If You’re Over The Age Of 25 And Don’t Have These 58 Extremely Useful Products, You Should By Now
Promising reviews: "Great fit and quality for the price! The best part about these shoes is the Sherpa lining. They have kept my feet toasty warm. They look good on, and they fit really nicely. I love the zipper for easily slipping them on, and the ties for tightening or loosening. I have a pair of L.L. Bean that aren’t lined and honestly these are just as comfortable if not more so." —Kerry Worley
"I am thrilled with these boots! I took a chance on them and went to Seattle in the winter hoping they would keep my feet dry and comfy. They did not disappoint! We hiked, walked on beaches, it rained, and it snowed, and I wore these boots every day and my feet were always warm and dry, and they held up perfectly. Not to mention they looked great! :) They made this pregnant lady very happy and I highly recommend them." —L.McDaniel
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes 6–11 and 3 colors).
Promising review: "I bought this for my niece and I couldn’t believe how well it worked. As soon as she started to fuss, we just gave the shusher a twist and just like magic she calmed down. One for the crib, one for the home, and one for the diaper bag! Always have one at the ready! I’ll be buying these for all my new parent friends and family!" —Hannah George
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
Naturally, it's a small business and was designed by a couple who raised three girls of their own, because they know all about the sleep deprivation that comes with the baby phase!
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Promising review: "As a flight attendant for a major airline I have heard from passengers how much they like this pillow. So I ordered it...I LOVE IT. I lost my U-shaped memory foam pillow recently so I thought I would give this a try. It's smaller than a U-shape pillow and easy to pack up. Lots of fun colors to match your outfits. But most of all it works. It's cheap enough to give it a try...so just do it." —Franny
Ciera Velarde, a former editor here at BuzzFeed, also loves this! She says: "I've used this for the past few years and swear by it! Before this, I always found traditional neck pillows uncomfortable and would end up ditching them halfway through the flight and getting frustrated. The Trtl pillow is adjustable — you wrap the pillow around your neck and secure it with Velcro, and if you find it's too loose, just make it a bit tighter! I've truly never slept better on a plane than with this pillow."
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in 5 colors).
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Promising review: "Like so many people, I often get so involved in my work that I forget to drink my coffee so when I do reach for it, it is cold. This mug warmer has changed all that. I put my coffee on it when I walk into my home office and no matter how distracted I get, when I want a sip of coffee it is at the perfect temperature for me. I typically use it at the highest level of heat. It fits nicely on the corner of my desk and matches all my desk accessories. I did notice that it does not work as well on one very tall mug I have, but other than that one it is good for mugs of all sizes. I would highly recommend this cup warmer to anyone who is tired of cold coffee at work." —Rev Maria
Get it from Amazon for $20.89+ (available in nine colors).
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This vac moves between hard floors and low-pile carpets/rugs without a glitch and can pick up all the accumulated dust, dirt, and hair left strewn about your home while you go do literally anything else. The reviewer who took the pic on the right above says that with a goldendoodle in the house, it picks up that much dust and hair EVERY DAY. Omg.
Promising review: "Best housekeeping hack! I have to empty it almost everyday because it does it's job so well! I call her Mrs. Doubtfire and may purchase a twin to work upstairs as well. Timer was easy to set after reading the directions. Cleaning her out is a regular occurrence. She rarely gets stuck but usually only if the floor is cluttered worth cords or something. She also stops when she's full and needs to be cleaned instead of burning out her own motorwhich I think is nice. I have two Great Pyrenees and she handles the hair beautifully as well as the mess I track in from the barn." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $169.99 (available in two styles).
If you're sold on the idea but want to consider your options, here's how to choose the best robo vacuum model.
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This one from Oxo is very thin so it can squeeze into tight crevices. To clean it you just run it through a gentle cycle in the washer and air-dry.
You can buy extra covers for $13.05 each and a long-handled version for $17.99.
Promising review: "Life hack! For years I've been cleaning dust off my furniture the hard way, using paper towels and a cleaning solution. Now with this duster, I don't have to do that anymore and it saves me a ton of time." —Mills
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
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One reader saw my review of it and seconded my thoughts:
"I have SoapStandles all over the house — try it at a sink, too — you may be surprised how much you like it. The bar lasts longer." —jimmygould, from this collection of things those of us at BuzzFeed have tried and loved
And here's my review:
"If you like or use bar soap, I'll go ahead and say it: you need the Soap Standle, and probably more than one! Made from sturdy, infinitely reusable plastic, it puts every soap dish I've ever seen to shame. The top has pointy teeth that easily insert into your bar, then stay stuck there until your bar's down to the tiniest nub. The bottom has several waves in the plastic, perfectly designed so your bar of soap will sit neatly on the counter but have enough airflow in the gaps between the waves that the bottom of the bar easily dries out between uses and never gets mushy or gross!
It's not bulky, so the bar looks pretty sitting next to your sink or on the shelf in your shower. I've used three of them since I got them in June — one with hand soap, and two with my favorite shampoo and conditioner bars — and have zero complaints. I just put the bars with the Standles directly on the counter and shelf, and both surfaces have stayed perfectly clean. I 100% agree with the 1,445 other people who have rated this 5 stars on Amazon, this product is such a game changer and a problem solver!
P.S. Bar soap is perfect if you're looking to reduce the amount of non-reusable plastic in your life, and these make it much more practical!"
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five color combos and two styles).
A reader just like you bought these and likes them so much, they left a comment saying so:
"I stumbled upon a review for this bra in one of your posts, immediately headed to Amazon to check it out for myself, and omg I had to immediately order one because for the price, why not right?! Well it came in and I loved it so much I had to order more. No more over paying for the Bombshells from Victoria’s Secret, these bras are hands down way better and also only a fraction of the cost! I cannot say enough good things about them. I absolutely love them!" —shelbypeach
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes 32A–40C and eight colors).
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Enlisting an old beach towel really can work wonders to keep your floors cleaner, especially if you're consistent about giving them a quick wipe-down.
But if you deal with lots of mud or sand that gets embedded between their toes, a paw washer could help. Its silicone bristles are super gentle so many dogs don't mind them, and they help rinse off most dirt and mud with just a quick dip or two (for particularly muddy days, you may have to change the water once or twice, but that will still be easier than pulling out the hose). Just imagine how much cleaner your floors would stay if your dogs stopped bringing dirt inside with them, period!
Promising review: "Perfect for a messy pup. I live where it’s constantly raining and with rain, there’s mud. It’s a life hack you need! Btw I have a schnauzer, but I know a bigger dogs paw would surely fit in this." —Monica Cardenes
Get one from Amazon for $14.44+ (available in three sizes and eight colors).
A couple of readers love this so much they said something about it in the comments:
"The Fanola no-yellow shampoo is AMAZING! I live in the country with very hard well water and within one month of getting it done, my hair was a brassy mess. Two washes with the shampoo and it looks even brighter than when it was freshly done! I didn't find it drying when used with the Fanola Restructuring conditioner." —lizizcool, from cheap solutions to expensive problems
"My results weren't quite as dramatic as the photos, but it's still by far the best purple shampoo I've ever used. It's so powerful that it'll even turn my fingers purple if I don't wash it off quickly! Love it and totally worth the price!" —brituhny
You just leave it on for 1–3 minutes (any longer and it can dye your hair lavender! Which is also cool, you do you) once a week. And if you want to avoid staining your nails, remember to wear gloves when you do it!
Get it from Amazon for $12.25+.
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One reader bought this after needing it once and not having it:
"For security in a hotel room, Add-a-Lock. It’s a fantastic door stopper just in case. Trust me, once you’ve had someone walk in while you're undressing, it’s pretty hard to shake." —michellee48b2133e7
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
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One reader uses this and it worked so well they said something about it:
"I just got the Debrox based on this article and got a clump of wax that had been blocking my hearing for weeks. It's only a dollar more for the version with a bill syringe in it, so don't buy one separate (you can use a baby one if you already have it)." —stephaniesm, from products that basically pay for themselves
The kit comes with removal drops and an ear syringe. Not to dissuade you from going to the doc, of course; if you have major wax impaction or some other mystery thing stuck in your ear, then please do go! But if you're like me and just know this happens to you every once in a while, it totally does work — I use these drops then rinse with a bulb every few months when my hearing's slightly muffled by wax, and it's always cleared everything out.
Get a pack with both pieces from Amazon for $8.97.
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Promising review: "I honestly was skeptical. I had tried everything to get the hard water stains off my shower. CLR, metal scrubbing pads, vinegar, and many other things. I thought I'd end up having to replace all the faucets, doors, etc.
I saw this in a BuzzFeed article and thought, no way it's THAT good....It's that good. It's better than good. It's crazy how good it is.My shower looks better than new. It took rust stains off tile. It took years of hard water scale buildup off in seconds. It is literally a miracle product." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
One reader found these to be extremely useful they said something about them twice:
"I thought I would take a shot on these blackout stickers since they weren't that expensive. I was SO delighted with my purchase! I couldn't have imagined.
"I keep a fan on when I sleep — it has a row of lights that no longer bother me. My power strip for charging my phone/tablet/watch/headphones — completely dark. Every penny of this purchase I consider well spent, and I literally only did two things with it. Cannot recommend enough!" —sitkal
"I bought them based on one of these reviews and absolutely love them. I haven't had any issues with them not sticking." —sitkal, from this sleep problem-solving products roundup
These dim 50%–80% of the light, so the rest of the day you still know that everything's working the way it's supposed to! Although if you prefer, you can double 'em to block even more light, or go for the ~blackout edition~. They're completely removable and leave no residue behind, too! I use them on my own stuff at home — the microwave, the internet router — and they work exactly the way they say they do.
Get a sheet of over 100 stickers in different shapes and sizes from Amazon for $4.49. If you have a big clock face you'd like to dim, also check out a similar product that you cut to size, $8.99 for two 6-inch-by-3-inch sheets.
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BTW, E.l.f. is cruelty-free!
Promising review: "Finally able to get my hands on this and it absolutely lives up to the hype! This is an amazing primer and really does visibly smooth and blur pores. I use my Beauty Blender to apply it and a little goes a long way. It’s a perfect alternative for the Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer at a fraction of the cost." —Rebecca
Get it from Amazon for $10.
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They may or may not actually make your clothes dry faster, but they will help gently soften things and last for at least 1,000 loads. You can add a few drops of essential oil to one or two per load for a light, pleasant scent. And theoretically, at the end of their life, you can compost them or recycle them with other fabrics, because they're wool — but they have a damn long life. My mom's had hers (from another brand, but they're similar) for upwards of 10 years now and they still work the same!
Promising review: "I found these after they were mentioned in a BuzzFeed article and purchased them. They, without question, work better at helping my laundry loads dry faster. I thought they might be too lightweight but they have made a noticeable difference! Great purchase!" —Michelle S
Get them from Amazon for $7.97.
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Yes, that means it's waterproof! Its black-and-white screen reads like paper, even in direct sunlight. If you're a Prime member, you get free access to over 1,000 books and magazines. The reviewer below mentions a suction holder; you can get one for $9.99.
Promising review: "I LOVE it. This is the first Kindle I've owned and it was the best thing I've ever gifted myself. I'm about 1.5 months in and have read over 15 books! I love that I can change the brightness and warmth as needed and even set a schedule. It is super easy to customize the text style and size for reading.
I also love that I can rent books from my library and download them straight to the Kindle. I have over 90 books on my Kindle and have only paid for one. Download speeds are super quick. It is a good size and pretty comfortable to hold but I did purchase a suction holder." —Spirit
Get it from Amazon for $159.99 (available in three colors and with or without lockscreen ads).
Promising review: "I've tried many hair masks. I work in a swimming pool four days a week and work long hours. I have thin, fine, dirty blonde/brown hair that I'm still trying to grow out from the three times I've had to cut it. Yes from chemical damage. Naturally my hair takes a beating. As time has been going on I've found ways that help protect my hair. I saw this on a BuzzFeed article, so I decided to give it a chance. The next day my hair felt and looked amazing. My coworker saw me and couldn't stop raving about how good my hair looked. She was touching my hair and loved it! I thought it looked good but she was in awe! I've used it twice and my hair even looks good the next day (normally it doesn't). I will definitely repurchase!" —Alana D
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "WHAT A LIFESAVER! We tried every other hack on the internet to try and keep the new stove looking like new but nothing worked until we found this cleaner. The scraper blade was scary at first, and I was worried about damaging the finish but I have since overcome that fear and have used to it to get all the stubborn, stuck on spots off the surface. The cleaning solution and cleaning pad are really easy to use, and have great longevity. Once the cream is removed, the stove shines like new! Could not be happier with this purchase!" —Michelle Eng
Get the kit from Amazon for $12.47.
Promising reviews: "I am a flight attendant and it's perfect for my international flights going through security. I love the handle, easy to pull out of my suitcase." —Kristi
"I travel very frequently and had never heard of a liquid travel bag like this before. I was a little worried because the back is not see through, so I brought a 1-quart plastic baggie as back up just in case. But everything I needed fit perfectly and I had no issues in TSA/China security. So far I have been through MSP, IAD, NKG, and PEK airports using this pack already and it's a life changer! I will never again have to worry about having to scramble to buy baggies just for liquids, and it is much more durable." —Courtney Swanson
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 11 colors).
My BuzzFeed colleague Elizabeth Lilly swears by these, and says: "I own and love this set! it includes the zippered bag, four soft silicone bottles with leakproof caps, three compact jars, an two toothbrush caps. I've used this set on more than five trips and and for trips when I don't require body wash or shampoo (like to visit my parents) I use the extra room in the bag to shove in all my beauty products and daily contacts. Plus! It comes with labels that stay on the containers really well despite my thoroughly washing these containers between trips. I bought this set in spring 2019 and have, admittedly, lost a container or two. But the ones that I've held onto over dozens of trips have all held up well!"
Promising review: "If it wasn’t for me forgetting them in the hotels, I wouldn’t have to buy more. This is my third set and I love these things! I’m a flight attendant and these are easy to fill, use, and pack!" —Raena Hill
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
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Check out aTikTok of the veggie chopper in action.
Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food and it has a generous container." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.97 (available in five styles and colors).
One of our readers owns this and loves it so much they commented about it:
"I bought the squeegee broom and it did wonders for getting hair (both mine and my cats) out of the carpet, carpet looks great now!" —socks1234, from this roundup of hall-of-fame products
It features rubber bristles along one edge, and if you flip it, a wide rubber squeegee on the other — some reviewers find the squeegee side is more effective on carpet than the bristles, so could be worth a try! Oh, and the handle telescopes 36–60 inches, so you can store it easily but also like, use it to squeegee off high windows if necessary.
Get it from Amazon for $10.39 (also available in compact and heavy duty versions).
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Another reader loved this so much they commented about it, too:
"The ChomChom is amazing. My couch looks so much better than it did after the paper tape rollers!" —hint of suspense, from this roundup of reusable products
I've used this a BUNCH at my in-law's house, thanks to their two sweet but shed-prone dogs. So I can tell you with resounding certainty: it works! Give it some simple back-and-forth swipes over your upholstered furniture, and it easily picks up TONS of pet hair. Then it's simple to pop open the back compartment and swoop that unbelievably big pile of collected hair right into the trash or compost. (It's not the best with clothing though — if you need a reusable option for tees and jeans and sweats, check out a washable lint roller instead.)
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four colors).
It comes with *deep breath*: a removable wristlet, a passport pocket, a boarding pass compartment, three credit card slots, an ID slot, a slim card pouch, a slim pocket, a ticket slot, a cellphone pouch, a coin zippered pocket, a key holder, and a pen holder.
Promising review: "OMG I totally love this! First of all, it’s such a pretty pastel pink color and pink is my favorite color. The quality is also so lovely with all the right amount of pockets to store my IDs and passport and other relevant documents. I’m a flight attendant so this is the perfect size of travel wallet for me. This definitely exceeded my expectations!" —Pravena Jay
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 27 colors).
You simply twist its base to dispense the solution into the bristles, brush it over your gems, rinse with water, and voila! Your ring will sparkle like a thousand stars, and you can toss the Stik back in your purse, ready for the next time you notice a little dinginess. (It works with pretty much every gem and metal except pearls.)
Promising review: "I was a bit skeptical about this product and the fact that it's under $10 but once I opened and used it... OMG! I have a rose de France amethyst wedding ring and the stone was so cloudy it looked terrible. I kept trying to clean it with a toothbrush and warm water/mild soap as I was instructed when it was purchased. It would get clean but I couldn't get behind the stone so it would never really look clean. I used this product and once it was rinsed and dry it looked just like the day I received it. I was so excited! Fell back in love with my ring again and can't stop looking at it. The bristles on the brush really get into the tiny holes behind the ring setting which allows for an actual scrub on the back of the stone to remove the buildup. This product is amazing." —KY Acton
Get it from Amazon for $9.48.
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Promising reviews: "I've learned the hard way that not all microfiber hair towels are the same. I've tried many different types/brands and the only ones that seem to really live up to the hype is Turbie Twist. I have waist length curly hair that is very thick, and this is the only towel that works for me. It pulls a lot of water out of my hair, stays in place and doesn't pull on my hair at all. It's usually soaking wet when I remove it but I toss it over the shower rod and it's dry by the next morning. This is legit the only microfiber towel I will ever use!" —GeekMom
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $39.98.
My mom tried like, three or four different stainless cleaners before I showed her this one, and y'all: she swears by it because it's easier and faster to use than the others, and makes all of her stainless appliances SO SHINY!
Promising review: "10/10 would buy again. Works better than any stainless steel cleaner I’ve bought, or any DIY “hack” I’ve attempted. It also smells amazing and leaves my kitchen smelling fresh for a while after I use it. Plus the microfiber cloth is an added bonus and so far is up really well to repeated washes." —Sean
Get a bottle and a streak-free cloth from Amazon for $19.95.
You do have to let it sit for 4–5 hours (or even overnight), but the results, as proven by the review photos like the one here, are worth it.
Promising review: "Seriously. We spent so much time trying different "hacks" to whiten the black spots on the caulk in our bathroom (bleach, bleach pens, putting saran wrap over the bleach, etc) and were a few days from ripping it out. This product was listed in a BuzzFeed article on amazing cleaning products, so we decided to try one last time. It was SO easy. Very minimal smell, and six hours later, perfectly white caulk. Just rinsed with water. No scrubbing. Highly recommend." —Amanda
Get two bottles from Amazon for $26.99.
You can use it pretty much anywhere except fabrics marked with an "S" only (in which case, you need a solvent cleaner like this one): it's safe on all carpets and floors, plus works well on furniture, clothes, litter boxes, carriers, strollers, kennels, hardwood floors, concrete, and more.
Promising review: "All I can say is WOW!!!!!!! I am a total pessimist when I see a product with tons of great reviews I immediately question if it’s true. I was desperate for some sort of solution, though, having tried everything I could find including every DIY hack and nothing was working. I am literally obsessed with this product. I don’t know what the proprietary contents are but I do know that they work insanely well. This far exceeded my expectations." —TW
Get it from Amazon for $20.39.
Check out our in-depth writeup of Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator.
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Promising review: "New way to organize your silverware that has a sleek design. TikTok made me buy this! it’s a perfect design to not have as much clutter in your drawer. Great for ADHD people to see exactly what silverware is in which slot with the tiny pictures indicating a knife a spoon a fork!" —Haley Lutz
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in two sizes). They also make even more types of these organizers; check those out at the Joseph Joseph Amazon store!
And it could help with your acne, too, because washing your makeup tools cuts down the amount of dirt and bacteria that tend to accumulate on them over time. (Oh, and it's cruelty-free.)
Promising review: "Honestly, if you’re looking for a sign to buy this for your makeup brushes, let this be it! I’ve tried all the DIY/hacks that are supposed to save you money and be good for your brushes and now I see I was wrong. I forgot how soft my brushes used to be, and apparently what their original color was because after using this wash, it’s like I have brand new brushes! Even my cheapest brushes that felt coarse but looked clean were transformed by this stuff. And for the makeup users who also get acne breakouts after wearing any makeup like me, I’ve seen a pretty significant decrease in breakouts that were clearly caused by my deceptively dirty brushes." —A.
Get it from Amazon for $5.82.
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Promising reviews: "So far I have used about four bottles of this product. I use it like a serum and put a few drops on my face and décolleté before I apply moisturizer in the morning or night cream. I see the same outstanding results I did see with the TNS Serum — just for a fraction of the price!!!" —nana bendick
"Winter dries out my skin like crazy, and I've been looking for an option to add to my skin routine to keep my skin feeling refreshed and moisturized. I've been adding it to my foundation as well, which has made a big difference! Love using this first thing in the morning to help feel refreshed and ready to go." —Laura Q
Get it from Amazon for $17.98.
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This daily shower cleaner prevents *and* helps clean buildup of all kinds of nasties, including the dreaded soap scum and limescale, with no need to scrub — simply rinse the next day, right before you shower again.
Promising review: "Shower hack! This is great if you hate/forget to clean your shower. I did a deep clean and now spray this about once a week at night. No more pink scum collects on our floor and our grout has stayed clean. This takes one thing off my cleaning list which is invaluable if you’re a working parent. Also there is very little scent, so if your bathroom connects to your bedroom, you’re not inhaling chemicals all night." —Gabrielle
Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in two scents).
I bought a bottle of this stuff when I moved in 2021 — it was super useful then, and since that point I've used it to clean stubborn grease off of kitchen cabinets and my stove's hood several times, and pulled it out for several other mystery sticky stains and messes. But the move story is the most compelling:
Back then, my partner had hung up these posters that used big foam adhesive squares (no, they were not Command Strips), and when we pulled them off the wall, they left a bunch of foam and sticky stuff behind. Goo Gone (plus a plastic scraper) came to the rescue! It took a little patience, but the stuff would never have come off without the Goo Gone. It helped break down both the foam stuff and the adhesive, which came off in little bits, leaving nothing behind. We did then wash off the paint with some dish soap and water — Goo Gone is super greasy — but by the end, you couldn't tell anything had been there at all, and the paint was undamaged.
Promising review: "Kid left a sticker on their clothes (track number on jersey) and ran it through the washer and dryer. Tried all the hacks, none worked. This worked in one shot. THEN cleaned some tape adhesive off my softball gear. Amazing. Worth every penny." —Malin77x
Get two bottles from Amazon for $15.60 (they also make a spray-on version for $19.98).
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Because it fits over your car's seat belt holster, it moves along with your seat as you adjust it — which means you can stuff it in and forget about it, at least until it saves some popcorn from disappearing into the abyss.
Promising review: "I have to admit, my expectations weren't very high. I thought it was more of a joke when my husband got this for me for Christmas. Little did I realize it would be one of my most favorite gadgets ever! I don't know if I realized just how many things went missing in my seat gap. It has really saved a lot of things from disappearing into that black hole. It was easy enough to fit into my car and it's soft! It's just like an extension of my seat, except it fits every curve of my seat! There really isn't another product that compares to this." —Tessa Forbes
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $24.99.
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Be it artisanal mustard or a drugstore foundation, you paid good money for every ounce of that product! And yes, they actually work, like, really well — you'll be surprised at the number of uses you'll find for it — here's our Spatty review.
Promising review: "So worth it! I'm so happy with it. You will definitely save money using this. I think about how much I could have saved if this was invented 30 years ago. I mostly use it for small makeup jars. I tested out the longer one on a 18oz lotion and it worked fine. Some reviews complain about not being able to get every curve and corner of their container. ..oh please.! You get so much more than you would without it." —Liz
Get the set of two — one with a 6-inch handle, and another with a 12-inch handle (for different tasks!) — from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in green, pink, or grey on the Spatty Amazon store page).
Promising review: "This is awesome! I don’t know how I’ve lived without it — I consider it a life hack. I’ve gotten rid of so many items because they looked horrible due to pilling. Yes, it’s true. But this product has opened a new chapter of keeping various materials looking ‘clean cut’. I used it on a brand new cotton bedding set that looked horrendous after the first wash. It came out of the dryer with tiny cotton balls stuck everywhere, pilling beyond belief! Needless to say, I was pretty unhappy, but this product saved the day (and the bedding set)!" —Jennifer M. Superales
Get it from Amazon for $11.83 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "This product is phenomenal. I had about a year's worth of coffee sludge build-up in my favorite thermos that I had tried almost everything — soaking in soap, bottle brushes, various online hacks. I bought these, popped one in with some warm water, and waited an hour. The sludge literally just rinsed right out. Completely. No scrubbing. I recommend these to everyone I know now." —Jackie
Get a box of 12 tablets from Amazon for $7.99.
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Promising review: "This little gadget is so genius. My dryer is notorious for wadding up sheets. I would try several times and finally give up and hang them over a door to finish drying. It was really frustrating and such a time suck. I dreaded doing sheets or blankets! I got this little device and it was a total game changer! Dried my heavy flannel sheets completely the first time, and they stayed put in the holder. I am thrilled." —Sarah M
Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99.
Wad-Free is a small business founded by Cyndi Bray, who taught herself how to use a computer design program to create the first set of these pads. And yes, you did see her on Shark Tank!
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Promising reviews: "Had to try this because I saw it on TikTok and I spend way too much on Uncrustables for my picky kids! And my kids (ages 3 and 6) love the different shapes they can choose from." —Rachel
"A must-have. As a mom of two, ages 2 and 5, who HATE crust this is a lifesaver! It saves so much money to buy these instead of Uncrustables." —Baleigh W
Get it from Amazon for $16.97.
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Promising reviews: "I've had this machine for almost three years now and I can honestly say I love it. I've used this to shampoo my couch monthly, as well as spot cleaning pet messes on the carpet and cleaning my car floor mats. Despite using this regularly to clean my couch, the water always comes out a murky brown, not sure how my couch gets to be so dirty but I'm glad to see all the dirt and grime getting extracted effectively. Afterwards, all I have to do is rinse the two tanks and leave to dry overnight, then it's ready for use again. Definitely recommended for those wanting a simple, lightweight upholstery cleaner." —Sara
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
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Watch a TikTok of a mom showing how easy it is to use! It even makes it simple to have freshly-made pancakes on weekdays: make the batter ahead of time (or just use your weekend leftovers), store it in the fridge overnight, then cook as many as you need in the morning. And yes, all the parts are top-rack dishwasher safe! You could even use it for scrambled eggs.
Promising review: "My 8-year-old is a huge fan of making pancakes. He saw this on TikTok and just had to have it. We absolutely love this product!! Easy to clean and use. I love that it’s an all-in-one. No more messy bowls, and he can squeeze out the perfect amount for his pancakes." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (also available as a pancake art kit).
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The kit comes with six adapters (to make them fit a variety of bottle neck sizes) and six of the purple dispensing stands.
Promising review: "This is such a great tool for using up every last bit of product and reducing waste. We used this on a bottle of lotion that we thought was empty but got nearly six more months out of it when we put this on, we were shocked. I use this for my shampoo and anything else that I can think of." —Felishia Rae
Get the a two pack from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two colors).
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I've had one of these since 2017 and pull it out pretty much anytime I have a tough scrubbing task! My grout, corners of my shower, edges around my faucets, and all kinds of other small spots get impecabbly clean in no time, using just this brush and a little diluted soap. And it's handy to pull out anytime I have a particularly stubborn, stuck-on mess, like on my stove! Read my full Rubbermaid Power Scrubber review for more.
Promising review: "This little tool is extremely versatile. It worked extremely well with my peroxide cleaner to restore my grout. It removed gunk in hard-to-reach places and scrubbed off burnt material on pans. I used it on window tracks and they look new! Best all, it was easy on my hands which are pretty arthritic." —Clawdy Monet
Get it from Amazon for $15.60.
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Watch this TikTok of the egg crackerto see how quick it is!
Promising review: "I absolutely cannot believe I'm doing this. I got this because I am ALWAYS having to pick out the shell when I crack an egg, whether for breakfast or my baking. Since buying this, I have cracked dozens of eggs without ANY shells in it. To say I am happy is an understatement. If you don't have one you should rush to get one. We are going to get them for wedding gifts when we know that the couple loves to do their own cooking. Kudos to whoever thought of this. It works perfectly, every time." —Edwin Myers
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five colors).
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Bonus: they're totally dishwasher safe. I run them through the top rack all the time! I even bring one with me to restaurants to use as a to-go container.
Promising review: "I've tried a LOT of reusable bags as there are a lot of options out there all using a variety of materials. The fabric ones just get gross over time. The vinyl ones are hard to clean and aren't usually dishwasher safe. There are other silicone ones that need a separate rod to close them that you can easily lose. This one is the most simple and easy to use. No separate pieces to lose. Can withstand any temperature/microwave/dishwasher/whatever. And if they get gunky they are very easy to clean and I trust that they aren't hiding gross crumbs in any of the crevices." —Megan A.
Get a sandwich-size bag from Amazon for $8.14+ (available in 21 colors and multi-packs)
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Read more about constipation relief at home, including using a squatting position, at Cleveland Clinic. Several BuzzFeeders own and love these — read one person's review.
Promising reviews: "Per my husband: 'First time I used mine I was like, 'there's no way the last 3 inches of that poop would have come out without the Squatty Potty.'" —m2
"Unbelievable that I've been performing a basic bodily function incorrectly my entire life. This is a wonderful product that is well worth the money. It allows one to adopt a natural, healthy position without giving up a western style toilet. You just have to use it to truly appreciate it." —Amazon Customer
Get it the 7-inch high stool (for new squatters) for $24.99+ or the 9-inch-high stool (for advanced squatters, or shorter squatters) for $22.49 from Amazon — or see all the color and size options available on Amazon on their store page.
Cincha Travel
It adjusts up to 38 inches, so it works with most bags. My mom has one of these she's used several times and loves it!
Cincha Travel is a Black-owned, California-based small business that makes these cool belts — and they donate 100 airline miles for every purchase to reconnect migrant families.
Promising review: "Makes traveling so much less of a headache! Got this after seeing it in a BuzzFeed article before my Jamaica trip. Made traveling so much more pleasant. Didn't have to worry about my tote falling off my suitcase the entire time. Highly recommend!" —Zaid Shahatit
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in 12 colors and designs).
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And it's more reusable than foil! It comes with five little slice-shaped plates, which you can stack in the container when you put your 'za away. Then when it's time to eat those leftovers, put the whole container in the microwave to reheat it all at once!
Promising review: "I've been using the same pizza slice storage boxes for years. They took up a lot of room in kitchen cabinet and didn't always stay tightly closed. I saw this product on Shark Tank and *really* wanted to try it! I prefer to reheat pizza in a toaster oven instead of a microwave, so I will never use the plates as anything but separators. With that said, I like this a lot, it takes up less room (whether in the refrigerator or in cabinet) and works nicely." —S. D. Bower
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 12 colors and various multi-packs).
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It can also help reduce outside noises, which could help you concentrate better, especially if your apartment building or roommates can get kind of loud! Check out the pic on the right: it's nearly invisible, too!
Promising review: "I’ll admit I was skeptical of these at first but after applying them to four of our doors we are thrilled! We live in an older home that is in no way energy efficient. We got these to help keep the hot summer heat out of the house. We have only had them for a short time but they look so good! They actually upgrade the doors a bit. The application went well and it is a firm hold. The flooring in our house meets the door almost so there’s not much room for movement and these stay put firmly when opening and closing the door. I have no doubt that they will stay on for a long time. Will probably buy another pack for the doors leading to our garage." —AHA
Get a set of two from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two lengths and up to five colors).
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Promising review: "Does your child 'feed the dog' during meal time? While this dish won't guarantee they won't continue that fun habit, it sure helps. Instead of 'wiping all the food' off his highchair tray, now my grandson's food sits in this sturdy dish that can't move. And I mean can't! It stays put and the cut pieces are easy to pick up it. Easy to clean too!" —Reeve
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in seven colors and check out the rest of the EZPZ mats).
You can program it with seven light settings, seven chill "wake up" sounds, and set it to start slowly lighting up at 30, 20, or 10 minutes before you wake up.
Promising review: "I am an extremely heavy sleeper and normally sleep through alarms and everything else. I got this in hopes that the light would help me wake up, and it definitely does!! Before the sound registers to my sleepy brain, I wake due to the sunrise function of the light slowly getting brighter. It’s also a great reading light before bed! This alarm clock/light is definitely doing what I needed it to!" —Brynne
Get it from Amazon for $32.88+ (available in three colors).
Promising reviews: "My winter must-have! When it’s winter my skin is slightly dry — even though I moisturize and prime and do my bb cream, it still feels a little dry. So a few spritzes of this baby and I don’t have to worry about a thing!" —Priscilla
"Expensive isn't always better. I tried this spray before spending the day outdoors in 90-degree heat at Disneyland, and the only place my makeup moved was on the tip of my nose because I have allergies and use a lot of Kleenex. But otherwise, it looked as fresh as it did when I put it on. I’ve used Mac and Urban Decay setting spray and they never worked as well as this stuff. I am completely amazed. Definitely give it a try." —Stephanie
Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in two sizes and matte, dewy, or plump finishes).
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Promising review: "Love this. I have many items to plug in now that I have to office at home. There’s plenty of room to plug in two laptops, a computer, a monitor, and my Alexa safely. It’s a little bulkier than I was expecting but that is due to the room your items will need." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $17.97.
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For ultimate convenience, hang it on the inside of your coat closet door!
Promising review: "Makes a great cold weather accessory organizer. This is our second season using this organizer. I put it on the back of the coat closet door, right over a row of coat hooks. I can fit earmuffs, gloves, mittens, hats, ski masks, and more into the pockets. Come springtime, I put the organizer on the back of the door to the storage closet. So much better than bins of hats, gloves, mittens to dig through." —
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