These 5 household cleaning products are miracle workers for bathrooms and kitchens — trust me, I use them all

I remember seeing this all over TikTok a few years ago. It went viral because of how easy it was to clean stubborn grease or other residue. 

It's been about three years since that video, and today, it's one of my household staples. While Dawn Powerwash is technically a dish spray, it can be used for almost anything. Just spray, wipe and rinse — minimal effort, yet miracle-working.

Make sure not to overuse this, though, because it can get soapy quickly, which can be a pain to rinse off. 

This is my go-to cleaner for areas where I am not sure what I should be using. It is safe to use around the house and is made from 100 per cent natural cleaning particles. 

It gets the job done and done well. The only downside is I wish it were antibacterial especially since I do tend to use it in the bathroom. The only areas it shouldn't be used are wood, aluminum and any worn or scratched surfaces. 

One of the things I always hated cleaning was my glass cooktop. There were too many steps involved and it never even looked that clean at the end. That is until I used the Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser. 

When I tell you my stove looks brand new, I am not exaggerating. I had heard good things about this range of products, but I was not expecting it to be literal magic. 

You don't need to use a lot of product (or a lot of scrubbing!) — the cleanser does the heavy lifting. 

That said, it is quite abrasive, so wear some gloves because it can irritate the skin and leave a lingering smell. Also, skip the stainless steel areas on the stove. I learned the hard way that it strips the finish. 

This magic mop is truly magic in how easy it makes cleaning the shower and bathtub. Just add a cleaner to the pad and scrub away. 

The pad is removable, which makes it easy to clean after using or using handheld for fixtures. 

I will say it is best to remove the pad immediately after use and keep the pole out of water. I tried storing it in my shower for easy access and the pole retained too much water overtime and now leaks, which gets messy. 

This S.O.S Steel Wool Soap Pad has been a household staple since I was a kid. It is super affordable and is the perfect all-in-one product. 

The wool pads are filled with soap and do great for washing dishes and cleaning various surfaces. I personally have used it on my bathroom sinks and countertops. I love how convenient it is for when I want to do a quick scrub down. Just be careful not to get it to close to the caulking because the blue soap does tend to stick and stain in some places.