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Genius Things That Clean & Declutter Your Home So Well, You'll Wish You Got ‘Em Sooner

Make the most of every inch.

by Maria Cassano
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I love my house, but extra space feels like a rare luxury. What help makes it work are clever products that make the most of every inch while keeping them shiny. These genius things clean and declutter every room of your home from the pantry to the garage so well, you’ll wish you got them sooner.

1An Over-The-Door Organizer For Your Shoe Collection

Out of space in your closet? Utilize the back of your door for shoe storage. This over-the-door organizer has 12 tiers to hold up to 36 pairs at once. Its tilted mesh shelves accommodate sneakers, flats, booties, loafers, and high heels, while its spring-loaded clasps fit doors of most thicknesses.

2Mop Slippers That Clean Your Floor While You Walk

Slip these mop slippers on over your shoes to avoid tracking dirt around your home, or wear them as you go about your daily routine to pick up dust, fur, and spills without bending down. The chenille fibers are soft and absorbent, while the elastic bands stretch to fit most feet. This set includes five colorful pairs, and they’re all washable and reusable.

3An Expandable Tension Shelf That Comes In Lots Of Sizes

Add extra storage between walls up to 75 inches. This expandable shelf comes in seven sizes, all of which use stainless steel rods, tension, and adhesive brackets to support 20+ pounds with the longest option supporting more than 40 pounds. Use it to store ingredients in the pantry, cleaning supplies under the sink, clothing and accessories in your bedroom, towels in the linen closet, or tools in the garage.

4Clear Hard-Shell Cases That Are Great Quality

Expensive organization brands sell similar hard-shell cases for three times the price — but according to buyers, these are just as good. “The quality is great!” one reviewer wrote. “We've had some for more than 6 months and they still look brand new.” The clear, compact design is great for electronics, art supplies, puzzle pieces, and small toys, while the double zippers make the contents easy to access.

5An Alloy Steel Stackable Storage Cart With Optional Wheels

These rolling pantry carts have three tiers of wire baskets for snacks, drinks, and produce, and the wheels make them so easy to transport and rearrange. You can also replace the wheels with the included non-slip feet for placement on shelves. Made from alloy steel, each one can support up to 122 pounds, and the bottom shelf has a pull-out tray to catch crumbs and moisture.

6A Special Brush That Cleans Your Screens

You don’t have to remove the mesh and break out the garden hose in order to clean your screens. This screen cleaner brush has tiny fibers that reach between the mesh, removing dust, pollen, dirt, and grime. You can use it wet or dry, and it comes with a detachable handle for extra reach. Some reviewers also use it to clean vents, outdoor furniture, and carpets.

7Rolling Metal Bins I Keep Under My Bed

I use these rolling storage bins under my bed to hold seasonal clothing, but you can also use them for shoes, toys, books, and bedding. Since they’re made from metal with sturdy caster wheels, they’re durable and easy to retrieve. They also fold up when they’re not in use, and they have a floral cutout panel that looks pretty enough to skip a bedskirt.

8An Adjustable Shelf Insert That Hugs The Corners

Shelf inserts are great for smaller items like cans, jars, and spices, but what about the larger things that need more vertical space? This two-tier pantry organizer makes room for both with its C-shaped design that hugs the corners of your cabinet. It’s also height- and width-adjustable with a grippy texture for customizable, non-slip storage.

9A Set To Clean & Unclog Your Showerhead

Don’t replace your entire showerhead just because the nozzles are clogged. This showerhead-cleaning set includes 10 different sizes of steel picks to dislodge hard water deposits and flexible brushes to remove grime and soap build-up. You can also use the tools to clean out clogged charging ports, humidifiers, steamers, and air purifier vents.

10Stackable Baskets For Secure Clothing Piles

Fabric items (like shirts, towels, and pants) aren’t the easiest to stack. These storage bins make for much sturdier piles in closets and on shelves, allowing you to create towers of clothing without any toppling. The metal wire baskets are endlessly stackable with open fronts, so you can grab items fast, and they fold up for compact storage when they’re empty.

11A Cleaning Set To Help You Detail Your Home

Window tracks, sliding doors, air vents, blinds, grout lines, caulk seams — these cleaning tools help you detail all of the aforementioned and more. The set of eight includes a wide selection of brushes, sponges, and scrapers to get deep into the nooks and crannies where dirt accumulates, and it has one reviewer asking, “Where have these been all my life?!”

12A Wall-Mounted Laundry Basket That’s Collapsible

Thanks to its wall-mounted design, this laundry basket holds your dirty clothes while minimizing floor clutter — and when it’s empty, its flexible silicone edges collapse to save space. On laundry day, it slips off the adhesive mount, so you can carry everything to the machine using the built-in handles. You can also use it to store and transport groceries, toys, cleaning supplies, and more.

13An Expandable Rack That Clips Onto Shelves

Most closets and cabinets have wasted space below the shelves. (After all, you can only stack items so high before everything topples over.) This under-cabinet rack maximizes storage with its clip-on design that slides onto most shelves up to 0.75 inches thick. Extend it up to 31 inches and use it to store ingredients, food wraps, towels, cookware, or shoes.

14Rotating Hangers That Store Dozens Of Belts, Tanks, Bras & More

Bras, belts, ties, tank tops, hats, handkerchiefs — the storage opportunities are virtually endless when it comes to these rotating hangers. Each one has six curved hooks with rounded tips for secure yet snag-resistant hanging, and the metal hook spins 360 degrees for accessibility. Most importantly, they take up minimal space on your closet rod, but store dozens of accessories at once.

15A 2-In-1 Scraper You’ll Find Lots Of Uses For

“I use these almost every day,” wrote one reviewer who called these two-in-one scrapers a “necessity for all homes.” The flat edge saves your fingernails while scratching off labels, price tags, and baked-on food, while the hook edge (which stores inside the handle) is great for removing grime from nooks and crannies around your home. The handle also doubles as a sharpener, creating over 1,000 fresh yet scratch-resistant edges.

16A Hanging Organizer For Gift Wrapping Supplies

Store your wrapping paper collection neatly and compactly in the closet with this hanging gift wrap organizer, made from tear-resistant Oxford fabric and transparent PVC. Its double-sided design includes sleeves with Velcro straps for wrapping paper tubes, large pockets for gift bags, and smaller pockets for bows, ribbons, tags, and cards. All of it hangs from a metal hook that rotates 360 degrees.

17Reusable Water-Activated Cloths That Can Clean Most Surfaces

Lift dirt and remove smudges from almost all the surfaces in your home without any harsh chemicals. These streakless cleaning cloths come in a set of three textures to clean stainless steel, countertops, and glass — using only water. Each one is designed to last through 100 washes, so they’re way more eco-friendly and cost-effective than paper towels.

18A Narrow Shoe Rack That Takes Up Minimal Space

Tuck this narrow shoe rack into a small closet or a tight corner to maximize your shoe storage while taking up minimal floor space. Available in a few neutral color options, its vertical design has 10 tiered shelves made from a combination of metal framing and non-woven fabric. Use the top shelf for bags and the movable S-hooks for keys, hats, sunglasses, umbrellas, and more.

19Adhesive Baskets For Bottles, Food Wrap & More

Stick these self-adhesive baskets to most smooth surfaces, including cabinet doors, backsplashes, walls, and the sides of appliances. They’re the ideal size to hold food wrap boxes, lids, slim bottles, and cleaning supplies, or you can use them to organize remote controls and reading materials. The metal iron construction comes in black or white.

20A Hanger Rack That Sticks To Smooth Surfaces

Install this hanger rack in your laundry room or next to your closet to store extra hangers. Made from stainless steel with a horizontal bar, it holds dozens of clothespins or up to 60 hangers in a neat, accessible way. Stick it to any smooth surface using the included adhesive tape, or drill it into the wall with the included screws for even more security.

21A Magnetic Shelf With A High Lip That Adds Storage To Your Stovetop

If you’re not utilizing the area above your stove’s control panel, you’re missing out on prime storage space. This stovetop shelf is made from heat-resistant silicone with raised edges to keep bottles inside and a magnetic base that clings to metal, though it also comes with mounting plates for other materials. It’s compatible with most 30-inch stoves that have flat back panels.

22Bed Sheet Organizers That Transform Your Linen Closet

Streamline your linen closet while creating a neat, sustainable storage system for your bedding. Each one of these bed sheet organizers stores a four-piece sheet set or a three-piece duvet set, all in a rectangular box that you can file horizontally or stack vertically. The clear windows and label slots also help you identify each set by size, room, or person.

23An Organizer That’s Great For Art Supplies, Makeup & More

Use this organizer bin to store coloring supplies, knitting essentials, or even makeup. The clear bottom is great for books, yarn, and completed art projects, while the insert tray has six compartments to separate smaller items. It’s also stackable and easy to transport thanks to the durable lid and latches that double as handles.

24A Silicone Broom That Sweeps Up Anything, Wet Or Dry

The Original Broombi is so effective when it comes to sweeping hard surfaces that it even has professional hairstylists raving: “I love this broom!” one reviewer wrote. “It sweeps up everything.” Its squeegee-like silicone edge collects dust, fur, hair, dirt, sand, crumbs, spills, and wet messes, while its telescoping handle gives you up to 55 inches of reach.

25Adhesive Slide-Out Bins For DIY Desk Drawers

If your workspace doesn’t have enough drawers, you can make your own under-desk storage with this slide-out bin. It attaches underneath most desks or shelves without a lip, its adhesive mount sticking to smooth surfaces. You can then pull out the tinted transparent bin to access pens, pencils, paper clips, sticky notes, or small electronics.

26A Corner Countertop Shelf That’s A “Game-Changer”

Put this corner countertop shelf in your bathroom to organize toiletries and makeup, next to your stove to store your most-used ingredients, or by your home coffee bar to corral mugs, beans, and syrup. It has three tiers of shelves to maximize vertical space, hooks for small accessories, and room underneath for anything else. One reviewer called it a “game-changer” that’s “super nice” and “easy to assemble.”

27Reusable Microfiber Cloths That Replace Paper Towels

These microfiber cleaning cloths have earned an average 4.8-star rating after more than 5,000 reviewers. Like paper towels, they’re super absorbent, and they come on a compact roll with a tear-off design — but unlike paper towels, you can wash them and reuse them to save your wallet and the environment. One reviewer wrote that they’ll “never go back to regular paper towels.”

28A Medicine Box That Stores All Your Health Items

Get your medication, supplements, and first aid essentials stashed conveniently together with this storage box keeps everything in a single grab-and-go kit. The three-tier design has two stacking shelves for bandages, ointments, thermometers, and more, while the roomy main interior holds large bottles and bulky items. The sections snap together with a handle on top for portability.

29Bookshelves That Seemingly Defy Gravity

With these floating bookshelves, you get double the wall-mounted storage. Their upside-down design seemingly defies gravity, suspending your books underneath the shelves using stretchy elastic bands. Then the pine top is available for other items like speakers, office supplies, and decor.

30A Clamp-On Shelf To Boost Workspace Storage

This clamp-on shelf is compatible with most tabletop-style desks making the most of vertical space. You can install it upright to create two extra shelves for books, decor, and office supplies, or upside down to create an under-desk rack for headphones, controllers, and power strips. Either way, its sturdy C-clamps and alloy steel construction are durable enough to support up to 30 pounds.

31Metal Wire Baskets That Hang From A Closet Rod

Hangers work well for shirts, dresses, and jackets, but what about pants, skirts, towels, and accessories? Make your closet storage as versatile as possible with these hanging wire baskets, which hold all of the aforementioned and more. They cascade down from the metal hooks, giving you three front-access bins — or you can remove the hooks and place them on shelves.

32A Makeup Organizer That Looks So Chic

Your makeup collection has never looked so chic. This countertop organizer makes your most-used cosmetics look like a display at Sephora. Made from durable, easy-to-clean acrylic, it has tilted bins for brushes and pencils, sectioned compartments on top for creams, bottles, and tubes, and pull-out drawers for palettes and masks.

33Under-Sink Organizers That Pull Out Like Drawers

Under-sink shelves help you make the most of your cabinet space — but the items in the back are still hard to reach. These under-sink organizers pull out like drawers, so you can access all of your makeup or cleaning supplies at once. The clear plastic bins have high edges and cut-out handles, while the feet are padded with silicone to prevent scratching and slipping.

34A Bamboo Shelf That Tucks Into A Corner

Display bread, coffee supplies, produce, and jarred ingredients in style on your countertop, or tuck this corner shelf into a cabinet to stack your plate collection without damage. Made from bamboo, its three-tier design saves space, while its 90-degree angle makes the most of tight corners. You can get it in other neutral colors, as well.

35K-Cup Pods That Deep-Clean Your Keurig Machine

Clean your Keurig machine with the press of a button. These cleansing pods are filled with a deep-cleaning solution that’s formulated to remove coffee oil and hard water scale from the inside of your machine. Simply insert it into compatible K-Cup machines and run the brew cycle to sanitize the interior and improve the taste of your coffee.

36A Damage-Free Corner Caddy With A Secure Tension Rod

Enjoy ample storage in your shower or next to your sink without drilling any holes or sticking anything to the walls. This steel corner caddy uses a spring-loaded tension rod to secure itself in place. It then provides four height-adjustable, self-draining shelves with attached hooks to hold bottles, makeup, soap, sponges, loofahs, razors, and scrubbers.

37Wall Racks That Makes Space For 35 Pounds Of Bulky Boots

Install these wall-mounted boot racks in your garage, mudroom, or closet to free up floor space and create a designated spot for bulky footwear. Their inverted design holds most types of tall boots (including work boots, snow boots, and wellies) upside down from their soles, promoting ventilation and preventing wrinkles. The metal racks come with screws and wall anchors to support up to 35 pounds.

38A Rolling Laundry Cart That Separates Colors

Never again haul a heavy laundry basket across the house. This rolling laundry hamper glides across the floor on its 360-degree rotating wheels, which you can lock in place for stationary use. The metal frame doubles as handles, while the tiered Oxford cloth baskets separate your clothing into lights and darks. Combined, they hold up to 80 liters of clothing.

39A Cable Management Box That Looks Like Chic Books

Hide your power strip and chargers inside this faux bookstack to turn your cord clutter into chic decor. While the box looks like two hardcovers, it’s actually made from waterproof, scratch-resistant plastic with magnetic closures and holes in the back for ventilation and cable access. It’s also strong enough to support up to 44 pounds, so you can stack items on top.

40Cotton Hand Towels That Don’t Fall On The Floor

Tired of picking towels up off the bathroom or kitchen floor? These tie towels wrap around your towel bars or appliance handles, their reinforced tabs securing in place with Velcro. They’re also made from 100% cotton with a plush Terry cloth texture, so they’re soft, absorbent, quick-drying, and machine-washable.

41Shoe Mounts That Stick To Walls & Furniture

Utilize the side of your dresser, bookshelf, desk, or entryway bench for functional storage. These wall-mounted shoe racks come with adhesive anchors that stick to most smooth surfaces, or you can use screws for a more permanent installation. The sleeve-like design fits most shoes between a women’s size 6 and a men’s size 11, and they come in black or white.

42An Over-The-Door Organizer That Protects Your Purse Collection

Store, display, and protect your purse collection on the back of your door. Made from tear-resistant Oxford fabric in several color options, this hanging bag organizer has three spring-loaded hooks that fit most doors and six structured pockets protected with clear PVC. You can also use it to store towels, sweaters, shoes, and plush toys.

43A Jewelry Stand That’s Downright Gorgeous

Transform your jewelry collection into a gorgeous boutique-worthy display with this jewelry organizer. Its multi-tier design includes velvet-wrapped bars for bracelets and necklaces, perforated plates for earrings, and a tray with various compartments for rings, watches, and more. Get it in multiple color options with gold- or silver-tone hardware.

44Pushpin Hooks That Are Shockingly Strong

Sturdier than push pins and more convenient than picture-hanging nails, these wall-hanger thumbtacks are shockingly strong and super easy to use. Their downward-angled needles and solid zinc construction can hold frames, keys, small bags, umbrellas, string lights, and holiday decor. They’re also easy to push into wood or drywall, and the pin-sized holes are barely noticeable when you remove the hooks.

45A Long Silicone Brush For Washing Bottles

Made from food-grade silicone, this bottle brush has a long handle, a rounded head, and flexible bristles, all of which are designed to help you thoroughly clean hard-to-wash containers. Use it on reusable water bottles, insulated tumblers, baby bottles, wine glasses, thermoses, flasks, and vases, and then hang it up from the built-in loop to dry.

46A Rechargeable Air Duster With Tons Of Uses

Yes, this compressed air duster helps you remove crumbs and debris from your keyboard keys, electronic devices, and air vents — but it comes with plenty of attachments for various other jobs, too. You can also use it to blow snow off your windshield, inflate tires and pool floats, and stoke fires. It’s rechargeable with three speeds and a built-in LED light, making it way more practical than single-use air duster cans.

47Shoe Organizers That Stack Pairs Together To Save Space

These shoe organizers help you double your shoe storage without adding any more shelves. The stackable design positions one on top of the other to store pairs together without damage, while the clear plastic is height-adjustable to fit everything from flats and flip-flops to booties and pumps. They’re also slip-resistant and easy to wipe clean.

48A Bristle-Free Brush To Clean Your Grill

Stop worrying about finding metal bristles in your food, this grill cleaner gets the job done without any bristles whatsoever. The notched metal scraper removes build-up from the bars while the stainless steel cloth pad tackles grease and discoloration. It’s also dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning, and it comes with five free replacement pads.

49Clear Storage Bins With Magnetic Front Panels

Stack these clear storage bins as high as you want, and access your stuff without having to take them down. You can open them from the top or from the front with their magnetic panels, and despite their foldable design, each one is sturdy enough to support up to 100 pounds. Use them to organize clothing, bedding, books, toys, snacks, makeup, and more.

50A Bamboo Slider For Accessing Heavy Appliances

Easily access your heavy appliances under overhead cabinets without straining yourself or scratching up your countertop. This appliance slider is made from bamboo with a cut-out handle for grip and rubber wheels for smooth, silent rolling. Get it in multiple sizes for placement under espresso machines, food processors, and stand mixers.

51Textured Sponges That Dust Using Just Water

These damp duster sponges are “literally amazing,” wrote one reviewer who tried everything to clean their grooved baseboards. “It was shocking how fast they worked and how clean I was able to get them.” Using nothing but water, the textured sponges remove grease, hair, dust, and grime from most surfaces, including trim, blinds, and more.

52A Donut-Shaped Duster That Cleans Fan Blades

Clean all the fans in your home in minutes with this brilliant fan duster, which has an average 4.5-star rating after more than 2,000 reviews. Its fluffy microfiber head clings to allergens, its donut-shaped design dusts both sides of the blades at once, and its extension pole reaches up to 48 inches for ladder-free chores. You can also use it to dust anything else before machine-washing the head for endless reuse.

53A Cute Dino Steamer That Cleans Your Microwave Without Scrubbing

Fill this adorable dinosaur steamer with water and vinegar before placing it in the microwave and letting it run for several minutes. As the water boils inside, the nostrils emit steam that softens stains and dislodges baked-on messes. That way, you can simply wipe them away with a paper towel for a sparkling-clean microwave.

54Stackable Bins With Accessible Front Panels

Most stackable bins require you to take them down and open them before you can access their contents. These stackable bins have flip-down front panels, so you can grab individual towels, clothing, toys, tools, books, or video games without upsetting everything else. Available in several colors and sizes, they’re made from fabric-covered cardboard with clear windows, lids, and side handles.

55An Electric Scrubber With A Long Handle & Multiple Heads

With its powerful rechargeable motor and interchangeable heads, this electric spin scrubber set helps you clean your floors, counters, sinks, and showers in record time and with minimal strain. “One of the best cleaning tools I've ever bought, and it's made a noticeable difference in how sparkling clean my home is – with way less effort from me!” one reviewer raved. Use it as a handheld, or extend its handle up to 53 inches for better reach.