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1. The Pink Stuff cleaning paste because no one else is gonna clean up your sticky saucepans, streaky stainless steel, or gunked-up glass. This versatile and easy-to-use cleaner has got you covered, from your caked-on stove top to your dirty rain boots.
Promising reviews: "I have never seen my sink so clean! It removed the limescale with a regular wash cloth and a little scrubbing." —Cndrla
"I need this in bulk!! I have tried so many cleaning solutions to get out hard cooking stains on my stove top and nothing worked! This stuff took it right out without a problem!!" —Micaela Gunderson
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
2. An upright dustpan and broom set so you can get rid of the dust bunnies the previous tenants left behind and make sure they never return to make a home for themselves. This dustpan even has a comb that'll pull tangled messes of dirt and hair from the broom so you don't have to.
In need of a small, handheld dustpan and broom set? Check this one out!
Promising review: "I've had this broom set for 2+ years now and it still does a great job. Daily sweeping with kids and pets and the comb has made the broom head last a really long time." —Sara
Get it from Amazon for $20.39 (available in three colors).
3. Or a cordless Dyson vacuum cleaner — not only is it super powerful and great for deep cleaning but it's also got advanced whole-machine filtration, which means it'll capture 99.9% of particles, dust, and allergens! Because you can't just take your parents' vacuum to your new place. That's theft.
Promising review: "This is far superior to other brands I have tried! After a back injury, I had to use a lightweight vacuum. But other brands just didn't have the suction power or the ease of use. I have two long-haired dogs, and this picks up fur easily. I use it on my carpets as well as my hardwood floors. The separate brushes are perfect. Also, it has the perfect attachments for use in my car or in tight places. Thanks so much for this great product. I've recommended it to friends and family!" —S. D. Smith
Get it from Amazon for $585.99.
4. A vertical shoe rack if your new home is lacking in entryway space but you still need to keep your footwear in order. This shelf can hold up to eight pairs of shoes!
5. Or a rustic shoe bench that'll hold you and up to eight pairs of shoes. So take a seat, tie your laces, and get ready to take charge of the day!
Promising review: "My nieces tend to kick their shoes off as soon as they walk through the door. While their parents have them well trained to neatly line them up against the wall, we were starting to run out of wall space to line them up. This bench provides them the perfect amount of space for all their most frequently worn shoes, and they like having a place to sit while they put them on or take them off. It looks much nicer in the room, too, as opposed to 12 pairs of shoes lined up at the door." —C. Brown
Get it from Amazon for $65.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
6. A pumice stone toilet bowl ring remover for scrubbing away any rust or lime buildup left behind on your porcelain throne from previous tenants.
Promising review: "The house I recently moved into had a hard water line in the toilet and it was no big deal for the first couple of months. I never really paid much attention to it. That is, until my mom said she would be coming over for a visit. Suddenly, the hard water line in the toilet was glaring at me, making me feel like a disgusting human being living in filth. I had to get rid of it. A kitchen sponge and a dish cloth were both ruined in my attempts. Finally, after countless hours of research and many sleepless nights, I had my answer: The Pumie. As soon as it arrived I was on my hands and knees scrubbin' that bowl. After it was done I stood over my toilet with the same posture as a successful climber reaching the summit of Mt. Everest. I had defeated the hard water line with The Pumie. The satisfaction I had by accomplishing this otherwise mundane task made me realize I had truly entered adulthood. But, I did not stop there. Hard water marks around the bathroom sink drain? Gone. Hard water lines around the kitchen faucet? Ge out. The Pumie is truly a marvel to behold and I will be eternally grateful for it's help in vanquishing the hard water lines that would have made my mother disown me." —Cory Heslington
Get it from Amazon for $11.
7. A foldable step stool because no matter how hard you stretch, you're not gonna reach that top cabinet. It was built for a giant in a land faraway. AKA your 7-foot-tall ex-roommate who now lives two cities away.
Promising review: "I LOVE this step ladder. It is the only one I could find that was large enough for us to reach the top of 10-foot ceilings without buying an actual ladder. It is very easy to fold open and closed. Extremely sturdy but has great maneuverability. My spouse and I are 5 feet tall and this is perfect for our household needs!" —Amanda Knight
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three sizes and four colors).
8. A fume-free oven cleaner so powerful you might just convince yourself you went against your new landlord's wishes and bought a new oven. This heavy-duty cleaner can remove grime, stains, and caked-on food in 30 seconds!
Promising review: "This stuff is awesome! My oven was setting off our (apartment) smoke detector every time I would preheat it, so I knew it was time to clean it. I have never cleaned an oven before, so I searched Pinterest for tips and I found this product. It works VERY well!" —Sadie
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
9. A cute storage velvet ottoman — this luxurious piece can be used as a table when you flip the lid to its wood side. Plus, you can just go ahead and store your remotes, books, and more inside it.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says: "Another bonus? If you flip the lid over, it has a wooden base, so you can *also* use this as a teensy snack table. I recently got one of these for my new apartment to stash my candles and ~candle accessories~ in, and it's pretty much become my favorite piece of furniture?? I use it to prop up my feet during work hours and sometimes if I want to eat on my couch I'll use it as a tray. It's also sturdy enough to sit on, if I ever wanted to have guests over and needed an extra chair. It was RIDICULOUSLY easy to set up — I had it done in less than 10 minutes, and probably didn't even need the directions. It also just looks so darn cute. (And comes in so many colors that I'm tempted to buy another!)"
Get it from Amazon for $54.99 (available in seven colors).
10. A Simple Human drying rack that has a hanging rack for your wineglasses and a drip tray for your nonwineglasses. This durable and spacious drying rack is made of stainless steel, so it won't rust on you.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this dish rack. It fits so many dishes in it, including a huge cookie sheet, and it drains well. It’s a beast. Sometimes I use the wine rack to hang dish towels or silicone place mats out to dry. Couldn’t be happier with it." —whitney
Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in two sizes).
11. The Always Pan from Our Place if you're starting your cookware journey from scratch now and are never sure what pot, pan, or tray to use to roast, saute, or steam. This multipurpose pan can braise, sear, steam, strain, saute, fry, boil, serve, store, and so much more. Finally take the guesswork out of cooking.
As someone who neither enjoys cooking nor is particularly good at it, the Always Pan has made being in the kitchen feel like less of a chore. It's even made it, dare I say, bearable! Having one pan that can do everything means I don't have to second guess every cooking decision I make. I can boil and prepare pasta in it. And I can roast Brussels sprouts. And I can make the perfect fried egg. And I can steam dumplings. The best part is that, everything slides so seamlessly out of the pan and onto the plate, which also makes clean up super fast and easy. Both the amateur (read: reluctant) cook and the more seasoned chef will enjoy creating fan favorites and new recipes in the Always pan!
Promising review: "My Always Pan has exceeded my expectations with both its beauty and quality of its functional everyday use." —Delia
Still on the fence? Check out our full Our Place Always Pan review to hear from seven BuzzFeed writers.
Get it from Our Place for $145 (available in eight colors).
12. A cutlery organizer with stacked compartments for each set of utensils. Now you can easily reach for and grab a butter knife instead of having to search through a cluttered drawer.
Promising review: "I have a tiny kitchen with only three drawers, so space is at a premium. My silverware organizer took up almost all of one drawer, so this organizer is a godsend. You can fit quite a few spoons, etc. in each slot. My beater attachments fit perfectly into the top two hollows. I will say I have to flip my forks over face down in order to be able to shut and open my drawer, but then the drawer itself is kind of shallow. You NEED this if you have a small kitchen with few drawers!" —mialro
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
13. A leaning full-length mirror because you'll want to give your outfits a full body check before leaving the house since you can't get anyone's helpful opinions anymore. And your tiny bathroom mirror just isn't built for that kind of responsibility.
If you don't have the floor space for a full-length mirror, you can also mount this on your wall.
Promising review: "This is a very well-made and high quality standing mirror. The finish is beautiful and consistent, so it looks very high-end. It's very trendy and minimalist, so it'll work with basically any room or decor. When standing, it is very secure as the side supports have a locking mechanism to prevent it from tipping over. I would highly recommend this mirror." —J.D Robinson
Get it from Amazon for $139.99 (available in two colors).
14. A toilet paper holder and storage rack since you can no longer shout to your roommate to pass you a roll when you realize you're out of TP right as you finish doing your "business."
Promising review: "Exceeded my expectations. It is VERY sturdy and well-made. A bonus is that it's attractive. It fits the jumbo rolls in the dispenser and storage areas. I love it when the product description doesn't mislead. You can buy this with confidence." —BeeJaae
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three finishes).
15. A magnetic kitchen organizer you can stick to your fridge to help keep your essentials in one easy-to-reach place. Just because your roommates got all the spices in the divorce doesn't mean you won't need a place to store the ones you're gonna buy...eventually.
Promising reviews: “Obsessed! I have such a tiny kitchen and this helped clear up so much space in my drawers.” —Bridget Noonan
"The magnet is super, super, super strong. I have paper towels, kitchen utensils, a full spray bottle, and a ton of other things on this and it's sturdy." —travelinglens
Get it from Amazon for $42.
16. An easy-to-install pull-out bin if your refrigerator is lacking in that department. Create a home for your produce and deli items that doesn't take up any surface space.
17. A drain snake for removing the massive clogs of hair and gunk in your sinks and bathtub that not even nasty (and harmful) chemicals could burn through. Perfect now that your plumber pops can't help you.
Promising review: "I’m so excited to finally have a bathroom sink that drains!! Since moving into my apartment, my bathroom sink and bathtub took forever to drain. I bought multiple de-clogging solutions but they didn’t assist or help much with the problem. When my bathtub was taking over an hour to drain I decided it was time to try these out! After receiving it I went to work. Within minutes it pulled out so much hair in both drains. It’s disturbing/disgusting yet weirdly satisfying because now my sinks drain!!" —DebSd
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $5+ (available in two sizes).
18. A bottle of Wet & Forget shower cleaner since you can't rely on your Type A roommate to do all the cleaning anymore. With this, you'll just spray it on, wait 8–12 hours, then rinse it off. No scrubbing necessary!
Promising review: “I have well water. Something in my well water reacts with copper plumbing and turns my shower tiles blue. Since my bathroom color scheme isn't on the blue spectrum, this is problematic. The well water also causes the shower glass to film up quickly. I've tried dozens and dozens of cleaners and scrubbed till my arms ached trying to get ahead of the blue and scumminess. My ambition in life is NOT to be a full time bathroom scrubber! I saw this stuff on a professional house cleaner's TikTok (sorry, don't remember which one) and thought 'what the heck, might as well give it a try.' Oh my goodness, the first day after my shower I sprayed this stuff all over and walked away. The next morning there was a NOTICEABLE reduction in the blue and the glass looked clearer too. Day two, sprayed again and walked away. The next morning the blue was gone except for a few spots on the floor tile and the glass looked amazing. Day three I sprayed the remaining spots and the next morning the shower practically looked new. NO SCRUBBING AT ALL!!!! This is my new favorite shower cleaner. The ONLY con I have is that it makes me sneeze while I'm spraying from inside the shower, but I can live with that.” —L. J. Petillo
Get it from Amazon for $19.54+ (available in two scents).
19. A glamorous two-tier gold-colored bar cart so you can add a ~spirited splash~ to your home. You'll feel super fancy reaching for your gin from this golden beauty.
Promising review: "This worked out so well in my house! It was definitely shorter than I expected, but it is so cute and fits everything I need. I did end up having to get an extra rack for the top for more wine storage. If you need a cute little bar car for some alcohol and mostly design aesthetic, this is your bar cart!" —Katelin
Get it from Amazon for $73.71+ (available in five other colors).
20. A set of peel-and-stick tiles — renovating your kitchen just got a whole lot easier (and cheaper)! These eco-friendly tiles are easy to install, clean, and maintain so you can finally have the kitchen you've been dreaming of without needing to consult the opinions of anyone else.
Each pack comes with 10 11.8" x 11.8" self-adhesive sheets.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this backsplash!! It was easy to install and looks like real tile once it’s on the wall! I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking to add backsplash to an area of their house while staying on a budget. It will turn out looking great! JUST A NOTE: we used an adhesive spray to to make sure the tile stays in place. Better safe than sorry!" —Anna
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in seven styles).
21. A 60-piece tool set with everything from a power drill and bits, to a level and tape measure so you can do all the household projects that'll make your new place feel like a home.
22. A stainless-steel TubShroom famous for preventing massive hunks of your hair and grime from growing and gaining sentience in your drains.
I went through a few drain protectors before I finally succumbed to the power that is the stainless steel TubShroom. It's durable and works really well. It just does its job! And we love to see it!
Promising review: "This is my second one, and I will keep buying these for my tubs and sinks as needed. They catch much more hair than one might think, and have prevented drain clogs in my house for years! HIGHLY recommended!" —Mr86GT
Get it from Amazon for $11.52.
23. A 7-in-1 Instant Pot because you'd been using your roommate's and it's finally time to get your own. Now you'll have rice, stew, pasta, and more without ever breaking a sweat. And you'll always make the perfect amount for one person!
It's a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker, and food warmer all in one! Read our Instant Pot review to learn more!
Promising review: "This is quite possibly the coolest, most versatile kitchen gadget I’ve ever owned. I love it so much that I’ve purchased two more for friends and relatives. What can it do? I think the real question is 'What can’t it do?' I truly believe you could replace every cooking appliance (including your oven and stove top) and do EVERYTHING in the Instant Pot. I purchased two sizes for my own use: the 3-quart (which is my almost-every-day workhorse for two-person dishes) and the 8-quart (which I bring out to handle my dinner party dishes). Everything I’ve tried has been fabulous. In the realm of kitchen appliances, there is no better investment than the Instant Pot. Highly recommended!!!" —Stereoman
Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in three sizes and two styles).
24. A pack of Affresh dishwasher cleaner tablets so you don't risk limescale and mineral buildup affecting your new dishwasher's performance. Because if a dishwasher can't properly wash dishes...it's essentially just a wet cabinet.
Promising review: “I started getting white streaks all over my dishes; that never happened before. I thought it was my detergent and changed it, but no difference. Clean dishes with this weird white film on them. I'd wash them by hand, then put them back in the dishwasher, and white film again! Then I did an internet search to figure out what was going on (a dishwasher is an incredibly simple piece of machinery) and found this! Bought it. Used it. My dishes are clean again!” —Carey Holzman
Get six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
25. A set of grocery organizer bins to help you keep track of what you do and don't need to add to your shopping list now that you're only cooking for one.
Promising review: "These are so helpful if your fridge is cluttered. I bought these for my mom who is an extremely cluttered person. I love her to death, but she is not an organized person. There would be food piled on top of food, and small jars and containers EVERYWHERE. I bought her these to help her organize everything. Now she can see what she has and everything has a place. Thank you for making something like this to help those that are so cluttered." —MioRioZio
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in five colors).
26. A jet tub cleaner scientifically engineered to get all the yuck from soap and body oil buildup out of your tub's jets in 15 minutes! You'll wanna use this before taking your first bath at your new place. Trust me.
Promising review: "Wow, I thought I was cleaning my jetted tub by running a tub full of hot water with a cup of bleach in it. But, after running it for the recommended time with the recommended amount of this stuff, I was disgusted, pleased, shocked, you name it, at the look of the water and what came out of the jets. EW!! I'll be using this once a month from now on. This product is well worth the money and time it takes to use. I will definitely be buying this again." —D. J. Taylor
Get it from Amazon for $17.84.
27. A set of three high-quality Material Kitchen knives that are not only razor-sharp but also corrosion-resistant. These are all you'll need to chop, dice, and slice. So go get your Guy Fieri on!
You'll get: The Almost 4” Knife, The Serrated 6” Knife, and The 8” Knife.
Material Kitchen is an Asian-owned small kitchenware business making professional-grade products that'll make cooking at home so much easier!
Promising review: "This is our first set of 'adult' kitchen knives. We wanted to ditch the large block of knives and go with a cleaner look. The knives are so beautiful and the block is gorgeous. It's an investment that is well worth every penny." —Stephanie M.
Get it from Material Kitchen for $155 (available in three colors).
28. A mounted entryway organizer with a shelf for your mail and five hooks for your keys and bags. This industrial wooden piece will help make sure you don't forget to grab your keys now that you can't call someone to let you back in the house.
Promising review: "Perfect size with a lovely look by the front door. Good utility for mail, masks, keys, and more. Good quality. Highly recommend. We looked at a lot of organizers for the front door and were glad we settled on this one."—Firefly888
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three colors).
29. A pair of vintage-inspired amber soap dispensers because the store's plastic bottle does not fit your new aesthetic. At all. These refillable dispensers are also dishwasher safe.
Promising review: "These are amazing soap dispensers. The amber glass is sturdy and strong, and the pump works great. They're easy to fill and they look so good on your bathroom or kitchen countertop. Highly recommend!" —Emily
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three different pump colors).
30. A made-to-order luxury sofa if you're looking for new furniture that's as comfortable as it is beautiful. It's crafted using sustainable materials so get ready to lounge in style.
Sabai is a small furniture business dedicated to using sustainable materials to create luxe pieces to furnish your home with.
Promising review: "My husband and I are obsessed with the Essential Sofa! I was so nervous to buy a couch online without testing it out, but Sabai was the best option for truly sustainable furniture. The couch not only looks gorgeous, but it’s sooo comfy and was a breeze to put together! I fluff the back pillows regularly and have flipped the bottom cushions once so far after about 4 months of use, and the couch still looks full/fluffy and brand new. The velvet material is perfectly soft and looks luxurious — an added bonus is my cat hates it, so she never sits on the couch and we don’t have to worry about hair anymore! I’m genuinely happy to know that we can replace any part at any time. Well worth every penny!" —Catherine
Get it from Sabai for $1,395+ (available in two fabric options, five colors, and three leg colors).
31. A plush, Moroccan-inspired Safavieh rug with tassels and a 2-inch-thick pile height because your home's aesthetic is entirely up to you now so you might as well go for something that's both chic and comfortable!
Promising reviews: "This is the best rug I have ever bought." —Amazon Customer
"Buy this rug. 20/10 recommend!!! It is beyond soft and absolutely GORGEOUS!" —A. Gallenbeck
Get it from Amazon for $30.14+ (available in a variety of sizes and four colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.