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    If Avoidance Is Your Game, These 33 Products Will Help You Overcome It

    Including a powerful dishwashing spray that'll remove caked-on residue even if you've let the dirty dishes sit for a few days.

    1. A weekly planner pad here to help you stay organized and on top of your ever-growing to-do list. It has a space to write your list, as well as your weekly focus, top three priorities, specific tasks and meetings each day of the week, and a habit tracker. You'll be able to accomplish both your personal and professional goals with this pad.  

    Promising review: "I really love this pad! It really helps me put my week into perspective. I also love the habit tracker and the top three things. This really helps me stay on point and gets me thinking a bit more about the things that make my weeks brighter. I also love the neutral colors of the pad. Perfect addition to anyone's desk who loves using pen and paper!" —Joanna Marshall

    Get it from Amazon for $13.95 (available in four styles). 

    2. Or a daily planner if you *really* want to get down to business and focus on what you need to accomplish every day. It has a place for your top priorities, to-do list, appointments, health and fitness, meal planning, accomplishments, and even a place to doodle during your longest meeting. So essentially this will be your new assistant.

    A blank page of the planner
    reviewer image of the planner page filled out

    Each planner comes with 50 tear-off sheets the size of a standard piece of paper.

    Promising review: "These notepads helped me reframe and focus every day working from home during the pandemic. I used to use a daily planner, but working from home changed how I need to plan my work tasks and personal tasks. I found this helpful for both!" —kristenjoann

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three sizes and nine styles).

    3. An affordable pair of wireless Bluetooth earbuds with more than 240,000+ 5-star ratings, proving just how great they are. You'll be able to block out most of the surrounding noise so you can fully focus on the task at hand.

    reviewer holding the rose gold earbuds in their charging case
    reviewer wearing the rose gold earbud in their ear

    The earbuds come in a wireless charging case with up to 14 hours of charge. The earbuds themselves can play for up to four hours on a full charge. You also get different sized silicone tips to make sure these fit your ear perfectly. 

    Promising reviews: "I love these earbuds. I go to work, and I am able to focus without hearing the noise around me. The sound is awesome, from loud to low volume... no static at all. And battery life is great. I charge them every two days, and I use them every day." —Jesus Ojer

    Get it from Amazon $22.99+ (available in five colors).

    4. hand-powered chopper enabling you to chop an onion in seconds. Yes, you read that right. I said S-E-C-O-N-D-S. Suddenly, your least favorite cooking activity will be your favorite because you'll be done with it in no time and can move on to actually cooking your dinner. 

    reviewer using veggichop to chop onions
    chopped onion after chopping with veggichop

    Promising review: "This chopper is amazing!! I love cooking, but used to absolutely HATE chopping onions... until someone gave me this chopper! Now I simply have to quarter the onion, throw it in the chopper, pull the handle about 10-15 times, and they're ready to be used! No more teary eyes or spending a long time chopping onions. The cup is big enough to fit a whole onion... I think the capacity is 3 cups. There are tons of other uses to this as well... you can chop pretty much anything from herbs, veggies, and fruits, to making salsa and guacamole." —Valjulia

    Get it from Amazon for $18.18+ (available in three colors).

    5. NeuroGum energy gum made with 40mg of caffeine to help you get through your 3 p.m. slump so you don't have to grab another cup of coffee that might make you jittery and not sleep at night.

    hand holding the pack of gum
    hand showing what the gum looks like

    Former BuzzFeed editor Kayla Suazo says: "People, I love and swear by this gum. Each piece is made with 40mg of caffeine (about half the amount of caffeine in an average cup of coffee), so it’s great to chew throughout the afternoon without having to worry about it keeping you up at night. You can read more of my thoughts and opinions on this gum here (it's #2)!"

    Get a pack of 108 from Amazon for $39.

    6. minimalist weekly cleaning printable that breaks down the overwhelming feat of cleaning your home into smaller manageable tasks so you can keep your space clean on a day-to-day basis instead of dreading doing it all at once.

    A printable of a cleaning checklist with tasks like
    Creative Type Store / Etsy

    Creative Type Store is a woman-owned, Canada-based small business that specializes in designer printables to make life easier. 

    Promising review: "Great for what I needed! I had started my own schedule,, but I felt like I was forgetting things, too much in a day, etc. This is super helpful!" —Erin Brie

    Get it from Creative Type Store on Etsy for $3.46

    7. A rotating timer you can set for a specific amount of time to help with your productivity and also to remind yourself that it's okay to take a break every once in a while.

    A gif of a BuzzFeeder tipping the white timer
    A BuzzFeeder's photo of the white timer
    Yi Yang / BuzzFeed

    You can set the timer for 5-, 10-, 15-, 20-, and 30-minute blocks by rotating it to the time you want. Then it will start the countdown. There are also four volume options in case you don't want to disrupt any other people in your home. 

    Promising review: "I love this timer; it keeps me on task while working from home! For the price, I was honestly impressed with the quality. My only suggestion would be to have the display stay backlit. You can press the snooze button on top to light the display for about five seconds, but that’s not super convenient if you have it rotated in timer mode, plus you have to actively press the button rather than just glancing at how much time is left. Honestly, this is a very small quibble that I could fix simply by not working in a dimly lit room, but it’s really the only critique I have. All in all, this is a fun and functional desk accessory!" —Angela Reiber

    Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in 30- and 60-minute configurations and six colors).

    8. A Shark robot vacuum guaranteed to make you feel like you're living in the future because it will vacuum your whole house for you. Yeah, you heard that right. Cross vacuum off your to-do list because this gadget's got it covered. 

    reviewer image of the round robot vacuum in white
    reviewer showing how much dog hair the vacuum picked up

    Promising review: "I absolutely love my Shark robot vacuum. It saves me so much time and works great. With two dogs, three cats, and kids, my floors were always a mess. I run this twice a day and my floors look great, and I haven't had to get my regular vacuum out since I have had it. I have one high-pile rug that it may not get all the dog hair out of it, but it works wonders on my hardwood floors. Also, I love how it fits in small places like under the bathroom vanity and side tables where my other vacuum could not. My only regret is not buying two of them (one for each floor) when they were on sale. Do yourself a favor and order this!! 10 stars!" —Chad Haney

    Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in three colors). 

    9. Loop Quiet earplugs here to revolutionize the earplug world because not only are they super comfortable and reduce noise (looking @ you snoring partner and construction next door!), but they also look so good that you wouldn't mind wearing them in public. Ditch the disposables, save some money (in the long run), and be in the ~loop~ about this game-changing product.

    The lilac ear plugs and white case on a hand
    Katy wearing the lilac ear plugs
    Katy Herman / BuzzFeed

    The earplugs come with four sizes of tips so you can get your perfect fit. The brand also has "experience" earplugs that only slightly reduce the sound, which is perfect for concerts or noise-sensitive people. There's even one that lets you switch between levels of sound!

    Former BuzzFeed editor Katy Herman says: "These have become must-haves for me. What initially drew me in was the cute shade of lavender and the promise of a better solution for sleeping with a snoring BF. I was using Mack's earplugs for a while, but tbh, they weren't really cutting it and the putty was always getting stuck in my hair. These sleek silicone babies are amazing and will make you wonder as I did, why we ever wasted time, money, and resources on disposable earplugs. I feel like I've been sleeping better since using them, and sometimes I can't even hear when my BF gets up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. If he's in full-on freight train mode, yes, I can still hear snoring. But for lighter snoring these block enough to allow me to get some dang sleep! They're also way comfier than other earplugs I've tried, and the design with the loop perpendicular to the plug makes them easy to put in and take out and stops you from pushing 'em too far into your ear. They even come with a handy little carrying case, which is perfect, because I won't go on any trips with my BF without these from now on!"

    Get them from Amazon for $27.95 (available in eight colors).

    10. An Anyday Complete Collection 12-piece set made with glass, silicone, and stainless steel to cook proteins, grains, vegetables, soups, and more, all in the microwave. You can use the bowls to serve *and* store, which means you'll not only save time but also have fewer dishes to wash when you're done. Even if you're super tired at the end of the day, making dinner will be a breeze with this set.

    the deep bowl filled with water and rice
    the same bowl now showing the perfectly cooked rice
    Ross Yoder / BuzzFeed

    The set includes a large deep dish and lid, large shallow dish and lid, medium deep dish and lid, medium shallow dish and lid, and two small dish and lids.

    BuzzFeeder Ross Yoder says: "I first learned of Anyday's fascinating microwave cookware line a few years ago when I wrote about David Chang's viral method for microwave salmon. In the video, Chang uses an Anyday dish to effortlessly cook a filet of salmon, and I was mesmerized; I can confirm the method works surprisingly well, but I found myself particularly curious about the microwavable dish he used to make it all happen. Years later, I finally got my hands on a set — oddly enough, it's literally Chang's set of smoky black dishes called the "IO Collection" — and I couldn't possibly love it anymore than I already do.

    I'll admit that I'm still reluctant to cook every meal in my microwave, but Anyday has companion recipes for everything you could possibly imagine, from chicken to pasta dishes. Personally, I use 'em almost daily for cooking grains like rice or quinoa, and unlike cooking those ingredients stovetop, the results are perfectly consistent every single time. Plus, when they've finished their job as 'cookware,' they become wildly convenient food storage containers to stash your leftovers in the fridge."

    Get it from Anyday for $185 (originally $220).

    11. game-changing dishwashing spray to coat your dirty dishes completely. This will make it super simple to wipe away the caked-on grease from your breakfast dishes you just didn't have the time or energy to clean in the morning. 

    Promising review: "I have tried many, many different kinds and brands of dish soap throughout my 60 years, and after trying this Dawn Powder Wash spray a couple of years ago, it works even better than the original Dawn liquid soap. There’s little to no scrubbing on your dishes even after they have set for days and stuff is really dried on. Even burnt-on stuff comes off. Just follow the directions. I’ve used it on my stovetop, and it works great on that, too. I’ve used it on oils or greasy stuff on my clothes, too. I’ve also used it on spots on my floors, couch, and even the oil buildup on car tires. It’s actually cheaper than most of the products you would buy to clean a lot of the things I mentioned above." —Deborah Maldonado

    BuzzFeed Shopping Editor Elizabeth Lilly also loves this spray. Here's what she has to say: "I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout food instead of cooking. But, as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce *and* the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like I say it does! Like, scary well." 

    Get the starter pack from Amazon for $15.97.

    12. An enclosed, self-cleaning litter box worth the purchase because it does the hard part for you — just roll it over, and an internal sifting mechanism will separate the clean litter and deposit the waste in a convenient pull-out tray. One less thing on your to-do list? Check.

    a reviewer photo of their cat standing inside the litter box
    a reviewer photo of the litter box tray pulled out filled with clumps of litter

    Promising review: "We weren’t sure what to expect from this new type of manual cat box. The innovation is so logical and simple while cost effective. We bought this for our teenage cat. He used it right away. All we do is tilt and roll the entire cat box to the right until you hear a THUMP indicating the clumps land in a built in pull out scoop. Then roll the cat box back to the left so the remaining good litter settles back into the bottom. Then back to center. The scoop is easy to empty. We love it." —Suzanne Edwards

    Get it from Amazon for $60.58

    13. weekly, bleach-free shower spray you simply spray in your shower, leave overnight, and rinse the next day. Yes, this cleaner is basically the set-it-and-forget-it of shower cleaners, which means less work on your part.

    A dirty shower base with a red towel on the side, in need of cleaning products
    Corner shower base with a visible drain

    Note: Depending on how dirty your shower is, some reviewers say it takes a couple of applications to get it completely clean. 

    I finally bought this after putting into approximately 7,375 posts, and honestly, I'm mad at myself for not adding it to my cart sooner. I am not the biggest fan of cleaning the bathroom, especially the shower. It's just so cumbersome to get to everything and really feel like you've gotten a good clean. But this spray made it SO easy. I just spritzed my whole shower and let it sit — 24 hours later, I came back and rinsed it. I could tell there was a noticeable difference. I'm super happy with this and will always clean my shower this way from now on. 

    Get it from Amazon for $20.98 (available in two sizes and two scents).

    14. An illustrated yoga mat here to help guide you through a yoga flow without having to venture out to a class or have an instructor at all. You'll be able to see exactly how the poses look and use it to switch up your practice, keeping your workout fresh and fun.

    reviewer sits on black yoga mat with pose pictures
    same yoga mat on floor with blue yoga blocks

    The mat  is 24” wide x 68" long and 5mm thick! It's made with a moisture-wicking material that'll keep sweat at bay and is great for hot yoga, too.

    Promising reviews: "I use this mat more than I ever took classes. Not sure if it is good for beginners, but if you have basic class instruction already, it gives you a great sequence of moves you are familiar with. Most I can do, a few I have never done." —Mng Parker

    "This mat is great for a quick guide to various yoga poses. The length, thickness, and comfort makes it a great purchase. I look forward to many future uses." —Baglady

    Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in six colors).

    15. A flip top you can attach to your bottles to make sure you get EVERY. LAST. DROP. Hey, if you shelled out a little too much money for the "AMAZING" shampoo, you should do whatever you can to use the whole bottle instead of having to go out and buy a new one. 

    Promising review: "I was leery of this new product. We have used it for lotion, shampoo, and dishwashing detergent. It works perfectly! It's one of those products that makes you say, 'Why didn't I think of that?'" —Vegas Granny

    Get a six-pack from Amazon for $17.20 (available in two colors).

    16. Chom Chom pet hair remover for anyone who can't seem to escape the loads of pet hair that end up covering their furniture. Seriously, sometimes it feels like they lose every single hair on their body every day. This will make the task super easy and enjoyable. Simply roll it on the upholstery, and it will grab every last strand.

    before and after of a BuzzFeeder's blue velvet sofa covered in cat fur and then clean
    Jenae Sitzes / BuzzFeed

    Chom Chom is a small business!

    BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says: "I've been using the ChomChom for quite a while now, but I took the photos above to show just how quick, easy, and effective this roller is. It took 10 seconds to rid my velvet couch ottoman (yes, velvet...a terrible cat owner choice, I know) of the hair my two gray kitties are constantly leaving everywhere. It takes a bit of practice to get the hang of using this roller — at first, I thought you only brushed down in one direction, and was confused why it wasn't picking up hair. It's important to do a push-and-pull brushing in *both* directions so it actually pulls the hair inside, which does require you to apply a bit of pressure. Afterward, you'll just dump out the hair that's been trapped inside."

    Promising review: "This is a genius invention. We have two little white cats who shed all over everything, and with this tool, I can quickly wipe our ottomans and barrel chairs clean of cat hair and keep reusing it. Lint rollers are great for my own clothes, but not so great for upholstered furniture. Highly effective and definitely recommend." —Literary Mama

    Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in three colors).

    17. An Angry Orange stain remover that works to break down both stains *and* odor — even if they've been baked into your carpet for a long time (no judgment!) The enzyme-active cleaner can tackle those accidents on most surfaces, including carpets, tile, concrete, fabric, and more.

    reviewer showing before and after using the stain remover
    reviewer image of the stain remover

    Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I will never look for another pet stain remover again; this is it. My ride or die. I’ve tried a ton of different products to remove stains and odor but none of them worked as well as this stuff. The stain in that photo (above) was here since we moved into our new house so she was pretty baked in. I was sure it wasn’t going anywhere. But this stuff took it right out! My dog has also added a few new stains of his own to the carpet and this has gotten every single one out. 10/10 recommend." —Tara

    Get it from Amazon for $18.49 (also available in a fresh scent). 

    18. pack of bodyweight and dumbbell exercise cards if you're not quite sure how to get started working out. Each card has an illustrated guide on how to complete the exercise. Plus, it will mix up your routine because you won't know what exercise is coming next. *Please not burpees🤞*

    Palace Learning is a small business creating educational, anatomy, art, fitness and more posters.

    Promising reviews: "I love these cards! I get bored of doing the same workouts over and over and then lose my motivation, but with these, it's easy to quickly change up your routine. I love the art style of the illustrations (ones with faces creep me out!) and the detail on the back of the cards, explaining how to properly do the exercise, as well as what muscles are targeted, and the amount of reps to aim for. I've been choosing about 6 cards to lay on the bench/floor, and then pairing them with an app which automatically times my intervals for me, and it keeps me focused for the full length of my workout!" —Alanna

    Get it from Amazon for $17.97.

    19. A pack of Swedish dishcloths that are made to be super absorbent, so you can use them to clean your whole kitchen in one swoop and then throw them in the washer when you're done. Say goodbye to using roll after roll of paper towel when you have these!

    Promising reviews: "These are durable and somehow they don't stain. I don't get it, but I've had one at the sink for a week now and have wiped up lots of dirty stuff and EVERY TIME it washes off. These have quickly become a staple in my kitchen." —barre l

    "These are awesome! I rarely use paper towels anymore. Great for cleanup just about anywhere. They also wash easily in the washing machine. I throw them in with regular dish towels and hang them to dry. They have held up through many washes. Highly recommend! I bought a 10-pack and do not need all of them. They are so easy to rinse and reuse, I gave some to friends. Five is the perfect amount, so grab a pack and give a few to friends." —Freefaller28

    Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $14.75+ (available in nine color packs). 

    20. Tineco 2-in-1 cordless vacuum and mop so you can knock out both cleaning chores with a one-two punch. 👊 Reviewers say it's 100% worth the money because it's lightweight, the battery lasts a long time, and it does an impeccable job at picking up dust and debris while also leaving the floor streak-free. 

    close up look at the vacuum showing clean and dirty water stored separately
    a shiny wood floor cleaned using the vacuum

    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 10x12 TV room before self-cleaning and recharging for a little bit. Or I can do my kitchen and 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 $279.99.

    21. Some Downy Wrinkle Releaser fabric spray, because, who are you kidding? You're never going to pull out your iron to get those pants pressed. Instead, all you have to do is spray this on the pants, pull down on the fabric a bit, and the wrinkles will disappear. Now that's magic!

    Reviewer's photo of a pair of pants before using the wrinkle release spray
    Reviewer's photo of a pair of pants after using the wrinkle release spray

    Promising review: “Easy to use, convenient, and effective. I love this stuff!! I use it in my dorm room, since ironing anything in this tiny space is a pain. It’s easy to use, you just spray the front and back and pull on it for a minute to release all the wrinkles. It smells great – very fresh. Although if you’re very sensitive to scents/perfumes in your detergent this might also irritate your skin since the scent is kind of strong, but it does calm down when it dries. I do have slightly sensitive skin and it’s never bothered me, though. Plus, even if you do have the space to iron, it’s such a time saver in the mornings and great for things like T-shirts that don’t usually need to be ironed but are wrinkly. I think you would still need to iron things like dress shirts or pants, though. My mom has been using this for years, and it was great when I was a young teenager so that I didn’t have to get out the iron and make my mom worry about me burning the house down. Overall, I think this product is super convenient and a time- and energy-saver worth having around the house.” —Isabel

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    22. A Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp you stick on the inside of your bowl, and it will give your toilet a nice little clean with every flush. Your toilet will be free of toilet rings and unwanted smells for up to 12 days, so you can avoid cleaning it a little longer. 

    Gif of a hand stamping the gel in a toilet, the toilet flushing, and arrows showing how the gel is able to clean the bowl
    A hand stamping the circle of gel in the toilet
    Scrubbing Bubbles / Via www.youtube.com, Scrubbing Bubbles

    Promising review: "I can not give it enough stars, this item is so great. It does everything it claims to do. I have hard water so extremely bad, but this has taken care of it. I am very satisfied with this product and will definitely purchase again." —KyBlueFire

    Get a tube of six stamps from Amazon for $8.26.

    23. A laundry hamper with three separate compartments so you can sort your clothes as you take them off and save time when it's finally laundry day. Plus, the bags are removable, so you can grab your darks when your favorite jeans MUST be washed.

    Promising review: "This is perfect if you want to do laundry fast instead of sorting through colors, darks, and whites. It's great as the bags are detachable; you just have to take one bag instead of the whole hamper. It has definitely saved a lot of time doing laundry. It's not that big either, but it is decently tall. I'm 5'1", and it reaches my waist, so it's perfect to keep in a closet or bedroom if you don't mind it peeking out somewhere." —Jacquiline Guerra

    Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in nine colors). 

    24. Litter Genie litter disposal system great if you live in a walkup or just don't want to empty the litter box every day. All you have to do is scoop the waste into the pail, and it will completely lock in the odor. That way, you can go for a few days without having to take the litter to the trash, and your home won't stink.

    the black and gray litter genie with a handle in the side for storing a cooper
    the inside of the litter genie, showing it's lined with a blue plastic liner

    It can hold up to 14 days of cat litter for one cat, so you may fill it up quicker depending on how many kitties you have.

    Promising review: "This is genius. Totally improved the quality of our lives. We have two kitties — well, one big chubster and a skinny lady kitty. Two litter boxes in a 600-sq.-ft. house, OK? We were able to keep the smell MOSTLY in the laundry room by keeping the boxes in there, but dear the lord almighty when I need to do laundry!! And my man cleans them out mostly every day. We put this puppy between the boxes — and now I don't have to hear him griping every morning while he carries the kitchen trashcan in there, and it's all clumps AND stinky. In fact, we've had this maybe four months, and after his initial excitement of getting this...I haven't heard a peep about it — it's like magic. Surely our house had been reeking, and we didn't know. Hello, fresh clean air!! Kitties are happy, too. You know they can't smell it because the boxes are on either side of it, and they use it all day. Thank you!" —bange k.

    Get it from Amazon for $27.39. You can also get liner refills from Amazon for $29.99.

    25. A magnetic weekly meal-planning pad ready to help you plan out all your meals so you don't just open the fridge and stare at your one tomato and piece of bread trying to figure out how to make it into a delicious dinner. Not only is there space to write out the meals for every day of the week, but there's also a tearable grocery list you can take with you to the store to make sure you get everything you actually need to make those meals.

    the product with writing on it
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I got this because I wanted to have some structure in my week and not have to think about what to cook for dinner every night. It has helped tremendously, and I recommend it to anyone who struggles to come up with meals on the day of. At the end of each week, I pick out everything I’m going to cook for the next week's meals and write them down. I put anything I don’t already have on the shopping list. Now, instead of not making something or having to make an extra trip to get ingredients, I just make one trip a week to the store and have everything I need. This definitely helped with the stress of cooking." —Chante

    Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in five colors).

    26. heatless curling rod headband great for anyone who wants perfectly curled hair but hates how long it takes to actually get that look with a curling iron. Simply wrap your hair around the headband before you go to bed, and you'll wake up to big curls (sans heat damage)!

    reviewer showing the cheetah print headband on their head with hair wrapped around it
    the same reviewer showing their curly hair after taking the headband off

    The set includes a curling rod, two hair scrunchies, a claw hair clip, and two duckbill hair clips to set it in place. You can use this on all hair types, but reviewers say it works best when used with damp hair!

    Promising review: "I don’t tend to buy products like this, let alone leave a review! But I love this product. It's so easy to use! And leaves my hair better than if I were to curl it and with no heat! It saves me so much time in the morning. 15/10" —Grecia

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four colors). 

    27. Wad-Free, which is about to change your laundry life. Don't believe me? This seemingly boring square thing attaches to the corners of your sheets to help them dry faster, be less wrinkled, and stop them from encompassing everything in the drier so it turns into a tangled mess. You'll spend less time doing laundry (and less time avoiding doing laundry) because your sheets will be dry the first time you check on them. 

    Plus, they're BPA-free, reusable, and created by a small business during the pandemic. 

    Promising review: "These are life-changing!! The sheets don’t get bound up and twisted full of socks and under things. And therefore you KNOW that those socks and underthings are CLEAN. And the sheets are CLEAN. Which means not wasting time, soap, water, and electricity washing all that stuff all over again!!!! They’re good for your mood and good for the wallet and for the environment. Buy them and see what this brilliant woman has wrought. I’m buying a set for my kid going off to college and another set for me so I can do more than two sheets at once." —LHorns 4Ever

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99.

    28. A "flossing toothbrush" that's actually designed with two layers of bristles — regular firm ones that clean the same as a normal toothbrush and longer ones that are thinner to help clean deeper in your teeth and gums and mimic flossing. Your dentist will be so impressed with your effort at your next appointment.

    A toothbrush with two layers of bristles, one long and thin and one shorter and thicker
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    Mouthwatchers is a small business started by Dr. Ronald Plotka to create antimicrobial toothbrushes to help to get deeper cleans that patients might miss with a traditional brush and floss routine. As always, your dentist will have the best advice on the routine that's best for you!

    Promising review: "I love the feel of this toothbrush. More important, I just had my teeth cleaned, and the hygienist said my mouth was in great shape — in spite of the fact that my appointment was delayed for two months AND I was a bit lazy when it came to flossing. It seems to work way better than my expensive electric one, which I am retiring." —Jackie

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.90

    29. Some Miracle-Gro spikes here to make everyone think you're the best plant parent around when in reality you can't remember the last time you watered your plant babies. Was it last Wednesday? No, maybe Tuesday? What are days anymore??? These discreet sticks go into the dirt of your plant and feed them micronutrients for up to two months, leaving them looking beautiful and adding life to your home.

    a reviewer's before photo showing a wilted plant
    a 15-hours-later photo which shows the plant much greener and thriving

    Promising review: "I have several houseplants that had stopped flowering, so I put a few of these spikes in the pot (there are directions on the back of the package for quantity), and approximately a month after using these spikes, my peace lily had three flowers on it, and my African violet plants all got several blooms on them! This worked wonders for my plants that don't flower too! I noticed that my ivy and cactus plants started growing faster, and they became more green and healthy-looking. I am very happy with this product, and I will buy it again." —Elizabeth

    Get a 48-pack from Amazon for $10.95.

    30. A detangling leave-in conditioner parents swear by to tame frizz, reduce breakage, and hydrate curls, all while avoiding a meltdown of epic proportions as they try to brush their child's hair.

    Promising review: "This stuff is great! It was a game changer for my 4-year-old’s curls. Turned them from a tangled mess to beautiful ringlets. I wish I would have bought sooner." —Jessica Leyendecker

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in a two-pack).

    31. A nail file board meant to give your pup the opportunity to file their own nails, instead of forcing you to try and get them under control while your pup squirms away as fast as they can. This works like an emery board to file down their nails so they don't scratch up your floor. Reviewers say they see a difference after only a few scratches! 

    Dog rubbing its nails on a pink board
    before photo of a dog's overgrown nails, and an after photo of the same dog's nails looking much shorter and blunter after one scratchpad session
    ScratchPad for Dogs / Etsy, ScratchPad for Dogs / Etsy

    ScratchPad for Dogs is a small business based in Atlanta.

    Promising review: "Love this scratch pad! We adopted our dog almost a year ago and he's been terrified of clippers and grinders since day one. We've never been able to maintain his nails due to his super reactive anxiety around nail care. That's all changed since we got the Scratch Pad a few weeks ago! He took to it right away and his nails have shown significant improvement in just a few sessions!" —Kira Armajani

    Get it from ScratchPad for Dogs on Etsy for $39.91+ (available in four styles and three grit levels).

    32. sunrise alarm clock for anyone who has THE WORST time waking up in the morning and usually ends up hitting snooze too many times. It slowly brightens to wake you up peacefully and without a loud alarm. You'll feel more relaxed and ready to tackle your morning without feeling too rushed and frazzled.

    The circular alarm clock with the time stamp on it
    The clock lit up with a warm yellow glow

    This can be programmed with seven different light settings, seven different calming "wake up" noises, and to start gradually lighting up at 30, 20, or 10 minutes before you wake. 

    Promising review: "This great little alarm has been a lifesaver for me! I've always been a heavy sleeper and have always struggled with running late to work. This alarm changed that for me. It’s more gentle than other alarms, and it wakes you up gradually mimicking sunrise entering the bed room along with soft alarm sounds (my favorite is the birds singing). You can set up two different alarms with different settings, including the brightness of the light, the volume of the alarm sound, and snooze time! I'm also using it as a sleep aid and a white noise machine to fall asleep whenever I find myself struggling with insomnia. Besides, I live in Seattle, where it rains a lot, which sometimes gets me under the weather. Using this alarm as light therapy for depression calms me down and elevates my mood! I highly recommend this alarm to all the heavy sleepers out there. It will change your life forever." —Talman

    Get it from Amazon for $28.98+ (available in four colors). 

    33. An under-desk electric treadmill perfect for anyone who would do anything else instead of going to the gym. With this, you can add some movement to your day while you do your work. Reviewers love this option because it has an LED display that shows the time, speed, and distance, a quiet motor, and Bluetooth capabilities so you can play music through it. You'll be able to get all your steps in so you can sit back and actually relax at the end of the day.

    the white treadmill under a reviewer's standing desk setup
    reviewer standing on the white under desk treadmill

    See it in action in this TikTok here. The speed range is 0.5–6mph, and it can hold up to 220 pounds.

    Promising review: "This thing is awesome. I'm a small, not technical person and managed to haul this thing up two flights of stairs (slowly), unbox, turn on and even connect my phone to the Bluetooth in it. No assembly. Simple instructions. Distance and time measurements seem to be accurate, but the 'calories' might be missing a decimal point. No squealing or groaning under my walking. Not too loud. Slides right under my bed. Didn't need to adjust the belt, though the tool to do so is included. Packaging says to oil every 30 hours. The remote is needed to make the treadmill function. It is extremely cheap — like dollar store cheap. I hope the company has a remote replacement for if/when the remote bites it. Even still, I would 100% buy this again. Great treadmill!" —Crowells

    Get it from Amazon for $289.99+ (available in three colors).

    Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.