A microfiber mop ($17, Walmart) with an extension pole dusts ceilings and walls quickly and easily. When you’re done, just remove the cover and toss it in the wash. A double-sided squeegee($21, The Home Depot) is the best tool for cleaning windows. Dip it in your cleaning solution of choice and work in a tight S-pattern from top to bottom. Mr. Clean Magic Erasers ($4, Target) make short work of soap scum, scuff marks, wayward crayon scribbles, and lots more. Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser ($2, Walmart) has a combo of mild abrasives and oxalic acid that removes baked-on food, tea and coffee stains, and rust. Better Life Naturally Smudge-Smacking Glass Cleaner ($6, Bed Bath and Beyond) is solvent-free, so you can clean the window trim, sill, sash, and tray without damaging painted or vinyl surfaces.
