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    35 Problem-Solving Products For Anyone Who Wants To Be Pleasantly Surprised

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    1. A set of shockingly affordable wireless Bluetooth earbuds that prove you truly can have it all — at least, as far as your tunes and podcasts go. Durable, water-resistant, and super comfortable to wear, these lil’ music makers pack a ton of sound into a tiny, budget-friendly package. They’ll fit just about any ear size, too, thanks to the array of different sized silicone buds included.

    The earbuds come with their own wireless charging case; they can play for four-plus hours per charge, with the case providing up to 14 hours' worth of juice.

    Promising review: "Best decision! These are the greatest headphones ever! I saw them on TikTok months ago and added them to my wishlist. I got a new phone that doesn't have the headphone port so I decided it was time to finally buy them. They are amazing and I probably won't ever take them out of my ears! 😂" —Katlyn D Arnold

    Get them from Amazon $23.99+ (available in five colors).

    2. A bottle of Wet and Forget shower cleaner, so you can delight in having a squeaky clean shower without spending hours scrubbing to get it that way. Just spray the whole shower down with this stuff once a week, let it sit overnight, and rinse it off the next day. It’ll do all the mold- and mildew-fighting for you. Magic!

    A dirty shower with a yellow floor
    The shower floor all clean

    Promising review: "I have well water. Something in my well water reacts with copper plumbing and turns my shower tiles blue. Since my bathroom color scheme isn't on the blue spectrum, this is problematic. The well water also causes the shower glass to film up quickly. I've tried dozens and dozens of cleaners and scrubbed till my arms ached trying to get ahead of the blue and scumminess. My ambition in life is NOT to be a full time bathroom scrubber! I saw this stuff on a professional house cleaner's TikTok (sorry, don't remember which one) and thought 'what the heck, might as well give it a try.' Oh my goodness, the first day after my shower I sprayed this stuff all over and walked away. The next morning there was a NOTICEABLE reduction in the blue and the glass looked clearer too. Day two, sprayed again and walked away. The next morning the blue was gone except for a few spots on the floor tile and the glass looked amazing. Day three I sprayed the remaining spots and the next morning the shower practically looked new. NO SCRUBBING AT ALL!!!! This is my new favorite shower cleaner. The ONLY con I have is that it makes me sneeze while I'm spraying from inside the shower, but I can live with that." —L. J. Petillo

    Get it from Amazon for $20.98.

    3. A toothbrush that, somehow, lets you accomplish both brushing and flossing at the same time. Sorcery? Not quite: There are two layers of bristles at play here — one regular set, and then a set of longer, thinner ones that get deep into your gums for an even better clean. Lest that sound painful, though, it isn’t at all; even reviewers with sensitive teeth love this thing.

    A toothbrush with two layers of bristles, one long and thin and one shorter and thicker
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    Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes aimed at amping up traditional brush-and-floss routines for the deepest clean possible — even for folks who already have excellent dental hygiene habits.

    Promising review: "I am pleasantly surprised by how immediately gratifying this toothbrush is! All I kept thinking about while brushing was, 'these bristles are too soft to make much of an impact' but as soon as I rinsed, I felt it in my gums immediately!" —facemonster

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.90

    4. ChomChom pet hair roller that’ll make de-furring your carpets, your furniture, and your bedding a breeze. Anything it picks up gets deposited into a little compartment for safe keeping; then you can open it up and get rid of it whenever you want. If everything you own is always covered in pet hair (me! It’s me! I’m talking about me!) this gadget is a godsend.

    GIF of reviewer using the chom chom roller to remove fur from a couch
    reviewer image of a chom chom roller open to reveal all the collected pet hair inside

    Promising review: "I have a golden retriever and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout and it works wonders." —Joanne Ertel

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99

    5. A set of three tiny dermaplaning razors, so you can (gently!) shape your own brows or handle other fine hairs and general fuzziness, if that’s your jam. This trio of touch-up tools even includes a precision cover that’ll help make sure you’re only tackling the things you actually want to tackle — excellent for those of us with less-than-steady hands.

    6. laundry stain remover that’ll combat the worst tomato sauce-induced tragedies your wardrobe has suffered with the power of ~enzymes.~ Just spritz it on, wait at least 15 minutes (although you can also wait until your next laundry day — even if that’s still a couple of days away!) and then wash as usual. Bam — stain gone. Heck yes.

    Check out a TikTok of the laundry spray in action. 

    Puracy is a Texas-based, family-owned small business specializing in plant-based, hypoallergenic home products. A portion of every purchase is donated to local families in need.

    Psst — this spray also does a number on all those other miscellaneous stains in your life, like wine, coffee, soy sauce, makeup, and period blood!

    Promising review: "For whatever reason, I am ALWAYS spilling things on my shirts and I cook every night (sometimes I remember the apron, sometimes I don't). My clothes are a mess by the end of the day. I'm not proud of it, but there it is. I have tried EVERYTHING there is to remove stains and this is the absolute BEST thing out there. (There is simply not a major stain remover that I have not tried.) The only thing close is a long pre-soak (I mean like six hours) in Oxyclean. With Puracy, you get the best result by doing it well in advance, but for me that is another plus because I would far rather spray them when I put them in the hamper than do it all at once just before I do the laundry. It seems to get everything out and I've never had any trouble with damaged fabric. I don't really review very much, but this is seriously outstanding." —NYC Buyer

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99

    7. A vitamin C facial serum packed with treats for your skin, because you are 100% worth pampering, you lovely person, you! In addition to the aforementioned vitamin C, this skincare pick also boasts hyaluronic acid for moisture and vitamin E for an antioxidant boost. You and your face deserve only the best.

    Before and after image of reviewer with more refreshed skin after use

    8. teeth-whitening pen to make your pearly whites, well, pearly white again. Each pen is good for up to 20 uses and can lighten stained chompers between four and eight shades — and it's a whole lot easier to use than messy and complicated whitening strips.

    Promising review: "I bought this on a whim when I saw someone review it on TikTok. After using it several times over the course of a week, I immediately noticed the difference in the color of my teeth. I'm a smoker and a heavy coffee drinker. I'm finding that this product will be a lifesaver in terms of what my smile looks like. I would definitely recommend!!" —Mully

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99

    9. A squee-worthy, octopus-shaped blackhead scrub stick that’s so cute, you won't be able to help but smile every time you reach for it. Don’t be fooled by its adorable appearance, though; this little scrub stick is super effective for battling excess sebum, gently exfoliating, and helping pull out blackheads and other pore-clogging impurities from your skin.

    A black small octopus shaped remover in a reviewer's hand
    the cap off to show the salt on the top of the remover

    Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, it works great so far." —MarMarManuel

    *Another* promising review: "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, smells great too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, then I used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like myself." —LuckLocust

    Get it from Amazon for $12.50

    10. A modular pill organizer, so you can not only keep your meds all sorted and organized, but also take ‘em on the go with you on extra busy days. This unique setup includes seven, double-sided containers with push-through silicone lids that make it easy to get all your daily medications squared away for the week in advance. Each container can also pop off the magnetic base, giving you a series of portable little cases that tuck easily into a bag for those times when you don’t need your entire pill arsenal right there with you. We stan a good, flexible organizational system.

    Reviewer's photo of the pill organizer
    model pushing pills into the silicone holes of the pill organizer

    Sagely is a family-owned small business founded by married team Ellie Glazer and Ivor Miskulin; it focuses on stress-free, easy-to-manage pill storage solutions that take into account users with all levels of dexterity.

    Promising review: "Love this thing!!! I'm only 30 and didn't want an old lady pill box... and this one was modern and cool. The little slots to push in pills is fantastic and the containers are very large. It keeps my huge vitamin pills on either side and could fit over 10 large ones if needed. Love this thing. Worth the price and looks like it'll last forever. I do wish the magnets were stronger. They just keep them in place but will slide off if bumped. I assume this is helpful for people with arthritis. It's an easy fix. I take down one days worth of pills, set it on my counter and now I'm not too lazy to take my pills!" —Chicken McNugget

    Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in four colors).

    11. An astonishingly affordable mascara reviewers say works as well as — nay, better than — much, much pricier products. Essence’s crowd-favorite Lash Princess packs both volume and length in a stays-all-day formula — and if you're on a budget, well, who says quality can’t also be wallet-friendly?

    12. An internet-beloved water bottle that’ll help you stay on track, re: your daily hydration goals. Time-marked to give you milestones to work towards and available in tons of colors, this leak-proof, flip-top pick also features a dust cap, wide mouth, and silicone straw for easy access. Bottoms up!

    13. A wireless sleep headphone band, because y’all, sleeping with regular headphones or earbuds is seriously uncomfortable. These headphones though, are all done up as a soft and cozy headband — meaning there are no weird, poke-y out-y bits to dig into your ears or skull as you drift off. Go ahead. Cue up your favorite relaxing music or soundscape. And get ready to drift off in three… two… zzzzz…

    14. A bottle of curl refresher spray that’ll breathe life back into your spirals and ringlets with a simple spritz. With a dose of aloe vera to help prevent frizz, this thirst-quenching spray can be used to revive parched curls between washings, or as a detangler on wet hair during wash day itself. Reviewers also say it smells divine!

    15. A “Geekey” multitool (get it?) so you’ll be prepared for literally anything, up to and probably including the apocalypse. Somewhat astonishingly, this little key-sized doohickey can function as all of the following: A coring tip, serrated edge, can opener, wire stripper, file, imperial and metric ruler, protractor, bottle opener, multihead-fit driver, lanyard hole, bike spoke key, screwdriver tip, wrench, bit driver, and a smoking pipe (yes, really). If you’ve always dreamed of being that person who has a solution for every single problem, this sucker belongs on your keychain.

    Reviewer's photo of the Geekey, a small steel key-shaped tool with various grooves and measurements

    16. A foot file that’ll make quick work of calluses, cracked skin, and foot flakes with just a little bit of elbow grease. Usable on both wet and dry skin, this seemingly simple tool can easily help your feet become the baby-soft little pitter-patters you always knew they could be.

    Before image of a cracked foot with an after image of the skin smooth

    17. A gel memory foam seat cushion, because if you spend a lot of time sitting down (*raises hand*), anything you can do to make it more comfortable is a good idea. This cushion's unique shape and soft yet supportive material both help relieve pressure from your tailbone — and the cover is even removable and machine-washable for easy cleaning.

    A reviewer's swivel office chair with a memory foam cushion resting on it

    18. A pair of exfoliating bath gloves, so you can encourage dead skin to go gently into that good night instead of sticking around and getting all itchy and flaky. Softer than a regular ol' loofah, yet still super effective, reviewers say they’re excellent even for sensitive skin.

    Promising review: "This is one of my favorite purchases. Not gonna lie, TikTok made me buy this. So I buy it and I’m still a little nervous because it’s literally a glove. But nah, I used it with liquid body soap and I’ve never felt so clean in my whole life. I got out of the shower feeling like a freshly birthed baby. My skin had never felt so clean and I questioned how I went 32 years without this." —Brittney

    Get them from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three textures and as sets of two, three, or five). 

    19. A purse organizer insert that’ll make losing important items to the depths of your bag a thing of the past. In addition to the big, roomy center compartment, this pick has a whopping 12 organizer pockets spaced along the outer edges, so you can stow your lip balm, keys, hand sanitizer, masks, and so on with ease — and always be able to find them again later!

    20. A tube of Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Eraser concealer, because it’s the one-and-done product you’ve been waiting for all your life. As good for camouflaging under-eye circles as it is for covering blemishes, this crease-resistant, cake-free concealer has long been a cult favorite for more than a few very good reasons.

    21. A reusable, Swiffer-style duster head that’ll keep your home dust-free and your budget in check. This sustainable home pick is made of eight (count ‘em!) layers of non-fraying fleece fabric that basically act like a dust magnet — and since you can wash it and reuse it over and over again, you won't have to keep buying refills. Your home will thank you. Your allergies will thank you. Your wallet will thank you. Everybody wins!

    Cut up fleece fabric swiffer heads in different color combinations

    22. A bottle of much-lauded Bio-Oil that reviewers swear by for everything from helping fade scars to softening and hydrating cracked, dry skin. Formulated with vitamins A and E, as well as soothing chamomile and lavender, it’s designed to lock in moisture without clogging pores — and wow, does it get the job done, according to its thousands and thousands of 5-star ratings and reviews.

    A model rubbing bio-oil on their hands

    23. A set of Monkey Noodle sensory toys perfect for folks who benefit from having something to fidget with when the need strikes. These colorful noodles stretch, pull, twirl, and more, giving you something quiet to do with your hands in a wide variety of situations and circumstances — and they bounce back right to their original shape, too, so they'll always be at the ready when you need 'em.

    Reviewer image of five long noodle-shaped toys in different colors

    24. A tube of Glossier’s Boy Brow, to make doing your brows the lowest fuss part of your routine — even if you’re used to it being the most arduous. (Brows are hard, friends.) A quick swipe of this stuff will add a touch of color, natural definition, and a ton of hold that’s also still flexible enough to, y’know, prevent your eyebrows from looking like you sprayed them with Aqua Net. Truly a winning formula!

    25. A set of cleaning brush attachments for your drill, because it turns out that using power tools on your bathtub is both fun and useful! Each of the three brushes in this set fit right onto most cordless drills where you'd typically fit the bit. Then, just using the drill as usual takes care of all the hard scrubbing for you. Your shower won't even know what hit it.

    one of the brushes attached to a drill next to a shower pane with half still fogged up and the other super clear

    26. A sparkling wine saver, so you can save the bougie prosecco lover inside you from dying a little bit when your leftover bubbly goes flat. This useful little device not only keeps the fizz in, but actually increases the pressure inside the bottle for maximum efficacy. The result? You can enjoy your mimosas or bellinis at a leisurely pace without losing any of the bubbles.

    A model securing the stopper on a bottle

    27. A pack of super popular Miracle-Gro plant food spikes that’ll keep your green babies fed with all the nutrients they need to thrive. Each spike will feed plants for up to two months. A sated plant is a happy plant!

    A model pressing a food spike into a plant's soil

    28. A calming glitter bottle to soothe your anxious soul — and also add some aesthetic oomph to your desk at the same time. Give it a shake when you feel your shoulders going up around your ears and watch the glitter inside swirl around; it’ll settle in about three minutes, giving you something to focus on and wind you down when you’re feeling overwhelmed. There’s even a satisfying little clacking sound to enjoy, thanks to the glass beads inside.

    A water bottle full of black glass beads and glitter stars that fall to the bottom

    29. An adorable brown sugar bear that’ll keep your brown sugar soft for way longer than it would stay otherwise. To use it, just soak it in water for about 20 minutes, dry it off, and tuck it into your brown sugar stash — or your cookie jar, or your bag of marshmallows, or even your container of dried fruit — and it’ll keep everything fresh for up to six months. No more unexpected ingredient crises during your occasional random acts of baking!

    30. A USB wall charger, so you can bring your ancient outlets into the 21st century. Plugging this little guy into a standard wall outlet will not only increase the number of plugs you’ve got from a measly two up to a whopping six, but also gives you two USB charging ports. Charge your phone! Charge your tablet! Plug in your lamp! It even doubles as a night-light! Do all the things, and still have outlets to spare!

    31. A set of three Swedish dish cloths that check both the “pretty” and “effective” boxes, thanks to their fun prints and absorbent, crosshatch design. And did I mention that they’re eco-friendly, to boot? Because they are: They make great substitutes for disposable sponges and single-use paper towels. Many birds, one stone — you know how it goes.

    A person washing a bowl with a Swedish dishcloth

    32. A mini leather wallet that attaches right to your phone case, if you’ve been meaning to cut down on the amount of Capital-S Stuff you’re always carrying with you. Just stick this lil’ guy to the back of your phone, and voilà: You’ve got a spot to stash your cards, your ID, and even some cash that won’t take up nearly the amount of space a big ol’ wallet does.

    A model holding a phone with a small wallet pocket adhesive on it

    33. A quick and effective jewelry-cleaning “dazzle stick” for a fuss-free way to keep your shinies… well, shiny. A quick scrub with this little brush-tipped tool and boom — your favorite pieces will be sparkling again in no time.

    34. An ever-popular Always Pan that’ll do… basically anything you need it to do. With the ability to braise, sear, steam, strain, sauté, fry, boil, bake, and more, this ceramic non-stick pick can take anything you throw at it — even if you don’t know what you’re going to cook until about 30 seconds before you start making it. Also, it is infinitely Instagrammable, and, I mean, who doesn’t like cooking with pretty kitchen gear?

    35. A pair of Bambody period underwear, because tons of reviewers who have discovered these babies say they’re absolute game-changers. They hold up to two tampons’ worth of liquid – and they’re ridiculously comfortable, too, according to those who love them.

    The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.