Product reviews are important. It helps us understand what we're about to buy and whether or not it's the right thing for us. Some websites like amazon.com also allow the option to include a photograph in the review. These are the basis of this listicle as we've found many products with somewhat disgusting before and after photos that prove that they work. If you're ready to gag, keep reading ahead.
Toilet Scrubber
Okay, wow, we're going to start you off with this one because we think it's so important for everyone to see this. Not cleaning your toilet is one thing, but if you never clean it you'll end up with something like this:
We can only assume that most of that is the build-up of poop plaque. if you've gotten this far, know that there is a way to turn back the clock. Just get yourself a super scrubber and you'll be A-OK.
Tongue Scraper
Oral hygiene is no joke. Yes, we understand that most people take personal liberties in keeping their mouths clean. Maybe you don't floss often enough, or you'll skip a night if you're too tired, but note that this is a terrible idea.
Not brushing will give you bad breath, not flossing will make your gums bleed, and not using mouthwash can lead to cavities. But listen, always brush your tongue, too, so you don't end up needing this tongue scraper. We're literally vomiting as we type.
Dry Skin Hand Cream
Getting rid of the cracks in your skin can be pretty tough sometimes. Whether due to a skin condition or regular wear and tear, having dry, cracked skin can be one of the most painful experiences outside of dangerous health conditions.
Well, this skin cream has proven to be one heck of a solution. As you can see, this lady's hands were all dried up from eczema. This cream helped her be able to curl her hands and fingers without any more pain.
Drill Brush Kit
If you are in need of some heavy-duty cleaning, you might want to invest in a drill brush. These handy things clean at high velocities to really give anything you need a deep scrub.
As you can see, it really helped this person clean off their car seat after what looks to be years of buildup and a spilled coffee stain. Not sure how you can let your car get like that, but it's good to know something works.
Pimple Patches
Sometimes acne is just too hard to control. Not all products seem to help and so you end up being left with a face full of blemishes that just beg for help. Well, this box of patches seems to work wonders.
This girl's face was covered in truly painful-looking zits. But after using the pimple patches they really cleared up a lot. If only we had known about this solution when we were younger...
Grout Pen
At some point in your life, you might forget what the floors of your house used to look like. Normal cleaning methods don't always remove the mess that can build up on the floor, and you're left with floor grout that builds up mounds of dirt.
As you can see here there are solutions to this problem. While this is a terrifying sight at first, it's nice to see that there is a cure for those nasty black lines plaguing your linoleum.
Oil Stain Remover
Oil stains are the worst. They're probably one of the hardest types of stains to remove from a surface, especially when that surface is something as specific as marble. Those seem impossible to clean.
Well, have no fear: the doctor is here! Just spread some of this oil stain clay all over the mark and let it dry. Then you just need to scrape away all of those unsightly marks and your marble will be good as new!
Squeegee Broom
Though it's not typically a common household item in the States, these squeegee brooms can be an absolute lifesaver. They're the perfect tool for the job when you need something with a little more friction.
Just look at that carpet! you wouldn't have known just how much hair can get stuck in there. And a normal vacuuming job won't always take the hairs away. The friction from these rubber brooms, however, catches every little hair.
Jet Tub Cleaner
If you have a tub with some jets in it, you might not realize just how much gunk can build up inside. While it's easy to clean your bathtub's surface with some economics, you can't always get inside the nooks and crannies.
Enter the jetted tub cleaner. You just need to mix it with a little bathwater and it'll remove all of that backwash right before your eyes. Make no mistake, this isn't a giant latte; it's definitely years of debris build-up.
Dryer Vent Coil Brush
You may not realize this but your dryer isn't perfect at keeping the lint out. Yes, you definitely see most of it on the lint screen, but at some point, all the stuff that doesn't get stuck will cake up over time.
That's why you need one of these bad boys. For the hard-to-reach areas of your dryer, you should get yourself a lint cleaning brush. Your dryer will thank you for it, though it won't be able to stop you from gagging. Just remember: it's freshly washed.
Foaming Garbage Disposal Cleaner
The garbage disposal might be the miracle of miracles, but what you don't see isn't necessarily nonexistent. Your disposal can't dispose of everything and things are ready to cake up at any time.
The disposal is like a breeding ground for gunk and bacteria, so you need to get yourself some of this cleaning solution. Just look at all the gunk that bubbled up from the bottom. Have we sold you on it yet?
Powder Cleaner
Sometimes you need something that is capable of cleaning your floors and walls without having to ruin the paint job with chemicals and water. Well, that's where a powder cleaner comes in real handy.
This stuff will make your flooring and walls look brand new, and there's no need to rinse! You wouldn't believe just how much dust builds up on those things. Take a look at the picture above and then go get yourself some of this stuff.
Water-Based Alkaline Wood Cleaner
Now if that didn't work, you might want to invest in some more powerful products. Something like an alkaline wood cleaner will help get that satisfying deep-clean that you've been looking for.
This stuff is perfect for the wood furniture that you use every single day. Take a look above and tell us that isn't convincing enough. Polished wood looks nice and shiny, but you should know it isn't exactly as squeaky clean as you think.
Makeup Brush Shampoo
Now this one is a must-have for those of you who like to have impeccably clean makeup brushes. While a well-used brush's stains are a sign of love, they also carry bits of powder that can interfere with what you're trying to do.
Not to mention it can really dirty up whatever surface you placed them on. Not to fear, this product is perfect for the job. Just like washing your hair, you just need a bit of brush shampoo and all of that makeup will come right out.
Wheel Spoke Cleaner
We're not exactly sure why you would ever need a specific product for this. Most of the time we can just go get a car wash and our wheels come out looking as good as new. We get it though, the car is like your baby.
Well, for those days where you have driven yourself through a mud bath, you should get yourself some tire cleaners. It'll make your car look like it's come straight from the factory.
Ceramic Stovetop Cleaner
You wouldn't believe just how dirty your stovetop is. Even if it looks clean, it's probably still covered in some sort of grease film that you can't see. If you can't find your reflection, it's a sign that you need to do more.
Take this photo as exhibit A. What might have once looked clean was just a disguise for all that grime to build up on your precious cooking plates. You really need something more powerful to get them as clean as this.
Melamine Eraser
This eraser uses a compound called melamine foam to aid in its cleaning prowess. With a simple addition of water, these products can clean and basically "erase" any type of dirt and grime they come into contact with.
As you can see here, it really works. We really don't want to know what happened to this door to make it so disgusting, but after witnessing the power of these erasers we feel very satisfied and amazed and are considering getting one for ourselves.
Pet Earwax Cleaner
Everyone gets earwax. And every living thing that has ears also gets earwax. It's what keeps your ears protected from infections, what keeps them moisturized, and it acts as a barrier to protect your eardrum.
Take a look at that. That's what happens to ears that don't get cleaned properly. Your pets also need some help with this, so why don't you do them a favor and get them some cleaning solution. And don't you dare put a Q-Tip in there!!
Toenail Corrective Kit
Look, if you think that ingrown nails are just a part of life and that you need to bear with the pain because you are an adult, you're wrong. Any pain you have daily is unnatural and must be treated.
Your toenails are no exception. Even if you have frequent ingrown nails, that's no excuse to neglect your feet. If you don't treat them, you'll end up with toenails that constrict your skin and pinch them. That's not only extremely painful, but also quite disturbing to look at.
Dandruff Shampoo
People get dry scalps. It's a normal part of life that can affect anyone at any age and at any time. One day you might have perfect skin and the next day you're scratching away at your scalp like there's no tomorrow.
Well, if you don't want people to notice that it's snowing in the middle of July, you need to get yourself some head and shoulders. Just look at the difference! No more itchy, flaky head snow falling conspicuously onto your shirt.
Pore Strips
If you're one of those people who love to get a kick out of watching pimple popping videos, this one will probably also tickle your fancy. These strips are the perfect way to remove the gunk build-up in your face.
We can't stand looking at any of that, but we aren't going to judge you for it. And hey, you can do it right at home! these strips seem to work wonders for a dirty face. Get some for yourself today and feel the difference.
Bottle Cleaning Tablets
You probably wouldn't notice that the inside of the thermos you carry around is slowly getting more and more stained by the infinite amounts of coffee and tea you consume. Get a flashlight and take a look.
If your thermos looks like the image on the right, you need to immediately get yourself some of these bottle cleaning tablets. Just the thought of anyone potentially filling up and drinking out of something like this is making us gag.
Leather And Suede Show Wipes
Shoes are hard to clean. You need a load of very specific products or you're going to end up ruining your shoes. If you use the wrong thing, you might destroy the material.
Don't avoid cleaning them just because of the difficulty, however. You should know that one good clean will keep your shoes looking nice and fresh like the day you bought them. Always apply some waterproofing spray, too.
Carpet Shampooer
Carpets can build up all types of stains. If you aren't careful your kids might track in dirt, or someone will spill a hot drink, or maybe even your dog will pee all over it. Well, don't just reach for the soap and water.
For those heavy-duty jobs, consider investing in a shampooing machine. They look like a vacuum, but they help scrub your carpet of all those sins. Just look at how well it worked for the person above!
Stainless Steel Cleaner
Stainless steel is beautiful. It's quite literally stainless. You just have to worry about not getting any big scratches on it, but for the most part that isn't going to happen. What does happen though? Smudges.
Those darn smudges that never seem to go away no matter which way or how hard you scrub are the bane of our existence. Get yourself some stainless steel cleaner so you can avoid all of that.
Pet Hair Brush
You may be fine letting your pet up on your couch and roaming freely through your halls. But for those of you with a pet that sheds like crazy, you might want to invest in a pet hair brush.
Just take a look at how much fur is laying around your house and in your furniture. We mentioned before how vacuums are not the best way to suck up all the hair. You need something with more friction. Well, these brushes are perfect for the job.
Bedbug Poison
If you have bed bugs, you might think you need to collect all of your linens and burn them. While that might be a very effective way of getting rid of the problem, you're left to buy more linens.
Well, how about we tell you about this handy-dandy product? This bed bug poison clearly kills all of those pesky pests and leaves you free to keep your sheets, as nasty as that might be.
Tub Hair Catcher
Ah, yes. How could we forget about this? Everyone has to deal with the drain clogging up (well, unless you're bald or have a buzz cut). This "TubShroom" is the perfect way to prevent build-up.
It does so by... well, it allows the build-up, but you can just pull it right out of there. See how effective it is? Now you can collect all of those nasty wet-dog dust bunnies from your drain. Or just throw them away, please.
Nail & Cuticle Care Oil
Nails can get damaged pretty easily. You might have some physical trauma causing it or you could even have thinned them out with your favorite nail products. Let's not even mention the people who pick their polish off.
If you're one of those people, you should get some of this nail care oil. It's made with jojoba oils to help strengthen and protect your cuticles and nails from damage. Just look at how well it works!
OxiClean Bleach
If you're old enough to remember, you might take a look at this and instantly get a Billy Mays earworm that keeps teling you "OxiClean stain remover! Gets the tough stains out".
f you don't know the glory that is OxiClean products, just take a look at the image above. We're not exactly sure how you can get your clothes this impossibly muddy, but this product is ready to help you out.
Microwave Cleaner
"No need to use dangerous chemical [sic] and stain removers." Well, that sounds pretty promising. You just need to microwave this little doll and all the crap that's exploded from your plate will clean right off.
To be fair, you also need to add vinegar and water to it. That way it completely steams off all of the stuff that you have gunked up in your microwave. Vinegar really seems to be the cure-all for cleaning things.
Dishwasher Cleaning Tablets
What's the point in having a dishwasher if it's going to be dirty? After all the uses you put your dishwasher through, it's bound to collect some of the food bits that are leftover from your plate.
With one good run of these dishwasher cleaning tablets, you'll have a fresh machine in no time flat. Or however long it takes to run the machine. No more wafting stink emanating from your machine. Just freshly cleaned dishes.
Hairbrush Cleaning Tool
Have you ever looked at your hairbrush and wondered how to remove all the tangled hairs that have built up in your brush? Of course you have. It happens to literally every single hairbrush.
Just take a look at this brush above. You couldn't even tell that there was a bright neon orange background behind all that hair. You need to get this tool that brushes away your hair from your brush.
Wart Removing Pads
If you've never had a wart before, you probably wouldn't know how hard they are to remove. Freezing, burning, anything prescription just doesn't see to take care of these stubborn things. Wel, there is something that seems to work. Gag warning:
Using these wart pads medicated with salicylic acid, you can have your wart removed and gone for good. After drowning it in this destructive chemical, your wart won't be able to stand up to anything. It'll just fall right off.
Fly Trap
Flies are literally the most aggravating bug in the world. They somehow manage to get into your house, then they can't figure out how to fly out through a wide-open window. And they also somehow breed like rabbits within hours.
Good thing there are these specialized tapes that can easily nab them out of the sky. They're nice and clear so the flies will obviously fly to them and get caught like it's a spider's web. Good riddance.
Lice Comb
Chances are you know someone who has had head lice. Lice are one of the most common parasitic infections in the world. They are especially common in children because they are the most likely to keep physical contact with others while they are infected.
In cases where you need to get rid of lice, you'll be directed towards special shampoos and combs to help remove them from your head. Take a look at how effective these cobs can be.
Spin Scrubber
If you remember our example of the floor caulk, you'll remember that we mentioned you forget just how clean your floors used to be. Well, it's the truth, regardless of whether or not you want to admit it.
Do you see that? While that might be an extreme case, we know plenty of people who don't scrub their floors enough and this is what happens in those instances. Get yourself a spin scrubber if you're that nasty.
Scar Cream
You might not think that scar creams are effective at what they do, but they can actually be pretty darn useful. If you were worried that you'd have a hideous scar from your injury, take a look at how well this works:
That was one nasty scar right there, but it seems to have healed nicely with the help of Mederma's scar cream. If you want to try some for yourself, go ahead. It apparently helps both old and new scars.
Air Purifier
Air purifiers are no joke. You might think that you have the freshest air around, but this product is looking to prove you wrong. You might think that this purifier came from a particularly dirty home, but you'd be surprised to find out that this is the standard purity of air.
We live around a lot of dust and fur that we can't see and these purifiers take them straight out of the air that we breathe. You just might want to pick up one of these bad boys for yourself and place them in every room of the house.
Cradle Cap Brush And Comb
Babies tend to have very sensitive skin. A common ailment affecting newborns and toddlers is cradle cap, also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis, in which an excess of oils make a baby's scalp become crusty and dry.
This product promises to remove those scales from your baby's scalp without any pain or injury. But we weren't really expecting was to get a direct image of what this looks like. Although pretty common and easily treatable, we hope to never see this ourselves.
Skin Care Solution
Skin blemishes are a pretty common side effect of razor burn, acne, or any general skin condition. We weren't surprised to see a very heavily affected pair of legs show up in the customer review section.
We're honestly shocked to see just how well this skin care product worked. It's like she never had any blemishes on her legs whatsoever. While there are still a few, this didn't look very easily treatable.