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Honestly, these products seem to know ♫ How to Save a Life ♫.
This is also great for noise reduction and preventing some critters and creepy crawlies from making their way in.
Promising review: "This is a life saver! I rent, so there’s not usually much I can do about gaps under front door. This draft stopper went on easily and is very well adhered to the door. Now I don’t have to worry about loosing cold air in the summer, and don’t have to worry about bugs crawling in from the front yard." —S. Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "These pacifiers are life savers. They are so much easier to find then regular pacifiers (which I am constantly losing)! They are especially useful during long car rides. You can easily reach for them and reinsert in baby’s mouth while driving. Plus they are super cute! A must have." —Ang C
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
This has a seven year warranty and runs on two AA batteries, not included.
Promising review: "This saved my son's life. I bought this for my son to put in his camper. They were using a indoor propane heater in the mountains in Colorado. The air is very thin there and so there’s less oxygen. This saved their life one night." —Connie Satterfield
Get it from Amazon for $40.99.
Promising review: "If you enjoy sleeping in on weekends, this will save you! The kiddos can get up at their norm, six in the morning, and get themselves cereal and milk to hold them over for breakfast. And no loud crash and glug glug glug all over the floor from that full gallon of milk they try to carry and pour. Life saver!" —Bill Hansen
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "This thermal spray is absolutely a life saver for people like me who use flat iron on regular basis. I was not able to find a substitute for this one anywhere. This spray does wonders." —Shwetha Viswanathan
Get it from Amazon for $14.89.
Promising review: "I can not say enough good things about this product. Let me tell you, this little purple bottle is a life saver. I have a couple pairs of shoes that I haven’t been able to wear because they cause blisters. But with one swipe of this, no more blisters. I can now wear my cute shoes again!" —Jennifer Gomez
Get it from Amazon for $8.
Promising review: "It's wild to think I once had all my travel documents all over the place — in my purse, backpack, my pocket, and such. I would often scramble to find what I need. With this wallet, EVERYTHING can be kept in one place. It makes your life so much easier. If you are prone to lose things, THIS IS A LIFE SAVER! So worth it." —Joseph
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 35 colors).
Promising review: "After year of heavy periods, where I would have to change my tampons every 30 minutes or I would soak everything around me in blood, I found out about cups. At first I was nervous but I was so tired of having to deal with my period that I took a chance and got two cups. This cup was a lifesaver! I've never had an accident with it and I only have to change mine every 12 hours, so I get a lot of free time to do other things! I was so happy that I got the cup, it completely changed my periods! This is the perfect cup if you're suffering with heavy periods, and it's great for beginners!" —Annon
Get it from Amazon for $24.90 (available in two sizes and three colors).
Promising review: "This spray is a life saver! My wife is very sensitive to the 'chemical' undertones of most air fresheners and shoe sprays. This has none of those chemical smells. It smells like natural essential oils – mostly tea tree and clove. It doesn't just glop a layer of fragrance on top of your stinky shoe odor. I don't know how, but it actively eliminates stank and just leaves the tea tree/clove smell behind. It's not just for shoes. I use it to freshen my closet and sock drawer, too!" —Emy
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
Promising review: "At first I was skeptical about this but my roommate swore up and down that these sprays were the best thing to ever happen to her. I had purchased one of the bigger bottles and found it useful but a little awkward to haul around in my purse, but the tiny travel size little spray is absolutely perfect to hide in a pocket. I take this with me everywhere and spray a little down over the bowl; it has been a lifesaver even for places that I am only ducking in to wash my hands. Some bathrooms (or other public places) just smell awful even when no one is using them. Now I don't have to hold my breath or put my shirt over my nose." —Brig Frank
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 17 scents and seven sizes).
Promising review: "I bought these to put on the mirrors of my 1994 Dodge Ram pickup with a camper shell to drive from Ohio to California. These were a life saver! I was skeptical of the size at first but they turned out to be perfect!" —Kindle Reader
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.97.
Promising review: "I ordered these again at a stop light after I handed my child the last of my initial stash. They are a lifesaver to have in the car. They have saved many a car seat and hours of cleaning. And they've saved us from that dreaded smell. Oh, that smell. Get them, stash them everywhere, and save yourself from that smell!" —Emily Sullivan
Get a pack of 45 from Amazon for $15.99.
This razor is designed with five blades (plus an extra one) and a compact storage case with holes at the bottom (to keep water from getting trapped inside).
Promising review: "This little buddy is great for a quick touch up. I am constantly going from work to shows or to a night on the town and this guy is a life saver. The shave is so smooth and so close. It leaves the skin soft too! It seriously is a wonder! I don't know if I'll be able to live without it now!!" —Jessica Baheza
Get it from Amazon for $7.03.
And to be fair, that friendly little furball is growing on you.
One of my BuzzFeed coworkers used to have a rather pungent roommate (who just happened to be a dog) and raves about how much these candles helped with the smell in her place.
Promising review: "My dogs aren’t stinky but they still smell like DOG. I don’t hate that smell or anything but it’s always nice to get a little break and feel like I don’t live with a bunch of animals. I certainly don’t want it to smell like I live with a bunch of animals when people come over. We’ve used candles in the past... we’ve use a lot of candles... and they’ve definitely helped, but not like this! This candle doesn’t just mask the smell like most other candles. You can really tell it is attacking the smell and getting rid of it. I can’t tell you what a lifesaver this candle is for me and I will definitely be keeping a stash of these handy!" —Glorybee328
Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (available in 24 scents).
This thing is super strong and takes less than a minute to install. Just open the door and insert the claws on the back of the silver piece into the "strike" of the door (the hole where the lock fits in) and then close the door. After you've done that, take the metal rod on the red handle and insert it into the butterfly hole on the silver piece. This completely locks the door handle – no one from the outside could even try to peak in.
Promising review: "This is a LIFE SAVER...literally. Thanks to Add-A-Lock's simple design and simple instructions, my 18-month-old can no longer leave the apartment and wander the halls or attempt to take rides on the elevator in my apartment building. This is well worth the money. Five stars!!" —Lori S.
Get two from Amazon for $29.95.
One of my former BuzzFeed coworkers wrote a full review on these stellar socks!
Promising review: "I'm seven months pregnant and these socks are life savers. I put them on in the morning and wear them all day at work and my ankles don't swell at all. Without them, even with my feet propped up, they would swell to the size of softballs. My legs feel better and, because I'm not limping around the office, my hips feel better. This has made pregnancy so much better, I was really struggling there for a while! Thank you, compression socks!! I have wide, long calves and size 9.5 feet... the size large fit perfectly! These are a pregnancy must-have." —Christine P.
Get them from Amazon for $15.14 (available in 10 colors an sizes S–XL).
Promising review: "Although one needs to follow directions closely and it is a bit annoying to take these every two hours, there is no comparison with how annoying it is to have jet lag. These are a life saver for me and my husband. We have used them on a number of very long flights and they have worked every time we followed the directions carefully." —Ted Nehrbass
Get a pack of 32 pills from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "I came home from work and realized that the hair iron had been left on all day – this magnificent thing probably prevented a fire in our apartment. Even though it was very hot nothing had burned, not even the plastic holder itself. This product does what it's supposed to do. This has proved itself by sticking to our sink for over four months at this point, and didn't burn after that iron was left on from 6am-8pm. I'd like ten more." —Emre
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "These are a lifesaver when camping with a large group if you are afraid of the woods at night, like me! I'm female and have had absolutely no issues with leaking or overfilling. These things are awesome! Definitely a staple for me now on summer camping trips. I also have a few in the car for my kids for road emergencies." —Alex Bogherie
Get them from Amazon for $16.99.
Promising review: "I originally bought this to use while on a cruise. It was awesome because I never had to worry if I had my sea pass. I’m an on the whim person when it comes to carrying a purse or not, so it was nice to clip this on in the morning and not have to thing about it the rest of the day. Two years later I had a baby, and this thing is a life saver!! No digging in my diaper bag, no carrying and diaper bag and a purse, no worrying if my stuff is in the diaper bag or my purse. I just put my money, ID, and credit card in this and I’m good to go!" —Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $11.06+ (available in two colors).
This handy kitchen gadget has seven functions: rice cooker, pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, sauté, yogurt maker, and warmer! It also has over 80,000 five-star reviews. Want to read just one? My BuzzFeed coworker wrote all about the Instant Pot – dig in!
Promising review: "It took a little effort to learn how to use this appliance, but once I got the hang of it, I fell in love with it! I have made steel cut oats in four minutes, rice in six minutes, a baked potato in twelves minutes, I even made my own pumpkin puree in 13 minutes. There are delicious soups, stews, and even cheesecakes that can be made in this little gem of a time saver! I found out about this from a friend who raved about hers. I just went through breast cancer treatment and also work two jobs, so this was a total lifesaver for me, as my time and energy are so limited. I am so happy to have this. I highly recommend it. Once you get comfortable with using it, you won't be disappointed!" —Patricia A. Faussett
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in four sizes).
Promising review: "These are a lifesaver for me! I have sensory processing issues and get easily overwhelmed/overloaded in noisy environments. Whenever I get into a situation where there is too much noise, I am able to quickly put them in. I also make sure I use them proactively before I walk into a store. It's so much more tolerable shopping now because I can tune out all the overwhelming noise. The nice thing is you can still hear if someone is talking to you (i.e. across the table in a noisy restaurant), but it knocks all the deafeningly loud background noise down tremendously I feel like these ear plugs have given me a bit of freedom back again. Thank you!!!!" —K.A.
Get them from Amazon for $23.98.
Promising review: "I used to have a lot of trouble covering up my dark circles with just my liquid concealer. Other setting powders would help, but made my makeup seem very cakey and unnatural. This product was a lifesaver! Goes on great, offers full coverage, and still makes makeup look breathable and natural. Highly recommend." —Akshita Sanjay
Get it from Amazon for $7.79.
Promising review: "While I understand that if this falls into the wrong hands I'm SOL, I do love this for me. I try to keep a variety of passwords, so I'm constantly forgetting them. I have them saved for my phone and computer but periodically, they are lost or wiped for one reason or another and this has been a lifesaver! Right now, I just keep it in a drawer in my office or bedroom but I will probably upgrade to a safe in the near future." —Layla West
Get it from Amazon for $7.95.
Promising review: "This thing has been a life saver!!! With carpal-tunnel and arthritis, I got to the point where where opening anything was nearly impossible. And I live alone, so I don't have anyone to go to when I need something opened. I would either work on it until I got it opened (and was in a lot of pain) or gave up on whatever it was I was opening. But with this, I can open ANYTHING!!! A great product!!" —Crystal A.
Get it from Amazon for $12.69.
Promising review: "I’ve tried too many dry shampoos to count and this is the only one that has worked in my hair. All of the others made my hair feel stringy (sprays) or chalky (powders). I only need to use a few small shakes on my hand which I then tousle into my hair/scalp. It feels super light, blends in easily after brushing, and I can go days without shampooing now. I can even wear my long hair down on day four without it looking like a greasy, flat mop like it used to. With a toddler at home and baby on the way it’s been an absolute lifesaver!" —Elise C.
Get it from Amazon for $12.90.
Promising review: "I bought one for beside the grill, one for beside the stove, one for the laundry room, and one for the car. I think the intuitive, easy to use design is fantastic. We already have the muscle memory for using a spray can. In an emergency, it's so much easier to grab this and use it, and turn a small fire into a non-fire. I don't have time to remember a three step method of fire control when my bacon has gotten out of control on the stove. I'm not a firefighter! I'd really like to have one in every room. Think about it. Isn't it better to immediately contain a small fire than deal with a big one? This could save your life, and your house." —K. Zander
Get it from Amazon for $12.77.
One of my BuzzFeed coworkers raves about this life saving oil stick in a detailed review that's totally worth the read!
Promising review: "This is a lifesaver. I can't live without it. I've been on every medicine possible. I don't even reach for my migraine abortive pill anymore. I reach for this. I roll it on my temples, forehead, and the back of neck. It relieves my migraine and the peppermint helps with nausea. It's just amazing. I'm on bottle number three now." —Lisa
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.