36 Sensible Things Anyone In Their Thirties Should Own
A TikTok-famous Little Green upholstery cleaner from Bissell — this spiffy (and portable) system uses warm water and a special formula to save the day when slips turn into spills, which turn into stains.
A Baseboard Buddy that'll basically work like an eraser. This has an extendable handle that'll make cleaning tiny corners and often-ignored areas not just simple, but suuuper satisfying.
A splurge-worthy 12-piece Caraway cookware set so you have everything you need to finally start cooking in your kitchen. These are all nonstick and work with induction, gas, and electric stovetops, they're oven safe up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit, are made with a non-toxic coating, and feature non-stick ceramic with an aluminum core and stainless steel handles. Whew! Sorry for all that, I really got Caraway'd away!
And a *lavender* baking set made with heavy-duty aluminized steel and a ceramic finish for all your adventurous baking ahead.
A stuffed waffle maker — this applause-worthy appliance is designed with a deep, bowl-like griddle that allows you to cook the batter with fillings (we're talking chocolate, fruit, cheese, meat...the works). Upgrade your morning routine from frozen waffles to a homemade meal that looks straight off a "best of" brunch menu.
A set of reusable microfiber mop pads so you don't have to worry about running out of disposable pads right when you need them most. Save some time and money with these extra-thick microfiber versions!
A ChomChom pet hair remover roller — this is gonna pick up fur and lock it inside the roller, making cleanup a breeze. Plus, it doesn't lose its effectiveness with heavy use. We love our pets but woof, shedding in the springtime is their greatest skill.
A jar of The Pink Stuff (the internet's favorite cleaning product) that'll clean everything from pots and pans to blotches in your bathtub. Move over firefighters, I want a calendar of THIS sexy stuff and its shiny results.
And The Pink Stuff All-Purpose Floor Cleaner for folks who know The Pink Stuff could be the *only* stuff. Try out their floor cleaner and transform your brown grout into the white grout it actually is.
A TBH *too* nice Tineco 2-in-1 cordless vacuum and mop created to both vacuum and mop at the same time. Unlike our old dummy mops, this robot has a separate tank that stores the dirty water, and it retains 90% of the stuff, so your floors will be clean and dry in just minutes.
A handy portable car vacuum so you can clean your car without the extra effort of bringing your vacuum outside. (Because honestly, when do we ever actually do that?)
A plastic bag dispenser for organized souls who are proud of their excessively type-A personality, because who wouldn't want to keep their lunch and snack bags in their own size-appropriate slot?! Snag one of these and eliminate packaging clutter in your drawers.
A 39-piece toolkit so you have what you need when watching YouTube videos on how to tighten a faucet, hang a shelf, or finally put together the headboard that's been living in a box beside your bed.
A pack of two Downy fabric sprays — with this, you're *finally* gonna rid your caftans and pants of those stubborn crinkles and creases.
A jewelry cleaning pen so you can rid your rings of buildup and cloudiness.
A Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp that's easy peasy to put on *and* makes cleaning your toilet simpler than it's ever been! Mostly because, with this, you won't be the one cleaning your toilet.
A "Shower Cat" for folks who spend half their time in the shower making hair art on the walls, which inevitably ends up clogging the drain. TMI? This makes catching your hair *much* easier and gives it a proper place while you finish sudsing up.
A headlight restoration kit so you can hit the road...with your high beams. Don't spend money on expensive replacements — just give them a good scrub!
A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets designed to clean your machine while it runs naturally, makin' it sparkle and shine without you spending time scrubbing!
A clip-on polarized sun visor that'll be a must if you're always squinting into the sun on your daily commute. Just clip the extender onto your existing sun visor!
A bug remover for anyone who is ~bugged~ by the number of critters that end up creating crud on their car's perfect paint job.
A digital food thermometer so you know you won't be giving your guests salmonella when having a dinner party.
A WD-40 pen with the rust-preventing powers your cringey hinges need, placed in an applicator your less-than-handy hands can use without making a mess. Bless.
A French-style marble butter keeper — this makes butter soft and spreadable so you don't find yourself destroying a piece of bread by trying to add cold butter to it.
A non-toxic tennis shoe cleaner formulated with saddle soap and gentle conditioners that'll bring leather, vinyl, nubuck, suede, and canvas shoes back to life. If your longest lasting relationship is with your high school sneakers, give them some tender, loving care.
A screen cleaner so you can actually *see* what's going on behind the fingerprints and buildup on your cellphone and laptop. Looks like you don't need to go to that eye appointment after all — you CAN see!
A pack of 10 meal prep containers safe to use in the microwave, freezer, oven, and dishwasher. Get ready to become a meal prep pro.
A car insurance and registration holder for keeping everything you need in one spiffy space because rushing to find your registration in the trash box you call a glove compartment can be even more stressful than getting pulled over in the first place.
A foaming garbage disposal cleaner with a formula that clings to grime and buildup inside your pipes, preventing hidden smells from escaping through your sink and removing bacteria that may be lurking just out of reach. Use this so you can clean out your rental's sink before your landlord decides to dispose of your deposit.
A lock bag that's both water- and fire-proof, making it the perfect spot for important documents because your scattered mind can forget where you put something two minutes later. If you randomly think, "Where's my birth certificate?" at 3 a.m. or seem to lose your passport days before a trip, this will give you peace of mind that everything's in one designated place.
A fridge deodorizer to keep your fridge smelling fresh for up to six months and *not* smelling like last week's lasagna. Put it anywhere in your fridge or freezer and it'll de-funk it in hours without using any fragrances or perfumes.
A magnetic microwave cover that'll stick to the top of your microwave and easily pop off when you have something particularly saucy and sloppy that definitely needs to be covered up while heated up. Lookin' at you, lasagna.
A roll of self-fusing silicone tape — a temporary solution for rescuing your pipes when they get totally over-dramatic and start turning on the waterworks.
A U-shaped shelving system to give you so much usable storage space you just might finally find the spices you actually need to cook with.
The ToiletShroom, a flexible unclogging tool that's gonna move deep into your pipes, getting those pesky clogs *and* squeegeeing things clean at the same time.
A stackable deviled egg carrier that'll make everyone's favorite side *much* more travel-friendly. If the stress of transporting these bite-sized beauties has you so worried you think you might ~crack~ then get yourself this helpful holder!
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