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    29 Ways To Save Time On Annoying Tasks So You Can Focus On More Important Things

    It's like getting a time refund to spend on activities you actually enjoy.

    1. Decrease the amount of time spent fussing over your kid's hair with a leave-in conditioner that tames frizz, hydrates curls, and reduces breakage — something you'll both be grateful for. 

    a reviewer's child with frizzy curly hair labeled
    the same reviewer's child with the curls looking less frizzy and better defined

    Promising review: "My 2-year-old has super curly hair and it’s kinda on the thin side…before we started using this product it would get knotted a lot. But then we started using this after bath time and have seen such a great improvement! Her hair is soft, smells amazing, and her curls are so much softer and way less frizzy!" —Katelyn Donohue

    Get it from Amazon for $9.69.

    2. Plus, quit fighting your knotted hair with a detangling brush because it's time to upgrade to something that will glide through your kinky-curly locks and treat them with the respect they deserve.

    a reviewer holding the brush
    a reviewer showing their curly hair after using the brush

    Promising review: "I purchased this brush three weeks ago and have used it every day. I like the brush so much I ordered three more for my adult daughters. Not only is the brush gentle on my gray hair, but it also feels like I am giving myself a head massage. Also, I appreciate the wide hand base design. I have rheumatoid arthritis and it is not always easy to grip an ordinary hairbrush. Plus, the brush is easy to clean. It truly glides through my wet hair." —ANS

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

    3. Plop one of these Clorox toilet tablets in your porcelain throne's tank for four 👏 whole 👏 months 👏 of continuous cleaning action with every flush.

    a reviewer holding a box of the clorox tablets
    Gif of reviewer's toilet flushing with blue water

    Promising review: "I wasn't impressed at first. This doesn't take the place of cleaning the bowl manually, but it does cut down on how often you need to clean your bowl. I had old stains from the previous tenants inside my bowl, but after about four weeks the stains have disappeared. Love this product!" —Dorine Buse

    Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.29.

    4. Spend less time on food prep with a tofu press if you're tired of spending more time tending to your tofu than you do your cat. This all-in-one system works in the fridge without you needing to come back and increase the pressure.

    Plus, all the water collects at the bottom so there's no mess and no need for paper towels.

    Promising review: "I've been a vegan for 13 years and I can't believe I went this long without a tofu press. So much more enjoyable cooking with tofu after pressing it. This press is different than all the rest as it has a tray that catches all the water. You can put the whole thing in the fridge and it's hassle free. Take it out the next day and drain the liquid and you're good to go. The other presses require a plate underneath and some require tightening and adjustments as it presses. I'll admit after reading some of the reviews here of users with broken Tofuture presses I was hesitant to order but I've just been careful with mine and haven't had any problems so far." —Conner

    Get it from Amazon for $25.95.

    5. Ditch the iron with a bottle of Downy fabric spray so you can rock wrinkle-free fits in just three near-effortless steps — 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

    6. Motorize your cleaning routine with a set of electric drill brush attachments to eliminate caked-on soap grime with a fraction of the usually required elbow grease. 

    Drillbrush is a small business founded by a car wash owner, Anthony LaPolla, who had carpal tunnel and needed a way to clean rims without the strain of hand scrubbing. Tony started selling the design in 2007 and has since expanded the product line to include varying stiffnesses to handle all sorts of cleaning tasks. 

    The set includes three brush head attachments: a flat 2-inch detail brush, a flat 4-inch brush for large surfaces, and a rounded brush for corners.

    Promising review: "I let my tub get extra dirty on purpose because I knew this brush set was coming. In five minutes my tub was sparkling clean. This item is no joke. The flat brushes are awesome for big surfaces and the cone brush hits the hard to reach corners. I liked them so much I bought a set for my mom." —Jason B.

    Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in various brush stiffnesses).

    7. Avoid endless scraping and try a professional-grade callus-removing gel that quickly removes years' (I repeat, YEARS') worth of hard calluses. Reviewers say dead skin dissolves in mere minutes, so I'd start picking out a new pair of sandals, like, now.

    Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for 5–10 minutes, and rinse! It's recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind.

    Promising review: "I have the driest heels and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked. Before I used this my heels had some pretty deep cracks and now they're almost baby soft again. BUT please follow the directions...left it on my super-dry thick-callused heels for only three minutes and the calluses were literally melting off! Wonderful product! So glad I don't have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore." —Kiki

    Get it from Amazon for $15.49.

    8. Effortlessly take care of your beloved coffee machine with a pack of cleaning K-Cups because the inside of your Keurig is likely coated with residue from old brews. Now you can give it regular deep cleans in the same amount of time it takes to make a cup o' joe. Side effects may include better-tasting coffee. 

    a reviewer photo of the open Keurig with a cleaning cup inserted
    A glass on the left filled with brown water, a glass in the middle filled with cloudy water, and a glass on the right filled with clean water

    Promising review: "This was easy to use. Just pop in and let the system do the work. No downtime, no waiting. Simple and easy to use. I did notice a difference after the first use. Highly recommend it." —vetrie

    Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.

    9. Speed up hair removal with a rechargeable trimmer for anyone who wants silky-smooth legs without partaking in the laborious act of shaving. This palm-sized shaver can be used anytime, anywhere, without soap or water, *and* is perfect for anyone who regularly struggles with nicks, irritation, and razor bumps.

    Promising review: "I love love love this shaver. It works great. Easy to use. Its design is a comfortable fit in my hand. The side grips allow no slipping. The more I use it the smoother my legs are. I have course hair and trouble with razor burn and ingrown hairs. Thus unit feels like an exfoliant treatment each time I use it. Really great. No irritation. I highly recommend it." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $39.88

    10. Schedule regular cleanings with a hybrid robot vacuum and mop if you want spotless floors without even having to lift a finger. It's safe for use on all floor types *and* utilizes smart navigation for an orderly and thorough cleaning.

    a reviewer photo of the vacuum on a charging dock
    a reviewer gif of the vacuum sucking up a pile of food on the floor

    Promising review: "We LOVE this! It works so much better than our four other Roombas. It always returns to its home base to charge. It rarely gets stuck on anything. It’s very convenient. Our robot mop is so finicky and never wants to start. This product is so nice! We add water about once a day." —Ali Bruder

    Get it from Amazon for $159.99 (clip the $70 coupon at checkout to get this price).

    11. Passively clean your purse or backpack with a genius bag cleaner ball so when you reach inside 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 ready to toss back in your bag.

    a reviewer photo of the purse cleaner ball with the outer plastic cage attached
    a reviewer photo of the inner sticky ball removed showing crumbs and dirt stuck to it

    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 $11.99 (available in three colors). 

    12. *Cut* out unnecessary knife work with a versatile chop, slice, and dice unit to save loads of time on food prep and cleanup time with interchangeable blades that can each be popped into the dishwasher.

    a reviewer photo of the chopper, attachable blades and a bin filled with chopped potatoes
    a reviewer using the chopper to dice an onion

    Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food and it has a generous container." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in black and white). 

    13. Streamline your multistep hair-styling routine and try a hot air brush that combines the heat of a blow-dryer with the shape and bristles of a round brush so you can style, dry, and volumize hair in one easy step.

    A hand holding the brush that has bristles all around it.
    a reviewer with curly hair
    the same reviewer with their hair blown out straight with the brush

    Promising review: "I have very thick, wavy hair. I can never blow out my hair because it's too hard to hold the round brush and hair dryer in the right spots. THIS!! It is everything all in one and the oval shape makes it so easy to use. It gets really hot. It is a little loud on high, but I've found if my hair is already a little dry then I can just use it on low. I used a blow-dry primer spray to accelerate the drying time and protect my hair. I'm in love! The flat iron always flattens my hair and makes it look dry. This straightens and retains the volume and gives it a soft, nondamaged look." —SAHM2011

    Get it from Amazon for $39.41+ (available in five styles).

    Some reviewers with 4a–c curls like the barrel brush, but if you're looking for something to blow out tighter curls or coils considering checking out the Revlon one-step paddle brush, which is designed with curlier hair in mind!

    14. Brighten your smile with an affordable teeth-whitening pen because traditional strips are tough to use, expensive, and can leave you with teeth sensitivity that is, in my professional opinion, NO fun. This pen requires just ONE minute of daily use to get teeth that are four to eight shades whiter. The best part? No lingering sensitivity.

    Promising review: "As whitening pens, these work perfectly! And for the cost, I personally think it's a good deal. I could tell a legitimate difference by the third or fourth day of using them. Super easy to use, convenient, and the whitening gel comes out really evenly for me (that was a problem for me with other brands). I've also had really bad pain sensitivity with Crest pens and a couple of others. But I didn't experience any pain with VieBeauti's. I'll definitely keep buying these for my at-home whitening treatments."—Blake 

    Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.99

    15. Spray away grease with a Dawn Powerwash bundle for helping you work through that sink load of dishes faster by eliminating the time-consuming dish pre-soak. Just spray, wait a few minutes while it works its magic, and wipe the stains away. It also works great for any other greasy messes you have around the house! 

    reviewer before image of a stained and scorched stainless steel bowl
    reviewer after image of the same bowl completely spotless

    This bundle includes one spray bottle and three refills.

    Promising review: “The first place I tried this was in my air fryer basket. It gets caked with the grease that comes from the food. The dishwasher doesn't get it clean. I sprayed this on it and within a few minutes, the soap started turning a brownish color. I sprayed a little more and let it sit for an hour. All of the grease came off with a rinse!! Bonus use: I just used it to get resin off of mine and my daughter's hands!! How did I ever live without this??" —A D

    Get it from Amazon for $17.50.

    16. Quickly manage shedding with a patented pet hair remover if Fido's fur 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.

    a reviewer photo of a the ChomChom sitting on a black hoodie with the left covered in hair and the right free of hair
    a gif of a reviewer using the lint roller to pick up hair

    ChomChom Roller is a Massachusetts-based small biz creating an eco-friendly, reusable alternative to sticky lint rollers. 

    Promising reviews: "This is the best thing I have bought on Amazon to date. I have always tried to lint roll comforters and furniture when guests come and/or stay. Finding this gadget has made that task SO much easier and productive! Put this guy in your cart. Yep." —Kelsey Funk

    Get it from Amazon for $29.95

    17. Preemptively create a thorough shopping list with a magnetic "All Out Of" notepad so everyone in your household can check off depleted items the minute they run out. When it's time to head to the store, the list is already made so you won't waste time meandering the aisles trying to remember that thing you know you're forgetting (it's garbage bags, as always). 

    Promising review: "Changed my life. Helps remind me of what we’re missing in the house and helps keep me on track while shopping and restocking the house." —Jasmine Miranda-Ferrari

    Get a 60-sheet pad from Amazon for $9.06+ (available in four colors). 

    18. Skip the time-consuming scrubbing with a bleach-free Wet & Forget shower cleaner to make regular upkeep and soap scum prevention nearly effortless. Once a week, simply give the shower a spray, let it sit overnight, rinse, and — BOOM — you're done and didn't even break a sweat.

    on the left, a shower interior with soap scum on the walls 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 $19.54+ (available in two scents and two sizes).

    19. Gear up for springtime lawn maintenance with a long-handled standing weeder that'll make clearing away those rogue dandelions easier than ever — you don't even need to bend over! 

    Gif showing how you press it into the ground where the weed is, then lean the handle at an angle (which pulls up the weed), until you pull the whole weed out
    Amazon

    Grampa's Weeder is a family-owned, small business that's home to a standing weeder design that's been around since 1913. 

    Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to made weeding easy.

    Promising review: "Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weeds was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." —JG

    Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

    20. Swap your regular hooks for these rust-resistant double-sided shower hooks because changing out your curtain or liner doesn't have to be such a time-consuming ordeal. Plus, they're engineered with tiny roller balls that glide over the rod without the usual tugging and pulling.

    the double-sided hooks with a shower curtain on one side and a liner on the other
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Wow. Game changer. I have to change my shower curtain liner a lot because of a humid bathroom (yes, even with a fan on 😬). Though there are greater issues in the world, why wouldn’t you want to save yourself some time with these hooks! Not having to take the curtain off each time I change the liner has really been more satisfying than I had anticipated. Added bonus are the rings themselves; the balls that were added hug the shower curtain rod so they never pop off. Something I never knew I needed either. Love these!" —Jdbouchart

    Get 12 hooks from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in eight colors).

    21. Achieve a perfect cat-eye look every time with a black eyeliner stamp for taking the anxiety-inducing guesswork out of liquid eyeliner application. 

    a reviewer wearing the eyeliner stamp
    a reviewer hand holding the eyeliner pen/stamp

    The set comes with two double-ended pens. Each pen has one side with the wing stamp, and the other with a traditional liquid eyeliner tip.

    Promising review: "Honestly, I wish I had thought of this. A stamp for the right eye and left eye on the end of liquid eyeliner pencil with a liner on the other side of each pencil. I always mess up the wing but these are perfect! Much more subtle from the front but just what I love." —Mona G

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes and in a two-pack). 

    22. Help your dog clean up their act with a portable paw cleaner if your favorite area rug has had one too many encounters with their dirty paws. All you have to do is fill it with water and let the silicone bristles gently scrub away dirt and mud.

    Reviewer dipping their dog's paw in the cleaner
    Reviewer's before and after showing the portable cleaner removed all the red clay on their white dog's paw

    Promising review: "This product is great. My puppy is a digger and we have red clay–type dirt. It gets her paws clean fast and easily. So much better than having to get a bath every time she digs." —Mandi Bultman

    Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in six colors).

    23. Banish grease with a bottle of Goo Gone degreaser spray so you can quickly clean up counters, stoves, and cookware without waiting around for hours to see results. This one-step cleaner requires zero presoaking and is gentle enough to use daily.

    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 $11.49+ (available in two sizes).

    24. Efficiently dry bedsheets with a set of reusable wad-free pads to prevent laundry day from being derailed by helping maintain a balanced washer drum, reducing dry times, and preventing wet clothes from getting trapped in the sheets. 

    Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic by Cyndi Bray, who learned CAD (computer-aided design) to create the pads. 

    Promising review: "Wow!!! You wonder if things like this really work and well, I can absolutely confirm it does! First, I was impressed that the package came with two of the devices because I was only expecting one. So there was one for the fitted sheet, and the flat sheet. Finally, I tried it out and my sheets not only did NOT wad up, they came out of the dryer feeling fresher, feeling more dry, and unwrinkled! I will be buying a set of these for each of my immediate family members and close friends! What a great gift!!!" —katy

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

    25. Get all-day staying power with some corkscrew Goody hair pins that do the work of 20 regular bobby pins for your fanciest up-dos. Just pull your hair into a bun like normal, twist these pins into place, and you and your ballerina bun are ready to take on the day. 

    reviewer wearing hair in a ponytail
    reviewer wearing hair in bun

    Promising review: "I'm a nursing student and have to wear my hair in a bun every day. I've tried all the bun makers, watched YouTube videos, and spend way too much time on getting my hair into a bun. I was able to make a pretty bun that was secure in under 30 seconds. I thought it was a fluke so I did it again, and then again. I just ordered two more packs because I know if I lose one of these, I'd have to tear the house down looking for it. I have hair to my mid back, and three of these worked perfectly for me. If I can get my hair in bun in under 30 seconds, trust me...anyone can." —Tina

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $6.47+ (available in two colors and in a pack of three).

    26. Carry a trunk-load of stuff from the car to the house in ONE run with a bag holder. It's been featured on Shark Tank and is perfect for the grocery bag heavyweight champions among us. It easily holds up to 80 pounds and can be carried by hand or tossed over your shoulder (it's padded) for hands-free ease. 

    a reviewer photo of someone carrying several bags on their shoulder using the bag carrier
    a reviewer photo of a hand holding two ten-pound jars of fire glass using the bag holder

    Click & Carry is a Los Angeles-based, woman-owned small biz founded by Kim Meckwood, who wanted a way to solve her own struggles lugging shopping bags. Since then, the Click & Carry has been utilized for a range of uses, from carrying paint cans to sports equipment. 

    Promising review: "I heard about this product from a friend and had been meaning to check it out. My only regret about this purchase is not getting it earlier! I used to dread going to the grocery store due to the hassle of struggling with all my bags and the multiple trips to and from the car. Now those days are a thing of the past because of this ESSENTIAL product. After realizing my newfound love of this product, I did some research and found all sorts of other uses for it such as using it to secure my purse to my shopping cart and hooking my dog leashes together to walk both dogs at the same time. I love this product and love gifting it to others as well!" —Lisa Gilroy

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in six colors). 

    27. Get back a whole Saturday afternoon by trying a genius hanging tool with built-in wall markers and a level if you'd rather avoid fumbling with multiple tools and unnecessary holes in your wall. 

    This is essentially a tape measure with sliding pins and a built-in leveler, which is perfect for anyone who can't keep track of a bunch of different tools (me).

    Promising review: "For some reason I’ve always had trouble hanging pictures on the wall. ESPECIALLY pictures with two hangers. A typical picture hanging session used to look like this: measure, measure again, mark the wall, measure again, measure yet again, drill holes in wall, hang picture, step back and look at my CROOKED picture. Repeat. I have no clue why or how my pictures ended up crooked after measuring and leveling so many times. It was quite frustrating and left my wall with lots of extra holes. Well, this tool changed ALL that! It makes it so easy to hang pictures...STRAIGHT...the FIRST time! A chore that used to take 30 minutes now only takes five. Would be a perfect gift for new homeowners." —MommyRN

    Get it from Amazon for $14.98.

    28. Outsource what's for dinner with an EveryPlate meal subscription so you can spend less time grocery shopping and more time eating delicious food. This truly affordable kit will deliver pre-portioned ingredients to prepare well-balanced meals that can be ready in around 30 minutes. 

    a reviewer photo of a meal made using the EveryPlate meal kit
    Danielle Healy / BuzzFeed

    Planning meals and going to the grocery store is the actual bane of my existence. The fact that EveryPlate sends me everything I need at a very affordable price is such a weight lifted off my shoulders! I've been using EveryPlate pretty regularly for over two years and there has never been a recipe I (a novice chef, at best) couldn't handle. And lately, it's been a really easy way to eat more creative meat-free meals, because of their increasing (and delicious) vegetarian options. 

    Sign up for EveryPlate for $4.99/serving.

    29. Bring back the sparkle with a jewelry cleaning pen to return cloudy gems to their former, out-of-the-box glory without schlepping to the jeweler for a professional cleaning. 

    Promising review: "I am obsessed! I have an heirloom diamond set high in a solitaire band and it gets dirty quickly. This worked awesomely and cleaned my ring back to a sparkler in 30 seconds! It looks as good as it does when it gets cleaned at the jeweler! I love that it fits in my purse too! Recommending it to all my friends!" —Shyan

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in multipacks).

    The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.