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Clean Hero: 9 Best Ways to Clean Really Difficult Things

* Great solutions to pesky problems
* Clean bottles, sponges, and even window rails 
* Tools and hacks for easy cleaning

We all have items around our homes that are just so tough to clean that we simply never clean them. But, that’s the wrong approach. Especially when there are a number of products on the market designed specifically for these tricky cleaning chores. Read on for handy tools and cleaning hacks for those tough-to-clean household items.

1. OXO Good Grips Deep Clean Brush Set

Soft, comfortable non-slip grips and durable scrubbing bristles mean tough scrubbing power for this set of two brushes. The larger brush is great for grout, shower-door tracks and stove tops. The smaller brush works on fixtures and other tight spaces, plut its wiper blade is great for cleaning built-up dirt from drains and other crevices.

  

2. KUWAN Bottle Cleaning Brush

You’d have to be a contortionist to fit your hands deep inside bottles to get them clean. But, with the KUWAN Bottle Cleaning Brush, you can reach deep inside every bottle effortlessly. It’s flexible, soft, lightweight, re-usable and most importantly, long enough to grab the dust and dirt off the bottom of glass bottles.

  

3. Trycooling Hand-held Groove Gap Cleaning Tools

Running your towel-covered finger along a door or window track isn’t just difficult, it can also be painful. That’s why the Trycooling Hand-Held Groove Gap Cleaning Tools exist. These narrow tufted brushes are ideal for cleaning windows, sliding doors and shower doors with tracks.

  

4. ELECOOL Window Blind Brush Dust Cleaner

Cleaning the blinds is one of the biggest hassles when it comes to cleaning the house. But with the ELECOOL Window Blind Brush Dust Cleaner, you can have the job done in mere minutes. It features microfiber sleeves that slip in between blinds so you can clean their topside and bottom sides in no time.

 

  

5. Steam’n Mama Microwave Cleaner

Microwaves get messy fast. Put the Steam’n Mama inside yours and when she gets mad she’ll steam the stains right off the top, bottom and sides. Plus, you can add a dash of lemon juice to give your microwave a clean, fresh smell.

  

6. Idea Factory Straw Cleaner

Stop buying new sippy and sports cups because they’re a hassle to clean. The Idea Factory Straw Cleaner saves you money and saves the environment by giving you an easy way to clean inside those narrow, non-disposable straws. They also work great with medicine droppers, computer keyboards, and even jewelry.

  

7. CLR Multi-Surface Cleaner

CLR is a classic multi-surface cleaning solution. This powerful formula dissolves tough calcium and lime deposits, plus it removes surface rust stains from tubs, toilet bowls, sinks, and more.

  

8. Joseph Joseph BladeBrush Knife and Cutlery Cleaner

It looks like a set of bristle teeth, but the Joseph Joseph BladeBrush is a knife and cutlery cleaner that helps you clean your sharp blades safely. The unique, wraparound design cleans both sides at once. The textured hand grip allows you to keep it steady for a thorough cleaning.

  

9. Full Circle Coffee Grinder Cleaner

You probably don’t think about it much, but you really should clean your coffee grinder every now and then. Full Circle Coffee Grinder Cleaning Tablets are a great way to get the job done thanks to their 100% phosphate free, all-natural, and food safe formula. The tablets remove coffee oils and build up from burrs and grinder casings.

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