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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. Shopping · Work smarter, not harder. 1. Dawn Powerwash, an impressive spray-on dish soap capable of giving you those clean swipes through nightmarish messes previously only seen in commercials. Spray this on dishes, but you can also use it to tackle dirty range hoods, backsplashes, bathtubs, grills, or anywhere else with caked-on food or dirt. Just spray on (don't add water until you rinse!) and wipe. Promising reviews: "What doesn't it do? I absolutely love this product. It works great on dishes and pretty much anything you want to clean! Soap scum; gone! Laundry stains; bye! Baseboards/woodwork sparkle! Sneakers, yup! I hate cleaning, so anything that makes it easier ❤️." — Kimba " The only dish soap allowed in my household. 😅 JK, I have used other different types, and this is the only one that has worked amazingly in all my cleaning. Not only do I use it on my dishes but to clean my bathroom, husband's grill, and everything else that needs a good cleaning." — Lizbeth LF Get the starter kit (with one reusable spray bottle and one refill) from Amazon for $8.44 (also available in other pack styles and two other scents). 2. A pack of highlighters with partially clear tips so you can actually see what you're highlighting. Next time you lend a textbook you can be rest assured that no one is judging your wiggly line technique. Amazon Promising review:"These are great highlighters. They are smooth, have a great color, and, most importantly, you can see through the tip to see what you're highlighting. This allows you to keep a straighter line as well as stop at the desired point. Give them a try; I think they're better than a standard highlighter." — JK Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.26 (also available in packs of 8 and 12. 3. A RobeCurls heatless hair curler that will give straight and wavy hair effortless waves while you sleep. Just wrap your locks around the satin band, get some beauty sleep, and wake up feeling like elves snuck in to curl your hair. Amazon Robe Curls is a woman-founded small business that specializes in heatless hair curling tools. Promising review: "I don't usually leave reviews, but this exceeded my expectations. I've tried heatless curlers like this before that didn't sit flat on the top of my head and weren't bendable, so they were hard to sleep in. I love that it has a wire all the way through it so you can bend it and pull it to the back of your head (I'm a stomach and side sleeper, so I want it away from my face). If you mist your hair with a little water until it's slightly damp and wear it overnight, the curls last all day." — Jane Doe Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in five colors). 4. A Chom Chom pet hair remover if you'd prefer your furniture to be fur-free. It has a sticky roller (no wasteful adhesive strips) that clings to hair and deposits it into a built-in compartment. You can tell Fido to stay off the couch all you want, but dogs don't speak Human! Instead, use this reusable roller to reclaim your seating. Promising review:"Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes, but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-pound tabby, and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care — it's THAT good." — DH Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors). 5. A stair-climbing trolley dolly you can just drag upstairs without having to sit in your lobby, praying an elevator will miraculously appear in front of you. Why is it that the places most likely to require a grocery cart are also the places that have five-floor walkups? Suburbanites will also get a lot of use out of this moving small furniture or big water jugs. Promising review: "I was getting so tired of making several trips to my car to retrieve my groceries after each shopping trip. I saw this trolley on Amazon and decided to buy it. Best purchase ever. I now can bring all my groceries in with one trip to the ca r. I also love that its wheel design allows the trolley to climb my front steps, making it so easy for me. I have used it in the house to help me carry things upstairs, and the climbing feature makes it safe and easy." — m Robinson Get it from Amazon for $107.99 (available in four styles). 6. A garlic rocker that's faster and easier to use than a traditional garlic press. It's also waayy easier to clean — best not dwell on the trauma of trying to fit a sponge into one of those things. 😬 I cook with a shocking amount of garlic and I always hated dealing with my old garlic press. This one-piece solution is SO much better than the old-school tool! You simply place your peeled garlic under and rock at an angle; it minces just the same. This also comes with a (TBH, very cute) scraper *and* a silicone sleeve that'll help you peel your cloves in an instant. Promising review:"I like garlic very much, so I use this garlic press every day. It works very well, is easy to use, and is easy to clean. Compared with the garlic press I used before, this is more labor-saving and comfortable." — Jessica Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors). 7. A Mac keyboard shortcut sticker for people who need a moment to remember how to close an app. No longer must you search "Spotlight search" 10 times a week. Amazon Promising review: "Literally for any new or old Mac user, or even a user that's used to any type of device other than Apple! Super helpful for how to copy and paste and do other minor tasks! I mainly use the mouse pad on the laptop, so as my hands rub or grace over the sticker, it has never come off or ripped off at any point in time. It is perfectly still down to the computer part, and I've had this for over a year now!! 10/10 recommend!🩷" — Reyn Get it from Amazon for $5.95 (available in seven styles). 8. A crossbody bag designed to keep your water bottle upright and in arm's reach while you're out exploring. And don't worry about having to bring another bag: There's also a front zippered pocket to hold all your nonhydrating stuff. This works best for Stanley Quenchers and other handled tumblers. There are holes for the handle, a carabiner clip, a straw topper, and a pouch that fits most phones. Promising review: "Great when you're on vacation or outdoors and don't want to carry your Stanley around. Love the extra storage. The cellphone pocket is a bit snug; I had to take my iPhone case off in order to fit it inside." — Mandy Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in two sizes and 10 colors). 9. A W&P reusable cling wrap for people horrified by the environmental impact of plastic wrap but also horrified by the smell of beeswax wrap. This freezer-, oven-, and dishwasher-safe silicone sheet stretches and clings just like the real thing, so you don't have to sacrifice convenience. Keep in mind: These things are sticky! They cling together, which can make cleaning and storing a little difficult at first. One reviewer recommends laying them flat on a cutting board to scrub clean and storing them in wax paper. Promising review: "I love these silicone stretch wraps! They're easy to use and clean, making it so much simpler to cover leftover food. I don't need to hunt for a separate container — just cover it with these wraps. I've also saved money since I no longer need to buy disposable plastic wrap, and my food stays covered just as effectively. Definitely recommend!" — Cristina Get three wraps from Amazon for $14.99. 10. A pack of washing machine cleaning tablets designed to attack built-up detergent scum, dirt, and general grossness so your clothes can get as clean as possible. Throw in a tablet, run a normal wash cycle, and congratulate yourself on a chore well done. Promising review: "I didn't think I would ever be so excited about such a thing as washing machine cleaning tablets. I also never realized how dirty my washing machine was. It now sparkles, doesn't smell musty, and has removed so much gunk from around the drum/gasket. You should get these." — AVDW Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.98 (also available in packs of three and five). 11. And a dishwasher cleaner and disinfectant to help make the thing that cleans your clean. Its citrusy formula helps remove limescale, rust, grease, and other nasty buildup so your machine can run more efficiently, and you don't have to pick up the slack. Read our review of Affresh cleaning tablets! Promising reviews:"I'm so glad I discovered this cleanser. The plumbing backed up…the smell lingered after several cycles with bleach, baking soda, vinegar, and dishwasher detergent. I almost gave in to purchasing a new dishwasher before discovering Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner. It worked after the first use. I now use it monthly." — lejay Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.98. 12. A game-changing veggie chopper that will make quick work of your prep. Just add your veggies, slam down the lid, enjoy freshly chopped produce, and then throw the device in the dishwasher when you're done. Now you'll be crying tears of joy instead of tears from onion cutting. Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. Promising review:"This is one of my absolute favorite kitchen tools! This is right up there with my stand mixer. I save hours a week using this for dinner prep. I HATE cutting up veggies for dinner, and this makes it fast and fun! I can't believe I didn't buy one years ago. This is worth every penny. Easy to use, and I can just throw it in my dishwasher for clean up. I'm obsessed. I will be buying these as gifts. This is an absolute must-have for everyone." — Reviewer Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four sizes, three colors, and in additional styles). 13. The Pink Stuff, an all-purpose paste that you can use to clean basically any surface — it works on everything from marble and wood to rubber boots and car steering wheels. Wasting time scrubbing will be a thing of the past. And the future? Sparkly clean items as far as the eye can see. Promising review:"Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done, and this stuff brought my shower back to near new in one use. We've since cleaned a weird, chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We'll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff. Worth every penny." — Nancy F. Get it from Amazon for $5.97. 14. A personal air fryer from our Tasty collection so you can feel like a professional chef, even when you're just dumping frozen dumplings into the basket. Did you know you can make chicken parm and s'mores with this thing? Mac n' cheese? Heck, a whole Cornish hen. It would actually be faster to list what you couldn't make in one of these. Amazon And speed up cleaning with some liners! Promising review: "This air fryer is fantastic! It's compact, making it ideal for those living in small apartments who want to prepare items like corn dogs, tater tots, fries, or simply reheat leftovers. Be sure to read the instructions before using it; once you do, you'll find it very easy to operate. At first, cleaning may seem a bit tricky, but once you get the hang of it, it's really simple!" — Melinda Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in two colors). 15. An elaborate jewelry organizer with rotating branches so you can flip through your extensive necklace collection like a beautiful book. The glammed-out tree sticks to the wall with included Command strips and comes with 120 holes for at least a good chunk of your earring collection. All Hung Up is a small business! If you have a lot of heavy jewelry, reviewers note you might need stronger Command strips. Promising review: "The small business owner who came up with this is an absolute genius! I am disabled and in a hospital bed. I have limited space for jewelry boxes and the like, but I wanted to get some cute, inexpensive earrings and bracelets. I found them on Amazon, of course, and then stumbled upon this gem. Easy enough for even me to install from my bed, on the wall to my left, which is flush to my bed! I cannot recommend this enough!" — Dara Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in three sizes). 16. A grape and tomato zip slicer to put an end to the agonizing task of slicing tiny fruit. Enough is enough! This dishwasher-safe device will give you perfectly halved bites with just a swipe of the wrist. Promising review: "Saw this on TikTok. Had to try it. LOVE IT. So fast and easy. Washes easily, and we just lay it out to dry. But we have also put it in the dishwasher too. Saves us so much time, and no more almost slicing fingers cutting tiny tomatoes. Wish I'd had this when the kids were tiny, and I needed to cut their grapes. Would've saved me time." – Mermaid Get it from Amazon for $19.01. 17. A sleek handheld steamer for turning wrinkly balls of fabric back into the pristine garments they were before you left them in the bottom of your closet. It heats up in just 20 seconds (!!!), so you can freshen up outfits right before you step out the door. And you really can't beat the price for how effective it is. Promising review: "This handheld steamer is amazing! I have never had a good experience with steamers before because they would either leak or take too long to steam. With this particular one, I am able to steam my clothes super fast; it's very convenient if I'm in a time crunch. I really appreciate how it heats up so fast, and it takes very little time to steam my clothes because it works so well. I like how small it is, so I'm able to take it anywhere. I encourage anyone who's looking for a good steamer to give this one a try!" — Brenda Get it from Amazon for $28.96. 18. Lil' basket magnets perfectly sized for tea bags, so the second you start craving some Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime tea, you can brew it and hit pillow in record time. Amazon Promising review: "I needed a good solution for my teabag storage due to limited space. I have a lot of tea and bought two sets. They're all full, but the magnets are strong and hold very well. I also use them for clips, which are easily accessible when I need a clip for a package." — Valerie Get a pack of six from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two colors). 19. A vacuum LED light you can use to smart-ify any vacuum (I see you, vintage bag vacuum fans) so you can see every hair, crumb, and speck of dust left on what you THOUGHT was a perfectly clean floor. This answers the age-old question: Am I actually doing anything right now? This easily adheres to the left side of your vacuum with the provided adhesive. Just be sure to check that the side is flat and if it is this should work for you! Promising review: "I love being able to see all the dog hair on the floor. Makes vacuuming so satisfying." — Andrea H. Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two styles: battery-operated and rechargeable). 20. A dishwasher-safe batter scooper with a sliding plunger ensuring that the batter actually gets where it needs to go and every baked good is uniform. Goodbye, splatter! No one will miss you. Promising reviews: "Saw a video of this product on TikTok and knew I had to get it for our kitchen! Makes it a breeze to fill muffin liners!!" — Amazon Customer "I can't say enough good things about this little tool! It changed my cupcake game forever! No mess and uniform-sized cupcakes every time." — Jillip Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in pink and blue). 21. A pack of disposable shower hair catchers for people who often forget to clean the drain after a shower and too squeamish to maintain a device like the TubShroom. You can just close your eyes and throw these away when they're too hair-infested. Promising review:"For anyone with long hair, drainage clogging in the shower is a pain. So THANKS to whoever thought of such a simple but clever solution. They stick perfectly and the glue lasts like three weeks. It literally does not let a hair pass, and it's just so easy to place and remove. I wish I had known about this product before! A must-buy." — MER Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a 50-pack and 100-pack). 22. A box of Color Catcher sheets to prevent the dreaded "all my clothes are now pink from this one stray red sock" debacle. These handy sheets are designed to grab any dye that leaks or bleeds so you can keep enjoying your white tees even if you're not sorting clothes into lights and darks. Promising review:"These Color Catcher sheets really protect colors from bleeding. It makes all clothes/laundry brighter and looking like new — not that old washed color after just one wash without these sheets. I give this product 5+ stars. Highly recommend. A few pennies spent additionally on your laundry makes one look like wearing new clothes all the time." — Nikita Get 72 sheets from Amazon for $10.95 (also available in multipacks). 23. A non-aerosol dry shampoo with a little pouf you can pat on your scalp to release a grease-absorbing powder with root-boosting black ginseng and biotin. Its small size makes it perfect for hair refreshes on the go. Amazon This is a popular choice — it has over 3,000 positive reviews! Promising review: "I have been an avid user of dry shampoo for over a decade…I have very fine hair that gets oily the day after I wash it, so it has just been a part of my daily routine. After trying this product last fall, I have sworn off all other dry shampoos. I love that it's not an aerosol container, I love that it isn't heavily scented, and I love that I use it once and I can go three or four days without washing my hair again. Try this product, you will not regret it." — Erica McGregor Get it from Amazon for $18+ (available in eight colors and multipacks). 24. A bendy silicone " Broombi," designed as an all-surface broom, squeegee, and pet hair remover, making it your go-to tool for all floor messes. Hair, crumbs, and even liquid spills are no match for this effective tool. Broombi is a small business that specializes in household cleaning and pet hair-removing products. Promising review:"Absolutely love this broom! It does everything it states and shows. Excellent on carpets and spilled messes on the floor. Love how I get more dust and dirt off the floors. Also love that it can be made longer with just a quick twist. Durable and stable, and the appearance is much better than a tattered brush at the bottom of most brooms! Getting into the corners is so much easier, too. Excellent broom!" — Sandra Moyer Get it from Amazon for $34.95 (available in two colors). 25. A stroller caddy with two cup holders, a variety of pockets, and a detachable wristlet so you can go to the park feeling extra prepared. Your kid's hungry? Goldfish are in the side pocket. Thirsty? They have OJ *and* milk. Kid fell off the slide? Bandages are right in arm's reach. Some reviewers use this to hang dog treats and poop bags on their pet strollers. Promising review: "We recently got a new double stroller and I really like it, besides the fact that it doesn't have cup holders. I found this, and it fits perfectly! It fits my Stanley, coffee, keys, and phone; nothing spills when we walk, and it's secure! I've tried different cup holders, but they usually fall off or break, so this has been really nice!" — mallori schwab Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in nine colors). 26. Medicube Deep Vitamin C Golden Capsule Face Moisturizer made up of tiny liposome capsules so you can get the exact portion of formula on your face every time. Pop these lil' dudes to brighten and smooth your complexion with the help of vitamin C and niacinamide. Amazon, Promising review: "This moisturizer is one of the nicest feeling moisturizers ever. The appearance of the vitamin C capsules inside the gel goop on TikTok enticed me to purchase it for myself. This moisturizer has a gel-like consistency and comes with a scooper, making it very easy to apply. You get a decent-sized jar of moisturizer for the price, and the moisturizer is pretty thick. Although it is sticky, I would say it absorbs into your skin pretty quickly. It may leave a slight sticky residue behind, but I think overall it is amazing for all skin types. After using this in the a.m. before sunscreen, I noticed my skin really glow and feel smooth! I had gifted a jar to my 60-year-old mother and she had told me how her skin felt like a baby's bum the next morning!" — tracey + kiwi Get it from Amazon for $19.90. 27. A space-saving yogurt organizer utilizing vertical space so you can have more room yogurt! Pro tip: Mount this sideways so you can see the expiration dates at a glance. It holds 3.75-inch Greek yogurt tops, like Fage and Chobani. Check out a TikTok of the yogurt storage rack in action. Storage Theory is a small business that specializes in home and office organizational products. Promising review: "Works great, wish I would have gotten more!! So very handy to have and see how many yogurts we have. Comes with two super-strong 3M adhesive stripes. Highly recommend product!!" — Amanda Adams Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in packs of one or two). 28. A solid wood countertop that fits over your washer and dryer in case you're really hurting for space in your cramped laundry room. The water-resistant surface will give you space for your various laundry accouterments, plus room to fold. Promising reviews: "This shelf is really well-made and looks great. I like that they included a hex bit for a drill and an Allen wrench to tighten things up by hand — a thoughtful touch. Plus, they used hex screws instead of cheap Phillips ones, which makes it way easier to put together and feels more solid overall." — wildelmo "This is the best purchase yet! I no longer lose my socks behind the washer or dryer! Keeps laundry room looking clean and neat! Easy to put together and just perfect." — deanna defrancis Get it from Amazon for $109.99 (available in five colors). 29. A MomCozy sound and light machine complete with 34 soothing sounds, seven lights (including a fun rainbow), and an app-controlled remote that'll let you soothe your baby from afar in the hope that you get at least one (1) full hour of sleep. Reviewers say troubled sleepers rest easy when they have such a cute night-light by their side. Promising review:"My daughter was having a really hard time falling asleep. She was afraid of the dark, but now she wakes up saying she has dreams about rainbows and fairies. LOVE that it is an all-in-one sound machine. My daughter loves rocking out to music in her room now. The app makes it easy to control. You aren't able to do it manually — only through the app." — Chiara F. Get it from Amazon for $67.99. 30. A butter spreader that utilizes push-up pop technology to deliver an ideal breakfast experience. You can even microwave it so the butter gets extra gooey and spreadable. Picture this: toast, pancakes, and English muffins with a perfectly even layer of butter — no dry patches anywhere. Fun fact: West and East Coast butters are different shapes! If you're on the East Coast, your butter sticks are a little thinner, so use the included adapter. Avant Grub is a small business that sells kitchen products. Promising review: "One of the best products I've ever bought. You slip the butter in, and as you need it, you push a little out. I like to butter my pans when I make pancakes and other breakfast things, and now I don't have to hold a stick of butter. I put it in this holder, and it works perfectly. I absolutely love it." — Lynn compton Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (also available in a pair). 31. FryAway Waste Cooking Oil Solidifier Powder because you absolutely, 100% cannot just pour it down the drain. Sprinkle the powder in the oil while it's hot, let it cool, then scoop it right into the trash. FryAway is a woman-owned and Latine-owned small business started by Laura Lady, who loves both cooking and being kind to the planet. They donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation. Promising review:"I used to HATE cooking with oil because I never knew what to do with it when I was finished. Not anymore! This stuff works amazingly well, is easy to use, and allows me to trash oil without a big mess! It just takes a little scoop and a short amount of time for it to set into a gel, and then it all scoops out of the pan so easily! I'm just sad I didn't find this product sooner!" — TheBjamin Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two styles). 32. A contact storage case that uses ultrasonic waves to gently shake dirt and debris off your lenses. Just throw them in, press the button, and let them vibrate for three to five minutes. I bet this feels sooo good if you're a contact lens. The gadget comes with a USB charger, remover stick, tweezers, and three cases. This device helps remove physical debris; remember to always use fresh contact solution when disinfecting. Learn more about proper lens care at the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Promising review: " I use this every day! It's so convenient to have a whole kit in such a compact case. It beats having to carry a whole bottle of solution around. Even the smaller ones are pretty big. The mini bottle in this case has just enough to fill the wells and rinse the contacts. If you use it right, it's probably good for two uses. I've had it for a couple of months now with no issues. Having it in my purse is really convenient and I haven't had any trouble with leaking. It's pretty durable; I drop things a lot, so it's passed the test so far. I haven't really used the suction cup, and I only used the tweezers a couple of times to fish them out when I don't have access to a sink to dump." — Amy R. Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in 14 styles). 33. A beloved Click & Carry grocery bag carrier made with special padding to help you comfortably lift up to 50 pounds worth of bags on each shoulder, so now you really can do it all in one trip. Amazon, Click & Carry is a small business that specializes in easy-carry accessories. Promising review: "TikTok made me buy it. This is great when you have a few bags and a box — for example, if you balance the bags, you can throw it over your shoulder and walk inside and have two free hands to carry the box, which is great. Product seems well built, and is comfortable on your shoulder or hand because of the padding." — Hung Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in seven colors). 34. A three-blade blinds cleaner with five removable microfiber sleeves so you can clean twice as fast. Now you can stop dusting and go back to snooping on your neighbors. It's curved to contour to and better clean traditional Venetian blinds, so these might not be a great fit for straight or oversized blinds. Promising review:"LOVE these for dusting my blinds. Easy to switch out and clean. Definitely captures the dust. Highly recommend." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $6.99. Reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.