36 Solutions To The Tricky Situations That Make You Go “How The Heck Do I Fix *That*?”
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Including how to get some sticky, delicious dough off your paws.
Posted on Oct 30, 2026 UTC
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.
There isn't always a product that'll fix any, "Uh, what am I going to do there?" situation. But there are many you may be unfamiliar with. Like a brush for when you can't get your curls defined no matter the product you put in your hair when wet. Or a handy little topper for a pot that just seems to boil over as soon as you dare blink. But that's just the beginning for all kinds of surprising problem-solvers.
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See them on TikTok.
Promising review: "I love these! Since I started using them my sheets haven’t popped off once and that used to be a several-times-a-night problem because I toss and turn when I sleep. Thank you, TikTok!" —Gabby
Get a set of four from Amazon for$8.99 (available in three colors).
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Checkout a TikTok of the duvet clips in action.
Pinion Pinsis a small business specializing in home improvement products.
Promising review: "I was super worried about if I would have enough of the Pinions, and I totally do! My duvet is kinda thick and the Pinions pierced through with no problems! Plus with a little extra room if I had some extra layers. I REALLY like how you have to have the magnet tool to pull them apart. Absolutely no moving! Don’t walk, RUN TO BUY THIS. I also like how unnoticeable they are." —Abigayle Mishler
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $17.95.
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Click & Carry is a Shark Tank and QVC-featured small business that specializes in easy carry accessories.
Promising review: "TikTok made me buy it. This is great when you have a few bags and a box — for example, if you balance the bags, you can throw it over your shoulder and walk inside and have two free hands to carry the box, which is great. Product seems well built, and is comfortable on your shoulder or hand because of the padding." —Hung
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in seven colors).
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This gadget doesn't attach to the car seat, so no need to fret about kiddo's unbuckling themselves while you're driving.
Promising review: "Love that my kindergartner can unbuckle himself. It makes morning school drop-off SO MUCH EASIER! And he likes the independence of being able to do it himself!" —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in seven colors).
Check out aTikTok of the appliance sliders in action.
Promising review: "These were easy to install right on top of the gripper feet already on the bottom of our coffee maker. With lower height upper cabinets, it's impossible to open the coffee filter and to refill the water tank on the back. Keeping it pulled out makes my tiny kitchen well... tinier. DON'T BUY THE WOOD SLIDER, these are cheaper, take up less space, can slide in any direction, and are one less to clean from coffee drips. These make a two-arm, loud, pull a one-finger push. These would be perfect for anyone with many appliances clogging their counters and individuals with decreased upper-body strength." —sara
Get a set of 24 from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five sizes).
Includes a removable battery tester that doesn't require a battery. Holds up to 93 batteries of various sizes.
Promising review: "Okay, so I've seen these things in a store. I always thought they were kind of dumb and a waste of money. Let me tell you, this thing is AMAZING! We now own several of them. Holds AA, AAA, D, C, and even has a convenient little spot for the circle batteries. It's so nice not having a junk drawer or tub of batteries to sift through. If you love organization, you NEED to buy this. I didn't even know it came with a battery tester, that's pretty dang cool too, and it actually works. Love the clear design lid so you can see through to see what you are running low on. Keeps the batteries safe from water or other stuff getting all over them, too. 10/10 recommend!" —Patrick Ferrari
Get it from Amazon for $20.79+ (available in five colors).
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These adhesive strips can be reused, but I recommend sticking them to one bottle (or a notebook like the reviewer pictured above right) and refilling with new pills as needed.
Promising review: "I'm pretty good at remembering my meds, but having a tracker on the bottle means that I never have to second-guess myself. One less thing to worry about is gold these days. I love the design, too. It's just a little bit of plastic, very light, but the switch has a clicky mechanical action that feels like a throwback to a more analog era. Satisfying little snap every time. It's extremely simple and extremely effective; does exactly what I want it to do and nothing else. There's just something really satisfying about finding a tool that solves a problem efficiently and effectively. This is 5 stars, well earned!" —Michael
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $22.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "Before: three remotes, one for the screen (on/off), a separate one for the sound system (volume) and of course the fire stick remote. After: just the one convenient integrated unit. No more scrambling to find the which remote to do what I want, cause it's all right there in the one unit. I wish I'd have bought one years ago cause the multi-remote tango got old real fast." —Chapman B.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available for several remote styles).
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Promising review: "Just drop this in your humidifier and it keeps the water pretty darn mildew and mold free. Super easy to use, no smell, and safe. I have already repurchased and given a few to other people as well." —Kristine
Get it from Amazon for $5.98.
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See a TikTok of the Chef iQ thermometer in action.
Promising review: "I can’t express how impressed I am with this probe. From the packaging to the probe, everything is top quality. The charging block keeps you informed, and the Wi-Fi app allows you to monitor from anywhere. Setup is extremely easy, and the app works flawlessly. It not only gives you recipes, but you can choose the type of meat/fish/etc, and how well you want it cooked, and it will tell you what temp to cook at and for how long. You can also choose how you cook, ie, smoker, grill, oven, etc. It gives you real-time temps and time to finish that is accurate. Everything I have cooked with this in my smoker has come out perfectly. It even accounts for meat rest times. I will definitely be buying more as gifts and will buy additional probes for myself. Highly recommend, this company did everything right. I definitely don’t often rave about products, but this one is worth it." —Zach
Get it from Amazon for $63.99 (originally $129.99).
Promising review: "I am not being paid in any capacity for this review. I’m just simply very impressed with these goggles. My 4-year-old daughter was afraid to put her face in the water until I bought her a pair of goggles at the grocery store. Then she became a little fish and loved to swim, but every time she jumped in the water, her rubber goggles slid off her head, and I would have to put them back on. I found these goggles on Amazon and spent the money to get them, and they were worth every single penny. They never fall off my daughter's head. She can even pull the glasses onto her forehead and off her eyes when she takes a break, and it does not move the band off the top or the back of her head. It also does not pull her hair out. They do not fall off when she jumps in the pool, either. I’m very impressed and strongly recommend!" —Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $21.97 (available in three colors).
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Promising review: "For those not fully familiar with how it works, what it's accomplishing is trying to surround your liquid with as much ice-behind-metal as possible. So, it has a center chamber of ice behind the metal, then an outer chamber of ice. The inner chamber fits inside the outer with about a cup's worth of space that's between the inner and outer chamber. This exposes your liquid to the greatest surface area of super-cold metal that they can, and since your liquid is only touching metal, and not the ice itself, it doesn't matter the temperature of the liquid poured in. You can pour in boiling water and while it may end up melting a bunch of the ice behind the metal, none of that water will mix with your drink. So, whether you're chilling a wine, dropping hot coffee to cool it off, or just wanting to rapidly drop the temp of that fresh lemonade you made without making it watery, this will get that done." —P. Ericksen
Get it from Amazon for $17.65+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "Easy to use on many different-size pans. Clip on and drain, then pop it in the dishwasher. Great little item, especially for draining ground beef. Love it!" —AustinLonghorn
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 14 colors).
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Promising review: "Wow, wow, wow, I have no words to describe how great this product is. I'm a mom with a large family who cooks and bakes all the time, and there is never a time that something doesn't spill over, even when standing and watching the pot. With this, life has just gotten easy. I think I'm throwing out all my pot covers after using this."—Rackel
Get it from Amazon for $17.07+ (available in two colors and two-packs).
OK, you DO have to remember to spill out the water while you unload the dishwasher, but I believe in you! Currently, the device is only available in orange.
Promising review: "I have been looking for a dishwasher done indicator to use on a stainless-steel front (no magnets). This is the BOMB. NO moving parts. No flimsy clips. No tape, glue, or magnets. Simply slip it over the edge of the bottom basket, and you are good. The sturdy clip does not flex, so there is no wear and tear. The action of the washer fills up the tube. DONE. The first time you open the door after washing, tip out the tube, and you are ready again. Hooray...something that works." —MRMACHINE of Raleigh
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
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I use these and they're THE BEST.
Get a box of six liners from Amazon for $4.59.
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Promising review: "This is a great product and gift for a beach lover. Works great and is a decent size for brushing away the sand after an amazing day at the beach! Going to buy it as a gift!! Easy to use and affordable!" —Sue Krauser
Get it from Amazon for$8.49 (available in six designs).
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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.
Baby Brezza, Amazon
Promising review: "This Baby Brezza has been one of the best purchases I have made for my baby. Prepare the bottle in seconds, with the perfect temperature and the exact amount of water and formula. It has saved me a lot of time, especially during the early mornings when the baby cries and needs to eat immediately.
It is very easy to use and clean. You just have to make sure to give it the recommended maintenance and it works wonderfully. I have never had problems with her and she has made my routine as a mother much easier.
I recommend it 100% to any parent who uses formula. Totally worth the investment!" —Osmaidy
Get it from Amazon for $229.99.
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Promising review: "Confidentiality is everything in my line of work. I put this in my conference room near the door and set it to a low volume — just enough to mask conversations without being noticeable. The wall plug design means it's always ready, no batteries to replace. Sound quality is excellent — soft and ambient, not mechanical. My clients feel more at ease knowing their privacy is protected. Additionally, I have bought a second one for home use. I'm a very light sleeper, and have found this white noise machine to be an immense help in getting a good night's sleep. It has 30 different sound settings from white noise to nature, something to soothe anyone, plenty of volume, and a built-in direct wall plug. It also comes with a long USB cord, if you don't have a plug nearby. It also has a dimmable night-light. Because of its small, compact size, it's also great for travel, easy to pack, and take to a hotel/Airbnb, I've always got the soothing sounds I need to get some sleep." —Val
Get it from Amazon for $36.99.
Watch one parent's demo on TikTok.
Promising review: "I love everything about this item. This is my second one. We use one for Lego Duplosand the other I got for our massive Fisher-Price Little People collection. It's expensive but worth every penny! If you have to scoop small toys into a bin daily...do it. It works exactly as it says and makes cleanup of small items a breeze." —R. Stratton
Get it from Amazon for $53.99 (available in four colors).
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Check out a TikTok of the drink dispenser in action.
Promising review: "Super happy with this purchase. Our two little ones (5- and 3-years-old) can now easily fill their own drinks. We also purchased a dual cereal dispenser from Amazon, so now the kids can get their own breakfast cereal with milk!" —April M. Ramos
Get it from Amazon for $17.49(available in four colors and in multipacks).
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Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. I had THIS very problem (as a renter) in the top socket in my sole bathroom outlet and one of these little things was a perfect, cheap fix!
Promising review: "I saw Snug Plug on TikTok and immediately ordered them. I have outlets at home AND at work that I couldn't keep anything plugged into because they're so loose. Snug Plug quickly and easily solved that problem and now I can finally have a phone charger in my den. Yay! I highly recommend this product." —KSay
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $10.99.
Elypro is a small business in New York City making clever organization products for the home.
Promising review: "I use these to organize my coffee mugs and my glasses in smaller cabinets. They not only look nicer, they save space without tilting when you try to stack mugs without support. I also use these to stack ramekins and that is also better now. These are adjustable to fit different sizes. I highly recommend these organizers!" —Amazon Customer
Get a set of six (to organize 12 mugs) from Amazon for$24.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." —BBP623
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.49.
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Check out a TikTok of the foaming pink drain cleaner in action.
Promising review: "Wow! I don't think I've ever been more excited to use a cleaning product before. Who knew you could get so much satisfaction from a drain cleaner. I could probably make an ASMR video and post it, as it is that satisfying! Even though I had to angle this over my sink drain, to avoid the low faucet, it worked perfectly. The foam went down the drain and up through the overflow, bringing lots of black, yucky gunk with it. I have used lots of drain cleaners before, but not one that actually came up through the overflow. I'd never even considered what stuff was in there. It did a great job of cleaning everything out and it left the sink smelling fresh and clean as well." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.98.
Promising review: "Two weeks ago, I didn’t even know stone bath mats existed! But wow! What a game changer! I’m one of those people that avoid my cloth bath mat when it’s wet. Because eww! Now, I can take a shower right after my husband and not have to worry about stepping on a wet bath mat. The stone absorbs the water so fast! Can’t wait to upgrade my other bathroom mats." —Angela
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
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See it in action on Reels.
Doap was created by Joshua Grange, a musician whose love for breadmaking led to the creation of a tool that would solve the problem of perpetually sticky dough hands.
Get it from Doap for $29 (available in four colors).
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Space is a small biz that's passionate about eliminating curtain cling and giving people more shower space! Their design is also machine-washable, so you don't have to replace it like a run-of-the-mill liner.
Promising review: "Wow! This is exactly what I was looking for! I have a tiny bathroom in an old apartment building, so I have an untreated window that needs to be covered with a shower curtain inside my shower. Every time I'd shower, I'd be attacked by curtains from both sides. That is until I purchased this curtain. It gives so much more room in the shower, like a curved shower rod, but without all that hardware and work associated with it. It's weighted enough so it doesn't move, either. I'm no longer attacked by my shower curtains. 100% would purchase again." —Brittany Hopkins
Get it from Amazon for $42.50+ (available in 31 colors).
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Anchor Glasses Straps is a small biz specializing in glasses accessories.
Promising review: "I was so annoyed that my glasses were always at the tip of my nose when I looked down. To the point where I didn’t even want to wear my glasses (even though I can’t see without them!) These totally solved the problem. The glasses are a little harder to put on now, but so worth it. Five stars!!" —Kelli Harris
Get three pairs from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three colors).
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Promising review: "I bought this so my puppies could traverse to/from their backyard pen area...and keep flying insects out. It is AWESOME! The puppies figured out quickly that they could go through the screen — the screen snapped back into a closed state immediately after they got through the opening. If only all things in life could be solved this easily!" —Lynette S Quigley
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
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Promising review: "These work exceptionally well to decrease musty smells in seldom-used areas. I always have one in a spare bedroom and in the cellar. Easy to use. Hang them up and change them every month or so, depending on the humidity in the area." —HSG
"A necessity for dorms. Collects moisture! Just hang and leave alone. collects moisture." —Kelly Christie
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.51.
Promising review: "I really like this faucet attachment. It was very easy to install, and I use it every day for washing my face and cleaning out my sink bowl. The different spray angles make it much more convenient than a standard faucet. The only thing to keep in mind is that it increases the water pressure quite a bit, so you'll need to get used to turning the faucet on more slowly to avoid splashing. Overall, it's a great upgrade and I'm very happy with it." —Hunter Elise Yegge
Get it from Amazon for $16.14.
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Fomin is a small business that specializes in travel soaps and wipes.
Promising review: "Best thing ever. I work outdoors and I use this for my job. Doesn’t require lots of water either, but gets the job done. I actually bought it for my fishing trip and can’t wait to see how well it does." —Amazon Customer
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in single-scent packs, unscented, and larger packs).
Promising review: "I’m a flight attendant and I love this one! I love the Velcro 'quick detachment.' It’s the best! I had one before without the Velcro opening that just stretched over the handle and it was a PAIN! This one is great! There’s room for two large drinks and a slim pocket for my phone or wallet. Many people see it and ask where I got my clever little caddy!" —Debra G
Get it from Amazon for $8.55+ (available in various and patterns).
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Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic. Cyndi, the founder, learned CAD (computer-aided design) to create the pads. And 5% of profits are donated to the American Brain Tumor Association.
Promising review: "In the 45+ yrs I’ve been washing sheets, I’ve tried everything to keep them from wadding up like a burrito. This works! I use them for my king sized bed and no more wet little bundle in the middle after drying them! The pillowcases now wind up on top instead of twisted and wet inside. It’s super easy to attach the corners of the sheet to the silicone square. The sheets come out cleaner and there’s no need to re-dry them! I bought one for both of my daughters — always happy to make life easier for them! Now I use them for my queen-size beds as well. I enjoy washing my sheets weekly now! I highly recommend." —Leslie Burch
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
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