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    32 Products That Are So Useful, You'll Probably Want Backups For Your Backups

    You might as well buy these in bulk, because you'll be using them *all* the time.

    1. A carpet and upholstery stain remover to finally get rid of that huge spaghetti stain in the middle of your living room carpet...as well as any other pesky stain that appears.

    2. A bottle of Mike's Hot Honey, because you'll love the sweet-heat chili pepper-infused topping on your pizza, wings, tea, cocktails, and more! It's basically the key to making every meal a little better.

    hand sqeezing a bottle of the hot honey on a pizza

    3. Elizavecca's CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein treatment for damaged, over-processed locks. It can be used on all hair textures to help restore it back to a healthier state.

    A BuzzFeed Shopping editor's before-and-after of her hair looking damaged and frizzy compared to it looking more smooth and healthy

    4. A Maybelline Dark Circles Treatment Concealer so no one will know you were up until 4 a.m. watching every episode of Bridgerton... again.

    Reviewer's before and after results of using the Maybelline Instant Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer

    5. A mold and mildew remover, because those tubs and showers can get gross within the blink of an eye. Just apply the gel on the surface, let it sit for seven to eight hours, and rinse it off — no scrubbing required!

    A reviewer's before: the corner of a shower, with mold in both the caulk and grout and after: the same corner, with all but a few specks of the mold gone

    6. A pack of acne patches made with hydrocolloid dressing, tea tree oil, calendula oil, and cica to suck the gunk right out of your zits and help them fade away overnight.

    7. A pack of wart-removing pads to rid yourself of those stubborn, sometimes itchy, and often uncomfortable, bumps that have no business invading your skin.

    8. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tabs that'll remove all the grime from inside your machine (yes, it does need to be cleaned in there) and stop it from having any weird smells and hidden residue.

    9. A pack of deodorant remover sponges, because no one likes when you're wearing a cute black top and you try your hardest not to get any deodorant on it and then SOMEHOW those white streaks still appear.

    10. A Dawn Platinum Powerwash dish spray starter kit you can conveniently spray over your dishes and then easily wipe away the grease and other food residue, without having to do a ton of scrubbing.

    The Dawn Powerwash being sprayed on a sink full of dishes
    Target

    I've used this dish spray and I like it because it's effective, easy, and smells really nice. Each spray seems to go a long way and I don't feel like I have to sit there and endlessly scrub at everything. It definitely makes doing the dishes a little quicker and easier.

    Promising review: "Removes grease quickly. I’ve used it in bacon grease and in cleaning my pots and pans. Fresh smell and really suds up. Love the product." —Dexter

    Get it from Target for $8.49.

    11. A teeth-whitening pen to help you remove stains on your teeth caused by coffee, soda, smoking, and more. Simply twist the bottom of the pen, apply using the soft brush tip, and let it sit for one minute. "Alexa, play 'My Shiny Teeth and Me' by Chip Skylark."

    reviewer's before and after pics of their teeth with some yellow-brown stains next to them looking noticeably whiter and less stained after using the pen

    12. A bottle of pet earwax remover for a gentle, non-toxic way to keep your doggo's ears clean.

    a dog's before-and-after of a very waxy, dirty ear compared to it being completely clean

    13. A purple shampoo that'll tone down the yellow hues in blonde hair so you can get the color you want without extra (expensive) trips to the salon.

    Reviewer's before-and-after of their hair looking yellow and brassy compared to it looking much more smooth and light blonde

    14. A pack of stainless steel wipes to conveniently clean, polish, and shine your kitchen appliances. No elbow grease required.

    Reviewer showing their dirty sink with cup rings and residue next to their after photo of the sink looking spotless

    15. A jar of O'Keeffe's hand cream that'll really come in ~handy~ to repair painful blisters and cracked skin.

    A before-and-after of a very dry hand with many cracks and small cuts compared to a much softer and smoother looking hand with only a couple small dry spots left

    16. A rust stain remover to get rid of the yellow-brown coating taking over your bathroom. I'm guessing that is not the aesthetic you're going for...

    17. A tube of The Lip Bar's three-in-one tinted skin conditioner designed to hydrate your skin like a moisturizer, smooth your complexion, and add protection from the sun with SPF 11. It'll help your get-ready process be SO much quicker and easier.

    before and afters of two models with deep brown skin wearing the foundation

    18. A pack of Bottle Bright tablets that'll make your grimy travel mugs, water bottles, and coffee pot look brand new without any scrubbing. Now you won't have to be grossed out by the layers of stains every time you go to use them.

    19. A pack of toilet fizzing bombs, which are basically bath bombs for your toilet. Just drop one in, swish the water around with a toilet brush, wait about five minutes, then scrub and flush.

    the toilet bombs
    Juniperseed Merc / Etsy

    Juniperseed Merc is a woman-owned business based in Colorado. The founder is a teacher and mother who makes most of the product herself, offering a variety of earth-friendly cleaning and beauty products.

    Promising review: "Love the size and action these generate in the toilet. The fuzzies are extremely hefty and of good quality. I will certainly be buying more." —Aundrey

    Get a pack of eight from Juniperseed Merc on Etsy for $10.

    20. A hair repair serum for transforming dry, damaged hair into soft and shiny locks. The mix of aloe and argan oils can help de-frizz your mane and improve split ends.

    A before-and-after of a reviewer with dry, damaged hair and split ends compared to much healthier and smoother looking hair after using the serum

    21. A jar of The Pink Stuff, which you've very likely seen on TikTok. This all-purpose paste cleaner will help you remove stains, rust, discoloration, and marks from metal, ceramic, wood, and more! It basically does it all.

    22. A waterproof eyeliner stamp so you can create the perfect cat eye without having to redo your entire eye look about five times before finally getting those wings even.

    23. A coconut shea curl defining creme perfect for those of us who like to just throw a product in our natural hair and go, instead of having to do a whole concoction on our heads. This medium-hold styler leaves curls looking soft and bouncy. And the ingredients, which include coconut oil, shea butter, and aloe vera, help to protect hair against protein loss.

    24. A car cleaning spray so you no longer have to dread having people in your car. This multi-purpose cleaner can work on upholstery, fabric, canvas, leather, plastic, rubber, and more!

    25. A tube of Black Girl Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 to use daily that'll protect skin from the sun and provide moisture, without the annoying white residue that is usually left behind.

    Hands applying some of the sunscreen from the tube

    26. A tube of Glossier's Balm Dotcom that'll soften and repair chapped lips with a combination of castor oil, beeswax, and lanolin, while leaving the perfect hint of color and/or shine (depending on which flavor you go with). Basically you should have one (or a few) of these in your bag at all times. 

    Various lip balm tubes in a range of colors and flavors
    Model wearing the lip balm and holding the tube
    Glossier

    Promising review: "I use this on my lips once in the morning and once at night and that's it! My lips are baby soft the entire rest of the day and I haven't had any issues with chapped lips since I started using it! You only need a small amount too which is so nice. I love the mint one and will definitely buy again and try other flavors." —Gretchen

    Get it from Glossier for $12 (available in nine flavors).

    Read more about why we love Glossier's Balm Dotcom (#1 on the list).

    27. A bottle of Jergens wet skin lotion, because you can apply it while your skin is still wet, before you even step out of the shower. It saves a few minutes and will lock in the hydration your skin needs — and we all know how important that is once the wind starts getting colder and harsher.

    A hand holding the bottle of lotion over a relaxing-looking bath

    28. A ceramic cooktop cleaner that'll keep your cooking area looking HGTV-approved. It's safe on all smooth tops, including radiant and halogen.

    29. A toilet gel you can stamp in to give your toilet bowl a little wash every time you flush. Yes, it's that simple. And each gel stamp lasts for up to 12 days.

    30. A multipurpose cleaner formulated with natural, plant-based ingredients you can use to boost your laundry detergent, get out stains on clothes and carpets, tidy surfaces, and more.

    three bottles of the cleaner in scents frankincense and myrth, sandalwood, and nag champa

    31. A roll of soft, textured dental floss made of microcrystalline wax, coconut oil, and fruit oils for a fresh and yummy upgrade to one of your least-fave chores. Plus, it's free of parabens, SLS, PFAS, and it's cruelty-free!

    hand holding a container of strawberry floss

    32. And an essential oil stick that can help you combat migraines and tension headaches right away. Apply it onto your temples, forehead, and the back of your neck and you'll actually be able to get through the rest of the day pain-free.

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