1. A WD-40 pen that's wayyy more convenient than the typical spray so you can get those squeak-free doors in an easy-to-use, precise application pen. Not only does this quiet down those annoying hinges, but it also protects against corrosion, loosens rusted parts, and drives out moisture, just like the OG version.
Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great.
Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." — BBP623 Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.49 .
2. A ceiling fan carbon filter designed to turn your fan into an air purifier instead of a home for loads of dust buildup. These work by filtering the air with every spin to help remove pollen, pet dander, smoke, gasses, chemicals, and other allergens that are living in your house.
Note: It is recommended that you replace these every three months or so to ensure that they are still filtering the air to the best of their ability. Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days the air smelled more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home.
So simple and effective!" — Haylee Marez Get a three-pack from Amazon for $17.99 . 3.
A pack of towel clips so your pet or kiddos can't walk by the oven and yank the towel off again. Like is it somehow a game to them?! Or perhaps even worse, you live alone, and they still end up on the floor..
.hello? Is there a ghost in here? Promising review: "This clip is amazing. No more towels falling on the floor.
It was becoming a routine thing since my cat thinks it's fun to pull the kitchen towels off the oven. Not now, bad kitty! Great product..
.wish I had bought one sooner!" — Joanna Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99 .
4. A pack of stain-removing pads because 👏🏼 we don't cry over spilled milk,👏🏼 and now we won't have to cry over spilled anything since these pads will soak it up without any effort!! Just lay down the pad, stomp, let it sit, and be amazed when you lift it up. Promising review: "WOW! Honestly, I was a little skeptical of the promise of these pads, but I bought them just to try them out.
THEY WORKED AMAZINGLY WELL! Seriously. I have some stains that are 1.5–2 years old.
I've tried everything to get them out. I put these pads on the stains (two to cover the spot), let them sit for about an hour, pulled them up, and the stain was gone. I truly couldn't believe it.
The pad was yellow. Somehow, the old urine was soaked up into the pad. My carpet looks like new.
I couldn't recommend these any higher for what I wanted and what I got. Wish I could give this more than five stars. " — Matt Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.
49 . 5. A refillable paint pen so you can touch up those pesky scratches and chips all over your walls without having to worry about lugging the entire paint can around the house with you.
All you have to do is fill the brush with your paint, twist to dispense, and get to work on your no-mess painting. Slobproof is a woman-owned small business. This comes with the paint pens and a syringe to easily fill 'em up.
Promising reviews: "Works great, no mess! This was easy to use to touch up our son's bedroom corner walls." — Elizabeth "Love this — absolutely perfect for touchin' up little spots that need touchin' up. I have several sets filled with different paints, and so far, they've stayed usable without the paint drying out.
I rinse the brush really well after each use (latex paints) and recap it. It would be nice if the manufacturer put an area on the pen where you could easily label the paint info, but I use a permanent marker, and it works okay." — Amazon Customer Get a pack of two from Amazon for $16.
99 (also available in a five-pack). 6. Some Command cord bundlers because when you see influencers' kitchens, do you ever see a bunch of cords lying around? No! So if they hide them to make their kitchens look fancier, that means if you hide yours, you'll be an influencer too, right? Even if that's not how it works.
..you will at least get a decluttered kitchen.
Promising review: "I’ve only used it on a few appliances, but the one getting the most action would be the one on our coffee maker. It can’t be adhered to surfaces that get hot (like a slow cooker), so I was able to find a spot that doesn’t when we use it, and it has held up great so far. I’ve been using it for a few months, and so far, so good.
I hate having cords trailing around on the counter, and this helped fix that. Worth the investment. " — TravelBuff Get a six-pack from Amazon for $12.
99 (available in three colors and different quantities). 7. An easily washable drip catcher so you can finally and *permanently* cut mopping up the puddles around your sink off your daily to-do list.
Hustle & Sew is a small business based in Saint Helens, Oregon. Promising review: "LOVE these splash catchers! They save me from having to chase the puddles that form around the base of our faucet before they start creeping over the counter. So reasonably priced, made well with neatly finished edges, and packaged with gift-ready care.
" — Alina Get it from Hustle & Sew on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in four sizes and five colors). 8.
A vacuum LED light you can attach to your current vacuum to see allll the hair, crumbs, and dust left behind even though it looked perfectly clean when you finished vacuuming under normal light. This thing will make you reevaluate if your home has ever been truly clean or if there have always been particles lurking right after your vacuum sesh. This easily adheres to the left side of your vacuum with the provided adhesive.
Just be sure to check that the side is flat, and if it is, this should work for you! Promising review: "I love being able to see all the dog hair on the floor. Makes vacuuming so satisfying." — Andrea H.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two styles: battery-operated and rechargeable). 9.
Some bedsheet tags so you never again make the bed only to realize you put the short side on the long side and you have to start all over again. They are also super helpful for organizing your linen closet so you don't have to pull every single sheet out just to find the size you are looking for. Bed Corner Labels is a woman-owned small business based in Hermosa Beach, California.
These labels can be left on sheets while they're in the washer and dryer. They can be detached and reattached a limited number of times. Promising review: "They're easy to attach to sheets and look better than the safety pin I was using to designate the long side of my king-size sheets.
" — ESimms5555 Get four labels from Bed Corner Labels on Etsy for $13.75+ (available in larger sets and 11 styles). 10.
A wood polish and conditioner made with beeswax to help bring back the shiny finish (that you haven't seen in years) to any wood surface — floors, tables, legs...
you name it! Promising review: "What is this sorcery?! I've been slowly replacing my hand-me-down furniture with mid-century beauties. The pieces I can afford are in good but not perfect shape. There are scratches, dents, scuffs etc.
This stuff is MAGIC. It doesn't help the physical dents, obviously, but it virtually erases the color defects so your eyes don't even register the damage . I bought this after seeing it in a BuzzFeed article about must-have household care products, and this really is essential.
After I used it on my bedroom suite, I tried it on my door frames, and WOW. My house is old, built in the '60s, and the tired, worn-down wood has come back to life! This is a long-term relationship, and I will always have some on hand. " — Lisa McCool Get it from Amazon for $9.
98 . 11. A mold and mildew removal gel you simply layer on stained grout, leave for a few hours, and wipe clean.
Yes, that means NO SCRUBBING. Promising review: "I tried EVERYTHING to clean the dark spots on the tub, and nothing worked. I even tried soaking bleach on towels and leaving it overnight.
I found this product, I think, on TikTok (I know they got me🤣), and it WORKED!!!" — SJD910 Get it from Amazon for $14.99 . 12.
And a bottle of Wet & Forget shower cleaner that doesn't require scrubbing. 😩🙌🏼 Just spray it on and leave it while you go clean the rest of your house. When you wipe it away (8–12 hours later), you will be *shocked* by the zero-effort results.
Promising review: "I have well water. Something in my well water reacts with copper plumbing and turns my shower tiles blue. Since my bathroom color scheme isn't on the blue spectrum, this is problematic.
The well water also causes the shower glass to film up quickly. I've tried dozens and dozens of cleaners and scrubbed ’til my arms ached, trying to get ahead of the blue and scumminess . My ambition in life is NOT to be a full-time bathroom scrubber! I saw this stuff on a professional house cleaner's TikTok (sorry, I don't remember which one) and thought, 'What the heck, might as well give it a try.
' Oh my goodness, the first day after my shower, I sprayed this stuff all over and walked away. The next morning, there was a NOTICEABLE reduction in the blue, and the glass looked clearer, too. On day two, I sprayed again and walked away.
The next morning, the blue was gone except for a few spots on the floor tile, and the glass looked amazing. On day three, I sprayed the remaining spots, and the next morning, the shower practically looked new. NO SCRUBBING AT ALL!!!! This is my new favorite shower cleaner.
The ONLY con I have is that it makes me sneeze while spraying from inside the shower, but I can live with that." — L. J.
Petillo Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes, two scents, and a pack of two). 13.
A pack of shelf dividers so you don't spend ~hours~ organizing your closet just to have your piles collapse...
or worse, have an avalanche of T-shirts come crashing down. Promising review: "These work great! They work so well that I installed them and forgot them. My bureau is pretty deep, and my clothes would all fall on top of each other and become a big mess.
Now I'm pretty organized with my T-shirts. " — Pathfndr Get two from Amazon for $17.99 .
14. An electrical outlet cover with a power strip designed to hide all the cords by plugging in flat and utilizing a power strip that you can attach to your baseboards to create a seamless look. Plus, since the actual plug is flush against the wall, you can stick it behind furniture without worrying about ruining your cords.
Promising review: "I have an outlet above our mantel that's meant for a wall-mounted TV. We have a large painting covering it. We wanted to use the plug to power two Wi-Fi speakers on the long mantel.
The thinness of the plug is perfect behind the painting. The power strip is hidden by a mantel clock. So, we have two speakers on either side and no visible wires.
This product may not work for every application, but for us, it's 10 stars. " — Chashum Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in 10 styles).
15. A water dispenser lever so you can get that deliciously crisp, filtered fridge water without having to put everything down to hold the cup with one hand while pushing the button with the other. Seriously, whoever invented this deserves an award.
Something so simple can make a world of difference. Packard 3D Designs is a Maryland-based small business run by mechanical engineer Austin Packard. Note: This is compatible with many fridge brands, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag, but it is not compatible with GE refrigerators.
Promising reviews: "Super helpful to my dad, who has issues with fine motor skills after a spinal cord injury!" — Brooke "I no longer hate my fridge!!!! This water dispenser attachment fits absolutely perfectly, and now I don’t have to contort my body to fill up cups, bottles, and pitchers of water !!! Thank you SO much for such a high-quality product. Truly life-altering." — Christine C Get it from Packard 3D Designs on Etsy for $25 (available in two colors and two attachment styles).
16. A standing weeder to help you achieve the flawless lawn of your dreams without the back pain that is typically associated with weeding. Grampa's Gardenware Co.
is an Oregon-based, family-owned small business. Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to make weeding easy. Promising review: "Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool.
I bought this on a whim, given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy, has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard, and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time.
In fact, the process of yanking out the weeds was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun, but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get , especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." — JG Get it from Amazon for $39.99 .
17. A set of bed bands designed to prevent you from waking up in the middle of the night frustrated that the fitted sheet isn't staying ~fitted~ to the mattress..
.AGAIN. Promising review: "We have a rather deep mattress and added a memory foam topper, which gave our fitted sheet a real stretch to be able to securely tuck at the corners and not slip off.
It would hold some of the time, but we frequently had a corner or two slip off during the night. After giving Bed Band a try our fitted sheet slipping problem is solved! The clamp design grips like iron, but the best part is the adjustable bands that allow for a quick final fit after installing the clamps. This makes for a much simpler installation, and with a product that, by its nature, needs to be removed and re-installed repeatedly (sheet washing), ease of installation is critical.
Bed Bands is the clear design winner for function and ease of installation. A stellar product design at an affordable price!" — David K Get a pack of four bands from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three colors, two lengths, and multi-packs).
18. Affresh washing machine tablets because I feel like we never remember to clean the things that are supposed to be cleaning other things..
. Like, of course, our clothes come out stinky when we've literally never thought to clean the actual machine. Promising review: "I purchased Affresh for the dishwasher first, and it saved my dishwasher from the scrapyard.
After being so thoroughly impressed by the job that the product did, I decided to try the washing machine cleaner. I didn’t think my machine was that dirty..
. O. M.
G. I was wrong. The water in the machine was literally black with filth!! Not gray or a little scummy — I mean completely black! It’s hard to see in the photos, but look at where the water meets the drum.
Horrifying to think this machine 'cleaned' my clothes. I wish I could go back in time and buy this thing like two years ago. I’m horrified (and so satisfied with the results)!" — M Get it from Amazon for $6.
99+ (available in two versions and two quantities). 19. A pack of shockingly absorbent Swedish dishcloths so absorbent (they hold up to 20x their weight) that you'll wonder why you ever used regular paper towels.
This is a change you can feel good about because not only do they outperform paper towels, but they are reusable and washable, so you can really cut down on your waste! BuzzFeed Shopping editor Melanie Aman has these and says, "I recently received a pack to try and was surprised at how often I found myself reaching for them. While they can't replace a sponge (at least not in my cleaning routine because they're not as abrasive as a sponge), they are a fantastic paper towel replacement in most scenarios. I keep one in my kitchen and bathroom to deal with puddles on the counter and by the faucet, spills, and crumbs.
As someone who buys sponges in bulk, I usually forget which sponge is the dish sponge and which is the cleaning sponge. Now that I have these dishcloths to handle easy messes, I don't have to worry about accidentally washing my dishes with the sponge that has bleach and harsh chemicals on it." Promising review: " I heard about these on TikTok.
I wanted something that simply absorbs my cleaner and what’s wet off the counter without streaking crap like most washcloths and sponges do. These showed up today sturdy and kinda weird. I sprayed my dirty, oily stovetop with cleaner, got one of the square sponges wet, and started wiping up the counters and stove.
Hot diggity dog! I love this sponge already! Cleaned up completely and didn’t require multiple passes. When you use it, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Great product!!!!" — Julie Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $14.
25+ (available in nine color combos). 20. A heavy-duty oven scrub designed to help restore your oven to first-bought freshness.
The plant-based ingredients are strong enough to give your oven a deep clean without any toxic fumes. Everneat is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that specializes in natural cleaning products. Promising review: "This product is amazing! It works fast with pretty minimal elbow grease.
The stainless-steel sponge that comes with it makes it easier. And it smells great! " — Melissa C. Get it from Amazon for $24.
99 or Etsy for $19.99 (available in three scents). 21.
And a set of oven liners that'll protect the bottom of the oven — when it gets messy it can just be thrown in the dishwasher. Promising review: "I got tired of cleaning the bottom of my oven out after every drip and spill or running the 'oven clean' option, which uses up so much energy and makes my house HOT during the process. I used to have foil on the bottom of the oven to help with spills, and that improved things greatly — but then you have to replace the foil after a while.
I had to cut them to size, which was easy to do with a simple pair of household scissors. Then I placed them in the oven ( they look nice! ), and I waited for them to get messy. I cooked something super messy and finally needed to clean the liner.
It was SO easy ; I put it in the sink and used my sink sprayer, and everything immediately slid right off the liner. No problem! I have a double oven, so I was glad this pack came with more than one. I have one in each oven and one on standby in case I need it.
I know that having a dirty oven isn't the worst thing in the world, but if it matters to you, try these! " — Hpg Get a set of three from Amazon for $13.99 (also available in a pack with multiple shapes and sizes). 22.
A super popular ChomChom pet hair remover to pick up all the pet hair that is still on your couch with just a quick back-and-forth rollover. This little tool works on pretty much any surface — furniture, upholstery, blankets, clothes — and you don't have to worry about constantly ripping off *another* sticky sheet because one quick swipe typically fills those regular rollers up. (At least it does when I try to use one to clean my clothes.
..).
Promising review: "This thing is magical, and I wish I had found it sooner. Even the most stubborn of dog hairs that have been seemingly woven into the fabric of your couch are no match for the ChomChom. The satisfying click of the roller will have you ChomChom-ing every surface you possibly can while your dog looks at you in cold betrayal for removing his precious fur deposits .
He plots revenge against this new nemesis, revenge that is doomed to fail from the start because the ChomChom is far too powerful. Meanwhile, you are transfixed by the serotonin rush filling your brain as your ChomChom fills with more and more hair, leaving a path of de-furred sofa in its wake. The dog barks in disapproval.
You smile, finally sitting on fur-free furniture for the first time in a long time. Maybe you’ll even have friends over now." — Will Get it from Amazon for $24.
99 (available in two colors). 23. A Baseboard Buddy so you don't have to get on your hands and knees and crawl all over your house in order to clean those pesky baseboards.
Now, you can just quickly swipe over them, making a horribly time-consuming chore much more manageable. The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads that can be used wet or dry. Promising review: "This was so easy to put together.
I sprayed it with my favorite counter spray and did all the baseboards and door and window frames on my first floor in under 15 minutes!! That's three bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, hallway, and mud room in under 15 minutes. It used to take me almost half a day and very sore knees and back. I even dusted the tops of some picture frames.
Very easy to rinse off when I was done. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to cut time on cleaning and for people who can't/don't want to bend over, kneel down/get on a step stool or ladder." — Suziehomemaker Get it from Amazon for $24.
99 . 24. An overnight toilet tank cleaner to lend you a hand by cleaning your toilet tank while you get some much-deserved shut-eye after a long day.
Now you can have sweet dreams instead of nightmares thinking about everything that's been hiding in there...
Promising review: " The minute I dumped the product into the tank, I could see bits of deposits breaking off. I let it sit overnight, flushed it, and used a longer scrub brush to reach in and get the remaining crud. Not totally perfect, but way better than it was.
" — Reviewer Get it from Amazon for $7.45 . 25.
A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets that clean the nasty you can see, but also the *nasty* you can't see. Just place one where you would put a normal dishwashing pod, and marvel at the results. Promising review: " Convenient, easy, quick way to keep the dishwasher fresh and working at peak.
" — Amazon Customer Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.95 . 26.
A magnetic air fryer cheat sheet because, let's be honest, we've all just been throwing food in for a random amount of time and cutting through it like four times to check if it's done. Now, you can finally know the actual timing to create perfectly cooked masterpieces. Promising review: "Bought an air fryer several months ago, which I haven't used a whole lot because it came with only a few recipes but not enough info on other items to cook.
The Lotteli cheat sheet gives you cooking times and temperatures for a lot of your common everyday foods in a magnetized, easy-to-read, two-sheet combo that fills in where the air fryer pamphlet that came with the unit leaves out. I also bought an air fryer cookbook but this only comes with specific recipes, whereas the cheat sheet fills in the void for quick basic needs. Very happy with this purchase! 😁" — B.
Frank Smith Get it from Amazon for $7.87+ (available in two colors and bundles). 27.
A Bissell Little Green machine , which has a cult following of parents, pet owners, and clumsy people. This compact device gets alllll the stains (grass! pet accidents! food! mud!) from almost any surface. Now, you can finally feel comfortable inviting your spill-prone friend over again.
Promising review: "We have a small couch in our bedroom, and our littlest will sleep there sometimes and has had a few accidents on the couch, so now it has a urine smell. I honestly went over the couch about four times, and each time, the water came back up brown! After the fourth time, though, the urine smell is finally just about gone , with the exception of one small spot (instead of the entire couch cushion)! I quickly went to clean our ivory cushion dining room chairs, and I didn't realize how dirty they even were until cleaning them. More brown water! This is a great buy if you have kids and pets.
" — Family Get it from Amazon for $123.59 . 28.
A Souper Cube with a lid so you can easily prep and store soups instead of having to eat wayyy more than you wanted for dinner or dumping half your newly perfected chicken noodle soup down the drain. Each tray has four fill lines — 1/2 cup, 1 cup, 125 mL, and 250 mL — which is ideal for people who like to portion their food. You may remember Souper Cube from Shark Tank (Lori invested in the company!).
This small business was started by four friends who loved soup but hated food waste. Promising review: "So happy that I found these. I’m the only one in my household who enjoys soup year-round.
Have you ever tried to make homemade soup for one? I say it’s impossible! But no longer. I can brew up the stock pot with bone broth or my favorite home soup. Fill up my Souper Cubes, freeze, pop out, store my goodies in a freezer bag, and I’m ready for the next batch!" — Debbie R.
Texas Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in three colors and a two-pack). Check out my colleague's Souper Cubes review ! 29.
A rechargeable electric lighter that somehow feels fancier than a regular lighter with a flame? IDK, don't ask me; I don't make the rules. No more worrying about running out of lighter fluid or if you can push the two buttons precisely enough to actually spark a flame to light the 30,821 candles you have in your house. Promising review: "I saw this product all over TikTok and decided to buy one for myself because I hate using regular lighters.
It has a very long battery life and works like a charm. 10/10 would buy again." — Abriana Get it from Amazon for $6.
99+ (available in eight colors). 30. A beloved tub of The Pink Stuff because this slightly abrasive paste is literally amazing and can clean all the dirt and grime off any surface that you couldn't get rid of with any other products (without extra elbow grease)! A lot of people compare it to the Magic Eraser in paste form, so even your weirdest, most stubborn stains will meet their match.
Promising review: "Found this product on TikTok. I don’t think I’ve ever seen value like I do this product! Literally, use it on EVERYTHING!! Kids and teens have dirt, grime, and grease on their walls? This will make it look like a new paint job. Baseboards need some love? A pea-sized amount of this makes them look brand new.
Need a shoe cleaner? PERFECT for sneakers. I could name a million more uses, but I can ASSURE you this is worth every penny. What’s more? You need so LITTLE of this product that it will last a VERY long time.
Thank you, TikTok! !!" — Rachel in CLT Get it from Amazon for $5.29 (available in three quantities). 31.
A Tub Topper that attaches to the lip of the tub with suction cups to help protect parents on the outside from the constant splashes, while also working as a toy tray/play spot since the edge of the tub is not wide enough for car races. Promising review: "Like you, when I first came across this, I was hesitant because of the price. It's a bit steep, I thought to myself.
But then, after another night of bathtime with two towels on the ground to soak up the water my child had splashed all over, I took the plunge and bought it. And definitely worth it a million times over. My child LOVES the extra space for toys and I love the water staying in the tub.
I definitely and highly suggest buying it. You won't be disappointed! Or your child!!" — Brianna Get it from Amazon for $59.95 (available in four colors).
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