corralling food items together and reducing fridge-related chaos. You can slide them out to easily reach the stuff in the back, rather than having to reach way back in the fridge. They’re easy to clean, and can even help prevent fridge odors by keeping food spills, crumbs, and other messes contained.

9. Anchor Hocking Glass Cracker Jars

We make the most of our limited kitchen storage space at our studio by storing our bulk ingredients in plain sight. These glass storage jars have a clean and classic look, and the vinyl labels we added make it easy to identify what’s inside.

10. Simple Houseware Can Rack Organizer

Keeping my pantry organized makes things a lot easier at dinnertime. With this can organizer, I can see exactly what I have on hand and what I’m running low on. It would be great for a food storage closet, too.

11. Copco 3-Tier Spice Organizer

As embarrassing as it is to admit, but I currently have three different bottles of paprika in my pantry, because my spices used to be disorganized enough that I kept thinking I didn’t have any when I needed it. Luckily, this simple spice organizer has made a big difference, and now I have no trouble finding what I’m looking for.

12. Lawn & Leaf Garbage Bags

If you typically include your yard in your spring cleaning efforts (or if you have a lot of junk around the house you need to get rid of), don’t forget to put heavy-duty trash bags on your shopping list! These ones are extra sturdy, extra large, and perfect for gathering leaves and other yard debris.

13. Work Gloves

A good pair of work gloves can spare your hands from the sores and blisters that often come along with a hard day of cleaning, organizing, and yard work. This pair will last for years to come and you’ll glad to have them around when you need them!

14. Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponges

You can’t beat this classic design when it comes to kitchen sponges, which are essential spring cleaning supplies in my eyes. They’re gentle on dishes and tough on messes, and they’re more economical (and eco-friendly) than relying entirely on paper towels.

15. SZFIXEZ Spin Scrubber

I originally heard about the Spin Scrubber from a reader, who said she used it with my soap scum-busting tub and shower cleaner to great effect. I’m so glad I gave it a try for myself — this automatic scrubber makes every corner of my shower sparkle, and it’s just plain fun to use!

16. ClosetMaid Fabric Bins

I use these super versatile bins in almost every closet in my house and studio! They’re great for holding bedding and out-of-season clothing. I also use them to control chaos on the floor of my kitchen pantry.

17. Rubbermaid Deluxe Carry Caddy

Speaking of spring cleaning must haves, a caddy like this is a must for cleaning your home efficiently. Instead of running around gathering cleaning supplies and stain removers, you can keep them with you as you move from room to room. (Alternatively, you could use it to corral crafting supplies and other project supplies.)

18. Rubbermaid Roughneck Utility Bucket

A good, sturdy bucket comes in handy for so many different jobs! I use mine for mopping the floor, soaking stained clothing, washing the car, and even as an impromptu ice bucket for cold drinks! I simply could not live without one.

19. BISSELL Power Fresh Steam Mop

My sister recommended this steam mop to me years ago, and I soon fell in love with this steamer too! It produces plenty of steam and is both easy to operate and surprisingly durable. It cleans and disinfects hard floors (from vinyl to tile and grout) with the power of steam alone, meaning there’s no need to use bleach or other harsh chemicals.

20. Swiffer WetJet Spray Mop

The Swiffer WetJet and other spray mops offer a quick and easy way to keep hard floors clean or to handle jobs like spills and splatters. (Don’t want to keep buying their branded floor cleaner solutions? You can make your own inexpensive WetJet refills.)

21. Electric Pressure Washer

Owning your own pressure washer is more affordable than ever, and once you realize how useful they are, you’ll wonder why you didn’t get one sooner! There are lots of things I used to take to the car wash to clean, like outdoor furniture and floor mats, but now I only need to go as far as my own backyard.

22. Pottery Barn Tall Canvas Caddy Basket

When it comes to getting my husband and kids to help with organization around the house, simplicity is key. That’s why I have a few of these laundry hampers by the washing machine, and each one is clearly labeled so everyone knows what goes where.

23. Simple Houseware Over-The-Door Organizer

Over-the-door shoe organizers are one of my favorite cleaning and organizing hacks. They’re useful for so much more than just shoes, too —keep one near the front door to stash wallets, umbrellas, and keys, or use one to keep your gift-wrapping supplies organized!

24. Southern Homewares Under Shelf Basket

Kitchen cabinets can be tricky to keep organized, and nothing slows down your progress in the kitchen like cluttered storage. I love these under-the-shelf baskets for corralling smaller items and making better use of that crucial storage space.

25. MAYKI Pumice Stone

There are so many ways to use pumice stones aside from removing rough skin! Pumice stones can be an excellent tool for erasing toilet bowl stains, removing burnt gunk from the oven, lifting dog and cat hair from rugs, and much more.

26. Magnetic Spice Tins

My daughter-in-law Kaitlyn uses these magnetic spice jars to store her spices on the side of the fridge. It was originally an alternative to keep spices in a cramped cabinet, but she says it’s also convenient to have her spices nearer to the stove! (There are plenty of other ways to get organized with magnets, too.)

Share your best spring cleaning tips and essentials with us in a comment below!