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    43 Products Under $20 So Useful, You Might Even Shed A Tear

    Because useful *and* cheap is the best kind of product.

    1. A container of Museum Gel that'll successfully foil your cat's plans of knocking over all of your beautiful decorative pieces in the living room. You basically apply the clear adhesive to the bottom of glass or crystal and it'll stay locked in place on any surface.

    Reviewer holding the container of clear gel

    2. A magnetic cloud key holder, which is just the cutest way of making sure you never lose your keys again. You just need to remember to put them here...

    Reviewer photo of the yellow cloud magnetic key holder with keys on it

    3. A desktop vacuum cleaner because we spend at least eight hours at our desk working (and snacking), which means crumbs happen. This mini vacuum will suck up all the crud, keeping the work station clean and ready to be used. Long story short, yes, you can go back to eating your Nature Valley bars with confidence.

    4. A dishwasher magnet so you can stop the "are these dishes clean?" game you play with your housemates every time you need to grab a dish or spoon. Or worse...you accidentally grab a dirty fork 🤮.

    5. A jewelry-cleaning brush because you'd be surprised at how dingy your jewelry actually is. It's time to let your ring 🎵 shine bright like a (literal) diamond 🎵.

    A before and after of the writer's engagement ring cleaned with the brush

    6. A Flower Power Steam Releaser that'll stop water from boiling over while ~also~ looking ridiculously cute.

    the flower-shaped steam releaser clipped onto a stainless steel pot

    7. A super bitter-tasting clear polish to assist you in finally quitting your nail-biting habit, allowing your fingernails to grow strong, healthy, and best of all, nice and long. Time to start looking up nail inspo on Pinterest for your next manicure! 💅 

    It's totally harmless *and* shine-free, so it won't look like anything's on your nails. It's also great to help kids stop sucking on their thumbs.

    Promising review: "I am in my mid-30s and have been a life long, hard core nail biter. I am someone who will chew and pick my nails and surrounding skin until they're so short they bleed and hurt constantly (not to mention look horrendous), yet still keep going. Mavala stop is the only nail biting deterrent that has worked for me. It does not taste 'spicy' like other products, it just tastes horrible! For those concerned about visibility, it is essentially clear nail polish that tastes bad. The shine doesn't last as long as regular nail polish. Three years ago I used Mavala stop every other day and for the first time in my life, I had nails that didn't hurt. I wasn't embarrassed about and actually looked nice!" —Amazon customer

    Get it from Amazon for $11.97.

    8. An ice cream pint cozy that'll make eating your favorite frozen dessert *that* much warmer. 🥶 

    The pint cozy in various funky colors
    The pint cozy in white with an ice cream pint inside it
    Berkshire Yarn Works / Etsy, Stephanie Hope / BuzzFeed

    I have been using this cover every time I whip out one of my ice cream pints and it had made it so much more enjoyable to consume! I love that my hands stay warm *and* dry and it also doesn't get condensation all over the couch or table when I place it down. They come in a bunch of cute colors, but I went with a neutral beige.

    Berkshire Yarn Works is a Black woman-owned small business based out of the Massachusetts that specializes in creating handmade cozy products for you and your home. 

    Get it from Berkshire Yarn Works on Etsy for $16+ (available in two sizes and seven colors).

    9. A toilet seat lifter because despite you keeping it clean, there's always something icky about the toilet and grabbing the lid just feels...*shudder*.

    10. A dual-layered antimicrobial toothbrush with ultra thin bristles that will help get deep into the creases between your gums and teeth. It won't completely replace a floss, but it's pretty damn close! 

    A close up shot of the bristles on the toothbrush
    A shot of the entire toothbrush
    Stephanie Hope / BuzzFeed

    Growing up, I was the absolute worst at flossing and brushing my teeth. It was so bad, I ended up developing periodontitis, which is inflammation of the gums caused by a build up of bacteria. It causes your gums to separate and recede from your teeth. It's pretty bad. Well, now I obviously go to the dentist regularly, but still struggle to floss my teeth at often as I should. These toothbrushes are such a game changer for me! The bristles at the tip are sooo tiny, I can literally feel them cleaning between my teeth. My gums get red easily if I don't floss enough, and ever since I started using this twice a day, they're no longer red! They look so healthy and I truly feel like I'm actually getting a good cleaning, compared to other manual toothbrushes. It's gentle enough for my sensitive gums, but gets in deep to prevent plaque. I'm obsessed! 

    Mouthwatchers is a small business that specializes in making antimicrobial toothbrushes for an ultra-clean feeling!

    Promising review: "I was intrigued by this toothbrush, so I thought I’d order one. Wow, it really lived up to what it said. After just 2 days, using it four times, I was sold! I have been using an electric brush for probably 20 years. This toothbrush made my teeth feel cleaner. Weird right? A toothbrush is a toothbrush. Think again. It’s the combination of the two lengths of the bristles and the softness. I was so happy with how clean my teeth felt, I ordered two more brushes after the second day. I don’t want to be caught without it. My only advice is to not get carried away really scrubbing. I did, and it made my gums sore. Once I took easy, it’s been absolutely great. I will use my electric toothbrush some, but once it breaks, no more electric, then it will only be this toothbrush." —Skippy

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.90

    11. A pack of natural green tea oil-blotting sheets to help remove any excess oil on the skin for that matte look you love so much. Keep these bad boys in your bag to whip out and dab over your face at a moment's notice, keeping your makeup fresh all day.

    12. A battery-operated salt and pepper grinder set that'll have you feeling like you just stepped foot into a fancy 5-star restaurant. At least you know the chef isn't a rat.

    13. A pack of stickers to cover those obnoxious lights that emit from your electronics. You know...the one that keeps you up every night? Yeah, that one.

    14. A nifty ice cube tray that'll make the cutest dachshund-shaped cubes ever paw-sible.

    the tray in use displaying dachshund-shaped ice cubes

    15. A collapsible sink colander so you can wash your veggies and fruits comfortably over the sink and easily put the strainer away, saving space in your cabinets!

    Reviewer photo of the strainer over a sink with a few vegetables in it

    16. A clip-on strainer that'll make draining your pasta your new favorite task. Gone are the days of the rogue macaroni escaping your pot!

    Reviewer photo of the green strainer attached to a pot full of water and pasta

    17. A multi-plug outlet for when you only have one measly outlet in your living room, but have a ton of electronics you use.

    18. Anti-slip hooks that will finally keep your glasses from slipping off your face for the 24,628th time today. Sincerely, me and my oily nose.

    The silicone grips in multiple colors

    19. Silicone lids to store your food without having to switch things over to a food storage container, creating even more of a mess. You can keep it right in the bowl and place one of these bad boys on top. Gently press down and they'll suction right up!

    The silicone lids on top of containers in a fridge

    20. Biodegradable, all-natural bottle-cleaning tablets because is there anything more annoying than trying to clean your water bottle or coffee tumbler every time you use it?

    A reviewer photo of a dirty stainless mug that gets filled with water and a cleaning tablet and foams up before looking clean and free of grime

    21. A reusable three-layered cleaner so you can get clean your window blinds effortlessly *and* quickly.

    The blue cleaner removing dust from two blinds, top and bottom

    22. Ridiculously effective sticky traps for snatching those pesky gnats and fruit flies that are regularly terrorizing your plants *and* life.

    23. A pair of grooming gloves because aren't we tired of our pets releasing their pesky little furs all over the place every time they turn their heads? I use this every single day on our cats and it's helped minimize the amount of fur my vacuum has to suck up.

    Reviewer photo of the grooming gloves with fur on it

    24. A mini trash can you can put right into the cup holder or backseat pocket as a simple way to reduce the clutter that seems to miraculously end up on the passenger seat floor.

    25. Dog goggles (DOGGLES?!) to protect their eyes from the sun, wind, and debris when they're going for a ride in the car and absolutely insist on sticking their heads out the window.

    A Dalmatian wearing black dog goggles in a backyard

    26. A pair of plant-watering stakes so you can can have some peace of mind knowing your lil' plant babies are hydrated and healthy when you're not around.

    glass bird-looking bulbs filled with water inserted into a container plant

    27. A surprisingly effective essential-oil stick infused with peppermint, spearmint, and lavender to ease those pesky migraine and tension headaches you get during the workday or because your cat won't stop meowing for treats. Oh, just me?

    A BuzzFeeder holding the lipstick-sized headache stick

    28. Reusable silicone straws for guzzling down your favorite iced coffee with *sustainability* in mind. You know what makes these really cool though? Snap closures! This means you can open the straws in half to ensure you got all the gunk out! Just give 'em a good wipe down. No more "cleaning" brushes required.

    29. A tissue holder so when that sad song on your "Commuting Essentials" playlist plays, you're ready for it.

    A leopard print car visor tissue holder

    30. A posture corrector designed to help put your back in the proper alignment, relieving pain and helping you gain stability in your spine. With time and practice, it develops your back's muscle memory. Soon, you'll be standing tall without it! Huzzah! Bonus: It's discreet enough to wear under your shirt.

    A customer review before and after photo of them wearing the posture corrector

    31. A near-universal phone holder so you can easily see any incoming calls *and* your navigation without ever having to look away from the road.

    The mount attached to a car vent with a phone on it

    32. A sectioned cereal bowl for anyone who absolutely cannot stomach soggy cereal (guilty) and just wants every bite to be crispy and delicious.

    the cereal bowl in white with two section, one filled with dry cereal and the other filled with milk

    33. An eyeliner stamp to save you time and tears in the morning by creating the perfect wing every single time. No more 2003 *emo eyeliner* for you!

    34. A makeup-erasing cloth so you can spend less time scrubbing your face off (thus irritating your poor skin) and more time applying your favorite night cream.

    before-and-after of a buzzfeed writer wiping the makeup off half her face with the cloth

    35. A set of bed bands that'll secure your fitted sheet so you can stop fighting with it throughout the night during your tossin' and turnin'.

    36. Chair socks to not only protect your beautiful wood floors from getting scratched but also make them look so dang cute.

    A chair wearing socks

    37. Ceiling fan chain pulls that'll not only make turning the fan on and off less of an annoyance, but also look so dang cute! I can't tell you how many times I have pulled the chain swearing it's the fan and *spoiler alert* it never is.

    reviewer image of fan pulls

    38. A toilet night-light so your treacherous journey to the bathroom past the noisy toys in the hall can be lit without causing a ruckus among the cave dwellers. AKA your kids.

    toilet night light in toilet

    39. A rose-gold rechargeable electric lighter to replace those disposable matchsticks and old dinky lighter you've been using to light all of your candles. OK, it's me.

    40. A handheld garlic press so you can finally stop trying to mince your fresh garlic with a knife. With a simple back-and-forth motion, you'll have perfectly minced garlic in half the time.

    reviewer photo of the rolling handheld garlic press with minced garlic in it

    41. A Kochblume spill stopper that works great for those boiling pots that tend to overflow *right* when you're not paying attention. No more sprinting into the kitchen to turn the heat down in a panic for you! This is progress.

    The spill stopper in red on top of a pot on a stove with water boiling inside, illustrating that it will not boil over

    42. A 3D-printed face mask air vent hook so you always know that you have a mask before you even leave your driveway. Say goodbye to the parking lot panic search through the endless abyss that is the center console of your car.

    A small gray clip on an air conditioning vent in a car with masks hanging from it

    43. And finally, a TubShroom that'll catch all of your hair *before* it clogs up your shower drain, resulting in the very gross "snake" technique where the hair comes out in a globby little string. Instead, the hair coils around this bad boy, making it even easier (and less gross) to remove!

    reviewer image of hair caught in the white tube-shaped TubShroom

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