27 House Cleaning Products for Homes with Toddlers

Sep 08, 2023

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Don't let your child's perpetual stickiness intimidate you, these products aren't afraid of your kid. They've got your back.

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Promising review: "You most likely saw this on TikTok. If all the videos showing you that it's a magical cleaning paste didn't sell you, then let me just tell you: IT WORKS. My 3-year-old Picasso attacked my hallway walls with permanent markers! It's completely GONE. Which is AMAZING!! I was just about to give up. My hubby even used it to clean his headlights. Which to my amazement worked perfectly as well. It's a beyond universal cleaning product." —Katelynne M.

Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

Promising review: "I had had it with my broken basic mop and bucket. I tried to just get a dollar store Swiffer to get us by, but that wasn't cutting it at all. With three boys and a dog who makes his rounds on all the furniture and every exposed corner, I had to do something. After seeing a TikTok where a woman demonstrated this mop to clean her walls, and hearing my boss raving about it, I decided to click the Amazon button. Let me tell you, I HATE cleaning, I HATE mopping, but I LOVE for things to be clean. I was able to mop the entire house TWICE (Because it was that dirty. Please don't judge.) within an hour. A few days later I mopped the entire house again within 10 minutes because they weren't quite as dirty. On another positive note, my boys love the spinner and think it's a toy! So, every time I get the bucket out my 10-year-old and 4-year-old ask to mop the house because they think it's fun. MAJOR BONUS!" —Molly

Get it from Amazon for $34.98.

Promising review: "This stuff is magical! It's super easy to use, and it works on almost any stain! My daughter made fluffy slime today, and by the time she was done, there was purple fluffy slime all over her dress. I scrubbed it with this stain remover, and threw it in the wash thinking there's no way the stains will get out. I was pleasantly surprised when I pulled the dress out, and there wasn't a single remnant of the slime on it. It was a laundry miracle! Love this stuff and will continue to use it for everything!" —Amazon Customer

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two sizes and multiple pack styles).

Check out this TikTok of the Folex Carpet Spot Remover to see it in action!

Promising review: "There are products that you love and buy again. And then there are products that you love and can't live without. And then above that, are a few select products that you revere and hold with the highest honor. Folex is that product. I have used Folex for years and it works wonders on everything from spilt coffee, wine, and dog messes, without any chemical smells or residue. But my love for Folex grew so much deeper when I dropped a 32-ounce jar of salsa down the stairs. My husband took one look and declared that the stairs were ruined and would need to be replaced. I took a look, grabbed the Folex and said, 'We’ve got this.' If you have children, pets or are very clumsy with your canned goods, you need this bulk-size jug in your arsenal of cleaning supplies." —Carobnty

Get it from Amazon for $6.65+ (available in two sizes and in multi-packs).

Promising review: "Saw on TikTok (don't judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you’re left with a clean sink! I use with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance." —Jessica Hamilton

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $3.78.

Promising review: "I’ve had my car for six years. two kids in that time and let me tell you, we went with a dark interior to hide some of the dirt and stains. BUT it's been way overdue for a deep clean. This stuff is AMAZING!! Old milk spills, dirt and mud, even plum baby food pouches stained the grey ceiling — OxiClean couldn't get it out; but this did! I went from surface to upholstery and used my Bissel spot cleaner along with this spray to clean the seats—they look like new again! I’ll definitely purchase again." —Aspen

Get it from Amazon for $16.97 (available in two sizes).

Each cleaner comes with a trial size of Bissell's Spot & Stain Formula.

Promising review: "Yep! TikTok made me buy it and I loved it. Looked for it online, and on Walmart they were about $150 for some reason?? Got it here, and I am LOVING IT. Things definitely look cleaner. Spots on my carpet are gone, and my car seats look brand new for the first time since I bought it! Directions are easy. Just a heads up, MAKE SURE TO USE WARM WATER. if you leave water in it and it gets cold, it's not as effective, so just follow instructions and it should be wonderful!" —Carlos

Get it from Amazon for $123.59

Promising review: "Amazing. I will never use a window cleaning detergent ever again. Just water and no streaks. This cloth cleans my windows and glass surfaces like nothing I have every used before. I would recommend this highly for everyone. Especially people with kids who get their tiny hands on windows and doors. It is safe and no use of chemicals. Streak-free shiny windows and tables in my house now." —fizzy

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "OMG, I had no idea Pink Miracle existed! I cleaned my son's sneakers in a jiffy! They look brand-new. I also used them on my suede heels and they look new again! I can't recommend this product enough! Very easy — just apply a little elbow grease and your kid's dirty shoes will be sparkling again." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $18.97+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "Life-changing!! This stuff is AMAZING!!! It cleaned my shower so well and the build-up stayed gone for over a week (forgot to do it at the one week mark)" —ashley

Get it from Amazon for $20.08+ (available in three sizes).

To apply, simply clean the area with an alcohol wipe before attaching the light. Take the sticker off the back and press firmly against the lid for 90 seconds. That's it! Batteries are included.

Promising review: "I got this thinking 'Dear lord I hope this works. If I drop my pants in pee again or have to scrub another wall I am going to go insane!' I thought the price was a bit much but it is OK now that I know it works! I don't know why people are saying theirs don't stay on. I’m truly hoping they cleaned the area first...but anyways. All I did was clean the surface of the lid with some rubbing alcohol and stuck this light on, like it said to do. My husband and son are in and out of the bathroom several times a day. Slamming the lid closed. Lights on and off all the time. This still lights up bright as ever and it's going on three weeks. Now when I sit I sometimes might lean back into it but it's really not an issue. I'm just overwhelmed with joy because this target works and I do not have to scrub any extra walls, floors, or pants!!! You better believe I’m getting one for every darn bathroom in my house!!!" —NoRestForTheWicked

Get it from Amazon for $34.88.

Reviewers say that even with just basic DIY skills, installation is a breeze.

Promising review: "We love this! Awesome buy. It was super easy to install and it's made doing dishes a ton easier. Between our wine glasses, drinking glasses, baby bottles and sports bottles, this thing it amazing!" —Katelyn Houston

Get it from Amazon for $90.35+ (available in two materials).

Promising review: "I had a stained mattress that I'd been covering with a mattress pad for years. As I was preparing for a move, I decided to give this a try and see if it could remove the stains that had been there for well over SEVEN YEARS. I honestly don't even remember what caused the stains, but it removed them! I honestly can't believe the results. I wish I'd done this sooner!" —Little Greek

Get it from Amazon for $14.98.

To use, just run your water, pour in some cleaner, and start your jets. It only takes 15 minutes!

Promising review: "This stuff is seriously amazing! I am relentless about cleaning my tub because I use it so often. Before I purchased this, I used the typical homemade recipe of bleach and powdered dishwashing soap. I’d have to run two or three cycles to get it crystal clear. One cycle with this stuff, 15 minutes, and the results are amazing! I first ran my tub with the solution, then drained it and wiped it down with a sponge. When I refilled the tub up and reran the jets, I kid you not the water was CRYSTAL CLEAR! I’m so impressed!" —Chelsea

Get it from Amazon for $17.84.

If you use cloth diapers, this cleaner works wonders as a pre-wash spray to clean and deodorize soiled inserts.

Promising review: "I’m a professional housecleaner and I love this stuff if you have children under 10 or any pets this stuff is a must. It's my favorite cleaner for eliminating urine smells and actually just cleans good in general. It is one of the more expensive eco-friendly cleaning products on the market so I try not to use it more than I need to. This larger bulk container is a pretty decent deal. Do not use it on limestone, It will strip the finish off." —bumslie22

Get it from Amazon for $31.98.

Promising review: "This is something I didn't believe until I tried it. All it took was a quick swipe with a paper towel and GONE. It loosened everything, and it was sooo white once cleaned!! I would buy these as gifts." —Max's Mum

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I had a BAD problem with my clothes smelling sour after sweating in them. Someone suggested I try powdered detergent, so I gave it a shot. Turns out, IT WORKS. This stuff does great, doesn't take much, and has a very mild mint smell (not really noticeable after the wash, just when the tub is filling and you put it in at first). My wife and kids have VERY sensitive skin, and this has caused zero problems with them. Molly's has saved me over $200 in buying new clothes because after a couple washes in hot water with this, my clothes now have zero smell to them, just clean fabric. It's the only detergent we use now for all our laundry." —Moose

Get a pack of 120 from Amazon for $22.99 (available in nine scents).

Sunny & Honey Store is a family-run small biz. Their products are made in the USA and they donate 10% of all profits to animal shelters and rescue groups.

FYI: this cleaner is only for use in carpet cleaning machines. Here's the one they are using in the review photo!

Promising review: "I never leave reviews but this I had to! I have 10-year-old carpet that I’m trying to make last as long as I can...because kids. Who wants to spend the money to replace flooring when they will just mess it up! I cleaned my son's carpet with this for the first time today and it looks and smells SOOOOO much better than it was! Other carpet cleaning products I’ve used have made the carpet smell like wet dog while cleaning and this didn't! It smelled great the whole time! I’m hooked!!" —Megan Davis

Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "This stain remover is the absolute best. I saw people post about it on the Internet and decided to try it since I have two young kids that make giant messes on their clothes. It literally removes the stain in front of your eyes. My kid got raspberries in my off-white cardigan and it came out within seconds of me spraying this on my cardigan. I’ve used it so many times after and it works every single time. I will definitely be purchasing more when I run out." —Katherine Efstathiou

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $12.45.

Promising review: "This has saved my sanity!! Our stuffed animals and blankets always ended up all over the basement. Thanks to this awesome chair, they are now all contained and they make for a super cozy reading nook under the stairs. The quality seems excellent. I expect it will last for many years! The stuffed chair is also cozy – double win!" —Emily Heilman

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in five colors).

To use: fill the sink with hot water, add a few pumps of soap, let soak, take a power nap, and rinse out.

Promising review: "I would come home from work and spend 20+ minutes taking apart and cleaning my pump parts and bottles. I saw a review on this stuff and decided to give it a try, and I am SO happy I did. I can come home now, fill up the sink with hot water, put in a couple of pumps, leave the parts soaking, then rinse! Instead of washing everything every single day, now I wash with hot water and soap 2x a week. None of the pump parts or bottles have a film or smell to it afterwards and my daughter still drinks out of the bottles just fine! Definitely worth it if you want to save some time. LOVE THIS STUFF!" —Autumn

Get it from Amazon for $9.22.

This set comes with a 10-ounce bottle of cooktop cleaner, one cleaning pad, and one scraper.

Promising review: "As soon as I used this stuff, I couldn't believe it! We had a new stove that I didn't clean for months and assumed the burnt pea juice (my enemy) would just be a new stain forever. However, after one application, it was basically gone. I used the scraper that came with it and did one more small application on just that spot, and it was gone! Every time I use this it looks like my stove could be brand new." —Christi Lambertson

Get it from Amazon for $14.68.

Promising review: "This was exactly what I needed! I had sticky tape residue all over my floors from my kids. It came right up and did not damage any of my wood floors." —Rebecca Egbert

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in multiple sizes and a two-pack).

Promising review: "I own a cleaning business and have spent a small fortune on the name brand. I clean everything from condo rentals to long term lease/residential rentals and I have had to clean unimaginable NASTY, I mean 'pics or it didn't happen' kind of nasty and these cut right through it. These work just as well as the name brand, if not better, and they seem to last a little longer!" —Keisha Marie

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $12.95.

Promising review: "I was sooo skeptical and confused about how they’d work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! They’re super interesting but they do the job." —Janet

Get six stamps from Amazon for $4.99.

This stainless-steel cleaning spray also comes with a handy dandy microfiber cloth.

Promising review: "This cleaner doesn't leave a residue and actually works! Highly recommend!!" —Courtney B.

Get it from Amazon for $19.95.

Promising review: "We named him Herbie; we use him for hand sanitizer, and he's absolutely wonderful!!" —G.

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in four styles).

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