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1. An ear treatment to help prevent inflammation and irritation in your poor pet's ears. It's designed to ease existing ear infections and help prevent future ones caused by a variety of fungus and bacteria.
If you do suspect your pet has an infection, definitely still reach out to your vet for professional advice!
Promising review: "My dog has persistent ear infections and the popular vet prescribed medication made him loose most of his hearing. When yet another ear infection came along I thought I’d give this a try. It worked way better than the other medicine and he did not loose any more of his hearing. I would apply it daily in the morning inside his ear and wipe out his ears in the evening with a gauze with a tiny bit of this stuff on it. Lots of gunk would come out! After a week his ear infection went away. He tolerated the application really well too because it’s goopy and went down smoothly into his ear. Definitely recommend!!" —Anabanana
Get it from Amazon for $23.79+ (available in three sizes).
2. A foot file just like the one they use at nail salons (except wayyyy more affordable than a full-on pedicure). Now you can remove your calluses and cracked skin from the comfort of your own home.
Promising review: "I tried for months to get rid of deep cracks on my left heel. I used salves, moisturizing socks, those viral peeling foot masks, lotions, soaks, pumice stones, that old egg-shaped foot grater thing. Stuff helped a little, for sure. They lessened the cracks. But those cracks were deep. So I got this and it worked. It took a couple of times using it after showering, and then using one of the salves and covering with socks overnight. And my cracks are gone. Not just lessened, they are GONE. I maintain my heels now with this every couple days because dry skin happens on heels, and this is easy to use. The handle is long enough to reach, and right now I'm eight months pregnant and reaching anything is a struggle so that's saying something. It's easy to clean, just rinse that foot parmesan off and hang it to dry. This might be my favorite Amazon purchase so far. And I buy everything on here." —Meg
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
3. Or, a popular foot exfoliant peel that is both horrifying (!) and satisfying. After wearing the booties for an hour, you will watch layers of skin peel away (over the course of five to seven days) from your feet to reveal a smoothness you haven't experienced since you learned to walk.
Check out a TikTok of the foot peel in action.
Promising review: "I placed this order after seeing it everywhere on TikTok... and boy am I glad I tried it! I was initially skeptical of trying anything on my feet.. and let’s be honest the peeling feet pictures are not for the weak :) .. but oddly extremely satisfying. I soaked my feet in the bag for an hour as instructed (super easy to use) ... two weeks later, BOOM baby soft feet. It came with two soaking uses so I used the second on my sister. 10/10 would recommend!!" —Alma Elias
Get two pairs from Amazon for $13.25+ (available in two sizes, 11 scents, and four quantities).
4. A box of wart-removing pads so you can finally remove that bump that has been tormenting you. All you have to do is apply the self-adhering bandage and prepare to rid yourself of the wart.
Promising review: "I had a hideous wart on one of my left toes that just wouldn't go away. I tried cutting it off and applying a peeling solution on it, but it came coming back with a vengeance. It was a cause of irritation and embarrassment that I couldn't even wear slides or flip-flops over the summer. Until I found this product. I checked CVS, Rite Aid, and Target, and this was still the best priced product, so I bought a box to try. Without even a month of using these medicated pads, the wart is gone! I have no complaints about the adhesion cuz it was completely intact after 48 hours of putting it on, despite getting them wet a lot (I shower twice a day). Within a week of using these, the tough top of the wart started to peel off with the medicated pad. I decided to continue using the medicated pad to ensure the roots of the wart goes away as well. Now, there are NO traces of the wart, at all! I am super happy about this product and recommend it to whoever needs to get rid of an embarrassing wart." —Elaine Corpin
Get 14 pads from Amazon for $7.29+ (available in five varieties).
5. A mold and mildew removal gel that you simply layer on, leave for a few hours, and wipe clean. Yes, that means NO SCRUBBING.
Promising review: "The caulking in my shower had turned black with mold. I had been too sick to take care of things like that for over a year. I used this and within one application it is bright, shiny, white again! If this hadn’t worked, I was planning to remove all the caulking and start over. This saved me hours of work. There are some things that make you satisfied every time you look at it. This is one of them." —Planetary Drive
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
6. An allergy supplement to help your pup sooth their itchy skin. These soft chews taste great so your doggo wont even know they're getting probiotics and nutrients that may help improve immune function, aid digestion, promote healthy skin, and add shine back to their coat.
Be sure to check with your vet before adding a supplement to your pet's routine.
Promising review: "Our GSD started having skin issues when we moved to TX. We changed foods. We gave baths. We tried fish oils. We tried allergy meds. We tried sprays. We tried creams. We went down the whole flea and pest road. Treated for everything. Turns out, poor pup is allergic to Texas. His beautiful coat turn dull and rough and thin from all the scratching. We found the right food, he started improving. Then we tried the Zesty Paw Bites. Within three days, his coat was softer. After a week, he wasn't itching all the time. We're almost a month in, his coat is coming back in, his fur is soft, he's about 90% less itchy. He's happy again. and he absolutely loves the treats. 100% will repurchase for the foreseeable future." —Heather P.
Get them from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in three sizes and five variations, including puppy and senior).
7. A set of pimple patches that are not only effective but also satisfying. Just place one of these on your pimple, go to bed, and wake up to a drastically smaller pimple — and a satisfying patch full of all the gunk it pulled out.
Mighty Patch was created in 2017 by Hero Cosmetics which is a woman-owned and Asian-owned company, founded by current CEO Ju Rhyu. Hero Cosmetics now creates cleansers, toners, pimple patches, and more.
Promising review: "I love this product! I am an adult with acne. When new ones pop up, put one of these patches on at night and by the morning the pimple is gone. Poof! It even works to pull out cysts — but you need multiple days for those. I also have really sensitive skin and these don’t bother it one bit. I love these!!" —Rebekah W.
Get a 36-count from Amazon for $11.97.
8. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets to clean the nasty you can see, but also the *nasty* you can't see. Just place one where you would put a normal dishwashing pod, and marvel at the results.
Promising review: "This stuff is the real deal. We have had multiple service calls to the house for this dishwasher — no help at all. Cleaned the filter, tried running the water to heat it first… nothing worked. Dishes were still coming out dirty and smelly. We were prepared to give up and replace our dishwasher. As a last ditch effort, I ordered the Affresh pods, and used two of ‘em. Hallelujah!!! Finally, dishes are coming out clean again. These pods saved me THOUSANDS! So simple and easy to use, I could not be happier." —M
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.50+ (also available as a 12-pack).
9. Bottle-cleaning tablets so your emotional support water bottle you've been using every day for the past year (…without washing…) can be restored back to its freshly purchased state that is *actually* clean to drink out of.
Promising review: "I admit I was skeptical that this would work on my deeply coffee stained, stainless steel coffee tumblers. Usually I have to boil hot water and use vinegar and dishwashing liquid in them and let them sit overnight to get them clean. So I was definitely skeptical how one small tablet with warm water for 20 minutes was going to get them sparkling. The truth of the matter is...it actually did a killer job! I popped one tablet in the bottom of each clean tumbler. Then, I added hot water that I had boiled on the stove (as an added benefit) and left them uncovered for 20 mins. Halfway through I stirred the water with a bottle brush and then let it sit for the remaining time. Before rinsing them out, I used a bottle brush again and then rinsed. OMG! SPARKLING LIKE NEW!!! SIMPLE, FAST & EASY. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" —Bliss Om
Get a pack of 12 tablets from Amazon for $8 (also available in a 78-pack).
10. An oven cleaning kit that will restore your oven to first-bought freshness. The plant-based ingredients are strong enough to give your oven a deep clean without any toxic fumes.
Everneat is a small business in Fairfield, Connecticut specializing in cleaning products.
This kit contains an oven scrub and metallic scrubber. All the products are plant-based, vegan, cruelty-free, and refillable/reusable.
Promising review: "This product is amazing. I use it for cleaning my oven, my glass cooktop and my porcelain sink. It gets those marks in my porcelain out very nicely! I'm sure it would work great in the toilet too, I just have yet to try it. I've bought this product twice now. They've rebranded into it looking quite sleek. The first time I ordered the plastic jar and the lid was near impossible to get off. This time I ordered the glass and it is much nicer. I use a heavy amount of product and this lasted me approximately three months! Worth it!" —Kelly L.
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $25.99 (available in three scents) or from Amazon for $24.99 (available in there scents).
11. A reviewer-beloved anti-dandruff shampoo clinically proven to clear up existing dandruff and itchiness (possibly from the first use), and also to help you remain flake-free and shiny.
The active ingredient in this is a powerful antifungal.
Promising review: "MIRACLE PRODUCT! If you have a flaky scalp from dandruff, BUY THIS. I was about to go to the dermatologist if this stuff didn’t work. Thank goodness I saved myself hundreds of dollars by giving this product a shot. I used it four of five times (over a month) and it cleared my scalp almost completely. One more use and my scalp will be 120% healed! This stuff blew my mind. Totally worth it." —chris
Get it from Amazon for $15.88+ (available in two sizes).
12. A miracle carpet cleaning solution you can put into the carpet cleaner machine you already own and get up those stains that have been haunting you for the past two years. This stuff is all natural, so you don't have to worry about any harsh chemicals making your kids or pets sick.
Sunny & Honey is a family-run small business that creates cleaning products, especially for homes with furry friends.
Promising reviewing: "I have a dog and two young boys, and I’m constantly cleaning the rug and sofa. I have tried other name-brand cleaning solutions, vinegar solutions, resolve, and nothing works as well as this. All the other ones have a weird smell that almost just mixes with the bad smells and makes it worse. This has a very clean and fresh scent and actually removes the odors!!!! Works well on carpet, rugs, and sofa upholstery. I use it in my upright carpet cleaner and small portable carpet cleaner. The best!" —Jessica B.
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in two sizes and two scents).
13. Or if you don't have a carpet cleaning machine, a stain and odor eliminator to clean up those tough messes you've already used sooo many products on. Not only will this stuff get rid of the stain, but it will get rid of the smell…pet stains can be STANKY, iykyk.
Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. is a family-owned small business named after the family's pets Rocco, a Labradoodle, and Roxie, a former shelter tabby cat. They make a variety of pet supplies, including cleaners, treats, grooming tools, accessories, and toys.
Promising review: "I have an elderly dog who has occasional accidents and a cat with chronic bladder issues. Without this product, I’m pretty sure I would’ve burned down the house. On fresh accidents, it works with just one treatment. It removes the stains, and more importantly, it completely removes the odors. On older, setting stains, it completely removes stains and odors after several repeat treatments. I’ve tried so many products over the years. Hands-down, this is the best." —SR Kelly
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes).
14. A liquid tartar remover that will help clean your doggo's teeth, without the risk of the guilt that comes from seeing their sad puppy eyes when you try to come near them with a toothbrush. With this, all you have to do is add it to their water and you'll stop gagging whenever they hit you with a breeze of hot doggie breath.
Note: this shouldn't be a total replacement for brushing their teeth to maintain the best hygiene.
Promising review: "I have a small dog who has always had bad teeth and despite years of (expensive) professional cleanings, she had to have 11 teeth extracted. I saw this in my recommendations and assumed that like the millions of (expensive!) products we’ve tried, it would do nothing and she would hate it. But there were so many customer photos I thought I may as well try this too. My mind is blown…It’s only been a couple of weeks and her teeth are visibly cleaner! Substantially! Not only that, but she even seems to like the flavor of her minty water. I went to refill her water bowl after a hike today and only after I opened the bottle did she come to me and happily slurp down water! She usually has to be cajoled into drinking even after the hottest days (she is cuter than she is bright) so this is saying something! Completely recommend :)" —Caroline
Get it from Amazon for $8.85+ (available in three sizes, for dogs or cats, and three versions).
15. A jetted tub cleaner because idk if you've heard, but those jets can get DISGUSTING...like, never-use-a-shared-tub disgusting. But unfortunately, that gunk doesn't stay only in the hotel tubs; it can build up in your tub at home. Clean out those jets, and stop being afraid of using your tub to its full potential.
Oh Yuk is a small, family-owned business based in Minnesota that specializes in PhD chemist-formulated cleaning products for home appliances, from dishwashers and washing machines to hot tubs and jetted bathtubs.
Promising review: "We bought a house with a jetted tub. I had anxiety about using the tub because I didn’t know what kind of germs and funk were in the jets. I ordered Oh Yuk before we even closed escrow. And when escrow did close, I got my keys and immediately used Oh Yuk in the tub. The junk that came out was soo gross! I ran it four times and now the tub jets are spotless. It was great being able to take a bath and not worry about someone else’s dirt and funk in my bath water. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" —Niki D.
Get it from Amazon for $17.84.
16. A stainless-steel tongue scraper designed to scrape away your bad breath, but reviewers have also found that it helped them experience flavors more intensely! Squeaky clean mouth AND more flavorful food? Sign me up!
Promising review: "I hate brushing my tongue, I also hate having bad breath, decided to try a tongue scraper. I was skeptical about the claim that it doesn’t trigger the gag reflex but I gave it a try and it’s amazing. It doesn’t make me gag like brushing, it cleans my tongue way more effectively than brushing and the gunk doesn’t come back as fast. My breath smells better, things taste better and my mouth feels cleaner. I love this thing!" —Jo. K.
Get two from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in seven varieties).
17. A tub of O'Keeffe's hand cream, which could help repair even the most cracked, damaged, or bleeding hands within days by creating a moisturizing, protective layer on your skin to prevent additional drying.
Promising review: "I bought this for my husband after reading other reviews. We have tried everything for my husband's very dry, cracked, rough hands. He works outside all year long on his days off and works in a really harsh environment for his job. He is constantly getting deep cracks that develop from use. I am not kidding you when I say this has made his hands as soft as mine! He was so surprised how well it worked the first time. He had me buy a second jar of it to leave at work. If you have extremely dry, hard-to-heal cracked hands get this lotion!!" —Andrea C.
Get it from Amazon for $8.61+ (also available in 2- or 12-pack).
If you want more info, check out our full write-up of O'Keeffe's Working Hands Cream.
18. A pet hair cleaner that will find hair that you didn't even know existed. Prepare to be humbled — you may have just finished vacuuming your carpet, but trust me, this will pick up a lot more hair and it won't take 10 sheets of sticky paper to do it.
I have two cats and I always tell people they don't really shed *that* much. Well, I guess I was proven wrong when my husband decided to buy this and we used it on our carpet. When I tell you we audibly gasped. We then decided to make it a game because it was honestly so funny how much hair was coming up even though we thought the house was clean 😩.
Promising review: "I generally don’t write reviews, simply because most often I’m buying products with a ton of reviews anyway so mine wouldn’t really matter, but HOLY CANNOLI, I don’t care how many reviews this thing has, I’m FLOORED (pun intended). I vacuum almost daily with a cattle dog and a Staffy in my house, and there’s always hair. I used this for the first time on my rug last night and I cannot BELIEVE how much hair this thing pulled up AND IT DIDN'T DAMAGE MY RUG. THIS THING IS AMAZING!!!! 100/10 stars!!" —Tabitha
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
19. A hairbrush cleaning tool because spending hours with tweezers trying to individually pull the hairs and grime out of your hair brush is a painstaking task that never ends up being successful anyway. This brush cleaner will put an end to that endless struggle.
Promising review: "Witchcraft. I tested this out by cleaning my partner’s hairbrush and was so astounded. WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE?! I clean my brush. I can soak it, wash it a million times, and my wrist will give out long before I can pick every single nasty oil blob out from the bristles. I usually give up when it’s ‘clean enough’ with some oil blobs still on it purely because I can’t handle the defeat of trying to pry them off every single bristle. Usually this results in me having to buy a new brush every so often. NO MORE. SMUG OIL BLOBS, YOU HAVE MET YOUR MATCH. SUCK IT. Seriously. I picked out the excess hair with the pick, sprayed it down with alcohol, let it sit for 10-15 mins, rinsed with hot water, and then gleefully (and probably maniacally) brushed LITERALLY EVERYTHING off of my brush within two minutes. Soaped it up and rinsed, and viola! No damage to my brush (even though I was very aggressive) and it looks brand new. I could cry with joy." —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
20. A set of cleaning K-Cups if you're starting to notice a ~funky~ taste in all your beverages after having your Keurig for a long time and never cleaning it. Don't worry, you're not alone, I didn't know you were supposed to be doing anything special to clean them either.
Simply insert one of these pods like you would a coffee pod and run it on the largest cup setting. Reviewers suggest running one to two additional cycles of just water after the initial one just to make sure all the gunk is fully removed.
Promising review: "I admit, it's been awhile since I cleaned my Keurig. Before using this product, I decided to run the machine until the water came clear. I ran the machine no fewer than 20 times. Still brownish water coming out. I took a wet paper towel and cleaned up the cup holder and any place there might have been residue. Those towels were dirty at first but eventually came clean. So I ran the water through the machine another 15 times. Slowly, it became less brown and turned tan....and then beige. At this point I thought it would be safe to run the product through the machine. I popped in one capsule and ran it. The water came out looking like coffee! Gross! I thought that certainly the inside of the pod had some kind of brown dye. I cut one open — and it was completely clean and empty. So I ran another pod. And another. In short, I ran all six pods. Yes, I know that isn't the way it was intended, but man, it was filthy. By the last pod the water was pretty darn clear. I spent the next two hours running water through the machine. Water is finally crystal clear when it pours through the machine. I just subscribed to picking up this product every two months and I'm going to try out their dishwasher and laundry washer products to see if I like those as well." —Nikolas L. Vannello
Get a box of six pods from Amazon for $9.95+ (also available as pack of 12).
21. A bottle of Tend Skin Solution so you can finally say goodbye to the razor bumps, ingrown hairs, and razor burn that somehow ALWAYS appear after you shave, no matter how much you exfoliate or moisturize.
Promising review: "After many years of razor burn on my face/neck, I finally broke down and bought this per friend's recommendation. I have sensitive skin and had given up hope that anything could help. This totally changed my outlook on shaving. My neck especially would be the worst. I dab it on immediately after I rinse and dry, post-shave. It does burn a bit but that goes away pretty quickly. Totally worth it to not have razor burn/bumps anymore. I only apply it once after shaving even though the directions recommend repeat applications the following day. Go ahead and purchase, you won't be disappointed!" —bill nye
Get it from Amazon for $19.50+ (available in two sizes).
22. A retainer cleaner because if you're actually following your dentist's instructions of wearing retainers everyday, you'll know no matter how much you brush them, they get coated in some nasty film and turn yellow. These fizzing tablets will eliminate that from even the hard-to-reach areas, while also eliminating that funky smell they've developed.
Promising review: "I really loved this product. I am currently waiting for a new Invisalign set. My old Invisalign needed to be cleaned. I read the reviews and decided to purchase. OMG it worked! There was a fresh taste and they were clean. I wished I had found this product sooner. I did let them soak overnight only because I had been wearing them for the last four months. Nothing happened to Invisalign; there was no weakness or anything. Just very clean and fresh. If I could have given the product 10 stars I would have." —Lisa R.
Get 120 tablets from Amazon for $16.80+ (also available as 240 tablets).
23. A pack of stain-removing tablets to lift away those set-in spills and stains that have been taunting you from the laundry room for ages.
The Fizz Whiz is a small business based in Tampa, Florida.
Promising review: "Washed my clothes and they came out very clean. I put my sneakers in the wash and they were very gross. They came out so clean that they almost looked new. Will buy again, and recommend." —Daniel Law
Get them from The Fizz Whiz on Etsy for $16.
24. A bleach-free weekly shower spray that doesn't require scrubbing. 😩🙌🏼 Just spray it on and leave it while you go clean the rest of your house. When you wipe it away (8–12 hours later), you will be *shocked* by the results.
Promising review: "Holy cow! The only thing I'm mad about is that I didn't know about it sooner! I have three teenage daughters. My shower sees body oils, creams, hair dye, etc DAILY. Scrubbing once a week wasn't enough. The girls didn't always remember to use the daily shower spray. This stuff WORKS! I can see the difference after two uses two days in a row. Could see a change on day one. I think one more use will have my tub looking like I scrubbed with bleach for an hour!" —Jon W.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes, two scents, and a two-pack).
25. A cradle cap comb so you can gently and safely remove those flakes from your baby's head instead of finding yourself mindlessly picking at them.
If you see this on your new baby's head, no need to worry! Cradle cap — aka, seborrheic dermatitis — is a very common dry scalp condition that affects infants.
Promising review: "My daughter had bad cradle cap. Since it's just cosmetic, we initially thought it was a waste of money to buy a product like this. However, after a couple months it hadn't gone away, so we decided to spend $5. We were initially skeptical, but this product worked this a charm. We just rubbed some baby soap/shampoo onto her head, then rubbed this in circular motion on her head. We could see the scales sloughing off and my daughter didn't seem to mind at all. The first time we did it, it solved 90% of the problem, then we did it a few more times to get any last remaining scales. Since then, her cradle cap hasn't come back at all. Overall, definitely worth the money." —Kate
Get it from Amazon for $4.19.
26. A set of three power scrubber brushes to attach to your drill so you can stop spending hours using your old toothbrush to scrub the grime away. It's time to work smarter, not harder, folks!
The company that created this brush set is a small business founded in 2007 by a former electrician who suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome and needed a way to clean without causing himself harm.
These brushes fit with any drill, but if you don't have one, you can grab one here.
Promising review: "Of all things to clean in the house, the bathroom has to be my least favorite!! I would scrub and scrub and scrub to try and remove calcium deposit stains and soap buildup. It was like my workout for the day! Well after using my new Power Scrubber Drill Brush Attachment, OH MY GOSH!! I am obsessed!! I had so much fun using it. I seriously did not wanna stop cleaning. I did not work up a sweat this time and it was amazing to see the calcium deposit stain wash away along with the soap buildup. Seriously though, the different attachments came in very handy depending on where I was operating the drill. The angled corners of the tile walls were cleaned perfectly with the circular brush. Also, the circular brush was awesome for the drain too. The big scrub brush was spectacular on the bathtub itself while the little scrub brush worked well with the grout lines in the tile. The attachments were easy to put on and take off the drill. They were also easy to clean, dry and put away for the next time. The price was WELL worth the product. There truly is no reason not to make this purchase to make cleaning fun again!!" —Soul-ga Girl Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in soft, medium, stiff, and ultra stiff bristles and in five colors).
27. A plant-based Puracy spray that may as well be magic with how easily it can remove dried-on stains from sweat, oil, deodorant, or whatever meal you may have spilled on yourself this time.
Puracy is a small biz based in Austin, Texas. It was started by two best friends with the aim of making plant-based cleaning products that are gentle enough to use around children.
Promising review: "With a little one, a dog, and an outdoor-loving family, I am constantly doing laundry. I have tried other natural stain removers and none really do the job. They get out some stains, or need to be washed within 15 minutes and retreated, which isn't always a reality in our home. This, however, is amazing! I haven't met a stain this can't handle! It has to soak for a long time, which makes laundry easy and allows for flexibility. Also, it has no odor, no residue, no damage to clothes. It is amazingly easy to use and does an amazing job. I have gifted this to a few friends with babies just because it really is that good!" —Trixie L
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in six versions).
28. A pack of melamine sponges designed to work on household surfaces, cars, shoes, really anything that you need to clean. These are extra thick, so they can handle bigger messes without you having to constantly grab a new one. But if you do burn through one, don't worry...this comes with 20.
Reviewers say they're an excellent alternative for the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, and much more affordable!
Promising review: "As good as Mr. Clean Magic Erasers but half the price. They clean so many surfaces better than anything. We use them at the bar and clean our chalkboards, metal sinks and ice wells, beer coolers, FRP backsplash walls, and even graffiti in the bathrooms comes off more easily with these than other cleaning products. I took one home and cleaned my shower faster and more easily than with bottles of shower cleaner. Highly recommended." —Stephen Brandau
Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $12.56.
To learn more, check out BuzzFeed's STK extra-thick cleaning sponges review.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.