We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

    36 Hard-Working Products That Just Exist In The Background Of Your Life And Help Make It Better

    These products will help make life easier without much effort on your part.

    1. Dishwasher cleaning tablets to do practically all the work for you — no scrubbing needed! Say goodbye to having to wash your dishes and plates again by hand because they're coated in mysterious white crusty bits.

    2. A cruelty-free lengthening mascara, because who doesn't want to be this fabu~lash~? It's lightweight, won't transfer, doesn't smudge, and lasts all day — what more could you ask for?

    3. A dandruff shampoo if you'd really like to banish white flakes from your scalp ASAP. It's made with ketoconazole 1%, an antifungal ingredient that'll tell your dandruff it's no longer welcome here.

    Reviewer's before and after photos showing the shampoo got rid of their significant dandruff

    4. A color-changing, motion-activated toilet light that'll come in handy when you stumble into the bathroom bleary-eyed at 3 a.m.

    The light inside a toilet bowl glowing blue

    5. A brown sugar bear so your baking plans aren't derailed by rock hard sugar. This will keep brown sugar moist for three to six months so you never have to put your cakes, pies, crumbles, muffins, or cobblers on hold.

    Reviewer holding the bear

    6. A bottle of Olaplex No. 3, a splurge-worthy repairing treatment for reviving your dry, damaged, colored hair. As someone who spends four-plus hours bleaching my hair every six to eight weeks, I can 100% vouch for this miracle in a bottle.

    Before and after of BuzzFeed editor who used the treatment showing it made her damaged, frizzy bleached blonde hair look smoother, shinier, and healthier

    7. A pack of light-dimming stickers to prevent bright alarm clocks and flashing electronics from distracting you when you're trying to sleep.

    The sheets

    8. A Wi-Fi extender because your office is in the back of the house and as far away from the router as possible. This plug-in will ensure you can get hiccup-free internet for all your important work meetings.

    the white wi-fi extender plugged in

    9. A three-layer door stopper if you need to block out the sounds of annoying roommates while also maintaining the temperature in your room. Installation is easy: simply cut the strip to size and attach it to your door using the built-in adhesive backing.

    The door stopper attached to the bottom of the door

    10. A pack of bottle-cleaning tablets that'll remove stains and stinky smells after you accidentally left coffee in your mug a few too many times.

    Progression photo showing a stained mug, the mug with foaming liquid inside, and the mug after it's been cleaned looking shiny and brand new

    11. A robot vacuum you can run for a few hours every day so you don't have a mountain of pet fur to hoover on the weekend.

    Reviewer photo of their black vacuum, showing how much dog fur it picked up

    12. A weighted blanket to help reduce your anxiety so you can feel well-rested sometime this decade. This specific weighted blanket comes with two covers: one that'll keep hot sleepers cool and another that'll retain heat so you're cozy and warm.

    13. A pack of foaming garbage disposal cleaner for deodorizing your sink. Reviewers say it'll take you less than five minutes, which is perfect for when your dinner party guests are about to arrive and you realize your drains smell like rotting food.

    14. A car seat gap filler you've probably seen on Shark Tank, because there's nothing more frustrating than dropping your phone down the crack between your seat and the console and going, "Welp, there goes my phone forever."

    The gap filler between the seat and console

    15. A hair finishing stick if you're tired of those random strands that escape from ponytails and buns making your hair look messy. You'll thank me for buying this when you're running late and need to tidy your look.

    16. A double-sided edges brush that'll smooth and lay your edges (if you want to!). On one end is a boar bristle brush that gently massages your scalp and increases blood flow and hair growth. The other end is a mini comb to polish your look.

    17. A pack of air purifying bags so the questionable odors that are coming from your shoes are gone overnight. There's nothing more awkward trying to figure out where the stink is coming from...and then realizing it's you.

    The bags inside shoes

    18. An acne patch for erasing and healing your pimples overnight. Hydrocolloid, tea tree oil, and calendula oil are gentle on the skin while still drawing out fluids and pus from your pimple.

    19. A liquid tartar remover to help clean your doggo's teeth, because lord knows they will not let you within 5 feet of them if they see you coming with a toothbrush. Think of this as doggy mouthwash! Just add this to their water and you'll notice your dog's plaque and bad breath subside.

    Comparison of reviewer's dog's teeth showing the water additive lightened the brown plaque stains noticeably

    20. A robot window cleaner you can control from your phone, because we are truly living in the future. Reviewers also use it to clean their shower walls and even their floors!

    21. A two-inch blind spot mirror if you need help seeing *everything* around you (it's called a blind spot for a reason!) when you're driving.

    The round version on a side mirror

    22. A collagen-coating hair treatment that'll make next-day bedhead a thing of the past. It's safe for all hair types and will revitalize a mane that's dry, damaged, and overprocessed. Waking up with frizz-free hair? Umm, yes please!

    23. A tub of O'Keeffe's hand cream so you can replenish the moisture in your dry, cracked hands. It forms a protective layer around your hands, locking in hydration and preventing moisture from escaping.

    Before and after showing the hand cream dramatically moisturized reviewer's hands

    24. A soil-free AeroGarden Harvest for gardeners who are embarrassingly bad at keeping their plants alive. Good thing this hydroponic system alerts you when it's time to water and feed your plants.

    The black AeroGarden with several different herbs growing inside it

    25. A bottle of rosehip oil to inject your skin with devastatingly effective antioxidants and fatty acids that help brighten dark spots and restore your skin's plumpness. It's safe to use on your face, nails, and body, and the results are scrumdiddlyumptious — especially if you use it consistently and over time.

    26. A natural shoe deodorizer spray because we all deserve to slip into fresh-smelling shoes. It's made with essential oils and smells like lemon and eucalyptus so you'll probably want to spray it around the rest of your house.

    The spray bottle

    27. A soft yet supportive toe separator that's discreet enough to wear inside your regular shoes if standing is painful. Over time, it may help correct bunions and hammertoes.

    28. A Squatty Potty that'll help solve the constipation that's leaving you down in the ~dumps~. Squatting changes the angle of your anal canal, opening it up so it's easier for things to exit.

    29. A bidet attachment so you can experience its crack cleaning powers for yourself. It'll leave your tush feeling spotless, and you may end up using less TP too.

    toilet with the bidet attachment on it

    30. An air purifier for anyone who's been having trouble breathing easily through the night. This bad boy removes dander, mold, dust, and pollen in the air to help you sleep better.

    31. An argan oil hair mask to repair your hair's elasticity and make it soft and shiny again overnight. If you think you're awful at doing your hair, it could just be that split ends and dryness are making it hard to style your strands — and this deep conditioner can help with that. It's safe for all hair types and is paraben- and sulfate-free.

    32. A box of wart-removing pads that you apply like bandages, because we'd really like for that extra growth to be gone ASAP.

    33. A set of produce storage containers for keeping your fruits and veggies fresh longer. No more buying a carton of strawbs only to watch them brown after like two days, because, I'm sorry, I cannot eat that many strawberries all at once, OK?

    34. A cuticle oil to 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.

    Before and after showing the cuticle oil made the reviewer's shredded nails stronger and made the cuticles look neater

    35. A bottle of Fanola purple shampoo to tone and remove yellowness in your hair between appointments.

    36. A hair repair serum with hydrating argan oil, aloe vera, and vitamin E that'll give you the sleek, shiny, static-free hair of your dreams.

    Reviewer before and after showing the hair serum reduced frizz and made their hair look softer and shinier

    You thanking these products: