I Tried the Monica Geller-Approved Cleaning Products — Here’s What You Need to Buy

Welcome to Skimm Tested, a series where we put viral products to the test and give you our honest, unfiltered reviews.

What I Tested…

• Homecourt’s Cece Hand-Wash ($32)

• Homecourt’s Cece Surface Cleaner ($22)

• Homecourt’s Cece Dish Soap ($26)

• Homecourt’s Cece Room Deodorant ($45)

How I Tested…

I replaced my typical cleaning product line-up with Homecourt’s hand-wash, surface cleaner, dish soap, and room deodorant in their hero Cece scent, promising to test each product out until the product was completely used up. With the exception of the room deodorant, this took about four months.

Test Results...

• Cece Hand-Wash: This was one of my favorite products out of the bunch. I kept it in my bathroom and noted that the gelly texture turned into hydrating suds that didn’t dry out my eczema-prone skin. It has argan oil and Australian hibiscus flower extract for hydration and coconut-derived surfactants to remove dirt and debris sans irritation. ($32)

• Cece Surface Cleaner: I was most impressed by the surface cleaner. When it comes to higher-end cleaners like this, my expectations for effectiveness are low. I was shocked that this cut through pretty much the majority of what dirties my counters (aka toothpaste, dust, debris, and staining food waste). It’s packed with a coconut-derived degreaser to dissolve grease and loosen debris, along with Mediterranean cyprus oil to purify. If you’re looking to buy one product from this brand, start with this. ($22)

• Cece Dish Soap: While this product was shockingly effective and I loved the pump packaging for a dish detergent, this felt unnecessary to me. You don’t need a uniquely fragranced dish soap, let alone a $26 one. A little bit does go a long way and I did appreciate how it cut through the majority of my food debris. It left my plates sparkling without putting them in the dishwasher. ($26)

• Cece Room Deodorant: The brand claims that this product has been clinically tested to reduce and neutralize odors. I recognize that my home isn’t a smelly one to begin with, so I sprayed it in my kitchen around my garbage can to see if I noticed a huge difference. To be completely honest, it smelled nice initially, but the fragrance didn’t linger in the way that I wanted it to. ($45)

Sidenotes…

• Cece Hand Wash: At $32, this is expensive for a hand-wash, but its black packaging and smokey scent makes it great for a powder room or a housewarming gift.

• Cece Surface Cleaner: This surface cleaner works on nonporous surfaces, including finished wood, tile, sealed stone, stainless steel, and granite. I didn’t notice any streaks or sticky residue that sometimes comes with using a surface cleaner and I loved how the fragrance lingered with this product.

• Cece Dish Soap: The one thing I could get behind with this dish soap (aside from it smelling nice) was that it’s great for sensitive skin and is made of nontoxic, skin-friendly ingredients including glycerin (which promotes hydration). If you’re looking for a powerful option that is also nonirritating, this might be worth the price tag.

• Cece Room Deodorant: I wish this product was something you could spray on linens. The directions on the packaging encourage you not to. That would’ve made the $45 a little more worth it. I’d buy a candle from this brand for a more potent home fragrance over the room deodorant.

The Fine Details…

• Shop Homecourt products at Homecourt.co, Revolve, and Amazon.

• Cece has notes of cardamom, vetiver, cinnamon, patchouli, and carrot and mate leaves. The brand has four other fragrance options including Steeped Rose, Neroli Leaf, Cipres Mint, and Mandarin Basile. You can order a fragrance sample card to try before you buy.

• Cece Handwash, ($32).

• Cece Surface Cleaner, ($22).

• Cece Dish Soap, ($26).

• Cece Room Deodorant, ($45).

• Shop product refills here.