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You just press it beneath the rim (after a regular toilet cleaning, of course!) and let it get to work. You'll have to re-stamp every 12 days or so, depending on how often the toilet's flushed. Oh, and make sure to stamp it somewhere it won't become a, well, "target" and get sprayed off before its time.
Promising review: "I love these stamps because they keep your toilet clean and make the entire bathroom smell fantastic, clean, and deodorized at all times. They are very easy to use, don't over-complicate the instructions, I did, thinking there had to be more to it than that. You just stick it on the inside of the toilet and it will stay in place and clean the toilet each time it is flushed. Best way to clean toilets!" —J.D. Robinson
Get it from Amazon for $3.46.
Juniperseed Mercantile is a Littleton, Colorado-based small business with a passion for great skincare, simple living, and the earth.
Promising review: "This is my second purchase of theses so you can tell I totally love them. They work great and I just store them in a jar on the back of the toilet. Definitely can't say I’ve ever stored any other toilet cleaner out in the open." —Laura Wick
Get the pack of five from Juniperseed Mercantile on Etsy for $10.
Because it doesn't rely on adhesive paper, you only have to buy it once and use it forever! I used this a BUNCH in 2020, while living with my boyfriend at his parents (for various pandemic-related reasons) and their two sweet but shed-prone dogs. So I can tell you with resounding certainty: it works! Give it some simple back-and-forth swipes over your upholstered furniture, and it easily picks up TONS of pet hair. Then it's simple to pop open the back compartment and swoop that unbelievably big pile of collected hair right into the trash or compost. For more, read my full Chom Chom roller review.
Promising review: "We live in a household that contains two humans, two dogs, and two cats. It's a real Noah's Ark furnished with a black sectional couch. Our dogs absolutely hate the vacuum. So much so they will attack the cleaner head with their vicious bite even before we power it on. This makes the task of cleaning our couch extremely unpleasant and nearly impossible. Thanks to Chom Chom, we no longer have this problem! With a simple, quick, SOUNDLESS sweep, we're able to keep our couch pet-hair-free in blissful peace. This tool does an amazing job picking up pet hair but not so much with crumbs. We were so impressed, we gifted these as Christmas presents for all of our pet-loving friends." —Magpie
Get one on Amazon for $24.95.
Promising review: "OMG! This is the most AMAZING product! We inherited some antique furniture from the '30s that had been in storage forever... it was dry and dirty and not much to look at. I used this product on it and the oak wood literally came alive showing the beautiful grain and texture of the wood. I have since used it on my oak kitchen cabinets and they look AMAZING! I will never use anything else other than this product on my wood surfaces! No greasy feel... fantastic smell!" —Tiffany Sadowski
Get a bottle on Amazon for $8.98.
FYI, if you're facing much damage that's a little worse than that, you might want to try their other (also well-reviewed!) product, called Restore-A-Finish, first; it does more to hide minor scratches, white heat rings, deep water marks, and stuff like that. The two products are actually made to be used together! Get that on Amazon for $7.99+.
Promising review: "I bought this in April and now in June, I've come home from a fast-paced 15-minute walk in 84-degree heat and 50% humidity and NOW I can finally write this review. This stuff is amazing. I carry it with me so I can reapply as needed (maybe once or twice over the course of a day) and I can finally wear shorts, dresses, and skirts without layering dang bike shorts underneath. I am beyond pleased. Curvy as hell and these thighs are gliding past each other silky smooth. Blessed." —Cecilia
Get it from Amazon for $5.23.
Bonus: they're totally dishwasher-safe. (I have a couple myself and have used 'em for a couple of years. I run them through the top rack all the time!)
Promising review: "I've tried a LOT of reusable bags as there are a lot of options out there all using a variety of materials. The fabric ones just get gross over time. The vinyl ones are hard to clean and aren't usually dishwasher safe. There are other silicone ones that need a separate rod to close them that you can easily lose. This one is the most simple and easy to use. No separate pieces to lose. Can withstand any temperature/microwave/dishwasher/whatever. And if they get gunky they are very easy to clean and I trust that they aren't hiding gross crumbs in any of the crevices." —Megan A.
Get a sandwich-size bag on Amazon for $11.63+ (also available in half-gallon, snack, or pocket sizes, a bigger "stand up" size, or a bundle of four sizes).
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Fuzzy Loon Designs is a Minnesota-based small business that makes all sorts of cute drink ware, T-shirts, and accessories.
Promising review: "Cute bottle, and awesome seller! I bought several of these for my bridesmaids before, and when I needed one I knew I had to get this one! The otter is so cute and it's fun to say "You outta drink your wata." The additional time measure on the side is awesome. Also, love how wide the top is so I can easily stick ice cubes in and clean it out. The seller had shipped within 24 hrs of placing the order and received it right away. Thanks again so much!" —Chi
Get either the Harry Potter bottle or the otter bottle from Fuzzy Loon Designs on Etsy for $21 each (originally $30).
Because be it artisanal mustard or a drugstore foundation, you paid good money for every ounce of that product! And yes, they actually work, like, really well — here's our Spatty review.
Promising review: "So worth it! I'm so happy with it. You will definitely save money using this. I think about how much I could have saved if this was invented 30 years ago. I mostly use it for small makeup jars. I tested out the longer one on a 18oz lotion and it worked fine. Some reviews complain about not being able to get every curve and corner of their container. ..oh please.! You get so much more than you would without it." —Liz
Get the set of two — one with a 6-inch handle, and another with a 12-inch handle (for different tasks!) — on Amazon for $11.99.
All you do is fill your container with warm water, drop in a tablet (or two, if you're cleaning something bigger than a water bottle), wait half an hour, and rinse. Also, based on the reviews it seems to work best on metal or ceramic, and not so well on plastic.
Promising review: "Be sure to use hot water; it seems to do a lot better job. The first time I used these on a Contigo travel mug I used room-temp water, and it just came out okay. For the next travel mug I used boiling water and the results were terrific. It looks new again. Then I used two cubes (and boiling water) in a large old pressure cooker that had become brown inside from years of making vegetable soups, and I'm amazed how clean it came out. That pressure cooker stain persisted throughout dozens of scrubbing sessions and dishwasher runs, so I figured the Bottle Bright wouldn't help either but it did." —MisterPlow
Get a pack of 12 tablets on Amazon for $8.
Because it fits over your car's seat belt holster, it moves along with your seat as you adjust it — which means you can stuff it in and forget about it, at least until it saves some popcorn from disappearing into the abyss.
Promising review: "I have to admit, my expectations weren't very high. I thought it was more of a joke when my husband got this for me for Christmas. Little did I realize it would be one of my most favorite gadgets ever! I don't know if I realized just how many things went missing in my seat gap. It has really saved a lot of things from disappearing into that black hole. It was easy enough to fit into my car and it's soft! It's just like an extension of my seat, except it fits every curve of my seat! There really isn't another product that compares to this." —Tessa Forbes
Get a pack of two on Amazon for $24.99.
Promising review: "This is a very creative solution for a problem I didn't know I had. Shipped quickly, and I'm pleased with the quality." —Heather Cole
Get it from 3DPrintedByBrian on Etsy for $5.20+.
The kit comes with six adapters (to make them fit a variety of bottle neck sizes) and six of the purple dispensing stands.
Promising review: "This is such a great tool for using up every last bit of product and reducing waste. We used this on a bottle of lotion that we thought was empty but got nearly six more months out of it when we put this on, we were shocked. I use this for my shampoo and anything else that I can think of." —Felishia Rae
Get the kit on Amazon for $19.99.
I've been using this sunscreen at least once daily since my mom gifted it to me last Christmas, and have every intention to keep using it for years. A dime-size amount covers my entire face, because it's translucent it leaves absolutely no white cast, and 10 minutes after putting it on, my face just feels like I applied a little bit of a nice moisturizer or makeup primer, not anything that's grease-central, like sunscreen usually is. After several years of stubbornly trying (and failing) to find a decent, oily-skin-friendly, non-greasy drugstore option, I've caved to this pricier kind because literally none of the six or seven other options I tried even compared to this.
Every time I've worn makeup since I got it, I've been impressed by the way my matte foundation glides over it, looks with it, and lasts with it. You can see the texture and color in the photo above; it really does go on completely clear. And it's water- and sweat-resistant for 40 minutes!
Get it from Amazon for $17+ (available in two sizes), or Sephora or Free People for $34.
No need to bother with any other half-baked hacks that theoretically keep the oxidation at bay.
Promising review: "Rarely do I buy something that delivers 100% of what they claim it will. I'm happy to report that this completely lived up to my expectations. Truth be told, it works even better than I expected it to. I made a batch of guac a week ago. Two or three times during the week, I unlocked it, dipped a chip or two and then re-locked it. After a week, the guacamole is as fresh as if I made it this morning. I typically make a batch of guac each week and use it as a snack or as a spread on sandwiches. I also typically throw out one-third of the batch because it spoils before we can eat it. Not any more. I estimate the food I'm not wasting will actually pay for the Guac-Lock in about a month." —mhogan
Get it on Amazon for $18.77.
These dim 50–80% of the light, so the rest of the day you still know that everything's working the way it's supposed to! Although if you prefer, you can double 'em to block even more light, or go for the ~blackout edition~. They're completely removable and leave no residue behind, too!
Promising review: "This is the best thing you never knew you needed. I own a digital clock with the numbers displayed in red LED light, and every night I've blocked the light with a cover so it doesn't shine in my eyes as I sleep. Silly I know, but I like my room pitch black and cave-like. On a whim I bought this product. OH MY GOD! Game-changer!! For the first night EVER I didn't have to cover the clock display before I went to bed!! I had no idea how big a difference this little dimmer could make, but I'm more than pleased with the result. I can still see the time display just fine, but now my room is a happy cave! Some commenters argue you could get the same effect using electrical tape but this product is easy to remove and doesn't leave a sticky residue at all, which can't be said for most tapes. I did notice a slight lag in response when I covered my TV LED sensor, so if you're trying to block something that actually senses inputs I would maybe not suggest this. Other than that, excellent product!" —Amazon Customer
Get a sheet of over 100 stickers in different shapes and sizes on Amazon for $5.69. If you have a big clock face you'd like to dim, also check out a similar product that you cut to size, $8.99 for two 6-by-3 inch sheets.
They're BPA-free (yay!) and designed to be compatible with any Keurig brewer.
Promising review: "Really like these reusable K-Cups. I hated wasting so much plastic using regular K-Cups and found this to use as an alternative. I have had these for two years and they have held up great! Easily to fill, clean really nicely, and no complaints! And it's great you can put your own coffee in so you're not stuck to certain brands or flavors. Highly recommend if you are trying to be more environmentally friendly." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.45+ (available in packs of two or four).
I personally have one of these and have slept in it a bunch; I didn't have much trouble going to sleep without it, but it definitely helps me fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer! Yes, it's basically a stretchy, human-size pillowcase, but it really does feel like a gentle cuddle or hug all over, all night long. Oh and it's machine washable, which is key for anything I sometimes use for 56+ hours every week. The latest version even makes it easy for you to slip your feet out if you wanted to!
Mal Mower, another writer here at BuzzFeed, also uses one and swears by it! Here's what she had to say in her Hatch Sleep Pod review:
"I recently replaced my weighted blanket with a Sleep Pod and I am never going back. I appreciated the comfort that I got from a weighted blanket, but it was so hot I wasn't able to last under it for long. It was also so heavy I couldn't take it with me anywhere. This design solves those problems. The fabric is breathable and so lightweight I can comfortably use it in the summer and I can throw it in my tote bag on vacations. I feel calm and comforted every time I get in. I've used it while napping, while trying to calm down before going to bed at night, and while sitting on the sofa/needing some extra stress relief when binge-watching Chernobyl got too stressful. I can't rave enough about this thing, but I'll certainly keep trying!"
Get it from Hug Sleep for $79.99 (originally $110; available in sizes S-XL, as well as kid and tween sizes).
Mal, a writer on our team, swears by this: "I love having this tool in my home! I jumped on the 2020 plant trend fast and have filled my home with tons of botanicals (that all have different watering schedules). The meter tells you if a plant is being over-watered or under-watered right down to the root, which is very necessary for a plant parent (who used to be a plant murderer) like myself."
Promising review: "This item is great. I can check how wet my plants are down where the roots are. So no more over watering! It is very accurate. This works great!!" —Terri Carlson
Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (available in two colors).
I tested them back in 2018 — and wrote a full Rubbermaid Freshworks review — and still use them and love them. The secret's in the lid: it's airtight except for a small filter that lets in the precise, best balance of fresh air. Plus its removable bottom lattice tray lets the air circulate all around the fruit and veg while keeping it out of any moisture. And it's top-rack dishwasher safe! The only thing to know: I always wash my produce first before putting it in the container, and make sure there isn't any mold on it at all, because the containers can accelerate mold if it's there.
Promising review: "LOVE LOVE LOVE these! My favorite thing about these is that it keeps my lettuce crisp and fresh for weeks not days. I've been able to buy bunches of lettuce and keep them in the fridge for several weeks. I keep the second container for strawberries, asparagus, blueberries, etc. and it keeps them fresh for way longer now. I'm not worried about having to eat my strawberries in two days now. Will definitely be buying more in the future. Totally worth every penny and super easy to wash and dry." —Jessica
Get a set of three (two lettuce size and one strawberry size) on Amazon for $33.37.
No water required of course! Simply swipe them around and over the area, and watch the stain slowly brush away.
Promising review: "I’m honestly completely amazed. I have — no, I *had* tons of shirts with deodorant stains on the armpits. It was when my favorite black cashmere sweater got some really horrible ones which made it impossible to wear that I looked for a solution. This was that solution. Five or six swipes with one of these and it was gone. I can wear my sweater again!" —Morgan
Get a pack of two sponges from Amazon for $8.81.
You have to do the vacuuming yourself, but it's honestly not difficult at all! I've been using one for years and it still does its job with aplomb: you just quickly wet the bottom of the stopper under the tap, stick it in the bottle, and pump until you hear a clicking noise. I'm writing this on a Tuesday, and working on a bottle that I opened on Friday night, drank again on Sunday and Monday nights, and will finish tonight!
Promising review: "My wife loves red wine. I don't. This means that when we open a bottle, she's had to do one of two things. 1) Drink it all at once. This leaves my wife in a pile on the bathroom floor. No fun. 2) Leave it open. The cheap stuff we buy goes bad pretty darn fast. This was a nice cheap vacuum that worked well and held a seal on a variety of sized bottles. My wife can enjoy a glass a day all week and not feel guilty about it going bad. I won't say that it's saved my marriage or anything like that, but it's nice little addition to our kitchen." —John
Get a set of one pump plus two rubber "corks" on Amazon for $11.89+ (available in black or white).
It even makes another ~pop~ noise when you take it off again — which helps you know it's actually sealed well. I bought this last year and it really does help the bubbles last for a good two or three days! (I haven't ever waited longer than that to finish a bottle of sparkling, so I don't know exactly how long keeps champs fizzy.) It's definitely been worth it though, and paid for itself several times over in the amount of bubbly it's saved me from having to pour out!
Promising review: "I love this stopper. It works better than anything else I've tried at keeping Champagne carbonated. The longest I've used it is five days and when I open the bottle it was still very fizzy; probably about 3/4 compared to when it was first opened. It can be a little tricky to make sure you get the sides snapped on but once you learn the trick it works great. When you take it off be sure to have your hand or a towel across the top as it has a lot of pressure." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
It's a fairly new release from Grace Eleyae, a Black woman-founded brand that believes you shouldn't compromise hair health for style. She was inspired to create her satin-lined cap after her hair broke off following a bumpy 8-hour car ride. But since it's late spring and about to be summer, they're starting to release more summer-y satin-lined hats!
Get them from Grace Eleyae for $92.
Reviewers say they also help people with autism, PTSD, and sensory overload be more comfortable in loud environments! Supposedly they work because of special sound-cutting filters; when you order a set they come with three size options for comfort. Plus they're reusable and hand-washable.
Abby, an editor here at BuzzFeed, even took them to a couple of concerts back in 2019 and said, "I thought the sound quality was even better with the plug in, because it really cut down the bass, lower tones, and the extra noise you don't really need." For more, read her full Vibes Earplugs review!
Promising review: "I am a hobbyist musician (drummer and guitarist) and am around loud music quite a bit. I also go to a few concerts. I tried these out at a Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert. I was very pleased with the results. They allowed me to hear the music just fine while blocking out a lot of the ear-splitting volume and unwanted overtones within the arena. I've tried similar ear plugs in the past and always felt like they were blocking out too much of the sounds I wanted to hear. Wish I had started using these years ago. If you are a performing musician or a regular concert-goer interested in preserving your hearing, I highly recommend giving these babies a try. I don't think you will find a better value for an as effective product." —Fudge13
Get them on Amazon for $23.98.
Each pack has 50 wipes. BTW, you can also get grooming wipes from Burt's Bees for your dog.
Promising review: "I was skeptical at first, but am so glad I decided to get these. Burt's Bees make excellent products. My apartment is so dry in the cold seasons, even with running multiple vaporizers. My cat was getting very bad dry skin and dander, as you can see in the first image (pictured above, left). After one use her fur is soft, silky, and the dander is so much better! This product will be a regular purchase and a must for my pets!" —Magpie
Get them from Amazon for $5.83.
You do have to pull the hair off of it after your showers (which may lead you to marvel how you have so much left on your head!) and let the 'shroom dry on the side of the tub so it doesn't get gross itself, but that takes like, two seconds.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about this little rubber strainer, but I needed something to save my drains from the piles of hair that fall out of my head. This thing is amazing! It fit into my standard drain perfectly, and I don't think a single hair slipped by it. It was pretty gross to see how much hair I lost in just one shower, but it was comforting to know it wasn't clogging my drain. Clean up is super easy, too. I just took a tissue and wiped it from top to bottom, grabbing all the hair as the soft rubber strainer released it all easily. Not a hair was caught in it." —Lawyer for Justice
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five colors; it only works on inset drains. Have a pop-up or flush drain? Try OXO's hair catcher instead, $9.99 on Amazon.)
And we know it works because we've tried it! Read our full Tubshroom review for more.
Promising review: "So thankful I came across this on BuzzFeed. I WISH I'd taken photos of our microfiber sectional when I used this on all cushions, pillows, and arm rests. It’s easy to use on all corners, edges, and surfaces for my couch and did not damage a single thing even if I pushed down hard. One thing to be aware of: you need to keep the “trap” clean. I probably emptied it 10 times throughout the 25 minute clean on my seven-person sectional and pulled any longer strings out of the turbine area. I did this six months ago and still haven’t needed to go back over any part of my couch. Awesome buy!" —Meg
Get it on Amazon for $12.99.
It also lets you move everything off the edges of the tub, making it MUCH easier to wipe down your tub on cleaning day!
Promising review: "Not going to lie, I saw this on BuzzFeed. I ordered this, set it up, and immediately fell in love. I live in a cramped little apartment I share with several other girls. There's almost no space for any of my personal bath stuff, and I also knock over a lot of my roommates' stuff in the process of getting in. I let the girls know they were free to put their stuff in too, and about a week or so later every one had migrated their stuff in the curtain! It holds well, keeps items dry, and clears space in your shower so it feels a little calmer and more soothing. I honestly love this thing and it's held up pretty well. I've had it a couple of months so far and I foresee this lasting for a good amount of time." —g. castro
Get it on Amazon for $18.67.
FYI, hydrocolloid patches work best on acne filled with pus (aka whiteheads), and not necessarily so well on that deep-set hormonal acne.
Promising review: "I got these for my teenager. She’s had such a tough time with acne. We’ve been to the dermatologist, and short of pills, we’ve bought every product recommended and she still has pimples. So, on a recommendation from BuzzFeed’s awesomeness, I decided to purchase them. She stuck five of these patches on the first night. The next morning, she was yelling 'Mom! Mom!' When I got to her bathroom she told me she took the first patch off, and the pimple practically disappeared overnight! The same with the other four patches. She is incredibly happy with this product." —lcwells
Get a pack of 72 patches on Amazon for $21.99.
Reviewers do report it runs large, btw!
Promising reviews: "I LOVE THIS! This was such a great find, thanks BuzzFeed! Fit so well, so cool during the summer, and super stylish!" —Brooke M. Arrington
"Why do I love this dress so much? 1. I can wear it with flats (I'm 5'1"). 2. It's super soft. 3. Fabric is flowy but not too thin. 4. It has POCKETS. 5. High style with low effort." —aecass
Get it on Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS-XL and 23 colors; doesn't come with its own belt.)
GreenCityLiving is a Denver-based small business that carries all kinds of eco-friendly things for your home. Even better? They donate 1% of sales to Climate Emergency Fund, an organization that supports climate activists.
Promising review: "These are amazing!!! They work! And no stains!!! I was concerned that since I don’t use Dawn or a big name brand dish soap, my earth-friendly soap might not cut the grease as well, but that was not the case! My bacon sponge is perfectly clean and spotless! I love it! So glad I ordered two! I couldn’t be more pleased!!!" —cattealover
Get it from GreenCityLiving on Etsy for $10.
I personally own these, have used 'em a bunch just to make normal ice in my freezer, and love them! I still need to test out the claim that you can put them on their side or at an angle if they're full of water, but they work very well for stacking on top of each other, and the ice is a shape that makes it super simple to pop out — after twisting the container a little bit, you just press down on either the top or bottom of one of the crescents.
Promising reviews: "Saw this on BuzzFeed. Yes, it works like it says. I have an ice maker and use this for iced coffee. Drop a few of those in some Kahlua or whatever your spirit coffee drink is. I may use one to make mint ice cubes for water. Anyways, this is great. The seal holds firm and it is impressive." —CafeMiami
Get one on Amazon for $9.99.
Your drawer does need to be at least 3 1/4 inches high for it to work, but in my experience at least, that's most drawers.
Promising review: "So I stumbled upon this thing on one of those BuzzFeed kitchen gadget lists. The second I saw it I was intrigued. The wife and I were wanting a drawer separator for cutlery, but we couldn’t find anything that utilized space effectively. This thing is great at keeping things separated and is designed to use space well. We store our spoons, forks, and butter knives using this separator and still have space left over in our drawer to store oddly shaped utensils such as ramen spoons. It feels like the right tool to get the job done." —A.J.
Get it on Amazon for $9.99.