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    27 Home Improvement Products With Thousands Of 5-Star Reviews For A Reason

    A healthy mix of cleaning products, easy-to-install gadgets, and helpful tools are gonna get your home in tip-top shape this year.

    1. A drain snake that has reviewers smiling AND gagging with newly unclogged drains and new goopy hair pets. This snake's hooks grab any blockages and take them out easily, saving you the hassle of calling the plumber.

    Promising review: "All you do is stuff it down the drain… then, one swift pull up, the hair is easily removed! Works like a dream every time. Multiple per pack so if it’s really gross I just toss the whole thing out." —Let’s Stalk Plants

    Get a four-pack from Amazon for $5.97

    2. A set of floating storage shelves for assisting you in getting your bathroom or kitchen much more organized, and lookin' good while doing it. Whether you're storing soaps and suds or oils and spices, they're here to get things off of your counters and make things look tidier. 

    The shelves holding towels, plants, candles, and more
    The shelves holding bottles, toilet paper, and more

    Promising review: "I purchased this to hang on my bathroom wall to clean up the clutter I had surrounding my sink. It looks very elegant and is very sturdy. My husband assembled this in five minutes. The color is very pretty." —Jessica

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two colors).

    3. grout ink pen so you can make your grout appear brand new. *Wipes a single tear* — I'm so proud of you for actually deciding to take care of this. 

    Reviewer photo showing tiles before using grout ink pen
    Reviewer photo showing the same tiles after using grout ink pen

    This won't clean your grout, but it'll make it look brand new.

    Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised by how far these went. I did the entire floor of my large master bathroom plus a little of the shower with one pen. It is pretty forgiving, and you have quite a bit of working time before it dries completely. This was not a quick task, but it went faster than I thought it would. I was worried the white would look too bright, but it just makes everything look so much cleaner. Very happy with this product!" —Jenelle

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).

    4. A discreet TV cord cover to hide the unsightly, hard-to-tame cables coming from your mounted TV. Their peel-and-stick installation is also perfect for the non-DIYers among us.

    A BuzzFeeder's TV with the beige cord cover
    An up close shot of a BuzzFeeder's TV with the beige cord cover
    Chelsea Stuart / BuzzFeed

    Promising review: "This is the perfect solution for hiding a cord! It looks like it is just a part of the baseboard. Mine is covering a cable wire only, but I think they are big enough to hide more than one cord if needed. I didn’t cut mine, and I bought two. You can tell where the two meet if you look closely. However, I do not think anyone would notice. I can’t believe I let our cable cord sit across the floor for this long. I wish I would have found these sooner!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in three sizes and five colors).

    5. A popular pet hair remover if the hair situation in your house is feeling a liiiittle out of control. If the furniture is starting to feel more like Fido's than your own, grab one of these and enjoy gettin' your couch nice and clean without messing with disposable sticky paper sheets. 

    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
    reviewer photo of the pet hair remover filled with hair

    Promising review: "This thing is magical and I wish I had found it sooner. Even the most stubborn of dog hairs that have been seemingly woven into the fabric of your couch are no match for the ChomChom. The satisfying click of the roller will have you ChomChom-ing every surface you possibly can, while your dog looks at you in cold betrayal for removing his precious fur deposits. He plots revenge against this new nemesis, revenge that is doomed to fail from the start, because the ChomChom is far too powerful. Meanwhile, you are transfixed by the serotonin rush filling your brain as your ChomChom fills with more and more hair, leaving a path of de-furred sofa in its wake. The dog barks in disapproval. You smile, finally sitting on fur-free furniture for the first time in a long time. Maybe you’ll even have friends over now." —Will

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

    6. An outlet light so you can install some photosensitive automatic night-lights throughout your home while maintaining access to all of your plugs. And since they come in four colors, you can likely match them to the rest of your outlets as well so they look just as good during the day. 

    An outlet light shining
    The outlet lights in a kitchen
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I don't like night-lights because they take up the wall outlet, so this was the perfect solution. I put it in the guest bath and at night with the bathroom door open this provides just enough light to guide a person to the bathroom without blinding them. I ended up putting two on my hallway switches as well. What a great product." —LMK

    Get it from Amazon for $22.98 (available in four colors and three styles).

    7. A bathroom cleaner made with natural ingredients and free from fumes, so the next time you get around to scrubbin', you won't also be subjected to a gnarly headache. 

    Amazon reviewer photo of dirty shower
    Amazon reviewer photo showing clean show after using the Better Life Natural Tub and Tile Cleaner

    Promising review: "I have an old shower/bathtub. I tried name-brand shower cleaners and bleach to try to clean the soap scum off the tiles and tub. I had no luck, and I would cough and get sick because of how strong the smell was. I thought I would try this to save my lungs. I sprayed my entire shower and left it for about 15 minutes. Came back and rinsed off the walls, and they were shiny! I've never had such a clean shower. The smell is amazing and subtle. All I smell is tea tree, and it didn't affect me at all. The price is also a good deal since the bottle is pretty large." —Amber Erwin

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $13.97.

    8. A drill brush kit whose bristles you, aptly, pop onto a drill to take care of any scrub-forward household tasks. Now your power tool can provide all the elbow grease as you simply guide it along. 

    Reviewer photo of a dirty tub before using the kit
    Reviewer photo of the same tub looking clean after using the kit

    Promising review: "Bought these on a whim and was skeptical if they would really help, but man am I glad I did! They made cleaning our glass shower door and fiberglass shower a breeze! Don't really want to admit how long it had been between cleanings, but the shower shined like it never had before (even with using tough elbow grease and a standard bristle brush). No issues with the brushes leaving marks, but definitely want to err on the side of caution on how long you stay in a spot. Used the large flat circular brush for the door and walls, and the round toilet bowl type brush worked great in the corners and on fixtures." —Molly

    Get a set of three brush heads from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six stiffness levels).

    9. A bottle of Goo Gone foaming spray to degrease any surfaces in your kitchen that are slimy — I'm lookin' at you, gas cooktop after steak night. 

    Reviewer photo of dirty oven before using Goo Gone cleaner
    Reviewer photo of dirty oven after using Goo Gone cleaner

    Promising review: "Wow! A degreaser that actually works! I love the foam, which starts to work immediately on my stovetop as well as cookware and other kitchen surfaces." —P. Webb

    Get it from Amazon for $9.43+ (available in three sizes).

    10. Bissell Little Green carpet and upholstery cleaner whose handheld nozzle makes intricate jobs and getting into all those hard-to-reach spots way more doable. Say hello to your new chairs 'n' stairs!

    reviewer before photo showing a stained dining room chair seat
    same reviewer's after photo showing the beige seat looking good as new after being cleaned with the little green

    Promising review: "This vacuum is amazing. I first heard of it on TikTok where people were using it to clean their stairs, mattresses, car seats, etc. and from the videos, it already looked amazing, but considering how dirty my dining chair cushions were, I was a little bit apprehensive and skeptical. I purchased the item and used it on my chairs for the first time and the results were SO AMAZING. I posted photos for reference of how dirty my cushions were before the cleaning and after the cleaning! Best vacuum I've ever used. I even bought a second one!" —Davina

    Get it from Amazon for $109.59.

    11. A bottle of Bar Keepers Friend to scrub rust, surface scratches, burnt grease, and even Sharpie marks away with *way* less effort than with your old cleaner. A friend, indeed!

    reviewer photo of two metal sconces — one is dark and tarnished while the other is bright and shiny after being cleaned with bar keepers friend
    reviewer photo of the gold and blue bottle of bar keepers friend on a counter

    Promising review: "Bought our refrigerator seven years ago when we moved into our house and within a year, rust spots showed up (cheap and didn't clean the stainless steel properly). Have tried numerous products over the years with no avail. Received Bar Keepers Friend today and after dinner decided to give it a whirl. This product was easy to use and all the rust stains are gone. My wife came in and said, 'Where are the orange spots, I never thought those would go away.' Highly recommend and will continue to clean our appliances with this product." —Andrew Riebesehl

    Get it from Amazon for $7.39

    12. An electric pressure washer that will essentially turn back time on weathered patio furniture, fences, clapboard siding, decks, driveways and sidewalks, and whatever else you turn it loose on. 

    outdoor wooden rocker being pressure washed, half with dark stains, and half where the wood looks like-new
    wooden fence that's brown in the middle where it's been pressure washed and gray with residue on either side

    It's great for washing down cars, houses, boats, patios, and outdoor furniture, and it comes with two detergent tanks, a garden hose adapter, and a clean-out tool. 

    Promising review: "I love this washer. It competes with my 2,200 PSI gas-powered pressure washer, which in fact I sold to keep this. But doesn't have the noisy gas engine or the heavy weight. Easy to move around, lightweight and has great power. Very quiet. I love all the attachments and the different stream types. The soap dispenser works well. I'm cleaning everything — my deck, my house, the garage doors, the concrete slab. It takes off all the dirt and mold from the old concrete stairs and sidewalk." —Tim S.

    Get it from Amazon for $149.

    13. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets because the incredibly famous quote "If the appliance you're using to scrub your dishes is dirty, are they really clean?" is renowned for a reason. No need for a new washer. Just a quick rinse with this cleanser. 

    reviewer's dirty dishwasher with brown stains on the bottom
    The same dishwasher, which is now stain-free after using the tablets

    Promising review: "This was simple to use, smelled good, and I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the dishwasher after the recommended cleaning cycle. This product actually did what it advertises that it will do! Great results, fairly economical — and by the way — it works!" —Old Southern Charm

    Another promising review: "Just get them. Changed the way my 20-year-old dishwasher works. Much cleaner dishes and the interior is like new. First time you use it, run it empty with just the cleaner. I didn't realize how much mold and ickiness it got out of my machine." —drpicard

    Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.

    14. A pack of two door draft stoppers with adhesive strips to help maintain temperatures *just* the way you like them and make your heating and cooling more efficient. It'll also keep critters, dust and debris from sneaking through.

    close up reviewer image of a wide gap between the bottom of a white door and the floor beneath
    close up of the same door but with a white suptike door draft stopper installed at the bottom gap

    These are a great fit for doors with a large gap between them and the floor.

    Promising review: "I originally bought these to keep crickets out of my house, because I have large gaps under both of my doors and a cricket problem in my yard. But after installing them (which was super easy), I realized that they were keeping my house cool during the day and keeping the cold air out at night." —Betty

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors).

    15. A jar of The Pink Stuff, which you almost definitely recognize from TikTok. This cleaning paste is nearly all-purpose, and after you use it on your cookware, faucets, appliances and heck, even walls, you're basically gonna have a whole new home. 

    a stained sheet tray with text: hopeless
    the same sheet tray with one corner looking much cleaner after being scrubbed with the pink stuff, with text: ...or not!
    britt holding a tub of the pink stuff
    Britt Ross / BuzzFeed

    Promising review: "This is hands down the best cleaning product I own. There were rust stains in our shower and toilet when we bought a house and I tried pretty much every cleaning product ever made…nothing worked. Used this Pink Stuff once and it immediately cleaned everything. It’s magic!" —Amazon Customer

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $5.97

    16. A set of minimalist hooks that can genuinely help transform an entranceway or closet into a much more functional space by providing low-fuss casual-yet-cool storage. 

    Promising review: "I am chronically cold and have a bunch of very nice knit cardigans. I usually end up leaving them laying over chair backs or recliners and cluttering things up, so I bought these to have a good place to hang them. The thick wood prevents stretching damage from the weight of the sweaters, and not using a hook prevents damage and holes in the knit. Definitely worth the upgrade." —Lynn M

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two colors).

    17. A bottle of Oh Yuk jetted tub cleaner if your suspicions about the muck and mildew lurking in your tub jets are keeping you from enjoying it (fair). Let's whisk what gunk away so you can finally have a nice, relaxing soak. 

    reviewer before and after showing dirty water in a tub that's being cleaned next to the tub filled with clean water after being cleaned
    A customer review photo of a bottle of Oh Yuk Jetted Tub Cleaner and text talking about how despite cleaning their tub after every use it was still disgusting

    Promising review: "This product works! We stopped using our jetted tub because of all the nasty stuff coming out of the jets when we turned them on. Nothing seemed to work to clean them until I tried this. The first time I used it, oh my gosh, so much stuff came out. So the next day I did the same thing and it was an amazing difference. Since we had not used the jets in so long I gave it one last run. Now we can use our jets and have a wonderful bathing experience. It only takes a small amount so even after three times we have plenty left for many more cleanings. I will be using this on a regular basis to keep things nice and clean. Glad I finally found a good product!" —Cynthia Kachnic

    Get it from Amazon for $17.84.

    18. An under-bed motion sensor LED strip for anyone who gets up in the middle of the night often and is tired of just hoping that they don't stub their toe. Let's make avoiding it a certainly. 

    person on bed with light shining faintly out from underneath it
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Great light strip. The motion sensor has a good range and then controls for time on and brightness are wonderful. The 3M tape on the back could be stronger, but for the price and motion sensor it is a great buy. Also we have this plugged into a smart outlet so that it only turns on during certain hours of the day. That plus the feature that is there is enough ambient light, the motion sensor doesn't trigger makes this on par with systems that are far more expensive. Works great with Google home as well because of the linked smart plug. Very happy with the purchase. Would be 4.5 stars just because of the tape not being sticky enough, but they do provide a second roll in the box, which helps." —AC

    Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

    19. A peel-and-stick faux-gel tile backsplash that's especially perfect for anyone who wants to upgrade the look of their kitchen or bathroom, but aren't exactly in the position to retile. Behold, your solution!

    The backsplash installed in a kitchen
    One sheet of the backsplash
    Amazon

    Promising review: "We did a kitchen facelift this summer, repainting and making everything look fresh. We were looking at The Home Depot version of these, which are more than double the price. We decided to go for these instead and they are amazing!! I put them up myself in about two hours. I did buy the adhesive spray just in case but it wasn’t needed, even for the few I had to peel off and re-stick to center correctly. These aren’t too difficult to apply but definitely require patience. It is 100% worth the buy for a DIY affordable update!" —Hope Poirot

    Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $29.60+ (available in two colors).

    20. cooktop cleaner kit to essentially make your electric range look brand spankin' new again. It even comes with a safe scrubber so you don't even have to remember to get a new sponge. 

    Reviewer photo of the three-piece cleaning kit
    Reviewer
    Reviewer

    Promising review: "I really didn’t think that there was much hope for my stovetop to look good again. It had years of burnt-on grime that no other cleaner could touch. I read the reviews for this product and decided to give it a try. Well, I am blown away! It does everything it says in a matter of minutes, and with minimal effort! My stove top is gleaming, just like in the product picture. Note what others have said, unscrew and turn the blade around if you use the scraper. It did not scratch the surface at all. I couldn’t be happier!" —Wisegirl

    Get it from Amazon for $18.98.

    21. A set of silicone stove-counter gap covers because we all know you're not moving your oven to clean food out from those cracks very often (or ever). Prevent the messes from even starting with this handy-dandy invention. 

    Promising review: "I've been using these for about a week on my new freestanding range. When they removed my old range, I was really surprised to see how much stuff had slipped through! Now when I cook, I can see the splatters and seasonings left on the silicone that would have fallen between the stove and the counter. These gap fillers really do clean up easily, too. Although they are that extra thing to clean, I prefer that to knowing there's a mess hiding in the cracks." —JMom

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes and three colors).

    22. A cult-favorite carpet cleaner with a whopping 50,000+ 5-star ratings so that some spilled soda or a pet accident doesn't spell certain death for your security deposit or home value. Phew! That was a close one. 

    reviewer's cream carpet with large and dark brown chocolate milk stain on it
    The same carpet with the chocolate milk stain totally removed

    Promising review: "This stuff is AMAZING. We have a 1.5-year-old puppy and have make several futile attempts to clean up carpet stains from her potty training days. Another dog owner clued us into this, and we cannot believe we didn't buy it sooner. Seriously, the same night this arrived, I spilled an entire bottle of beer on white carpet (oops), grabbed the Folex, sprayed a bunch onto the stain, massaged it into the carpet with my finger tips, and blotted with a damp towel. You can't see ANY remnant of a stain. I've also attacked old stains (like one-plus year old) and saw the same results. Seriously, buy this!!!" —AKM

    Get it from Amazon for $6.65+ (available in two sizes). 

    23. A magnetic knife-and-utensil holder to help clear up some of your counter clutter while also making you feel like a veritable chef. "Behind! Corner!" —You, all the time now

    The wall-mounted stainless-steel strip holding up a set of knives and whisk
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I have no idea why I waited so long to buy one of these! I have a small NYC apartment, this is a necessity! I bought two new Wüsthof knives, so I bought this as an accompaniment. It’s great. It’s holding two chef’s knives, a utility knife, a bread knife, a cheese slicer, scissors, and a box cutter. All things I reach for daily and now no need to open a drawer to rummage. Game changer!" —Miss 60

    Get it from Amazon for $15.49+ (available in six sizes).

    24. A bottle of Feed-N-Wax wood polish so you can throw a relaxing spa day for your antiques. Formulated with beeswax and orange oil, it'll hide dings and scratches and add some natural luster back to any pieces that are looking dull.

    Promising review: "I LOVED using this in my kitchen. It made my cabinets look like they were recently redone. I didn't do anything extra; I just wiped my cabinets with my normal cleaner and then used this and like magic my kitchen was brand new. I also used it on some shelving, banisters, and my hutch and they all looked amazing. And the hutch wasn't as annoying to dust for a while." —tiffany b

    Get it from Amazon for $5.64+ (available in five sizes). 

    25. A marble self-adhesive film to chic-ify your bathroom or kitchen counters on a budget *and* in a way that's simple to remove once that lease is up if you're a renter. 

    Two pictures of a bathroom counter—one without the film and one with
    A set of two coffee tables with marble adhesive on the top adding to the look

    Promising review: "Wow!!! I can't believe how much this brightened up our bathroom!! The paper is very thick and seems very durable!! It looks beautiful! It is mostly easy to install. Just takes some patience. I watched videos on how other people did it first before attempting it myself which I think really helped!! Using a blow-dryer to smooth it on helps prevent bubbles from getting caught underneath the paper. This cheap update made such a difference!!!"—Anna F.

    Get it from Amazon for $25.94+ (available eight sizes and packs).

    26. A five-piece window track cleaning kit because who in history has ever been able to really get into those nooks and crannies. You may encounter a few unpleasantries along the way (RIP flies), but you'll be happy that the final frontier of spring cleaning has finally been covered. 

    reviewer before image of a dirty and dusty window track
    reviewer after image of the same window track now completely clean

    This kit comes with a tile lines brush, a handle groove gap brush, a dustpan clean brush, a window blind brush, and a window track cleaning brush.

    Promising review: “LOVE these cleaning tools. Now I’m not a neat freak, but when I clean, I CLEAN. I like to get in all the nooks and crannies, and these tools made my life so much easier. The skinny green one was great for that skinny area behind my bathroom faucet that I could ever seem to reach! And the thicker white one was fantastic for my shower door track because of the angled bristles it has. It got all the gook that I normally can’t get. I can’t wait to use them on my windows. Would totally buy again.” —Joell Almighty

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

    27. A flat outlet plug so your furniture placement isn't entirely determined by where your outlets are. They can help you push items flush against the wall while maintaining an accessible outlet *OR* make visible outlets look a little nicer. It's up to you!

    Promising review: "This was very easy to install to hide all the messy wires. This is life changing to create a nice, sleek space." —Martha Ashley

    Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in seven different lengths/configurations).

    The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.