32 Cleaning Products Parents Of Toddlers Swear By

Mar 28, 2024

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Including your secret weapons for permanent marker stains on the walls and grass stains on clothes 👀.

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Check out a TikTok of the laundry spray in action.

Puracy is a Texas-based, family-owned small business specializing in plant-based, chemical-free, hypoallergenic home products, with a donation made to local families in need with a portion of every purchase.

Psst — this spray also does a number on all those other miscellaneous stains in your life, like wine, coffee, soy sauce, makeup, and period blood! I recently bought this to test it for myself and can attest to how well it works to get period blood out even after you've tried something else. I stained a pair of beloved bright-blue bike shorts in my sleep and tried to get it out with soap and water, but the stain was still there when it came out of the wash. I treated it with this, stuck it back in the wash, and BOOM, it's like it never happened (I panicked before I could get a before and after, please forgive me, laundry gods).

Promising review: "As long as you let this stuff sit on stains, it will remove most. Yesterday I let my toddler wear a white shirt. Throughout the day she covered the shirt in food; blackberries, popsicle juice, condiments, etc. As soon as bath time came around and the shirt came off, I gave it a good spray, let it sit overnight, and washed it on the white cycle. To my surprise, everything came out. I definitely recommend this and will continue to use it." —khmphry

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

Promising review: "I am completely in love with this mop. I have four dogs in the house and two toddlers. I have no problem and hate with pulling this mop and bucket out to mop. I can throw the mop head in the wash or be lazy and buy a new one. It easy to use and to clean for storage. The bucket is made to be easy to clean out and dry which is a HUGE bonus." —tim

Get it from Amazon for $34.97.

Promising review: "Um, if you have a toddler at home, you need this! My toddler has recently had a bout of drawing on everything with crayons, markers, sharpies, pencils… you name it. Well, found a little masterpiece on our tile and grout, then remembered I bought this stuff, so figured I would try it out. Holy crap! I was shocked! The pencil which I would normally scrub off with a Magic Eraser (and I mean, SCRUB), wiped right off with this stuff! Same with the crayon on the tile, which couldn’t be scrubbed off normally. Now, while I continue to teach my lovely toddler NOT to draw on walls, I will at least have peace of mind that it can be removed easily and he can go about trying to destroy something else, because it won’t be my walls or tile/grout now!" —Gretchen

Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

Promising review: "I loved how good this smelled ! It is an amazing deep cleaner and perfect for cleaning up after toddlers." —Domonique

Get it from Amazon for $5.80.

Each cleaner comes with a trial size of Bissell's Spot & Stain Formula, which is also available on Amazon for $16.99!

Promising review: "So worth the money when you have kids. Instead of replacing area rugs because of stains or messes, you can spot clean them — and I mean this really cleaned it. I have accent rugs in my kitchen and it got out berry stains from my toddler. Very happy with it." —Jessica

Get it from Amazon for $123.59.

Promising review: "I have a Tahoe and my 2-year-old toddler makes big messes so I was looking for something that would really get the job done, and this vacuum does NOT disappoint! I love it so much, and it’s got different attachments which is great. Very happy with it. I always had a problem with vacuums not sealing well and all the stuff goes flying everywhere, but this one has NO issue with that whatsoever. It’s great. If you're second guessing, just do it!!!" —Katelyn

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (clip the 20% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in three colors).

Psst — these use Velcro to get a perfect fit on every handle!

Promising review: "These are great for keeping finger marks off my refrigerator handles and the color blends well with the stainless steel door. They are easy to put on and take off so I can spot clean them if needed. They would be wonderful for a household with young kids and sticky fingers." —Amazon Customer

Get a set of two from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two sizes and in multipacks).

Promising review: "I was skeptical but with two toddlers my showers hadn’t been cleaned as well or often as I would like them to be. Since we needed deep cleaning I used it daily for about a week. You spray it on after a shower then rinse it off before the next. Use hot water to rinse and it takes off soap scum and mildew better than my cordless drill sponges with comet and it’s way less work! I wouldn’t say the smell is good but it also isn’t an overwhelming chemical smell that makes you feel like you shouldn’t be breathing it. Now we’re in maintenance use of once a week and I’ll never go back!" —bebeslo

Get it from Amazon for $20.98.

Rocco & Roxie Supply Company is a family-owned small business established in 2013 that specializes in pet odor eliminators, pet toys, pet snacks, and pet accessories.

Promising review: "Not only is this great for pet stains, it’s also great for toddlers who are working on being potty trained. Took the urine smell right out and was very easy to use. The product itself smells amazing. Worth it!" —emgil93

Get it from Amazon for $19.97.

Promising review: "At first it didn't look like they were going to work but they are amazing! My toddler has a bunch of magnets on the appliances and between those and her sticky fingers they were very dirty by the end of the week. I will always buy these!" —Nikki W.

Get it from Amazon for $4.49.

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

Promising review: “You cannot beat this stuff. I use it to clean up everything from sick dog messes, toddler messes, baby blow outs, and even red lipstick off of a white blanket! I’ve never had it stain/leave marks on any of my surfaces from a white onesie to my micro-fiber couch (got dog poop off the light gray couch like a champ, sorry for the gross image) with no staining or residue left behind. We’ve bought probably six to nine bottles of this stuff, just to help clarify how much we love it." —Max

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

Promising review: "These are my new favorite cleaning wipes. They are thick and large, clean great on practically any surface. And best of all, they leave a wonderful fresh clean scent! I use these for everything, I have two toddler boys, so surfaces are always sticky. These wipes take off the sticky so easily. I wipe our dining room table, countertops, window sills, and even my fridge dry erase calendar. No more Clorox wipes for this house!" —Katie Klenz

Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $14.98.

Promising review: "I absolutely love Affresh tabs. I have a front-load washing machine and these tablets keep things fresh and clean. I keep the door closed between washing cycles, and after a few weeks or so, there is a tendency to get a mildew smell and mold buildup on and near the rubber seals. I also have a toddler and do A LOT of laundry. I try to keep the door open and the rubber seals dry after each use, but that's nearly impossible with a three-year-old closing the door whenever he sees that it's open! These tablets have been so helpful in keeping my washing machine clean!" —Dan G.

Get a set of six tablets from Amazon for $10.18.

Skoy Enterprises is a woman-owned, California-based small business established in 2007 that specializes in unique kitchen items.

Promising review: "These have saved us so much money when we consider how many paper towel rolls we have saved from all the messy faces and tables our toddlers leave behind. Highly recommended for any parents out there! Easy to clean and sanitize too!" —Mike A

Get a set of four from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 14 color variations).

Promising review: "Excellent product. Smells so good and works on door panels dash and center console. Even removed crayon off the rear door with ease. A challenge my four-year-old daughter decided to put this product against. Hands down great choice will stock up here." —Bryan B.

Get it from Amazon for $11.97+ (available in three sizes and various bundles).

Promising review: "This works so well!! I have a toddler who loves to dump her cups out on to my back seat and this product has done such a great job getting up 2+ years of stains. I used a scrub brush and let it soak for a few minutes before I began scrubbing. I’m ordering more to go over it again. This has REALLY revived my car and I don’t need to feel so embarrassed anymore. On another note, the scent is gentle and smells pretty good." —James G.

Get it from Amazon for $14.42.

Promising review: "I rarely believe in 'miracle' products. But I am truly impressed with this stuff! I have a 10-year-old table and chairs that has almost survived toddler boys — it's taken a beating. The finish, especially where they sit and I wipe constantly (because: kids), is just sad and dull. I've tried a number of cleaners and polishers and most make it look good for a little bit, but went back to dull as soon as it dried. This stuff really put a shine on the surface and wasn't greasy at all! This is something I'm going to keep on hand and try to use periodically to really keep my furniture looking nice." —Megs814

Get a bottle from Amazon for $9.37.

Promising review: "I love this thing so darn much. I wish I had found it sooner. It's so cute to look at on your counter and I love that it's an easy and attractive way to keep various brush sizes handy for cleaning all the little baby/toddler cup pieces." —HnDn0809

Get it from Amazon for $14.69+ (available in two colors, as well as just replacement brushes).

Here's what BuzzFeeder Heather Braga has to say about this: "I have this drying rack! We keep it next to our full-sized drying rack and as my son has gotten older we've also started using it to dry reusable food pouches (and all the pieces that go along with that) as well as his sippy cup and any teethers we've washed."

Promising review: "Easy to use and clean. Use for toddler cups, plates, utensils. Love how everything just sticks upright." —Veronica Q

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three styles).

Check out a TikTok of the bath toy storage bag in action.

Promising review: "I wish I had bought this forever ago! Just buy it! It holds enough for my spoiled toddler and works so well at scooping. The suction is great I haven't had a issue at all." —Martina Cobb

Get it from Amazon for $12.97.

Check out a TikTok of the "Emergency Stain Rescue" in action.

The Hate Stains Co. is a small business that specializes in fast, powerful, and nontoxic stain removing products.

Promising review: "This stain remover gets out most stains and is absolutely amazing! Moms of toddlers should buy several bottles of this stuff! I have found that the sooner I spray the clothes to treat the stain with this the better the outcome!" —kendall

Get it from Amazon for $6.12 (also available in packs of two or three, and with on-the-go wipes).

SnugPad is an all-natural, organic small business that specializes in wool dryer balls, seat cushions, and knee pillows.

Promising review: "After reading how dryer sheets and fabric softener leave chemicals on your clothes and having a toddler with sensitive skin I decided to try these. I have been using these a couple months now and they work great. My clothes are wrinkle and static free. They do their job!" —Julie V

Get a set of six from Amazon for $11.99.

Bonus: a carbon odor filter is included to cancel out that stale trash smell!

Promising review: "Cat and toddler proof. This the best item I could have ever purchased with a three-year-old and two cats. I also don’t have to worry if we forget to take the trash out that night, the odor control is pretty good." —Trice

Get it from Amazon for $85.71+ (available in 13 styles and sizes).

Promising review: "I love this. This has to be the best purchase I’ve made yet. It’s easy to set up. We recently just moved & we have hard wood floor. This is absolutely my best friend, especially with the fact that I have two toddlers." —Jasmyne Hutchins

Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (available in two colors).

Check out a TikTok of the Command spray bottle hangers in action.

Promising review: "I use these mostly to keep chemical spray bottles out of reach from my toddler. It's effective and easy to install. Holds the bottles securely. It's pretty much exactly what you would expect, with not flaws or disappointments." —Emily

Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.52.

Promising review: "So why do I like mopping slippers? I have a 2-year-old and the slippers are great for mopping up little splashes. Drops of water from doing dishes and the extra padding is nice. No paper towels wasted and it's immediate. Plus these are cute. You have to have a sense of whimsy for this functional novelty item." —G. Kim

Get it from Amazon for $13.59 (available in four sizes and 17 styles).

Parents in the reviews also mention how much toddlers love "helping" clean pet hair, since these are so easy and fun to use!

Promising review: "I don’t typically leave reviews, but I had to leave one for this awesome pet hair remover. We use this on our couch, and it takes five seconds and gets every last bit of white dog hair and even toddler crumbs!" —Amber Mahan

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "We bought these to use on wood floors. These are super absorbent and fit well on a Swiffer. I was able to use one pad on two rooms and it still wasn’t saturated with dirt or cleaner. (And I have two toddlers and two cats.) I highly recommend!" —Eric Gardner-Flores

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.94.

Psst — if you don't already have one, you can get a standard Swiffer on Amazon for $18.44!

Check out a TikTok of the cup washer in action. To install, you can use the instructions and materials provided to easily hook it up to the hot water line. Note that this won't install on sinks without a flat edge!

Promising review: "Never knew I needed one until I saw it on TikTok, and with water bottles and toddler cups it is essential to my household!" —Gayla Brink

Get it from Amazon for $21.99.

People also swear by this for removing annoying stickers from new products in their kitchens and bathrooms, too!

Promising review: "So my toddler left crayons in the backseat and cup holder of my car during 100+ degrees of Texas summer. No scraping or scrubbing worked. It's been a year since I've accepted the pink and green blobs in my car but this cleaned it right off in minutes. Bring on the backseat color time!" —Julie Phan

Get it from Amazon for $8.20.

Check out a TikTok of the Laundry Turtle in action.

Promising review: "My dryer is in my garage. The floors are always dusty. I don't have a table for a laundry basket. I also have to open a few doors to get back in my house. This opens up my hand to work doorknobs. Sometimes I'm carrying my toddler with me. Now I don't have to put my toddler in my laundry basket." —C. Martineau

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "Easy to use, did a wonderful job on my leather sofas and recliners, which suffered the wrath of three hyperactive toddlers." —JM from NYC

Get it from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in two sizes).

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