36 Practical Products Our Readers Couldn't Get Enough Of In 2020

Anti-fog sprays, eco-friendly cleaning kits, ergonomic desk chairs, and more.

1. A pair of pretty-as-can-be BaubleBar face masks that prove pandemic face wear doesn't have to be clinical. Let's also take a moment to appreciate the adjustable ear loops, huh?

Baublebar

Type Of Fit: Adjustable elastic ear bands

Pocket For Filter: No

Fabric Type: Cotton

Shipping Time: Standard shipping

Get a pack of two from BaubleBar for $12 (available in 13 colors/patterns).

2. And — piggybacking off of that — an anti-fog spray guaranteed to bring glasses-wearers to tears. Spray it on your lenses, give them a quick wipe, and experience the sorcery that is wearing a mask and still being able to see.

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Promising review: "At the beginning of the pandemic I decided to get this wonderful product! We are a clinic that continually is dealing with treating COVID-19 patients and swabbing them out in their cars. Myself and our doctor were both so impressed with this product immediately. I referred several other healthcare coworkers to also buy this product to eliminate fog from our glasses and goggles. They too were impressed by the prompt arrival of this item and what a dream it is to use. My glasses remain crystal clear with no retouch during the day and no sensitivity to the product. Thank you so much!" —Ms. Stephanie

Get it from Amazon for $10.55+ (available in four sizes).

3. An ultra-soft bath towel, because this year was all about creature comforts and — if my TikTok For You page is to be believed — guest bathroom renovations.

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Promising review: "Never thought there was a big difference between towels before purchasing these. They are enormously thick and luxuriously soft... even after many washings. My husband wants to dump the linen closet of our other towels because they don't even come close to the plushness of these. I bought them on sale at Nordstrom, but they are worth every penny at regular price, especially since they have held up so well after a year of washings. (Not one thread has pulled, they're still as soft as the first day.) We are adding a few more and slowly disposing of the older towels." —danal28

Get it from Nordstrom for $29 (available in eight colors).

4. A dip clip ready to hold the single most important part of your takeaway meal: CONDIMENTS 🙌🏻 With this resourceful car vent caddy, you'll never have to eat a dry road fry or nugget again!

Etsy

The ingenious design comes from Etsy seller 3D Printed by Brian who also sells a handful of other wares including Scooby Doo-styled dog tags, skull succulent planters, and bathtub beer holders.

Promising review: "Got this as a gift for my husband — we are moving to Alaska next month and will be in the car for very long hours, and he LOVES chicken nuggets. It’s really more of a gift to me, as I am normally the sauce holder, and with this handy little tool, I don’t have to do it anymore! It’s structurally sound, fits on the vent perfectly, and is just a great idea for a gadget. Took a little bit to arrive, but I knew that would be the case when I ordered it, especially with COVID. Overall, I would definitely recommend!" —Kate Henson

Get it from 3D Printed by Brian on Etsy for $6.37+ (available in single or double).

5. An ergonomic desk chair because turns out, working from bed — spine curved like a delectable lil' Pringle — wasn't your best idea.

Office Depot

The wheeled task chair has all the comforts and features of a typical office setup including an adjustable and lockable seat and backrest tilt, height adjustment, and arm rest height adjustments. Unfortunately, though, it doesn't come with close proximity to your work wife/hubs :( so you will have to continue sending memes via IG instead of wheeling over to their desk.

Promising review: "This replaced a much more expensive chair, and we couldn't be happier. Many of the newer chairs have too many 'features' including some that aren't comfortable at all. This one delivers exactly what you'd want: a comfortable place to sit." —bennyb

Get it from Office Depot for $299.

6. A Biossance lip balm chock-full of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and Wakame algae which — if that means little to you 🙃 — deliver a powerful punch of hydration. Basically, if your pout could use some moisture + plumping, have at it!

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PS: The formula is also vegan-friendly!

Promising review: "This product is like magic...I apply at bedtime and my lips feel baby soft in the morning." —Michelle C.

Get it from Biossance for $18.

7. A Blueland Clean Essentials kit which makes it easy and affordable to swap your existing arsenal for eco-friendly products. They're also v aesthetically pleasing, in case you somehow missed that.

Blueland

I recently made the jump to Blueland and I absolutely love it. I'll admit that the aesthetics are def a big part of what convinced me, but I was also sick of spending $6 a pop on cleaning sprays and then throwing away bottle after bottle. Well, I've now tried out this kit (as well as dishwasher tablets) and I've ordered a whole bunch of refills because it really is SO simple and cost effective. I never thought I'd see the day where I looked forward to cleaning my kitchen counter, but here we are. (Also if that's not a sign that 2020 got to me, idk what is.)

What's included: Three reusable cleaning bottles, one reusable foaming hand soap bottle, four tablets (multi-surface, glass + mirror, bathroom, and foaming hand soap).

Promising review: "I am so happy I found Blueland. I purchased EVERYTHING they have on the website except the dish soap because I still have a lot of dish soap. I love the fact that by using Blueland products, I can help save the planet and I don't have to keep buying and throwing away plastic bottles of cleaner. I LOVE all of the products because they are nontoxic, safe to use, and most importantly, all of the cleansers work beautifully. Blueland has made everyday cleaning very enjoyable." —Sophia C.

Get it from Blueland for $39.

8. A sugar-scented roll-on deodorant that makes it easier to lie to yourself about how going three days without a shower isn't that bad considering you barely leave home anyways. Tell Alexa to "play Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppard" for a real movie-worthy moment as you apply it.

Sephora

Promising review: "I LOVEEE this deodorant. Works great and smells really good! I’ve been using this for 7+ years and haven’t used anything else. Highly recommend!" —jws322

Get it from Sephora for $20.

9. A dress weight so you can avoid a Marilyn Monroe moment when a gust of wind tries to take your skirt for a spin. I've lived in NYC long enough to have had this experience (damn you giant SoHo grates!) and let me say I desperately wish I had these on hand.

Etsy

The adhesive weights come in a pack of four and each weighs 0.5 ounces or — what Etsy seller Christina, of DressStrong, equates them to — 13 jelly beans. To use, just peel the label from the weight and stick it the hem of your dress or skirt. When you're done for the day, you simply peel it off and store it. When stored properly, you should get at least six uses out of each.

Promising review: "Such a great product, kept my lightweight summer dress down during friend's outdoor wedding. They are the perfect weight — heavy enough to keep your skirt down when it's very windy, but not too heavy that they pull it in an awkward way. They're also absolutely invisible and stayed on the whole time. PS: Fast shipping and a cute handwritten note from a seller, just great." —Marina

Get it from DressStrong on Etsy for $15+ (available in individual or bulk quantities).

10. A fur-eliminating broom capable of squeegeeing enough fur from your carpet that if magically animated — you know, like those brooms in Fantasia — it would transform into a Pekingese.

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Promising review: "This thing just plain works. We got a mature golden retriever last year and were told he didn't shed. Then in the spring he started shedding badly. We were tired of hair everywhere and somehow I realized that dragging my shoe across the carpet balled the hair up. I found this product on a whim one day and knew it had to be better than my shoe! I ordered it and it was tough at first. The bristles pulled the hair up but then caught the tufts and spread them around. I found that using short quick strokes with the rake turned upside down got the best results. The backside is more like a squeegee and helps pull the hair up in long rolls and keeps the hair in one big pile." —Nick V.

Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in six configurations).

11. A Squatty Potty designed to unkink your colon and help ya go, you know? In its 7+ years of existence, the product has racked up more than 20K 5-star reviews from pleased poopers.

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Promising review: "Perfect conditions for first time with the Squatty Potty. After a weekend of white cheese dip heaven at the local Mexican restaurant, I knew I would be paying the consequences. Yep, you guessed it, hemorrhoid hell. Enter the Squatty Potty. I was excited I got this for my pregnant wife and couldn’t wait to be the first to give it a go. I got in the potty, raised my feet and literally the poo just slid right out out my body with minimal straining. This device is a game changer. It will save me over the year cause I won’t need hemorrhoid ointment. This would have saved Elvis’s life!! If Elvis had a Squatty Potty he would be with us today. Thank you Squatty Potty." —UTGrad

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

12. A washable sponge with a lifespan longer than your average hamster. According to reviewers, when washed and rotated in and out of use, they can last upwards of a year!

Etsy

The eco-friendly invention comes from Sarah Dooley of Marley's Monsters. If you're looking for other sustainable supplies, you should also check out her reusable gift wrap, coffee filters, facial rounds, and nursing pads.

Promising review: "I love these reusable sponges! They scrub food off easily and are very sturdy. I am so happy with the quality and the fact that I can wash and reuse them! Perfect replacement for disposable sponges and so cute!" —Kristen Velasquez

Get it from Marley's Monsters on Etsy for $10+ (available in packs of one or three and three colors).

13. A set of airtight silicone lids capable of preserving last night's leftovers. They won't change the fact that said leftovers will sit in the fridge forgotten for the better part of a week, but hey, they look sure do look pretty.

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What's included: Five airtight lids in diameters of 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12.5 inches.

Promising review: "I've had these about a month — we use them CONSTANTLY. to keep food warm while cooking, cover plates/bowls in microwave, as lids for leftovers in fridge... honestly the best $40 I've spent for the kitchen. I've already bought them for my mom and MIL for Christmas and will be buying them for my best friends as well. Don't second guess it. Just get them." —saraederr

Get a pack of five from Food52 for $40 (available in two colors).

14. A tube of Kiehl's hand salve ready to swoop in and save your mitts after 20+ Purell applications. Keeping 'em clean is of the utmost importance, but if you already suffer from dry skin, hand sanitizer probs has you in a world of hurt.

Kiehl's

Promising review: "I have lived with chronic eczema on my hands for more years than I can remember and when I received this cream as a sample it changed my life. The relief was instant and the improvement overnight nothing short of miraculous. Obviously I ordered a tube the following day and haven’t looked back. My previously cracked, dry, painful hands are restored. Thank you so much Kiehl’s, I can hold my husbands hand, stroke my beloved dog, wash up (not so great) and so much more." —Sarahwil3

Get it from Kiehl's for $24.

15. A seat cushion because despite the junk in your trunk, sitting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is taking a serious toll on your tailbone. Give your tush some relief with this thiccc memory foam cushion.

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Promising review: "On a long and uncomfortable flight to Hawaii I managed to mess up my back and tail bone really bad. I even paid to have a professional massage done because seating was impossibly painful and I work either driving around all day or in my home office. Nothing seemed to help. That’s how I ended up here, looking for some relief. This thing is magical, like sitting on the back of a unicorn while coming down a rainbow. I sat down on it and all the pressure points were not giving me any issues, was able to drive out of state the next day NO PROBLEM. Outstanding quality, doesn’t just squish down when you sit on it. The one issue is, you’ll be pretty high up if you plan on using it in the car, but not a deal breaker compared to my coccyx not killing me and having shooting pain up my lag and back. BUY IT! The cover is also removable and washable." —Mrs. J

Get it from Amazon for $39.95 (available in five colors).

16. A set of reusable mesh produce bags you can use to keep your haul plastic-free. Whip them out at the grocery store or farmer's market and store pounds of your favorite fruits and veggies. With an adjustable drawstring, you won't have to worry about anything wriggling out on your drive or bike home, either.

Etsy

Etsy seller Atira Taqi — AKA Loosewarp — sells a variety of eco-friendly goods from denim face masks to drawstring muslin bags in a rainbow of colors. What I particularly love about the mesh produce bags is how each is affixed with a label that lists the bag's tare weight so your cashier can subtract it when ringing up your items.

What's included: Two 8 x 10-inch mesh bags, two 10 x 12-inch mesh bags, two 12 x 15-inch mesh bags.

Promising review: "Came perfect no loose strings or anything and can hold a surprising amount of weight. They've been through the wash a couple times and are still perfect. I put them in a mesh laundry bag to be safe though. I've been using them for a couple months now and I highly recommend!" —Rowan Cotner

Get it from Loosewarp on Etsy for $12.74+ (available in individual or bulk quantities).

17. A pair of packable Hunter rain boots that say "Why yes, I am prepared for the weather and a spur-of-the-moment photo shoot."

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What makes them packable? Well, they're made from flexible rubber which can roll down easy peasy.

Promising review: "These are wonderful boots. My boyfriend bought them for me for Christmas, and I have worn them every day since I opened the box. They are gorgeous, and I have received many compliments on them. I have worn them over leggings and jeans without an issue. Originally, I thought wearing them over jeans would be tough because of my athletic calves, but after wearing them for about 20 minutes, the material relaxed a little and they were perfect. They have not stretched out, just relaxed. I have the matte black and they are not scuffing or showing any kind of wear despite being worn every day for the last 10 days or so. They have good traction too, so they even stood up to walking on ice." —okcgirlonabudget

Get them from Nordstrom for $100.50 (originally $150; available in women's sizes 5–11).

18. A set of silicone straws because you love the planet but paper straws are the devil. Point blank period.

Food52

What's included: Ten 8.5 x 0.25-inch straws, four 14-inch cleaning squeegees, four 3.5 x 1.5 x 0.75-inch travel cases.

Promising review: "I'm trying to be less wasteful with single-use plastics and have stiff straws that I use at home. I wanted one that I could easily fold up to carry with me all the time, but most were metal and I was afraid of food getting stuck in the seams and being difficult to clean. These are absolutely amazing! I love that they come with plenty of storage cases and cleaners because I can keep them in my purse, gym bag, office, and give one to my boyfriend to use, plus having extras to use at home! The silicone straws are soft and flexible, but stiff enough to use without feeling wimpy. The colors are so cute, and I just love using these!" —milese

Get a pack of five from Food52 for $25.

19. An ultra-nonstick Always Pan from Our Place that'll come in particularly clutch if you have limited kitchen space. The eight-in-one design can replace your tired fry pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, nonstick pan, spatula, and spoon rest.

Our Place

The aesthetically pleasing cookware really does it all. You can braise, sear, steam, strain, saute, fry, boil, serve, store, and snap a great photo for your burgeoning IG foodie account.

Promising review: "This pan is EVERYTHING! I went from making pasta in the basket to steaming broccoli in it and then finishing my meal in there. Then I forgot about cleaning it because I’m lazy and the non-stick cleaned up so easily. The sponge they include is incredible, I do all my dishes with it now. Also it looks really cute sitting on my stove all day." —Darby S.

What's included: Always Pan and, nesting beechwood spatula with integrated spoon rest, and custom stainless steel steamer basket.

Get it from Our Place for $145 (available in six colors; ships mid-February).

20. A UV smartphone sanitizer proven to zap whatever bacteria and germs are boogying all over your screen. Since we all love a multitasker, it also has one USB port and USB-C port for charging ⚡️

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Promising review: "I use this product to clean my phone and oh my goodness it is such a relief from trying to use sanitizing wipes and remembering how often I clean it. Think about all the times your phone is around when you’re cooking and food items spray (hello oil/veggie peels/raw meat) or you pick it up to check a recipe and germs just transfer. Now think about when you use your phone during private bathroom time. Admit it, we all toilet scroll. Also, I work with children, who can be a little well slimy and unhygienic at times. My point is, there are so so so many reasons why my phone is disgusting on the regular. This product easily cleans my phone and does it well. Talk about peace of mind. Added bonus, you can charge it at the same time! It’s a little pricey initially but if you think about how often you’ll use it, it’s definitely worth it." —Rach

Get it from Amazon for $79.95 (available in five colors).

21. A tube of Supergoop! sunscreen that goes on invisibly and protects your skin from harmful rays. Ward off wrinkles, sun spots, and other signs of aging by applying it every day (that's no matter the weather, you hear?)

Sephora

Promising review: "One of the best facial SPFs I’ve ever used. I love that it glides on so smoothly, has a blurred effect and my makeup sits on top of it nicely throughout the day. Cant say enough good things about this product — give it a try!" —lololuvsbeauty

Get it from Amazon or Sephora for $34.

22. A carbon smartphone cleaner engineered to eliminate bacteria, smudges, fingerprints, and other nasties from your phone screen. You wash your hands, your clothes, and your home, why not your smartphone?

The Grommet

Promising review: "I have bought two other products that told me I would have a smudge-free screen; no more fingerprints, etc. Well, they did not work. Enter, the Carbon Smartphone Cleaner! It really works. I mean it. My phone glistens! No smudges. No smears. No fingerprints. Thank you, Daniel Patton, creator of the product. I also love the way it slides out of the container, and then easily slides back into its case. Brilliant! I will be buying more for presents, for sure." —Ellenm

Get it from The Grommet for $14.95.

23. A bottle of The Laundress multi-surface cleaner scented with an enticing mix of eucalyptus, pine, rose, lily of the valley, bergamot, ylang-ylang, and thyme. Cleaning sucks, but this stuff will make you feel rich. 💰

The Laundress

Promising review: "This surface cleaner not only smells great, but it is non-streaking and can be used on the most-delicate surfaces like marble and finished wood without damaging the gloss finish. The spray has a very subtle lavender eucalyptus scent, that makes everything smell great. I love that it's not full of chemicals and I don't have to worry about potential damage to clothing or my dog being in the room when I use it. It's definitely a product I'll be purchasing again and recommending to everyone I know who uses chemical cleaning sprays or expensive specialty cleaners formulated for each different surface in their home (my Mother)!" —The Laundress reviewer

Get it from The Laundress for $12.

24. A Thinx starter set for all my fellow period sufferers who want a break from tampons and pads. Embrace the free bleed without fear, people!

Thinx

The starter kit comes with one pair of hiphugger undies and one pair of super hiphugger undies which can hold three and five tampons' worth of your flow.

Promising review: "One of the worst parts of my period is wearing 10 layers of protection and still staining my underwear or bedsheets. Not only does that not happen when I'm wearing Thinx, but it also doesn't feel like I'm wearing a diaper!" —Brittany C.

Get it from Thinx for $65 (available in women's sizes XXS–3XL).

25. A reversible microfiber comforter that will save the day when you stain one side with coffee. Just flip that bad boy over and your bedmate will be none the wiser.

Wayfair

Promising review: "The color was just as I expected! This comforter is very light weight but that’s what I wanted, it’s very soft to the touch and comfortable. Great value for the cost. I would definitely recommend." —Karolyn

Get it from Wayfair for $33.28+ (originally $139.85+; available sizes twin–king and 21 colors).

26. An instant stain remover so you can clean up spills before anyone has a chance to see them. It's technically made for carpets, but reviewers have had luck with car upholstery, furniture, baseball caps, and throw pillows, too.

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Promising review: "I remember being completely dumbfounded by my pencil eraser as a kid. Where did the marks go? I looked in the air, I looked under my paper. What's it made of? Does it have to be pink? This carpet cleaner caused the same dumbfounded confusion when 'spray, rub, gone' actually worked. I've obviously lost some of my childhood curiosity over the years, because I didn't try to figure out how the carpet stain disappeared. Who cares? It's gone! I practically skipped to the next room to try it out. The memory of food smudges, footprints, dog vomit. Gone. It even worked SOMEWHAT on the decade old mystery stain left behind by the previous owners that professional carpet cleaning couldn't remove. How does it work? I don't care. What are the ingredients? Pixie dust and incantation. Where did all the stains go? Away." —k

Get it from Amazon for $11.64.

27. A pack of sticky insect traps primed to swoop in all superhero-esque and save your houseplants from the evil that is whiteflies, fungus gnats, fruit flies, and other pesky insects.

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What's included: Seven sticky traps and seven stakes.

Promising review: "Holy cow these suckers work! I'm so grossed out by the result, but at the same time I have a sick sense of satisfaction. I used these in my house plants that are breeding fungus gnats like crazy. I used them in conjunction with beneficial nematodes, and they definitely cut down on the number of gnats in our house. Unfortunately I added a new house plant, plus repotted one that had outgrown its prior home, and we are wrapped up in them again. I'm buying another package of sticky traps as soon as I finish this review!" —Megan

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in one or 12 packs).

28. A drain snake that'll help you wrestle a small animal from your bathtub. Take this as a sign that you need to stop standing in a foot of murky water hoping things will just get better, okay?

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Promising review: "....it immediately latched onto the hair clogging my drain like some kind of alien extraterrestrial creature. I was disgusted and amused at the same time. I tried it on my other drains and it worked well. I ordered the one with the special handle, the handle didn't make much of a difference. I recommend the one without the handle since it's cheaper and probably works just as well. This thing is incredible for removing hair in your drain." —Michael

Get it from Amazon for $8.95.

29. A cutlery organizer smartly designed to save a buttload of space. Sick of fishing around for your favorite fork? Give it a cozy, reliable place to call home.

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I bought this a month ago and I'm a little embarrassed about how often I think about it. For the first week we owned it, my boyfriend and I both commented daily on what a smart design it is, how much room it freed up in our drawer, and how we wished we knew about it sooner. If you — like me — are at that stage in your late twenties where practical, problem-solving products put a ridiculously wide smile on your face, I'm sure you'll love it.

Promising review: "Fits my drawer like a glove AND holds my set for 12! Heavy gauge plastic construction that does not give even when fully loaded. This has opened up so much more space in my drawer making it easier to find other serving pieces and the odd items in that drawer. Love it, highly recommend it. Before purchasing, measure your drawers to make sure it will fit. I love that it can lie parallel to the drawer front. I was concerned that my flatware would stick out too tall for my stock cabinetry drawer, but that is not a problem." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors and four sizes).

30. A Waterpik because despite the fact that your medicine cabinet has enough floss for you to start your own dentist practice, you seldom reach for it.

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The floss alternative is proven to remove up to 99.9% of plaque when used properly and it's got some advanced features, too. There are 10 different pressure settings, a massage mode that stimulates your gums, and a built-in timer that automatically pauses to let you know when you've been cleaning for 30 seconds and then a minute.

Promising review: "So... this Waterpik is amazing. By the way this is my first review ever on Amazon after ordering numerous of things. So I had 4-mm and 5-mm periodontal pockets from not flossing and also experienced some bone loss, I also had to get a very uncomfortable deep gum pocket cleaning. I literally hated flossing and would find myself avoiding to floss even though I needed it very much. My gums were red, swollen, and inflamed because I was in the early stages of periodontal disease. I started using the Waterpik flosser, and instantly like this way of flossing much better! After using it consecutively each night for only 5 days my gums were noticeably better and felt much better. After 2 weeks of using the Waterpik flossing, coconut oil pulling, and mouthwash treatment, my gums have done a complete 180 and my mouth and gums are starting to heal properly! Also this flosser can be somewhat loud, but definitely gets the job done (but the dentist still recommends string flossing). Bought this with my own money and this is an honest testimonial/review. I will be back with an update on what mm my gum pockets will be!" —Ebony

Get it from Amazon for $69.97+ (available in five colors and two configurations).

31. A roll of machine-washable bamboo towels because boy oh boy, quality paper towels are certainly on the list of things I didn't realize were so expensive before I was an adult.

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The heavy-duty bamboo towels are not only more absorbent than traditional paper options but they can also be washed and reused up to 120 (!!) times each! So you don't have to do any complicated math, we'll just say one roll of these can replace 60 paper towel rolls!

Promising review: "I use a shameful amount of paper towels and these make feel so much less wasteful! I mostly use them to cover my cat’s food while I microwave it since I don’t want it splattering all over the microwave and my cat is extremely picky and will not eat cold food. These work great for that. I have a tiny little bin on my kitchen counter that I put the used ones in and then transfer to the laundry bin when full. I put them in the dryer even though it says not to, they are fine. They turn to more of a felt like texture after being washed and dried but still work great. Also I store the loose clean ones in an empty Kleenex box (long rectangular kind) by folding them the same way tissues are in a box. This is a nice way to dispense them once off the roll." —CH

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in one, two, or four packs).

32. A pack of light-dimming LED covers designed to dampen the bright lights of your various electronics. When surrounded by a sea of shining alarm clocks, PS4s, smart TVs, sound bars, and monitors, they make all the difference.

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Each sheet comes with 100 stickers that can dim 50 to 80% of the light given off by your electronics.

Promising reviews: "These. Are. Awesome!!! I read about them on BuzzFeed article and decided to try them because I can’t seem to sleep with electronic standby lights on. The worst was our cable box! It has a blue light that is almost painfully bright and these helped. You can also double them up if it’s exceptionally bright. It makes walking at night easier without being blinded by electronic lights or waking me up due to the brightness. Totally worth it!" —Laura L.

Get them from Amazon for $5.69.

33. An internet password logbook because no matter how many times you tell Chrome to save your login (yes, I'm talking about a personal computer!!!) it never fails to elude you.

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Promising review: "I'm in my mid-forties, and with a gazillion internet accounts to have to keep track of, my memory simply isn't enough anymore. Also, what happens if something happens to me? My husband and sons would have a hell of a time trying to crack my accounts. I know we did when my father died several years ago. We still can't figure out some of his passwords for his email accounts. So I bought this. I entered everything I knew (and I update it when I discover another account I forgot) and for extra security we keep it in our family safe. Use a pencil so when you update passwords it's easy to change it out." —Am Azon Woman

Get it from Amazon for $7.95.

34. A trio of scented hand soaps that'll help wash the day off your paws. It's truly wild to think that we once touched subway poles, Starbucks doors, elevator buttons, and more without sprinting to the bathroom to immediately wash up.

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Promising review: "I usually only use Mrs. Meyer's for my cleaning needs because a) I have very sensitive skin, b) cute & curious animals I want to keep safe from toxic chemicals, and c) very picky about ingredients, smells, and quality. HOWEVER, I've always wanted to try the Everyone brand, and I prefer to buy in bulk online at a reasonable price, so here we are. Overall, this soap ranks 10/10 on all the above! I LOVE lavender and coconut individually, but together it's better than I expected. Plus, the smell isn't overpowering; the soap itself never dries out my hands (I use it often); and there's never an oily/gross residue left behind like some hand soaps. Definitely recommend!" —Dr. Pro

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $13.77+ (available in five scent combinations).

35. A Shark vacuum with the power to suck up a ~disgusting~ amount of fur. If your pets shed like it's their one and only job, this will replace them as man's best friend.

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The corded upright vac has specialized modes for hard floors and carpets and it can be turned into a handheld unit (AKA Pet Multi-Tool) for areas with stubborn, stuck-in fur.

What's included: Shark NV752 Lift-Away TruePet Upright Vacuum, 12-inch crevice tool, pet multi-tool, pet power brush, 5-year limited warranty.

Promising review: "We adopted a one year old Labpei (1/2 yellow lab, 1/2 shar pei), not knowing what a SHEDDING MACHINE she was going to be. Her white fur is obnoxious on our black rugs. We spent about a week vacuuming at least four to five times a day before realizing we needed a different tool to make our lives easier. After quite a bit of research online we settled on this Shark, and it's changed our lives! This machine not only does an excellent job of picking up dog hair, but it's AWESOME at getting a load of fine dust out of our rugs as well. As an added benefit, the bare floor setting has excellent suction which does a very good job picking up dog hairs from our wood floors. I love that this machine has lights on the front AND on the handle. Why is it important to have a light on the handle, you might ask? The handle detaches from the back of the vacuum so you can get into corners, nooks and crannies without even having to attach anything, but with the attachments, it's great on furniture too. The handle/hose has very good suction. We also took advantage of a lightning deal to buy a de-shedding apparatus for the dog and between these two new tools, we are down to vacuuming every other day. Awesome if you ask me!" —Jenna

Get it from Amazon for $249.99.

36. And a Golden Girls-themed dishwasher magnet creatively designed with Blanche and Rose likenesses so you can keep track of whether your dishes are dirty or clean.

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Tate Krupa of The Red Swan Gift Shop (formerly The Snark Remark), sells a variety of pop culture-inspired accessories from Hocus Pocus t-shirts and Rushmore fridge magnets to Schitt's Creek greeting cards and Shrinky Dink Big Lebowski earrings.

Promising review: "I am so happy with this purchase!! It's super well made, sticks to the dishwasher with ease, and makes me giggle. This might be my favorite purchase on Etsy so far. 😅❤️" —Skitzoette

Get it from The Red Swan Gift Shop on Etsy for $7.95 (available in two sizes/designs).

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