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Buzz Feed
26-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
34 Items Whose Existence Proves Your Problems Are Normal
A sweat-activated dry shampoo that'll be a must in your work and gym bag. It offers 24 hours of protection from oily roots and smelly strands. And when you sweat, the fragrance capsules pop, releasing a burst of green apple, pear, and pineapple–scented deliciousness. A piercing bump solution because you got a cute new piercing (yay!), but it developed a dreaded keloid (boo!). It's made with a moisturizing blend of jojoba, grape seed, rose, and essential oils, and may help flatten those annoying bumps with consistent use. A crack weeder tool so you can finally whip your backyard patio into shape and invite guests for a summertime barbecue. This stainless-steel tool is designed to get into tight sidewalk cracks and remove stubborn thistles, weeds, and moss with ease, so your knuckles don't end up scratched and bloodied. A foaming eyelid cleanser if seasonal pollen is causing itchiness and irritation, making you rub your eyes practically nonstop. *shakes fist angrily between rubbing my eyes* This gentle cleanser is designed to remove dirt, oil, pollen, and eye makeup without stinging or burning. You can even use it to clean false lashes! An odor-eliminating spray for anyone who dreams of hosting but worries that guests will notice that stubborn old pee stain courtesy of your puppy. This'll lift stains and odors fast, and each spray releases bacteria that feed on the ammonia left behind after your pet's accidents, eliminating the urine completely and deterring your pet from peeing in the same spot again. A box of wart-removing pads to help you say goodbye to your extra growth faster than it'll take you to name it. Public showers, locker rooms, and pool decks are warm-weather hot spots — and they're also common areas for contracting lil' plantar warts. A Swizzle Stick — yep — an absorbent post-sex sponge that deals with the often ~un-cum-fortable~ problem of leaking fluids. Leave it in for a few seconds after you've done the deed, let it do its thang, toss it, and then enjoy the feeling of dry underwear. A pair of sockless shoe liners because the return of the sun also means the return of stinky, sweaty feet. Bleh! Sometimes, you don't want or need a layer of socks, and that's where these washable and absorbent shoe liners come in handy! And a natural shoe deodorizer spray so you don't have to wash your feet the minute you get home to get rid of the funk from your work flats. It's made with essential oils and smells like lemon and eucalyptus, so you'll probably want to spray it around the rest of your house, too. A Gold Bond neck and chest firming cream if you're currently paying the big bucks and not seeing results. This bottle is less than $15, and reviewers swear they're noticing a difference! Some acne patches for those days when a pimple pops up at the *worst* possible that there's a good time for a pimple to pop up, but you know what I mean. Slap this sticker over your zit to gently suck out the goop from your whiteheads while also preventing your fingers from picking or popping. And some hydrocolloid nose patches to target the oily pores and slurp out the gunk in the zits around your nose and on your nose bridge. A pack of underarm shields that'll soak up sweat before it can stain your shirt. They're also designed to stop odors so you don't look *or* smell like you just sweat through your shirt. A box of clinical-strength SweatBlock antiperspirant wipes because they'll protect you from excessive sweating for up to seven — SEVEN! — days. A volcanic stone face roller with a removable and washable oil-absorbing ball so you can reap its benefits over and over and over again. That's less money you have to spend on oil-blotting sheets and more money you can spend on literally anything else! Or Laneige's Neo Blurring Powder — a skin-smoothing, pore-blurring, ultra-fine powder if your skin is oily, oily, oily. This semi-matte powder absorbs the shine but leaves your ~glow~ untouched without feeling dry or cakey on your skin. A pre-swim hair cream for protecting your tresses from chlorine and preventing the dreaded green tinge on blonde hair. If you plan to spend a good chunk of the next few months in your pool but don't want your mane to look like a dry, tangled mess, grab this cream! A lawn dog spot repair treatment that'll regrow the grass so your backyard looks downright luscious for guests. No one wants to dine al fresco on a patch of dirt. It's designed to reverse scorch marks from your pet's urine, damage from digging, and wear in high-traffic areas. A nail concealer that'll subtly hide yellowing and staining on your nails. A nutrient-rich Mise En Scene hair serum because you're happy with your hair for approximately three minutes after washing, drying, and styling, and then it becomes your problem child: split ends, tangles, dryness, rough texture — UGH! Add this to your haircare routine after washing for long-lasting hydration, strength, shine, and smoothness in a weightless formula. A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray so when you have guests, you don't have to preface their stay with your usual spiel: "I know the shower looks dirty, but I promise it's clean!" Simply spray this in your shower and tub and the soap scum and shower grime buildup goes bye bye without you ever having to wipe. A CeraVe salicylic acid body wash if your keratosis pilaris is flaring up. It exfoliates without the harsh microbeads, erasing rough and bumpy skin while leaving behind moisturizing hyaluronic acid and calming niacinamide. A dandruff shampoo for banishing white flakes from your scalp. If the summer heat and humidity is exacerbating your dandruff, it's time to reach for this. It's made with ketoconazole 1%, an antifungal ingredient that'll tell your dandruff it's no longer welcome here. A bottle of professional grade callus-removing gel to dissolve hard dead skin in literal minutes and have sandal-ready heels. (Seriously, reviewers say you should only let it sit for two to three minutes!) Then, give it a good scrub with a foot file and your heels will be baby bottom smooth. A cuticle oil that'll restore your shredded nails after a gel mani. A combination of sweet almond oil, vitamin E, and jojoba softens the cuticle and strengthens your claws so you'll be proud to show them off. A bottle of Veet's sensitive hair removal gel because I've never wanted to be a naked mole rat more than the days when I work up the courage and patience to shave. Next time, just grab a bottle of this stuff and slather it on your back, legs, underarms, or bikini line to remove pesky hairs without irritating ingrowns, stinging, or burning. A Paula's Choice liquid exfoliant so you can tackle the very normal but very annoying problems your skin is throwing at you: acne, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, skin texture, fine lines, and more. If you're just dipping your toes in the chemical exfoliant pool (first of all, welcome!!), start by applying this every other day or a few times a week to build up a tolerance and not irritate your skin. A hair root dye if you wanna fake the appearance of a fuller hairline or touch up grays between appointments. The powder formula is great for targeted coverage, unlike hair sprays that can deposit splotchy color and are just generally messy. A green-tinted L'Oréal Paris anti-redness BB cream for neutralizing redness while simultaneously priming and hydrating your skin. You'll be ~flush with compliments~ on your makeup, but no one will be able to see the rosiness peek through. Phew! A set of kegel weights to not only help with incontinence but also potentially make sex easier, less painful, and more enjoyable. These are especially great for people who've just given birth, though anyone can benefit from strengthening their pelvic floor muscles. Some earring lifters that'll support heavy earrings and keep your jewels in place all day, even if you have stretched or torn lobes. An aluminum-free whole body deodorant because it'll help save the day when "down there" doesn't smell so fresh. Obviously, you should talk to your doc if your private parts smell funky, but this is an option if they've cleared you of any health conditions and you're still put off by any odors. A teeth-whitening pen so you can smile with your teeth! This brightens without the irritation of whitening strips that slip and slide all over your teeth. You can use each pen ~20 times and should expect your teeth to lighten four to eight shades. A pack of drug-free Breathe Right nasal strips if you recently learned, much to your embarrassment, that you snore. (Just me??) Flexible bands open your nasal passages to increase airflow and reduce congestion. And you can gently scratch the band to release the calming lavender scent.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
People baffled by metal tool that came with corkscrew and bottle opener but it has a simple explanation
An internet user was baffled when they found a random metal tool in their cocktail set that came with a bottle opener, corkscrew, and ice cube thongs. The tool pictured was a long and skinny metal rod with a diamond shape on one end and an open circle on the other. 'What is this metal tool? It's light, made of metal, and found in a set containing a bottle opener corkscrew and ice cube tongs,' the user asked in a Reddit thread. Many Redditors quickly flocked to the comment section to sound off on what they believed the object was. Some speculated that the stick could be used to hook olives or cherries out of a jar, while others argued it was used to mix drinks. 'This is it. Olives and cherries from the jar,' one commenter wrote. 'A cocktail stirrer is longer and has a twisted handle to pour spirits down without disturbing whatever effect you're going for.' 'Agreed. I owned a cocktail bar for 10 years. It's not a stirring spoon. It's for olives and cherries,' another agreed. However, a third commenter argued that some were overthinking it, writing, 'There's tongs in the set, it's just a swizzle stick and you guys are overthinking it. How would this tool be useful in any way for getting an olive or cherry out of a jar?' Another simply noted, 'It's a stirrer. You have a cocktail set.' 'I believe the proper term is - Swizzle stick. It's for stirring drinks,' a fourth agreed. The Redditors were correct in guessing that the mystery object was a Swizzle stick - an old fashioned tool used to properly mix drinks. Swizzle sticks are often long metal or stainless steel rods with a circular center on one end and curved end on the other. The metal rods may seem like a useless extra addition to a kitchen, but they are often seen as bar staples. The sticks were featured in Mad Men when Jon Hamm's character, Don Draper, used them to stir his signature old-fashioned. Swizzle sticks are said to have originated in the West Indies, where they were used to stir a rum-basked drink called the Swizzle. The Swizzle stick often has a circular center with either a curved or pointed end The Swizzle stick is believed to have originated in the West Indies to mix a drink called the Swizzle that included rum, sugar and ice The drink included rum, sugar and ice, and the sticks were made out of trees native to the Caribbean. They were eventually introduced to the US and Europe and were used to reduce the carbonation in champagne. Now, the sticks are commonplace in bars and are staples in cocktail sets or bartender kits. Custom Swizzle sticks with hearts, bees, and crowns can be purchased on Joanna Buchanan's website for $98. There are also several more affordable options on Amazon for under $10.
Buzz Feed
21-04-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
26 Products For All The Problems You Gotta Solve Because You're An Adult Now, Baby
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 · When your body hurts and things in your house break, you'll be glad you can count on these products to help. 1. A pack of slow cooker liners that'll come in handy if you have a lot of hungry people to feed. With the disposable liners, you can cook different recipes at the same time, reducing your overall cook time *and* saving you from having to wash a huge stack of dishes. Walmart PS: They also come in handy with dishes going into a water bath (think: cheesecakes, custards, and puddings). Promising review:"We constantly use our crockpot for easy meals. I'm a teacher and my husband is a firefighter, and it's just easy for our family of five. No real cleanup. I toss the bag in the trash after use and will just run a wet rag around the inside of the pot for good measure. Never have a problem with holes or burning." — Ashley Matthews Get a pack of six from Amazon for $4.79. 2. A tub of Clorox bleach pods to make laundry day just that much easier. No more splashes and spills like with liquid bleach, which inevitably lands on some item of clothing that you did not want to be bleached. Promising review: "I love this product! I usually put two in the laundry when I'm washing my whites. There is no foul smell like normal Clorox bleach, and it gets all the stains out. Keeps everything bright white! I put them in the small glass container that sits above my laundry to be a little bit more aesthetically pleasing. This is on my re-order list." — Ashley Get a four-pack (48 pods total) from Amazon for $23.90. 3. A screen-cleaning brush for anyone who struggles to see out of their windows because of grime-covered mesh screens. Is that a twig or a crack in the glass? Maybe there's a dead bug clinging to the outside of the screen, and he's been there for so long that you've named him. (Everyone say hello to Carl!) Promising review: "Our screens are on a second-floor balcony. There really isn't any good way to clean the outside of the screens. Luckily, the fibers on this screen cleaner are small enough that they seem to fit through the screen and clean both sides. I'm sure it doesn't clean the outside as well as it does the inside, but any help is always appreciated. I was actually shocked at how much dirt came off of the screens with this very simple tool. I used it wet with a small amount of dish soap, and it worked really well. I also appreciated that after I was finished I was just easily able to rinse and dry the screen cleaner for future use. A simple tool at an excellent price." — BonjourBeautyByAmy Get it from Amazon for $20.99. 4. A Swizzle Stick — yep — an absorbent post-sex sponge so you don't have to deal with the often ~un-cum-fortable~ problem of leaking fluids. Leave it in for a few seconds after you've done the deed, let it do its thang, toss it, and then enjoy the feeling of dry underwear as you drift off to sleep. They're individually packaged, so you can easily toss some into your bag if you're spending the night with someone. Promising review: "Do you love the feeling of your underwear getting damp hours after adult time? That surprise wetness just as you're about to step into a meeting where you'll be presenting in front of your boss as well add their boss? If so, this is not for you. For the rest of us, these are amazing. Just slip in one of these, let set while you check your phone, then remove and toss. The package says a few seconds, but my first time using it didn't work, so I do a full minute, and it works every time. No more wet spots to try to sleep in. No more wearing liners after fun time when you have to go to work. I will be a lifelong customer (well, sex life long anyway)." — Monica K. Jones Get 25 wands from Amazon for $25.99. 5. A cold therapy cap because the cooling sensation will surely feel nice when the pangs of a migraine begin forming. Let it get chilly in the freezer, and then pull it over your forehead like a headband, or wear it totally over your eyes if you're sensitive to light. And even if you don't have a headache, you may find the coolness soothing if you're dealing with a hot flash or puffy eyes. Read more about migraine treatments at Mayo Clinic. Promising review: "I have suffered from migraines my entire life and I'm almost 50 years old. As soon as I put this pack on my head I instantly felt relief from the five-day barometric pressure migraine I've had. The soft design was really nice and I love that it covered my whole head and was easy to put on. I recommend waiting a few minutes after taking it out of the freezer because it was really cold." — T Get it from Amazon for $29.95. 6. A facial hair trimmer if you're tired of plucking your unibrow or mustache and would rather reach for an electric option that's painless and fast. Promising review: "I am beside myself with this purchase!! I bought it hoping it would at least somewhat work, as so many don't. This is absolutely perfection! It works well. It's quiet, small, easy to take with you if you so desire, and most WORKS!!! I'm a soon-to-be 65-year-old woman who has hair where I never did before, most annoying. This gets rid of it. I used it again a couple days later, and what I am finding is that I need to use it less and less. Really cool!" — Sandy E'Bell Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four colors). 7. A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray that'll make soap scum and shower grime buildup vanish without you ever having to wipe. Rinse it clean the next day, and you'll be amazed to see those hard water stains on your shower door are *poof* gone. Amazon Promising review:"We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that, no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda, would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits, dirt, and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine. This is truly an overnight sensation!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two scents). 8. A "Magic Gel" back pain relief pack for hot or cold relief after surgery or just a really long, exhausting day. A wearable ice pack? Genius! Amazon, Promising review: "This was perfect for my sore back. It comes with two inserts. That is nice because I was able to keep one in the fridge and the other to warm up in the microwave. The belt they go in works great for lower back pain. I could wear it at work when my back was bad." — Brandie Collins Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 9. An anti-fatigue mat with different textures and heights so you can stand for hours — and its small size makes it easy to move. This contoured option is a nice alternative to the completely flat anti-fatigue mats if you find yourself shifting, leaning, and moving throughout the day. Amazon Promising review: "I'm in love with this. It's the perfect size for my cubicle; it easily slides under my desk when I decide to use my chair (or any other time I need it out of the way), doesn't squish flat when I stand on it, and it encourages me to move around instead of standing perfectly still. I love being able to massage my foot on the center bump, and I like being able to stretch my foot and calf on the back bump. Several of my coworkers are planning to order one, too. They tried mine and loved it. I have used other pads that were not designed like this; they were just straight pads. There is absolutely no comparison. This is the best!" — Cozy in the South Get it from Amazon for $69. 10. A time-saving fruit and veggie divider because quartering grapes by no thank you!! Parents swear this thing is so convenient because it easy enough and safe enough for their kiddos to use — and the little ones find it fun to use too! Amazon Check out a TikTok of the fruit and veggie divider in action. Promising review: "If you have toddlers, get it — especially if you're on the fence. I needed something for grapes, blueberries, blackberries, and other small fruits and veggies we go through so much. My breakfast was getting cold long before I was done cutting fruit for two toddlers. Most cutters only do one grape or berry, but this one can do several grapes and a small handful of blueberries. We will definitely be getting a lot of use out of it in this house." — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.68. 11. A Windex outdoor glass cleaner if you're tired of sighing in disappointment when you look at your dirty windows but ain't no way, ain't no how you're getting on a ladder to clean those floor-to-ceiling windows. Just attach the bottle of Windex to your hose, spray the solution, and you're done! Promising review: "The windows are noticeably squeaky clean and clear, and no scrubbing is required after only needing about 20 minutes to dry on a sunny day. I also used this to clean two outdoor glass dining tables, which are now ready for lunches and early dinners outside in the summer. Great product, definitely recommend and will be buying again!" — Helen Simmons Get a two-pack from Amazon for $25.96. 12. A pet hair remover that'll lift away fur on your couch, bed, favorite blanket, you name it. ~Magical~ See, we can own nice things!! Promising review:"This thing is aahhhh-mazing! I've had several kinds of cat hair removers — adhesive strips, sticky rollers, rubber nubby gloves. Nothing else works as well and as quickly. Easy to clean out, too. I bought one handheld and a bigger one on a long handle for carpet and area rugs. Love them! They even clean the hair off the stupid red velvet drapes that came with the house when we bought it." — M. Bauer Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors). 13. A pair of specially designed Wrist Buddy contoured yoga blocks to help you hold a pose or plank with less pressure on your wrist, which may cause less pain and allow you to grip the block better. Amazon Promising review: "I typically have pretty bad pain in my right wrist. So, when I wanted to start yoga again, I did not want to aggravate it. These blocks have helped tremendously. I can now do poses like downward dog with no wrist pain at all!" — Cris Get them from Amazon for $42.99 (available in four colors). 14. A ceiling fan carbon filter for grabbing dust, pollen, smoke, dander, and other allergens as the fan spins. It sticks to the fan blade and is unnoticeable — but you may notice the difference in the air! Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days the air smelled more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" — Haylee Marez Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.99. 15. A WD-40 pen (A pen! Genius!) so you can enjoy the squeak-quieting, hinge-lubricating, rust-preventing powers that you know and love from traditional WD-40 but in an easy-to-maneuver precise pen tip. Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." — BBP623 Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.86. 16. The ToiletShroom because it does it all — it's a plunger, dredger tool, and squeegee in one handy device. Store it in its matching caddy when it's not in use. Walmart Promising review: "Please don't hesitate to buy this! I had a severe clog that didn't want to move! I tried with my old plunger, and I tried putting bleach in overnight. It still wouldn't clear out, and I tried the home remedies that Google suggested. I went on Walmart online and discovered this revolutionary new type of plunger. The Toilet Shroom is the real deal! It didn't take 5 minutes to get rid of the clog that nightmares are made of! Please follow the directions on the box because it is the key to getting rid of the clog!" — Walmart Customer Get it from Amazon for $16.99 and Walmart for $14.97. 17. A Take-n-Slide medication tracker if you're constantly asking, "Did I take my pills today?" Setting a phone alarm is all well and good, but I can't tell you the number of times I've set an alarm, taken my medication, and then wondered a few hours later if I did indeed take my meds. Promising review:"What a genius product. I absolutely love them. If you take the same medication, when you get your new prescription, just pour the pills into the bottle that you placed the tab strip on. It will literally last forever. So much more convenient than the pill boxes." — M C Zamarripa Get a five-pack from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors and as a two-pack). 18. A set of kegel weights that could not only help with incontinence but also potentially make sex easier, less painful, and more enjoyable. These are especially great for people who've just given birth, though anyone can benefit from strengthening their pelvic floor muscles. Promising review: "I am 57 years old, and gradually, I noticed that I tended to leak urine if I sneezed or coughed hard. I would also notice after finishing urinating that some residual would leak out. The first time I put the lowest weight in it fell out within a minute. I reinserted it only to have it happen again. I was frustrated and somewhat shocked to realize just how weak my muscles were. I kept using it. It took me almost two weeks until I could keep it in for 15 minutes. I found that I did better using it in the evening when I was more relaxed. When I got to the second weight, I found it easier. By the time I got to the third weight I would put it in the early evening and would just keep it in until it fell out. Sometimes it would be 10 minutes, and sometimes it would be 2 hours. I am happy to report that I am now on the fifth weight and doing wonderfully. NO MORE LEAKS, no matter how much I cough, sneeze, or laugh. I no longer need to use panty liners. It is a wonderful feeling to have my life back. I WOULD GIVE THIS PRODUCT '10' STARS IF I COULD!" — jacksmom Get a set of six weights from Amazon for $49.98. 19. A nifty car seat buckle release tool — which you may recognize from Shark Tank! — to make traveling soooooo much easier. This genius gadget easily unlatches your kid's car seat buckle without ruining your manicure, and it's also great for older adults and folks who struggle to apply enough pressure to the buckle. Even kids can use it to unbuckle their seats. (While parked, ofc!) Amazon UnbuckleMe is a woman-owned small business run by Becca Davison and her mother, Barbara Heilman, an occupational therapist and grandmother of four. Watch a TikTok of a mom explain why this tool has been a game changer. Promising review:"What I liked about this product is how easily it worked. My 3 1/2-year-old granddaughter would try and help me with the red button to get her out of the seatbelt. I have a bad thumb with no strength I would use a key to press in the button while my granddaughter would try to pull up on the strap. It was exhausting, and now, with ease, using the UnbuckleMe product is such a relief. Thank you for your great idea." — Karen Toscano Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six colors). 20. An effective gnat trap for discreetly nabbing the flying pests who are currently invading your kitchen. This indoor trap uses a UV LED to attract bugs and offers 400 square feet of protection. Promising review: "This product actually works!!!!!!!!! Most times, things say they do something, and while they do, they are half as good as advertised. Well, this works wonders. I have been using it for about a month now, and boy, does it catch a lot of flying insects I didn't even know were in my house. 10 stars 🌟" — Get it from Amazon for $12.80. 21. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets because they clean as your machine runs — no need to spend your precious free time cleaning it by hand. Promising review:" Convenient, easy, quick way to keep the dishwasher fresh and working at peak." — Amazon Customer Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.98. 22. A pair of compression gloves if your joints could use a comforting (and breathable!) bear hug throughout the day that may help relieve pain caused by arthritis, carpal tunnel, and tendonitis. Read more about compression gloves and osteoarthritis at Mayo Clinic. Promising review:"I'm 70 years old and have arthritis in my hands. I've used copper bracelets and other gloves for several years, and they are somewhat helpful, but these gloves seem to do a lot better. They have a tight fit and are very comfortable. They are very durable, as I wear them while working outside, hunting, fishing, or whatever. The other gloves I've had would have been torn and ripped up by now, but these gloves look like I just took them out of the box, and I've washed them twice." — Keith Proffer Get a pair from Amazon for $9.97 (available in four sizes). 23. A cleaning gel that'll get rid of mold and buildup on your washing machine gasket (bet ya didn't even know you should be cleaning here). Let it sit for a few hours or overnight, and then easily wipe it clean with a rag. Promising review: "Very satisfied. I tried everything to remove the black mold with no success. This product actually worked to remove the black mold. I applied the gel to the mold and left it to sit overnight. I was amazed the mold wiped off with a rag." — Robin S. Johns Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 24. A Pikk-it tool to remove tangled hair that's lodged in your vacuum head and totally messing with your vac's absorption powers. (And ofc your fingers can't reach the hair!) You can also use it to detangle hair from the bristles of your hairbrush. Amazon, Promising review: "Between myself (medium long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped up on the roller brush out with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." — MKS Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 25. A pack of foaming garbage disposal cleaners for deodorizing your sink ASAP and getting rid of the funk. Please, please, please do not stick your hand down the drain; let this do the work instead! Amazon Promising review:"This product really works! We were dealing with a foul stench coming from our disposal for some time. We tried boiling water, vinegar, etc. This stuff sniffed out the smell real quick and deodorized it as well." — James Tiberius Kirk Get a pack (good for four uses) from Amazon for $3.97. 26. A pack of double shower hooks so you can save time when you wanna toss your dirty shower curtain liner in the washing machine. Now you don't have to remove the shower curtain, too (and then inevitably hang it up backward). And one certified genius even used the hooks as pant hangers. *mind blown* Promising review:"Wow. Game-changer. I have to change my shower curtain liner a lot because of a humid bathroom (yes, even with a fan on 😬). Though there are greater issues in the world, why wouldn't you want to save yourself some time with these hooks! Not having to take the curtain off each time I change the liner has really been more satisfying than I had anticipated. Added bonus are the rings themselves, the balls that were added hug the shower curtain rod so they never pop off. Something I never knew I needed either. Love these!" — Jdbouchart Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in 13 finishes). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Buzz Feed
06-02-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
27 Products For All The Problems You Gotta Solve Because You're An Adult Now, Baby
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 · When your body hurts and things in your house break, you'll be glad you can count on these products to help. 1. A pack of slow cooker liners that'll come in handy if you have a lot of hungry people to feed. With the disposable liners, you can cook different recipes at the same time, reducing your overall cook time *and* saving you from having to wash a huge stack of dishes. PS: They also come in handy with dishes going into a water bath (think: cheesecakes, custards, and puddings). Promising review:"We constantly use our crockpot for easy meals. I'm a teacher and my husband is a firefighter, and it's just easy for our family of five. No real cleanup. I toss the bag in the trash after use and will just run a wet rag around the inside of the pot for good measure. Never have a problem with holes or burning." — Ashley Matthews Get a pack of six from Amazon for $4.99. 2. A tub of Clorox bleach pods to make laundry day just that much easier. No more splashes and spills like with liquid bleach, which inevitably lands on some item of clothing that you did not want to be bleached. Promising review: "I love this product! I usually put two in the laundry when I'm washing my whites. There is no foul smell like normal Clorox bleach, and it gets all the stains out. Keeps everything bright white! I put them in the small glass container that sits above my laundry to be a little bit more aesthetically pleasing. This is on my re-order list." — Ashley Get a four-pack (48 pods total) from Amazon for $21.50. 3. A screen-cleaning brush for anyone who struggles to see out of their windows because of grime-covered mesh screens. Is that a twig or a crack in the glass? Maybe there's a dead bug clinging to the outside of the screen, and he's been there for so long that you've named him. (Everyone say hello to Carl!) Promising review: "Our screens are on a second-floor balcony. There really isn't any good way to clean the outside of the screens. Luckily, the fibers on this screen cleaner are small enough that they seem to fit through the screen and clean both sides. I'm sure it doesn't clean the outside as well as it does the inside, but any help is always appreciated. I was actually shocked at how much dirt came off of the screens with this very simple tool. I used it wet with a small amount of dish soap, and it worked really well. I also appreciated that after I was finished I was just easily able to rinse and dry the screen cleaner for future use. A simple tool at an excellent price." — BonjourBeautyByAmy Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 4. A Swizzle Stick — yep — an absorbent post-sex sponge so you don't have to deal with the often ~un-cum-fortable~ problem of leaking fluids. Leave it in for a few seconds after you've done the deed, let it do its thang, toss it, and then enjoy the feeling of dry underwear as you drift off to sleep. They're individually packaged, so you can easily toss some into your bag if you're spending the night with someone. Promising review: "Do you love the feeling of your underwear getting damp hours after adult time? That surprise wetness just as you're about to step into a meeting where you'll be presenting in front of your boss as well add their boss? If so, this is not for you. For the rest of us, these are amazing. Just slip in one of these, let set while you check your phone, then remove and toss. The package says a few seconds, but my first time using it didn't work, so I do a full minute, and it works every time. No more wet spots to try to sleep in. No more wearing liners after fun time when you have to go to work. I will be a lifelong customer (well, sex life long anyway)." — Monica K. Jones Get 25 wands from Amazon for $25.99. 5. A cold therapy cap because the cooling sensation will surely feel nice when the pangs of a migraine begin forming. Let it get chilly in the freezer, and then pull it over your forehead like a headband, or wear it totally over your eyes if you're sensitive to light. And even if you don't have a headache, you may find the coolness soothing if you're dealing with a hot flash or puffy eyes. Read more about migraine treatments at Mayo Clinic. Promising review: "I have suffered from migraines my entire life and I'm almost 50 years old. As soon as I put this pack on my head I instantly felt relief from the five-day barometric pressure migraine I've had. The soft design was really nice and I love that it covered my whole head and was easy to put on. I recommend waiting a few minutes after taking it out of the freezer because it was really cold." — T Get it from Amazon for $29.95. 6. A facial hair trimmer if you're tired of plucking your unibrow or mustache and would rather reach for an electric option that's painless and fast. Promising review: "I am beside myself with this purchase!! I bought it hoping it would at least somewhat work, as so many don't. This is absolutely perfection! It works well. It's quiet, small, easy to take with you if you so desire, and most WORKS!!! I'm a soon-to-be 65-year-old woman who has hair where I never did before, most annoying. This gets rid of it. I used it again a couple days later, and what I am finding is that I need to use it less and less. Really cool!" — Sandy E'Bell Get it from Amazon for $17.48+ (available in four colors). 7. A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray that'll make soap scum and shower grime buildup vanish without you ever having to wipe. Rinse it clean the next day, and you'll be amazed to see those hard water stains on your shower door are *poof* gone. Amazon Promising review:"We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that, no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda, would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits, dirt, and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine. This is truly an overnight sensation!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two scents). 8. A wineglass clip to secure your delicate glassware in the dishwasher so you don't have to wash them by hand anymore. Score! Wine Wash Co. is a small business based in Houston, Texas. Promising review: "These work with all of our wineglasses, including my Riedels, thin champagne flutes, and crystal wineglasses. Our KitchenAid dishwasher came with a wine rack, but it didn't hold our taller wineglasses, so this little gadget did the trick. Very easy to use. I keep them clipped in between cycles now that I've found a good spot for them. Extra helpful for dinner party clean up. Cheers to never washing wineglasses by hand again!" — Amazon Customer Get a four-pack from Amazon for $15. 9. A "Magic Gel" back pain relief pack for hot or cold relief after surgery or just a really long, exhausting day. Reviewers also recommend it when you just need help cooling down. A wearable ice pack? Genius! Amazon, Promising review: "This was perfect for my sore back. It comes with two inserts. That is nice because I was able to keep one in the fridge and the other to warm up in the microwave. The belt they go in works great for lower back pain. I could wear it at work when my back was bad." — Brandie Collins Get it from Amazon for $26.95. 10. An anti-fatigue mat with different textures and heights so you can stand for hours — and its small size makes it easy to move. This contoured option is a nice alternative to the completely flat anti-fatigue mats if you find yourself shifting, leaning, and moving throughout the day. Amazon Promising review: "I'm in love with this. It's the perfect size for my cubicle; it easily slides under my desk when I decide to use my chair (or any other time I need it out of the way), doesn't squish flat when I stand on it, and it encourages me to move around instead of standing perfectly still. I love being able to massage my foot on the center bump, and I like being able to stretch my foot and calf on the back bump. Several of my coworkers are planning to order one, too. They tried mine and loved it. I have used other pads that were not designed like this; they were just straight pads. There is absolutely no comparison. This is the best!" — Cozy in the South Get it from Amazon for $69. 11. A time-saving fruit and veggie divider because quartering grapes by no thank you!! Parents swear this thing is so convenient because it easy enough and safe enough for their kiddos to use — and the little ones find it fun to use too! Amazon Check out a TikTok of the fruit and veggie divider in action. Promising review: "If you have toddlers, get it — especially if you're on the fence. I needed something for grapes, blueberries, blackberries, and other small fruits and veggies we go through so much. My breakfast was getting cold long before I was done cutting fruit for two toddlers. Most cutters only do one grape or berry, but this one can do several grapes and a small handful of blueberries. We will definitely be getting a lot of use out of it in this house." — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $7.67. 12. A Windex outdoor glass cleaner if you're tired of sighing in disappointment when you look at your dirty windows but ain't no way, ain't no how you're getting on a ladder to clean those floor-to-ceiling windows. Just attach the bottle of Windex to your hose, spray the solution, and you're done! Promising review: "The windows are noticeably squeaky clean and clear, and no scrubbing is required after only needing about 20 minutes to dry on a sunny day. I also used this to clean two outdoor glass dining tables, which are now ready for lunches and early dinners outside in the summer. Great product, definitely recommend and will be buying again!" — Helen Simmons Get a two-pack from Amazon for $25.96. 13. A pet hair remover that'll lift away fur on your couch, bed, favorite blanket, you name it. ~Magical~ See, we can own nice things!! Promising review:"This thing is aahhhh-mazing! I've had several kinds of cat hair removers — adhesive strips, sticky rollers, rubber nubby gloves. Nothing else works as well and as quickly. Easy to clean out, too. I bought one handheld and a bigger one on a long handle for carpet and area rugs. Love them! They even clean the hair off the stupid red velvet drapes that came with the house when we bought it." — M. Bauer Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three colors). 14. A pair of specially designed Wrist Buddy contoured yoga blocks to help you hold a pose or plank with less pressure on your wrist, which may cause less pain and allow you to grip the block better. Amazon Promising review: "I typically have pretty bad pain in my right wrist. So, when I wanted to start yoga again, I did not want to aggravate it. These blocks have helped tremendously. I can now do poses like downward dog with no wrist pain at all!" — Cris Get them from Amazon for $39.99 (available in four colors). 15. A ceiling fan carbon filter for grabbing dust, pollen, smoke, dander, and other allergens as the fan spins. It sticks to the fan blade and is unnoticeable — but you may notice the difference in the air! Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days the air smelled more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" — Haylee Marez Get a three-pack from Amazon for $21.99. 16. A WD-40 pen (A pen! Genius!) so you can enjoy the squeak-quieting, hinge-lubricating, rust-preventing powers that you know and love from traditional WD-40 but in an easy-to-maneuver precise pen tip. Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." — BBP623 Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99. 17. The ToiletShroom because it does it all — it's a plunger, dredger tool, and squeegee in one handy device. Store it in its matching caddy when it's not in use. Walmart Promising review: "Please don't hesitate to buy this! I had a severe clog that didn't want to move! I tried with my old plunger, and I tried putting bleach in overnight. It still wouldn't clear out, and I tried the home remedies that Google suggested. I went on Walmart online and discovered this revolutionary new type of plunger. The Toilet Shroom is the real deal! It didn't take 5 minutes to get rid of the clog that nightmares are made of! Please follow the directions on the box because it is the key to getting rid of the clog!" — Walmart Customer Get it from Amazon for $16.99 and Walmart for $14.97. 18. A Take-n-Slide medication tracker if you're constantly asking, "Did I take my pills today?" Setting a phone alarm is all well and good, but I can't tell you the number of times I've set an alarm, taken my medication, and then wondered a few hours later if I did indeed take my meds. Promising review:"What a genius product. I absolutely love them. If you take the same medication, when you get your new prescription, just pour the pills into the bottle that you placed the tab strip on. It will literally last forever. So much more convenient than the pill boxes." — M C Zamarripa Get a five-pack from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors and as a two-pack). 19. A set of kegel weights that could not only help with incontinence but also potentially make sex easier, less painful, and more enjoyable. These are especially great for people who've just given birth, though anyone can benefit from strengthening their pelvic floor muscles. Promising review: "I am 57 years old, and gradually, I noticed that I tended to leak urine if I sneezed or coughed hard. I would also notice after finishing urinating that some residual would leak out. The first time I put the lowest weight in it fell out within a minute. I reinserted it only to have it happen again. I was frustrated and somewhat shocked to realize just how weak my muscles were. I kept using it. It took me almost two weeks until I could keep it in for 15 minutes. I found that I did better using it in the evening when I was more relaxed. When I got to the second weight, I found it easier. By the time I got to the third weight I would put it in the early evening and would just keep it in until it fell out. Sometimes it would be 10 minutes, and sometimes it would be 2 hours. I am happy to report that I am now on the fifth weight and doing wonderfully. NO MORE LEAKS, no matter how much I cough, sneeze, or laugh. I no longer need to use panty liners. It is a wonderful feeling to have my life back. I WOULD GIVE THIS PRODUCT '10' STARS IF I COULD!" — jacksmom Get a set of six weights from Amazon for $49.98. 20. A nifty car seat buckle release tool — which you may recognize from Shark Tank! — to make traveling soooooo much easier. This genius gadget easily unlatches your kid's car seat buckle without ruining your manicure, and it's also great for older adults and folks who struggle to apply enough pressure to the buckle. Even kids can use it to unbuckle their seats. (While parked, ofc!) Amazon UnbuckleMe is a woman-owned small business run by Becca Davison and her mother, Barbara Heilman, an occupational therapist and grandmother of four. Watch a TikTok of a mom explain why this tool has been a game changer. Promising review:"What I liked about this product is how easily it worked. My 3 1/2-year-old granddaughter would try and help me with the red button to get her out of the seatbelt. I have a bad thumb with no strength I would use a key to press in the button while my granddaughter would try to pull up on the strap. It was exhausting, and now, with ease, using the UnbuckleMe product is such a relief. Thank you for your great idea." — Karen Toscano Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six colors). 21. An effective gnat trap for discreetly nabbing the flying pests who are currently invading your kitchen. This indoor trap uses a UV LED to attract bugs and offers 400 square feet of protection. Promising review: "This product actually works!!!!!!!!! Most times, things say they do something, and while they do, they are half as good as advertised. Well, this works wonders. I have been using it for about a month now, and boy, does it catch a lot of flying insects I didn't even know were in my house. 10 stars 🌟" — Get it from Amazon for $14.27. 22. Some outdoor faucet covers so you can help prevent a potentially costly situation involving frozen or burst pipes. Ouch! 23. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets because they clean as your machine runs — no need to spend your precious free time cleaning it by hand. Promising review:" Convenient, easy, quick way to keep the dishwasher fresh and working at peak." — Amazon Customer Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.98. 24. A pair of compression gloves if your joints could use a comforting (and breathable!) bear hug throughout the day that may help relieve pain caused by arthritis, carpal tunnel, and tendonitis. Read more about compression gloves and osteoarthritis at Mayo Clinic. Promising review:"I'm 70 years old and have arthritis in my hands. I've used copper bracelets and other gloves for several years, and they are somewhat helpful, but these gloves seem to do a lot better. They have a tight fit and are very comfortable. They are very durable, as I wear them while working outside, hunting, fishing, or whatever. The other gloves I've had would have been torn and ripped up by now, but these gloves look like I just took them out of the box, and I've washed them twice." — Keith Proffer Get a pair from Amazon for $9.97 (available in four sizes). 25. A cleaning gel that'll get rid of mold and buildup on your washing machine gasket (bet ya didn't even know you should be cleaning here). Let it sit for a few hours or overnight, and then easily wipe it clean with a rag. Promising review: "Very satisfied. I tried everything to remove the black mold with no success. This product actually worked to remove the black mold. I applied the gel to the mold and left it to sit overnight. I was amazed the mold wiped off with a rag." — Robin S. Johns Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 26. A Pikk-it tool to remove tangled hair that's lodged in your vacuum head and totally messing with your vac's absorption powers. (And ofc your fingers can't reach the hair!) You can also use it to detangle hair from the bristles of your hairbrush. Amazon, Promising review: "Between myself (medium long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped up on the roller brush out with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." — MKS Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 27. A pack of double shower hooks so you can save time when you wanna toss your dirty shower curtain liner in the washing machine. Now you don't have to remove the shower curtain, too (and then inevitably hang it up backward). And one certified genius even used the hooks as pant hangers. *mind blown* Promising review:"Wow. Game-changer. I have to change my shower curtain liner a lot because of a humid bathroom (yes, even with a fan on 😬). Though there are greater issues in the world, why wouldn't you want to save yourself some time with these hooks! Not having to take the curtain off each time I change the liner has really been more satisfying than I had anticipated. Added bonus are the rings themselves, the balls that were added hug the shower curtain rod so they never pop off. Something I never knew I needed either. Love these!" — Jdbouchart Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 13 finishes).
