44 Items You Should Avoid If You Want To Keep Your Place From Looking Like A Pigsty in 2025

1. A jar of The Pink Stuff — a cleaning paste designed to tackle all kinds of stubborn messes, like the grout in your bathroom floor that you've accepted will always be dirty gray.

2. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner that you toss into your sink (entire packet!), turn on the water, and watch as it bubbles and cleans up all the buildup from OTHER PEOPLE in your disposal. You don't see them going overboard, but you KNOW it's happening.

3. A no-scrub weekly shower cleaner that you can simply spray on after your shower, let it sit for 8–12 hours as it takes care of mold, mildew stains, soap scum, and all kinds of grime without the need for any scrubbing. How convenient is that?

4. Affresh dishwasher tablets designed to eliminate residue, preventing the buildup of odors and grime on your dishes. It turns out, your dishwasher doesn't need replacing—it just needs a proper clean.

5. A dishwasher magnet that lets everyone know whether the dishes are clean or dirty, saving you from having to ask around before using a plate from the dishwasher.

6. A set of stain-busting, non-toxic cleaning cups to help you clean the inside of your Keurig once your coffee starts tasting off... and perhaps haunt your dreams with the shocking state of the water before cleaning. Time to sip your coffee and actually savor the taste, not debris.

7. A gel designed for removing mold and mildew that restores your shower surround to its former glory in just six hours. (Looking forward to Cher’s remix!) 

8. A reusable roller designed to remove dog hair could have you saying goodbye to your old sticky roller after you witness how much fur it picks up from your favorite couch—the one both you and your dog practically call home.

9. A bottle of nontoxic Folex Carpet Spot Remover can make all sorts of stubborn stains vanish in no time. *And* it requires no rinsing or vacuuming at all. 

10. A Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp for an in-the-bowl solution that’ll keep things clean and fresh for you. 

11. Stain-fighting pads can handle those unpleasant pet stains on your wall-to-wall beige carpeting that happened when your poor dog didn’t want to go outside during a storm. 

12. Wood polish and conditioner designed to breathe new life into those tired wood surfaces. No need to replace those old kitchen cabinets or floors—just give them a rejuvenating makeover with this product.

13. A Angry Orange pet odor eliminator that effectively removes both the visible and unpleasant scents of pet accidents from your flooring and furniture. No need to buy a new chair—just spray this instead.

14. A pumice stone toilet bowl cleaner designed to tackle stubborn rings that have been haunting you every time you step into the bathroom. No need for a new toilet—just a little touch-up for your old one.

15. If the situation is a bit more serious, consider a toilet wand cleaning system with removable heads, saving you from second-guessing your decision to potty train your cats.

16. A rust stain-removing gel to tackle the grimy shower surround. A lot of people have used that shower, but it doesn’t have to feel like it.

17. A watermark-removing cloth that can also help with the nail polish spill you’ve been ignoring on your bathroom vanity for two years.

18. A dishwashing spray that's a game changer. If you decide to buy one thing from this list, make sure it's this — especially if your old house doesn't have a dishwasher. Just spray it on that casserole dish coated with enchilada sauce, let it sit for a while, and after your meal is done, simply wipe it off and rinse away that mess in minutes.

19. A magical soft cleanser that will easily wipe away all those gray and rusty stains on your household surfaces — stains you've probably accepted as permanent over the years. It's time to kick them out since they're clearly not paying any rent!

20. A powerful grout cleaner — it can revive even the darkest, most grimy grout, because you definitely don't want to walk around in your bathroom wearing shoes.

21. A powerful cleaner with a commercial-grade formula designed to tackle tough soap scum on shower doors, tub bottoms, sinks, and more.

22. A drill brush cleaning kit that attaches to your drill or driver, transforming your cleaning routine into an infomercial-worthy session that tackles all those neglected surfaces. It does all the heavy lifting for you.

23. Detail brushes that, when combined with powerful cleaning agents, will restore your grout to its pristine condition. You'll barely remember it was ever dirty!

24. A bottle of Goo Gone foaming spray can assist in cleaning up greasy messes from that frozen pizza you left too long in the oven.

A jar of 100% natural oven scrub to help you remove stubborn build-up from your enamel ovens, as well as clean the oven rack and glass on the door!

A Baseboard Buddy, essentially a 4-foot extendable pole, is the perfect tool for cleaning moldings, ceiling fans, grates, and baseboards. It allows you to reach those areas without needing a ladder or straining your knees.

A couch clip-on table is ideal for tight spaces where a side table won't fit. It's perfect for holding beverages or the remote in rooms with unconventional layouts.

A discreet wall-mounted broom organizer that doubles as a cleaning station. It features five slots for long-handled tools and six hooks to neatly store product bottles, making it a space-saver for those who value charm over storage.

A kitchen mixer cord organizer that helps declutter your countertop, bringing order to even the tiniest of spaces.

An expandable under-sink kit that adapts to awkward pipes in your kitchen or bathroom, providing a stable base for your cleaning bottles and toilet paper rolls. Say goodbye to cabinet avalanches!

A drawer organizer set that lets you arrange containers like a Lego puzzle, helping you create the perfectly organized bathroom or junk drawer of your dreams.

An over-the-door cabinet organizer that allows you to keep your hairstyling tools out of sight and easily accessible. Now you'll be able to find your hair dryer in no time!

A bottle of Kaboom No-Drip Foam Mold & Mildew Stain Remover, a bleach-based formula designed to target mold and mildew exactly where you need it—without any dripping onto other surfaces. Simply spray and wipe away!

Fridge bin liners designed to absorb excess moisture, helping to keep your produce fresher for longer. They also catch spills, making cleanup a breeze compared to the hassle of removing and scrubbing a drawer in the sink!

A set of stove burner covers designed to catch spills immediately on gas stovetops, or to hide the unsightly chips on older stoves. (I can totally relate, as I live in a rental with a chipped white stovetop!)

A set of reusable microfiber mop pads designed to work with your Swiffer, because those disposable ones always seem to vanish just when you need them. No more last-minute runs to buy replacements!

37. A stain remover spray, based on enzymes, that removes a wide range of stains... even breast milk! It turns out your shirt is meant for the laundry, not the trash.

38. A microfiber window blind cleaner with three blades allows you to quickly clean your blinds without the hassle of lifting them and dealing with a dust cloud.

39. An automatic bleach toilet cleaning system, since Rosey the Robot isn't available to clean the bathroom, but this device releases cleaner into the toilet with every flush. It's a good start!

40. A stainless steel cleaner is the perfect solution for eliminating those pesky paw and fingerprint marks that mysteriously appear on your kitchen appliances.

A splash catcher for your faucet designed to absorb excess water that inevitably ends up around your sink, even with careful dishwashing.

Grandma's Secret, an impressive, secret stain remover — capable of cleaning even stubborn pen stains from white leather furniture. Amazing!

43. Consider keeping a red wine stain remover on hand, as accidents do happen! But it's always good to be ready for at least some of them!

44. A Beard King trimmings catcher that will make cleaning your bathroom sink MUCH simpler—assuming your bearded partner agrees to use it!