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1. A literally award-winning TubShroom Hair Catcher for your drain that will free you from the horror of standing in dirty water as you claw at your drain to remove weeks (months? years?) of inevitable hair clogging post-shower. This product is beloved by over 78,000 5-star reviewers!
This product fits in any standard drain, so it won't impact water flow, and you need only pull it out to clean it (and then replace)!
Promising review: "This thing is amazing. I’ve been fighting a hair-clogged shower drain and standing in icky water my whole life, and suddenly, with this little gadget, my problem is solved. Now, I’m not stretched out over the tub after every shower trying to wipe up the hair so it doesn’t go down the drain. I now rinse the tub allowing the hair to go in the drain where I can easily remove the Shroom to clean the hair out of it and replace it in seconds. When my tub/shower is cleaner, my whole bathroom feels cleaner. I would definitely recommend this to a friend!" —Connie
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in six colors).
2. A bestselling removal kit to drain all the earwax clogging your ears, preventing you from hearing clearly, coating your earbuds, and generally making life uncomfortable.
The kit comes with liquid earwax removal drops and a rubber ear syringe bulb. To use, place 5-10 drops into ear and keep head tilted for several minutes (though reviewers recommend up to 30 minutes). After expulsion of wax, gently flush your ear with warm water using the included syringe. Voila!
Promising review: "IT WORKED! As other reviews have stated, the key is to let it sit for 30 minutes. It was so itchy and awful, and I could only hear faint bubbling. When the solution was in, I couldn't hear ANYTHING else lol. But I think that meant it was working — the solution was mixing with the earwax to make a complete block, but also softening it in the process. After the 30 minutes, I filled the bulb up with hot water and blasted it in. At first, only little bits came out. Then, as I kept going, bigger chunks came out. Then, I suddenly could hear, but nothing came out. I rinsed another four times, and then, a DISGUSTING amount exploded from my ear! It was all over the sink, on the bulb itself, on the faucet lol! It was gross but felt SO GOOD to know it was out. Highly, highly recommend!" —Becca
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
3. An indoor fruit fly trap to rid your home of gross fruit flies buzzing around your food and your face ASAP because TBH this is an emergency. Each trap lasts up to 45 days!
Promising review: "We get fruit flies every summer, but this year has been the worst by far. They land on any food you leave out, but worst of all...they hover around your face. I've tried a lot of different things, and nothing actually attracts the fruit flies. They're always attracted to everything except the bait that I put out! I bought four of these little apple-shaped fruit fly traps and filled them with the bottle of Terro bait. Within a week, each trap had at least 20 fruit flies. What's really cool is that you can unscrew the traps to dump the fruit flies out. Once the fruit fly goes in, it can't get out, and that is eliminating a great deal of them. I highly recommend trying these if you are suffering through a fruit fly infestation!" —KZ & SC
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.89 (also available in a pack of 4 and pack of 12).
4. A bleach-free, chlorine-free laundry whitener and stain remover to brighten dingy white clothing that has been looking kind of 😬😬 at best and 🤢🤢 at worst.
For best results, pre-soak your clothing in the stain remover before laundering!
Promising reviews: "Actually works better than bleach and safe on whites with colors. Does exactly what it says it will. It got nicotine stains out of my white clothing from smoking in my bedroom that bleach couldn't get out." —Nate
Get it from Amazon for $7.59+.
5. And a pack of eco-friendly washing machine cleaning tablets that remove odors and grime from your washing machine so your clothes stop smelling like mildew after you JUST washed them. All you have to do is add a tablet into your washer and run your machine like usual!
These cleaning tablets are compatible with front-loading and top-loading washers, and are septic-safe!
Promising review: "My 2-year-old washing machine was starting to smell so oddly (I will spare you the details) that I had to keep the machine’s door open to keep the machine aired out. I then looked at cleaner tablets. These had the best reviews — and I was so glad I bought them (and I just bought a second year’s supply). Easy to use, and my machine doesn’t smell at all. I can keep the machine’s door closed! Thank you, Active!" —GZ
Get a pack of 24 from Amazon for $15.95.
6. A gentle but effective double-sided tongue scraper and brush to freshen up your mouth and your breath (plus, you'll get to look at all the satisfying gunk you just scraped off).
I'm obsessed with this tongue scraper. I bought this after initially using stainless silver ones that repeatedly cut my tongue. This scraper makes my tongue as clean without any pain or discomfort! I actually look forward to using this product every day because it makes such a clear difference in getting rid of any gross feeling in my mouth — and I know it really helps how my breath smells, too!!
Promising review: "Best tongue cleaner around. I used this tongue cleaner for longer than I would like to admit because it stood up so well over time. Finally, I decided to replace it, mostly just because it was old, not because it didn't work anymore. I love the option of using a brush and a plastic scraper to clean my tongue. When I searched for a replacement, I found this multi-pack, which I think is a great deal. This set of tongue cleaners might last me the rest of my life." —John A. Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $5.61 (also available in a pack of six).
7. And! A best-selling stain and odor eliminator for cat and dog pee so that you can finally get rid of the stain AND the stink after another accident from your furry friend (IDK what's worse, the stink or the stain, but this way you won't have to decide).
Promising review: "My Yorkie developed kidney disease and now drinks more than her body weight in water only to have it promptly come out the other end. She no longer seems to care whether she hits the pee pads, and I literally spend my days cleaning up urine, fecal matter, and barf from this animal. Despite people raving about Nature's Miracle...I discovered immediately that it did nothing to rid the smell deposited by this seven-pound peeing machine! I tried Clorox, Resolve, Furry Freshness, and the list goes on and on. I finally decided to try Rocco's and was SHOCKED at how well it worked! I have resisted writing a review because I honestly believed it was too good to be true and that at any moment the smell would return. But after four years of using it (over six gallons worth), I feel it's finally safe to say the smell is NOT coming back!!! Does it have a strong smell when using it? Yes...quite a bit. BUT...the smell DOES dissipate, and it truly does neutralize the urine smell!!! I can happily say that it ALSO gets rid of the stain!!! I have used this on urine, feces, AND vomit, and it rocks!! So...save a whole lot of time; buy this product! Yes, it's a bit expensive, but in my opinion, it is worth every penny!!!" —K. Foster
Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. is a family-owned small business named after the family's labradoodle and rescued tabby. They specialize in pet tools, treats, and toys!
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
8. A pumice stone made of natural volcanic lava to remove all the cracked, callused skin that keeps catching on your socks and sheets. I use this in the shower on wet skin, and after one scrub, it eliminated a year's worth of calluses on my heels!
Promising review: "100% satisfaction. I've been using a pumice stone over the years for maintaining and keeping the feet smooth and free of common foot problems by removing dead skin, which adds to dryness and encourages foot odor and athlete's foot. The massaging effects of using a stone are great for people who are busy and on their feet all day. I use a good exfoliation gel with the stone and lots of water to begin and to maintain the skin. Your feet will thank you for taking care of them." —Johnnie
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
9. A heavy-duty gel stain remover spray that will literally dissolve rust stains so you won't have to exhaust yourself scrubbing gross stains from your bathroom or kitchen on your hands and knees. Literally, LET ME HELP YOU.
This product is great for areas with hard or high iron water, and is septic safe!
Promising review: "We have hard water where we live, so it's common to see hard water stains when we use our showers often. However, after peeling back our old shower mat, I noticed these disgusting stains that would NOT seem to come out. This stuff seriously took these stains out, and my tub looks SO much better. I can say with confidence that this stuff is the BEST cleaner to get your iron/rust stains out, even if the smell is incredibly strong. If I could give this a million stars, I would!" —Barb
Get it from Amazon for $9.90.
10. A set of garbage disposal fresheners to get rid of the nasty odors that seem to haunt your disposal no matter how clean the rest of your kitchen is, like some kind of terrible curse.
To use, first run your disposer with a steady stream of hot water for one minute to clear out any food scraps. Then, turn off your disposer and reduce water to a pencil-width trickle. Drop a cleaning capsule in, and turn your disposer on for 15 seconds. Finally, turn off your disposer and water — now your disposer is fresh and clean. You're all good to go! These can be used daily or as needed.
Promising reviews: "These tiny little miracle balls rescued my stanky kitchen. I don't know what was put in the disposal, but my entire kitchen smelled like straight up garbage for a week. I tried everything, and nothing worked. I saw these things online and was like "why not"... MIRACLE. I used a couple, and the next day, my kitchen smelled like fresh lemons not fresh hell. Could not recommend more!" —EMH
Get it from Amazon for $4.98.
11. Or a non-scratch dishwand that'll keep your hands free from icky dishwater (and from the dish soap that always dries out your hands). It includes a soap control button that lets you dispense soap at will!
This product has made it so much easier for me to wash dishes, one of my least favorite chores.
Promising review: "Ok, so maybe I will wash my dishes more often!!!! I have had a terrible time with dish wands. The tiny round piece won't stay in and keeps falling out, and you lose all your detergent. This one is awesome. Very easy to use, and you only need to squeeze the top to get a nice amount (not too much) of liquid. I love this one so much!!! I wrote it down so I don't forget which one to order when they wear out eventually." —Marie
Get it from Amazon for $6.36.
12. A microfiber blinds cleaner to tackle weeks (months? years?) of built-up dust from your window blinds, air conditioner blinds, or car blinds. It is machine washable and works great with cleaning spray if you're dealing with extra tough grime.
Promising review: "I love this product!! It works fantastic! I am a housekeeper for several private homes. My least favorite job...cleaning window blinds! I have used about every method there is, but the job is still very time consuming. The main reason it takes so long is you must clean each and every slat separately to do the job right. Not anymore! With this product you can clean two slats at once, and it cleans them the first swipe! The microfiber is the key to getting all the dust, and the design of the product makes it super easy! PLUS, this tool can be used on different types of blinds because it is flexible! I have used it on wooden shutters, plastic vertical patio door blinds, and horizontal metal 'mini' blinds. Additionally, the microfiber 'sleeve' that fits on the tool is washable, and it comes with five of them, so it's a real value. Being reusable and with so many to use, it should last a long time before they all completely wear out! This product deserves 10 stars!" —Sandy D
Get it from Amazon for $7.59 (available in 2 colors, comes with 4 sleeves).
13. A Wet & Forget shower cleaner with over 20,000 5-star ratings that you can literally spray on your shower grime, forget about overnight, and then rinse off in the morning. What is this sorcery???
The Wet & Forget shower cleaner is safe to use on most surfaces except for natural marble. With repeated use, this will clean the stains on your caulk and grout, too!
Reviewers note that this product should be used multiple times for best results.
Promising review: "I still can’t believe how well this works. My tub is shining. My clear shower curtain is actually clear or nearly so. I am 75 years old, so my scrubbing days are past. I tried to do the foam cleaner with a Magic Eraser sponge, but can’t do it often. This stuff eliminates all that. Wherever I spray and then rinse the next day, it’s clean. I’m doing it every day to get rid of all the scummy buildup, and then, I’m going to switch to once a week. The only thing that’s a little difficult for me is the size of the container for me to manage, but it’s well worth this inconvenience." —JHM
"We live in an area with very hard water. Two to three times a year, I'd have to scrub the living daylights out of our shower doors. Which is exhausting. With this stuff, I haven't had to do that in months, and there's no indication I need to any time soon. I douse the doors, walls, floor, and shower head probably an average of two times a week after my shower and just let it be until the next person showers. I simply love not having to put so much elbow grease into cleaning the dastardly hard water." —Clarissa Woolsey
Get it from Amazon for $19.98.
14. A fast-acting, antibacterial foot and shoe odor eliminator powder that will neutralize stinky odors, not just cover them up! Now, you can dramatically kick off your shoes at the end of a long day without being attacked by stench.
This foot and shoe deodorizer is all-natural and talc-free!
Promising reviews: "Miracle. This product works wonders. I tend to have a lot of problems when it comes to my foot odor, but this product changed that. Now, I’m not afraid to take my shoes off and relax." —Bryan Solino
"This product truly works as advertised. Keeps odor away. Keeps feet dry when wearing no socks. Very little is needed to see results. Long lasting. Worked so well I’ve gone around the house and sprinkled it into everyone’s shoes." —Amanda Brayman
Foot Sense is a small business that uses natural ingredients to treat common foot conditions.
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
15. An easy-to-install toilet bowl cleaning system to clean your toilet bowl with every flush because idk if anything is grosser than having to hand-scrub a dirty toilet!!
FYI, this product does contain bleach!
Promising review: "The Fluidmaster system cleans effectively, without causing any damage to the toilet components. Its design is simple, yet genius. It consists of a small unit that connects onto the refill line, between the fill value and refill tube. When the toilet is flushed, water passes through the cleaning system, directly into the refill tube. This water passes through the flush holes and into the bowl, allowing the cleaning solution to be evenly distributed without any of the solution entering the tank. This is by far the best cleaning system I've seen. It's simple, affordable, and effective. If you hate constantly scrubbing toilets, you may want to get this. We tried it in one of our toilets, and it worked so well we bought three more." —R. Precourt
Get it from Amazon for $10.77.
16. And!! A pack of all-natural toilet fizzies that'll clean your toilet like a bath bomb and leave a fresh scent behind! Simply toss a fizzie in your toilet bowl, and it'll get to work. Never thought I'd be so enraptured by a toilet cleaning product, but here we are!!
Promising review: "These toilet fizzies are so perfect and smell great! This is my second purchase (I got the glass jar/fizzies and now the refill), and I love them! The lemon scent is so great and makes my bathroom smell amazing. I highly recommend!!" —Kyla
Happy Earth Boutique is a small business based in New Jersey that focuses on sustainable, nontoxic cleaning and personal care products.
Get it from Happy Earth Boutique on Etsy for $11.04.
17. A best-selling dryer vent cleaner kit to remove YEARS of lint, dirt, and hair in your dryer vents so your dryer can run more efficiently and safely — and so your clothes will stop coming out of the dryer with lint stuck all over them (basically making them seem dirtier than they were when you first put them in).
The kit comes with a vent cleaning hose, hose connection accessories, and an adaptor to connect the hose to your vacuum, and a lint blush. It fits most vacuum cleaners except some Dysons.
Promising review: “This tool is amazing! I couldn’t believe the amount of lint that was hiding inside my dryer vent . Although it looked disgusting, 🤮 I got a strange feeling of satisfaction that my dryer could breathe again after years of neglect on my part. If I could give this item a 10, I would.” —Karen F.
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
18. A bottle of allergen spray that'll help reduce common allergens living on surfaces and in the air (think dust mites and pet dander — and cockroach allergens, GAG!!). This is formulated with extra-sensitive folks in mind and no harsh chemicals.
The bottle arrives filled with only mineral ingredients, so to use, fill the bottle to the top with tap water, shake, and you're set to spray!
Promising review: "First product that works! I was extremely skeptical. I have had asthma and allergies all my life, and they're bad. I've had allergy shots, and they're still bad! I looked at this and thought, maybe it will work...well, I've been using it for three weeks, and there actually is a huge, noticeable difference. Nothing in my allergy routine has changed — except using this. I would highly recommend trying it — my nickname as a kid was Wheezy. Lol. I can breathe through my nose now! 🤗" —Gina C. Miller
Allergy Asthma Clean is a small, family-owned business that was created in response to one their children's severe allergies.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
19. A plate divider so your food never has to touch if you or a loved one has sensory or food sensitivities. Each divider has a strong suction cup sealing to ensure it stays in place (and that even your food's juices stay separated).
This product is also dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "I love these! Even as an adult, I hate my food touching. Thought they might keep things apart but not juices or things, but they really stick to the plate, and the meat juice doesn't run into the salad. It saves me from having different plates for each food. I wish I had these a long time ago. Also used when I hurt my arm and only had one hand to help push things onto the fork/spoon. I told a friend who had a stroke about them, and she loves them as well. What a cool idea for many people." —Superbeckee
Food Cubby is a small business.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (pack of two, available in 3 colors).
20. A tiny, extremely sticky Clean Ball that cleans up the dirt, crumbs, and hair at the bottom of your favorite tote simply by rolling around in your bag as you go about your day (because IDK about you, but the bottom of my purse is...a sight that even I'd like to be spared from).
The cleaning ball is also reusable — simply remove the sticky ball from its honeycomb casing, and wash it with water!
Promising review: "This little ball is genesis!! Rolls around in my purse; which I live out of. It picks up a lot lint, debris, or even crumbs. Easy to find with the bright pink. Just remove and wash, and it’s ready to go again. The price was great and something I can use for years. If you live out of your purse, this a must have!!" —dj3biggs
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three colors).
21. A tried-and-true anti-dandruff shampoo for relieving itchy, stubborn dandruff fast!! I love this stuff for whenever I have a flare-up, and it has a permanent place on my bathroom shelf.
Promising review: "I have been dealing with dandruff for a long time. Though I have tried other shampoos meant to help combat against dandruff, I haven't had anything work as good as this product. I’ve been using this over the last three weeks, but after the first use, I noticed an improvement. Few more uses later, and I now see little to no flakes when brushing my hair." —Alfred bascom
Get it from Amazon for $14.70.
22. A Shark Tank-famous seat gap filler if you tend to eat in your car (TRY not to think about the stale cookie crumbs, lost potato chips, and who knows what else that might be hanging out between your seat and the center console right now 😳😳). Not to mention, you'll never drop your phone, quarters, pens, or makeup (etc.) down that seemingly bottomless pit again.
The seat gap filler works by attaching to your seat belt catch and moves with the seat so you don't have to worry about reinstalling or adjusting it. It fits most vehicles and trucks!
Promising review: "These are easy to install, and they work like they are supposed to. No more dropped phone that I can't find, or that gross collection of coins, hair ties, and the random French fry under my seat. These are so lovely. A steal for something so smart and utilitarian." —Heather
Get a pack of two with a bonus LED credit card light and a slide-free pad from Amazon for $24.99.
23. A multi-use hairbrush cleaner to finally get rid of all the sticky fuzz and gunk on your brush bristles that was LITERALLY SO HARD TO REMOVE before this.
Promising review: "This hairbrush cleaning brush is incredible. It took me about 20 minutes (which if you've ever used tweezers or a pocket knife to remove the fuzzies, you'll know that's not bad at all), and the brush came clean! This steadily chips away at them until the brush looks about as good as the day you bought it! The Denman cleaning brush is very sturdy and doesn't get bent out of shape, but doesn't damage the brush you're cleaning, even softer plastic." —Ali M.
Get it from Amazon for $10.95.
24. And a three-pack of natural bamboo charcoal blotting papers that'll help absorb the oil and sweat that slides down your face after a long day (or if you're me, every day). These are 25% larger than competing brands!
The dispenser for the blotting papers is also really sturdy, so you don't have to worry about wipes falling out or getting crumpled.
Promising review: "I bought these because I get really oily on both sides of my nostrils, to the point where I get tiny painful pimples. I've been using Clean and Clear sheets to absorb excess oil, but they're expensive and small. These sheets are really large, and I only need one for my whole face! They absorb the oil really well. Will definitely always keep these on hand!" —Stephanie H.
Get a 3-pack of 100 blotting papers from Amazon for $9.99.
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