43 Mundane Household Essentials That'll Actually Make Your Life Easier

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07-02-2025

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These finds are about to be the unsung heroes of your home.
1. A tub of The Pink Stuff, aka an all-purpose paste you can use to scrub anything in your home, from your bathroom's faucet, tub, and tiles to your kitchen's oven, fridge, stovetop, and saucepans. With very minimal effort (aka scrubbing) on your part, this pink goo goes the distance, so you don't have to.
Promising review: "Moved into this house with what must be over eight years of water scum on the shower glass — enough to make it look frosted. I had a cleaning crew come out to clean the house, and they worked for hours in the bathroom, and still couldn't get that glass clear. I thought I was just going to have to live with it...until I remembered I bought the pink paste! I completely forgot I had it in my utility closet. I began using it, and I couldn't believe it. I'm so excited to continue on and free my bathroom of the remaining water marks! This product is a must-have" — Abigail Pafford
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
2. A pack of refillable multi-surface touch up paint pens to effortlessly fix scratches and nicks on walls and doors. Just fill up a pen with paint of your choice and brush the problem area.
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Slobproof is a small business that makes paint touch-up pens.
Promising review:"I keep these in my kitchen drawer and it's SO convenient for my painted cabinets! I moved into a house with older wood cabinets, and because it's such a small kitchen I knew that painting the cabinets white (actually went with cream!) would make it feel so much larger! I LOVE the way they look, but inevitably (even though I sanded and prepped), I'll get little chips in the paint. These touch up pens stay in my junk drawer full of paint at all times. The cap makes it so it never dries out and stays super clean. But I'm able to grab them any time and just touch things up so my cabinets ALWAYS look fresh." — Claire Flores
Get it from Slobproof on Amazon for $14.99+ (available in packs of two or five).
3. A sock and underwear organizer because you deserve to open a drawer and actually see what your options are. Gone will be the days of going to grab some socks, bras, or undies, only to find a giant pile of indiscernible fabrics.
Promising review:"I LOVE LOVE LOVE these organizers!! I almost did not purchase them due to the reviews saying that larger than a C-cup would not fit into the bra organizer. At just $15 for four organizers I took my chances and ordered two sets of four. I figured, worst-case scenario I would have to cut the dividers out of the bra organizers. I wear a 32DD and the bras fit beautifully in the organizers. I am so glad I took the chance and did not listen to the reviews. I would have missed out on the best cheapest organizers I have ever found. I ordered another set for tank tops and other extras I did not think of before. I will also order my boyfriend the brown ones for his drawers. Great product for a great price!" — Elizabeth L. Blackwell
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $13.97+ (available in seven colors).
4. A pack of motion-activated, rechargeable, wireless LED lights to perfectly illuminate your bathroom at night. My bathroom's light switch automatically turns on my obnoxiously loud ceiling fan, which at night can wake up the whole house. Now, whenever I need to use the restroom at night these automatically turn on when I open the door.
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The light is soft, and provides just enough illumination that I can see where I'm going but not be hit with bright light. A single charge will power the light for about two weeks, and I use this USB charging station to charge all the lights at once (I have a total of six spread throughout my home). Each pack comes with the self-adhesive stickers you'll need to install them.
Promising review: "We originally bought two to put in our poorly lit kitchen over the counters to help us see better. They were definitely bright enough for our purposes, and now we plan to buy more for other places in the house as well. The installation is super convenient as the magnet pad is stuck to a surface using self-adhesive, and the light sticks to the magnet, making removing it for charging super easy." — Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $18.69+ (available in two lengths and either warm or white light).
5. An air fryer toaster oven combo that'll question whether you're ever use your regular oven again. This multitasking marvel can air fry, bake, broil, toast, and even dehydrate, meaning it'll basically become the MVP of your kitchen.
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Promising review: "I love the ease of use, small footprint, and efficiency. It fits a full-sized frozen pizza! It heats up nearly instantly so that makes things quick and easy. My gas oven takes 30 minutes to preheat so this little oven is a great option." — Leggo
Get it from Amazon for $143.99+ (available in six colors).
6. A pack of Free and Gentle Tide pods to make doing laundry just a wee bit easier. No measuring, no spills — just toss one in and let it work its magic, even in cold water (because saving energy is a win). Made without dyes or perfumes, it's a solid choice for sensitive skin, so your clothes come out clean without any weird lingering scents.
I'm a mom to two toddlers whose skin is prone to mild eczema, and this detergent helps reduce flare-ups. It's still really tough on stains though; between spaghetti messes and finger paint smears, I've had no problems getting those stains out. I love that a single pod can clean a big load of laundry, and since it's contained and not in a cup, my eldest can help me drop in a pod and load the washing machine.
Get a pack of 112 from Amazon for $27.24.
7. A food scooper that easily scoops foodstuff from any smooth surface, like countertops and cutting boards. There is no kitchen tool I use more than this — egg shells and chopped fruit in the mornings, diced and minced veggies throughout the day, and even food scraps when I'm cleaning as I cook.
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The side walls mean you can scoop large portions of stuff without it falling off the sides, which is great when you're cooking a big meal. I also use this for clean-up, which has dramatically cut down on the time it takes to finish the job. ALSO, I've had this for maybe three years, and it looks as good and works as great as the very first time I used it.
Promising review: "If you prepare food on a daily basis, then this tool for scraping food off a wood block or food prep surface is golden. Easy to clean, easy to use, and much better than those scrapers without side walls." — K. Jorgensen
8. A Swiffer PowerMop that'll make scrubbing bathroom floors feel less like a punishment and more like a mildly satisfying chore. The pre-mixed cleaning solution cuts through grime, the absorbent pads trap gunk, and the power spray gives you that "I'm in a cleaning commercial" moment.
Promising review: "Great mop when you need the job done fast. Liquid refills are easy to pop in, and you can slap on replacement mop pads in a hurry (you'll know when they need to be replaced). This mop is ideal when you get one of those 'I'll see you in 10 minutes' phone calls. Just press the release button on the handle, and a spray will shoot out at the center of the path. Tip: I run the mop head under warm water first and squeeze it out before I start, as a damp mop works better. The floor is clean in no time and I like that I don't need to store a separate bottle of cleaner. My mom loves that it's lightweight, so she can carry it upstairs and mop the hall floors and bathroom tiles. Gladly recommend. — A. Mitchell
Get it from Amazon for $29.94.
9. A set of Beckham Hotel Collection pillows to replace your old pillows. These are big, fluffy, and soft, and everyone says it feels like you're sleeping at a fancy hotel when you use them. Yes, please!
See them in action in TikTok user Aprill Mae's video.
Promising review: "Due to packaging, they are quite flat at first. Laid them flat for a few hours. Shook and fluffed them up and was able to sleep like a baby last night. These pillows are heavenly. I say that because it feels as though you're sleeping on a cloud. I slept with both. One under my head and one to hug. They stayed a comfortable temp all night long. The first morning, I didn't wake up with neck, shoulder, and back pain in over a week and a half. I feel rested and refreshed." — Amazon Customer
"These are THE BEST pillows! I'm a side/stomach sleeper and these provide the perfect amount of support for me. Exactly what I was looking for. I was a bit skeptical, given how inexpensive they are — I'm used to spending a lot on bedding — but I decided to trust the over 200,000 reviews, and I'm so glad I did. Highly, highly recommend." — Irene Pope
Get it from Amazon for $47.99 (available in a queen size; be sure to clip the 20% off coupon).
10. A TubShroom for collecting the mass of hair that would normally clog your drain. When the water in your shower/tub starts to drain slower than usual, pop this product out, clean out the hair it's collected, and insert it back into the drain.
This thing collects all the icky loose hair neatly around it (at the bottom, so you can't see it when the TubShroom is in place), so all you have to do is wipe it off! It's super simple, yet so genius that some folks are about ready to make it their religion — read for yourself:
Promising review:"The TubShroom is a life changer. To market this simply as a revolutionary bathtub strainer is to degrade the perfection of the TubShroom. People often describe their life split into ages, from childhood to college, from marriage to the birth of their children, career growth to retirement. I see my life divided into two distinct periods centered on one singular event: the gloomy, pestilent dark ages before TubShroom, and all the glorious, magnificent days thereafter. No amount of glowing, favorable adjectives will ever do justice to the magnificence of the TubShroom. These are but feeble, limiting words, which by their very nature, cannot capture the richness, splendor, and transcendent power that is the TubShroom. The TubShroom is embodied enlightenment disguised as a humble implement to avoid bathtub clogs." — Zerubba U Levi
Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in six colors). If you don't have a sunken-in drain that can fit the Tubshroom, Oxo makes a good universal drain protector you can get from Amazon for $11.99.
11. A Go Hang It! picture hanging and leveling kit that's here to save you from wall art purgatory. If measuring and leveling seems really daunting, this tool makes it easy.
Go Hang it! is a small business that created this kit to help making hanging saw-tooth and wire picture frames easily with zero measuring. There are two magnetic keys you stick into the hangers on the back of your picture frames and then put up on the wall exactly where you want. It will leave a small indentation so you know exactly where to put your nails. And if you have a frame with a wire hanger, it also works. You can see exactly how it works in this TikTok here. Plus, there's an included level to make sure the pictures are even. The kit also incudes 85 pieces of picture-hanging hardware.
Promising review:"I moved to my apartment a few months ago and haven't hung anything because it is difficult/annoying to do it myself without it being crooked. Walls are plaster, so if I measure incorrectly and make nail holes, it is a pain to fix. I saw this product on TikTok (of all places) and immediately purchased. The day it arrived, I hung a mirror perfectly! I love that it has the attached kit, so when I want to hang something, everything is in one place. Super easy to use and absolutely worth every dollar." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $36.99.
12. A bottle of plant-based stainless steel cleaner and polish to get smudges and grime off your appliances in one swipe. Sticky fingerprints, be gone!
You'll also get a large microfiber cloth with the bottle.
Therapy Clean is a family-owned small business based in New Hampshire making plant-based cleaning products for the home.
My former colleague Brittany Ross says, " I don't know what kind of fairy dust this plant-based spray is hiding inside, but it made my mucked-up fridge sparkle within a MINUTE! I was skeptical when I first sprayed it onto my fridge because it took a second for the streaks to start fading, but lo and behold, there was *zero* residue left behind after a super brief wipe sesh. Once I saw how downright dazzling my fridge looked, I decided to put it to the ~real~ test — my filthy dishwasher. Again, a minute of buffing with a microfiber towel was enough to make it look like a brand new appliance, and it worked wonders on the greasy stainless steel edges of my oven, too."
Promising review: "This is a miracle worker on stainless. I have tried everything to get my stainless to shine like it should, even the home remedies, which do NOT work — sorry but they don't. This stuff is the best I have tried. I follow a girl on TikTok that recommended it and she has been right 100% on her Amazon recommendations. She nailed it again. You will love this stuff." — Amazonwoman
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (also available in a pack of two).
13. A set of blackout curtains because natural light is nice and all, but something you want to sleep in (in total darkness). These aren't just for blocking out sunlight (though they do that) — they also help muffle outside noise so that you can sleep through your neighbor's early morning lawn mowing or your kids' inexplicable 5 a.m. wake-up call.
Promising review:"I finally invested in blackout curtains for my room and my kids' room, and now I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner! These curtains do exactly what they are supposed to do. My kids are early risers, usually getting up when the sun comes up. Today, I was able to sleep until 9:30 because they were still in bed! I woke up not even knowing what time it was because my room was still so dark, haha! These especially made a huge difference in my room which faces the side of the house the sun rises on. These curtains are silky feeling, which I wasn't expecting, but it gives a sleek appearance. I highly highly recommend this brand." — Key Monique
Get it from Amazon for $18.98+ (available in 26 sizes and 35 colors).
14. An outlet light if you need a little light here and there around the house. Perfect for those of us who take nightly bathroom breaks or want to safely get to the kitchen for a midnight snack without turning on all the overhead lights.
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Promising review:"I don't like night-lights because they take up the wall outlet, so this was the perfect solution. I put it in the guest bath, and at night, with the bathroom door open, this provides just enough light to guide a person to the bathroom without blinding them. I ended up putting two on my hallway switches as well. What a great product." — LMK
Get it from Amazon for $22.98+ (available in three styles and four colors).
15. Some Shoe Slotz designed so you can store your shoes on top of each other instead of side-by-side, therefore freeing up a bunch of space in your closet and making your shoes look extra neat and tidy.
This product SAVED MY SHOES! I had an awkward set of built-in shelves in my closet in my old apartment, and it was the only place I wanted to put my shoes. As you can see from the before pic (above), it was a big mess; my shoes were piled on top of each other and getting really dirty. Traditional shoe caddies or boxes didn't really work because there's not much horizontal space, so I tried the Shoe Slotz. It fixed the problem perfectly! Because the design smartly stacks one shoe on top of the other, you save 50% of the space you'd normally use to store your shoes."
Get a 10-piece set from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in two other size packs).
16. A bottle of Angry Orange Pet Odor Eliminator for when your favorite furry friend makes one or a dozen oopsies on the floor, and you can't seem to get the stink out. Using orange oil, it gets rid of the lingering smell and replaces it with a lovely one with notes of citrus.
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Angry Orange is a small business that was founded in 2014. They provide pet-related household cleaning supplies like stain removers, mops, and more.
Promising review:"This product is amazing!!!! We have a Rottweiler pup and a Bichon pup, and our house was feeling the PAIN! I tried everything and used to tell my wife, 'With all the science and technology in the world, we still can't come up with something that gets rid of the dog mark smell!' This product does everything and more. Just ordered another round. We were about to throw away some furniture due to the smell, but now, after use, we can keep it. Saved me hundreds. Well worth the money." — clayton s tonkin
Get it from Amazon for $17.96+ (available in two sizes).
17. A set of translucent fridge organizers so that everything in your fridge has a place. You won't believe how much easier it will be to prepare food when everything in your fridge is organized using these.
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Promising review:"Great for organizing. Bins are clear so you could easily see what you have and what you need. These are perfect addition for my refrigerator to keep items organized and within reach. They are sturdy and will last long time. Very easy to clean. Will recommend this." — Deepika
Get it from Amazon for $13.53+ (available in four sizes and six quantities).
18. A three-layer door draft stopper that sticks to the bottom of your door to prevent cold air from coming in or warm air from escaping. This is especially necessary if you live in an old home where insulation might not be as good as it used to be.
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Promising reviews:"I was a bit on the fence about buying this, but it is definitely worth it. It's cut down on my heating bill by a good amount. Install was easy as heck." — Amazon Customer
"Kept all the drafts away for sure. Also keeps heat and AC temperatures in rooms comfortably. Actually saw a difference with my utility bill. Highly recommend and easy to put on. Was done in literally three seconds!" — Ph0t0gM@
Get it from Amazon for $7.19+ (available in four colors).
19. A pack of dishwasher-cleaning tablets to deodorize and clean your dishwasher in one cycle. A single tab removes lime and mineral buildup, which causes streaking on glassware and water spots on ceramics.
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Promising review: "This dishwasher cleaner works GREAT!!! Awesome value too since you get an 18-month supply. Really helps keep my busy dishwasher fresh and clean. Would definitely recommend this product." — LifewiththeLovedays
Get it from Amazon for $17.92.
20. A pack of six furniture markers for covering up small nicks and cuts in your wood furniture and floors. Each kit comes with the most common wood colors (cherry, mahogany, walnut, black, maple, and oak) and matching crayons for easy filling when the damaged area is a little deep.
Promising review:"I am thoroughly impressed! We have a 115-plus-year-old house, and we only have hardwood in our downstairs hall and den. We didn't want to spend tons of money because we are probably going to be replacing the flooring in a few years. I'm actually still working on this as I'm writing this, but I am so impressed that I just had to write a review right away. The only 'negative' I have is that the colors are darker than the caps show, but it's not a big deal. For the money, you can't go wrong." — Borg
Get them from Amazon for $8.99.
21. A fabric defuzzer to fix all the problems that your cat has created by using your furniture as a scratch tree. In mere seconds this gadget trims the fuzz off and will have your sofa's arms looking like nothing ever happened.
The battery-operated model does need two AA batteries to work!
Promising reviews:"This is amazing!!! I have a chair that when my cats were kittens, they shredded. It was brand new, and they destroyed it within 6 months. I live alone, and no one ever comes over, so I just deal with the chair with dreams of reupholstering it someday. I've seen articles for defusers but never used one and always thought they were for sweaters or things that have just balled up, not that they had entire threads ripped out. A few days ago I saw someone's review for this one, used on loose threads, so I immediately bought it. It arrived today, and I used scissors to trim the threads. It was so easy to use and did an amazing job! I spent probably 90 minutes total doing my entire oversized chair and then spot cleaned it. It looks brand new! I have my awesome chair back! I almost donated this chair a hundred times over the last four years but didn't want to part with it. Now I'm so glad I didn't. $12 and less than two hours of my time, and my favorite chair is restored. I'm so happy!!" — StormyMorning
Get it from Amazon for $13.06 (available in six colors)
22. A tiny but mighty Levoit air purifier that'll have you breathing cleaner, fresher air without overcomplicating things. It quietly zaps dust, pet dander, and mystery particles floating around your home, so you're not just marinating in allergens all day.
Promising reviews:"This air purifier helped remove an old pet smell from an apartment we just moved into. It cleared the smell within 3 hours of plugging it in and running on speed 3. I really appreciate that it has multiple fan speeds because on speed 3 it is loud. It's not disturbing or annoying, just sounds like a fan. I do like the night mode for when we go to sleep so I can keep it on and not worry about the cleanliness of the air. It helps keep the air pure and I've noticed a huge difference when it's on versus off. It's incredibly light, making it so easy to move and you can decide where to put it. The top lights up with all of the buttons showing exactly how to use it. It's very user friendly and is not a complicated process to put together. It functions great and overall I would purchase again if needed." — sloane vigoren
Get it from Amazon for $99.89+ (also available in black).
23. A compact silverware sorter designed to take up less space than a traditional one while maximizing storage capacity. It can accommodate up to 24 pieces of cutlery, stacking them neatly on top of each other instead of side-by-side.
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Promising review:"I have a tiny kitchen with only three drawers, so space is at a premium. My silverware organizer took up almost all of one drawer, so this organizer is a godsend. You can fit quite a few spoons etc. in each slot. My beater attachments fit perfectly into the top two hollows. I will say I have to flip my forks over face down in order to be able to shut and open my drawer, but then the drawer itself is kind of shallow. You NEED this if you have a small kitchen with few drawers!" — mialro
Get it on Amazon for $8.99.
P.S. You can get the knife organizer (also pictured above) for $10.79 too.
24. A mattress vacuum, because it's probably been awhile (if ever!) since you've cleaned your mattress. We spend one third of our lives in bed, so please make sure yours is free of dust and other particles with this nifty little tool that not only vacuums your mattress but uses UV light to make sure it's extra clean.
Promising review:"This mattress vacuum cleaner is a lifesaver! The suction power is incredible, and it easily removes dust and allergens from my bed, pillows, and sofa. The UV light adds extra peace of mind for cleanliness. It's lightweight, easy to use, and perfect for keeping my home fresh. Highly recommend to everyone!" — Terry
Get it from Amazon for $65.26+ (available in black or white).
25. Some under-bed storage containers to keep bulky clothing, shoes, and extra bedding out of sight and out of mind (but still accessible)!
You can use these for so much more than clothing! Think craft supplies, extra toiletries, shoes...basically whatever you have too much of.
Promising review:" These storage bags are fantastic. I live in a small apartment where storage space is at a premium. I use these to store my Costco toilet paper and paper towels, so I don't need to make as many trips to the store. It keeps them in pristine condition and out of sight. The handles make them easy to pull in and out, and they fold up nicely when not in use. I'm thinking about getting two more since four will fit under my queen bed." — Kimberly Dorn
Get it from Amazon for $11.87+ (available in seven styles).
26. Some packets of Glisten disposer cleaner that use magical blue foam to rid your garbage disposal of stinky, gunky stuff. Not only does it clean the disposal and the drain, but it has a lemon-y scent that smells divine.
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Promising review:"This product is amazing. Every time I ran the dishwasher there was this horrible smell. So much that you could smell it throughout the apartment. I even started just hand-washing my dishes. But after about a week, the smell came back. I bought so many products to try and eliminate the smell but after a couple of days, it would come back. Then I saw this product on BuzzFeed and thought to myself, why not? The first time I used it cleaned it out pretty well. Better than the other products. But then I used it a second time and there was no smell. I'm going on two weeks of using my dishwasher and I can't smell anything. I highly recommend this if you're having the same problem I was. This is by far the best kitchen cleaning product I've ever purchased." — khrystyne torres
Get it from Amazon for $3.78+ (available in two styles).
27. A Bissell multi-purpose portable cleaner for tackling the most aggressive messes and stains, all without the annoyance of a cord. Reviewers have used this to save their couches, rugs, stairs, car seats, and more.
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Promising review:"This vacuum is amazing. I first heard of it on TikTok, where people were using it to clean their stairs, mattresses, car seats, etc., and from the videos, it already looked amazing. But considering how dirty my dining chair cushions were, I was a little bit apprehensive and skeptical. I purchased the item and used it on my chairs for the first time and the results were SO AMAZING. Best vacuum I've ever used. I even bought a second one!" — Davina
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
28. A Keurig K-Mini coffee maker to make your morning coffee routine easy peasy. Instead of a big machine that can make 16 cups, or making a $6 latte run when you just got out of bed, use this to brew a single cup right in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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Need some coffee to go with? Try this variety pack of 60 K-Cups ($38) or these reusable K-Cups ($13.95) for a low-waste option.
Promising review:"It's the PERFECT size for my dorm room. Super pretty color and super cute. Nothing bad to say about this product. Shipped quickly and works great. Can't wait for my 2 a.m. essay coffees with this bad boy!" — Mary
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in five colors).
29. A ceramic, nonstick multipurpose pot if you only have room for exactly one pan. This one does it all: make sauces, cook veggies, steam dumplings, boil pasta...all you need is the lil pot to get it done.
Promising review:"Cute, sturdy kitchenware. Firstly, I love the vibrant green color of this cooking pot. Most of the kitchenware are silver or black color, and this one just stands out in the kitchen, adding artsy feeling in my kitchen. Secondly, this cooking pot is very sturdy and easy to use. There's a note card of daily maintenance instructions of the pot; as long as you follow the instruction, there's no issue with fast weariness. Just love this cutie! Highly recommend." — Alicia
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in three sizes and two colors).
30. A pack of Magic Erasers to arm yourself with before tackling the tough job of cleaning any stained surface in your bathroom. This all-in-one product is a game changer and dissolves as it works, so the cleanup from the cleanup is minimal at best.
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These melamine eraser sponges are super tough on stains, but won't damage the surface underneath the stain.
Promising review:"Learned about these online on cleaning blogs and tried them out — amazing! They make cleaning spots that don't improve or need seemingly hours of scrubbing clean instantly! I feel lazy using them. Some spots can't be cleaned with them, but those are rare and just too stubborn for anything and need some kind of special help." — Kindle Customer
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $12.77.
31. A set of Wad-Free pads so your flat and fitted sheets don't end up in a tangled mess when you put them in the laundry dryer. These work for duvets, too!
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Wad-Free is a small business that launched during the pandemic. Cyndi, the founder, learned CAD (computer-aided design) to create the pads.
Promising review:"Honestly, I had my doubts! But, BuzzFeed kept showing me this product. And, washing and drying sheets was an annoyance: the sheets would take over the washing machine and get tangled in the dryer, causing EVERYTHING in that load to take forever to dry. No longer. I used these for the first time yesterday and ZERO tangles. The load dried in normal time. AND I get to support a woman-owned business?!?! Perfect." — Michelle Williams
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes).
32. A bottle of hard-water stain remover to finally put an end to the passive-aggressive staring contests you've been having with those stubborn shower stains. Hard water spots, soap scum, and mystery buildup don't stand a chance against this stuff, which scrubs away grime without making you feel like you just did an upper-body workout.
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Bring It On! is a small business that sells cleaning supplies.
Promising review:"Best scrub ever. Purchased this product after buying a house with heavy hard water buildup. This stuff took care of everything and cleaned the glass shower door like a champ! Some of the build up was bad so it took a few applications but it's now gone gone gone! Very easy to use and has a pleasant citrus smell." — LMG
Get it from Amazon for $19.
33. A rapid egg cooker if you're sick and tired of wasting time babysitting a pot of boiling water. Whether you want soft, medium, or hard-boiled eggs (or prefer them poached, scrambled, or in omelet form), this little machine handles it all with the push of a button.
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It also features an auto-shutoff function! It can boil up to six eggs at a time, poach up to two eggs at a time, or make an omelet! There's a poaching tray, omelet tray, a six-egg holder tray, a measuring cup, a recipe book, and access to a recipe database. All nonelectric parts are dishwasher-safe!
BuzzFeed's own Samantha Wieder absolutely loves this egg cooker:
"I love cooking, I really do, but there are two very inconvenient times that my cooking laziness strikes, and that is first thing in the morning when I wake up, and at the end of the day when it's time for dinner. Thankfully, in the morning, I now have this rapid egg cooker which allows me to make soft-, medium-, or hard-boiled eggs, poached eggs, or an omelet, all without having to stand over the stove.
It's also a great way to whip up a high protein snack during the day when you're busy with work, school, or just in the middle of a very important Netflix binge. The egg maker will let out a sound when your eggs are cooked, and then all you have to do is enjoy them!"
Promising review:" I didn't believe the hype until I bought it for myself. My boiled eggs come out perfect EVERY TIME. Trust me this is not one of those kitchen products you buy to make life easier that just ends up sitting on top of the cabinet collecting dust. If you are a deviled egg / hard boiled egg / omelet lover, YOU NEED THIS." — M. Brown
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in six colors).
34. A pack of bottle-cleaning tablets that'll remove stubborn stains and odors from your reusable coffee cups and water bottles. Just pop a tablet into one of your bottles and let the fizz do the work — no soap, sink, or scrubbing required.
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Promising review:"I bought them for my husband's work Thermos. It looked like new again after one use and no scrubbing. I did use fewer tabs then recommended and still had great results. Rinsed well with no residue left behind. If you buying for a coffee thermos I would definitely recommend. Haven't tried it on anything else." — T. Wylie
Get a pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two quantities).
35. A TV cord cover for hiding the wires needed for your wall-mounted television. What's fancier than a TV without cords showing? NOTHING!
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Promising review: "This is the perfect solution for hiding a cord! It looks like it is just a part of the base board. Mine is covering a cable wire only, but I think they are big enough to hide more than one cord if needed. I didn't cut mine, and I bought two. You can tell where the two meet if you look closely. However, I do not think anyone would notice. I can't believe I let our cable cord sit across the floor for this long. I wish I would have found these sooner!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three sizes and five colors).
36. A set of glass meal-prep containers with three compartments that'll make you feel like the kind of person who has their life together. These sturdy, microwave-safe containers keep your meals fresh without staining, warping, or absorbing that mysterious fridge smell. Plus, the locking lids mean you can actually trust them not to leak all over your bag.
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This set comes with to-go sauce cups, too!
Promising review:"Amazing! Best bento-style lunch container I have found so far! Easy to clean, and lunch can be reheated in the oven (or microwave)! The glass is nice and thick, and if you are clumsy, no worries, it hasn't broken yet even though I drop it all the time! Nice deep sections allow for a LOT of food!" — Danielle
Get them from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in a variety of quantities and styles)
37. A magnetic stove shelf to turn that unused space on the top of your stove into a fully functional shelf, no installation required. It also has a small back lip, so you needn't worry about stuff slipping off behind the stove, never to be seen again.
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StoveShelf is a US-based small business that specializes in stove shelves for various sizes of stoves.
Promising review:"This is amazing and I have no idea why I didn't buy one of these years ago!!! My new stove wouldn't get close enough to the wall to allow me to rest anything on top without it falling behind. This was absolutely PERFECT. I am very happy that the magnets provided were able to be moved. This allowed me to place them perfectly for maximum hold because my top was slightly curved." — JStill
Get it from StoveShelf on Amazon for $39.99 (available in size colors and three sizes from 24" to 30").
38. An all-natural, chemical-free fizzing toilet tablet that's like a bath bomb for your bowl. Drop one in, let it do its fizzy thing, and then lightly scrub away any residue.
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Pardo Naturals is a Black woman-owned small business founded by Rita Pardo that creates natural body, hair, and home products.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Melanie Aman says:" For all the folks who don't enjoy cleaning the toilet — myself included — these dissolving tablets make quick work of a grimy bowl. The tablets are a little hard to dislodge from the plastic container (though that does make me feel confident that they're secure during transit and won't break; mine all arrived intact!), but once you get one out, you drop it in the toilet, and let it do its thing. It'll start fizzing — just like a bath bomb — loosening any stains and streaks in 10 minutes so they come away with a light brushing. I never let the toilet get too bad (and usually it takes awhile for me to notice any buildup since there are only two people in the apartment), so I can't vouch for them if you have really set-in hard water stains or haven't cleaned the commode in six months. But if you're looking to ditch the harsh cleansers in your toilet cleaning routine, this is a great addition to your lineup."
Get six tablets from Pardo Naturals for $10.50 (available in seven scents).
39. An aesthetically pleasing dishwasher magnet so you always know if the dishes inside are clean or dirty. I live in a home with my spouse and our young children, and receive frequent visits from my mom and my MIL, all who help out equally. We cook A LOT at home, so the dishwasher is always in use — I'm talking three to four times a day. This saves us all a lot of time.
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Before we had this, there were several instances where, groggy in the morning, someone unloaded all the dirty dishes into the cabinets before realizing they hadn't been cleaned yet. Since getting this, we've never once not known if the dishes were clean or dirty. A lifesaver for our busy household!
Promising review:"I never thought I would need one of these magnets, but I'm that person who thoroughly rinses everything before loading it into the dishwasher, and that started causing some confusion for our family. After my son was born and I returned to work, we had both sets of parents watching our baby every week on different days, and things got chaotic around here. Not only did it stop my MIL from using dirty dishes she was retrieving from the dishwasher instead of the cupboard, it helped my husband and I stay on track with loading and unloading it accordingly. It sticks great to my stainless KitchenAid dishwasher, and as soon as I unload it, I switch it to the red 'dirty' side so everyone knows not to grab glasses from there. Once it's full and I start a new cycle, I switch it back to the green 'clean' side so that when it's finished running, anyone can unload it and put the dishes away or just fish whatever they want from there to use." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in six styles).
40. A sleek, magnetized dry-erase board for your fridge so you can stay on top of your tasks and grocery shopping list. You can easily keep track of all the eggs, blueberries, and bulk iced coffee concentrate you'll need for your next grocery run.
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Promising review: "I have it to write down things to buy. Very convenient and came with a good number of markers. It's really simple to clean. I use a wet cloth when I don't want to use the eraser, and that works easy also." — Stephanie Rios
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
41. A bottle of non-toxic Folex Carpet Spot Remover that miraculously removes all types of stains from carpet and upholstery, including pet accidents, grease, oil, ink, red wine, coffee, blood, rust, food, cosmetics, dirt, and grime — really, anything!
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To use, apply to the stain, gently agitate with your fingers, and blot with an absorbent cloth. This is non-toxic and should be non-irritating on the skin!
Promising review:"I had terrible rust and oil stains all over the seats of my car when I bought it. I tried other cleaners to get it out, but they actually made the stains darker. I took it to the dealership to see if they could get it out and they flat out told me no, so I gave up and lived with it for almost five years. I tried this after it was recommended by a friend. I sprayed it on and literally watched the stain run right off my seat. It was amazing! I thought I was going to have to pay hundreds of dollars to replace the seats in my car because nothing else would work. This stuff really is awesome!" — Brittany
Get it from Amazon for $6.65.
42. A windproof rechargeable lighter for all your candles and fireplace needs. The flexible neck makes it easy to light hard-to-reach wicks, and it'll spark 400 times before recharging.
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Promising review:"This is seriously the coolest device of my winter holiday. It makes lighting candles a breeze. Yes, there is a weird crackling noise, but that's a super minor annoyance. It's a super intuitive device. Plus the lighter with the USB (included), charge for a bit, then pop it open and light ALL THE THINGS; well, candles. I don't know how well it lights cigarettes or whatever. However, for my personal intended use, it's awesome!" — Jee W
Get it from Amazon for $6.79+ (available in nine colors and patterns).
43. And a toothpaste squeezer that doubles as a stand so you never waste toothpaste or countertop space again. I'm a person who likes an uncluttered bathroom countertop, and having this hold my toothpaste straight up as opposed to just laying it down frees up space and keeps it looking tidy. It also ensures no toothpaste ever goes to waste; I've noticed since using it that I go way longer between needing a new tube.
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I just really hate wasting product, but so many bottles and tubes make it impossible to get the last couple of tablespoons of stuff out. I can't stand this! With this squeezer, I literally get ALL the toothpaste out before I need a new tube, and it's soooo satisfying.
Promising review: "No instructions come with it, but it is fairly obvious how it works. Bottom of the tube through the body slot into the turnkey slot, and turn the key enough to clamp the tube in place. Stands upright, making a very small footprint. Wind too tight, and you might pop the cap with toothpaste under pressure. Gonna try it with other tubed products, like tomato paste and bacitracin." — Stephanie L.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.50+ (available in a pack of red and white or navy and white).
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