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1. A no-scrub weekly shower cleaner you can quite literally "set and forget" to maintain its cleanliness over time — once you apply it after a shower, you just have to wait 8 to 12 hours and it'll quietly tackle the soap scum, grime, oils, mold, and mildew stains without any of you having to argue over ~whose turn~ it is to clean it.
Promising review: "I have well water. Something in my well water reacts with copper plumbing and turns my shower tiles blue. Since my bathroom color scheme isn't on the blue spectrum, this is problematic. The well water also causes the shower glass to film up quickly. I've tried dozens and dozens of cleaners and scrubbed till my arms ached trying to get ahead of the blue and scumminess. My ambition in life is NOT to be a full time bathroom scrubber! I saw this stuff on a professional house cleaner's TikTok (sorry, don't remember which one) and thought 'what the heck, might as well give it a try.' Oh my goodness, the first day after my shower I sprayed this stuff all over and walked away. The next morning there was a NOTICEABLE reduction in the blue and the glass looked clearer too. Day two, sprayed again and walked away. The next morning the blue was gone except for a few spots on the floor tile and the glass looked amazing. Day three I sprayed the remaining spots and the next morning the shower practically looked new. NO SCRUBBING AT ALL!!!! This is my new favorite shower cleaner. The ONLY con I have is that it makes me sneeze while I'm spraying from inside the shower, but I can live with that." —L. J. Petillo
Get it from Amazon for $19.98.
2. A set of affordable, highly popular wireless Bluetooth earbuds reviewers say make excellent AirPod dupes, and will come in handy when you're trying to workout at home or scroll through TikTok late at night without waking up your roommates. These also have a mic for taking calls and are completely waterproof to the point where you can take them in the SHOWER.
These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for four-plus hours with each full charge).
Promising review: "Best decision! 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 $22.09+ (clip the 15% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in five colors).
3. Plus a pair of wireless sleep headphones that will play white noise or the music of your choice in a comfy headband, so you can enjoy the calm of it all night long (and block out the unrepentant chit chatting/action movie-watching of certain people in the living room who don't adhere to regular bedtimes).
Promising review: "I saw these on TikTok and since I have so much trouble finding quality headphones I decided to try it. I’m very happy with the sound quality and comfort of these. I’m able to fall asleep to my music or podcast without having to limit myself to sleeping on my back or losing an ear bud in my bed in the middle of the night. It makes working out easier as well. The value is worth the quality. I would recommend." —Thunder Muffin
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in 13 colors).
4. A TubShroom, a little gizmo you can stick in the shower drain to catch everyone's hair before it clogs up the pipes and becomes a living nightmare. The hair coils around it to make it even easier to remove, making it both handy *and* semi-horrifying!
Promising review: "I hardly ever write reviews but this thing is so amazing I had to share. With every shower I take, I shed a TON of hair and (as you can see from the picture) stick it to the wall so that no hair goes down my drain. I thought this method was working out well but my drain was continuing to stop up. I figured it must be my sister's fault since I was so good about not letting any hairs go down the drain, but I went ahead ordered the TubShroom after seeing advertisements on Facebook. I got this thing and after only two showers, it collected a crap-ton of my hair that I didn't catch. It really is so easy to install and wipe away the hair, exactly like the videos. Awesome invention and I'm super happy with this purchase!" —Megan K.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
5. A dishwasher magnet so nobody ever has to do the awkward guessing game of "what is the current status of this plate I want to eat off of" (or worse, nobody accidentally puts a bunch of dirty dishes away 😬).
Promising review: "I bought this because of a TikTok video. Super cool and now nobody has to ask me if the dishes are clean or not." —D. Washington
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in five styles).
6. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner you can plop into your sink, run a little water on, and let its blue magic fizz its way up to the top while clearing out all the gunk from everyone's culinary projects all in one go.
Promising review: "These are amazing! I was skeptical at first but I followed the directions (which are super easy) and was grossed out and satisfied at the same time to see the gunk that was removed. You put the entire packet down your disposal (I read that twice too) and magic happens in under two minutes! That is what I call powerful and successful cleaning! The scent is super clean and light with a hint of lemon. These will definitely be a cleaning staple for me." —KPITT
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $5.99.
7. A soundproof door bottom that is also *quite* effective against drafts, smells, and under-the-door light sneaking through when your roommates are getting up to loud or particularly pungent cooking in the kitchen.
Plus, you can get it in four different colors, so odds are one will approximately match your door (or you can paint over the white one).
Promising review: "I’m renting an apartment and my front door doesn’t brush up against the floor. There was about an inch gap which was annoying because it meant light, noise, and bugs could get in. Ever since I’ve installed this, I’ve had almost no bugs, no light, and so much less sound! It’s great. The sound blocking is especially amazing because my bedroom is near the front door and I hated hearing my neighbors conversations clear as day in the stairwell. It’s not totally noise cancelling but it’s so much better. It was easy to install — just needed scissors to cut it down to size. Then I wiped the area to clean it, waiting for it to dry, and stuck it on. It practically matches the color of the door so it doesn’t stand out at all. I’m very happy with this product!" —airazeady
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
8. A jar of internet-beloved The Pink Stuff to make everyone less resentful when it's their turn to clean — this tackles just about every weird mess you've got in no time. Need to paint over a stain on the wall? Get it off with The Pink Stuff. Think you need to replace that caked-over grimy pan? Put The Pink Stuff to the test. About to hire cleaners to tackle whatever the heck is going on in your tub? 1-800-The-Pink-Stuff, baby!!
A lot of people compare it to the Magic Eraser in paste form, so even your weirdest, most stubborn stains will meet their match.
Promising review: "I used this product for my stove because it's one thing I dislike cleaning. I have used multiple degreaser sprays and they all are so toxic and don't work for me. The Magic Eraser was okay but I used several at a time and I had to scrub so hard. But this product oh my goodness, legit a miracle. It doesn't have any type of smell. I put the paste on a cloth, clean the area then wipe it off with a damp cloth and voilà, magic!" —May
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
9. *Plus* The Pink Stuff's Miracle Multipurpose Cleaner Spray, another Pink Stuff product that lives up to the hype — this version is especially handy for large surface areas like counters, walls, bathtubs, and floors, so you can go ham with the spray and lift it all up in one go.
Promising review: "Glad I found this product on TikTok. Does 95%–100% of the job in seconds! Definitely worth the money." —Mother of 4
Get it from Amazon for $8.49.
10. A six-outlet wall charger designed specifically for larger chargers that also comes equipped with two USB fast-charging ports *and* a night-light, so none of you have to start your own Hunger Games over who's going to get to use which outlets in the living room or kitchen.
11. A 3D-printed key holder/envelope keeper so you can keep up to date with any bills that need to get sent or paperwork that needs to go out *and* prevent each other from accidentally taking the other's keys, streamlining your front hall chaos to prevent any irritation with each other.
Crossover Designs is a Florida-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in 3D-printed home products.
Each of these fits a standard double gang (toggle/rocker) light switch cover, and can be installed easily without drilling, nails, or glue.
Promising review: "Love it! Simple, sleek, space-saving, smart...who knew I’d be so stoked for a switch plate cover! Not to mention the customer service was very personal and attentive." —Kelsey Johnson
Get it from Crossover Designs on Etsy for $17.99+ (available in six colors and two finishes).
12. Or, a wall-mounted entryway organizer you can customize to have enough space for all your roommates to leave their odds and ends instead of them inevitably ending up crowding the kitchen counter or coffee table.
Beaver Lake Wood Co. an Arkansas-based, family-owned Etsy shop that specializes in home decor and storage products.
It comes with everything necessary for mounting! The back is installed with two sawtooth picture hangers and nails are included, so all you’ll need is a hammer!
Promising review: "So perfect! I love everything about this little key hook! It’s so much nicer than any of the ones I looked at on Amazon. The wood is absolutely beautiful and it’s super easy to hang (very solid too). 12/10 recommend :) thanks, guys!" —Avery Dolan
Get it from Beaver Lake Wood Co. on Etsy for $19.80+ (available in three sizes and in 11 colors).
13. A Pet House candle that was designed to help eliminate pet odors but also works *wonders* eliminating other odors like smoke and strong cooking smells, so if your roommate's hobbies include smoking or "let's just put 10 cloves of garlic in it and see what happens," you won't have to put up with lingering smells.
Promising review: "This product really works. In fact it is the only air freshener product I have tried that actually does. We live in interior Alaska where seven months of the year temperatures are such that opening windows to air out a house is not a viable option. This takes out all types of smells: cat litter box, cooking, wood smoke from the wood stove. And so many fragrances to choose from." —John B.
Check out BuzzFeed's review of the Pet House candle for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in 16 scents).
14. A pack of erasable, reusable food labels because sometimes your roommates "forget" that the leftover Domino's in the fridge is not, in fact, theirs. Bonus — these are microwave-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe for reheating leftovers and washing out storage containers.
Promising review: "I love these! Writing is a little tough to erase but if you just use enough pressure when erasing it doesn't leave behind any 'ghosts.' Labels stay on through multiple dishwashes, and water/oil from your fingers doesn't make the writing fade/wipe off in the fridge. Great food labels. I use them differentiate my food from my roommate's." —Geeg
Get a pack of 70 from Amazon for $9.99.
15. A set of acrylic shelf dividers that will help structure the shelves in your shared closet spaces quickly and easily — truly, all you have to do to install these is slip them on, so you can decide exactly how much space goes between each of them.
Promising review: "Love these! I even bought a second set for another closet. Super easy to slide on and reposition. I was able to downsize to one dresser by using these in our closet for shorts, workout pants, etc. I totally recommend these." —Teresa P.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in packs of four).
16. A chic matte black calendar wall decal for reminding your roomies when you might need quiet or when other humans are coming over, so there aren't any surprises when someone's trying to record their very important grilled cheese-themed podcasts.
17. Or a magnetic chore chart so you can all stay on top of all the household tasks that need taking care of by divvying it up each week in advance, guaranteeing none of you are stuck on trash duty every week for the rest of your lives.
Promising review: "This household task list is exactly what I needed. I added the tasks as decals. It's easy to use and clean. It comes with pens and an eraser. It's a perfect little set to get started with. The magnet makes it so nice to just attach it to the fridge and it's always there so you're always reminded to do the tasks." —Nola
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
18. *Plus* a blank acrylic dry-erase board you can install in the kitchen or by the front door so you can leave each other little notes saying where you are and prevent the "Ummm, where you at??" text in the middle of a roommate's hot date.
1801 & Co. is a Minnesota-based, family-owned Etsy shop established in 2016 that specializes in family wall calendars, chore charts, wedding signs, and more.
Promising review: "I love it! I got it so fast after ordering and it’s perfect. I love the sleek design for my small home office space. I can’t function at work without a dry-erase board but couldn’t find any that would look nice in my office space, which is in the corner of my master bedroom! Having functional office space that does not LOOK like office in the bedroom is challenging, but this acrylic board is PERFECT. The black pen that comes with it has very nice fine tip and erases without a trace." —Dawn Powell
Get it from 1801 & Co. on Etsy for $16.76+ (originally $22.95+; available in multiple thicknesses and sizes as well as four hardware colors).
19. A shower curtain with POCKETS so you're not all tripping over each other's shampoo bottles because there isn't enough darn space to hold them.
Promising review: I LOVE this shower curtain. I have been buying this curtain for the past six years. If you have a shower that doesn’t have a lot of ledge room for all your 'stuff,' this shower curtain will be your best friend. You can fit so many things inside the pockets! I honestly only use like four to five of the pockets. You can also use this as a liner and have another more decorative shower curtain on the outside but I personally use it as a shower curtain. I usually change it every six months because it does start getting a little soap scummy on the bottom. The best shower curtain/liner money can buy!" —DAtkins
Get it from Amazon for $25.99.
20. Or a set of two traceless adhesive shelves for your bathroom or kitchen that *don't* require any drilling or complicated installation other than sticking it straight to the wall. A chic and easy apartment fix?? We love to see it.
Promising review: "I saw these shelves on TikTok and really wanted to try them out, as I have no shelves in my shower. The adhesion is impressive — they’ve stayed sticking for the past two weeks with no sign of letting up, and are holding about four bottles of products on each of the two racks I have hanging. I thought for sure they would fall after showering or something, but they have stayed strong and held up. I’m so impressed! I’m sure I will purchase more in the future. Super duper easy to install, they look beautiful and modern, and give my bathroom a totally different vibe. It’s so nice to have a product like this available!! Thank you!" —Sara B
Get it from Amazon for $27.85 (available in two colors).
21. A set of fast-acting Keurig cleaner pods perfect for any apartments that have non-coffee drinkers — if one of you uses the Keurig for tea or cocoa and are tired of it tasting like your roommate's coffee, get yourself some of these! This cleans up all the coffee grounds and residue affecting the taste of all your drinks in a snap.
Promising review: "Love, love, love this. Have used other products but they were not only complicated to use but did not do a great job. This one really works well and is very simple to use! I have used the same metal mug for my morning coffee for about three years now and it got really stained. I used this product one time and the stains were removed. The coffee maker looks like new again. Soooo happy! Going to buy some for my son and will rebuy this for sure! The price is most reasonable also. Win-win." —pennywrites
Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.95.
22. A weekly meal planner for any roommates who might want to team up and joint cook — you can use it to map out all your joint grocery needs in advance, helping save each other money in the long run and find something delicious to ~bond~ over.
The list magnetizes to the fridge, and has the meal plan on one side and a perforated "shopping list" you can tear off and take with you on the other side.
Promising review: "I love that I can separate the grocery list from the meals. Previously, I would take my list/meal plan with me to the store, then throw it in my purse or in a bag at the checkout, then proceed to lose it when it came time to figure out what I was making for supper that day. The magnet on the back is great for keeping the list handy on the side of the fridge (even handy enough for my husband to add groceries when he uses the last of something!)." —Jackiet
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
23. Or, a shopping list notepad in case you want to keep roommate relations as strong as possible by having each other's backs. Nothing keeps the peace quite like the unexpected joy of your roommate picking up some of your beloved yogurt in your time of need.
Promising review: "Very helpful for a house full of forgetful roommates. A great product to keep track of what we are out of in a house full of people on the go. Highly recommend to anyone with ADHD or just general forgetfulness. It comes with a sturdy magnet on the back so that you can put it on your fridge for easy use." —Rocket
Get a 60-sheet pad from Amazon for $8.67+ (available in six styles).
24. A Squatty Potty to help you all ~go~ a little faster and prevent any irritation over waiting for each other to finish in the bathroom. The placement helps align your colon to make the process a whole lot easier and faster — like, 20 seconds compared to several minutes! — so you don't end up watching all of TikTok while you're waiting yourself out.
Psst — a lot of reviewers with chronic constipation and other gastrointestinal issues that get them ~backed up~ swear by this!
Promising review: "This thing provided relief INSTANTLY! I have to take pain meds for severe back problems, which means I get blocked easily...even if I am on a liquid diet. The dreaded 24-hour prep process for colonoscopies takes 48-hours and twice the prep for me and there may still be stuff left over because my body hates pooping these days. It normally takes an hour or more before I just have to give up and use a suppository or enema. I take massive amounts of chewable gummy fiber, eat enough vegetables for my entire family, and drink water as if I were an ocean creature...at least 8–10 glasses a day (usually more...much more). If I drink coffee, I have to pee but that's about it. And I pee a lot with all that water. This stool is the FIRST thing that made this process easier. It arrived in its own box. I thought...it must be special. I unwrapped its plastic and placed it in its new glorious position. Then I decided, 'What the heck, let's give it a go!' AND I DID! No struggling. No squirming. No straining. No squeezing. No grimacing. No difficulty. Just GO! THANK YOU, GOD!" —NoneYa
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
25. Plus a bottle of odor-banishing Poo-Pourri spray, so none of you ever have to come out of the bathroom and be all, "Uh, maybe give it a minute."
26. A custom roommate drink print because there has to be at least *one* piece of decor you can all agree on, and this adorably personalized idea is sure to do the trick.
Sierra Designs Studio is a Texas-based, family-run Etsy shop established in 2016 that specializes in custom made greeting cards and gifts.
You can select a name and drink for each person, along with title text, plus the colors for the title, names, and backsplash. The available drinks are shown in an illustration on the product page.
Promising review: "I absolutely love my product and the customer service! The product was even better looking than I thought it would be and it’s a staple decoration in my living room. The customer service was absolutely amazing, and she worked with me to ensure I had the best experience! 10/10!!!!" —Isabella Frederickson
Get it from Sierra Designs Studio on Etsy for $16+ (available digitally or in two sizes).
27. A privacy sign meant for offices that can actually be an effective (and cheeky) way to let your roommates know if you need quiet *or* let them know you're out of the apartment so they safely can go ham belting show tunes until you get back.
Promising review: "I work from home, and if you do too you may also encounter this odd scenario: Merely closing the door to one’s office is not actually a reliable method to let others know you are working. I can’t say enough good things about this sign. It is a far better design and quality than expected at this price point. The sign is a dial-style, and really sturdy. The dial even has a click-in-place feature to prevent your status from accidentally moving when the door swings shut. Gone are the days of people thinking you’re available when you’re not! Well, at least you have forewarned them! I am extremely happy with the sign, and can recommend it to anyone who might need a little extra assistance in deterring work interruptions!" —Conscious Consumer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
28. A set of reusable silicone Stasher bags to prevent the fridge from getting smelly from any of your leftovers (and also to be clear just *whose* leftovers there are, so nobody ever accidentally-on-purpose eats yours). These are also microwaveable and dishwasher-safe, making them perfect for reheating and cutting down on plastic waste!
Promising review: "Was looking for a bag that I could heat towels in the microwave and a portable oven without the bag melting. I also wanted something flexible (no rigid closing mechanism) and quiet to open/close. This is perfect." —Amazon Fan
Get it from Amazon for $9.21+ (available in four sizes and eight colors).
29. Plus, a handy fridge deodorizer for finally getting rid of that slightly ~off~ smell your fridge tends to rock whenever too many people have forgotten food in there at the same time.
This deodorizer lasts up to six months, and also helps keep produce fresher for longer. The company claims it's six times more effective than baking soda — a ton of reviewers mentioned they'd tried the baking soda method and failed, but that this worked like a charm!
Promising review: "I've been trying to get this old smell out of my fridge for years. I'd tried everything, cleaning the whole fridge with bleach, the dish of vanilla, baking soda, etc. I put these in my fridge and freezer and poof! The smell was gone! Highly recommend! 10/10 good job!" —adam baker
Get a set of two from Amazon for $18.97.
30. An "Angry Mama" microwave cleaner that uses vinegar and water to blow hot steam into your microwave oven and loosen up all the old food and stains (that, oops!! nobody took responsibility for!!) in a mere seven minutes.
Promising review: "This product is so amazing, I'm going to get one for all of my children. I am a teacher, and I let my students use my microwave. Usually it takes me half an hour of scrubbing after 31 students have made popcorn and heated up lunches. This time I used the product, and I literally spent less than one minute just wiping down the microwave!!! I will now keep one in my classroom, and one at my home. A miracle product that actually does what it says, remarkable!!!" —Desiree Barlow
Get it from Amazon for $7.55 (available in two colors and in two packs).
31. A set of fridge organizers so you can reach an agreement on how the fridge should be set up instead of letting it breed the kind of chaos that means you all forget to eat half the products you bought last week. People also swear by this for making more space in the fridge!
32. A Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp to minimize any squabbling over whose turn it is to clean everyone's *least* favorite part of the bathroom. This helps prevent grime and toilet rings while it's at it.
Check out a TikTok of the Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp to see it in action!
Promising review: "I was sooo skeptical and was confused about how they’d work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! They’re super interesting but they do the job." —Janet
Get it from Amazon for $4.75.
33. A custom bank savings jar for you and your roommates to save up for something fun to do together to ~bond~, whether it's a pizza/movie night in or a night out on the town or simply investing in soundproof headphones to drown each other out.
Sugar Blush Studio is a Colorado-based, woman-owned Etsy shop established in 2016 that specializes in bespoke party goods, decor, and gifts.
You can leave a note with the seller on how you want to personalize the words on the lid and on the umbrella charm!
Promising review: "Absolutely love this — such a great, personalized gift. Lisa provided outstanding customer service, excellent communication, fast shipping... thanks so much!" —g2meyer
Get it from Sugar Blush Studio on Etsy for $22.75+ (available in a kit or assembled, plus dozens of ribbon choices).
34. A protective toothbrush case so they'll be germ-free from roommates who might accidentally knock them over onto their own toothbrush during the morning "whoops I hit snooze 10 times too many" rush.
Promising review: "I use this product daily. I have roommates, and like knowing that my toothbrush is protected from anyone else's germs!" —Sara Detwiler
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.71.
35. A popular pan shelf to instantly organize all those shared cabinets so you're not constantly dropping your roommate's favorite egg frying pan on your unsuspecting foot.
Promising review: "We have old cupboards, without the drawers that pull out to make access easier. Before we got this rack, our pots and pans were a jumble in a cupboard beneath the cook top. We have so much more space now that the skillets are stacked on this rack. A side benefit is that the nonstick pans don't get scratched because they aren't stacked inside one another. We love it." —Susan E.
Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (available in three colors).
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