28 Products With Before And After Pics That Will Leave You *So* Shook, You'll Look Like The Mr. Krabs Meme

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05-03-2025

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Pearl is sobbing, trying to convince Mr. Krabs to buy her the viral Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum body cream.
1. A swimmer's hair care regimen featuring a shampoo, conditioner, and four packets of ~remedy powder~ to help keep your hair protected from chlorine buildup and discoloration after spending time in the pool. It'll also help prevent chemical damage and moisturize your tresses, so your mane is as luscious and shiny as SpongeBob's when he's riding Mystery, the wild seahorse through Bikini Bottom.
Promising reviews: "My daughter's hair was lime green from a friend's swimming pool. Not wanting to spend $40 on this, I tried a few other things first, and it was a giant waste of time. I should've just got this first. It removed ALL of the green with just one packet, and the shampoo and conditioner made her hair feel so hydrated (and it smells amazing too!). If you're on the fence, just buy this. It's worth every penny." — Amanda E
"Our pool filter went down for a few days and when they said it was safe to swim in again, they didn't mention the amount of chemicals they must have used. My daughter's hair went from silky white to crunchy and neon green in like, 20 minutes of swimming!!!!! I tried three different swim shampoos and none of them did a thing! My hairdresser recommended this to me so I figured I'd give one more product a shot. This is literally a miracle product! I saw the green disappearing before my eyes. My daughter's hair is back to its beautiful blonde silk, and I am SO grateful to have found this!" — Ross Greenman
Get the kit from Amazon for $39.99.
2. An E.l.f. color corrector for camouflaging any blemishes, under-eye circles, discoloration, or dark spots without caking or creasing your foundation and concealer. There are five different shades for complexion-specific correcting, including a green for concealing redness and a peach for correcting dark spots on medium skin tones.
Promising review: "So I was in a car wreck on the third of June 2024 and in the first picture [above] you can see a lot of the markings that are on my face. I just got this concealer in the mail today and not a moment too soon because I have an important Zoom meeting. You want to talk about coverage!!!! Now purple is a really hard color to cover, but this product did it and I took a picture [above] just to show how well! I am super impressed. Plus, the price point is amazing and it's just as effective as any high-end product. It went on silky smooth! Thank you E.l.f. cosmetics, you saved me!" — Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $4 (available in four shades).
3. A pair of seamless and reusable Nippies silicone pasties, which allow you to wear your favorite tops and dresses without worrying about stubborn bra straps or nipples showing. The reviewers who swear by these are screaming "Fuuuuuuutuuuuuuure" at how well they stay put for hours and restick through repeated uses!
BuzzFeed Shopping Editor Natalie Brown has tried these and says: "Thanks to a ~sample sale~, I got my hands on a gorgeous unlined silk dress last summer that I LOVED but absolutely could not wear with a bra, not even a strapless one. Queue an Amazon search for pasties, because quite frankly I'm self-conscious about my nipples deciding to poke out while I'm wearing just a silk dress (and my boobs are the type that don't necessarily need support all of the time). There I found something even better than I expected: these self-adhesive silicone pasties called Nippies that are 100% invisible under clothes, so comfortable I barely notice I'm wearing them, and, at least so far, pretty darn reusable.
I've worn them four or five times now, washing with hand soap and water afterward every time as directed, and they're exactly what I needed! It's simple: you stick 'em onto clean, dry, lotion-free skin, and they stay put and comfy for hours, even through moderate sweat. They've performed perfectly every time I've worn them: for day-long shopping excursions, outdoor parties, and for nights out dancing. They come in a small reusable storage box with two stiff plastic domes for them to sit on, so they'll stay perfectly intact and dust-free in your drawer and are easy to pack for travel. Oh and over 14,000 reviewers — like, five times the number of people in my high school graduating class — have rated them 5-stars on Amazon, so I know I'm not alone in my success with them!"
Get a set from Amazon for $26.50+ (available in five shades, a lifting option, and two sizes: one that fits cups A–C and one that fits cups D+).
4. And a breathable, sweat-proof boob tape kit in case you have a dress or top with a strange cut that wouldn't work with a bra, but you want a bra-like lift. This kit includes boob tape, satin petals to protect your nipples, and even a pair of silicone pasties. It even comes with a convenient carrying pouch you could effortlessly pack in your go-bag!
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It even includes a test patch, so you can make sure the tape doesn't irritate your skin before wearing it. The tape is designed with a strong hold, so removal will absolute require saturating the tape in oil before slowly and gently peeling it off!
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing. I bought this gorgeous backless wedding dress with a plunging neckline and didn't think about how to make sure my boobs were covered and secure. The fabric was also pretty sheer. I took the dress to a seamstress who sewed pads in and did an awful job. The pads looked lumpy, they were too far down, and one was an inch lower than the other. In a panic with only a week before the wedding, I took to Amazon and landed on this tape. Y'all... This stuff is awesome. I applied it with no practice literally five minutes before my ceremony. Even with no idea of how to apply or what I was doing, I managed to secure my boobs AND they looked amazing. I'm a D cup and didn't expect much lift, but there was lift, coverage, and just enough cleavage. It stayed on during 90 degree weather and was easily removed after a quick soak in the bathtub and a little coconut oil. I will definitely use this stuff again. I feel like this tape has opened up new wardrobe possibilities for me. If you're on the fence, just get it. Saved my wedding." — MelBee
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
5. An LED light therapy mask, which uses blue *and* red light to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, treat (and eventually clear) mild to moderate acne, fade scarring, and even prevent breakouts from happening! Skincare with a luxe flair? We love to see it!
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Read more about these masks at the American Academy of Dermatology.
Promising review: " This is the best thing I've ever done for my acne-prone skin. I put off purchasing a light system like this for years because of the cost. My hormonal acne got to the point where I was always having a break out, so I finally tried this. After just one session I could see a noticeable difference. A week of daily treatment and my acne is healing. This was all I was hoping for, just incredible. I also would recommend a Manuka oil for acne breakouts, and of course a good serum, etc. The only other thing I've done that is great is microneedling. If I had to pick one tool to invest in though, this would be it." — amy dowell
Get it from Amazon for $150.89.
6. A jar of Brazilian Bum Bum body cream that boasts a blend of caffeine-packed guarana extract and coconut oil to help *visibly* firm and moisturize skin — use it on your own bum and find out why they really call her Sandy Cheeks! Plus, you'll even smell ah-may-zing with creamy, delectable notes of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla! ✨
Caffeine has a number of skincare benefits, including brightening and temporarily reducing the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that's something you're looking to do! You can read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review:"I bought this for the first time a few years ago to replace the body lotion I had previously used for years and years. While more expensive, I was willing to try Bum Bum cream based on the previous reviews. And it has not disappointed! Not too thick. Not sticky. And the smell is amazing. I get told many times a week how good I smell." — Libby Solomon
Get it from Amazon for $24+ (available in three sizes).
7. A descaling solution because yes, your beloved coffee maker needs to be cleaned too. This solution does all the work to eliminate limescale and mineral buildup that's probably been making your coffees taste kind of weird, but you just shrugged it off.
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This solution works with Keurig, Nespresso, Delonghi, Hamilton Beach, Braun, Bunn, Cuisinart, Tassimo, Krups, Saeco, and other brewing machines!
Promising review:"I had never even thought of descaling my 2-year-old Keurig before Amazon suggested it, but this stuff was cheap, I knew I was supposed to descale regularly, and I knew this kind of descaler wouldn't be as hard to rinse out as the smell of vinegar. I honestly wasn't expecting much, but the next morning it took much less time for the water to heat up and my coffee tasted twice as strong and rich as it did before descaling, which means the brewing temperature is higher now that the heating element isn't caked with mineral deposits. Now I feel a little silly for drinking mediocre coffee for so long." — Lenore
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a two-pack).
8. Joesoef's sulfur soap, which is dermatologist-approved for helping treat acne breakouts because of the antibacterial cleansing properties of volcanic sulfur. So, if you don't plan on sitting at the base of a volcano and letting the sulfuric springs work their miracle healing anytime soon...this will unclog your pores and eliminate blackheads just the same (if not better).
Joesoef Skin Care is a small business creating a range of acne skincare treatments.
Promising review:"I recently saw a dermatologist talk about those clogged pores on and around your nose. If they are of uniform size, they aren't blackheads. She suggested using a sulfur soap to get rid of or minimize those stubborn clogged pores. This has a slight sulfur smell, it is not overwhelming and it disappears when dried. It works! My pores are much smaller. After applying and drying, moisturize." — Sandy G
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two scents and in multipacks).
9. A very effective grill cleaner that takes less than five minutes to soak off burnt meats, veggies, and grease and make your grill ready for the next cookout. Raise your hand if you're a certain grill cook who would really love this simple spray and wipe clean-up, so you can get back to jellyfishing! 🪼
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Promising review:"This stuff works fantastic to remove that sticky goop left over when smoking a brisket for 15 hours. Spray it on, let it sit for a few, use a limestone block to scrub and rinse with a hose outside. I haven't found anything better for anywhere near the price either. I have tried over a dozen different things and this is now my go to product." — Glocksndonuts
Get it from Amazon for $4.10.
10. A powerhouse trio of serums: retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid, which work together to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as brighten, smooth, hydrate, *and* plump your skin for a glowing complexion.
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Make sure to follow the guidelines from the brand on how to use these three products together for best results!
Promising review: "I'm in my mid-30s and realized it was time to step up my skincare game. I always looked younger than my age, but recently that's worn off a bit and makeup remover wipes and argan oil at night weren't cutting it. I happened across this trio and, for the price, thought I'd give it a try. My skin feels AMAZING!!! This trio is worth every penny. I don't even feel like I have to wear makeup all the time anymore and when I do, it goes on so much smoother. This is definitely going to be part of my routine for years to come!" — Caitlin
Get the pack of three from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in other sets).
11. A brush cleaning kit designed to make sure you can clean the grossness and grime existing in every windowsill, sliding door, vent, and other nooks and crannies. Now, you won't have to look at those tracks in complete disgust because you finally have the tools to eliminate it!
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The set includes a brush for tile lines, a handled brush for grooves and gaps, a dustpan cleaning brush, a window blind brush, and one brush for cleaning window tracks.
Promising review:"We just moved and the previous owners of our new house left us a wonderful amount of dust and dirt to clean. I was originally looking for just a vent cleaner and stumbled upon these multi kits. The price point is amazing and it really does seem like a do-it-all kit." — Ty Loli
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
12. A genius paw cleaning tube in case your pup loves to dig or frolic in every mud puddle they come across. This is designed with soft silicone bristles on the inside to lift dirt from the fur and paw pads of your pooch's feet. Just add water, then their foot, and twist!
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Promising review:"Best. Thing. Ever. This product works like a charm. It gets the sand from between their pads and is gentle enough that even my most stubborn pup tolerates it! I have a terrier/Schnauzer who likes to dig, a mini Goldendoodle who is prissy about her paws, and a standard Labradoodle puppy who is still very fuzzy. We have a farm where it's extremely sandy and we stay in a travel trailer. The amount of sand they were tracking into the camper was ridiculous. Now it takes me three minutes to clean and dry off all of their paws. Seriously the best purchase I have made!" — Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $14.40+ (available in three sizes, with or without a lid, and in eight colors).
13. Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel, which is under $10 *and* has a massive cult following. This gel is practically witchcraft for how well it minimizes swelling and puffiness. I mean, Squidward would be absolutely SHOOK at how well it covers up the misery of being kept awake by SpongeBob and Patrick's hijinks all night long!
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Promising reviews:"I love this product and have noticed a huge difference when using it consistently. I am on the younger side and don't have the worst under-eye bags, but on those occasional mornings when my eyes are puffy with somewhat visible dark circles, this product definitely does the trick! Honestly love all the Good Molecules products." — Hayden Smith
"Saw this on TikTok and decided to give it a try since the price was amazing. OMG, buy it. I've always had dark circles under my eyes and now fine lines and crow's-feet. While this doesn't completely eliminate my dark circles, the fine lines are really diminished. It wears extremely well under makeup and doesn't feel cakey or like there's a ton of product on." — K. Grant
Get it from Amazon for $5.98.
14. And an under-eye brightener that boasts a lightweight, color-balancing formula infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and nourishing shea butter for a reliable coverage solution that's nothing short of practical magic.
Because of the color-balancing, each shade option is designed to work with different skin tone ranges. For example, the pink would be best for fairer skin and the orange-ish hue would work for deeper skin tones.
Promising review: "Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it." — Placeholder
Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades).
15. A pack of thin velvet hangers, so you can organize your closet to be roomier and more streamlined (shoutout matching hangers). Plus, the fancy schmancy nonslip velvet helps make sure your clothes won't randomly fall to the floor!
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Promising review:"The difference in my closet because of the hangers alone is striking. I can finally shift clothes to the side to actually see what I have. While some may think that saving their money and dealing with a tight closet is worth it, I am completely sold on making the change. So happy I pulled the trigger. I've purchased 100 more just now so that I can do the same for my boyfriend's closet." — ChristineSD
Get a 30-pack from Amazon for $16.29+ (also available in 50- and 100-packs and in seven colors).
16. A pack of two tongue scrapers that'll help eradicate bad breath and bacteria buildup and enhance your tastebuds to make your mouth feel better than ever. Plus, your tongue will return to its natural color with consistent cleaning! *Casually sliding this to Bubble Bass after the entire town of Bikini Bottom sees everything he's been hiding under his tongue.*
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Mouthology is a small business creating personal care products.
Promising review: "These tongue cleaners are definitely stainless steel! You can tell how great the quality is just by holding it in your hand. I use this on my tongue, and I've noticed an incredible difference. My tongue feels clean, and the gunk is gone. It sort of grips the tongue which helps grab any left over debris. Be sure to use it over the sink as the debris and saliva will definitely slide off your tongue. To clean, simply rinse with warm water and allow it to air dry! I deal with a lot of dry mouth, especially since I use a CPAP machine to sleep at night. This tool is incredible at getting that bad bacteria off the tongue that shows a white cast and also creates sulfur compounds which makes your breath stink!!" — GreyElt
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in two styles and in multipacks).
17. Truly Beauty boob polish — it boasts a blend of açaí, retinol, and dragonfruit to help moisturize and exfoliate your skin to deliver visibly smoother results. Even your 🎶 lovely little (or big) lumps 🎶 deserve some TLC every now and then (plus, you could even do a quick self-check while applying)!
Promising review: "I was super skeptical of all these pretty beauty products when they popped up on my FYP, but I figured I'd give a few a try and BOY am I glad that I did. The polish smells amazing, and it's such a nice little way to indulge in some self care in the morning before work, after a long day, or whenever you need. The texture of the polish is super smooth, and the color is really pretty. I don't use it every day, but when I use it more often I definitely notice a difference. My skin is softer, boobs are perkier, and honestly the 'tightening' and 'perking' effect does kind of make them look bigger. They're certainly looking and feeling their best! Would absolutely buy again. I just ordered my second jar because I was running out!" — Melissa R.
Get it from Truly Beauty, Ulta, or Amazon for $32.
18. A piercing bump solution for anyone who's experienced keloids, bumps, and scars with their piercings. This will help reduce their appearance and deliver some partial relief if you can't get an appointment with your doc ASAP.
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Of course, this is not an overnight miracle product. You should apply this 2–3 times a day and eventually, you may start to see results!
Talk to your doctor before attempting to treat your keloid on your own, and learn more about keloids from Cleveland Clinic.
BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Jordan Grigsby has used this and here's what she has to say:"Oh! BTW, I bought this. Last year I got a dermal piercing on my chest and since literally just about every piercing I've ever gotten has grown a keloid on it, I should have known my dermal would eventually, too. I got the piercing in February of 2023 and around May I noticed a nasty, stubborn little bump making a guest appearance on my piercing. 🙄 I had written about this stuff a few times so the light bulb went off and I immediately bought it. I consistently used it twice a day and it gradually disappeared, literally like magic within a month. Keloids are a serious nightmare and I'm so glad that I found this stuff. I even *accidentally* ripped it out in November and immediately grabbed this to prevent a keloid from forming cuz I just knew it'd get infected. To my surprise, no keloid, nada. This stuff always gets rid of keloids for me, it's such a life saver. You do have to be patient and consistent, this is NOT an overnight miracle but it's worth it. I also suggest that you continue to use it for like another week or two even after your keloid goes away juuust in case it tries to sneak back into your life."
Get it from Amazon for $12.85+ (also available in multipacks).
19. A microwave bacon cooker that can sear up to nine strips of bacon at once without a pop of hot grease threatening your breakfast vibes. Making bacon without getting any battle scars? You basically just won gold at the Fry Cook Games!
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Check out a TikTok of the bacon microwave cooker in action.
Promising review: "Best way to make bacon!!!!! I will never cook bacon any other way. Bought one for me and one for my daughter. Buying one for my MIL for Christmas." — Lisa Eldridge
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three colors and in a two-pack).
20. A pumice stone to make your porcelain throne sparkle from the inside out. This stone tackles those tough, nasty, almost impossible jobs, including rust, mineral deposits, soap scum, and other buildup and stains on hard surfaces.
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Powerstone Pumice is a small business offering home cleaning products.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in multipacks).
21. Plus, a Clorox Toilet Wand Starter Kit designed to kill bacteria and viruses lurking on the inside of your porcelain throne. Simply pop on one of the refill sponge heads, scrub the inside of the bowl, and then throw it away! Cleaning the toilet *literally* couldn't be simpler.
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The kit includes a wand, six refill heads filled with Clorox, and a storage caddy that sits right next to toilet! The wand is easy to use and has a button to pop the used sponge head off, so you don't have to touch it — and the sponge heads are even designed specifically to fit under the rim of your toilet!
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 that builds up quickly in the bowl. One of these wands cleaned it up in a single session (pictured above)!" — Whitney
Get it from Amazon for $14.49.
22. An under-$10 lip-plumping gloss set featuring a ginger-infused plumping gloss to deliver expensive-looking volume to your pout by day, and a secondary, minty overnight mask so your lips can be nourished and softened after a full day of giving Jolie perfection.
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23. A three-step cradle cap system to help you gentle remove flakes from your little one's scalp. Simply soap up the included double-sided sponge brush and massage in circular motions on their head, and finally use the fine-tooth comb to lift the flakes away!
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24. An Ogx leave-in conditioning cream that's infused with moisturizing and restorative argan oil, so all you have to do is apply after towel-drying your hair and witness the literal ✨ magic ✨ happen before your eyes. This incredible styling cream delivers beautifully defined and voluminous tresses that look salon-fresh, even though you did a simple wash-n-go!
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Promising review:"Absolutely love this stuff! It's the one hair product I have to have. I rotate shampoos and conditioners but have never found anything to put on damp hair that I like as much as this. It says it's for curls, but works great on straight hair, too." — Bunco Queen of the Universe
Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (available in two sizes).
25. The very popular Chom Chom roller, a reusable pet hair remover with a patented brush design, so all you have to do is simply push back and forth. All the shed hair and lint on clothes, furniture, car seats, cat towers, etc., is collected into a chamber, and then you just remove and throw it all away! Over 140,000 reviewers have bestowed it with a rating, and we agree: If a member of your household happens to have four legs and a ton of hair, this is a must-buy.
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Promising review:"Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes, but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired, 20-pound tabby, and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care; it's THAT good." — DH
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in black or white).
26. A moisturizing bruise cream for anyone prone to bumping into chairs, stumbling, or accidentally hitting yourself — whoops! This cream is formulated with arnica, which can help reduce the appearance of discoloration, swelling, or bruises and speed up the healing process. Definitely pack this in your bag if you're headed to the Salty Spitoon anytime soon!
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Read more about topically-applied arnica and how it may help with bruising and pain relief at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review:"I am very fair-skinned and bruise easily (doesn't help that I also tend to be very clumsy). I recently got a very large, dark bruise on my arm, and a friend at work whose son is a stunt [person] told me I should use Arnica on it. Based on the reviews, I ordered this product and started using it approximately four days after I was bruised. At first, it didn't seem like anything was happening, but after three to four days of use, I could see a marked difference just from morning to evening. I have never had a bruise heal that quickly before. I'm sold!" — J. Yount
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two styles and in two-packs).
27. A clear nail polish with a bitter taste to help put an end to nail biting and thumb sucking to let your nail growth flourish. It's safe, effective, and tastes so bad, you'll definitely prefer chewing anything else! You can even paint your little one's nails to help prevent them from putting their germy hands in their mouths. 🤢
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Use it quickly because it expires in 24 months!
Promising review:"So, I bought this is the hopes of being left famished and never placing my hands in my mouth again. AND IT WORKED! I put the polish around my nails AND skin hoping for it to not harden like regular clear polish and to my surprise it was not uncomfortable and dried EXTREMELY fast. Now THE TASTE!!! is HORRIBLE LOL, it tastes like somebody mixed alcohol and Windex in a bottle and sprayed it in my mouth. It's not the kind of taste you could ever get used to, unless you're used to spaying perfume into your mouth on accident. Water is not enough to get rid of the taste, I would recommend brushing your tongue and lips to fully get rid of the taste because IT'S THAT STRONG! BUY IT!!!!" — Carla
Get it from Amazon for $12.35.
28. A 20-pack of multi-surface eraser sponges to disappear tough messes like grease, scuffs, dirt, and even crayon (!!!) with a fraction of the elbow grease you'd need for regular scrubbing. Use this on your walls, floors, shoes, tubs — wherever — and join the thousands of reviewers who have rated it 5 stars!
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Promising review:"Got kids or a messy spouse? You need these! I go through a lot of Mr. Clean erasers, so much that it was easier to cut them in half first because the centers are always the first to go. Then when I found this magnificent pack, I had to try it and I'm glad I did. They are smaller and fit my hand better but also thicker. They seem to work better with less effort which is awesome! Worked great on a Crystal Light counter stain, a bathroom rust ring, a drain circle, and scuff marks on sinks, crayons on walls, Sharpie on binder, a ring around the door knob from greasy mechanic hands on my new unpainted white door, and even the spot high up on the wall next to the toilet where one would lean his hand because it might get out of control if he doesn't have that extra stability? Anyway you get the point; they are awesome." — Sherry
Get 20 sponges from Amazon for $14.95.
When you realize your toilet doesn't *have* to be replaced because of mineral staining: