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Don't let mildewy showers, stinky dishwashers, and pet stains on the carpet keep ruining your day.
Promising review: "I've had this purifier for five days and can already tell a huge difference in my allergy and sinus issues. My right nostril is constantly clogged and by the second day of running this I could finally breathe through both nostrils upon waking! There is a noticeable difference in the air when I walk into my bedroom where I keep the air purifier from the rest of my home. No more musty smell. If you have any sort of allergy or breathing problem I highly recommend this." —Daniel Dziedzic
Get it from Amazon for $89.99 (available in two colors).
The bottle comes with the hypoallergenic mineral ingredients, and you just have to add water and shake. Spray both in the air and on hard and soft surfaces like walls, bedding, and couches.
Promising review: "My husband is deathly allergic to cats. When an attack hits he can sneeze 30 times. I keep certain parts of the house closed off to prevent cat danger from lingering and making him miserable. However I have found this spray very effective at controlling and inactivating pet dander. Although I have wood floors, I vacuum then spray the allergen spray everywhere. In the air, on furniture, in closets. A little goes a long way. After treating the house my husband has no reaction. I’ve not noticed the spray to have much of a smell, it has not stained my furniture or clothing." —Karen
Allergy Asthma Clean is a family-owned small business that developed this spray to help indoor allergy sufferers get back to their lives.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 and get two refill packets for $19.99.
The pointed end of the tool is ideal for picking out tangles, the stiff bristles work great at removing dust and dirt, and the bristles at the bottom end of the tool can give your hairbrush a deep clean.
Promising review: "When I bought this I was really skeptical. I am grossed out by my hairbrush and clean it all the time. I've soaked it in vinegar and tea tree oil, used a toothbrush, scrubbed it with shampoo, picked it clean by hand — everything you can think of. Still, it's so hard to get the little lint that forms at the base of the brush — they don't dissolve off and you have to pick them off the bristles one by one because a toothbrush won't even break them up. This thing works amazingly. I don't know why, it just does — the particular texture of the bristles on this really grabs everything. It scraped the little lint rings right off and now my brush is cleaner, 10 times as fast." —HeartsofHavoc
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
This oven scrub is made out of 100% plant and mineral derived ingredients. To clean your oven, apply the scrub over the oven surface including the interior glass, scrub with a metallic or scouring sponge, then use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe the surface.
Cleaning Studio is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut that specializes in natural cleaning products and microfiber cloths.
Promising review: "This is the first time in my 50+ years that I have actually enjoyed cleaning my oven. And no, I am not joking! This product is effective, easy to work with, smells amazing, AND I only used a tiny amount of product!!! I don't think I could imagine a way to improve this product. Highly, highly recommend!!! Well worth any wait." —Diane Coury
Get it from Cleaning Studio on Etsy for $17.99+ (available in plastic or glass jars).
Each trap lasts up to 45 days. Just place the traps where you've spotted fruit flies before and empty half of the lure bottle into the trap.
Promising review: "Our home was infested with fruit flies. As a household of minimal fresh produce and a mostly nitrate rich menu, we were confused and horrified when these tiny, evil bastards took over our house. These apple traps are LEGIT. Within an hour or less they had captured a good amount of flies. I just bought more." —MotherofChaos
Get two traps from Amazon for $5.88.
When using, make sure to put the entire packet down the drain aka don't open it! The packet is made out of biodegradable material.
Promising review: "We purchased a house in August 2019 and I've noticed that the garage disposal wasn't smelling great. Kept forgetting to do something about it until recently. I purchased these because they seemed to be a good value. I followed the easy directions and was not prepared for the amount of gunk the blue foam pushed out of both sinks. It was gross! After the blue foam died down, I cleaned my sinks and they smelled much better. Almost wanted to do it again, but I'll wait a bit. Highly recommended!" —Sissy39
Get them from Amazon for $10.22+ (available in multiple quantities).
I bought the Luv Scrub a few months ago and it's been the best purchase I've made for myself in recent memory! Before this, I was using a loofah and would only replace it every few months (if I remembered). Even thinking about all that bacteria makes me cringe!! Not only is the Luv Scrub a more hygienic choice, it lathers super well, it's long enough to scrub my entire back, and it removes dead skin cells with ease, making my skin feel so soft and smooth. I use it before shaving my armpits and legs, and I've noticed I get a smoother, bump-free shave whenever I use. I even think my hair grows back slower since using it! When I'm done, I just hang it up on a hook in my shower and it dries in about an hour, making it a great product to travel with as well.
Luv Scrub is a Black-owned, woman-owned business based in Brooklyn, New York specializing in mesh body exfoliators inspired by mesh exfoliators West African women have used for generations.
Get it from Luv Scrub for $18 (ships in early June)
Promising review: "I have gone through several poop bags that claim it's big but end up with less than large bags. For those of you that know what it feels like to only pick up a part of the poop, this is the bag for you! It's gross when you have a smaller bag and you have to flip it after picking up the poop and find out that you don't have enough bag to get it flipped over... ughhh. This bag is great because it's big enough for my 90+ lb dog and I can even pick up at multiple poop sites using the same bag." —The Kims
Get a pack of 225 bags from Amazon for $11.99 (available in lavender scented or unscented).
Promising review: "So clean feeling. Absolutely 0 residue. My hand feel sanitized, not dried out and really clean. I love it. I would buy a gallon jug if it was cheaper!" —Alissa S.
Prim Botanicals is a small business specializing in 100% plant-based, cruelty-free hair & body products.
Get it from Prim Botanicals for $12+ (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "Unfortunately I, like many, have bad breath and have tried so many things to stop it. I read that sometimes it's the germs on your tongue that can cause it, so I went hard trying to brush my tongue. Of course we all know how that ends — gagging, watery eyes, and it still looks like that gross film is on your tongue. I finally decided that maybe it was time to get a tongue cleaner and it had to be a stainless steel one because they are easier to clean and sterilize. This product is really easy to use and I can get very far back on my tongue without activating my gag reflex. Also, it doesn't have the feeling like brushing with a toothbrush does. This cleaner just glides across my tongue, taking all the icky germs and bad breath with it. I love my nice new fresh breath and bolster of confidence!" —jordanlauren
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
After shaving, apply evenly onto dry, just shaved areas. If you're dealing with bumps or ingrown hair, apply on the affected area twice a day, onto a clean dry face. Repeat daily.
Frederick Benjamin is a Black-owned small business based in New York City that specializes in grooming products specifically designed for Black men who struggle with in-grown hairs and razor bumps.
Get it from Frederick Benjamin for $18.
Promising review: "I have tried every natural thing for my dandruff-y, funky scalp. I did tea tree, neem, a couple Aveda systems, borax, just everything. For a couple YEARS. I'd see mild improvement, but it was always a struggle and if I let up, it was back with a vengeance. And then I used this twice and it's just all gone. I'm going to keep using it for a while to make sure this stuff is killed off completely, but I can already tell I'm not going to have gross lumps of dead skin in my hair ever again. I've had a lot of hair loss the last couple years too, and I have SO much hope that this will help reverse that! I'm still using my nice natural shampoo as my main shampoo. This stuff is kind of harsh. But as medicine it can't be beat and I'm so glad I bought it." —bright shiny things
Get it from Amazon for $14.84.
This kit includes three nylon power brushes that'll fit on any cordless drill.
Promising review: "These brushes worked flawlessly. I have a 24-year-old home that has not been remodeled yet. The master bath shower tile and fiberglass shower pan were in pretty bad shape. We tried many types of cleaners to remove residual soap and hard water stains with little success. As a last ditch effort, I purchased these brushes. They worked amazingly well. Using Krud Kutter and these brushes removed every bit of the dirt and polished those tiles so that they shined brilliantly like they did when they were new. I am completely satisfied with my purchase of these brushes. They are well-made and held up beautifully to the forces I applied while using them." —Tom S4TX
Get it from Amazon for $12.70 (available in five styles).
The kit comes with 10 toenail braces and the materials needed to apply it. You should start seeing results within three days.
Promising review: "I never realized how curved my toenails were. I thought the pain I had was just normal and a fact of life. Only when I read about the Curve Correct product, did I realize that I had a major problem, and it could be resolved! Now I'm on the way to normal, flat toenails, that DON'T grow curved into my skin!" —Jamie H.
Get the kit from Amazon for $44.99.
Reviewers suggest using short, quick strokes over your carpet or rug to get the most pet hair out. This broom also works great for collecting pet hair on hardwood floors as the rubber bristles work like a magnet to gather all the hair in one big clump.
Promising review: "Didn’t expect much, just bought this on a whim because on of those 'Things from Amazon that actually work' articles you see on social media. Well, I can say that it actually worked perfectly! I thought my carpet was clean because I have a full-size 'pet' vacuum, but I can tell that this broom is the only thing able to get deep enough and pull all that hair and dirt out of the fibers. Even works better on my tile floors than a regular broom. It doesn’t kick up dust particles or leave them behind. Also, I feel you can use this instead of your mop since it also has a squeegee and can be cleaned just by rinsing it. So you get a twofer with this." —Nelio
Get it from Amazon for $12.44.
This makeup brush shampoo is hypoallergenic, made with plant-based ingredients, and free of phthalates, petroleum, and perfume. Make sure to clean your brushes once a week.
Promising review: "I was kind of hesitant and thought maybe the reviews were too good to be true ... but they aren't! I bought one of those makeup brush spinning cleaners and wasn't sure what to use with it. I got this and did some hand washing as per the instructions and goops and goops of old makeup just flowed off (yes, that's gross and I will never let my brushes get THAT bad). Then I put it through the spinning machine and my brushes are back to the original white bristles that they are supposed to be! Highly recommend." —Anon1
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "OK I was considering just closing off the jets in my tub because I never could get the 'gunk' out. It had never been cleaned before really from the inside. This stuff is AWESOME. I did two runs since I'd never done it before. The first run really did it and the second got just a little more out, but wow. So impressed! I can use my jets again!" —Angela B
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (one bottle does four rinses).
The spray is chlorine-free, color-safe, and safe to use around children and pets. You can use it on carpets, floors, furniture, clothing, litter boxes, kennels – literally anywhere your pet has an accident!
Promising review: "We have three large dogs, and our house is constantly either full of fur, dog toys, mysterious puddles, vomit from yesterday's trash excavation, or your bi-monthly bout of explosive diarrhea. If you're hesitant on the price, which I was at first, your desperation to remove your carpet of brown and yellow spots will be rewarded by giving this a try. When I tell you this stuff is MAGIC IN A BOTTLE, I'm not exaggerating. Vomit, urine, diarrhea, butt juice. I know what you're thinking...'What the hell kinda dogs do they own?!' R & R got all of it out of the carpet. I'll say it again...MAGIC IN A BOTTLE. $20 for magic? Do it. We will never buy another product again for as long as we both shall live. Or at least as long as we have carpet." —Benjamin Poon
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
Promising review: "This better be the only comb you buy if you find yourself unlucky enough to need it!! We got the plastic one first and quickly realized it was a big mistake. This one solved our problem in a heartbeat. This was very effective for our five-person family. This comb was used, boiled, wiped and used over and over again. We have extremely long and thick hair and this comb was far less painful than the crappy plastic ones that come with lice shampoo. Trust me. You have to have a comb that works or those nasty little buggers are staying." —Jason Anderson
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
The trash can comes with straps to fasten it on your car's door handles, center console, or a headrest. It also comes with a free pack of 20 liners, and it can also double as a cooler when you aren't using it for trash.
Promising review: "This has been perfect for me. I've tried various trash cans for my car, but they always ended up getting gross or knocked over. I have a 3-year-old, so it's not unusual to need to throw away all kinds of stuff that you don't want getting on the floor or seats. This comes with a supply of bags, but most plastic shopping bags will fit. I love that it has the clips on the side so I don't have to worry about the bag falling in, even if it doesn't fit perfectly. I use the Velcro straps to attach it around the headrest of the passenger seat. I'm able to easily flip it around from the front of the seat to the back, or to a different seat, depending on who is in my car with me." —Stephanie
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two sizes) and a 40-count pack of liners for $9.99.
These tablets are biodegradable, chlorine-free, and environmentally safe.
Promising review: "At work we have stainless-steel coffee pots with a plastic top that no one cleans and they are often left on for hours at a time. The bottoms got very gross and someone tried to clean them with hot water and soap, but not much happened. I bought these, added hot water and two tablets (since they are bigger than a water bottle) and let the pots sit over night. So much came off with no scrubbing! I then soaked again for about another hour with two more and almost all of the grime was gone. I did scrub just a tiny bit to get all the stains out with a brush I had and you can see the difference between the before and after! They are almost like new! I did this on two pots and we were all amazed by the results. Ordering more so that we can clean regularly since it’s so easy!" —Heather
Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $8.
It has a burn time of up to 60 hours, it comes in over 25 different scents, and all the candles are made out of 100% natural soy wax.
Promising review: "We are foster parents to a LOT of kittens, and while we wait for them to find their forever homes, even though we clean the litter twice daily, things can get smelly. I was certainly skeptical about this candle because all the reviews heralded it as some sort of miracle product. But it totally is. The first night I came home that it had been delivered, my partner had lit it and I walked into a house that DID NOT SMELL LIKE CAT despite there being 11 kittens actively everywhere. Poop smell – gone. Kitten fart smell – GONE. General messy kitten smell – GONE. We like keeping our house clean and safe for the little ones in our care, and this helps us feel a little more sane while we take care of our own cats, and take care of the ones still looking for their families." —Elizabeth Lincoln
Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (available in 27 scents)
Check out our full Pet House candle review here.
Promising review: "I HIGHLY recommend these brushes for grout. If you are on the fence of 'Ehhh do I NEED a grout brush? I could just scrub the floor...' Stop. Get these brushes. They are stiff and cut down the elbow grease time incredibly. Plus you can use them on anything." —Jennifer
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $6.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "Wow, I did not expect this to work. I got it yesterday and right out of the package, it resembled stickers. It was easy to take off and apply on clean skin. I suffer from back acne so those are hard to remove and they scar like no other. I wanted something to remove the pus and won’t bleach my clothes. This worked like a charm and fast. I put it on yesterday night before bed. It stayed on all night even with me rolling from side to side at times. After peeling it I saw the gross puss on the patches. Gross!!! The redness was still there but the pimple feels and looks flat so I’m happy. Hopefully when the redness reduces I won’t see any scarring." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 40 patches from Amazon for $7.79.
This pore "vacuum" has five suction intensity levels, and it also comes with four heads for different skin conditions, such as removing blackheads, getting rid of dead skin, or reducing fine lines.
Promising review: "I honestly can't run out of great things to say about this! This blackhead remover works WONDERS I use it about once or twice a week & absolutely love it. It works very well, and I have seen a size reduction in my pores since using it for the past few weeks. I highly recommend this blackhead remover!" —Andrea
Get it from Amazon for $23.59 (available in six colors)
Promising review: "I bought this RMR spray with low expectations, even with the good reviews. I sprayed a small patch in the evening and let it sit overnight. The next morning, the grout where I had sprayed was as white as if it were brand new. I decided to spray the entire wall and part of the roof. The next day everything I sprayed had no visible mold. By the third night, I was pretty much spraying everything left in the shower. This stuff is amazing." —John Werner
Get a 32-oz bottle on Amazon for $16.99 (available in multiple quantities).
Promising review: "I love to be barefoot. I have been barefoot whenever possible my entire life. Shoes are the enemy. Therefore, my feet look horrible. So cracked, so callous-y, incredibly hard...basically I look like I have Dino feet. This baby is seriously sharp and does serious magic to my horrific calluses! I have had foot files and that ridiculous pedi-egg before and they don’t hold a candle to this. So imagine my surprise when this actually works really well! I used it dry out of curiosity since it says wet or dry, and honestly I feel like it works even better dry than wet. I can’t believe how much better my feet look! Sooooo gross to use (it’s basically Mount Everest in foot skin), yet such a satisfying result! My only sad thing is now it hurts to walk on gravel barefoot. Worth it!!" —Eliza
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "I'm obsessed. This stuff works exactly as expected. Definitely soak feet for about an hour, put on booties for an hour, then rinse with soap and water. Soak every day after, and for the next two weeks, for five to ten minutes...wear socks as much as you can and at least for 20–30 min after daily soak. Tops of your feet and ankles will not peel off in sheets, but that skin is usually much softer than bottom of the foot. Bottom of feet and toes started peeling about 48 hours after treatment. Big peeling started about 24 hours after that. This even softened the feel of two large surgical scars on my ankle and foot. Tips: Do NOT moisturize at all during peeling process. Don't do this within two weeks of having your bare feet exposed to the public...it's kind of gross in a neat way. I have very sensitive skin and didn't get any kind of irritation. It's impossible to NOT peel the huge pieces, but make sure you stop peeling if you get resistance. You don't want to create wounds or sore spots. I'm hooked and will do this again and again." —Shannon
Get a lavender-scented pair from Amazon for $25.
Check out our full Baby Foot review here.
Promising review: "I have very hard water that leaves hard water buildup and nasty stains. It’s embarrassing to have guests over because the toilets are so gross! I have tried so many products and cleaning solution — from natural essential oils to harsh chemicals so strong I was light headed for the rest of the day. Well I tried out this pumice stone after reading about it in a BuzzFeed article, and honestly the hype is real! It does take some elbow grease, but the after picture is from only 20 minutes of scrubbing, light enough that I didn’t break a sweat! The stone does get used up, but I think this one should last me a couple years at least. So if you have embarrassing toilets, try this!" —Stephanie Ray
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and dishes just not getting clean. Then, I became aware that the water softener was no longer doing its job so I had the rental company replace it. Dishwasher performance improved somewhat. I decided to do two more loads before deciding to purchase a new one. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway so I added that to my order. When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine per the instructions and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! The glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully every month, as recommended. I can even put it on my subscribe and save order so I will get a new pack every six months. I am amazed!" —Sheila
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $5.99.
Each pack comes with 14 medicated, waterproof bandages to wrap around the wart.
Promising review: "This worked for me. Here's what happened. First bandage: Everything turned white. Second bandage: The top layer of the wart started disappearing and I could see the blood vessels that were inside it clearly. Third bandage: It started burning while wearing it. One day was REALLY painful, but now I think I just put the bandage on too tight. There was definitely burning though. Uncomfortable, not unbearable. Fourth bandage: The skin around the wart started to crack. Fifth bandage: The skin continued to crack and I could see the wart separating. Sixth bandage: Skin separating deeper. Wart was really soft but it wouldn't budge. Seventh bandage: The wart stuck to the medicine, so when I pulled off the bandage, the wart went with it. I'm left with some raw skin that's a bit sensitive but it feels fine. It looks like the entire wart came off, roots and all. Side note: It smells horribly. Make sure you put the bandage on tight enough to try and conceal the smell, but not so tight it hurts. Overall, not a horrible process. Make sure you follow the instructions and keep it on for 48 hours at a time. Two of mine were only on for 24 hours and I think that prolonged the process." —Chelsea Gipson
Get a pack of 14 from Amazon for $6.96.
Promising review: "This is God's gift to humans. I may love it more than my husband. I at least would have to take a long moment if I had to choose between it and him. Time to get gross. I have always had intestinal issues. I thought this would help and BOY HOWDY it did. Pooping no longer hurts. I don't poop 40 times a day. And when I have to poop, it's no longer an emergency every time. However, it's really difficult to poop other places without my squatty potty." —StandingHaiku
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
To use, remove the head, add water, and vinegar, then microwave for about seven minutes. It softens the food particles so you wipe them away easily. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice to the water/vinegar mixture to freshen up and get rid of the microwave odors that build up.
Promising review: "Used this for the first time today — it works! I didn’t see a plume of steam as I anticipated, but nonetheless, it broke up all the grease and speckles left in the microwave and afterwards it all wiped away with ease. I did as recommended on the box and added a little vinegar and lemon to the water. I think this made a solid difference and this will be a household staple for our microwave cleaning." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.88+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I had to write a review this evening because, somewhat embarrassingly to explain, I had a couple bouts of pretty strong stomach 'disturbances' this evening (gurgling and cramping--if you know what I mean). I didn't realize how bad it was going to be when I decided to use the downstairs bathroom (where I didn't have the spray). The room stunk to high heaven--even with multiple 'courtesy flushes'. Then, 20 minutes later, round 2 suddenly came on. Intentionally went upstairs this time so I could use the spray, and it worked absolutely perfectly. Couldn't believe it was able to handle what was likely the most extreme situation I could throw at the spray to test it. Ordering more to go in the other bathrooms so I don't have to figure out which bathroom it's in." —Josh B
Get it from Amazon for $11.39+ (available in four sizes and seven scents)
It also comes with 20 buffered saline packets (made using pharmaceutical grade sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate — and once mixed can last up to seven days) for up to 10–20 weeks of use. Unlike other nasal washes, you don't have to tip your head to the side to get this to work. Rather, just insert the bottle into one nostril, squeeze, and the water will flow out the other nostril. Just make sure you're standing over a sink!
Promising review: "After years of being told I needed to use a neti pot to help with my allergy and sinus conditions I started looking for something I thought I could work with. I was reluctant to use the one that looks like a little teapot...very intimidating. So I thought I'd give this a try. I also watched a video on how to use it. Holding your breath is the key. Hallelujah! When I say it the closest thing to a religious experience I've ever had, I kid you not. I enter the bathroom unable to breathe I leave the bathroom with a clear head. It is messy and gross and snotty but the results make it worth it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
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