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Flush away your pesky problems with the help of these wonders.
It's from a small biz that specializes in sleek and minimal home goods.
Promising review: "I love this cotton pad holder! I couldn't find anything else quite like this particular item and I'm so happy I found this. I love the lid and the compartment customization. I use the divided compartment to hold cotton swabs so that they stay upright and I use the nondivided compartment to hold makeup sponges. I ordered the gray and it's slightly darker than the product photo, but I expected that. The holder seems very well-made and durable and has already been so helpful." —Beth Anne
Get it from Plastify on Etsy for $10.50 (available in eight colors and two styles).
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown raves, "This thing works small miracles: I cleaned about half of my bathroom's grout to its original sparkling-clean cream color in 40 minutes, and it took honestly no effort at all. I literally sat on the floor, dipped the bristles in a Castile soap dilution (2–3 drops of soap + 1/2 cup of water; but you could use almost any cleaner of your choice), then lazily ran the scrubber back and forth over a six-inch section of grimy, dark-gray grout — and it only took about 30 seconds for that grout to go from dingy to bright. I started by using the specialty grout brush, but then I decided to try it with the default brush and that seemed to work just as well, IMHO!" Check out her full review here.
Get it from Amazon for $17.38.
The base is a suction cup, so it won't tip over even though it's on an angle.
Promising review: "This is one of the best things I have EVER bought. I love this! It keeps bars of soap BONE DRY, with virtually NO gummy buildup on the bottom. After your shower, just leave the soap in the dish, and the next time you reach for it, it will be in perfect shape. I plan to buy one of these, not only for every sink in the house, but for my mom's house too." —Deborah from Los Angeles
Get it from Amazon for $8.29.
It's from a family-owned, Minnesota-based company!
Promising review: "Oh my gosh! You think your tub is clean and then you see what comes out with this! I followed the directions (fill tub over jets, pour in cleaner, turn on jets). Almost immediately, disgusting residue shot out. And then most came out as the chemical had time to circulate. So glad I got this cleaner instead of sitting in filth, especially because we just bought a new house and I thought, 'Maybe I should try to find out if there is a special cleaner for these tubs.' Glad I did and can know my tub is cleaned out." —Aaron Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (or $16.14 with the Subscribe & Save option).
Promising review: "AMAZING! This is a must-have for families with long hair! I used to have to use chemicals to unclog our shower drain once a month, as the amount of hair coming from me and my teenage daughters made it so that the shower would clog up and we'd have 3 to 4 inches of standing water. It was a real pain in the butt, a constant added expense, and made the tub constantly feel and look dirty. I bought this hoping it would catch the hair and stop the drain from clogging. This tiny little device is a true miracle!!! We've been using it for almost three months now and I have yet to need to use chemicals to declog the pipes. We have ZERO clogs!!" —SB6907
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five colors). If you don't have the type of drain that'll let you insert the TubShroom, you can try this drain protector instead!
Promising review: "Works so well I might not eat for days. I live in an apartment complex and the maintenance people are pretty strict about not using drain cleaning chemicals but rather calling them to unclog a slow-draining bathtub or sink. However, I have pretty long hair and I'm certain that the maintenance people don't get paid well enough to go up against the horror that's been building up in my bathtub drain over the past several years. When I got the Vastar snake drain cleaner I went straight to work. No instructions needed, the concept is pretty simple: You grasp the tool with the end that's a handle, push the pointy end down the drain, and the jagged part catches on the nest of hair that's swirled its way around your plumbing. I didn't even get the thing 3 inches down before it was getting stuck on clumps of hair and built-up gunk. I gagged my way through getting all the nausea-inducing blockage lurking in my bathtub's drainpipe. It's now clear to me why this is a three-pack...there was simply no way I was going to be cleaning off the plastic tool and reusing it. Very happy with this product, glad it comes in a pack." —K.
Get a set of three from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two lengths).
This small biz specializes in cute and practical household decals!
Promising review: "Great product! I love that the seller added a handwritten note. Awesome personal touch, and the sticker went on perfectly. It’s been there for over a week now and it still looks the same as it did when I first put it on. 10/10 highly recommend!!" —Ansley Blake
Get it from EmmasCraze on Etsy for $5 (available in 24 colors).
It comes with the necessary mounting hardware.
Promising review: "I used to have to put my stuff on the tile floor, but no more. This not only fits my iPhone, but it also fits my iPad Pro 10 1/2 inch standing up diagonally! It’s very strongly mounted to the wall with the two screws. I also love that it’s so easy to just slide the roll onto the hanger without the hassle of a spring-loaded spindle. Great product!" —Doby
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in four colors).
The kit includes a razor, a magnetic holder, and two blades. You can also subscribe to get refill packs whenever you need!
Here's what editor Emma McAnaw has to say about Billie: "I have VERY sensitive skin. As in, I so much as LOOK at a dull blade and suddenly I'm on a one-way trip to little red bumps. Until Billie, I had kind of just accepted that my bikini line was never going to be ~perfectly smooth~ no matter what. And yet! When I started shaving with these razors, I immediately noticed how comfortable the whole experience was. I'll be honest and say I rarely use shaving cream (very responsible for someone with sensitive skin!) and it doesn't even MATTER. The blades never nick me and I've actually seen fewer and fewer bumps, even in my ~most sensitive~ areas. I credit its charcoal shave soap that encases the five (!!!) blades so if you 'forget' cream, you'll still get super-smooth results. I'm pretty confident in saying if a total klutz like me has yet to do damage with these bbs, then everyone can benefit from these."
Check out the enamored testimony of seven (!!!) other BuzzFeeders here.
Get it from Billie for $10 (available in six colors).
It's super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months!
Promising review: "I've installed these in all six toilets in my home and they are a great idea. I've been using this for about four to five years. This device circulates bleach product into the toilet bowl after every flush, where it is needed to prevent staining such as water lines from calcium buildup. The chlorine water is restricted to the bowl, not the tank. If chlorine is in the tank it will erode away the flapper and foam seal which separates the tank from the bowl, requiring more expensive repairs. This product solves that problem with no drawbacks and don't look unsightly like the clamp-on bars of chlorine that are permanently inside the bowl." —Dr. D123
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
Promising review: "Got these to hold our shower curtain in the camper. The curtain on our camper shower is just barely wide enough, so water would leak out. Not anymore!!! They blend in, so they look great. Just slide the curtain in and go — no more clean up after your shower. Wish I had discovered these years ago." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99.
Each tub lasts up to 60 days and can be refilled with moisture-absorbing beads. It works best in small spaces like closets and bathrooms, and claims to help reduce allergens in the air, too!
Promising review: "I bought DampRid to use under my kitchen sink and in my bathroom. Since I live in a house that is well over 100 years old, moisture is ALWAYS a problem. I have been using these containers for a few weeks and I can honestly say there is a noticeable difference. I recommend these to anyone who has a problem with moisture. The price for four is very reasonable and I will be purchasing more." —Robyn A. Garner
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $17.70+ (available in four scents).
Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this spray.
Promising review: "It WORKS!! Since my husband and I moved into our home two years ago, the hard-water stains in our shower drove me bananas! I tried everything from bleach to all-natural remedies. Nothing worked. Stumbled upon some before and after photos for this product and had to try. Especially for the price! The photos I posted were with minimal scrubbing. The product does all the hard work!!" —Julie Dufour
Get it from Amazon for $4.97.
The kit comes with a wand, six refill heads loaded with Clorox, and a storage caddy. The wand has a handy switch that'll let you drop the used head right in the trash so you don't have to touch any nastiness. Plus, the sponge is specially shaped to get into nooks and crannies under the rim, and it can also help remove calcium stains and rust! Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on these wands.
Promising review: "So, we have a toilet that belongs to the cats. We don't use it, we don't look at it, we like to pretend it does not exist. Even with semi-regular flushing, cat waste is pretty nasty stuff and built up quickly in the bowl. One of these wands cleaned it up in a single session! Before and after pic attached." —Whitney
Get it from Amazon for $7.93 (or $7.53 with the Subscribe & Save option).
Reviewers with limited mobility also swear by it to save them from having to bend over to clean their feet!
Promising review: "I love this foot scrubber! The soles of my feet were dry and itchy before, and after I used the scrubber I didn't feel the itchiness anymore. Other than cleansing the soles of my feet, it exfoliates. You can’t go wrong buying this! Try it yourself!" —Minerva
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two colors).
This slim plunger can reach way deeper into your toilet to take on stubborn clogs. You can even use it like a squeegee along the sides of the bowl in place of a toilet brush. Plus, it comes with a sleek and discreet caddy!
Promising review: "Honestly I didn't think this was going to work, BUT I am so glad I was wrong! I love how easy it is to use and most of all, how QUICKLY it unclogs my toilet!!! I just shove it down the toilet hole, use the motion of pushing it in and out a couple of times, take it out completely, and the toilet drains with ease! I'm not using all my strength to unclog toilets anymore, and no worries about nasty toilet water splashing everywhere, and it cleans super easily....BEST THING I EVER BOUGHT ON THE INTERNET!!!" —Laura
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
10/10 recommend following up with a SNUGGLE sesh, tho.
It's dishwasher-safe, and you can even freeze it with the treat on it to make the yumminess last longer.
Promising review: "Really the best thing for grooming your dog! We use this for the bath, drying, brushing, giving eye drops, etc. Has really changed our experience with grooming our dog who used to hate baths and he's so much happier too! Only thing is to make sure you watch your pup the full time while licking peanut butter or whatever you put on the slow feeder...we left him after grooming to finish up his peanut butter and he bit a piece of the plastic off and ate it. We learned for next time! Highly highly recommend!" —Arielle
Get it from Amazon for $10.95.
Three ~tiers~ for this versatile baby, which some reviewers also used to store spices or display collectibles!
Promising review: "I love this shelf! I have used them to completely organize my bathroom closet and plan on using it to organize even more spaces around the house." —Robert
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two sizes and 14 colors).
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly has and loves these. Check out her full shower hook review (#3).
Promising review: "Where have these hooks been all my life?! They make removing the shower curtain liner for washing SO much easier. The quality is great, and they actually glide across the bar." —CASEINPOINT
Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $12.99.
This Florida-based small biz also makes cute scrunchies if you need even more to put on said organizer! 😁
Promising review: "Love love LOVE my scrunchie holder!!! It’s not too bulky or heavy and I can fit soo many scrunchies on it!!! The seller was super sweet and customized my name to a specific font and was very helpful in getting the one I wanted." —Les
Get it from ReganDianaDesigns on Etsy for $9.99+ (available in six colors and three sizes, and with or without a custom name on it).
You can use it with any regular pencil, but it includes one that says "No more great ideas down the drain!"
Promising review: "I purchased this product for myself because I was always thinking of things I needed to do while in the shower, but would forget to do them once I got out. This works for that situation. It's also nice to leave love notes for my husband when he takes showers after me." —Cheryl Bass
Get it from Amazon for $9.50.
The pics above are with just one coat of this stuff!
Promising review: "I love this!!! I have a house built in the '80s and I believe the tile in the bathroom is original. I can't afford to replace it, but the grout has gotten old and has chips and holes (like coral) in some spots. This filled in those holes and covered the discoloration on the grout. I'd tried EVERYTHING before (vinegar, bleach, even painting it) and nothing worked. This works, has lasted, and was SO easy to apply — just like coloring with a pen!!! This seemed too good to be true, but it is true and I've ordered more for the other bathroom!!!" —Heather
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes and in more colors here).
Aesthetic Acne Soaps is a Chicago-based small business specializing in, well, aesthetic acne soaps! It also stocks several other art-, history-, and fantasy-inspired designs to suit your fancy.
Promising review: "I never thought a soap bar could help with my acne until this one. I get really bad hormonal acne all over my cheeks and some on my jaw and forehead and in just the first week this soap has started helping. First it made my pimples come to a head, and now it's making my face smooth! I still have acne obviously and tons of scarring, but this bar is making my journey easier. Thank you!! I'd also like to mention that I had a few questions about some products in the shop and the owner replied instantly! It was great." —Jessica
Get it from Aesthetic Acne Soaps on Etsy for $12.95 ( available in one of five moisturizing bases).
The reviewer above got such amazing results by using this tool along with soaking their brush in a Dawn-and-diluted-vinegar solution!
Promising review: "When I bought this I was really skeptical. I am grossed out by my hairbrush and clean it all the time. I've soaked it in vinegar and tea tree oil, used a toothbrush, scrubbed it with shampoo, picked it clean by hand — everything you can think of. Still, it's so hard to get the little lint that forms at the base of the brush — they don't dissolve off and you have to pick them off the bristles one by one because a toothbrush won't even break them up. This thing works amazingly. I don't know why, it just does — the particular texture of the bristles on this really grabs everything. It scraped the little lint rings right off and now my brush is cleaner, 10 times as fast." —HeartsofHavoc
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
*Extremely PopTV lady voice*: A ~poop~ original series.
They're from a Boston-based small business!
Get a three-pack from SEssentialsBoutique on Etsy for $15.
Promising review: "We rented a home and the toilets were disgusting. Someone suggested a pumice stone and let me tell you, it was amazing! The picture above is after just five minutes with the stone. I'd tried bleach, every toilet bowl cleaner available, and countless hours of scrubbing to no avail, but this stone worked instantly! I'll be buying several more!! The stone does dissolve when scrubbing so you need a couple, but I was able to do almost two toilets that looked awful with one stone!" —CristaCross
Get it from Amazon for $11.40 (or $10.83 with the Subscribe & Save option).
It helps you comfortably assume a squatting posture, which is the prime position for emptying your bowels with ease. Also, sorry for saying "stool."
Promising review: "Where has this been all my life? I have celiac but unlike many others, I have suffered from constipation all my life. I have spent endless hours in the bathroom trying desperately to go. I had been seeing these on Facebook and then my doctor suggested it. OMG! If you have a hard time in the bathroom, get it. You'll be amazed." —Julie
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.