1. A mini dehumidifier, if you Just Cannot with the twin terrors of mold and mildew. Nothing encourages… weird growths like persistent dampness — but this compact pick might help with that: It can pull up to 10 ounces of excess water from the air per day. Its small-yet-mighty size means it can also fit in a ton of places, from bathrooms or home offices to closets.

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Promising review: “Quiet and small and does a great job! This little dehumidifier really keeps my bedroom from smelling as musty/feeling mildly humid as it used to. I wanted a small humidifier that would blend in with my room and I would barely notice it there, and this is the perfect size to sit on my dresser. It’s similar to a medium-size jewelry box. In my extremely humid house, it fills up with water in about a week and then auto-shuts off and alerts you that it’s full. I like that I have the option of removing the tray to dump out the water or unplugging it from its cord and carrying the whole tiny unit since I’m a klutz and afraid of dropping the tray on the carpet. It’s also very quiet — it tested at 35 decibels which is halfway between a whisper and the average refrigerator.” —Leroi

Price: $69.99

2. A pack of indoor ant bait traps that’ll (literally!) stop those little buggers in their tracks. Ants in your home can be really, really hard to get rid of (ask me how I know 👀) — but dropping a couple of these liquid bait traps where they tend to gather might do the trick.

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The bait is meant to entice them in; then they’ll take the stuff back to the colony with them, where it will proceed to… uh… eliminate the whole thing, queen included. No more panicking over whether you accidentally left a single, tiny crumb in your kitchen!  

Promising review: “This stuff worked like a DREAM. Ants had been proliferating for ages and my exterminator couldn’t get here for a week, so I took matters into my own hands. One day after laying out the traps? Ant population down by like 99%. Never seen anything like it. Cannot recommend highly enough.” —Pikkupanda

Price: $7.49 for a six-count pack

3. A three-tier metal utility cart you’ll never stop finding uses for. No space in your bathroom for an extra cabinet? Utility cart. Need something to corral your cleaning supplies? Utility cart. Stationary storage? Utility cart. Home library organization? Utility cart. There’s a reason “utility” is in the name, after all; you can just keep repurposing this wheeled option as your needs change. And as a bonus, it’s super cute.

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I have a cart similar to this one; I use it to hold my skincare, haircare, and makeup. It keeps everything right near my bathroom, where I need it to be, and it fits perfectly in a space that’s too narrow for a proper shelf or cabinet. A-plus, highly recommend utility carts for all your organizational needs.

Promising review: “We all need one! Absolutely OBSESSED with these utility carts! We used for all my nursing and newborn baby needs, and then transitioned it to a snack cart in the kitchen. It has SO MANY purposes! Very sturdy, wheels work perfect and never get stuck.” —jallanxo

Promising review: $40 (available in four colors)

4. A modular drawer organizer set, so you can finally get a handle on your junk drawer once and for all — and then make sure it stays that way, too. This set includes eight little trays of differing shapes and sizes that all Tetris together inside your drawers, giving everything from twist ties and push pins to scissors and screwdrivers somewhere to live. A place for everything and everything in its place!

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Promising reviews: “Better than expected! These are actually sturdier (thicker) than what I was expecting and they actually snap together to create different shapes so you can fit many sizes of drawers. Brilliant!” —Amy

"THESE ARE GREAT!! Because they lock together, it's not a huge deal if they don't fit your drawer perfectly... it's not like you will have one tray sliding all over the place because it will all move together. Very audible 'click' to know when they are locked and you need to use enough force to get them to pop together that you know they won't randomly come apart. Would totally buy this set again (probably will!)" —Scrubs_RN1209

Price: $12 for an eight-piece set

5. A shockingly pretty mail and key organizer that’ll make sure you never forget anything while you’re running out the door again. Instead of your standard-issue wood or metal cubby, the mail holder on this wall-mounted station is an absolutely lovely-looking faux leather envelope; meanwhile, the four gold-tone hanging hooks provide plenty of space for, well, keys, of course, but also any other hangable items you truly cannot leave the house without.

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Promising review: “Super easy to install and stylish! Bigger than I thought, which is lovely. It holds all our mail and important papers! Also perfect to hang car keys and sunglasses. Purchased to have right in our mud room, and it does exactly what I bought it to do! Looks so cute and feels well made.” —Molly_Jo_La

Price: $25

6. A six-outlet wall tap, because no, you actually do not have to resign yourself to never having enough outlets. Alas, many homes — older ones in particular — weren’t built with today’s tech-centric world in mind, forcing you to choose from charging your phone, powering up your tablet, or, uh, having enough light to see by. This handy wall tap solves that problem by turning any outlet into a whopping six-plug option. Stay juiced, friends.

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Promising review: “This is the best!!! My kids can plug in all the gaming devices and not have a problem.” —TEE

Price: $4.99

7. And a flat-plug extension cord, so you also no longer have to choose between being able to access your outlets and having your furniture sit flush against the wall. This 15-foot long pick features three grounded plug spots at the other end, doing the work of expanding the number of things you can plug into one outlet, too.

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Promising review: “Really long, great quality item. I have a few of these in various sizes. Can’t get over how awesome they are. The rope texture is a very nice touch! All really sturdy and none have been damaged even with moving them around often and I have a large family!” —Rtee

Price: $15.99

8. An extremely clever dish soap dispenser that’ll make doing your dishes a dream. This neat-o little device from Scrub Daddy dispenses soap not one, but two, ways. No muss; no fuss; and, best of all, no mess!

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To use this dispenser, you can either press the top down with your scrubber of choice to deposit soap directly onto the sponge or brush itself, or you can pick the whole thing up and squeeze its sides to release a dollop of soap onto whatever you’re cleaning. Love a good multifunctional cleaning tool.

Promising review: “Game changer for dishwashing! I absolutely love the Scrub Daddy Dual Action Soap Dispenser! It’s a genius little tool that makes dishwashing so much easier and more efficient. The dual-action design allows you to pump soap directly onto a sponge or your hands with minimal effort, and the non-slip base keeps it steady on the counter. It dispenses the perfect amount of soap every time, so there’s no waste, and the clear container lets you know when it’s time for a refill. The compact size fits nicely by the sink without taking up too much space. Plus, it’s super easy to clean if needed. If you’re looking for a convenient and practical upgrade to your kitchen routine, I highly recommend this product. It’s a small investment that makes a big difference!” —So pretty

Price: $10.49

9. A multipurpose power scrubber, so you can get everything — everything — in your home extra, extra clean, and save yourself the elbow grease at the same time. This cordless, handheld scrubber literally does the work for you — and with four different attachments, it’ll get the job done no matter what the situation calls for. And did I mention that it’s rechargeable? No need to faff about with batteries!

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Promising reviews: "Omg this thing is amazing!!! I always dread cleaning showers but this scrubber made it so easy and my shower has never sparkled so much!!! It also cleaned the hard to reach places in my sink in one second! No more toothbrush needed to clean around the drain!!! I also needed to clean my outside doors and I used the sponge attachment and it made it SO easy and quick, and my husband kept saying how they all looked brand new!! (Huge win!!!) I find myself thinking about what else I can clean! This tool makes cleaning so easy and fun too!! I love it and I will be telling all my friends to get one!!!!" — KariM

"I use this electronic scrubber for cleaning anything you can imagine: shower, countertops, oven, stove, car and even golf clubs! It lasts forever and has some serious power to it saving my hands the trouble of manual scrubbing. Love this thing!!!! —Game changer

Price: $59.99

10. A bottle of the best fabric and upholstery stain remover you will ever use. Full stop. Folex is legendary for a reason — and if you happen to live in a home with mess-prone people or pets, you will never, ever have to worry about anything getting ruined by stains as long as you keep some of this stuff around.

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True story: Earlier this summer, during a rental house stay that involved many families, several of which included small children, we were all getting ready to clear out on the last day… and discovered that several of the fancy, fabric-upholstered bean bag chairs in the rec room were, uh, covered with tiny, child-sized berry juice handprints. Luckily, there was a bottle of Folex on hand — and I kid you not, after a quick spritz and a blot, aaaaaaaall of those little handprints were 100 percent gone in mere seconds. Folex works, y’all. 

Promising review: “Magic wand of cleaning products. Absolute magic in a bottle. It works so well on new stains and old stains. I’ve tried carpet cleaners, five different products, nothing has worked until this. This will be a staple in my household for sure!” —Kenzie

Price: $8.59

11. A pan organizer for your kitchen cabinets, so you’ll finally be able to open 'em up to grab your cutting board or whatever without an entire mountain of cookware sliding out on top of you at the same time. Reviewers use these organizers for everything from sheet pans to serving platters — even heavy cast-iron skillets! — and can’t stop raving about how much space they free up inside previously cluttered cabinets.

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Promising review: “I love this product and wish I had known about it sooner. It fits perfectly in my cabinet, and I use it for cutting boards, baking pans and other things. It's very sturdy, and the spaces are wide. Enough that you can put several items in each slot if you need to. The only small bummer was that I bought two and they both wouldn't functionally fit next to each other in my cabinet, but that's my fault. I was able to use the second one in a different cabinet, which actually created more space in that cabinet. I love these so much. I'm trying to think of other ways that I can use them in my house so that I can get more of them. 10/10. Would definitely buy again.” —Wadester

Price: $20

12. A four-piece fridge and pantry bin set that’ll make sure you never lose anything to the back of your fridge ever again. Whether you struggle with fridge organization in general or whether you just wish you had more space in there, trust me: Fridge bins are the answer. They stack. They slide in and out easily. They have revolutionized the insides of my very tiny fridge. Fridge bins are love. Fridge bins are life.

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Promising review: “Nice set of pantry organizers! It do what it does, helps me keep the little items in one place and not scattered around in my fridge. These clear bins keep my fridge organized and show me what’s inside. Transparency is a plus. Will buy again.” —Judy

Price: $25 for a four-piece set

13. A set of 28(!!!) desk cable organizers, so your home office work surface will finally be clear enough for you to, y’know, actually work on. You’d be amazed what a difference it can make — getting your phone charger, laptop cable, monitor cord, dock cables, and so on and so forth out of the way.

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Promising review: “This specific pack of cord organizers gives a lot of pieces for the cost. I just set a few up and they are exactly as expected. They seem to be sufficiently sticky, they have held up for at least several days so far without any falling off or shifting.” —G

Price: $12.99 for a 28-count pack

14. And a desktop cable management box to keep all those plugs in one place while you're at it. This vented box even fits some power strips; once you pop one in, you can plug all your devices into it, close the box, and then plug just the power strip into your wall outlet — meaning you’ll only have one cord going into the wall, not one for every device you own. Your home office won’t know what hit it.

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Price: $12.99

15. A little tub of plant-based, odor-removing gel that’ll help control any… smells your home may have accumulated over the years. Just open it up and pop it wherever you’re plagued by unpleasant aromas — musty closets; litter box storages areas; bathrooms; you name it — and it’ll absorb all the nastiness for up to 60 days. Aaaah. Much better.

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Promising review: “Great for litter box or pet odor! I use this in the cabinet that our litter box is in and it works so good at eliminating odor instead of masking it with another strong odor like most air fresheners and things do.” —mamajess

Price: $9.99

16. Some surprisingly decorative plug-in nightlights, because you are never too old to need them. These pretty little LED lights illuminate hallways, bathrooms, and more with a gentle glow when the lights are out — and they do it with ~style~, too, thanks to their unexpectedly chic design.

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Look. I am clumsy at the best of times. I am especially clumsy when I am half-asleep. And if I get up in the middle of the night to get a drink of water or whatever, you know what helps clumsy, half-asleep me NOT trip and fall in the dark, dark hallway? A nightlight. I am firmly middle-aged at this point, and I am absolutely not ashamed of having nightlights all over my dang house for this very reason. You need nightlights no matter how old you are. Trust me. You do.

Promising review: “These night lights are just what I needed! They provide just enough light to walk into the bathroom during the night and not have to turn on a light. Love the design… it works with any bathroom decor! And the two-pack is perfect! One for each bathroom!” —Rosie girl

Price: $8.59 for a two-count pack

17. A set of cabinet bumpers that’ll protect your cabinets from wear and tear and stop them from SLAM-SLAM-SLAMMING all the time. These little bouncy nubs are self-adhesive, so all you have to do is stick 'em on the insides of your cabinet doors and voila: Instant noise reduction. Thank goodness.

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Promising review: “Very helpful! These are perfect for my needs. My cabinet handles hit our door when open, and I was worried about it making a mark over time. I put these on the door where the handle hits and it’s the perfect amount of padding to protect it and it’s also not very noticeable. I also used these as ‘feet’ on a small piece of extra countertop stone to use as a trivet. I feel like these would have many uses and I’m glad I got them.” —Jtrim

Price: $4.79 for a 20-count pack

18. A pack of Clorox drain snakes, because being able to clear out your own drains is a skill worth cultivating. It is astonishing what this deceptively simple little tool can dig out of the depths of your pipes. (Spoiler alert: It is mostly hair, and it is gross.) Sink clogs, begone!

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Promising reviews: "These were easy to use and very helpful. I was very happy with how they worked quickly and didn’t break even with the worst clog I’ve ever seen! I still can’t believe what it was able to get out but now I might be a little sick. I highly suggest gloves or having paper towels nearby to get the clog once’s it starts to come out. 🤢🤮 I’m also glad it was so inexpensive because I didn’t feel bad throwing away the one that I used." —PeyPey

“I was a little weary given the consistency of the one star reviews I read, but I just used one of these for the first time and I was able to clear two drains (bathroom sink and tub/shower) with different uses of just the one tool. I have long hair known to be an issue in drains and I’m pretty sure I pulled out some remnants of past tenants out as well. The teeth didn’t start significantly bending nor threatening to break until I was basically done with the second drain. It was definitely gross but incredibly effective.” —Emi

Price: $7.69 for a three-count pack

19. A two-tier, slide-out organizer that’ll make full use of all your cabinet or counter space — something that can be a real boon if storage is at a premium in your home. Never underestimate the value of properly utilizing your vertical space.

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Promising review: “Great organizer for cabinets or office spaces! Super useful for maximizing storage space in cabinets. The bottom drawer slides smoothly. It has a nice finish and is sturdy. Highly recommend for your next organization project.” —Vicki

Price: $25 (available in five colors)

20. An extendable duster kit because “I can’t reach” is no excuse for letting everything above eye-level in your home become a grimy mess. Not only does this fluffy, dust-trapping contraption extend your reach by a full three feet, the duster head also pivots, letting you reach literally anything at literally any angle. If your ceiling fans haven’t been cleaned since you moved in… now is the time.

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Promising review: “Dust-eating machine! I’m super impressed but also super disgusted by the amount of dust this collected off of my bedroom walls! This thing is great enough that I came on here solely to brag about it — ha!” —CB1987

Price: $12.19 (includes the duster plus three refills)

21. A box of garbage disposal cleaner that’ll help you get the stink outta your sink, lickety split. Dropping one of these little things down your garbage disposal will clear out whatever gross junk might be lurking down there in just a few minutes, leaving a fresh lemon scent behind.

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Promising review: “Yes! If you follow the instructions this thing is magic. We had a bad gnat problem from the drains and one tablet solved our problem. I use them maybe every 2-3 weeks and its smells amazing. A keeper in our home.” —Aloe

Price: $10.49 for an eight-count pack

22. A pack of Scrubbing Bubbles drop-in tablets for toilets that always have a weird ring around the bowl no matter what you do. These tablets are designed to go directly into the tank; then, once in there, they’ll deodorize, clean, and work to remove hard water stains from the bowl every time you flush for up to four weeks.

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Promising review: “Minimal effort toilet cleaner! These Scrubbing Bubbles Drop-Ins are a simple, low-effort toilet cleaning aid, perfect for a big family where toilets are flushed dozens of times a day. Drop one into the tank, and it releases a blue-tinted cleaner with every flush. It doesn’t do the job of a brush and elbow grease, but it helps reduce stains, hard water buildup, and lingering smells. We use them in all bathrooms — they’re particularly helpful in the ones the boys use most. They’re scentless, so if you’re sensitive to fragrance but still want a passive cleaner, this is a great choice. Each tab lasts us about three weeks depending on usage, and the five-pack is just enough to keep our home’s toilets covered for a couple of months. They won’t eliminate all cleaning needs, but they do make weekly scrubbing less of a chore.” —Family1330

Price: $7.59 for a five-count pack

23. A laundry detergent cup caddy that’ll stop those annoying detergent drips from getting all over the place. Stick your Costco-size container of detergent underneath it, and it’ll provide a cute little shelf for the detergent measuring cup to sit on — directly underneath the spout. No more drippy, soapy messes!

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Promising review: “Genius little product! This little cup caddy has been so easy to use and such a help. We keep our detergent on the dryer and usually just stand it up when we're done so it doesn't drip on the floor. But it usually finds a way to drip down the side of the bottle anyway! The cup caddy fit perfectly without blocking the front-loading dryer door and has been so helpful. It's easy to set up and easy to clean when necessary.” —aisley

Price: $2.89

24. An over-the-door, six-hook rack, if your hanging space is, uh… a little lacking. These kinds of racks are quite literally the easiest way to fix that problem; all you need to do is pop it over the top of the door and you’re done. No need to mount anything; no need to find a special spot for it; that’s it. Perfect!

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Promising reviews: “Quality item! Second one I purchased as I like how heavy duty it is and how many hooks it has. I put one on the inside of my entryway door for the jackets and bags I tend to grab most often and one in my pantry door for aprons.” —JL

Love it. It's great. Fits over my bathroom door perfectly. Holds 6 towels. Made things so much easier because my bathroom doesn't have a towel rack. It's honestly better than a towel rack. It holds much more." —me me

Price: $15 (available in three colors)

25. And lastly, some Bar Keepers Friend household cleaner, because if you don’t already have a canister of this stuff in your cleaning arsenal, you are really missing out. It might not look like much, but this stuff? You will use it every day, and for almost everything. Trust me.

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Promising review: “ALWAYS have a can or bottle of this stuff under the sink! I don't know of another cleaner that does as good of a job cleaning my sinks as BKF does, especially without choking fumes or irritated skin. If I run out, it goes right to the top of my shopping list. My home is old and the sink is worn down enamel — until I can afford to replace it, this stuff is able to turn in back to white and makes it look new again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” —Taco5layer

Price: $2.69

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