Kitchen Cleaning & Storage Essentials

I hate cleaning and doing dishes (who doesn’t?), so anything I can find that helps ease that burden is a win in my book. I also prefer to store leftovers in metal or glass (instead of plastic), and use environmentally-friendly, safer cleaners whenever possible.

We use all of these products in our own kitchen. They’re my favorites, and I bet they’ll be yours, too.

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Ball Wide-Mouth Pint Jars
Also good for freezing 2-cup portions (just don't use for canning after they've been frozen).
Ball Wide-Mouth Quart Jars
Not just for canning, they're great for all kinds of kitchen storage! I prefer the wide-mouth jars, since they're easier to fill, empty, and clean.
Better Life Dish Soap
Eco-friendly, smells great, and actually works!
Binder Clips
Very handy for closing every kind of bag, and they take up almost no space at all!
Bon Ami Powder Cleanser
When you need a little extra scrubbing help.
Brushtech Spiral BBQ Grill Brush
I researched BBQ Grill Brushes for hours, and this one was the clear winner.
Cuisipro Foaming Soap Dispenser
Great for hand washing. Uses significantly less soap, but suds even better to clean more effectively.
Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap
The tried-and-true earth-friendly, animal-friendly, and people-friendly all-purpose cleaner.
Ecover Automatic Dishwashing Tablets
These eco-friendly dishwasher tablets really do work well.
Jet Scrubz Sponges
After getting sick of wimpy sponges, I found these. They last significantly longer, and the scrubby side is very effective--but won't scratch delicate surfaces.
Molly's Suds Laundry Powder
Non-toxic laundry detergent that really works.
Oliso Smart Vacuum Sealer
Smaller than most vacuum sealers, and the bags are reusable up to ten times. Perfect for Sous-Vide, or just sealing foods so they keep longer in the fridge or freezer.
Pyrex Glass Storage Containers
Stop storing your leftovers in plastic -- these durable glass containers are easy to use, clean, and store.
Stainless Steel Canisters
Store flour, grains, pasta, beans, coffee beans, loose leaf tea... you get the idea.
Stainless Steel Compost Pail
It's amazing how much composting will reduce the amount of garbage you throw in the bins.
The Worm Factory
Turn your scraps into the best fertilizer on the planet! We keep our worms indoors - they don't smell, and they're very quiet roommates.