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Reviewers thought these products wouldn't work...but boy were they wrong.
Promising review: "I really didn’t think this would work but my friend bought one and brought it to me to try out. I have all hardwood floors and a huge dog that sheds a ton plus two cats. This broom has been amazing. It runs so smoothly across your floor and the hair just clings to it. It’s like a 'spreading butter' feeling but you are making a huge pile of hair and dirt. The hair isn’t flying up in the air, you don’t have to repeat sweeping in same spot. One swipe and you are basically done in that spot. It is also wider than a typical everyday broom so you cover more area quickly. It is a thin design so you can still get up against your floor boards and in some tight spots. I’m able to fit it perfectly fine under my couch and chair. My favorite part is you can clean and sanitize it without it being a pain. I highly recommend this product." —Vaughn
Get it from Amazon for $13.33.
To use, place 5-10 drops in your ears and let the microfoam action start softening the wax. Wait a few minutes, then flush with water using a bulb. Reviewers say it may take a few uses before wax is soft enough for removal, but...worth it.
Promising review: "I was skeptical, but this actually works and works well. Freaked me out at first — sounded like pop rocks in my ears. Day one flush did not reveal much debris, but day two definitely had it rolling out." —Guy from Mt P
Get it from Amazon for $5.53.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about this product actually working but I was pleasantly surprised. I work out in the mornings and put my running shoes in my closet after I'm done. I was starting to notice the whole closet was starting to smell of straight sweaty shoe! No good. So I purchased a set of the shoe inserts and one regular pouch to also hang in the closet. My shoes don't smell at all now! And it didn't take long for the smell to be gone — like one day. I will be buying more of these for other shoes." —Ashley
Get a pair from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "Ladies, we can finally toss the deodorant — these things work! I was hella skeptical because my thunder thighs are crazy resistant to any sort of chub rub defense. I wore these while walking at least five hours at a music festival and they stayed put without me ever needing to adjust them! I couldn't believe it! My delicate inner thigh skin was preserved, not a chub-rub in sight, and they're so feminine and romantic looking that I didn't even care if someone caught a peek at that beautiful lace." —OceanHips
Get them from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in sizes A–F and 14 sizes).
Folks who normally rely on constant refills of normal roasts find themselves only having a cup or two of this with the same results. You've been warned. Death Wish coffee is fair-trade and organic.
Promising review: "Okay, so I was genuinely skeptical when I first saw the claims about this coffee. I'm a definite caffeine addict — I need at least two cups of regular percolator coffee just to regain the ability to speak. Half a pot or so to really be functional. I decided to give this coffee a go and holy cow. One cup. One cup at 6am this morning, and here it is almost 5pm and I'm still almost as alert as when I first started drinking it! Even better, the flavor was as smooth as silk. It was like getting your favorite high-end coffee house's signature blend but with much more oomph." —Mikkel Isen
Get it from Amazon for $19.96.
Learn more about Death Wish coffee in "This Super Caffeinated Coffee Is About To Make Your Sluggish Mornings So Much Better."
Don't forget the AA batteries!
Promising review: "I was skeptical that such a little device could actually do the job, but this is a great addition to my coffee bar! This has really good power, makes deliciously creamy, frothed milk, warm or cold, and is super easy to use. I started a keto diet and this is absolutely perfect to make keto coffee! This is so much easier to use than pulling out a blender to froth my coffee or buy a larger appliance. The battery installation was easy but I agree with the product recommendation to make sure the ribbon is sticking out is key or replacing the batteries would be difficult. So happy with my purchase. I would highly recommend this product." —Alicia A Sheller
Get it from Amazon for $11.02 (available in three colors).
This humidifier has a night light function, runs for 16 hours before running out of ~steam~, and features an automatic shut-off feature just in case you forget.
Promising review: "It was smaller than I envisioned, so I was skeptical at first. After turning it on, though, I was pleasantly surprised at the power! It puts out quite a bit of mist, but it's not heavy enough in volume to wet the table. I really like the nightlight feature as well. It came in at just the right time, as my little one has a cold, with coughing and stuffy nose. It's so quiet that it doesn't disturb him, and he's a very light sleeper. I'm excited to see how the unit holds up over time. Currently very pleased!" —Trent Williams
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
Promising review: "I was pretty skeptical of this pineapple corer at first. Figured I’d order it to see if it really works. I was pretty impressed with how quick it was to get pineapple slices! I took my pineapple corer to the beach this past weekend along with eight pineapples. My relatives were amazed at how fast I was able to get the pineapples onto a plate! If you like eating pineapples, get one! It definitely saves a lot of time!" —Amazon Addict
Get it from Amazon for $10.08.
The colander is flexible and can be attached to cookware of almost any size.
Promising review: "I love this thing! I received one as a wedding present and was kind of skeptical that it would work well. I was wrong. It works great. I can use it on my large pots and my small pots. It is easy to clip on and strain quickly. I have used it straining boiled potatoes and noodles. It cleans up easily and is not overly bulky." —M.H.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I was a bit skeptical that these would work, but they do! We love onions, so I am frequently handling them. Using these bars immediately eliminates the onion scent from my hands. It works with household cleaners, too, if you get that on your hands. I bought two, so I keep one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom. Great product!" —Hoop Mama
Get it from Amazon for $8.08.
Promising review: "I was very skeptical about using these because like all 'miracle' acne products I assumed they wouldn't work. I get bad hormonal breakouts and figured I'd give these a try since they're cheap and I had nothing to lose. Turns out they're amazing. I put some on before I went to bed and while I didn't wake up with a clear face it was significantly clearer and than the night before. They even worked on cysts which I assumed best case scenario wouldn't happen. I'm obsessed!" —Collette
Get a 36-pack on Amazon for $12.50.
Promising review: "OMG! I had my doubts about how "clean" this product would leave my dishwasher but.... WOW! Looks brand new! All water stains are gone and the stainless steel is sparkling like brand new! Couldn't believe my eyes! Gave some to my Mom and sister for their washers with same GREAT results!" —Stephanie D.
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $4.34.
Promising review: "I honestly didn't think it would work, but I was so frustrated with the state of my nails and cuticles that I bought this because nothing else I had tried was working. I still don't understand at all how it works, but it really does. After applying as directed three times a day, I saw a BIG difference after just one week. My cuticles were no longer cracked, the skin no longer tearing away, and my nails stopped tearing off and breaking all the time. My nails grew MUCH thicker and became seriously strong." —Emma Roth
Get it from Amazon for $7.94.
The cleanser is paraben-free! Hooray!
Promising review: "I was skeptical about purchasing this because of how cheap it was. I’m so glad I purchased it though. This is by far the best brush cleaner I’ve tried, and I’ve tried some expensive ones. Oh, and it smells really good as well. After drying, my brushes are back to being soft and like new. Will purchase in the future again!" —CrazyNorac80
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
The device has three depths so you get just the right shave for your fabric. The battery-operated version takes AA batteries.
Promising review: "I will admit I was very skeptical of this defuzzer. I came downstairs last Friday with a sweatshirt that had pills all over it. I told my husband that I probably could not wear it again. He told me about little battery operated de-pilling devices that clean up fuzz, similar to what was on my sweatshirt. I hopped on Amazon that morning, and ordered this one. Oh my goodness. This thing is AMAZING! I have already used it on my sweatshirt, my husband's fleece, and a sweater. They all look like new. I cannot believe I had never heard of these before. I will never go without again." —ejclark
Get it from Amazon for $11.59 (available in eight colors and in battery-operated or rechargeable versions).
Promising review: "After reading the reviews I was skeptical but after using this product, this is a must-have product. My hair was severely damaged, over-processed, as I was relaxing and coloring my hair. I would just touch my hair and it was breaking off. After the first use my hair felt stronger and soft. No more brittleness. I will continue to use this product twice a week. My hair now has shine and just feels amazing. If I do decide to relax may hair, I will definitely use this product." —Helen Brown
Get it from Amazon for $28.
Promising review: "I keep two stainless steel mugs at work, and they rotate between tea, water, and occasionally coffee. I'm good about washing them, but they had still developed a thin, tea-colored patina. I didn't think there'd be much of a difference after using these tablets (I really bought them for a coworker whose mug is thick with stains), but WOW! 10 minutes with simmering-hot water made my mugs look brand new. I didn't realize how stained the mugs actually were." —Library Chick
Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $8.
The kit includes a cleaning solution, a scraper, and a cleaning pad.
Promising review: "I was skeptical, but I just bought a house where the appliances were treated really, really roughly by the previous owners. A little of this (and some elbow grease), and my oven door looks almost as good as new!" —DorianaGraye
Get it from Amazon for $11.48.
Promising review: "I have an antique silver tea set that was my grandmothers and it was BLACK with tarnish. I've been thinking about getting something to clean it, but was scared of ruining it. I got this and tried it on the smallest most inconspicuous spot I could on the tea set. To my surprise, it took the tarnish off with ease. It took me six wipes to do the entire tea set and it looks just as pretty as I remember from my childhood. It even took off a few really bad spots I remember always being 'stained' in childhood! I wish Grandma was still alive to see her beautiful tea set brought back to life!" —L. Boots
Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $8.11.
For best results, mix the clay with apple cider vinegar according to the directions.
Promising review: "This stuff is the real deal. I was a little skeptical but it’s incredible. I mixed it with ACV as it recommends and kept it on for about 12 minutes or so. My skin is on the sensitive side but I didn’t get any breakout or irritation. Immediately after taking this off my break outs were less inflamed and red and my skin felt calm and butter soft. The following morning my skin was a million times better than the day before. I am blown away by how well this works." —Meredith Hickey
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "Very impressed with this product, and honestly I didn't think I would be. As a lifelong migraine/headache sufferer, not a whole lot has worked for me other than prescription meds-which I really don't like to take too often but need to because my headaches are incapacitating most of the time. I recently used the roll-on and within 10–15 minutes my headache was gone. It started to come back last night before bed, and used it again and again it took it away. Now, I knew it wasn't going to be a migraine headache — they feel different when they come on, but for a regular headache this worked wonderfully! I still might use the prescription for a migraine, probably in conjunction with this, as it really is soothing and nice." —carrie
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
The traps do not contain pesticides.
Promising review: "The gnats have been driving us crazy! I was skeptical but desperate and gave these a try. Within one day, the sticky traps were full of gnats and we’ve almost gotten rid of them in the house. Amazing product! So easy to put together and use." —KAinLA
Get seven traps from Amazon for $5.04.
Promising review: "I have had problems with seborrheic dermatitis. I tried charcoal shampoo, dandruff shampoos and nothing worked. I read a few reviews and didn't really think this would work but am amazed at the result. My scalp on top feels nice and soft, I see no little flakes and already feel like I'm on my way to a healthier scalp! Best $7 I have spent!" —Heather
Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in three colors).
The set comes with four packing cubes of various size, as well as a laundry bag.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about packing cubes, but finally decided to give them a try and I won't travel without them now! It helps with organizing and to prevent wrinkles. Especially helpful when I’m going to multiple destinations so I don’t have to completely unpack or dig through my suitcase at each stop. My son has used them when packing a duffle bag, I can’t imagine using a duffle bag without them. The quality of the brand is very good, I love that each cube has their own handles. I ended up buying a second set since one wasn’t quite enough for extended travel." —April
Get a set of four from Amazon for $24.99 (available in nine colors).
The vacuum has five suction levels and comes with four detachable heads. It's also USB rechargeable!
Promising review: "Pleasantly surprised. I was skeptical about this item as I have tried a million other beauty products to clean my pores, especially on my nose. This is the real deal. I washed and exfoliated my face before using and was shocked at what was sucked out of my pores. It is surprisingly gentle too with no harsh pulling or tugging at the skin." —J. Thomas
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.