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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 $13.94.
These containers help keep your produce fresh by keeping moisture away. And they're designed with a special vent filter, which you never have to replace, to regulate the carbon dioxide and oxygen flow to your produce.
Natalie Brown, an editor here at BuzzFeed, actually tried these containers for herself, and, well, you just gotta read her full Rubbermaid FreshWorks container review.
Promising review: "Oh my gosh, they work! I went on a 10-day trip and left my husband home with asparagus, strawberries, and spinach in the containers. He ate some of all of them, but there was plenty left when I got back, and everything was in perfect condition! I couldn’t believe it! These containers will save us a lot of money not throwing away food because we couldn’t get through it fast enough. (We shop at Costco and get large containers of produce.) These are TOTALLY worth getting!" —Elizabeth Walter
Get two containers from Amazon for $22.99.
It'd be wise to store things in here that you reach for frequently in the kitchen, like your favorite spices or your best baking tray, while leaving items that you only use once in a while up in the cupboard.
Get it from Wayfair for $74.11.
Promising review: "I'm in SoCal and the ants here are out of control! Terro is the only thing that worked. I had professional exterminator spray and also bought Raid and Home Defense but unless I spray every wall and crack it didn't work. I put the traps where the ants were coming in and watched them go. It definitely seems to get worse before it gets better but after a few days depending on how large the colony is, they're gone. Just watch that the traps still have liquid in it. The colony I had was so bad it took a few traps to do the job, but it worked and I don't have chemicals sprayed all over the place!" —VT Pooh Bear
Get six traps from Amazon for $4.68 (also available in a 12-pack).
Promising review: "These work really well! I have a 14-inch mattress, so keeping the fitted sheet well secured has been a struggle until now. One of the best purchases I've made. I followed someone else's advice here of turning the sheet inside out, putting the fasteners on, then putting the sheet on the mattress. Made them very easy to use." —Jayne Voyt
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three colors).
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Promising review: "We can finally toss the deodorant. These things work! I was hella skeptical, because my thighs are crazy resistant to any sort of chafe defense. My thighs just love rubbing up against each other too much. But that crap has got to stop! I wore these while walking at least five hours at a music festival, and they stayed put without me ever needing to adjust them! I couldn't believe it! My delicate inner-thigh skin was preserved, not a chafe in sight. And they're so romantic looking that I didn't even care if someone caught a peek at that beautiful lace. Way sexier than my usual biker shorts. Love that I can wear dresses all day now without worrying about my thighs overheating." —OceanHips
Get a pair from Amazon for $18.95 (available in sizes S–3XL and in 17 styles).
Shine in a silicone-free product?! Dreams really do come true.
Promising review: "I bought this stuff on a whim because I'm always in the market for products that promise to smooth frizz and enable easier blowouts. My hair is almost shoulder-length and has been through a lot of damaging bleach and harsh keratin treatments. Honestly, I was shocked at how well this worked. After one use (left it in for about a minute and followed with normal conditioner), my hair was so easy to blow-dry. It came out straight with just a paddle brush and I was able to skip the flat iron. It still had bounce and volume, though. I'm a huge fan!" —LisaG
Get it from Amazon for $8.97.
Promising review: "I just received this item today and spent two minutes putting it in my car. I already love it! The mesh quality was also much nicer than I expected. I have a passenger most of the time and was trying to put my purse on the console in a Prius. It was always falling off or my passenger held it. This product holds it securely just behind the console and I am still able to use the console. I believe this product would hold any size purse. All you have to do is loosen the straps to make the pouch bigger/looser. Where has this been all my life?! I'm sure you need one too!" —Kaylee in FL
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in tan).
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 $9.95.
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I used it in my dishwasher. Had standing water on the bottom, dropped one tablet in the water. Put it on light wash cycle and at the end of the cycle, the water was gone! It thoroughly cleans and I have not had any other problems. I now use it regularly. I recommend this highly to keep your dishwasher clean and eliminate clogs from buildup. It was recommended to me by my super and after my positive experience I am happy to cosign his recommendation." —cheapchicshopper
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $5.98.
Allergy Asthma Cleaning Store is a family-owned business making safe cleaning goods for the whole family. If you suffer from pet allergies, it's recommended you spray this daily. For dust mite allergies, try three times a week.
Promising review: "I am honestly and simply amazed by this product. It lived up to all it promoted. The true test was a long visit from my daughter who is highly allergic to my cat. Typically the visits are cut short due to constant sneezing or drowsiness from allergy medication. I’m sooo pleased to say she spent hours at my house Christmas Eve and never sneezed once. I spray often and especially before her arrival. Works like a charm!" —Di
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Two Lilacs Studio is a Saint Helens, Oregon–based Etsy shop 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 Two Lilacs Studio on Etsy for $12+ (available in four sizes and five colors).
A heads-up that this works *super* well for some reviewers, but not all. Note that this is meant for lenses that don't have anti-reflective coating, and the instructions for use are very specific. To apply, spray a small amount on both sides of your lenses, and use your fingers to rub it across the whole area. Let it sit for a full minute, then wipe with a dry soft cloth. Once they're fully dry, you should be raring to go!
Promising review: "I’m a nurse working during COVID-19. I am using this anti-fog spray every day! It really reduces the fog on my glasses that develops from wearing them in combination with my surgical mask! I just spray the front and back of the lenses and wipe them dry with my microfiber cloth. It’s easy to use every morning. An added benefit is that it cleans my glasses, lasts all day, and saves me from a lot of frustrating fog during delicate procedures! I’m so glad I found this product! Thank goodness!" —PAD
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "I have chronic neck and shoulder pain. I go to massage therapy regularly but I can't seem to stop scrunching up my shoulders at my desk job when I'm working on the computer. This thing is incredible. You can put it on a knot and put as much pressure on it as you can possibly stand. I'm in love." —Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
Because it doesn't rely on adhesive paper, you only have to buy it once and can reuse it — cleaning the hair off the brush when it gets clogged, of course!
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 one from Amazon for $24.95.
Promising review: "It has been a dilemma for me for many years to find a way to keep hair from going into the tub drain. I've even tried an upside-down plastic container. Well, problem solved. Where have you been all my life? Gosh, I looked in stores and have never seen this product before. I searched Google years ago and didn't find anything either. Sure it doesn't trap 100% of the hair, because the silicone is soft and there is a very fine gap that one or two strain of the hair falls through, but heck, I'll take that." —Lucy
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "This stuff works really well. My upstairs bathroom has no vent and no window, so it gets kind of stuffy, and that's really the only place upstairs that makes sense to keep a litter box. I never used that bathroom really ever because the smell of the litter box just sort of lingers in there, even when it's clean. This stuff has eliminated the smell completely. It's amazing. It does have a little bit of a chlorine smell when you first sprinkle it on, but it goes away quite quickly and doesn't bother my cat. It keeps the litter fresh for so much longer, and I don't find that I need to use very much. I just sprinkle in a bit after I clean the box and no smell." —Marie
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
What you'll get: A box filled with portioned and labeled ingredients from a rotating selection of meals (that you choose!) catering to carb-conscious, calorie-conscious, and vegetarian diets. Most meals can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Cancel or pause at any time, so you only ever get as many meals as you need!
Get it from Home Chef for $6.99+/serving.
It's made up of cleaning beads suspended in a gel, so it'll grind away at tough stains without damaging the surface beneath. It's suitable for use on most hard surfaces like ceramic tiles, barbecues, pots, pans, and more!
Promising review: "The stains I had on my stove top would never come out with anything I used, until I got the Pink Stuff. Came in a little bit smaller container than expected but a little goes a long way. I usually just use a clean rag and scoop some on the rag and start rubbing in and in less than a minute my surface is clean. I rinse with water and leaves no residue! Also used to get out the hard dirt stains from the bottom of the built-in nonslip tub and presto, it's white again! Love this and will be getting more." —Judith Bisson
Get it from Amazon for $8.89.
Promising review: "When I saw these I knew I had to give them a try. I have a few plants that are quite lush and always have a difficult time watering them without dripping water onto my floor. Immediately put them to use upon opening the package and they worked like a dream. No dripping water! They are larger than I expected but that works great for me." —C.Brown
Get a set of three from Amazon for $11.99.
A Dozen Cousins is a small biz aiming to create healthy, plant-based options that are actually convenient and authentic. The Black-owned brand is based in San Francisco and is named after founder Ibraheem Basir's daughter, her 11 cousins, and all the family dinners they've shared.
My colleague Katy Herman is a big fan of these beans:
"This pack is from Black-owned, San Francisco–based bean brand A Dozen Cousins and comes with black beans, pinto beans, chickpea curry, red beans, refried black beans, and refried pinto beans. They're all vegan and made with avocado oil. I personally swear by their black beans, which I have just recently become completely obsessed with. They're so flavorful and perfectly seasoned and shockingly easy. Plus, one bag has about two small servings for one person, so I have leftovers the next day. I've been enjoying them with quesadillas and nachos, in homemade burrito bowls, and over microwave seasoned rice."
Get a variety six-pack from Amazon for $24.99.
FYI — a whole bunch of reviewers compare these to Birkenstocks, saying they offer loads of comfort for a great price.
Promising review: "Relief! I have high arches and have developed something like plantar fasciitis now that I'm in my mid-40s. Didn't want to spend the money on the comparable Birkenstocks, even though I highly trust that brand. So glad I tried these first! Can't believe the price. And when I can't stand being barefoot or any other shoes, these are my go-to. Wonderful!" —DB
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in women's sizes 5.5–13, including wide sizes, and in 15 colors).
Big plus — this insulated strip also stops air conditioning from escaping out of the crack under the door, saving energy and money!
Promising review: "Product works really well! I needed a quick fix to my home office situation, I live in an apartment in Manhattan and never noticed how much sound comes in and out, until I had to be on conference calls working from home! This little tape made a big difference, took me a couple of minutes to install." —Sandra Revueltas
Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (available in four colors).
Anne Cate is a Cleveland-based, woman-owned small business creating minimalist keepsakes to commemorate your favorite locations, with over 100 hand-designed skylines depicting cities and colleges from around the world!
What you'll get: Inside your mini wallet, you'll find a hair tie, lip balm, two floss pics, sewing kit, bandage, emery board, two safety pins, two earring backs, makeup wipe, two bobby pins, two mints, deodorant wipe, Shout wipe, tampon, hand sanitizer, and pain reliever.
I, your resident forgetful person, bought the NYC skyline version of this at the start of COVID-19 to keep in my work tote. Unfortunately, I haven't touched my work tote in months because...*gestures at the world around*...but it's a really handy kit I know will save me a ton whenever I regularly leave the house again. Everything from Anne Cate is super high quality. The wallet on its own is adorable and could be used for a million different things.
Get it from Anne Cate for $22 (available in 96 styles).
This versatile vacuum has three suction modes, an LED headlight, additional slim brush cleaning head, an easy-to-install wall mount for easy storage that works with the charging adaptor, AND can be turned into a handheld vacuum.
Promising review: "This vacuum was such a great purchase. It's super lightweight and easy to move around. I love that it can be mounted on the wall for charging. It's nice and slim and fits perfectly on my kitchen wall without being in the way. It's so convenient to pull it off the wall and quickly clean up any little spills without having to get the big vacuum out. It has great suction. It easily picked up dog hair, flour, and pretty much everything else I tried. The no-bag canister is also very convenient and cost-saving. Probably my favorite thing is how maneuverable it is. The vacuum head swivels and gets under cabinets and chairs very easily. I'm very happy with this purchase." —Heather Reilly
Get it from Amazon for $139.99.
Promising review: "Product is easy to use and has lots of meats, vegetables, beans, and rice cooking times listed. I love the fact that the listing also shows whether there should be a natural release or steam release." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.29+ (also available in black).
Proof is a small biz founded by three sisters with a line of leakproof underwear and bras designed to help people live without fear of boob sweat stains, period and postpartum leaking, and incontinence.
This has become my go-to bra this summer. COVID has made me INCREDIBLY intolerant of underwires, so I'm basically cutting them out of my life where possible. This bra still feels really supportive, with the added benefit of managing inevitable heatwave boob sweat when necessary. It was a real trooper during a hot weekend walking around Washington, DC. Even though every inch of me was sweating, there was no lingering wetness and my boobs were left feeling dry and comfortable all day, even when my sunburnt shoulders couldn't say the same.
Get it from Proof for $55 (available in sizes XS–XL and in two colors).
Promising review: "These little lights are so cute! And they adjust their brightness based on how much light they sense." —Ericka Johnson
Get a pair from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in other colors).
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