The 9 TikTok Cleaning Products That Actually Work

Viral hits that aren’t just hype—they’re actually cleaning game-changers.

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TikTok has a way of making cleaning look almost… fun. From oddly satisfying scrub sessions to dramatic before-and-afters, it’s easy to get sucked into the world of viral cleaning hacks. But do these hyped-up products actually work?

We’ve put the most popular TikTok-famous cleaning tools and solutions to the test—and rounded up the ones that truly live up to the hype. Whether you’re deep-cleaning your stove top or finally tackling grout lines, these 9 buys actually earn their clicks.

1. The Pink Stuff Miracle Cleaning Paste

This cult-favorite paste scrubs away baked-on grease, grime, and even marker scuffs—with minimal elbow grease. Safe on glass, tile, and even sneakers.
🛒 Why It’s Viral: Those magical transformation videos.
✅ Why It’s Worth It: It really does work—especially in kitchens and bathrooms.

Customers Promising Review: “This stuff is magical! It gets everything off a dirty pan. I used it to clean the inside of my oven and it took all the grease off!” –
Kindle Customer

2. Spin Scrubber with Extendable Arm

Forget sore arms. This powered scrubber gets into tile grout, tubs, and shower corners without bending or scrubbing by hand.
🛒 Why It’s Viral: Mesmerizing spinning action and before/after shots.
✅ Why It’s Worth It: Cuts down time and effort big-time.

Customers Promising Review: “Amazing! This scrubber makes cleaning the shower and bathtub so much easier! There is also a digital charging screen that shows what percent the battery is at! Multiple attachment heads for different spaces. I even used it to scrub the bathroom floor! Works well and doesn’t kill my back!” –
KtBenda88

3. Scrub Daddy Sponges

It’s not just cute. These smiley-face sponges change texture with water temp and resist odors.
🛒 Why It’s Viral: That clever design (hello, spoon cleaner mouth).
✅ Why It’s Worth It: Long-lasting, scratch-free, and oddly satisfying to use.

Customers Promising Review: “Super thick, they get right back into shape after use, and they are very rigid/stiff when dry. They retain a great amount of rigidity while wet but are still quite flexible and fit into most anything I’ve tried to wash, else they will fit into the scrub daddy.” –
Alex T

4. Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner

Fill with vinegar and water, microwave it, and watch built-up gunk melt away—then just wipe it down.
🛒 Why It’s Viral: It’s adorable and effective.
✅ Why It’s Worth It: Makes a gross chore super easy.

Customers Promising Review: “One of the best decisions I’ve made for my microwave, they come bigger than I imagined but that means they are durable, the instructions are easy to read makes the microwave cleaning process so much easier.” – LMaya Smith

5. Fabuloso Cleaning Solution

Placing a bottle of Fabuloso in your toilet tank looks cool—but can damage some plumbing.
🛒 Why It’s Viral: The color swirl and constant scent. Caveat: Placing the bottle in toilet tank looks cool and all, but can damage plumbing. Use it to clean it, but don’t leave the bottle in the tank itself. Instead: leave in drop-in disc.

Customers Promising Review: “I have been using the Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner, 2X Concentrated Formula for several months now, and I can confidently say it has consistently delivered exceptional results that surpass my expectations.After using it, my home is left with an inviting fragrance that is both refreshing and uplifting. The aroma isn’t overwhelming; rather, it provides a delicate, pleasant ambiance that lingers in the air long after cleaning has been completed.” – VanillaPepper

6. Drill Brush Attachment Kit

Turn your power drill into a super-scrubber. Perfect for tubs, grout, tires, and even upholstery.(drill not inlcuded)
🛒 Why It’s Viral: Watching that grime fly off in seconds.
✅ Why It’s Worth It: Great for deep-cleaning without manual scrubbing.

Customers Promising Review: “I am blown away by the result. I have hard water and soap scum and dirt build up quickly in my tub especially in summer time when I am barefoot around the pool and track it all in. I have a good quality Dewalt drill and used the brush scrubbers and was able to really clean my tub in minutes. It takes 20 minutes of hard manual scrubbing on the bottom and sides to really get all the soap scum off by hand. I can see this is going to make doing the tile work super quick and easy too. I am sure I will find other uses for the drill attachments but just for doing bathroom tub and shower it was worth the purchase.” – GAH1068

7. Magic Erasers (Mr. Clean or Generic)

From crayon on walls to soap scum, melamine foam erasers take it all off—fast.
🛒 Why It’s Viral: Those “how did that even work?!” moments.
✅ Why It’s Worth It: Just be careful on glossy paint—it’s that powerful.

Customers Promising Review: “This item is really good for cleaning, I advise everyone to buy one and put it in their home. If you need to clean the walls of your house that are dirty, you can also use it, if you are cleaning the oven in the kitchen too. It is really good and lasts a long time.” –
Beatrice Dubernard

8. Laundry Stripping Soak

A hot water + detergent + booster solution that pulls out hidden dirt from “clean” laundry.
🛒 Why It’s Viral: The disgustingly satisfying dirty water.
✅ Why It’s Worth It: Great every few months—especially for towels and athletic wear.

Customers Promising Review: “Gone are the days of needing to wash something 3 times in order to remove the angry cat pee smell. This stuff is so good. It’s pricey, but very concentrated. I was skeptical about the recommended amount, but they’re serious. I only use 1 tablespoon per large load in my non-HE washer and it works beautifully. I now use it as my primary detergent. It’s truly fragrance free, so it doesn’t trigger any skin allergies. I’m trying to eliminate harsh chemicals from my house, and it’s very important that my clothes don’t contain harmful ingredients that seep through our skin. 10/10. Do it.” –
B R

9. Zep Shower Tub & Tile Cleaner

Spray it, wait a few minutes, and rinse. Minimal scrubbing needed—even on soap scum.
🛒 Why It’s Viral: Effortless transformations.
✅ Why It’s Worth It: Works faster than many “green” alternatives—just ventilate well.

Customers Promising Review: “I sprayed this product on and left it. The next morning when I took a shower the shower floor was spotless. The shower door took a few more applications, but the soap scum was very thick. I only wiped it off I never needed to scrub and scrub. The product did not smell so strong and did not aggravate my asthma like so many products do.  I love this stuff!!” –
Dolly Galbreath

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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