38 "Boring" Products You'll Be Glad To Have On Hand
A foldable, nonslip sink cover if you have zeroooo vanity space to work with. This lil' tray gives you a sturdy surface without blocking your faucet, so if you're doing makeup and need to wet your Beautyblender, you don't have to rearrange everything.
Some redness-reducing Lumify Eye Drops that work in just 60 seconds! Whether you spend a lot of time in front of a computer, have seasonal allergies, or deal with contact-induced irritation, these are a game-changer.
A cord protector so your cat, bunny, or other chew-happy pet doesn't use their little razor-sharp teeth to rip through your (aka your employer's) MacBook charger.
Some reviewer-loved Nippies if you've vowed to go bra-free more frequently this year. These silicone pasties come in two sizes and various colors, so chances are you'll find the right fit!
A pet-specific stain remover sure to hide the fact that Sparky and Fido aren't the perfect angels you make them out to be on Instagram. Your followers may see them in their matching raincoats and frolicking around the dog park, but no one needs to know about the time they tag-teamed you to steal a rotisserie chicken off of the counter and devour it on your living room area rug...
A shelving unit designed specifically for your water bottle and travel mug collection. First, TikTok got you to buy a Stanley and then it got you to buy an Owala, and honestly, you know you'll get whatever's next, too.
A pack of six cord bundlers so you can organize unruly Instant Pot, toaster, and panini press cords instead of having to bat them out of your way every time you look through your pantry.
A bottle of Lee Beauty's Liquid Callus Remover to eliminate the hard skin on your hooves (ahem, :::clears throat::: feet) if you're too terrified to face the glorified cheese grater at your local salon.
A Conair fabric defuzzer powerful enough to remove pills and matted fibers from your sofa but gentle enough that no damage is left in its wake. Sure, your cat has three different scratching posts, but the couch is by farrr their fave spot to tear up.
Modular sheet pan dividers so you can make a one-pan meal without overcooking any of the elements. Sick of burning your butternut squash while you wait for your Brussels sprouts to finish? Well, now you can pull 'em out as soon as they're done without worrying about shuffling several hot pans.
A ChomChom roller ready to put your regular old lint roller to shame. Forget ripping off sheets 'til you run out — this collects everything in a neat little compartment you simply empty out. With a fur-free couch, guests' eyes will be drawn straight to your seasonal throw blankets and pillows.
And a fur-eliminating broom capable of squeegeeing enough fur from your carpet that if magically animated — you know, like those brooms in Fantasia — it would transform into a Pekingese.
A veggie chopper so you can dice up an onion as impressively as former VP Kamala Harris. If you haven't seen it, I'm gonna need you to open another tab and promptly Google "Kamala Harris and Mindy Kaling cook masala dosa," because, man, it is a thing of beauty.
A flat outlet plug that can be placed behind furniture so you can utilize every single outlet in your home. Do you only have a single outlet in your living room and it happens to be on the only wall that fits your couch? Well, that's no longer a problem!!
A durable plastic clear toy blocker if your pet's favorite game is shoving their toys under the oven and then full volume barking/meowing at you until you free them, just to repeat the process all over again.
A universal remote attachment because when your toddler is yelling at you to turn on Bluey, you don't want to have to fuss with a volume remote, screen remote, AND Fire TV remote.
A pouch of foaming garbage disposal cleaner to eliminate the special stank that can only be produced after years of shredding up meat, produce, and whatever that mystery blob was that came out of your long-lost Tupperware.
A viral spin scrubber that comes with seven different brush heads so you can tackle particularly dirty bathroom and kitchen surfaces without even having to bend over.
And a tub of The Pink Stuff, which can clean anything you throw at it, be that shower fixtures or toothpaste-covered countertops.
A color-coded cutting board set so you can avoid cross-contamination when you're chopping up chicken, onions, and bell peppers for your famous sizzlin' fajita skillets.
Some legging organizing hangers if your black legging collection is getting a little out of hand, and you never know if you're pulling out your indoor or outdoor leggings. (Big difference!!!)
A self-expanding shower curtain that gives you way more room, prevents dreaded curtain cling, and doesn't require a curved rod! It's so easy to set up; you don't even need rings.
A TikTok-famous Bissell Little Green upholstery cleaner capable of sucking up messes of any caliber. Be warned, though: Reviewers say once you start, you won't stop.
A set of reusable microfiber mop pads (yes — they're compatible with your Swiffer) so you can say goodbye to those single-use ones that are 1) Expensive and 2) Not great for the planet.
A pack of bottle-cleaning tablets that take your go-to water bottle from nasty to gleaming in just minutes. IDK who needs to hear this, but "rinsing" it with water every day isn't enough. 😔
A leaf-shaped herb stripper if you're looking for a quick and easy way to strip fresh cilantro, rosemary, and even kale while cooking. Slide them through and leave behind that bitter stem!
A door latch that'll come in particularly clutch for blended pet families. Have a puppy that WON'T stop eating your cat's food or — even worse — their poop?? Pop this on the door and it'll allow your feline just enough room to go in and out of their space while also blocking out their naughty sibling.
Some soot sprite dryer balls to reduce wrinkles, make your clothes softer, and catch all of the pet fur and fuzz that — lint rollers be damned — REFUSES to come off of your sweaters.
A pack of duster sponges that — once dampened — collect ALL the dust, dirt, and pet hair that's accumulated around your baseboards. Tis' the time for their once-yearly clean!
A set of silicone stove counter gap covers so you won't attract unwanted critters after flinging pasta into the half-inch crevice for the third time this week. We all know nobody is actually cleaning it out (don't try to lie to me), so go ahead and do yourself a favor.
A pair of machine-washable "flat socks" that create a moisture-wicking barrier between your foot and your shoe's insole so you don't end up with stinky, sweaty dogs. If your next travel plans include a day at Disney, walking 60,000 steps in a new-to-you city, or people-mover-ing a mile from airport security to your terminal, these bad boys will come in handy.
A Scrub Daddy cleaning bundle with everything you need to tackle that cracked molasses bottle that has now adhered itself to your pantry shelf. Sure, you noticed it a few weeks ago, but you weren't mentally prepared to address it quite yet — and you didn't have a Scrub Mommy on your side.
A broom/tool organizer because no matter how carefully you tuck your mop/broom/stick vacuum in that gap between your fridge and wall, they never fail to fall over and scare the bejeezus out of you.
A magnetic laundry guard that prevents items from falling into no man's land — aka the two inches of lint-caked space between your washer/dryer and the wall.
A scratchy lil' tool you can use to scrape away fur/lint/ground-in crumbs from your car seats, carpet, clothing, comforter — you name it!
A nifty bulb changer because man, do you love your vaulted ceilings, but changing out light bulbs can be a daunting task! Rather than perch at the top of a step ladder and cross your fingers for success, just grab one of these guys, which work on ceilings up to 20 feet tall.
Some pantry moth traps that use pheromones to attract the little demons that have been ravaging your supply of grains, cereals, flours, and pet food. Goodbye once and for all!!!!
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