39 Things To Make Life A Lot Easier Around The House

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19-05-2025

A Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp that you can plop right on the inside of your toilet because you can see those rings are on the verge of forming (and you can smell it too). This works to clean your bowl every time you flush and gives off a nice citrus scent.
A box of cleaning K-Cups you simply put in your coffee machine to help get rid of any leftover residue and old coffee grounds that might spoil that first cup of coffee in the morning. Using one of these bad boys makes cleaning so much easier and can increase the lifespan of your morning bestie (aka your Keurig).
A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets for anyone who doesn't want to get on their hands and knees and stick their head in the dishwasher to clean it. These little tablets do the work for you. All you do is run it on a normal wash cycle, and now you have a nice, fresh dishwasher.
A ChomChom pet hair remover to make you say, "WOW, that wasn't so hard after all." No need to be wasteful or waste money with those sticky adhesive papers because this roller can be used over and over again. All you need to do is just roll, watch the fur disappear, and easily empty it all out for a super fast cleanup!
A foaming garbage disposal cleaner capable of turning your food graveyard into a lemon-scented haven. I think we all can collectively agree that shoving our hand down the disposal to deep clean is not in our job description. Just place the packet in the disposal, let it soak, and turn on your disposal! Easy peasy lemon squeezy!
A sock and underwear organizer so you can quickly find your favorite pair of socks when you're rushing out the door. Not only will this make your drawer look so organized, but it will encourage you to *stay* organized because all your stuff has little individual compartments.
A tub of the bestselling Pink Stuff — it'll work wonders to remove dirt, oil, grime, rust, and stains from pretty much any surface. You'll be surprised that the ingredient list doesn't just say "magic" since it brings your things (stoves, pans, sinks, etc.) back to life with little to no elbow grease required.
An air purifier because you're starting to question if allergy season is year-round at this point, since you're sneezing Every. Single. Day. This will help remove all that dust, pollen, and pet dander that's floating in the air. Plus, it can help your home smell fresher, too!
A Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Cleaner, which works ✨wonders✨ on your couches, carpets, and other upholstery items since it literally sucks up dirt, stubborn stains, and any other nasty spills that have worked their way into your life. Forget calling the pros — this little green powerhouse is way more affordable and just as effective.
A genius Tineco 2-in-1 cordless vacuum and mop so you can check off two annoying household tasks at one time! Unlike regular mops, this retains 90% of dirty water, so your floors will be clean *and* dry in minutes. I've got two words for ya... life changing.
Or iRobot's Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo if you really want to do absolutely zero work and just watch it clean the floors for you, like it's Cinderella. It vacuums and mops at the same time all while maneuvering its way around the house in clean, neat rows. Once it's done, it goes back to its little charging port. Who knew life could be this simple!
A pack of duster sponges that might just be dust's worst enemy. All you gotta do is dampen it, wipe, and rinse! The ridged surface grabs all that grossness, and it's reusable, which is way more eco-friendly than using wasteful paper towels.
Slow cooker liners for an easy and quick cleanup after making that killer one-pot meal for the family. No more dreadful cleaning or soaking overnight when you've got these handy liners!
And some reusable air fryer liners if you're obsessed with your air fryer but seriously over the crusty mess it leaves behind. Just pop one into the bottom of the tray, and boom — no more scrubbing off baked-on bits.
A "Magic Tap" automatic drink dispenser, because sometimes you just want your water, juice, or milk without doing any heavy lifting. This battery-operated, spill-proof system is also great for kids because it gives them more independence and gives YOU peace of mind that there won't be OJ all over the floor.
A set of bed bands if you're the type of sleeper who wakes up with their bed looking like they were actually trying to "unmake" your bed in their sleep. These will keep your fitted sheet (the most annoying sheet) in place, so at least you won't have to retuck the corners every morning.
A flat head mop and wringer set with 360-degree rotation — it has a slim slot in the bucket for scraping off excess dirt and dust, as well as for wringing out the dirty water. It's way easier to maneuver than mops with a traditional mop head. Plus, the included mop heads are machine-washable!
A magnetic microwave cover because heating up your tomato soup is making your microwave look like a freaking crime scene. This sticks to the top of your microwave and easily pops right off when you're in the mood for some warm leftovers.
A set of bedsheet organizers so you don't have to tackle the avalanche of poorly folded sheets and duvet covers that look like they're about to engulf you if you grab them from the bottom. This organized system keeps your linen closet tidy and simplifies things when it's time to change the bed.
A lid organizer because even the most organized of houses always seem to deal with the universal headache of the Tupperware drawer. This simple but effective solution puts lids in their place (literally) and will make you so happy when you find the right lid on the first try.
A spice rack organizer so you can make sure your favorite chicken seasoning doesn't get lost in your narrow kitchen cabinets. If you're guilty of stacking as many spices as you possibly can and forgetting about half of them, then this is for you.
A bamboo storage bag and food wrap organizer for storing plastic baggies, foil, plastic wrap, and wax paper all in one place instead of bulky individual boxes. This comes with labels to identify your wraps and bags, and the dispenser cutters give a precise cut for all your food wrapping needs.
An unassuming broom organizer equipped with five slots and six hooks, because even if you have a small apartment and an even smaller closet, you still need a lot of cleaning supplies. That messy pile of brooms and dust pans shoved in the corner is a thing of the past because you've just turned the back of your door into a functional space saver.
A Wet & Forget weekly shower spray that you just apply, wait overnight, and rinse off the next day. The results will be so incredible that you'll be second-guessing whether a cleaning crew actually just snuck into your house... but NOPE. Just the magic of Wet & Forget!
A pumice cleaning stone so you can easily scratch away at those yucky stains without leaving behind scratch marks in the bowl. Those regular plastic bristles are no match for this strong yet gentle cleaner that makes your porcelain throne look brand stinkin' new (minus the literal stink).
FryAway's cooking oil solidifier that can arguably be described as straight-up sorcery because it turns your cooking oil into an easily disposable solid. This plant-based powder makes food cleanup (the most annoying part) just a little bit easier!
A three-pronged duster, which gets rid of the dust on the top AND bottom of not one... but TWO blinds at once. This comes with five microfiber cleaning towels and makes cleaning much more efficient.
A magnetic dry erase cleaning checklist to make your long list of chores and tasks seem somewhat manageable and organized. Checking them off one by one will give you that lil' serotonin boost to get you through the days, weeks, and months, and will make it feel not as daunting to get them done.
A set of safe-locking magnetic duvet clips so the duvet insert can stop shimmying its way down to the bottom of the duvet cover, leaving all the fluff at your feet. These can hold up to ten pounds and keep them securely in place until you unlock them with the magnetic key when it's time for laundry day.
A "Laundry Turtle" reviewers love for how innovative and easy it is to use, rather than lugging a laundry basket around the house. Just put it on top of your clothes, turn the dryer barrel, and the "turtle" will scoop up all your clothes, making pulling things out of the dryer a breeze.
An under-cabinet lid opener so you don't have to muster up the courage to go ask your neighbor to help you open the pickle jar. This grabs the lid with a firm hold, and with a simple twist, you'll be enjoying your pickle spears without having to put your back in it to do so.
A laundry soap station because it'll make dispensing your detergent way easier now that you don't have to feel like you're doing a full upper body workout every time you do laundry. It's got a handy drip tray, and the forward-leaning angle makes it easy to get every last drop.
A "sit and wait" mold and mildew remover gel so you can actually enjoy your "me time" in the shower or tub without the scary sight of gross black stuff growin' in your grout. Squeeze this on the affected area, leave it on for 6–8 hours, and simply wipe away to reveal a clean new surface.
A reusable microfiber Swiffer mop pad since the single-use disposable pads are (1) expensive and (2) literally never stay attached to your Swiffer. These are machine washable, so you can reuse them as much as you need, and the velcro makes sure they stay on while you get all that dust and dirt around the house.
A leaf-shaped herb and kale stripper if taking off the stems of your leafy greens during meal prep is starting to feel like, "Should I just do takeout this week?" This makes it super easy to strip your greens, and it even has a curved edge for chopping up herbs.
A magnetic laundry guard, because if it isn't the washing machine that's eating your socks, it's probably the area behind your washing machine! This keeps things like clothes, soap caps, and other laundry essentials from falling back there — and it's adjustable!
And a pack of 24 washing machine descaling tabs to fight the grime and buildup that might keep your clean laundry from smelling as fresh as it should. If the smell of your machine makes you consider replacing the entire thing altogether, these might just save you a heftyyyy (and not yet needed) upgrade. Just pop the tablet into your empty washer and run it through a normal cycle.
A pack of Bissell Stomp N' Go stain-removing pads so you don't have to get down and dirty scrubbing those pesky stains. Instead of investing in costly carpet replacements or professional cleaning services, these pads easily get rid of tough spots at home. All you have to do is place the pad on the stain, stomp on it, and let it sit for 30 minutes. It'll *look* and *smell* like the stain was never there!
A carpet spot cleaning spray that'll turn those post-spill gasps into squeals of excitement when the stains suddenly disappear. So, if you have a Kevin's Famous Chili moment, like in The Office, you can pretend it never even happened after using this spray.