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SCRUB RUSH

As spring inches closer, so does spring cleaning. We're not saying you need to start today — today you can just peruse these spring cleaning products from Target to see which should go on the shopping list. They were chosen because customer reviews made them among the highest-rated products in the store, so when you do get around to cleaning, it will be that much easier and more effective.

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CLOROX SCENTED DISINFECTING WIPES


Price: $11 for 225 | Buy it
This classic cleaning staple for just about any surface not only kills 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria (and allergens, including dander, dust mite, and pollen), according to the maker, but is also 40 percent thicker than previous wipes. Customer reviews say they are "greatly effective and friendly with your tired hands" and "life savers when cleaning tough grease, bathroom surface, or any surface"

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O-CEDAR EASY-WRING SPIN MOP AND BUCKET


Price: $30 | Buy it
This mop/bucket combo is "so easy to use" and great for cleaning in hard-to-reach areas on hard floors with its triangular head. Another note from a customer review? "I. Love. This. Thing.

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MR. CLEAN MAGIC ERASER CLEANING PADS WITH DURAFOAM


Price: $3 for two | Buy it
Just these pads and water make for a "modern-day miracle" that can "clean anything," reviews say. Micro-scrubbers reach into the grooves of any surface, lifting away dirt and grime. "Best cleaning tool ever," one review says, "It makes me feel very powerful."

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SORBUS HOUSEHOLD CLEANING SUPPLIES


Price: $14 | Buy it
Get organized for the season with this hanger from Sorbus, which has five adjustable brackets for favorite cleaning tools. It's "durable and easy to install," a review says.

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LEMI SHINE CITRUS MULTIPURPOSE MACHINE CLEANER


Price: $3.50 for 7.5 ounces | Buy it
This "very effective" cleaner is meant to clean the machines that clean for us, including the garbage disposal, washing machine, and dishwasher. It's made with 100 percent natural citric extracts, which means it disinfects and sanitizes while being fragrance-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, sodium lauryl sulfate-free, non-toxic, and aluminum-free, the maker says. It works "like a charm," according to a review.

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KARCHER WV1 WINDOW VACUUM


Price: $80 | Buy it
This baby will clean all your windows — car, patio, and more. "I have owned one for several years. It makes window washing so easy," one review says. Another: "Two months in and couldn't be happier."

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METHOD SQUIRT + MOP WOOD FLOOR CLEANER


Price: $5 for 25 ounces | Buy it
Reviews claim this is the "best wood cleaner for old and new floors," in addition to being non-toxic, biodegradable, and wax free. Just squirt and mop, no rinsing required. One review calls it simply the "best product" for wood floors.

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METHOD APC HONEYCRISP APPLE SPRAY


Price: $3 for 28 ounces | Buy it
This naturally derived, biodegradable, non-toxic spray cleans most non-porous surfaces, and reviews call its smell lovely and "subtle." In short, an "excellent product."

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PINE-SOL MULTI-SURFACE CLEANER


Price: $4 for 48 ounces | Buy it
The classic. "The only thing that I have been using to clean with for over 35 years," one review says. It has iconic pine smell and germ-killing power (it's another product claiming it'll kill 99.9 percent of germs) and the ability to cut through tough stains, grease, and grime.

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BAR KEEPERS FRIEND MULTIPURPOSE HOUSEHOLD CLEANSER & POLISH


Price: $2 for 21 ounces | Buy it
"This stuff is basically magic" in its ability to remove rust, tarnish, mineral deposits, and stains from most hard surfaces, a review says. It cleans stainless steel, porcelain, aluminum, glass, ceramic, and most other non-porous hard surfaces in the kitchen, bathroom, and outdoors. In short, "This will ruin you for all the other types of scouring powders."

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CLOROX REGULAR LIQUID BLEACH


Price: $4.50 for 121 ounces | Buy it
"Yes, it is Clorox all right. What more need be said?" Well, if you needed more than that review, just know that this cleanser claims to remove 70 percent more stains than detergent alone and kill 99.9 percent of germs when used as directed on countertops, floors, toilets, and more. Also, it kills mold and is advertised as good for everyday cleaning and laundry — "very powerful," reviews say, calling it a "perfect disinfectant."

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WEIMAN LEATHER WIPES


Price: $4 for 30 | Buy it
Reviewers are "very pleased" with these leather wipes and their ability to clean, condition, and protect. They're convenient, contain sunscreen, and rejuvenate leather. Prepare for them to do a "spectacular job."

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DAWN ULTRA ORIGINAL SCENT DISHWASHING LIQUID


Price: $9 for 75 ounces | Buy it
There's no cleaning product more underrated than dish soap. Of course there's plenty of dish-doing to be done during spring cleaning, but there's also car washing and cleaning up oil spots and greasy stains, which Dawn Ultra Original Scent Dishwashing also does well. "Dawn is awesome," and the "best dish soap for your money," some reviews say.

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SEVENTH GENERATION EUCALYPTUS & SPEARMINT DISINFECTANT SPRAY


Price: $5.50 for 13.9 ounces | Buy it
Seventh Generation Disinfectant Spray has been praised for its performance and charming smell. The maker says it uses the power of thymol (from thyme) to kill 99.99 percent of household germs naturally, including cold and flu viruses, but doesn't require a rinse, even on food contact surfaces. Reviews say customers "just love it" — and, unlike some other cleaning products, it doesn't trigger asthma in those who are sensitive to cleaning chemicals.

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CLOROX AUTOMATIC TOILET BOWL CLEANER


Price: $10 for 3.5-ounce four-packs | Buy it
This is a "must try" that cleans and deodorizes using bleach, killing 99.9 percent of household bacteria in a toilet bowl in five minutes, according to the maker, with a cleaning power that lasts for up to three months. What a "great bathroom product," one review says.

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WEIMAN GRANITE CLEANER AND POLISH SPRAY


Price: $6 for 24 ounces | Buy it
­It's not often that you see reviews like "Pros: A little goes a long way, cleans well, doesn't leave streaks, odorless. Cons: Haven't found any." This streak-free formula compatible with surfaces including granite, marble, quartz, onyx. travertine, limestone, slate, laminate, ceramic, porcelain, and tile has a grease remover and can reduce surface scratches and reverse dullness. "Cleans nicely," one review sums up.

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LIQUID-PLUMR PRO-STRENGTH FULL CLOG DESTROYER PLUS PIPEGUARD


Price: $8 for 80 ounces | Buy it
This clog destroying-product "actually works" and "cleans out the crud" but has a money-back guarantee anyway. It's formulated to be gentle enough for preventative use, the maker says.

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CASCADE PLATINUM ACTIONPACS DISHWASHER DETERGENT


Price: $11 for 36 | Buy it
This "clean and simple" detergent, praised as "amazing all around" in a review, cleans messes with no pre-wash, saving up to 15 gallons of water per load. Food been stuck for 24 hours or so? You're still good with what one review calls the "best dishwasher product."

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BISSELL POWER SHOT OXY CARPET & UPHOLSTERY STAIN REMOVER - 95C9


Price: $8 for 14 ounces | Buy it
Reviews call this "by far the best stain remover" and a user's "only go-to spray." Try it for removing tough stains including dirty motor oil, greasy food, wine, pet soils, spaghetti sauce, coffee, cola, and more. It's formulated to remove tough odors, including smoke, mold and mildew, pet odor, and kitchen odor, the maker says, and may even protect carpets from future stains.

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SWIFFER 360 DUSTERS HEAVY DUTY STARTER KIT


Price: $8 for three | Buy it
This starter kit "can dust anything and everything" thanks to its heavy duty dusters, which the maker says catches up to three times more dust and allergens than some competitors. The unique design is "awesome," a review says.

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PURACY NATURAL BABY NONTOXIC SPRAY CLEANER


Price: $6 for 25 ounces | Buy it
This baby-safe cleaner was formulated by chemists and approved by doctors, the maker says, touting ingredients such as water and plant-derived materials that make it non-toxic and promise zero residues, smells, or nastiness. Reviews range from "amazing cleaner ... glad the best is finally at Target" to "Wow. Just wow."

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MAKE-A-SIZE PAPER TOWELS


Price: $9 | Buy it
These house-brand towels were made to compare to Bounty — and at least one review deems them "as good or better." For most of us, there's no successful cleaning without paper towels, and these may be your best friend. They're absorbent, and allow you to pick your own size. "My favorite paper towels," one review says.

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BLACK + DECKER LIGHTWEIGHT COMPACT UPRIGHT VACUUM


Price: $50 | Buy it
This bagless, lightweight vacuum is "worth the money," one review says. With included crevice and brush tools and a washable surface, it is an "awesome vacuum for the price."

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GLAD FORCEFLEX PLUS FEBREZE TALL KITCHEN DRAWSTRING TRASH BAGS


Price: $12 for 38 | Buy it
Spring cleaning is as much about spring throwing away as it is about scrubbing, and these bags are thick, strong, and odor-eliminating. "These are the bomb," a review says. "Best bags yet!"

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BIOBAG COMPOSTABLE SMALL KITCHEN TRASH BAGS


Price: $10 for 48 | Buy it
If spring cleaning goals include being kind to the environment, these bags help collect food scraps, store food items for later use, and remove mess from a kitchen without being wasteful. They're an "excellent aid to kitchen composting" and "a great product and a great company," reviews say.

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LYSOL LEMON BREEZE ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER & DISINFECTANT SPRAY


Price: $2.50 for 32 ounces | Buy it
Lysol cuts grease, grime, and general mess while killing 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria, including the cold and flu virus, salmonella, E. coli, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the maker says. Reviews, meanwhile, call it "affordable and effective" and a "favorite household cleaner."

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GREEN WORKS COMPOSTABLE CLEANING WIPES


Price: $4 for 62 | Buy it
In the "be kind to the Earth" category comes compostable cleaning wipes for counters, sinks, toilets, painted wood floors, and stoves. The claim is that they fight grease and clean without leaving harsh chemical fumes or residue, and reviews agree that they're "safe for pets" and "great at school." Summary: "Awesome product."

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IROBOT ROOMBA 690 ROBOT VACUUM


Price: $300 | Buy it
There are certainly cheaper vacuum options, but the Roomba's convenience and efficacy is praised far and wide — in fact, reviews claim it's "better than advertised" and "my favorite device." It connects to Wi-Fi and can be controlled via smartphone.

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SWIFFER WET JET HARDWOOD FLOOR SPRAY MOP STARTER KIT


Price: $23 | Buy it
With a power floor spray mop, two mopping pad refills and three power pad refills, a bottle of cleaning solution, and four batteries, reviews say this kit is "worth the money." The system is "good for small spaces," and "a quick way to clean."

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METHOD GEL HAND SOAP REFILL


Price: $6 for 34 ounces | Buy it
After dealing with messes with potentially harsh cleansers, clean yourself. Method says its gel soap is naturally derived, triclosan-free, and biodegradable. Reviews praise it as "gentle" and "effective." One customer review calls it "one of the few soaps that doesn't dry out my hands" and another says it's "the only soap we use."