If You Live With A Human Who Has Annoying Habits, These 51 Products Will Help You Combat At Least Some Of Them
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Now if there was only something to solve someone leaving all the kitchen cabinets open.
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by Elizabeth Lilly BuzzFeed BuzzFeed Staff
As a Deputy Editorial Director for BuzzFeed’s shopping team, I love to get into the weeds of why a product’s worth the money by deep diving into customer reviews, and product-testing as much as possible.
Sometimes living with another person means that even hearing them breathe with their mouth open can be annoying. We all have those moments! Now while I don't have anything to solve that (ahem, may I suggest some noise-canceling headphones?), I *do* have a lot of suggestions for other mishaps, like several kinds of drain cleaners and even a spinning cosmetic organizer that'll help clear up a shared bathroom counter. So if you've gotta cohabitate with someone, there are solutions!
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I've used this on weird cooking smells (ahem, roasting broccoli and Brussels sprouts) both in my own apartment and ones wafting over from my neighbors. I've also sprayed it around my windows when I can tell someone's smoking cigarettes on their fire escape. A little truly goes a long way, and it works quickly. Gross smell? This HANDLES it.
Get it from Amazon for $15 (available in four scents and various sizes).
The loops on this machine include White Noise, Fan, Ocean, Rain, Stream and Summer Night, which you can set with a 15-, 30-, or 60-minute auto off timer. It's also super lightweight and compact if you're on the move!
Promising review: "Perfect for our noise floor in the dorm! Helps my roommate and I to fall asleep and sleep soundly. We love the nature sounds in addition to the classic white noise. The loop doesn’t bother us but is slightly more noticeable on the 'night sounds' one with chirping, but it’s not bothersome. Overall, such a great purchase!" —Christine Goulding
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I’m a bit of clean freak. This tool is an essential tool that scrubs hard to remove bunt-on food and stains. A real game changer. So glad someone introduced this to me." —Grade E
"This stuff was so effective in cleaning my water-stained shower that I’ve placed another order. This is my second order and I’ve gotten a tub to keep under the sink of each of my three bathrooms." —Deb RC
Get it from Amazon for $5.97. Psst, there's also a squeezable version now!
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Promising review: "I love the way the light looks and the many colors, but honestly I love the flexibility of the neck. I can manipulate it to fit the function of what I am doing. I have used it as reading light and mood light by the bed. I had no problem reading my book at night. I have used it as a task light to do arts and crafts. More recently, I have used it at work and it now has a permanent spot at my desk. The light was a great value for the money for me." —Terese
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in two colors).
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Promising review: "Saw on TikTok (don’t judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you’re left with a clean sink! I use with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance." —Jessica Hamilton
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.50.
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Promising review: "Use this for curling iron, straightening iron, or soldering iron, stuff that I don’t want to forget. It’s an easy one-push button operation, gives a 30-minute countdown. In case I forget, it will auto shutdown so I don’t burn my house." —A.
Get it from Amazon for $11.49+ (available in three timer types).
Promising review: "I love it!! Elegant and functional. I love not stressing about the safety of my son or pet with this. The adjustable arm and temperature leave me in control. The brightness settings fit every mood! And it has a timer!! It is well-made. Heavy so it won’t tip easily." —Sarah R
Get it from Amazon for$35.99 (available in two styles).
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Check out a TikTok of the bacon bin in action.
Talisman Designs is a small business that specializes in at-home cooking and entertaining products.
Promising review: "This little piggy works perfectly for storing or discarding the grease created from cooking. You can either store the grease/ lard in the container for future use, or as I do, pop the pig in the freezer for a bit, then dispose of the solidified grease. Would buy again." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
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FryAway is a US-based small business specializing in planet-friendly cooking waste solutions.
Promising review: "I will always keep this stocked in my house! My husband sent me a TikTok, I know I know, and I thought it couldn't hurt to try it out. I loved after the first night! I could easily remove the hardened oil and throw it out." —Roberta
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
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Cup Cozy Pillow is a small biz as seen on TV specializing in cleverly designed cup holders.
Promising review: "I liked that it worked with cups and mugs, perfect for clumsy friends." —YAZ
"This thing is great! I’m home on maternity leave with my new baby and spend most of my time on the couch under a sleeping baby. This product makes it easy for me to keep my drinks, remote, etc close by even with crazy dogs running around. It’s a little more expensive than I would have liked but it works and I love it so money well spent!" —Amber
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
Promising review: "Perfect plunger for sink. This plunger fit the bathroom sink with ease. Doesn't take much effort to plunge the sink. You have to plunge a few times but it is so effortless and definitely clears a clog. I would recommend this plunger." —C. Lorenzo
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
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My coworker Jenae Sitzes, who has a blue velvet couch and two cats, swears by this!
Promising review: "I have a golden retriever and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout and it works wonders." —Joanne Ertel
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
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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 (clip the coupon on the product page to get it for $14.38).
Psst, I use this with great success on my shower in my rental apartment!
Promising review: "Bought this because of the reviews, and I’m not disappointed. I moved into a rental house that had a dirty tub with those yellow ring stains. I couldn’t get on my knees and scrub them, so I was excited to try this product. It took three sprays with drying time in between, but they are almost invisible. But do be careful because the residue can leave a slippery surface, which the directions warn about." —Michele
Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two scents, two sizes, and a two-pack).
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Check out a TikTok of the Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp to see it in action!
Promising review: "I was sooo skeptical and was confused about how they’d work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! They’re super interesting but they do the job." —Janet
Get it from Amazon for $4.37.
It's super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months!
Promising review: "I originally got these because my college roommate never cleaned the bathroom, and I was hoping to find something that would help me not have to clean the toilet as often. Let me tell you, this works so much better than I hoped. These keep the toilet COMPLETELY CLEAN for three months! All I have to do is take some disinfectant wipes around the outside every now and then – I only have to scrub the bowl once when the cartridge runs out. When I moved out of the apartment, I took this with me and hooked it up to the toilet back home. When I move out, I will certainly be taking it with me again. Can't recommend this enough." —Dave M.
Get it from Amazon for $10.77.
Promising review: "This little dishwasher magnet might seem simple, but let me tell you, it's a game changer! Living with roommates can be, well, interesting when it comes to dishes. Someone always forgets if the dishwasher's clean or dirty (cough, me, sometimes). This magnet has saved us countless 'Is it safe to unload?' standoffs. Plus, the magnet is super strong, and for the times I forget (again, me!), the included tape sticks like nobody's business. Now, everyone knows exactly what's going on in the dishwasher kingdom. Highly recommend, especially for any kitchen with forgetful humans (like me) or little ones learning the dishwashing ropes!" —Ryan
Get it from Amazon for $6.92 (also available in black).
Two Lilacs Studio on Etsy
Two Lilacs Studio is a Saint Helens, Oregon-based Etsy shop specializing in quality handmade goods with personalized options.
Get it from Two Lilacs Studio on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in six colors and four sizes).
Momo Lifestyle is a small business that specializes in family-friendly homewares.
Promising review: "We got this for the bathroom that the kids us. Anybody with little kids will know that they make a constant mess. We had water all over the counter, mainly around the soap dispenser, and it was causing problems. This has helped a great deal. There is less water on the counter and I even like to put water on it sometimes just to watch it evaporate within about 60–90 seconds. It was totally worth the money." —David P.
Get it from Amazon for $14.87.
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I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout food instead of cooking. But, as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce *and* the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like I say it does! Like, scary well.
Get one spray and three refills from Amazon for $16.88.
My bathroom sink tends to stop up far too easily and this does a drastically better job of clearing the gunk than Drano or Liquid Plumbr. I also love that it's noncorrosive (I live in a pre-war apartment building with old pipes) and odorless (no one loves feeling like a bug being fumigated in their own home)!
Promising review: "OK... So I have to do a little review on this product BECAUSE I have had a stopped-up kitchen sink and have LITERALLY tried EVERYTHING down to the industrial products with NO luck. I decided to go on Amazon and read a few reviews. This is the one I decided to go with. I only used one chamber, let it sit for an hour, and then used boiling water. My sink is NO LONGER stopped up!!! I saved a plumber bill and this was $11.97. HUGE win for this woman!!" —Tabpeach
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
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Promising review: "Keeps my refrigerator looking clean and fresh. Especially like the gray pattern which goes nicely with a stainless steel refrigerator. When something spills, It's much easier to wash these pads than scrub your refrigerator. The pads don't last forever but they can be washed three or four times before I recycle them into cleaning rags." —CardFan133
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $6.39.
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Promising review: "Cleaning our two Kuerig makers was quick and easy with this kit. Cleaner than clean!" —JAC
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.
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Promising reviews: "We decided to do a little test. One banana in a bag and one out, same location in the kitchen. This was after nine days you can see that’s there’s a distinct difference in the bananas. Amazing product!" —Trio Mum
"Purchased for my 85-year-old Mom. She complained about throwing out produce because she didn’t use it quickly enough. Her friend at senior living uses these bags and swears by them, said lettuce lasts for a couple of weeks and bananas for up to three weeks. Think they will save her money." —melcat
Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $15.99.
It's from a family-run business that specializes in cleaning products, especially ones for homes with pets!
Promising review: "After reading the reviews I thought I could at least try it, and holy smokes, this is a miracle cleaner!!! I think I have tried every cleaner on the market for pet stains and nothing ever really works on my carpets. Even if I get it off the top, it somehow comes back up. My crazy dogs hate the rain and they have one spot that they always go on when they decide they are not going outside. I have cleaned the spot probably 100 times. I cleaned this area one time with this cleaner and my spot steam cleaner and it is completely gone! The stain and smell are 100% gone, not just covered up like before, completely and absolutely gone. Miracle cleaner for sure!" —PLLane
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
Promising review: "I'm always amazed to find new items to help organize my kitchen and this Everie lid organizer is no exception! I didn't even know I needed it, but love how it has transformed my drawer! It seems sturdy and I was able to fit quite a few lids in it, and once the refrigerator is cleaned of all the leftovers, there will still be room for more lids! The plastic separators easily move in and out, making it simple to change how many can fit in an individual section. Great purchase (Great invention — who thinks of these things????) and would highly recommend to keep your drawers neat and tidy!" —Scott K's Wife
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
Promising review: "My baby niece Sharpied my orange suede couch. Didn’t think it would ever come out. This stuff is amazing." —levi schofield
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (available in various sizes and multipacks).
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).
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Promising review: "ThIs is the best thing I have purchased from Amazon! It is holding two brushes, blow-dryer, and four other heating tools! Best used with blow-dryer that has retractable cord." —katie
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
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: "Repeat customer! I purchased one to organize the garden tools (rake, hoe, cultivator, shovel, etc.) in our garage and by alternating the tops of the tools up/down, was able to fit them neatly in the holder. Liked it so much, going to install another next to it for the other items. The hooks are a nice feature to hold our gloves and a simple plastic bag to hold things when needed." —Rob C.
Get it from Amazon for $16.97.
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Promising review: "Works great. Keeps the cats from pulling the towels down." —JCarroll
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.79.
Includes three brushes that'll attached to a standard handheld drill. The white is a soft bristle, best for wheels, carpet, upholstery, glass, and leather; the yellow is a medium bristle, best for bathroom, bathtub, shower, tile, and porcelain; the green is a medium bristle, best for kitchen, stoves, cabinets, countertops, and linoleum; the blue is a medium bristle, best for boats, pools, canoe/kayaks, hot tubs, and plastics; the red is a stiff bristle, best for outdoors, siding, brick, garage, and gutter; and the black is a hard bristle, best for grills, loose paint, furnaces, ovens, and industrial use.
Drill Brush is a small business based in New York!
Promising review: "I’m in love with this. I manage many apartment properties and finding people to do the cleaning has been tricky business, so I end up having to get in and clean these horrendous filth pods tenants lived in and left me to deal with when they move out. The ovens and stove tops are usually the worst, and I absolutely hate cleaning. I came across this drill attachment set, and let me tell you, it helped me tremendously! I still had to get in with a putty knife on some of them but it really cut down my elbow-grease time. If it wasn’t for this drill attachment, I think my arms would have just fallen off trying to clean it as good as I did! My only con would be that it doesn’t have any extension of any sort, so I really had my drill all up in that oven, but well worth it." —alicia haats
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in six bristle types).
Promising review: "Wow! A degreaser that actually works! I love the foam, which starts to work immediately on my stove top as well as cookware and other kitchen surfaces." —P. Webb
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two sizes).
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Shower Cat is a small business established in 2021 specializing in products to prevent shower clogs.
Promising review: "I first saw this product on TikTok and I knew immediately that I needed it. I just moved into a new apartment and I didn’t want to be how I used to be, where I’d just let hair go down the drain and plug it eventually, or peel it off of the drain after each shower. It works great but I probably need some practice with it. I currently just floss my hair through it so it will hold them and there are a few stray hairs that don’t stick. I would recommend to anyone who is tired of putting your loose strands of hair on the shower wall." —Cari Schwartzkopf
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
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This little wonder fits inside of the drain and you can easily remove it and pull off hair at least once a week. You'll even enjoy how grossed out seeing all that hair makes you!
Promising review: "I was skeptical, but for a few bucks I gave it a go. I'm lazy and I live with two ladies (who are also lazy). The tub drain doesn't get addressed nearly enough. I'd usually be the one pulling nasty balls of long hair out of the drain catch just so the tub would actually drain during a shower EVERY DAY. With this bad boy, once a week and you don't even notice a slow down in the drainage." —Jason
Get it from Amazon for $12.67+ (available in six colors; also in a sink version).
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BTW, it's BPA-free, FDA-compliant, heat-resistant up to 450 degrees F, and dishwasher-safe.
Promising review: "I was frying chicken with lard (yes, I use lard! My chicken is NOT health food.) and I put too much in the frying pan. A few minutes after putting the chicken in, the lard began to bubble up and if I hadn't had the Frywall in place, it would have spilled all over my stove. The Frywall creates a seal around my frying pan, stopping spillovers. Splatters don't escape, it's easy to work around it (turning my chicken over), and when I'm done, I just throw it in the dishwasher. If you do any frying at all, you want the Frywall. Helpful" —Carl G Brown
Get it from Amazon for $23.95 (available in three 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 $26.99.
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They can be used wet or dry and on basically every type of flooring and even drywall if you're so inclined. Since they can be thrown in the wash, one microfiber pad can replace up 100 single-use pads.
Promising review: "I love these pads!! I quit using my swiffer because I was trying to cut down on the chemicals in my house. These are perfect for use with my mop, and they work so well!" —Amy
Get a set of two from Amazon for $17.75.
I put these on my kitchen cabinet doors and sliding closet doors. They're fantastic!
Promising review: "Great little addition to cabinets and drawers to keep them from banging when closing. Used for an apartment. Easy to remove without damage. Includes various sizes and shapes. Would purchase again." —Gave it a try
Get a 272-pack from Amazon for $6.95.
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Promising review: "So easy to set up! All you do is peel tape and adhere to a CLEAN and DRY door. Also looks great, I don't even notice it. I had a huge gap under my door. I could smell and hear everything from the hallway. Smells, drafts, and sound all are less of an issue now." —Brit B.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "I didn’t buy this for weatherproofing. I bought it for sound elimination on my inside doors. I have 1/4-inch spaces between where my door latches and the door jamb, this allowed kids to push on the doors and make a lot of noise. This stripping was easy to apply and filled in those gaps; giving a tight surface for the door. Now no wiggle and no slamming against the jamb." —S82880
Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in four colors).
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Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. I used one of these for the exact scenario I outlined above and it's going strong a year later!
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 (also available in glow in the dark).
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FYI, it installs like a regular outlet cover. Of course except with the wonderful shelf. Can also be installed so the shelf is below the outlet.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this thing! I have much less clutter on my sink thanks to this. If there's anyone not sure if it will fit due to an object, all you need is 1.25 inches of space between the edge of your existing outlet plate and the piece of furniture. I have a GFCI with a standard wall plate." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in three colors).
This game-changer includes a toothpaste dispenser, four cups and holders, and a place to store your toothbrushes.
Promising review: "I love this item! I saw it originally on TikTok and thought it would be perfect for our bathroom! We have one bathroom upstairs and five people who use it. This cleared up so much counter space for us! There are ventilation holes where the cups go to help make sure they dry properly. The toothpaste dispenser has really been working to get every last drop out of the tube. Would definitely recommend for a family or kids bathroom. There is also a little storage compartment behind the toothpaste that is great for extra brushes, cotton swabs, or flossers." —Sariyah J
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four colors).
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SnapPower is a small biz that specializes in unique and innovative lighting products.
Promising review: "I ordered this after seeing it on TikTok. I’m very happy with this product!" —Miss. Harris
"Game changer. When I get up, I don’t want to wake everyone up with flipping on lights and all. These provide plenty of walking through the house light. Super easy installation, too." —Monica Martinez
Get it from Amazon for$23.98(available in three outlet styles and 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.
Promising review: "These babies have transformed and reformed my slobby life. My dog sitter thought I got a new sink and fridge. I have never had more fun cleaning in my life — wait, I have never had any fun cleaning. But these magical creatures make it so freaking satisfying. No toxic stuff. No fumes. Just heavenly cleanliness. These are also much, much bigger than Magic Erasers. I cut them in half lengthwise, and they are STILL bigger. And they are a ton cheaper. Buy these. I don’t have much of a life, but I finally have a spotless sink." —Jimmy Jim Ereeno
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
Promising review: "Just another thing TikTok made me buy! The quality of the plastic is really great and I love that you can move the shelves as you see fit." —Reagan
Get it from Amazon for$24.99 (also available with a brush holder).
Promising review: "I love the Shower Gem. I have four in my shower and the work great! Everything has a place and when it needs cleaning I just put them in the dishwasher. I would recommend it to everyone!" —pam griffith
Get it from Amazon for $25.99.
Promising review: "We've been using this for a while now. Our bathroom layout is too narrow for a traditional hamper, but we wanted something near the shower. This can definitely hold a full load of laundry. The design makes it so it doesn't bulge out so much. It keeps its lay-flat design. The zipper is borderline genius. We put a laundry basket underneath and unzip to transfer the laundry. Nothing ever gets stuck since the zipper is the full length of the bottom. Even with a large load of laundry, the zipper slides easily. It has not pinched or gotten caught on any of our clothes. Helpful." —Leah Batchelor
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three colors and also in a pack of two).
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