Just like the perfect lover, a favorite product has you at “hello.” It knows how to respond to your every need, it never lets you down, it puts a twinkle in your eye, and it inspires a passion that leaves you wanting more. Whether it’s a stain zapper or puff pastry, Real Simple readers share the products that complete them.

This Month’s Winner

Worth the Weight
My favorite product is my scale. I know many women are gasping as they read this, but hear me out. Although the scale reminds me of exactly how much I have gained or how much I need to continue to work out, it also reminds me how much my husband loves me — because whatever it says, that will always be just a number to him.
Melissa Biggers
San Antonio, TX
Melissa will receive a copy of Real Simple Cleaning.

Squeaky Clean

“Club soda gets fresh stains out of carpets better than any cleanser I’ve tried. I also drop my diamond engagement ring in a cupful to get it super sparkly before special events.”
Caurie Putnam
Brockport, New York

“Any brand of foaming soap makes it fun and easy for my kids to wash their hands, and I don’t have to worry about gloppy liquid soap drizzled all over the sink or dripped onto their clothes.”
Krista Noel
Carlisle, Pennsylvania

I’m so happy that being green is finally catching on. In the bathroom, I use Method Eucalyptus Mint flushable wipes. They’re great for cleaning everything from the floor to the sink. Not only do they make the room smell good for hours, but you can also toss them in the toilet when you’re done — because they’re biodegradable.
Jennifer Allen
Roswell, Georgia

Shaklee Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate not only cleans greasy stoves, crusted spills, hair-dye drips, and wall scuffs but it’s also pet-and child-safe. If you can have only one cleaning product for your car, family, and home, Basic H2 should be it.
Gesci Meyer
Mountain Home, Idaho