Jumbled drawers, dusty surfaces, rust-stained tub…these are the problems that are keeping your home from feeling as peaceful as it ought. But fret not…these products are here to solve those problems, tackling messes of any variety, so you can enjoy the neat, clean space you’ve been dreaming of.
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A durable honeycomb drawer insert, because it’s borderline impossible to keep those sock and indie drawers organized, even if you’re the most Type A human. These neat little compartments are designed to corral your socks, scarves, ties, undies, etc. in style, because a more organized drawer = a drawer that can hold more.
The pieces just snap together for easy assembly, and the design expands to fit whatever size drawer you have.
Promising review: “They work!! They really work!! Didn’t realize how much space is used up, even with neatly arranged undies and socks. This is a game changer in drawer arrangement. I was able to grab back a lot of room in the drawers. It also makes one question whether one really needs that many socks et all — a good time to throw out the old and to keep things compact.” — Amazon Customer
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $36.03.
Promising review: “They work!! They really work!! Didn’t realize how much space is used up, even with neatly arranged undies and socks. This is a game changer in drawer arrangement. I was able to grab back a lot of room in the drawers. It also makes one question whether one really needs that many socks et all — a good time to throw out the old and to keep things compact.” — Amazon Customer
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $36.03.
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A compact Levoit air purifier with a true HEPA filter to trap that pesky dust, pollen, smoke, pet dander, and other particles in the air that are keeping your home from smelling fresh — and make it look like you haven’t cleaned in ages, when you totally dusted yesterday. Plus, this has smart features, like the ability to control it from your phone and the ability to set a schedule, so it’ll automatically set itself to “sleep mode” with “no nightlight” at 10 pm every night. Now that’s smart.
I have the non-smart version of this in my bedroom, and I love it. Just note that when you get it, you need to take the filter out and unwrap it before using!
Promising review: “I waited over a month to write a review — this air purifier is amazing!! It’s one of those products that you don’t understand how much of a difference it makes until you get one. I have two cats,and my house is all carpet, so the house can smell stagnant sometimes, especially if the AC is off. One of my cats also has asthma, so I got this air purifier mostly for her, but it’s made such a HUGE difference in the way my home smells. Since having it, my house has consistently smelled fresh, clean, and odorless. Even after forgetting to clean the litter boxes, my house has not smelled like cat litter since I’ve had it. It’s very easy to set up. I bought a little plant stand to put it on so it wouldn’t be on the carpet. It’s very quiet, and the app is easy to use. It tells you the life of your filter, which is super helpful, and these filters last for a long time! You can set it up to be on a schedule, so you can set it up once and just forget about it. I recommend this air purifier to everyone. I’m NEVER worried about my house smelling anything but clean now. I would repurchase this a thousand times over.“ — hailee
Get it from Amazon for $89.97.
Promising review: “I waited over a month to write a review — this air purifier is amazing!! It’s one of those products that you don’t understand how much of a difference it makes until you get one. I have two cats,and my house is all carpet, so the house can smell stagnant sometimes, especially if the AC is off. One of my cats also has asthma, so I got this air purifier mostly for her, but it’s made such a HUGE difference in the way my home smells. Since having it, my house has consistently smelled fresh, clean, and odorless. Even after forgetting to clean the litter boxes, my house has not smelled like cat litter since I’ve had it. It’s very easy to set up. I bought a little plant stand to put it on so it wouldn’t be on the carpet. It’s very quiet, and the app is easy to use. It tells you the life of your filter, which is super helpful, and these filters last for a long time! You can set it up to be on a schedule, so you can set it up once and just forget about it. I recommend this air purifier to everyone. I’m NEVER worried about my house smelling anything but clean now. I would repurchase this a thousand times over.“ — hailee
Get it from Amazon for $89.97.
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A pack of damp sponges that make dusting almost effortless (and are an alternative to the more expensive and always sold-out Scrub Daddy Damp Duster). Just dampen and wipe whatever surface needs dusting — all the dust (and even pet hair!) will accumulate on the ridged surface instead of flying into the air. Just rinse clean and you’re done!
I bought a pack of these and love dusting with them! All the dust sticks right on, so you don’t end up breathing in all the dust you just tried removing. It’s great for baseboards, too!
Promising review: “I rarely review products, but this little sponge literally changed my life! It picks up EVERYthing in one swipe! Hard water marks on your bathroom mirror, no problem! Hair clippings on your sink and counter, one swipe and they are gone! Dusty blinds? Swoosh, swoosh, swipe! And ala-presto ka-bam, like magic, they are perfect and dust-free! I just need one of these for my floors! I love, love, love how the sponge picks up everything and with a little running water, all the dust, hair, muck, and guck just rinsed away! This will not disappoint! Thank you!” — DayDreamer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in six color packs).
Promising review: “I rarely review products, but this little sponge literally changed my life! It picks up EVERYthing in one swipe! Hard water marks on your bathroom mirror, no problem! Hair clippings on your sink and counter, one swipe and they are gone! Dusty blinds? Swoosh, swoosh, swipe! And ala-presto ka-bam, like magic, they are perfect and dust-free! I just need one of these for my floors! I love, love, love how the sponge picks up everything and with a little running water, all the dust, hair, muck, and guck just rinsed away! This will not disappoint! Thank you!” — DayDreamer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in six color packs).
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A set of glass jars with bamboo lids and included labels so you can star in your very own restocking TikTok — even if it’s just pretend. Plus, they’ll look so neat and organized in your bathroom or on your vanity, and you won’t have to rifle through your medicine cabinet next time you need a cotton swab.
The set of 12 labels includes six blank ones so you can write your own, and six pre-written with various bathroom needs (Cotton Balls, Cotton Swabs, Cotton Pads, Hair Ties, Floss Picks, Bath Salt).
Promising review: “These are actually cuter than I expected! They are a tad smaller than some I’ve seen, but they actually looked great and can hold plenty of cotton swabs and cotton balls in the spare bathrooms. I have mine on a serving tray with a candle and vase, and they look great without taking up too much space!” — tara savage
Get the set of four jars from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: “These are actually cuter than I expected! They are a tad smaller than some I’ve seen, but they actually looked great and can hold plenty of cotton swabs and cotton balls in the spare bathrooms. I have mine on a serving tray with a candle and vase, and they look great without taking up too much space!” — tara savage
Get the set of four jars from Amazon for $9.99.
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Bioclean, a hard water stain remover for everyone who is just tired of trying to clean those cloudy glass shower doors, spot-covered fixtures, tile and grout, and more. It even works on pools! If you’re not convinced, just hear from one reviewer: “Step one: Look at the pictures. Step two: Buy a lifetime supply immediately.”
Promising review: “Wow. Don’t waste your time with any other formulation that you found online. I’ve literally tried EVERYTHING! The soap/vinegar/baking soda, the expensive store-bought ‘hard water cleaners.’ I’ve scrubbed for HOURS! But this…. This product is like magic. It’s kind of like a paste that you can rub on with a microfiber towel, and the hard water stains literally just RUB OFF. Like butter! Seriously, the easiest option I have tried yet. I stopped within the first five minutes of cleaning to do this review because I’m in shock lol. Coming from someone who never writes reviews! Take that as a sign to buy this immediately. What a game changer, I’m mad I’m just now finding this stuff lol!” — _kayla_carter
Get it from Amazon for $23.77.
Get it from Amazon for $23.77.
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A retro acrylic beauty organizer with a lid if you hate the messy look of open storage solutions (that also make it much harder to dust!). This’ll look gorgeous sitting out on your bathroom counter or vanity while neatly organizing all your fave skincare and makeup products so your morning and evening routines can be seamless.
I have this organizer and I love it! It holds a good amount of stuff, keeps the dust at bay, and looks much neater than my old organizer, which just had slots with no lid. Because I regularly try a ton of beauty products, I paired it with a set of stacking drawers from another seller, which aren’t a perfect match for the shade of green, but look good together on my vanity!
Promising review: “Product arrived quickly and was well packaged. I love how this organizes my beauty products so it’s not all out in the open on my counter anymore. The glass brush holder is the best part; it looks so expensive! Highly satisfied with this purchase!” — SGD1978
Get the set, which comes with the larger organizer and a smaller organizer for brushes, from Amazon for $42.99 (also available without the brush organizer for $48.99; available in four colors).
Promising review: “Product arrived quickly and was well packaged. I love how this organizes my beauty products so it’s not all out in the open on my counter anymore. The glass brush holder is the best part; it looks so expensive! Highly satisfied with this purchase!” — SGD1978
Get the set, which comes with the larger organizer and a smaller organizer for brushes, from Amazon for $42.99 (also available without the brush organizer for $48.99; available in four colors).
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A reusable microfiber Swiffer mop pad if you’d like to cut down your use of disposable mopping pads…without cutting down on the efficacy of your clean. Reviewers actually think these pick up more than the disposable ones (especially pet hair and crumbs), and clean up easily right in the washing machine!
Promising review: “I bought these for the same reasons most do — to be more environmentally friendly. I like the size of my Swiffer Sweeper, but I always felt like I wasn’t getting my floors fully clean. We recently got a new apartment, and I always like to deep clean before we do any major moving. I used them dry and wet. I’ve always been disappointed with how the disposable pads from Swiffer (barely) picked up dog fur and crumbs, but as you can see in the picture, it picked up so much! This was already after using a traditional broom. Then, using them wet with diluted Mrs. Meyers cleaning concentrate — wow! The water was BLACK by the time I was all done with our downstairs area. They were so easy to Velcro on and off, wet or dry. Once I was all done, getting them off and doing a quick rinse wasn’t hard at all. I love that I am supporting a small family business with all the convenience of Amazon. I will definitely buy again (if I ever have to). I am so excited to use these for years to come and have a cleaner house than I ever have before!!” — Kathryn Willer
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99.
Psst — if you don’t already have one, you can get a standard Swiffer on Amazon for $18.99!
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99.
Psst — if you don’t already have one, you can get a standard Swiffer on Amazon for $18.99!
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Dawn Powerwash, a borderline magical spray-on dish soap that BLASTS through tough grease and baked-on messes with ease. But it’s not just for dishes — if you have a greasy range hood or backsplash, or you want to deep clean your cooktop or grill, this is perfect for that too, cutting through the toughest messes!
Just spray on (don’t add water until you rinse!) and wipe. I’m not joking when I say that the first time I used Dawn Powerwash on a lasagna pan, I almost cried. I will never be without it!
Promising review: “This stuff is the bomb! I can’t say enough good things about this product. I got my stove top as clean as it was when new — the area around the burners had been impossible for me to get clean before. I also cleaned the inside glass window of the oven with minimal effort. Seriously, this stuff is amazing IMO.” — Kim M.
Promising review: “The only dish soap allowed in my household 😅 jk I have used other different types, and this is the only one that has worked amazingly in all my cleaning. Not only do I use it on my dishes, but to clean my bathroom, husband’s grill, and everything else that needs a good cleaning.” — Lizbeth LF
Get the starter kit (with one reusable spray bottle and one refill) from Amazon for $8.44.
Promising review: “This stuff is the bomb! I can’t say enough good things about this product. I got my stove top as clean as it was when new — the area around the burners had been impossible for me to get clean before. I also cleaned the inside glass window of the oven with minimal effort. Seriously, this stuff is amazing IMO.” — Kim M.
Promising review: “The only dish soap allowed in my household 😅 jk I have used other different types, and this is the only one that has worked amazingly in all my cleaning. Not only do I use it on my dishes, but to clean my bathroom, husband’s grill, and everything else that needs a good cleaning.” — Lizbeth LF
Get the starter kit (with one reusable spray bottle and one refill) from Amazon for $8.44.
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A set of Rubbermaid Brilliance containers to streamline your food storage cabinet once and for all. Once you try them, you’ll be ruined for your old containers. They’re completely clear, shatter- and stain-resistant (no lingering tomato sauce stains!), leakproof, and have built-in venting lids to make mess-free reheating (no microwave splatters!) a breeze.
And they’re microwave-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe, too. These are my very favorite containers — I got the 22-piece set to fully stock my kitchen last year, and now I never use my old containers!
Promising review: “These plastic storage containers are robust and well constructed. They can even be shaken vigorously with soup in them without risking a leak. For convenience, they are completely microwave and dishwasher safe and have held up to 50+ cycles by this point. The seal is significant in that it acts as a vapor barrier (you don’t smell what’s inside until you open it). Huge plus. Additionally, you can unlatch the handles while keeping the lid sealed on, exposing vent holes. This allows you to microwave the contents without having to cover the top or worry about splashing – ingenious design! They’re also gorgeous looking (and this aesthetic holds up, they don’t stain) to boot and stack well.” — Nicholas
Get a set of five containers from Amazon for $21.99 (also available in smaller and larger sets).
And we stan these because we use them! For more, read our full Rubbermaid Brilliance Containers review.
Promising review: “These plastic storage containers are robust and well constructed. They can even be shaken vigorously with soup in them without risking a leak. For convenience, they are completely microwave and dishwasher safe and have held up to 50+ cycles by this point. The seal is significant in that it acts as a vapor barrier (you don’t smell what’s inside until you open it). Huge plus. Additionally, you can unlatch the handles while keeping the lid sealed on, exposing vent holes. This allows you to microwave the contents without having to cover the top or worry about splashing – ingenious design! They’re also gorgeous looking (and this aesthetic holds up, they don’t stain) to boot and stack well.” — Nicholas
Get a set of five containers from Amazon for $21.99 (also available in smaller and larger sets).
And we stan these because we use them! For more, read our full Rubbermaid Brilliance Containers review.
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And a storage lid organizer you’ll wish you bought years and years (and years) ago. It’ll end the nightmare of trying to figure out which lid belongs to which container (or losing a lid…sigh) and put a stop to the cascade of containers that rain on your head when trying to find the right size. Virgos, rejoice!
The dividers are adjustable, so you can customize your set depending on what size containers you have!
Promising review: “I love, love, love this storage container. Sounds silly, but it changed my life. No longer do I have storage container Jenga! No more stuff falling out of the cabinet every time I open the cupboard. Now I can stack my lids in the organizer, and my storage containers fit nicely on the shelf, and I have a lot of storage containers. I would definitely buy this again and again. Great product.” — Laura H.
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four sizes and sets).
Promising review: “I love, love, love this storage container. Sounds silly, but it changed my life. No longer do I have storage container Jenga! No more stuff falling out of the cabinet every time I open the cupboard. Now I can stack my lids in the organizer, and my storage containers fit nicely on the shelf, and I have a lot of storage containers. I would definitely buy this again and again. Great product.” — Laura H.
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four sizes and sets).
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A genius Tineco 2-in-1 cordless vacuum and mop that does both at the same time (gasp), always uses clean water for mopping (dirty water goes in a separate tank) and is safe to use on sealed hard floors. And unlike regular mops, this guy retains 90% of dirty water, so your floors will be clean and dry in just minutes. Monica Gellar would be so excited by this.
It also self-propels so you just need to steer, no hard pushing!
Promising review: “I confess I can be a lackadaisical housekeeper, which is problematic, since my new dog sheds enough in a week for me to build an entire new dog. What’s worse, vacuuming doesn’t pick up a lot of his fur. This Tineco is magic, though. Not only does it pick everything up (dust, fur, hair, crumbs, Nature’s Miracle, errant Cheerios), but because the wheels are motorized, vacuuming/mopping is a breeze. I get exhausted using my canister vac, but this thing is a blast to use. Here is what I’ve learned: I always use the ‘extra water’ feature, which seems to work better. I clean the dirty water holder and parts every time I empty it, and I run the self-clean cycle after every second emptying session. This means I can do my primary bath and my 10×12 TV room before self-cleaning and recharging for a little bit. Or I can do my kitchen, entryway, and hall before self-cleaning, or my living room. In other words, you’re not going to do your whole house on one battery charge or without running the self-cleaning feature several times. Of course, the reason you have to run the self-cleaning so often is because this little beauty is picking up So. Much. Stuff. It’s magic. If it broke tomorrow (and I don’t think it will break for a very long time), I would buy another.” — Tsippi
Get it from Amazon for $259.99.
Promising review: “I confess I can be a lackadaisical housekeeper, which is problematic, since my new dog sheds enough in a week for me to build an entire new dog. What’s worse, vacuuming doesn’t pick up a lot of his fur. This Tineco is magic, though. Not only does it pick everything up (dust, fur, hair, crumbs, Nature’s Miracle, errant Cheerios), but because the wheels are motorized, vacuuming/mopping is a breeze. I get exhausted using my canister vac, but this thing is a blast to use. Here is what I’ve learned: I always use the ‘extra water’ feature, which seems to work better. I clean the dirty water holder and parts every time I empty it, and I run the self-clean cycle after every second emptying session. This means I can do my primary bath and my 10×12 TV room before self-cleaning and recharging for a little bit. Or I can do my kitchen, entryway, and hall before self-cleaning, or my living room. In other words, you’re not going to do your whole house on one battery charge or without running the self-cleaning feature several times. Of course, the reason you have to run the self-cleaning so often is because this little beauty is picking up So. Much. Stuff. It’s magic. If it broke tomorrow (and I don’t think it will break for a very long time), I would buy another.” — Tsippi
Get it from Amazon for $259.99.
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Or for automatic mopping only, the Shark Steam & Scrub steam mop with two rotating microfiber pads (they deliver 150 scrubs per minute), easy maneuvering, and headlights built in so you can see every stuck-on particle and sticky stain that’s in your path before it gets wiped away. There’s no cleaning solution involved, but the steam sanitizes your floors!
It’s safe to use on all sealed floors, including hardwood, marble, tile, and stone.
Promising review: “I hate mopping. I love the Shark Steam and Scub. I have tried many different products over the years, always looking for an easier way to mop. The steam and scrub is by far the easiest product I’ve ever used. I was able to clean all my tile rooms in less than an hour. The power and steam were perfect, and having the long cord was great. When I washed the pads in the washer, they came out like new. I highly recommend this product.” — Arizona
Promising review: “I have four kids and two dogs and have struggled to keep my hardwood floors looking clean. This steamer takes minutes to use. It warms up in seconds and instantly has my floors spotless and without excess water. They dry quickly. Then simply throw the cleaning pads into the wash on a gentle cycle and air dry. I wish I had bought this years ago!!” — Valerie
Get it from Amazon for $149.99.
Promising review: “I hate mopping. I love the Shark Steam and Scub. I have tried many different products over the years, always looking for an easier way to mop. The steam and scrub is by far the easiest product I’ve ever used. I was able to clean all my tile rooms in less than an hour. The power and steam were perfect, and having the long cord was great. When I washed the pads in the washer, they came out like new. I highly recommend this product.” — Arizona
Promising review: “I have four kids and two dogs and have struggled to keep my hardwood floors looking clean. This steamer takes minutes to use. It warms up in seconds and instantly has my floors spotless and without excess water. They dry quickly. Then simply throw the cleaning pads into the wash on a gentle cycle and air dry. I wish I had bought this years ago!!” — Valerie
Get it from Amazon for $149.99.
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A wall-mounted rack to keep your broom, Swiffer, and mop out of the dust before they can even sweep it up. And now you can actually (::sheds tear::) walk into your broom closet or pantry without seeing all the handles going this way and that — out of sight, out of mind (until your next cleaning day, of course).
Freed up floor space = more room for storage bins!!!!!
Promising review: “I have a small apartment, and the broom closet was always a mess, with the brooms hitting me in the face whenever I took the trash out. This saved me so much stress! The slots have little rollers and they move to fit just about any-size mop or broom. There are also little hooks that can drop down if you want to hold towels or the dustpan, which is what I use it for. This is a must-have organizational tool!” — Jacqui Nibbelin
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: “I have a small apartment, and the broom closet was always a mess, with the brooms hitting me in the face whenever I took the trash out. This saved me so much stress! The slots have little rollers and they move to fit just about any-size mop or broom. There are also little hooks that can drop down if you want to hold towels or the dustpan, which is what I use it for. This is a must-have organizational tool!” — Jacqui Nibbelin
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
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A set of bed bands that will keep your fitted sheets neatly tucked under your mattress, if that loose, wrinkly feeling keeps you up at night (honestly, same). Now you’ll sleep more comfortably and be able to make your bed wayyyy faster in the morning. And as any self-proclaimed neat freak knows, making your bed is really the best way to start a productive day.
Promising review: “I have a pillow-top and pillow-bottom queen-sized bed that is a little too small for king sheets, and with queen sheets, I have battled to keep the sheets from popping off. I have tried everything! I was about to try to customize some king sheets because it was so frustrating. Then I saw this product advertised on Facebook in one of those posts about the amazing products that people love. So I figured it was worth a try. It works. I was shocked. My sheets have not popped off once. I ordered this in February, and it is May now — and they have not popped off once! They used to pop off EVERY…SINGLE…NIGHT. To say this is life-changing is not an exaggeration. Such a relief to be able to sleep through the night without ending up in rumpled sheets.” — TinkerbellAPixie
Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99.
Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99.
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The Chom Chom, because it’s every pet-owning neat freak’s dream that shedding simply…didn’t exist. And this genius roller is the closest we can possibly get to that dream. It has a patented brush design (and no adhesive strips) to rid your lovely black sofa of all your furry friend’s shedding in just a quick roll! All the hair will bunch up inside the roller, ready to be dropped into the trash with the push of a button.
Promising review: “The best day of my life was the day I adopted my cat. The second-best day of my life was when I discovered this product. I never write reviews, but for the first time in my life, I felt compelled to write one to share how fantastic this product is. It’s the age-old story: girl adopts cat, cat sheds like a maniac, everything girl owns is now covered cat hair, girl tries everything but is unsuccessful, blah blah blah. But this pet hair remover/lint roller contains some type of wizardry that has seriously changed the game. Chefs kiss to the creators of this product. Y’all are doing G-d’s work.” — SB
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
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And Rocco & Roxie’s odor-eliminating spray, an enzyme-based potion that feeds on the stains and stinks your pets leave behind (we love our pets! we love their messes…less) on tons of surfaces, including carpet, flooring, furniture, litter boxes and kennels, and more. If it weren’t for all the cuddles, no one would even know a dog or cat lived in your house!
Promising review: “Very hard to find ANY fault in this amazing product. It’s easy to use and smells very fresh! I have a rug under our dining table where our Chow likes to tinkle pretty regularly. I was cleaning with a steam carpet cleaner at least once a week — and avoiding the rug altogether most of the time — but the smell never went away, and neither did our Chow, even after using Arm & Hammer carpet deodorizer! But a few sprays of Rocco & Roxie Stain & Odor Eliminator and POOF! Smell is ALL GONE, and Chow has lost interest. I give this product 5 STARS, but it honestly deserves more than that! Will buy again for certain!” — ICH
Get it from Amazon for $23.92 (available in original and light lemon scents).
Get it from Amazon for $23.92 (available in original and light lemon scents).
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A Scrub Daddy sponge, because it is one of the all-time greatest Shark Tank hits for a reason, and the ultimate tool for cleaning enthusiasts. All the Sharks (except Lori, of course) may have laughed at first, but this smiley lil’ guy just plain works on whatever mess you need to clean up — and almost 50,000 5-star reviewers agree.
If you don’t know what makes a Scrub Daddy different from other sponges, let me tell ya: it’s firm in cold water (for tougher messes) but soft in warm water (for lighter cleaning). The scratch-free material is safe on tons of surfaces: glass, stainless steel, cast iron, nonstick, chrome, copper, etc. And if you thought the face was just a gimmick, think twice — the eye and smile holes are great for quickly cleaning large and small utensils!
Promising review: “These Scrub Daddies are the best thing to happen to sponges since the first person looked at a live sponge and said, ‘I bet I could make one of those without killing a living sponge.’ They don’t smell! They clean like wizardry. And they last and last and last! I ordered these the first time at my apartment, and I’ve ordered them again for vacation. Helpful tip: Great for cleaning knives. This may give you a shudder, but I just stick the knife into the Scrub Daddy’s mouth and pull it out…like licking the cake batter off the knife, but never getting cut! Scrub Daddies are INVINCIBLE and AWESOME!” — J. Bogdanove
Get a pack of five on Amazon for $18.99.
Promising review: “These Scrub Daddies are the best thing to happen to sponges since the first person looked at a live sponge and said, ‘I bet I could make one of those without killing a living sponge.’ They don’t smell! They clean like wizardry. And they last and last and last! I ordered these the first time at my apartment, and I’ve ordered them again for vacation. Helpful tip: Great for cleaning knives. This may give you a shudder, but I just stick the knife into the Scrub Daddy’s mouth and pull it out…like licking the cake batter off the knife, but never getting cut! Scrub Daddies are INVINCIBLE and AWESOME!” — J. Bogdanove
Get a pack of five on Amazon for $18.99.
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And a Scrub Daddy sponge holder to keep your very favorite cleaning tool suctioned to the side of your sink, ready to tackle any grimey task you want to throw his way. He’ll drip dry right in the sink between uses without leaving a mess all over your counter (ew!) and the area around your sink will look so much better free of clutter.
Promising review: “Finally, a nice place to keep my Scrub Daddy. Holds great on the side of the sink. The suction power is strong for its size, and it rotates with ease. This is a good holder for the price.” — Luis peralez
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in black).
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Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in black).
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A self-cleaning toilet system (adorably called Flush ‘n’ Sparkle) with a replaceable bleach cartridge — each one lasts up to three months — to keep your porcelain throne shining bright and smelling clean with every flush, so it always looks like it’s just been cleaned. And the best part = the whole thing installs in as little as one minute.
Promising review: “Best purchase of 2023! I’ve been using these on all my toilets for 60 days now, and this is my review. My toilets generally get a hard water ring around them within a few days of cleaning. It was infuriating, and I found myself cleaning toilets literally 2-3 times a week just to get rid of that little ring around the water line. These were so cheap I figured why not, so I bought three of them and OH MY GOODNESS THEY WORK!!!!!! I’ve had these installed on all three of my toilets for 60 days now, and from what I’m seeing, I should be able to clean my toilets maybe once every two months now. I am so happy, if you have a hard water buildup issues, do yourself a favor and buy one of these, try it on a single toilet first just to be sure, but I think you will be happy :).” — nima bean
Get the kit from Amazon for $19.78 (two-packs of refills are available for $10.98).
Get the kit from Amazon for $19.78 (two-packs of refills are available for $10.98).
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A minimalist silverware tray that’ll help you save drawer space and keep the cutlery from becoming clutter-y. This is so easy to keep organized, even your messy roommate/partner/family member won’t mess it up when they put silverware away, so you don’t scream in frustration every time you open the drawer.
It also comes in a version just for knives.
Promising review: “I thought this would be handy, and help with space management in a small apartment. It turned out to be absolutely perfect. It keeps the silverware clean and stores a lot in a very small space. I love it. I got two, because I inherited my grandmother’s silverware, so there are two types of forks and two types of spoons, and I wanted things to be separate and organized. Two organizers fit side-by-side in a standard apartment drawer. After getting these, I picked up the knife organizer, and it’s just as handy and useful.” — Jerimi
Get it from Amazon for $7.49.
Promising review: “I thought this would be handy, and help with space management in a small apartment. It turned out to be absolutely perfect. It keeps the silverware clean and stores a lot in a very small space. I love it. I got two, because I inherited my grandmother’s silverware, so there are two types of forks and two types of spoons, and I wanted things to be separate and organized. Two organizers fit side-by-side in a standard apartment drawer. After getting these, I picked up the knife organizer, and it’s just as handy and useful.” — Jerimi
Get it from Amazon for $7.49.
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, Amazon
An adhesive cord organizer you can stick right on any appliance that has an annoying cord that’s a total eyesore or gets in your way — from your coffee machine to your vacuum, fan, or more. Ah, so much neater!
Check out a TikTok of the cord organizer in action.
Promising review: “I got this for my minimalist husband who hates getting ‘things’ for gifts, almost as much as he hates clutter. He was practically giddy after we installed several of these on various kitchen appliances. It’s not just storage — but moving the appliance around from its storage location to the countertop is a nicer experience. He was seriously swinging around a food processor with one hand saying, ‘This is so much neater!’ To each their own I suppose. For us normies, it does exactly what it’s supposed to. Easy to stick on, I like that it holds the plug neatly as well. I would love if it came in white, but the gray is a nice neutral.” — Elizabeth L.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.95 (or a four-pack for $19.95).
Tidywrap is a small business established in 2022 that specializes in adhesive cord organizers. Note: these are meant for use on appliances only; the adhesive is removable, but may harm paint or wallpaper upon removal.
Promising review: “I got this for my minimalist husband who hates getting ‘things’ for gifts, almost as much as he hates clutter. He was practically giddy after we installed several of these on various kitchen appliances. It’s not just storage — but moving the appliance around from its storage location to the countertop is a nicer experience. He was seriously swinging around a food processor with one hand saying, ‘This is so much neater!’ To each their own I suppose. For us normies, it does exactly what it’s supposed to. Easy to stick on, I like that it holds the plug neatly as well. I would love if it came in white, but the gray is a nice neutral.” — Elizabeth L.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.95 (or a four-pack for $19.95).
Tidywrap is a small business established in 2022 that specializes in adhesive cord organizers. Note: these are meant for use on appliances only; the adhesive is removable, but may harm paint or wallpaper upon removal.
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Hope’s Perfect Sink, a sink cleaner and polish formulated to use on stainless steel AND porcelain sinks (plus cast iron, corian, acrylic, and more) to restore that just-like-new shine and protect against further damage. It creates a water-repellant barrier, so instead of your morning coffee, lunchtime soup, and evening pasta sauce just sitting in the bottom of the sink, it’ll actually rinse clean with ease.
I bought this for my white porcelain kitchen sink, and I’ve since texted five people about it, which is really a lot for such a boring grown-up product. It cleans beautifully, but the best thing about it is its ability to repel stains after cleaning. You know that thing when you rinse out your coffee cup and the coffee water just lingers in your sink, and you have to purposefully rinse it out for two minutes? You don’t have to do that — the coffee can’t stick to the sink and just goes RIGHT down the drain. Time saved, sink clean — this is really a Virgo dream product right here.
Promising review: “I only WISH I had waited to use this until I could have taken a ‘before’ pic to go with the ‘after’ one of my 14-year-old sink. This cleaner is incredible. My cleaning person came Wednesday, but the sink still looked dingy on Thursday with some persistent areas of discoloration and staining. It gets a lot of hard use. Now, five minutes following application of the product with a sponge, a bit of a scrub, and a quick rinse, it looks new. I’ve ordered this for both married kids for stocking stuffers. WORKS as promised. Not kidding. Wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t just done it myself and seen the eye-popping results. Quit reading reviews and BUY this stuff! (Read the cautions carefully regarding what kinds of surfaces are appropriate for use of product and which ones to avoid, but on regular stainless steel sinks, it’s honestly perfect.)” — EdUK8
Get the 8.5-ounce size for $9.95 or the value size from Amazon for $26.
Promising review: “I only WISH I had waited to use this until I could have taken a ‘before’ pic to go with the ‘after’ one of my 14-year-old sink. This cleaner is incredible. My cleaning person came Wednesday, but the sink still looked dingy on Thursday with some persistent areas of discoloration and staining. It gets a lot of hard use. Now, five minutes following application of the product with a sponge, a bit of a scrub, and a quick rinse, it looks new. I’ve ordered this for both married kids for stocking stuffers. WORKS as promised. Not kidding. Wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t just done it myself and seen the eye-popping results. Quit reading reviews and BUY this stuff! (Read the cautions carefully regarding what kinds of surfaces are appropriate for use of product and which ones to avoid, but on regular stainless steel sinks, it’s honestly perfect.)” — EdUK8
Get the 8.5-ounce size for $9.95 or the value size from Amazon for $26.
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BuzzFeed / Emma Lord
, BuzzFeed / Emma Lord
A Furemover rubber broom made of electrostatic rubber that’s designed to attract and trap dust and hair. Despite the name, it isn’t just for those with shedding pets (although it’s great for that) — as one of my BuzzFeed shopping colleagues knows firsthand, it’s also great at getting human hair out of carpet in just a few quick sweeps (once you realize how much hair is trapped there…you’ll never be able to un-know it). You’ll be surprised how much more vibrant and clean-looking your carpets and rugs will be!
It works on all floor types, but is especially great on carpet. And it has a built-in squeegee, great for cleaning up spills on hard surfaces.
Promising review: “I use this on my wood floors and my rugs. I have three big dogs that shed like [wild]. It is the perfect shape and size to fit anywhere to get the fur trapped under couches, tables, etc. As soon as I got it, I tried it out, and my jaw dropped after how well it worked. It’s completely made of rubber and molded so it wont fall apart.” — Brittney
Promising review: “This is the best $13 I’ve ever spent in my life. I’ve had it for three days, and I’ve told like 37 people about it. I don’t have carpet in my house, but I have rugs, hardwood floors, and giant German shepherd hair tumbleweeds. I’m not kidding, I felt like I was swimming in dog hair! I was sweeping with a regular broom multiple times a day, and it felt like I was trapped in a fur dust storm. My allergies were begging me to find a solution. I bought ALL the vacuums and blew up every single one of them, including an actual Shop-Vac. This thing somehow magically attracts all the dog hair and dirt in a neat little pile. I will buy this again and again until I die.” — Kimber Leigh
Get it from Amazon for $12.98 (available in six other types/styles).
Promising review: “I use this on my wood floors and my rugs. I have three big dogs that shed like [wild]. It is the perfect shape and size to fit anywhere to get the fur trapped under couches, tables, etc. As soon as I got it, I tried it out, and my jaw dropped after how well it worked. It’s completely made of rubber and molded so it wont fall apart.” — Brittney
Promising review: “This is the best $13 I’ve ever spent in my life. I’ve had it for three days, and I’ve told like 37 people about it. I don’t have carpet in my house, but I have rugs, hardwood floors, and giant German shepherd hair tumbleweeds. I’m not kidding, I felt like I was swimming in dog hair! I was sweeping with a regular broom multiple times a day, and it felt like I was trapped in a fur dust storm. My allergies were begging me to find a solution. I bought ALL the vacuums and blew up every single one of them, including an actual Shop-Vac. This thing somehow magically attracts all the dog hair and dirt in a neat little pile. I will buy this again and again until I die.” — Kimber Leigh
Get it from Amazon for $12.98 (available in six other types/styles).
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A laundry folding board that’ll take your already-good folding skills to the NEXT level. In just a few quick moves, every piece of clothing will become perfectly neat and crisp, and (bonus) take up less room in your drawers, closet, and even your suitcase on your next trip.
Promising review: “Let me start off with this: I hate folding laundry. I absolutely hate it. I’ve seen this thing all over social media. I decided to try it out and OH. MY. GOSH. I freaking love it! It’s super easy to use, and my clothes are perfectly folded every time. As weird as it sounds, I actually look forward to folding my laundry now. I wish I had purchased this sooner! I like the design it has, and I love how compact it is. After I’m finished folding my laundry, I just fold up the folding board and tuck it away! It’s lightweight and seems durable. I recommend this to everyone, even those who hate folding clothes. I was skeptical at first, but after trying it out, I am 100% satisfied with my purchase and this product! It’s worth every penny!” — Kayli
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five colors).
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five colors).
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A spice drawer organizer so you can turn the messiest part of the kitchen into a clear, easy-to-read assortment of jars and labels. You’ll save cabinet space AND never accidentally add cumin where you meant to add coriander again.
Spice racks only wish they could. These drawer liners are made of a soft foam to keep your jars in the right position (label up!) so you can quickly grab what you need. And you can trim ’em to fit your drawers!
Promising review: “This is one of my favorite things I’ve ever purchased from Amazon! I think this will be my go-to gift for all of my friends who love cooking as much as I do! Freeing up cabinet space and having something that can so easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for-sure buy!” — momonono
Get a 10-foot roll from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in beige).
Promising review: “This is one of my favorite things I’ve ever purchased from Amazon! I think this will be my go-to gift for all of my friends who love cooking as much as I do! Freeing up cabinet space and having something that can so easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for-sure buy!” — momonono
Get a 10-foot roll from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in beige).
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A genius cleaning ball you can just toss into your bag, give your bag a shake, and watch the sticky inside collect crumbs, dust, and anything else living in there. Ew! And you can reuse it over and over — just give it a quick rinse first!
Promising review: “Best invention! I purchased it after seeing it in a TikTok video, and it works soooo well in my purse.” — Wenhether
Promising review: “This little ball is genius!! Rolls around in my purse, which I live out of. It picks up a lot of lint, debris, or even crumbs. Easy to find with the bright pink. Just remove and wash, and it’s ready to go again. The price was great and something I can use for years. If you live out of your purse, this is a must-have!!” — dj3biggs
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in five colors).
Promising review: “This little ball is genius!! Rolls around in my purse, which I live out of. It picks up a lot of lint, debris, or even crumbs. Easy to find with the bright pink. Just remove and wash, and it’s ready to go again. The price was great and something I can use for years. If you live out of your purse, this is a must-have!!” — dj3biggs
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in five colors).
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A set of glass food storage jars with bamboo lids to make your baking ingredients, pasta, cereal, nuts, and more look sooooo much better, whether they’re displayed on your counter or tucked away neatly in your pantry.
Keeping your everyday ingredients easy to access AND beautiful? Sign me up.
Promising review: “I recently upgraded my kitchen storage game with these fabulous glass containers with bamboo lids, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. These containers have not only elevated the aesthetics of my pantry but also contributed to my sustainability efforts. I am pleased with the quality and sturdiness of the glass, as well as the tightly sealed lids.” — Caroline
Get the 7-pack from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in other packs and sizes).
Promising review: “I recently upgraded my kitchen storage game with these fabulous glass containers with bamboo lids, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. These containers have not only elevated the aesthetics of my pantry but also contributed to my sustainability efforts. I am pleased with the quality and sturdiness of the glass, as well as the tightly sealed lids.” — Caroline
Get the 7-pack from Amazon for $29.99 (also available in other packs and sizes).
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Quart and Pint / Etsy
And some sleek and minimal spice and pantry labels to neatly display what your canisters contain in a Pinterest-worthy fashion, so you don’t have to do a taste test to determine whether you’re about to add flour or powdered sugar to your frosting…
Promising review: “Very pretty labels. They give my copper lid/ glass canisters the classy look regular black labels couldn’t do.” — Prettieyes
Get a set of 134 minimalist black pantry labels from Quart and Pint on Etsy for $18.95. And get the matching spice label set here!
Quart and Pint is a Utah-based small biz on Etsy that sells high-quality vinyl labels that are water- and oil-resistant! They’re pre-printed and sold in packs. Check out their store page to see the current offerings for spice and pantry label designs!
Get a set of 134 minimalist black pantry labels from Quart and Pint on Etsy for $18.95. And get the matching spice label set here!
Quart and Pint is a Utah-based small biz on Etsy that sells high-quality vinyl labels that are water- and oil-resistant! They’re pre-printed and sold in packs. Check out their store page to see the current offerings for spice and pantry label designs!
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The Pink Stuff, a TikTok- (and reviewer-) beloved cleaning product that basically…works miracles! Name your mess, and this mildly abrasive paste will take care of business — including but not limited to bathroom tiles, sinks, stove tops, painted walls, grills, and outdoor furniture.
How effective? Well, it’s commonly likened to the Magic Eraser in paste form!
Promising review: “This stuff is some magic sorcery. I’m not usually a fan of traditional cleaning products and tend to opt for natural-based cleaners. However, I had some soot over the fireplace that nothing would take off. Not only did it do a pretty dang good job on that…everything I’ve tried it on has gotten that item super clean with minimal scrubbing effort. Will always have it on hand now. Got hard water stains off when CRL wouldn’t even get it clean and made the faucet look brand-new.” — Kim Montero
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
Promising review: “This stuff is some magic sorcery. I’m not usually a fan of traditional cleaning products and tend to opt for natural-based cleaners. However, I had some soot over the fireplace that nothing would take off. Not only did it do a pretty dang good job on that…everything I’ve tried it on has gotten that item super clean with minimal scrubbing effort. Will always have it on hand now. Got hard water stains off when CRL wouldn’t even get it clean and made the faucet look brand-new.” — Kim Montero
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
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An automatic makeup brush cleaner with a textured silicone bowl to really get those foundation- and eyeshadow-caked brushes cleaner than ever — without a lot of elbow grease on your part. Just squirt in some makeup brush shampoo (I recommend the EcoTools one!) and water, plug ‘er in, press the button, and away the bowl spins, scrubbing your brushes clean while you simply hold them in place!
Check out the brush cleaner in action on TikTok.
Promising review: ” This is a must!!! I absolutely love it. It cleans all makeup brushes pretty well. I added a few drops of baby shampoo and hot water… It’s amazing how this little magic bowl washes all the dirt away! I strongly recommend it! Get it!” — Mariela
Promising review: “I used to wash my brushes by hand. It took forever because I have nearly 200 makeup brushes. This brush cleaner is a game-changer. To use, put some water and a very little dish soap in it, turn it on, and put your brush in. The cleaner has nubs that scrub your brush. I quickly rinse the soap out under running water. My brushes are so much cleaner now. The task is relaxing instead of a chore.” — TaleSpinner
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: ” This is a must!!! I absolutely love it. It cleans all makeup brushes pretty well. I added a few drops of baby shampoo and hot water… It’s amazing how this little magic bowl washes all the dirt away! I strongly recommend it! Get it!” — Mariela
Promising review: “I used to wash my brushes by hand. It took forever because I have nearly 200 makeup brushes. This brush cleaner is a game-changer. To use, put some water and a very little dish soap in it, turn it on, and put your brush in. The cleaner has nubs that scrub your brush. I quickly rinse the soap out under running water. My brushes are so much cleaner now. The task is relaxing instead of a chore.” — TaleSpinner
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors).
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A 🙌 no-scrub, no-wipe 🙌 Wet & Forget cleaner if you love having a clean shower…but don’t actually enjoy the cleaning process itself. Now you can keep your shower clean and mildew-free by spraying just once a week, waiting 8-12 hours, and then rinsing to reveal a cleaner shower over time. And it’s bleach-free, so no harsh smells!
Best invention ever? Possibly. Each bottle lasts for 12 weeks’ worth of treatments. This is wonderful at keeping your shower clean, but if your shower isn’t…spotless right now, you can use it a few times in a row to get it back to sparkling before using it once a week for maintenance!
Promising review: “100% sure this is sorcery because it works so well. This product is magic! I just did my first use and it cleaned out so much gunk in my shower I didn’t even know was there! (Photo of my grout half sprayed for proof) It was quick, it was easy, and now my whole bathroom smells like a vanilla cupcake! I am VERY satisfied with this product.” — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.98.
Promising review: “100% sure this is sorcery because it works so well. This product is magic! I just did my first use and it cleaned out so much gunk in my shower I didn’t even know was there! (Photo of my grout half sprayed for proof) It was quick, it was easy, and now my whole bathroom smells like a vanilla cupcake! I am VERY satisfied with this product.” — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.98.
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An over-the-cabinet storage system to finally neaten up your three curling irons, plus your straightener and blow dryer, so you don’t full-body cringe every time you look in your bathroom cabinet. Bonus? No more tripping over random cords on your way to pee.
Promising review: “This product did exactly what I needed it to. Before, all my items were in a drawer, and the cords were a pain, but with this metal basket, it minimized clutter, kept things organized and separate, and it also looks nice. It fits two of my blow dryers, a flat iron, and a curling wand. The bars are adjustable as well(just use the twisties that came with it to secure them in place, but the basket fits perfectly into my cabinet). Worth the buy. :)” — Alyssa Jewell
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
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A dozen Bottle Bright tablets that’ll deep clean your thermoses and on-the-go bottles — no scrubbing required. These’ll get into all those hard-to-reach spaces and remove all the gunk.
Promising review: “I seriously can’t believe how well these little tablets work. I had the most disgusting Hydro Flask coffee mug; I tried everything — bottle brush, different kinds of soap, vinegar, EVERYTHING — and there was still a seemingly impenetrable layer of black sludge inside. It grossed me out so much that I bought ANOTHER Hydro Flask to replace it. Eventually, they both got black inside, so I tried these little magic tablets. I let a tablet sit in each of my mugs for an hour or two, and the black sludge rinsed out COMPLETELY, without even scrubbing. They look brand-new. What a magical product. No weird smell or taste afterward, either. I liked it so much that I used it on another Hydro Flask, which I use primarily to hold my Bloody Mary mix in the fridge. I couldn’t put anything else in it because it would always taste like spicy tomato juice. Bottle Bright to the rescue! No residual smell or taste anymore. AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING.” — Amazon Customer
Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $7.99.
Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $7.99.
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A set of Shoe Slotz for any Carrie Bradshaw with way too many pairs of pumps to fit into an NYC-sized closet, or simply to make the most organized dream of any limited shoe storage you currently have. Just put one shoe on the shelf, top with a Shoe Slot, and stack the other shoe on top. You just DOUBLED your storage space.
It works with men’s, women’s, and kids’ 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 $39.99 (also available in multipacks).
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 $39.99 (also available in multipacks).
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Or a secret slim profile shoe rack, because even shoe racks might be too much visual clutter for you in your front closet or mudroom — and can make it harder for you to actually look through and wear your favorite shoes. Plus, it’s actually such a chic piece of furniture!
Btw, the image is of two of the cabinets next to each other!
Promising review: “Love the shoe storage. Mostly bought for the look, not practicality. These fit sandals/anything flat like Birks, running shoes, and Air Forces fine, but anything taller won’t fit. Six shoes total for one cabinet fit. Would buy again. Does as advertised and easy on the eyes.” — mmaj
Get it from Amazon for $45.89+ (available in four colors and with two or three drawers)
Promising review: “Love the shoe storage. Mostly bought for the look, not practicality. These fit sandals/anything flat like Birks, running shoes, and Air Forces fine, but anything taller won’t fit. Six shoes total for one cabinet fit. Would buy again. Does as advertised and easy on the eyes.” — mmaj
Get it from Amazon for $45.89+ (available in four colors and with two or three drawers)
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A bottle of Bar Keepers Friend soft cleanser (it’s pre-mixed so it makes less of a mess than the original powder), because it’s a cult-fave for a reason. Seriously. It works on SO. MANY. SURFACES — sinks, cookware, stainless steel, faucets, countertops, tubs, toilets, glass, grout, and more — so you can get to work and see results with only one product.
Promising review: “This stuff works so well that it almost makes cleaning the tub fun! I bought it to get rid of some rust, not knowing that it also removes soap scum. This stuff removed gunk that I was positive had become part of the tub. It doesn’t have an overpowering smell, doesn’t need to “soak” for very long at all, and barely requires scrubbing. I was able to clean with a cut-up old dish rag — no scrubbing surface. Lastly, as a Packaging Engineer, I have to give a shout-out to the great packaging. The bottle reminds me of the ketchup bottles that came out a few years back that actually propel the product when squeezed. I was able to apply a thin coat, getting full coverage without being wasteful. Will definitely buy this stuff again!!” — paxaw
Promising review: “Spectacular! We had quartz countertops installed in our home about six months ago. I noticed that the hard water stains were starting to develop, just like they had on the granite in our previous house. I used my new Bar Keepers Friend cleaner in both bathrooms, and I am completely amazed at how well it worked with so little effort. The stains were accumulating around the faucet– now the stains have disappeared, and the countertop looks brand new again, with just one application. So quick and easy. I wish I had had it years ago. I love it!!!!” — Burke
Get it from Amazon for $2.89.
Check out our first-hand review of Bar Keepers Friend original and the soft cleansing liquid for more deets and photographic evidence.
Promising review: “Spectacular! We had quartz countertops installed in our home about six months ago. I noticed that the hard water stains were starting to develop, just like they had on the granite in our previous house. I used my new Bar Keepers Friend cleaner in both bathrooms, and I am completely amazed at how well it worked with so little effort. The stains were accumulating around the faucet– now the stains have disappeared, and the countertop looks brand new again, with just one application. So quick and easy. I wish I had had it years ago. I love it!!!!” — Burke
Get it from Amazon for $2.89.
Check out our first-hand review of Bar Keepers Friend original and the soft cleansing liquid for more deets and photographic evidence.
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The Baseboard Buddy, an As-Seen-On-TV gadget that’ll come through for you if you’re TIRED of all the dust that accumulates on your trim and baseboard every. single. day. This guy is lightweight and has an extendable telescoping handle and 360° swivel so you can wipe surfaces clean with the contoured microfiber head without having to bend over or get down on your hands and knees, so you can get your heavy-duty cleaning done AND make regular dusting touchups easier too.
The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads, which can be used wet or dry. And when the microfiber pad is dirty, just rinse and reuse!
Promising review: “Buy it NOW. Honestly, I had huge reservations for this thing. Yet another miracle cleaning tool that will break or bend or something. I was so wrong. It was easy to put together, and I sprayed it with Mean Green and went to the baseboards. No more kneeling and no broken back. This thing is amazing. It is durable, and the pad is super absorbent. I am so happy. I can’t wait to do the rest of the house!” — artgirl
Get it from Amazon for $25.99.
Promising review: “Buy it NOW. Honestly, I had huge reservations for this thing. Yet another miracle cleaning tool that will break or bend or something. I was so wrong. It was easy to put together, and I sprayed it with Mean Green and went to the baseboards. No more kneeling and no broken back. This thing is amazing. It is durable, and the pad is super absorbent. I am so happy. I can’t wait to do the rest of the house!” — artgirl
Get it from Amazon for $25.99.
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And for wayyyyy up high surfaces (including the ceiling fan), an extendable (it’ll reach over five feet!) duster that’ll get the job done in no time flat, no matter where the dust bunnies are hiding. It can rotate and bend at multiple angles, and it even has a microfiber head you can toss in the wash and reuse.
It can rotate and bend at multiple angles, and it even has a microfiber head you can toss in the wash and reuse.
Promising review: “Works very well. The telescoping handle has a super-long reach when extended all the way. There is nowhere in my home I can’t reach with this. The duster really grabs and holds onto cobwebs and dust. I cleaned my ceiling fans without dust falling onto me and the floor below. There is also a rubber tip at the end of the duster that keeps it from scratching or marring surfaces, which I thought was very nice. My only complaint is that I wish the rubber handle at the end were attached a bit better. It pulls totally off every time I extend the arm, but that’s a very simple fix and doesn’t really affect its performance.” — Julia Shafer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in six colors).
Promising review: “Works very well. The telescoping handle has a super-long reach when extended all the way. There is nowhere in my home I can’t reach with this. The duster really grabs and holds onto cobwebs and dust. I cleaned my ceiling fans without dust falling onto me and the floor below. There is also a rubber tip at the end of the duster that keeps it from scratching or marring surfaces, which I thought was very nice. My only complaint is that I wish the rubber handle at the end were attached a bit better. It pulls totally off every time I extend the arm, but that’s a very simple fix and doesn’t really affect its performance.” — Julia Shafer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in six colors).
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Washing machine cleaning tablets formulated to blast away any hidden residue or grime, meaning your towels will come out of the wash smelling like clean laundry, not mysteriously stinky. They don’t just clean the drum, but in all the places you can’t see or reach, like the washer pump, valve, agitator/filter, and drain hose.
Promising review: “These tablets added to the cleaning cycle of my front-load machine are far more effective than hot water alone. They effectively clean and reduce/eliminate mildew odors, which build, no matter how much I air out the machine after doing laundry. Just toss one into the basket when the cleaning cycle alert comes on, and your washing machine will love you for it.” — Tami T.
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.99.
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.99.
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And a cleaning gel designed to help you banish that icky growth on your front-loading washing machine gasket (just take a peek at yours right now, I dare ya). Let it sit for a few hours or overnight, and then just wipe away with a damp cloth — all gone!
You can also use it in your bathroom!
Promising review: “I used this product on the rubber gasket on my front-load washing machine and also on the white caulk on my kitchen and bathroom sinks. Let me tell you, this stuff works amazingly! There is very little smell, and it is very easy to apply since it’s a gel consistency. I needed to apply this twice to my washing machine since the mold was harder to come out. But it really was able to remove the yucky black mold that I had previously had a lot of trouble removing! So happy to see clean and mold-free surfaces. AMAZING STUFF!” — L.C.
Get it from Amazon for $8.49.
Promising review: “I used this product on the rubber gasket on my front-load washing machine and also on the white caulk on my kitchen and bathroom sinks. Let me tell you, this stuff works amazingly! There is very little smell, and it is very easy to apply since it’s a gel consistency. I needed to apply this twice to my washing machine since the mold was harder to come out. But it really was able to remove the yucky black mold that I had previously had a lot of trouble removing! So happy to see clean and mold-free surfaces. AMAZING STUFF!” — L.C.
Get it from Amazon for $8.49.
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A bottle of almond-scented Method hardwood floor cleaner to make the floors that have just lost their sparkle look shiny and smell fantastic (seriously, people looooove the smell) — just squirt and mop, no rinsing needed! As Ina says, how easy is that?
Promising review: “Oh man, this stuff smells so good! Like almond cookies. And it works like a charm; the floors always look great afterward and there’s no rinsing necessary.” — Jess
Promising review: “I own a house-cleaning business, so I am always looking for the best products. I’ve tried many products (including non-green products in my own home) and this is my absolute favorite. Many wood floor cleaners leave a film and can be sticky, but not this. Just squirt and mop. I’ve tried the other Method scents and they work great, but the almond is my favorite. My clients always rave about the scent and often ask what I use and where to get it. Absolutely love this!” — Jamie Parsons
Get it from Amazon for $12.09.
Promising review: “I own a house-cleaning business, so I am always looking for the best products. I’ve tried many products (including non-green products in my own home) and this is my absolute favorite. Many wood floor cleaners leave a film and can be sticky, but not this. Just squirt and mop. I’ve tried the other Method scents and they work great, but the almond is my favorite. My clients always rave about the scent and often ask what I use and where to get it. Absolutely love this!” — Jamie Parsons
Get it from Amazon for $12.09.
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A bottle of Quick N Brite fireplace cleaner designed to remove soot, creosote, ash, and any other grime that’s built up on your stone, brick, tile, or rock fireplace.
Promising review: “Cleaned discolored tile in front of the fireplace, which is used almost every night during the winter. The house is 70 years old. Followed the directions given on the product. Tile looks brand-new with very little effort!!” — kellyMReads
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Quick N Brite is a family-owned small biz based in the Pacific Northwest, btw!
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Quick N Brite is a family-owned small biz based in the Pacific Northwest, btw!
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A plant-based stainless steel cleaner to remove streaks, marks, residue, and fingerprints from all of your appliances with one wipe of the included microfiber cloth. And it helps keep fingerprints and smudges away — reviewers say the shine lasts for days!
Promising review: “If you have a Sub-Zero fridge, you know the struggle is real when it comes to keeping it clean. It’s a different type of stainless steel and shows all product residue. Then I found this stuff. Oh wow! A few seconds of polishing and it looks amazing!! It has never looked this good, this shiny, and this clean! Best product ever!” — Katerina
Get the set, which includes cleanser and the polishing cloth, from Amazon for $19.95.
Get the set, which includes cleanser and the polishing cloth, from Amazon for $19.95.
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A pack of restorative wipes designed to make your faded and oxidized items look refreshed and brand-new — they work on vinyl, plastic, stone, fiberglass, metal, painted surfaces, and more — so everything from your car bumpers to your mailbox to your front door looks years newer and is protected from future damage. That goes for the outdoor furniture that you’re taking out for the first time since last year, too!
Promising review: “My metal barstools were left on the balcony all winter because of a surprise three-day blizzard. After being buried in snow all winter, I thought for sure I would have to throw them out when I saw them in the spring. Looking at them now after using the product, no one would suspect that they weren’t new ones!” — Mom@home
Get five wipes from Amazon for $16.99.
Get five wipes from Amazon for $16.99.
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A 50-pack of super-slim velvet hangers to streamline your closet, and make it visually appealing, so when you open the door, you see a beautiful row of neat, identical hangers. And bonus: since they’re thinner than most hangers, they’ll allow you to hang way more tops, blazers, and dresses (oh-so many dresses) in your space.
Because of the velvet coating, spaghetti straps and slippery fabrics won’t keep falling off. And unlike similar options, reviewers promise the flocking does not come off of these and all over your clothes.
Promising review: “These hangers do all the work for me. I was finally inspired to rid myself of flimsy, tacky dry cleaner hangers and bulky plastic ones — I’d have to size up my clothes in order to determine which ones wouldn’t slide off the plastic. With these hangers, everything works, and the velvet is like an easy-to-use magnet for my clothes. Nothing slips. The space-saving design makes a surprising difference. I share a small closet, and thanks to these hangers, my side is roomy and organized now.” — E. Marshall
Get a set of 50 from Amazon for $31.99 (available in 13 colors).
Promising review: “These hangers do all the work for me. I was finally inspired to rid myself of flimsy, tacky dry cleaner hangers and bulky plastic ones — I’d have to size up my clothes in order to determine which ones wouldn’t slide off the plastic. With these hangers, everything works, and the velvet is like an easy-to-use magnet for my clothes. Nothing slips. The space-saving design makes a surprising difference. I share a small closet, and thanks to these hangers, my side is roomy and organized now.” — E. Marshall
Get a set of 50 from Amazon for $31.99 (available in 13 colors).
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Shelf dividers so you can stack HIGH and NEAT without your teetering tower of sweaters toppling when you’re rushing in the morning. No one likes a jumper jumble, and these’ll help keep your flawless folding pristine.
No installation — just sliiiiiide them right on your shelves (they fit any shelves up to an inch thick).
Promising review: “Cannot believe I lived without these. These are seriously amazing! I cannot believe I waited so long to buy these and get my closet in order. Great price and came with eight in the package! Slipped on my shelves easily without any damage. They hold my clothes in place and give me so much more room!” — Cherise Kachelmuss
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $37.99 (also available in a set of four).
Promising review: “Cannot believe I lived without these. These are seriously amazing! I cannot believe I waited so long to buy these and get my closet in order. Great price and came with eight in the package! Slipped on my shelves easily without any damage. They hold my clothes in place and give me so much more room!” — Cherise Kachelmuss
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $37.99 (also available in a set of four).
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A Bissell CleanView bagless vacuum designed with a specialized brush roll for picking up embedded pet (and human) hair, powerful suction on carpet and hard floors, and an easy-empty tank so you don’t have to (gag) touch all of that icky stuff.
Promising review: “BEST VACUUM I’VE EVER BOUGHT! I moved into a brand new apartment complex that was just built, and after being there for a week with three cats, I decided to vacuum the carpet and rugs. TO SAY MY JAW DROPPED IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. The suction, without a doubt, is the best one I’ve ever had (including multiple Dysons). It is lightweight to push, and going from carpet to wood floors is amazing. The attachments make vacuuming my couch so easy that I’m done in under five minutes!!! BUY THIS VACUUM TODAY!!!” — Skylar Blick
Get it from Amazon for $119.99.
Get it from Amazon for $119.99.
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A three-part microfiber wand so you can dust your blinds, air-conditioner vent, and any of those other narrow, hard-to-reach areas quicker and easier than ever before. When you’re done, just take the covers off and pop ’em right in the washing machine!
Promising review: “I can’t give this enough stars! You see these gimmicky type things and wonder if they work. This does, and is perfect in every way. Aside from my own house, I clean for others, and this has easily cut my blind cleaning time in half. Which is perfect for such a tedious job. It gets to the edge of wide blinds. When you’re done, just throw them in the laundry. Worth every penny and then some.” — AM Kipp
Get a pack of one wand and five sleeves from Amazon for $6.99.
Get a pack of one wand and five sleeves from Amazon for $6.99.
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A set of three scrubbing attachments for serious cleaning jobs on your to-do list — you can simply add an attachment to any power drill to make cleaning your tub, floor, appliances, or even the wheels of your car ridiculously fast and easy.
Promising review: “I constantly have to pester the hubby to help with cleaning the bathroom. Then I bought this and he’s like Tim ‘the tool man’ Taylor. I guess he just needed more power??? He cleans the bathroom without even being asked because he likes the drill brushes. They work well. The grout lines are clean. It doesn’t take him long. Best money I’ve ever spent! LOL.” — Heather N
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six brush types for different surfaces).
Drill Brush is a small business based in New York. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician with carpal tunnel syndrome who needed a way to clean without causing him harm.
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six brush types for different surfaces).
Drill Brush is a small business based in New York. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician with carpal tunnel syndrome who needed a way to clean without causing him harm.
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Garbage disposal cleaning tablets that’ll fizz up to blast off any stuck-on food particles, leaving a lasting lemony fresh scent instead of those gross sink odors that tend to linger…and linger… Drop it in, run your disposal, and you’re done.
Promising review: “Do you have a stinky garbage disposal? If so, get some of these. They are cheap and smell nice. And the foaming action really provides you with a visual they are cleaning the drain. After using these, the garbage disposal seems smoother (fewer strange noises, like it’s been lubricated). I’d recommend these over Plinks any day as I feel the Plinks only hide smell,s whereas these foaming packets actually clean the disposal.” — Sugacookie
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $7.80.
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $7.80.
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A dishwasher cleaner and disinfectant to remove limescale, rust, grease, and other nasty buildup so your machine runs more efficiently than ever — while you just sit back and relax.
Promising reviews: “I’m so glad I discovered this cleanser. Plumbing backed up…the smell lingered after several cycles with bleach, baking soda, vinegar and dishwasher detergent. I almost gave in to purchasing a new dishwasher before discovering Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner. It worked after the first use. I now use it monthly.” — lejay
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
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A Cerama-Bryte cooktop cleaning kit, which includes cooktop cleaning solution, a scrubbing pad, and a scraper so you can absolutely remove every bit of baked- and caked-on food from any smooth range — no matter how long it’s been there and what other cleaning products and DIY solutions you’ve tried in the past.
Promising review: “Never give up, like the Little Engine that could. I love my glass top stove, but cleaning it is not as easy as just wiping it down. If you have one, you know how it is when something boils over or spills. This bakes whatever hits the glass and leaves those frustrating scorch marks. No matter how hard I scrubbed, I could never get the film off. I have tried every cleaning product, as well as every home remedy suggestion, and it never removes the marks. I came across this product on Amazon and, after reading the reviews, thought, ‘Why not?’ Ah, all is good in the world after finding this. I put a quarter-size dot of Cerama Bryte, scrubbed it with a light scratch pad, and rainbows and unicorns came dancing. Ah, so shiny. I think I’ve invested 20+ labor hours trying to clean the stove top, and just gave up. With this product, it took me five minutes. If you have the same issue, get this stuff — it’s incredible. 5 stars+++” — Implied Queens
Get the kit from Amazon for $15.98.
Get the kit from Amazon for $15.98.
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A 20-pack of extra-thick melamine cleaning pads that’ll tackle your toughest messes — from your sneakers to your stove to your walls — just with a little water and elbow grease. Everything will be cleaner than ever, and you’ll save money compared to Mr. Clean Magic Erasers — I call that a win-win.
Promising review: “These are the best. Sooo much better than Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.Won’t buy those anymore, and these will last me a very long time. I scrubbed and they got everything clean and didn’t break apart!!! Can even reuse if I wanted.” — miguel mendez
Promising review: “I own a cleaning business and have spent a small fortune on the name brand. I clean everything from condo rentals to long-term lease/residential rentals, and I have had to clean unimaginable NASTY, I mean ‘pics or it didn’t happen’ kind of nasty, and these cut right through it. These work just as well as the name brand, if not better, and they seem to last a little longer!” — Keisha Marie
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $14.95.
Promising review: “I own a cleaning business and have spent a small fortune on the name brand. I clean everything from condo rentals to long-term lease/residential rentals, and I have had to clean unimaginable NASTY, I mean ‘pics or it didn’t happen’ kind of nasty, and these cut right through it. These work just as well as the name brand, if not better, and they seem to last a little longer!” — Keisha Marie
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $14.95.
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Chomp!, a stain remover designed to pull up those annoying oil- and petroleum-based messes from concrete and brick, so your outdoor space looks refreshed! Just cover the stain, let it dry, and you’ll be able to brush it away (like chalk dust!) to find the stain gone.
Promising review: “I went in skeptical, I’m not going to lie. We had grease spilled on our brand new paver patio, and I tried Dawn and the Dawn Power Wash. Neither touched it. The grease had been sitting for a few weeks, and I saw an ad for this stuff. I ordered it to try because why not? Well I’ll be damned because this took the spots right up! No evidence we ever spilled anything! I’d buy it again.” — Susan
Get it from Amazon for $17.97.
Get it from Amazon for $17.97.
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