36 Multi-Talented Products That Honestly Deserve A Medal For Their *Numerous* Accomplishments
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Because if something’s going to take up space in your home, it needs to earn its keep.
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by Elizabeth Lilly BuzzFeed BuzzFeed Staff
As a Deputy Editorial Director for BuzzFeed’s shopping team, I love to get into the weeds of why a product’s worth the money by deep diving into customer reviews, and product-testing as much as possible.
Listen, you're a multi-hyphenate. And at least some of the things you own should be too in order to earn their keep. Here, I rounded up all sorts of things that can do more than one thing, from a legendary cleaning paste to a cheap over-the-door organizer that'll hold more than you could imagine.
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Check out a TikTok of the wrinkle balm in action.
Promising review: "Okay! So I was skeptical at first, but honestly this stick is life changing!!! In a matter of minutes, my skin felt hydrated and plumped. After an hour, still hydrated. No greasy after feeling, very light, and you can feel your skin hydrated and absorbing. I love the fact that you can use it on your eyes, lips, and wrinkles!! Game changer for me, will def try the others!" —Kristy
Get it from Amazon for $22.99(available in six styles).
Promising review: "Took this on my first cruise. Anytime that I started to feel woozy I’d reach for it. I’m sure the required act of deep breathing helped a lot — and breathing in the fragrance of the essential oil is very calming and effective. Worked for me! Wonderful!" —Willy&Lilly
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in a pack of four).
Check out a TikTok showing how someone used a similar neck pillow to just take that and a personal item onto a RyanAir flight that was charging for hand luggage. TUBE is a small biz specializing in this item.
Promising review: "Took it on my trip to Europe. I went carry-on-only and this tube was a true gem! I fit one full outfit in it and it’s so valuable when traveling with only carry-on luggage. On the plane I used it as an arm support. It’s really helpful on a 10-hour flight. What an excellent idea to take something out of the weighted luggage!!! I was able to fit three T-shirts, two light long-sleeve sweatshirts, and one pair of underwear. I usually like to have a change of clothes with me on the plane, especially on transatlantic flights, so I can change it on the layover, just feels fresher." —Happy Shopper
Get it from Amazon for $43.95.
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There are sooo many uses for this!
Promising review: "My sisters were constantly raving about this toner, so I decided to try it. Since using it, I’ve realized why they love it so much! My skin went from bumpy and textured to smooth and glowy. My clogged pores have completely disappeared. I’ve already recommended this product to a bunch of my friends, and they love it too! I’ve been using this product for about two months, and it’s still doing wonders. Definitely worth buying!" —Noa May
Get it from Amazon for $9.
Promising review: "This is the perfect sleep mask — pressure on eyes is comfortable and not overbearing. It'll block out all light. The nose zone doesn't obstruct or cause discomfort. It cools in the freezer fast. Two-hour freeze and putting this on is like a dive into cold water. Chilling it in the refrigerator instead of a freezer is excellent! Sleeping with it on is easy, and it doesn't shift. You get a 360-degree cooling effect. Yep, wipe out a headache or a hot night. Genius!" —C. A. Yeager
Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "Did an amazing job on white crocs! It worked well on the canvas converse, but not as great as the rubber part." —Suzanne S.
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
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Seat Sleeperis a small business that specializes in travel accessories.
Note: This won't work on planes without a separate headrest on the seat, since it will block the screens!
Promising review: "Such a simple thing, but it works great, supports the entire weight of the head. I felt a little weird at first. But with an eye mask, earplugs, and a hoodie, it worked. It’s packable. I’ve only used it on JetBlue, but it’s adjustable; I imagine it can be used on any airline, bus, car, or wherever. It blends in, looks like an eye mask. Doesn’t interfere with anyone else. It’s on my 'must' list now." —lasheliz
Get it from Amazon for $23.79.
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The Baby Shusher is safe to use in a crib, has adjustable volume, and it can be set to make noise for 15- or 30-minute intervals. Additionally, it comes from a small business.
My colleague (and new mom)Emma Lord is a big fan: "I thought this was a scam and a half when my mom suggested it to me — what is a machine going "shhhh" going to do that I can't?? — but oh, what a fool I was. This gizmo came into my home and is officially my co-parent now. My little guy was a super reflux-y, bad sleeper who was up literally every hour at night for the first three months, and it was hard to transfer him back into his bassinet. Once this little thing was introduced, it started calming him right away. There were nighttime wake-ups where I could literally just turn this on before he fully opened his eyes, and he'd let out a little sigh and go back to sleep. Absolute witchcraft. For me, it was a very handy tool for figuring out whether he was just having trouble connecting a sleep cycle and wanted to go back to sleep, or if he was genuinely hungry for a bottle (at which point the Baby Shusher wouldn't work, and I'd get up to feed him)."
Promising review: "This works. You find yourself doing the shuuusshhh sound all day, just let this little gem do it for you. I recommend this for any new parent or as a baby shower gift. As an added bonus, our four puppies quiet down when it’s on, too." —Stephanie
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
Besuerte Store is a small biz.
Promising review: "Item was exactly as described. Build quality is solid, holds my place in the book, and looks great while doing it." —Tamra
Get it from Amazon for $22.79 (available in three colors and two sizes).
The brand recommends applying twice a day for best results. Read more about how Q10 benefits the skin from the National Library of Medicine.
Promising review: "I’ve been using this for a few years and love it! I had loose skin after losing weight, and this gel has been a game-changer, with noticeable improvement in my skin’s texture and firmness in just a few weeks. I use this gel on my thighs, stomach, and underarms. I pair it with Nivea’s body lotion for the rest of my body. A little bit goes a long way, so the bottle lasts a while. I switched over to another gel for a month a bit ago, and I noticed my skin returning to uneven firmness and texture. Once I went back to using this product, I noticed improvements within a few weeks again. So, this isn’t a cure, but with continuous use, results are maintained to keep my skin firm, moisturized, and even textured." —Morgan
Get it from Amazon for $16.98.
Promising review: "Alright… let me give you the lowdown on what an amazing product this is. I’m not lying when I say it does EXACTLY what it says it’s supposed to do. I bought the tube eight months ago, and I use it daily. A pea-sized amount is perfect for my neck area. The tube lasts a long time. I still have some left and bought it again. It’s scentless and rubs in quickly and smoothly, leaving no greasy feeling behind whatsoever. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but figured I’d give it a try. I always hated my hangy double chin. After eight months, I have the tightest, most beautiful neck. Dude, I have a new neck! I am delighted!! I think I paid like $12 for it at the time. Worth it!!! I will use this stuff every day for the rest of my life. Goldbond makes amazing products." —Gloria Betters
Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (also available in a two-pack).
Promising review: "I am a middle-aged antiquer who loves wood and authenticity. This product rejuvenates aged wood leaving the antique finishes in place. It really does just hydrate and polish your wood. We literally were running around the house arguing over who got to hold the bottle as we treated all of the wood in our home. The transformation is unbelievable! We are so happy with it we ordered three more right away and are planning a wine/polish weekend. Everything it touches turns out amazing, from my grandmother's 150-year-old wood-framed mirror to our 40-year-old china hutch. There is not a better product on the market. Buy this, you will not regret it." —K.A.S.
Get a bottle from Amazon for $10.98.
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Promising review: "I love this product. I have one that is similar for jewelry. I use this in my main bathroom for deodorant shampoo, hair brushes, toothpaste, perfumes, hand towels, rolled up my counter, nice, and clean and clear." —Cynthia McLeod
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two sizes and four colors).
I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout food instead of cooking. But, as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce *and* the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like I say it does! Like, scary well.
Promising review: "Cleaning abilities are endless with this product. Repeat buyer. 🧽🪣" —Shopaholic & Reviews
Get the starter pack from Amazon for $16.88.
OK, so painting your concrete patio may not sound like the easiest upgrade but if you're no stranger to painting and want a big impact, give it a try!
Promising review: "Excellent, easy to use and clean up. My outdoor patio is a little rough, and it took a full gallon to cover 200 sq feet." —RLB
Get it from Amazon for $50.34+ a gallon (available in two shades of gray).
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Reviewers love this because it doesn't require you to "smart enable" other parts of your home, and you can also set a schedule to automate different functions in your home! Also, just note if you want to connect with Alexa or Google Home, you'll need a Hub Mini.
Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for and had no idea it existed until I saw someone mention it on TikTok! Our front walkway gets pretty dark at night, and I was frustrated with trying to remember to turn on the light every evening and off every morning. I looked into those light sensors you can plug in, but our front porch light is under an awning with enough shade that it would have kept the light on 24/7. This little Switchbot solved the problem. I applied it to the indoor light switch and set the time on my phone. It has worked perfectly ever since." —Alecia McLochlin
Get it from Amazon for $29+ (available in white or black and as a pack of three with a Hub Mini).
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Promising review: "I love this foldable airplane blanket! There are few things worse on a flight than being too cold. This little blanket is the perfect weight to keep you warm but doesn’t take up too much room in your carry-on/personal item bag. I actually clip it to the outside of my backpack." —Danielle Gaudette
Get it from Amazon for $25.03 (available in nine colors).
Promising review: "Used these on a sunburn on my back, and they were very soothing. Also provided padding when leaning back in my seat. I stuck one on my shoulder also to keep my seatbelt from rubbing the sunburn there. I bought them to use on the back of my kids' necks to help prevent heat exhaustion on a very hot day outside but ended up just using them for burn relief." —Joanna
"These saved us on our vacation with our little that is sensitive to sun!" —felicia faith
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $14.99.
I used this gadget to de-fuzz a coat that I FORGOT isn't mean to be fuzzy. You can read my full fabric shaver review here.
Promising review: "Literally stopped mid-use to write this review. I never write reviews, but just wanted everyone who has cats to know that you can save your furniture! This thing is awesome!" —Melanie Abrams
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
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You can also use it in a "pyramid" style, so you can prop up your phone and watch videos or Facetime while it's charging. Just use a MagSafe case (My colleague Maitland Quitmeyer loves the Smartish Gripmunk one!) so it stays in place!
Promising review: "These chargers are great. Space for phone, watch, and AirPods, or two phones. They work much better than some of the more expensive brands. You can tell when you put your phone down that it connects like a magnet to make sure your phone is properly placed for charging. It also folds up small for travel. Only wireless charger you will need." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for$14.48+ (available in six colors).
Promising review: "I cannot believe how well this worked. I am a CLEAN FREAK, and my nasty bathtub would literally keep me up at night. I tried every product on the shelf, and nothing worked. I literally scrubbed until my fingers were raw and still got nowhere. I sprayed this bad boy TWICE on the mildew stains and now they are COMPLETELY GONE!! I am so happy, relieved, and thankful, but also mad that I didn’t know about this product sooner. I absolutely, 100% recommend, and I would give it 10 stars if I could!" —Mackenzie Mayock
"Works great as advertised and I have been a repeat buyer four times in less than a month!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
Check out aTikTok of the Briotech spray in action.
Promising review: "This spray is amazing. I had a rash on my face and it disappeared after one use of this spray. I had a stye in my eye and the skin around the eye was irritated. This spray fixed not only the irritation but the stye went away as well. Any sort of blemish or acne is taken care of with this simple inexpensive spray. Great for after-sun care or workout redness. Everyone loves Tower 28's expensive SOS spray. TheSOS spray contains hypochlorous acid, which is the exact same ingredient in the Briotech spray for much less money. It’s a miracle worker." —Squid466
"This is my second order of this product and I gave the second bottle to my friend who tried and liked it. Not sure that it’s a “miracle product” but my facialist recommended it and I like it so far. It does smell faintly of bleach but the smell does not linger at all." —Cristy
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in five sizes and in multipacks).
I've used this several times on my rental bathroom tiled floor and normally have to redo annually. But it's so cheap that it's totally worth it. If you're doing it on tiled walls or backsplashes, the effect tends to last longer.
Promising review: "I installed an expensive soft white tile (if there is such a thing) floor in the kitchen when I bought my house. At the time, it was a new product and it was beautiful – that fuzzy, warm feeling changed the first time I dropped a fork. I have been so frustrated no wanting to rip up and put down replacement tiles. The grout pen made it look new again, I am thrilled with the results!" —K. Robles
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).
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 $14.99.
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These work on almost any surface: leather, fabric, furniture, hardwood, pans, metal, WHEREVER. And! They'll clean up grease, oil, tar, dirt, ink, lipstick, nail polish, food, and a whole lot more.
Promising review: "I know this sounds cliché, but I literally never write reviews. And here I am. I did it. Why did I do it? Because this product is absolutely, unbelievably unreal. I have dogs who pee and poop in the house sometimes, and I use this product to clean their messes. And it is miraculous. No stains, no smell, nothing. It almost works like an eraser. And it works on fabric, wood, rugs, glass. I buy three or four tubs at a time, because I don’t want to run out. This is my go-to for pretty much everything. And they’re really not that expensive. Kudos to the inventors of this!!!" —Jim
Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $11.39+ (available in nine sizes/packs).
Promising review: "I've seen several TikToks about this item! And it picked up dog hair that I couldn’t even visually see! Also works good on carpet. The handle is very durable and so is the rake part. The size of the pole is adjustable! I love the yellow handle, too! Makes me find it quicker than my broom! I have three dogs. All shed viciously! Will highly recommend and suggest this to anyone with dog hair issues." —Faith
Get it from Amazon for $19.31+ (available in eight configurations).
Check out our Furemover broom review.
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Promising review: "The Ninja Swirl is a great product. From the thoughtful packaging to the appealing design, it feels well-made all around. We have made protein ice cream (Creamifit), traditional ice cream, and even Dole Whip with excellent results. The machine is easy to use and simple to clean afterward. It is not the quietest, but the noise level is comparable to that of a blender, and occasionally a little louder. Overall, this is an excellent product." —Stormy
Get it from Amazon for $312.49.
If you like the sound of this but want something for less, check out the fan-fave Ninja Creami that'll help you whip up all kinds of frozen treats for about $150 less.
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This converts negatives and slides to digital 22MP JPEG photos. It's compatible with 135, 126, and 110 film and slides.
Promising review: "Easy to set up and use right out of the box. The screen is bright, and the included adapters are compatible with many film types. The image quality is good, although the darker slides require some editing. Excellent choice for digitizing family memories without paying lab prices. It's a little heavier than I expected, which makes it nice and sturdy when digitizing lots of film negatives. Would be nice if it worked with USB memory as well as the SD cards, but not a dealbreaker for the ease of use and the price." —Anthony
Get it from Amazon for $189.99.
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Promising review: "Such a cute way to keep trivets handy for hot items. They seem to be built well, as they have held up, and I’ve been using them for at least six months now." —Wolff
Get it from Amazon for$25.99 (available in four colors).
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Promising review: "I absolutely love this measuring cup!!! What a great invention. I love that I can put flour in, reset it and add sugar, reset it and add milk, etc. One cup is used to measure several things at the same time. Love, love, love it!!!!" —wolfpause
Get it from Amazon for $24.98(available in three colors).
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Promising review: "Cleaned three items in less than five minutes. Vacuum brush head and two hair brushes that have three girls' long hair. I can’t wait to get the whole vacuum and rug cleaner bristles cleaned. I had to write this review after testing it out. Design is strong, sturdy, and handles great. Highly recommended." —Rob
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
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Promising review: "These are amazing!! Used them to hang string lights on my patio, and I can’t recommend them enough. Last year, I struggled with hanging lights because I didn’t want to drill hooks or use adhesive on my siding because I rent. These are so easy to hook under the siding. I did it myself at nine months pregnant. They hold really well, and they aren’t an eyesore." —Jojoooo
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $6.70.
Promising review: "I have a few designer bags. I never really thought to use any cleaner to clean it, but the Louis Vuitton seemed dirty looking, so I decided to try this product, and it really amazed me. It exceeded my expectations! Doesn’t have any strong smell and really cleans your leather! Definitely recommend!!" —Mabel & Grayson
Get it from Amazon for $20.99.
Promising reviews: "These are the best. Sooo much better than Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Won't buy those anymore, and these will last me a very long time. I scrubbed, and they got everything clean and didn't break apart!!! Can even reuse if I wanted." —miguel mendez
"I own a cleaning business and have spent a small fortune on the name brand. I clean everything from condo rentals to long-term lease/residential rentals and I have had to clean unimaginable NASTY, I mean 'pics, or it didn't happen' kind of nasty, and these cut right through it. These work just as well as the name brand, if not better, and they seem to last a little longer!" —Keisha Marie
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $12.56.
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It can also be used to help discourage smaller animals from hiding under furniture!
Promising review: "The toy blocker does exactly what is says it will do. It sticks well to our laminate floor and blocks my son's toys from going under the couch. Only problem is I had to buy two in order to cover the entire length of our couch. I do have to say it was worth the doubled price so I would recommend the blockers to anyone who has kids or dogs!" —amanda c
Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in three sizes).
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Promising review: "Just as described, soft and pretty. Best thing is that it does not wrinkle. It's big enough to wrap as a shawl, and the fabric is thin enough to double over as a long scarf without looking too bulky." —Mandy Evans
Get it from Amazon for $11.04+ (available in 17 colors).
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