10 genius cleaning tools for your home's secret dirty spots, starting at $4

Made of a thick microfiber, this unassuming cleaner is shaped like a long glove that fits over the blades of your ceiling fan. To use it, just apply pressure to the top and bottom and slide it off to remove dust without making a mess. You don't even have to empty it out before moving on to the other blades — it's large enough to hold a good amount of grime. In a matter of minutes, your entire fan will be clean — just dump the dust into the trash before tossing the sock into the washing machine!

Sometimes, no matter how hard you scrub the toilet, stains just won’t budge. That’s because the spots are actually lime buildup or rust. This pumice stone on a stick works insanely well, but it's gentle, so it won't scratch your beloved bowl.

If you clean your sliding glass door tracks regularly, feel free to skip ahead. If you're like the rest of us, get this brush immediately! Use it to sweep away debris from door and window tracks; the scraper on the handle dislodges stubborn crud. Then grab a wet paper towel or hand vac to get your door back on track for good.

Cleaning a single-serve, pod-based coffee maker is a cinch: Just add one of these to your machine's pod holder and brew the largest cup size possible. Then, remove the cleaning pod and brew another large cup with just hot water to rinse away any residual cleaning solution.

Bathroom sink clogged? No need to remove the stopper or call the plumber — just finagle this guy down the drain and give it a spin. The micro hooks on this literal pipe-cleaner-like gadget will dislodge all that nastiness. 

If you thought picking out random hairs was enough to clean your hairbrushes, we have bad news: It's not. This mini rake-like gizmo gets every last strand. And if you want to thoroughly sanitize your brush, follow up with a hot, soapy rinse.

Super-stiff nylon bristles and an easy-to-grab handle make light work of pesky grout gunk (think tubs, backsplashes, floors, anywhere tricky tile presents itself). The bright brush is designed to handle heavy-duty cleaners without bending or damaging the bristles. So go hard or go home.

Your water bottle needs more than a mere rinse-and-go (yes, even Stanleys). This antibacterial long-handled silicone brush will get in hard-to-reach crevices while repelling mold and mildew, unlike standard sponges.

Scary but true: Lint buildup in your dryer can cause fires. Eliminate the risk by cleaning those ducts with this tool that extends up to 12 feet. You can turn it manually or, for longer ductwork, attach it to a drill. And prepare to be shocked at the amount of gunk that comes out.

Sure, you can toss in some lemon slices to freshen up the garage disposal. But to really sanitize the pipes, you'll want something stronger. These biodegradable lemon-scented foaming packets eradicate grime and odors from all parts of the unit — sidewalls, blades and under the splashguard — and leave behind a nice fresh scent.