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    34 Things That’ll Solve Tricky Problems And Make It Look Easy

    It's honestly embarrassing we let these things be "problems" for so long when these products exist.

    1. Dissolving and soothing menthol canker sore patches that'll actually stay put in your mouth for up to 12 hours (!!!) and save you from searing pain every time you chew. Eating is one of the greatest joys of life, and canker sores are a special kind of evil that robs you of that joy. People, it's time to fight back.

    reviewer with canker sore on tongue
    reviewer wearing patch on the sore

    Promising review: "Finally, relief! Canker sores are tiny, yet extremely painful, especially when chewing! I had one below one of my molars. It was hell to chew, so I ordered these. I followed the instructions, which tell you to dry the sore first and hold the tablet there for 20 seconds. Amazingly, it sticks and stays for the full 12 hours (for me it was more like 14 hours). It doesn't slide off at all, even when chewing breakfast the next morning. Even brushing my teeth, it stayed. Once it was fully dissolved I could tell it helped because the pain was greatly reduced (still slight discomfort, but not pain like before). I highly recommend these for speeding up the healing process and for helping with the pain." —Sally

    Get a box of six from Amazon for $9.21.

    2. A genius paw cleaning tube you just put some water in, ask your pupper to ~paws~ at the door and let you put their yucky feetsies in, and voila — no more muddy tracks in the house!

    reviewer's dog with muddy then clean feet
    dog holding up paw in front of large blue cleaner tube

    Promising review: "Best. Thing. Ever. This product works like a charm. It gets the sand from between their pads and is gentle enough that even my most stubborn pup tolerates it! I have a terrier/Schnauzer that likes to dig, a mini Goldendoodle that's prissy about her paws, and a standard Labradoodle puppy that's still very fuzzy. We have a farm where it's extremely sandy and we stay in a travel trailer. The amount of sand they were tracking into the camper was ridiculous. Now it takes me three minutes to clean and dry off all of their paws. Seriously the best purchase I have made!" —Rachel

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes, with or without a lid, and in six colors).

    3. Drop It wine drops, which you just swirl in your glass for 20 seconds to reduce the sulfites and tannins so you won't wake up with a headache the next day — yes, really!

    One bottle can work for up to 55 glasses! The brand recommends 1–2 drops for a glass of white wine, 2–3 for a glass of red, and 7–9 to treat a whole bottle at once. 

    Promising review: "For many years, I have been that friend who always says 'no thanks, I can't drink wine.' Even one small small glass would give me the worst migraine. So I gave up. Several weeks ago, I happened across an ad for Drop It and thought I might as well give it a shot. I took a big risk the day it arrived and had two huge glasses of red wine that I knew would give me a massive migraine the next day. It just so happened I had a midterm that next morning too — so the stakes were high. I woke up feeling fantastic. Since then I have repeated the experiment (to make sure it wasn't a fluke) and found that no matter how much wine I drink, as long as I use the drops, I don't have a migraine the next day. I'm so pleased to have found something that makes wine drinking possible and enjoyable again! I have nothing but great things to say about the product. It's easy to use and very discreet. I visited some friends last week and we spent a few hours at a wine bar. It was easy to add my drops. I took a small taste of the wine before adding the drops and found that it did not alter the taste at all. Thanks for a great product and a great buying experience. I will be back for more." —Mackenzie

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (or $14.24 with the Subscribe & Save option).

    4. Durable all-purpose wipes made with aloe vera and vitamin E for everything from your hands to your car to tricky stains like grease, makeup, adhesives, and permanent marker. Paper towels are cancelled.

    hair dye stain on reviewer's mirror frame
    the dye gone

    Note that while these are great for messes and stains, they don't disinfect.

    Promising reviews: "These towels are awesome for so many things. They are large and very sturdy, so they work well for household cleaning. The real benefit for me, though, is having a wipe that works for things like the grill, the oven, the dashboard of my car, muddy shoes, chairs and umbrellas that go to soccer games and practices, and lawn furniture. I frequently wipe something down, rinse the towel, and wipe again. The wipes are heavy enough to go through three to four rinses and wipes and still hold up. The smell is mild and doesn't linger on my hands or what I've wiped down. I use these almost daily, so the 90-count canister lasts about three months and the last towel is never dried out when I get to it. The lid closes securely, yet is easy to open and the towels dispense easily through the opening without getting bunched up. Because the canister is heavier than most, and the lid fits well, it's easy to throw one of these in the trunk or cargo area, and I don't worry about it leaking. The canister (minus the lid) is recyclable when the towels are gone — an added bonus." —COMom

    "My son had painted on numerous different items in my house. I thought it was the end after trying baby wipes, Clorox wipes, and paper towels....I then tried these after a final act of desperation, and they wiped up the dried acrylic paint like it was butter!!!! 100,000/10 recommendation." —RyanH

    Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $14.94 (or $14.19 with the Subscribe & Save option).

    5. A zipper repair kit that'll make fixing the fastenings on bags and jackets without the help of a pro (or just giving up and tossing the item) a breeze even if you're not at all handy.

    the contents of the kit and its packaging
    a reviewer's coat with a repaired zipper

    The kit includes 11 replacement zippers in common sizes and designs, four bottom stopper replacements and six top stopper replacements, plus illustrated instructions and access to a customer service line that'll help you figure out exactly the replacement part you need.

    Promising review: "Incredibly easy! Big money saver! Amazing! Within ten minutes of opening the package I had repaired the zippers on two ski jackets. A tailor wanted $14 each to replace the zippers and I would have had to provide the zippers. It came with enough parts to fix several more. Wish I had known about this handy product a long time ago." —gbdoc

    Get it from Amazon for $13.95.

    6. Silicone grips, aka the problem-solver you've been searching for your entire glasses-wearing life. These wonders will keep your specs comfy and from slipping down your nose all the dang time.

    Promising review: "Finally the solution to my issue. My eyeglasses would always dig into the back of my ear on one side, not to mention they would slip down my nose from time to time. Tried a different pair of guards and they just did not do the job. Purchased these and what a difference. My glasses have never fit better, and oftentimes I forget to take them off they're so comfortable. Best purchase decision EVER." —Andrea Lincoln

    Get five pairs from Amazon for $6.99 (available in three colors).

    7. A bitter-tasting nail polish that'll help you kick even the most stubborn (and germy) nail-biting habit. Wait, you mean I might actually let my nails get long enough to file for the first time in my life? Am I dreaming?

    reviewer's very short nails, with the date 4/6
    the same reviewer's nails longer and more even, with the date 5/27

    Over 5,000 reviewers swear by it!

    Promising review: "I'm 30 years old and I have bitten my nails for as long as I can remember. And I'm not talking about a little nibble here and there, I'm talking about biting them until they were bleeding or it was too painful to continue, then I would move onto the next finger. When I was out of fingers I would move on to my cuticles. I had tried everything imaginable to stop the habit. I would never last more than a couple of days without starting up again. I figured if anything had a chance at working it would be this product. This product is advertised as having a bad taste to curb your desire to bit your nails, so I painted it onto a finger, let it dry for a couple of minutes, and then took a lick. At first didn't taste like anything, but then the taste hit me! It's one of the worst tastes I have ever come across and it lingered for a good five minutes or more! I'm not saying I'm cured yet, but I went from being a highly addicted nail biter to having not bitten my nails or cuticles in the past two weeks. I have almost zero urge to do so. Both my nails and cuticles are growing out and have actually required trimming and shaping. Now I catch myself lifting a finger to my mouth and thinking, 'if I bite that nail I'm going to taste that nasty stuff,' and I quickly put my hand back down!" —ChrisB.

    Get it from Amazon for $15.50.

    8. Amazing AirPod-cleaning putty squares, because your precious pods are nasty, TBH, and it might even be affecting the sound quality. The solution isn't a trip to the Genius Bar — it's these wonderfully satisfying squares.

    Promising review: "AirSquares are AMAZING! I’ve tried for years to clean out my AirPods. Nothing has worked...until now. This is one of those perfect products that does exactly what it claims to do. My AirPods were so dirty that I was going to buy new ones. Not anymore!! My AirPods look like new after using these. I’ve already sent some to my family and everyone is getting some for the holidays! If you have dirty AirPods, you NEED AirSquares. You will NOT regret it." —Jason F

    Get 12 squares from Amazon for $11.99.

    9. A super affordable rust stain remover that'll banish even the most impossible stains with zero scrubbing. Because, sing it with me, "I don't want no scrubbing!"

    fully hard water stained bathtub
    the tub clean and white

    Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this spray.

    Promising review: "At my house we have well water and we have a salt water container; unfortunately I got sick and forgot to fill the salt container and after my son took a bath several times. The before pic is without Iron Out and the after is 10 mins after I sprayed!!! Love this stuff. 💯" —Andrea Crum

    Get it from Amazon for $4.97.

    10. Ear-saving mask hooks to help glasses-wearers stay comfy rocking a mask all day. Not only will they take some pressure off your ears, but they'll prevent the tangled mess that ensues when there are just too dang many things hooked to your face (glasses, mask, earrings, headphones or hearing aid, etc.).

    model with mask hooked on the product, which is on the arm of their glasses
    Spec Hooks/Etsy

    They're from a small business based in the UK!

    Promising review: "These are so clever, useful, and such good value for money. I purchased them for my son who is a glasses-wearer and has eczema at the back of his ears, which mask strings seem to irritate further. They help immensely but he also says they are so useful regardless of the eczema, because they stop mask strings from tangling in the arm of his glasses. Would absolutely recommend; so simple but so ingenious." —Louise

    Get a pair and a carrying case from Spec Hooks on Etsy for $14.39.

    11. Miraculous Rubbermaid Freshworks containers, which'll allow your produce look and taste its berry best for wayyyyyyy longer. No more letting fruits and veggies go to waste.

    natalie's strawberry stored in original container, no longer good
    a strawberry stored in the produce saver looking perfect
    Natalie Brown/BuzzFeed

    The pics above are my coworker's strawberries after 10 days (!!!), with the one on the left kept in the store container and the one on the right kept in one of these dishwasher-safe, BPA-free wonders. Check out BuzzFeed's full review here.

    Promising review: "I read the reviews and thought I’d give these a try. These need no filter changes and oh my gosh, they work! I went on a 10-day trip to visit my mom and left my husband home with asparagus, strawberries, and spinach in the containers. He ate some of all of them, but there was plenty left when I got back and they were in perfect condition! I couldn’t believe it! These will save us a lot of money not throwing away food because we couldn’t get through it fast enough. (We shop at Costco and get large containers of produce.) These are TOTALLY worth getting and I will be getting a few more sizes. Excellent product!!!" —Elizabeth Walter

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $11.92+ (available in four sizes).

    12. Wad-Free, an ingenious device to solve all your sheet-washing woes. It'll help your sheets dry faster and with fewer wrinkles, and prevent them from trapping all the clothes you throw in there with them in a tangled up ball. Where have these been your whole laundry-doing life?!?

    hands putting a sheet set with the white square devices hooked to the corners in a washer
    Amazon

    They're reusable, BPA-free, and from a small business that launched during the pandemic.

    Promising review: "Wow!!! You wonder if things like this really work — well, I can absolutely confirm this does! I was impressed that the package came with two of the devices so there was one for the fitted sheet and the flat sheet. I tried it out and my sheets not only did NOT wad up, but they came out of the dryer feeling fresher, feeling more dry, and unwrinkled! I will be buying a set of these for each of my immediate family members and close friends! What a great gift!!!" —katy

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $18.99.

    13. A sheet of 100 adhesive, sound-dampening bumpers you'll want if you live in a house full of people who would have a shot at gold if slamming drawers and cabinets was an Olympic sport.

    reviewer showing clear round bumper on inside of cabinet door
    close up on half inch diameter bumper

    Promising review: "Best thing I have ever bought for my kitchen. Say goodbye to the heinous noise of slamming cabinets. My mother is notorious for just letting go of the cabinets and letting them slam shut, so before she came to visit I installed these and I couldn't have been happier. They keep the noise to a minimum and likely help to improve the longevity of the cabinet doors by reducing the impact. They are easy to install (although time consuming for all the cabinets in the kitchen) and mine have not fallen off after five months of use. When installing, I pressed them onto the cabinet hard for a 30 count before letting go. I think this is required to make them long-lasting. My father installed these at his home after he visited and his fell off because he just placed them on the cabinets like a sticker. After installing a second with the same method I used, he has not had any fall off." —Dave Carlson

    Get it from Amazon for $6.50.

    14. A miraculous smudge-correcting clear nail polish to banish those infuriating little crinkles and other imperfections that have long plagued your manis once and for all.

    smudged nail polish before
    corrected, perfect polish after
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This refreshes my worn-out manicure very well. I apply this as a topcoat over my old manicure. It respreads and smooths out the polish and leaves it fresh and shiny. It's a bit pricey, but it does save me a lot of time and trouble not having to repolish my nails." —SoniaSophia

    Get it from Amazon for $14.

    15. A super-handy adjustable jar and bottle opener so you'll never again have to give up on having a pickle or spaghetti sauce because dang, do they superglue that stuff closed!?!?!

    hands using the opener
    Amazon

    It works on lids from 1–3 1/2 inches wide!

    Promising review: "I have arthritis and also a demyelinating neurological disorder that causes pain and weakness in hands. I've had trouble for years opening jars and bottles. My husband (love him dearly) bought this for me and it has been a lifesaver. I've used this to open pickle jars, jam, soda bottles, and even my water bottles. It's adjustable and uses little metal teeth, but if you secure it nicely on the lid it works spectacularly! No more frustrating nights home alone not being able to open things. This device has been great for me and I recommend it! Keep in mind, there is a crank handle to turn on the top of it to adjust the teeth to meet the diameter of the lid, so if your pain is too bad or you have loss of dexterity in your hands this may not work for you, but it's worth a try. I was a little scared of the twist knob on the top, but haven't had any trouble with it." —M.L.

    Get it from Amazon for $25.14+ (available in two colors).

    16. Amazing dishwasher cleaning tablets that are septic-safe, made for busting mineral buildup and odors, and beloved by over 2,000 reviewers. Just pop one in for a full cycle and let it work its magic. Plus, you only need to use it once a month, so a single, $6 six-pack will last you a while!

    A before photo of the dishwasher covered in residue, both on the door and the interior
    An after photo of the same spots on the dishwasher looking much shinier, with the majority of the residue gone

    Promising review: "Worked very well! We’ve lived in our home a while, and small remedies haven’t done much to help clean the dishwasher. I finally decided to give a cleaner a try, and this one worked exceptionally well. The pics above are after one use of two packs (as per instructions for a particularly dirty washer). I'll definitely be getting more when I run out to help maintain a cleaner dishwasher!" —chocobeanie

    Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99 (or $8.54 with the Subscribe & Save option).

    17. DressWeights, heroic little weights that adhere to your hem to prevent a Marilyn Monroe moment. And here you thought the only way to do that was to learn to control the weather.

    model applying one of the oval shaped weights to the inside hem of their dress
    Dress Strong/Etsy

    The adhesive is strong but removable, so they can be used again and again! These clever babies are from a NY-based, woman- and family-run small business.

    Promising review: "These are, hands down, a complete lifesaver. I recently attended a multi-day conference event, where wardrobe malfunctions weren't an option. Add in mid-Atlantic summer breezes and skirts and well, you have a potential disaster on your hands, right? NO. These babies will keep your hemlines down where they belong, and they work hard without being cumbersome. They're lightweight but dense, can easily be adjusted or moved without removing the backing, and they come in their own case — what more could you ask for?" —tahlia pankau

    Get a set of four from Dress Strong on Etsy for $15.

    18. A helpful toothpaste squeezer so you can easily get every last drop out of your tube, saving you time, space, and money and providing some high-quality satisfaction.

    reviewer holding tube of toothpaste standing upright in white squeezer grip with winder on the side
    two tubes of toothpaste, one totally empty out of the squeezer and one three quarters empty compactly rolled in squeezer

    Promising review: "This is hands-down the BEST toothpaste squeezer ever, because it also serves as a stand! I first encountered this toothpaste tube squeezer stand at my boyfriend's house. He's a stickler for neatness and tidiness, and so his bathroom is so very neat, and this tube squeezer definitely contributes to that. Instead of the crumpled tube lying on the counter, or being tossed in a drawer, it stands straight and proud next to his cup and toothbrush with its middle unsquoze (yeah, I made what word up), and always ready to instantly serve up your toothpaste instead of having to fiddle with getting at it when the tube is half-empty or more. I *had* to have it. I keep my toothpaste in the medicine cabinet, and so for me the nicest thing about this squeezer is that it allows me to easily store the toothpaste upright, so that it takes up *much* less space in the cabinet! So there you have it — whether you keep your toothpaste on the counter like my boyfriend, or in the medicine cabinet like me, you will love this toothpaste squeezing stand!" —Anne P. Mitchell

    Get it from Amazon for $6.89.

    19. A Bite Away tool, aka the mosquito bite relief you've been searching for all your life but failed to find in the form of creams or anything else. You've heard of Hot Girl Summer? Well it's time for Not Itchy Girl Summer.

    Promising review: "I can’t say enough good about this product. I am severely allergic to mosquito bites (skeeter syndrome) and this is the first product ever that has provided long-lasting relief. Yes, like others described, you do feel a burning sensation. At least in my case, it has not caused any lasting marks. Any discomfort that I feel from the heat is far outweighed by the benefits of not having any itching. When you first apply it, the itching actually increases, but by the time you are done with the treatment, the itching is completely gone. I was so shocked at how effective it is from the first time I used it. I don’t know how I lived without this for so long!" —Gigli

    Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

    20. Waterproof screen repair tape so you can patch up holes in a door or window screen (yes, I'm talking about the one you were sure you were gonna have to replace) in seconds.

    The tape patching a hole on a reviewer's window screen
    A reviewer holding the tape that looks like screen material

    Promising review: "This tape works wonders. I am trying to get a recent move paid off, so I really couldn't afford to replace screens at this point, even if I did them myself. This tape made all the difference in my house. I no longer had to leave the windows closed, worrying about sitting on the couch with fly swatter in hand, or watching my cats zoom around the house trying to catch them and knocking everything over in the process." —MsRich2u

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two colors).

    21. A cute duck spout cover that doesn't ~duck~ around when it comes to safety. It'll prevent kids from burning themselves or bumping their heads on the faucet, and the beak even has an opening for perfect bubble bath dispensing! Ex-quack-tly what you need.

    Promising review: "Best $9 ever spent for safety. Absolutely perfect. I have the Munchkin ducky bath mat for my daughter and now that she's 2 she flops around in the tub like a fish! I'm literally just waiting every time I bathe her for her to smash her head on the faucet. This thing fit absolutely perfect, I'm not really sure why people said it is easy to take off, I can barely get it off or put it on for that matter. Had to push and slide with all my might to get it fully onto the faucet, which is a good thing because now I know she can't just rip it off!! The water runs normal, it doesn't spray everywhere. I was worried about it blocking the opening and it's absolutely perfect to lift up the shower thing. I think this is definitely worth it; it's one of the cheapest on the market. I have normal faucet that comes in like 90% of tubs lol...so if you have a fancy one that might be wide, this doesn't work." —Kayla Boscia

    Get it from Amazon for $10.

    22. The Thaw Claw, a handy tool you can attach to the bottom of your sink to keep packages of food in place while you thaw them underwater — because yes, you did forget to take that steak out of the freezer, even though you were reminded multiple times. ~Meat~ the product that'll help you thaw your protein in under half an hour, up to seven times (!!!) faster than usual.

    A hand holding the three-pronged claw with a suction cup base with the text 1) Attach
    The claw attached to the sink basin as it gets filled with water with the text 2) Fill
    The claw holding a packaged steak under water with the text 3) Thaw
    Amazon

    Thaw Claw is a Black-owned business that's been featured on Shark Tank, HSN, and Good Morning America!

    Promising review: "At first this looked gimmicky, but I saw a need for something like this. I use vacuum bags to freeze my meat, and with our schedules, thawing out our meal for that evening often includes placing the frozen block in water to thaw in a reasonable time. Without this item, I was left to put a heavy pot or iron skillet on top to keep it submerged to speed the thawing process. This device, with its suction base and spread design, keeps the food item under its fingers to allow the thawing process to complete in less than half the time by just putting it in the water. And before you object — 'That’s not safe; the temperature will rise too much and promote bacteria growth' — I have ServSafe certs. I know my time and temp levels, and those are in no way even close to approaching the danger zone unless you leave it for hours before cooking. I recommend this item for anyone, but especially anyone who has time constraints for evening dinner prep or any other time for that matter." —mudhen7

    Learn more about safe food-thawing methods here.

    Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in four colors).

    23. A 50-pack of genius travel laundry soap sheets that'll take up approximately zero space in your bag and save you approximately a zillion dollars on hotel laundry service (or at least a ton of hassle when washing last week's undies in the sink).

    small orange container of thin soap sheets
    Amazon

    Promising reviews: "I spilled coffee on a white shirt while traveling and it was several hours before I could wash it. I barely dampened the sheet and scrubbed the stain. The coffee stain was completely gone by morning. I can’t speak for washing large or bulky clothing, but for stain removal and underwear it works great." —maggiemoosmom

    "Great for multiweek international travel for washing clothing in sinks or tubs. It's very rare to find self-service laundry centers in hotels or cruise ships. When hand washing items, I don't want a lot a soap or suds and I can completely control this by using one or multiple sheets. Super lightweight packaging!" —Wendy H.

    Get it from Amazon for $7.15 (also available in hand soap sheets for easy hygiene on outdoor adventures — or just because hotel bar soap sucks).

    24. Salicylic acid wart-removing adhesive bandages for anyone who's tried everything to get rid of a stubborn wart. These miracle workers are discreet enough to look like they're just covering up a paper cut or scratch, but will *finally* give you some relief.

    Promising review: "More than six years with a large, sometimes painful plantar wart on the bottom of my foot. The doctor tried freezing, I tried apple cider vinegar, aspirin, and freezing at home, over and over again...nothing worked. Never showing the bottom of my feet, refusing to get a pedicure with the girls and so, so embarrassed. It felt like I was doomed to have it forever; it was resistant to everything. Literally six years of fighting it and on a whim tried these because of the good reviews. ONE APPLICATION. I wore the bandage overnight. I didn’t think it did anything, but a few days later the wart just came off. I know it’s silly to be so emotional over a stupid wart but I’m telling you I nearly cried. I’ve never been so happy with a product in my life. Highly, highly recommend giving these a try if you’ve got a stubborn plantar wart." —Liz Dube

    Get a pack of 14 from Amazon for $6.96 (or $6.61 with the Subscribe & Save option).

    25. Adjustable bedsheet fasteners that'll actually keep your fitted sheet in place ONCE 👏 AND 👏 FOR 👏 ALL. Really.

    the fasteners, which look like a three-pronged overall strap, holding a fitted sheet around the underside of a mattress
    Amazon

    Promising review: "My husband turns a lot in his sleep and has always woken up with the fitted sheet halfway off his side of the bed. We bought these and we have NEVER once had to adjust the sheet in the morning! These are amazing! They're the kind of thing you'll never know how you lived without before." —LinseyB

    Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.95 (available in three colors).

    26. Super convenient shower curtain clips to put an end to those small (and not-so-small) bathroom floor floods once and for all.

    A reviewer photo labeled
    The same reviewer's photo with the note

    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.

    27. An instantly downloadable and printable cleaning checklist divided by day and room that'll help you break up the seemingly overwhelming task of cleaning your home while making sure you don't miss a spot. Your cleaning routine just got a major makeover.

    printed checklist with each room assigned a day of the week and a checklist of tasks to do to clean and organize that room
    CreativeTypeStore/Etsy

    This Canada-based small biz specializes in printable organizing aids.

    Promising reviews: "I have adult children living with me at the moment. I needed clear cleaning instructions/expectations for them to contribute with the house. This easy printout has solved so many arguments. It works great for our situation." —Jennifer Jarvis

    "I ended up editing this a little bit to better fit our needs but this was perfect! It made it so easy. My house hasn’t been this clean in a while.LOL." —Kathleen Cronin

    Get two sizes in JPG format and two sizes in PDF format from CreativeTypeStore on Etsy for $4.50.

    28. A convenient book weight to hold your place hands-free whether you're reading a magazine outside on a breezy day, propping open a cookbook on the counter, or using your hands to munch some popcorn while you devour a new thriller.

    Promising review: "I've known I needed this for a long time, but if I could just use another book to prop open my current book, why wasn't that good enough? Being a bibliophile, there are books open in nearly every room of my house. I bought three and put them to use immediately. It's so nice to have my book open and ready when I want to read a few pages or have prepared myself a snack to settle in for a longer read. The weight is just right to keep even larger books open, and the texture of the material keeps it from sliding down the page. I'll be buying more of these as gifts!" —Mary Roberts

    Get it from Amazon for $12.95.

    29. The ToiletShroom, a flexible unclogging tool for anyone who has ever used a traditional plunger and thought "There has GOT to be a better way."

    A diagram of how the rubber, cone- and brush-shaped product can reach deep down threw the bowl basin
    A close-up of the product and the sleek black standing caddy that comes with it
    Amazon

    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 $17.99.

    30. Arm & Hammer cat litter deodorizer, which is made with stink-busting baking soda to help save you from the stench of your catto's box. Because the only thing that could make life with Mr. Floofbeans III better is if he didn't make your house so dang smelly — and if the solution only cost two bucks. Well folks, dreams come true.

    Promising review: "Seriously, if you have a cat who uses a litter box and do not use this deodorizer, you are SERIOUSLY missing out. This makes such a MASSIVE difference in smell. I do not have enough good things to say about it! Hides the yucky smell and replaces it with a nice, clean scent. My kitty doesn't mind it and uses the litter box all the same. This deodorizer is a MUST-HAVE for all cat moms and dads!" —Natalie

    Get it from Amazon for $2.03.

    31. Game-changing ceiling fan pulls, because apparently I'm not the only one who cannot for the life of me remember which cord controls the light and which controls the fan. Honestly, why don't they make all ceiling fans with these?!?

    ceiling fan with the ball chains attached, one with a lightbulb shaped pull and one with a fan shaped pull
    reviewer's hand holding the two pulls

    Promising review: "This is the definition of 'product you didn't know you needed because you didn't know it existed.' I was FOREVER pulling the wrong chain on our bedroom ceiling fan. (Want the light off? Oh no...now the fan's on high. Need to change the fan speed? Eek...now you're in the dark.) They're a much better quality than I expected. They're actually quite heavy-duty pull chains, and they add a bit of fun to the decor (when you notice them — most of the time, who even thinks about a ceiling fan pull chain?). As an added bonus, my infant daughter loves staring at them while I change her diaper or jammies. I tap them to make the chains swing, and it's instant fascination, which helps make my job easier!" —LHD

    Get them from Amazon for $6.59+ (available in three colors and two lengths).

    32. A clever soap-saving dish so your bars will last way longer and you won't ever have to deal with the buildup of that icky, half-dissolved soap gunk (that's the technical terminology) ever again. *Shudders*

    the slanted soap dish on the edge of a sink
    Amazon

    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 $12.43.

    33. An unbelievably ingenious sock organizer made to fight back against the phenomenon that's plagued humankind since the invention of the washing machine — disappearing hosiery. You can throw this thing right in the laundry (!!!) so you'll never loose half of a pair of socks in the abyss again, or even have to spend time matching them up when you unload the dryer!

    model holding blue organizer full of socks, placing it in washer
    model putting socks on the organizer hung on a doorknob
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Totally obsessed with this! I’ve been using it a few weeks now and have zero complaints! I haven’t lost a single sock since! They always come out paired and completely dried (which was one of my concerns; I wasn’t sure if they were going to dry properly). I would definitely recommend this! It’s amazing and makes life so much easier! Especially with a toddler and baby on the way!" —Sarah Elizabeth

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $18 (available in five colors).

    34. A hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial, anti-mold, and anti-yeast panty wash formulated by an actual gynecologist — so yes, she really *does* understand the problem you've had your whole vagina-having life and haven't wanted to talk about. It'll be delicate on your delicates but tough on all the gunk (yes, I am talking about discharge) you need to wash out of them.

    detergent in its packaging
    Clean And Cute

    This Black woman-owned brand is the genius creation of Philly-based 0b/gyn Dr. Tosha Rogers, and it's good for bras too!

    Get it from Clean & Cute for $16.99.

    Those Wad-Free panels when your sheets come out of the dryer looking perfect:

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