1. A bottle of Better Life all-natural tile and tub cleaner that'll rid your bathroom of all the grownup scaries, like mold, mildew, soap scum, and hard-water stains — minus the off-putting smell of harsh chemicals in traditional cleaners. It's made with tea tree and eucalyptus oils! Promising review : "I have an old shower/bathtub.
I tried name-brand shower cleaners and bleach to try and clean the soap scum off the tiles and tub. I had no luck and I would cough and get sick because of how strong the smell was. I thought I would try this to save my lungs.
I sprayed my entire shower and left it for about 15 minutes. I came back and rinsed off the walls and they were shiny! I've never had such a clean shower. The smell is amazing and subtle.
All I smell is tea tree and it didn't affect me at all. The price is also a good deal since the bottle is pretty large. It came with the sprayer separate and the bottle sealed so it wouldn't leak in the box.
I highly recommend this." — Amber Erwin Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.99 (also available individually or in packs of three).
2. A fast-acting, refillable plug-in fly trap if you've recently discovered that fruit flies are a thing and they're slowly ruining your home life. Each trap provides 400 square feet of coverage, and it works on fruit flies, moths, gnats, and flies by naturally luring them in with a light.
Check out a TikTok of the plug-in fly trap in action. Promising review: "I can’t say enough wonderful things about these handy little bug catchers! They are simple to use, cheap to refill, and catch a ton of small bugs and flies. I have eight of them now, all around my house! It’s a little gross how many tiny flying insects are around.
..but it makes me feel a lot better now that I have these!" — Chris H.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.49+ (also available in a larger multipack). 3.
A fabric defuzzer to eliminate all those annoying pills and fuzzies from your furniture so it looks brand new again! It also works wonders on clothes, blankets, etc. This gadget is battery-operated and requires two AA batteries, which you can grab here ! Promising reviews: "This may be the best thing I have ever ordered from Amazon! It works amazingly well and has never failed to de-pill! " — Gloria McEntyre "Love this defuzzer!!!! I use it on everything. Has settings that are easy to use.
So far, it has not failed me. I would buy again." — Rose Angelica Get it from Amazon for $13.
25+ (available in six colors). 4. Wonder Hangers so you can maximize hanging space in your closet in ways you could only dream of.
You'll soon ~wonder~ how you ever lived without these little lifesavers. Promising review: "These wonder hangers are WONDERful. My closet space has doubled, at least.
I have ordered them for every closet in my home. I also recommended them to friends and family. I love them.
" — Nancy J Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in white or gray and as a 24-pack). 5.
And some vacuum-sealed bags when you need a better way to store bulky linens and heavy clothes. Compress 'em down and store 'em out of sight until they're needed again. More space for essentials! People love these as a packing tool when traveling over a long period too! Promising review : "These things are HUGE.
I was able to fit a comforter and a sheet set in one. In another, I packed all of our summer stuff: swimsuits, coverups, and like 10 beach towels. They haven't lost any suction yet and they've allowed us a LOT more space in our hall closet.
I think next time I'll buy one size smaller." — Sarah Wuest Get a six-pack from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in sizes small–jumbo and in packs of four, 10, and 15).
6. A WD-40 pen , which is basically the magic wand version of the larger WD-40 can but with *much* less mess. Now you can easily fix squeaky hinges like the well-adjusted adult you are.
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 .
7. Some bedsheet tags because you're probably tired of the guessing games on sheet-changing day. You'll automatically know which set of sheets are for which bed, and where each corner goes.
How mature of you! 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 also 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-sized sheets." — ESimms5555 Get a set of four labels from Bed Corner Labels on Etsy for $13.75+ (available in larger sets and eight styles).
8. A nifty outlet shelf to keep additional items off your cluttered surfaces. Use it to hold your electric toothbrush or even your Alexa device! Either way, you'll be relieved to have one less thing occupying counter space.
Promising review : "Bought this on Prime Day. I like listening to music/podcasts in the shower, but we don’t have much room for a speaker/Echo Dot on our counter space in the bathroom. This product solved this issue.
It’s very sturdy and easy to install. Highly recommend!" — Jude Chauvin Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (also available in white or black and in packs of two).
9. The Pink Stuff for purging your home of tough stains with *THE* most miraculous cleaning paste. It's mildly abrasive so you can use it on all kinds of surfaces, including sinks, tiles, stovetops, painted walls, patio furniture, and more.
How effective? Well, it's commonly likened to the Magic Eraser in paste form! Promising review: "This stuff is some magic sorcery. I’m not usually a fan of traditional cleaning products and tend to opt for natural-based cleaners. However, I had some soot over the fire place nothing would take off.
Not only did it do a pretty dang good job on that...
everything I’ve tried it on has gotten that item super clean with minimal scrubbing effort . Will always have on hand now. Got hard water stains off when CRL wouldn’t even get it clean and made the faucet look brand-new.
" — Kim Montero Get it from Amazon for $5.29 . 10.
A sock and underwear organizer set that'll transform your drawers to big kid status in no time. If you know the feeling of hopelessly digging around for that one pair of underwear or socks, you need this organizer in your life. Promising review : "I lose socks all the time and previously had to waste time rummaging around my sock drawer to find a match or to find a particular color.
This organizer helps socks stay together and I can easily see what I have. It's also great being able to store underwear and put them in rainbow order — very satisfying . It's easy to assemble and I'm happy that when I move if I need to I can easily collapse it so it doesn't take up space.
Highly recommend!" — Erica Get it from Amazon for $13.97 (available in seven colors). 11.
A ceiling fan carbon filter so the blades can trap dust, pollen, and dander while they spin. Stick it right to the fan blade and forget about it until it's time for a replacement! I bet you'll prefer this over cleaning the blades every few months only to inhale a mouthful of dust. Simply peel it off when it's time for a replacement! Each one lasts about 1 to 3 months after installation depending on your home's allergens.
Promising reviews: "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 "We have these on every ceiling fan in our house and have noticed such a difference since installing them! There is less dust on our furniture, and the general air quality in our rooms has improved.
There is no longer dust build-up on our fan blades. Super easy to install!" — Hannah McClam Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.99 .
12. A six-outlet USB wall charger and surge protector — it'll take care of all your charging and plugging needs. It has a smart night-light with a sensor that turns on automatically when ambient lighting is insufficient.
Bonus: It also has a touch sensor and three adjustable brightness levels. Promising review: "These things are amazing. I have one in almost every room of my house .
The light is just enough to be able to see at night to use the restroom or navigate the house without turning every light on. I love that the USB ports are built in — no more looking for an adapter. AND the plugs are set far enough apart you can plug some of the bigger things like Google Assistant or large AC adapters and still have plenty of room!!! These are a must-have in a tech or smart home.
" — SeiranCrow Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (available in three colors). 13.
A broom and mop organizer when your cleaning closet/storage area is in desperate need of rescuing. Bonus points: Hanging your tools gives more usable floor space, so this one's a no-brainer! Promising review: "Love this broom/mop holder. So nice to save space and stay organized.
Holds them so firm and flat to [the] wall. Also has hooks that fold out as needed. I recommend this to anyone looking for space-saving storage!" — Jaclyn Get it from Amazon for $16.
97 (available in three colors and as a two-pack). 14. A touch-up paint pen to help address those ugly scuff marks or dings on the wall that seem to appear every other day.
Fill it with your paint color and whip it out whenever you need to make a quick touchup. Slobproof is a woman-owned small business. 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." — Hooked on AMZN! Get a two-pack from Amazon for $16.99 .
(also available as a five-pack). 15. A heat-resistant foldable nonslip sink cover for solving that little-to-no counter space problem in your bathroom.
Now you'll have a flat surface to use while you're getting ready — and it can even be used as a makeup brush cleaning mat. Most importantly, it doesn't block the faucet! PS: Sink Topper is a small biz! Promising review : "Came across this on Instagram, immediately went looking for one. It's very well designed in terms of stability, so as long as you obviously put your heavier items along the perimeter, it's super sturdy.
I'm moving, and there is no sink space at the new place, so this is simply a godsend (especially with the hot flat iron issue and not wanting to burn the sink). The faucet gap is perfect, so if anyone needs to use the sink while you're getting ready, you don't have to move everything. It's just a really solid product, and I'm glad I came across it.
" — J Kit Get it from Amazon for $23.79+ (available in two sizes and six colors). 16.
A life-saving ChomChom pet hair remover roller so you can finally get that endless fur problem under control. Roll it back and forth on the hair-ridden area, then empty the compartment when you're done! It has over 140,00 5-star ratings for a reason, people. Promising reviews: " We have two cats, one with long white hair who sheds a lot.
I use this mostly on my furniture, comforter, and area rugs. It works wonderfully and is so easy to clean. Love that there is no sticky paper to throw away.
A must-have for pet owners. " — Steve Fadelli "I have a golden retriever and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products.
The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout and it works wonders." — Joanne Ertel Get it from Amazon for $19.
99+ (available in two colors/styles and in mini size). 17. A set of adhesive door bumpers you'll wish you'd found years ago to prevent the deafening sound of slammed drawers and cabinets.
And you didn't even have to pay top dollar for fancy soft close hinges. Look at you, all grownup and stuff! Promising review: "Replaced some hard stoppers with these and now when the drawer gets closed hard it's just a soft thud instead of a hard loud BANG. I'm pleased with these.
" — Jason Get a sheet of 100 from Amazon for $7.99 . 18.
A Tub Topper if your bathroom looks like a tidal wave destroyed it after bathtime. Kids will have a blast playing with their toys on the surface and parents will be relieved they're not soaked to the bone when all is said and done. It has strong suction cups that attach to the edge of the tub.
Promising reviews: "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 "Gosh I wish I’d gotten this five years ago when my son was younger. It’s solved so many bath time issues. The kids now have a big surface to play and it keeps water from being poured on the floor .
The price is steep but it’s a sturdy material, safe for bath play." — DCo Get it from Amazon for $59.95 (available in four colors).
19. A pack of duster sponges when filthy baseboards are the bane of your existence. Dampen the sponge and swipe it across dirty surfaces for easy cleaning.
When you're finished, just rinse it clean and call it a day. BTW — These are a great swap for the Scrub Daddy Damp Duster , which is pretty much *always* sold out. My colleague Maitland Quitmeyer can vouch for these: " I bought a pack of these recently, and so far love dusting with them! All the dust sticks right on, so you don't end up breathing in all the dust you just tried removing.
It's great for baseboards, too!" Promising review: "I rarely review products, but this little sponge literally changed my life! It picks up EVERYthing in one swipe! Hard water marks on your bathroom mirror, no problem! Hair clippings on your sink and counter, one swipe and they are gone! Dusty blinds? Swoosh, swoosh, swipe! And ala-presto ka-bam, like magic, they are perfect and dust-free! I just need one of these for my floors! I love, love, love how the sponge picks up everything, and with a little running water, all the dust, hair, muck, and guck just rinsed away! This will not disappoint! Thank you!" — DayDreamer Get a four-pack from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five color combos and in packs of two or eight). 20.
A bamboo utensil organizer for tackling the silverware drawer that brings nothing but chaos to your life. Everything will look neater and you won't have to angrily rummage through the drawer whenever you need a utensil. Did I mention it comes with labels? This organizer is designed for standard silverware sets, but you can grab a similar knife block organizer to the one above for $17.
99 ! Promising review: "I love this more than I expected too! It is much nicer than your standard silverware organizer! Durable wood and comes with labels if you want them. Plenty of room for my silverware and looks nice. I got a wooden steak knife holder that sits next to it in my drawer on Amazon, too.
" — linda sym Get it from Amazon for $27.98+ (available in four finishes and two styles). 21.
A pair of beaded fan pull extenders with some big "why didn't I think of that?" energy. You'll never have to guess whether you're pulling the cord for the light or the fan! These also add a good foot of length to your pulls, which is super helpful for the shorties out there. Promising review: " This is the definition of "product you didn't know you needed because you didn't know it existed.
" I was FOREVER pulling the wrong chain on our bedroom ceiling fan. (Want the light off? Oh no..
.now the fan's on high. Need to change the fan speed? Eek.
.. now you're in the dark.
) They're a much better quality than I expected. They're actually quite heavy-duty pull chains, and they add a bit of fun to the decor. (When you notice them — most of the time, who even thinks about a ceiling fan pull chain?) As an added bonus, my infant daughter loves staring at them while I change her diaper or jammies.
I tap them to make the chains swing, and it's instant fascination, which helps make my job easier!" — LHD Get it from Amazon for $5.88+ (available in four finishes and multipacks). 22.
Shelf dividers so you can keep each section of folded clothes neatly organized in your closet. Yes, that means no more piles toppling over onto each other like you just lost a game of Jenga. Promising review: " If you need to Marie Kondo your closet, this is really useful and it looks really nice.
I got the grey ones. Bought two to see how they were. Perfect.
Bought six more. Loving it!!! Really recommended this product, ready to install and very sturdy." — Nicolò R.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $17.99 . 23.
A pumice stone that can power through years of rust, lime, and calcium buildup. If it's too much for a toilet brush to handle, this'll get the job done. It's gentle enough to use on your porcelain throne but has zero mercy on filth.
Promising review: "TikTok made me buy this. This thing literally scoured away hard-water stains that I have been trying to get rid of for years in less than 30 seconds. 10/10 recommend.
" — Tleary125 Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (also available in multipacks). 24.
Wad-Free pads to ensure your laundry doesn't get tangled, wrinkled, or require additional drying cycles. After saving time *and* money with this clever invention, you'll feel like a certified grownup. Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic.
Cyndi, the founder, learned CAD (computer-aided design) to create the pads. Promising reviews : "This does what it says. I've gone to the dryer so many times to find my sheets and blankets in a balled-up type blob.
I have to unwrap everything and start the dryer again since it is all damp still...
and usually had to repeat this another time to finally have the items dried. Wasting so much electricity for a number of drying cycles. The first time I used this product, it alleviated this issue.
Everything was dry and not balled up. Fantastic product! I wish I would have found it sooner in my life ." — Dan Smith "This is amazing! Works like a charm, only regret is not getting these sooner.
My sheets are cleaner, and I’m no longer aggravated by balled up sheets." — Amazon Customer Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99 (also available as a four-pack).
25. Or a pack of cactus-shaped dryer balls because doing laundry is one of the most dreaded (but necessary) adult tasks and these will make it a bit more fun. They'll help your clothes and linens dry thoroughly *and* they're reusable! Promising review: "These are the only dryer balls I've found that actually made me not need fabric softener sheets.
It cuts down on static and I don't find pet fur clinging to my clothes when I pull them out of the dryer." — Tianhui Fan Get a four-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors/styles and in packs of six).
26. A memory foam seat cushion so sitting in a chair for long periods will be *much* more bearable. Whether you're reading, typing, or attending meetings that could've been an email, this cushion will literally save your butt.
This can help relieve back pain and improve your posture while sitting! Read more about the benefits of seat cushions at Cleveland Clinic . ComfiLife is a small business based in San Diego, California. They're all about pain relief, comfort, and taking care of your body.
Promising review: "A must-have for working from home! I've been piling couch cushions on my dining room chair to work at home, to no avail, but this seat cushion made a huge difference. Husband tried it and didn't want to give it back, so this was a repeat purchase. Recently I fell and my back is in one long spasm, without this on the chair, couch, or even my rather comfortable office chair, I would be lost.
Great product, well priced for how well it works." — Lenore Boyarin Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in three colors; be sure to clip the coupon for 20% off this price!).
27. Some window screen repair tape that'll fit a wide range of window sizes so you can enjoy the afternoon breeze *without* a side of nasty bugs. BuzzFeed contributor Jonathan Mazzei owns and loves this tape: "I finally bought this because EVERY TIME I tried to open my bedroom window to let in a cool evening breeze, I got the added bonus of ending up covered in bites while watching an alarming number of mosquitos crash headfirst into my bright laptop screen.
NOT TODAY, SATAN! It was super easy to stick this repair tape over the slits and holes in my admittedly very old screen, and now I can keep my window open without inviting all the mosquitos in the neighborhood inside for a midnight snack." Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in black or gray and three sizes).
28. A cable organizer box for transforming the tangled cord situations currently plaguing *multiple* areas in your home. Protect your peace and conceal the cables with this handy box.
And grab a sleek cable sleeve (a.k.a.
a wire cover) while you're at it! Promising review: "Love this box. Perfect for hiding my cords and power boxes. I like that the wood grain and white box blend in with my hardwood floors and baseboard trim.
" — TNKindle Get a set of two from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in four colors). 29.
Stick-on appliance sliders , aka a dream come true for cramped counters. Shuffling giant appliances around ain't easy but these can help! They attach the bottom of your gadgets so they slide easily across the surface without causing scratches, getting wet, or making that nails-on-a-chalkboard noise. Check out a TikTok of the appliance sliders in action.
Promising review : "These are a game changer! I have some heavy appliances like my espresso machine and reverse osmosis filter that I hated to pull out to fill with water. These tiny sliders have been incredible! Immediately better, and so far (about three months in), no issues at all. Still gliding!" — Sara Get a set of 24 from Amazon for $9.
99 (available in three sizes). 30. Sunny & Honey Carpet Miracle cleaner when you need an actual ~miracle~ to defeat the messes in your house.
You'll get professional-grade results that'll have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. This solution works great with Bissell, Hoover, McCulloch, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, and Carpet Express cleaners. Sunny & Honey is a family-run small biz that specializes in biodegradable cleaning products.
Promising review: "Worth every penny. I’ve bought this product so many times now I have it on auto ship! Saw the reviews and figured I’d give it a try. My cat likes to pee over the litter box and stained the brand-new carpet.
I used this in my Bissell and it took all the stain and smell out!!! I’ll never use another cleaner. " — Wendy Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes and three scents).
31. A pack of carborundum sponges you'll only wish you'd found earlier on in your adult life. They're just *that* good at lifting the stubborn stains and grime you typically spend wayyyy too long hunched over the sink scrubbing.
Promising review: "Nice and thin. You'll find so many more uses for these around the house than just getting stuff off the underside of cookware! I had hard, scaly water deposits on the glass surrounding our powder room faucet (one of those fancy, highfalutin modern-looking things). I've tried everything for 4 years to get this stuff off.
One day, I thought, maybe I'll try my sponges. Took it all off super easily!!!! The faucet looks like new. My only rec is to spot-test your item first before using it because it will scratch certain surfaces if you scrub too aggressively (for example, it gets the burned-on, weird stuff off of the bottom of my fave Our Place pan , but I rubbed too hard in one spot and it took the color right off lol).
" — Hoarder Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sponge thicknesses). 32.
A wood polish and conditioner if you were about to give up on restoring that sacred antique — give this a try! It's made with beeswax to help revive tired furniture, doors, etc. 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 . 33.
Or for smaller jobs, a set of wood repair markers that'll help address minor scuffs and scratches. This quick and easy DIY fix will have your stuff lookin' flawless in no time. Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Abby Kass says: "I used a similar kit on my TV stand after moving it into my current apartment, and it worked great! It was super easy to use — you just color in the scratch.
And you can't tell the difference. It's amazing! And next time I move, I'm def hiring movers." Promising reviews: "I can’t believe how well these work! Much better than I was expecting.
I just had my home interior painted, and the painters damaged a fiberboard medicine cabinet when they removed the masking tape. It ripped off the fake-wood veneer. These markers completely filled in the ugly spots, and the colors blended well.
I love that it appears to have some clear coat in it, too, as it dries with a slight shine that makes it look more like wood stain rather than marker. I also used them to stain wood filler in two spots in my maple kitchen cabinets where a previous homeowner had hung a paper towel holder, and I really struggle to see the hole! It looks fantastic. I highly recommend this set.
It’s a good value and works very well." — Shane "These are great. I have several finishes on different pieces of furniture, and after several years, they were showing lots of scratches.
Not anymore. Super easy to use and covered everything. Wasn't sure after paying such a minimal price that they'd work, but they really do.
" — Kindle Customer Get a set of 13 markers from Amazon for $8.99 . 34.
A magical oil stain remover to help bring your driveway and paved walkways back to their original glory days. Simply apply the formula, allow it to dry, then brush it away to reveal a stain-free surface! Promising review: "Changed the oil on my girlfriend's car and some oil spilled on my NEW driveway..
.which I didn't notice 'til four days later. Four spots all about the size of a dollar bill baking in the Arizona sun for four days.
Put the stuff on (sits on the stain like pancake batter — don't be afraid to pour liberally) and let it sit from 6 p.m. 'til about 9 a.
m. the next day. It dried and the instructions said to just sweep the stuff up.
It broke apart with the broom and the stains were gone, just swept up the powder pieces — took about a minute. I WAS SHOCKED! Something that actually works on oil and it's easy. Absolutely NO sign of anything that was there.
My driveway is smooth concrete so I can't vouch for what would happen with a rougher surface but whoever makes this stuff is a genius. If they tried to take on World Peace, Earth would be a better place." — AmazonBob Get it from Amazon for $17.
97 (also available in a larger size). 35. FryAway's cooking oil solidifier so you can easily dispose of the leftover cooking grease you spend too much time fussing with.
Sprinkle the powder in your remaining oil while it's hot, let it cool, and then scoop it into the trash. 🤯 FryAway is a woman-owned and Latine-owned small business started by Laura Lady, who loves both cooking and being kind to the planet. They donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation.
Promising review: " I used to HATE cooking with oil because I never knew what to do with it when I was finished. Not anymore! This stuff works amazingly well, is easy to use, and allows me to trash oil without a big mess! It just takes a little scoop and a short amount of time for it to set into a gel, and then it all scoops out of the pan so easily! I’m just sad I didn’t find this product sooner! " — TheBjamin Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two styles).
36. K-Cup cleaning pods when your coffee no longer tastes like coffee and you have no clue how to fix it. Pop one of these cleaning pods into your machine and it'll take care of the rest! Brew one large cycle with a cleaner pod and one large cycle with water-only.
Toss the remaining liquid and cleaner pod when you're done! Promising review: "OK, so these cleaner pods are awesome! I didn't know how gross our Keurig was until today. The big mason jar on the left is when I actually ran the cleaner through plus one rinse cycle. The middle one is another rinse cycle and the last one, on the right, is the last one I did.
So yes, I would suggest running two or three rinse cycles instead of the recommended one. But it's still an awesome product for the price! I have a 2.0 and I had no issues.
" — Mads0421 Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.95 (also available in packs of 12 or 18). 37.
Some Command cord bundlers if you're constantly wrapping up cords only for them to end up in a knotted mess. Slap a few of these on your corded devices and everything will stay nice and tidy for a change. 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 $16.38 .
38. An all-natural oven scrub for adults who low-key avoid their oven because they have no idea how to remove all the ancient remnants in there. Apply the paste, scrub, and BOOM! The mess is gone.
This oven scrub is also safe to use on stove-top burners, stainless-steel and cast-iron cookware, air fryers, toaster ovens, and more. The clear scent contains no essential oils. Purify contains peppermint, eucalyptus, lemon, and tea tree essential oils.
Lift contains rosemary, lemongrass, and lemon essential oils. If you're trying to cut down on plastic, the oven scrub is available in a glass jar , too. 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 Everneat on Etsy for $19.99 or Amazon for $24.99 (available in three scents).
39. And a set of oven liners that'll make your next kitchen cleanup quicker *and* easier. Future you will be sooo thankful you preemptively took care of all those fallen food bits.
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 it 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 . 40. Some kitchen sink strainers because why are you still fishing smelly food bits out of the drain? Place it in the opening and remove it when it's time to toss the scraps in the trash.
It's a miracle you've survived this long without it! Promising review: " Wished I had bought these sooner! So much better than any of the plastic/rubberized ones that stain. These metal strainers do not move around and they catch so much gunk that doesn't go down the drains now. Easy to clean in the sink with a brush or throw them in the dishwasher on occasion to clean.
I've had these for a few months now and they are just as shiny as the day I bought them and they keep so much debris from going down the drains. Very useful items." — RSU Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.
99 . 41. A washable drip catcher to take care of those tiny ponds around the sink so you don't have to.
Plus, you'll save yourself SO many paper towels and/or dirty dish towels. Place it around the neck of your faucet and pat yourself on the back for this grownup purchase. Hustle & Sew is a Saint Helens, Oregon-based Etsy shop with lots of fun and functional handmade goods like face masks, bags, and stasher scrunchies! Promising review: "This is so great.
It works perfectly. No more soggy sink. It is so much easier to dishes now with this around my faucet.
" — Megan McCartney Get it from Hustle & Sew on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in four sizes and five colors). 42.
A garbage guard so you aren't greeted by an uninvited family of flies whenever you take out a trash bag. Stick it to the inside of your garbage can and it'll release an odorless vapor to prevent pests for up to a whopping four months! Promising review: "Got an outdoor can, the kind the mechanical arm on the garbage truck picks up and tips over, with the lid opening by gravity. I placed this on the inside of the lid, near the hinge, to lessen the chances of it being scraped off during emptying and no flies/maggots! No apparent odor.
It just seems to put a big hurt on the fly party that used to be my trash can (litter box contents, remnants of meat, etc.) " — Michael E. Bradley Get it from Amazon for $10.
97 (also available as a two-pack). 43. A genius Tineco 2-in-1 cordless vacuum and mop , which is a game-changing cleaning gadget that handles two of the most annoying cleaning tasks at the same time .
Instead of traditional mops, this one retains 90% of dirty water so your floors will *actually* be clean when you're done. Yep, you've officially mastered adulthood. It's safe to use on sealed hard floors and it self-propels so you just need to steer, no hard pushing! Promising review: "I confess I can be a lackadaisical housekeeper, which is problematic since my new dog sheds enough in a week for me to build an entirely new dog.
What's worse, vacuuming doesn't pick up a lot of his fur. This Tineco is magic, though. Not only does it pick everything up (dust, fur, hair, crumbs, Nature's Miracle, errant Cheerios), but because the wheels are motorized, vacuuming/mopping is a breeze.
I get exhausted using my canister vac, but this thing is a blast to use. Here is what I've learned: I always use the 'extra water' feature, which seems to work better. I clean the dirty water holder and parts every time I empty it, and I run the self-clean cycle after every second emptying session.
This means I can do my primary bath and my 10x12 TV room before self-cleaning and recharging for a little bit. Or I can do my kitchen, entryway, and hall before self-cleaning, or my living room. In other words, you're not going to do your whole house on one battery charge or without running the self-cleaning feature several times.
Of course, the reason you have to run the self-cleaning so often is because this little beauty is picking up So. Much. Stuff.
It's magic. If it broke tomorrow (and I don't think it will break for a very long time), I would buy another. " — Tsippi Get it from Amazon for $199.
90 . 44. A ~brilliant~ thumb light — let's be honest, finding things in the dark only gets harder as you get older.
Attach this to your keys, remote, and anything else that usually leaves you squinting into the darkness. Promising review: "I just love it. It lights up a lot of area, not just the keyhole.
Very bright light. I use it sometimes just to light my path when I walk in my house because the pathway is a bit dark." — Miami Girl Get it from Amazon for $5.
25 (also available in packs of two). 45. A hard-water stain remover that'll help get rid of ghastly stains in your shower and restore it to its beautiful like-new condition.
It works on cloudy shower doors, spotty fixtures, dirty tile, and more! This helps eliminate hard water stains, rust, and limescale from many surfaces, including shower doors, shower stalls, shower glass, windshields, windows, glass, barbecues, chrome, tile, toilets, granite, steel, fiberglass, pools, bathtubs, sinks, granite, marble, chrome, boats, autos, brass, stone, metals, porcelain, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, hard vinyl, and more! Promising review: " The difference was INSTANT and amazing! Also, this is a large bottle. I’m so thrilled with this product. I wish I’d taken before and after pictures, but I was embarrassed.
My only regret is that I didn’t find this product years ago! " — Julie G. Get it from Amazon for $17.99 .
46. An all-natural scour paste for cleaning basically any dirty surface in your home that's been on your to-do list for ages. Those random areas you didn't even realize needed cleaning? Yeah, this paste has you covered.
Humble Suds is a small business based in Evergreen, Colorado, and run by moms Holli and Jennifer. BuzzFeeder Danielle Healy swears by this stuff. In her own words: "I recently moved into a new apartment, so lately I've been cleaning A LOT.
Shortly after moving in, my partner and I went to store something on the top of the kitchen cabinets only to find them caked in a thick layer of grime 🤢 After going at it with regular multipurpose cleaner (with little success), we broke out the scour paste as a last-ditch effort and OH BOY did this miracle product deliver (pics above). If it can handle that grossness, it's going to have no problem with day-to-day messes like soap scum and burnt-on food. Plus, it smells delightful and comes in minimal, low-waste packaging!" Promising review : "Buyer beware: don’t buy just one!! Learn from my mistake, and buy at least two jars because this stuff is INCREDIBLE.
I used it on my textured shower floor. It was EASIER to clean and required less scrubbing than any other product I’ve used , including CLR. If you have black matte bathroom fixtures, this is the stuff you need.
My shower and sink drains look brand new. My other favorite part about this scour paste, is the fact that I don’t need to use any paper towels. Just a wet rag to wipe it all down at the end.
I will be buying more jars for myself and to give to my friends because this stuff is absolutely amazing. You won’t regret it!" — littleashleyshortcak Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $15.95+ (available in two sizes).
47. A microwave cleaner so you can get all that filth outta there with minimal effort. Fill it with water and a hint of vinegar, then pop it in the microwave! It'll loosen all that caked-on grime so you can wipe it away in one fell swoop.
Check out a TikTok of the "Angry Mama" microwave cleaner in action. Promising review: "This makes cleaning out the microwave so easy . Even if I put it off too long and it's really gross in there, a few minutes of mama working in the microwave and I can literally just wipe it out with no effort .
" — Katy H Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four colors). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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