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    25 Home Products From Amazon That May Not Be Exciting, But Are Incredibly Useful

    These are the👏things 👏you 👏need.

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    1. An ultra-thin electrical outlet cover for those apartments where the only *good* spot for your furniture is right by a power outlet. This game-changing three-plug extension cord maintains your access to electricity and will keep things looking neat and tidy.

    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.

    2. A handheld garment steamer because who actually has the time (or, let's be honest, space) for a full-sized ironing board. This bb will get rid of any pesky wrinkles in an instant without taking up a bunch of valuable space.

    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

    3. Or, an *even* simpler wrinkle releaser and fabric-freshening spray that's perfect for those who prioritize hitting the snooze button rather than getting up earlier to de-wrinkle their clothes. More sleep FTW.

    4. grout ink pen to get your grout looking as good as new. It's such a simple little thing but it honestly makes all the difference. Did you ever spend ages practicing coloring in between the lines when you were young? Now's your time to shine. 

    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).

    5. A bathroom cleaner for giving your tub a good scrub. It has been made with natural ingredients and free from fumes, meaning you're not gonna get one of those annoying headaches that come along when you're working with harsh smells and formulas. 

    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 $15.99.

    6. An ink remover that will be your SAVIOR if you've had a leaky marker in your pocket, or your little rascals have been drawing all over your clothes/furniture/walls.

    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

    7. A two-pack of reusable mop pads so you can mop your floor with ease while also knowing you're doing good for the environment. Instead of using disposable pads, simply pop these bbs in the wash after each use.

    8. A glass cleaner to banish those hard water stains that you can't seem to remove from your shower door.

    9. A bottle of Goo Gone foaming spray to degrease any kitchen surfaces that need an extra bit of TLC — talkin' to you, oven door after pizza night. 

    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 stovetop as well as cookware and other kitchen surfaces." —P. Webb

    Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in two sizes).

    10. A stainless-steel tongue cleaner because minty fresh breath isn't gonna happen without a clean tongue.

    reviewer's before pic with yellow gunk on their tongue / the after pic with their tongue looking clean

    11. An over-the-drain hair catcher to stop your drains from clogging up ever again. If your hair malts more than your dog's fur, this one's for you.

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

    12. An avocado slicing tool that will make preparing an avocado a breeze. It perfectly halves, de-pits, and slices avocados quicker than you can say "guacamole".

    13. A pumice cleaning stone to help you get rid of all of those stubborn stains that you've been trying to be free of for ages but have never been able to get without.

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

    14. A handheld milk frother so you can become your very own barista. If you've been trying to save $$$ on your coffee runs, now you have no excuse.

    15. A six-pack of jumbo Spacesaver vacuum storage bags because it's about time you actually store your off-season items in an orderly manner instead of shoving them all in a heap at the bottom of your closet.

    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

    16. A spray gel that will remind you that WHOA, that surface wasn't that color when you moved in. Yeah, let's fix that.

    17. An electric fabric shaver so you can finally stop your favorite clothes and accessories from pilling and shedding. Basically, you'll be giving yourself a whole new wardrobe without actually buying any more clothes.

    A before-and-after photo showing fabric pilling being removed from a sweater

    18. A jewelry cleaning solution because you deserve to keep your diamonds and jewels looking brand new. Your pieces will look like they've been professionally cleaned for a fraction of the price.

    A before-and-after photo showing the results of the pen cleaner on a ring

    19. A foot file so you can cheese-grate your way to beautiful feet. Yeah, it sounds a bit weird and looks super gross, but it's the price you pay for heels that are as soft as they are when you go for an actual pedicure.

    20. A headlight restoration kit to polish up your headlights. Yes, it's for aesthetic reasons but it'll also improve the safety of your drive which is even more important.

    Reviewer's headlight before and after using cleaning kit

    21. An enzyme-based laundry stain remover because if you're like me and you're gonna end up spilling half of your meal down yourself at every opportunity, you know the struggles of getting ketchup and grease stains out of your favorite blouse. 

    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.

    22. A set of cleaning K-Cups because yes, it's a pain cleaning your coffee machine, but these bbs are going to make it *so* much simpler.

    23. A packet of dry sweeping cloths that have been designed for pet parents. They pick up dust, dirt, and pet hairs, and leave behind a fresh Febreze scent at the same time. Genius!

    24. A salad spinner because the last thing you want is a rogue bug in your salad (wash your fruit and veggies, kids.)

    A reviewer's photo of the salad spinner in the fridge

    25. A packet of garbage disposal cleaner drops that you simply put in the sink, run a little water over, and watch the magic happen. They'll leave a lovely citrusy smell and get rid of all the gunk and buildup in an instant.

    a reviewer holding the drops

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