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37 Home Products Our Readers Loved In 2021

A house is not a home without some cat-shaped sponges and butt-shaped planters.

1. A set of silky soft wrinkle-resistant sheets so you can start 2022 on the right foot — with a delightful nap. The fitted sheet even has labels for the top and bottom so you can get it right on the very first try.

2. A stackable organizer to wrangle up the ridiculously large water bottle collection you've accumulated over the years. This will give you so much more cabinet space.

3. Adjustable bedsheet fasteners for anyone who is going to lose their mind if the fitted sheet slips off one more time. I feel you — and 2022 is the year we put a stop to it.

4. A carpet cleaner to clean up everything from spaghetti mishaps in the living room to coffee spills in your car. If only Kevin had this on hand when he spilled his famous chili — actually he might be one of the 44,000 reviewers who have left a 5-star rating.

A photo showing red food stains completely removed from a carpet and walls

5. A bottle of drywall repair putty so you can fill those unsightly holes and cracks in your wall — and guarantee that you get that security deposit back.

A series of photos showing how to apply the drywall repair putty

6. An enclosed litter box holder, because nothing ruins a room's aesthetic like an exposed litter box. This will keep things under wraps and give your kitten some much-appreciated privacy.

The litter box holder in brown

7. A Tushy bidet attachment so you can treat your 🍑 peach 🍑 to the thorough cleaning experience it truly deserves. It only takes about 10 minutes to install — so you can get to spraying almost immediately.

8. A Hydrocotton bath towel with specially designed cotton that's meant to be extra absorbent and perfectly plush. It's basically like your favorite blanket and your favorite towel had a baby.

White towels with sheets, pillows and a comforter on a light wood stand

9. A Kelly Clarkson Home tufted velvet swivel chair, because it's time you 🎵 make a wish, take a chance, make a change, and breakaway 🎵 from your boring office chair. Not to be dramatic, but your life would suck without it. OK, I'll stop with the KC references now.

teal velvet chair on a gold stand with rolling wheels

10. A booty-ful butt-shaped planter pot for anyone who considers their plant parent skills to be their greatest, um, asset.

five booty planters filled with succulents in different sizes and colors

11. A set of floating bookshelves to turn your unruly collection of books into magical levitating décor.

three sets of books "floating" on the shelves

12. These magical heavy-duty cleaning wipes so you can remove everything from grease to ink stains with zero water required. It's also formulated with aloe and vitamin E so it's gentle on your skin.

The canister of wipes sitting next to a messy microwave

13. A bottle of The Bucko soap scum and grime remover spray to tackle years and years of nastiness in your tub, so it's basically a time machine in a bottle.

14. A cord-managing box to cover the unsightly, tangled mess of cords under your desk and make you feel like the productive professional you pretend to be.

15. A minimalist shoe rack that proves shoe storage doesn't have to be a complete eyesore.

16. Game-changing ceiling fan pulls to help you finally remember which cord is for the light and which one is for the actual fan. Honestly, these deserve a spot in the Genius Products Hall Of Fame.

17. A customizable star map featuring a photo of the night sky from a day and location of your choosing. It's guaranteed to be the most unique piece of art in your home.

Customized constellation print with white mat and white frame hanging on wall

18. A folding desk that's absolutely perfect for anyone who doesn't have a dedicated space for a home office. It even has a super helpful storage shelf on top so you can have a spot for all of your cute desk décor.

Two-tier wood-top desk with black metal crossing legs

19. A washable, reusable sponge with scrubby mesh on one side and soft cotton terry cloth on the other. Plus, those prints are way more adorable than that green-and-yellow sponge you have in your sink right now.

20. Rug grippers that are oh-so-simple, but oh-so-life-changing. If your area rugs slip and slide all over the place, these are an absolutely must.

The rug grippers

21. A way-too-adorable set of cat-shaped sponges so you can safely scrub all of your cookware. Unlike real cats, these have a scratch-proof design that will not ruin everything they touch.

Model using cat-shaped sponge to wash pan

22. A swivel desk chair that's essentially the work-from-home throne you've been searching for since March 2020. It has adjustable arm rests and an ergonomic backrest to keep you comfy during that Zoom meeting that definitely could have been an e-mail. 

The black desk chair
Amazon

Promising review: "This chair is not only attractive, but it's also super comfortable. I am sitting at a computer for eight hours or more, and this chair has made it a pleasant experience. No more back aches, no more tingly legs, and no more tired arms. It was a 10-minute assembly and it looks great in my classroom. It’s far more comfortable than my office chair at my house. This is a FANTASTIC chair at a REASONABLE price. BUY IT!" —SB

Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in two colors).

23. A TubShroom to catch all of your hair before it has a chance to clog your drain — because no, it shouldn't take a full hour for your shower to fully drain. Over 65,000 Amazon reviewers have sung the praises of this surprising shower game-changer.

24. A celebrity-approved Barefoot Dreams blanket that'll make you want to throw out all of your other cheap throws. It's made of marvelously soft microfiber that you'll want to cozy up under until spring finally rolls around.

25. A toothpaste dispenser so you can stop fumbling around with a crusty tube of Colgate when you've barely wiped away the crust from your eyes. It'll keep your toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other bathroom necessities in their proper place.

Model holding toothbrush up to automatic toothpaste dispenser

26. A blank acrylic dry erase board if you need a ridiculously chic place to write down all of your to-do lists, goals, or those weird dreams you've been having during your mid-afternoon work-from-home naps.

the blank and clear dry erase board

27. A laundry soap station so you can easily dispense the perfect amount of detergent. You might actually look forward to doing laundry for once.

Cap sitting under detergent dispenser

28. A set of magnetic garage handles to give your home the carriage-style doors of your dreams without spending an absolute fortune.

29. An electric pressure washer that'll blast away any caked-on grime and leave you with results that are downright miraculous.

30. A Black and Decker cordless drill with a 30-piece accessory set to help you tackle all those little home improvement tasks you've been putting off for far too long now.

Black and Decker power drill set

31. An all-purpose scrubber kit to turn your power drill into the ultimate cleaning tool you never knew you needed. The nylon bristles won't leave behind any scratches, so you can scrub away without worrying about ruining your tub.

before and after of a dirty bathtub compared to it looking white and clean again

32. A TruePet Shark vacuum that'll reach all of the stubborn pet hair that somehow ends up covering every inch of your home. Did I mention the lights that illuminate hidden dust? We love to literally see it.

33. A cleaning balm to maintain both wood and leather furniture with ease. It features a special blend of beeswax, olive and coconut oils, and grapefruit essential oil to make your furniture (or other leather and wood accessories!) look bright and shiny with just one application.

The tin of wood and leather balm

34. An ozone-free Levoit air-purifier with a three-stage filtration system that'll capture allergens, pet hair, dander, smoke, mold, odor, and large dust particles floating all over your home. Oh, and it also has over 27,000 5-star reviews!

35. A full-length mirror you can mount to the wall...or simply keep on the ground if you're not particularly gifted when it comes to tools. It's perfect for getting a quick peek at your 'fit before heading out the door...or for looking at yourself while you practice TikTok choreo. No judgment.

full-length mirror against wall

36. A luxurious pillow with memory foam filling that you can add or remove to achieve the perfect fluffy pillow of your dreams.

37. And a tortilla blanket so you can roll yourself up into the toasty burrito you were always meant to be.

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