1. A butter container that helpfully slices two sticks as you insert them. Speaking as someone who is sick of seeing a half stick of ragged, loosely-wrapped butter in the fridge, this is a need — not a want! Promising review: "It works well for what it’s intended.
Butter slices easier when not as cold. It's easy to use and clean. The lid is not airtight.
" — Amie Beerbower Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three sizes). 2.
A magnetic meal planning pad with a detachable shopping list so you don't have to hem and haw about what to make for dinner. Promising review: "So cute, and helpful to keep on track with meal planning. I liked the first one I ordered so much that I just ordered a second one.
I love that it has magnets on the back so that I can put it on my fridge, and the whole family can see what's for dinner each night. Perforated for easy list removal that doesn't affect the menu side." — Elizabeth Jeter Get it from Amazon for $7.
95 . 3. A conditioning balm that offers a beautiful refresh to both wood AND leather items.
Your accessories and furniture are gonna sparkle. ⋆。°✩ Humble Suds is a small biz based in Denver, Colorado that sells plant-based cleaning products. Promising review: "I was ready to buy a new leather living room set since my current one was weathered and scratched by the cat.
Decided to try this product after seeing it on Google and it revived my furniture like I never would've imagined!! Love that it is natural and safe for a curious cat!! Five stars!!" — Shannon M. Campbell Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $19.55 .
4. Slow cooker liners so you don't have to yank the heavy pot out of the cooker to clean it. Bags! Gotta love 'em.
Bonus! These are also great for cooking cheesecakes. Just wrap the pan in one before dipping it in the water bath to keep it nice and dry. Promising review: "This is a great deal on the multi-pack!!! Since trying these, I always use them when cooking in my Crockpot!! Cleanup is so, so easy.
No mess, guaranteed!!!" — Sue Get six liners from Amazon for $3.79 . 5.
A pack of eco-friendly sponge cloths that are highly absorbent and dishwasher-safe, so you can cut down on your — quite frankly — ridiculous paper towel waste. Use them for cleaning dishes, counters, walls, furniture, and more. Promising review: "I rarely write reviews, but these deserve a shoutout.
SO much more substantial than Handi Wipes, and you can really, really scrub with them, but they never feel yucky like a sponge does. I have soaked them in bleach and thrown them in the washer, and they come out great every time. I've used the same two for a month now, and they still look great! When they go downhill, I can compost them.
I only wish they had a few other colors, maybe a royal blue or sage green?" — Amazon Customer Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $15.99 . 6.
A paper trimmer, but for food ! Now you can guillotine anything from cucumbers to huge hunks of cheese with a satisfying "thwack!" Way better than using a normal kitchen knife. Promising review: "This thing is a champ. It's completely revolutionized my cheese and sausage game.
The adjustable stop block is terrific; you can really speed through a block of cheese or a long summer sausage with clean and consistent cuts. I've only used it a handful of times so I can't vouch for its long-term durability, but at just over $20 you really just can't go wrong." — LeffelMania Get it from Amazon for $36.
94 . 7. The Pink Stuff , an all-purpose paste that you can use to clean basically anything.
Scrubbing will be a thing of the past. And the future? Sparkly clean items as far as the eye can see. Promising review: "Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life-changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean.
Nothing else would get it done, and this stuff brought my shower back to near new in one use. We’ve since cleaned a weird, chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We’ll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff.
Worth every penny." — Nancy F. Get it from Amazon for $5.
29 . 8. A set of Sheet Keeper bands to keep your sheet sets together and properly labelled.
GOODBYE, frantically searching for a matching pillowcase before your guests arrive in 30 minutes. Sheet Keeper is a woman-owned small business based in Los Angeles and their adorable bedding bands will actually make staying organized fun! Promising review: "Great product. Came quickly and they work great! Such a great idea to keep sheets organized and together while being able to tell what size bedding it is.
Will order again for sure!" — devonhansen1 Get a set of two from Sheet Keeper on Etsy for $10.99 (available in sizes twin—California king, as well as in duvet and comforter labels). 9.
A three-blade blinds cleaner with five removable microfiber sleeves so you can clean every single blind to your liking. Promising review: "These blind cleaners are terrific! I've enjoyed cleaning houses and offices professionally for over 20 years and cleaning blinds is not always easy. I debated and debated what to buy, to try to make the process a bit easier.
Within five minutes of using this, I was almost doing cartwheels — it really works! Best product I have ever used to clean blinds. My first time using it, I had eight different large blinds to clean, with skinny slats to boot, and this duster brush with refills DID THE JOB BEAUTIFULLY. I have gone from dreading cleaning blinds to actually enjoying the process.
I could not be happier." — T.R.
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two colors). 10.
A jewelry cleaning pen you can count on to add new shine to your gems, no costly trip to the jeweler required. As someone who refuses to take off rings before washing dishes, showering, etc., I need this! Promising review: "I have a 2.
5-carat wedding ring and have a hard time really finding anything that gets that 'first day' sparkle back. With the Dazzle Stick, it shines again. Thank you so much!" — C.
Skinner Get it from Amazon for $9.28 . 11.
A tea bag organizer so you can finally get rid of those bulky boxes. It fits up to 120 standard-sized tea bags! Promising review: "It holds so many; the storage capacity is wild! It was able to clean up all of our various types of tea boxes and slim down the space. I should have bought this sooner.
" — BB Get it from Amazon for $26.99 . 12.
Mosquito Dunks to kill mosquitos before they're even big enough to bite you. You can throw these in your watering can or any standing water in your backyard. They contain BTI, which is bacteria toxic to mosquito larvae.
It lasts up to a month and treats 100 square feet of surface water. Promising review: "So far this is the best method I have found to rid your houseplants of pesky flies, gnats, and other unwelcome guests. I keep half a dunk in my watering can at all times.
When it dissolves (usually after a couple months), I replace it with another. Works great on the houseplants. I tried a lot of other stuff first and nothing compared.
" — Joshua J. Homemaker Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.93 .
13. A mounted shelf with a magnetic keychain holder and room for up to 10 pairs of glasses. 😎 Hand and Homes is a small business based in Colorado.
Be warned: They don't have a return policy. Get it from HandAndHomes on Etsy for $53.10+ (available in two colors and three sizes).
14. A bottle of blessedly effective carpet cleaner capable of turning your brown carpet into whatever color it was when you bought it. Promising review: "This is a wonderful product.
I have an older dog who can't always wait until I get home from work, so accidents occasionally happen. I have a Hoover Rug Scrubber, and this product is very easy to use with my machine. Carpet Miracle works amazingly well on stains and odors, even those that have been set for a while.
I did the carpet in the 'room of shame' twice just to be sure, although for normal soil and odors, once should be more than enough. It leaves behind a wonderful, clean, fresh scent, and the carpet feels and looks wonderful. I plan on continuing to use this product to keep my carpets clean and my home smelling fresh.
" — Vicky Faurot Get it from Amazon for $19.50 . 15.
A satin-lined Hairbrella to keep your hair protected from rain, humidity, and anything else that's out to ruin your perfect hairdo. Hairbrella is a Black-owned small business established in 2016 that specializes in hats combining fashion and function to protect against all types of weather. Promising review : "I never carry an umbrella cause they’re too bulky, so when I saw the Hairbrella I was so excited .
It keeps my hair dry and my curls nicely quaffed , rather than me looking like I stuck my fingers I a light socket. I’m telling everyone I know about it, it’s an amazing alternative to those wide-brimmed hats or a briefcase LOL! Truly it’s never going Read more about review stating Love it!!to leave my side from now on! I definitely recommend it." — Gina C.
Get it from Amazon for $44 (available in 13 colors) or Hairbrella for $24.50+ (available in 14 colors). 16.
A spice shelf that makes good use of vertical space so you can actually see where the heck your cinnamon is. Promising review: "Product is perfect for what I need it to do. Fits just right, is more than sturdy enough, and has made my absolutely nightmarish spice cabinet look awesome.
No more duplicate spices going bad in the back of the cabinet! It’s not at all difficult to assemble. Watch the assembly videos (they’re short) before you start opening the parts bags. Otherwise it’s easy to get intimidated by all of the extra pieces.
" — Congaree Get two from Amazon for $27.98 . 17.
A set of seat gap fillers to prevent things from tumbling down into what scientists have called the Black Hole of Vehicles. Promising review: "I have bought about six of these for myself and friends/family. Cell phones, wallets, keys, change, and everything else doesn't fall through.
I will not have another car without it. I was in a friend's car, and my phone dropped through the seat. He got a Drop Stop the next day.
" — kellen Get the set of two from Amazon for $24.99 . 18.
A windshield cleaning mop with a long handle so you can fiiiinnaalllyyy get that tough to reach spot at the bottom. Maybe now you'll actually be able to see where you're going! Promising review: "I use this for everything from cleaning my car’s dashboard to getting dog hair off the interior walls of my washing machine. I seriously don’t know how I ever lived without this thing.
I do know, though, that I never will again...
I’ll be buying these for as long as I’m on the right side of the grass. I love it." — Granny Em Get it from Amazon for $13.
99 . 19. A budget-friendly waterproof eyebrow wax to give your brows a little love.
Just swipe on the clear, organic formula to shape, then add your favorite eyebrow gel or pencil on top for color if needed. Promising review: "I absolutely love this and am amazed at how fuller my brows look! Application is also super easy and quick! I took three pictures. Top picture is before I applied it.
Middle picture is after application. Third picture is after I've drawn a line under my brow to clean up the look and filled in some sparse areas." — P.
A. Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two colors and in a brow gel/brow soap duo).
20. A set of drill brushes so effective, you'll be shocked to discover how clean your home used to be. The set comes with a two-inch flat brush, a four-inch flat brush, and a round brush.
The drill isn't included, but you can grab a basic Black + Decker one ( $39.99 on Amazon) that'll do the trick. Promising review: "I thought my hard water stains would never come off my shower doors, but I bought this awesome brush set, and it's amazing! I’ve tried all the hacks — drier sheets, clean erasers, lemon, vinegar — nothing works like this brush! I used Zep shower cleaner with it! In the picture, the side on the right is the part of the door I cleaned, and I still have to clean the left side.
" — Traci D. Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors and stiffness levels).
21. A dog paw-cleaning device to keep Spot's feet squeaky clean, because you can't exactly put hand sanitizer on a dog. (Seriously, do not do that.
) Promising review: "Best. Thing. Ever.
This product works like a charm. It gets the sand from between their pads, and is gentle enough that even my most stubborn pup tolerates it! I have a terrier/schnauzer who likes to dig, a mini golden doodle who is prissy about her paws and a standard Labradoodle puppy who is still very fuzzy. We have a farm where it is extremely sandy and we stay in a travel trailer.
The amount of sand they were tracking in to the camper was ridiculous. It takes me three minutes to clean and dry off all of their paws. Seriously the best purchase I have made!" — Rachel Get it from Amazon for $13.
99+ (available in three sizes and eight colors). 22. A pet hair remover that'll pull all the fur off your belongings.
It turns out that white fur coat you own is actually a black denim jacket??? Promising review: "Holy cow this is magic. I have a 230-pound Mastiff. I have purchased any and everything claiming to get dog hair off car carpet.
I have used at least three different vacuums and attachments. Lately I have been using a microfiber towel because it had some grip. Then this piece of magic arrived.
It gets every single hair no matter how embedded. There were hairs I had a hard time removing with my fingers. The Fur-Zoff pulled them right out.
This has cut my hair removal time in half! Thank you for this savior of a tool." — David R. Get it from Amazon for $12.
99 . 23. A ball of slime putty that's really fun to play with — but don't forget to use it to clean up anything with lots of nooks and crannies.
Promising review: "I was skeptical at first. I was afraid my keyboard would be all gummed up with yellow slime! The opposite, it cleaned it as good as new . Got all those dog hairs between the keys! No smell lingering on the keyboard or my hands.
No sign I even used it except a clean keyboard. Kind of fun to play with. LOL.
" — ZZZZZZ Get it from Amazon for $6.99 . 24.
A tube of Grip Clean , a Shark Tank -famous product that'll cut through grease, oil, ink, odors, and more — without relying on harsh artificial ingredients. It's made natural ingredients like coconut and olive oils, so even those with sensitive skin can use it regularly suffering from dry, cracked, or irritated hands. Promising review: "I work for the railroad and I am always getting my hands dirty! I could never seem to find anything that worked.
Also, I live in Utah so when it starts getting cold my hands dry out. Well, with Grip Clean that doesn’t happen! I have my coworkers coming to my locker asking to get some soap since the soap we have at doesn't work as well as Grip Clean!" — Nick Get it from Amazon for $9.98 .
25. Big ol' enzyme pacs that fight through grease, fats, oils, paper, and organic matter to keep your sewer line clear. It's basically like flushing a tiny plumber down your toilet once a month.
Promising review: "Before you splurge on a plumber or septic company, you HAVE TO TRY THESE. We bought our home in November and in March our toilets starting 'gurgling' and losing water when the washing machine would drain. Over the next few weeks, they gurgled more and more — when the dishwasher drained or we took a shower.
I did a lot of research and none of the potential problems were going to be cheap to fix. Everything I read required having professionals come diagnose and repair our plumbing issue. I bought these and prayed for the best.
I was SHOCKED. After one month, the toilets hardly made any more gurgling noises or lost water. After using these for three months now, the problem has 100% disappeared.
I can't imagine the $ we saved by simply adding enzymes to our septic tank! :) Added bonus: Our 8-year-old enjoys flushing the packet down the toilet each month, LOL." — Online Shopper Get six packs from Amazon for $11.98 (also available in packs of 24).
26. An oven cleaning kit complete with oven scrub, all-purpose cleaner, and a metallic sponge to help you get your oven into tip-top shape in no time at all. It's made in small batches with natural ingredients so it's safe for your family, pets, and home.
Everneat is a Fairfield, Connecticut-based Etsy shop filled with natural cleaning products and tools. Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $39.99 (available in two scents or unscented).
27. A pack of Bottle Bright tablets that'll do all the hard work cleaning your gross bottles. No scrubbing needed! Just fill your dirty mug with water, add a tablet, let fizz for half an hour, and then rinse! Promising review: " I seriously can't believe how well these little tablets work.
I had the most disgusting HydroFlask coffee mug — I tried everything. Bottlebrush, different kinds of soap, vinegar, EVERYTHING, and there was still a seemingly impenetrable layer of black sludge inside. It grossed me out so much that I bought ANOTHER HydroFlask to replace it.
Now, eventually, they both got black inside, so I tried these little magic tablets. I let a tablet sit in each of my mugs for an hour or two, and the black sludge rinsed out COMPLETELY without even scrubbing. They look brand new.
What a magical product. No weird smell or taste afterward, either. I liked it so much I used it on another HydroFlask I use primarily to hold my Bloody Mary mix in the fridge.
I couldn't put anything else in it because it would always taste like spicy tomato juice. Bottle Bright to the rescue! No residual smell or taste anymore. AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING.
" — Amazon Customer Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $8 . Check out our closer look at these Bottle Bright tablets for more incredible before and afters. 28.
A Clorox toilet scrubbing wand (the magic kind, maybe?) that'll turn your yuckiest toilet into something usable again. This wizardly kit comes with one wand, a caddy, and six disposable scrubber refills. Promising review: "Do you ever look at your toilet brush in disgust and resentment? How is a dirty, used-up brush still sitting in your throne room? You clean your bathroom, but then you put that sucker down in its place, and it's just mocking you.
It's never truly immaculate. Never knowing true cleanliness. Fear no more.
Now, you can shine your porcelain throne and not have to worry about a used toilet brush mocking your clean, sparkling bathroom. Gone are the days of breathing in dirty poop particles from the reusable potty-cleaning-brush-thingy. Clorox Toilet Wand: the answer to your prayers if you want an easy, deep clean and want to toss away the brush after you're done.
Fast, cheap, and easy. Just how we like to clean." — Juliana Get it from Amazon for $11.
98 . 29. Silver cleaning wipes because the last thing you need is a set of dirty silverware ~tarnishing~ your reputation.
Promising review: "It is very uncommon for me to write a review but this product is amazing. My family's silverware had not been polished in the 15 years since I married my husband. The only time I ever polished anything before it was messy and smelly and took forever.
Therefore I didn't have any interest in polishing something that we weren't using. I decided to try these wipes because the price was reasonable. They are easy to use and do a wonderful job! The silverware looks silver! I used four wipes to polish a service of eight, and it took me about 20 minutes.
I highly recommend this product!" — Kehrli Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $9.97 . Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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