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    No, These 39 Products Aren't Exciting, But Their *Results* Definitely Are

    There's something about that warm and fuzzy feeling when a product *actually* works.

    1. A "why didn't I try this sooner?" teeth-whitening pen if you love instant results. It can tackle stains from wine, coffee, tea, etc. It's painless, effective, *and* mint-flavored.

    before and after images of yellow and then whiter teeth

    2. An ultra-thin electrical outlet cover with an attached power strip that'll conceal the chaotic mess of tangled cords you're always side-eyeing.

    Reviewer's before shot of an electrical outlet filled with messy plugs. Reviewer's after shot of the plugs no longer showing because of the product.

    3. A handheld garment steamer to remove all the annoying wrinkles so you can get on with your day. It heats up in 30 seconds and one full tank delivers 15 minutes of continuous use!

    reviewer photo showing before and after photo of a white shirt, showing most of the wrinkles have been removed from the shirt after using handheld steamer

    4. Or a wrinkle releaser and fabric-freshening spray for eliminating pesky wrinkles FAST because who has time for an iron? Spray your clothes, give 'em a few tugs, then smooth 'em out to release the wrinkles.

    left: reviewer before photo of wrinkled shirt on hanger / right: after photo of same shirt free of wrinkles

    5. grout ink pen so you can stop buying multiple throw rugs to hide your filthy grout. Use this pen to trace the grout that needs whitening and BOOM, your work is done. No fumes and no hours lost to relentless scrubbing.

    Reviewer photo showing tiles before using grout ink pen
    Reviewer photo showing the same tiles after using grout ink pen

    This won't clean your grout but it'll make it look brand-new.

    Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised by how far these went. I did the entire floor of my large master bathroom plus a little of the shower with one pen. It is pretty forgiving and you have quite a bit of working time before it dries completely. This was not a quick task, but it went faster than I thought it would. I was worried the white would look too bright, but it just makes everything look so much cleaner. Very happy with this product!" —Jenelle

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).

    6. A bottle of Goo Gone foaming spray when you've tried everything but can't get rid of stubborn grease to save your life! With a bit of ~elbow grease~ you'll make the stains vanish before your eyes.

    Reviewer photo of dirty oven before using Goo Gone cleaner
    Reviewer photo of dirty oven after using Goo Gone cleaner

    Promising review: "Wow! A degreaser that actually works! I love the foam, which starts to work immediately on my stove top as well as cookware and other kitchen surfaces." —P. Webb

    Get it from Amazon for $11.19+ (available in three sizes).

    7. A bathroom cleaner made with tea tree and eucalyptus oils for cleaning the inside of your shower or tub *without* the off-putting smell of harsh chemicals after the fact.

    Amazon reviewer photo of dirty shower
    Amazon reviewer photo showing clean show after using the Better Life Natural Tub and Tile Cleaner

    Promising review: "I have an old shower/bathtub. I tried name-brand shower cleaners and bleach to try to clean the soap scum off the tiles and tub. I had no luck and I would cough and get sick because of how strong the smell was. I thought I would try this to save my lungs. I sprayed my entire shower and left it for about 15 minutes. Came back and rinsed off the walls and they were shiny! I've never had such a clean shower. The smell is amazing and subtle. All I smell is tea tree and it didn't affect me at all. The price is also a good deal since the bottle is pretty large." —Amber Erwin

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $13.04+ (available in two sizes and sold individually).

    8. An ink remover that is so powerful, not even permanent marker stands a chance. This nontoxic formula works on just about every stain culprit — red wine, grease, coffee, grass, etc.

    A photo of a blanket with the word "Evan" written in permanent marker next to clean version of the blanket with the permanent marker completely removed

    9. A two-pack of reusable mop pads if you're done wasting your hard-earned money on single-use Swiffer pads. These are made with extra-thick microfibers that trap dirt when sweeping and absorb moisture when mopping.

    10. A bottle of makeup brush-cleaning shampoo because you need to wash away those impurities residing in your brush bristles immediately. The results might give you goosebumps — in the best way.

    Left: a reviewer holding a brush covered in product. Right: the same brush with the bristles restored to white
    another reviewer's before photo of a dark brown beauty sponge next to an after photo of the clean sponge, which was actually orange under all that foundation

    This shampoo is hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, and paraben-free.

    Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this brush shampoo! I was a little skeptical of how well it would clean my brushes since I'd never tried it before, but after using this I am very pleased with the outcome. It has a faint shampoo scent but nothing too overpowering, and suds like you wouldn't believe. It got all the way down to the base of the brush and gave it a really good cleaning. One of my brushes is made from boar hair (Estée Lauder powder brush) and I was worried it was going to frizz it out and ruin the shape, but it actually improved it after I had previously used baby shampoo. It's very soft and not at all coarse feeling. I also used this shampoo on my Beauty Blender, and it did a great job getting all the foundation out. All in all, I'd rate this product a 10/10!" —Ryan Brooks

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

    11. A plant-based cooking oil solidifier to quickly and easily dispose of leftover cooking grease. Sprinkle the powder in your remaining oil while it's hot, let it cool, and then scoop it into the trash!

    hand sprinkling white flakes into a pot of oil
    Hand scooping a large block of hardened grease into the trash
    Amazon

    FryAway is a woman-owned and Latine-owned small business started by Laura Lady, who loves both cooking and being kind to the planet. They donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation.

    Promising review: "Honestly I didn’t know if this would work, waiting for it to cool down made me nervous, but once it was at room temperature it was solid. It popped out of the fryer so nicely. Worth every penny." —Emma

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three sizes).

    12. A glass cleaner so you'll *actually* be able to see through your shower doors again. Bye forever, hard-water stains!

    13. A stainless-steel tongue scraper for fighting bad breath and leaving your mouth with that fresh clean feeling. No one will be offering you an unsolicited stick of gum anytime soon.

    before photo of a reviewer with a thick white film on their tongue
    the same reviewer's tongue with the white film scraped off

    Promising review: "This product works!! High-quality material, well made, easy to clean, corrosion resistant, at least in my experience. I can tell this will last a long time. And, it works!!!! Got rid of a coating on my tongue that other tongue scrapers and the tongue cleaners on toothbrushes did nothing for!! Noticed it got a lot off the first use!!! My tongue looks healthy, and my throat feels better. Once a thicker layer starts on the tongue due to postnasal drip there's nothing else that got rid of it. It's easy to hold and doesn't gag me at all. It comes with a travel case, which I love because I don't want anything that goes in my mouth loose in a bag." —Saffire Dragon

    Get it from Amazon for $6.79.

    14. An over-the-drain hair catcher that'll catch all the rogue hair that would otherwise clog your pipes. Place it over your drain and it'll collect all the hair into a neat pile that's easy to clean up. Easy peasy!

    Reviewer photo showing hair collected with over-the-drain stopper

    15. Ice molds because who wants to hastily drink a beverage in hopes of beating the fast-melting ice cubes? These slow-melting globes will keep your drink nice and cold *without* watering it down. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your sips!

    16. An all-natural leather conditioner to revive worn-out leather products that were probably headed to the trash. It can be used on everything from apparel to furniture to accessories!

    reviewer's before photo of filthy Coach bag looking black and stained / after photo showing red, shiny leather after cleaning it

    17. A brilliant Oxo 3-in-1 avocado tool you can use for splitting, pitting, and slicing avocados so you enjoy them ASAP! You won't have to worry about slicing your hand, which is always a plus.

    18. A reviewer-beloved interior cleaner to get the inside of your car looking ~flawless~ once again. It's safe to use on most surfaces and will protect against future fading due to the sun!

    Reviewer's before-and-after results of using interior cleaner

    19. An all-natural oven scrub if you've been subconsciously avoiding your oven because you have no idea how to get rid of all the old food remnants living in it. Apply the paste, scrub, and voila!

    20. A no-mess butter holder for buttering your pans OR spreading it directly on hot foods. It'll melt *perfectly* without you becoming the next Butterfinger spokesperson.

    21. A pumice cleaning stone so you can power through years of rust, lime, and calcium buildup. If it's too much for a toilet brush to handle, this is the answer. It's nontoxic and has ZERO mercy on dirt, but it's gentle enough to use on your porcelain throne.

    Reviewer photo showing before-and-after results of using toilet pumice stone

    22. A pack of vacuum storage bags to compress bulky linens and heavy winter clothes so you *finally* have more room in your closet for daily wardrobe staples. Hello, spring!

    A before and after image of a pile of clothes on the floor versus the same pile that fits into a vacuum bag and takes up less space

    23. A handheld milk frother because YES, your at-home coffee can be enticing. This will add some frothy deliciousness to any drink (even ones made with nondairy milk)!

    24. A jewelry-cleaning stick that may have you rubbing your eyes in pure disbelief. It comes with a cleaning gel on a brush so you can polish dirty jewelry and ✨bling✨ it back to life.

    A reviewer holding the brush
    Another reviewer before photo of a cloudy diamond ring, and and after photo of it significantly cleaner

    Promising review: "This thing is a miracle worker! I'm a little ashamed to say that getting my ring cleaned had become a low priority in the past eight or so years, kids, moving, etc. took the top spots. My ring was so dirty that I was starting to worry that if I took it somewhere to clean it they'd be disgusted! I randomly saw this product mentioned by someone as a way to shine up their ring occasionally. I bought it because it was pretty cheap and why not take a chance? I soaked my ring in some warm water and dish soap for about half an hour then took it out and started using the stick on it. I should've taken a picture of all of the gunk I got out of the crevices! I went over it thoroughly and then rinsed it off, OMG! My husband said he could see it sparkling from across the room and said maybe he needed to use it on his ring now! It's been about a month since I've last done it and it's only now starting to lose some of its sparkle, very long-lasting!" —Browns

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (also available in packs of two or three).

    25. A pack of Bottle Bright tablets if it's time to address the nastiness at the bottom of your mug or bottle. Fill up the container, add a tablet, and watch the filth ✨disappear✨ in minutes.

    Simply fill your dirty mug with water, add a tablet, let it fizz for 15–30 minutes, and then give it a thorough rinsing before drinking from it!

    Promising review: "Got these to clean an old water bladder I had neglected. Left it to soak overnight and it’s as good as new! Smells and tastes clean. Then I used the tabs on some water bottles, and it worked great on those too. In the past, I’ve tried to use all sorts of household stuff to clean water bottles. Finally, I caved and bought Bottle Bright, and I don’t regret it. Will buy more when needed." —Nate

    Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $8.

    Check out our closer look at these Bottle Bright tablets for some incredible before and afters.

    26. A miraculous spray gel for battling rust stains and actually winning (with hardly any effort). Spray it on, give the rust a few minutes to dissolve, and then rinse.

    27. A pack of egg poaching cups so you can enjoy your fave breakfast whenever you want *without* leaving the house. Hermit mode: activated.

    28. An electric fabric shaver that'll remove those annoying fuzzies from your fave clothes! They'll look good as new so you won't have to spend money on new stuff (sorry). It can even be used on couches, car upholstery, and any other fabric that needs help.

    29. A clever cord organizer to neatly store your gadgets without a heap of tangled cords putting a damper on your neat home vibes.

    Before-and-after showing unorganized cord on the left and wrapped cord on the right using attachment

    30. A mini bottle of touch-up paint for masking any unsightly scuff marks or scratches around your home. Use it on your walls, furniture, cabinets, etc. Renters will *love* this stuff.

    31. A foot file when you want to repair dry, cracked feet without a trip to the nail salon. Gently rub it on your feet and watch the crust fall off. The leftover pile of dead skin might give you the creeps, but you'll love your new baby-soft footsies!

    32. A headlight restoration kit if your vehicle's lights are looking wayyy too foggy as of late. Rather than splurging on a new set, use this handy polishing kit to brighten them right up.

    Reviewer's headlight before and after using cleaning kit

    33. A mold and mildew remover spray for defeating mold before it gets worse. You can use it for bathrooms, kitchens, patios, and more. Spray, wait 15 seconds, and watch the mold vanish! disappear.

    34. A chain mail scrubber to clean the caked-on grime from your cast-iron skillets without damaging them or removing the precious seasoning. It can also be used on outdoor grills, waffle makers, griddles, and anything else you regularly avoid cleaning.

    Model holding cast iron pan with chainmail scrubber
    Model holding clean cast iron pan after using chainmail scrubber
    Non Toxic Home Shop / Etsy

    Non Toxic Home Shop is a small Etsy shop based in Oviedo, Florida.

    Promising review: "I am happy I bought this! Saves me a lot of time cleaning my cast irons! Perfect investment." —Nicholas

    Get it from Non Toxic Home Shop on Etsy for $21.06 (originally $27).

    35. A set of cleaning K-Cups when you're ready to conquer the questionable buildup brewing inside your coffee maker. With a couple of flushes of this cleaner, your trusty gadget will be good as new.

    36. An enzyme-based laundry stain remover that'll remove even the most stubborn stains. Think coffee, wine, blood, deodorant residue, AND old stains. It's just that good.

    Puracy is a Texas-based, family-owned small business specializing in plant-based, chemical-free, hypoallergenic home products, with a donation made to local families in need with a portion of every purchase. 

    Buzzfeed Shopping senior writer Emma Lord says: "This spray also does a number on all those other miscellaneous stains in your life, like wine, coffee, soy sauce, makeup, and period blood! I recently bought this to test it for myself, and can attest to how well it works to get period blood out even after you've tried something else. I stained a pair of beloved bright-blue bike shorts in my sleep and tried to get it out with soap and water, but the stain was still there when it came out of the wash. I treated it with this, stuck it back in the wash, and BOOM, it's like it never happened (I panicked before I could get a before and after, please forgive me, laundry gods)."

    Promising review: "For whatever reason, I am ALWAYS spilling things on my shirts and I cook every night (sometimes I remember the apron, sometimes I don't). My clothes are a mess by the end of the day. I'm not proud of it, but there it is. I have tried EVERYTHING there is to remove stains and this is the absolute BEST thing out there. (There is simply not a major stain remover that I have not tried.) The only thing close is a long presoak (I mean like six hours) in Oxyclean. With Puracy, you get the best result by doing it well in advance, but for me that is another plus because I would far rather spray them when I put them in the hamper than do it all at once just before I do the laundry. It seems to get everything out and I've never had any trouble with damaged fabric. I don't really review very much, but this is seriously outstanding." —NYC Buyer

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

    37. A granite and stone cleaner when your countertops need the ultimate trifecta: a spray that cleans, disinfects, *and* shines. This stuff kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria and leaves your surfaces looking extra sleek.

    38. Some wart-removing pads for getting rid of warts the easy way. Apply these medicated pads like bandages to remove warts and replace them every 48 hours until your growth goes POOF!

    Reviewer's progression photos showing the pads removed a wart on their finger
    Different reviewer's progression photos showing the pads removed a dime-size wart

    Promising review: "I had a wart on my finger that I had been trying to get rid of for a while. I used all different kinds of freezing medicines and wart removers and ended up with this as a last resort before going to a doctor. These had my wart come off my finger within a week — no pain, literally just came off when I decided to change my bandage. Amazing!!" —K Pic

    Get a 14-pack from Amazon for $7.29+ (available in three styles).

    39. storage lid organizer to prevent that feeling of impending doom when you open a cabinet knowing a pile of lids is about to come tumbling down! Now they'll be nice and tiny and you'll longer be the victim of an avalanche.

    a reviewer's drawer with a chaotic mess of lids
    the same drawer with the lids neatly stored int he organizer

    The dividers are adjustable so you can customize your set depending on what size containers you have!

    YouCopia is a woman-owned small biz that makes ingenious home and kitchen storage solutions.

    Promising review: "I love, love, love this storage container. Sounds silly, but it changed my life. No longer do I have storage container Jenga! No more stuff falling out of the cabinet every time I open the cupboard. Now I can stack my lids in the organizer and my storage containers fit nicely on the shelf, and I have a lot of storage containers. I would definitely buy this again and again. Great product." —Laura

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four sizes).

    Results so good, you'll wanna do a Carlton dance:

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