1. A jar of the The Pink Stuff — aka TikTok's favorite all-purpose cleaning paste. From everyday messes like countertop spills and soap scum to years' worth of buildup like rust on windows, there's no grossness that this miracle cleaner can't take on. 

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Promising review: "Found this product on TikTok. I don’t think I’ve ever seen value like I do in this product! Literally use it on EVERYTHING!! Kids and teens have dirt, grime, and grease on their walls? ...This will make it look like a new paint job. Baseboards need some love? A pea-sized amount of this makes them look brand new. Need a shoe cleaner? PERFECT for sneakers. I could name a million more uses, but I can ASSURE you this is worth every penny. What’s more? You need such LITTLE of this product, it will last a VERY long time. Thank you, TikTok!!!" —Rachel in CLT

Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

2. An emergency first aid kit that comes with 298 pieces of supplies so that you always have what you need if an oopsie happens. From minor cuts to more serious accidents, make sure your home (and especially your kitchen) has one of these, even if it's just to provide peace of mind.

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Unfortunately this kit's bandages are only available in a light beige color. If you're looking for more skintone variation please check out these, these, and these.

The kit comes with multiple sizes of bandages (fabric and plastic), a rescue blanket, antibiotic ointment, aspirin tablets, a packet of burn gel, wound closures, antiseptic towels, cold pack, gauze roll, cotton-tipped applicators, a disposable thermometer, extra-strength non-aspirin tablets, finger splint, first aid guide, first aid tape, moleskin blister prevention, disposable gloves, scissors, sterile eye pads, gauze pads, a trauma pad, sting relief wipes, and a set of tweezers.

Promising review: "I’ve had this first aid kit for several years under my kitchen sink and have never had to restock, even with generous use. This kit has pretty much everything you might need within reason, for a great price as well. This kit has been a service to those living in my apartment, from basic shaving cuts to a deep laceration for the hip. After a freak accident in which I fell on, broke, and stabbed myself in the love handle area with my glass water bottle, this kit allowed me to stay calm and pressurize the wound with gauze and bandages while arranging a ride to the ER." —Olivia K

Get it from Amazon for $19.94.

3. A multi-plug outlet with six electric outlets, two USB ports, and a built-in night-light. The night-light has three levels of brightness, and turns on and off automatically if the area gets too dark or bright. 

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Promising review: "So happy that I bought this beautiful wall charger. It looks much more expensive. The six outlets are nicely positioned so that I can use all of them at the same time. Two USB outputs are ideal for charging our phones. Highly recommend!" —Elaine

Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in three colors).

4. A kitchen sink drain cover to catch all the loose foodstuff that falls into your sink on the daily. That lingering smell caused by food buildup in your sink's drain? It's time to put an end to that, stat.

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Promising review: "It kills me to write this review because I never thought I would be writing a review for a sink strainer. But when you come across a well-engineered product that solves a problem for you, no matter how simple, it should get credit. This strainer allows full flow down the drain even when it is full of food particles, so you can just clean it easily after you are all done. No food can sneak by due to the design and it even looks good." —CaptainDingle

Get it from Amazon for $9.95.

5. And a pack of foaming garbage disposal cleaner if there's already plenty of stinky gunk buildup in your drain. It does a great job of dislodging buildup (decaying food, fats, oils, and grease that stick to the sides of your pipe) and eliminating odor that's lingering in your drain.

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All you do is place one pouch in the disposal, run the water and disposal until the blue foam rises, and once the blue foam retreats back into the pipe, you turn off the disposal and it's done! You don't have to scrub or do any cleanup. 

Promising reviews: "We moved into a townhouse that had a garbage disposal in the kitchen. I never had one growing up and didn't think too much about it until the funky smell started. I researched ways to clean it and came across these. Decided to order a four-pack and try them. THEY ARE LIFE-CHANGING. Just run some water, toss the packet in, and turn on the disposal. The little packet does all the hard work for you. I order a new set as soon as we start to run low." —lucas broshears

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $3.78.

6. An Instant Pot that is truly, just honestly so essential to any kitchen. This thing does it all: pressure cook, slow cook, cook rice, steam, sauté...it even makes yogurt. If I could only have one small appliance in my entire kitchen, it would be this one.

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Promising review: "This is quite possibly the coolest, most versatile kitchen gadget I’ve ever owned. I love it so much that I’ve purchased two more for friends and relatives. What can it do? I think the real question is 'What can’t it do?' I truly believe you could replace every cooking appliance (including your oven and stove top) and do EVERYTHING in the Instant Pot. I purchased two sizes for my own use: the 3-quart (which is my almost-every-day workhorse for two person dishes) and the 8-quart (which I bring out to handle my dinner party dishes). Everything I’ve tried has been fabulous. In the realm of kitchen appliances, there is no better investment than the Instant Pot. Highly recommended!!!" —Stereoman

Get it from Amazon for $79.95+ (available in three sizes).

7. An ergonomically designed 12-in-1 screwdriver so you can make sure you're ready when you need to tighten a screw — from loose cabinet doors and funky furniture to electrical panels and hanging art.

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Promising review: "As a semi-retired handyman, I really appreciate tools that make my life easier. And this one is well-thought-out. First, the interchangeable bits are fairly thin and long, which makes them easier to get into tight spaces. The second thing is how easily and quickly the bits can be changed. Because they are on the outside of the handle instead of inside a hollow handle or bit holder, you can easily see which one you need next. Make the swap with just a flick of a finger, and the bit you need is ready to go in seconds." —MrGizmo

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

8. A food storage set that includes eight 30-ounce containers with lids, perfect for meal prepping. These are made out of thick glass that doesn't get that food stain fog like traditional plastic ones.

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Promising review: "Absolutely love this product! Makes storing and transporting my meals extremely easy and keeps everything fresh all week. Portion size is perfect. I fit a whole chicken breast plus rice in them with room to spare. The leak-proof design holds in freshness and gives me peace of mind when transporting them in my backpack. When all is done, they are extremely easy to clean." —RH

Get it on Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three lid colors).

9. A microfiber duster to actually capture dust particles instead of scattering the dust around like a traditional feather duster. It's machine washable too, so when it gets caked with nastiness just slide it off and toss it in the washing machine to make it like new again.

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Promising review: "We live in an old 1790s home with lots of wall trim and moulding. This piece of cleaning equipment makes dusting super easy. All I do is run around the room a couple of times, tackling each level of trim at a time, and then shake it out outdoors. When it gets really dusty and dirty, I just toss it in the wash. LOVE IT!" —swissgirl

Get it from Amazon for $11.89.

10. A garlic chopper to take on the daunting task of chopping or mincing garlic. You just put up to five regular-size cloves in it and then use your hand to roll this thing on any smooth surface, and it chops it all up in a matter of seconds. If you want to mince it, you keep rolling for maybe 10 more seconds. It's seriously the best!

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Promising review: "Love! Love! Love the GarlicZoom! Mincing garlic has never been more easy or fun. It makes mince work out of garlic, onion, chilies and herbs. I'm not sure what I love most about this little gadget. Not smelling stinky garlic fingers all night? No burning fingers or eyes from chopping a super hot chile? Or mincing fresh herbs in a blink of an eye. I have a problem wrist from an injury and an arm and hand that suffers from nerve damage. I can still manage to zoom this. When people ask if the can help in the kitchen, this is the chore that I give them and everyone loves it. They think it's the neatest little thing." —Kennedy Collins

Get it from Amazon for $11.49.

11. A storage box to contain and hide your tangled mess of wires and cords. Modern living means nests of cables in your home, but fortunately you can hide it away thanks to this sleek storage box that fits up to 15-inch extension leads. It has a rubber underbelly so it'll stay put once you place it where you want.

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DMoose is a small business in Buffalo, NY that makes an awesome cable management box.

Promising review: "I'm so happy with this organizer box. I can't stand a heap of tangled cords going every which way. I've got two AC adapter boxes in there. Also in the box is a small power supply, the cord for the iMac I use, and a long USB cord plugged into my charging station. It's awesome." —Ben W

Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in four colors).

12. An expandable rack that wraps around your awkwardly shaped sink pipe, no problem. When you use this you'll quite literally double the storage space in your cabinet. Can you say "miracle product"?

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Measures 15 inches long x 11.25 inches wide x 15 inches high and can expand to 25 inches long.

Promising review: "I'm so glad I bought this. I have a 24-inch vanity in my bathroom and this fit perfectly. I have it extended to about 23-inch and it holds sturdy, though I can see if you were to extend it to its full length it gets weak in the middle. I liked it so much that I ordered another one for the kitchen. I got some clear bins to help organize bottles and other goodies I keep in the bath." —Marlene R.

Get it from Amazon for $24.87 (available in three finishes).

13. A set of two toothpaste squeezers with built-in stands to make sure you get all the paste out of the tube. Because these hold the tube upright, it's way less messy. All the globs of toothpaste that are littering your sink and bathroom countertop will be a thing of the past.

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Promising review: "These work great. They keep even a full tube upright so the bathroom counter looks tidier. The key twists the empty section of the tube easily so every bit of the toothpaste is used with no fuss. Have one for my husband and me and for each of the two kids. Highly recommend this product." —Chelley Patterson

Get a set of two from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in packs of white and red or white and navy blue).

14. Reusable unpaper towels so you can save some cash *and* the planet. Try not to think about how much money you've spent on single-use paper towels and instead just buy these already.

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Marley's Monsters is a woman-owned small business based in Eugene, Oregon making eco-friendly home essentials.

Promising review: "I love these sustainable towels! The patterns are super cute and they arrived fast. They also roll nicely onto an old paper towel roll so work perfectly with the towel holder we already have in our kitchen." —Jillian Chou

Get it from Marley's Monsters on Etsy for $24+ (available in packs of six or 12)

15. A pack of vacuum storage bags to stuff with clothing and bedding and then attach literally any vacuum to it to suck the air out. The vacuum seal will reduce the size by up to 80%! Imagine how much extra stuff — linens, towels, seasonal clothing — you can store away when not in use.

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Promising review: "These bags are freaking great. My fiancé and I recently moved from a two-bed/two-bath to a one-bed/one-bath. We lost a lot of storage space and didn't want to get rid of our guest bedding when we are planning to buy a house within the next year. We use the jumbo and large bags for our guest linens/extras. I think the medium bags could come in handy for packing luggage for extended trips back home." —Kyra

Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in five pack sizes).

16. A pack of washing machine tablets to make sure your machine is sparkly clean and therefore capable of making sure your dirty laundry gets clean too. One tablet will remove odor-causing residues and grime, most of which you probably don't even realize is there.

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Promising review: "My washer was smelling and had grime inside the seal that wouldn’t come off even when I tried to scrub it off, so I used one of these tablets in the wash. It worked like magic. Not only did it clean the washer very well (the water looked so dirty during the cycle), but it also got rid of the smell! I will keep using these as recommended." —Eca

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $11.98.

17. And a dryer vent cleaning kit that'll suck out all lint and other particles that have been building up in your dryer's vent. Your clothes dry much faster if your vent gets a deep cleaning from this thing. 

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Promising review: “OK, LET'S TALK ABOUT THIS HOSE. My dryer was like one cycle away from catching fire, and my vacuum’s skinny hose nozzle was too short to get into my dryer vent because the nozzle widens after 6 inches. So when I saw this product go on sale, I bought it, and it came the next day. It came in two or three pieces that fit into each other and go over the vacuum hose. It was SO SATISFYING to watch the big clumps come out of the dryer vent! I mean, my dryer was nasty. Look at the pictures. I have a German shepherd and a pit bull, so our laundry is always full of nastiness. Well, this little hose got it al,l and it looks brand new in there. The big clumps were hard to get through the hose at first until I realized I could pinch the opening of the hose to make it circular, which allowed the clumps to fly through. Even the sound was satisfying. I will be vacuuming under my fridge next. No dying in a fire for me.” —Bee92

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.49+ (available in five colors).

18. A printable Wi-Fi sign so you don't have to try to remember your router name and password every time a new person comes over. You download the file, so if you ever need to change your network's name or password you just edit the original copy and print a new sign.

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Pastel Design Studio is a woman-owned small business based in North Carolina making original printable art and graphic resources.

Promising review: "The cutest Wi-Fi sign! Can’t wait to put it up for our guests this weekend! Love that I can change the details when we move and change passwords! So cute!" —Hannah

Get it from Pastel Design Studio on Etsy for $5.39.

19. A set of drawer organizers that'll help keep your socks, bras, scarves, and more from overflowing onto your bedroom floor.

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The set includes four bins: one with six cells for scarves and tights, eight square cells for underwear, seven wide cells for bras, and 24 small cells for socks.

Promising review: "I love these things; they’re so versatile. I have them all over: drawers, closet shelves, cabinets. I use them for more than just underwear too. I use them for dry art supplies in open shelves and just about anywhere else I need to organize." —Kindle Mac

Get it from Amazon for $14.47 (available in seven colors).

20. A 15-piece set of airtight food containers, because your most-used pantry items deserve special containers that'll help prolong their freshness. 2025 is the year of the clutter-free pantry, people! You heard it here first.

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Promising review: "I ordered this set to continue on the road to an organized pantry. There are enough containers and enough variety of sizes to make me happy. I have stored pastas and noodles, dried beans, rice, sugar, instant mashed potatoes, crackers, etc. When I open a box of something, I put whatever is unused into one of the containers and feel very secure that the contents will be fresh and protected from any possible insect problems." —R M

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors).

21. A Tushy bidet, because keeping yourself clean has never been easier. This attachment doesn't need electricity or anything! And it's super easy to install.

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This bathroom must-have doesn't require electricity or any additional plumbing.

Promising review: "It is very easy to install. We are addicted to this product because it works wonderfully and it saves so much toilet paper! Also, it is perfect for the elderly or anyone with stiffness or poor range of motion in the back or shoulders...cleanup is efficient and consistent." —Roger Brown

Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in two different knob colors).

22. An Oxo over-the-drain hair stopper if you shed hair like it's just your job. This tiny but mighty tool will catch all those loose strands before they can congregate in your pipe. 

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Promising review: "This has been my saving grace!! No longer do I have to routinely pull 3-foot-long strands of old goopy hair up out of my drain. Catches everything. Must have for pop-up drains!!" —Chels

Get it from Amazon for $11.97.

23. A windproof rechargeable lighter for all your candles and grilling needs. The flexible neck makes it easy to light hard to reach wicks, and it'll spark 400 times before it needs to be recharged.

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Promising reviews: "I'm a candle freak, so I was tired of using a regular lighter and then having to rig up something to reach the wicks as my candles burned down. I had seen these lighters previously, read through the reviews and decided to purchase. I've been very happy with my purchase. After reading reviews, I just make sure to clean the lighter with the little brush that's included, to make sure there is no wax on it, each time I use it. I have had no problems." —MM

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

24. A handmade cable organizer so your devices can conveniently charge on your desk without creating a nest of unsightly cords. This organizer has a spot for up to four cords, so your daily devices (phone, laptop, etc) will have its own designated space.

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Batelier is a family-owned small business based in Poland making handmade wooden home organization products.

Get it from Batelier on Etsy for $39.

25. A Bissell multi-purpose portable cleaner to tackle the most aggressive messes and stains, all without the annoyance of a cord. Reviewers have used this to save their couches, rugs, stairs, car seats, and more. 

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Promising review: "This vacuum is amazing. I first heard of it on TikTok where people were using it to clean their stairs, mattresses, car seats, etc. and from the videos, it already looked amazing. But considering how dirty my dining chair cushions were, I was a little bit apprehensive and skeptical. I purchased the item and used it on my chairs for the first time and the results were SO AMAZING. Best vacuum I've ever used. I even bought a second one!" —Davina

Get it from Amazon for $99.49. There's also a smaller version if you're tight on storage space. 

26. A pack of absorbent and multipurpose microfiber cloths for cleaning up all sorts of messes without using single-use paper towels. I love these because they don't leave a white residue on my black furniture (like a traditional white paper towel does) when I clean. I've also washed mine more than 100 times and they still work as well as the first time I used them.

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Promising review: "These are amazing for cleaning and a great price! I’m mad at myself for not purchasing sooner. In an effort to reduce the huge amount of paper towels we go through, I decided to purchase these. I use one to two a day for kitchen cleanup and put them in the laundry. They pick up little crumbs easily and don’t leave my quartz streaky. I have a super messy 10-month-old and I clean his highchair with these and they work wonderfully. I also use these for dusting — they pick up everything. The only thing that was a negative was that the first time I washed them in warm water (per instructions), the yellow color bled onto the white and turned them an off white color. Not a big deal, but be careful not to wash the yellow rags with anything you care about! Last thing, but don’t use fabric softener with these or they won’t be as absorbent!" —Meg R.

Get a pack of 24 from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in four pack sizes and two color combinations).

27. An automatic, odor-absorbing, sensor-activated trash can made of fingerprint-proof stainless steel. We love a machine that truly does it all.

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Promising review: "I bought this trash can eight years ago. At the time, it was hard to find any stainless-steel trash cans for an affordable price, so the fact that this was the most reasonable and it had the automated lid seemed like a pretty easy choice. It still looks great and works great. You can wave over the sensor to open the lid, or there is a button on the front of it to open the lid and keep it open. The lid does a great job of holding any odors in while it's closed." —Somni

Get it from Amazon for $62.42+ (available in seven styles).

28. A slender storage cabinet that'll fit between your toilet and the wall or tub. Not only can it hold all the essentials like extra TP and cleaning supplies, but you can use the top to show off a good book or a nice candle. 

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Promising review: "So easy to put together I could put it together with my eyes closed. Fit amazingly perfectly between the tub and the toilet, and it has created so much more space, and my bathroom is no longer cluttered because of this product." —COS45B

Get it from Amazon for $25.10+ (available in two colors).

29. A bath overflow drain cover so you can get an extra six inches or so of water when you pour yourself a bath. It also stops that annoying drainage sound — aka the mood killer — that happens when the water reaches the drain.

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For anyone worried that it'll cause your tub to overflow, know that it has a hole at the top of the cover that will allow the overflow drain to still do its job if the water accidentally gets higher than the cover.

Promising review: "I have a high-stress job, and I've started taking baths as a way to unwind. However, it never seemed like I could keep enough water in the tub to really enjoy it. This little thing makes a HUGE difference!! I get at least an extra 3 inches of water, and it is great." —Hyacinthe Snyder

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in nine colors).

30. And a reusable roller dog hair remover that works just as well as the single-use sheet kind, but without the guilt (and cost) of having to buy new rolls all the time.

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Check out this review from my colleague Jenae Sitzes: "The tens of thousands of 5-star Amazon reviews are reason enough to add the ChomChom to your cart immediately — but let me add my own personal review to the stack. I've been using the ChomChom for quite a while now. It takes 10 seconds to rid my velvet couch ottoman (yes, velvet...a terrible cat owner choice, I know) of the hair my two gray kitties are constantly leaving everywhere. It takes a bit of practice to get the hang of using this roller — at first, I thought you only brushed down in one direction, and was confused why it wasn't picking up hair. It's important to do a push-and-pull brushing in *both* directions so it actually pulls the hair inside, which does require you to apply a bit of pressure. Afterward, you'll just dump out the hair that's been trapped inside. The ChomChom is best for large flat surfaces like couches and beds."

Promising review: "I have a golden retriever and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout and it works wonders." —Joanne Ertel

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors). 

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