15 cleaning essentials to help your home sparkle this holiday

November 06, 2024

By
Nora Colomer

Preparing for the holiday season means more than just checking gifts off your list and planning the perfect meal. If you are hosting a Thanksgiving or plan to have family and friends over during the holiday season, you'll want to make your space clean and inviting.

The holidays may also mean hosting overnight guests and cooking big meals, which are all bound to create some extra mess in your home. Stock up on these holiday cleaning essentials to help you take some of the stress out of keeping your home clean throughout the holiday season. Purchases can be delivered to your door in 24 hours if you're an Amazon Prime member. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today.

These 15 cleaning essentials can help you achieve that deep clean in your home in time for the holidays:

Dupray neat steam cleaner: on sale for $149.78

Original price: $199.99

This Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner is a powerful, multipurpose, portable heavy-duty steamer. You can use it on flooring of any type: widows, carpet, tiling, granite, stainless steel – you name it. The Neat steam cleaner is designed for performance, ease of use and durability. Buy an upgraded version of the Dupray cleaner, for $199.98 at Walmart. The water heats up quicker and a separate water tank enables refills during use. 

MR.SIGA lint free microfiber duster: on sale for $12.98

Original price: $16.99

If you are dusting, try the MR.SIGA Lint Free Microfiber Duster. This nifty duster makes it easy to remove dust from window ledges, blinds, side tables, baseboards and the tops of bookshelves. This microfiber duster, $5.97 at Home Depot, has a long plastic handle that helps you reach areas while keeping surfaces scratch free. 

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MR.SIGA microfiber delicate duster: on sale for $11.99

Original price: $13.99

For any individual decor pieces, try using the MR.SIGA Microfiber Delicate Duster to shine without damaging them. The duster traps and holds dust like a magnet instead of pushing it around. Reviewers have said it is easy to wash and doesn't disturb delicate electronics or decorative objects. The OXO Good Grips Microfiber Delicate Duster, $9.99 at the Container Store, cleans delicate surfaces and hard-to-reach areas.

MR.SIGA mini dustpan and brush set: on sale for $13.99

Original price: $14.99

Make sure you have a handy dustpan and brush set to pick up messes that may arise during the holidays. This MR.SIGA Mini Dustpan and Brush Set lies flat against the cleaning surface and allows for maximum pickup, while the built-in raised bar makes debris harder to fall. Or grab this Great Value dustpan and brush set for $5.97 at Walmart.

JOYMOOP mop and bucket set: $44.99

The JOYMOOP Mop and Bucket with Wringer Set is just the tool you need to get your floors sparkling clean. This all-in-one flat mop and bucket system will save you time, since all you need to do to make the mop's head free from dirty water is insert it into the bucket and pull it back out. This mop and bucket system, $32 at Walmart, features a foot-activated pedal and built-in bucket wringer that allow for hands-free wringing and controlled water release.

Handheld vacuum: on sale for $74.99

Original price: $89.99

This BLACK+DECKER 20V Cordless Handheld Vacuum could be just the tool to help you clean up messes quickly without the hassle of plugging in a heavier vacuum. The portable vacuum features a built-in crevice and brush tools for vacuuming tight spaces and light dusting applications. Buy the Shark UltraCyclone cordless vacuum for $64 at Walmart. This handheld vacuum uses two cyclonic air streams to create powerful suction.

Pan scrapers set: on sale for $4.99

Original price: $6.99

Spare yourself the elbow grease and invest in this Pan Scrapers Dish Scraper Tool Set that can help you cut through any baked-on messes in the kitchen this holiday. You can use them on your cast iron cookware, too! The Epicurean Pan Scraper, listed at $5.99, is durable, attractive and dishwasher safe.

Weiman stainless steel cleaner kit: on sale for $17.28

Original price: $23.98

Make your appliances shine again with this Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner Kit. This set comes with one spray bottle, one microfiber cloth and one package of cleaning wipes that can be used on anything from refrigerators and microwaves to ovens, sinks and trash cans. The polish leaves a barrier that resists fingerprints, dust, dirt and smudges to keep that shine through the holidays!

Volcano microwave oven cleaner: $9.49

You'll probably be microwaving leftovers for you and your guests well into the New Year. Help keep your microwave spic and span without the hassle with this Volcano microwave oven cleaner. This handy gadget requires water and white vinegar for chemical-free cleaning. Try this eco-friendly cleaner, $3.94 at Walmart, formulated to get your microwave oven clean.

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Mrs. Meyer's Peppermint kitchen set: on sale for $24.45

Original price: $25.99

Skip the harsh smell of chemical cleansers and opt for Mrs. Meyer's Peppermint multi-surface cleaner. This set comes with holiday-scented hand and dish soap to keep your plates and guests germ-free. Buy a three-pack of the all purpose cleaner in peppermint for $23.57 at Walmart.

Microfiber Cleaning Cloths: on sale for $7.99

Original price: $9.99

These Microfiber Cleaning Cloths can help you achieve the shine your kitchen surfaces deserve. In fact, these machine-washable microfiber cloths could be all you need to get most of your home spic and span. This E-Cloth Home Cleaning Set, $30.05 at Home Depot, comes with a selection of cloths to clean and shine every surface in your home, from countertops and stovetops to windows to tile.

Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaner tablets: $17.31

Help make cleaning your bathroom a breeze with these Scrubbing Bubbles Continuous Clean Drop-Ins Toilet Cleaner Tablet. The tablets work to clean and deodorize your toilet with every flush. Try the Pink Stuff foaming toilet cleaner, $5.97 at Home Depot, for a self-activating way to deep clean your toilet.  

Poo-Pourri's toilet spray: on sale for $8.98

Original price: $9.99

You can extend the smell of the holiday season to your bathrooms with Poo-Pourri's holiday-scented before-you-go-toilet-spray. It will keep your bathroom smelling fresh and festive with a woodsy blend of cypress, cedar and smoked vanilla.

Kleenex white hand towels: on sale for $29

Original price: $31.99

Kleenex hand towels in the guest bathroom are a perfect way to offer guests a clean towel without having to wash the cloth towels. Reviews said the towels are sanitary, absorbent and convenient to position without taking up much counter space. These stunning hand towels, $29.90 at Quince, are woven from luxe, 100% organic long-staple Turkish cotton.

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AIRDOCTOR air purifier: $389

The AIRDOCTOR AD2000 4-in-1 Air Purifier can help keep the air in your home clean and clear of any pesky allergens or odors that might otherwise disturb your guests. This Amazon Choice Air Doctor model is entirely automatic – it stays on low when the air is safe but kicks up when it detects pollutants in the air. Or try the Coway Air Purifier Airmega 400, $349 at Walmart, to clean the air in larger rooms.