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1. A set of two nesting storage tables so you can assign a designated area for all those random items scattered around your home.
The smaller table fits inside the larger one, so when they're not being used you can gain some extra space.
Promising reviews: "I’m obsessed with these tables! The tall one comes high enough to enjoy coffee or to eat at. My favorite part about these tables are the storage! I love them because they don’t take up a ton of room and are easy to move around! Super happy with these!" —Drew
"Absolutely love these tables. Moved into a smaller home and needed different storage options. These work perfectly for toy storage and a coffee table alternative with no sharp edges for my babies to get hurt on!" —heather
Get a set of two from Amazon for $94+ (available in black, grey, cherry, brown, and white).
2. A pack of melamine sponges, which are a real superhero when it comes to cleaning. No more worrying about the crayon marks on the wall or the muddy paw prints on the floor. This sponge will tackle all of that and then some.
Reviewers say they're work just as well as the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, and much more affordable!
Promising review: "As good as Mr. Clean Magic Erasers but half the price. They clean so many surfaces better than anything. We use them at the bar and clean our chalkboards, metal sinks and ice wells, beer coolers, FRP backsplash walls, and even graffiti in the bathrooms comes off more easily with these than other cleaning products. I took one home and cleaned my shower faster and more easily than with bottles of shower cleaner. Highly recommended." —Stephen Brandau
Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $13.95.
3. A bedding hanger to keep all your cozy throw blankets within easy reach without struggling to cram everything into your closet or under your bed.
Things Made Easy is the Etsy shop behind the Quilt Keeper! You can also purchase additional bars to hang on it.
Promising review: "Perfect! I have now bought four of them because everyone who sees it wants it. Perfect for hanging a quilt, throw, bedspread, etc. when it’s not needed. Well made, well shipped, arrived quickly with no issues whatsoever. I am very happy with this purchase." —Sandy
Get it from Things Made Easy on Etsy for $44.95.
4. Or! A bedding holder that'll let you store all your sheets in a neat little bundle that takes up a fraction of the space it would otherwise, and WITHOUT having to spend hours trying to fold them into perfect squares.
You use this by loosening the bag's drawstring and placing place unfolded sheets inside with the pillowcases loaded on top. Select the current sheet size from the indicator strap (T for Twin, F for Full, Q for Queen, and K for King). Close the bag and store it on a shelf in your closet. Each small bag can hold up to one full set of king-size sheets, pillowcases included. The medium and large bags can hold more inside, like blankets, pillow toppers, and lightweight comforters.
Bumble Made is a small business that created the O-Sheet bedding holder for sheets, pillowcases, and other linens. It is based in Washington State.
Promising review: "This is literally one of the best products I've ever purchased. It keeps my sheets so organized, it's good quality, and it makes my life so much easier. I will definitely be buying more for the larger blankets and spare room sheets! Thank you!" —Jennifer Briney
Get it from Bumble Made on Etsy for $25+ (available in three sizes and six colors).
5. A tub of internet-beloved The Pink Stuff, capable of cleaning and removing stubborn stains and dirt from surfaces such as sinks, cookware, tiles, and more WITHOUT the need for elbow grease. Using The Pink Stuff can restore the shine and cleanliness of your home, making it look newer and fresher.
My former colleague Britt Ross says, "After seeing countless videos on cleaning TikTok that raved about The Pink Stuff, I knew I had to try it out on my stained, grime-coated sheet tray. I mean, if it could make a dent in that, I'd probably believe in magic. Well, I started scrubbing one corner as a test, and lo and behold, the difference was nothing short of DRAMATIC (check out my TikTok for proof!). And I didn't even have to scrub very hard, though as someone with ~minimal~ upper body strength, I doubt any force I could physically apply would even constitute as heavy scrubbing. At any rate, it worked so well that I tried it on a pair of dirty tennis shoes and a blue stain that had been singed onto my toaster oven for months, and, yup, it worked. I will say, if you want your sheet trays to look brand spankin' new, you might need one of those cleaning scraper tools to get every last bit off, but as far as general stain removal goes, consider me a FAN. Check out yours truly using it three ways on TikTok!"
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
6. A sofa arm caddy for keeping all your essentials (like the TV remote and a bag of Twizzlers) within arm's reach and not scattered throughout your living area.
It also fits under a seat cushion or a mattress.
Promising review: "Perfect for my needs. I had surgery on my right hand and needed a place for the items I would need during recovery while my hand is splinted. I purchased this armrest organizer to put on the left side of my recliner and it works perfectly! This organizer hasn't slipped at all and I'm pleased with the smooth cotton fabric. There is plenty of room for the items I need like my phone, iPad, TV remote, etc." —CLH
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in seven colors).
7. A fume-free oven cleaner you can let sit overnight to wipe away years of spills and burnt bits. As an added bonus, you won't be left with a headache from the fumes after cleaning out your disaster zone of an oven.
Promising review: "I’ve tried scrubbing my oven with a baking soda paste but it barely did anything to clean my oven. I had years of baked on grease from baking lasagnas and roasting chickens in my oven that looked like they were seriously here to stay. That is, until I tried this amazing product. I sprayed my oven and left it overnight. The next morning — all of the grease stains just simply wiped off with a paper towel! It was that EASY. I’m pretty sensitive to fumes too and this did not bother me at all. Definitely a new staple in my kitchen." —CupCake
Get it from Amazon for $8.50.
8. Or a 100% natural oven scrub made to easily cut through your kid's latest cooking experiment. This scrub is pumice-based and is formulated with zero harmful chemicals which means it smells great.
It also comes with a metallic scrubber!
Everneat is a small Etsy shop based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that specializes in natural cleaning products.
Promising review: "Love everything about this! Love the scent and the clean it provides! We could not get our oven window clean with any previous product — this did it in seconds :)" —Elizabeth Rowe
Another promising review: "This stuff is MAGIC! One application and it took 15 years of yuck off my oven that refused to come off with other oven cleaners! The product does most of the work so you really don’t have to scrub for hours. Highly recommend this stuff!" —Traci Hutchinson
Get it from Everneat on Etsy or Amazon for $19.99 (available in three scents).
9. A hanging storage tray you can attach under shelving to store small items like sunglasses, clutches, and scarves that always seem to disappear into the abyss of your closet.
10. The Wet & Forget weekly shower spray that does all the hard work for you while you binge-watch Netflix shows. This bleach-free cleaner removes soap scum and hard water deposits, leaving your shower sparkling clean when all you did was apply, walk away, and rinse off the next day.
Promising review: "We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits and dirt and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes.
"I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine, in addition to purchasing the Wet and Forget Mold and Mildew Remover for use on the vinyl siding of our house. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two scents and a pack of two).
11. Plus, a rust stain-removing gel for when you're getting ready for work and step into the shower just to be greeted with a...erm...not-so-pleasant sight. Apply this gel, let sit for a few minutes, and finally scrub away that brown stain that's been staring at you for weeks.
Promising review: "I cannot say enough great things about this product. We just purchased a home that has a well with very high iron content in the water. I tried everything to remove the stains from our three toilets but nothing worked. I found this product online and immediately went to Amazon. The results blew me away. I didn't have to scrub at all. I let it sit in the tank for several hours and the results floored me!" —T-urtle
Get it from Amazon for $13.49+ (available in two sizes).
12. A set of fast-acting cleaning K-Cups because you probably didn't even think your machine needed cleaning until now. Just pop the pod in and brew like you're making your normal cup of coffee and watch all the gunk come out that you didn't know was in there.
Promising review: "I bought this product because the needle in my Keurig 2.0 keeps clogging, causing inconsistent brew and taste. These cleaning cups fixed both of my issues, and I especially liked that it was really quick and easy to use. I put the cleaning pod in and ran one cycle, then took the pod out and ran a rinse cycle to clean out any leftover grinds. FAST, EASY, and GREAT results… VERY HAPPY!!" —Corey West
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.
13. And for your insulated tumblers, a box of bottle cleaning tablets specifically designed to get rid of those pesky matcha latte stains out of your precious Stanley cup. Just fill the bottle with warm water, drop in the tablet, and like stand for 15-30 minutes. Sparkly clean cups with no scrubbing required.
Check out BuzzFeed Shopping's Bottle Bright deep dive for more info!
Promising review: "Despite being diligent and rinsing my bottles out, they do tend to accumulate funky color, slight odor, etc. and generally just get gunkier over time. I heated up a pot of water, filled a few bottles, dropped one of these into each, and 15 minutes later most were sparkling clean, good as new. A few of the worst needed to be left a few hours/overnight, but in every case these pills worked magic. I also tried one just for kicks on my stainless steel lined coffee pot, over five years of daily use with filtered water, monthly descaling process, etc. but still showing browning inside, and one pill cleared all the stains away." —C Stevens
Get a pack of 36 tablets from Amazon for $24.
14. A pack of stain-removing pads to make accidents seem like they never happened. All you have to do is place the pad on the stain, stomp on it a few times (feel free to let out your frustration on it!), and let sit for 30 minutes. After that, just remove and voila — the stain *and* odor will be gone! 🙌🏽
They're also great for things like wine, mud, coffee, blood, and juice.
Promising review: "WOW! Honestly, I was a little skeptical of the promise of these pads, but I bought them just to try out. THEY WORKED AMAZINGLY WELL! Seriously. I have some stains that are 1.5–2 years old. I've tried everything to get them out. I put these pads on the stains (two to cover the spot), let sit for about an hour, pulled them up, and the stain was gone. I truly couldn't believe it. The pad was yellow. Somehow the old urine was soaked up into the pad. My carpet looks like new. I couldn't recommend these any higher for what I wanted and what I got. Wish I could give this more than 5 stars." —Matt
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.49.
15. A five-piece organizer set because you'll feel less stressed and ready to tackle the work day with a WFH setup that is oh-so put-together.
The set includes a pencil cup holder, a letter sorter, a letter tray, a hanging file organizer, and a sticky note holder.
Promising review: "I got tired of stacking papers and folders on top of a horizontal tray on my desk. The basket can hold file folders with tabs, which makes important papers easy to organize and find. No more piles upon piles. The tray is for my to-do items. I find myself leaving work on time and not staying late to clean up my desk. I have embellished some of the items with fake rhinestones and have received many compliments on the ensemble." —Kathy
Get it from Amazon for $26.11.
16. A bottle of silver polish that will revive even the most tarnished silver set that's been passed down from generations. Great-great granny Pearl would definitely smile with approval if she saw how shiny and new your silver looks now.
Promising review: "I purchased this polish so I could clean the antique silver that my grandmother needed polished. Well, color me impressed! I was expecting it to look a little cleaner, but this polish went far beyond that. It removed all the tarnish and dirt that had built up over the last decade. Everything shines beautifully! I was so impressed that I tried it on my jewelry and stainless steel refrigerator. It cleaned and shined quickly." —Amanda Dempsey
Get it from Amazon for $8.88.
17. A portable nail polish organizer to hold your entire collection in one place. If you want to take it a step further, you can even color-coordinate your cases so you can easily see what shades you have — plus, it's just so satisfying to see all your polishes arranged in a rainbow.
One reviewer also used it for storing their sewing threads! It fits 48 nail polishes and has eight adjustable dividers. Reviewers write that larger bottles fit more snugly.
Promising review: "This case keeps you not only organized with all your nail polishes in one neat area, but it also truly does remind you of a lot of colors you may have forgotten about so that you see and remember! I'm a cosmetologist and there is nothing worse than a bag really heavy with bottles hitting each other that the poor customer must scramble through and try to find a color. This is 10 times easier and so much more organized!!" –Cally
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four sizes).
18. Some under-bed storage containers for when you feel like your closet is busting at the seams with baby clothes, stuffed animals, or pillows, and everything is going to tumble over if you attempt to pull something out. With these, you can simply pack things in and slide them under the bed for easy access whenever you need them.
Promising review: "These storage bags are fantastic. I live in a small apartment where storage space is at a premium. I use these to store my Costco toilet paper and paper towels so I don't need to make as many trips to the store. It keeps them in pristine condition and out of sight. The handles make them easy to pull in and out, and they fold up nicely when not in use. I'm thinking about getting two more since four will fit under my queen bed." —Kimberly Dorn
Get it from Amazon for $13.97+ (available in five colors and sets of two or four).
19. A concentrated leather cleaner so you can gently (and effectively) clean and refresh your leather furniture, plus your favorite pair of boots and even your car seats.
Leather Honey is a small family-owned based in the USA specializing in making leather care products.
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I knew my couches were dirty but I didn't realize they were this bad off. Prior to switching to Leather Honey, I was using leather wipes from another company. Those wipes didn't do much for dirt removal as I am now seeing. The leather is a yellow-cream color but the sofas were looking gray. Leather Honey took the dirt right off. I left the solution to soak in for two minutes in the more problematic areas and then wiped it off clean." —Ruby Vazquez
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three sizes).
20. A set of six over-the-door shelves for reclaiming that precious floor space in your apartment so you don't have to worry about tripping over a stray flip-flop.
Promising review: "Studio apartment living doesn’t provide much space for a lot of furniture or closet space, so you gotta be creative in utilizing what space you have to work with to get the type of storage you need. I use this to organize stuff needed before heading out the door: winter gloves, lint rollers, anti-static spray, face masks, reusable shopping bags, doggie piddle pads. Was on the fence about ordering this, but it’s turned out to be a wise decision! It’s worth noting that it’s very sturdy, hangs straight (particularly when filled), and when needed can wipe or vacuum it. Clever invention, especially for those of us renters who are not allowed to attach shelving with hardware." —emmodiva
Get it from Amazon for $17.87 (available in 10 colors).
21. A TikTok-famous Bissell Little Green cleaner, which can handle all the messes life throws at you. From the mark your potty-training pup left on your new rug to the spilled coffee stain on your car seat, this is the perfect tool to have on hand. It's portable and has a large tank which = more cleans in between refills.
It comes with a tough stain tool, HydroRinse self-cleaning hose tool, and a trial-size Spot & Stain with Febreze Freshness formula.
Promising review: "This vacuum is amazing. I first heard of it on TikTok where people were using it to clean their stairs, mattresses, car seats, etc. and from the videos, it already looked amazing, but considering how dirty my dining chair cushions were, I was a little bit apprehensive and skeptical. I purchased the item and used it on my chairs for the first time and the results were SO AMAZING. I posted photos for reference of how dirty my cushions were before the cleaning and after the cleaning! Best vacuum I've ever used. I even bought a second one!" —Davina
Get it from Amazon for $109.59.
22. A mail organizer with helpful key hooks so you can say goodbye to the days of digging through piles of unopened bills and take-out menus looking for your bestie's wedding RSVP. It also has convenient hooks to hang your keys, hats, or umbrella.
Promising reviews: "Perfect little organizer. Exactly what we needed to get the mail off the kitchen table. It holds at least a week's worth of mail. You can also use two pairs of medium Command strips to put it up instead of drilling holes. If you're going to hang keys and have mail in it, I would say use more Command strips." —Erin
"Useful product that does what it's supposed to do. We love this thing. Fits our space perfectly, holds keys and incoming mail, easy to install. Exactly what I was looking for at this price. Chose it because others were too large for the slim area or too pricey. This one does the trick!" —Claire
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three colors).
23. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets, because you wouldn't shower in a dirty bathroom, so why would you eat off of plates that were cleaned in a dirty dishwasher? Just pop these in and run a cycle like normal — you can sit back while it scrubs away all the gunk and grime.
Just pop them into the tray where you'd normally put detergent (or on the bottom of your dishwasher if you're washing dishes at the same time), and run as usual!
Promising reviews: "This was simple to use, smelled good, and I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the dishwasher after the recommended cleaning cycle. This product actually did what it advertises that it will do! Great results, fairly economical — and by the way — it works!" —Old Southern Charm
"Just get them. Changed the way my 20-year-old dishwasher works. Much cleaner dishes and the interior is like new. First time you use it, run it empty with just the cleaner. I didn't realize how much mold and ickiness it got out of my machine." —drpicard
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
24. An ingenious over-the-door laundry hamper, aka a magical laundry fairy that allows you to toss in your dirty clothes as you take them off, preventing them from piling up on the floor (or that random chair in the corner of your room) in the first place.
Promising review: "Huge space saver. I live in a VERY small apartment, so floor space is limited. I have an amazing system in place using this over-the-door hamper that keeps my house looking clean and organized. Having the hole at the top to throw clothes in is so easy. Loading the washing machine is also really easy as it has a zipper at the bottom to allow the clothes to fall right in. 10 out of 10, would buy more in the future!" —Stephanie Sharp
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four colors and sets of one and two).
25. A pack of six Command cord bundlers so you can grab your air fryer out of the pantry without dragging along your toaster that it happens to be tangled up with.
The bundlers work with damage-free adhesive.
Promising review: "I have one of these attached to almost every cord-having thing I own and for maybe $30 in total I feel like my whole life got a facelift. My stand mixer looks better on the counter and it stays clean even when everything else is a mess. My space heaters store so neatly in the linen closet. I have an HDMI cord bundled to the back of each TV. There's a bundler stuck between my car's dash and console which holds two phone chargers. Truly, especially for the price, I could not recommend something more highly." —Amber Stewart
Get it from Amazon for $21.35.
26. Or a bottle of Better Life Natural Tub and Tile Cleaner that'll make the dirt ring you've been ignoring disappear before your own eyes. Now you don't have to ~act~ like it's not there because it's really not now.
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing!! I was skeptical at first because I have these dark stains on my shower floor that I’ve never been able to get out and was thinking something 'natural' wouldn’t be heavy-duty enough for it. I cleaned half the shower at first because I wanted to see how it looked compared to the dirty side and it did an amazing job with a little bit of elbow grease! You can see the difference." —Katherine Cheng
Get it from Amazon for $7.49.
27. A set of stainless-steel S-shaped nonslip hangers because having to dig through a drawer full of clothes only to pull out the wrong pair of jeans is truly annoying. With these, your pants will stay in place and organized, making it easier for you to pick out your outfits.
Promising review: "A strong and durable hanger. These look like they will last for a while. I was looking for a way to save closet space and to make storing pants better, and this is it! Also useful for color organizing." —Taylor Richardson
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $15.29 (also available in a pack of six).
28. And a set of Wonder Hangers to fit twice as many clothes in your closet without having to sacrifice any of your favorite pieces.
29. Plus, a set of hook-shaped hangers anyone who lives in hoodies would appreciate. You can hang each hoodie on its own hook, making them easily accessible and visible.
Venalli is a Kansas-based small biz specializing in vibrant hoodies and hooks for hoodies.
My former colleague Daniel Boan says, "This is one of those 'where has this been all my life?!' type of products. I'm a sucker for a soft hoodie, especially ever since my apartment became my office and now I can wear them 24/7. As much as I love curling up in them, hanging hoodies in the closet is SUCH a pain. They always slip right off my plastic hangers unless I zip them all the way up, so they usually just end up thrown over a random chair (or that mini elliptical I bought in March 2020 and have used a total of two times 😬). These little hook-shaped hangers are the storage miracle I never knew I needed. Now, I can just hang my sweatshirts and jackets by the hood and easily grab them when I need them — no zipping or folding necessary! Best of all, the pile of random hoodies on my chair has disappeared. I'm keeping the mini elliptical covered though."
Get a five-pack from Venalli on Etsy for $19.99 (available in black and pink).
30. A pack of washing machine cleaning tablets, because the same machine that you use to clean your undies and the pee-drenched doggy bed could use some TLC. Trust me, you won't regret it.
The tablets are safe to use with pretty much any type of washer: HE or regular, top-loading and front-loading. Simply place one tablet in your empty washing machine and run a normal wash cycle, then wipe away the residue — easy breezy!
Promising reviews: "I didn’t think I would ever be so excited about such a thing as washing machine cleaning tablets. I also never realized how dirty my washing machine was. It now sparkles, doesn’t smell musty, and it removed so much gunk from around the drum/gasket. You should get these." —AVDW
"I did notice my clothes smelling, let's say, not so fresh. Kinda funky. After reading the reviews, I purchased a box (which according to the box, lasts six months). OK, I'll try it. I've got a new washer with a button that says 'Clean Washer.' How easy can it get? The first load of clothes after using this product, I was an immediate fan. Wow! What a difference! I'm kicking myself for not getting it sooner. Love the side panel to check off the month you used it. Thank you!" —Two Fishes
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $10.16 (also available in packs of five).
31. A freestanding stackable cabinet organizer that'll let you neatly stack your bottles and easily grab the one you need without causing an avalanche of plastic.
This can also be used for wine bottles.
Promising review: "I got this after being influenced by others on TikTok and am so glad that I did. These worked great to organize and store all my tumblers. It even fit my 30-ounce cups, although they don't sit all the way down into the opening it still stores them. I could use one more of these in this cabinet to store the rest of my koozies and cups. I love the color, and these are made from thick, sturdy material that won't warp or break over time. So happy with this purchase!" —Heather
Get an eight-bottle holder from Amazon for $32.99 (available in six sizes and three colors).
32. An Angry Mama microwave cleaner for when you've had enough of your instant noodles having a faint tang from the burnt-on spaghetti sauce. All you have to do is fill her up with water and vinegar, pop her in the microwave, and within minutes the steam will soften up all the stuck-on food and you can wipe it away with ease.
Promising review: "I'm embarrassed to say I hadn't cleaned my microwave in about six months. It's an awful task. I ran Angry Mama one time, wiped down easily, then ran it one more time to get it really clean. Highly recommend using it more often than once every six months for a super fast, super clean microwave!" —Kelsey
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four colors).
33. A set of reviewer-beloved closet dividers to neatly fold and separate your blouses from your jeans, your hoodies from your sweatpants, and everything in between.
The plastic-coated metal dividers are 12 inches tall and 3 inches wide (including the bracket). They don't require any installation hardware, and slip easily onto standard shelving (wood, pressed board, or melamine shelving up .75 inches thick).
Promising review: "These are AMAZING. I always was frustrated with trying to keep my cardigans, sweatshirts, and sweatpants from falling on top of each other on the closet shelf, and now I could not be happier. The separators actually triple the space I could use because they straighten items and eliminate unused space. Installed in a matter of minutes. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for those who need some organization in the closet, but are not sure where to start. Suitable for my wood shelves, just an FYI, that are a little less than one inch. We live in an apartment and I wanted something to just slide off and take at the end of the lease, with no damage to the closet." —Jay
Get a set of four from Amazon for $14.99.
34. Or a cube storage organizer if you dread the thought of storing your clothes for the next season because you know it'll just add to the mess in your apartment. These cubes help you easily separate your winter clothes from your summer clothes and neatly tuck them away in their designated spaces.
You can arrange the six cubes in the style that works best for your closet setup, whether that's on your top shelf or underneath your hanging clothes.
Promising review: "I use it in my closet for additional storage. I put heavier clothing items like bulky sweaters and jeans on the bottom and lighter items in the higher cubes. It’s quite sturdy for me and my storage needs. Super easy to set up. Highly recommend for people who live in apartments. Great value and easy to dismantle and store or transport if you’re moving." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in eight colors and two sizes).
35. A jaw-drop-worthy bottle of Quick N Brite Fireplace Cleaner that won't make you crawl back under the covers at the thought of cleaning all the soot and grime on your fireplaces. With this nonabrasive cleaner, all you have to do is apply, rinse with water, and wipe it off.
It even comes with a handy scrub brush!
Promising review: "Unbelievable! My daughter just moved into her first home. She thought she would have to paint her brick fireplace because of the heavy soot stains that had been there for years. We applied the product twice and put in a whole lot of elbow grease, but what a difference! It’s a messy process, but well worth the time and energy." —MM
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
36. A shoe rack for anyone who's tired of tripping over shoes every time you walk into your apartment. Not only does it have plenty of space for all your sneakers and sandals, but it also boasts two spacious racks for your beloved boots.
It also has hooks on the side for storing purses, backpacks, and scarves.
Promising review: "Absolutely the best. I will say I wish there was about an inch more length on the shelves but that’s just me having too many shoes and big feet on the fiancé. If you need to clear up your space from shoes this is it. I put 6 or 7 pairs of flip-flops on one shelf and 2 pairs of shoes/boots on the rest. Just a slight tight fit on the men's 12 shoes and boots but once you scoot them over they fit no issue. Love the added hooks on the side for hats, masks, keys, or whatever you need out of the way. This cleaned up the apartment so well. I love it." —hayden718
Get it from Amazon for $26.39+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
37. And a coat rack, shoe rack, and storage shelf so your kids' backpacks and coats aren't just thrown on the floor or your partner's shoes strewn about.
Promising review: "My husband and I wanted something affordable to help maximize our space in our apartment. This product did just that for us. Affordable, great quality, easy to assemble, looks great, and works well." —Jayde Wachlin
Get it from Amazon for $57.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors).
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38. A Rubbermaid power scrubber that's an absolute game-changer for scrubbing away the grout between your kitchen floor tiles with ease. You don't have to go full Cinderella mode on your hands and knees with a toothbrush.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown is a fan: "I'm obsessed! This thing works small miracles: I cleaned about half of my bathroom's grout to its original sparkling-clean cream color in 40 minutes, and it took honestly no effort at all. And — as if easy, sparkling grout wasn't enough! — it busted through some serious soap-scum buildup in my bathtub (thanks, fancy soap and slow-draining tub) in less than a minute. Honestly, when I first tried the scrubber out, I didn't see too many uses for it other than for grout. But after owning it for a while, I've realized that while I don't need it every single week, it's priceless for the occasions I encounter tough gunk that I'd otherwise only conquer with excessive patience and elbow grease."
Check out Natalie's full Rubbermaid Reveal Power Scrubber review for more!
Get it from Amazon for $17.38.
39. Hidden bookshelves if you don't want to keep sacrificing your cozy seating area for extra storage. You can mount your books to the wall, freeing up floor space and giving your books a stylish new home.
The small bookshelves are designed to hold up to 15 pounds and the large bookshelves are designed to hold up to 20 pounds.
Promising review: "In the last 10 years I've used them in three different apartments. I just put them up in apartment number three and was once again blown away with how awesome they look. Every time I put them up I'm like, 'WOW WOW WOW, these are AMMMMAAAZZINNNNNGGGG!!!' If you love decorating with books, this is a must buy!" —Jlands
Get it from Amazon for $11.50+ (available in two sizes and in sets of three).
40. A collapsable acrylic makeup brush rack with the ability to hold 28 brushes in place on the corner of your bathroom counter instead of being jumbled up in dirty makeup bags. You can also hang your brushes upside down to dry after cleaning to prevent the water from damaging the bristles.
Plus, when you're not using it, simply fold it up and tuck it away, saving you even more space.
Promising review: "I wish I created this myself. I have for years played with brush drying techniques that don't allow water to drain back onto handle, after washing them. PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT. It folds up barely taking any space. Improved the drying time, keeps your brushes in shape, and elongates the life of makeup brushes. LOVE IT!" –B. Beaton
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
41. A record/magazine holder so you can still display your faves but keep your area tidy and streamlined — the best of both worlds.
You can also use it to organize your desk files!
Promising review: "I didn’t want anything too bulky on my nightstand, but I like to have several books I like to read in bed. I previously had them stacked on top of each other and found this and was afraid it might be cheaply made, but it is sturdy and beautiful! I’m such a bookworm, and I am in love with this added piece to my room." —SP
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three colors).
42. An all-purpose stain spray for when you're making your famous spaghetti and meatballs and you accidentally splash tomato sauce all over your brand-new top. Just grab your rescue spray, give a few spritzes, and crisis averted.
The Hate Stains Co. is a small biz that was founded by a parent who set out to create a stain remover that was nontoxic but effective.
Promising review: "I've tried Shout wipes, stain removal pens, and all the other tricks in the book. This removes organic stains from sweat better than anything I've tried thus far. I followed the directions, got the fabric wet, sprayed it on, and left it to chill for an hour. When I came back, I was dumbfounded. I can't believe I didn't have this sooner, I'm about to buy a gallon!" —Mark, the solid 7 out of 10
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in packs of two or three).
43. Plus, a bottle of seemingly magic Wine Away red wine stain remover you should have on hand for when you're hosting girl's night at your place and you laugh a little too hard at a friend's joke, spilling a few drops of sweet red on your white couch.
Wine Away is a woman-owned brand based in the US!
For best results, absorb the excess liquid, then saturate the spot with the stain remover. Let it sit for one to five minutes, then blot it out. This product can also be used on hard surfaces to remove latex paint and grease.
Promising review: "When you have anything white in your house and you have a love for red wine THIS PRODUCT IS A MUST! We had a dinner party of about 15 people in our house so I bought five bottles just in case. Someone spilled red wine on our brand-new white couch. I was so mad, but I used this stuff and it was GONE. It didn't just take most of the red wine out — the red wine was GONE! No trace of it at all! I will buy more!" —Alial
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
44. A drill brush kit, which attaches to your drill to do all the hard scrubbing for you so you can save your elbow grease for something else — like popping open a bottle of wine after a long day's work of cleaning.
Need a drill? Here's one.
Note: Each color of the Drill Brush attachment corresponds to the type of bristles they have, and each one is best suited for a specific type of cleaning job (for example, the yellow brush has medium bristles, best used for bathroom cleaning — bathtubs, showers, tile, and porcelain). Be sure to check the listing for which color is best for your intended purpose before buying!
Drill Brush is a small business that was founded by Anthony LaPolla, a former electrician with carpal tunnel who developed this tool as a way to clean while avoiding painful scrubbing.
Promising review: "Bought these on a whim and was skeptical if they would really help, but man am I glad I did! They made cleaning our glass shower door and fiberglass shower a breeze! Don't really want to admit how long it had been between cleanings, but the shower shined like it never had before (even with using tough elbow grease and a standard bristle brush). No issues with the brushes leaving marks, but definitely want to err on the side of caution on how long you stay in a spot." —Molly
Get a set of three brush heads from Amazon for $18.95 (available with soft, medium, stiff, and ultra-stiff bristles in six colors).
45. A bottle of Goo Gone kitchen degreaser so you can watch in amazement as the caked-on chicken grease practically melts away before your eyes. It's safe for use on tile, ceramic, and sealed stone surfaces *and* even food prep areas!
Promising reviews: "I moved into a new apartment in September, and the kitchen was full of grease stains on the floor, floorboards, walls, and cabinets. They must have been there for a long time, since I was never able to get them up. I tried every type of cleaning solution, brush, sponge, wipe, you name it. The second I used this product on the stains they came up immediately. I didn't even have to put any elbow grease into it, I literally just wiped over it a few times and it was gone. I would leave more than 5 stars if I could." —alysonnnnn__
"Works well at getting out turmeric stains from my formica countertops and kitchen sink. I have used other degreasers, but this is the best one so far. Also, it doesn't generate fumes that make me cough." —s patel
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two sizes).
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