If You Live With Roommates, These 46 Things Will Make Everyone's Lives Easier

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06-04-2025

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No more realizing mid-bite that you're eating out of a dirty cereal bowl you grabbed from the dishwasher.
1. Home-Pourri, aka a quite powerful odor eliminator that's the cousin of Poo-Pourri (which you can DEF use in your shared bathroom). I'm currently on my second bottle of this and think that now that I'm used to it, I'm going to have to keep buying it forever because it's that effective.
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I've used this on weird cooking smells (ahem, roasting broccoli and brussels sprouts) both in my own apartment and ones wafting over from my neighbors. I've also sprayed it around my windows when I can tell someone's smoking cigarettes on their fire escape. A little truly goes a long way and it works quickly. Gross smell? This HANDLES it.
Get it from Amazon for $10.19 (available in four scents and various sizes).
2. A sleep therapy sound machine because playing a white noise playlist on your phone hasn't been so successful thus far. This handy gadget has seamless looping sounds and a USB port to charge your phone while you're off in Snoozeville and your roommate is watching old RHONY late into the night. (Remember what they took from us!!!)
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The loops on this machine include White Noise, Fan, Ocean, Rain, Stream and Summer Night, which you can set with a 15-, 30-, or 60-minute auto off timer. It's also super lightweight and compact if you're on the move!
Promising review:"Perfect for our noise floor in the dorm! Helps my roommate and I to fall asleep and sleep soundly. We love the nature sounds in addition to the classic white noise. The loop doesn't bother us but is slightly more noticeable on the 'night sounds' one with chirping, but it's not bothersome. Overall, such a great purchase!" — Christine Goulding
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors).
3. A jar of the The Pink Stuff — a TikTok-famous cleaning paste made to handle all kinds of sticky, stuck-on situations like this nasty-looking kitchen faucet. This'll seriously come in handy even if your roomie has gotten better about cleaning as of late. Sometimes you just need a new product to get halfway excited about doing chores.
Promising review:"Of course, I purchased this after seeing it on TikTok. My roommates were a little skeptical about the hype around it. Now they can't get enough of this stuff. Gunk they have been trying to remove for years was wiped away with little to no effort when they used this product! It is a little pricey for a cleaning product, but a little goes a long way! We have used it on everything and still have so much left in the container. I am even thinking of gifting this to people during the holidays!" — Cassie
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
4. A dimmable flexible clip-on mushroom light in case you're an "overhead lights" person but you're the only one in your place. (Please, I need to see!) This'll clip where you want so you can finish that thriller on the couch without squinting — all while looking super cute and up to everyone's aesthetics.
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Promising review: "I love the way the light looks and the many colors, but honestly I love the flexibility of the neck. I can manipulate it to fit the function of what I am doing. I have used it as reading light and mood light by the bed. I had no problem reading my book at night. I have used it as a task light to do arts and crafts. More recently, I have used it at work and it now has a permanent spot at my desk. The light was a great value for the money for me." — Terese
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in two colors).
5. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner you simply throw in your sink (the whole packet!), turn on the water, and watch fizz up as it does the tough work below on all the gunk that OTHER PEOPLE have let build up in your disposal. You don't see them overzealously dumping, but you KNOW it's happening.
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 Hamilton
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.50.
6. A timed safety shutoff plug in case your roommate's holy grail hair straightener doesn't have an auto-shutoff and she's a tad forgetful.
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Promising review:"Use this for curling iron, straightening iron, or soldering iron, stuff that I don't want to forget. It's an easy one-push button operation, gives a 30-minute countdown. In case I forget, it will auto shutdown so I don't burn my house." — A.
Get it from Amazon for $11.49+ (available in three timer types).
7. And in case *lit* candles have been a problem in the past, this glitzy crystal candle warmer (which is also NOT overhead lighting) will provide wafts of that Boy Smells candle roomie got on sale without being a fire hazard. It has as built-in timer that automatically shuts off at 2, 4, or 8 hours of use.
Promising review: "This looks even prettier in person! Works great, very easy setup, and beautiful with the basic lighting as well as the colorful setting. My candles warm quickly with it and start producing the smells quickly. Great product and would recommend!" — Lauren S.
Get it from Amazon for $49.59 (available in two styles).
8. A two-slice slim toaster I swear will fit on your kitchen countertop because it fits perfectly in the few available inches between my microwave and coffee maker on mine. It does exactly what you need it to do without forcing you to sacrifice another appliance. Also, it has long slots that mean you can toast larger slices when you're feeling extra fancy and eating ricotta and tomato on sourdough again for dinner.
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Promising review:"The narrow width of this toaster helps free up real estate on my small countertop, plus it accommodates two slices of toast, English muffins or bagels as well as a regular width toaster. It comes in a beautiful teal color which I love. And the three toast levels ensure you don't burn food and the quality of the toast is just right — from light to brown. I highly recommend it!" — Joyce Hill
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four styles).
9. A "Bacon Bin" everyone can pour leftover bacon grease into for later use in whipping up some delicious food. What a cute way to prevent sink plumbing problems!
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Check out a TikTok of the bacon bin in action.
Talisman Designs is a small business that specializes in at-home cooking and entertaining products.
Promising review:"This little piggy works perfectly for storing or discarding the grease created from cooking. You can either store the grease/ lard in the container for future use, or as I do, pop the pig in the freezer for a bit, then dispose of the solidified grease. Would buy again." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
10. A bag of FryAway cooking oil solidifier that'll transform used oil into a solid that's super easy to throw in the trash. Again, let's not pour that stuff down the drain!
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FryAway is a US-based small business specializing in planet-friendly cooking waste solutions.
Promising review: "I will always keep this stocked in my house! My husband sent me a TikTok, I know I know, and I thought it couldn't hurt to try it out. I loved after the first night! I could easily remove the hardened oil and throw it out." — Roberta
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
11. An organizing couch pillow with a spot for everything you require as you and your roomie catch up on Summer House. Especially because it seems like three nights a week your roomie spills a drink on the shared couch.
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Cup Cozy Pillow is a small biz as seen on TV specializing in cleverly designed cup holders.
Promising review: "I liked that it worked with cups and mugs, perfect for clumsy friends." — YAZ
"This thing is great! I'm home on maternity leave with my new baby and spend most of my time on the couch under a sleeping baby. This product makes it easy for me to keep my drinks, remote, etc close by even with crazy dogs running around. It's a little more expensive than I would have liked but it works and I love it so money well spent!" — Amber
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
12. Luigi's Sink and Drain Plunger — a mini plunger that'll find a spot under sinks around your home for when your roomie's double-cleansing (oil-based cleanser first!) nighttime skincare routine wreaks havoc on your bathroom sinks. Yes, I'm talking about myself.
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Promising review:"Perfect plunger for sink. This plunger fit the bathroom sink with ease. Doesn't take much effort to plunge the sink. You have to plunge a few times but it is so effortless and definitely clears a clog. I would recommend this plunger." — C. Lorenzo
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
13. A bottle of nontoxic Folex Carpet Spot Remover to make all sorts of horrific stains disappear quickly. *And* there's no rinsing or vacuuming involved. Congrats! That spilled jar of marinara won't impact your security deposit!
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To use, apply to the stain, gently agitate with your fingers, and blot with an absorbent cloth. This is non-toxic and should be non-irritating on the skin!
Promising review:"I had terrible rust and oil stains all over the seats of my car when I bought it. I tried other cleaners to get it out, but they actually made the stains darker. I took it to the dealership to see if they could get it out and they flat out told me no, so I gave up and lived with it for almost five years. I tried this after it was recommended by a friend. I sprayed it on and literally watched the stain run right off my seat. It was amazing! I thought I was going to have to pay hundreds of dollars to replace the seats in my car because nothing else would work. This stuff really is awesome!" — Brittany
Get it from Amazon for $6.65.
14. A reusable pet fur remover might just have you tossing your old sticky roller after you see how much fur this reusable one (it has a sturdy brush system) picks up off your beloved couch that both you and your cat roomie basically live on.
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My coworker Jenae Sitzes, who has a blue velvet couch and two cats, swears by this!
Promising review:"I have a golden retriever and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout and it works wonders." — Joanne Ertel
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
15. A no-scrub weekly shower cleaner that you simply just spray on after you shower, wait 8–12 hours while it tackles mold and mildew stains, soap scum, and just about any gross grime without YOU having to scrub. (Because you're always the one who has to scrub.) Talk about practical to the max.
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Promising review:"This product is so easy to use. The guy who owned the house before me used Ajax to clean it so it has almost no enamel left on it and it's probably the staining and nothing could get it out until I bought this. After four 8-hour applications you can see the difference. I highly recommend this to everybody and once it's completely clean I'm gonna go on the once a week application. I actually bought another bottle for my dad and mom." — Domenick R. Stamegna
16. A Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp for an in-the-bowl solution that'll help keep things spick-and-span for ya — because, apparently, your roomie has never heard of a toilet brush.
Check out a TikTok of the Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp to see it in action!
Promising review:"I was sooo skeptical and was confused about how they'd work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! They're super interesting but they do the job." — Janet
Get it from Amazon for $4.37.
17. And an automatic bleach toilet cleaning system to care after your beloved shared bowl. This gadget will send cleaner into your bowl with each flush. It's a start!
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It's super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months!
Promising review:"This is an excellent invention for keeping the toliet bowl fresh without a tablet that harms the flush seal. I was frequently replacing the seals in the tank but with this setup the seals last and last." — Awesome Guy
Get it from Amazon for $10.77.
18. An MVP-worthy pet urine stain–removing spray so you'll turn back time on that ancient stain in the hallway outside your bedroom. You love your puppy roommate, but TBH, they're wreaking havoc on your carpet.
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Rocco & Roxie Supply Company is a family-owned business established in 2013 that specializes in pet odor eliminators, pet toys, pet snacks, and pet accessories.
Promising review:"I don't know how I ever survived without this. There's tons of 'pet stain/odor remover' products out there, but this by far is the absolute best. I cringed paying the $20 for it when others are between $5–$10, but I have NO ISSUES paying now. I foster dogs, some puppies, some older, some not house broken and every room in my house is carpeted except the kitchen which means I have lots of accidents. I spray enough to saturate if it's a lot of urine, let it soak for 10 minutes then wipe it up with a hand towel. Then I put a larger towel on top of it if it's in a high-traffic area until it's completely dry. It's taken out every stain and more importantly the odor is gone! I will never stop buying this product. I recommend it to everyone who has dogs!" — Shelley
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
19. A dishwasher magnet so everyone in the house is on the same page about whether it's OK to eat off a plate that's in the dishwasher without having to grill everyone. All it takes is making the mistake ONCE to scar you for eternity.
My colleague Sally Elshorafa owns and loves this. Here's why:
''Pregnancy brain' — the brain fog that some people say they experience during pregnancy and sometimes after birth — is something I absolutely experienced for the majority of my pregnancy. I simply would forget things, like my keys or whether the dishwasher had run. This dishwasher magnet really put in the work. We run our dishwasher once a day and once at night, and I started to forget if the dishes in it were clean or not, especially if someone else had loaded them in and ran it. This magnet solved that problem! Plus, its silver frame matched so well with the stainless-steel dishwasher that we have, that it actually looks like it's part of the appliance."
Promising review:"This little dishwasher magnet might seem simple, but let me tell you, it's a game-changer! Living with roommates can be, well, interesting when it comes to dishes. Someone always forgets if the dishwasher's clean or dirty (cough, me, sometimes). This magnet has saved us countless 'Is it safe to unload?' standoffs. Plus, the magnet is super strong, and for the times I forget (again, me!), the included tape sticks like nobody's business. Now, everyone knows exactly what's going on in the dishwasher kingdom. Highly recommend, especially for any kitchen with forgetful humans (like me) or little ones learning the dishwashing ropes!" — Ryan
Get it from Amazon for $6.92 (also available in black).
Also check out a version that's completely silver without the red or green for $19.95.
20. A faucet splash catcher to absorb that excess water that makes its way around your sink, no matter how careful you are while washing dishes. Your roomie on the other hand? Eh.
Two Lilacs Studio is a Saint Helens, Oregon-based Etsy shop specializing in quality handmade goods with personalized options.
Get it from Two Lilacs Studio on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in six colors and four sizes).
21. A fast-drying sink stone caddy that can sidle up against your sink and make your dish brushes and sponges air out incredibly quicker — like, in less than two minutes! No more going in on your own dirty dishes 30 min after your roomie and feeling like you can't clean as well because your dishwashing tools are still soaking wet.
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Momo Lifestyle is a small business that specializes in family-friendly homewares.
Promising review:"We got this for the bathroom that the kids us. Anybody with little kids will know that they make a constant mess. We had water all over the counter, mainly around the soap dispenser, and it was causing problems. This has helped a great deal. There is less water on the counter and I even like to put water on it sometimes just to watch it evaporate within about 60–90 seconds. It was totally worth the money." — David P.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
22. A powerful dish-washing spray that'll work as some incentive for your cohabitant to get to dishes faster and more efficiently. I always keep one at my sink because I can spray down pots, pans, and plates cakes in sauce and stuck-on food, let them sit, then wipe, and rinse off the mess. I should honestly buy stock in it.
I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout food instead of cooking. But, as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce *and* the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like I say it does! Like, scary well.
Get one spray and three refills from Amazon for $16.88.
23. Green Gobbler Drain Clog Dissolver that'll do a far better job of clearing your bathroom or kitchen drains than the super well-known brand you usually grab. Because clogs never happen at convenient moments. And sometimes your landlord or super can't stop by to help out when you need it.
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My bathroom sink tends to stop up far too easily and this does a drastically better job of clearing the gunk than Drano or Liquid Plumbr. I also love that it's noncorrosive (I live in a pre-war apartment building with old pipes) and odorless (no one loves feeling like a bug being fumigated in their own home)!
Promising review:"OK... So I have to do a little review on this product BECAUSE I have had a stopped-up kitchen sink and have LITERALLY tried EVERYTHING down to the industrial products with NO luck. I decided to go on Amazon and read a few reviews. This is the one I decided to go with. I only used one chamber, let it sit for an hour, and then used boiling water. My sink is NO LONGER stopped up!!! I saved a plumber bill and this was $11.97. HUGE win for this woman!!" — Tabpeach
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
24. Fridge bin liners can absorb extra moisture in an effort to keep your produce fresher for longer. PLUS, they'll catch the brunt of messy spills and will be so much easier to clean than taking a drawer out of the fridge and awkwardly scrubbing it down in your sink (or the dishwasher you do NOT have). I've done that before and it's not great!
Promising review:"Keeps my refrigerator looking clean and fresh. Especially like the gray pattern which goes nicely with a stainless steel refrigerator. When something spills, It's much easier to wash these pads than scrub your refrigerator. The pads don't last forever but they can be washed three or four times before I recycle them into cleaning rags." — CardFan133
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $9.49.
25. Some dishwasher-cleaning tablets will get rid of residue that ends up creating odor and buildup on your dishes. You were lucky to score an apartment with a dishwasher but if it's not super effective, what's the use?! These are honestly so cheap that you'll wanna *add to cart* rather than texting your super to come by for a look.
Promising review:"After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and dishes just not getting clean. Then, I became aware that the water softener was no longer doing its job so I had the rental company replace it. Dishwasher performance improved somewhat. I decided to do two more loads before deciding to purchase a new one. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway so I added that to my order. When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine per the instructions and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! The glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully every month, as recommended. I can even put it on my subscribe and save order so I will get a new pack every six months. I am amazed!" — Sheila
Get them from Amazon for $8.99.
26. A pack of stain-removing, nontoxic cleaning cups will clean out your Keurig's innards once your coffee starts tasting a bit funny. You're going in 50/50 on those K-cups but they aren't quite hitting like they used to. These could help!
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Promising review:"Cleaning our two Kuerig makers was quick and easy with this kit. Cleaner than clean!" — JAC
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.
27. A pack of reusable produce-saving bags can finally be a solution to keep your fruits, veggies, and cut flowers fresh for much longer — which means you'll actually get to enjoy them before they go bad AND avoid fruit flies buzzing around your cookspace.
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Promising reviews:"We decided to do a little test. One banana in a bag and one out, same location in the kitchen. This was after nine days you can see that's there's a distinct difference in the bananas. Amazing product!" — Trio Mum
"Purchased for my 85-year-old Mom. She complained about throwing out produce because she didn't use it quickly enough. Her friend at senior living uses these bags and swears by them, said lettuce lasts for a couple of weeks and bananas for up to three weeks. Think they will save her money." — melcat
Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $14.99.
28. A carpet cleaning solution with results so impressive (just cast your eyes below this text!) that you may have to bleep out your own reaction. Remember when your carpet was beige instead of greige when you moved in?
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It's from a family-run business that specializes in cleaning products, especially ones for homes with pets!
Promising review:"After reading the reviews I thought I could at least try it, and holy smokes, this is a miracle cleaner!!! I think I have tried every cleaner on the market for pet stains and nothing ever really works on my carpets. Even if I get it off the top, it somehow comes back up. My crazy dogs hate the rain and they have one spot that they always go on when they decide they are not going outside. I have cleaned the spot probably 100 times. I cleaned this area one time with this cleaner and my spot steam cleaner and it is completely gone! The stain and smell are 100% gone, not just covered up like before, completely and absolutely gone. Miracle cleaner for sure!" — PLLane
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
29. A lid organizer with adjustable dividers that'll look simple but will work some magic in your kitchen drawers because you each brought in food storage containers when you started cohabitating but have not clue whose is whose at this point. This'll make food prep So much easier.
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YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home storage solutions.
Promising review:"This product does exactly what it's supposed to and does it well. In under 15 minutes I took my nightmare lid drawer and turned it into a functional, convenient storage space. The dividers were simple to install and provided flexibility. Slowly but surely I am getting my tiny, chaotic kitchen under control, and this got me a huge leap closer." — S. Hawthorn
Get it from Amazon for $17.30+ (available in three sizes and multipacks).
30. Some powerful stain remover can erase the likes of spills, wine, and even Sharpie marker!!!! As you can see, it even works on suede furniture. Now you'll no longer have that "mystery" stain in your arsenal for your next argument.
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Promising review:"My baby niece Sharpied my orange suede couch. Didn't think it would ever come out. This stuff is amazing." — levi schofield
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $6.09 (available in various sizes and multipacks).
31. An expandable under-sink kit that'll fit around awkward pipes in the kitchen or bathroom while giving some sturdy ground to those bottles of cleaner and everyone's beauty products. No more cabinet avalanches!
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Promising review:"Great product for a great price. Very sturdy, but lightweight and small — under my bathroom sink is *very* small, and the metal frame is thin enough that it doesn't take up much space, and of course it allows me to utilize the empty vertical space instead of shoving things all the way to the back wall. I might rearrange the shelves, but it's just held with screws on each end so that's easy enough to do-comes with two supports for two shelves, but you can choose from four heights/positions. 👍🏻 Might need to order a second for under the kitchen sink..." — Jennifer Mowry
Get it from Amazon for $22.87 (available in three finishes).
32. And a drawer organizer set to Lego-fit all the containers into your drawer so you can have the bathroom drawer or junk drawer of your Instagram dreams — or at least a drawer that works for your living situation.
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Promising review:" Wow my bathroom drawers are ELEVATED now. They look clean as hell and I can actually find stuff. Easy to snap together and organize how you'd like. Definitely buying a second set for my kitchen drawers!" — Toni Bish
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
33. A broom and mop organizer you can mount on a closet wall for a tidy "after" so you won't worry about an avalanche when you open that door. You know what I'm talking about.
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Promising review:"Repeat customer! I purchased one to organize the garden tools (rake, hoe, cultivator, shovel, etc.) in our garage and by alternating the tops of the tools up/down, was able to fit them neatly in the holder. Liked it so much, going to install another next to it for the other items. The hooks are a nice feature to hold our gloves and a simple plastic bag to hold things when needed." — Rob C.
Get it from Amazon for $16.97.
34. A drill brush cleaning kit you can attach to your drill/driver for an informercial-like cleaning sesh at the flip of a switch that'll have you seeking out all the dirty surfaces you've been ignoring.
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Includes three brushes that'll attached to a standard handheld drill. The white is a soft bristle, best for wheels, carpet, upholstery, glass, and leather; the yellow is a medium bristle, best for bathroom, bathtub, shower, tile, and porcelain; the green is a medium bristle, best for kitchen, stoves, cabinets, countertops, and linoleum; the blue is a medium bristle, best for boats, pools, canoe/kayaks, hot tubs, and plastics; the red is a stiff bristle, best for outdoors, siding, brick, garage, and gutter; and the black is a hard bristle, best for grills, loose paint, furnaces, ovens, and industrial use.
Drill Brush is a small business based in New York!
Promising review:"I'm in love with this. I manage many apartment properties and finding people to do the cleaning has been tricky business, so I end up having to get in and clean these horrendous filth pods tenants lived in and left me to deal with when they move out. The ovens and stove tops are usually the worst, and I absolutely hate cleaning. I came across this drill attachment set, and let me tell you, it helped me tremendously! I still had to get in with a putty knife on some of them but it really cut down my elbow-grease time. If it wasn't for this drill attachment, I think my arms would have just fallen off trying to clean it as good as I did! My only con would be that it doesn't have any extension of any sort, so I really had my drill all up in that oven, but well worth it." — alicia haats
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in six bristle types).
35. An adjustable multi-level spice shelf will let you see what you actually have, all within the same footprint in a WAY more efficient matter. No more buying a jar of garlic powder at the store after your roommate swore you were out.
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Promising review:"I finally got tired of searching for the right spices in my cupboard and began searching for a solution. My spices are in a 16"-wide upper cabinet next to my stove. I love a particular brand of spice and will buy containers and refill bags to refill the bottle. My cabinet was overflowing. With this I was able to fit all my spices on the racks along with things in the middle and on the bottom. I relocated the bags that are not used but to fill the containers when empty to the shelf above so the majority of my bottles are visible! It was easy to put together and adjust the size. I love the finished organization!" — Lisa
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
36. A bottle of Goo Gone foaming spray to help you win the good fight against the greasy spillage from that frozen pizza your roomie left in the oven a bit too long.
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Promising review:"Wow! A degreaser that actually works! I love the foam, which starts to work immediately on my stove top as well as cookware and other kitchen surfaces." — P. Webb
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two sizes).
37. A "Shower Cat" just might be the fun new TikTok find that'll convince your roommate with flowing mermaid-like locks to clean up after themselves on hair wash days. You simply place loose hair in it and then easily toss later.
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Shower Cat is a small business established in 2021 specializing in products to prevent shower clogs.
Promising review: "I first saw this product on TikTok and I knew immediately that I needed it. I just moved into a new apartment and I didn't want to be how I used to be, where I'd just let hair go down the drain and plug it eventually, or peel it off of the drain after each shower. It works great but I probably need some practice with it. I currently just floss my hair through it so it will hold them and there are a few stray hairs that don't stick. I would recommend to anyone who is tired of putting your loose strands of hair on the shower wall." — Cari Schwartzkopf
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
38. And a good ole TubShroom that'll catch any hairs that escape your grasp.
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This little wonder fits inside of the drain and you can easily remove it and pull off hair at least once a week. You'll even enjoy how grossed out seeing all that hair makes you!
Promising review:"I was skeptical, but for a few bucks I gave it a go. I'm lazy and I live with two ladies (who are also lazy). The tub drain doesn't get addressed nearly enough. I'd usually be the one pulling nasty balls of long hair out of the drain catch just so the tub would actually drain during a shower EVERY DAY. With this bad boy, once a week and you don't even notice a slow down in the drainage." — Jason
Get it from Amazon for $12.67+ (available in six colors; also in a sink version).
39. A Frywall can fit around your pan and contain popping oil or spillover while you work on the house special. Nothing ruins an edible masterpiece like hot grease landing on your hand. Plus, the stovetop has been splatter-central as of late.
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BTW, it's BPA-free, FDA-compliant, heat-resistant up to 450 degrees F, and dishwasher-safe.
Promising review:"I was frying chicken with lard (yes, I use lard! My chicken is NOT health food.) and I put too much in the frying pan. A few minutes after putting the chicken in, the lard began to bubble up and if I hadn't had the Frywall in place, it would have spilled all over my stove. The Frywall creates a seal around my frying pan, stopping spillovers. Splatters don't escape, it's easy to work around it (turning my chicken over), and when I'm done, I just throw it in the dishwasher. If you do any frying at all, you want the Frywall. Helpful" — Carl G Brown
Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (available in three colors).
40. Stove counter gap covers to keep pesky crumbs within sight instead of down between your cabinets and appliances. Woof.
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Promising review:"This product serves its purpose, keeping spills and crumbs from settling in between my new cabinets and stovetop. Only issue I had is my clearance between the two is barely enough space to seat the lip underneath to keep product in place. In front I have enough clearance, but about midway stove and back I have no clearance. Ended up having to cut the lip off underneath just to get it to lay flat. That's not the products fault, it was the countertop installers that made it a little too tight. Easy to cut these to length, and they look nice next to the stovetop." — Flwrchd
Get them from Amazon for $8.92.
41. And stove burner covers that'll do the same for you up top. And you can even run them through the dishwasher!
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Promising review:"I've used these for several months and love them even more! Stainless steel stoves show every little spatter, but they disappear on these burner covers. The covers are very easy to wipe off. They're also durable; I only have had to replace one after spilling wax on it. Highly recommended." — Mary R.
Get an 8-pack from Amazon for $10.99.
42. A universal remote attachment so you don't have to hunt down the TV remote and then the Fire TV remote because SOMEONE misplaced them once again. This'll help you control it all with just your Fire TV remote.
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Promising review: "Before: three remotes, one for the screen (on/off), a separate one for the sound system (volume) and of course the fire stick remote. After: just the one convenient integrated unit. No more scrambling to find the which remote to do what I want, cause it's all right there in the one unit. I wish I'd have bought one years ago cause the multi-remote tango got old real fast." — Chapman B.
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
43. A set of reusable microfiber mop pads (that work with the Swiffer you already own) because, WOW, those disposable ones seem to disappear like magic in your home, and you, seemingly, are the only person who ever notices.
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They can be used wet or dry and on basically every type of flooring and even drywall if you're so inclined. Since they can be thrown in the wash, one microfiber pad can replace up 100 single-use pads.
Promising review: "I love these pads!! I quit using my swiffer because I was trying to cut down on the chemicals in my house. These are perfect for use with my mop, and they work so well!" — Amy
Get a set of two from Amazon for $17.75.
44. Sound-dampening door bumpers that'll keep everything from kitchen cabinets to closet doors from slamming while you go about your roomie gets ready for their morning run and you keep hitting the snooze button.
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I put these on my kitchen cabinet doors and sliding closet doors. They're fantastic!
Promising review: "Great little addition to cabinets and drawers to keep them from banging when closing. Used for an apartment. Easy to remove without damage. Includes various sizes and shapes. Would purchase again." — Gave it a try
Get a 272-pack from Amazon for $6.95.
45. A ~streamlined~ door draft stopper to keep your room your preferred temp. But! Reviewers also say that it blocks out noise. Win-win!
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Promising review:"So easy to set up! All you do is peel tape and adhere to a CLEAN and DRY door. Also looks great, I don't even notice it. I had a huge gap under my door. I could smell and hear everything from the hallway. Smells, drafts, and sound all are less of an issue now." — Brit B.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
46. And some weather stripping you can stick along your door's edges (trust me, it's very easy) to help block out any noise.
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Promising review:"I didn't buy this for weatherproofing. I bought it for sound elimination on my inside doors. I have 1/4' spaces between where my door latches and the door jamb, this allowed kids to push on the doors and make a lot of noise. This stripping was easy to apply and filled in those gaps; giving a tight surface for the door. Now no wiggle and no slamming against the jamb." — S82880
Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in four colors).
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