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It turns out that odor-removing gel, rainbow film tile, and bed sheet holders actually make very noticeable improvements.
Promising review: "I have eight large-breed dogs that have the run of the house, even though we sweep and vacuum twice a day you can still smell dog. I have little to nothing in the way of soft surfaces that hold odor and the whole house gets a deep clean three times a week, but the smell keeps popping up. I put three of these around my house and people have asked me if the dogs are not in the house anymore. It doesn't cover up the smell, it really eliminates it and leaves the house smelling crisp and clean." —BB Caldwell
Get a set of two from Amazon for $24.99.
Promising review: "This is one of those products that helps correct a problem that you think you just have to live with, the overly bright indicator light. It's very simple; the sheet is filled with dozens of pre-cut static cling light blockers that have been made from a film that blocks about three-quarters of the light. The very first thing I put it over was the bright red led of my Panasonic TV. Apply the dot and voilà! The glaring red dot is significantly muted and yet should I be watching a program that is solely an uninterrupted black screen, I can be comforted that the TV is truly on." —Kurt A. Greiner
Get a set of 100 stickers from Amazon for $5.05.
Promising review: "This is a solid, heavyweight, large stone. It is big enough to make baguettes. It will only make one medium pizza at a time, though you could fit two small ones. The pizza comes out with the crust crispy on the bottom and just perfect overall! Takes about 8 minutes to fully cook a pizza with toppings. Yum!" —artcat
Get it from Amazon for $40.
To learn more about why my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague loves this, check out "I Tried Making Pizza On A $40 Pizza Stone Versus In A Fancy Pizza Oven."
Promising review: "I have several houseplants that had stopped flowering, so I put a few of these spikes in the pot (there are directions on the back of package for quantity), and approximately a month after using these spikes, my peace lily had three flowers on it, and my African violets plants all got several blooms on them! This worked wonders for my plants that don't flower also! I noticed that my ivy and cactus plants started growing faster, and they became more green and healthy looking. I am very happy with this product, and I will buy it again." —Elizabeth
Get a set of 24 spikes from Amazon for $2.99.
Each tile you buy is peel-and-stick, so it's super easy to use!
Promising review: "Not only is this functional, it is SO pretty. It gives my bathroom a totally serene feel. It's easy to install — there IS a film on the back that must be removed. On a corner, use a piece of tape on the front and one on the back, and pull apart until the film comes off. Note: The film is clear; the rainbow effect comes from light being refracted by the film." —Stephanie Graham
Get it from Amazon for $5.42+ (available in seven sizes).
To learn more about this, check out "Everyone Should Consider Getting This Window Film And Filling Their Home With Rainbows".
Reviewers also use this to keep cold air from coming into their house/room!
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, 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 practically matches the color of the door so it doesn’t stand out at all. It’s been on for a little over a month and I’ve had no issues. It’s been stuck where I placed it. I’m very happy with this product!" —airazedy
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "Say goodbye to re-arranging your fitted sheet every morning! My boyfriend sleeps like he’s rolling down a hill, so every morning I would wake up to the scratchy feel of my mattress cover because my soft silk fitted sheet was all over the place. Thanks to these bed bands, our sheets stay put no matter what. The only way for your fitted sheet to come off is if you manually remove these first. I wish I would have bought this so much sooner." —Khalysee
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five colors and four pack sizes).
Btw, this is a great Black woman-owned Etsy shop to keep on your radar if you love stylish home decor! Emma Hall makes gorgeous, trendy prints (and scarves!) in various sizes that'll make your space feel a little more modern.
Get it from Emma Make Studio on Etsy for $25.18+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "I bought this product after realizing the Scotch Brite fur removing sheets have been discontinued. We have three cats and we regularly used the sheets to remove embedded fur from our sofa and chairs. I was skeptical about this product when I bought it and was AMAZED by how well this worked. The best part to me is that it also helps the environment because there are no sheets to be thrown away. Highly recommend!!!!!" —jean p godoy
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
It comes with 3M adhesive and can be cut. And! It has a remote control so you can dim or brighten from anywhere.
Promising review: "These lights were so much easier to install than I thought they'd be! The tape on the back is really strong and the lights themselves are brighter than the main light in my room. Everything was really dark and bland before, but these really made everything feel prettier than it was." —Shayna
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+.
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE THIS PRODUCT! I was so tired of my 9-year-old leaving the cereal bags open, or him opening multiple boxes at once without finishing the prior open box. This has solved both those issues. Now I put the new boxes on top when the older gets low enough to fit, keeping proper rotation. And even better, EVERYTHING COMES APART EASILY TO CLEAN. It's also easy to dispense, just rotate right and then left, back and forth until you reach desired amount, then just replace the cap which goes in place easily. HIGHLY RECOMMEND." —Marie Sullivan
Get it from Amazon for $29.59.
Promising review: "I got two of these for my daughter's desks under their list beds. They are sleek and exactly what is pictured." —Primeaholic
Get it from Novogratz on Amazon for $30.99 (available in six styles).
Promising review: "I am obsessed with these! I initially bought a set so my kids could have somewhere to hang up their backpacks (yes, they’re sturdy), but I love them so much I got some so my husband and I could hang our coats. They’re modern and have an elegant look. We loved them, so much we plan on purchasing another pair for my kids' coats." —Linny
Get a set of two from Amazon for $16.49 (available in two finishes).
Each application lasts about 12 days! Refills have six gel stamp uses, and each box has two refills.
Promising review: "Love these. They keep the toilet clean. So you squeeze this thick, nice smelling gel stuff onto the inside of your toilet bowl using the dispenser that comes with — easy. It lasts a few weeks according to how often your toilet is flushed. Each time you flush, water runs over the gel, cleaning the bowl and dispensing a fresh scent. I've watched as, ahem, dirty stuff stuck on the inside of the bowl gets washed away as the cleaner works its magic. I've used these for years and highly recommend." —Johnny's girl
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.96.
Promising review: "These are magical! I have a favorite pair of shoes that got soaked in the rain. I thought the stench after that meant complete ruin and was ready to throw them away when I found these. I placed them inside the pumps for a week. And that was that. The stench is completely gone!!! Unbelievable." —Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $9.96 (available in two colors).
To learn more about why Yi Yang (my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague) recommends this, check out "Stop Throwing Out Your Stinky Shoes And Get These Charcoal Shoe Deodorizers".
Promising review: "Baths have changed for me forever now! I can actually FILL THE TUB and not hear that dreaded sound of half my water (and my expensive magnesium flakes, essential oils, organic bubble baths and other fancy therapeutic ingredients) tragically vanishing down the drain. If you're a larger person trying to fit in a smaller tub, especially, you know...THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. Now I can take more baths, enjoy more relaxing warm coziness... all because of this little bit of silicone! Be careful if you have a refinished tub, as I do...remove those suctions SUPER gently and don't let them stick on too hard. Technically you're not supposed to use suctions with a refinished tub." —Anonymous
Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in three colors).
It can serve up to 12 cups — or about a full week of coffee! Plus its airtight lid will keep it fresh. You just fill the filter with your favorite grounds, pour in water, and let it brew in the fridge.
Promising review: "This cold-brew coffee maker is fantastic. It takes less time to set up a brew than it takes to load the Mr. Coffee for regular coffee. And the brilliant feature of this coffee brewing system is that it makes enough to last several days. I enjoy the ease with which I simply 'turn the tap' to pour a glass." —Mr. Donald L. Stevens
Get it from Amazon for $33.99.
Promising review: "I read somewhere random online that museum gel could help cats from knocking stuff over. So I put this stuff under all my plants, and my cats no longer knock them over and break the pots! It has saved me so many messes. It's kind of like clear silly putty. You don't need a lot because it slowly smooths itself out and will leak over edges. It's super easy to take up and move around. It doesn't harm furniture or windows at all! If you have cats, this is basically a necessity." —djYAAAS
Get it from Amazon for $11.61.
Promising review: "Gone are the days of two rods when you buy these genius little 'hooks.' The bearings glide easily across the rod with no snagging. Setup is easy and removing the liner and outer curtain is a snap when it's time to throw them in the wash. These are the only shower curtain rings I will ever buy — I want to hug the inventor!" —D. Dickinson
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three finishes).
Promising review: "I've been using these for about a week on my new freestanding range. When they removed my old range, I was really surprised to see how much stuff had slipped through! Now, when I cook, I can see the splatters and seasonings left on the silicone that would have fallen between the stove and the counter. These gap fillers really do clean up easily, too. Although they are that extra thing to clean, I prefer that to knowing there's a mess hiding in the cracks." —JMom
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $10.95+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
Promising review: "We have lots of those velvet skinny hangers. I love them. But I don't love them lying around the bedroom. They're so thin that they get lost on the bed easily, and I even sometimes can't see them when they're on the floor — I've stepped on several and broken them. I wanted a way to corral them all when I found this. For the price, you really can't beat it! My hangers are organized and in one location. The stand is sturdy and practical. I'd buy another one again if I needed it!" —Auburn Sky
Get it from Amazon for $19.27.
The mat says "you look good" in all-caps black letters.
Promising review: "We have this mat inside the house, so that we get a nice 'you look good' affirmation whenever leaving the house. It also provides a nice place to wipe feet when entering the house." —Anita
Get it from Novogratz on Wayfair for $28.99 (originally $39.99).
It comes in four sizes: for chair, love seat, recliner, or sofa! You can either get a chic pattern or a variety of colors in ~plush velvet~.
Promising review: "Our ugly sofa and loveseat were one step away from the landfill UNTIL a sleepless night surfing on Amazon changed their fate! Truly, these are amazing in every way and changed the look of our entire room. They are not too thin or too thick — they seem durable and are very welcoming. They were well worth it!" —Faithful Prime Member
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in six colors).
Promising review: "We have one kitchen drawer and very awkward cabinets in our apartment so organizing was an ever-changing and maddening puzzle. Frustrated with the challenge, I went online and came across this product. In my desperation, I decided to try it out anyway. I ended up loving it and bought three more at that price. I'm happy to recommend this product to others in the same situation. It's very sturdy and takes only seconds to set up!" —Elizabeth Giordano
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two sizes and three styles).
Btw, this is a great LA-based, Black woman-owned business (you may know Justina Blakeney from her design blog, Jungalow) that features female artists from all over the world. With every purchase you make from this shop, they plant *at least* two trees as part of their dedication to better sustainability practices!
Get it from Jungalow for $98 each (available in two styles).
Promising review: "These are fantastic and VERY loud. I put one at the front door without telling my wife while she was out. She came in, the door wouldn't open past it, and the alarm went off. Not only did it scare her, but I was napping in the den and it scared the crap out of me too! Fantastic door alarm that no one should be without in my opinion, even if you have an alarm. I travel a lot for work, and having one at the door in the room is extra peace of mind. Inexpensive enough for you to supply for your family, and even friends. Easy to use as well. Keep in mind that if you set it off, you need to pick it up and turn off manually." —Xfiler
Get it from Amazon for $11.98.
Plus it feeds your wood protective carnauba wax and beeswax to give it some ~luster~ and extend its lifetime.
Promising review: "OMG! This is the most AMAZING product! We inherited some antique furniture from the '30s that had been in storage forever. It was dry, dirty, and not much to look at. I used this product on it and the oak wood literally came alive, showing the beautiful grain and texture of the wood. I have since used it on my oak kitchen cabinets and they look AMAZING! I will never use anything else other than this product on my wood surfaces! No greasy feel, just a fantastic smell!" —Tiffany Sadowski
Get it from Amazon for $17.47.
To learn more, check out "This Wood Polish's Before-And-After Photos Will Make You A Believer".
Promising review: "I am happy with the look of this lamp. The size is not too small or too big. The shape is very cute. The colors are perfect for the bedroom. The design of the shade and pattern on the shade is very unique. It dresses up the room." —Marla
Get it from Novogratz on Wayfair for $29.99 (originally $34.99).
Promising review: "I ordered these to replace existing covers and they look and feel much more expensive than pictured. The fabric is very soft and the color is perfect!" —Carla David
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in seven sizes and 19 colors).
These are slip covers — get a pair of pillow inserts from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in nine sizes).
Promising review: "Seriously, this is the best invention ever. My poor utensil drawer was stuffed to the seams and this little guy totally solved the problem. We use flat IKEA utensils and can fit 12 of each piece. I can't explain how happy I am to have so much room in that drawer now. And for less than $10!" —Brittany H.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two colors and four styles).
You'll get 18 individual "stackers" that'll let you organize your shoes by pairs.
Promising review: "I bought this with a 50/50 chance this wouldn't be great, but would be a temporary fix to organizing my shoes in my closet. Boy oh boy did it ever!!! They're the best bang for your buck without spending a mini fortune! They're easy to use and work with about every one of my shoes, except my boots. The shoe area in my closet now looks like a shoe store and I love a good shoe store! I couldn't be happier with my purchase and will buy more!" —Amber
Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $32.99 (available in two colors).
Reviewers also say this is easier to clean than alternative hair catchers in showers (hello, conditioner buildup 🙃). They have suctions on the bottom so they'll stay in place.
Promising review: "We do not have a garbage disposal in our kitchen. We have been using the sink drain stopper, but finally got tired of constantly cleaning them, as food would get stuck in the holes. I looked for a different solution for some time and thought this would be a cheap thing to try. They suction well and it's easy to pick up and wipe the food in the garbage. They clean so much faster than the original ones." —Deloris P.
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.49.
An editor on the BuzzFeed Shopping team LOVES these! Here's what she has to say: "WHY didn't I buy these vacuum storage bags sooner?? I chose the large size (as opposed to the biggest size, called 'jumbo') because it seemed easier to move and store — jumbo is probably perfect for bedding, duvets, etc! And just one large bag was plenty to store nine or 10 *very* large winter sweaters — all collapsed down to a fraction of their size. And it was surprisingly effortless, too! I am literally going to order another pack of five today — my closet game is forever changed!!!
Get a set of five from Amazon for $29.99 (available in six sizes).
Read her full review in "Just 7 Things You'll Want To Try In June."
This set includes four bins: a six-cell (for scarves and ties), an eight-cell (for underwear, briefs, and ties), a seven-cell (for bras), and a 24-cell (for socks).
Promising review: "No matter how neatly I fold my bras and underwear, they always seem to become a big jumble in the drawer. These organizers are perfect for keeping everything in place, and you won't forget about those items you own that end up buried at the back." —M. Hanson
Get it from Amazon for $15.87 (available in six colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.