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1. A pumice stone that will do all the hard work for you. It will remove rust, limescale, and hard water stains that your scrubbing brush just can't seem to stand up to.
Promising review: "We rented a home and the toilets were disgusting. Someone suggested a pumice stone and let me tell you it was amazing!! The picture is after just five minutes with the stone. I tried bleach, every toilet bowl cleaner available, and countless hours of scrubbing to no avail...but this stone worked instantly! I will be buying several more!! The stone does dissolve when scrubbing so you need a couple. I was able to do almost two toilets completely that looked awful with one stone!!" —Crista
Get it from Amazon for $11.36+ (also available in packs of two and six).
2. Or a disposable toilet cleaning kit with removable heads so you'll never have to worry about a scary, dirty toilet or brush again. Just clean your toilet and toss the sponge in the trash.
Includes a wand, storage caddy, and six disinfecting wand head refills.
Promising review: "So, we have a toilet that belongs to the cats. We don't use it, we don't look at it, we like to pretend it does not exist. Even with semi-regular flushing, cat waste is pretty nasty stuff and built up quickly in the bowl. One of these wands cleaned it up in a single session! Before and after pic attached." —Whitney
Get a set with six refills from Amazon for $9.98 (also available with 16 refills).
3. A razor bump solution for relief from irritation caused by shaving. You can say goodbye to razor bumps, ingrown hairs, and rashes. This can be used anywhere you shave — legs, bikini line, chest, and face.
4. A Bissell Little Green cleaner to lift away stains from carpets, upholstery, and even you car's interior. Just when you thought you'd have to toss your fave couch, this little cleaner will bring it back to life.
Promising review: "Buy this NOW! My husband and I absolutely love this little thing. We have used it to clean our cars, mattresses, upholstered chairs, area rugs, and our couch. It works great and is so convenient for almost everything. Easy to clean, easy to move. I did use this on our carpet to compare to my larger carpet cleaner and it did NOT clean as well as my larger cleaner did. It is excellent for spot cleaning, though." —Marianne R. Fezza
Get it from Amazon for $122 (available on its own or with different cleaners).
5. Moisturizing heel socks that you can wear to bed, and then, wake up to softer and more hydrated feet. These gel-lined socks are infused with jojoba seed oil, olive oil, and vitamin E oil. You can also pair it with your favorite lotion, and they are reusable and washable.
Promising review: "I used these socks with Dr. Scholls severe cracked heel balm every night for the first week, and then on and off for the next few weeks. Photos (shown above) are about three weeks apart. My heels had deep, painful cracks that would occasionally bleed, and now, they're almost gone." —Manuel C.
Get two pairs from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five color options).
6. Or, a foot peel mask if you don't mind feeling a bit squeamish as you peel away dead skin over the course of five to seven days in order to get smoother-looking feet.
Promising review: "Oh my gosh, can I just say I am COMPLETELY mind blown and AMAZED!!! I've always had super calloused feet because I walk around barefoot often, or without socks. Nothing ever seems to work for me. This product had me skeptical given my history, but I figured it was worth a shot. I'm getting married soon and, well, I'm sure he'd rather feel soft feet than nasty, cracked, calloused feet. So I used the 'mask' this past Monday. It is now Sunday, almost a week to the day later. I've been concerned that I once again wasted money. I was preparing for a second treatment tomorrow. My feet are BAD, so I figured nothing could help me, but I'd do what the company recommended and try re-treating one week after. But all of the sudden the dead skin is coming off!!! Folks, its WORKING!!!! Even the most awfully calloused feet WILL benefit from this!! Trust me!!" —JeepGirl78
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in three scents and two-, three-, and four-packs).
7. A grout cleaner, because it will blast away dirt and grime that's trapped in between your tiles. Now, you won't have to strategically maneuver rugs to hide your discolored grout.
Promising review: "I never thought I'd be able to clean my grout out again without hiring someone professional to do it! But this cleaner did the wonder!!! I used it with my steam cleaner and here's the before and after pictures! I did dry brush it before I used the steam cleaner and I saw all the dirt getting out! It really works! It was hard work though, if I ever get a bigger house I might just hire someone to do it." —Chen
Get it from Amazon for $19.98.
8. A hair removal tool that's small enough to take anywhere — you might want to just follow your dog around with it all day long. It'll remove hair from carpet, clothing, bedding, furniture, and more. And, it's so easy to use, just swipe it on any fabric surface and watch it lift hair away.
9. And, a reusable pet hair remover if you are tired of having fur all over yourself, your furniture, your clothes — everything! It doesn't have to be this way. This tool works like a lint brush — you just have to roll it back and forth on whatever surface you want to get rid of hair or fur and it'll pull it right up.
Promising review: "If I could give this product 6 stars, I would. My husband and I use it almost every day. We have three furry dogs and six fluffy cats, which makes for A LOT of hair. We were using a lint roller before we bought our ChomChom Roller. The lint roller didn't work very well and had to be replaced. We have had our ChomChom Roller for months and it still works just as well as it did when we first got it. We can actually invite our friends over now without worrying about all the pet hair." —Morgan Willis
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four colors).
10. A box of wart-removing pads so you can say bye-bye to warts, fast. All you have to do is slap on a bandage (that contains a liquid gel) over the affected area and let this pad get to work.
Promising review: "This stuff works! I’ve never had a wart in my life! At first I thought it was a small callus but as months went by it was getting larger. I started to google and realized I had a plantar wart on my thumb! Eww, embarrassing! So I got the freeze off and thought 'This has to work!' Nope! I tried the freeze off three times and nothing! I than realized the same thing was happening on my other thumb, a small callus but I knew that the wart had spread! Now I was desperate to get rid of them and knew I had waited too long! Bought the invisible strips and it removed my small wart in four days and my big wart in eight!! I couldn’t believe it. I left strips on for two days then pulled back the dead skin with a cuticle clipper and reapplied! My bigger wart was a little tougher to removed and I had irritated my skin trying to cut it out, so I left it alone for few days before reapplying strip and by the second 48-hour treatment, it was gone! I thought my skin would be damaged but it looks like nothing was ever there!" —Audrey N.
Get 14 pads from Amazon for $7.29 (also available in packs of 20, 28, and 34).
11. A bottle of non-toxic Folex Carpet Spot Remover to make those terrifying stains and messes disappear without rinsing or vacuuming.
To use, apply to the stain, gently agitate with your fingers, and blot with an absorbent cloth. This is non-toxic and should be non-irritating on the skin!
Promising review: "I had terrible rust and oil stains all over the seats of my car when I bought it. I tried other cleaners to get it out, but they actually made the stains darker. I took it to the dealership to see if they could get it out and they flat out told me no, so I gave up and lived with it for almost five years. I tried this after it was recommended by a friend. I sprayed it on and literally watched the stain run right off my seat. It was amazing! I thought I was going to have to pay hundreds of dollars to replace the seats in my car because nothing else would work. This stuff really is awesome!" —Brittany
Get it from Amazon for $6.65.
12. A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray so you can get rid of soap scum and grime in your shower without much of an effort. All you have to do is spray and leave it overnight. Then, wash it away when you shower the next day. You'll be amazed to see all the stains simply wash away without you needing to scrub.
Promising review: "We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits and dirt and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two scents, two sizes, and with our without a spray nozzle).
13. A dandruff shampoo if you really want to get rid of dandruff once and for all. This shampoo is made with ketoconazole 1%, an antifungal ingredient that will help to control flaking and itching.
Promising review: "MIRACLE PRODUCT! If you have a flaky scalp from dandruff, BUY THIS. I was about to go to the dermatologist if this stuff didn’t work. Thank goodness I saved myself hundreds of dollars by giving this product a shot. I used it four of five times (over a month) and it cleared my scalp almost completely. One more use and my scalp will be 120% healed! This stuff blew my mind. Totally worth it." —chris
Get it from Amazon for $15.88+ (available in two sizes and a combo pack with conditioner).
14. A carpet cleaning solution that will deep clean set-in stains and remove odor so your carpet will look brand new (yes, even if you have kids, pets, or a messy roomie).
Sunny & Honey is a family-run small biz that sells home cleaning products.
This can be used in pretty much all machines — Hoover, Bissell, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, Carpet Express. The solution works on all water-safe surfaces like carpets, rugs, furniture, and automobiles. Plus, it's biodegradable and nontoxic.
Promising review: "This works like a dream. I have light beige carpets, and this gets all the dirt and stains right out." —Karen M.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three scents and two sizes).
15. Or, if you don't have a carpet cleaning machine, a stain and odor eliminator because it'll make tough messes disappear and get rid of any funky odor that's lingering around.
Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. is a family-owned small business named after the family's pets Rocco, a Labradoodle, and Roxie, a former shelter tabby cat. They make a variety of pet supplies, including cleaners, treats, grooming tools, accessories, and toys.
Promising review: "I have an elderly dog who has occasional accidents and a cat with chronic bladder issues. Without this product, I’m pretty sure I would’ve burned down the house. On fresh accidents, it works with just one treatment. It removes the stains, and more importantly, it completely removes the odors. On older, setting stains, it completely removes stains and odors after several repeat treatments. I’ve tried so many products over the years. Hands-down, this is the best." —SR Kelly
Get it from Amazon for $19.16+ (available in two sizes).
16. A liquid tartar remover to get your dog's teeth squeaky clean with wayyy less hassle than with brushing. All you have to do is add it to their water and it'll work like doggy mouthwash. It will reduce plaque and help with bad breath.
Promising review: "My dog's molars were turning black and he had a ton of buildup on his canines, and his gums were beginning to look inflamed. And, of course, his breath could kill a horse. After one week of constant use (a cap full for every bowl of water) you could see an obvious difference in tooth color. I was blown away. (Why can’t human mouthwash do such a good job on our teeth?) After three weeks, his molars were almost completely clean. After a couple of months of use, the plaque on his canines was soft enough to brush some of it off, which was totally impossible before. Plaque covered the canine approximately 70%. Obviously that's no longer the case. IDK what insane solvent this is made of, but it keeps his gross mouth clean as a whistle. Now I don’t have to worry about my picky priceless mutt losing his teeth because he can’t be bothered to chew anything." —BaconPancakes
Get it from Amazon for $10.59+ (available in three styles, two sizes, and a formula for cats and dogs).
17. A natural scour paste that'll clean away years of gross grime like magic without any harsh chemicals. This paste is safe to use on multiple surfaces and can clean anything from tile to wood and is even safe to clean produce.
Humble Suds is a small biz that sells natural cleaning products.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Danielle Healy had major success with this stuff, which is from a Denver-based Etsy shop specializing in plant-based cleaning products. She writes:
"I recently moved into a new apartment, so lately I've been cleaning A LOT. Shortly after moving in, my partner and I went to store something on the top of the kitchen cabinets only to find them caked in a thick layer of grime. 🤢 After going at it with regular multipurpose cleaner (with little success) we broke out the scour paste as a last-ditch effort and OH BOY did this miracle product deliver (pics above). If it can handle that grossness, it's going to have no problem with day-to-day messes like soap scum and burnt-on food. Plus, it smells delightful and comes in minimal, low-waste packaging!"
Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $15.95+ (available in two sizes).
18. A stainless-steel tongue scraper to help with bad breath because it will remove bacteria and buildup on your tongue that your brush leaves behind. If you can handle it, just take a look at the shocking before and after pics below. 🤢
Promising review: "I was a little unsure what to expect. I had never used something like this before, but my girlfriend says my breath stinks and she deserves better than that. I brush and floss, but there is still that 'thing'...that stank under the normal mouth breath. Using this has removed that. Not really sure how it works or why that layer of spit and stuff on your tongue has to smell so bad, but this removes it well and also feels kinda nice. Thank you!" —nick
Get it from Amazon for $6.49+ (also available in a two- and three-pack and four styles).
19. A gentle cradle cap brush and comb because it'll make removing stubborn flakes from your baby's scalp much easier.
FYI: Before purchasing this, talk to a pediatrician regarding signs and recommended treatments for cradle cap (seborrheic dermatitis).
Promising review: "It makes removal so much easier and gives more consistent removal than my previous method of washcloths or just scratching the cradle cap off with my fingernails. It’s amazing, gross, and wonderful. My babe doesn’t even flinch when I spend 10 minutes clearing his scalp of all the goo. It seems to be soothing to him. I just apply baby shampoo, then brush a little with the blue brush. Then I slowly start to comb in sections all in one direction. Then I go back and forth in multiple directions. It’s shocking the amount of dead skin that comes off. I’ve even used it successfully in his eyebrows (he gets some cradle cap there, too). This is a KEEPER!" —ZMomUtah
Get it from Amazon for $4.19.
20. A chain mail scrubber for your cast-iron so it will look like the day you bought it. This also works on waffle makers and griddles. You can chef it up in the kitchen with an impressively clean pan.
Non Toxic Home Shop is a small business based in Oviedo, Florida that sells eco-friendly cleaning products.
Promising review: "I am happy I bought this! Saves me a lot of time cleaning my cast irons! Perfect investment." —Nicholas
Get it from Non Toxic Home Shop on Etsy for $20.25+.
21. Houseplant insect traps that you can place in soil to prevent an infestation. Who wants creepy-crawlies all over their plant babies? EW!!!! These sticky traps will catch gnats, flies, and other bugs.
Promising review: "Holy cow, these suckers work! I'm so grossed out by the result, but at the same time I have a sick sense of satisfaction. I used these in my house plants that are breeding fungus gnats like wild. I used them in conjunction with beneficial nematodes, and they definitely cut down on the number of gnats in our house. Unfortunately I added a new house plant, plus re-potted one that had outgrown its prior home, and we are wrapped up in them again. I'm buying another package of sticky traps as soon as I finish this review!" —Megan
Get a pack of seven from Amazon for $6.99.
22. A leather and suede cleaning brush if you were too busy looking around for the right street on your walk and stepped into a muddy puddle. The best part? You don't need to use a spray or cleaning solution — this brush is designed to lift and remove dirt and get rid of scuffs all on it's own.
This brush has four sides (so you can get into every nook and granny) — a nylon metal brush, a rounded welt brush, a side with rubber bristles, and another side with a thin welt brush.
Promising review: "BUY THIS THING! I got mud on my new suede boots and thought for sure they were ruined, but this brush completely restored them. I was shocked. I even used it on an old pair of boots from college that I have considered ruined for several years and it did wonders on getting rid of the filth on top of the suede. I was so impressed. It's absolutely worth getting and trying for yourself! Scuff marks take a bit more time to improve, but they do look better after brushing them." —Gaby Scott
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
23. A pet ear cleanser that'll clean your fur-baby's dirty ears with non-toxic ingredients. I can't promise anything — but maybe they'll hear you better so you won't have to yell "No!" a dozen times before they actually get the hint.
This is is free of harsh chemicals and cleaners!
Promising review: "My husband and I just adopted our cute puppy, Winston, from the humane society. When we adopted him his ears were unfortunately pretty dirty, but after using this ear cleaner today, his ears are so clean!! I'm so amazed at everything it managed to get out. Our puppy's ears look so much better now! I would highly recommend this product to anyone with a dog." —Jerome F
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
24. Plus, a set of combs to remove crust, mucus, and stains around your dog's eyes. Your dog will look like they did when they were a pup once you get rid of all those tear stains.
Promising review: "I have a 16-pound Pomeranian/Papillon mix, and she gets tear stains nonstop. I tried all kinds of wipes, oils, and washes, but they would barely get anything out. Sometimes the tear stains get crusty and I can't get them out at all. THESE ACTUALLY HELPED A LOT. The little teeth on them are just the right size for brushing through the crusty areas around her eyes, and then I just wipe the loose remains off easily. And my dog cooperates; she even likes it, I think. I would definitely recommend this product to small dog owners with similar issues. I feel like they would be even better if they were not as wide, but that's not too big of an issue. I still recommend them." —Lana D
Get a set of two from Amazon for $4.98.
25. Bio Oil if you're in need of a skincare miracle. This oil can help repair skin damage and fade and smooth scars and stretch marks. Oh, and it has over 74,000 5-star ratings!
Promising review: "I have eczema and I'm constantly trying to find basic skincare than I can use regularly. I have some really bad mosquito bite scars from last summer and some issues with hyperpigmentation, not to mention scarring from eczema outbreaks throughout the years. I saw this reviewed online and decided to give it a try, even though every other product they recommended for skincare was a bust for me. Not this! It smelled like it was going to be too strong and the consistency felt like it was just going to sit on my skin, so I was shocked when my skin drank it in and I had no irritation at all. Even better, after about two months I started noticing some fading and my skin texture felt better. Now it's been about four months and I'm a believer. I'm still on my first bottle (it seems like I've needed to use less over time or something), but I'm considering sizing up with my next purchase, just so I can drench myself in it daily...I'm only kind of exaggerating. It's actually gentle enough for my face and I can't even use Cetaphil on my face (I use very gentle face wash and moisturizer). I hope it becomes your new go-to skin treatment too!" —MissMaria82
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in three sizes).
26. A Bite Away tool to provide relief if mosquitos seem to have it in for you. This genius device will reduce pain and itching after you've been bitten. Take that mosquitos!
Promising review: "I can’t say enough good about this product. I am severely allergic to mosquito bites (Skeeter Syndrome) and this is the first product ever that has provided long-lasting relief. Yes, like others described, you do feel a burning sensation. At least in my case, it has not caused any lasting marks. Any discomfort that I feel from the heat is far outweighed by the benefits of not having any itching. When you first apply it, the itching actually increases, but by the time you are done with the treatment, the itching is completely gone. I was so shocked at how effective it is from the first time I used it. I don’t know how I lived without this for so long!" —Gigli
Get it from Amazon for $29.98+ (also available in a two-, three-, and six-packs).
27. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets so when you put your dirty dishes in your dishwasher, they'll ~actually~ come out clean. These tabs will get rid of mineral buildup and limescale so your fave appliance will stay in tip-top shape.
Promising review: "I have had a film on my dishwasher for quite some time now, I am embarrassed to say. We did not realize that it was necessary to clean the dishwasher from time to time. The buildup had been accumulating for over four years now. I tried several other cleaners to get the buildup off, but failed. I bought this product and figured it was worth a try. We added the product into the dishwasher and ran a normal cycle without dishes. When we opened it back up, it looked like new. Highly recommend this product!" —Phillip and Katherine
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.95 (also available in a two-pack and two packaging options).
28. A bottle of Ecotools makeup brush shampoo that'll clean your brushes and sponges so well, they'll look brand new. This cleaner is free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and petroleum-based ingredients, so it's great for sensitive skin.
BuzzFeed editor Heather Braga swears by it. Here's what she had to say:
"After reading about how necessary it is to actually clean your makeup brushes (I know, I KNOW, I should’ve been doing this for years) I was super grossed out and motivated to order the right supplies to do the job. I’ve heard good things about Ecotools makeup brush cleansing shampoo so I figured I’d start there. The Amazon listing also suggested buying a silicone makeup brush cleaning pad to go with it so I figured... why not? Well, now I’m patting myself on the back because ordering these two items was a GAME CHANGER!
I could not believe how much residue came off my brushes in just one cleaning. You only need to use a little dab of the shampoo, so one bottle will definitely last a long time. The silicone pad made it super easy to thoroughly lather the brushes without leaving my bathroom sink in shambles. I also loved how each section was labeled with which brush should be cleaned in each area. My brushes look brand new! Don’t hesitate like I did — buy both the shampoo and the mat ASAP."
Get a it from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in a two-pack and a travel size).
29. Mold and mildew remover spray so you can finally stand up to stains, mold, and mildew that you thought you would never be able to get rid of. And, this can be used on a slew of indoor and outdoor surfaces like concrete, wood, vinyl, and kitchen surfaces.
It works on wood, tile, fiberglass, showers, floors, counters, and grout!
RMR Brands is a small business specializing in professional-grade cleaning solutions for your home.
Promising review: "100% the BEST product I have ever used for shower/grout mold stains. It really does work in 15 minutes. I was very skeptical because the videos look too good to be true, but it ABSOLUTELY works! I just reordered the gallon-size bottle for our vinyl fence. It stinks a little bit, but not nearly as badly as a lot of other bathroom cleaning products I have used. Seriously, you will not regret this purchase!" —Amazon Customer
Get a 32-oz bottle on Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes and as a two-, and four-pack).
30. A pack of bottle-cleaning tablets if you have a cabinet filled with thermoses that you've had to retire because they're filthy and discolored. These tablets will remove set-in stains, old stains, and get rid of odor. All you have to do is add a tab to water, let it fizz, and rinse. Now, your fave bottle will be like new.
Promising review: "After many failed attempts using different products I had finally given up and accepted my coffee pot was always going to be stained. Then my husband sends me an article about different things to buy on Amazon and this item was one of them. I was skeptical, even after seeing reviews and before and after pictures. But what the heck, for less than $10 why not try. And I am so happy I did! I let my coffee pot run without adding coffee so I could have nice hot water, then dropped one of these tabs in. It immediately started to fizz, ended up leaving over night. The next day with a quick swipe with a bottle brush and my coffee pot looked like it was brand-new!" —Andrea N
Get 12 tablets from Amazon for $8+ (also available in a pack of 36 and 78).
31. A denture cleaner because sometimes brushing just isn't enough. And it can be nearly impossible to get into every groove with a brush. These tablets will get rid of odor-causing bacteria, discoloration and plague from retainers, dentures, aligners, night guards, and more.
Promising review: "I really loved this product. I am currently waiting for a new Invisalign set. My old Invisalign needed to be cleaned. I read the reviews and decided to purchase. OMG it worked! There was a fresh taste and they were clean. I wished I had found this product sooner. I did let them soak overnight only because I had been wearing them for the last four months. Nothing happened to Invisalign; there was no weakness or anything. Just very clean and fresh. If I could have given the product 10 stars I would have." —Lisa R.
Get 120 tablets from Amazon for $19.81 (also available in a pack of 92 and 240).
32. A stain remover so when your kiddo's fave shirt or stuffy ~somehow~ gets messy, you won't have to panic. It can remove grass, oil, and blood — and even though it's tough on stains, it's bleach-free and gentle on clothes and fabric.
Promising review: "This is the best stain remover I have ever used! I wish I would have found it years ago! My daughter is 6, and I can't think of how many stains this product hasn't gotten out for us, even old set-in stains that I thought were hopeless. A friend turned me on to this stuff, and now I will never go without it! A must-have for anyone with kids." —Lauren Ruffin
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in various sizes and multipacks).
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