
If You Can't Wait To Start Spring Cleaning, These 37 Products Will Help You Achieve A Spotless, Clutter-Free Home Right Now
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Your place will be looking spick and span before spring has sprung.
1. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner that'll bubble and fizz through the odor-causing grime all on its own while you just stand back and wish you'd gotten it sooner.
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All you have to do is run a strong stream of hot water into the sink for a minute, reduce the water to a trickle, insert one of the packets into the disposer, turn on the disposer, and let it do the rest! Then simply rinse the sink, and you're done!
Promising review:"Saw on TikTok (don't judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you're left with a clean sink! I use with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance." — Jessica House
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.60 (available in two sizes).
2. A set of stackable clear drawer organizers to turn what was once a bottomless pit of a junk drawer into a place where you can actually like... find things.
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The six-piece set comes with two 3"x3" bins, two 6"x3" bins, and two 9"x3" bins.
Promising review:"Great product! I bought these to put in my nightstand drawer to store small things, as the drawer is very deep. I've got ChapStick, hand lotions, a small flashlight, and other bedside items in them so they're not just rolling around the drawer. I just bought some more for my bathroom vanity. They fit together nicely but also lift right out of each other. The plastic is sturdy, and they came individually wrapped to keep them from scratching." — Sparkyj
Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $12.99.
3. A set of three drill brush attachments capable of making your surfaces look brand-new — without any scrubbing on your part! Just attach the brush head to your drill, turn it on, and watch all of that grime disappear so fast and easily, you'll think it's magic.
Need a drill? Here's one! And check out our Drill Brush attachment review for more on just how well it works.
Note: Each color of the Drill Brush attachment corresponds to the type of bristles they have, and each one is best suited for a specific type of cleaning job (for example, the yellow brush has medium bristles, best used for bathroom cleaning — bathtubs, showers, tile, and porcelain). Be sure to check the listing for which color is best for your intended purpose before buying!
Drill Brush is a small business based in New York that makes cleaning brushes that attach to drills. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician who suffered from carpal tunnel and needed a way to clean without causing him harm.
Promising review:"I bought the yellow and use it regularly for cleaning shower tile, removing hard-water stains from glass (with Lime-A-Way), and even for my oven top. For the price, you can't beat it. They are good quality and the different sizes are convenient for different jobs. Gonna get a red set next for the tougher jobs!" — Emir D Hayric
Get the set of three from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors and six bristle stiffnesses).
4. A jar of The Pink Stuff, which is beloved by reviewers for how little effort it takes to quickly remove stains, rust, discoloration, and other stubborn marks from metal, ceramic tiles, saucepans, barbecues, and much more — without leaving behind any scratches!
A lot of people compare it to the Magic Eraser in paste form, so even your weirdest, most stubborn stains will meet their match.
Promising review:"Found this product on TikTok. I don't think I've ever seen value like I do this product! Literally use it on EVERYTHING!! Kids and teens have dirt, grime, and grease on their walls? This will make it look like a new paint job. Baseboards need some love? A pea-size amount of this makes them look brand new. Need a shoe cleaner? PERFECT for sneakers. I could name a million more uses, but I can ASSURE you this is worth every penny. What's more? You need such LITTLE of this product, it will last a VERY long time. Thank you, TikTok!!!" — Rachel in CLT
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
5. A machine-washable EasyWring microfiber spin mop — it includes an automatic hands-free wringer and a splash guard so you can mop *without* the worst parts of mopping — getting your hands all dirty and splashing dirty water all over the floors you JUST washed.
It'll deep clean your home using *only* water — no harsh ingredients needed (!) — thanks to its millions of advanced microfiber strands that are pros at capturing dirt and grime. Plus, the 360 rotating triangle mop-head allows it to easily reach into corners, under furniture, alongside baseboards, and between tiles.
Check out this TikTok showing it in use!
Promising review: "I had had it with my broken basic mop and bucket. I tried to just get a dollar store Swiffer to get us by, but that wasn't cutting it at all. With three boys and a dog that makes his rounds on all the furniture and every exposed corner, I had to do something. After seeing a TikTok where a woman demonstrated this mop to clean her walls, and hearing my boss raving about it, I decided to click the Amazon button. Let me tell you, I HATE cleaning, I HATE mopping, but I LOVE for things to be clean.
" I was able to mop the entire house TWICE (Because it was that dirty. Please don't judge.) within an hour. A few days later, I mopped the entire house again within 10 minutes because they weren't quite as dirty. On another positive note, my boys love the spinner and think it's a toy! So, every time I get the bucket out my 10-year-old and 4-year-old ask to mop the house because they think it's fun. MAJOR BONUS!" — Molly
Get it from Amazon for $34.97.
6. A pair of rustproof shower caddy bathroom shelves — now you can stop trying to balance all of your tubes and bottles on the edge of your tub and knocking them over constantly.
These sturdy shelves can hold up to 15 pounds and come with removable hooks where you can conveniently hang sponges and loofahs!
Promising review:"If you are looking for some shower space and you don't want to tear out your shower to build in the nitches...grab these babies. They stick great and hold a ton of stuff! They took our shower from looking cluttered and always having stuff fall underfoot to looking put together and having everything be right where you need it to get to it. I use liter bottles of shampoo and conditioner, and these babies hold both in one basket. Pick up a set. You won't be disappointed." — Chris
Get it from Amazon for $30.49+ (available in four finishes).
7. An ingeniously designed microfiber window blind cleaner that'll help you get rid of all that dust hanging out on your window blinds, fans, and air conditioners without breakin' a sweat!
The cleaning tool also comes with five machine-washable microfiber duster clothes.
Promising review:"Where has this blind cleaner been for the past 50 years???? I have struggled to keep my blinds clean for so many years and happily found this item. It WORKS!!! And I love that it comes with extra sleeves, and the sleeves are machine washable. The handle is plastic, but I feel confident it won't break any time soon." — marionvgt
Get the six-piece set from Amazon for $6.99.
8. A *loooooooooooong* vacuum hose attachment capable of reaching those hard-to-get-at spaces behind the stove, fridge, couch, and laundry machines that you know are getting grosser and grosser the longer you avoid them.
It's also great for cleaning out your dryer vent so it doesn't get clogged with lint — which makes for longer drying times, higher utility bills, and even dangerous fires. Skip all that hassle by simply attaching this hose to your vacuum and letting it do all the hard work!
This hose adapter fits on most vacuum cleaners (except for some Dysons), and some reviewers have even found socks they thought were gone forever after this thing pulled them out of their lint traps!
Promising review:"This thing is seriously amazing. I figured out how to use it quickly, and it worked well. I had a sock stuck way down in my vent and would've had no idea! I still can't believe how much lint and dust came from my dryer. My husband is already talking about other uses for this unique tool, like getting into tight spaces in our cars." — J. Price
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.45+ (available in three colors).
9. A set of magnetic glass spice jars — stick them to the fridge to free up a cabinet for other storage needs. If your love for seasoning is overwhelming your kitchen, these jars are here to help!
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Gneiss Spice is a woman-owned small biz based in Maine!
Promising review:"I am in love with my magnetic spice jars! I recently moved to a small apartment and don't have the counter or wall space to store spices or a spice rack, so magnetic jars it was! I love how these have a decorative feel while providing a secure way to store the spices. Unlike other magnetic spice jars I feel that these add an extra flair to displaying your assorted spices." — rae.m.wri
Get a 12-pack of small jars from Amazon for $70+ (available in two sizes and larger multipacks).
10. A pack of melamine cleaning sponges reviewers say are a great and more affordable alternative to Mr. Clean Magic Erasers if you're looking to effectively clean surfaces without using chemicals. Simply add water to these extra thick sponges and watch in amazement as the grime wipes away without leaving damage behind!
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Reviewers have used this to clean marks on their walls from their kid's markers, grease marks, the yellow rust stains in their tubs, pigment stains from paint, and even dirty sneakers! Note: The sponges *will* slowly disintegrate as you use them— good thing there's 20 in the pack!
Promising review:"Obsessed. You start by scrubbing that one scuff that's been bugging you every time you walk by since the day it mysteriously appeared. ... Then, you see a small one next to it. Then, hours have passed, and you're holding this shriveled up fluff, and your house is spotless, and you realize you can't live without these things." — Amazon customer
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $14.95+ (also available as a pack of 100).
11. A bottle of Sunny & Honey Carpet Miracle that makes it easy to banish discoloration and get your carpet back to looking like the day it was installed. All you have to do is add the solution to water, pour it into your carpet shampooing machine, and watch the stains wash away!
If you don't have a carpet shampooing machine, here's one!
This stuff is from a family-run small business that specializes in cleaning products, especially ones for homes with pets!
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 $19.99.
12. A slim shelving unit on wheels so you can maximize even the tiniest unused space in your apartment for extra storage.
Promising reviews:"This was a great touch for a previously wasted space between my washer and dryer in my laundry room. It works best if it can roll straight out, but my husband secured the joints. It also allowed me space for the iron and ironing products rather than filling up my utility closet." — Wayfair Customer
Get it from Wayfair for $28.88 (originally $79.99).
13. An under-bed storage bin for everything that doesn't fit in your maxed out closets and drawers, and winds up just lying around your room.
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It's less than 6 inches tall — perfect to slide under beds that sit low to the floor.
Promising review:"This is large, and there's two! Fits perfectly under my bed and holds so much stuff. One holds my winter casual clothes and pajamas and the other holds my summer swimsuits and casual sundresses. I'm very impressed! The sides are collapsible but fit perfectly under my bed that has drawers and the bungee board, so it's pretty tight under there but they fit perfectly. I emptied several totes and organized my closet. 👍🏻👍🏻 Definitely recommend." — Houston
Get two bins from Amazon for $12.97+ (available in three colors, two styles, and sets of four).
14. A mold and mildew removing gel to banish that gross buildup we'd rather not think about or spend too long dealing with. Just apply the gel, let it sit for six hours (out of sight, out of mind), and simply wipe away!
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Promising review:" I was embarrassed about our tubs because the people we bought our house from didn't caulk or seal them properly and this resulted in mildew buildup. I tried EVERYTHING until I saw this on TikTok, I believe — MIRACLE FREAKING WORKER. I will be buying more." — Brooklyn Nguyen
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
15. A reusable pet hair remover for anyone who can never seem to get all of their pet's fur off of their clothes and furniture. Just roll it over your fuzz-covered item of choice, and watch it lift the fur RIGHT OFF. Then simply dump out and reuse — no more annoying sticky papers like other lint rollers!
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Promising review:" If I could give this product 6 stars, I would. My husband and I use it almost every day. We have three furry dogs and six fluffy cats, which makes for A LOT of hair. We were using a lint roller before we bought our ChomChom Roller. The lint roller didn't work very well and had to be replaced. We have had our ChomChom Roller for months and it still works just as well as it did when we first got it. We can actually invite our friends over now without worrying about all the pet hair." — Morgan Willis
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 + (available in four colors).
16. *And* a FURemover squeegee broom reviewers say attracts hair like a magnet, making cleaning *much* faster. All that fur and fuzz hiding deep in your carpet is no match for this thing, and while pet hair is the focus, it'll do an impressive job cleaning up water, dirt, and dust too.
Promising review:"I decided to take a chance on this broom and I am so happy I did. It takes some elbow grease but it gets the fur off the area rug in my living room. Not only is it great for getting the fur off rugs, but it's also even better on the hard floors. My regular broom catches some of the hair (which I then have to clean off by hand) but much of it just swirls away in the breeze the sweeping creates. This broom actually collects even the tiny stray hairs and deposits them in the dust pile without me having to get my hands dirty (literally)." — Sarah R.
Get it from Amazon for $19.74 (available in different styles and with accessories).
17. An "Angry Mama" microwave cleaner — it'll loosen those splatters and stains so all you have to do is wipe them clean.
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Just add water and vinegar, and place this gadget in the microwave for five to eight minutes on high heat. Afterward, wipe off with a sponge, rag or napkin, and all the grime will come right off!
Promising review:"I'm embarrassed to say I hadn't cleaned my microwave in about six months. It's an awful task. I ran Angry Mama one time, wiped down easily, then ran it one more time to get it detailed really clean. Highly recommend using it more often than once every six months for a super fast, super clean microwave!" — Kelsey
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in four colors).
18. A mounted organizer you can use to hang brooms, mops, ironing boards, and more. Now you can free up some much needed floor space for all of the *other* things that need storing.
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Promising review:"Love this broom/mop holder. So nice to save space and stay organized. Holds them so firm and flat to 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 four colors and a pack of two).
19. A cable organizer box because, let's face it, piles of tangled cords are not very aesthetically pleasing, and you didn't put effort into making your room cute only to have it marred by your quenchless thirst for electricity.
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Plus, now your kids and/or pets won't decide those cords are their new favorite dangerous toys.
Promising review:"I'm so happy with this organizer box. I can't stand a heap of tangled cords going every which way. I've got two AC adapter boxes in there. Also in the box is a small power supply, the cord for the iMac I use, and a long USB cord plugged into my charging station. It's awesome." — Ben W
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in three colors/styles).
20. A toilet wand cleaning system with a disposable head (and six refills) preloaded with Clorox so cleaning is a breeze. Just swish, swirl, and scrub as needed with the hexagon-shaped sponge head designed to hit those tough-to-reach places, then pop it off and toss it when you're done! Your toilet will be sparkling and smelling fresh in record time.
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Includes a wand, storage caddy, and six disinfecting wand head refills.
Promising review:"So, we have a toilet that belongs to the cats. We don't use it, we don't look at it, we like to pretend it does not exist. Even with semi-regular flushing, cat waste is pretty nasty stuff and built up quickly in the bowl. One of these wands cleaned it up in a single session! Before and after pic attached." — Whitney
Get it from Amazon for $20.86.
21. A two-tiered slide-out storage basket to upgrade any cabinet that needs some assistance with not just one, but TWO layers of storage. Plus, the baskets include dividers to keep things extra organized!
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Promising review:" This was perfect for organizing under my bathroom cabinet. I used one each for facial and dental, hair, makeup, and 'medicine cabinet' type randomness including sanitary care. I just pull a whole bin out for whatever I'm doing and put it back when I finish. Bye-bye countertop clutter and under cabinet disaster area." — Tee H.
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in clear, frosted, blue, and with dividers).
22. A set of legging organizing hangers in case your collection has simply spiraled out of control. Now, you can store up to ten pairs of leggings neatly on one hanger, saving space in your closet and making it way easier to find the ones you're looking for when you need them.
Each hanger holds 10 pairs of leggings.
Promising review:"Yes...I have too many clothes. I LOVE my leggings. These saved me soooo much room! Now I have much more space, AND I can see them all easier." — Larry Seymour
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three colors and a pack of one or four).
23. A super-long extendable duster so you can stop neglecting cleaning your ceiling fans as well as other hard-to-reach spots like vents and under your furniture. This'll make it easy peasy!
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Promising review:"I love my new duster. The ability to extend the pole makes it easy to clean the ceiling fan blades, chandeliers, and the AC vents. Because it's so lightweight it makes reaching very easy." — Linette Leadon
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three styles).
24. Some seriously strong, plant-based Better Life tile and tub cleaner — it'll leave your tub, tile, grout, fixtures, sinks, toilet seats, and even shower walls, doors, and curtains looking brand new. Just spray, let it sit for 15 minutes, and when you come back, the soap scum, mold, mildew, rust, and hard-water stains will easily wipe right off!
Promising review:"I have an old shower/bathtub. I tried name-brand shower cleaners and bleach to try to 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 a separate sprayer and the bottle sealed so it wouldn't leak in the box. I highly recommend this." — Amber Erwin
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $22.47.
25. A Shoe Slotz space saver designed to *double* the amount of shoes you can store by neatly stacking each pair of shoes on top of each other — without getting all squished!
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Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Sally Elshorafa has to say about this handy organization unit: " This product SAVED MY SHOES! I have an awkward set of built-in shelves in my closet, 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."
Promising review:"These things are genius. I had my closet redone and asked for the back wall to have cubbies so I can easily display my shoes, but I either underestimated the number of shoes I have or overestimated the space that was in the closet and I couldn't display them all. I bought a few packs of these and now I have extra space. I guess I'll have to go out and buy more shoes now!" — Hercules
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $29.99 (also available as a pack of 20 or 40).
26. A bottle of Leather Honey that'll quickly and gently remove dirt, oil, tough stains, and other grime from leather *and* faux-leather goods, so you can get your furniture back to looking nice and spiffy!! Just grab a bottle of this stuff and a scrubbing brush to get started.
It also works great for cleaning leather handbags, shoes, jackets, and more!
Promising review:"This cleaner really does only require a small amount to clean the leather. The small bottle at first had me thinking I was going to end up having to buy three bottles before it was all said and done, but that wasn't the case surprisingly. Follow the directions exactly and it works beautifully. I do suggest conditioning after the cleaning as leather does need moisture to retain its beauty. The leather cleaner is an excellent product and don't be afraid of the small bottle, a little goes a long way. 10 out of 10 will buy again and recommend." — Dorothy I.
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes).
27. A super satisfying-to-use electric pressure washer in case you need a little extra power at your disposal when it comes to cleaning layers of grime and discoloration off of your deck, patio, car, driveway, fence, boat, and more.
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Promising review:"Power washer was delivered Monday, it's Wednesday and I have washed two cars, cleaned driveway and sidewalks, cleaned back fence, and the work keeps piling up; everything I see now needs to be cleaned! This little dude does not back down; plenty of power and it's surprisingly not too loud. Soap dispensers work great, and the tips are easy to change." — MAR
Get it from Amazon for $199.
28. A four-tiered storage shelf – it's ideal for placing over the top of your toilet! Plus, it holds a lot, so you can neatly store all your bathroom essentials without taking up too much of your precious floor or cabinet space.
Promising review:"Great storage capacity. Bought for my son in his new apartment. Very little storage space in the vanity and no shelves on the wall. This gave him a huge amount of storage space for his clean towels and toiletries." — Judkinfo
Get it from Amazon for $33.04.
29. A hard water remover that'll remove the cloudy film from your once-clear glass surfaces.
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Promising review:"When we moved into our new place the shower doors looked like they had never been cleaned before. I tried at least 10 different products and methods to remove the hard-water spots but nothing even made a dent. Bioclean, however, was like a magic eraser! I scrubbed each door for about 10 minutes and it was incredible! I've never written a cleaning product review before but this one is worth every penny." — Shane B
Get it from Amazon for $19.77.
30. An over-the-cabinet storage shelf capable of maximizing the amount of stuff one lil' cubby can hold. It's ideal for cutting boards, wax paper boxes, and more!
Promising review:"This organizer is so useful! I recently moved and ended up with a much smaller kitchen, so I've been doing everything I can to make sure there's a place for everything and no wasted space. Luckily, I have pretty wide cabinets, so this works out perfectly. I have one holding my cutting boards (four standard plastic boards) and another holding my foil, cling wrap, and parchment paper boxes. The organizer is super easy to assemble and it's completely versatile — hang it over the cabinet door or attach it to the wall/cabinet door, which means it's great for renters and owners." — Kerry
Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (also available in a two-pack).
31. And a hair tools holder to keep your brushes, electronics, and other tools from taking over your already limited surface space and STRESSING YOU OUT while you're just trying to get ready.
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Promising review:"This is the best thing I have purchased from Amazon! It is holding two brushes, a blow-dryer, and four other heating tools! Best used with a blow dryer that has a retractable cord." — katie
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two finishes and sizes).
32. A jetted bathtub cleaner — it can get rid of the grime from the inside of your jetted bathtub, Jacuzzi, or whirlpool in just *15 minutes* with basically no effort required on your end! Now you can actually enjoy using your tub instead of feeling like you're cooking in a bacteria soup.
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Just fill up the bath, add a quarter of the bottle, wait 15 minutes for it to clean all the gross residue, then drain the tub! Each bottle cleans about four times, and it's septic safe. Check it out in action (and some very gross results) in this TikTok!
Oh Yuk is a small, family-owned business based in Minnesota that specializes in PhD chemist-formulated cleaning products for home appliances, from dishwashers and washing machines to hot tubs and jetted bathtubs.
Promising review:"I wish I could give this stuff 10 stars. I've been using my jetted tub daily for almost two years. Never seen any sign of issues with gunk in the pipes, but I thought I'd give this stuff a try as part of my spring cleaning. OH. MY. WORD. I followed the directions on the website, not the bottle because the bottle directions are for maintenance and not the initial clean. For the initial clean I filled the tub, turned on the jets and added 6 ounces of Oh Yuk. Ran it for about an hour. It got pretty sudsy but not too bad. When I came to check, I found this slimy green grossness around the tub. So disgusting!!!!! I am going to run this monthly and will be buying the gallon next time because I never want to be without this stuff." — Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $18.73+ (available in two sizes and a pack of two).
33. A Baseboard Buddy, which is a four-foot extendable cleaning tool perfect for reaching those spots that would otherwise require a ladder or you kneeling uncomfortably on the floor. Now you can stop putting off cleaning your baseboards, molding, ceiling fans, grates, and other tough spots, and finally make any room look truly spotless.
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The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads which can be used wet or dry.
Promising review:" Buy it NOW. Honestly, I had huge reservations for this thing. Yet another miracle cleaning tool that will break or bend or something. I was so wrong. It was easy to put together and I sprayed it with Mean Green and went to the baseboards. No more kneeling and no broken back. This thing is amazing. It is durable and the pad is super absorbent. I am so happy. I can't wait to do the rest of the house!" — artgirl
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
34. A fast-acting carpet-spot-removing spray to remove those stains you thought would never ever come out.
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Messes from pets, wine, dirt, coffee, oil, and more are no match for this stuff!
Promising review:"This stuff is AMAZING! I was a little skeptical, because I have some carpet stains I've let sit for a while because I didn't have any cleaner at the time of the accident. The accidents have included coffee spills and poorly cleaned cat barf stains. I ordered this because I didn't want to spend the money on a carpet cleaning service, plus you have to be out of your house for too long. This stuff was INCREDIBLE. You just spray a concentrated amount and then scrub the stain away. It worked in every single stain I had and was super quick and easy. 100% recommend if you need a good spot cleaner!" — Kimberly
Get it from Amazon for $6.88+ (available in two sizes and multipacks).
35. An overhead garage storage rack so you can keep way more stuff in your garage and still be able to fit your car in there.
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Promising review:"Very nice and sturdy. Not difficult to install, but it is time consuming. Someone wrote they installed it in 40 minutes. That's just not true (unless you have four people). It takes at least two to three hours as there are about 60 sets of bolts and nuts, plus the time it takes to measure, mark, find studs, and drive the anchors (all above your head on a ladder). Yet, the work pays off.
The instructions are fairly easy to follow and well-illustrated, and the final product is sturdy and looks sharp. I put approximately 400 lbs. of weight on it and it seems to be holding very well with no sagging. It says it can hold up to 600 lbs., which seems about right. I would highly recommend this product." — ChadL
Get it from Amazon for $137.99+ (available in three colors and packs of one or two).
36. A pack of Command hooks because they make it easy to use your walls to reduce clutter! They're strong enough to hold a wide variety of items and require *no tools* to install. Plus, you can move or remove them whenever you want without leaving behind any damage or annoying sticky residue.
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Promising review:"Absolutely love these! I have bought them three times already on Amazon. I have been trying to organize my kitchen utensils. I have minimal counter space and ceramic tile walls behind my counter. I am unable to risk drilling into the tile or to the underside of my cabinets. These sticky hooks are perfect!! They adhere to the tile AND to the wood laminate of my upper cabinets. They also are great on the painted wall and the bumpy side of my refrigerator. I started using these around March of 2020 and I have not had a single one fall down. I have various sizes of kitchen utensils and items hanging from them." — Tigerakp
Get a pack of 16 from Amazon for $11.51 (also as a pack of 28).
37. And finally, a cube storage organizer you can arrange into whatever style works best for your space. Put them on the floor of your closet or on a top shelf, stack them up like a freestanding shelving unit, and rearrange whenever needed!
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Promising review:"I put these in my closet to make extra shelves for sweaters/sweatshirts. They were easy to assemble and worked great at adding additional space to my closet. I like that my clothes don't topple over into the pile next to them anymore. They were easy to put together, and if I move they will be easy to take apart, put in a small box and move. I'm very happy with this purchase." — Goldensummerdog
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in five colors and two sizes).
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As a beauty reporter, it's not just my personal obsession but also my job to research and test my way through skincare and makeup products at every price point. What I've found is that, in many cases, you do get what you pay for. But other times, I learned that drugstore formulas outperform their luxury competition for a fraction of the price. Always the advocate for a good bargain, I've curated the upcoming list of beauty products that I've not just tried, but use regularly, for their capacity to enhance my beauty routine at drugstore prices. It's an affordable collection that includes lush body oils, high-powered eye liners, wrinkle-fighting facial lotions and tons more. A makeup artist-endorsed definition mascara This was the tube of mascara that, for me, solidified the potential of drugstore formulas. The L'Oreal Voluminous mascara line was previously recommended to us by professional makeup artists as a good budget option for anyone looking to experiment with mascara shades that go beyond just black or brown. There's something about the product consistency of this mascara and the fluffy barrel brush that makes my lashes look longer and noticeably volumized, without looking weighed down or spidery. It also never flakes or smudges, even when the tube is a little older. I've even opted to try a few other colors, including the deep violet shade that I like so much, I find myself grabbing for it more than my go-to black. You'll want to opt for this if you're after a set of lashes that look fanned, wispy and not overly unnatural. Though I haven't tried it out for myself, some online discourse suggests that this formula is very comparable to the Lancôme High Definition mascara, which is also known for weightlessly lengthening it from Amazon for $8.24+ (available in nine shades). A magical loose powder with an old school formula This silky soft Airspun loose powder by Coty, a product that hails all the way back from 1935, is the only facial powder I will ever use. The talc-free formula, which can be purchased in three shades, including translucent, never feels cakey on my skin, nor does it settle into fine lines. Instead, it helps to smooth and blur texture, absorb excess oil and set my makeup — all without leaving an overly matte finish or a weird cast like other setting powders I've tried. It's also super affordable and lasts though I consider this vintage icon in a league of its own, I have heard this formula compared to the likes of Laura Mercier's well-known loose setting powder, which contains botanicals and skin conditioners to blur and soften the skin, but costs $43 for just one ounce of product (the Airspun is 1.2 ounces). Get it from Amazon for $6.74 (available in three shades). A "glass skin" highlighter stick that doesn't feel drugstore I'll admit it, I was influenced by TikTok to try out these new highlighter sticks from L'Oréal that promise to offer a more elevated kind of glow (unlike those chalky strobe highlighters of 2012). The finish is very unique and, like the brand claims, makes skin look glass-like, reflective, and very healthy. It comes in three "glassy formula" shades, though I have both the pearl and pink, and they are both virtually translucent, which I actually prefer. The texture is also not creamy at all, but instead feels lightweight and second-skin-like when applied to areas like the high points of my cheeks, inner corners of the eyes and cupid's bow. Even though this conveniently comes in the form of a stick, I like rubbing it on my fingers first before dabbing it onto my skin to avoid any disruption of my liquid and cream products my opinion, this formula seems strikingly similar to Merit's Day Glow highlighting balm, which promises that same dewy sheen without any sparkle. If you want a more robust glow, the L'Oréal Lumi Le Glass comes in three "glowy" formulas that are advertised to have a slightly more opaque it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in six colors). A ceramide-filled lotion that doubles as the perfect makeup base I have been using the CeraVe daily lotion as my go-to day facial moisturizer (though it can be used for both the face and body) for several years now, and for a few different reasons. In my opinion, it's the ideal mid-weight texture that soaks completely into the skin and layers seamlessly over my other daytime skincare products, without any kind of contradictions. Something about the slight velvet finish that this lotion leaves behind serves as the perfect base for makeup to layer on top of — no pilling or unsightly foundation separating. In fact, it works better as a base than some other expensive primers that I've tried. Plus, the fact that I can procure a value-sized bottle of this for less than $20 keeps me coming back time and time again.I hesitate to make this comparison, since I'm such a huge fan of the slightly pricier version, but this reminds me of the cult-favorite Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, a magical French facial cream that also doubles as a makeup primer. Get it from Amazon for $13.68+ (available in two sizes). A velvety liner that rivals Charlotte Tilbury's famous "Pillow Talk" Everyone is most likely familiar with the iconic "Pillow Talk" lip liner by Charlotte Tilbury, which I'm also a devotee of, but cringe at the $26 price tag. Milani is the maker behind tons of notable drugstore cosmetics, including this retractable lip liner that comes in nearly identical shades to the luxury version (Cinammon Statement or Nude Entrance). It's creamy, long-lasting and doesn't feather along or above the lip line when I want to accentuate my lips.I'm equally obsessed with the Milani Color Fetish line of matte lipsticks, which are ultra-pigmented and very soft on the lips. Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (available in 12 colors). A flexible and imperceptible concealer The Maybelline Age Rewind concealer has been my exclusive concealer of choice for nearly a decade and I have yet to find a formula that manages to be so imperceptible on the skin, yet so effective at brightening my under eye. The formula blends easily and because it's so thin, it does a really great job of not settling into my fine lines or creasing throughout the day and I don't even need to use powder to set it. It easily disperses from the built-in sponge applicator and comes in 28 shades, including a redness-canceling green shade and a brightening pink tone.I personally can't speak to this comparison, but the Age Rewind is often cited as an affordable alternative to the Nars Radiant Creamy concealer, a medium-coverage product that promises to be good for dark it from Amazon for $8.98. A fine-line liquid eyebrow pen that looks like real brow hairs I have some sparse patches on my left eyebrow from previous scarring, and I adore how NYX's Lift & Snatch eyebrow pen manages to fill in the gap, without making it look like I just have a solid block of color on my skin. The flexible tip is ultra-fine to help mimic the look of brow hairs, while the ink-like formula is instantly drying and completely budge-proof. Available in 10 shades, this product is strikingly similar to my beloved micro-stroke pen by Anastasia Beverly Hills, a brand known for its incredible brow products. Get it from Amazon for $9.99+. Latex-free makeup sponges that perform exactly like the Beauty Blender For the longest time, I only used a Beautyblender to apply my makeup, a $20 tool that is so revered it can even be considered the industry standard for makeup sponges. Then, about three years ago, I discovered these latex-free lookalikes that cost around $5 for a colorful carton of five and have never looked back. Like the Blender, this delightfully squishy sponge makes my foundation look airbrushed and mimics the original's exact shape: a round body and a pointed precision tip. I use this damp for the perfect dispersion of products and bounce it along the skin in a stippling motion to apply my foundation, blend cream products and even a five-piece set from Amazon for $5.38+ (available in five color combos). The most hydrating and cushiony lip oil I've ever used If you're not familiar with lip oils, think of them as a grown-up version of those sticky glosses from the '90s that promise the same coveted shine, but with the feel of a hydrating balm. Colour Pop's Lux lip oils were the first I ever tried and ultimately the reason I fell in love with this type of formulation. Available in four sheer shades, this lip oil has a unique gel-like texture that melts down to a lightweight and cushiony gloss that's incredibly comfortable and smooth to wear. It uses a blend of antioxidant-rich chamomile and calendula oils to help nourish lips and keep them feeling hydrated. In my opinion, the feel and longevity of this gloss even beats the cult-favorite Tower 28 high-shine lip jelly, which costs $6 more. Get it from Amazon for $9.97. A milky skin conditioner that reminds me of Laniege Although this isn't a product that you could grab from your local Target or Walmart, it does have a drugstore price and a list of ingredients that is strikingly similar to the Laneige Cream Skin milky toner, a formula that's also Korean and costs over twice as much. The PDRN pink milky toner is a recent find from buzzy Korean skin care brand, Medicube, and so far, I'm loving it. The hydrating skin conditioner contains both ceramides and peptides (just like Laneige's Cream Skin product) for brightening and plumping power, but it also contains the addition of salmon-derived PDRN, an anti-aging ingredient that's risen in popularity this past year for its potential to improve skin texture and collagen production. Even after just a few months of use, I've already noticed increased softness and better bounce-back to my it from Amazon for $16.16. A nourishing body oil that's not greasy My skin is notoriously dry and I've found that incorporating body oils post-shower and after moisturizer has helped trap in hydration, improved skin texture and stave off my chronic eczema. This was one of the best oils that I ended up trying (including better than the uber-popular Osea Undaria algea body oil), and I don't hear a lot of people talk about how great it is. As a person who is opposed to certain textures, I'm in love with the fact that this formula doesn't sit greasy or stick atop the skin. It actually soaks in quickly and thoroughly to the point that I'm able to throw on my clothes right after and not leave a stain. Deceptively luxurious and available in five mild scents, it's enriched with three different oils that are nourishing and rich in antioxidants like squalane and you want to go a step further, I also use Saltair's SPF-infused version of this body oil because I prefer it significantly more than rubbing on regular SPF lotions that feel suffocating on my it from Amazon for $22.
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Mom Sees 'No Point' in Making Her Kids Attend the Final Week of School
The end of the school year has either already come for your family or is almost here. Before summer officially begins, parents must sift through the seemingly endless list of end-of-year activities. Depending on your child's age, the last few weeks of school might look different for you. Some parents of older kids are picking out graduation outfits, while parents of kiddos are busy finding child care for the next few months. Either way, the month before school ends is a busy time for many parents. And sometimes, not so much for kids—especially younger ones. By this time, most elementary school and middle school kids are finished with their curriculums and have settled into a state of lax. So it's no wonder that some parents decide not to take their children to school during the last week. It's also not surprising that the idea of withholding kids from school during the last week is a hot-button topic among parents and teachers. School attendance has been a longstanding debate among parents, one that teachers have weighed in on too. The conversation around taking kids to school during the last week is no different. However, when one mom posted a video explaining why she withholds her kids from attending during the last week of school, it sparked new discussions. Patricia Horton, whose TikTok handle is @mrshorton87, shares why she believes it's unnecessary to take kids to school during the final week of classes. "I don't see the point," she says in the video. Horton explains that when she was a child, her parents made her attend school "every single day, all the way to the last day of school—every year." As a result, she says she's experienced a lot of final weeks of school and almost all of them were pointless. "I have cleaned a lot of desks," she says. "That is what we did the last week of school when I was a kid—we cleaned desks in classrooms and I was a professional at cleaning desks." Teachers and parents flooded the comments under Horton's video, discussing their conflicting opinions around missing the final week of school. Some argue the last week is the best part of the year and don't want their kids to miss out. "I'm a teacher and I hate when kids miss the last few days of school," one commenter shares. "We as a class have been a family for several months. Kids and teachers would like to say goodbye ... The fun week gives them something to end school on a good note." Another parent jumps into the conversation with similar sentiments. "My kids would be SO disappointed if they missed the last few days. Splash pad, movies, field day, auctions ... all on the last days. That's the fun stuff they've waited all year for." However, some teachers are happy that Horton is spreading the message. "From a teacher, you are correct," one commenter writes. "Those 'fun' days are just us babysitting. We are done teaching at that point! Start the summer break early! (Please)." And some folks in the comment section are simply concerned with their child's perfect attendance rate. "It's part of the required school days for the year," one person weighs in. "My kids go to school every single day unless they are sick." Ultimately, it all depends on your child, your parenting style, and your child's school. Some older kids might be boggled down with exam preparation during the final days of classes, while younger ones might have movie marathons all week long. If you're considering skipping the final week, it's best to check in with your child first. Your child might be learning skills that will help them prepare for the year ahead during the last week, or they could simply want a chance to kick back with their friends and say their goodbyes. Remember that keeping your child at home during the last week is not a sign of bad parenting, as one educator mentions in the comments. As long as there are no assignments left, it's typically OK to have them stay at home. Conversely, it's also not a bad idea to have them attend those classes. Not only does it give kids a chance to enjoy school outside of assignments, but it also gives many parents a last chance to catch their breath before summer begins. And sometimes that's really all you need. Read the original article on Parents
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15 Surprising (And Sad) Reasons Gen X Feels Caught Between Boomers And Gen Z
They were the first to raise themselves with a latchkey and the last to grow up without the internet. Gen X has always been the generation that played the middle child—quietly navigating massive societal shifts without the loud generational branding that Boomers and Gen Z wear so proudly. Now, many Gen Xers are discovering that they're not just overlooked; they're stuck between two cultural tidal waves—expected to translate, tolerate, and absorb it all. Here are 15 fresh and deeply resonant reasons Gen X feels emotionally, socially, and financially trapped between Boomers and Gen Z. They don't see themselves reflected in popular culture. As noted by The Atlantic, Generation X often finds itself culturally "mystified" and caught in between being too old for platforms like TikTok and too young for AARP, with media tending to focus either on younger or older generations, leaving Gen X underrepresented and overlooked. They're not invisible because they're irrelevant. They're invisible because no one is looking. And that silence speaks volumes. Gen X is simultaneously parenting kids who can't afford to launch and caring for aging parents who refuse to downsize. They're the unpaid support system of two wildly different generations. And no one's checking in on their emotional or financial capacity to keep it up. It's not just exhausting—it's invisible labor. The mental toll of managing two ends of the generational crisis spectrum leaves Gen X drained and stuck. And still, they're labeled "resilient" instead of overwhelmed. Gen Z doesn't get their sarcasm, and Boomers never got their grunge-era cynicism. According to Ipsos in their Generations Report 2025, Gen X's cultural references—such as cassette tapes, mall culture, and analog rebellion—are increasingly seen as outdated by both Boomers and Gen Z, leaving Gen Xers often overlooked in conversations dominated by nostalgic Boomers or digitally native Zoomers. Gen X's cultural fluency is unique, but it goes largely unnoticed. They're the translators no one pays. And being fluent in everyone else's world leaves them disconnected from their own. They were promised upward mobility, but got three economic collapses and skyrocketing costs instead. Many own homes they can't afford to renovate, and degrees they're still paying off. They're richer than Gen Z but poorer than Boomers—and still expected to have it all together. Gen X is quietly drowning in 'middle-class' appearances. They were told they'd be fine. But the math doesn't check out anymore. Workplaces ask Gen X to be tech-savvy like Gen Z, but as loyal as Boomers. They're told to mentor, update their skills, and lean into 'agility.' But there's no cultural or institutional support for what that costs. Research by Checkr provides comprehensive generational insights on the modern workplace, highlighting that Generation X employees are often expected to adapt quickly to technology while also maintaining loyalty and mentoring roles without sufficient cultural or institutional support. Gen X came of age in the suck-it-up era. Therapy was for 'crazy people,' and emotional intelligence wasn't a thing. Now they're watching Gen Z get language, validation, and tools they never received. That can bring up both admiration and grief. It's not that they're bitter—it's that they never got the space to feel anything fully. And no one seems to notice they still don't. Gen X parents are trying to raise mentally healthy kids while unlearning their childhood wounds in real time. As explained by Permission to Speak Freely, Gen X parents are often overcompensating in their parenting due to the lack of attention and nurturing they experienced as children. They tend to be highly protective and involved, sometimes swinging toward helicopter or snow-plow parenting, driven by a deep distrust of authority figures and a determination not to let their children experience what they did. They're improvising with no map and no applause. Gen Z gets empathy. Boomers get grace. Gen X gets judged for how they handle both. In generational debates, Gen X is often the one expected to stay cool and non-reactive. They're praised for being chill, unbothered, and detached—but that also means their pain rarely gets acknowledged. They're everyone's buffer, but no one's priority. That emotional neutrality becomes isolating. Being the 'stable one' leaves no room to fall apart. And sometimes, they need to. Boomers glorified workaholism. Gen Z romanticizes soft living. Gen X? They're trapped in a cycle of guilt over doing too much and shame over not doing enough. They didn't grow up with words like 'boundaries' or 'burnout.' So they power through everything—even when it's killing them. And nobody calls that a crisis. They watched pensions vanish, marriages implode, and jobs evaporate overnight. So when Boomers wax poetic about 'the good old days' or Gen Z dreams of perfect work-life balance, Gen X just stares blankly. They've lived through the collapse of every promise. That realism gets misread as cynicism. But it's not pessimism—it's survival. And it keeps them eerily quiet in idealistic conversations. Gen X grew up before social media, so they still deeply value personal space and private thoughts. But now, they live in a world where oversharing is currency, and not participating looks antisocial. Meanwhile, Boomers still use Facebook like a family scrapbook, oblivious to digital boundaries. This dissonance makes Gen X feel out of sync. They're nostalgic for a world where silence wasn't suspicious. But that world is gone. Gen Xers are now watching their younger Millennial or Gen Z siblings thrive emotionally while their Boomer siblings cling to outdated ideals. They're often caught in family feuds as the de facto peacekeepers. And it's wearing them down. There's no script for navigating that emotional in-between. Especially when no one else is interested in bridging the divide. It's lonely work. Unlike Boomers with lifelong communities or Gen Z's constant group chats, many Gen Xers find themselves increasingly isolated. They're too busy for connection, but also too tired to rebuild it. And no one talks about that quiet grief. Loneliness doesn't always scream. Sometimes it just fades in slowly. Gen X feels it—and says nothing. Gen X spent decades working, parenting, managing crises—and now, they're looking up and wondering where their own life went. There's a sense of quiet regret over missed passions, unsaid dreams, and detours they never got to choose. And it's hitting harder than they expected. They don't want a midlife crisis. They want a midlife pause. But the treadmill won't stop long enough to reflect. Gen X is the last generation that remembers life without constant surveillance, social media, and overstimulation. They miss boredom. They miss depth. They miss nuance. This grief isn't just about getting older—it's about losing something sacred. A slower rhythm. A real connection. And the ache of knowing it's never coming back.