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Posted on Feb 4, 2024

51 Home Products With Before & After Photos So Dramatic, We Made Them Click To Reveal

From furniture that's seen better days to DIY backsplashes to effortless weed removal — your home is about to be revived.

by Maitland Quitmeyer

BuzzFeed Staff

1. The Baseboard Buddy, an As-Seen-On-TV gadget that'll come through for you if you're TIRED of all the dust that accumulates on your trim and baseboard every. single. day. This guy is lightweight and has an extendable telescoping handle and 360° swivel so you can wipe surfaces clean with the contoured microfiber head without having to bend over or get down on your hands and knees.

a before and after of a reviewer's once dusty baseboards

2. A Feed n Wax Wood conditioner that'll not only polish your pieces but ALSO basically erase years of damage (looking at you, drink rings), bring out the natural color and sheen of your pieces — whether the wood is finished or unfinished — and add a layer of protection.

before: a second of wood paneling with water damage; After: the same section of wood, with the water damage barely visible

3. And for more minor fixes, a 12-piece set of markers and wax sticks (six of each, in six different shades) to fill in and hide scratches, nicks, and scuffs on your wooden floors and furniture. It's pretty much the closest you'll get to a time machine trip to before the scratch happened.

A reviewer's wooden piano base in a before/after photo showing the scratches and scuffs covered

4. Peel-and-stick vinyl subway tile for that custom backsplash look in your kitchen or an easy update to your old-fashioned painted bathroom, all in one afternoon (no contractor required). And bonus: it's easier to clean than your old bare wall!

left: reviewer's kitchen before, with no backsplash; right: after, with the shiny vinyl subway tile

5. A cushion support panel to make your old, sad & saggy couch look brand new again — and to make relaxing during your next binge-watch a bit comfier (there is such a thing as too much sinking in).

A reviewer's loveseat, half without the supports, looking very slouchy and worn-in, and half with them, looking neater and newer

6. A standing weeder, a genius tool to help you use the magical force of leverage to pry up weeds (deep roots and all) without having to bend or kneel — saving you time and saving your back and knees from the stress and strain of regular ole weed-pulling.

A reviewer's yard: on the left with dozens of weeds; on the right with them all pulled out

And here's the weeder in action btw:

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7. The Pink Stuff, a TikTok- (and reviewer-) beloved cleaning product that basically...works miracles! Name your mess, and this mildly abrasive paste will take care of business — including but not limited to bathroom tiles, sinks, stove tops, painted walls, grills, and outdoor furniture.

A reviewer's oven before/after cleaning, showing baked on brown stains being removed

8. A plant-based Therapy stainless-steel cleaner to remove streaks, marks, and fingerprints from all of your appliances with one wipe of the included microfiber cloth.

9. A bottle of Quick N Brite fireplace cleaner designed to remove soot, creosote, ash, and any other grime that's built up on your stone, brick, tile, or rock fireplace. Just wet the (included) brush, apply the gel, and scrub!

Left: A customer review photo of their soot-covered fireplace mantel right: the same fireplace with no soot stains after using the fireplace cleaner

10. A set of bed bands that will keep your fitted sheets neatly tucked under your mattress, so you'll sleep more comfortably and be able to make your bed wayyyy faster in the morning. And making your bed is really the best way to start a productive day.

Left: Reviewer's loose sheets on a bed / right: the same sheets taught and fitted

11. A pair of insulating blackout curtains to keep precious heat IN and annoying sunlight OUT — or even worse, the lights your neighbors refuse to turn off at 3 am that are somehow brighter than the sun. Afternoon naps just got a whole lot easier, too.

left: a reviewers room bright in the daytime; right: the same review completely dark thanks to the curtains

12. A miracle-adjacent stain remover so you can banish wine stains, pet stains, and what-the-heck-even-is-that stains — WITHOUT rinsing or vacuuming. Aka your roommate won't even know you spilled in the first place.

A reviewer's before: ketchup spilled all over the carpet, and after: the same area, flawlessly clean

13. Drywall repair putty, a super quick and easy way to repair cracks, holes, or nail marks in your walls so you can make sure your security deposit is, well, secure! Just apply it in circular motions straight from the handy dispenser, dust off excess with your hand or a cloth, and paint over when dry!

left: A reviewer photo of a wall with a long crack on it; right: A reviewer photo of the same wall with no crack

14. A mold & mildew removing gel, because you don't need to get your whole shower redone when this is in your life. Just squeeze out and let this non-drip gel work its magic overnight — NO s c r u b b i n g.

A reviewer's shower with black mold and gunk removed, with five stars and text "magic in a bottle"

15. A Hoover PowerDash carpet-cleaning machine designed with pets in mind (but great for any household messes) that'll save you so much money on cleaning services in the long run. It can pick up deep-set stains, uses heat to ensure your carpets actually dry quickly, and is surprisingly compact and lightweight too!

A reviewers light beige carpet before: with two large set-in mystery stains and after: completely clean and stain-free

16. A set of three scrubbing attachments you simply add to any power drill to make cleaning your tub, floor, appliances, or even the wheels of your car ridiculously fast and easy.

Top: A review photo of a dirty, stained; tub bottom: The after of the same tub, which is sparkling white

17. A pet hair–removing roller with a patented brush design (and no adhesive strips) to rid your lovely black sofa of all your furry friend's shedding in a quick roll — so you can get back to cuddling together.

A pillow, one side absolutely covered in pet hair, and the other half after use with just a few hairs left

18. A set of garage door magnets that might seem silly...but will do a heck of a lot for the curb appeal of your house! Just slap 'em on for that fancy pants garage look — it'll truly just take you a couple minutes and almost zero effort.

reviewer's two garages before, just plain white, and after, with the faux hardware

19. A Clorox toilet wand with disposable scrubby heads preloaded with cleaner so you can clean the whole bowl with one hand — and one product.

A reviewer before/after of a toilet with severe brown staining, and the same toilet completely clean

20. Or if it's already too late for some of those stains (looking at you, hard water!), a gentle but abrasive pumice stone FOR YOUR TOILET to remove the most permanent-seeming rust, lime, and hard water stains — without scratching the porcelain.

21. A bottle of Bar Keeper's Friend soft cleanser (it's pre-mixed so it makes less of a mess than the original powder). Seriously. It works on SO. MANY. SURFACES — sinks, cookware, stainless steel, faucets, countertops, tubs, toilets, grout, and more — so you can get to work and see results with only one product.

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Check out our first-hand review of Bar Keeper's Friend original *and* the soft cleansing liquid for more deets and photographic ~evidence~.

Promising review: "Hands down the BEST cleanser for sinks and tubs I have ever used. I bought his because the Comet bleach cleaner was not getting rid of some stains in my tub (regular use stains and a little ring from a cup). After two applications of Bar Keeper's Friend, one overnight and one for a couple of hours, the stains and 95% of the ring are gone. And it smells a thousand times better than Comet or bleach. Do not hesitate to buy." —SI801

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.90.

22. An oil stain remover that works on untreated and sealed stones if you still regret that one olive oil spill every time you're in your kitchen. It happens to us all.

A reviewer's four steps: 1 an oil stain on untreated marble, 2 apply thick amount of product 3 let dry for 72 hrs 4 scrape away and the stain is gone

23. A battery-powered Conair fabric shaver if your furniture has seen better days. You can say bye-bye to those pills in no time flat, so you can save some money and still feel like your sofa, loveseat, or reading chair is back to just-like-new.

A reviewer's armchair, half of it covered in nubby pills and labeled "before", the other half smooth, looking new, with no pills in sight

24. A bottle of almond-scented Method hardwood floor cleaner to make your floors look shiny and smell fantastic (seriously, people looooove the smell) — just squirt and mop, no rinsing needed!

A reviewer's floor with arrows pointing to paw marks and residue on the left / floor clean and sparkly on the right

25. A set of honeycomb dividers for neatly stowing socks, underwear, ties, or scarves without taking up precious drawer space with extra bulk. A more organized drawer = a drawer that can hold more.

A reviewer's drawer with jumbled socks on the left and the socks organized on the right

26. Chomp!, a stain remover designed to pull up annoying oil- and petroleum-based messes from concrete and brick, so your outdoor space looks refreshed! Just cover the stain, let dry, and you'll be able to brush it away (like chalk dust!) to find the stain gone.

left: A large stain on reviewer's paver stones, plus a clean test spot / right: After image showing no more stain

27. A six-piece set of clear, stackable refrigerator bins to increase your storage space and make organizing for lunches way, way easier.

left: Review image of a full and disorganized fridge right: The same fridge organized with the bins with way more space

28. A fume-free oven cleaner you can spray on, leave for a minute, and then wipe away for an oven so clean, you'll think it was swapped out for a new model overnight. Time to reward yourself after all this cleaning with a cake.

Left: A reviewer's dirty, grease-baked-on oven / right: The same oven, shiny and clean after using the cleaner

29. A jetted tub cleaner that's JUST as easy to use as drawing a bath. But unlike the relaxation lounging amongst the bubbles, this will make you question EVER sitting in a jetted bath or hot tub before — there's so much grossness lurking within.

A reviewer's tub during the cleaning process showing how much dirt was removed

30. Drawer dividing boxes for all your delicates and more. No more choosing a pair of underwear and messing up the whole carefully-folded system!

A reviewer's before/after of a messy drawer, and the same drawer neatly organized in these bins

31. A deep-cleaning brush duo with a powerful scrubbing head for banishing grout discoloration and a wiping blade to reach the crevices, crannies, and nooks that never get cleaned.

A review photo before and after of a tile floor, with dark dirty grout before, and clean grout after

32. A bottle of Chamberlain's Leather Milk conditioner to bring new life to your furniture, shoes, handbags and more. It's like a time machine for dull, scratched, or dried-out leather, is what I'm saying.

A tufted leather ottoman, the right half greyish and old leather, the right half a rich brown leather after conditioning

33. A Cerama-Bryte cooktop cleaning kit, which includes cooktop cleaning solution, a scrubbing pad, and a scraper so you can absolutely remove every bit of baked- and caked-on food from any smooth range — no matter how long it's been there.

A before and after review photo of a dingy corroded-looking, and then clean electric cooktop

34. An under-the-sink water filtration system to help you kiss your Brita goodbye and pour a glass of the good stuff straight from the tap.

A reviewer's new filter, totally clean and white, compared to a filter after six months' of use, looking brown

35. A toothbrush-esque power scrubber with replaceable heads that'll put in some electronic elbow grease so you don't have to wear out your arms.

A review image of the scrubber on a half-cleaned surface, with dark, dirty grout before and clean grout after

36. A dishwasher cleaner and disinfectant to remove limescale, rust, grease, and other nasty buildup so your machine runs more efficiently than ever — while you just sit back and relax.

A before/after of a reviewer's dishwasher, dirty and stained before and shiny and new looking after

37. A carpet cleaning and deodorizing solution you can use with a steam cleaner for a ridiculous level of deep clean. Not only does it knock out stains, but it's also biodegradable and nontoxic (and scented with essential oils).

A review image of a carpet cleaner's path over a dirty carpet — and the path behind the machine is much lighter and cleaner

38. A hard water stain cleaner reviewers swear by to banish the peskiest dried water stains and soap scum from glass shower doors, faucets, tiles, you name it.

A reviewer showing their glass door cloudy before cleaning, and crystal clear after with five stars and review text "awesome product, saves money big time"

39. A Bissel Cleanview bagless vacuum (with just an after photo, but boy is it dramatically full of pet hair) specially designed with a specialized brush roll for picking up embedded pet (and human) hair, powerful suction on carpet and hard floors, and an easy-empty tank so you don't have to (gag) touch all of that icky stuff.

The vacuum filled with pet hair and dust with five stars and review text "holy forking shirtballs you guys!"

40. A 50-pack of super-slim velvet hangers to streamline your closet, allowing you to hang way more tops, blazers, and dresses (oh so many dresses).

A reviewer's closet before, using wooden hangers taking up over 18 inches of hanging space, and after using the velvet hangers only taking up 10 inches of hanging space

41. A sink cleaner and polish formulated to use on stainless steel AND porcelain sinks (plus cast iron, corian, acrylic, and more) to restore that just-like-new shine and protect against further damage — all in the time it takes for morning Eggo to toast.

A reviewer's stainless steel sink with staining and the word "before" and then the same sink after cleaning looking shiny and new

42. A bottle of Iron Out rust stain remover you can use on interior and exterior stains from the bathroom to the concrete. The formula clings to the stain — you don't even need to scrub!

A reviewer's white sink before cleaning (looking orange and rusty) and after (back to the natural white color)

43. A pack of restorative wipes designed to make your faded and oxidized items look refreshed and brand-new — they work on vinyl, plastic, stone, fiberglass, metal, painted surfaces and more — so everything from your car bumpers to your mailbox to your outdoor furniture looks years newer and protect from future damage.

left: before photo of a reviewer's reddish-brown door, which looks cloudy and dirty; right: the same door after it was wiped clean and it looks like a rich mahogany color

44. A 🙌 no-scrub, no-wipe 🙌 Wet & Forget cleaner so you can keep your shower clean and mildew-free by spraying just once a week. You'll feel more ready to take on the day when you wash your hair in a shower that's...actually clean all the time.

A before/after of a reviewer's stained shower floor with the stains removed in the after

You get a bonus before & after for Wet & Forget, because it's great for water stains on glass doors too!

Half of a reviewer's glass shower door with water stains, half without

45. A set of Space Saver vacuum bags to squeeeeeze your out-of-season clothes and blankets into their most compact version. Closets can't close?? We got you.

left: a reviewer's cupboard with folded blankets all the way to the top; right: The same cupboard with blankets taking up half the space, thanks to the vacuum bags

46. A beanbag cover you can ~stuff~ with all of the plush animals you have floating around your kid's room (or...all over your entire home). Just stuff and zip, and you've got a whole beanbag! Storage + comfy seating = a more peaceful playroom.

left: Reviewer's before photo showing a pile of stuffed animals in a messy room / right: Reviewer's after photo showing a tidy room with the stuffed animals hidden inside the bean bag cover

47. Hope's sink cleaner and polish, which is formulated to use on stainless steel AND porcelain sinks (plus cast iron, corian, acrylic, and more). It can help restore that just-like-new shine and protect against further staining and damage so you don't have to clean quite as often — all in the time it takes for your morning Eggo to toast.

48. A storage lid organizer you'll wish you bought years and years (and years) ago. It'll end the nightmare of trying to figure out which lid belongs to which container (or losing a lid...sigh) and put a stop to the cascade of containers that rains on your head when trying to find the right size. Virgos, rejoice!

left: a reviewer's cabinet with jumbled containers and lids; right: the lids stored vertically in the organizer

49. A pack of microfiber cleaning cloths, which might become your best friends when it comes to streak-free cleaning — use them on your car, stainless steel, countertops, wood furniture, floors (reusable Swiffer sweepers, anyone?) and wayyy more.

Three glass pendant lights: two that are cloudy and one that is clean

50. A compact Sun Joe power washer to get the sides of your house, your patio, or your sidewalk (and more!) cleaner than ever before. It includes an extension wand, high-pressure hose, and 35-foot power cord for any of your outdoor cleaning needs.

A before/after showing green gunk being removed from the side of a reviewer's house

51. A FURemover rubber broom that, despite the name, isn't just for those with shedding pets (altho it's great for that) — as one of my BuzzFeed shopping colleague knows first hand, it's also great at getting human hair out of carpets.

A reviewer's carpet, half with the hair swept up half without