1. A sleek handheld steamer for turning wrinkly balls of fabric back into the pristine garments they were before you left them in the bottom of your closet. It heats up in just 20 seconds (!!!), so you can freshen up outfits right before you step out the door. And you really can't beat the price for how effective it is.

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Promising review: "This handheld steamer is amazing! I have never had a good experience with steamers before because they would either leak or take too long to steam. With this particular one, I am able to steam my clothes super fast; it's very convenient if I'm in a time crunch. I really appreciate how it heats up so fast, and it takes very little time to steam my clothes because it works so well. I like how small it is, so I'm able to take it anywhere. I encourage anyone who's looking for a good steamer to give this one a try!" —Brenda

Get it from Amazon for $23.17.

2. Aproductivity cube so you can start time-blocking your day. It's a lot easier to focus on laundry or spreadsheets when you know a phone break is only 20 minutes away. And you can also use it to ensure your phone break is only 20 minutes long. ;) 

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You set the countdown time to 15, 20, 30, or 60 minutes, then flip the cube to start the timer. Two AAA batteries are needed. Check it out in this TikTok office desk tour! 

Promising review: "I have ADHD, and I have struggled my entire life with staying on task to get even easy, mundane things completed. These allow me to break things down into smaller chunks and I have a buddy that comes with me! Yes, I treat my cube timers like my buddies! Listen, it works. My husband asked why I didn't just set a timer on my phone, but somehow, that never worked for me. These cube timers are genius, and for whatever reason, they work! I also use them to limit my downtime scrolling on social media so I don't get sucked in and lose an entire day! 

I use them so many different ways. Boring thing I don't want to do? Set a timer and work for a set amount of time, that way I know there's an end in sight and I'm not just stuck working forever! (instead of inevitably avoiding said task) Another boring, mundane thing? Set a timer and try to beat the clock! It's a fun game! Taking a break to read email or scroll a bit? Set a timer so I don't fall down an endless rabbit hole and lose four hours! I digress.... Countless uses for these wonderful timers! Just purchase it already!" —Talia P.

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven styles). 

3. A weekly pill organizer designed with detachable compartments and push-through silicone lids so you can easily organize your pills at the beginning of the week without accidentally knocking the whole operation over and having to start from the beginning. 

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Sagely is a family-owned small business founded by husband-and-wife team Ellie Glazer and Ivor Miskulin, who spent three years designing the ideal, stress-free pill storage solution. The silicone lids are super secure but also designed for gentle and easy opening and closing to account for users with dexterity issues.

Promising review: "I love this med organizer. I can easily see my AM and PM meds and love how easy it is to pop the pills in the dispenser. These will make great gifts for some seniors I know." —Annie

Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in four colors). 

4. A Ziploc bag organizer that pulls out so you can get a proper gander at your wonderful selection of shredded cheese. You can also install this in your freezer if you like to store your leftovers in bags. 

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This can hold up to 20 pounds, but some reviewers note you might need Command strips to help it stick.

Promising review: "This is exactly as described. I bought the door unit and couldn't be happier. The shredded cheese bags fit perfectly and free up room in the deli tray. So glad I found this." —Dyan Boucher

Get it from Amazon for $27.95+ (available in two styles).

5. A habit tracker to encourage desired behaviors — anything from drinking more water to remembering to stretch. It breaks down into daily and weekly tasks, so you can fully appreciate your mini accomplishments. 

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It has 12 categories to focus on for each of the 12 months of the year (but honestly, you can tackle it however you want!), including creativity, reflection, finances, and sleep. And there's also a habit brainstorm guide if you need some help getting started.

Free Period Press is a small business that makes minimalist planners and other products to help boost productivity.

Promising reviews: "This is a great layout with useful information in the first several pages. It has really helped to organize thoughts, de-stress and has increased both my motivation and productivity." —SmS

Get it on Amazon for $24.

6. A two-section Joseph Joseph hamper so you can separate your light and dark laundry *now* instead of struggling to do it at the laundromat. The included bags make it easy to go right from hamper to machine. Plus, the lid contains smells and hides your unmentionables. 

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Promising review: "I love this hamper. It was easy to set up, and it’s spacious and sturdy. I can see it’s going to keep my laundry space well-organized. Removing the hamper to dump loads in the washer was easy. This product exceeds my expectations and does exactly what it’s intended to do! Highly recommend." —Susie

Get it from Amazon for $60.50+ (available in two sizes, two styles, and four colors).

7. A CovoBox made from reclaimed books and sustainable wood that's hollow on the inside, so you can hide your router, cable box, or other unsightly wires. Now you can look neat *and* well-read.

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Before adding this to your cart, you have the option to customize it, including selecting from 14 lengths and 15 colors (including custom colors).

BTW — Covogoods is a small family-owned business creating home decor in Utah.

Promising review: "I’m pretty sure I’ve never loved a purchase from Amazon as much as I love this one. This product is EXTREMELY well-made and very unique. Plus, it does the job of hiding the ugly routers and cords. And the customer service was great and responsive. I was a little hesitant to spend the money on this, but after years of living with the husband’s pile of technology, the money was well spent!" —AmazonEmme

Get it from Covogoods on Amazon Handmade for $29+ (available in customizable sizes and colors).

8. A Howard Products Feed-N-Wax wood polish and conditioner to give your furniture an impossibly lustrous shine previously never seen in your home. The carnauba wax and beeswax enhance and protect your wood from drying out, so you can keep your great-grandmother's rocking chair in tip-top shape with just a few swipes. 

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Many reviewers started by using Restor-A-Finsh to blend out minor scratches before finishing with the Feed-N-Wax. It's as simple as wiping on and off!

Promising review: "I got this product a few hours ago from Amazon and now have shiny floors! It gave the really dull hardwood floors of my prewar NYC apartment an impressive shine. Really impressive. A little goes a long way: I used only about two ounces to shine about 500 square feet of clean floors. Before using it on the floors, I tested the polish on an old wooden side table that is scarred and needs sanding. It looked a lot better afterwards." —KindleCustomer2

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in three sizes). 

9. Adocument holder for your registration, insurance papers, and AAA card. If you really want to eliminate glovebox clutter, you can slip your emergency napkins into the roomy sleeve. 

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Promising review: "I love the fact that I have my registration, insurance card , AAA card, and I threw in a prepaid card for emergencies all in one NEAT place. It’s slim compact and very nice looking too, Great Idea. It’s time to get organized especially in your car." —Tammyrriah

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 13 colors). 

10. Heavy-duty cord wraps so you finally take care of the hoses and extension cords that keep tripping you on your way to the car. All you need is some wall space and a hook to make it happen. 

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Promising review: "I was sick of my cords and compressor hose hanging off of and on top of my table saw. I saw these on Amazon and have (or had) some available wall space in my workshop. What a great solution!" —LrngToFly

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in other sizes and quantities). 

11. An adjustable rod that hangs onto the one in your closet so you can double your storage space in a flash. There's no mounting hardware — just unbox and hang. It's time to finally get rid of the shirt pile in your bedroom corner! 

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Promising review: "This is the best closet organizer. I originally bought a similar item that doesn't adjust, but this is 100 times better! Not only does it adjust vertically to fit whatever length of clothes, but it also adjusts its width, making it extremely functional no matter which closet you may want to use it in within your house. This makes it possible to switch and organize basically any closet!" —Ohgr8one

Get it from Amazon for $16.87.

12. A pack ofArm & Hammer dog wipes so you can keep pets fresh between baths. Use 'em for freshening up coats, muzzles, paws, and butts. The glycerin, aloe, and oat extract moisturize, and the mango scent is sure to be a hit — at least, it's way better than wet dog smell stinking up the house. 

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Promising review: "I love this product! I use it on my 90-pound rottweiler, and it works! Once he’s been outside for more than five minutes, he starts to have an odor. It's nice to have something other than doggy cologne (which just masks the smell) to get rid of the smell. Super easy to use and worth the money since you get so many wipes in a pack!" —Ambily

Get 100 wipes from Amazon for $6.64+ (available in three styles). 

13. A pack of Miracle-Gro water storing crystals that'll prevent both under- *and* over-watering, which I believe are the top two killers of plants. When you water your houseplants, the crystals retain the moisture and release it as the soil dries.

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Promising review: "I have deck rail flower boxes and they get full sun most of the day. I filled in the drain holes to hold more water and added these to the soil. Both made a huge difference in the quality of life for the plants. They were and still are gorgeous even if I couldn't water every day. I do have to admit I used more per planter than the recommended amount." —Pattijwr

Get it from Amazon for $11.42. 

14. An organizer happy to store all your increasingly complicated passwords. At least 12 characters, including a symbol, number, capital letter, ancient rune, and the fleeting details of a half-remembered dream? COME ON!

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It's alphabetized, so you can easily find the one you need!

Promising review: "This was exactly what I wanted. The book has a heavy plastic cover and heavy-duty wire binding. The paper is good quality, although my favorite gel pens did have some bleed-through. I'd recommend ballpoint or pencil. The entries have wide spaces, with room for website, email, username, password, and notes (which is perfect for noting the answers to those security questions... What's your favorite ice cream flavor? I don't remember what I answered a year ago!). The password section has a good number of extra lines for those sites that make you change your password with annoying frequency." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes).

15. A silicone freezing tray that lets you section your leftover food into perfect frozen portions so you don't have to unfrost your entire vat of black beans every time you want a single serving. It's also oven-safe up to 415 degrees so you can bake little slices of brownies or bread.

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It comes with a lid to help maintain freshness and keep out odors. It's made of food-safe silicone that's BPA free and dishwasher safe. It's great for little sides of beans, sauces, soups, and more. Souper Cubes is a small business that also sells cookie trays and stoneware.

Promising review: "So happy that I found these. I’m the only one in my household who enjoys soup year-round. Have you ever tried to make homemade soup for one? I say it’s impossible! But no longer. I can brew up the stock pot with bone broth or my favorite home soup. Fill up my Souper Cubes, freeze, pop out, store my goodies in a freezer bag, and I’m ready for the next batch!" —Debbie R. Texas

Check out my colleague's Souper Cubes review.

Get it from Amazon for $19.95. 

16. A magnetic meal planning pad with a detachable shopping list for when you want to really commit to cooking at home. Will having everything organized help you finally use the entire bag of lettuce? Only time will tell. 

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Promising review: "Such a lifesaver. I find this meal planner super helpful. I love the side-by-side for the menu and shopping list. Soo much easier for me. Plus, they come in cute color combos, and the back has a magnet to put it right on the refrigerator." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in five styles).

17. A sturdy car organizer that'll make you feel a little better about all the random junk rolling around your car. Once everything is neatly organized, it will feel like it belongs there. Noooo, that's not a bottle of laundry detergent I forgot to bring inside — it's there for emergencies on road trips. 🙂‍↕️

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It'll keep your frozen groceries together, your drinks upright, and your car snacks within easy reach. It has straps to keep everything secure, whether it's in your trunk or your back seat. 

Promising review: "I love this trunk organizer for my SUV. I can secure it with the tie-down straps provided, and they work very well. I can collapse one side of it to make it smaller if needed. Although I keep mine set up all the time, you unlatch it, fold it completely down, and store it easily if necessary. This organizer is perfect for those big shopping days with family and friends. We each have our own area to put our packages so we know what to grab when we get home. It's also perfect for groceries, so I can keep the cold things together and the bottles and drinks from tipping over or sliding around in the back. This organizer is spacious, made of quality materials, and well-made (sewn and constructed well). It's really the perfect organizer that will provide you years of use!" —Placeholder

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three colors).

18. A cutie pie planner to help you be a busy bee, or more likely a take-it-slow sloth. There's room for appointments, errands, and people to contact...all in due time. 

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Peter Pauper Pressis a family-owned small business founded in 1928.

Promising review: "I am absolutely in love. I have always struggled with being overwhelmed with to-do lists (both having them in my mind and making them). This cute, fun design makes that task less daunting and easier, thanks to how it’s organized. It lets me divide tasks up into immediate needs and tasks to do eventually, as well as gives me a space for appointments and reminders for calling people. I also thoroughly enjoy the mood marker and the 'how was your day' section, as it also helps me track my mood. I absolutely adore this, and it will be a positive permanent addition to my life." —River

Get it from Amazon for $5.95.

19. A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil if you normally forgo lip care because you're sick of ones that leave your pout feeling sticky, dry, or messy. The apple seed and raspberry extract-infused oil offers long-lasting hydration and a touch of color without you having to stress about it transferring or smudging.

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This lip oil is vegan, cruelty-free, and has no parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.

Promising review: "This is the first lip oil I've ever used. Usually, I avoid anything with oil because I have very sensitive and generally oilier skin, but I wanted to give this a try because I wanted something sheer and pretty for a natural makeup look. Probably the best purchase I've ever made!!! It's super sheer and looks fine on its own without any other makeup. The smell is delicious, and while the gloss dries and fades after about an hour or two without eating, the color stays all day! I did have to reapply after eating, but not after drinking water! I just wish it was bigger; it's a teeny bottle. Would definitely buy again!!" —Rachel

Get it from Amazon for $12 (available in 16 shades, a jumbo size, and multipacks).

20. A set of extra mini drawers that clip onto your shelves so you can easily grab what you need instead of having to remove half the contents of your fridge just to get to the mayo.

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Promising review: "Bought a new refrigerator and I missed my deli drawer. I purchased this as a way to store deli cold meat. I’m so glad I bought it" —wendy

Get one from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three size packs)

21. Burn After Writing — a guided journal with questions and thought experiments that encourage readers to reflect, explore their feelings, and get to know themselves a little deeper. The first step to bettering yourself is knowing where to start, after all. 

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Promising reviews: "This is a great burn book. It has many different prompts to make me really self-reflect on my life and the choices I’ve made. It is really helpful and practical for any introspection you want to make in order to work on yourself." —Leanetta S.

"I first saw this book on TikTok and decided to look more into it. I purchased four total because I know some people holding onto things that are difficult to let go of. It’s a great way to look at things from a different perspective and truly hold yourself accountable to different things in your life. I love what it stands for, and I look forward to when I burn mine after I’m done. Self-love, self-care, and meditation for a better state of mind tomorrow are always the goal. I definitely recommend it to those susceptible to change and the willingness to try things differently. You’re so much more than what’s been done to you, and someone’s inability to see your worth does not decrease your value. Choose you for a change." —Brent Helm

Get it from Amazon for$7.70. 

22. A silverware sorter that takes up very little space in your drawer but can fit up to 24 pieces of cutlery. Plus, with a newly organized drawer, you don't have to worry about ladles or tongs jamming things up.

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And get the knife organizer here.

Promising review: "I have a tiny kitchen with only three drawers, so space is at a premium. My silverware organizer took up almost all of one drawer, so this organizer is a godsend. You can fit quite a few spoons, etc., in each slot. My beater attachments fit perfectly into the top two hollows. I will say I have to flip my forks over face down in order to be able to shut and open my drawer, but then the drawer itself is kind of shallow. You NEED this if you have a small kitchen with few drawers!" —mialro

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in two sizes and three styles).

23. A massive collection of white crew socks because Zoomers have decreed ankle socks passé. These simple Hanes socks are thick, comfortable, cheap — and most importantly, uniform, so folding laundry will be sooo much faster. 

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I bought these socks in both black and white to wear with loafers back when I worked in an office every day. They're a little rough to the touch but not uncomfortable at all. They've held up quite nicely in the wash, and I've yet to find any holes in them. Great quality, especially for the unreasonably low cost. I highly recommend getting a bunch of the same socks — it makes sorting on laundry day way easier.

Promising review: "I was going for the trendy 'ankle sock and grandpa tennis shoe' look. These socks fit the bill! They are soft and thick. I got white and the lettering is in pink. These socks feel breathable and seem durable!" —Danielle

Get them from Amazon for $7.60+ (available in women's sizes 5–12, two colors, and in packs of 10 or 14).

24. A magnetic whiteboard where you can designate a household chore schedule because doing dishes is a drag, but arguing with your roommate about them is even worse. 

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Promising review: "I love how customizable this chart is. It works perfectly for keeping track of family chores! At first, I was worried the rolled-up chart would take a long time to flatten out, but I just pressed it onto the surface of our fridge, and it stayed there! The markers write really cleanly and wipe right off the surface. I also love that there's a large eraser in addition to a small eraser at the end of each marker. Having magnets on everything is so handy too! Definitely recommend." —Emily Hare

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes).

25. A four-sided cleaning brush to breathe new life into your salt-stained boots. It'll remove the scuff marks and stains that have marred your suede shoes for an instantly more polished look.

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This brush has a welt surface, nylon bristles, an arched half-circle brush, and a protruding brush that lets you clean different kinds of suede with no harsh rubbing or scrubbing required.

Promising review: "I was amazed. After spending about five minutes cleaning suede boots with fairly significant smudges, they came out almost completely clean and are looking really good." —Beth P.

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four styles).

26. A fancy laptop bag that's a little more elevated than a backpack or say, an ancient Trader Joe's canvas tote. The faux reptile pattern and trendy shape make this piece feel more like an accessory than something designed to lug a 15-inch laptop around. 

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Promising review: "It’s much more spacious than it looks. It’s very sleek and stylish. I use it as my work bag, and I find that it looks professional and has enough space for all of my stuff. I carry a laptop, pencil case, two books, makeup bag, water bottle, wallet, lotion, phone and laptop charger, and other small miscellaneous objects. Still plenty of space. And when you see carry it, it doesn’t feel bulky or cumbersome. The bag does sag a bit after use. But has held up to wear and tear. I would recommend." —Su

Get it from Amazon for $34.86+ (available in nine styles). 

27. An affordable sunrise alarm clock you'll really appreciate when you have to wake up before the sun. The device has seven natural sounds and will gradually brighten to simulate a sunrise so you can pretend you're not waking up at an ungodly hour. 

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This can be programmed with seven different light settings, seven different calming "wake up" noises, and to start gradually lighting up at 30, 20, or 10 minutes before they wake. 

Promising review: "I got this recommendation from TikTok and it really has helped, especially with Oregon winters where the sun is not out by the time the alarm rings. It has several peaceful alarm settings and even has night music to put you to sleep. The sunrise with the alarm piano is what I play to wake me up every morning, and it is a way better way than to wake up to an annoying phone alarm." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $32.88+ (available in three styles). 

28. A colorful keyboard (and matching mouse!) in case you've seen all those TikTok desk setups and started to feel a bit jealous. Maybe you'll finally get some work done now that your set-up is this cute. 

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This keyboard comes with a mouse and a USB receiver (compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Mac) for easy connecting. 

Promising review: "I love this keyboard! It's only been a couple of weeks, but it makes me excited to write again. I ordered blue, it's lovely and easy to use, haven't had any problems with the keys being round like I thought I would. The mouse is fine, the connection hasn't had any problems yet. I feel like the price is reasonable, it's not super fancy with lighting, but it has a nice aesthetic and fluffy sounding clicky clackies." —Eric

Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in 14 colors).

29. Or a lightweight lap desk if you're not quite ready to work from a desk — the call of the couch is just too strong! With the help of the wrist rest, phone holder, and built-in mouse pad, you can extend couch time indefinitely. 

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Promising review: "It was better than expected. Very nice craftsmanship. Much more productive with the lap desk, almost regardless where I am using my laptop...beach or in bed. 🤗" —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four colors).

30. A tote organizer that has two vital functions: 1. brings order to your chaotic bag that weirdly has no pockets and 2. lets you transport all your stuff with one fluid motion.

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Measure your bag to make sure it's a good fit!

Promising review: "This thing is great! I have a large bag I use as a carry-on when I fly by plane. Unfortunately it has very few pockets and is just like a bottomless pit. This fit in perfectly. I was able to organize all my items quite well. They were easy to retrieve in flight and in the airport. I didn't use the zipper compartment at all, but did put that piece in to use it as a divider. It is well-made and sturdy. Be sure to measure your inner bag space first!" —Susan

Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in seven sizes and 17 colors).

31. A Chom Chom pet hair remover if you'd prefer your furniture to be fur-free. It has a sticky roller (no wasteful adhesive strips) that clings to hair and deposits it into a built-in compartment. You can tell Fido to stay off the couch all you want, but dogs don't speak Human! Instead, use this reusable roller to reclaim your seating.

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Promising review: "Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes, but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-pound tabby, and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care — it's THAT good." —DH

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

32. A set of Command spray bottle hangers to stick to the inside of a cabinet door for easy storage, so you can grab the multi-cleaner *the second* you hear food hit the floor. 

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Check out aTikTok of the Command spray bottle hangers in action. 

Promising review: "Love these! They have helped organize all my products underneath my kitchen sink. The Command hooks are strong, and nothing has budged, even with the weight of the spray bottles! Highly recommend." —Talayfor87

Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.05. 

Reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.