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    31 Smart Products Your Friends And Family Will Think You're A Genius For Owning

    You basically have a PhD in buying time-saving, problem-solving products.

    1. A genius humidifier tank cleaner so you can go longer between washes. Hate refilling the water tank only to realize it's coated with a thin layer of slime and sludge? Same! This fish-shaped cartridge swims around the water tank, inhibiting the growth of buildup for up to 30 days.

    2. 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.

    3. The new AirPods Pro for blocking out the distracting noise of roommates, nearby construction, downstairs neighbors, and more with active noise cancellation. And there's Transparency mode when you want to still be able to hear what's going on around you — like when Mom screams that it's time for dinner.

    the airpods in their case

    4. A pack of AirPod cleaners because you wanna clearly hear your true crime podcast. Squish the flexible square into your AirPod speaker, peel it off, and gasp in horror at the ear goop that's been dulling the sound quality. That goop!

    Blue square with lots of ear wax on it that was removed from an AirPod speaker

    5. A vaccine card and passport holder that'll keep your most important documents safe while traveling. Not having to worry about finding the photo of your vaccine card or rifling through your overstuffed backpack for your passport = waaaaay less stress at the airport.

    the blue holder open with a vaccine card behind a clear sleeve on one side and a passport on the other side

    6. A pet hair remover if you're tired of getting fur all over your clothes. Roll it over your couch, bed, favorite blanket, you name it, and watch it lift the fur away. See, we can own nice things!!

    Reviewer photo of a black pillow covered in white dog hair and you can clearly see which side they brushed with the fur remover because all the dog hair is gone in that section

    7. An allergy supplement so your poor pup can find relief from itchy skin and allergies. These soft chews deliver a dose of probiotics and other nutrients said to help improve immune function, aid digestion, promote healthy skin, and add shine to a dog's coat.

    8. A pair of fleece-lined joggers to keep your legs nice and toasty if you're always freezing cold.

    9. A dryer vent vacuum attachment for cleaning what your fingers can't reach. The tube attachment fits into the dryer trap to suck up lint and debris — a major fire hazard.

    10. A Chi automatic curling iron, because you deserve perfect curls in mere minutes. All you do is insert your hair into the chamber and the curler will automatically wrap it around the heated rod. Then, just wait until it beeps to let you know that the curl has set. The best part: the barrel protects your fingers from getting burned.

    11. A coconut and shea butter conditioning detangler that'll live up to its hype — just take a gander at the almost 10,000 5-star reviews. It's technically made for kids, but adults swear by it too (especially folks with 4A–4C hair). Tears and tangles? Not today!

    12. An 11-in-1 Instant Pot Duo Crisp if you want to whip up dinner fast and without dirtying every pot and pan you own. In addition to being a pressure cooker and an air fryer, the IP Duo Crisp can also sauté, steam, sous vide, bake, broil, dehydrate, and more.

    The Instant Pot Duo Crisp

    13. 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.

    Before: a dirty shower floor; after: the clean shower floor

    14. A pack of chopping board feet to keep your boards from slipping and sliding (especially helpful when you have a sharp knife in hand!) without damaging the board by drilling into it.

    the circular tabs, one black and one white, on either side of the board's corners

    15. A set of washable cotton food covers for eco-conscious folks who wanna reduce their consumption of single-use plastics.

    three bowls in different sizes covered by the cotton food covers, which look like shower caps and have cute illustrated oranges on them

    16. A teeth-whitening pen because it's small enough to fit in a purse or pocket, and brightens without the irritation of slippery whitening strips. You can use each pen ~20 times and should expect your teeth to lighten four to eight shades.

    Reviewer before and after showing the pen noticeably whitened their yellow teeth

    17. An Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K that'll bring you thousands — literally thousands — of streaming channels, movies, and shows, as well as live TV, news, and sports.

    infographic showing the remote and streaming services its compatible with

    18. A TikTok-famous pink cleaning paste if your little one went Baby Picasso on your furniture with a permanent marker. It's safe to use on so many surfaces — tile, glass, copper, cookware, furniture, and more — so you can buff away those stains and pretend they never happened.

    19. A mold and mildew remover so you can set it, forget it, and come back in a few hours to see grout that looks like new.

    Progression photo showing dark mold and mildew on shower tile grout disappearing overnight

    20. A bacon sponge to absorb excess grease without requiring single-use paper towels. Just soak these polyester and organic cotton cloths in hot water and a degreasing soap to keep them clean.

    pile of bacon sitting on the quilted cloth

    21. A luxurious towel warmer for making the decision to leave the shower a little bit easier.

    22. An adorably tiny hanging diffuser because it just makes ~scents~. Reviewers say the fragrance is downright delicious without overpowering sensitive noses.

    hand holds small glass container with rope around the rear view mirror

    23. A bottle of Ecotools makeup brush shampoo (which is BuzzFeed staff–approved!) that'll clean your brushes and sponges using non-irritating plant-based ingredients so applying foundation doesn't trigger a round of fresh zits.

    before photo of a dark brown beauty sponge next to an after photo of the clean sponge, which was actually orange under all that foundation

    24. Some washing machine cleaning tablets if you keep your washing machine open when it's not in use yet it still smells moldy. What gives? These will clean and freshen the inside while dissolving stinky residue.

    models hand dropping 1/4c-ish size tablet into washer

    25. An adorable and basically tear-resistant stuffed duck so your foster puppy has someone to keep them company while they adjust to their new temporary home. This lil' yellow duck doesn't look like it, but it's built to last.

    26. A pack of two deodorant-removing sponges to rub away those pesky white streaks on your black T-shirt after you apply deodorant first and mistakenly think you can safely and cleanly get your top on over your head and body.

    27. A massage gun for pounding out aching muscles, cramps, and hard-to-reach knots to deliver sweet relief post workout.

    reviewer holding the black massage gun in their hand

    28. A Revlon hot air brush because it'll take you from wet, tangled, frizzy hair to a sleek and shiny blowout in minutes.

    29. An iRobot Roomba i4+ vacuum that'll ~wipe the floor~ with all the other robot vacuums out there. It has a smart navigation system that allows it to efficiently clean every inch of your floors. And thanks to its powerful three-stage cleaning system, you can say bye bye to pet hair and sneeze-inducing dander. As if that wasn't ~neat~ enough already, it returns to its dock and empties itself (win!) and it's compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa so you can start the cleaning with a voice command.

    reviewer pic or the roomba vacuum

    30. A pack of lemon-scented fizzing toilet tabs if you wanna sanitize your bowl and keep it smelling fresh without having to pick up a dirty brush or even step near a toilet. Just toss one in and let it get to work.

    a stack of circular coin-shaped tablets

    31. A pair of escape tracks so you can go off-roading without worrying about getting stuck in the sand, mud, or snow.

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