The very best cleaning products of 2025, tested for spring cleaning

For some, the thought of scrubbing your toilet or eradicating mold stains is loathe-filled.For others, any excuse to deep clean is like therapy.Regardless of how you feel about it, cleaning your home is just one of those things that have to be done.

From your quartz countertops to behind the faucet, there are a few pesky areas that benefit from a good scrubbing and spraying.With so many nooks and crannies of your home, some common cleaning products are self-explanatory: a high-performing vacuum (perhaps one of the Dyson models we reviewed), a sturdy mop and an effective all-purpose cleaner.But, others have more depth.“Always read the label before using a product,” Jessica Ek, senior director of digital communications at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), told the New York Post.

“It has some really valuable information, including directions and safety messages.And, store cleaning products safely, up and out of sight.”Ek did quite the clean sweep herself of some common household cleaning FAQs below.

Sit back, relax and research exactly how to clean and the best products to use — from hardwood floor cleaners to natural laundry detergents — based on our reviews.Experience the future of home cleaning with the Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty System.Its innovative DuoClean Detect nozzle ensures thorough cleaning in both directions.“Thanks to its multidirectional cleaning, it picks up debris whether you’re pushing forward or pulling back.

It’s basically vacuum ambidexterity, and it’s a game-changer,” our Commerce Editorial Director Barret Wertz noted.The MultiFLEX arm reaches under furniture with ease, while the auto-empty dock eliminates messy canister emptying.

Say goodbye to cleaning struggles and hello to effortless efficiency.What’s in the box: Shark Cordless PowerDetect, Odor Neutralizer Cartridge, Pet Multi-Tool, Crevice Tool, Charger | Dimensions: 46.3″ (H) x 10.24″ (L) x 18.6″ (W) | Weight: 18.5 lbs.| Charge tim...