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I Cannot Overstate How Useful These 35 Products Are

Mar 25, 2024

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No, I'm not exaggerating.

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Check out a TikTok of the rapid cold brew maker in action.

Promising review: "I like cold brew year round and this may be my favorite method/machine yet! It’s so easy to assemble, use, and clean. In about 15 minutes I was impressed with how rich and bold the brew was, with no grounds like others I’ve tried. It looks great on my kitchen counter. It’s lightweight and stable with the base suction cups. It makes a little noise but much less than I expected (and less than my Nespresso machine)." —Liz

Get it from Amazon for $149.99.

These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 45 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for 10 hours with each full charge).

Promising review: "Five stars all the way around! I am loving everything about these earbuds! One of the best features about these is NO CORDS!! I have really long, thick hair and my previous Bluetooth earbuds had the wire connecting them and it was constantly getting in the way or tangled in my hair. They look nice, the case is great, they are very comfortable to wear, and the sound quality is fantastic. I can really hear the bass! I like that I can use the earbuds separately as I wear them at work for background music and get a full day out of the batteries by swapping them. I have used them for a couple of calls and the person on the other end had no issues hearing me or with background noise so that's a definite win! The noise cancellation is great, maybe too good; even if I pause my music when talking to someone, I still sometimes have to take the bud out to be able to hear them properly but not a big deal. It's great to drown everyone else out at the gym. My boyfriend was super impressed with them as well when I let him listen. He guessed they were double the price. I am very happy with this purchase!" —Elizabeth Good

Get it from Amazon $23.99+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "This beach blanket is the best. I would highly recommend it to anyone in need of one. It was easy to pack in a suitcase, unfold/refold, and repelled the sand on a windy day in Maui." —Carlissa

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

Check out a TikTok of the portable charger in action.

Promising review: "The holy grail of portable chargers!!! I was traveling to Disney for vacation and knowing me, I would drain my battery with just taking pictures alone. I wanted a portable battery but didn’t want a carry a cord either, so I was excited when I found this little baby! It does exactly as described, has a pretty pink color, and I get one full charge of battery for my iPhone 11. Get it. You will not be disappointed!" —Meghan Doble

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in six colors).

Founded in 2007 by a former electrician who has carpal tunnel syndrome, DrillBrush is a small business committed to making cleaning easier and less painful.

Promising reviews: "I bought this on a whim because my walk-in shower is just a pain to clean. I'm 51 and I guess I've just been old school with how I clean, so I've been hand-scrubbing it was for years. The FIRST time I used this to clean my shower, it took five minutes AND it scrubbed my shower more clean than it has been in years. It cleaned in the corners, the floor, the glass door...everything came out squeaky clean. I'm NEVER cleaning my shower by hand again." —Terry

Get it from DrillBrush on Amazon for $18.95 (available in a variety of brush stiffnesses).

Promising review: "I walk a lot at night and these bracelets are keeping the mosquitoes at bay! Good product, and it does perform well in bug central Florida." —C. Cole

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $7.99.

I have this cute little guy mounted prominently in my entryway and it has kept me from being locked out of my apartment, well, everyday.

Promising review: "TikTok made me buy this, but so far I really like it. It's obviously very adorable and offers a charming spot to keep my keys that works with my entryway. I'm really surprised by how strong the hold is for such a small object — I carry my car fob and a few keys and so far it's holding strong. I hung it with Command strips to avoid any potential damage to the wall and I will say make sure it's level as the hold is not so good on an angle (but that was from the original in-hand testing). Definitely recommend and for the price, I'm very tempted to get one for my at-work office." —D. Carter

Get it from Amazon for $7.68.

Promising review: "I have never seen my sink so clean! It removed the limescale with a regular wash cloth and a little scrubbing." —Cndrla

Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

Promising review: "I have previously purchased a black one from this company and fell in love with the quality of the material, and the size of the bag. I've always been one who puts a lot of stuff in purses so I thought this would be challenging but it was the opposite of challenging. I can fit everything I need into this bag without it looking bulky. I will say this is the closest version of the popular Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag that I have found, and the color red is your true red. I'm so happy that I plan to order the hot pink one for the summer time." —Kristi Reiser

Get it from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in 36 colors).

Promising review: "These tablets really do work. My husband has a huge Stanley Thermos that he uses daily for coffee. I have tried everything I could think of to clean that thing nothing worked. These tablets made it look brand new on the inside." —middletonbrat

Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $8.

Active is a family-run small business making sure your cleaning appliances work optimally!

Promising review: "I was doing contracted work in a different state and was renting an apartment. The first time I did laundry, I had these globs of dark brown gunk on my clothes. After investigating, the gunk was coming from the holes in the tub of the washer, caused by product buildup, skin cells, etc. SO GROSS!! I was so disgusted and bothered by this, I couldn’t fathom using that washer. Maintenance had me purchase these and after using the first one, my washer was FULL of gunk fragments. I knew this was working. I used it two more times and I’m telling you, I could have performed sterile surgery inside the washer. I now use these on my home washer and I will never not have these on hand. A+ 100% killer product. I love it!!!" —Marneygirl

Get the pack of 24 tablets from Active on Amazon for $16.95.

Promising review: "I’m not typically the type to write a review, good or bad, but I had to for this one. Coffee from my Keurig had been tasting bad for a while, almost burnt tasting. These popped up on my Facebook and I decided to give them a try. I was not disappointed! I was surprised at how dirty my Keurig was! I did about five rounds last night before the water came out clear (one with the product and the rest just water). It was eye opening. This morning my coffee tasted smooth and perfect! So glad I got these and I will definitely continue purchasing them as needed." —Vickie Saladino

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.95.

Promising review: "As a long-time customer (and a proud owner of certain gastrointestinal issues) I can say that this toilet paper spray makes wet wipes obsolete. The scents are all great, though my personal favorites are the Rustic and the Coconut Amber. All it takes is 4–6 sprays onto the toilet paper to get the benefit of the product. Their dedication to the environment is apparent, and I too am proud of the amount of plastic packaging and nondegradable wipes I've kept out of the sewer and plumbing systems. I kept all previous travel-sized bottles and simply purchase their refill bottles for reuse." —Riggatony

Get it from Amazon for $8.95+ (available in three sizes and six scents).

Promising review: "It seems counterintuitive to put a little packet down your garbage disposal to clean it, but this does actually seem to work, at least for getting out weird smells that baking soda and vinegar don't really touch. I scrub the sink down first, especially around the garbage disposal area, rinse it down, and then just follow the directions on the package. I have used it with single, large-size sinks and with double sinks — only difference is that the double sink will have blue cleaning foam rise up the drain, which you rinse away when the disposal sounds clear again. I have tried the foaming cleaner in a can, but unfortunately it stopped coming out of the can about 10% of the way through. Went back to this tried and true." —KS

Get a pack (good for four uses) from Amazon for $3.78.

Have coilier hair? This paddle brush might work better for you!

Promising review: "I have a headful of thick, wavy shoulder-length hair. I sometimes wear it curly, but when I want it smooth, this tool is a huge time saver. I used to have to section my hair and spend a half hour or more flat ironing it. I still section it a little, but I can go from a big mop of mess to a sleek flip in very little time. I just spritz my hair and go to work. I have arthritis and it is a big bonus also that the handle is big so I don't have to use a pinch grip to hold it. I also have shoulder pain and the less time I can spend with my arms over my head, the better. This tool is worth every penny." —Anonymous

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "This blender is great for people who are constantly on the go, at work, or don’t have enough time to meal prep. I will make smoothies at work using a bag of frozen mixed fruit from the grocery store. The blades of the blender seem really strong (I’ve never had a problem using frozen fruit with a little water). The charge seems to last a while too. I’ve been using it every day for the last two weeks without having to recharge. Since the charger is also a USB, you can charge on your computer too. Overall really useful especially for people who have busy schedules." —Natasha

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "These are so cool! My husband and I both work from home and have tons of charging cords for us and our kids and they’re usually just dangling around. These help us keep those organized and neat, making them not only look better but easier to find." —Milica P.

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $6.89.

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Promising review: "I have now bought this for the third time. I wear them 24 hours a day, seven days a week because I suffer from extreme vertigo and when I wear this, I experience no vertigo whatsoever. They say not to wear them all the time, but it works!" —C51

Get the pack of two from Amazon for $8.53.

Promising review: "HOW HAVE I LIVED WITHOUT THIS PRODUCT, OH MY GOD. I have a big Great Dane/pit bull mix with black and white fur that gets everywhere and sticks like the devil. I’ve tried fancy vacuums, lint rollers, that weird yellow sponge thing that’s supposed to be magic, crawling on my hands and knees plucking each hair one by one, nothing works. UNTIL NOW. I cannot believe my own eyes and I can’t wait to use this thing on every surface of the house and buy one for every dog owner I know. Seriously. I have a very clean home, and I can’t believe how much hair I’ve been living with in my rugs. It’s disgusting. This product is worth every dang penny." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

Promising review: “I have well water. Something in my well water reacts with copper plumbing and turns my shower tiles blue. Since my bathroom color scheme isn't on the blue spectrum, this is problematic. The well water also causes the shower glass to film up quickly. I've tried dozens and dozens of cleaners and scrubbed till my arms ached trying to get ahead of the blue and scumminess. My ambition in life is NOT to be a full time bathroom scrubber! I saw this stuff on a professional house cleaner's TikTok (sorry, don't remember which one) and thought 'what the heck, might as well give it a try.' Oh my goodness, the first day after my shower I sprayed this stuff all over and walked away. The next morning there was a NOTICEABLE reduction in the blue and the glass looked clearer too. Day two, sprayed again and walked away. The next morning the blue was gone except for a few spots on the floor tile and the glass looked amazing. Day three I sprayed the remaining spots and the next morning the shower practically looked new. NO SCRUBBING AT ALL!!!! This is my new favorite shower cleaner. The ONLY con I have is that it makes me sneeze while I'm spraying from inside the shower, but I can live with that.” —L. J. Petillo

Get it from Amazon for $20.98 (available in two scents).

Promising review: "I have a 19-year-old primary bathroom toilet that had accumulated some nasty stains over time, and regular toilet brushes and cleaning products just would not remove them. I decided to try this pumice stone, and it worked like a charm! Given the nature and severity of the stains, it required some elbow grease. But 10 minutes later, I have a new-looking bowl, and I see no signs of scratching." —Happy Retiree

Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

Promising review: "This is a great little vacuum. It cleans really well, and the battery goes for a couple of hours. It always docks itself easily when done and never misses a spot in my 1,100-square-foot condo. It will go over rugs easily and fits under everything with no problem. I have two Maine Coons, and it does a great job of cleaning up their hair and any litter tracking. The drawer needs to be emptied every couple of days, but it's not a big deal for me. I have tile floors and carpet in the bedrooms. It cleans both well. It even cleans the litter mat in from of the litter box. This was well worth the money." —Renee

Get it from Amazon for $236.

Promising review: "I never thought I would need anything like this but now that I have it, I don't know how I lasted so long without one. This holds my power strip perfectly and hides all my bundled up cords that are usually sticking out from under my desk. Now I don't need to worry about accidentally unplugging anything with my feet or my dogs going under my desk. It also looks really nice compared to a power strip. Highly recommend." —James

Get it from Amazon for $39.97.

Promising review: "I LOVE this stuff. Very easy to use, works fast, smells great. I do not use an iron anymore. It works pretty much instantly but if you leave it overnight the results are even better." —Sage

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.36.

Slobproof is a woman-owned small business!

Promising review: "I love this. They're absolutely perfect for touchin' up the little spots that need touchin' up. I have several sets filled with different paints and so far they've stayed 'usable' without the paint drying out. I rinse the brush really well after each use (latex paints) and recap it." —Hooked On Amazon!

Get a pack of two from Slobproof on Amazon for $14.99 (also available in larger pack sizes).

Promising review: “Wow! Bought this little steamer and am really impressed. I did one go on my brothers’ couches and look at the difference. It could use one more go to get to the ‘looking like brand new’ but this is amazing!!! When you watch the video in the product description there is something oddly satisfying about watching the dirty water get suctioned in after spraying the surface you are cleaning, but I must admit I didn’t believe it would work that well. Well it does!! Just like advertised! I am so impressed. If you are considering this cleaner get it, you will not be disappointed.” —edina bajraktarevic

Get it from Amazon for $123.59.

Promising review: "Love this. I have many items to plug in now that I have to work at home. There’s plenty of room to plug in two laptops, a computer, a monitor and my Alexa safely. It’s a little bulkier than I was expecting but that is due to the room your items will need." —Jennifer

Get it from Amazon for $17.97+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I am a fifth-grade teacher, and it is nice to have a warm meal for lunch/snack. I would have to use my underpowered microwave in my classroom to heat food up. Not only would it take a lot of time, cleaning it was a beast with microwave-crusted food stuck on everything. This thing works amazing. I've had it for a week or so and I have eaten every lunch out of it and a few snacks. AMAZING. I can see this coming with me anywhere I have access to a plug-in. Solid, durable, easy to clean, and fits a full can of soup perfectly. I love this thing!" —Don

Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I absolutely love these things! I have five kiddos. These gel stamps keep my toilet cleaner and fresher-smelling for longer, which is a definite plus with four boys. These have an easy, no-mess application. I finally just put them on my Subscribe & Save so I always have them ready." —Alyssa M

Get six stamps from Amazon for $4.74.

Get it from our Goodful shop for $149.99.

Promising review: "Why didn’t someone think of this sooner? For years, I’ve been using cotton buds dipped in makeup remover to remove little goofs or mistakes. This is so much better and portable! Erases waterproof mascara marks around my eyes easily. Must-buy product!!" —Katherine

Get it from Amazon for $10.99.

Includes a remote that can adjust the brightness.

Promising review "This is a wonderful product; just what I wanted. Super easy to install and I love that it breaks off into sections so you don’t have any hanging over to hide. The remote is awesome and there are lots of brightness settings. I’m going to use these everywhere!" —Queen Halloween

Get the six-piece kit from Amazon for $20.99 (available in three light colors).

Promising review: "From the moment I plugged it in, it interfaced smoothly with the app. It is just like having my Echo Dot in the car. I have a 2008 truck without satellite radio capability. I was immediately able to access my SiriusXM account through the truck speakers using the aux setting. I have used it every day since I got it." —Cathryn

Get it from Amazon for $54.99.

Promising review: "This is one of those items you didn’t know you needed, and once you get it you can’t help but wonder how you ever managed before. I absolutely hate taking the shower curtains off because of the whole open and close for multiple shower curtains. I know you’re like, ‘It’s just shower curtain hooks.’ And it is. But when you have to change out the creepy shower liner that likes to attack you, and you dread doing so, this just adds seconds to your life. No more unsnapping. Simply take out the liner, place the liner on the appropriate hook, and presto." —Nardsbaby

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "Such a great product! I used to spend anywhere from 5–15 minutes cutting veggies and now it literally takes seconds! Cuts down on my prep time significantly and doesn’t make cooking a chore anymore!" —Britney

Get an eight-blade chopper from Amazon for $23.87 (available in a 2- and 10-blade version).

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