As the festive celebrations wind down and calmness ensues, it's the ideal moment to transform the state of your kitchen from party-hosting messy to tranquil and spotless. Utilizing my top cleaning tools, I have managed to maintain a clean and organized kitchen, even after hosting evening hot pot dinners or cookie-baking runs. Some of these lifesaver tools, starting from a mere $5, are the Swiffer WetJet, the Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner, the magical power paste kit from Scrub Daddy, amongst others, ensuring my kitchen gleams as we roll into the new year.

After playing host and executing countless holiday breakfasts throughout December, it's about time the stainless steel skillets endured a thorough scrubbing. That's where Bar Keepers Friend comes into play. Now available in a convenient liquid formula that's easy to dispense, this trusted cleaning ally easily cuts through the brown greasy residue without a sweat. Unlike its powdered version that gets everywhere, this solution wraps up the cleaning process neatly while getting my stainless steel cookware shiny as new.

Cooking, while enjoyable, leaves behind an undesirable share of mess. The stovetop and the inside of the oven tend to bear the brunt of this clutter. When it comes to addressing this issue, I swear by the Scrub Daddy PowerPaste kit. This kit effortlessly removes the stubborn, seemingly permanent burnt-on mess at the bottom of the oven. Whether it's a forgotten spill of hot cocoa or splatters of oil, the Scrub Daddy PowerPaste, a natural cleaner, gets my cooker gleaming without flooding my kitchen with harsh chemical odors. It's an excellent sink cleanser too.

I genuinely believe that every kitchen demands a stick vacuum cleaner. I find myself reaching for this tool daily post-cooking. It quickly sucks up stray crumbs on the floor. Currently, there's a great sale on the cordless model from Levoit. This lightweight vacuum navigates around tight corners and under tables with ease. It also comes with a cleverly designed head that prevents hair entanglements.

Preparedness is key for those unfortunate accidents where a visitor spills some wine, or your pet leaves an unpleasant surprise on your precious carpet. The Bissell Little Green portable cleaner is designed for these headaches. My own Bissell cleaner saved the day several times during the holiday season. Easy to use, it impressively lifts stubborn stains, giving your carpets and rugs a fresh lease of life. This is the perfect time to snatch up this efficient device for under $100.

Living in a no-shoes house doesn't exempt you from floor mess. Unsuccessful culinary experiments or my pet bringing in outdoor messes keep my trusty Swiffer WetJet busy. Tailored specifically for hardwood floors, the built-in spray head optimizes the cleaning process and leaves my floors looking freshly polished.

Cleaning tile grouts might be a pain, but this scrubber with a spin action is a revelation. The ease with which it removes mold and mildew astonished me when I first used it. Plus, it doesn't leave my wrists feeling tired! With a 33% discount, this scrubbing tool is a steal.

Kitchen towels are a pantry must-have. Their versatility is quite impressive, being useful for wiping messes or tidying around the sink post-dishwash. A pack of six, 100% cotton towels is available for just $9, dishing out a fantastic deal. They also come in a variety of vibrant colors.

Recently, I have come across a diligent worker in the form of a cleaning sponge. Soaking up water, it picks up all kinds of debris from crumbs to hair to dust, leaving the surfaces in my kitchen spotless.

Another wonderful gift from my mother-in-law is this duster with a long handle, perfect for cleaning those hard-to-reach spots. The flexible head adapts to different objects and areas, such as dining chair edges, oven undersides, ceiling fans, and more. The detachable head can be easily washed in a machine.

Moreover, a mini handheld vacuum is a game-changer for the small crumbs that mysteriously gather on countertops and kitchen tables. Resembling the one I own, this model is incredibly potent despite its small size and comes with various brush heads to ensure every crevice is covered.