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1. A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray so soap scum and shower grime buildup goes bye bye without you ever having to wipe. Rinse it clean the next day, and you'll be amazed to see those hard water stains on your shower door are *poof* gone.
Promising review: "We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits and dirt and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine, in addition to purchasing the Wet and Forget Mold and Mildew Remover for use on the vinyl siding of our house. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $18.61+ (available in two scents).
2. A pack of stain-removing pads because owning a pet is messy business — fortunately these pads can handle 'em. Pee? Check! Poop? Check! Vomit? Check! (You can even use them to clean up your wine spills.)
Promising review: "Our poor older pup started having some incontinence issues and had several accidents in the house. I was really frustrated until I found these. They work amazingly well. They're small, so if the area was larger I had to use two or three, but they pulled up stains and saved the house from being smelly. I even used one on an older stain (that I'm pretty sure wasn't pet related) and it came up after leaving it on for about 24 hours. I make sure to keep a supply of these in the house at all times now." —MC
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.49.
3. A heavy-duty oven scrub that'll get the job done right and fast. You're not about to be bested by years of baked-on dinner explosions and drippings that coat the inside of your oven.
Everneat is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that specializes in natural cleaning products.
Promising review: "This product is amazing! It works fast with pretty minimal elbow grease. The stainless-steel sponge that comes with it makes it easier. And it smells great!" —Melissa C.
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $19.99 (available in three scents).
4. A 2-in-1 garlic press if you're the type of person who's going to add three cloves (minimum!) when the recipe calls for two. This press slices *and* minces so you don't need two separate gadgets.
Promising review: "I have carpal tunnel so I like to minimize straining my muscles. I also have pretty small hands. This garlic press is really comfortable to use, albeit a little bit annoying to clean. I recently tried using a friend's garlic press and the amount of force I needed to use really hurt my hands and wrists. If you've been avoiding getting a garlic press because you fear you lack wrist strength, this is the product for you. I'm never mincing or slicing garlic again." —Jamie Sarmiento
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
5. A pack of stick-on fever indicators to keep an eye on your little one's temp without poking and prodding them with a mouth or ear thermometer every hour. These stickers stay put for up to 48 hours so you're constantly aware of your kiddo's temp this cold and flu season.
These stickers shouldn't completely replace a thermometer. But, if your kid has a temp, sticking these bugs on their head will help you keep an eye on whether their fever is rising or going down.
Promising review: "These things are awesome! We have a child who is prone to febrile seizures. These have really changed the amount of stress we have when he's sick. He's almost 7 and loves these. When he's sick he actually asks for one. The best part is they don't fall off in his sleep! So we can monitor his temp in his sleep with no need for an invasive thermometer every few hours. These do not completely replace a thermometer, that's important to know, but they will let you know when a fever is beginning. And, when you have very little time to get a fever down before it spikes to seizure levels these are incredibly helpful." —Nateric
Get eight stickers from Amazon for $6.66.
6. A nail file board for pups who hate getting their nails trimmed (but the scratch marks their overgrown claws make on your wood floors make you sad). This is like an emery board for your dog!
ScratchPad for Dogs is a small biz based in Atlanta.
Promising review: "Love this scratch pad! We adopted our dog almost a year ago and he's been terrified of clippers and grinders since day one. We've never been able to maintain his nails due to his super reactive anxiety around nail care. That's all changed since we got the Scratch Pad a few weeks ago! He took to it right away and his nails have shown significant improvement in just a few sessions!" —Kira Armajani
Get it from ScratchPad for Dogs on Etsy for $46.95+ (available in four styles and three grit levels).
7. A mold and mildew remover so finally — finally! — those unsightly black splotches on your tile grout dissolve, never to be seen again. Just set it, forget it, and come back in a few hours to see grout that looks like new. I'm talking basically every speck of black mold is gone! *Cues up "Do You Believe in Magic"*
Promising review: "The words won't do it justice. I had this little bottle for over a year before I finally used it. What a mistake! I should've used it immediately! We have a small leak in our shower, which leads to a lot of built-up mold and mildew. I had tried everything else — commercial cleaners, even — and nothing touched it. Then I came across the little bottle I had bought over a year earlier and had pushed to the back of the cabinet, and I thought, 'What have I got to lose?' IT CLEANED ALL THE BLACK GUNK OUT OF MY SHOWER! I can't say enough good about it. I will buy more and keep some on hand, at least until we can get this leak fixed. What a lifesaver." —REMayRicks
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
8. Some discreet plant clips because your vining pothos is thriving in front of your window and its little green arms (or are they legs?) are dangerously at risk of being accidentally stepped on or nibbled on by pets.
Promising review: "I am so happy with these plant clips. Prior to buying them I used a large hook to hold the plants. It was ugly and not practical. These clips work so well and are a great value! It's a bonus that they blend in with the plant." —Paige Johnson
Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $8.99.
9. A cuticle oil that'll restore your shredded nails after a gel mani. A combination of sweet almond oil, vitamin E, and jojoba softens the cuticle and strengthens your claws so you'll be proud to show them off.
Check it out in action on TikTok here!
Promising review: "Found it on TikTok and I’m so pleased with the results. My nails are getting stronger and growing. And the best of all not chipping. Love it." —sidna saavedra
Promising review: "This product is amazing. I've always had acrylic or dipped nails because my real nails have always been brittle and always break and peel. I decided to give my nails a break and wanted to try and grow them out. I can't even believe the outcome! They are stronger than ever and growing! I really wish I had taken a before pic to show the difference!" —JOE D.
Get it from Amazon for $8.50.
10. A pet hair remover if you love your fur baby but hate how much they shed...on everything. Roll it over your couch, bed, favorite blanket, you name it, and watch it lift the fur away. See, we can own nice things!!
Promising review: "This thing is aahhhh-mazing! I’ve had several kinds of cat hair removers — adhesive strips, sticky rollers, rubber nubby gloves. Nothing else works as well and as quickly. Easy to clean out too. I bought one hand held and a bigger one on a long handle for carpet and area rugs. Love them! They even clean the hair off the stupid red velvet drapes that came with the house when we bought it." —M. Bauer
Get it from Amazon for $28.95.
11. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets to clean your machine as it runs. No need to sigh in frustration every time you open your dirty dishwasher to remove your "clean" dishes.
Promising review: "I have had a film on my dishwasher for quite some time now, I am embarrassed to say. We did not realize that it was necessary to clean the dishwasher from time to time. The buildup had been accumulating for over four years now. I tried several other cleaners to get the buildup off, but failed. I bought this product and figured it was worth a try. We added the product into the dishwasher and ran a normal cycle without dishes. When we opened it back up, it looked like new. Highly recommend this product!" —Phillip and Katherine
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
12. A genius comb called The UnBraider for anyone who's tired of combing out their braids strand by strand. This innovative tool can brush out up to eight braids at once, and works on micro, knotless, box, individual, and cornrows.
The UnBraider is a Black woman-owned business run by mother and daughter Natasha Anderson-Imara and Khadija Imara.
Get it from The UnBraider for $25.
13. The Door Balancer, a patented spring so you don't have to get up constantly to reopen the door. It takes less than two minutes to install, replaces door stops, wedges, and props, and keeps its tension for over 1,000 closings.
Promising review: "We have a lady with dementia living with us now and my cat's water fountain is in the bathroom. It's impossible to re-train the octogenarian to leave the bathroom door open, but this little device put in the hinge means the door will revert to open (unless shut all the way) and my cats can get to the water!" —Kathryn Parker
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
14. A Logitech ergonomic mouse because years of sitting at a computer using a tiny trackpad or a regular old mouse is causing tremendous wrist pain (it me!). This mouse keeps your wrist is in a more natural position while still offering all the features of a regular mouse (like a scroll wheel and customizable buttons).
I, like many people, did not have an ergonomic work setup (or any setup for that matter) when I started working from home in 2020. After months of sitting at the kitchen bar or on the couch and using a trackpad 40 hours a week, I had a lot of pain in my wrist and forearm. Eventually I got a proper desk, chair, and mouse and the pain mostly went away — mostly. I would still notice a twinge sometimes while using my Magic Mouse, which I just accepted as part of life. But then — THEN! — I tried this Logitech Lift ergonomic mouse and I have not had any pain in the almost five months I've been using it. I've also grown to really like the placement of the scroll wheel and buttons. I still use a regular mouse for gaming on my personal computer, but I am now constantly reminded of how much better this Lift mouse is for basically every other computer activity.
Promising review: "I have had golfer's elbow since May of 2022 and it showed no sign of slowing down. I wore compression sleeves and golfer's elbow bands, I tried lots of stretching/strengthening routines, but my pain just persisted. I even had a cortisone shot and two weeks later the elbow was just as painful as before. I spend my day on a computer and I even started using my mouse left handed to try and get through my days. I stopped working out and I started to become left-handed. As a last-ditch effort I bought this mouse...two months later, I can play pinball again, I have returned to working out, and playing Xbox. I am not 100% pain free (90% pain free), but damn I am almost there. I am planning on buying a second mouse for my home office to see if I can get that last 10% back. Do I still prefer a gaming/normal mouse? Yes. Am faster and more persist with a 'normal' mouse? Yes, but until I am 100% pain free I will take this mouse every day of the week. It is what my poor hand needed." —E. Heilner
Get it from Amazon for $64.44+ (available in three colors and two styles).
15. A plant-based stainless steel cleaner and polish that'll help you conquer the very time-consuming task of wiping down all the appliances in your kitchen. Reviewers say it helps keep your surfaces smudge-free for longer, meaning less cleaning for you!
Therapy Clean is a family-owned small business based in Dover, New Hampshire.
Promising review: "I live in an apartment. The sink is about 35 years old and has become badly stained and scratched from neglect and indifferent care. This has made a noticeable difference. This sink will never look brand new again, but your product removed, I would say, about 80% of the stains, without any extraordinary effort, and put a really polished look on the sink. It is gleaming and actually looks very clean for the first time since I have lived here. I am betting that with continued and consistent use of Therapy cleaner, it will continue to improve. Thank you for a most excellent product." —David Brennan
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
16. A cup holder adapter if you've ever suffered the annoyance of your Hydro Flask or Yeti rolling off the passenger seat and onto the car floor where you are now unable to reach it. 😠 What was once a daily occurrence will now be a distant memory thanks to this clever contraption!
Wine & Whiskey Co. is a Texas-based small biz selling a wide range of adorable phone cases and T-shirts, plus genius car accessories (obvi).
Promising review: "Really like this cup holder! I was worried it was going to be bulky and get in the way of my driving or my water bottle would topple over if I ever had to slam on my breaks. So far so good! It’s not bulky at all and the Hydro flask fits perfectly in the cup holder!" —Anna Wiskerchen
Get it from Wine & Whiskey Co. on Etsy for $12.99+ (also available in packs of three, four, and six).
17. A pack of foaming garbage disposal cleaners to clean your sink from the inside out. You definitely shouldn't be sticking your hand down the garbage disposal...so let this lil' helper do the dirty and dangerous work.
Promising review: "I ordered this after trying myriad products and home remedies that failed to rid our kitchen sink of a lingering odor that made each of us in the house suspect that one of the others had ground up a corpse in the garbage disposal. To our surprise, it neutralized the rotting flesh-whiff in the first use. Seriously. It is pretty awesome." —Shay E. Meagle
Get a pack (good for four uses) from Amazon for $3.78.
18. A bottle of professional grade callus-removing gel for dissolving hard dead skin in literal minutes. (Seriously, reviewers say you should only let it sit for two to three minutes!) Then, give it a good scrub with a foot file and your heels will be baby-bottom smooth.
Promising review: "This is a Hail Mary! This is hands down the best product ever!!!! I have been using this product on my clients and it has made my job so much easier and less time consuming." —Diamante Valentine
Get it from Amazon for $15.49.
19. A clever luggage strap so you have a free hand for that oh-so-important airport coffee (vacation Starbucks just hits different) instead of struggling to wheel your suitcase, jacket, personal item, pets, and kids to the gate.
Promising review: "I love this little gadget. I used it to attach my jacket and computer bag to my luggage on an extended business trip. It made my airport walks so much easier. Now that I'm back home, I've been using it daily to attach my jacket or cardigan to my work bag or purse." —Michele
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in three colors).
20. A stainless-steel straw with a built-in whisk because inhaling a big chunk of protein powder that wasn't properly mixed is just...*barf*.
Promising review: "I love this straw! It’s literally the best. I thought it was unnecessary at first to have the whisk but my husband bought it for me and now I reach for this one first because it keeps my coffee additives from settling and fits in any regular straw hole." —James A Sandy
Get it from Amazon for $18.
21. A box of cleaning K-Cups that'll get rid of residue in your machine and prevent flavors from transferring in just one cycle. Or have fun descaling it multiple times. Your choice!
Promising review: "Thought I was having problems with my machine. Used two cups to flush the entire coffee maker out and it started working like new. Totally satisfied!" —Dara Pazooki
Get a box of six pods from Amazon for $9.95.
22. A hair band cutter if untying your little one's hair feels like an impossible task. Instead of fighting to 1) grip those stupid tiny elastics and then, 2) get your finger underneath one to untie it, reach for your Pony Pick. It has a special hook that slides under the elastic and a built-in blade to slice through the hair tie easily.
Because there's a blade in the tool, you may want to keep this out of the hands of your little ones. Some reviewers have accidentally cut hair as well as the hair tie so be sure you're lifting the elastic away from the head before you cut!
Promising review: "I absolutely love these. They have been the only way to remove tiny hair ties without pain. They are easy to use and the design lets you pull the hair tie without catching hairs in the blade. I use the little clear hair ties with both of my kids multiple times a week, so it has made a huge difference." —Lauren Givens
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $10.87+ (available in four colors).
23. A bottle top basting brush to save time (and dishes!) when you're slathering your ribs or wings. This basting brush attaches to the sauce bottle itself so you don't need to pour the sauce into a separate container and then dip the brush.
Promising review: "A really nice find! I'm not one to make enough barbecue (at one time) to justify a whole mop and bucket approach. These little toppers fit onto most any old bottle and create a surprisingly efficient way to mop. Just shake up your favorite ingredients, stick this on the bottle, and you are good to go. These toppers don't leak out the side or pour juice all over the place when inverted; but, when the brush does contact the meat your mop sauce starts flowing and is easy to brush around. Perfect for ribs, pork butts and anything else that needs that occasional hit of moisture." —Keogh
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.99.
24. A pair of exfoliating mitts for making you go, "Oh, gross!" the next time you shower. They're made of a viscose fiber that buffs away beads of dead skin (you'll literally be able to see them) to reveal buttery, baby soft skin underneath — and probably make you feel like a lizard shedding its skin.
Promising review: "I use a loofah everyday, so I just bought this to use once a week, not thinking it would do much if anything. Man, was I wrong!!! I read reviews, viewed pictures, and watched the videos. I assumed they all used tanning products or spray tans, because the skin in the tub was brown/black. OMG, mine was too!!! I haven't tanned in 15 or so years. It was gross. On the bright side, my skin really does feel great. Just get it, seriously..." —Kim McMahon
Get them from Amazon for $11.29 (also available individually).
25. A space-saving standing desk so you can enjoy the productivity-boosting benefits of a standing desk even if your "home office" is the one unused corner of your studio apartment.
Orbit is a Dallas-based small business.
Promising review: "I'm so happy with it! It's the perfect height for me (I'm 5'3) and use it every day. Really easy to put together and the ideal size for my small space." —Clementine Design Co
Get it from Orbit on Etsy for $325+ (available in four heights).
26. Some washing machine cleaning tablets because you keep your washing machine open when it's not in use yet it still smells moldy. What gives?
They're safe to use with pretty much any type of washer: HE or regular, top-loading and front-loading.
Promising review: "I've been using this product for several years now. I have two teens and a husband who's an auto technician. Boy do they get filthy! After time this grime buildup will make your washer stink bad. I don't do it every month as they say to as I don't have that type of money but when it stinks, this product is the bomb! Makes your washer smell really fresh, like brand new. If it still stinks after one tablet, pop another one in and no more stink!! Yay! I would give this 20 stars if I could. Really love this product so much so that I bought the ones for my dishwasher too!! (they work great too!)" —berja
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.95.
27. And a washer and dryer cover that'll protect the tops and sides of your machines while also providing some helpful storage space thanks to built-in pockets.
28. A finger-saving FreeKey keychain if you're constantly swapping out keys and always struggle to lift the rings.
Promising review: "I don't see why this isn't the standard keyring for everyone. I absolutely love it. You just pinch a spot on the ring, and the end opens up so you can slide a ring on or off. Now when I take my car to the mechanic, it just takes a few seconds to pull my car key off the ring so I don't have to hand over all my keys. Love it." —Providential
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
29. A fidget zipper to keep your hands busy. Reviewers said it's a good stim toy/fidget toy, and it can help students stay focused.
Plum Tree Products is a Utah-based small business.
Promising review: "This was a gift for a family member who loves fidget toys and she absolutely loves it! The colors are great and versatile." —Danica Talon
Get a set of 10 from Plum Tree Products on Etsy for $7.50.
30. A TikTok-famous pink cleaning paste for restoring your walls and dressers when your little ones go Baby Picasso on your furniture with a permanent marker.
Promising review: "I used this product for my stove because if there's one thing I dislike it's cleaning. I have used multiple degreaser sprays and they all are so toxic and don't work for me. But this product, oh my goodness; legit a miracle. It doesn't have any type of smell. I put the paste on a cloth, clean the area, then wipe it off with a damp cloth and voilà — magic!" —May
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
31. The most adorable mushroom shelves so you can declutter your nightstand and still show off your favorite jewelry and trinkets. Who says organization can't be cute?
Promising review: "I purchased all three sizes and it was worth the wait. Absolutely obsessed with this purchase. It's my favorite thing not only because I know these are handmade and totally unique, but also because they were so easy to mount to my wall. They add such an interesting vibe to my room. Not to mention they are EXTREMELY high quality. They also really doing wrap and package these to ensure 100% safe arrival." —Thomas
Get it from Leily Cloud on Etsy for $47+ (available in three sizes and as a set of three).
Me watching you try to clean Sharpie off the wall with anything but The Pink Stuff:
