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    43 Things So Useful, You Probably Won't Want To Pass Them Up

    Cleaning slippers, zipper pullers, and more products you'll use on repeat.

    1. A zipper puller for tops and dresses that are difficult to zip up. You may not have double-jointed elbows, but at least this small lanyard can help you when you're getting dressed in a hurry.

    2. A gorgeous Always Pan to replace the messy stack of cookware in your kitchen: this multi-purpose gem has a vented top, a nonstick surface, a steaming basket and a wooden spoon that attaches to the handle. You can use it to boil noodles, fry eggs, and sauté meat and veggies!

    red Our Place pan on tabletop around chef and veggie plates

    3. A cleaning paste that's popular on TikTok and will save you so much time — it'll tackle stubborn stains on your stove, bathroom sink, kitchen tiles, and more messy surfaces at home. No more scrubbing and wiping for hours.

    4. A peel-off liquid nail polish barrier so you can paint your nails with confidence and not worry about polish creeping into your cuticles. It's also helpful for nail art techniques, including stamping and splattering, that involve precise application. 💅

    manicured hand with blue latex barrier around painted nails

    5. Iridescent film that'll fill your bathroom with mini rainbows when sunlight trickles in and give you some privacy. Your window will look like an iridescent piece of art *and* prevent your neighbors from peeping in while you shower or sit on the toilet.

    6. A Nike tote bag for your travels: whether you're commuting to work, headed to the gym, or road tripping, this chic carry-all will securely hold all your daily essentials.

    model wears black training tote bag

    7. An all-in-one avocado slicer because it divides, pits, and slices your avocados for you. This nifty gadget ~halves~ the time it'll take to get these fruits ready for guacamole and toast.

    8. A box of hydrating face masks: They'll help tighten your pores, clear minor breakouts, *and* combat dryness. Don't be alarmed if you start to look like a zombie when you put it on, it's just the mask getting to work on your skin! Once you take it off, your face will be brighter and more moisturized.

    9. A Wet and Forget shower cleaner that (gasp) you can literally leave and clean later. Instead of bending over a tub and scrubbing for eternity, all you have to do is apply to the grimy area, go do something more enjoyable, and rinse it away the next day.

    top left to bottom right: stain on shower floor, stain slowly fading, and stain gone

    10. A grooming brush so your shedding doggo can have a shiny, tangle-free coat all year long. Your fur baby gets to enjoy a little pampering while you, the happy pet parent, gets to keep the couch clean. It's a win-win situation. 🐶

    11. A portable canvas cupholder that'll carry your precious iced coffee (or PSL!) while you're out and about. Just slide your cold drink into this small accessory and you can finally open doors and hold shopping bags without dropping anything.

    a model holding the cafe au lait holder with a coffee in it

    12. A set of makeup sponges for blending face makeup. It can be used with BB cream, concealer, foundation, and powder-based formulas. No more streaks, smudging, or caking if you're trying to achieve a professional-level look.

    13. A meal delivery service such as HomeChef so you can try different recipes *and* not spend hours in line at the supermarket. Ingredients and recipe cards are sent straight to your door, making it easy to cook new dishes that'll delight you and the fam.

    HomeChef Box with recipe ingredients, including veggies, meat, and fish, on a kitchen counter next to a booklet of recipe cards

    14. Drawer organizers that'll spare you from the mountain of bras, undies, and socks in your dresser. This four-piece set contains medium and large cells with dividers, making it so dang easy to fold and stash clothes. Plus, you can arrange them in any order you want!

    15. A six-outlet wall charger for your bedroom that's lacking in outlets. It comes with two USB fast-charging ports, six spots for your gadgets, *and* a small night-light. You'll have enough space to plug in your devices and some brightness when you need it.

    Charger with several large plugs in it

    16. An adjustable laptop riser because your "WFH" space could be a desk, a couch, or the bed and you don't want an achy back while you work. The risers move up and down, so you can comfortably type on a laptop regardless of where you're sitting or standing.

    17. Mighty Patches to absorb all the yucky gunk in your pimples while you sleep. When you wake up, you'll feel really satisfied when you see one of these babies lift pus from your zit that's basically the size of Mars.

    18. A hand-painted bookshelf tracker bookmark that'll help you remember which page you stopped at during your last reading session. Then when you finish a novel, you can write down its title in one of the 50 spots on the front side. 📚

    The book tracker partially filled out

    19. Dermaplaning tools so you can finally say goodbye to pesky peach fuzz on your face. They have micro-guarded blades that effectively remove hair and help protect your skin from cuts.

    20. A jewelry cleaning pen with micro-fine cleansers that'll get your favorite rings sparkling again. No more dull diamonds or dirty scuffs on your fave baubles.

    21. A set of reusable stainless-steel straws for your water bottles and portable containers. Designed to fit most tumblers, these portable straws are easy to drink out of and will help you cut back on plastic straw use.

    manicured hand holds black reusable straw in S'well tumbler

    22. A sponge-tipped concealer to seamlessly cover up acne, dark spots, and dark circles. It's packed with goji berry and Haloxyl that'll help minimize the appearance of puffiness and conceal irritated spots. Yes to working that makeup pro magic in minutes. 👏

    23. 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.

    24. An "invisible" shelf for your favorite reads and tiny knickknacks. It makes a great replacement for a bulky bookcase and will brighten up that awkward corner between your living room and entryway.

    25. A Core Max 2.0 because you'll basically have a home gym without having to buy so much equipment. You can do crunches, push-ups, and multiple bodyweight movements with this compact device that'll help you ~work up a sweat~ in your apartment or studio.

    Model gets ready to complete a crunch with a green Core Max Smart Abs and Total Body Workout device

    26. Reusable produce bags to carry your fresh produce from the farmers market. Unlike other bags (hello, paper and plastic), these are constructed with a double-stitch material that won't fall apart.

    the produce bags filled with onions and tomatoes on a table

    27. A face mask chain that'll be so useful if you're always dropping your masks. This gold chain is super pretty, fits comfortably around your neck, and securely holds onto your mask. You won't have to worry about it falling on the ground whenever you're on the go.

    Model wears black face mask with thin gold face mask chain

    28. A thin socket cover with an attached power strip, because you can *finally* push your couch against a wall without an awkward gap. If you're done dealing with a bulky plug or power strip, this small gadget can help.

    29. The Spatty — a small, flexible spatula so great for scooping up the last bits of makeup from narrow containers. Don't let the end of your liquid concealer or foundation go to waste. Instead, you can use this tiny tool to get the most out of your cosmetics (and save some money in the long run).

    hand uses narrow Spatty spatula to scoop foundation out of almost-empty container

    30. Air purifying bags that'll help absorb gross odors in gym bags and footwear. If you're done dealing with stinky running sneakers, just slide one of these into each shoe to help freshen them up.

    31. A set of three watering funnels to help you water your plant babies without major spills. Yes, you can ~leaf~ that wobbly watering can in the closet and use this cute tool instead to get the job done.

    water being funneled into plant

    32. A blob mirror that's an affordable dupe for all the cool wave-shaped decor you've been spotting on Instagram. Zhuzh up your dresser with this beauty that'll also be so useful when you need to apply makeup.

    33. A set of denim button pins, because you're done dealing with waist gap issues. Just pin one of these ~jean-ious~ babies onto your favorite pair of loose denim, loop the original button hole around the pin, and bam, problem-solved. They'll fit like a glove and you don't need to wear a belt again!

    34. A splurge-worthy stainless-steel cookware set that includes an amazing pot and skillet duo. Boil up to two pounds of pasta and roast a whole freaking chicken in the pot, plus cook eggs, veggies, and even salmon in the nonstick skillet. You can make an entire meal at the same time without cluttering your stove top.

    35. Car seat headrest hooks for shopping bags and purses that always fall over when you're driving. Don't have a lot of room? No worries, because these hooks will turn your small vehicle into an efficient storage hub (and prevent you from piling everything onto the backseat).

    beige car seat headrest hook holding up a brown bag and red tote bag

    36. Vacuum storage bags that'll compress all your seasonal gear *and* give you extra room under your bed. So long, clothing piles!

    37. An all-purpose cleaner to tidy all types of messes around home, like spills on the carpet, stains on the kitchen counter, and grimy streaks on windows. It even can be used with your laundry detergent if your clothes are covered in mud, wine, and dirt. (Just think of it as your cleaning fairy godmother!) ✨

    Bottle of the sandalwood all-purpose cleaner

    38. Light saber chopsticks so you can enjoy takeout ~in a galaxy far, far away~ (aka the kitchen). These babies glow and grip well on sushi and noodles, making your next lunch break a super fun and mess-free experience.

    39. Dot wall hooks that'll hold up your fleece pullovers, hats, and bags on the back of a door. What's cool about these little circles is that they're made from broken skateboards and they're super sturdy for everyday essentials.

    Colorful circle-shaped recycled hooks holding up a zip-up fleece and shopping bag

    40. A pair of colorful mop slippers so you can clean up spills with minimal effort *and* work on your dance moves. If the thought of doing housework is boring you so badly, slip into these slides for some fun.

    Reviewer wears yellow mop slippers on hardwood floor

    41. 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

    42. A compact Instant Pot Duo that'll basically be your personal chef if you want minimal effort meals. This gadget is an electric pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, sous vide, sauté pan, sterilizer, *and* food warmer in-one that can heat up almost any dish you're craving.

    model lifts food compartment from a silver Instant Pot pressure cooker

    43. And Bottle Bright tablets so you can get rid of gross stuck-on stains in your coffee tumblers. Plop one of these babies in, let them dissolve, and bam, you have a sparkling clean container again.

    reviewers' before, during, and after photos showing a dirty interior, foaming liquid, and a sparkling silver interior with Bottle Bright tablets

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