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1. Some washing machine cleaning tablets that'll clean and freshen the inside while dissolving residue, 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 hate that my old front load washer and now my new one both have this seal smell issue but that is the nature of the beast, so these are the best — and frankly the only thing — that keeps the smell away and keeps it from getting on towels as it did in the old washer. I suggest all who own front load washers buy this by the 6- or 12-pack! All other home remedies of all sorts did little to nothing; other store bought front load cleaners also did little to nothing while this actually works!" —CompassRose
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $7.63.
2. And 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 reviews: "Convenient, easy, quick way to keep the dishwasher fresh and working at peak." —Amazon Customer
"I rarely post reviews, but this stuff has completely changed our lives. Our dishwasher, utensils, plates, and glasses were covered with dry scale and nothing we tried came close to helping. After using the tablets three times our dishwasher looks like new; our glasses are sparkling like fine china and everything else looks fabulous. Highly recommend, worth every penny, best product BY FAR!!! One great advantage is you can use it with your dishes. Some other products are used to clean the dishwasher but not to clean dishes and glasses. Buy this, you will be blown away!!! It is astounding!" —Jenny
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
3. A teeth-whitening pen because it's a heck of a lot quicker (and tastes a lot better) than those irritating whitening strips that slip and slide all over your teeth. You can use each pen ~20 times and should expect your teeth to lighten four to eight shades.
Promising review: "I was hesitant to try a new teeth-whitening product after using harsh whitening strips that caused pain and lingering sensitivity. But, as a coffee and red wine drinker, I wanted to find a solution. This teeth whitening pen is terrific. Easy to use, works well and does not have the downside of either the strips or the $450 option at the dentist. I also really love this product since whitening my front teeth is the objective. It is a great value as I anticipate the two pens that are included will last one year. I will definitely buy this again and am very happy to recommend it." —Rebecca Shehee
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $13.59.
4. A collagen-coating hair treatment if your dry, damaged, and overprocessed strands could use a little TLC. This reparative five-minute hair mask will revive your mane and leave it soft, silky, and smooth.
Promising review: "My hair used to be really soft, and then I discovered hot tools and hair dye. While my hair looks good I really missed the soft texture. This works so well. There are no instructions on the box but I washed my hair with my usual shampoo, towel dried it, worked about two quarter-sized dollops through my hair, let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinsed out. I went to bed with wet hair which usually results in my hair being kind of tangled and rough-looking but I woke up and my hair was as soft and silky as it was before I started coloring it. I'm totally in love with this product, I have long fine hair but this doesn't leave it greasy or weigh it down. I'll definitely buy again." —Ellie
Get it from Amazon for $7.48.
Read our Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review to learn more about why my colleague calls it, "the miracle product I've been searching for."
5. An AirPods cleaning kit for de-gunking your earbuds. They're hella dirty. Even if you can't see the earwax, it's there. Trust me.
It comes with the cleaning pen, a soft cloth, wipes, and cleaning putty.
Promising review: "I wipe down my AirPods regularly but I couldn’t get them REALLY clean. I fall asleep and wear them all night sometimes, my ears drain when I have allergies, and I just knew that horrible things lurked that I could not see. I saw online that you could buy sticky stuff to pull out the gunk so I looked on Amazon and found this kit instead, which had the sticky stuff plus some wipes and what looked like a cool little tool. I just used it and I am not exaggerating when I say I kept shrieking, 'OMG!' repeatedly as the blue stuff extricated more and more vile ear matter from the mesh on the AirPods. Then I used the brush on the tool and even MORE stuff came out. (Side note: Do you like Dr. Pimple Popper? You will love this kit. It’s gross, but so satisfying.) You know that little opening on the top of the AirPod? IT’S DISGUSTING AND I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW IT! I don’t know what kind of Tardis-type properties that thing holds, but way more stuff came of it then looked physically possible.The tool allows you to swab out the inside of the case with the foam end, and chisel out any remaining dust. The AirPods sound better now, too, as you would expect." —Nouvelle Orleans
Get it from Amazon for $6.36+ (available in three colors).
6. A flying insect trap so buggies don't put a damper on spring and summer fun. The blue and UV light mimics human body temperature to attract mosquitoes, flies, gnats, moths, and other flying insects, who then get stuck in the sticky adhesive backing.
Promising review: "I purchased three of these for my workplace, placing one at the front door, one in my office, and one at the rear door. I am seriously impressed! The workplace is in Florida, directly adjacent to a retention pond. So we get all sorts of flying bugs, but by far the worst are the mosquitoes. No one in the office has been bugged by those nasty blood-suckers since we plugged in the ZEVOs! Several others in the office have bought their own for their homes. Great buy and it really works!" —Christin Harrington
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
7. And speaking of bugs, a mesh vent cover that'll help prevent creepy-crawlies from strolling into your home. They're also great if you have messy pets or curious kiddos who like to drop kibble and small toys into the vents.
Promising reviews: "I bought these because I have trouble with bugs entering my apartment through the vents. I kept the one in the bathroom closed because I was terrified of bugs falling on me! Don’t get me wrong, these vent covers are pricey, but they’re worth it! The magnets are strong and the covers are flexible so you can move them around to fit your vent. The vent in the photo [on the right] is on the ceiling, and as you can see the cover is holding on for dear life! There are no gaps, and the basic appearance doesn’t create too much of an eyesore. I do wish they came in other colors, but to keep the bugs out it doesn’t matter!" —Dove Stair
"I got these to keep pet hair, crumbs, small toys, and earrings from going into the vents and they’ve already saved us a couple of times. Everyone that comes over thinks they’re so cool! My mom even went out and bought some for her house. Definitely recommend" —Amanda
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
8. A roll-on sunscreen sponge to make the always messy (why is it so messy?!) task of applying sunscreen a heck of a lot better. Simply squirt your sunscreen of choice into the applicator, attach the lid, give it a shake so the sunscreen reaches the sponge, and then apply! Your hands will stay clean (no more greasy hands!), and the sponge will prevent too much sunscreen from coming out = less product wasted.
Reviewers recommend using a more watery sunscreen; if your preferred sunscreen is quite thick, this may not work for you. And JSYK, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) says most adults need about an ounce (the equivalent of a shot glass) of sunscreen to adequately cover their face and body.
Promising review: "Not just for kids. I told all my friends it’s awesome. Pricey, but better than wasting expensive sunscreen in globs. This make the sun screening process much less messy and not as much a drudgery. They even have replacement pads available so the ergonomic container can be reused indefinitely. Consider one to keep at home and one packed to travel. MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR KIDS. They can almost apply sunscreen on their own with little assistance." —Bette Henry
Get it from Amazon for $15.98 (available in six colors and in a two-pack).
9. And a sun milk with SPF 50+ because it's like a sunscreen and primer in one. It boasts a double-layer UV-blocking system that lasts through sweat and water, while creating a silky-smooth base for makeup. And it corrects skin tone so you can just skip the makeup entirely.
In the progression photos above, you can see a reviewer before applying the sun milk, after applying the sun milk, and then the sun milk under makeup.
Promising review: "I have dark oily skin and purchased this product after reading recommendations. There is no white cast; you can barely see it upon application unless you use too much. You definitely do not need a lot, it spreads thin. When it dries, any color is gone. It also helps slow down my face getting all greasy as the day goes on, which I love. My skin is very very oily but I can still apply this after my moisturizer and feel totally comfortable. I'm not a fan of scents, and the scent on this is extremely mild." —Ms. Renee
Price: $14.80
10. AND! A pack of UV stickers if you never know when it's time to slather on some more sunscreen. That's right — these color-changing stickers will alert you when your sunscreen has worn off. They're ultra thin and will survive sweat, water, dirt, and more.
Promising review: "I am in LOVE with the concept of these. I cannot tell you how many times I asked myself the question, 'Should I put on more sunscreen?' when it's too late and I'm as red as a lobster. Big fan of the packaging and portability. A really ingenious idea. Here is to a happier, healthier, future ahead!" —CopperStad
Get 32 stickers from Amazon for $25.99.
11. A slow feeder insert for drawing out mealtime and helping reduce their risk of choking, gagging, post-meal vomiting, and bloating. It uses suction to stick right to the food bowl and can be washed and reused at every meal.
Promising review: "I have a 4-year-old Lab who inhales his food to the point of needing to be watched carefully for bloat after every meal. I saw this and thought it might be worth a try. It has only been two full days of meals and already he has gone from gulping food and air to having to slow down and lick his food. He can push the insert around in his bowl but because of the many suction cups on the bottom he can't pull it out. He has definitely tried. I pull his dish as soon as he gives it to me so he can't chew on the insert, it won't stand up to that. It's very easy to clean. I will buy another one to put in rotation. I'm so glad I found this!!" —HappyCustomer
Get it from Amazon $10.99+ (available in two styles).
12. 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. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer
"I tried everything under the sun to clean the bottom of the shower. This product was the only thing that worked. Have recommended to several people since I used it the first time." —Cassie lee
Get it from Amazon for $16.89.
13. A dog crate topper that'll add useful storage and potentially help make the dog crate less of an eyesore.
Promising review: "Highly recommend! Packaged so nicely so no damage and truly a piece of beautiful furniture. Transformed our very large dog kennel to a nice table with decor and made our spot so much more homey." —Aubrey Akins
Get it from Dog Crate Topper on Etsy for $267.28+ (available in 11 sizes and 12 wood finishes; also available as a topper without the hinged lid).
14. A shea butter–infused cream-to-powder E.l.f. multistick to replace your blush, lipstick, *and* eyeshadow. It'll melt into your skin like an absolute dream, giving you the perfect pop of color.
Promising review: "Never liked blush until now. I’ve tried so hard to wear blush but it always looked wrong on me, no matter what color or brand. I got [Glistening Peach] a pink color that is so subtle it's almost imperceptible but it does something. I can put it on in seconds with no mirror and it will still look good." —Wednesday
Get it from Amazon for $5 (available in eight shades).
15. An extreme hold eyebrow gel because it gives your brows that laminated look, offers 16 hours of hold without looking crunchy, and doesn't leave behind white flakes. Sweat and water, mortal enemies of brow gels everywhere, meet your match!
Promising review: "I would use hair spray to hold my eyebrows and throughout the day I would sweat through it and it wouldn’t last. I tried this because the price was great and I’m glad i did. This product is awesome. I’ve had it on my brows for a nine-hour shift and they are still in place! It doesn’t dry and get flakey, nor does it feel uncomfortable on the skin. Lastly, I use brow powder and this does NOT affect the look of the powder nor does it smudge it. I will FOREVER buy this product." —Shelby
Get it from Amazon for $8.59 (available in five shades).
16. A single-handed server if you hate needing two hands just to scoop some salad. And it gives you more control over your serve — because using a spaghetti server means you either have way more pasta that you're going to eat or you're spooning noodles one by one onto your plate.
Promising review: "This is outstanding! I first used at a family member's house while serving myself some salad. It grips well in your hand, grabs a lot of salad, and nothing falls out! I bought this for myself and just love it. I plan to gift these to those that I know serve salad often. Best scooper/server ever!" —JJ
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five colors).
17. A set of leakproof elastic sleeves for preventing your pricey serum from spilling all over your makeup bag. These sleeves are designed to fit all bottles (just not pump bottles!) so your precious liquids stay in their containers.
Rinseroo is a family-owned small business.
Promising review: "What a great idea. What a great product. If you have ever had something that was either liquid or gel open up in your luggage you will love, love, love this product. I was skeptical that the material would stretch over full-size products. I shouldn't have worried. Big, little, in between, this item slips on effortlessly and slips off just as easily. I am really glad I found this item before the summer travel season. I bought two packs and am considering an additional purchase. Better safe than sorry!" —MaggieA
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $11.99.
18. A beeswax wood polisher so you can revive your embarrassingly worn, dinged, and dented cabinets and table quick as a flash. Plus, this method is a heck of a lot cheaper than actually replacing the wood or furniture piece, and using this polish on a regular basis can actually help keep the wood hydrated so it lasts longer.
Promising review: "Works as incredibly as the reviews said! Super fast, no strong smelly chemicals, amazing results!" —Michelle B
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
19. A pack of foaming garbage disposal cleaners that'll deodorize your sink ASAP and get rid of the funk. Please, please, please do not stick your hand down the drain; let this do the work instead!
Promising review: "This product really works! We were dealing with a foul stench coming from our disposal for some time. We tried boiling water, vinegar, etc. This stuff sniffed out the smell real quick and deodorized it as well." —James Tiberius Kirk
Get a pack (good for four uses) from Amazon for $3.78.
20. A cookware set with detachable handles to replace the clunky pots and pans that are currently (and very inefficiently, I might add!) taking up basically all the storage space in your cabinets. The removable handle attaches to all pieces and then you can pop it off and stick it in a separate drawer while you neatly stack the pots and pans in half the space your old set needed.
This set includes one removable handle, two frypans (8'' & 10''), one 2-quart sauce pans, and one glass lid with silicone ring.
Promising review: "This set has been a dream! With my kids helping with dishes, this set has made the pots/pans cabinet a non-issue. Before, we had to stack the pans together, but they’d get stacked wonky because of the handles. With this set, we keep the handles in the utensil drawer and the rest stacked together. I typically cook without the handles attached (depending on the meal, of course) and clip on once complete to move the pan wherever it needs to go. I rinse the handle of any debris and put it away. Grab the storage lid and plop the pan directly into the fridge. This set has made a huge difference in my desire to cook, as the hassle from start to finish is a fraction of what it was with my old set!" —Brooke
Get a five-piece set from Amazon for $49.99 (also available as an 11-piece set).
21. A slim table with outlets because you envisioned your couch sitting against *this* wall but there's no outlet nearby to easily plug in your phone charger. This stylish table can sit right behind your couch and provides access to outlets as well as a little ledge for bits and bobs that'll accent your space.
Mitten State Woodworks is a small business based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Promising review: "The table was perfect! Exactly to specs and looks amazing behind my couch. So great to have an unassuming place to charge my phone and leave my books! Seller was great to deal with and I got my table when promised! Highly recommend." —Janet Brewer
Get it from Mitten State Woodworks on Etsy for $99+ (available in a variety of sizes).
22. A genius shower cap if you hate spending hours (or $$) on a blowout only for it to be ruined by shower steam. This cap doesn't require hair tucking (tg! because there's always a section that slides out...😩) and lifts your hair off your face and neck so you can really get under the water without worry!
Promising reviews: "Very easy to put on considering I have almost waist-length hair. I prefer this shower cap to the Shhhowercap, Kitsch, Turbella, Drybar etc. I have tried several of the newer style caps. Very impressed. Liked the minimal packaging. Update: I washed it per instructions and it came out great. Would highly recommend this over anything terry-lined as they start to smell very quickly. So far, best shower cap I've used." —nq9ft66vglc6qifq
"This shower cap is perfect! I have mid-back 3c hair and it fits in the cap without any hair getting wet in the shower! Great communication from seller too. A+++" —P .
Get it from on Etsy for $29.99 (available in two colors).
23. A rechargeable book light for late-night readers with *all* the bells and whistles: adjustable brightness, a rotating head (for optimal angles of lighting, two brightness levels, a slim and portable design, and a USB outlet for charging.
Promising reviews: "I bought this light for knitting at night on trips. It fits perfectly into the top of my shirt. I love that it has a dimmer option. Battery life is great. The swivel option is perfect to for aiming at my knitting. I bought this to replace my old favorite light, but like this one so much better." —Mike and Kay
"This is an excellent light. It charges quickly, is easy to use, small and light, and has great adjustability. I like the different light levels, and the swivel head really helps to keep the light angled at the center of the book even though it's attached to just one side. 10 out of 10." —Megan H Buchanan
Get it from Amazon for $9.49+ (available in six colors).
24. A TikTok-famous pink cleaning paste so you can restore your walls and dressers when your little ones go Baby Picasso on your furniture with a permanent marker.
See it in action on TikTok here!
Promising review: "If this stuff isn’t in your arsenal yet, you need it. I accidentally got GREEN hair dye all over my white sink. Bleach, CLR, Magic Erasers — nothing touched it. The Pink Stuff was my Hail Mary while I was panicking about what I would tell my landlord. The stains are completely gone and I have a white sink again!" —Courtney Foltz
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
25. 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.
26. An anti-slip mat to keep your keys, sunglasses, coins, phones, and more exactly where you want them on your dashboard.
Promising review: "Phone isn't moving. My minimalist wallet legit wouldn't come off. I put a half full Monster (orange sunrise is the best) on it for goofs and it didn't move going through back country roads. Sunglasses, keys, change and a lighter have all stuck on there." —jbar
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
27. A fitted tablecloth because the plates and napkins you're using right now to hold down the sides of your normal tablecloth...your guests are going to need them and then what are you going to do when the stack isn't heavy enough to hold down the tablecloth anymore?
Promising review: "We have many of the 6-foot fold-up tables, and these are perfect to cover up all the imperfections and dress them up a bit for parties! Like regular table cloths, these are spillproof and easy to wipe and clean. They hug the corners of the table so they don’t slip off or need to be clipped on. Highly recommend." —Alissa
Get it from Amazon for $7.90+ (available in seven sizes and 26 colors).
28. A kids' travel tray if you're going on a long road trip or have an upcoming plane ride and you're nervous about keeping your little one's clutter contained. This entertainment station can hold a tablet and comes with printed games and markers. It has plenty of built-in pockets as well as a drink holder so it can easily transition to a meal try when needed!
Promising review: "Bought this for my 2-year-old granddaughter. Wasn’t sure if she would be too small for the size of the tray but as you can see in the photo it worked great for her. This table tray works well to keep snacks and crayons from falling. Perfect for long trips. It also has a buckle on both sides for ease of removal when you need to get the child out of the car seat. Just unbuckle one side, and flip the table into the adjacent seat. There is no need to take the strap off the back of the car seat. This was something I wondered about when purchasing but it is super easy to move when you need to." —Happy Grammy
Get it from Amazon for $22.49+ (available in seven colors).
29. A set of cup holders for keeping drinks upright (and their containers free of sand!) when you're at the beach.
Promising review: "These are big enough for various size cups as you can see in the photos. I like that they come stackable and in a little mesh carrying bag. I also like that it comes with four, so you can share with friends. It isn’t easily knocked over, it’s tall enough to stay sturdy in the sand, and they’re not bulky to carry in your beach bag. Definitely recommend!" —Brittsface
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $12.99.
30. A pizza storage container so you don't lose the *entire* second shelf in your fridge to a pizza box. This expandable container grows to hold up to *5* slices of 'za, and creates an airtight lid that keeps your cheesy, pepperoni-y from getting stale or soggy. AND! The dividers prevent your pieces from sticking together while also serving as plates when you want to microwave your pizza.
Promising review: "I love this! I used the pizza pack to store four slices. They fit great and they were full-size slices. I also used the pizza trays included to warm up the pizza in the microwave. It did a pretty good job of getting the slices hot. I love the collapsible aspect. Great for easy storage. Great product, really good price, and made in the USA!!" —Tom Angiolillo
Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in six colors).
31. An expandable and space-saving over-the-sink drying rack that'll allow you to air out your sponge, soap bar, brushes, rags, mugs, etc. There's also a soaking dish you can use for utensils with caked-on stains (looking at you dried oatmeal) that need to marinate in soapy water before you try to clean them.
Promising review: "It's super convenient. Big enough to hold my sponges, cleaning cloth, and hold a couple of cups. Small enough so it doesn’t get on my way. Better than any other ones I seen. No rusting which is very important. Adjustable as well." —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $27.32+ (available in black and white).
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