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    35 Products That'll Deliver Legit Solutions For The Parts Of Your Home That Give You The Ick

    It's giving, "I avoid dealing with this because it disgusts me," but since it's not going anywhere, here are some products to help fix it. 😩

    1. An Angry Mama microwave cleaner that steam-cleans the interior, taking care of food splatters and dried-up leftovers, so you can wipe away the mess like it was never there! She may look like she's scolding you, but the results have earned 5,000+ 5-star ratings from reviewers!

    Reviewer's dirty microwave interior with green and purple angry mama steam cleaner on turntable
    same reviewer's microwave interior emptied and clean

    Check out the Angry Mama microwave cleaner on TikTok!

    Promising review: "This little device is great. Super simple. Fill to the lines with vinegar and water, nuke for seven minutes, let sit for two minutes, then wipe clean. My embarrassingly super-gross microwave wiped completely clean with a couple of paper towels. Highly recommend." —UglyPetty

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four colors).

    2. A container of "Museum Gel" that helps keep your collectibles and knickknacks in place so you can dust around them (avoiding that nasty gray layer that seems to suddenly build up) without having to move them each time. Plus, if your collection is just looking a little too cluttered — or you cohabitate with a feline or child that loves to knock things over when no one's looking — this is perfect for making sure they stay put.

    Reviewer holding the container of clear gel
    museum gel holding down

    See it in action on TikTok here.

    Promising review: "Saw this on TikTok, and I honestly absolutely love it. I use it to keep my drawer organizers from sliding around. This stuff is amazing, and I wish I had known about it forever ago." —Abby

    Get it from Amazon for $11.46.

    3. A set of drawer organizers that allow you to systematize the interior of your drawers, especially if your "junk" drawer has started giving you the heebies because of its clutter. Plus, you can customize the arrangement to your needs, meaning that practically anything will fit in that drawer if you know how to Tetris it the right way.

    The 16-piece set includes one large rectangle bin, two medium square bins, two medium rectangle bins, five small rectangle bins, and six small square bins.

    Promising review: "Love this product. Tall enough to fit things, short enough to not block drawers when closing. Sturdy to put in all kinds of things. This round I used for makeup, toiletries, etc. Ordering more for junk drawer and crafts. Extremely versatile and practical and look good too. My husband loves the organization of our bathroom drawer, and I love the fact that if I need something, I can take that piece out to where I need it and then bring it back nice and neat." —Jen

    Get a set of 16 organizers from Amazon for $14.44+ (available in two sizes).

    4. The uber-popular Chom Chom — it's a reusable pet hair remover that you simply push back and forth to collect all the hair and lint from clothes, furniture, car seats, cat towers, etc., into a chamber. Then all you have to do is remove and throw it away. Over 113,000 reviewers have rated it 5 stars, and we agree: If a member of your family happens to have four legs and very long hair, this is a must-buy.

    GIF of reviewer using the chom chom roller to remove fur from a couch
    reviewer image of a chom chom roller open to reveal all the collected pet hair inside

    I own one of these, and I use it on everything. My Chow Chow puppy is only a year old, so when I got this, I hadn't even experienced his true shedding season, but he's already started leaving fur any and everywhere around my house. This roller keeps my couch, bed, blankets, and definitely my clothes looking as if I don't even have a dog at home. It's my new favorite product, seriously.

    Promising review: "I have a golden retriever, and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair, and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before-and-after picture, because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly, and everything he says is true: You do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back-and-forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout and it works wonders." —Joanne Ertel

    Get it from Amazon for $26.99+

    5. A pumice toilet bowl ring remover to make your porcelain throne sparkle from the inside out. This stone tackles those tough, nasty, almost impossible jobs, including rust, mineral deposits, soap scum, and other buildup and stains on hard surfaces.

    Reviewer's toilet bowl after cleaning
    Reviewer's toilet bowl before cleaning with built-up rust and limescale staining

    Promising review: "I never thought I'd be this excited about a clean toilet. I had largely given up on our first-floor toilet. Nothing would take out the ring along the waterline. But I saw this product in a BuzzFeed roundup and figured it was worth a shot. Tried it this morning, and oh...my...goodness. It easily took out the ring and, with some harder scrubbing, the rest of the stains/buildup/whatever the term is for the stuff that made the bowl look gross. It looks just about brand new! Definitely worth the purchase." —Courtney

    Get it from Amazon for $11.45.

    6. shower curtain with pockets designed with mesh pockets for stashing your bathing essentials. You can stop worrying about mold and mildew festering on the tub ledge, your bottles, and, worse, your sponges and washcloths, because the pockets allow your things to drip-dry afterward!

    Promising review: "I needed more storage in my shower because there are no built-in niches and I only have room for a narrow shower caddy. I saw this idea on Pinterest, but it was geared toward college dorms and small apartments. I found that it works great in any size bathroom. It has nine pockets of different sizes, so you can store many different items. The liner itself is of heavy plastic, and the pockets are of sturdy mesh. The overall quality is very good, and it does not feel too thin. My shower rod is screwed into the wall, so I am not concerned about putting too many heavy items in the pockets, but if you have a tension rod, you should be careful not to overload it." —Minerva King

    Get it from Amazon for $16.98 (currently available only in gray).

    7. Orrrr a shower caddy that stays in place with a strong adhesive and can hold all your go-to products, plus your loofah, razor, and whatever else you might need for your shower routine — and again, let it all dry sans mold. 

    A stainless shower basket shelf with hooks
    Amazon

    Promising review: “Holy crap! This is way better than an over-the-shower head caddy or a corner shelf! Its adhesion is amazing, as you can tell we have it chock-full and it hasn't once moved or come undone!!!! Gives our shower more space and way easier to keep clean now!! I’d highly recommend it!!! Also, please note we don’t have tile, so I’m unsure how it would hold up on different surfaces, but they give you two adhesive strips so it gives you an opportunity to try on different areas.” —Mary

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in two colors).

    8. An expandable spice rack that helps you arrange your spices so you can see them all at once without having to dig for the chili powder. No more ending up with three bottles of cinnamon or feeling "ugh" anytime you confront the mismatched pile of bottles!

    Reviewer's open pantry shelf stocked with assorted spices, jars, and food items, with
    RevieweKitchen cabinet organized with various spices and dry goods, labeled

    Promising review: "With all our spices on one level, we had to take out every spice to get to the ones in the back. Now they are all visible and you can just reach in and take out the one you need. Easy peasy!" —Kindle Customer

    Get a set of two shelves from Amazon for $26.99.

    9. Bissell multipurpose carpet and upholstery cleaner that helps disappear stains with ease thanks to its unique scrubber, which has spraying and suction capabilities for you to clean and remove gunk all at once. Say goodbye to tracked-in mud, spilled wine, tossed spaghetti, and more thanks to this portable gadget!

    reviewer image of the green portable cleaner
    before and after pic of pee stained couch freshly cleaned

    Each cleaner comes with a trial size of Bissell's Spot & Stain Formula, and you can buy a full-size bottle on Amazon for $16.99

    And see it in action on TikTok here.

    Promising reviews: "This product SUCKS! No, no, that's what it's supposed to do!! Oh. My. Glob. I've never hit 'review' so fast. We have a Bissell vacuum/mop and it does really great, especially on our laminate floors. But it's more of a superficial clean for carpets, and that's good, BUT if you have pets...our area rugs need a good scrub, especially our office carpet, which is full of coffee spills. Our rug was brown!!! I forgot it was blue/gray. Wow. Just wow. A bit of elbow grease, since it was pretty bad, but look at the difference!! I tried every spot cleaner out there...those little cleaners that come with a scrub head, even just a brush and bucket. Nothing touched it – you need the suction to get it all out. This little guy is amazing. I'm sure it'll work great on our couch and other area rugs. If you're in doubt...well, the pictures speak for themselves!!" —SB

    "The dog that I raised as my child decided to vomit whatever snack he ate last night. Also, it sat in this rug for about nine hours. Needless to say, I was annoyed. Haven’t used this baby too often, but I’ve loaned it to people. But it works great!! I totally recommend this to anyone who has pets or any other little friends who make messes. Adult friends or child friends. I’m sure this will work great. 10/10." —Wendy Campos

    Get it from Amazon for $123.59.  

    10. A Shoe Slotz space saver to help you organize your ever-growing shoe collection, which closely resembles Mount Everest these days, in a way that makes sense and allows you to see all your options at once. The white device neatly stacks shoes on top of each other so they take up half the shelf space. Did I mention this method also means you'll have a less cluttered closet?

    A before and after photo of a organized shoe collection and an organized one
    several shelves in reviewer's closet filled with organized shoes using Shoe Slotz
    Sally Elshorafa / BuzzFeed, www.amazon.com

    Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Sally Elshorafa has to say about this handy organization unit: "This product SAVED MY SHOES! I have an awkward set of built-in shelves in my closet, and it was the only place I wanted to put my shoes. As you can see from the before pic (above), it was a big mess; my shoes were piled on top of each other and getting really dirty. Traditional shoe caddies or boxes didn't really work because there's not much horizontal space, so I tried the Shoe Slotz. It fixed the problem perfectly! Because the design smartly stacks one shoe on top of the other, you save 50% of the space you'd normally use to store your shoes." 

    Promising review: "These things are genius. I had my closet redone and asked for the back wall to have cubbies so I can easily display my shoes, but I either underestimated the number of shoes I have or overestimated the space that was in the closet, and I couldn't display them all. I bought a few packs of these, and now I have extra space. I guess I'll have to go out and buy more shoes now!" —Hercules

    Get a six-pack from Amazon for $32.99+ (also available as a 20-pack).

    11. bag of premium clumping litter that puts an end to dirty litter breaking into a bunch of smelly pieces during scooping, and instead boasts an odor-control formula that makes cleaning the litter box a much better experience for all.

    Promising review: "Love this litter! Finally a litter with no odor! We have two cats; they're sisters. We have two litter boxes in a 2,500-square-foot, 150-year-old house. Before switching to Dr. Elsey's litter, I could smell those litter boxes no matter where I was in the house, no matter what brand the litter was, and we tried at least a dozen of the top-name brand litters! Dr. Elsey's litter clumps well and is lightweight. My one kitty is very particular/fussy about her litter. We changed just one litter box to this litter at first because we still had some of the previously purchased litter left. The fussy kitty would no longer use the litter box with the old litter in it. Dr. Elsey's litter is very clean and not dusty. And the price for this litter is very competitive. I would easily give this litter a 10-star rating." —Diane Zillich

    Get a 40-pound bag from Amazon for $19.44.

    12. Plus, this double-layered litter mat created with a honeycomb design to catch and trap litter your cat might track onto the floor. And whenever you're ready to clean, just press the sides in to open the mat and dump it out (into the litter box or trash)! This way, you don't have to worry about stepping on crunching litter while walking barefoot across your carpeted floors.

    A reviewer's photo of the trapper mat set up under their litter box on a carpet floor, with litter visible trapped in the honeycomb
    A close-up look at the litter trapped inside the mat's honeycomb design
    www.amazon.com, Jenae Sitzes / BuzzFeed

    BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes uses these protectors, and here's what she has to say: "I've been using this trapper mat for months now, and while it's pretty much impossible to eliminate all litter from your home if you own even one cat, let alone several, this mat has made keeping the floor of my litter box room MUCH more manageable. Unlike other mats, where the litter just kind of sits on top and eventually gets kicked elsewhere, this mat is designed so that the litter falls through the holes and stays inside the mat until you're ready to dump it. It's made out of an EVA material that's supposed to be gentle enough for cat paws, and my two kitties don't seem to have a problem walking on it. I *highly* recommend getting the larger 30-by-24-inch mat to extend the coverage area — I initially got the smaller one but went back for the larger size, and it's perfect. Note that the mat will probably have a fold down the middle when it first arrives, but just give it some time and weigh it down with something if needed; it'll lay flat."

    Promising review: "I have three indoor cats, and they used to track cat litter everywhere in my house! I mean, it was everywhere! Since I've been using this mat, the amount of cat litter that gets tracked around has been reduced by about 95%. I'm not exaggerating. I used to have to vacuum up the tracked litter several times a day. Now I vacuum it up about once a week, and it's still less than I used to have in one day. I wish I had gotten this mat years ago. My cats even love the texture of it and roll around on it frequently. You don't really even have to empty it. You can vacuum the litter out of it with a dust buster or hose attachment. It truly is miraculous!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

    13. A pressure washer because the exterior of your home has to make a good first impression too! Restore your stone, brick, wood, and concrete surfaces to their original glory with this washer that generates up to 2,030 psi, getting rid of dirt, grime, and mold.

    Reviewer image of a deck being washed with half of it looking gray and dull, and the other half cleaned
    A reviewer's brick steps clean on one half and dirty on the other

    Promising review: "My neighbors would rate this 0 stars because I'm running this bad boy at all hours. Car wash at 4 a.m.? You bet. Hose out the garage and all down the driveway? Consider it done. There's no longer any paint on my house; the layers of dirt from when dinosaurs walked the Earth have been removed from every crack of concrete, and the stubborn moss that engulfed my front steps has been screaming, 'No more, Daddy!' for days now. I'm a ruthless power-washing machine now. It has become a part of me. I dream about it every night. Now I'm just figuring a way to power-clean my putrid, filthy soul." —b00mfox

    Get it from Amazon for $79.27.

    14. A jetted tub cleaner to get into those hard-to-reach places (read: the inner pipes and jets) and wash all those dead skin cells, body oils, and hair from every user before you're out of there. 🤢 Just look at the difference in the tub below — how would you even know all of that dirt is lurking in there?!

    Reviewer's tub filled with dirty brown water that's been cleaned out of the jets
    Same reviewer's tub with the water removed and a ring of dirt around the edge of the tub
    Same reviewer's tub that's now totally clean

    Promising review: "Thanks for making my life easier! I used this product according to the directions, and wowza!! I’m now completely satisfied that I’ve got the yuck out of my lines, and ports are clean. It’s safe to take a bath once again." —Prajana

    Get it from Amazon for $16.86+ (available in two sizes).

    15. A set of drill brush attachments you can literally watch powerfully scrub and clean all the grime and gunk on tons of surfaces, from your shower to your counters...and even your gutter! No more getting on your hands and knees and scrubbing until you're spent to clean the soap scum off your shower walls. 

    The drill is NOT included. But if you don't have a drill or doubt the power of your current one, here's one you might like.

    Promising review: "These brushes, paired with some liquid glass cooktop cleaner, MIRACULOUSLY cleaned soap scum and limescale deposits from the doors. It took a lot of work, but these brushes succeeded where everything else failed. My sister thought the doors were frosted glass, that's how bad the buildup was on them. After a weekend's work (with frequent breaks so I wouldn't burn out my husband's DeWalt cordless drill), the results are amazing." —Mary in Nebraska

    Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in five bristle stiffness options).

    Useful Products is a small business that specializes in drill-cleaning brushes and attachments.

    16. A set of nesting shelves so you can declutter your packed, difficult-to-find-things-in cabinets and make sure there's space for *everything* — your bowls, bowl plates, plates, mugs, and even pantry items!

    Reviewer's kitchen cabinet with neatly stacked white bowls and plates on wooden shelves. Perfect for organizing dinnerware
    Reviewer's kitchen shelf with various kitchen items

    Promising reviews: "Looks nice. Easy to put together and looks nice. The shelves nest so that if your cabinet isn’t as long as the shelf, you can easily adjust the size or get two units and make a shelf." —Kitty Lee

    "Needed to add some shelving for bathroom products in a small cabinet, and this worked great. I like that the shelves are different heights to accommodate different bottle sizes. Easy to assemble. Nothing fancy (I wouldn't have it out on my counter), but it looks sleek in the cabinet, is sturdy, and doesn't feel cheap. The materials it is made of are easy to wipe down and keep clean. I would buy again if I need for another cabinet." —Barb

    Get a pair from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in six colors and two sizes).

    17. An instant stain remover spray that tackles stubborn mold and mildew staining that you figured you just had to live with — not anymore! Forget scrubbing; just spray this on whatever surface has the stain, walk away, and do whatever else is on your agenda, and when you get back...the mess is gone, just like magic.

    Reviewer's mold-covered white patio chair before using the stain remover spray
    Reviewer's same patio chair free from mold stains after using the instant mold and mildew stain remover spray

    Promising review: "I have a small three-tier water fountain in my patio, and naturally, the birds in the community have come to rely upon it for drinking and bathing. I literally sprayed this product and walked away. I actually left it on overnight — I got busy with other tasks. When I checked back, all of the mold was gone, everything, with no damage to the painted stucco wall or cement and no scrubbing. Literally spray and leave." —Mark

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes and a multipack).

    18. A cat litter deodorizer because no one likes walking into a house that smells like a dirty litter box, but who has time to clean it out every day? This odor-absorbing powder keeps your space smelling its best and even works on multi-cat homes!

    Hand sprinkling the product into a litter box
    Amazon

    Promising review: "The only thing that truly works! Having had cats my entire life, I have tried probably everything on the market that claims to eliminate cat litter smell, and nothing ever has done what this does. I have a male and female cat, and I cannot smell litter after using this. No smell! It’s amazing!" —Meghan

    Get it from Amazon for $11.37.

    Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned small business (including their pup and kitty) that creates products for every pet owner's needs, including grooming, cleaning, accessories, as well as toys and treats to make your fur-ever friend happy as a clam.

    19. A two-in-one Bloom air purifier that features built-in planter and a HEPA filter underneath to help eliminate lingering odors, dust, pollen, and other airborne pollutants that might be making your living space have a weird or stale smell that even candles can't get rid of, no matter how much your burn them. Plus, it'll blend effortlessly into your living space and even provide a chic home for your favorite house plant! 

    Modern living room with a chair, 2-in-1 planter air purifier, mirror, and a woven basket
    Golden Retriever lying next to a modern indoor planter air purifier in a home setting
    @dupray / Via www.instagram.com, @dupray / Via www.instagram.com

    The air purifier boasts 10 speeds and an auto-detect mode and covers up to 1,517 square feet of space.

    Promising review: "Purchased the Dupray Air Bloom Purifier to add the functionality of keeping the air in my house clean and improve the interior design aesthetic. It was quick and easy to set up with straightforward instructions. It helps keep the air cleaner in a quiet and calm manner. With the design and style for the house, it slots with our furniture and interior design style perfectly! We added a plant to give air purifier some flair, and we have received so many compliments from visitors. I would recommend this product to anyone. Absolutely 5 stars!" —Gabriel Morales-Gagnon

    Get it from Amazon for $269.98 (available in 13 colors and three styles).

    20. A hard-water stain remover to dissolve years of nasty-looking, impossible-to-clean mineral buildup and staining in your shower, toilet, tub, or faucet in a matter of minutes! This professional-quality cleaner will help restore your plumbing fixtures, and even your brick and concrete finishings, with a spray and a light scrub. One treatment can deliver results that keep repelling stains for months afterward!

    Reviewer image of orange stained tub and shower walls
    same shower after completely clean

    It even has a minty scent, so you don't have to worry about that harsh chemical smell most cleaning products usually emit.

    Promising review: "I have tried for weeks to get rid of some very tough hard-water stains on my glass shower panel. They had been there for three years while my apartment was rented and never cleaned. I have tried just about everything, from toothpaste to vinegar to different types of chemical products. Then I found this product...PURE MAGIC!!! The nontoxicity of the product is definitely a plus; it doesn't smell bad and doesn't sting your lungs like some hard chemicals do. Its biodegradability is a plus! I feel better knowing I'm not dumping some more toxic chemicals down the drain. Most importantly, it works!!! After 10 minutes of work, it has removed 90% of the hard-water stains that simply would not come off in the past!!" —O.R

    Get it from Amazon for $17.77.

    21. An over-the-sink wooden rack in case your sink is way overcrowded, soaking wet, and covered with hair, dust, and toothpaste spatters that you can't clean because you simply don't have any more space in your bathroom! 😩 This customizable rack not only looks spectacular but also offers dimension and must-have storage to your sink that's sure to usher in compliments from everyone who visits your bathroom!

    wooden rack over the back of the kitchen sink that's holding a candle and a jar
    The904BlondeSquad / Etsy

    Promising review: "LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! She matched the color I described perfectly, and it’s so freaking cute in my little bathroom! Shipping was fast, considering these are handmade to order and painted. I’ve gotten so many compliments on my new shelf! I 10/10 definitely recommend. I love it!" —Alissa Hastings

    Get it from The904BlondeSquad on Etsy for $27.60+ (available in 16 widths, six heights, and 20 stain colors).

    The904BlondeSquad is a small business based in Jacksonville, Florida, creating handmade home decor and more.

    22. A set of shelf bins to help keep things organized so you know exactly what's in your fridge and can stop coming across moldy leftovers or gelatinous unknowns, or trying to figure out what that stench is and which food it's coming from.

    The set includes two wide drawers, two narrow drawers, one can-dispenser drawer, and one egg drawer.

    Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for to clean up a cluttered fridge! My fruit and veggies normally get hidden behind bulkier items and spoil before found again, so it's also saving money by being a little more tidy! The containers are the perfect size to slide right onto each shelf and fit differently sized items nicely. I especially love the can holder — goodBYE, soda boxes!!!!" —tiredbiscuit

    Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $29.98.

    23. A top-rated carpet cleaning shampoo to tackle high-traffic areas and food, wine, pet, and practically any other staining with professional-level results for a fraction of the price. The reviewer below hadn't cleaned their carpet for 20 years, and this is the result of the first pass — you wouldn't believe it if you didn't see it!

    Promising review: "I used this in my carpet cleaning machine and was amazed at the results. This eliminated odors and stains that countless other products failed to clean." —Angela Catt

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two scents and two sizes).

    Sunny & Honey is a family-run small business specializing in cleaning products, especially for pet owners' homes.

    24. A bottle of Liquid Plumr Pro Strength Hair Clog Eliminator — when they say "eliminate," this gel-based drain cleaner literally melts hair away in three simple steps: pour, let sit, and drain with piping-hot water. No wonder it has over 9,000 5-star ratings, and all for under $10! 😭 

    reviewer holding bottle of liquid plumr next to clogged drain
    same reviewer's sink after using the drain cleaner

    BTW, this product is designed specifically for drains clogged with hair! For a different drain cleaner, check out this one!

    Having never read a review of this product, I used it, and now I'm furious I didn't do a before-and-after photo. My shower drain, which had hair from previous tenants, soap scum deep in there, and more grossness from before I moved in five months ago...is now 98% clear and looks like a completely new drain. The hair that is still there is attached to my handy-dandy drain cover, so no biggie to get rid of. This was the easiest drain product I've ever used, and it didn't require me to even look at the nastiest stuff lurking down there. All I had to do was pour the entire bottle (I poured most of it, but I was skeptical, so I saved some just in case), let it sit for 15 minutes, and then pour hot water down the drain. For this, I boiled water in my tea pot and poured it down the drain, and everything is gone! I could cry. This is my new go-to drain product from now on — so if your drain is gross and you want nothing to do with it, definitely grab a bottle of this!

    Promising review: "I wanted to wait a while before I left a review, you know, just to make sure it worked worked LOL. Our drain was super clogged with hair and soap scum! Three women, a golden retriever, and a golden doodle! So when I say 'super clogged,' I mean SUPER CLOGGED. No water was draining. I tried to use one of those sticks that you put down the drain to pull hair out, and I got very little. I poured the whole jug in the drain hole, and a bunch of it just sat in the bottom of the tub because it was just that clogged. After I poured that in, I started a big pot of water on the stove. After about 30 minutes, my water was veryyyy hot, but I didn't let it get to a boil. I took it into the bathroom, and I could tell a little drain action was going on because the stuff wasn't pooled way up into the tub anymore. I poured just a little hot water in and watched. Nothing happened. I finally just poured the whole pot of water in, and BAM, the tub took a second and it drained. Honestly, I thought I was at the point of having to call a plumber, so I was shocked. I turned the water on and filled up the tub just to see what happened, and it kept draining perfectly! We're at about a month later, and she's still draining like a champ! So I would recommend this product a million times over, 10/10!" —Ian

    Get it from Amazon for $6.64.

    25. *OR* a drain-clearing tool that's designed with a rotating handle and a snake with 4,000 micro hooks to grab onto the hair and other grossness clogging up your tub. It's thin enough to fit down a drain without moving the cover so you can ratchet it out in a single pull.

    Hands twisting the handle with the snake down the grate of a flat drain
    Review image of a clump of hair being pulled from a sink

    Promising review: "I don’t write many reviews, but when something blows my mind like this, I have to! Not only did this remove an enormous amount of hair from my drain, but it took less than 30 seconds to do so! I didn’t really read the instructions, but it’s pretty straightforward. Stuck it in the drain, cranked the handle, pulled it out. Voilà, no more hair! Buy it! You won’t be disappointed." —Linsey Walker

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

    26. Or prevent it from getting clogged with a Tubshroom, which helps make sure you don't end up with a very expensive plumbing problem in the future by stopping long, thick hair (be it from people or a pooch) from clogging up the drain during each rinse.

    You'll have to pull the hair off it afterward, which might gross you out or fascinate you, depending on how much there is, and leave the Tubshroom to air-dry so it doesn't end up gross itself.

    Promising review: "I’d seen this product recommended everywhere and thought I’d give it a try. It is worth the hype! It catches all of the hair (mine plus our dog’s because we bathe her in the tub LOL) while also allowing water to flow to the center and drain. It’s like magic. So many other drain catchers stop the flow of water every time. But this works like a dream!" —Matthew Taylor

    Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (six colors; have a pop-up or flush drain? Try OXO's hair catcher instead, $11.99 on Amazon).

    And we know it works because we've tried it! Read our full Tubshroom review for more.

    27. lawn repair formula that boasts a special formulaic combo of grass seed, mulch, and soil amendment to help neutralize the salts in urine and restore your grass to a lush green yard in three easy steps (prep the area, apply the seed, and water). We're almost positive that you *and* your pup will appreciate having soft grass outside waaaay more than patches of dirt.

    This formula also features a protectant to prevent future damage!

    Promising review: "I have lacrosse players and dogs, and this stuff is amazing. My yard looked like an abandoned lot before this, and it literally 'grew anywhere,' just like it said. The bag I planted last year actually came back strong this year, so I put more down, and it is working like a dream!" —chchmom

    Get it from Amazon for $13.41+ (available in five sizes and four packs).

    28. A leather-restoring polish if your beloved leather couch or boots are looking a little worn lately...that just means they're well loved! This must-have renewing polish can be used on furniture, bags, shoes, and other leather goods you own and want to spruce up to look brand new.

    a reviewer's leather chair with the blue repair on
    a reviewer shows before/after of leather boots

    Promising review: "My dogs like to scratch my new leather couch and have made scratch marks on my beautiful leather sofa and love seat (something about basset hounds). I used this stain of blue on my leather furniture, and it completely masked the scratch marks. It does dry darker, but barely a half shade darker, and is not noticeable to the unknowing eye (my neighbors said so). I would buy more again; worth the price! Shipping was fast. Thanks." —Robyn

    Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in eight colors).

    29. A top-rated, no-scrub mold and mildew removal gel — it disappears gross-looking stains from grout and even caulk in your bathroom overnight (over 6,000 reviewers have given it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️). Tackling those stubborn, persistent, revolting spots isn't an impossible task anymore.

    reviewer's shower wall with moldy, stained grout
    same reviewer's shower wall with clean grout lines and tile

    Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Suazo uses this and raves: "This mildew remover can destroy any stain in its path. When I moved into my apartment, it looked as if there hadn't been repairs since the '60s, and that included re-caulking the bathtub. I tried bleach and every type of shower cleaner at the store, but nothing removed the mold and mildew stains that had been there for like 40 years. UNTIL I BOUGHT THIS INCREDIBLE MAGIC GEL. I am one happy customer."

    Promising review: "I have scrubbed this caulk hundreds of times trying to clean it; it always stayed so gross. I decided to try this stuff, and I am so glad I did!!! 10/10. I highly recommend you get this if you have any gross caulk. Follow the directions and it works like a charm. Some spots were a little wet, so I am going to redo a couple of spots, but I couldn't be happier!" —Reviewer

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    30. Or make going bleach-free a lot easier with this power scrubber with over 15,000 5-star ratings because it does all the deep cleaning of your grout, tile, and whatever else for you! Remember when you used to manually scrub hard-to-clean spots with a standard toothbrush? Well, this high-powered, oscillating scrubber will get it done quicker and a thousand times better, delivering the clean of your dreams.

    A before and after photo of BuzzFeed editor Natalie's grout. On the top, the text:
    A close-up GIF of Natalie using the power scrubber small, round, angled-tipped grout brush head to scrub the grout
    Natalie Brown / BuzzFeed

    BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown put this to the test, and here's what she thought about it: "This thing works small miracles: I cleaned about half of my bathroom's grout to its original sparkling-clean cream color in 40 minutes, and it took honestly no effort at all. I literally sat on the floor, dipped the bristles in a Castile soap dilution (two to three drops of soap + ½ cup of water; but you could use almost any cleaner of your choice), then lazily ran the scrubber back and forth over a 6-inch section of grimy, dark-gray grout — and it only took about 30 seconds for that grout to go from dingy to bright. I started by using the specialty grout brush, but then I decided to try it with the default brush, and that seemed to work just as well, IMHO!" Check out her full power scrubber review.

    Get it from Amazon for $26.89. You can also get a special grout-cleaning brush head that can be swapped in for the regular one for $7.49.

    31. A silicone sink strainer because nothing is worse than having to clear a clogged sink stainer besides actually *touching* the wet food pieces that clogged it... 🤢 Now you can catch them all and empty them out with ease!

    hands holding sink strainer with knob you can toggle to help get food off of it
    Amazon

    BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly owns this rock star kitchen accessory and has a lot to say: "I own this and have NO dishwasher, so I do a whole bunch of handwashing at my sink. This does a fab job of catching all the food bits (including the ones I thought I'd already raked into the trash) so they won't go down the drain. And the silicone construction makes it easy to pop out and violently beat the metal part of the drainer against the side of my trash can to get out the food bits. Of course, I'm wearing dishwashing gloves when I'm doing this. But I still don't want to touch the old gross food! Even through the gloves. TL;DR: Your sink could really use this."

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

    32. Baseboard Buddy, which will transform your baseboards and molding to just-moved-in appearances thanks to a microfiber design that'll pick up all that collected dust, dirt, and pet hair right before your eyes.

    a reviewer showing a dirty baseboard buddy pad
    a before and after of a reviewer's once dusty baseboards

    The handle extends up to 4 feet, and each microfiber pad is reusable (the kit includes three!) and can be used wet or dry.

    Promising review: "Buy it NOW. Honestly, I had huge reservations for this thing. Yet another miracle cleaning tool that will break or bend or something. I was so wrong. It was easy to put together, and I sprayed it with Mean Green and went to the baseboards. No more kneeling and no broken back. This thing is amazing. It is durable, and the pad is super absorbent. I am so happy. I can't wait to do the rest of the house!" —artgirl

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99

    33. A fireplace cleaner kit — it includes a nonabrasive gel cleaner to bring your bricks or stones back after a good scrub-down. Because what's the point of bragging about the *character* of your home if your fireplace is covered in soot and other stains?

    Each kit includes a scrub brush and 16-ounce bottle of nontoxic fireplace cleaning formula.

    Promising review: "Unbelievable! My daughter just moved into her first home. She thought she would have to paint her brick fireplace because of the heavy soot stains that had been there for years. We applied the product twice and put in a whole lot of elbow grease, but what a difference!! It’s a messy process, but well worth the time and energy." —MM

    Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes).

    34. A top-rated steam mop that reviewers "highly recommend" for the awesome and effortless dirt-extracting cleanup it delivers. On top of that, its steam disinfects hard floors (read: tile, hardwood, linoleum, etc.), helping kill up to 99.9% of germs in the process.

    Reviewer's upright steam mop for floor cleaning with a detachable handheld steamer, corded, on tiled floor
    Reviewer's two different textured mop heads side by side on a tiled floor: one dirty and used and one clean

    This steam mop is also designed with an attached brush when you need to work a little harder to remove messes, an easy-fill water tank with measurements, and high and low steam settings so you can clean exactly how you need.

    Promising review: "I went a month without mopping my kitchen floor, in a house with two kids and two dogs (don't judge me). I didn't think this thing would get it all up — it did...and effortlessly. The only thing it didn't get was some of the grout stains, but that's asking a little much anyway. You can't beat it for the price." —Nici

    Get it from Amazon for $102.99+ (also available in sets with demineralized water and steam mop pads).

    35. A no-scrub oil stain remover so you can get rid of those spots and streaks in your driveway; this powerful cleaner deeply penetrates any petroleum- or food grease–based stain. After it has absorbed your unsightly stain and dried to a powder, all you have to do is sweep it away. Seriously, you'll forget it was ever there!

    Promising review: "Changed the oil on my girlfriend's car, and some oil spilled on my NEW driveway...which I didn't notice till four days later. Four spots all about the size of a dollar bill baking in the Arizona sun for four days. Found this searching on Amazon and I thought, whatever; that's one less vodka soda tonight for dinner. Put the stuff on (sits on the stain like pancake batter — don't be afraid to pour liberally) and let it sit from 6 p.m. till about 9 a.m. the next day. It dried, and the instructions said to just sweep the stuff up (right, like I am not going to need a scraper and wire scrub pad for an hour. HA). Well, it broke apart with the broom and the stains were gone; just swept up the powder pieces — took about a minute. I WAS SHOCKED! Something that actually works on oil, and it's easy. Absolutely NO sign of anything that was there. My driveway is smooth concrete, so I can't vouch for what would happen with a rougher surface, but whoever makes this stuff is a genius. If they tried to take on world peace, Earth would be a better place." —AmazonBob

    Get it from Amazon for $17.97.

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