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Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Save £50 on cordless patio cleaner that gets rid of ‘moss and weeds in a jiffy'
Cleaning your patio has never been easier, as shoppers rave about this cordless patio cleaner that makes quick work of moss and weeds - and right now, it's got £50 off If you're looking for a nifty way to spruce up your patio or decking this spring, this gardening gadget may be just the ticket. Boasting a whopping 1.9k reviews on Amazon, this RYOBI RY18PCB-0 One+ Patio Cleaner with Scrubbing Brush promises to make it quick and convenient to give your outdoor space a makeover. Thanks to this limited-time deal, it won't break the bank either. Axing its price by 34%, this flash sale is saving shoppers a delightful £50 on the Patio Cleaner, which has been hailed for its quick and efficient cleaning. It even rids patios and decking of algae, lichen, moss, and weeds. The Ryobi RY18PCB-0 18V ONE+ Patio Cleaner with Scrubbing Brush makes quick work of a cleaning job that used to take hours, letting you wave goodbye to long afternoons of hard labour. Unlike a traditional scrubbing brush, this patio cleaner simply glides across the surface, whether it's paving stones or wood. The 18V motor rotates the hard-bristled roller brush to remove any moss, weeds, or dirt that has gathered on the patio surface. This tool is a great alternative to a pressure washer. It will not damage the mortar unintentionally or lift the paving slabs. What's even better is that this gadget boasts a completely cordless design, armed with a rechargeable battery, so you no longer have to deal with not-long-enough or in-the-way wires and extension leads. While the 18V motor and hard-bristled roller make light work of tough cleaning, scrubbing through moss, weeds and dirt with ease, this cleaner also prioritises your comfort. It comes with a rubber overmould grip, telescopic shaft and adjustable auxiliary handle that promise to improve comfort and control over extended use, meaning no more stuping or over-reaching that may leave you aching after. This cleaning device normally £143.99, but Amazon has slashed its price to £94.99. You can also buy the same patio cleaner at full price at Ryobi's online store or a similar model for £185 at B&Q. Amazon shoppers love this patio cleaner, bestowing plenty of 5-star reviews. One thrilled customer shares: "Brilliant. It does exactly what it says. I have a patio at the rear of my property that continuously gets moss and weeds in the cracks. Every year I use to get down on my hands and knees and painfully remove it. It took for ever and was boring. Now with this little beauty it's done in a jiffy. Yes, it makes your back and hands ache a little but tell me any manual job that doesn't !!" Further praise comes from those buyer who beams: "Very pleased with how this patio cleaner performs. I ordered the model without thr battery pack (make sure you order the right one!) Cleared all the weeds out of the patio in short time, I deliberately worked around the two little strawberry plants. didn't need to re-charge either. Would recommend." And a third chimes in: "What an amazing piece of equipment. I suffer with back problems and this little gem has help me unbelievably. Highly recommended." In case you're worried about health and safety when it comes to sprucing up your patio, this shopper notes: "Family member has a block drive and was struggling because of illness to keep on top of the growth between the blocks. Reluctant to use weedkiller because of neighbours pets and the drive is shared. This made the job easier and quicker. We opted to buy the items separate as the full package was not available. We debated on investing in a 2nd battery, wish we had now... recharge is quick, but breaks up the job. We will invest in a 2nd Battery for next time. Also worth noting the brush does not go too deep between the paving in this scenario, so just a light re-sanding needed (small bucket full for whole drive)."
Global News
13-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Global News
Get set for summer with these sleek hairstyling tools
Sticky roots, puffy ends and strands that just won't stay put–summer hair has a mind of its own. Whether it's the frizz-inducing humidity, moisture-zapping sun or endless sweat, warm-weather hair days often feel more chaotic than carefree. That's where sleek hairstyling tools come in. From a clever heatless straightener that smooths without scorching to a frizz-taming wand you can toss in your beach bag, these multitasking must-haves are here to streamline your routine and help you soak up summer. La Bonne Brosse N. 01 The Small Shine & Care Hair Brush The only brush you'll need–forever. Perfect for fine or low-density hair, the Petite Brosse N.01 boosts shine and volume. Made with keratin-rich boar bristles, it naturally hydrates by distributing oils from root to tip. $160 at The Detox Market Story continues below advertisement T3 Aire IQ Intelligent Hair Dryer Want a hot blowout, sans the damage? Meet the revolutionary smart dryer that auto-adjusts temperature and airflow based on your hair texture and chosen attachment. It helps fight frizz and protect against dryness for easy, breezy summer strands. $443.26 on Amazon (was $539.99) $540 at Sephora Oribe Hair Alchemy Heatless Hair Styling Balm This lightweight balm defines heatless styles and air-dried waves with soft, flexible hold–ideal for fine to medium hair. It smooths frizz, adds shine and strengthens fragile strands to help prevent breakage, making it your go-to for healthy-looking hair all season long. $60 on Amazon $65 at Sephora Kitsch Jumbo Heatless Hair Curler Chances are, you've seen these heatless curlers all over your For You Page. They truly are the perfect way to achieve bouncy, damage-free curls without applying heat to your summer locks. Simply wear them overnight, and wake up to gorgeous, voluminous curls by morning. $24.99 on Amazon Story continues below advertisement Kerasilk Flyaway Wand For a quick-fix solution for frizz, baby hairs and flyaways this season, opt for this beach bag-ready vegan gel formula. Perfect for both hair and brows, it tames unruly strands while adding a boost of moisture and 72 hours of humidity protection. $26 on Amazon L'Oréal Professionnel SteamPod 4.0 Meet your summer styling MVP: this all-in-one professional steam styler creates sleek strands or bouncy curls with speed, smoothness and 95 per cent less damage. The secret? Gentle steam power that tames frizz and locks in shine. $450 on Amazon You may also like: Divine Hydration Hair Conditioner – $9.99 Story continues below advertisement Shark HD430C FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System – $330.08 Styling Cream Your summer hair secret? This ultra-versatile styling cream. Infused with aloe vera and argan oil, it hydrates, tames frizz and smooths strands for flawless blowouts or air-dried looks–all without the weight. Just apply to damp hair and let the magic happen. $29 on Amazon Dyson Special Edition Airwrap Multi-Styler and Dryer You can't go wrong with Dyson—especially in the summer, when frizz and flatness are at an all-time high. This all-in-one styling saviour dries and shapes your strands with minimal heat while keeping humidity-induced chaos in check. Bonus points for the sleek flyaway-smoothing attachment. $649.99 on Amazon (was $799.99) $799.99 at Sephora Story continues below advertisement DRYBAR Tiny Tamers Creaseless Clips Summer styling just got easier with these sleek creaseless clips. The flat design creates even tension to hold your style in place without tugging or slipping. Say goodbye to dents and creases for good! $26 on Amazon Amika High Tide Deep Waver Who needs the beach when you can make waves at home? The award-winning tool creates flawless, crease-free beach waves with three 0.7-inch tourmaline ceramic barrels. Designed for all hair types, it smooths frizz, boosts shine and brings summer texture to your fingertips. $158.4 on Amazon $165 at Sephora Nexxus Epic Shine Anti-Humidity Spray Want hair that shimmers under the summer sun? This shine spray provides weightless, long-lasting gloss while protecting strands from humidity and heat, for a smooth styles all season long. $20.99 on Amazon Story continues below advertisement Ghd Rise Volumizing Hot Brush Get 3D volume from root to tip for all your summer styles and quick touch-ups. It's an effortless way to add body and smoothness to your mane while refreshing your curls all season long. $259 on Amazon You may also like: Tweezerman Classic Eyelash Curler – $17.97 Moroccanoil Restorative Hair Mask – $24 Sliick At Home Waxing Kit – $29.99
Buzz Feed
14-03-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
If You Can't Wait To Start Spring Cleaning, These 37 Products Will Help You Achieve A Spotless, Clutter-Free Home Right Now
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. 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. 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. 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 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! 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." — 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! 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. 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! 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! 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. 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. 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. 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. 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! Amazon 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! 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! Sally Elshorafa / BuzzFeed, Amazon 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. 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. 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. Amazon 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. 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. 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. 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. Amazon 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. 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! 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). Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Fox News
02-03-2025
- Climate
- Fox News
Multiple wildfires in the Carolinas force evacuations, burn ban issued in South Carolina
Brush fires erupted in both North Carolina and South Carolina on Saturday, forcing officials to order evacuations. A fire in Polk County, North Carolina, was burning at least 400 acres and was at zero containment as of late Saturday night, the North Carolina Fire Service told CBS News. He said structures could be at risk and officials would examine potential damage on Sunday morning. Polk County urged residents along U.S. Highway 176 between the towns of Tryon and Saluda to evacuate, warning on Facebook that the fire was spreading rapidly as multiple fire departments worked on containment. Tryon and Saluda are about 40 miles south of Asheville. The county said displaced residents may shelter at the Polk County Meeting Place in Columbus. In South Carolina, Horry County Fire Rescue ordered the evacuation of residents from several neighborhoods in the Carolina Forest, located around 10 miles west of Myrtle Beach, as crews work to contain a wildfire. "Crews are continuing to work a large wildfire near Carolina Forest," the fire rescue said on Facebook. "Horry County is monitoring the weather forecast and preparing to adjust course in our life safety and property protection plan should conditions evolve." Two planes and a Blackhawk helicopter would drop water on the fire Sunday morning, South Carolina GOP state Rep. Tim McGinnis said on Facebook, citing an update he received from State Forester Scott Phillips. Tractors were also on the way to help dig lines around the fire to help contain it. South Carolina Gov. Henrey McMaster, a Republican, announced a statewide burning ban is now in effect due to dangerous wildfire conditions. He said anyone who starts a fire in the state will go to jail, as fire crews work to contain several fires across the state. A red flag warning from the National Weather Service expired late Saturday night for western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. Red Flag warnings mean critical fire weather conditions are either happening or are about to happen.
The Guardian
16-02-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Corrector: the makeup bag's secret weapon
A concealer is a necessity in any makeup arsenal, brightening and evening out the skin. Sometimes, however, even a good concealer needs a little help, like the days when I am more tired than usual and a heavier discoloration peaks out around my eyes. This is where a corrector comes in (Lisa Eldridge has recently launched a clever line of concealers that also correct; Givenchy, Jones Road and MAC have worthy candidates, too). It neutralises any discolorations, so when you add your concealer the brightness and evenness will be taken up a notch. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. 1. Jones Road The Neutralising Pencil £24, 2. Lisa Eldridge Pinpoint Concealer Correcting Pencil £27, 3. Make Up By Mario F5 Concealer Brush £32, 4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Concealer £29.50, 5. Ilia Concealer True Skin Serum £24, I've heard certain skincare 'experts' and people who don't take the act of face washing very seriously, argue that a cleanser is not that important – that we shouldn't be spending very much on it because it only sits on our faces for mere seconds before being washed down the sink. While I'd struggle to justify a cleanser that falls into three figures (because, seriously, no), I would absolutely argue that cleansers are key to how the rest of our skincare behaves and therefore what our skin looks like. And so, it's essential to pay attention to our cleansers – any ol' thing really won't do. What is wonderful is when you get a great cleanser that (yes) cleanses, but also has added benefits – think brightening, declogging pores, smoothing skin textures – and does not cost the earth. Just like this brilliant one from Naturium. It includes acids and enzymes to break down the dead cells our skin accumulates over time. Our skin's ability to shed these cells – which cause dullness – decreases as we age, so every little helps. The formula also includes vitamin C to brighten dark spots and pigmentation. The gel texture, which I love, is not only refreshing, but unlike gel cleansers of old, it removes makeup and impurities without drying the skin. And all for £20. Even the 'experts' and people who don't take face washing seriously can't argue with Vitamin C Complex Cleanser, £20, Clear the way Battling blemishes and blackheads? Use this 2% salicylic liquid exfoliator after cleansing and before moisturising for renewed skin. Facetheory Resurfa BHA Exfoliating Serum, £18, Brighten up Alpha H was at the forefront of bringing liquid exfoliators into our skincare routines. Its latest iteration has the added benefit of vitamin C to brighten while refining the skin. Alpha H Liquid Gold + Vitamin C, £50.99, Smooth talker Ignore any painful images of shedding skin – this 'peel' is actually a brilliant, gentle, milky exfoliator that refines your skin texture (and it's pain-free). Origins Youthopia Liquid Exfoliating Apple Face Peel, £39,
