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    27 Products I Honestly Thought Were Too Cheap To Work Until I Tried Them

    These banished my scepticism in seconds.

    1. This knife sharpener totally transformed my most-used kitchen tools.

    2. An annoying puddle kept forming at the base of my fridge and I had no idea how to get rid of it. Turns out that the lil' hole at the base of the unit was blocked — this handy brush sorted it out in seconds (so gross, but so satisfying).

    3. These satin pillowcases made my bed feel about 200% more *luxe*, and they're kind to my skin and hair too!

    4. This shower shield solution means that I don't have to worry about fingerprints or shampoo stains forming on my glass or metal surfaces.

    5. I wear these comfortable headbands all the time now that I'm WFH. They make me feel more put-together with minimal effort!

    6. This (satisfying AF) fabric comb will remove the bobbles from your fave clothes in a few easy swipes.

    7. This Denman shampoo brush is the best thing I've ever used on my thick hair.

    8. My flat has an ancient extractor fan that gets visibly greasy really quickly. This powerful degreaser spray made cleaning the panels WAY less daunting!

    9. I got rid of the Dreaded Patch on my ceiling with this ridiculously highly-rated mould removal spray.

    10. Okay, so this is a little bit gross, but you know when limescale builds up in the base of your loo and no brush can clean it? Well, that's where this highly effective pumice stone comes in.

    11. I use these inexpensive lil' razors to remove my unwanted brow hairs and peach fuzz hassle-free.

    12. Like most homes in the UK, my flat is in a hard water area. I avoid having to deep-clean the crust in my kettle by using this drop-in descaler ball instead! I just popped it in and continued to use the appliance as normal while it got to work.

    13. Of course, limescale doesn't only appear in my kettle – it shows up in loads of other water-heavy areas too. This incredible descaler spray transformed my shower head in no time, and it even removed buildup from the hardest-to-reach nooks and crannies.

    14. This Bar Keeper's Friend cleaning powder made my grimiest kitchen utensils look as good as new again.

    15. This 'Moisture Bomb' sheet mask from Garnier left my skin looking smoother and more hydrated!

    16. These low-effort hydrocolloid patches conceal AND heal my spots at the same time.

    17. I have combination skin, which means that I struggle with dry patches AND breakouts. This salicylic acid and sulphur-infused soap has helped to tackle both problems at once!

    18. My coworker's nails always look amazing, so when she told me she swore by this Seche Vite topcoat I added it to my basket ASAP. I've been really impressed by its silky, chip-resistant finish!

    19. Hoo boy, have I been impressed by this gorgeous eyeshadow palette.

    20. I brought my grossest cups back to their former glory with the help of this specially-designed cleaning powder.

    21. These plastic drain covers protect my sink's plughole without getting rusty or scratching up the sink like metal versions can. I find that they're way easier to remove than the regular kinds too!

    22. Sally Hansen's 'Insta-Dri' top coat does exactly what it promises to do. My manicures are touch-dry seconds after using it, and it provides a shiny, chip-resistant finish too!

    23. In fact, it turned me into such a Sally Hansen convert that I bought this 'Hard as Wraps' solution too! It makes my natural nails feel almost like gels (yesss).

    24. This anti-limescale shower head is the best purchase I've made in months. It gave our shower perfect water pressure for the first time ever, and it helps my shampoos to lather faster too!

    25. You'll feel like a barista while using this inexpensive milk frother.

    26. This whitening Pearl Drops toothpaste will polish your teeth while you clean them!

    27. Dr. Beckmann's carpet cleaner has become a cult-status cleaning product for a reason! It'll remove the Dreaded Patch from your soft furnishings in minutes.

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