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    38 Products That Are Just Plain Reliable

    A round-up of super dependable products that will always deliver on their promises.

    1. A fruit fly trapper — now you can stop spending half of your day trying to track down and kill those annoying little insects that are living rent-free in your house. 

    reviewer photo of an apple shaped fruit fly trap sitting on a ledge
    reviewer photo of the inside of a fruit fly trapper with dozens of fruit flies stuck in a sticky substance at the bottom

    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.

    2. A Drop Stop car seat gap filler so you won't keep losing your phone or coins in that pesky little gap between your car seat and the center console.

    Promising review: "I can’t begin to tell you the amount of tears and sweat I have shed from dropping things between my car seats and trying to dig them out. I was so relieved to find this product! The Drop Stop was super easy to install in my car. Once installed I tested it by tossing keys, my phone and even coins onto it and the Drop Stop caught them all. No more pulling my car apart just to fish out my phone from between the seats! I also like that it’s black and blends in with the interior of my car. Not that it would be an eyesore if I had a tan interior, but I like things that match!" —Elizabeth

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $24.99.

    3. A bottle of Elizavecca Hair Treatment, if you're feeling like your processed, damaged hair has seen better days. This will breathe new life into your locks by making it feel fuller, healthier, and silkier thanks to the ceramides and collagen in the formula.

    Reviewer with straight blow dried hair
    Reviewer with curly hair holding a strand of it out

    Check out this reviewer use the treatment to moisturize her hair on TikTok!

    This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 2b to 4c curls mentioning it worked for them! Reviewers have also mentioned it's a great dupe for Olaplex treatments.

    Promising review: "Let me tell you, best decision ever! I shampooed my hair, then heavily massaged this in, from ends to scalp. The carton says 5-20 minutes... But I ended up leaving it in for two days! And after washing it out, my hair was so shiny, bouncy and CURLY! My curl recovery journey has been long, but this has helped restore so much vibrance and shape to my hair. My mom has been stealing it from my bathroom every couple of days, after having similar results on her hair. Going to need to buy a few more to ward her off." —curlyhead3

    Get a bottle from Amazon for $7.50.

    Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment.

    4. A tiny cleaning ball designed with a sticky inner sphere that will pick up all those loose crumbs that somehow always appear at the bottom of your purse. 

    the pink purse cleaner
    a model washing off the ball
    Amazon

    Once it loses its stickiness, just wash it off with water, and it'll be good to go again!

    Promising review: "This little ball is genius!! Rolls around in my purse; which I live out of. It picks up a lot lint, debris or even crumbs. Easy to find with the bright pink. Just remove and wash and it’s ready to go again. The price was great and something I can use for years. If you live out of your purse this a must have!!" — dj3biggs

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in pink and black). 

    5. A pack of Downy fabric spray for the days you're running late and realize your shirt is all wrinkly but don't have time to get out your ironing board and wait for your iron to heat up. With this, all you have to do is spray the formula on the wrinkles, tug the garment out at the edges, and then you're ready to go

    BuzzFeed Shopping writer Danielle Healy says: "I hate wrinkles *and* am lazy — two at-odds conditions. This stuff has been a staple in my life since approximately ninth grade (thanks to my mama). As a former Catholic school uniform wearer, I have discovered that this stuff was VITAL to freshening up wrinkly dress shirts that spent the after-school hours stuffed in a gym bag. The scent is light and fresh, and its wrinkle-releasing powers are nearly instant. It definitely works better on some fabrics than others (great on cotton, less great on some synthetics), but it'll improve the look of most without dealing with an iron or steamer."

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.94.

    6. First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant that helps eliminate any rough, bumpy skin in a gentle but effective way. It's especially helpful for anyone dealing from keratosis pilaris (also known as chicken or strawberry skin) who would like to get consistently smoother skin.

    The tube of scrub
    reviewer's before and after of their arm that's been treated with the product

    Check out this dermatologist reviewing this magical product on TikTok!

    I've had keratosis pilaris since I was a teenager (it's especially bad on my thighs), and after trying dozens of products to treat it with no luck, this magical product is the only thing that's truly worked for me. I usually use this once a week for maintenance, but in the winter if I notice a flare-ups and I get have drier, rougher, bumpier skin, I use this twice a week, and any flare-ups disappear within the week. I scrub it over my thighs and then actually let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing it off. I have notorious sensitive skin, and I've never had an issue with this before. It's truly the best product out there for any fellow KP sufferers out there!

    Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and Instagram. I decided to try it and it really works. I used it on my thighs and upper arms. I noticed a difference the first time and even more the second time!!! Fabulous product. Worth every penny." —Lana

    Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes). 

    7. A pack of DressWeights if you know it's going to be super windy outside and you don't want to experience a Marilyn Monroe moment. Now you walk confidently without the fear that a strong gust will reveal everything.

    The weight on the hem of a dress
    Dress Strong / Etsy

    Dress Strong is a New York City-based small business. Christina, the owner, came up with the idea in 2012 so we never have to experience an embarrassing flashing moment.

    Each adhesive should last about six uses with proper care.

    Promising review: "What an amazing invention! I had my bridesmaids use these for my destination wedding. I got married outside by a very windy gazebo and they worked like a charm. Highly recommend!" —kimberlyo143

    Get four weights from Dress Strong on Etsy for $15.

    8. A set of bedsheet fasteners — now you won't wake up in the morning to your fitted sheet coming off of every corner of your mattress. If you move around a lot in your sleep and always tend to disrupt your sheets, this was made for you.

    black fastener holding a yellow fitted sheet in place on a mattress
    Amazon

    Promising review: "These sheet straps are the best purchase I have ever made. I bought a new bed and had to put a thick mattress protector on it for the warranty to remain active, so my sheets fit very snugly. I toss and turn a lot and my dog moves around a lot, so the sheets were always coming off the corner. I bought these, and it only took a couple of minutes to put on. It’s been a week and my sheets have stayed in place. This was the perfect simple, cheap solution for a major annoyance." —Shariece

    Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three colors).

    9. A stove gap cover to prevent crumbs or spills from collecting in that annoying spot between your stove and your counter. Messy cooks, this one's made for you.

    The gap covers are dishwasher safe and can also be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. You can also cut the gap covers to perfectly fit the measurements of your kitchen.

    Promising review: "I didn’t realize how nasty it was under my stove until we pulled it out to fix it. There were things under there I knew I hadn’t cooked in years. These little rubber flaps help and are easy to wipe down. They just fit right in between the stove and the counter. I worried they’d be noticeable, but once I got used to them they just fit with the stove. I hardly notice they are there!" —Scarlett

    Get a two pack from Amazon for $7.29+ (available in two colors).

    10. A bunch of Miracle-Gro "food spikes" for anyone who struggles to keep their plants alive. You're going to be *so* proud of yourself when you notice your plant is actually thriving and not just barely holding on — and all you have to do is stick the spike in the soil!

    reviewer's plant looking droopy and sad before using miracle food spikes
    reviewer's plant looking alive and well after using food spikes

    This fertilizer is formulated specifically for indoor plants, and one spike lasts up to two months! They're especially great for ficus, snake plants, crotons, spider plants, or pothos plants.

    Promising review: "LOVE THESE! People will remark on your plants when you start using them. These make a huge difference if you haven't been feeding your plants — super easy to use — just stick them in your plants and forget about it. I put new ones in all my plants about once a month. They're like magic!! I give them away as gifts, they're that great. :)" —Vicki Huntman

    Get a set of 24 from Amazon for $2.79.

    11. A rubber squeegee brush capable of lifting up so much pet hair you didn't even know was trapped within your carpet. Seriously, run this brush over your carpet, and watch in amazement at the huge fur balls that your vacuum has been missing.

    review photo of a big blonde fur ball on a carpet next to a squeegee brush
    review photo of dark fur in a ball next to a dog and the brush

    Check this out in action on TikTok!

    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: "I have a Siberian husky who sheds a LOT...and in all seasons. I use this on my carpet before vacuuming and it loosens up the hair so easily that my vacuum never got. I never realized I had that much dog hair caked into my carpet until I used this!" —Alyssa Frey

    Get it from Amazon for $12.98.

    12. A sock organizer to clip all your socks onto *before* throwing them into the washing machine so you can actually find each sock's partner when you're sorting your dried clothes. Anything that makes doing laundry go by faster is a win in our book!

    model holding up a string of clipped socks that are going into the washing machine
    Amazon

    Promising review: "These work. They are of good quality construction. I had a sock problem, and these have stopped the unexplained disappearance of socks. Obviously, the sock monster can't swallow the Sock Dock full of socks, only single socks." —A.D. Burnette

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors).

    13. An automatic shutoff safety outlet so you can stop worrying all day about whether you turned your curling iron off. The peace of mind this smart device will give you is truly priceless.

    straightener pulled into an automatic shutoff safety outlet
    automatic shutoff safety outlet on a white background
    Amazon

    You can set it to shut off after one, two, four, or eight hours.

    Promising review: "I have a really bad habit of forgetting to unplug my hair straightener, but this little guy saves the day! I can now keep it plugged in and set this for one hour, which is plenty of time for the straightener to heat up and for me to straighten my hair. It's saved me a lot of stress." —Tori Martinez

    Get it from Amazon for $16.80.

    14. A bottle of nail and cuticle repair oil if you find yourself with dry, damaged nails that tend to peel or break. Apply this daily on your nails, and you'll be amazed at how healthy they look after just a few weeks.

    Check it out in action on TikTok here!

    Promising review: "Found it on TikTok and I’m so pleased with the results. My nails are getting stronger and growing. And the best of all not chipping. Love it." —sidna saavedra

    Get it from Amazon for $8.50+ (available in three sizes).

    15. An herb stripper that saves you from spending 15 minutes just picking off all the individual herbs from the bitter stems. Now you can speed up your prep time and get to cooking sooner (which means you get to eat sooner, too!)

    The herb strippers in various colors
    Mud Pottery Studios / Etsy

    Mud Pottery Studios is a small business based in Mendocino, California, that specializes in unique glass and ceramic gifts.

    Promising review: "Thank you for the herb stripper. I used it to make my mother's recipe for parsley potatoes and it worked wonderfully. I will order again!" —Cynthia Huddleston

    Get it from Mud Pottery Studios on Etsy for $18.50 (available in seven colors).

    16. A jar opener if it always takes the effort of your whole family just to open up a dang jar of salsa! It attaches to the bottom of your cabinets so it won't crowd up your counters or kitchen drawers. You're going to wish you invented this genius contraption!

    The underside of a reviewer's cabinet, showing the lid opener installed out of site
    Reviewer using the opener to open a jar of sauce with just the palm of their hand

    Promising review: "I have tried a million different tools and gadgets for help in opening jars of all sizes, and each one had its own issues! Finally, someone has invented the perfect jar opener that is simple and requires no space in your kitchen drawers or counters. There was one person who suggested placing the opener with the sharp end of the 'V' closest to you and with it placed in the front, in the right corner under your cabinet. I followed those directions and it works perfectly and easily. I have already placed an order for another one for a gift or my sister." —cat lover

    Get it from Amazon for $18.95.

    Read our full EZ Off jar opener deep dive here.

    17. A set of bag handles designed to help you carry all of your shopping bags from your car to your kitchen in just one trip. The handles distribute the weight evenly across your hands so your poor little pinky fingers won't feel like they're about to snap off.

    two models using a bag handle in each hand to carry lots of grocery bags
    Amazon

    Promising review: "It usually takes me a dozen trips from my car to my house to get my groceries inside, and if I carry too many at once, the handles cut off the circulation in my hands and arms. These special handles solved all my problems. Today, I only made three trips from the car to the house! When I had to put the bags down to open the door, these handles laid on top of the bags and I only had to grab them, instead of searching for all the bag handles as they flopped around. Now there are no more bag marks on my wrist and my hands don't go numb! Who would have thought that something so simple could make my life so much better?" —Rosemary Smith Dattler

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.95.

    18. A bedsheet detangler that'll prevent your bedsheets from getting bunched up in the washing machine and dryer. They actually make your sheets dry faster with fewer wrinkles!

    the wad free pads attached to a bed sheet
    Amazon

    These detanglers from Wad-Free aren't recommended for use with bamboo, eucalyptus, or rayon sheets.

    Wad-Free is a small business that invented this laundry gadget to prevent sheets from tangling, twisting, and balling up during the laundry process.

    Promising review: "I don’t know what kind of magic makes these things work, and I don’t care as long as it keeps my sheets from tangling up in the washer and dryer. This saves me so much time in the laundry room. I have king-sized sheets that always end up in a twisted cocoon of wetness in both my front-load washer and my dryer. Before I always had to stop the dryer and untangle everything — now I just toss them in with no worries. I admit when I first purchased it I expected it wouldn’t work, but was willing to try if there was a slim chance it might. After washing and drying three separate loads of sheets with Wad-Free I purchased two more sets of Wad-Free for my parents. Friends and family are definitely getting this for the holidays come December." —ZombieQT

    Get it from Amazon for $18.99.

    19. An in-flight phone mount so you don't have to awkwardly hold your phone in your hand the whole trip as you're trying to watch the TV show you downloaded before takeoff. Now, you can pop it up on the seatback in front of you so your neck is in a comfortable viewing position, and your hands are free for snacking.

    Promising review: "I bought this nifty gadget about six months ago for a multi-leg, ultra-long-haul trip and it more than held up the entire duration. I was able to finagle it to fit the tray tables on different planes, and like others, I find the height just nice when clamped onto a stowed tray table. It also works on my roller carry-on handle during layovers. However, I find myself using it a lot outside of travel too! Work-wise, I've clamped it onto my office desk shelving to hold my phone at eye level beside my computer. At home, I simply clamped it to a deck of cards and it turns into a versatile stand that I can place on any flat surface. Heck, I've been using it to hold my phone comfortably at eye level while watching videos in bed. It's extremely well-built, and I find myself fidgeting with it all the time. Thus far it still feels solid and I don't anticipate breaking it any time soon. Even if it does break, I'll be happy to buy another one or two of it!" —Earendil

    Get it from Amazon for $12.97 (available in two colors; also available in a set of two).

    20. These miniature spatulas that scoop out every last drop of that expensive eye cream or your favorite mustard. It works especially great for those awkwardly shaped bottles that trap product in all their corners.

    A reviewer's cut-open foundation bottle, tiny spatula with a long handle, and the small jar full of foundation they were able to save
    a model using a spatula to get a sauce out of a jar

    The set comes with one spatula with a 6-inch handle, and another with a 12-inch handle.

    Promising review: "So worth it! I'm so happy with it. You will definitely save money using this. I think about how much I could have saved if this was invented 30 years ago. I mostly use it for small makeup jars. I tested out the longer one on a 18-ounce lotion and it worked fine. Some reviews complain about not being able to get every curve and corner of their container...oh please...You get so much more than you would without it." —Liz

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99.

    21. A three-pack of Tide To Go because a ketchup stain down the front of your favorite white shirt shouldn't have the power to ruin your entire day! Just keep one of these in your bag at all times so you never have to worry about pesky stains again.

    A customer props a pack of three tide stain remover pens on a wooden shelf
    reviewer's white shoe with a red-orange stain on it
    reviewer's same shoe with the stain completely removed

    Promising review: "These were a lifesaver. I was walking to the bus and decided it was a great decision to drink coffee while walking. Like a scene from an infomercial, I spilled coffee all over my white shirt. Yes, the classic coffee on the white shirt. Luckily I had one of these in my bag (I put one in each of my most-used purses in anticipation of my clumsiness). I went into a store bathroom and quickly scrubbed the Tide To Go on my shirt. All of the coffee blobs went away and once the awkward wet splotches dried up, my shirt was perfectly white again. You've got yourself a big fan, Tide." —NAD

    Get it from Amazon for $7.74.

    22. A pair of no-drip cleansing cuffs that absorb all the water and soap when you're washing your face before it rolls down your arms and gets your shirt wet. Honestly, where has this been my whole life?!

    a wrist with a pink cleansing cuff
    LA Beautyologist

    LA Beautyologist is a Black- and woman-owned small business from esthetician Nai Roberts-Smith. She also owns her own studio — The Golden Rx Skin Studio — in LA, where she offers skincare and body treatments. 

    Get a pair from LA Beautyologist for $27 (available in five colors).

    23. A mini umbrella so tiny, you can always have it stashed in your bag and not even notice it's in there. This is essential for anyone who walks around a lot during the day — nothing's worse than getting caught in a surprise downpour without an umbrella!

    Reviewer holding the umbrella in mini form
    Reviewer holding it open to show moderate coverage

    Promising review: "Perfect for traveling! Two thumbs up 👍👍. We purchased for a trip to Costa Rica during the rainy season and they came in super handy. Lightweight and small. Perfect to throw in the backpack for a day hike. When it rains, pull it out and put it back when the sun comes out. Easy to fold up and put away after each use. Definitely only room for one under the umbrella, but again for travel or to throw in your purse, they are the perfect umbrella." —Feliciabee

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two sizes and 14 colors). 

    24. A super-sleek retractable lint roller that barely takes up any space in your bag, but will be a lifesaver when you realize you brought along all of your dog's loose hair on your leggings once you're already in the car.

    small tube that's about the size of a lipstick tube in blue, pink, and gold
    Flint / Via www.instagram.com

    Promising review: "Fits perfectly in my purse or desk drawer. I have three dogs and wear black slacks almost every day, this lint roller is a lifesaver for me! No more showing up to work covered in dog hair!" —Texas Mommy of 2

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in six colors).

    25. Double-sided carpet tape if you've tripped over the corner of your rug one too many times and you're worried the next time will result in a twisted ankle. This tape will keep your rug in place no matter how many pairs of feet go over it in a day.

    Promising review: "Finally, a product that works!!!!! I have bought at least five other products trying to anchor my hallway runner to the floor, since it slides everywhere on the laminate flooring. This tape is finally what worked. I will definitely buy it again for any future needs!" —LB

    Get it from Amazon for $9.97.

    26. A zipper puller that solves the age-old problem of zipping up a dress when you live alone. This handy gadget can attach to your zipper in the back, and the long ribbon makes it easy for you to move the zipper up or down without twisting yourself into an uncomfortable position.

    Zipper puller fastening to a garment zipper
    reviewer using the zipper puller

    Promising review: "This product is fabulous and saves me. I have a lot of back zip dresses for work, and my daughter helps me zip. I had to travel recently and bought this product. I read a lot of negative reviews. Do not believe them. This product works every time if you CLIP IT ON ACCORDING TO THE DIRECTIONS. If you do not clip it on the zipper properly it does not work. I have used this on little zippers, hidden zippers, and tight dresses with zero problems. This works both ways to zip and unzip. I don’t know how I have worn back zip dresses all this time without this product. I can buy back zip clothes now with no worry about how to get them on and off without help." —Foxyang

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three colors).

    27. A rechargeable handheld fan you'll want to whip out the second you feel the first drop of sweat descend down your face.

    I bought this to take on a summer trip to Disney World and let me tell you — it's the only way I survived!! Every day got well into the 90s, but I kept this pointed at my face whenever I wasn't soaking up air conditioning. I was seriously impressed with how powerful it was and how I instantly felt less sweaty. The charge lasts about a day if you use it sparingly (or a few hours of continuous use), so make sure to charge it nightly if you're on a trip. The fan has three speed settings, and it folds so you can prop it up on a table.

    Promising review: "I have ZERO complaints!!! My sister got married outdoors and I decided I needed a fan as I sweat a lot. Suffice to say I LOVE IT! I was cool the entire time in the sun, it has a handle and is not too big which makes it easy to tag along anywhere and everywhere. You won’t regret this purchase." —DIONNE HOOK

    Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four colors).

    28. A cleanser and polishing powder that can transform even the most crusty, burnt, and stained pots and pans you thought you were going to have to throw away. That "before" and "after" shot speaks for itself!

    reviewer holding up a jar of bar keepers friend
    reviewer's pan with half of it scorched and the other half looking brand new

    The cleanser is nonabrasive, bleach free, and effective on most surfaces in the kitchen, bathroom, and outdoors.

    Promising review: "As you can see in the photo, it’s safe to say this stuff works. I left it on for a little while, and when I came back, this was the result of less than two minutes of scrubbing!" —Donette

    Get it from Amazon for $6.28.

    Check out our full review of the Bar Keepers Friend all-purpose cleanser here!

    29. A plastic storage bag organizer so you can easily grab whatever size you need while packing lunches or storing leftovers. No more fumbling with those bulky cardboard containers they usually come in!

    wooden organizer with slots for ziploc bags with the words quart, sandwich, snack, and gallon on it
    SouthernMissDesign / Etsy

    Each unit is made of solid birch wood. If you order the unassembled version, the seller recommends using wood glue to put it together.

    SouthernMissDesign is a small business based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that specializes in handmade wooden signs and custom vinyl monograms.

    Promising review: "Love how this makes my drawer so clean and organized! No more fiddling with boxes! Fast shipping and wonderful package presentation!" —Jamie Lynn

    Get it from SouthernMissDesign on Etsy for $32.50+ (available assembled or unassembled and in two finishes).

    30. A bug bite suction tool that literally sucks out all the insect venom and saliva from your skin whenever you get bit. Some reviewers say it stops itching in seconds!

    Promising review: "I am a magnet for bites of all kinds and carry topical and medicines with me at all times, so I figured this would be a good product to see if it really works. It arrived Monday and Tuesday morning I woke up with a bug bite on my arm, so I used this little tool (three times per the instructions) and immediately after use, it stopped itching! And less than 24 hours later the bite = gone! There is a very faint red mark from using the thing but that is a small price to pay IMO. Bottom line: it’s awesome. I’m carrying it with me everywhere!" —Rebecca

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

    31. A water-based, instant carpet spot remover for those intense spills and stains you thought there was no coming back from. Don't worry — that's just a huge salsa stain on those stairs below (not blood!) .... and look how well it came out!

    red salsa all over carpeted stairs
    the same stairs now stain and salsa free

    Promising review: “I just have to write a review on this! We just bought a house and the previous owner and his adult son were quite lazy when it came to cleaning up spills. The very light carpet was stained from dumped drinks, so I immediately had the carpet professionally cleaned and I actually watched him using stain-removing products that did not work. I ordered this Folex spot remover based on the high reviews. With fingers crossed, I used it on the carpet stain. I came back about 10–15 minutes later, and OMG, it was GONE. Completely gone!! Unbelievable!” —taliaferrovaia

    Get it from Amazon for $12.97.

    32. A jar of O'Keeffe's hand cream formulated to heal even the most dry, cracked skin. Anyone whose hands have literally bled from dryness will jump for joy when they realize how well this works.

    Promising review: "Every winter, my fingers and knuckles crack and bleed. I've tried everything on the market to heal my hands. I received this hand cream yesterday and when I put it on, I could tell right away that this was better than anything I'd tried. This stuff started working immediately. I filled all the cuts and cracks on my hands with this cream, and today they are almost healed. I believe that this is the best hand cream ever made on earth." —Steve

    Get it from Amazon for $8.48 (also available in packs of 2 and 12).

    33. A leave-in conditioner designed to gently untangle even the wildest of manes your little one might wake up with. Made with vitamin B5, jojoba oil, keratin, and more, it'll restore your tot's hair without any pulling or tugging. 

    And it's not just for kids — adults can definitely use it, too!

    Promising review: "This stuff is beyond 5 stars. I initially bought this for my son who is tender-headed. I have really curly hair and happened to break my ankle and was in the hospital for two weeks and couldn't wash and condition my hair like I do at home. I had what felt like dreadlocks in three places! I was hoping this would work on my hair and it was amazing! I completely soaked my hair with this stuff, waited a little while, and gently combed through it. I absolutely cannot believe how well it worked!!" —Bea

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

    34. A package of Keurig cleaning cups to use in your Keurig coffee machine if you notice your morning cup is starting to taste a bit stale and weird lately. Coffee residue and oil can build up within the machine, so just use this nontoxic, plant-based cleaning pod like you would a regular K-Cup, and you'll be back in business.

    Reviewer image of beaker beneath Keurig showing the effects of cleaning pods with brown water coming out of machine.
    Three glass containers showing the progression of colored water to come out of machine. From brown water on the left to clean clear water on the right.

    In the reviewer image above on the right, the first cup is after running the cleaning pod (look at all that gunk!) and then the cup on the right is after three rinse cycles. So much clearer!

    Promising review: "5 stars!! These were really quick and clean... and easy!! So happy to have found these, my machine needed it bad. I use my Keurig everyday and recently noticed how dirty the needle was getting and the coffee was starting to taste “off." Will definitely start a routine cleaning with these cups! Made a huge difference." —Reggie Gonzalez

    Get capsules from Amazon for $9.95.

    35. A portable door lock especially comforting if you're spending the night alone in a hotel and want some extra peace of mind that you'll be safe. It's easy to install, doesn't take up a lot of room in your bag, and you'll finally be able to rest a bit easier.

    lock on door
    how to guide for door lock

    Check it out in action on TikTok here!

    Promising review: "My apartment door has a deadbolt but no lock on the door handle. The latch is also misplaced so if it’s not dead bolted anyone can just push my door open. Took a few tries to get this right but makes me feel much more secure and it’s easy to use when you get the hang of it! I also take this with me when traveling as it fits almost all doors." —Anna

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    36. A jar of the Pink Stuff, capable of removing set-in rust stains in your kitchen sink, burnt-on food in your oven, and dark scuffs on your wall. It's harder to find something this miracle cleaning paste can't do!

    before photo of a dirty oven with pink stuff sitting in it
    same oven cleaned with pink stuff

    Promising review: "I added before and after photos of my filthy oven so you all would know this stuff is the real deal and worth it. I like that it didn't have a strong odor and it didn't use much effort at all to clean my oven. You can really see it removing the burnt-on grease after a few circular motions." —DNICEANDFAM

    Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.99.

    37. A bottle of Fanola purple shampoo to remove any unwanted yellow, brassy tones in your blonde hair. This is a necessity if you spend major $$ at the salon to dye your hair and you want it to keep looking as great as it did on Day 1.

    Just don't use it for more than three minutes (once a week), because then your hair will turn lavender (unless you're into that, which some reviewers are!!!).

    Promising review: "I never write reviews, but this shampoo is amazing. I always struggle with brassy tones almost immediately after getting highlights and I could never find a good no-yellow shampoo until now. My stylist recommended this and it did not disappoint. After leaving it on for about four minutes, my hair looks like I just got it done professionally again. It does still leave hair a bit dry, but not as dry as some other purple shampoos. I plan on using this once a week at least to help keep my perfect tone between highlights. 100% recommended to anyone who struggles with the brass!" —Kassandra

    For more info, check out our Fanola No Yellow deep dive.

    Get it from Amazon for $11.22.

    38. A dog hair remover that you can run across your clothing, furniture, or bedding to easily pick up all that loose pet hair. Now you can stop worrying about how much hair is stuck to your favorite leggings and instead get back to petting your pup.

    reviewer's black furniture cover with lots of white cat hair on it
    reviewer's cleaned black furniture cover after the chom chom roller has removed all the hair from it

    With more than 87,000 5-star ratings, the ChomChom pet hair remover is seriously beloved by pet owners. Just use quick, firm strokes over a surface to remove the hair — no batteries or power source required! And it doesn't use sticky, single-use paper like other lint removers do; when you're done, just empty out the hair and dust receptacle into the trash can.

    Promising review: "Where has this been all my crazy cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-lb. tabby and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing – he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care, it's THAT good." —Dahlia

    Get it from Amazon for $27.95.

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