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    31 Problem-Solving Products That Are Like A Reward To Yourself

    Treat yourself to the gift of a cleaner purse, fewer blisters, shinier jewelry, and a whole lot more.

    1. A pack of Downy fabric spray so you can rock wrinkle-free fits even when there's no time (or energy) to break out the iron. Just spray, give your clothes a few swipes, and watch the wrinkles rapidly fall away.

    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, 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

    2. A bleach-free Wet & Forget shower cleaner for not only cleaning but preventing soap scum buildup. Once a week simply give your shower a spray, let it sit overnight, rinse off the next day, then — BOOM — you're done and didn't even break a sweat.

    on the left, a dirty shower labeled
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I have been having shower draining issues, so there was a buildup of soap scum in my shower. I have a very weak stomach and cleaning the shower makes me physically ill. I have tried several products that have claimed to be no scrub/wipe but this has been the only one that has worked. I sprayed it after my shower and left it to sit until the next night. Found that A LOT of the grime had disappeared. Now, was it perfect? No. But I think with consistent use it will get there. Highly recommend this product." —KZ

    Get it from Amazon for $17.97.

    3. An ingenious sandwich cutter and sealer that makes it possible to create your own copycat Uncrustables at home for a *fraction* of the price.  A set comes with three different shapes, but the filling possibilities are endless!

    a reviewer photo of the cutter and sealer tool next to a sealed  sandwich and the left behind crust
    a reviewer photo of several seal sandwich rounds and text reading

    Promising review: "As a mom of two — ages 2 and 5 — who HATE crust, I find that this is a lifesaver! It saves so much money to buy these instead of Uncrustables." —Baleigh W

    Get it from Amazon for $17.96

    4. A patented pet hair remover if Fido's shedding is taking over your home and you're tired of constantly lugging out the vacuum. This roller uses bristles, not sticky tape, to catch lint meaning you can clean and reuse it over and over and over again.

    Promising reviews: "Finally a lint roller that really works. Now I have an obsessed husband picking up German shepherd hair off the couch. Worth the price paid. It will pay for itself. No more sticky tape rollers!" —Blanca LInda Hatter

    Get it from Amazon for $25.95.

    5. A set of stove gap fillers because being unable to get at all those stuck crumbs between your stove and counter hurts your clean-freak soul. With these, you can hide existing crumbs and prevent new ones by plugging up the gap with an easy-to-clean silicone cover. Welcome to a permanently cleaner kitchen. 

    a reviewer photo of the point where the stove meets the countertop with a red arrow pointing at the gap and text reading
    a reviewer of the same stove with a gap filler installed and text reading

    Promising review: "If you have gaps between your stove and your counters (like most of us), you need these! They wipe up nicely, and I throw them in the dishwasher every couple of weeks for maintenance. The best part? NOTHING falls in that little gap anymore! :)" —Chelzie

    Get a pair from Amazon for $10.95+ (available in two sizes and in three colors).

    6. A handy bite suction tool to suck out the venom left behind under the skin by our bug and insect friends. It'll help reduce itchiness and swelling so things can get healed up a lot sooner.

    You can also use it to treat bites from bees, wasps, biting flies, no-see-ums, chiggers, and sea lice.

    Promising review: "Everything that bites bites me. This easy-to-use gadget works like a charm. The itching stops within a few minutes." —Margaret M. Newburn

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

    7. A genius bag cleaner ball so when you reach into your purse or backpack you aren't greeted with gross piles of mystery dirt, crumbs, and sand. And it's reusable! Just take out the inner ball, give it a rinse, and it's good to toss back in your bag.

    a pink plastic ball in an open purse
    Amazon

    Promising review: "These are THE BEST. They collect so much dirt and dust from my tote bag and keep everything clean. Super small and easy to clean as well!!" —SueMagoo29

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

    8. A pack of biodegradable foaming drain-cleaning pouches for taking care of that awful stench and the out-of-sight grime living in your garbage disposal with essentially zero effort. 

    Garbage disposal cleaner packet in disposal
    Reviewer gif of garbage disposal cleaner foaming up

    Promising review: "This stuff works like no other that I know of. Just chuck it in the disposal unit per instructions and watch it do its thing better than ALL the other cleaners I have used before. Will be buying more without any doubt." —Amazon Customer

    Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.99

    9. A vegan exfoliating body scrub that buffs away bumps by combining the benefits of a chemical peel and microdermabrasion treatment into one gentle, at-home treatment. If you struggle with persistent KP, this scrub is for you.

    Promising review: "So I have keratosis pilaris on my bum and have been always super self-conscious about it. I’ve used this product five to eight times and it is seriously like GONE. It’s soooo smooth now and I’m super happy. It does say to use once a week but I’ve just been using it every time I shower (which is almost every day LOL). I only use a dime-size amount and it’s able to cover my bum and some of my legs. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who also has pesky bumps on their body. Also, this product has no scent, which is a plus for anyone who has sensitive skin!!" —Ang M

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

    10. A mini microwave steamer if you're tired of lugging out a big ole pot and waiting for water to boil just to make a single serving of veggies. 

    a reviewer photo of the filled steamer with text reading
    a reviewer photo of the same steamer and food with text reading

    Promising review: "This is a perfect little microwave steamer. I bought it to steam veggies for my toddler and it is great. It does a great job but is small enough that it’s not a pain to pull out and use and then clean just for one person." —SHOPPER123

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99

    11. A painless, mint-flavored teeth-whitening pen because a brighter smile shouldn't come at the cost of teeth sensitivity (like some other whitening products we know). With this pen you can get fast results. And the best part? No lingering sensitivity. 

    Promising review: "I bought this on a whim when I saw someone review it on TikTok. After using it several times over the course of a week, I immediately noticed the difference in the color of my teeth. I'm a smoker and a heavy coffee drinker. I'm finding that this product will be a lifesaver in terms of what my smile looks like. I would definitely recommend!!" —Mully

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99.

    12. An easy-to-use collagen-coating hair mask to fight frizz and make it look like your hair hasn't undergone years of abuse at the hands of bleach, blow-dryers, and curling irons.

    BuzzFeed editor's before and after photos showing that the cream made their hair less frizzy and more smooth
    Bek O'Connell / BuzzFeed

    Promising review: "I have 4c hair and was looking for a protein treatment for my thin and fragile hair. I had recently used a product in my hair that had so much alcohol in it; it wreaked havoc on my hair, leaving it pretty damaged. I was very skeptical about this product because I have never seen anyone with my hair type use it. Boy, was I wrong to doubt this product, it left my hair looking and feeling beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone natural or with curly hair." —Therese-Claire

    Read our Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review to learn more about why my colleague calls it, "the miracle product I've been searching for."

    Get it from Amazon for $6.76.

    13. A bottle of wine drops so your before-bed glass of wine doesn't end in a morning-after headache. A few drops added to your glass works to naturally reduce sulfites and tannins in wine — the frequent culprits of "but I only had one glass" headaches.

    Promising review: "Like others, I have had morning headaches after even just one glass of wine. I saw this on Amazon, and all of the reviews were favorable, positive, and had lots of detail on how well this product worked. I decided to give it a try, and YES! It does work!!! I personally do not detect a change in the taste profile of the wine, and neither could my sister who also tried it one evening. I use three drops for both red and white. For the price, I would say give it a try because I am so happy that I can now enjoy a glass or two and not worry about the onslaught of an allergic reaction!" —Vellichor

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    14. An in-flight phone mount for a hands-free way to watch all those episodes of Queer Eye you downloaded for the flight. It can also mount on your luggage for long (aka boring) layovers, too.

    Promising review: "I travel for a living and fly often. I regret not buying this in the beginning when I started traveling. I can clip it to the back of the seat in front of me and also on the windows. It is small enough to fold up and fit in my pocket. This is random but related — if you are sitting in an exit row on an airplane you cannot clip this to the window until the plane is in the air — other than that they do not care it is clipped to the window during the flight. Highly recommended." —Chrissie Jo

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

    15. An all-in-one pancake batter dispenser with a blender ball inside that makes it easy to mix, pour, and store batter all in one easy-to-clean receptacle. Fewer dishes and more pancakes? Dreams really do come true.

    Promising review: "I was a little hesitant to buy this as an addition to my camping supplies. I thought who really needs a pancake batter mixer? How hard is it to mix up some batter in a bowl and ladle it? After using this, I was extremely happy I spent the money and purchased it. It makes mixing the batter super easy and the control it offers when pouring the batter is exceptional. Get one!" —Monkey's Mom

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99

    16. scalp massager with large silicone-tipped bristles if you're battling dry, flaky buildup or just want to recreate that salon-quality head massage without the awkward small talk. 

    BuzzFeed editor holding pink scalp massager with silicone bristles
    editor showing other side where there's a gripper for fingers
    Emma Lord / BuzzFeed

    Promising review: "I saw this little thing all over TikTok and everyone swore by it. To be honest, they’re right and I now swear by it. It’s perfectly soft and sturdy to massage the scalp. Works shampoo into roots, helps with dry skin and such. I absolutely love it and I use it every time I wash my hair. I most definitely would recommend to anyone. Don’t hesitate." —Z

    Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in three colors).

    17. These affordable wireless Bluetooth earbuds because who wants to spend the entire work day tethered to your laptop with a cord? These come with a handy travel/charging case and connect to your devices in one easy step. 

    Promising review: "These are the greatest headphones ever! I saw them on TikTok months ago and added them to my wishlist. I got a new phone that doesn't have the headphone port so I decided it was time to finally buy them. They are amazing and I probably won't ever take them out of my ears! 😂" —Katlyn D Arnold

    Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in four colors). 

    18. A pet nail file board to tame the claws of your dramatic doggo who can't stand having their nails trimmed. It works just like an emery board to file down any sharp edges scratching up you, your floors, and your furniture. 

    on the left, a dog paw with long nails labeled
    a gif of a dog scratching the file board
    ScratchPad for Dogs / Etsy

    ScratchPad for Dogs is an Atlanta, Georgia-based Etsy shop specializing in their genius paw maintenance invention. 

    Promising review: "I bought the scratchpad as a last-ditch effort to trim my dog's very long nails. He won't let anyone touch his feet and my vet suggested putting him under sedation to get the job done. He figured out this 'game' in 15 minutes and his nails look great! I couldn't be happier! Thank you so much for creating an easy and fun alternative to clippers!" —astacy051

    Get it from ScratchPad for Dogs on Etsy for $44.95+ (available in four styles and three coarseness levels).

    19. A pack of 40 acne patches so you can stop that zit dead in its tracks with gunk-absorbing powers that speed up the pimple healing process. The sticker format can also help prevent you from picking or popping. 

    a reviewer photo of a large acne patch with white spots all over it
    a reviewer hand with two pimple patches on it covered in white gunk

    Promising review: "I ordered these on a whim after a long day of isolation and internet browsing and because I have a terrible habit of picking at spots on my face and making them into something much much worse. These magical spots are life-changing!!! Put them on before bed (or before work) on clean skin and FORGET about them. You don't notice they're there — unless you go to pick at something and then YOU STOP!! Leave them in place for at least six hours and then peel them off. They come off easily (but not so easy that they come off while sleeping) and the amount of 'bleck' they suck out is amazing!!! So a spot that was going to erupt into Mount Vesuvius ends up being NOTHING!!!! I've purchased six packages and will keep buying them. An amazing value!" —Jennifer Nothdurft

    Get a 40-pack from Amazon for $8.49 and an eight-pack of the large patches for $8.49

    20. A memory foam knee-pillow for side sleepers sick of waking up with lower back pain. This ergonomic pillow helps maintain better sleeping posture, and has adjustable (and detachable) straps to keep it in place even if you're prone to tossing and turning. 

    Promising review: "I LOVE this pillow. I have a herniated disc between L4 and L5 and have attempted for a while to sleep with a pillow between my knees but it got kicked away most nights. This pillow is amazing. The strap really does keep it on my leg so when I roll over it ends up rolling with me and staying in place, or mostly in place. It is much more stable than just regular pillows as well, so it's more supportive. I'm buying another one for my spouse!" —Kourtney Spaulding

    Get it from Amazon for $26.95

    21. A roll-on migraine stick packed with cooling essential oils that's basically a potion for relief from painful headaches and migraines that's compact enough to put in a purse or pocket!

    Promising review: "I’ve had migraines all my life, and sometimes they hit at the worst moments when I have to miss an important family event. Now I swipe the migraine stick across my forehead and temples, sometimes dabbing a little on my neck and even a little dab below each nostril when sinuses are bad. I lie down in the dark and relax until Imitrex kicks in. At first the scent seemed too strong, but after only two days I loved it! My migraines clear up much faster and I can go on with my day! For milder migraines, especially at night, I use only the stick, which helps me relax and the pain go away. I’ve never used anything like this in my 65 years of suffering and am so thankful I did. Now I’d never be without it! Price is good, too — I’m on a limited budget and one stick lasts a few months." —DebSmith

    Read BuzzFeed's Migrastil migraine stick review for more deets!

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

    22. A swivel bin pooper scooper and rake if your goal is to stay as far away from your dog's business as humanly possible. This long-handled bin can fit a whole yard's worth of poo and includes a rake that makes clean-up a contactless, near-effortless affair. 

    a model using the swivel bin and rake pooper scooper
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I have three dos: a small, a large, and a giant breed. With work, I only get around to scooping the yard once a week. I previously had a claw grabber–style scoop. When it broke, I got this one. I just used it for the first time and picked up a week's worth of poop from three dogs in about 1/4 of the the time it took me to do the yard with the claw-style scoop. The bin is big enough to hold a LOT of poop so I make way fewer trips across the yard to empty it out. The absolute only downside is that the handle unscrews easily. I’m just going to put some glue in the joints and screw it into place and that problem will be solved. I never thought I’d be so stoked about a pooper scooper, but here I am." —Amy Bernadette

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available with or without waste bags).

    23. A roll-on blister-preventing balm because your on-the-go lifestyle can't afford to be slowed down by limping through painful blisters. 

    A model rubbing balm on their heel
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I highly recommend this. I use it on my feet to keep shoes from rubbing raw spots and it works wonderfully, even on spots that have already begun to rub. Remember that pair of shoes you paid too much for and only wore once because they rubbed the back of your heels raw? Now you can wear them again, because this stuff works!" —WI Vegan

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

    24. A Shark Tank-approved Saucemoto dip clip to trick out your car with a designated spot for your drive-thru condiments so you never have to suffer through dry, ketchup-less fries ever again. 

    sauce dip clip
    reviewer dipping waffle fry in sauce being held by clip

    SauceMoto launched in 2017 and pretty quickly became a viral sensation with their genius cup holder for condiments. The three founders appeared on Shark Tank in season 10 and secured a deal with Kevin O’Leary. 

    Promising review: "How did I go so long without one of these??? The Saucemoto was my first 'TikTok Made Me Buy It' purchase and I have no regrets. It clips easily to my car's vent and the sauce cups clip in easily so I can dip and drive. No more trying not to dump the sauce by accident while steering with the same hand that's holding the dip cup. It even comes with a dip cup for those places that do the pouches for their sauces rather than the cups. (I'm looking at you, Arby's.) Ya know, you end up squeezing the sauce onto the wrapper that's balanced on your lap and you end up getting some sauce on your steering wheel. OR you try the whole 'wrapper and sauce on the passenger seat and try to dip while watching the road,' which usually doesn't turn out so great." —Pleasure Pamela

    Get set of two from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four colors).

    25. A jewelry cleaning pen so you can return cloudy gems to their former, out-of-the-box glory without shelling out the big bucks for a professional cleaning. Yes, even that old ring from Claire's you've kept since middle school.

    a cloudy engagement ring, then a bright clear engagement ring
    Stephanie Hope / BuzzFeed

    Promising review: "This is my favorite cleaner for my rings! It's easy to use and makes them SO shiny! I always get so many compliments on them after I use the cleaner. I also like how easy it is to just keep in my purse, so I can clean my rings while I'm out as well. I would definitely recommend!" —Sarah S. 

    Get it from Amazon for $6.39+ (also available in multipacks).

    26. A canvas cup holder for cradling your boba or third cup of iced coffee in cuteness, keeping your hands from getting cold, and making precarious walks when you have too much stuff to carry a lot easier.

    the canvas holders in coconut macaroon and cafe au lait
    a model holding the cafe au lait holder with a coffee in it
    Dreamy Daisy / Etsy

    Dreamy Daisy is a small Etsy shop based in Washington, DC. Check them out for all their handmade accessories, like canvas backpacks, spa headbands, scrunchies, and more.

    Promising review: "The product is super cute and fits cups perfectly!!! I bought this for my coworkers, and now I need to order one for myself." —Wendy

    Get it from Dreamy Daisy on Etsy for $16.99+ (available in nine colors).

    27. A one-handed bug-catching tool that allows you to trap creeper crawlers from a *safe* distance so you can show them the door. It's also equipped with a magnifying glass if you want to get a good look at the enemy. 

    a gif of the bag catching tool being placed over a centipede and a tray sliding out under the centipede to trap it
    a reviewer photo of the bug catching tool

    Promising review: "Simple and works well for catching bugs. It’s the classic 'glass and slide a piece of paper under it' method turned into a device where you no longer have to go hunting for a piece of paper or worry about holding it tightly over the glass. Used it to catch and release various small critters in the house out into the yard rather than smashing them. The magnifying glass part works well and it’s interesting to observe the bugs before releasing them." —Patrick

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

    28. An absorbent faucet drip catcher if you're over the after-dinner ritual of mopping up the small lagoon that forms behind your sink every time you do dishes.

    Red drip catcher placed around kitchen sink's faucet
    Hustle & Sew / Etsy

    Hustle & Sew is a Saint Helens, Oregon-based Etsy shop with lots of fun and functional handmade goods like face masks, bags, and stasher scrunchies!

    Promising review: "LOVE these splash catchers! They save me from having to chase the puddles that form around the base of our faucet before they start creeping over the counter. So reasonably priced, made well with neatly finished edges, and packaged with gift-ready care." —Alina

    Get it from Hustle & Sew on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in four sizes and six colors).

    29. A powerful mold and mildew stain cleaner to lift the most daunting grout and caulking stains without the backbreaking scrubbing. Just apply the concentrated gel formula, wait six to eight hours, and wipe it off to reveal the pearly white grout you never thought you'd see again.

    Promising review: "We recently bought an old house that had last been renovated in 2006. In that time the shower did not get much cleaning and had some mold growth, especially around the seals. We tried using bleach and other mold remover products with partial success. After one application of this one, the mold was gone." —Darryl Campbell

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

    30. A pack of stain-lifting pads so you can remove evidence of all the tipsy wine stains and pet accidents on your carpet without even having to touch it. Simply lay down the pad, stomp, and let it sit.

    Reviewer photo of their dog's accident on a white carpet
    Same reviewer's carpet after two hours, showing that the stains have significantly lightened
    Same reviewer's carpet after the pad sat overnight, showing that the stain is no longer visible

    Promising review: "WOW! Honestly, I was a little skeptical of the promise of these pads, but I bought them just to try out. THEY WORKED AMAZINGLY WELL! Seriously. I have some stains that are 1 1/2–2-years-old. I've tried everything to get them out. I put these pads on the stains (two to cover the spot), let sit for about an hour, pulled them up, and the stain was gone. I truly couldn't believe it. The pad was yellow. Somehow the old urine was soaked up into the pad. My carpet looks like new. I couldn't recommend these any higher for what I wanted and what I got. Wish I could give this more than 5 stars." —Matt

    Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $24.99.

    31. A genius car cupholder adapter because you and your water bottle are attached at the hip and regular cupholders just weren't made to hold such large-and-in-charge drinking vessels. It'll also work well for any jumbo sodas at the drive-thru!

    a hydroflask water bottle in the cupholder adaptor
    a gif of someone trying to put a hydroflask water bottle in a regular cup holder and then placing it successfully in the bottle cup holder adaptor
    Wine and Whiskey Co. / Etsy

    Wine and Whiskey Co. is a Texas-based Etsy shop selling a wide range of adorable phone cases and T-shirts, plus genius car accessories (obvi).

    Promising review: "Love it. Perfectly holds my 40-ounce Hydro Flask. No more rolling around the truck cab. Arrived quickly and works as described." —Jason J. Mease

    Get it from Wine and Whiskey Co. on Etsy for $12.99

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