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1. An emergency first aid kit that comes with 298 pieces of supplies. From minor cuts to more serious accidents, make sure your home (and especially your kitchen) has one of these, even if it's just to provide peace of mind.
2. A jar of the The Pink Stuff — aka the best all-purpose cleaning paste out there — to take on grime and filth on nearly every surface in your home. From typical problems like crusty stovetops and soap scum buildup to more niche cleaning projects like grimy jewelry and rusty windows, this ~stuff~ will make cleaning it a breeze.
Promising review: "Found this product on TikTok. I don’t think I’ve ever seen value like I do this product! Literally use it on EVERYTHING!! Kids and teens have dirt, grime, and grease on their walls? ...This will make it look like a new paint job. Baseboards need some love? A pea-size amount of this makes them look brand new. Need a shoe cleaner? PERFECT for sneakers. I could name a million more uses, but I can ASSURE you this is worth every penny. What’s more? You need such LITTLE of this product, it will last a VERY long time. Thank you, TikTok!!!" —Rachel in CLT
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
3. A food storage set that includes eight 30-ounce containers with lids. These are made out of thick glass, so they will outlast the flimsy plastic ones.
4. An automatic bleach toilet cleaning system that cleans and deodorizes your bowl with every flush. Cleaning toilets is a real drag, so let this do the work for you.
It's super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months!
Promising review: "I've installed these in all six toilets in my home and they are a great idea. I've been using this for about four to five years. This device circulates bleach product into the toilet bowl after every flush, where it is needed to prevent staining such as water lines from calcium buildup. The chlorine water is restricted to the bowl, not the tank. If chlorine is in the tank it will erode away the flapper and foam seal which separates the tank from the bowl, requiring more expensive repairs. This product solves that problem with no drawbacks and don't look unsightly like the clamp-on bars of chlorine that are permanently inside the bowl." —Dr. D123
Get it from Amazon for $10.77.
5. A multi-plug outlet with six electric outlets, two USB ports, and a built-in nightlight. The nightlight has three levels of brightness, and turns on and off automatically if the area gets too dark or bright. This is absolutely essential if you're a person with a lot of devices but only one or two electrical outlets.
6. A set of extra soft cooling bed sheets to give your bed a cohesive look. Nights spent under the covers will be so much nicer now thanks to this beloved bedding set (it has over 240,000 5-star reviews on Amazon).
Sets come with a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases (with only one pillowcase included in the Twin size).
Promising review: "These are the real deal!! I found them from a TikTok and my husband actually said after the first night, 'Let’s just replace all of our sheets with these, they’re so comfortable!' It’s a beautiful blue and white pattern. They wash well and breathe at night — I am always hot but these stayed cool. Definitely buying more!" —Julia Monroe
Get it from Amazon for $39.97+ (available in sizes Twin—California King and 41 colors).
7. Reusable unpaper towels so you can save some cash *and* the planet. Paying for your own place can be really expensive, so skip buying single-use paper towels and give these a try instead.
8. A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray that works while you sleep to keep your bathroom sparkly clean. All you do is spray it on your bathtub enclosure at night, and then in the morning rinse it off to reveal a super clean surface.
9. An ergonomically designed 12-in-1 screwdriver so you can make sure you're ready when you need to tighten a screw. We're talking loose cabinet doors to funky furniture and electrical panels to hanging art.
10. A dual-spray shower head if your current shower head leaves a lot to be desired. Choose from 24 full and combined water flow patterns to create a spa-like experience — a worthy upgrade when you finally have your own place.
Promising review: "Wonderful product for low cost! I moved into a place that had an old shower head that barely worked. I decided to look into new shower heads, and this one popped up. I am very impressed. The installation instructions were very easy to follow. I have had no issues with cracks, malfunctions, or leaking. There is no leaking and dripping in the hose, either. Both work wonderfully. This makes the shower feel very spa-like. I recommend this highly." —Ashley
Get it from Amazon for $21.24+ (available in four finishes).
11. A bottle of Folex spot remover that miraculously removes all types of stains from carpet and upholstery, including pet accidents, grease, oil, ink, red wine, coffee, blood, rust, food, cosmetics, dirt, and grime — really, anything!
Be sure to check out our full write-up on this Folex stain remover!
Promising reviews: "So my dog got into my makeup bag and got ahold of some liquid lipstick and, needless to say, I flipped out to see my carpets neon orange. It took about an hour and two rolls of paper towels but holy moly! WOW did this stuff work! My mother recommended it to me after using it on minor stains at her house and I'm so glad I got it. Definitely worth the money and it really does disappear right before your eyes like the bottle says!" —Jen
"The reviews and before/after pics had me curious, but still skeptical. I used it a few times on random stains around the house and it really does just make them disappear instantly! But all of those were new stains that hadn’t set yet. I finally decided to try it on my car seats that have been stained for years and I’m amazed at the difference! You can still see some remnants of the stains but that’s my fault for not having enough dry towels. If you follow the directions on the bottle you will not be disappointed!" —LMK32294
Get it from Amazon for $6.65+ (available in two sizes and multiple packs).
12. A 15-piece set of airtight food containers, because your most-used pantry items deserve special containers that'll help prolong their freshness.
13. A floor lamp that can illuminate a whole room, which will be important if one of yours has inadequate ceiling lighting.
14. An automatic, odor-absorbing, sensor-activated trash can made of fingerprint-proof stainless steel. We love a machine that truly does it all.
15. A kitchen sink drain cover to catch all the loose foodstuff that falls into your sink on the daily. That lingering smell caused by food buildup in your sink's drain? It's time to put an end to that, stat.
16. And a pack of foaming garbage disposal cleaner if there's already plenty of stinky gunk buildup in your drain. It does a great job of dislodging buildup (decaying food, fats, oils, and grease that stick to the sides of your pipe) and eliminating odor that's lingering in your drain.
All you do is place one pouch in the disposal, run the water and disposal until the blue foam rises, and once the blue foam retreats back into the pipe you turn off the disposal and it's done! You don't have to scrub or do any cleanup.
Promising reviews: "We moved into a townhouse that had a garbage disposal in the kitchen. I never had one growing up and didn't think too much about it until the funky smell started. I researched ways to clean it and came across these. Decided to order a four-pack and try them. THEY ARE LIFE CHANGING. Just run some water, toss the packet in, and turn on the disposal. The little packet does all the hard work for you. I order a new set as soon as we start to run low." —lucas broshears
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $3.78.
17. An Instant Pot, because if you only get one small appliance for your kitchen, let it be this. This thing does it all: pressure cook, slow cook, cook rice, steam, sauté...it even makes yogurt.
18. An Oxo over-the-drain hair stopper if you shed hair like it's just your job. This tiny but mighty tool will catch all those loose strands before they can congregate in your pipe.
19. However, a drain snake if your drains aren't doing a good job of, well, draining. This tool will pull out a tremendous amount of gunk from your drain and pipe, it's actually pretty miraculous how well it works.
Promising review: "So useful! Thought I’d never be able to clear my drain after using gallons and gallons of Drano (which add up). But these took out the hair that was clogging my shower for months within a minute! Such easy use and definitely would recommend this to anyone who needs it." —Cal
Get a four pack from Amazon for $5.97.
20. A microfiber duster to actually capture dust particles instead of scattering the dust around like a traditional feather duster. It's machine washable too, so when it gets caked with nastiness just slide it off and toss it in the washing machine to make it like new again.
Promising review: "We live in an old 1790s home with lots of wall trim and moulding. This piece of cleaning equipment makes dusting super easy. All I do is run around the room a couple of times, tackling each level of trim at a time and then shake it out outdoors. When it gets really dusty and dirty, I just toss it in the wash. LOVE IT!" —swissgirl
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
21. A printable Wi-Fi sign that shows visitors what your Wi-Fi details are. This is a downloadable file, so if you ever need to change your network's name or password you just edit the original copy and print a new sign.
22. A garlic chopper to take on the daunting task of chopping or mincing garlic. You put up to five regular-size cloves in it and then use your hand to roll the tool on any smooth surface, and it chops it all up in a matter of seconds. If you want to mince it, you keep rolling for maybe 10 more seconds. It's seriously the best!
23. A storage box to contain and hide your tangled mess of wires and cords. Modern living means nests of cables in your home, but fortunately you can hide it away thanks to this sleek storage box that fits up to 15-inch extension leads. It has a rubber underbelly so it'll stay put once you place it where you want.
24. A soft muslin throw blanket so you have a warm blanket handy when it's movie night or time to sit awhile and read a good book.
Promising review: "This blanket is the most amazing thing ever! It is incredibly soft and lightweight. It is warm but not overwhelming. It looks great as a throw for decoration but so comfortable you have to use." —Fairykisses
Get it from Amazon for $34.89+ (available in seven colors and three styles).
25. An expandable rack that wraps around your awkwardly shaped sink pipe, no problem. When you use this you'll quite literally double the storage space in your cabinet.
26. A pack of two adjustable under-the-bed organizers to keep seasonal or bulky clothing out of sight when not in use.
27. And a pack of vacuum storage bags to make sure you get the most out of the above storage bins. Stuff these bags with as much as you can and then attach literally any vacuum to it to suck out the air. The vacuum seal will reduce the size by up to 80%! Imagine how much extra stuff — linens, towels, seasonal clothing — you can store away when not in use.
28. A microfiber spin mop with a very efficient design. You step on a pedal to make it spin, and it's actually kinda remarkable how much extra wetness it spins off. And the design of the actual mop is brilliant — it's a triangular shape so you can get into tight corners.
Promising review: "Ashamed to say, but I barely ever mop the floors. I purchased this O-Cedar Mop and Bucket based upon the great reviews. I am here to add a 5-star review of my own. This mop and bucket not only cleaned my floors, but it made the entire process easy (and dare I say fun?). I did the entire first floor of my house both tile and wood. Then wanted more fun, so I scooped up the handy handle and carried it upstairs where I continued on to the bedrooms and bathrooms. I don't want to go on and on, but this mop picked up lots of dirt and grime, then popped easily into the washing machine. It came out great. The swirly thing makes all the difference. It wrings out all of the excess water, so it's easy to mop without using too much muscle, which I do not have. And the mop heads are short, rather than long mop heads, which only make for heavier mops. If you're on the fence, go for it, you'll agree." —LauraP320
Get it from Amazon for $56.78.
29. A set of drawer organizers that'll help keep your socks, bras, scarves, and more from overflowing onto your bedroom floor.
30. A handmade cable organizer so your devices can conveniently charge on your desk without creating a nest of unsightly cords. This organizer has a spot for up to four cords, so your daily devices (phone, laptop, etc) will have its own designated space.
31. A set of two toothpaste squeezers with built-in stands to make sure you get all the paste out of the tube. Because these hold the tube upright, it's way less messy.
32. A set of drawer organizers so that all the small things you need on the regular have a home of their own. Organize by category (lipsticks, nail polishes, brushes) so getting ready in the morning is a breeze.
33. A battery organizer to keep all your batteries neatly stored — and it comes with a battery tester *just in case*.
34. A windproof rechargeable lighter for all your candles and grilling needs. The flexible neck makes it easy to light hard to reach wicks, and it'll spark 400 times before it needs to be recharged.
35. A magnetized kitchen conversions chart that you can put on your fridge for easy access. Since you have your own place now, you'll likely be cooking at home. So many recipes call for conversions, and this nifty chart will make sure you'll always know exactly how much of an ingredient the recipe calls for.
36. A pack of absorbent and multipurpose microfiber cloths for cleaning up all sorts of messes without using single-use paper towels. I love these because they don't leave a white residue on my black furniture (like a traditional white paper towel does) when I clean. I've also washed mine more than 100 times and they still work as well as the first time I used them.
37. A slender storage cabinet that'll fit between your toilet and the wall or tub. Not only can it hold all the essentials like extra TP and cleaning supplies, but you can use the top to show off a good book or nice candle.
Promising review: "So easy to put together I could put it together with my eyes closed. Fit amazingly perfectly between the tub and the toilet and it has created so much more space and my bathroom is no longer cluttered because of this product." —COS45B
Get it from Amazon for $35.68+ (available in two heights and three colors).
38. A bath overflow drain cover so you can get an extra six inches or so of water when you pour yourself a bath. It also stops that annoying drainage sound that happens when the water reaches the drain.
39. A jar of Humble Suds' all-natural scour cleaning paste for taking on tough cleaning jobs like baked on grime in the oven to removing difficult stains on your bathroom's grout. Thanks to a combination of castile soap and essential oils like sweet orange and lemongrass, not only does this do the job of removing grime, but it smells amazing, too!
40. A set of two clear stackable drawers so you can organize anything and everything with one cohesive look. You can order one set or 20 — whatever you need to organize all your stuff. Imagine it: You open your bathroom cabinet doors and see...this. Just beautifully stacked clear boxes with everything exactly where it's supposed to be. What a dream!
Promising review: "These drawers are just what I needed to organize loose items under my bathroom counter! They fit all of my nail polish perfectly. I wasn't expecting them to look so nice, and had planned to put them under the sink. I was very surprised by the quality and have kept them on my counter for easier access. I'm very happy with these drawers and I'm going to buy a couple more to stack under my sink. Since they can be customized by stacking, they're a great way to organize around those annoying pipes under the sink." —Katie Steinberg
Get a set of two from Amazon for $23.99.
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