48 Products That'll Give You A Magical Transformation For Stuff You Already Own
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This was an impromptu purchase once I realized just how bad my circa-2018 Asos midi coat was looking. It was SERIOUSLY fuzzy, and I'd been walking around in it, not even realizing it. How embarrassing for me! So I took this fabric shaver to it while I finally watched Lost about a year ago. It's a little loud, but it did some WORK. Here's a pic of a sleeve where you can see the difference it's making and also a glamour shot of the gobs of lint and fuzz it's removed from the coat. And unlike with other fabric shavers, there's no guessing how much charge the battery has left. This gadget has a little % countdown that's clear to read. My beloved coat looks brand new!
Get it from Amazon for $9.70+ (available in six colors).
This also works on Durablend, vinyl, compound, saffiano, faux leather, and other leather or leather-like surfaces.
Promising review: "Used the microfiber cloth to apply and after the first treatment noted only mild improvement, but after the second treatment (done just after the first treatment dried), the stain was not visible!! I then did the entire chair and the results are great. Advice: Do not scrub the area hard. This may roughen up the leather. Apply lightly and wipe off with another microfiber towel." —mich
Get it from Amazon for $20.99.
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Fellow BuzzFeed writer Amanda Davis swears by this spray. Check out her Foot Matters Shoe Stretch spray review for more information!
Promising review: "I purchased my second pair of Dr. Martens three days before I was headed to New Orleans. Seemed like a mistake, right? Maybe it would have been, if I didn't have this spray. I used it once and then walked around the house for a bit with some thick socks on. Then I sprayed the boots again, and put beer cans inside of them and let them sit overnight. I wore my NEW boots all over three different airports (thanks layovers), and all over New Orleans. These were the only boots I packed too. It could have ended up a nightmare but it didn't! My boots still have a little ways to go to be fully broken in, but definitely ahead of schedule when I compare them to my first pair. I will use this spray on every pair of boots from now to forever." —lauren
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
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Watch a TikToker use these inserts instead of buying a new pair of boots!
Promising review: "Saw these on a TikTok and had to get some! They work perfectly, exactly as advertised. I generally don't wear my Docs very often because I'm either lazy or in a rush and don't want to deal with tying up my laces. Problem solved with these zippers. I also have a problem where the tongue on one of my boots leans to the side (they've been that way since I got them, I've tried EVERYTHING to try and fix it). I can normally only wear them with tall black socks, or there will be a strip of ankle skin on the side of the tongue. This fixes that problem – that strip is now covered! The zipper doesn't seem to slide down if I leave them partially unzipped. The zipper itself is high quality, it's a standard YYK zipper (probably the same brand a lot of your pants and jackets use)." —the bunch
Get them from Amazon for $22.99 (available in 30 color combos and five sizes/styles).
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Promising review: "I was looking for this and I am so happy I found it. Make my life and car less messy. Absolutely love it." —Ann C.
Get two from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in beige and black).
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Promising review: "Okay, so these cleaner pods are awesome! I didn't know how gross our Keurig was until today. The big mason jar on the left is when I actually ran the cleaner through plus one rinse cycle. The middle one is another rinse cycle and the last one, on the right, is the last one I did. So yes, I would suggest running two or three rinse cycles instead of the recommended one. But it's still an awesome product for the price! I have a Keurig 2.0 and I had no issues." —Mads0421
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "This totally worked. Been walking on my repaired boot for a month now, and it’s still glued back together. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the glue dries white (not clear), and I had to use a Sharpie so it didn’t look ridiculous. Way better than buying new boots, though!" —Elicia
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
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Promising review: "I have always purchased handbags with lots of pockets and sections because I hate having to dig around trying to find something in the gaping hole of purses with no sections. I purchased this medium size organizer, and I couldn't be happier!! It is very well-made, and it has so many great pockets to organize everything I need. THE BEST PART is, I can easily lift it out of one purse and put it into another one, and I always know where everything can be found. I wish I had gotten one of these years ago. When I first ordered this organizer, I didn't realize it had two zipper compartments on each side, and I was tickled to discover even MORE storage!!! With all the fun colors and patterns, it was hard to select one, but I've always been partial to polka dots. I love it and can't imagine anyone not being has pleased with this as I am!" —Ronna
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in sizes S-L and in 26 colors).
I've used this hack to get rid of coffee stains in white mugs with another brand's denture/retainer cleaners and found it's most effective when used with boiling instead of room temp water.
M3 Naturals is a small biz.
Promising review: "Not only does it work perfectly on my grinder guard, but I used it on a water bottle and a coffee mug, and it was perfectly clean. Had a mint flavor, so that’s the only reason I washed them. Got the coffee stain out and everything." —Rachel
Get a 120-pack from Amazon for $18.81.
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Solemates is a US-based small business specializing in shoe care products.
Promising review: "I purchased the narrow pair to wear with some high heels to my friend's wedding as a maid of honor. I also purchased some for the bride. These are amazing and did not pop off once! Everyone was asking me how in the world are my heels not sinking into the grass. They didn't notice the clear protectors until I pointed them out. This invention is genius and I definitely did not sink into the grass! Totally worth it, especially if you have expensive heels that you do not want to ruin! As for the bride's expensive shoes, they were definitely saved!!!" —swt caroline
Get them from Amazon for $8.75+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "Amodex took ink out of my expensive scrubs. A pen leaked in my pocket and made a thick glob of ink stain on the scrub jacket and a little on the pants. After using the Amodex and washing in cold water, there is no evidence of a stain, and the fabric looks exactly how it looked before the stain. There was no damage or discoloration of the fabric. Thank you, Amodex. This product just saved me the $75 that it would have cost to replace the scrubs." —Michelle hammer
Get it from Amazon for $12.49.
Promising review: "I wear black scrubs five days a week. LIFESAVER! Love these so much. Literally just swipe five to six times with dry sponge and it’s like magic. 25 stars!" —JY
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.11.
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Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products.
Promising review: "These are SUCH a game changer. We rent, so I can't do much about the loose outlets around the house. These have made several outlets usable again!" —Minerva G.
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $10.99.
Promising review: "I bought a used front loader and it worked great but the clothes always smelled a little mildewy right out of the wash. I thought it was the design of the machine, but about five minutes of precleaning the front gasket with a washcloth and a brush, plus one run through with one tablet completely eliminated the smell. I can’t believe the difference. These are absolutely worth buying." —Douglas Croxford
Get 48 from Amazon for $29.95.
Promising review: "Our dishwasher was NASTY. Totally disgusting. My husband wanted to buy a new one. I said let me see what I can do with this one because there is clearly an issue. This is after one cleaning, but I’m running it a second time due to the sheer filth of our family. I am so happy with the result so far. Awesome product!" —Ash
Get 12 tablets (a year supply) from Amazon for $16.96.
Lots of reviewers use them on outdoor furniture, too!
Promising review: "Have a look at these cushion covers! They are great quality and look amazing. Best invention ever! I bought the taupe, but wish I'd chosen the beige instead. Not a deal breaker, so kept them. But these are waterproof and washable! I have dogs, so this sure helps to protect my new sofa!!" —Laurica
Get them from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in eight sizes/packs and 11 colors).
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It can be used on leather shoes, accessories, interiors, furniture, upholstery, saddles, jackets, and tack.
Promising review: "I use this for my everyday boots as well as my dress shoes. I'm not always gentle with my boots and I thought I had ruined them the other day (worn out color, scuffs all over), but I cleaned the muck off, gave them a brushing, then applied this leather honey, and after letting it sit, my boots look almost like the day I bought them! It keeps the leather supple and restores color. You only need to use a small amount per use!" —David Horning
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes; clip the coupon for this price).
Promising review: "I need this in bulk!! I have tried so many cleaning solutions to get out hard cooking stains on my stovetop and nothing worked! This stuff took it right out without a problem!!" —Micaela Gunderson
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
Promising review: "Great product for a great price. Very sturdy, but lightweight and small — under my bathroom sink is *very* small, and the metal frame is thin enough that it doesn't take up much space, and of course it allows me to utilize the empty vertical space instead of shoving things all the way to the back wall. I might rearrange the shelves, but it's just held with screws on each end so that's easy enough to do-comes with two supports for two shelves, but you can choose from four heights/positions. 👍🏻 Might need to order a second for under the kitchen sink..." —Jennifer Mowry
Get it from Amazon for $24.87 (available in three finishes).
Promising review: "Wow my bathroom drawers are ELEVATED now. They look clean as hell and I can actually find stuff. Easy to snap together and organize how you'd like. Definitely buying a second set for my kitchen drawers!" —Toni Bish
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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.
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Promising review: "LOVE this! Previously, I had an extension cord that looked messy, and got all the cords tangled, and held dog hair in the tangled mess. I found this because it was recommended on a TikTok, and I am SOOO glad I ordered it. I figured I had nothing to lose because of Amazon’s amazing return procedure! It has a nightlight and USB ports that are extremely convenient. It looks so much better and took my extension cord mess anxiety away!" —Janine D
Get it from Amazon for $17.97.
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Tidywrap is a small business established in 2022 that specializes in adhesive cord organizers. Note: these are meant for use on appliances only; the adhesive is removable, but may harm paint or wallpaper upon removal.
Check out a TikTok of the cord organizer in action.
Promising review: "I got this for my minimalist husband who hates getting 'things' for gifts, almost as much as he hates clutter. He was practically giddy after we installed several of these on various kitchen appliances. It’s not just storage — but moving the appliance around from its storage location to the countertop is a nicer experience. He was seriously swinging around a food processor with one hand saying 'this is so much neater!' To each their own I suppose. For us normies, it does exactly what it’s supposed to. Easy to stick on, I like that it holds the plug neatly as well. I would love if it came in white, but the gray is a nice neutral." —Elizabeth L.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.95+ (available in two colors).
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Check out a TikTok of the SneakErasers in action.
Promising review: "I have a couple pairs of sneakers I stopped wearing because they started looking a bit grungy. Just couldn't justify throwing them away though, because they were still in great shape and not very old. I came across these sponges and took a chance. They work like a charm. I cleaned two pairs of shoes and could not believe the results! Awesome." —Spencer
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for$11.57.
Rit
Check out how to dye your canvas sneakers on Rit.
Get a bottle from Amazon for $7.97 (available in a range of colors).
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Promising review (for the pic on the right): "I used the bucket dying method on a white 100% cotton dress I bought from a thrift store. It worked perfectly. No blotchy bits or anything to give away that this dress was ever anything but yellow. The key is to follow the instructions. You'll want to use a cup of salt and a little squirt of soap with your hot water, and make sure everything is completely dissolved before dying your fabric. Also pre-wet the fabric. The RIT website has very clear instructions with various methods of dying. I highly recommend RIT dye." —Loren
Get it from Amazon for $5.86+ (available in 16 colors).
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Promising review: "What can I say, never sew another button on your pants again, These are sturdy and easy to install. I use them on jeans and I've used them on shorts and khakis, too." —J R
Get it from Amazon for $8.
It can remove oil, grease, ink, grass, and blood stains for all my vampires out there. Psst, a few months ago I recommended this to a friend who fell in a puddle of motor oil on a sidewalk, then accidentally wiped it on her camel coat. It got the stains out!
Promising review: "This stuff is so amazing. I'm a witness. My 2-year-old baby wrote all over my white leather couch. I tried multiple different things and nothing work but Grandma's Secret Spot Remover. I love this stuff." —L. Nix
Get two bottles from Amazon for $10.90.
These are also great for creating a custom fit if you have trouble finding your exact size in stores.
Promising review: "These have been amazing during my pregnancy. I really can't rave enough. When my body started changing, I went out and bought a new bra (I'm a 32 and got a 34), but soon it started feeling tight on me. I didn't need another bra because the cups still fit fine, then I found these extenders, and they made all the difference! I can extend without buying new bras! They are sooo soft and comfortable, you can't really feel or tell they are there. I've already recommended them to all of my pregnant friends!" —Mari
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in a variety of combos).
Puffer Jacket Repair / Etsy
Puffer Jacket Repair is a small biz Etsy job specializing in, well, patches for puffer jackets!
Get it from Puffer Jacket Repair on Etsy for $12 (available in a variety of colors).
Promising review: "This was my first time tie-dyeing and this kit was very simple to use! The instructions are very clear and everything needed is included in the kit. I did have some tiny clumps of dye on my shirt, but I turned it inside out before starting so you can’t hardly see them when the shirt is worn. I did avoid the black dye as another review had issues with that one, so I have no feedback on the black. Overall, excellent kit and my experience makes me want to tie dye more! —
Get a five-color kit from Amazon for $13.19 (also available in much larger kits).
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Promising review: "I do not know how I lived without them. I have saved a bunch on unnecessary alterations." —Gerald Voigt
Get a five-pack of pants extenders for $6.89.
Promising review: "There are the best things ever. I have jeans that fit great but the waist is always too loose. So I saw these on TikTok, and I was so curious to see if they worked or not. But seriously, you need to buy these, the buttons are great material and just the most useful things overall." —Alexa Botello
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $6.99.
Shacke is a small biz.
It has four sides: one to clean heavier scuff marks and stains, one to gently clean fine suede and light scuff marks, one to clean rounded corners, and one to clean hard-to-reach crevices and grooves.
Promising review: "I was really sad when I thought my bucks were at the end of their road, because I had always heard that suede couldn't be cleaned. With this brush and a little elbow grease my bucks are looking great again! I didn't use any water or cleaner, I just kept wiping the brush off on my jeans to keep the brush clean, then hit the shoe again with a clean surface. It even brightened the leather up a bit." —Roberto
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
Stretchlace is a US-based small business that specializes in elastic shoelaces.
Promising review: "I saw these on Shark Tank, so decided to try a pair. They are AMAZING! These are in shoes that I wear for workout classes that involve plenty of stepping and cardio... my shoes do not slip or feel loose at all, but stay as snug as if they had traditional shoelaces. No more loose shoestrings, no more tying, and untying. What a great invention! Hey you little kids with Velcro fasteners, move over! Grown-up laces are here!" —Leah
Get them from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in 15 colors and in round laces).
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Promising review: "Great quality, great colors. These laces are long enough for my boots... I use them with my canvas Keds sneakers too. It's nice to be able to change my laces with my outfits... It feels like a new pair of shoes every time I wear them!" —Tdelarme
Get them from Amazon for $7.95.
Check out how one reviewer used the paint to give a pair of cowboy boots a colorful new twist.
Promising review: "I was a bit skeptical of a shoe specific paint — it seemed more marketing hoodoo than a real improvement over other paints — but I was mistaken. This stuff rocks! It works well with stencils and brushes, has good opacity, great adhesion, and remains flexible when it dries. When combined with Angelus Paint 2-Thin, you can use it in any fillable paint pen. You lose some opacity but gain the ability to do longer continuous lines before needing more paint compared to a brush. I look forward to working on a few other projects with this paint." —Xaq F.
Get it from Amazon for $42.95 (12 colors available in a multipack).
Promising review: "Was easy to attach. I had to bring it forward a little so it would get a little more light in front. The only complaint is that it shows every bit of dust and debris in front. Now, instead of taking a few minutes to vacuum, it takes a while longer, but when I am through, the floor is clean. I am satisfied." —Radford swindell
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in battery-powered or rechargeable models).
Promising review: "I rent a furnished apartment with a grandma couch. I was covering it with a cute comforter for over a year, when I saw someone suggest this on Facebook. I love it. I got teal, and I’ve always wanted a velvet couch. I did not have extra money in my budget, but I definitely think it was worth it! Really easy to put on and not shapeless like the first couch covers. My friends came over, and they loved it." —Jenn
Get it from Amazon for $32.49+ (available in five sizes and 20 colors).
Promising review: "These arrived yesterday, and they were so easy for me to put on. Only took about 10 minutes for six chairs. From nasty white chairs to a nice gray and white cover. I LOVE THESE SO MUCH THAT I WILL BUY MORE TO CHANGE OUT MY COLORS FOR CHRISTMAS TIME AND ALL HOLIDAYS. Well worth the price we paid. I’m in love with my new chairs now. IT WAS MY HUSBAND'S IDEA FOR ME TO BUY MORE. ❤️" —lisa browning
Get six from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in tons of solid colors and prints).
Promising review: "Before and after putting it on. I couldn’t be happier. This chair has been through and lot and I just wasn’t ready to pry with it. The cover was easy to put in and so soft." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in 11 sizes and 21 solid colors).
It's basically really thick foam you can put inside your cushion, under the stuffing. Plus, there's a piece of thin foam that goes near the back of he cushion for extra support.
SagsAway is a small biz specializing in these inserts that help revive furniture.
Promising review: "The sofas are sturdy and only three years old but several cushions were sagging. I ordered two of the large size for our live seat to try them out. I easily cut an inch off to have it fit with an Exacto knife. Easy to slide in, easy to close with my husbands help. The difference when sitting on the sofa is amazing. Firm and they feel like new cushions. I just ordered three more for the large sofa." —doris
Get them on Amazon for $32.99+ per kit (available in three sizes; each kit fixes one cushion).
Promising review: "It is so soft, fits so perfectly on my couch, doesn’t move when I sit on it or when the dog jumps up, and looks nice too! I am extremely satisfied with this purchase and I hope it helps my couch to last a long time. After one month, zero regrets! It has been worth every penny. The couch cover is a fraction of the cost of my couch, so I think it’s been very worth it to help keep the fabric on my couch intact. I washed it on delicate and tumble-dried it on low by itself. Held up great. Again, I love it! Worth the wait and the cost. I added two more photos to show how it held up after washing and drying it." —sgur
Get it from Amazon for $54.90+ (available in 13 dimensions and15 color combos).
Some reviewers even use it to redo their countertops or sinks, although you might want to use an acrylic sealer afterward if you decide to do that! It's fantastic for vintage appliances too, according to one reviewer.
Promising review: "Oh my goodness! This stuff is amazing! I remodeled my bathroom and the washer and dryer looked terrible. One coat of this and they look brand new! I’m going to add another coat today just to make it extra durable." —L. Hornberger
Get a quart from Amazon for $26.98.
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You can use it to bond glass, ceramic, wood, metal, and most plastics *and* to bond all of those surfaces to most walls. It slowly cures from malleable glue into a tough silicone rubber overnight.
Promising review: "This stuff is the solution to so many challenging repairs that it’s well worth keeping a supply of basic colors on hand in the fridge at all times. Example: After various glues failed to reattach the black rubber trim that holds the rear windshield onto my car, Sugru was the only thing that did. With no garage parking, this repair has survived 75-mile/hr winds, freezing temps, heavy rains, and 100-degree heat for well over three years and counting. And the repair fills the gap so perfectly that only a well-trained observer would ever detect the repair." —No BS Reviews
Get an eight-color pack on Amazon for $26.35 (also available in packs of four other color combinations, including all black or all white).
Promising review: "I love the 'Greige' color! It has a silicone feel and wraps perfectly on the arm of my sofa. It even fits my Stanley, which is great! Perfect way to store our remotes as well." —Robyn Magalhaes
Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in five colors).
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Promising review: "I’ve been wanting to upgrade our garage door for a long time and now I have no idea why I waited! The magnets are super strong. Purchased two sets but only used one set of 'handles,' I wasn’t a fan of how close I had to place each set next to each other with the narrow spacing on the door itself. Paired with the magnetic 'windows,' it looks like a brand-new door!" —MrsPirate
Get them from Amazon for $33.08+ (available in several sets and variations).
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RNOONY is a small biz.
Promising review: "Great product! I bought it for my backyard picnic table. I think the table and bench covers are well made for the price I paid." —Maria
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in two sizes and eight patterns).
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