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    62 Products So Effective Even Your Mom Will Be Impressed

    This jar of The Pink Stuff cleaning paste may be $8, but your mom asking you to send her a link immediately is priceless.

    1. A jar of internet-beloved The Pink Stuff, which tackles so many darn things that it'll be the BFF of every room in your house. 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!!

    2. An enzyme-based laundry stain remover that works its magic in one wash to help you instantly get rid of all that discolored dried sweat, oil stains, or deodorant residue on your favorite clothes.

    A before image of a stained shirt and an after image of it without stains

    3. A container of "Museum Gel," a clear adhesive that cat owners and parents swear by — you can apply this to the bottom of glass or crystal to keep it locked in place on a surface, and it won't leave any residue behind.

    Reviewer holding the container of clear gel

    4. A weekly pill organizer designed with push-through silicone lids to easily organize your pills at the beginning of the week, meaning you don't have to spend a bunch of time rooting through pill boxes and trying to remember the timing of them each morning.

    5. A set of bed bands that will lock your fitted sheets neatly into place so you can stop shoving the loose corners under your duvet whenever you're too tired to remake your whole bed in the morning.

    6. A set of produce-saver storage containers designed to keep your fruits and veggies fresh way longer than usual, so you won't be in a constant race against time to cram your produce into your mouth before the mold sets in.

    7. A jewelry-cleaning stick with cleansing solution on a brush designed specifically to get in the nooks and crannies of your jewelry, so you can dig out all the grime that's accumulated over the years.

    8. A bunch of Miracle-Gro "food spikes" that can bring plants as sad as the tree from A Charlie Brown Christmas back from the brink of death, and will continuously feed them for 30 to 60 days while you get the rest of your life in order.

    A model pushing a small pellet into a potted plant

    9. A power scrubber brush you can attach to a DRILL (!!) that basically does all of the hard grime-busting for you, whether you're tackling rust stains, shower doors, tiles, gutters, porches, or pretty much any other caked-on stain and grime you can imagine.

    10. A rose-gold rechargeable electric lighter you can use to replace those clunky, unsightly gas ones and the pile of matches in your drawer. This one is not only chic as heck, but completely flameless, and made with a long stem so you can use it to light gas burners and larger candles without dealing with an open flame.

    11. A painless, mint-flavored teeth-whitening pen for sensitive teeth and gums that can help lighten up years' worth of stains from coffee, tea, wine, or just...you know. Existing as a human with teeth.

    before and after images of yellow and then whiter teeth

    12. 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 to12 hours and it'll quietly tackle the soap scum, grim, oils, mold, and mildew stains without any elbow grease from you.

    Before: a dirty shower floor; after: the clean shower floor

    13. 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 your culinary adventures in one go.

    14. A two-stage knife-sharpener, because those blades you bought back in the day?? They're probably super dull by now, even if you haven't noticed since it's happened over time. But as all the pros know, sharper knives = faster, safer cooking, so you can ~refresh~ them with this.

    Hands running a knife through the small sharpener

    15. A fume-free oven cleaner that's gentle enough that you don't need protective gloves to use it, but tough enough that it'll erase the evidence of all your baking misadventures and that time you fell asleep while cooking pizza rolls.

    16. An air-tight, durable pantry-organizing container set that's more than worth the investment — now not only can you organize the horror show that is your pantry once and for all, but you can keep all your goods fresher *way* longer.

    17. A bottle of wood polish to instantly make your scuffed up doors, hardwood floors, and furniture look so spanking new that you'll wonder if it's not actually wood polish but a time machine. Why get new tables or fancy professional restoration when you've got a $9 secret weapon??

    Image of water stained wood cabinet with the wood looking completely restored in after pic

    18. An MVP-worthy pet urine stain–removing spray that instantly tackles both old and new stains *plus* the yucky smell, so you can enjoy the quality time you're getting with your pet without sacrificing your carpet and/or your nostrils.

    19. A vinyl plastic vaccine card sleeve with a resealable top just to make *extra* sure it won't rain on your vaccinated travel parade. (This also comes with handy holes for lanyards if you want to keep them close!)

    Model holding vaccine sleeve with resealable top

    20. A dual-sided device cleaner with two sides — one with an antimicrobial-treated cleaning solution to clear off the grime, and another with a soft polishing buffer to make it gleam.

    21. A popular water-resistant Under Armour face mask designed to sit off your lips, giving you plenty of room to breathe without getting fabric sucked into your mouth — a perfect mask for anyone who wears a mask for work all day, or needs a comfy option for a long plane flight. It's also made with the company's Iso-Chill fabric, so it doesn't overheat despite being bulkier than other masks.

    BuzzFeed editor in a black face mask that protrudes slightly off the face

    22. Or a 3D mouth bracket you can clip to the inside of your face mask to keep you from breathing in fabric, keep pressure off your nose, and even prevent your lipstick from getting smudged.

    23. Plus popular streak-free anti-fog spray you can quickly apply to eyeglasses, sunglasses, and face shields to prevent them from fogging up (especially when wearing a face mask!) — if you're gonna face all the messes in your life, you'll want to be able to take in the ~full view~.

    24. A roll-up closet organizer if you, like me, are someone who collects random T-shirts from events and various fandoms that they have started a small nest on your closet floor that may or may not be blocking the door 😬.

    A hanging organizer with two rows of rolled up t-shirts bound by elastic hanging from it

    25. A set of fast-acting Keurig cleaner pods you can simply put through a cycle on the machine to get rid of all the crusted on grinds and residue that are *definitely* affecting the taste of your coffee, even if you haven't noticed over time.

    Reviewer image of the cleaning K-cup in a Keurig machine

    26. A reusable microfiber Swiffer mop pad that reviewers love not only because it's ready for action again right after a wash cycle, but because it picks up a *ton* more dirt, gunk, and debris than the disposable mops do. Your kitchen floor is finally gonna shine ✨.

    Reviewer image of dirty mop head

    27. A set of silicone anti-snoring nose vents to dilate your nostrils and help promote healthy air flow, so you won't wake yourself (or other people!) up with your snoring.

    A model with transparent nose vents inserted in each nostril while they sleep

    28. A waterproof pouch to keep your phone and other "doesn't play well with water"–type gadgets safe. Not only does this keep it safe, but you can still use the touchscreen with it, meaning you can take underwater photos galore 🐠🐟🐡.

    29. A set of dishwasher-cleaning tablets you can pop into a cycle with your dirty dishes to wipe out all the extra grime and that funky smell you can never seem to get rid of no matter how hard you try. You don't even need to scrub — these do all the work for you!

    30. A set of homeopathic jet lag pills to show all time zones and weary post-travel limbs who's boss. This doesn't have any side effects and won't mess with your *actual* attempts to sleep, but may help you feel more refreshed after long flights or (sighs deeply) red-eyes.

    The jet lag pills

    31. A set of velvet closet hangers designed to cling ever so slightly to your clothes, both so the clothes stay put more firmly on the hanger, and so they flatten a bit to reduce the bulk of some of your clothing (hello, all 10,000 of my oversized flannels) takes up.

    32. Plus an S-shaped hanger specifically designed for pants, scarves, and towels if you want to drastically free up those crammed dresser drawers by giving their contents a new home.

    A curved S-shaped hanger holding five pairs of pants on different tiers

    33. A heavy-duty grout cleaner you only need to let sit for 10 minutes before you can scrub the dirt and grime off all those sneaky crevices of your old kitchen and bathroom tiles.

    A tiled floor with dirty grout and an after pic of the grout completely white

    34. A bottle of Bar Keepers Friend soft cleansing liquid and scouring cloth to quickly take care of even long-term, caked-on stains on everything from steel appliances to pans to stove tops to sinks — *without* scratching surfaces.

    35. A set of washing machine cleaning tablets that'll tackle that weird mold + mildew smell in one cycle. Your laundry will come out so fresh that you'll hold your nose up to it like you're auditioning to play "Human In Scented Detergent Commercial."

    A model putting a tablet in the washing machine

    36. A little clay brown sugar bear that yes, is absurdly precious, but also quite useful — you can put in brown sugar to help it retain its moisture for a full three to six months, so you can live your Great British Bake-Off dreams on your own sweet time.

    A small bear shaped piece of clay

    37. A set of brush-and-flush toilet tabs made with baking soda that'll fizz up in your toilet for 10 minutes and make it super easy for you to brush away the gunk.

    Lemon verbena-scented toilet tabs

    38. Plus a pumice stone that will make the inside of your toilet look brand-spanking-new, even if the rings have already thwarted your efforts with the toilet brush.

    39. An air purifier with a true HEPA filter *and* a UV light sanitizer that did not come here to play — between eliminating germs, filtering particles like dust, smoke, and allergens, and tackling odors in your home, it's basically three machines in one.

    40. A reusable Swiffer duster head to avoid allergy-inducing dust buildup in your home *and* save money on replacements. Bonus: This is made with a nonfraying fleece fabric built to pick up dust more effectively and at a broader range than the OG version, thanks to the static it naturally generates.

    Cut up fleece fabric swiffer heads in different color combinations

    41. 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 😬).

    42. 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 your WFH setup is as organized as possible.

    43. The Always Pan from Our Place, which is perfect for anyone who has big culinary ambitions, but needs a (highly functional!) nudge. This BuzzFeed-beloved nonstick pan is actually eight pieces of cookware in one, and is designed braise, sear, steam, strain, sauté, fry, boil, serve, and store. Basically, if you can dream it, you can cook it in this bb.

    44. A satin-lined Hairbrella that's got your back (and head) all autumn long — it protects your hair against rain, snow, humidity, and pretty much anything else the season can throw at you, so you don't have to spend an extra 10 minutes staring out the window waiting for the rain to die down before you leave your house.

    45. A pair of wireless sleep headphones to play white noise or the music of your choice in a comfy headband, so your ears don't have to take the brunt of ear plugs or regular headphones while you snooze. Bonus: You can use these as hybrid earmuffs/headphones in the winter!

    A model sleeping with the headphone band around her ears

    46. A sparkling-wine saver that will keep your bubblies bubbling so you can pop a bottle any day of the week without worrying about wasting the leftovers. Seriously — try your prosecco five days after the fact and it'll basically taste untouched??

    A model securing the stopper on a bottle

    47. A set of three adorable, machine-washable Swedish dish cloths — they're super absorbent and designed with a crosshatch pattern for easier scrubbing. Each one of these can replace over a DOZEN paper towel rolls. The Brawny paper towel man is shaking.

    A person washing a bowl with a Swedish dishcloth

    48. A lazy Susan turntable for your pantry or fridge that will make storing and perusing your condiment stash so much more painless, since you can access the sriracha without ketchup, mustard, and a half-eaten tub of frosting landing on your unsuspecting toe.

    A small white turn table in a fridge with condiments on top of it

    49. An air fryer that can cook so many different dishes using the power of rapid air technology that it'll spoil you for other methods of cooking forever. Perfectly crisped french fries, veggies, and chicken wings in less than 20 minutes — no oil required.

    50. Plus an easy-to-follow magnetized air fryer cooking cheat sheet so you can can mix and match your basic meats, veggies, and frozen foods to your hungry heart's content.

    A spiraled notebook style cheat sheet with tabs for tips and tricks and different kinds of meat

    51. A handy RFID-blocking travel wallet complete with *deep breath* a passport pocket, boarding pass compartment, three credit card slots, an ID slot, a slim card pouch, slim pocket, a ticket slot, a cellphone pouch, a zippered coin pocket, a key holder, and a pen holder, all in one itty-bitty place so you're never scrambling to find anything when you're on the move.

    reviewer photo of the wallet open, showing all the different pockets for passport, cards, money, phone, and more

    52. An LED backlight for your television to not only make the images on the screen ~pop~, but also to reduce eye strain by making the images on the television not quite as starkly bright against the dark of the room.

    53. A suuuper popular Bio-Oil made with vitamins A and E, chamomile, and lavender — you may recognize it as a product a lot of people use to help fade scars (both old and new), soothe cracked and dry skin, and help moisturize without affecting your pores, but people are also using it in quarantine to help with dry and painful skin on their hands from hand-washing and sanitizing.

    A model rubbing bio-oil on their hands

    54. A set of light-dimming stickers, so you can finally stop shoving your pillow over your eyeballs whenever you tilt your face toward one of the LED lights blasting their glow like tiny UFOs in your room at night.

    55. A bottle of nail and cuticle repair oil that you simply brush on your nail beds once a day to condition and strengthen all those brittle spots and hangnails you keep maneuvering around, leaving you with thick, healthy nails and nail beds in weeks.

    A before image of a reviewer's brittle nails and an after image of them much heaithier

    56. A ring size adjuster for loose rings, so you're no longer *that* person crawling around the floor of your apartment building every time your ring slides off.

    57. A 3D-printed appliance cord organizer you can discreetly attach to the backs of your larger kitchen appliances to keep the cords from becoming a veritable jungle on your already limited counter space.

    A white cord organizer attached to the back of a white Kitchen-Aid mixer with the cord wrapped around it

    58. A hanging car storage organizer so you don't have to sacrifice your precious trunk space, which will no doubt be taken up by a zillion cans of seltzer on your next grocery run.

    A navy blue with white piping storage organizer with three large pockets hanging from the backseat into a car's trunk

    59. A stainless-steel tongue scraper that a lot of reviewers bought to prevent bad breath, but ended up loving even *more* because it made their mouth feel so squeaky clean (and in a lot of cases, made their taste buds experience flavor a lot more intensely!).

    60. A mini trash can you can slide into a drink holder or the backseat pockets as an easy way to cut down on miscellaneous clutter you will inevitably have to go on an Indiana Jones–esque deep dive to collect later.

    61. A big ole set of leaf scoops to make you feel more powerful than Thanos himself when it comes time to do outdoor chores, which suddenly just got 80,000% easier and more fun with these.

    model picking up leaves from a pile with the leaf scoops

    62. A cute lil' insect catcher you can set in a plant or near your fruit bowl or compost to deal with any unwanted fluttering guests. These odorless sticky traps are designed to work indoors and outdoors and will stop fruit flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and more.

    A yellow butterfly shaped sticky trap stuck in a potted plant

    You showing off your perfectly cooked air fryer chicken wings the next time your mom comes over for dinner:

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