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    31 Surprisingly Effective Things From Target Under $20

    These life-changing items are going to have you pressing *add to cart* a little more than usual.

    1. A rain water-scented hand soap if that distinct smell after a fresh downpour is your thing. Made from olive oil, essential oils, aloe vera, and a ton of other thoughtfully chosen ingredients, this promises to keep your hands from drying out.

    A blue bottle of hand soap

    2. A wine aerator to channel your inner wine connoisseur. This isn't a want; it's a need. Once you pour the wine, you can see the magic happen. This item might be hand wash only, but everyone you know will want to get their hands on it after seeing how awesome it is.

    A black and clear wine tool

    3. A lint roller simply because you need one in your life. You can use this to eliminate lint, fur, fuzz, debris, and hair from your favorite outfit — no sense in getting dressed up if you look like you just wrestled a shaggy dog.

    Model using a lint roller

    4. A gold pyramid bookend to provide your home with a glamorous vibe that just screams "luxury." No one has to know you bought it from the same place you got your almond milk.

    Gold bookend in a home

    5. An all-purpose Clorox cleaner with bleach that'll clean hard and nonporous surfaces, and also deodorize and disinfect everything it comes in contact with.

    A blue, green, and red spray bottle of cleaner

    6. A five-tier pants hanger to keep your pants sorted while saving some space in your closet. Also, do you see how sexy this thing looks? Talk about organization goals.

    A pants hanger with two pairs of pants on it

    7. Or a pack of 30 suit hangers that have a closed silhouette, which makes it easy to hang pants and a jacket on one hanger. Bonus: They have a velvety feel which makes your closet feel luxe.

    A set of white suit hangers hanging

    8. A Magic Eraser because they are genuinely ~magical~. Add a bit of water and watch this conquer even the toughest of stains in your home.

    Model using magic eraser to clean brown stain on stove

    9. A pillow protector that'll help expand the life of your favorite pillow. Complete with a zipper on each case, this machine-washable and hypoallergenic set promises to live up to their expectations.

    A white pillow protector

    10. A drawer organizer to keep your drawers looking as good as your closet. It's hard to keep the little things organized, and this does an adequate job of helping you keep everything sorted.

    A drawer organizer with colorful clothing inside of it

    11. A six-piece colorful knife set that'll slice through your favorite food effortlessly. Nonstick, stainless-steel knives that work and are super cute? Sign me up.

    A green, blue and purple knife with a cucumber

    12. A tub of natural liquid laundry detergent for those with sensitive skin. Without dyes and fragrances, and made with plant-based ingredients, there's a lot to love about this product. Did I mention that it promises to remove those super tough stains?

    A white bottle with blue detail

    13. A fabric shaver to keep that sweater you've had for a million years looking like you just bought it last week. This de-pilling device works on a variety of fabrics by catching imperfections in the detachable lint catcher.

    A blue and white fabric shaver in use

    14. A set of six Command Hooks because they're surprisingly effective at their various jobs — the main one being giving your home zero damage as you hang up various items.

    A command hook in a window holding a snowflake

    15. A daily wood cleaner that'll give your wood surfaces a wonderful shine every time. The formula helps remove grime, dust, and more without harming the material.

    almonds with orange-colored bottles of cleaner

    16. A Scotch-Brite green sponge made from 100% plants and recycled content so you can have some peace of mind as you scrub away your messy kitchen sins. With it being dishwasher safe and gentle on countertops, dishes, and non-scratch pan, I'm surprised you don't own this item already.

    Model using natural sponge to clean red stain

    17. A set of compression bags that'll make storing your linens and clothing way easier. If you're looking for a little more space in your home, these water-resistant and airtight containers will fit the bill.

    A yellow home that is using bags

    18. A fabric steamer because sometimes irons require too much effort. You'd be surprised how much a little steamer like this can change your life; it's time to say goodbye to your iron and wrinkle-free spray for good.

    Model using black steamer on coral shirt

    19. A nonstick cookie sheet that'll make sure everything heats evenly. Also, this sheet promises not to rust or develop dark spots.

    A cookie sheet with spatula and rag

    20. A Febreze air freshener and odor elimination kit to keep you home smelling as clean as it looks. In addition to lasting up to 50 days, this item also has a low-level indicator light to tell you when to swap in your refill.

    A model installing a febreze kit

    21. A gel toilet-cleaning stamp that'll keep your bathroom smelling fresh even after a nasty night. Simple to apply and activated with every flush, this will keep your toilet clean and smell-free. Trust us on this one!

    A blue, green, and white package of toilet cleaner

    22. A hanging closet organizer with a detachable hamper that'll keep everything easily accessible. This easy-to-hang organizer features three shelves to store whatever you need!

    A tan 3-shelf closet organizer with a hamper

    23. Or a three-shelf hanging closet organizer without a hamper if you already have one you can't bare to part with. You still can't go wrong with some extra shelves in your closet!

    A neutral three-shelf unit in a closet

    24. A soap dispensing dish brush that'll make cleaning a tad bit more manageable. Featuring nylon bristles and a soft-grip handle, this is sure to shorten your cleaning routine. It also comes with a plastic holder, so nothing adds to your kitchen's mess.

    model using blue soap-filled brush to clean pan

    25. A mattress protector to keep your bed protected at all times, no matter what goes on in the bedroom. This waterproof protector is stain-resistant, easy to clean, and easy to put on your bed.

    Coffee spill on matress cover

    26. A glass cleaner that smells like the sea and will keep your glass surfaces as clear as day. Using ingredients that are naturally derived, paraben-free, phthalate-free, dye-free, aluminum-free, this item deserves a place in every home. BTW, there is no rinsing required after using this!

    A clear bottle with green grass an blue detail

    27. A box of dryer sheets because your clothes deserve to smell as wonderful as your home. A product that'll reduce wrinkles, control static cling, *and* help repel lint and hair?! BRB adding 292838213 of these to my cart.

    A box of orange dryer sheets

    28. A fabric storage bin that'll hide whatever you need it to. It'll do a great job of helping you utilize all the storage space in your home (even that space under your bed), and it actually helps everything stay in place. Plus, it comes with fabric handles!

    A pretty grey box in a closet with all neutral shades

    29. A container of the Clorox disinfecting wipes that'll keep every surface in your home germ-free. Life-saving and game-changing, these multi-surface items are pretty much a household staple. Bonus: They're bleach-free, so they're safe to use on a bunch of different surfaces.

    A yellow and package of wipes

    30. A single rod garment rack to store all your extra clothes. A ~sturdy~ garment rack for under $10?! *adds to cart* It also has a rolling base, adjustable rod, and frame!

    A single rod black garment rack with warm colored clothing on it

    31. Or a double garment rack that'll store double the amount of clothes for under $20. Besides having double the space, this rack also has a rolling base and can be adjusted to store just about any piece of clothing.

    A double garment rack with black and white clothes

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