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1. A genius "shower cat" if you're tired of your roomie leaving globs of hair stuck to the shower wall — instead, this will give them a specific place to put their loose strands. It traps the hair by sliding one way, and then you can slide the other way to easily pull it all out and throw it away. A-meow-zing!!
Promising review: "I have three daughters and me who all have a lot of curly hair. When you shed curly hair, unlike straight hair, it doesn't just slide out. It often gets caught in the rest of your curls so when you wash your hair, that's when you see a lot of shedding hair coming out. We don't want clogged drains, so we used to 'stick it on the wall' and throw it away after the shower, but this makes it easier to trap the hair and throw away. It's small too so it's not a big 'feature' in the shower which I liked. The men in the house also like it because we don't forget to toss the hair out like we sometimes did before. Solid product!" —S. Schock
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
2. And a pair of DrainWigs you can put in your shower's drain to catch their stray hairs and prevent them from clogging it up, yet again. No more standing in a puddle of dirty water while you try to clean yourself.
Promising review: "I didn't even think about my shower drain being such a problem with hair. We have a relatively new shower and the drain was starting to be slow, but not really a problem because the pipe has a long drop. I was watching Shark Tank and thought maybe I need to check this out. Wow, there was a lot of hair to clean! Three long-haired girls in the house! I started using this and it pulled all sorts of hair out. We change it about once a month. Easy to pull out and no breaks or rust. I keep buying!" —Kindle Customer
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $6.99.
3. A stain repellent for the times when your housemate (who is admittedly a bit clumsy) spills red wine on the carpet during movie night...again. Just spray this over all of your fabric surfaces and the spill will sit on the surface long enough to be blotted up — before it stains.
Promising review: "I put this on a brand-new cloth Thomasville sectional as soon as I purchased it. Three weeks later, I had friends over and someone spilled an entire glass of red wine on the seat. I sucked wind and got a damp white cloth and tried to look casual...while panicking on the inside. The wine just sat on top of the material. I did not rub, just blotted. Every drop came off the sofa instantly. Within a few minutes everyone was back sitting on the sofa and it was no big deal. Absolutely will buy again. I have recommended this product several times to friends and family." —Nancy
Get it from Amazon for $19.62.
4. Or a wine-stain removing spray so you can avoid having a heart attack when they get a little too excited while watching Love Island UK and some of their pinot noir gets on your favorite throw pillow. Not only does this remove wine stains, but it'll also work on coffee, fruit punch, ink, and pet accidents.
Wine Away is a woman-owned business that was founded by Staci Wanichek (the CEO), and her mom, Cheryl, over 20 years ago.
Promising review: "Amazing cleaning power in one small bottle. When my friend told me she'd heard of this product from her wine group, I realized immediately this is something I can use even for non-wine-related spills. And immediately upon receiving this stain remover, I had the opportunity to spritz a spray on my placemat where someone had accidentally gotten some gel marker pen ink smeared all over it. With just a few quick sprays, I was able to wash the placemat, and it came out of the wash looking clean and fabulous! Food stains have also come out of the placemat just as easily, and I'm just delighted to have such a powerful cleanser available for those unplanned moments when the next stains occur. Highly recommended!" —Cynthia Sue Larson
To learn more, check out our review in this roundup of cleaning gadgets that actually work.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
5. An Angry Orange pet odor and stain eliminator for anyone tired of putting all that work into decorating an aesthetically pleasing apartment just for it to continuously smell like your roommate's cat. You deserve a space that smells as good as it looks! Spray this on your carpet, tile, couch, and more to replace the smell of urine with a fresh, citrusy scent and finally get rid of those stains on your carpet.
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I will never look for another pet stain remover again, this is it. My ride or die. I’ve tried a ton of different products to remove stains and odor but none of them worked as well as this stuff. The stain in that photo was here since we moved into our new house so she was pretty baked in, I was sure it wasn’t going anywhere. But this stuff took it right out! My dog has also added a few new stains of his own to the carpet and this has gotten every single one out. 10/10 recommend." —Tara
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
6. A cute dish brush shaped like a flower that'll hopefully convince the person you have to share a kitchen with to start doing their dishes — you know, before they've been sitting there for almost a week. This cheerful design is a decorative piece for your kitchen, as well as having powerful nylon bristles, and a convenient storage caddy shaped like a vase.
Promising review: "I love these! So far, I have not broken the leaves off like some of the other similar looking ones that I have purchased. I think this one is my favorite looking out of all the ones I have seen and bought. The petals don't get in the way, it feels good in my hand, and it cleans well." —pickyshopper
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
7. Or a countertop dishwasher perfect for any roommates who are sharing a small apartment and are constantly getting in squabbles about whose turn it is to do the dishes. This genius invention has a water tank (which means no plumbing needed) and five different wash cycles to choose from.
Promising review: "I thought about getting this for a long time, and after a few weeks I'm really glad I did. It cleans dishes really well, fits on my counter, and doesn't make much noise. Pouring in the water is pretty easy about four pitchers full, and after a few configurations I've found a way to get the hose into my sink without it moving around. My one small complaint is that it's not really designed for bowls, more for plates, although I'm making it work." —bsnteacher
Get it from Amazon for $299.
8. A pack of easily washable drip catchers to help rid your counter of that huge puddle of water collecting around the faucet that your roomie always seems to "forget" to wipe up after they use the kitchen.
Promising review: "I love these. I was having so much problems with water by my faucet and these absorb it all. I usually change mine out once a week and throw them in the washer with my other dish towels. They are soft and a great color. I'm so glad I purchased these. All around a great product!!" —Sami C.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two sizes and a pack of four).
9. A cord organizer with an adhesive sticker you can place on the back of your shared appliances — now you won't have to be annoyed about the mess of cords that's always taking up precious counter space.
3D Home Solutions is a small Etsy shop based in Frisco, Texas.
Promising reviews: "This little thing works so well at containing the cord. It makes my mixer all neat and tidy. I love this!" —Isabelleosborne21
Get it from 3D Home Solutions on Etsy for $8 (available in three colors).
10. A dishwasher magnet to prevent your roomie from accidentally putting their dirty dinner plate in with all the clean dishes and then rerunning the whole thing... AGAIN.
Promising review: "A stylish, functional little magnet. Eliminates the need to wonder if that cup looks dirty or is it just hard water etc. Also just looks cute on the dishwasher. I do not run mine daily as I have a small household and when it does get filled, more often than I'd like to admit, the clean dishes live in the dishwasher, getting picked off as needed. This makes that process much simpler." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $5.02.
11. A bathroom caddy so all of the toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, etc. have an organized place to live, instead of being spread out all over the bathroom. Maybe they'll even start putting the lid back on the toothpaste... but don't get your hopes up.
Promising review: "This product is exactly what I needed by my bathroom sink! It holds a couple of toothbrushes, the tooth paste and the hand soap (which I ordered separately). I threw out the one I had that ended up getting yucky moldy stuff at the bottom. Now I have no worries. It's the simple things in life." —ChangingLeaves
Get it from Amazon for $10.87 (available in two colors and two styles).
12. Or a toothbrush holder and dispenser that actually will put an end to your roommate leaving an open tube of toothpaste next to the sink. Plus, this will help get rid of clutter on the counter in general (a forever struggle of sharing a bathroom).
See it in action on TikTok here.
Promising review: "I love this item! I saw it originally on TikTok and thought it would be perfect for our bathroom! We have one bathroom upstairs and five people who use it. This cleared up so much counter space for us! There are ventilation holes where the cups go to help make sure they dry properly. The toothpaste dispenser has really been working to get every last drop out of the tube. I would definitely recommend for a family or kids bathroom. There is also a little storage compartment behind the toothpaste that is great for extra brushes, Q-tips, or flossers." —Sariyah J
Get it from Amazon for $17.44+ (available in three colors).
13. An all-natural glass cleaner for an easy and effective way of getting rid of those pesky water and toothpaste drops they leave all over the bathroom mirror.
Viren Apothecary is a small Etsy shop based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
Promising review: "All of her products make me look forward to cleaning the house! I have been having such a luxurious cleaning experience and absolutely recommend!" —Imani L.
Get it from Viren Apothecary on Etsy for $12 (available in four scents and two bottle options).
14. A set of handmade felt coasters shaped like adorable kittens, which will be the purrr-fect subtle hint for your roommate to stop leaving rings on your coffee table.
FeltStoreArt is a small Etsy seller based in Washington.
Promising review: "I'm loving this cute little coaster! It's perfect for my wide mug, and protects my desk very well from heat and condensation." —Natalie P.
Get a set of two from FeltStoreArt on Etsy for $27.20 (originally $34; also available in packs of four and six).
15. A shower caddy so you can keep all of your grooming products together and simply take them in and out of the bathroom with ease. This way, you don't have to worry about anyone sneakily using your expensive products until you finally realize that half of your conditioner has ~mysteriously~ vanished.
16. An all-natural oven scrub, because although you appreciate your roommate's baking skills, you do not appreciate the gross crispies and baked-on spills that have been accumulating in your oven. This effective handmade cleaner even comes with a metallic scrubber to help get the job done.
Everneat is a small biz based in Fairfield, Connecticut. They specialize in cleaning products that help reduce water, waste, and toxins.
Promising review: "Finally tackled the rings on our stove top with this scrub and a reusable paper towel (as I was worried about using a scourer on an easily scratched surface) and the rings came right off! These are those 'oh, crap, the pot boiled over' rings that I ignored that lead to my stove top looking a bit crusty. The oven scrub ate them right off and left my oven and stove top looking great." —Jessie Bono
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $19.99 or from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three scents).
17. A white noise machine that'll help you drown out the loud TV sounds coming through the wall at 2 a.m. and keeping you awake when you have to get up for work at 7 a.m. Use this to mask your roommate's constant Bravo TV loop with the option of six white noise machine sounds (including rain, brook, ocean, soft thunder, white noise, and summer night). It even has an auto-off timer if you don't want it to stay on all night.
Plus, it's portable, compact, and can run on batteries so it's also great to travel with. These roommate struggles can also pop-up on group or family trips, so it's best to be prepared!
Promising review: "A sound machine has been a game changer for me with sleep. I wake up often in the night and also have trouble falling asleep. It’s hard to shut my mind off. The white noise feature gives me something to focus on and I fall into a very deep sleep. I dream for what feels like the entire night. I don’t even hear my husband leave some mornings. 🤣 10/10 recommend. Very affordable, doesn’t take up a lot of space and great volume." —Mary M.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two colors).
18. Or a pair of wireless sleep headphones you can wear comfortably while drifting off to sleep to your lo-fi playlist or favorite podcast — as opposed to listening to your roomie and their friends gossip in the living room all night long.
The headphones connect via Bluetooth and have 33 feet of wireless range (meaning your phone doesn't have to be right next to you). The controls are on the forehead, which makes it comfortable for back and side sleepers, and they are made to block out ambient noise.
Promising review: "I travel a lot and have roommates from my company and they snore — these were a LIFESAVER. I Bluetoothed it to my phone and my sound machine app and it blocked out everything. I slept so good and it's so comfortable!" —Lauren G
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 16 colors/styles).
19. OR!! A pair of Apple AirPods Pro with noise-cancelation so you can actually focus on work instead of being constantly distracted by their blasting music or them taking calls on speakerphone. If you both tend to WFH sometimes, these are a MUST.
Promising review: "I’m thrilled. I love the fact there are multiple ear tips, and the small ones fit my ears great. Thrilled with the noise-cancelling feature while I stare at a family member yapping loudly on the phone, and I don’t have to crank my volume up to drown them out. The controls are easy. It pauses music when I take an earbud out, so I’m not fumbling to pause and then yanking an earbud out while yelling, 'what?' I’ve never spent this much on headphones, but these are worth the sub-$200 I paid." —Pixie
And here's more from BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma Lord: "I have a pair of these, and they're not playing around. Once they're securely in your ear, you can toggle the headphones between noise-cancelling and regular sound, depending on your situation. I've been working from home, and the noise canceling is so effective that I can work next to a window where my neighbor is doing heavy construction and I don't hear anything louder than a faint buzzing. It's quieter than if I'd just plugged my ears with my own fingers. I'm also a runner, and these don't budge when you're sweating, which is nice. It's also handy that these toggle out of noise-cancellation mode, because I feel better being able to hear traffic and other people around me when I'm out and about. The TL;DR is: I love these so much I have zero interest in owning another pair of headphones for as long as I live."
Read her full review of the AirPod Pros here!
Get them from Amazon for $249.99.
20. A mail organizer with helpful key hooks so there is a convenient place to leave mail and hang their keys, which will hopefully prevent them from scattering mail all over the counter or locking themself out of the apartment for the seventh time (not that you're counting or anything).
Promising review: "I wanted something that would be easy to install but at the same time not too bulky on my wall. this was perfect. I was worried that the pocket might be too narrow but is a perfect size. Fits two wallets, two glasses and plenty of hooks to hang keys and what ever else i need. Very happy with this purchase." —Anna
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four colors).
21. A pack of foil liners ideal for anyone with a roommate who loves to cook, but hates to clean up afterwards. These make cleaning up the stovetop extremely easy. Instead of doing a bunch of wiping and scrubbing, all they have to do is remove the liners and toss them after they're full of oil and batter drips, sauce spills, and crumbs.
Promising review: "One day I will be the happy owner of a flat surface oven/stove top! But until then, these are the best at keeping your stovetop free from food and grease spills and caked-on messes. They're cheap, so clean up is a breeze. When it's dirty, just remove it, throw it away, and replace it with a new one. It makes cleaning the stove top so easy!" —Melanin Monroe
Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $9.99 (available for gas or electric burners and in packs of 100).
22. A tub of cooktop wipes for an easy way to remove all the grease, oil, and food splatter marks that they keep leaving behind after they cook. Plus, the wipes work on microwaves too.
Promising review: "This product is amazing. I can't stand when after I am cooking how I always have oil stains and grease on my cooktop! But with one wipe I am able to now get everything off the stove. It is very convenient to be able to just use one wipe for everything!" —Debra E.
Get a pack of 30 wipes and a large microfiber cloth from Amazon for $9.97.
23. A can of fire-extinguishing aerosol spray in case your roomie has a history of putting things in the microwave that are NOT supposed to go in there. Now you'll both feel prepared if any dangerous cooking mishaps occur.
Promising review: "Of course you never want to use something like this but I knew that we needed one in our new condo just in case. I was right! I was toasting taco shells in our large toaster and looked away for a moment. Smoke billowed first and then it caught fire fast. My husband grabbed the device, aimed and sprayed for about five seconds. He stopped and I barked for him to do it again because it caught one more time. There’s no way I would have been able to toss a blanket up there and a real extinguisher would have left the biggest mess. This was easy to clean up!" —Mamercs6
Get it from Amazon for $13.84.
24. A click-on automatic toilet cleaning gel — each applicator will neutralize odors and make your toilet smell like mango and hibiscus for up to two weeks. This handy touch-free cleaner helps prevent toilet rings and continuously keeps the toilet fresh. Which means, you won't have to hound your roommate to scrub the toilet after they did a very lazy cleaning job on the bathroom.
Promising review: "This is a nifty design. Easy to use and press on without being a mess using the one piece design. Beautiful scent. It really does release a pleasant scent each time without being overwhelming." —outlander22
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $4.47.
25. A smart lock that'll def come in handy if your roommate always forgets to lock the door. You can finally have some peace of mind the next time you travel, thanks to this Bluetooth-enabled, wireless, and keyless lock. With the use of an app, you can lock or unlock your door from anywhere. Plus, reviewers say it's very easy to install and use.
Promising review: "The product was easy to install, took about 15 minutes, instructions are clear and easy, well made, rugged, with easy access (magnets). We have now been using it for a month with 100% reliability. We have suffered a few power outages, bringing my home network down, but the system finds its way back online without human intervention." —Dan F.
Get it from Amazon for $107.98 (also available in various bundles).
26. A decorative toilet paper holder and storage unit if you're tired of sitting on the toilet and yelling out, "You forgot to replace the toilet paper, can you bring me a roll?" Now you will always have a few rolls on deck.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about buying this holder because we have tile flooring in the bathroom and with the bottom of the holder having legs instead of being solid, I thought there might be a problem with it sliding around some. Fortunately I worried for nothing. No movement at all. The holder is made well and is very sturdy. I love that extra rolls of paper can be stored for convenience." —Classyvamp
Get it from Amazon for $13.60 (available in four colors).
27. A super-lightweight stick vacuum that's easy to store if you don't have a ton of space *and* is easy to maneuver around furniture, thanks to its swivel steering. Now you can just whip this baby out for all those times they leave sandwich crumbs on the floor or their cat is shedding all over the place.
This works best on hard floors, area rugs, and low pile carpets.
Promising review: "Great little vacuum! Needed a small little vacuum to clean my studio apartment and this did the job! Once you turn it on you will be surprised about the suction this little guy has! Cord was plenty long enough and the accessories worked perfectly." —Jonathan G.
Get it from Amazon for $28.89+ (available in two colors and two styles).
28. Or a Roborock robotic vacuum so you don't have to vacuum up after them ever again, just allow this genius invention to do all the work. It even empties itself after each cleanup and its dust bag can hold up to seven weeks of dirt! If you both dread cleaning the floors, then this is sure to be a worthy investment.
"I've always wanted a robotic vacuum, and after getting a chance to try the Roborock Q5+, I can't believe I waited so long. I absolutely hate vacuuming, so the ability to have a magical little robot clean my entire apartment at the touch of a button is an absolute lifesaver. The accompanying app is very easy to use — I typically use it to set up custom cleaning schedules — and the smart mapping feature was extremely accurate on the very first try. There are definitely cheaper options on the market, but what makes this worth the extra splurge is the self-emptying feature. Once the robotic vacuum is done cleaning, it finds its way back to the charging base and empties itself into a dust bag that lasts for up to seven weeks. My apartment has never been cleaner!" —Daniel
Get it from Amazon for $479.99 (clip the $220 off coupon to get this price).
29. A nontoxic carpet cleaner to finally get rid of that huge spaghetti stain in the middle of your living room carpet that they left there weeks ago. Just spritz some on the stain, wait a few seconds, and blot it up. It's like magic!
Check out this TikTok of the Folex Carpet Spot Remover to see it in action!
Promising review: “There are products that you love and buy again. And then there are products that you love and can’t live without. And then above that, are a few select products that you revere and hold with the highest honor. Folex is that product. I have used Folex for years and it works wonders on everything from spilt coffee, wine, and dog messes, without any chemical smells or residue. But my love for Folex grew so much deeper when I dropped a 32-ounce jar of salsa down the stairs. My husband took one look and declared that the stairs were ruined and would need to be replaced. I took a look, grabbed the Folex and said, 'We’ve got this.' If you have children, pets or are very clumsy with your canned goods, you need this bulk-size jug in your arsenal of cleaning supplies.” —Carobnty
Get it from Amazon for $6.65 (also available in multipacks).
30. A sleek stand that'll give them somewhere to place their dripping spoon and lid, instead of getting sauce all over the counter while they cook and then casually forgetting to wipe it up afterwards.
Promising review: "I personally always hate it when you pull off the lid of something and the lid is leaking water everywhere while being super hot. With my new solid-surface counters, I definitely don't want to set the lid on there and ruin them and putting it on the stove top is either annoying due to the water mess or impossible if you are using the whole stove.
This was made for the fussy new-home person like me. I can now set the lid down down safely and not worry about where all that hot water is going." —Susan
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
31. A "Bread Buddy" dispenser if your roomie is always accidentally throwing away the twist tie. Thanks to the airtight lid, this will keep your bread fresh for much longer. Simply pull the bag down over the outer edge of the container to make the bread rise, so you can easily grab a slice.
Check it out on TikTok here!
Promising review: "The Buddeez Sandwich Bread Dispenser is great! It does exactly what it was intended for. I live alone and I don't quite go through bread often enough before the last quarter section of the loaf starts to go stale. I was originally looking for something to put a loaf of bread in as a shell for my vacuum sealer, that would keep the bread from getting crushed from the pressure. This dispenser solved all of my problems. Thank you!" —DRMcQuaig
Get it from Amazon for $13.97 (available in two lid colors).
32. A genius brush and squeegee combo to make cleaning up their countertop messes much quicker and easier. If they have a habit of leaving water puddles or crumbs on the kitchen island, this will make it easier to sweep them away into the sink or trashcan. The clever tool also has a built-in ledge that allows you to hang it when it's not in use.
Promising review: "LOVE THIS PRODUCT! Saves me so many paper towels, easily washed in the dishwasher, and the small size saves space! Will always have one of these on hand for sure!" —Prime Time Review
Get it from Amazon for $14.98.
33. Game-changing ceiling fan pulls so they'll finally remember which cord is for the light and stop changing the fan speed a good three times before shutting off the light. Sure, it's not a huge deal, but when it happens almost daily it can be a bit of an annoyance for all involved.
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 $5.69+ (available in four colors).
34. A set of fridge organizers, because it's already hard enough sharing space in the fridge, at least with these everything can have an organized place. These can help save space by cutting down on awkward boxes and fruit containers. Plus, they can be helpful for keeping your groceries separated. Now you'll really know if your Diet Cokes are going missing! 👀
Promising review: "I bought these to use in a shared refrigerator with my roommates. They are a good size for small vegetables and fruits, sauces, yogurts, and other items on the smaller side. They are easy to clean with soap and water. I have even used them in the freezer and in a drawer for utensils." —Sarah A
Get a set of eight bins from Amazon for $19.99 (available in various bundles and four sizes).
35. A set of adorable clips that just might convince your housemates to stop leaving half-eaten bags of chips and pretzels open on the counter, causing them to get stale much quicker. These cute little guys will be the perfect hint that they need to close (and put away!) the snacks.
Promising review: "I bought these on a whim because they were really cute. They turned out to be really useful and hold tight to everything I've tried to close. I find myself smiling whenever I stick on to something new, I used a headband as a default placeholder so that I know where the unused ones are at all times. The serotonin and dopamine this small purchase has given me was worth the money." —Azuquita
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $8.95.
36. And a shoe rack if you're tired of tripping over your roommate's shoes that are constantly left in a messy pile by the front door. This metal rack can hold 24–30 pairs of shoes and it even has some taller shelves so boots can fit. Plus, it has small hooks on the side that are perfect for hanging purses, tote bags, umbrellas, and hats.
Promising review: "I really like this shoe rack! It's larger and holds many more shoes which is what I wanted as well as making the shoe area much more clean and organized. We use this shoe rack at the entrance of the house as we do not wear our shoes inside." —Lauren E.
Get it from Amazon for $26.39+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
It's definitely time to confront them about those dishes.
