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1. The LifeStraw, aka an emergency preparedness tool for anyone who needs water to survive. It's an incredible portable filter that'll let you safely drink from even the ickiest-looking natural water sources. No wonder it's got over 10,000 positive reviews.
2. Convenient drawer organizers, because I don't know a single person whose sock and underwear drawers aren't complete chaos.
3. A reusable watermark remover cloth that also works wonders on heat marks and other little stains on wood surfaces, because nobody's perfect — we've all forgotten to use a coaster or put a hot plate on our table without thinking.
4. The Squatty Potty, because *everyone* poops. This iconic bathroom stool will help you assume the right position to pass your stools with ease.
5. And a sleek toilet paper holder featuring a handy basket for storing your phone, a book, wipes, or whatever your on-the-john must-haves are without having to worry about dropping 'em in the bowl.
6. OK, just one more poop product, I promise: an absolutely iconic Schitt spray, because ew, David, I bet you thought stinking up the bathroom was just an inevitable part of life. Nope — just spritz this oil blend onto the toilet before you go to mask whatever damage you're about to do (especially if you're Roland using the loo in the Rose's motel room).
7. Super-slim and convenient ice packs, which will be a huge improvement from the bulky monstrosities you usually use to keep things cool for school and work lunches or travel.
8. 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.
Note that while these are great for messes and stains, they don't disinfect.
Promising review: "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
Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $13.94 (or $13.24 with the Subscribe & Save option).
9. A ridiculously handy roll-up silicone water bottle, since we all need to hydrate but don't always have much room in our bags or pockets for a bottle. This'll be a game changer.
10. A miraculous automatic bleach toilet cleaning system for anyone who's ever wished their toilet would just clean itself (in other words, anyone with a toilet). Once installed, it sends cleaner into the bowl every time you flush!
11. Miraculous Folex instant carpet spot remover, which also works on upholstery to make stains do a Houdini-level vanishing act, because even the most careful among us make messes sometimes (or live with messy people and pets). Plus, it's odor free for scentsitive folks.
Promising review: "WOW! A must-have for any home. My carpet had some mystery stains that other stain remover products could not budge. I had resigned myself to never having them any better, until I found this product. It was very easy. Spray it on, then put a paper towel on top and it disappears. Seriously! There were a couple stains that I had to go back for a second time, but after having lived with these carpet blemishes for years...I was more than happy. I even used it on a cushion. You also get a lot of cleaner for your money; I was surprised at how big the bottle was, and you do not need to use lots when you apply, so this will last a very long time." —Malm
Get it from Amazon for $11.55.
12. Or an unscented stain remover stick for an all-natural and vegan option that'll work stain-removing miracles even your go-to name-brand products can't.
13. 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 — we've all been there. 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.
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 $12.
14. An unbelievably genius 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!
15. Bio-Oil, an amazing vitamin A and E formula that over 7,000 5-star reviewers swear by for working all sorts of skincare miracles, from fading scars to smoothing and moisturizing. Basically, it's the secret ingredient your self-care routine has been missing, no matter your skin type or skin woes.
16. A genius soap-saving dish to solve a problem everyone who uses bar soap has — that icky, half-dissolved soap gunk. *Shudders.* This drains your bars so they won't dissolve and will last way longer.
17. The Laundress Crease Release spray, aka vegan and cruelty-free magic in a bottle that can make wrinkled clothes wearable with just a few spritzes — and no iron. Because we've all reached for our fave shirt or dress when we're trying to get out the door ASAP, only to find it looking far from its best.
18. A marvelous sink cleaner for basically anyone who has a sink they use frequently. It can polish all sorts of sink surfaces, from porcelain to acrylic to granite, and help eliminate stains and scuffs you had been getting the ~sinking~ feeling you were just gonna have to live with.
19. A Colgate Keep toothbrush starter kit great for anyone with teeth. It's just as affordable as a regular toothbrush but way less wasteful, and it's got an easy-to-grip, reusable aluminum handle and interchangeable heads so it uses 80% less plastic than the disposable drugstore ones you've been using for years.
20. A trio of shockingly affordable minimal-chic vases, because does anyone else feel super flustered when a guest brings flowers and you've got nowhere to put them? Thought so. These are cute but simple enough to match any decor, and cheap enough that they're perfect to keep on hand for floral emergencies.
21. Iron-on mending patches for making your favorite clothes look like new without ever having to sew a single stitch.
22. A special "bib" for your splashy faucet, because *everyone* drips water at least a bit when they wash their hands or dishes; you're not doing it wrong. Even if you don't live in an NYC apartment with a very strange water pressure–to–sink basin ratio like I do — but especially then.
23. A clever and cute car garbage can designed to fit in your cup holder and the other pockets of your car you've been using as if they were a trash can for years. No shame, I think anyone with a car (or who has ever been in a car) does the same. But this baby is much easier to empty and clean, and now you won't be embarrassed by the mess when giving friends a ride.
24. Clever pant waist extenders for making old jeans that are just a little too tight feel comfy again, or for making your fave trousers work during early pregnancy or after a medical procedure. And, of course, you can also use these to make real (read: nonsweat) pants more quarantine-level comfy. No, these aren't just something out of your dreams — we could all use a little extra room sometimes.
25. A tub of The Pink Stuff, aka an all-purpose paste you can use to scrub anything from cookware to cooktops and bathroom fixtures to rubber shoes shiny clean and free of stains. Just ~pink~ of all the icky things in your home you can finally clean with this stuff!
Promising review: "Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done and this stuff brought my shower back to near-new in one use. We’ve since cleaned a weird chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We’ll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff. Worth every penny." —Nancy F.
Get it from Amazon for $6.96.
26. Pretty, reusable Swedish dish cloths that are both more sustainable than paper towels and a heck of a lot cuter. They can be washed in the the washing machine *or* dishwasher and composted when they are finally worn out. Since we all use paper towels but would all like to continue to have an inhabitable planet, these are a win-win.
They're from a Philadelphia-based small business specializing in eco-friendly laundry and dishwashing products!
Promising review: "Love it! Really enjoy using these dish cloths for dish washing over and over. Just put in the washing machine to wash and you can put in the microwave for one minute to sanitize if needed. No more traditional dish cloths/sponges for me." —Ellen S.
Get a set of three from Dropps for $16 (or $12 with a subscription).
27. A roll-up dish rack you'll want whether you usually do dishes by machine or by hand, because it's so much more than a dish rack. It'll save you a ridiculous amount of counter space, both during cooking and cleanup, since you can use it to dry dishes, thaw meat, and strain veggies, or even as just another place to put cutting boards and dishes during meal prep. And when you're done, you can just roll it up and put it under the sink!
28. A must-have, keychain-friendly car escape tool to up your on-the-go emergency-preparedness game. This tiny miracle has both a seatbelt cutter and a window breaker to get you to safety ASAP.
29. Wad-Free, an ingenious device to solve sheet-washing struggles that are, apparently, universal. 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 the dreaded tangled-up ball — making folding laundry faster, too. Where have these been your whole laundry-doing life?!?
30. A spacious, moisture- and mold-resistant under-the-bed organizer, because it's simply a natural first impulse to take care of a mess by shoving it under your bed. This is basically the responsible version of that, but is also good for closet or garage storage if you don't have space under the bed.
31. Reusable beeswax and organic cotton cling wrap in cute prints that'll do an un-bee-lievably great job covering all your containers. Cling wrap is a kitchen essential, but we could all use to make less plastic waste, so this option is ~buzz~worthy, indeed.
32. A draft stopper reviewers ❤️ for a multitude of uses — blocking cool air in the winter and warm air in the summer, reducing noise, keeping bugs out, or even keeping pets from sticking paws or knocking toys under doors and appliances. TL;DR, it is sure to solve at least one of your little household problems and comes in several colors so you can get one that matches your door.
33. A Luv Scrub, aka an exfoliating nylon bath cloth inspired by a common grooming routine product used in West Africa. The long and stretchy cloth will exfoliate, turn each shower into a a spa-like experience, and leave you with remarkably soft skin. Can a regular washcloth do that? Didn't think so.
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