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Promising reviews: "I ordered this when I moved into a new home, and the first day I received it, I had to use it. It was a tough clog, and it worked fine!" —Kisha

"This plunger and bowl brush set is fantastic! The plunger works perfectly, and the brush is sturdy and cleans well without scratching. I love having both tools in one convenient set — makes bathroom cleaning so much easier. Highly recommend!" —Eric Simmons

Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in three colors).

Anything that can benefit from (and withstand) heat and moisture = perfect for this. For example, dried-on stains in your car mats, sticky grease in the kitchen, and ground-in dirt in grout. 

Promising review: "This handheld steam cleaner is awesome! Heats up fast, blasts out a good amount of steam, and tackles most clean-up jobs quickly. I used it in the bathroom for the shower, toilet, and sinks, and it made the job a lot easier. I also used it to clean the kitchen range under the grates. It's like brand new. The attachments are handy, and it's small enough to lug around easily. Plus, no chemicals needed, which I really like. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to freshen things up, this is it." —McGrvy

Promising review: "Seeing is believing. Not only does it do a great job, but you can see it happening. It doesn’t just mask the smell and leave a lemon scent like some products, it cleans too and looks fun. Idk. Blue foam comes out and that’s good enough for me." —sylvie yah

Get a four-count bag from Amazon for $3.96+ (available in two quantities).

Promising review: "Moved into a new place and had an issue where my front washing machines smelled completely horrible after a few washes, and I could not figure out what was causing the smell. ChatGPT recommended I try cleaning tablets, which I've never heard of before (yay adulting!), and after just one round, the smell is completely gone!! I've also learned that you should be draining your washing machine and keeping the door open to dry out the moisture as well, but this cleaning tablet definitely saved the day! Smelled good and was easy to use but it did leave a bit of white dust behind, which I had to wipe away myself." —Bonnie

Get them from Amazon for $10.98+ (available in three quantities).

Promising review: "Recommended off TikTok and I love. I didn’t realize how many holes were in the walls until I got this product! Easy to use and good filling. Much better than a tub of spackle for small fixes." —Leigh Helsel

This isn't just for washing machines, you can use it pretty much anywhere — sinks, bathtubs, tiles, window sills, you name it!

Promising review: "Very satisfied. I tried everything to remove black mold with no success. This product actually worked to remove the black mold. I applied the gel on the mold and left it sit overnight. I was amazed the mold wiped off with a rag." —Robin S. Johns

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three quantities).

Unfortunately, this kit's bandages are only available in a light beige color. If you're looking for more skintone variation, please check out these.

The kit comes with different sizes of bandages (fabric and plastic), a rescue blanket, antibiotic ointment, aspirin tablets, a packet of burn gel, wound closures, antiseptic towels, cold pack, gauze roll, cotton-tipped applicators, a disposable thermometer, extra-strength non-aspirin tablets, finger splint, first aid guide, first aid tape, moleskin blister prevention, disposable gloves, scissors, sterile eye pads, gauze pads, a trauma pad, sting relief wipes, and a set of tweezers.

Promising review: "I’ve had this first aid kit for several years under my kitchen sink and have never had to restock, even with generous use. This kit has pretty much everything you might need within reason, for a great price as well. This kit has been a service to those living in my apartment, from basic shaving cuts to a deep laceration for the hip. After a freak accident in which I fell on, broke, and stabbed myself in the love handle area with my glass water bottle, this kit allowed me to stay calm and pressurize the wound with gauze and bandages while arranging a ride to the ER." —Olivia K

Get it from Amazon for $17.44+ (available in two kit sizes).

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 ’til 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, I 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. On day two, I 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. On 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 spraying from inside the shower, but I can live with that." —L. J. Petillo

Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two sizes, two scents, and a pack of two).

Measures 15 inches long x 11.25 inches wide x 15 inches high and can expand to 25 inches long.

Promising review: "The cabinets under my bathroom sinks were completely unorganized, and it made it difficult to find things in a pinch. I looked into other shelves, but they were made of flimsy plastic and would not fit, due to the pipes coming out of the sinks. I am SO happy that I found these shelves, as they are made of durable metal, hold a lot of weight, and are completely adjustable to fit the space that you need. The shelf plates are able to be moved around to compensate for the pipes coming out of the sinks, and the length of the unit can be adjusted as well. Now, my bathroom cabinets are organized, and I have added a lot of extra space under my sinks. I highly recommend these shelves to anyone looking to organize cramped spaces!" —Lionpride505

Get it from Amazon for $24.87 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "What is this sorcery?! I've been slowly replacing my hand-me-down furniture with mid-century beauties. The pieces I can afford are in good but not perfect shape. There are scratches, dents, scuffs etc. This stuff is MAGIC. It doesn't help the physical dents, obviously, but it virtually erases the color defects so your eyes don't even register the damage. I bought this after seeing it in a BuzzFeed article about must-have household care products, and this really is essential. After I used it on my bedroom suite, I tried it on my door frames, and WOW. My house is old, built in the '60s, and the tired, worn-down wood has come back to life! This is a long-term relationship, and I will always have some on hand." —Lisa McCool

Promising review: "I honestly can't say enough about this. I use this everywhere all the time. It has replaced a lot of my Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers. It has a good grip and a variety of bits and is pretty solid. I dropped it from upstairs, and it stayed together intact. I was surprised, because I thought I was going to have to get a new one." —ML Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $17.58 (also available in a stubby version).

Promising review: "Finally got around to trying this stuff. Lived up to the hype, really a 'miracle' paste as it is effective at cleaning many things. So far, I’ve used it to clean my stove, stainless kitchen sink, and shower (doors and all), and it worked. Also got rid of a deep stain on my kitchen counter that Clorox wipes couldn’t get out. Picked up so much dirt the microfiber towels I used got thrown away; I couldn’t see them being cleaned well enough to reuse. Seriously thinking about ditching all my other kitchen/bathroom cleaners and just using this because so far, it seems to do it all. And it’s not super expensive either. They’ve got another fan in me!" —sunsean

Get it from Amazon for $4.79+ (available in two quantities).

Promising review: "These work very well to dampen the sounds of my idiot roommates slamming cabinet doors at all hours of the day. Just make sure you're wiping down the part of the cabinet they'll stick to before applying them. The adhesive is good and should hold for a while." —LMA

Get a sheet of 100 from Amazon for $8.99.

Promising review: "I’m doing a happy dance right now! My toilets have had mineral rings in the bowls from well water since we bought our house five years ago. During those five years, I have purchased NUMEROUS products to try to remove the rings. Every single one failed. I had come to terms with the idea that if I wanted pristine-looking crappers, I was going to need to replace them. Three of them. Ugh! I ordered the pumice cleaning stone as a last ditch attempt. Received it today, and immediately went to town. My extreme enthusiasm for scrubbing johns was actually a bit odd, but I was feeling optimistic. Turns out I had reason to. THIS PRODUCT IS AMAZING!!! SO amazing, it actually inspired me to take a picture of my TOILET!!!! My hoppers are saved!!!!! Seriously, the rings are COMPLETELY GONE. If I could give 10 stars, I would." —Sassyscribbler

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (also available in multi-packs).

Promising review: "These rug grippers are EXCELLENT!!! We recently bought two new rugs for our kitchen and needed something to keep them from sliding. These work great!! So easy to apply. We flipped our rug over. The grippers are marked; one side says rug and the other says floor. So we placed two in each corner. On our larger rug, we placed one in the middle of each side. We stuck them to the rug. Flipped it back over. Got it positioned where we wanted it. Started with a corner and just went along, sticking them to the floor, making sure there were no bumps in the rug. Then, we walked over each gripper to press it down to the floor. I promise you these rugs are not going anywhere! Great idea!" —Stacey A Morriset

Get a set of eight from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four quantities).

Promising review: "This stuff is the real deal. We have had many service calls to the house for this dishwasher — no help at all. Cleaned the filter, tried running the water to heat it first… nothing worked. Dishes were still coming out dirty and smelly. We were prepared to give up and replace our dishwasher. As a last ditch effort, I ordered the Affresh pods, and used two of ‘em. Hallelujah!!! Finally, dishes are coming out clean again. These pods saved me THOUSANDS! So simple and easy to use, I could not be happier." —M

Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two versions and a 12-pack).

Slobproof is a woman-owned small business.

This comes with the paint pens and a syringe to easily fill 'em up.

Promising reviews: "Works great, no mess! This was easy to use to touch up our son's bedroom corner walls." —Elizabeth

"Love this — absolutely perfect for touchin' up 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. It would be nice if the manufacturer put an area on the pen where you could easily label the paint info, but I use a permanent marker, and it works okay." —Hooked on AMZN!

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a five-pack).

Promising review: "The caulking in my shower had turned black with mold. I had been too sick to take care of things like that for over a year. I used this and within one application it is bright, shiny, white again! If this hadn’t worked, I was planning to remove all the caulking and start over. This saved me hours of work. There are some things that make you satisfied every time you look at it. This is one of them." —Planetary Drive

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 $12.49.

Promising review: "According to the instructions I was supposed to use the whole bottle but being that it was so big and that I had two toilets to clean, I only used half. I was pleasantly surprised. The toilet tank is from the 1960s and I doubt it's been cleaned within the last few decades. In the 'after' photo you can see that there is still some rust left over but large chunks fell off the sides and can be seen on the bottom of the tank." —Nicole

Check out a TikTok of the Door-Doc in action. 

Door-Doc is a small business specializing in home laundry solutions. 

Promising review: "I’d never had any issues with mold or any nastiness accruing inside my washer until I did. I read a bunch of reviews and convinced myself I didn’t need such an item — after all, I could just prop the door open after every wash. The thing is, the way the washer is positioned in the laundry room, I’d hit the washer door every time I went in there. I gave in and made the purchase. Sooooo worth it! Easy to maneuver around, and it’s a sturdy little gadget. Highly recommend!!!" —painterJane

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two colors). 

Promising review: "I have an old shower/bathtub. I tried name-brand shower cleaners and bleach to try and clean the soap scum off the tiles and tub. I had no luck and I would cough and get sick because of how strong the smell was. I thought I would try this to save my lungs. I sprayed my entire shower and left it for about 15 minutes. I came back and rinsed off the walls and they were shiny! I've never had such a clean shower. The smell is amazing and subtle. All I smell is tea tree and it didn't affect me at all. The price is also a good deal since the bottle is pretty large. It came with the sprayer separate and the bottle sealed so it wouldn't leak in the box. I highly recommend this." —Amber Erwin

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

This adapter is compatible with most vacuum cleaner pipes, so all you have to do is attach it to your vacuum and guide it around your dryer to suck up excess and hard-to-reach lint. Too much lint buildup not only slows down the drying process, it's also a fire hazard, so this handy device can actually be considered a safety tool!

Promising review: "Yes, we had a sock in our dryer vent!! This past summer, the lint trap broke on our dryer. Our kids ran the dryer regardless! What a disaster. Received my vacuum kit today, and now my clothes are dry! I sucked up the sock, as well as a piece of lint roller tape. Great product!" —Laurel Enoch

Get it from Amazon for $11.45+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "The stainless-steel appliances in our rental were so stained and smudged. Regular cleaners didn't work. I saw this product recommended on TikTok and immediately looked it up on Amazon. The reviews were good and the price was right, but what won me over was the plant-based ingredient list and lavender scent. I used the product the day it arrived in the mail. Worked like a charm! Easy-to-use spray, microfiber cloth included. So now my stainless-steel appliances look shiny and my kitchen smells amazing! Highly recommend." —diana,diana,diana

Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (also available in a two-pack and 64 oz refill bottle). 

The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity. 

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