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    32 Problem-Solving Products For Anyone Who Wants To Save The Day

    A clip-on pasta strainer, anti-fog spray for glasses, and more helpful things that'll make you feel like a superhero. ✨

    1. A reusable wine condom because you only want one glass of vino and want to save the rest of the bottle for future happy hours. This fun stopper will prevent wine from going bad and you'll be glad you didn't have to deal with a stubborn cork getting stuck (or a villain getting in the way of your favorite Chardonnay).

    2. A scarf for dogs that'll help protect your fur baby's ears and neck from cold weather. It's made with a comfy lightweight material *and* it's reflective, making it perfect for early morning or late night walks. Plus, it'll look so darn cute on your doggo when it's wintertime!

    dog wearing neck scarf while on a hike in the snow
    dog wearing scarf over his ears while sitting on a bed

    Promising review: "Kept my pup warm during an 8-mile hike with the windchill below zero! I noticed just leaving it as a scarf kept his ears warm without covering them. I also liked the fabric since it’s ideal for hikes. It seems quite breathable!" —J. Fox

    Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in three sizes).

    3. An earwax removal kit because it's been a longggg time since you've cleaned out your ears. A micro-foam formula gently softens earwax and a bulb syringe helps flush it out, so you don't have to go digging for gold with a cotton swab to get the job done.

    Reviewer photo of their finger covered in chunks of ear wax

    4. A pair of adjustable elastic laces to turn a pair of sneakers into comfy slip-ons that'll be so easy to take on and off. Gone are the days of you stopping in the middle of a run or walk to tie flimsy shoelaces. Now you can move at the speed of light without tripping or falling over.

    5. A cleaning paste that's popular on TikTok and will save you so much time — it'll tackle stubborn stains on your stove, oven, bathroom sink, and more messy surfaces at home in basically no time. No more scrubbing and wiping for hours when you can complete a tidying mission in minutes.

    6. A Briogeo scalp treatment to soothe your flaky and itchy scalp: Whether you're dealing with mild dandruff or product buildup, this charcoal and tea tree formula will provide hydration and remove impurities. And, it's designed for curly, coily, wavy, and straight hair!

    model applies a drop of the scalp treatment to their scalp

    7. A rust stain remover that'll tackle the toughest orange spots ruining your shower walls and sinks. You'll save $$$ on bathroom repairs and spare yourself from a lengthy cleaning session. Just spray, wait a few seconds, wipe with a cloth, and rinse!

    8. A comfy pillowcase you'll love to use if you wash your hair before bed. It has two sides, one microfiber towel side with a waterproof liner and a soft-material side that'll help reduce frizziness. You won't have to sleep on a wet pillow again.

    A model with wet hair sleeping on a towel pillow
    The Grommet

    You can choose from three pillow materials: cotton, or elevate your sleeping experience with polyester or satin (each costs an extra $10).

    DryZzz is a small business specializing in sleep-friendly products. They're known for their dual-purpose pillowcase that provides moisture protection and helps dry hair at the same time.

    Promising review: "This is such a good idea! I have needed it for a long time. I used to put a microfiber towel over my pillow, so now I can stop doing that. I've already ordered another one to give my daughter." —The Grommet Shopper

    Get it from DryZzz on The Grommet for $21.95+ (available in three materials and nine colors).

    9. A pore vacuum to remove nasty grease, impurities, and oil from stubborn acne spots and blackheads. This gadget extracts gunk with deep suction, as opposed to only treating the skin's surface. After you're done, you'll probably want to frame the results because they'll be that satisfying.

    10. A sunrise simulation alarm clock you'll want to use when the days get shorter. This wake-up light gradually shifts from dark red to bright yellow, so you can stop hitting the snooze button and get out of bed. It may be 6 a.m., but at least you won't be a zombie (or running late for a mission, aka going to the gym or going on a coffee run before work).

    11. A Lovoir Winged Eyeliner Stamp if you have to ~wing it~ and create a cat-eye look in minutes. You can use this little tool to steadily apply eyeliner at the corners of your eyes. And it stays in place all day long (no touch-ups required).

    12. multitool jar opener because you need a handy kitchen gadget that gives you hero-like strength to open up tough jar lids and bottle caps. It has anti-slip rubber and four different-sized grooves for a good grip, so you're not using up all your arm strength when you need jam for toast.

    Reviewer using red multigrip tool to encase a jar lid and pull it open
    model showing the gripper used to open jars of different sizes

    Promising review: "Having had arthritis in my hands since my teens, I have used many jar/bottle openers out of necessity. The Oxo ones work well, but wear out within a year because of the volume of usage. This fabulous opener has yet to find a container that it cannot easily open, even bottles of water with heavily sealed caps. I love it so much I ordered another one to have in two drawers on either end of my kitchen. This gripper does not exacerbate my carpal tunnel syndrome, either. I would give it more stars if I could." —Patrizia L. 

    Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in eight colors). 

    13. A pet hair remover to pick up all the fur hiding around your home. It'll quickly remove fuzzy hair embedded in carpets, yoga mats, and couch cushions — just lightly sweep the stone over each surface — and turn it into a fluffy pile that could be mistaken for one of Paris Hilton's small dogs.

    14. An anti-fog spray that'll help keep your glasses clear while you wear a mask. This gentle formula doesn't leave streaks behind and prevents fogging, so you don't have to stop and wipe down your cloudy frames throughout the day. 

    It can also be used on other fog-prone surfaces, including binoculars and windshields!

    Promising review: "I bought this product because wearing a face mask makes my glasses fog. It works all day with only one application, unless I have been doing a lot of activity, then I might have to reapply. Just spray it on the clean lenses of your glasses then wipe dry with a clean dry lintless cloth, as simple as that. I was so impressed that I gave my second bottle to my team members for them to use. I would not hesitate to buy this again when I need more in the future." —Tonya Crippen

    Get it from Amazon for $9.55.

    15. An air purifier because it'll filter out allergens, pet dander, and various odors from indoor air. It's designed to minimize up to 99.97% of harmful air pollutants, dust mites, mold spores, pollen, and smoke in your living space.

    white air purifier next to small dog in a plush dog bed

    16. An Onset soap eyebrow kit for fluffy, groomed brows that'll stay in place and go with whatever makeup you're wearing. This eyebrow pomade nourishes baby hairs and gives your arches a natural look without feeling too sticky. You'll feel like a champion for creating a low-effort look that lasts for hours.

    reviewer showing before, after application, and complete with filled-in brows

    17. A Conair hot brush that'll give you high-quality blowouts in very little time. Style both wet *and* dry strands, minimize frizz with its ionic technology, and easily detangle knots thanks to nylon- and ball-tipped bristles.

    on left, reviewer with curly hair taking selfie. on right, reviewer with silky blowout after using the hot brush

    18. A blind spot mirror so you can see if there's another car coming *before* you back out of a parking spot or switch lanes on a highway. It rotates 360 degrees and you can easily adjust it to fit different-sized car mirrors. No more second-guessing yourself when you're driving.

    small circle mirror stuck to side mirror

    19. A cat carrier that's ~purrfect~ for carrying your kitty and grooming them on the go. With an adjustable Velcro collar and Velcro ports, your feline can poke their head out and stay comfy while you take care of pet parent duties. Plus, it'll be less of a hassle to trim their nails or brush them.

    20. Dan-O's seasoning to help you step up your cooking game without actual superpowers. A mouthwatering combo of natural sea salt, citrus, dried herbs, granulated onion, and garlic will add major flavor to anything from eggs to fish to veggies.

    21. A teeth-whitening pen so you can get your pearly whites in better shape without an expensive dentist appointment. Use this pen for a minute each day to get your teeth four to eight shades whiter and remove stubborn stains. 🦷

    a split image of a reviewer's teeth before and after using the whitening pen

    22. A tablet stand to ~give you a hand~ if you're binge-watching TV or FaceTiming on an iPad. Instead of looking down at your lap, this stand's adjustable legs and secure platform will bring your tablet to eye level.

    silver laptop stand with adjustable legs and tablet platform above model's lap

    23. An all-purpose car cleaner that will take care of gross messes inside your vehicle (liquid stains, goo, grease, and more) with minimal effort on your part. You can use it to clean carpet, upholstery, leather, plastic, rubber, and vinyl surfaces. Just take a look at the results below and you'll be amazed. 🤯

    24. A pack of colorful claw clips to make styling hair less of a project. Create a '90s-inspired do and prevent loose strands from falling in front of your face. You'll be glad you didn't need to page a hairstylist for assistance!

    25. A set of Shoe Slotz for all the heels, pumps, and sandals taking over your closet shelf. Want to to make double the room? Put a shoe on the shelf, top it with a Shoe Slot, and stack the matching pair on top. Your tiny closet juust received a space upgrade.

    on left, white cubby with unorganized pairs of shoes. on right, same cubby with shoes neatly stacked on Shoe Slotz and neatly lined up
    Sally Elshorafa/BuzzFeed

    My colleague Sally Elshorafa swears by this storage solution and said: "This product SAVED MY SHOES! I have an awkward set of built-in shelves in my closet, and it was the only place I wanted to put my shoes. As you can see from the before pic (above), it was a big mess; my shoes were piled on top of each other and getting really dirty. Traditional shoe caddies or boxes didn't really work because there's not much horizontal space, so I tried the Shoe Slotz. It fixed the problem perfectly! Because the design smartly stacks one shoe on top of the other, you save 50% of the space you'd normally use to store your shoes."

    Promising review: "I will spare you the horrific 'before' picture of the complete nightmare that was my closet floor. Just imagine a dusty mess with shoes thrown all over each other in a sad attempt at giving some appearance of order, and you will have a good idea of why buying this shoe organizer was one of the best ideas I've had this year. The floor now looks so neat and tidy I can't believe my eyes every time I open my closet doors." —Veronica, just an average reader, you know?

    Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $26.99+ (also available in packs of 20 and 40).

    26. A resin book page holder so you don't get a finger cramp if you're reading for long periods of time. This cute tool slides around your thumb and makes flipping through a book a little bit easier.

    hand holds pink resin book page holder in between book resting on legs

    27. A clip-on colander that'll come to the rescue if you're draining pasta with one hand. It easily fits on round pots and pans and gently lets water out in one go. You won't have to worry about rotini or ravioli pieces falling in the sink anymore.

    Model uses silver pot with clip-on green strainer to strain water out of a batch of pasta in a sink

    28. A pack of plant food spikes because your green babies need the proper nutrients to thrive indoors and avoid wilting. This fertilizer can be used for all kinds of of plants like house crotons, ferns, and spider plants, and takes the stress out of plant care.

    29. A hard-water-stain remover for your shower door, faucet, and toilet bowl that still look grimy, even though you've tried cleaning them a million times. This formula's superpower? It gets to work on tough soap scum, mineral deposits, and water spots that won't budge, so your bathroom can look sparkling again.

    on left: before picture of shower door covered in hard water stains. on right: after picture of same door without water stains

    30. A two-pack of stainless-steel tongue cleaners to top off your daily oral hygiene routine: If your tongue looks grimy and is turning a questionable color, this small tool will scrape away all the gross gunk lodged in it.

    a before and after set displaying a reviewer's tongue after using the tongue  cleaner

    31. A bagless, touchless stationary vacuum so you can bid farewell to flimsy dustpans that make messes worse. Just sweep debris towards this high-tech gadget and it'll instantly suck it up for you. You'll save the day (and say buh-bye to annoying crumbs, pet fur, and dust) in record-breaking time.

    32. And a bug bite suction tool because the last thing you want is a pesky mosquito bite, chigger bite, or bee sting to get in the way of your hiking or camping trip. It'll remove some of the gross insect saliva and venom, and it can easily fit in your backpack.

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