35 Products So Effective, Using Them Will Make You Feel Like You Have Super Powers
1. A beloved tightening cream because the 35,000+ reviewers who rated it 5 stars is all the proof you need. It’s infused with caffeine, coconut oil, and guarana extract to firm, smooth, and add shimmer to the skin. Plus, the vanilla, salted caramel, and pistachio scent is better than any perfume out there.
Promising review: “I am 60, and I could not get rid of the cellulite on my legs. I started using this product six weeks ago and can noticeably see a difference. I apply morning and evening before bed for optimal results. It goes on smooth and has a creamy, nonsticky feel. The smell is dreamy, and even my husband has commented on the improvement. Make sure you apply in a circular motion for optimal coverage, absorption, and circulation.” âAmazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in two sizes).
2. A pack of towel clips that’ll prevent kids and pets from pulling down the towel. Or, maybe you have neither of those things, yet your hand and kitchen towels always end up on the ground.
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Promising review: “This clip is amazing. No more towels falling on the floor. It was becoming a routine thing since my cat thinks it’s fun to pull the kitchen towels off the oven. Not now, bad kitty! Great product…wish I had bought one sooner!” âJoanna
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99.
3. A creamy under-eye brightener to conceal evidence of a stressful work week, broken sleep, or just genetic dark circles. And the $6 price tag? *chef’s kiss*
Promising review: “It works amazingly if you have dark circles under your eyes like I do because of age. It brightens under your eye, and it doesnât make it look white like a lot of concealers do, which does not look natural so I would give this 1,000Â stars.” âJamie Gall
Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in two shades).
4. A sweat-activated dry shampoo for 24 hours of protection from oily roots and smelly strands. When you sweat, the fragrance capsules pop, releasing a burst of green apple, pear, and pineappleâscented deliciousness.
Promising reviews: “I always wash my hair once a week using dry shampoo. Since I started going to the gym, I started sweating more and was struggling to last all week. I use this before the gym, and my hair still looks good at the end of the week!” âJennifer credeur
“Love that it blends well with my very dark hair. Revives my hair better than the other dry shampoos that Iâve used that cost twice as much. I will be purchasing this repeatedly. The first time I used it in three-day hair, my friend asked me why my hair looked so amazingâŠso much volume. I love this product!” âJenny D.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
5. And on the topic of hair, a pre-swim hair cream if you plan to spend all year round in your pool but don’t want your mane to look like a dry, tangled mess. This cream protects your tresses from chlorine and can help prevent blonde hair from turning green.
Promising review: “This stuff is AMAZING! Literally nothing else keeps tangles out of my daughterâs hair like this does. Her hair is so thick and very difficult to brush; this makes it easy peasy to brush the tangles out after a swim in the pool. It also softens her hair. When not used, the pool chemicals make her hair very stiff and dry. We even use this every once in a while just because! It smells wonderful and doesnât make the hair greasy in any way. I cannot recommend this product enough!!!” âEmily Gardner
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
6. A no-rinse dog paw cleaner so you don’t have to herd your dog into the shower (which they hate) *or* whip out your mop to clean up muddy paw prints that always follow a trip to the dog park. This cleaner has a built-in brush head whose soft bristles help loosen dirt so you can easily wipe their paws clean.
Promising review: “I’m the kind of pup parent that wipes my dog’s paws every time we come home. For the longest time, I was just doing water and paper towels and taking my pup to wash his paws with doggy shampoo when it was too dirty for that. This has been a game changer, especially when I traveled with him in some not-so-clean cities; I used it every time post-walk and felt relieved his paws were clean without having to go through the whole bathtub route. My pup had no issues from day one with me using it on him, perhaps because he was already used to me wiping his paws all the time.” âAlice
Get it from Amazon for $18.
7. A cuticle oil because too many gel manis have destroyed your nails. Sweet almond oil, vitamin E, and jojoba soften the cuticle and strengthen your claws so you’ll be proud to show them off.
Promising review: “I was skeptical that this would do anything for my fragile nails. Four months later, I’m stunned that my nails are not chipping and peeling like they used to, and even the ridges are diminishing. When I look at the quarter-inch or so of growth from the nail bed that has occurred since I started using this product, I see nice, smooth, healthy nails. I can’t wait to see what they look like several months from now when the entire nail has had a chance to grow out. I apply the oil all around the nails, including under the tips of the nails, before I go to bed most nights and massage it in while I watch the evening news. It is good to know nice nails are not a thing of the past even though I’m over 50 years old.” âAll His 247
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes).
8. And a nail concealer that’ll subtly hide yellowing and staining on your nails.Â
Promising review: “As a 62-year-old woman who gardens, cleans house, etc., I needed something that improved the look of my nails without looking cheap or crappy. This was more than I wanted to spend on nail polish…but totally worth it. Two coats showed NO ridges and looked better than natural nails without looking fake or cheap. Totally worth it!” âUnbiased Independent Reviewer
Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in five shades).
Check out our Londontown Illuminating Nail Concealer review for more deets!
9. A pack of foaming garbage disposal cleaners to deodorize your sink ASAP, because if you have to smell last week’s rotting veggie peels for one more minute you just might scream.
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Promising review:Â “This product really works! We were dealing with a foul stench coming from our disposal for some time. We tried boiling water, vinegar, etc. This stuff sniffed out the smell real quick and deodorized it as well.” âJames Tiberius Kirk
Get a pack (good for four uses) from Amazon for $3.78.
10. A WD-40 pen (A pen! Genius!) to enjoy the squeak-quieting, hinge-lubricating, rust-preventing powers that you know and love from traditional WD-40 but in an easy-to-maneuver precise pen tip.
Promising review: “I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen ‘junk’ drawer, and the house toolbox.” âBBP623
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99.
11. A collagen-coating hair treatment if your dry, damaged, and overprocessed strands could use a little TLC. This reparative five-minute hair mask will revive your mane and leave it soft, silky, and smooth.
Promising review: “My hair used to be really soft, and then I discovered hot tools and hair dye. While my hair looks good, I really missed the soft texture. This works so well. There are no instructions on the box, but I washed my hair with my usual shampoo, towel dried it, worked about two quarter-sized dollops through my hair, let it sit for 20 minutes, and then rinsed out. I went to bed with wet hair, which usually results in my hair being kind of tangled and rough-looking, but I woke up, and my hair was as soft and silky as it was before I started coloring it. I’m totally in love with this product. I have long, fine hair, but this doesn’t leave it greasy or weigh it down. I’ll definitely buy again.” âEllie
Get it from Amazon for $7.70.
Read our Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review to learn more about why my colleague calls it “the miracle product I’ve been searching for.”
12. A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray so soap scum and shower grime buildup goes bye-bye without you ever having to wipe. Rinse it clean the next day, and you’ll be amazed to see those hard water stains on your shower door are *poof* gone.Amazon
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, 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!” âAmazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $20.98Â (available in two scents, two sizes, and multi-packs).
13. A time-saving fruit and veggie divider because quartering grapes by hand…yeah, no, thank you!! Parents swear this thing is so convenient because it is easy enough and safe enough for their kiddos to use â and the little ones find it fun to use, too!
Check out a TikTok of the fruit and veggie divider in action.Â
Promising review: “If you have toddlers, get it â especially if you’re on the fence. I needed something for grapes, blueberries, blackberries, and other small fruits and veggies we go through so much. My breakfast was getting cold long before I was done cutting fruit for two toddlers. Most cutters only do one grape or berry, but this one can do several grapes and a small handful of blueberries. We will definitely be getting a lot of use out of it in this house.” âKindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.89.Â
14. A Tub Topper that attaches with suction cups to the lip of the tub and acts as a splash guard, toy tray, and a fun zone thanks to the flat surface, which allows for play. Attn: parents everywhere, bathtime is about to change forever.
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Promising review: “Like you, when I first came across this, I was hesitant because of the price. It’s a bit steep, I thought to myself. But then, after another night of bathtime with two towels on the ground to soak up the water my child had splashed all over, I took the plunge and bought it. And definitely worth it a million times over. My child LOVES the extra space for toys and I love the water staying in the tub. I definitely and highly suggest buying it. You won’t be disappointed! Or your child!!” âBrianna
Get it from Amazon for $59.95Â (available in four colors).
15. A mascara remover you apply just like mascara to lift even the most stubborn waterproof formulas with ease.
This stuff is MAGICAL. I have stick-straight Asian lashes that refuse to hold a curl with wetter mascara formulas. As a result, I have to use waterproof mascara, which is a total pain to remove at night. Instead of rubbing my eyes raw with makeup removers that burn, I apply this like mascara, let it sit for a few minutes, and my waterproof mascara MELTS. Then I go in with a micellar waterâsoaked cotton pad, and my mascara is gone in 1â2 passes.
Promising review: “I was skeptical because I have always struggled with removing waterproof mascara 100% on the first wash/wipe. I applied it to both my lashes and then immediately washed my face with my normal cleanser, and I felt nothing on my lashes! Like I never applied anything to them. I am still amazed and in shock by this magical formula and invention! Best creation ever!” âChrisy
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
16. A ceiling fan carbon filter for grabbing dust, pollen, smoke, dander, and other allergens as the fan spins. It sticks to the fan blade and is unnoticeable â but you may notice the difference in the air!
Promising review:Â “I wasn’t sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days the air smelled more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!” âHaylee Marez
“We have these on every ceiling fan in our house and have noticed such a difference since installing them! There is less dust on our furniture, and the general air quality in our rooms has improved. There is no longer dust build-up on our fan blades. Super easy to install!” âHannah McClam
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
17. A pack of self-heating soothing foot masks if you just spent a long day on your feet and the dogs are barking.Â
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Check out a TikTok of the foot masks in action.Â
BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord says, “I’m a long-ish distance runner and these were certainly an interesting experience for my feet! You slide them on and, after a few minutes, feel a tingling, mildly burning (in a good way) sensation. It doesn’t quite numb your feet, but it relaxes them. I kept them on for 30 minutes and then toweled my feet off, and the tingling sensation slowly faded over the next 30 minutes. After that, my feet felt very refreshed and relaxed at a time of day when they’re usually aching from all the miles I put in. The whole thing was a mess-free, easy process, and I will definitely keep them on hand for longer run days!”
Promising review: “Very soothing. My husband and l used these on our European vacation, and they definitely felt good on our feet!” âKS2018
Get a set of three pairs from Amazon for $11.97.Â
18. Some restorative wipes so you can rehab front doors and shutters that are looking cloudy and grimy after winter snows and cold winds. These wipes are saturated with a solution that revives oxidized, faded, and sun-damaged surfaces bumpers, siding, mailboxes, grills, garden tools, painted surfaces, and more.
Promising review: “My metal barstools were left on the balcony all winter because of a surprise three-day blizzard. After being buried in snow all winter, I thought for sure I would have to throw them out when I saw them in the spring. Looking at them now after using the product, no one would suspect that they werenât new ones!” âMom@home
Get five wipes from Amazon for $11.97.
19. An extreme hold eyebrow gel because it gives your brows that laminated look, offers 16 hours of hold without looking crunchy, and doesn’t leave behind white flakes. Sweat and water, mortal enemies of brow gels everywhere, meet your match!
Promising review: “I would use hair spray to hold my eyebrows, and throughout the day, I would sweat through it, and it wouldnât last. I tried this because the price was great, and Iâm glad I did. This product is awesome. Iâve had it on my brows for a nine-hour shift, and they are still in place! It doesnât dry and get flakey, nor does it feel uncomfortable on the skin. Lastly, I use brow powder, and this does NOT affect the look of the powder, nor does it smudge it. I will FOREVER buy this product.” âShelby
Get it from Amazon for $9.97Â (available in four shades and a clear option).
20. A box of cleaning K-Cups that’ll get rid of residue in your machine and prevent flavors from transferring in just one cycle. Or have fun descaling it multiple times. Your choice!Promising review:Â “This is the first time anything has sent particles out while brewing. My first cup of coffee after doing this was amazing, and I could tell that my machine needed this cleaning a long time ago. Highly recommend especially if all types of coffee start tasting the same.” âTippy
Get a box of six pods from Amazon for $9.95+ (also available in a 12- and 18-pack).
21. A salmon oil you can use as a dog food topper to add some omega fatty acids to Fido’s diet that may help make their coat soft and shiny, reduce dry skin and itchiness, potentially relieve allergies, and support their immune system.
Promising review: “I have a 15-year-old pittie mix and a 6-year-old shepherd / blue heeler mix and I give them both two pumps of this with their dog food. I initially got this because my 15-year-old is starting to have mobility issues and with the 6-year-old being mixed with a breed thatâs prone to hip issues, I figured itâs better to start early with her. We are going on our fourth bottle of this and Iâd say after the first month I noticed a DRASTIC change in the 6-year-old’s coat. Since she was a tiny puppy her hair has always pretty coarse but now it is so soft. Everyone who is in her life regularly commented on how soft her hair had become and even strangers who pet her comment on it and ask what I use on her. She sheds less as well. I didnât really notice a difference with my 15-year-oldâs coat but I have noticed a difference with his mobility. I give him this salmon oil and Natural Dog Company’s glucosamine oil (started at the same time so I canât speak to this product alone for mobility) and he is not as stiff and able to move around better. If you are looking at purchasing this for mobility purposes I definitely recommend getting both products. :)” âT
Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in three sizes).
22. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel for dissolving hard, dead skin in literal minutes. (Seriously, reviewers say you should only let it sit for two to three minutes!) Then, give it a good scrub with a foot file, and your heels will be baby-bottom smooth.Promising review: “I didnât even know relief like this existed before now. For me, the worst part about nearing 40 is absolutely the hardened heels. They are so uncomfortable…forget unsightly, I donât even care about that. My heels werenât cracked and ugly or anything…just hard and uncomfortable. I had tried everything to soften my heels and get some relief from the annoying feeling, but nothing had worked. Finally, I saw this in a BuzzFeed article about items you ‘must try!’ I was NOT disappointed. One bath later, and Iâve lost that quarter-inch thickness of just hard dead skin on each heel. As I was scraping, I could see the dead skin accumulating on the scrubber, and I was blown away. My feet feel amazing! Iâve been waiting for this for 10 years. I am so happy I gave this a try.” âLacey C.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
23. A pet hair remover if you’re tired of getting fur all over your clothes. Roll it over your couch, bed, favorite blanket, you name it, and watch it lift the fur away. See, we can own nice things!!Promising review: “If I could give this product six 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.” âMorgan Willis
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+Â (available in two colors).
24. A beeswax wood polisher so you can revive your embarrassingly worn, dinged, and dented cabinets and table quick as a flash. Plus, this method is a heck of a lot cheaper than actually replacing the wood or furniture piece, and using this polish on a regular basis can actually help keep the wood hydrated so it lasts longer.
Promising review: “Weâve had a dining room table worn for seven years by young kids, strong disinfectant, and just general family abuse. Iâve wanted to get rid of it due to the massive wear and scratches. I used this per the instructions, and the table looks nearly brand-new! Strongly recommend. If youâre on the fence, you wonât regret it.” âTyler Hanes
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+Â (available in three sizes).
25. A cut-to-size aloe wrap because warm weather means you’re bound to have at least one really bad sunburn, no matter how hard you try to be diligent about sunscreen application.
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Promising review: “I got absolutely FRIED at the beach this past weekend and tried everything under the sun (literally) to provide some relief for my sunburn. I was in so much pain, and every over-the-counter aloe gel, lidocaine, and cold shower was not helping. I found this wrap on my TikTok and immediately bought it. As soon as I put this on my burn, I was immediately relieved of any burning or irritation. I am wearing four patches right now, and I plan on wearing them all day, every day until this burn heals. I will say the only downside is they slip off the aloe has worn off! And it is a little bit hard to maneuver to cut since it is so slippery. But overall, I love this product and will be a forever customer!” âNick
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
26. A teeth-whitening pen that’ll be a heck of a lot quicker (and taste a lot better) than those irritating whitening strips that slip and slide all over your teeth. You can use each pen ~20 times and should expect your teeth to lighten 4â8 shades.Promising review: “Iâve had stained teeth from drinking coffee for over 50 years. I tried brushing after having my daily coffee and even used professional solution in a tray but nothing worked. I used the AsaVea pen twice the first day and saw immediate results. After a week of using the pen as directed twice a day, Iâm proud to smile!” âAmazon Customer
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.97.
27. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets to clean your machine as it runs. No need to sigh in frustration every time you open your dirty dishwasher to remove your “clean” dishes.
Promising review: “I rarely post reviews, but this stuff has completely changed our lives. Our dishwasher, utensils, plates, and glasses were covered with dry scales, and nothing we tried came close to helping. After using the tablets three times, our dishwasher looks like new; our glasses are sparkling like fine china, and everything else looks fabulous. Highly recommend, worth every penny, best product BY FAR!!! One great advantage is you can use it with your dishes. Some other products are used to clean the dishwasher but not to clean dishes and glasses. Buy this, and you will be blown away!!! It is astounding!” âJenny
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
28. And some washing machine cleaning tablets for cleaning and freshening the inside while dissolving residue. You keep your washing machine open when it’s not in use yet it still smells moldy. What gives?
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They’re safe to use with pretty much any type of washer: HE or regular, top-loading and front-loading.
Promising review:Â “I’ve been using this product for several years now. I have two teens and a husband who’s an auto technician. Boy, do they get filthy! After time this grime buildup will make your washer stink bad. I don’t do it every month as they say to, as I don’t have that type of money, but when it stinks, this product is the bomb! Makes your washer smell really fresh, like brand new. If it still stinks after one tablet, pop another one in, and no more stink!! Yay! I would give this 20 stars if I could. Really love this product so much so that I bought the ones for my dishwasher, too!! (They work great, too!)” âberja
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.95.
29. A reviewer-beloved veggie chopper if you’ve got pounds of produce in your fridge just waiting to be prepped for dinner and absolutely zero desire to spend more than five minutes chopping it all. No more tears because the recipe calls for diced onions!Â
Promising reviews: “I bought this to ease my chopping. I have a large family that I cook for and spending anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour sometimes just chopping things was extremely exhausting. I have used this multiple times since I’ve purchased this and I am grateful. It was easy to use, and the clean up was a lot faster than normal.” âJameelah Sheffield
“I make salads every night for a family of five. This takes me about two minutes to chop everything but the lettuce. This is saving me so much time. I throw my onion, baby tomatoes, and Persian cucumbers in it. Absolutely love it!” âRicky
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+Â (available in four sizes and styles).
30. An SPF 30 scalp sunscreen mist so you can protect your precious noggin without feeling greasy. It’s water-resistant for 80 minutes, which is perfect if you’re going to the beach or for a long run outside.
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Promising review: “I have two girls, and we spend a lot of time outside in the summers. I work as a nurse and have seen scalp skin cancer, and I definitely wanted to protect myself and my girls. We usually use the regular spray, but it leaves the hair greasy or stiff. This has a great scent, and a little goes a long way! I was worried about the small size, but it lasted us all summer. Also leaves no residue.” âElizabeth Young
Get it from Amazon for $28.
31. A box of disposable face towels because 1) there could be bacteria on your regular face towels (yes, even if you let them air dry), and 2) there could be fabric softener buildup on the towel that’s irritating your skin. Disposable face towels may be a more sanitary option for ya, and reviewers say they’re large enough and absorbent enough that you can cut ’em in half to make the box last longer.
Promising review: “I will always use these from here on out! I use these after I double cleanse, and there is still makeup that comes off them when I use them. These ensure I get everything off my face, along with being soooo gentle on my skin. they absorb so much and are so handle to bring on the go. I made sure to put a couple in my personal item on a flight to wash my face when we landed, and I’m so happy I had them! I’ve ordered in multiple size sheets but a little goes a long way with these. Very happy with this product. No more makeup wipes!” âShaun van Huyssteen
Get 50 towels from Amazon for $17.95 (available in larger packs and a travel-friendly set).
32. A Scumbug that’ll slurp up all the oils, sunscreen, and yuckies that are chilling in your pool. Just wring it out when it gets discolored, give it a rinse, and pop it back in the pool.Promising review: “Scummy water bugging you? I just got this gem of a product last night. Popped it into my hot tub, and from the picture I attached, you can see that in just about 12 hours, this little Scumbug ate up all the oil and filth in the hot tub. The water not only looks better but smells better too! Highly recommended!” âMickey D.
Get it from Amazon for $16.49.
33. A set of DEET-free mosquito-repelling bracelets to ward off pesky bloodsuckers. You’ll wanna keep ’em in stock for every outdoorsy adventure. No more slathering yourself with sticky, stinky bug sprays!
Check out a TikTok of the mosquito-repelling bracelets in action.Â
Promising review: “I bought these for my Costa Rica trip and was not sure if they would work. I was very surprised. All six days in Costa Rica, which included hiking in the forest and other activities, I didnât get bit. Not even once. Amazing and worth buying.” âJbJ
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $9.99.Â
34. A pack of carborundum sponges for tough messes that require some heavy hitters. Grab these when you’ve got stains and gunk that no other sponge is strong enough to handle.
Promising review: “Nice and thin. You’ll find so many more uses for these around the house than just getting stuff off the underside of cookware! I had hard, scaly water deposits on the glass surrounding our powder room faucet (one of those fancy, highfalutin modern-looking things). I’ve tried everything for 4 years to get this stuff off. One day, I thought, maybe I’ll try my sponges. Took it all off super easily!!!! The faucet looks like new. My only rec is to spot-test your item first before using it because it will scratch certain surfaces if you scrub too aggressively (for example, it gets the burned-on, weird stuff off of the bottom of my fave Our Place pan, but I rubbed too hard in one spot and it took the color right off lol).” âHoarder
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sponge thicknesses).
35. A Bissell Little Green machine if your living room looks like you’re running a doggy daycare out of it. This portable upholstery and carpet cleaner cleans deeply, penetrating household fabrics and even car interiors to erase any sign of your pet’s accidents.
Promising review: “Two months ago, we got a 6-month-old puppy who has needed some time to get adjusted. That included more than a few accidents in our living room and on his bed. This machine has made cleaning up everything so much simpler, and I love that it’s deep cleaning and has a nontoxic pet cleaner so that our not-so-little puppy isn’t harmed through exposure or smells. Also helpful since my teenage sons like to camp out on the couch with their friends on long weekends and our couch gets that fresh, clean smell in an hour.” âKindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $123.59.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
