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    30 Seemingly Mundane Things That Reviewers Are Obsessed With

    As a wise person once said, you can't spell "extraordinary" without "ordinary" (or something like that).

    1. An unassuming mop and bucket set that even professional house cleaners swear by for spotless floors. It might not magically get you to love cleaning, but it'll probably get you to, you know, ACTUALLY clean.

    2. An unusual-looking, inexpensive (but super-popular) back and neck massager you can use on yourself whenever you need a bit of tension relief.

    3. And a rolling foot massager that looks like a toy you'd find in a pediatrician's waiting room — though reviewers say their tired feet reeeally appreciate it at the end of a long day.

    Reviewer using the rolling foot massager

    4. A bestselling foot file, because even though getting rid of dead skin from your feet is one of the least sexy activities one could partake in, you're gonna need to do it sometime. And why not use a product that's racked up over 59,000 5-star ratings?

    Reviewer before and after showing a dry, cracked heel followed by a smooth one

    5. A set of "UnPaper" Towels that have found a strong fanbase, thanks to the fact that they can be thrown in the washing machine to reuse! Not only will you save money on rolls of Brawny, you'll cut down on waste in the meantime. 🙌

    6. A weekly shower cleaner designed for even the most reluctant tidy-uppers. You can — as the name says — just "wet and forget." Simply spray it on, let it sit overnight, and wipe it off the next day for a cleaner shower — no hard scrubbing required. No wonder it has over 13,000 5-star ratings!

    7. A silicone toilet brush (that's right), because it's time to acknowledge that the bristled brushes of yore are straight-up unsanitary. Also, this one is actually...aesthetically pleasing?

    8. A truly impressive pet hair remover you can use on furniture, bedding, clothes, or anything where shedding tends to accumulate. Best of all? It's totally reusable, requires none of that annoying sticky film, and is eco-friendly!

    9. A window blind duster brush to seriously cut down on the amount of time it takes to do what is likely one of your least favorite tasks. You're welcome.

    10. A bamboo floating bedside table so you can keep your phone, remote, and reading light close by, even if you don't have room for a nightstand.

    11. Some bamboo charcoal air-purifying bags to *finally* get rid of that rancid-cheese-popcorn smell coming out of your old sneakers (you know the one). Just place them anywhere that needs some odor relief, and voilà!

    Reviewer photo of the charcoal air-purifying bags inside a pair of boots

    12. A cushy kitchen mat your feet will thank you for during epic cooking marathons.

    Reviewer photo of the kitchen mat on a hardwood floor

    13. An instant-read thermometer to keep you from overcooking that Thanksgiving turkey so you don't have to hear your in-law passive-aggressively suggest hosting next year's dinner.

    Reviewer photo of a thermometer reading the temperature of hot sugar

    14. A botanically scented room spray you'll want to spritz in every room, on every piece of bedding, and basically every square inch of your home.

    15. An Angry Mama microwave cleaner for anyone who doesn't actually live with their parents (and, thus, never remembers to clean the microwave). Just fill with vinegar and water, heat in the microwave for five to seven minutes, then marvel at how easily the tomato soup that exploded all over your microwave last month wipes right off.

    16. A Magic Eraser to make all of those mysterious wall and cabinet smudges disappear before your eyes. Just wet it, squeeze it, and breathe a sigh of relief as you realize the Cheetos powder your child smeared all over the kitchen walls can easily be wiped away.

    17. Dye- and chlorine-free dishwasher detergent pods so you can tackle that mountain of bowls in your sink all at once. They're made with mineral-based ingredients, are cruelty-free, and come in compostable packaging!

    Lemon dishwasher detergent pods

    18. A two-sided tea organizer, because those seemingly small boxes the bags come in start to take up pantry and cabinet space reeeeeally quickly. Plus, you'll be able to neatly organize your teas, thanks to the handy compartments.

    Reviewer photo showing tea organizer with all the several boxes they were able to get rid of thanks to the organizer

    19. A pair of grooming gloves your cat or dog will beg you to pet them with, even if it means they'll end up with a thinner coat in the process. Reviewers say these pick up an impressive amount of fur and can be used on both long- and short-haired pets.

    Reviewer photo showing how the glove picked up a large amount of cat hair, next to cat hair that was peeled off the glove

    20. A faucet splash catcher to sop up all of the water that inevitably accumulates around the top of your sink. Just toss it into the washing machine when it starts to get a little funky!

    21. A handheld car vacuum cleaner with over 100,000 5-star reviews so you can stop saying, "Beware of pretzel crumbs on the seat!" every time you give someone a ride.

    22. Seriously genius stove-counter gap covers, because as much as we'd like to pretend that crumbs we can't see don't really count...they kind of do. Simply stick them between those little cracks, and clean with a dishcloth or in the dishwasher whenever they start to get dirty.

    23. A set of reusable nonstick oven liners to prevent caked-on messes before they happen. True story: I wish I'd had some of these a few months ago when some grease spilled onto the bottom of my oven while I was roasting a chicken, causing my oven to just *not turn on* until I did a deep cleaning. Fun! 🙃

    Pie dripping onto oven liners

    24. A peanut butter knife (yes, you read that correctly) that'll end "peanut butter knuckles" forever. Are there bigger problems out there? I mean, sure. But if peanut butter is as big a part of your life as it is for reviewers of this product, why not try to get every last bit out of the jar without messy hands?

    25. A scalp-massaging shampoo brush you'll be angry you didn't invent yourself (but will absolutely LOVE using for all future showers). Not only will you be able to more evenly distribute shampoo, you'll get to feel all of those pleasurable scalp tingles!

    26. A ceramic fried egg spoon rest, because why not have a little fun with one of the most ordinary kitchen necessities of all time? And, there's nothing cheerier than having a friendly egg looking up at you while you're cooking. It's also dishwasher and microwave safe!

    27. A set of colorful cutting boards that are as functional as they are cute. Since they bend, you can fold them up and easily transfer your chopped vegetables to your sauté pan without making a mess. Oh, and each set comes with three different colors, so you can designate one for meat, one for fruits and vegetables, and one for bread. Bet you didn't think you could fall so hard for an everyday kitchen accessory, did you?

    28. A broom and mop organizer because, no, propping your Swiffer against the wall in a random corner of your house does not count as "putting it away."

    Reviewer photo showing the organizer with a broom, Swiffer, and even a drill attached to it

    29. An insulated water bottle to keep your iced tea cold and your coffee hot. Reviewers love that these bottles come in tons of fun colors, and that three different types of lids are included with each purchase (straw, flip, and stainless steel). Just make sure to hand-wash only!

    30. And, a box of bottle-cleaning tablets so your new favorite water bottle stays pristine. Simply fill it with warm water, drop in a tablet, let it fizz for 15 to 30 minutes, rinse, and voilà! Those gross coffee stains you thought you had to live with forever will disappear before your eyes.

    Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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