No, Sorry, This Post Won’t Solve All Of Your Problems, But These 29 Products Can Solve 29 Of Them
1. A Tub Topper because parents everywhere, bathtime is about to change forever. It 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.
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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!!” —Brianna
Get it from Amazon for $59.95 (available in four colors).
2. A portable dehumidifier if the humidity has followed you indoors and made the house feel like Shrek’s swamp. This lightweight and compact machine removes up to nine ounces of water each day in rooms up to 280 square feet.
Promising review: “This little thing sucks some serious water out of the air. I have to empty it sometimes, as often as every other day. Before, I used to wake up drenched in sweat even when it wasn’t particularly hot in my room, and now I can sleep through the night. It keeps the humidity down to a bearable level.” —Chocolate Latte
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in white and black).
3. A set of adjustable clip holders for when you’re wearing a racer-back top and need to hide your bra straps. These clips attach to both straps across your back, so from the front no one can see your bra straps.Amazon
Promising review: “My bra straps spent more time off my shoulders than on them. I have bras that fit perfectly, but the straps are too wide-set or something. I’m so glad I bought these little bra strap clip holders because they’ve solved the problem. I’ve used them for three days now, and my straps have not fallen off of my shoulders even once in that time. Amazing! I love them! I put a clip holder on my bra and then put the bra on like a T-shirt — over my head, put my arms in, then fasten it as usual in the back — pretty easy. The length of the clip holders is adjustable. I have fully extended them to fit across the back of my 38DD bras. At first, it felt a bit odd because it was different, but it didn’t take long to adjust to the feel of it. The strap clip holders do the job, and they are pretty cheap, so give them a try.” —Polly Esther
Get a set of three from Amazon for $6.97+ (available in nine styles and in a five-pack).
4. 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.” —BBP623
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99.
5. An ice cube tray that’ll make hollow cylindrical ice cubes — aka the perfect shape for your giant Stanleys and Hydro Flasks.
This tray is designed to make cubes that will fit in 30-oz. and 40-oz. tumblers.
Promising review: “I use these in my BruMate and Meoky cups, and they fit perfectly. I always struggle with getting my straw through the ice and in the middle so the lid will close. These ice cubes stay on the edge of the cup and allow plenty of room for the straw.” —sarah schultz
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in five colors).
6. A crack weeder tool so your knuckles aren’t scratched and bloodied after a session of sidewalk weed pulling. This stainless steel tool is designed to get into tight sidewalk cracks and remove stubborn thistles, weeds, and moss with ease.
Promising review: “I’ve been searching for something to remove the weeds for a while and came across this amazing tool. Since I refuse to use chemicals in my yard, I’ve been left with scraped knuckles every time I attempt to remove weeds. The weeds have grown so tightly in the concrete cracks that I pretty much gave up; even weed-whacking it didn’t help much. Yes, you do have to use a little bit of effort, but the end result was so worth it!” —Shelley Arakaki
Get it from Amazon for $22.95.
7. Plus, a standing weeder because the worst part of gardening is having to kneel for hours plucking weeds. My back hurts just thinking about it! Thankfully, this tool has three steel claws that grip weeds and roots so you can pull them out while standing.Amazon
Grampa’s Gardenware Co. is an Oregon-based, family-owned small business.
Made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel, it uses a simple lever system to make weeding easy.
Promising review: “Oh my god, I friggin’ love this tool. I bought this on a whim, given we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy, has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard, and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weeds was strangely satisfying! I don’t think anyone can say that weeding is fun, but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled.” —JG
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
8. A pre-swim hair cream if you plan to spend the rest of summer 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: “I am 70 years old and have been coloring my gray for some time now. Since going gray, my hair has been getting frizzy, so I have used a number of products to try to control that. Additionally, I started swimming laps again recently and tried to protect my hair and my color from the chlorine in the pool. I was wetting my hair and adding lots of coconut oil and castor oil to my hair under my swim cap. It was effective at protecting my color but I decided to look online to see what was out there for chlorine damage prevention and found this product. One reviewer said that it was like having a hair treatment while swimming, and I totally agree! My hair looks like it did 15 years ago and has been so much more manageable even than it was before I started swimming! I can’t recommend this product enough!! Love it, love it, love it!!!” —Barb K.
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
9. 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 didn’t 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 don’t even care about that. My heels weren’t 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 I’ve 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! I’ve been waiting for this for 10 years. I am so happy I gave this a try.” —Lacey C.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
10. A pouring chute to save you a lot of frustration when you’re baking. Both wet and dry ingredients slide down seamlessly and into the mixing bowl instead of ending up on the counter…which you will now have to clean.
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Promising review: “I have struggled with the pouring shields that came with my KitchenAid and Cuisinart stand mixers. They were messy and hard to use. I purchased this and forgot I had it! LOL. This weekend, I have been making tons of cookies and tried the New Metro chute out, and OMG! It works great. No mess. The flour or liquids go into the bowl and nowhere else. It’s sturdy and super easy to use and clean. I highly recommend it. It’s a quality product.” —Retep
Get it from Amazon for $22.31 (also available in a two-pack).
11. A cuticle oil that’ll restore your shredded nails after a gel mani. A combination of sweet almond oil, vitamin E, and jojoba softens the cuticle and strengthens your claws, so you’ll be proud to show them off.
Promising review: “This product is amazing. I’ve always had acrylic or dipped nails because my real nails have always been brittle and always break and peel. I decided to give my nails a break and wanted to try and grow them out. I can’t even believe the outcome! They are stronger than ever and growing! I really wish I had taken a before pic to show the difference!” —JOE D.
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes).
12. A dishwasher-safe wine-saving carafe so you can enjoy a bottle for up to 7 days after uncorking.
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This is designed for nonsparkling wines.
Promising review: “I never know how much of a bottle I want; the nice part about this wine storage is that it’s easy, it’s beautiful, it’s clear, so you know how much is left, and it’s super easy to clean. As a busy mom, sometimes I want 1 glass, sometimes I want 1.5, LOL. This makes it both fun and easy to keep the wine fresh!” —Evan
Get it from Amazon for $49.97+ (available in five colors).
13. A pair of sockless shoe liners because the return of the sun also means the return of stinky, sweaty feet. Bleh! Sometimes, you don’t want or need a layer of socks, and that’s where these washable and absorbent shoe liners come in handy!
The liners come with trimming guidelines so that you can cut the insert to your desired size.
Promising review: “I can’t recommend these inserts enough! After a week of heavy use, they hardly smell. Pop them in the wash, and they are ready to go again! Super comfy and doesn’t move around. So nice to have in shoes you don’t feel like wearing socks with! Plus, so many fun patterns!” —Vicky L. Parr
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes [fits women’s sizes 6–13] and four colors).
14. A pack of AirPod cleaners if the last time you offered your buddy an earbud to listen along with you, they actually recoiled in disgust when they saw how gunked up your AirPods were. Squish the flexible square into your AirPod speaker, peel it off, and gasp in horror at the ear goop that’s been dulling the sound quality.Promising review: “I bought this after seeing it on some BuzzFeed list and thinking about how gross my AirPods probably were. When they came in the mail, I used them immediately. They got all the gunk out that was in the little holes. THEN my husband comes in and sees and wants to use them for his. I learned he has never even tried to clean his own AirPods (?!) DISGUSTING and amazing. It got everything out of his.” —Amazon Customer
Get 24 squares from Amazon for $15.99.
15. 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 — but you may notice the difference in the air!
Promising review: “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!” —Haylee 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!” —Hannah McClam
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
16. A pair of compression gloves to give your joints a comforting (and breathable!) bear hug throughout the day that may help relieve pain caused by arthritis, carpal tunnel, and tendonitis.Read more about compression gloves and osteoarthritis at Mayo Clinic.
Promising review: “I’m 70 years old and have arthritis in my hands. I’ve used copper bracelets and other gloves for several years, and they are somewhat helpful, but these gloves seem to do a lot better. They have a tight fit and are very comfortable. They are very durable, as I wear them while working outside, hunting, fishing, or whatever. The other gloves I’ve had would have been torn and ripped up by now, but these gloves look like I just took them out of the box, and I’ve washed them twice.” —Keith Proffer
Get a pair from Amazon for $9.97 (available in four sizes).
17. A Swizzle Stick — yep — an absorbent post-sex sponge that deals with the often ~un-cum-fortable~ problem of leaking fluids. Leave it in for a few seconds after you’ve done the deed, let it do its thang, toss it, and then enjoy the feeling of dry underwear as you drift off to sleep.
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They’re individually packaged, so you can easily toss some into your bag if you’re spending the night with someone.
Promising review: “Do you love the feeling of your underwear getting damp hours after adult time? That surprise wetness just as you’re about to step into a meeting where you’ll be presenting in front of your boss as well add their boss? If so, this is not for you. For the rest of us, these are amazing. Just slip in one of these, let set while you check your phone, then remove and toss. The package says a few seconds, but my first time using it didn’t work, so I do a full minute, and it works every time. No more wet spots to try to sleep in. No more wearing liners after fun time when you have to go to work. I will be a lifelong customer (well, sex life long anyway).” —Monica K. Jones
Get 25 wands from Amazon for $25.99.
18. An anti-humidity spray so you can give humidity a metaphorical middle finger. This spray creates a waterproof coat around your hair that blocks out moisture (that eventually leads to frizziness). As if that wasn’t already magical enough, this effect lasts up to 72 hours or through two to three shampoos!
Promising review: “I don’t usually try all the latest hair things because my hair is very fine and it doesn’t like product. But I received it as a sample, and I can’t believe how nice it made my hair and how long it lasted. I have to wash every single day, or my hair would be limp and lifeless. You could tell if I didn’t wash my hair for one day. This miracle stuff makes it so that I don’t have to wash my hair for a good three days at least and it still looks fresh. It also lasts between washes, so I only have to use it every other wash or sometimes not for three or four. I can’t live without this now that I found it. It took me ’til my 50s to find this amazing product. I sure coulda used this in my 20s!” —B.S.
Get it from Amazon for $28.
19. A Bissell Little Green machine because 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.” —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $123.59.
20. A dirty dishwasher indicator if you find yourself thinking, “What’s it gonna be today?” when you open your dishwasher. If your household doesn’t consistently flip the clean/dirty dishwasher magnets, try this instead! It sits inside your dishwasher, so you know if dishes are clean or dirty depending on whether the container has water in it.
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Promising review: “I have been looking for a dishwasher done indicator to use on a stainless steel front (no magnets). This is the BOMB. NO moving parts. No flimsy clips. No tape, glue, or magnets. Simply slip it over the edge of the bottom basket, and you are good. The sturdy clip does not flex, so there is no wear and tear. The action of the washer fills up the tube. DONE. The first time you open the door after washing, tip out the tube, and you are ready again. Hooray…something that works.” —MRMACHINE of Raleigh
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
21. An onion holder for a more secure grip and more evenly sized slices of onions, tomatoes, lemons, eggs, potatoes, and fruits. You can even use it as a meat tenderizer!
Promising review: “I’ve used this on different fruits and veggies and love it! I have a mandolin slicer and a food processor that slices, but it is easier just to use this tool. Nice and even slices of tomatoes and onions every time!” —Bekkster
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
22. A tub of brightening, firming, and rejuvenating eye cream to help you look vibrant and well-rested…even if you haven’t had a good night of sleep in…years.
Promising review: “I have been using this daily for about eight months now. I am 60 years old. It reduced the puffiness and bags under my eyes. I am Sicilian and have dark circles. It has brightened up my eye area. I am very surprised as I have paid much more for eye creams that have done so much less. I recently had pre-cancerous cells removed at the bridge of my nose. After healing, I was left with a dark scar. The dermatologist told me that it would heal over time. Since I began to apply this eye cream, the mark has almost disappeared entirely. I shop constantly from Amazon. This is the first time that I have taken the time to write a review. That’s how impressed I am with this product. If you decide to purchase this, you won’t be sorry.” —Lynda M.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes).
23. A mold and mildew remover that you can set and forget. Come back in a few hours and you’ll find grout that looks like new. The higher humidity in summer creates a perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew (yuck), so no, you’re not imagining it if it feels like your shower gets dirtier faster in the summer.Promising review: “You guys. I’m embarrassed to even show you this. The grout around our tub was DISGUSTING. It was never caulked right, and it got gross very quickly. I would scrub. The cleaning lady would scrub. It would get worse. Well, I came across this in a BuzzFeed list, and this stuff made me curious. I don’t know why it doesn’t have 10,000 good reviews. Seriously. All I did was squeeze it on and walk away. I let it sit overnight. Check this out. Buy it. Like today.” —KarynB
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
24. A set of refrigerator drip catchers so there isn’t always a puddle in the water tray…and the floor in front of your fridge. They sit securely in the tray thanks to their magnetic design.
Promising review: “This pad fits perfectly in our Samsung four-door in-door ice/water dispenser. Catches the occasional drips and matches the color of the dispenser perfectly. The four-pack lets you wash one and place another one into service immediately.” —Amazon Customer
Get a two-pack for $12.93+ (available in six colors and packs of four).
25. A plant-based cooking oil solidifier (you might remember it from Shark Tank!) because it makes getting rid of leftover grease easier than whatever method you’re using right now. Simply sprinkle the powder in your remaining oil while it’s still hot, let it cool, and then scoop it into the trash.FryAway is a woman-owned small business started by Laura Lady, who loves both cooking and being kind to the planet. They donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation.
Promising review: “Honestly, I didn’t know if this would work; waiting for it to cool down made me nervous, but once it was at room temperature, it was solid. It popped out of the fryer so nicely. Worth every penny.” —Emma
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
26. A facial hair trimmer if you’re tired of plucking your unibrow or mustache and would rather reach for an electric option that’s painless and fast.
Promising review: “I am beside myself with this purchase!! I bought it hoping it would at least somewhat work, as so many don’t. This is absolutely perfection! It works well. It’s quiet, small, easy to take with you if you so desire, and most importantly…IT WORKS!!! I’m a soon-to-be 65-year-old woman who has hair where I never did before, most annoying. This gets rid of it. I used it again a couple days later, and what I am finding is that I need to use it less and less. Really cool!” —Sandy E’Bell
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four colors).
27. An effective gnat trap for discreetly nabbing the flying pests who are currently invading your kitchen.
This indoor trap uses a UV LED to attract bugs and offers 400 square feet of protection.
Promising review: “This product actually works!!!!!!!!! Most times, things say they do something, and while they do, they are half as good as advertised. Well, this works wonders. I have been using it for about a month now, and boy, does it catch a lot of flying insects I didn’t even know were in my house. 10 stars 🌟” —E.Lopez
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
28. A Le Creuset magnetic trivet to save the day when you’re dangerously juggling hot plates. This GENIUS invention allows you to simply hover a hot pot over the trivet and — BAM! — the trivet will stick to the bottom, and you can place the pot on any nearby, stable surface. Gone are the days of frantically shouting, “Can someone help me in here?!” when your hands are full.
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Promising review: “The wood is really super nice, smooth, and clean. It sticks great to the pan, and the silicone rings add great shock absorption, so it doesn’t make a lot of noise when I send down my heavy-ass 13-some-inch skillet! It cleans off easily; I’ve only used it a handful of times, but it still looks brand new! A little pricey, but it’s a premium kitchen thing. I recommend don’t settle for something cheaper.” —K. Lujan
Get it from Amazon for $49.95.
29. 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. I 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!” —Mickey D.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
