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13-06-2025
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30 Laziness-Friendly Walmart Products
A claw grabber tool with a light for grabbing those things just out of reach (but really more for grabbing the remote control on the other side of the couch without getting up). Promising review: "The best grabber I have ever used. It has a super strong grip that easily picks up heavier and odd-shaped items. It comes with a built-in LED light and even a magnet. I have been using a grabber for over 10 years, and this is the best buy far. Couldn't be happier with the quality or shipping of something I truly depend on." —JeniTBH Price: $9.99 (available in four colors) An egg cooker to hard-boil those huevos (up to seven) in no time! Plus, it also acts as a steamer for veggies and dumplings. This is eggs-actly what you lazy folks need. Promising review: "This little gadget is a gold mine! Not only does it boil eggs perfectly with no fuss, but you can also poach an egg perfectly. I have even steamed single-serving frozen vegetables in it. It's very easy to clean and doesn't take up a lot of space. I am very pleased with this product!" —ShellbellePrice: $8.98 A reusable Sauberkugel Clean Ball three-pack that gets all the dirt, dust, crumbs, and grime out of the bottom of your bags — you know, the ones you've never cleaned, not once. Price: $33.99 for three A tub of OxiClean because laundry piles up real quick, and failing to pre-treat or soak stained clothes means you're going to have to wash them a second (and maybe even third) time. And who's got time for that? Promising review: "Can definitely tell the difference adding this with my regular laundry detergent. My clothes smell so good and last much longer. I've also noticed they are much cleaner. I've never used a laundry booster before, glad I tried Oxiclean first, I'll definitely be buying again." —LyndseyPrice: $11.78 A pack of 80 DEET-free mosquito repellent patches infused with peppermint and citronella oil for 24-hour protection. No more spraying, just stick one on, and those bugs won't be bothering you. Price: $9.96 A smartplug, because imagine having to get up and turn a light on or off instead of doing it from your phone (and in a seated position). It works with Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung Bixby. You can even schedule on and off times via the app. Promising review: "This is my third one of these plugs; they're my current favorite. Easily connects to the app for manual control or on its schedule, which you set up. Bonus points for tying it to your Amazon Echo and having Alexa turn it off and on with a command." —PatrickPrice: $12.99 A 10-pack of Mr. Clean Extra Durable Erasers to deal with nearly any manner of stain on your walls, tubs, floors, or wherever they can get to. Bonus: These also work great for cleaning dirty sneakers! Promising review: "SOOOO effective! Between ourselves and our adult children, we have lived in many apartments throughout the years, and Mr. Clean Sponge has been with us consistently. I have used it for over a decade through cleaning out and up walls and furniture. It's so effective that, in one apartment we lived in with matte paint walls, we did not have to touch up paint walls or trim them when we moved out. It was like the sponge was covering up marks and painting for us. Does not leave any marks on all finishes of paint. When I have been cleaning textured walls, the texture rubs the sponge up; the sponge disappears more quickly than with flat walls. I cannot say enough good about Mr. Clean sponge; it's ingenious and a must for anyone moving or cleaning." —PinkchuxPrice: $12.77 A two-pack of one-size-fits-all Lock Laces for those who think the bunny takes way too long to go around the tree and into the burrow. No more tying laces, and your kicks keep on your feet with full tension all day long. Promising review: "These things are solid. I use them on my running shoes and have had them for about a year. Ordered some last year for my mom since she has problems with her finger dexterity, and it's tough for her to bend down and tie her shoes. These things are excellent, and after a year of daily use, they have yet to wear out. Worth it in my opinion." —WeeperPrice: $15.99 (available in 6 color options) A 2-in-1 foldable under-desk treadmill so you don't have to leave the house to exercise *and* to be "that coworker" who's always moving during the Zoom call. This model features a tilt system to increase the angle/intensity. Just try not to sweat too much on camera. Promising review: "We love this treadmill. It is simple, lightweight, and easy to use. We also like that it is quiet. We use it every day." —Ginny417Price: $186.99+ (available in three colors) A Wet & Forget weekly shower cleaner because you know the shower doesn't clean itself. (You do know that, right?) No more scrubbing, wiping, or elbow grease needed. Just spritz away on shower fixtures, curtains, glass, tiles, or porcelain and let it do all that hard work for you. Promising review: "This is the best and easiest solution I have found to cleaning my shower. Just spray it on when you finish showering, leave it until the next day, and rinse it before you shower. I especially like the way it cleans the residue off the glass doors. It has a light vanilla scent. Perfect." —SusanPrice: $19.98 A stainless-steel apple slicer that takes a once tedious snack preparation scenario and turns it into one of the quickest, most efficient ways to keep the doctor away. Promising review: "This kitchen utensil is solid and heavy, not cheap plastic or pot metal. It looks and feels like it will last forever. It's a great deal for the money!" —JeffPrice: $11.98 (originally $22.98) A three-pack of Tide To Go stain remover pens, because even though it's your favorite shirt, you're not thinking about doing laundry for another few days (at least). Promising review: "I feel like a super hero with these in my purse. Blood, gotcha. Wine, no prob. My kiddos mysteriously get spots on absolutely any shirt they wear, thank goodness." —LauraPrice: $7.88 An Arlo video doorbell so you can see who's at the door without actually having to walk to the door. You can see and speak to visitors with 1080p full HD video and two-way audio. Now, whenever your doorbell is pressed, you'll know whether it's a person (go away, not home) or a package (here I come). Promising review: "I loved how easy it is to set up. It works really well, with little for me to do except put it where I wanted it. Gives great views of the porch and driveway. Bought it so that we can see deliveries if we are not home, and also to be able to view who is at the door." —BrettPrice: $78 A spray bottle of The Pink Stuff, which claims to be "tough on stains" and "gentle on surfaces," but is ready to provide damage control for all the near-impossible messes around the home with just a spritz or two. Promising review: "I had a weird stain in my bathroom sink that looked like the foundation had sat on the porcelain for too long. But I have no idea where I came from; it just showed up one day. Anyway, I couldn't get out. I tried bleach, magic erasers, kaboom, and literally every cleaning agent I could get my hands on. I stumbled upon this, and it took the stain out in seconds. It's so good!" —ShelbyPrice: $6.27 A water-resistant, tear-free SPF-50 Coppertone zinc oxide sunscreen that shows you all the spots you've missed when applying and reapplying. Promising review: "This works great for me as I'm trying to give my child some responsibility and autonomy, but at the same time, I want to make sure they don't get burned. I am able to see during initial application if they have missed any spots, but then it just rubs in and no more blue." —JTPrice: $15.10 A four-pack of sand removers so the beach doesn't follow you back to your car, or anywhere else. If you're someone who hates sand getting everywhere (like me), and finds it to be a losing battle, these are a must. Price: $8.15 (available in two colors) A Master Lock portable safe with a resettable combination to keep your valuables safe while you're at the beach, pool, or anywhere without needing to run back to the room or car. Now you can concentrate on fun instead of potential theft. Promising review: "This is great for carrying personal items like jewelry and cash on trips. Has a way to connect it to your purse or luggage." —dianaPrice: $19.92 A bottle of Aveeno Kids' hydrating detangling spray that makes combing even the curliest hair as easy as scooping ice cream that's been sitting out. Plus it tends to cut down on all the time spent yelling, complaining, and crying. If I didn't have this, I don't know how I'd ever get my daughter to school on time unless we both woke up hours earlier every day. This is truly a time saver, and her hair ends up looking (and smelling) great! Promising review: "My daughter has dry hair with big curls, and the bed head is REAL. It gets to the point that I have to brush her hair out in the bath with conditioner, but to my surprise, I sprayed her hair this morning and brushed right through it! I will purchase this again and again and again!" —EHPrice: $14.89 A stainless-steel Chefman Turbofry air fryer, because the oven takes too long to warm up, and the microwave doesn't always leave food tasting its best. Promising review: "I bought this guy when it went to $50, and it was the best purchase decision I've made! This is my first air fryer, but it's super easy to set up, use, and clean. The eight-quart capacity can fit an entire chicken if needed, and it comes with a divider in case you need to make several things. I ended up getting two, and now my friend wants one too!" —JasminePrice: $87.99 (originally $99.99) A Roomba Wi-Fi robot vacuum, which is exactly what we need robots to do: thankless but helpful tasks while freeing up your time. This sucker will clean your hardwood and carpeted floors for up to 120 minutes on a single charge. And you don't even need to say thank you. Price: $189.94 A 14-in-1 veggie chopper that cuts big or small dices, thick or thin slices, shreds, and even juliennes (fancy). It comes with a handy hand-guard to prevent cutting fingers, a claw, a brush for cleaning, and a peeler. But you still have to eat your veggies. Promising review: "I can't express in words how much I love this chopper. My life has been a complete failure until this chopper came into my life. AND CHOPPED. It even cuts the cheese!" —JeremyPrice: $19.98 A five-pack of bleach-free Clorox foaming toilet bombs to clean stains, hard water, rust, and any other funk that's occupying your bowl. Promising review: "These are the best. One and done! Drop in, scrub, and good to go. These are great for a quick clean once a week. Foam up nicely. I love these. Please make other scents, Clorox. Thank you!" —JohnPrice: $4.98 An original Fasta Pasta microwave cooker so you never have to wait for a big pot of water to boil ever again when you want to load up on carbs. Spaghetti, fettuccini, macaroni, lasagna noodles, rotini — it cooks them all with minimal mess. Promising review: "Until I purchased this pasta cooker, I would avoid making pasta due to the time to boil a large pot of water, the time to cook the pasta, and the difficulty of trying to drain water from a heavy pot of cooked pasta. No more! This pasta cooker is one of the most convenient kitchen tools I've ever purchased. Just follow the directions that come with it, and achieve perfectly cooked pasta in record time." —anonymousPrice: $21.99 A spray bottle of water-based Folex instant carpet spot remover, because if you've got a carpet (that you care about), you best believe it's gonna get stained. Take a look right now; there's probably a new stain waiting for you! This is the fastest way to make those stains go away. Promising review: "This is what magic is made of! It has removed every stain I can find on any cloth surface! It has restored the carpet to new condition after coffee stains had settled in for three weeks! It works wonders. Coffee stains are so simple for this product to remove. I'm so glad I have it!" —ZahraPrice: $9.80 (originally $19.60) A cordless, battery-operated automatic pan stirrer to keep you from standing in front of a hot stove top while whipping up sauces, soups, and gravy. No one has to know, it's still your recipe! It requires four AA batteries!Price: $38.95 A waterproof car trash can with a lid and storage pockets for instilling just a modicum of hope that you might be able to keep the car somewhat cleaner than the house. Maybe. Promising review: "I got this for my car and it hangs over the back of the passenger seat. It is well-made, comes with bags, has side pockets, and is my new favorite gift to buy for people." —TopNunPrice: $18.48 And a cordless, rechargeable car vacuum cleaner that'll save you a trip to the car wash by cleaning every nook and cranny from the dashboard to the trunk for 20–30 minutes on one charge. Promising review: "I had a DustBuster years ago, but this outperforms that by miles! It has decent suction and is very easy to clean. I use this in the corners and spills in the kitchen, like flour, rice, oats, etc., or even on the counter or table for crumbs. —JanPrice: $26.99 (originally $59.99) A jar of car detailing cleaning gel to extricate all the gunk that manages to get into every crevice of your ride. Fight grime with slime, works every time. Promising review: "I was afraid it would leave a residue behind, but it did not! Very pleased with it getting the microfiber that cleaning rags leave behind. It has an interesting smell… A hint of blueberry, but if you fully smell it, it's really bad, but that is the only con." —LesliePrice: $6.99 A set of two Drop Stop car seat gap fillers (as seen on Shark Tank) because there's no way you're spending time trying to extricate all the loose change, receipts, wrappers, or French fries that fall into the deep, dark, unreachable voids of your car. Promising review: "These seat gap fillers worked GREAT! EASY to install and definitely do the trick! Terrific design makes it clear that they would fit almost any car model. We have a gap that isn't very wide, and this still fits down into it. The narrow gap makes it impossible to get your hand down the side of the seat to recover things, so the gap filler is perfect!" —SherryHPrice: $24.99 A roll of silver 3M all-weather duct tape to ensure broken things stay good and stuck on until you can properly repair them later (maybe). Promising review: "I have purchased previously and was pleased with its stickiness/durability outdoors. There IS a difference between 'all-weather' and regular duct tape. This is a good price. I've shopped around." —choc51Price: $17.41 Need ingredients for all your new recipes? Shop each recipe directly through the app, or check out Walmart's grocery selection to get veggies, meat, seafood, and more delivered right to your door. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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21-04-2025
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- NBC News
How to keep white sneakers clean — and not be afraid of wearing them in the future
We don't always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you should wash your hair and more. White sneakers are extremely susceptible to scratches, scuff marks, smudges and damage, especially if you do a lot of walking in them. 'They may need more than simple cleaning,' says Vincent Rao Jr., president of shoe restoration company Vince's Village Cobbler. 'Often, they require a full repaint, especially if they are heavily stained.' To avoid having to get your shoes repainted, be careful about when, where and how you wear your white sneakers, and make use of helpful products that keep them protected. Read on for expert advice and product recommendations. How I chose the best products for keeping shoes white When shopping for products that keep white shoes clean, our experts say you should consider the following factors: Shoe type: While you should clean all of your shoes regularly, not every type of shoe can be cleaned in the same way. The material of your shoes — whether canvas, leather, suede, mesh or plastic — determines what product you should use to avoid damaging them. For example, leather shoes benefit from regular conditioning to prevent them from creasing or cracking. Canvas shoes, however, are best cleaned using something like a Magic Eraser or a fabric cleaner like Oxiclean. A range of different product types are included in my roundup. Stain repelling: Several of the products below are protectant sprays, which create a barrier on the surface of your shoes. The spray coats the shoe in a hydrophobic substance, which helps it to repel liquids such as water, and prevents other debris from sticking to it. This also shields your shoes from potential food, ink, and mud stains. I chose sprays that are compatible with various shoe types. That said, sprays are best for preventing stains, rather than getting rid of ones that already exist. This is why I also included shoe-cleaning kits with brushes in this list, which help scrub away set-in stains on shoes without scratching or warping them. The best products for keeping shoes white Best protector sprays for white shoes Jason Markk Repel Spray This spray is water-based and more eco-friendly compared to aerosol cleaners, since it's free of potentially harmful chemicals like VOC and PFAS, according to the brand. To use the protectant, which has a 4.4-star average rating from 4,584 reviews on Amazon, spray the surface of your shoes, then let the solution dry and set. It blocks out elements like water and dirt, and is safe to use on leather, suede, mesh, canvas and nubuck, according to the brand. You can even use the spray for bags, hats and certain clothing, says Jason Markk. The spray bottle is also refillable, so you can easily restock the solution without having to buy a whole new bottle. What we like: Easy to apply, Refillable Something to note: Nothing to note at this time This option has a 4.6-star average from over 5,000 reviews on Amazon. Like the one above, this repellent goes all over the surface of your shoes without altering the color or leaving behind any sticky residue, according to the brand. It's fine to use on white and non-white shoes, including ones made of leather, suede and canvas, according to the brand. It's also good for preventing stains on heels, flats, handbags, wallets, boots, accessories and even furniture, according to Apple. This spray, which has a 4.5-star average rating from 9,580 reviews on Amazon, also uses a hydrophobic (water resistant) coating to protect the outside of shoes, according to the brand. It repels water, oil and other common stains, and prevents dirt from clinging to shoes, according to the brand. All you have to do is spray two coatings onto your shoes — whether leather, suede or nubuck — in a well-ventilated area and let it dry. The treatment provides protection for up to four to five weeks, according to the brand. This kit has both a cleaner and conditioner, as well as lint-free cleaning cloths. The cleaner is ideal for erasing stains and debris from the surface of the shoe, while the conditioner is great for reviving the sheen. In fact, the conditioner is good for polishing many types of leather items, including white shoes with leather uppers. 'For leather shoes, including sneakers and boots, it's crucial to use products specifically designed for leather care,' says Rao. 'A good leather conditioner or a delicate polish can clean and help restore the leather's appearance.' It's safe to use on leather of any color, including white leather, and even faux leather and vinyl, according to the brand. White canvas shoes are a staple during the spring and summer, especially since they're light and breathable, and this cleaning solution is ideal for keeping them clean after several wears. Also suitable for leather and mesh shoes, the formula is made of soap and conditioner, and you only need a few drops to clean a pair of sneakers, according to the brand. With a 4.3-star average rating from 40,189 reviews on Amazon, the solution comes with a bristle brush that you dip in water to lather up and clean your shoes. This cleaning kit has three brushes — a soft, medium and stiff bristle — a bottled cleaning solution and a microfiber towel. You can use the product to clean midsoles, outsoles and uppers, according to the brand. The brushes are safe to use on most materials, such as suede, mesh, canvas and leather, however, each brush is recommended for use on different materials and parts of the shoe. For example, the soft brush is best for suede while the medium brush is best for plastic. All you have to do is dilute a small amount of the cleaning solution with water and use the brushes and towel to scrub away scuffs and marks. This kit has a 4-ounce bottle with a cleaning solution and a small bristle brush for cleaning the uppers and soles of shoes. You can use the brush to scrub away dirt, mud and food stains on shoes made of leather, canvas, suede, vinyl and more without damaging them, according to the brand. Plus, the solution and brush are safe to use on shoes of any color, according to the brand. To clean your shoes, simply dip the brush in water, add a couple squeezes of the solution to the bristles, and scrub the shoes until a lather forms. Mygezi 2-Pack Sneaker Wipes The portable wipes, which have 4.4-star average rating from 4,740 reviews on Amazon, are skin-safe, according to the brand, and perfect for erasing recent stains, smudges or scuff marks on your white shoes. 'If you care about your shoes and want them to look just right, consider keeping a package of shoe-cleaning wipes on you when you're out and about (think: car),' says Melissa Maker, owner of cleaning brand Clean My Space. 'Give them a quick scrub before heading into an event, after walking on a dirty path, while traveling, or after a night out.' While the wipes aren't suitable for suede leather, they're fine for white shoes made from regular leather or mesh, according to the brand, which means you can use them to clean a pair of running shoes or pickleball shoes. Meet our experts At NBC Select, we work with experts who have specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also take steps to ensure that all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and with no undisclosed financial conflicts of interest. Why trust NBC Select? I am a commerce editor at NBC Select who frequently covers kitchen, cleaning, wellness and other lifestyle content. I spoke with cleaning and shoe restoration experts to learn about the best ways to keep white sneakers clean.
