Lifestyle items: Spills, clutter, and dirt stand no chance against these things.
by Rebecca O’Connell
1. A ball of slime putty that’s really fun to play with—but don’t forget to use it to clean up anything with lots of nooks and crannies.
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Promising review: “I was skeptical at first. I was afraid my keyboard would be all gummed up with yellow slime! The opposite, it cleaned it as good as new. Got all those dog hairs between the keys! No smell lingering on the keyboard or my hands. No sign I even used it except a clean keyboard. Kind of fun to play with. LOL.” —ZZZZZ
Get it from Amazon for $5.91.
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2. A tube of Grip Clean, a Shark Tank-famous product that’ll cut through grease, oil, ink, odors, and more — without relying on harsh artificial ingredients. It’s made natural ingredients like coconut and olive oils, so even those with sensitive skin can use it regularly suffering from dry, cracked, or irritated hands.
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Promising review: “I work for the railroad and I am always getting my hands dirty! I could never seem to find anything that worked. Also, I live in Utah so when it starts getting cold my hands dry out. Well, with Grip Clean that doesn’t happen! I have my coworkers coming to my locker asking to get some soap since the soap we have at doesn’t work as well as Grip Clean!” —Nick
Get it from Amazon for $11.47.
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3. A dog paw-cleaning device to keep Spot’s feet squeaky clean, because you can’t exactly put hand sanitizer on a dog. (Seriously, do not do that.)
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Promising review: “Best. Thing. Ever. This product works like a charm. It gets the sand from between their pads, and is gentle enough that even my most stubborn pup tolerates it! I have a terrier/schnauzer who likes to dig, a mini golden doodle who is prissy about her paws and a standard Labradoodle puppy who is still very fuzzy. We have a farm where it is extremely sandy and we stay in a travel trailer. The amount of sand they were tracking in to the camper was ridiculous. It takes me three minutes to clean and dry off all of their paws. Seriously the best purchase I have made!” —Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $15.29+ (available in three sizes and eight colors).
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4. A cat-tastic magnet so you and your roommate will actually know if those dishes are clean or dirty. Such a small gadget with huge effects.
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Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five styles).
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5. A pack of super-strong magnets to secure to the top of your fridge so all your beers can be cold ones.
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Promising review: “I bought this as a little gift for my husband. I thought it was kinda cool and he would enjoy. He loves it and shows everyone that comes over. They install very easily, and the bottles stick well. The magnetic is so strong it draws the bottle up when you get close, but it’s still easy enough to pull the bottle off when needed. I would recommend these to anyone. They are a bit expensive but well worth the money. Great gift idea!” —Christine
Get a set of two strips (six magnets) from Amazon for $29.99.
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6. A magnetic stove shelf you can just pop right on…and bam! Now you have a place for your most-used seasonings.
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Promising review: “This is amazing and I have no idea I didn’t buy one of these years ago!!! My new stove wouldn’t get close enough to the wall to allow me to rest anything on top without it falling behind. This was absolutely PERFECT. I am very happy that the magnets provided were able to be moved. This allowed me to place them perfectly for maximum hold because my top was slightly curved.” —JStill
Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in three colors and three sizes from 24″ to 30″).
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7. A tea bag organizer to bring order (and space) to your packed cabinets.
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Promising review: “Do I really need a tea bag organizer? That’s what I was thinking when I ordered this. And when I took it out of the box. And when I filled the first little bag holder. But as the pile of empty boxes grew larger, I knew the answer was yes, I do need a tea bag organizer. I was using a whole shelf and a half for jumbled tea boxes which I had to sift through to look for a specific tea. In the end, I think this held about eight or nine boxes of tea bags (I crammed some of them). I am so happy that I got this!” —Sarah C.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes).
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8. A bidet offering a more luxurious option over that dry, wasteful, less-efficient toilet paper.
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Promising review: “This is the bidet I use and I 100% recommend to my friends, family, and to you, dear reader. Installation was pretty simple; from start to poop it took about 15 minutes. The sensation is truly something if you’ve never experienced it before. ” —Melanie Aman, BuzzFeed Staff
Get it from Tushy on Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two styles).
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9. A expandable, cabinet-lining, two-tier shelf that will make every bottle you own visible and easily accessible.
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Promising review: “Where has this been all my life? This is the best invention ever. Very easy to assemble and fit my cabinet easily. Buy this, you won’t regret it!” —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two styles).
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10. A pair of Command broom holding wall mounts so those things can stop falling out of the closet and bopping you on the head.
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They can hold up to four pounds!
Promising review: “Super simple to put up, works great, and makes organization a snap! Really happy with how well this simple project turned out!!” —Mat Snyder
Get them from Amazon for $14.03.
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11. A set of Sheet Keeper bands to keep your sheet sets together and properly labelled. GOODBYE, frantically searching for a matching pillowcase before your guests arrive in 30 minutes.
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Sheet Keeper is a woman-owned small business based in Los Angeles and their adorable bedding bands will actually make staying organized fun!
Promising review: “Great product. Came quickly and they work great! Such a great idea to keep sheets organized and together while being able to tell what size bedding it is. Will order again for sure!” —devonhansen1
Get a set of two from Sheet Keeper on Etsy for $11.99 (available in sizes twin—California king, as well as in duvet and comforter labels).
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12. A set of drill brushes so effective, you’ll be shocked how clean your bathroom used to be.
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The set comes with a 2-inch flat brush, a 4-inch flat brush, and a round brush. The drill isn’t included, but you can grab a basic Black and Decker one ($29 on Amazon) that’ll do the trick.
Promising review: “I thought my hard water stains would never come off my shower doors, but I bought this awesome brush set, and it’s amazing! I’ve tried all the hacks — drier sheets, clean erasers, lemon, vinegar — nothing works like this brush! I used Zep shower cleaner with it! In the picture, the side on the right is the part of the door I cleaned, and I still have to clean the left side.” —Traci D.
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six colors and stiffness levels).
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13. An under-cabinet drawer to bring order to whatever cabinet you’ve been avoiding lately.
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Promising review: “These are nice pieces that helped me organize underneath my bathroom sink! They fit perfectly! After organizing everything, I was so surprised I had so much more room that I grabbed more items out of the linen closet to fill it up. I still have a lot of room left. I bought these based off the high ratings and they hold true.” —Brad J. Leahy
Get it on Amazon for $25.97 (also available in bronze).
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14. A pet hair remover that’ll pull all the fur off your belongings. It turns out that white fur coat you own is actually a black denim jacket???
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Promising review: “Holy cow this is magic. I have a 230-pound Mastiff. I have purchased any and everything claiming to get dog hair off car carpet. I have used at least three different vacuums and attachments. Lately I have been using a microfiber towel because it had some grip. Then this piece of magic arrived. It gets every single hair no matter how embedded. There were hairs I had a hard time removing with my fingers. The Fur-Zoff pulled them right out. This has cut my hair removal time in half! Thank you for this savior of a tool.” —David R.
Get it from Amazon for $10.52.
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15. A blessedly effective carpet cleaner capable of turning your brown carpet into whatever color it was when you bought it.
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Promising review: “This is a wonderful product. I have an older dog who can’t always wait until I get home from work so accidents occasionally happen. I have a Hoover Rug Scrubber and this product is very easy to use with my machine. Carpet Miracle works amazingly well on stains and odors, even those that have set for a while. I did the carpet in the ‘room of shame’ twice just to be sure, although for normal soil and odors once should be more than enough. It leaves behind a wonderfully clean, fresh scent, and the carpet feels and looks wonderful. I plan on continuing to use this product to keep my carpets clean and my home smelling fresh.” —Vicky Faurot
Get it from Amazon for $19.50.
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16. A set of 3D-printed KitchenAid Tool holders so you finally have a place to store those darn things.
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McMaster3D is a Langhorne, Pennsylvania-based Etsy shop that specializes in 3D printing.
Promising review: ‘These are great! They come with command strips and I installed mine side ways on a cabinet instead of underneath and it’s working great! Saving so much drawer space.” —Etsy Reviewer
Get the set of three from McMaster3D on Etsy for $11+ (available in 12 colors).
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17. Reusable microfiber pads that are compatible with a Swiffer WetJet. Good for the environment *and* your wallet!
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Promising review: “The only review you need to read! So I debated HARD about buying these and now I’m sad I didn’t buy the four-pack. I got the two-pack because I wasn’t sure these would work on my Swiffer WetJet. HUNNY THESE BAD BOYS ARE THE EFFING BEST THING ON AMAZON! Buy them. Buy them right now. I literally JUST used these to swiffer my bedroom and bathroom. These stuck to my swiffer so well I had to nearly pry them off once I was done. They are so absorbent. I swear those disposable pads will never be bought ever again. I am ordering more of these pads. They even came with a lovely handwritten note from the lady who owns the company. Honestly I have no idea why I waited so long. This was the best Swiffering ever. My floors seriously look cleaner. 20 stars.” —ElleSoFresh
Get two from Amazon for $8.25.
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18. A tub of heavy-duty cleaning wipes to reach for before opting for heavier cleaning appliances that take forever to set up.
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These work on almost any surface: leather, fabric, furniture, hardwood, pans, metal, WHEREVER. And they’ll clean up grease, oil, tar, dirt, ink, lipstick, nail polish, food, and a whole lot more.
Promising review: “I wasn’t expecting much from these, but I’m pleasantly surprised. I work on cars a lot, and I don’t like wearing latex gloves like so many others do. As a result, my hands get DIRTY. I usually use the orange stuff, but I got tired of the grit and having to wipe it off with paper towels (I don’t have a sink within easy reach). So I thought I would try out these cleaning towels. I have to say, I’m impressed! They don’t have any ‘grit’ on them per se, but they are just rough enough that they easily scrape off whatever grease I have on my hands. I’m sold on these.” —thatguy
Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $14.98.
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19. A three-blade blinds cleaner with five removable microfiber sleeves so you can clean every single blind to your liking.
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Promising review: “LOVE these for dusting my blinds. Easy to switch out and clean. Definitely captures the dust. Highly recommend.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
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20. The Pink Stuff, an all-purpose paste that you can use to clean basically anything. Scrubbing will be a thing of the past. And the future? Sparkly clean items as far as the eye can see.
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Promising review: “Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done and this stuff brought my shower back to near new in one use. We’ve since cleaned a weird chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We’ll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff. Worth every penny.” —Nancy F.
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
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21. An expanding file folder you can fill with up to 200 pieces of paper and free up soo much desk space.
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Get it from Amazon for $6.98 (available in10 colors).
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22. Garbage disposal cleaner that’s not only easy to use, but also very entertaining.
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Here’s what you do: Run some hot water, pop one of the packets in your disposer, let it foam, then wait for the foam to fully disappear. Garbage disposer = clean and ickiness free.
Promising review: “WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE???! Holy cow, I didn’t realize how easy and quick it was to clean a garbage disposal until I bought this product! Typically, I’d just use vinegar and baking soda down the drain and call it good. I didn’t know that there was an actual disposal cleaning product available until I stumbled across it through a BuzzFeed article. I had to try it. The instructions are very simple. It literally takes five minutes and some hot water and VOILA! you have a clean, no-longer-stinky garbage disposal. Any time I got a whiff of an odor, all I did was drop one of these packs in the disposal and the smell was GONE! Plus, the blue foam bubbling in the sink was amusing to watch. Worth every penny!!” —VadersGirl
Get a pack from Amazon for $3.78.
23. A leather cleaner you can count on to help bring life back to your old furniture. Welcome back, old friends!
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Just mix this concentrate with water, put it in a spray bottle, spray, and wipe off.
Promising review: “My 15-year-old leather sectional hadn’t been cleaned or conditioned in three to four years because I couldn’t find anything that worked well without causing it to look blotchy. The color was also fading and I thought it was a goner. After some elbow grease, the sectional looks great! It’s now back to its original color without being blotchy. More importantly, the suppleness has returned. I can actually say that it looks as good as the day we bought it.” —jellybean55
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (clip the coupon on the product page to save $1).
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24. An all-natural multi-purpose spray that comes in a variety of fragrances to give your home that treasured “freshly cleaned top to bottom” smell.
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The Hoot is a Black woman-owned small business.
You know that refreshing feeling you get after a deep clean at the dentist? That’s how I feel about my home after using this spray. The peppermint smell is so invigorating and makes everything smell fresh. It cuts through grime and dust with no problem, and I think might actually scare off mice (rodents hate minty smells). The sprayer works well, and the bottle is even made from recycled plastic. This “eco-friendly” brand was started by Tonya Newsome, a professional cleaner, who noticed traditional cleaning solutions made with harsh ingredients were causing skin irritation and respiratory issues. Newsome decided to make a cleaner that’s just as effective but without SLES and SLS (both known to cause irritation and allergic reactions for people with sensitive skin). I have to say, it’s really nice to use a cleaner that works but doesn’t give off unpleasant fumes or put my dog at risk. If you’re looking for a multipurpose spray that smells like a nice piece of gum instead of the bottom of a swimming pool, try it out!
Get it from The Hoot for $6.99+ (available with two sprayer nozzle options).
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25. A car seat storage bag so everything you need is in one place instead of rolling around under the seats. Your passengers will finally have leg room AND a cold drink, because this thing has an insulated cooler pocket.
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It has a cooler, two side pockets, a front pocket, and a place for tissues.
Promising review: “I ordered this because I’m going on a long road trip later this month and wanted to have a reliable organizer within reach. This is definitely worth the price and very easy to install. Would recommend.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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26. A jetted tub jet cleaner to help deal with all the grime you can’t even see hiding inside the pipes.
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Run a bath, add the jet cleaner, wait for all the grime to eject from your jets, and then wipe down the tub. Oh Yuk is a family-owned and operated company based in Minnesota.
Promising review: “We moved out of state into an older home. Unsure about the cleanliness of the jetted tub, we used this product for the first time because of its customer rating. We ran it for 15 minutes in hot water, rinsing and cleaning out the tub afterwards. I was shocked at how much crud and disgusting filth was kicked out of the jets during the process, however, I am relieved to know the tub is now clean on the inside and out, not just appearing clean on the outside.” —Painter
Get it from Amazon for $17.84.
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27. An electric power washer so you can harness the power of high-pressure water to totally annihilate caked-on dirt and grime.
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Promising review: “This pressure washer is amazing. It’s super easy to put together, is lightweight, and does an excellent job. I cleaned my slate patio in one day, and my concrete driveway the next!” —Debbie S.
Get it from Amazon for $169.
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28. A Black + Decker power scrubber with a nice handle so you can clean your kitchen sans wrist pain.
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Promising review: “I love the scrubber and use it mainly for cleaning the bathroom. Works great on my glass shower doors, sink, and tub. The brush attachment is also great for cleaning the grout lines between tiles and around the tub. Small size is easy to handle too.” —LNR, New York
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
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29. A thin rolling shelf to slip in that weird space between your fridge and cabinets. Or between your laundry machine and the wall. Or in the garage next to your car. Wherever you have a tiny sliver of unused space.
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Promising review: “Our new house was short on storage space and this really helps. It goes right between the refrigerator and the counter where the stovetop is located. I keep canned goods and other food items that will need the stovetop. It holds plenty of cans and with smaller cans, I can stack them two high. It pulls out easily.” —Kathy G. Guevara
Get it from Amazon for $36.99.
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30. A hairbrush cleaning tool perfectly designed to remove hair, debris, fuzz, fur, dandruff — I could go on. OK, you see how this thing is very needed, right?
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The pointed end of the tool is ideal for picking out tangles, the stiff bristles work great at removing dust and dirt, and the bristles at the bottom end of the tool can give your hairbrush a deep clean.
Promising review: “When I bought this, I was really skeptical. I am grossed out by my hairbrush and clean it all the time. I’ve soaked it in vinegar and tea tree oil, used a toothbrush, scrubbed it with shampoo, picked it clean by hand — everything you can think of. Still, it’s so hard to get the little lint that forms at the base of the brush — they don’t dissolve off, and you have to pick them off the bristles one by one because a toothbrush won’t even break them up. This thing works amazingly. I don’t know why, it just does — the particular texture of the bristles on this really grabs everything. It scraped the little lint rings right off, and now my brush is cleaner, 10 times as fast.” —HeartsofHavoc
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
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31. An Oven Cleaning Kit complete with oven scrub, all-purpose cleaner, and a metallic sponge to help you get your oven into tip-top shape in no time at all. It’s made in small batches with natural ingredients so it’s safe for your family, pets, and home.
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Everneat is a Fairfield, Connecticut-based Etsy shop filled with natural cleaning products and tools.
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $39.99 (available in two scents or unscented).
32. A cooktop-cleaning kit bringing shines back to thousands of electric stovetops. It comes with a cleaning solution, cleaning pad, *and* scraper tool to fight tough stains and caked-on gunk.
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The six-piece set includes Cooktop Cleaner, POW-R Grip pad tool, scraper, and three cleaning pads.
Promising review: “Works amazingly! I hadn’t thoroughly scrubbed my glass cooktop in years — only wiped down with random multi-cleaners that never seemed to do much. Then a friend recommended this product…AMAZING! The included scrubbers and scrapers really make the difference. As others have said, it will leave your cooktop shiny and new. Even marks that had been on there for years came almost completely off…98% better. The key is to use very little product; let dry to a haze; and wipe with a clean, dry cotton towel (just like waxing a car). If you aren’t getting a mirrored finish, it’s because you’ve used too much product and not enough elbow grease to polish off.” —B. Swartwood
Get the set from Amazon for $15.88.
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33. A set of Shoe Slotz that lets you stack shoes on top of each other, meaning you can DOUBLE your storage space. In the words of Kelly, let’s get some shoes.
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It works with men’s, women’s, and kid’s shoes — heels and flats!
Promising review: “I will spare you the horrific ‘before’ picture of the complete nightmare that was my closet floor. Just imagine a dusty mess with shoes thrown all over each other in a sad attempt at giving some appearance of order, and you will have a good idea of why buying this shoe organizer was one of the best ideas I’ve had this year. The floor now looks so neat and tidy I can’t believe my eyes every time I open my closet doors.” —Veronica, just an average reader, you know?
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $32.99+ (also available in multi-packs).
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34. Slow cooker liners so you don’t have to yank the heavy pot out of the cooker to clean it. Bags! Gotta love ’em.
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Bonus! These are also great for cooking cheesecakes. Just wrap the pan in one before dipping it in the water bath to keep it nice and dry.
Promising review: “This is a great deal on the multi-pack!!! Since trying these, I always use them when cooking in my Crock-Pot!! Cleanup is so, so easy. No mess, guaranteed!!!” —Sue
Get six liners from Amazon for $3.48.
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35. A beloved O-Cedar mop and bucket set that’ll make mopping way faster and easier, thanks to the hands-free wringing system. The mop head’s unique shape makes it easy to get into corners, making it a favorite amongst neat freaks and professional cleaners.
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All you have to do is press the pedal down with your foot, and it’ll spin away excess water.
Promising review: “This mop is fantastic!!! I clean for a living and use professional equipment provided to me… I use THIS mop at home, and I like it even better! Easy to use, great on my vinyl plank flooring, and works great getting into small areas, like around the toilet. I normally use a steam mop or a microfiber mop head on a push mop, and I think this mop does a much better job. Very happy with this purchase…would definitely recommend!” —Kellj23
Get it from Amazon for $34.97.
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36. A container of Bar Keepers Friend all-purpose cleaner and polish to zap away every speck of rust, grime, and general grossness.
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The cleanser is nonabrasive, bleach-free, and effective on stainless steel, porcelain, ceramic, copper alloys, fiberglass, Corian, brass, bronze, chrome, and aluminum surfaces. Simply wet the surface to be cleaned, sprinkle a small amount of cleanser on the surface, and gently rub it with a wet cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly within one minute of application and wipe it dry!
Promising review: “This product is amazing! My son placed a cast iron skillet on my quartz countertop, and it left a rust ring. I used many products, and nothing worked. I found this one after a Google search and used it. It took one minute to remove the rust stain. So then I tried it on the white cast iron sink!! And it looks brand new!” —~B
Get it from Amazon for $2.49+ (also available in a pack of three).
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37. A windshield cleaning mop with a long handle so you can fiiiinnaalllyyy get that tough to reach spot at the bottom. Maybe now you’ll actually be able to see where you’re going!
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Promising review: “I use this for everything from cleaning my car’s dashboard to getting dog hair off the interior walls of my washing machine. I seriously don’t know how I ever lived without this thing. I do know, though, I never will again…I’ll be buying these for as long as I’m on the right side of the grass. I love it.” —Granny M
Get it from Amazon for $13.25+ (available in two styles).
38. An stackable shelf to help you utilize more space in your cabinets.
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You can also use it in your bathroom, bedroom closet, or office.
Get it from Amazon for $16.87 (available in three colors).
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39. A pack of AirPod cleaners able to squeeze into the tight nooks and crannies of your headphones and return with — eek — whatever’s been blocking your sound.
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Promising review: “I never usually write reviews but this is an exception. I’ve had my AirPods for over a year and when the sound quality was diminishing, I was afraid they had a short life expectancy and I would need to get a new pair! Even after using cotton buds to clean the AirPods out, I thought that was enough until my friend said there’s stuff built up and hard to see, but there was nothing able to get it out! Enter this product — it literally took five minutes to clean each ear bud effectively and instantly the sound quality was as good as new! Loud, clear, less trouble connecting to my phone, etc. I really suggest giving this product. You don’t need a full square to clean them, so you can pull a piece off or reuse a square with a side you haven’t used! SO happy I found a solution!” —Amazon Customer
Get 24 from Amazon for $13.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to get 10% off this price).
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40. A swivel pooper scooper and rake set to make it easier on your back when cleaning up your yard. Bonus: Getting to stay farther away from the poop.
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It comes with two bags but you can get more here.
Promising review: “I have three dos: a small, a large, and a giant breed. With work, I only get around to scooping the yard once a week. I previously had a claw grabber-style scoop. When it broke, I got this one. I just used it for the first time and picked up a week’s worth of poop from three dogs in about one-quarter of the the time it took me to do the yard with the claw-style scoop. The bin is big enough to hold a LOT of poop so I make way fewer trips across the yard to empty it out. The absolute only downside is that the handle unscrews easily. I’m just going to put some glue in the joints and screw it into place and that problem will be solved. I never thought I’d be so stoked about a pooper scooper, but here I am.” —Amy Bernadette
Get it from Amazon for $18.91