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1. Skip replacing your entire sink and instead tackle stains with a bottle of Hope's Perfect Sink Cleaner and Polish, made to restore brushed stainless steel, porcelain, cast-iron, and other surfaces to their former glory.
2. Remove that nasty buildup in your dishwasher you've been trying to ignore for a while now with a cleaner capable of dissolving smelly residue. Just add a tablet, run a normal wash cycle, and watch lime and mineral buildup disappear. Now you don't have to worry about your dishes *actually* getting clean!
3. Refresh the old stained grout on your tile floors or backsplash with a nontoxic, waterproof grout pen — a far easier and cheaper alternative to having it professionally regrouted.
4. Or get deep into the crevices and scrub away years of built-up dirt with an effective grout cleaner — oh, so *that's* what it's supposed to look like!
5. Upgrade your fridge organization by stashing your produce, drinks, and more in separate clear refrigerator bins that'll make it look like something out of a magazine.
6. And give your pantry situation a bit of a makeover with a set of Rubbermaid food storage containers — this airtight, see-through storage is perfect for holding dried goods like pasta, sugar, flour, and cereal. It makes it WAY easier to find what you're looking for, and the organization will feel oh-so satisfying every time you look at it.
7. Maximize your kitchen drawer space using a compact cutlery organizer cleverly designed with stacked, angled compartments that take up waaay less space than the typical wide, flat organizers. Considering how many times a day you open this drawer, you'll be able to appreciate this space-efficient organization on the reg.
See this "life-changing" drawer organizer on TikTok!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Chelsea Stuart has used the cutlery organizer to make her kitchen feel more organized. She says: "Just got this, and it has freed up SO much space in our cutlery drawer that we can now store teas, small Tupperware, etc. vs. before it was just a mess of utensils."
Promising review: "I had never seen this before I bought it, and holy crap it changed my life. So. Much. Room. There is so much room left in my drawer now that I moved stuff from another drawer and I have an entirely empty drawer in my kitchen now. Now only HALF the drawer is silverware and the other half is spatulas and cooking utensils. It is great. It also seems very sturdy. Highly recommend." —van31050
Get it from Amazon for $11.24+ (available in three colors and another style).
8. And save precious counter space by installing an in-drawer bamboo block that'll store knives safely and efficiently. It fits even larger-handled knives and plops right into your drawer with ease.
9. Or opt for a sleek all-in-one set of black knives that comes with everything you need for your kitchen cutting and chopping needs. The clear acrylic stand and all-black aesthetic makes this set stylish enough to display.
This block comes with 13 knives (included six steak knives), a pair of kitchen scissors, a peeler, and a two-stage knife sharpener.
Promising review: “I love everything about these!!! I NEVER put my knives in the dishwasher, it’s the best way to destroy them! These will last forever! I love the variety of blades. The handles are sturdy and comfortable. The stand is unique and very convenient. The knives are very sharp and the sharpener is easy to use. I’m very satisfied!” —Dean Maikranz
Get a 17-piece set from Amazon for $44.99 (available in smaller sets and other colors).
10. Rid your oven of that baked-on grease and food from years ago — it's no match for this eco-friendly oven scrub, handmade with a blend of plant- and mineral-derived ingredients like eucalyptus, lemon, and peppermint essential oils; pumice stone; and baking soda.
11. Avoid having to scrape burnt food off the bottom of your oven by using oven liners, because that's a task no one wants to spend time doing. They're easily cut if needed to match your oven size and even easier to clean — just rinse them off or toss in the dishwasher for a deeper wash!
12. Simplify produce washing and straining with a cute colander that expands to fit the side of your sink, taking up minimal space so you can keep using your sink while fruits and veggies drain. People also use this as a dish rack!
This colander can expand from 14.5 to 19.5 inches. It's top-rack dishwasher safe as well!
Jenae: I have this colander in the pink color and absolutely love it! I don't leave it out on my sink permanently, but I've hung it right next to my sink using small Command hooks so I can quickly grab it and place it on my sink whenever I need to clean produce or drain pasta. I love being able to leave ingredients on it to drain while I work on other steps of a recipe, and it also leaves enough room in the sink for me to place dirty dishes or wash a pan without the dirty water going onto my clean ingredients. Highly recommend, especially for small kitchens!
Promising review: "I’m obsessed with this. I leave it in my sink always. It makes washing fruits or draining pasta so much easier and has such a simple cleanup. It also adds a nice pop of color to my kitchen. I highly recommend it." —Alyssa
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in six colors and in two-packs).
13. Achieve that classic subway tile look with your backsplash with a peel-and-stick version you can apply in a single afternoon — no retiling needed.
14. Or add some ~flavor~ to your kitchen wall with faux-gel tile backsplash — a relatively cheap afternoon project in place of a hefty investment requiring professionals.
15. Get rid of the mountain of open tea boxes currently occupying an entire cabinet by moving all of your packets into a two-sided tea stand. It takes up a fraction of the space and makes it easier to find the exact blend you're craving for your daily brew.
You can choose between 80-bag or 120-bag stands with eight or 12 removable bins, respectively. Also, multiple reviewers split this in two to mount them all the way vertically as a DIY solution!
YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home organization products.
Promising review: "Do I really need a tea bag organizer? That's what I was thinking when I ordered this. And when I took it out of the box. And when I filled the first little bag holder. But, as the pile of empty boxes grew larger, I knew the answer was yes, I do need a tea bag organizer. I was using a whole shelf and a half of jumbled tea boxes that I had to sift through to look for a specific tea. In the end, I think this held about eight or nine boxes of tea bags (I crammed some of them). I am so happy that I got this!" —Sarah C.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes).
16. *Finally* organize your spices inside a drawer with customizable liners — you can cut them to fit the size of your drawers, and they'll hold your spices in place face-up so you can always find the cumin when you need it.
17. Or utilize a spice rack with the labels facing you so you don't have to spend five minutes searching in your cabinet for the exact spice you need. Plus, it's cute enough to keep out on your counter so you can reach for the spice you need faster, and it *also* makes it easy to check which spices you're running low on before heading to the store.
18. Restore your porcelain and make it look almost brand new by going to town on it with The Pink Stuff, an internet-beloved paste made to tackle stains, dirt, and grime practically anywhere. Put it to test anywhere you've long given up on getting clean and watch it work its magic.
19. Grab a bottle of Therapy Premium Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish, a plant-based cleaner that'll get your stainless steel looking brand new. Goodbye smudges, dust, dirt, and oil — hello, clean surfaces and a lovely lavender scent.
20. Stick small LED lights under and/or above your kitchen cabinets for a neat glow anytime the lights are off — you can program them to give off a classic white glow or all sorts of colors, and at variety of brightness levels. No more blinding yourself with the overhead lights every time you need a glass of water at 3 a.m.
21. And if you're looking for another way to update your cabinets, try a one-day cabinet makeover kit to give your kitchen that just-remodeled feeling for pennies versus what it would cost to replace them.
22. Give your appliances a major glow-up by picking up a liquid stainless-steel fridge kit, because why pay for a brand-new fridge when you can upgrade the aesthetic for a fraction of the price?
23. Or keep the project even more affordable by using stainless-steel-effect contact paper to ugprade the look of your kitchen appliances. Because if it ain't broke, don't fix it — but you *can* still modernize the look fairly easily and cheaply.
And when you move or change your mind, you can easily remove or reposition it!
Promising review: "Amazing job at updating my wall oven. I searched for months trying to see what would be an alternative replacement to my dated wall oven (25 years old). The thing is, my old oven has always worked very well, so I couldn't really justify paying $2,000 to replace my working double wall oven only because of cosmetic reasons. Then it dawned on me that maybe if I updated the oven with this metal covering it would look like real stainless steel. So for literally the cost of $10 I updated my oven. The update is virtually unnoticeable unless you tell someone, and what's the best thing of all, it leaves no fingerprints. Best $10 I ever spent." —B. Lenj
Get an 18-inch x 6-foot roll from Amazon for $13.82.
24. Dissolve that baked-on grease on your stove top that's been there for ages with a bottle of Bar Keepers Friend Multipurpose Cooktop Cleaner, a popular cleaner capable of removing the most stubborn of stains *and* restoring shine.
25. Or opt for a gentler option if you have an electric stove — this cooktop cleaner will remove those unsightly stains and baked-on deposits and leave it sparkling.
26. Let small essentials rest on a magnetic stove shelf, perfect for smaller kitchens where counter space is at a premium (hello, everyone in NYC). This magnetic shelf attaches to the top of your stove with zero installation required, giving you a very handy spot to store spices, decor, and more while freeing up precious cabinet space.
27. If the thought of what's lurking inside your garbage disposal haunts you at night, give it a good, deep clean with a foaming drain and pipe cleaner made to deodorize it while also removing the nasty grunge and buildup lurking within. No more gnarly smells or dirty water that just won't drain.
28. And invest in a SinkShroom strainer, because there's nothing worse than having to stick your hand down in dirty sink water to pick up chunks of leftover food (gagging just thinking about it). This stainless steel strainer catches food particles without stopping the flow of water so your sink can keep draining.
29. Mount your mixer attachments with an under-cabinet tool holder if you're a baker! Because we love them, but they're kind of awkwardly shaped and tricky to store elsewhere. Plus, when you're scrambling to switch from your beater to your whisk, you don't need to be scrummaging around your cabinets trying to find where you left it last.
30. And utilize even more of your under-cabinet space with a fruit and veggie hammock so freakin' cute, it might even inspire you to start eating more produce. If an organized kitchen sparks joy in you, then you might wanna pick this up ASAP.
This cute macrame hanging basket is handcrafted by Knapps Knots, a San Diego-based macramé and wood craft shop run by Anastasia Knapp, who is originally from Ukraine.
Jenae: I personally own this macrame basket (in the Cactus shade) and *highly* recommend it if you're looking to add a cozy touch to your kitchen. As someone with a relatively small NYC kitchen, I need every bit of counter space I can get, and this lets me keep produce out without having to take up space with a fruit basket or banana stand. I'm a big fan of utilizing vertical space as storage, and this does just that; plus, it allows for ventilation to help your fruit stay fresh for longer. I'm constantly cooking with onions or grabbing an apple as a mid-day snack, and having them right there at an arm's reach is sooo nice. BTW, these come with hooks that screw directly into a cabinet, but if you (like me) want to avoid that damage, I recommend using Command hooks — I'm using four of these small toggle hooks and they've held up the basket *with* produce in it wonderfully.
Promising review: "I love love love this! It adds a lot of charm to our kitchen, and it’s super functional. The macrame is very high-quality, and it shipped fast." —Rachel Amity
Get it from Knapps Knots on Etsy for $27.90+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors)
31. Set up a safe and efficient storage area for your dishes with a wooden peg board insert that can go right inside your cabinet drawers. Your plates, bowls, pot lids, and pans will be easily accessible, neatly organized, and safe from damage caused by bumping against each other.
32. Cover part of your kitchen window in prismatic film to provide a lil' extra privacy and enjoy the dazzling rainbows it'll cast across the room. It still lets sunlight through, but you won't have to stare at your neighbors' sun-tanning on the back deck while you wash dishes.
Promising review: "When I’m standing at my kitchen sink, my view is my neighbors whenever they are on their deck. With this window cling on part of the window, now the neighbors have privacy and I have beautiful rainbows all over the counter and sink. It makes me happy! Great product! Great price! Easy to install!" —W. Macindoe
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in 11 sizes).
33. Replace the plain recessed lighting in your kitchen using a conversion kit that'll let you hang those gorgeous pendant lights you've had saved forever.
34. Set your fridge up to end the frustrating cycle of fruits and veggies going bad before you even have a chance to use them with anti-mold pads. We've all shamefully thrown away a bag of wilted spinach or a wrinkly bell pepper — basically pouring money down the drain. These pads will buy you days of extra time and save you $$$ in the long run.
35. Use a nifty stackable wine rack to chill those bottles of chardonnay and sauvignon blanc in a more space-efficient manner *and* keep them from rolling around in your fridge. Yay for vertical storage!
It fits standard wine bottles (not jumbo ones). Of course, you don't have to use this in the fridge — others set it up as part of their bar cart!
Get a look at it on TikTok!
Promising review: "I have wine that was taking up too much space in my fridge. Now that it is stacked, it works a lot better! Plus, the wine bottles would roll around on my glass shelf and drive me wild. No more rolling bottles, and now, there is room for more food! The holders are plastic, but seem pretty durable." —MindSetOnBeach
Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.49.
36. Protect your table from hot pans using flower trivet mats that double as cute wall decor. 🌼
Promising review: "I simply love these trivets. I used them as a decoration on my kitchen wall. When needed, I just place them on the table for my hot dishes. They clean in a breeze and the color is great. The price is so reasonable that if I didn't need them, I still would have bought them. You will not be disappointed with this item." —redhead
Get a set of three from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in eight colors and also in sets of six).
37. Address all those plastic grocery bags currently piling up in a drawer or cabinet in your kitchen by stashing them compactly inside waterproof plastic bag holders. Now you can store them in a much more aesthetically pleasing, space-efficient, *and* easy-to-access way, pulling them out from the bottom as needed.
38. Finally, use cute decals to turn your kitchen cabinet into both a quick reference for measurement conversations *and* storage for your measuring spoons and cups. No more reaching for your phone to google how many tablespoons are in a cup; no more rummaging in a drawer for the 1/2 teaspoon that has, seemingly, magically disappeared.
Note: Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.