33 Home Products You'll Regret Not Buying Sooner

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17-07-2025

A Capri Blue Volcano-scented multipurpose cleaner you'll be shocked you didn't know about earlier, because YES, it's that signature aroma by Anthropologie you know and love. Cleaning your home will smell so much better, and everyone will be asking you for your secret. Try not to gatekeep!
A reusable screen-cleaning brush, which might make you question how you ever cleaned the screens BEFORE this genius gadget entered your life. Now you can get rid of all the caked-on grime and bugs for good! These are the kinda results that'll have you singing, "A whoooole new world" as you look out your clean screens.
All-in-one decor paint that'll make you feel like you deserve your own HGTV show. This chalk-like paint is made with a built-in primer, which helps it cling to most surfaces. Whether you're reviving wood, metal, glass, or even upholstery, this all-in-one solution proves that one antique is *not* in fact hopeless. Plus, it dries in 30 minutes!
A set of handy-dandy food savers if you can't stand being wasteful but need a more efficient way to store random leftovers, like half of an avocado, bananas, sandwiches, deli meats, hard cheese, and more. They're made with flexible sides that hug your food tightly to keep 'em fresh longer! These will also take up far less space than bulky food storage containers.
A pair of fan light pull cords 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.
A scrub-free instant mold and mildew stain remover spray to help eliminate pesky mold from your patio furniture. Spray, wait 15 seconds, and watch the mold vanish! Bonus: It can also be used in the bathroom and kitchen so you'll never run out of ways to put it to use. Start drafting an apology letter to former you for all the hours lost to scrubbing and wiping.
Some bedsheet tags, aka the kinda home product you'll wish you found a LOT sooner in life. You'll automatically know which set of sheets are for which bed, and where each corner goes. That means no more guessing games when it's time to change the sheets.
White caulk tape if you have no intention of picking up a tube of caulk in this lifetime or the next. This self-adhesive tape is flexible and will put such a nice finishing touch around your bathroom counter or porcelain throne. You'll only wish you discovered this genius invention in a previous lifetime!
A Pikk-it tool so you can stop shaving years off your life by trying to manually untangle your own hair from the vacuum. This lil' gadget will work to get rid of all the stubborn strands that are affecting your vac's suction power. You can use it on hairbrushes as well!
A crack weeder tool that'll help dominate those ever-resilient weeds that manage to grow through the cracks in concrete no matter what you do! This sturdy tool can get DEEP into those tight spaces and get rid of weeds, moss, and thistles with ease.
A set of Command spray bottle hangers when you wanna solve two home problems that have been plaguing you since the dawn of time: 1. It'll free up some space in that crowded cleaning supplies cabinet and 2. it'll keep your spray bottles organized for a change.
A hidden, plug-in fly trap to swat flies on your behalf because does anyone enjoy doing that? Each one provides 400 square feet of coverage to get rid of fruit flies, moths, gnats, and flies in your home by naturally luring them in with a light.
A Tibet Almond scratch remover stick you can use as a colorless balm to conceal minor imperfections on various surfaces, like wood, bamboo, glass, etc. It's perfect for light scratches, water stains, and water marks! Simply pop it open, remove the wrapper, and rub the stick on the ugly marks you wanna cover up.
A battery-operated patio umbrella light if you wanna illuminate your outdoor space instead of trying to entertain in complete darkness. This one has three brightness modes for those afternoon gatherings that turn into evening hangs!
A mighty useful veggie chopper with four interchangeable blades for small and large dicing, spiralizing, and making ribbons. This will become your future must-have kitchen sidekick thanks to its endless applications. You're gonna dream of a world where you bought this MUCH sooner.
A hoodie hanger that's gonna make you regret all the time you wasted folding and stacking hoodies, only for them to topple over. These clever six-pronged hangers will store 'em much more efficiently — no more sighs of disappointment as you open the closet to discover they all fell to the floor. You can also use them for t-shirts, belts, hats, purses, etc.
A ceiling fan carbon filter so the blades will 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! This is much better than doing it manually and inhaling a mouthful of dust. You'll soon wonder how you dealt with dusty fan blades before this revelation.
An outlet extender if your lack of outlets is becoming a real issue. The thin design is perfect because it won't stick out like a sore thumb *and* you'll still be able to have your bed, dresser, couch, etc. flush against the wall. Don't be embarrassed — I'm just finding out about this for the first time, too.
Detergent cup holders that'll make you say, "Where have you been all my life?" when doing laundry. Simply attach the cup holder to the detergent spout and tighten the screw to secure it! Gone are the days of wiping up soapy puddles that spilled onto the floor.
A wildly effective *and* fun-to-use foaming drain cleaner — believe it or not, you are supposed to be cleaning down there. This will apply a powerful foam that helps get rid of grime and prevent plumbing issues without any elbow-deep dirty work. Use it to clean the drains in sinks, bathtubs, and even floor drains!
A silicone clip-on strainer to help you strain hot water and juices from a pot *without* potentially burning yourself OR losing any of your meal. The slim design takes up much less space than bulky colanders, too! Why you don't already own this is beyond comprehension, tbh.
A roll of waterproof 10M wood grain tape so you can level up that one bland mirror that you wish wasn't so boring. The sturdy adhesive is easy to apply and actually looks SO much like wood grain, you'll trick yourself into thinking it's the real thing. Bonus: It peels off easily if you change your mind later!
A jalapeño corer for getting rid of those pesky innards *much* faster. Now you can get on with the prepping and enjoy your savory meal sooner rather than later. Plus, it works on many other foods too, like chilis, bananas, bell peppers, and more.
Some plant cleaning wipes with neem oil if you're an avid home gardener looking for ways to make your thumb even greener. These wipes will help get rid of pesky water spots, dirt, and dust so your leaves can breathe (and thrive!) better. Say hello to green, lush foliage that looks absolutely flawless. Not to mention, you'll have fewer pests with the addition of neem oil in this formula.
A dryer vent cleaning system with gag-worthy results but I promise the relief alone will be worth it. This sucks out the lint and dust trapped in your dryer vent — it can remove buildup that's up to 12 feet long! Clogged vents = longer drying times + higher utility bills, so this saves you money too.
And this washing machine cleaning gel when you wanna banish all the slime living in your washer gasket. Simply apply it to the affected area, let it sit for a few hours, then wipe the evidence away. Um, where has this been all your life?
A cheeky doorbell cover to let everyone know exactly how you feel about them ringing the bell at inopportune moments. Whether you just put the kiddo down for a nap or you simply don't have it in you to deal with solicitors, this will get the message across without having to open the door.
A food tracker so you can prevent your precious angel from tricking you into thinking they weren't already fed. If there's confusion in the household about when they were fed last, this will help resolve it! This purchase will leave you feeling highly satisfied...but I can't say the same for the four-legged creatures in your home.
A mattress lifter if you could use some help making the bed and getting the sheets perfectly snug and tucked, just how you like 'em. It'll help elevate the mattress so you can get the job done with minimal effort, which is the best way to complete a task if I do say so myself. Yeah, this tool will make you realize you've been missing out!
A combo berry basket and colander that'll make cleaning your fruit a breeze! Most importantly, it'll help keep everything nice and fresh so it doesn't go bad within a matter of days of buying it. You'll wish you discovered this brilliant hybrid years ago.
Snug Plugs for anyone who knows the awful struggle of dealing with a loosey-goosey outlet that basically rejects anything you plug in. This will fix the problem *without* paying for a pricey visit from an electrician.
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray specifically made to address stubborn stains caused by messy eaters, aka a parent's dream come true. Keep it on hand for those stains you once thought were permanent. Clean up the mess, spray the spot, then wash as usual. Bonus: It doesn't contain any harsh ingredients, like chlorine, sulfates, or perfumes!
A nifty 2-in-1 knife and cutting board when you're on a permanent mission to wash as few dishes as possible after meal prepping — aren't we all? Whether you're whippin' up some guac or chopping some veggies to eat with hummus, now you don't have to dirty a cutting board! This scissor-esque gadget has a flat surface for you to cut against before sliding the veggies into a dish.