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Just 55 Useful Things Under $50 That Actually Fulfill Their Job Descriptions

1. A vegan under-eye brightener to help balance out bluish tones and dark circles. It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid and shea butter to nourish and hydrate skin. You’ll look like you’ve had days of sleep…even if the truth is you haven’t slept in days. (Gosh darn, those true crime documentaries!)

This medium-coverage concealer can be applied with your fingers or a brush.

Promising reviews: “This is a game changer for anyone looking to conceal and brighten dark circles with ease and efficacy.” —sonny ౨ৎ

“I believe I was born with dark circles under my eyes, and I have spent the last 50+ years looking for something that will cover my dark circles. I’ve spent a lot more money on products that do a lot less. And I was very hesitant to buy something so inexpensive as I thought it would not work. I was surprised to find my circles a lot lighter, and my eyes are looking much more alert and younger. I’m very pleased with this product!” —Lafinrsm

Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in two tones).

2. A set of silicone Kegel weights because doing pelvic floor exercises can help you better control your bladder and have more pleasurable sex.

Read more about kegel exercises at Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: “Since starting, my bladder control has significantly improved. I am now able to sneeze or cough without peeing myself. Yes, that’s right. I am able to hold my pee longer, which means I can actually make it to the bathroom without dribbling on myself. The best part is that just a few short weeks into the program, you will have results that you can feel. I think anyone who has ever had kids should try this out. The overall quality of my life has improved. Ditch your panty liners, stop the embarrassing dribbles, and no more mad dashes to the restroom because of a weak bladder. Even my sex life has improved; I have control of those pelvic muscles now. Just remember to wash the weights before and after each use with an antibacterial spray, and allow time to air dry before putting them away. I say air dry because if you wipe them dry with a cloth you run the risk of giving yourself a bladder infection or urinary tract infection, and those are no laughing matter. Easy to use, easy to clean, stores away quickly.” —Lady Tauber

Get a set of six weights from Amazon for $49.99 (also available in a two-pack option).

3. A professional-grade shoe repair glue if your go-to fall boots are starting to (no pun intended) fall apart and you don’t have the $$$ to replace them. This clear and flexible adhesive can withstand heat, cold, and moisture! 

Promising review: “Phenomenal. I didn’t think I would be able to put together my favorite boots, but my fix with these has held through moving, yard work in the country and soggy Seattle fall. Very happy! Note: Be really careful not to get this on your fingers.” —Alex Buckles

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

4. A waterproof phone pouch so you can go to the beach or pool without worrying about water damage to your phone. Wanna take a picture or send a text? No worries! You can still use your phone’s touchscreen through the pouch. 

It’s designed to fit any phone up to 100mm x 170mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches).

Promising review: “I purchased this case in July for an upcoming canoe trip with a friend, and as luck would have it, we flipped our canoe. Being the rebel that I am, I chose not to wear my phone around my neck, and so my phone, my ID, and my debit card ended up at the bottom of the river, and I just assumed it would be discovered a thousand years from now and placed in a museum as an ancient artifact. Fast-forward to this week. I was contacted via FB by an Alachua County sheriff’s office diver and guess what he found? Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone! He had to cut the case open, but there was not one single drop of water in it, and he ended up purchasing a case for himself because he was just that impressed!” —Julie McDonald

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 13 colors).

5. An adjustable high-impact sports bra whose four-way stretch will help make sure you’re both comfortable and supported while you indulge in some intense cardio workouts.

Promising review: “I have had these for a few months now, so they have been worn and washed a few times. I can genuinely say these bras are awesome! It’s hard to find a good supportive sports bra that is not racer-backed or any type of crossover in the back. Those of us with heavy boobs get a headache from that type of bra. I love that they are adjustable in the back with hook and eye closures and have two of them to back up the zipper in the front. The adjustable shoulder straps are comfortable, too. This is a more affordable option than some other brands built with the same features.” —Shannon Laurence

Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in women’s sizes S–XXL and nine colors).

Here’s a similar plus size option for $38.99 (available in women’s sizes S–5XL Plus and eight colors).

6. An after-sex sponge for quick and easy cleanup. No need to penguin-walk to the bathroom and sit and wait for stuff to…drip out. Just insert, twirl, and toss the sponge in the trash!

Awkward Essentials is a small biz!

Promising review: “This product is a game-changer! Super easy and effective. It makes post-fun cleanup a breeze, and you aren’t left dripping for hours… I wish I would have known about it sooner!” —KL

Get a pack of 10 from Awkward Essentials on Amazon for $17.99 (also available in a pack of 20).

7. A litter box odor neutralizer designed to work with all litter types. It’s formulated with plant-based essential oils to instantly rid your home of stubborn odors. And feel free to use it in your garbage can, kennels, and trash compactors. 

Sprinkle & Sweep is a small biz making it easy for you to clean up after your pet! 

Promising review: “It makes managing litter box odors easy and offers great longevity, which is perfect for the pragmatic pet owner. The added bonus is that it doesn’t clump or create a mess, and it’s incredibly easy to sprinkle without any dust clouds. This product really takes the hassle out of litter box maintenance.” —Shania

Get it from Sprinkle & Sweep on Amazon for $9.48.

8. And a waterproof, double-layered cat litter mat if your kitty loves to kick litter out of the box and onto your once-clean floor. This urine-proof and scratch-resistant mat gathers fallen litter so you can protect your floors.

Promising review: “This is the best cat litter product ever!!! It catches so much litter. It used to get all over, especially since our kitten is very enthusiastic about covering up her poop! Everywhere you stepped, there was litter, no matter how often I swept! Once I started using this mat, it all changed! No more litter scattering! We have a large litter box, and this mat is big enough to cover the area around all sides! It’s SUPER easy to clean. Just pick up the mat, open the top, and dump the contents into the garbage. That’s it! No vacuuming, scrubbing, washing, etc. I HIGHLY recommend this product!” —Susan R.

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

9. A box of maximum-strength one-step wart-removing pads with extra cushioning so there’s no discomfort while they work their magic.

Promising review: “This stuff works! I’d never had a wart in my life! At first, I thought it was a small callus, but as months went by, it was getting larger. I started to google and realized I had a plantar wart on my thumb! So I got the Freeze Off and thought, ‘This has to work!’ Nope! I tried the Freeze Off three times, and nothing! I then realized the same thing was happening on my other thumb, a small callus but I knew that the wart had spread! Now I was desperate to get rid of them and knew I had waited too long! I bought the invisible strips, and they removed my small wart in four days and my big wart in eight!! I couldn’t believe it. I left strips on for two days, then pulled back the dead skin with a cuticle clipper and reapplied! My bigger wart was a little tougher to remove, and I had irritated my skin trying to cut it out, so I left it alone for a few days before reapplying a strip, and by the second 48-hour treatment, it was gone! I thought my skin would be damaged, but it looks like nothing was ever there!” —Audrey N.

Get 14 pads from Amazon for $7.29+ (available in three styles).

10. A microwave rice cooker that’ll help make sure you have real, filling meals instead of a traditional Girl Dinner. You’ll also get a colander, measuring cup, and rice paddle!

This is dishwasher-safe!

Promising review: “A dorm room necessity! Makes pretty good rice fast and simple. Way tastier than minute rice, and no hassle of buying an expensive rice cooker or using the stove. Definitely recommend to lazy rice lovers or college kids who barely have time to cook real food.” —Cristina L

Get it from Amazon for $19.72 (also available as a cooking set).

11. An ear-washing bottle for easy removal of wax buildup. Reviewers noted that the process was not only easy but comfortable, too.

Promising review: “I am a waxy gal and use this thing every six months to clean out my ears, and I LOVE IT. It’s easy to use, and I go from hard of hearing to hearing again within 10 minutes without days and days of ear drops or ENT visits. The nasty ear wax plug at the end is sooo gross and satisfying! Can’t recommend highly enough.” —Weebster

Get it from Amazon for $29.50.

12. A toilet tank cleaner with a powerful citric acid formula made to remove hard water deposits and other stains in your toilet tank without any elbow grease needed. Get rid of stubborn odors with this safe-on-pipes cleaner.

Promising review: “Wow! First of all, I was shocked when I noticed that my toilet tank was so filthy. I never looked in there, but there was a reason that my toilet bowl needed to be scrubbed every day. The tank was so nasty I couldn’t even see the bottom. I really didn’t want to drain the water and scrub the tank, then I saw this. I honestly didn’t expect that it would actually work since my tank was so nasty. I dumped this little miracle product in the tank, left it overnight, and the next morning, I saw a much cleaner tank. I can actually see inside now. No draining or scrubbing. Amazing stuff!” —Linda Baker

Get it from Amazon for $7.07.

13. A Scrubbing Bubbles cleaning stamp because rings have been forming around the inside of your toilet. This will keep your toilet bowl fresh and clean with every flush. Just plop some gel inside the bowl and let it work so you don’t have to.

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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 $4.99.

14. A reparative K-beauty snail mucin essence with a hydrating and hypoallergenic formula that can help fade dark spots and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Several reviewers wrote that this gave them that “glass skin” look!

Promising review: “I was skeptical because I thought this was just an overhyped item, but within the first two days, I saw a noticeable difference in the glow and texture of my face. After a week, even more so. I already have a pretty solid skincare routine so I didn’t think this would make the big impact that it did. I highly recommend it, and it will definitely be a staple of my routine from now on.” —andy

Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

15. A revitalizing hair protein treatment for conditioning and repairing dry, damaged, and over-processed hair. This collagen-rich formula is designed to work on all hair types. TBH I’m already obsessed with your hair evolution!

Promising review: “This product is incredible. Works better than Olaplex and for 20 dollars less! I have medium-length dyed hair that gets very frizzy and this is changing the game for me!!” —Mica MacKay

Get it from Amazon for $7.20.

16. A durable and super-accurate digital luggage scale because you bought a lot of new clothes on your journeys and you need to make sure your suitcase doesn’t exceed your airline’s weight maximum. 

You can also switch between pound and kilogram measurements. 

Promising reviews: “I cannot imagine how we would have managed a big international trip without this. It saved us so much stress and, I’m sure, surprise charges at the airport.” —Potter Freak

“This scale works and was accurate on four flights. First flight was a test at 46 pounds, and Delta scales said it was 46 pounds. The next two flights were at 49 pounds, and both United and Delta found it to be 49 pounds. The bag on the fourth flight weighed 49, but the United scale found it to be 48 pounds. Four different airports and scales proved that this scale is a good, low-cost, must-have item for air travel.” —Robert

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four colors and also a two-pack).

17. ceiling fan carbon air filter to catch dust, pollen, pet dander, and smoke. These self-adhesive filters are made from coconut shells whose lightweight structure traps particles and contaminants. Turn your ceiling fan into an air purifier!

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

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.99.

18. Some deep-reaching, ergonomic “flossing toothbrushes” with dual-layered flossing bristles that are designed to get deep into the grooves of your teeth and gums.

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Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, specializing in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed for deeper cleans.

Here’s what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say: “I love it just after the first few days of use! I use an electric toothbrush usually, but I feel like I’m getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively.” 

Promising review: “I’m amazed at how well this toothbrush cleans my teeth — it definitely gets between the teeth and also, more importantly for me, gets in the small, deep crevices in my molars where I always have food stuck, and regular toothbrushes couldn’t get stuff out. I brush more often (after meals/snacks) because of how effective it is. As stated, definitely go easy around the gums. The bristles feel soft but will cause your gums to bleed if you use regular pressure. Nice and easy does the trick, SO WELL!” —Jason A.

Get a pair from Amazon for $9.90.

19. quilted KitchenAid mixer cover because you spent waaaaay too much on that gorgeous gadget to see it get covered in scratches and dust. It even has a front pocket so you can easily store attachments. Plus, it’s machine-washable!

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This cover is compatible with all KitchenAid tilt-head stand mixers using a standard 3–5 quart stainless steel bowl.

Promising review: “I absolutely love my quilted mixer cover! It’s thick and well-made. It fits perfectly!” —Milissa Therese

Get it from Wayfair for $20.44+ (available in seven colors).

20. A pack of reinforced clothing storage containers so you can get ready for fall by putting all your summer clothes away. These durable bags are breathable to help ensure nothing gets musty over time. They also have a clear window so you can see what’s inside before opening it. AND they have handles so you can easily move them from room to room.

Promising reviews: “I was looking for something to store blankets and bedding; these are perfect. They hold A LOT!” —Jennifer Jensen

“I used these bags to declutter our closets of fall and winter clothes. It definitely comes in handy for organizing, and it is great as hideaway storage.” —tiffani

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three colors and packs of two, four, six, and eight).

21. A delightfully scented foaming mousse formulated with coconut and shea oils to hydrate hair, define curls, and combat frizz. It’s also a great mousse to use atop natural protective styles like knotless braids.

Promising reviews: “This has been a game changer in my styling routine. Its lightweight formula creates soft, defined curls without weighing my hair down, giving me the perfect balance of hold and flexibility.” —april

“This stuff is wonderful. The smell, the de-tangling ability it has, plus I love how soft my hair is. My curls aren’t stiff. And on the days I want a little more hold or crispness, I just mix some of my firmer hold mousse in with this.” —Angelia Taggarrt

Get it from Amazon for $3.98.

22. A mason jar cold brew coffee maker — just add coffee grounds to the mesh filter, pour in water, and let it sit overnight. It even has a flip cap pour spout for a no-mess pour. Prep this before bed so you can have coffee first thing in the morning!

Promising review: “YOU NEED THIS. I love a nice iced coffee in the morning, and nothing beats the ease of this. I fill the filter to half, let it sit for 12–16 hours, and then take it out and have a nice iced coffee before work all week! The glass is thick and durable. Love this product.” —M

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes and with or without a handle).

23. The Pink Stuff cleaning paste, because no sticky saucepans, streaky stainless steel, or gunked-up glass shall prosper against you or this versatile, easy-to-use cleaner. This paste has got you covered, from your caked-on stovetop to your dirty rain boots. It can even remove those colorful drawings your kids left on your white walls!

Promising reviews: “I need this in bulk!! I have tried so many cleaning solutions to get out hard cooking stains on my stove top and nothing worked! This stuff took it right out without a problem!!” —Micaela Gunderson

“I was trying to get adhesive off of drywall and nothing was working. THIS WORKS on everything! It easily took off the adhesive. Then I had Corningware with a stubborn stain; I had tried everything. Then I tried the Pink Stuff, and it easily removed the stubborn stain. I will now always keep this on hand!” —David C. Rein

Get it from Amazon for $5.29.

24. And a floor cleaner from the same company that’ll dissolve just about any mess or stain that so far has been too stubborn to be cleaned. This non-abrasive formula works on just about any type of flooring and will leave behind a nice, fresh scent.

Promising review: “I had mopped my floor and could never get it clean enough. I used this bad boy, and it pulled up more dirt than Fabuloso. Living in Alaska, you tend to bring a lot of muck, and having a dog doesn’t help much with the dirt. 10/10 would recommend. It is the dirt destroyer.” —Steven Crosby

Get it from Amazon for $9.97.

25. A rotating timer if you need a little external help to meet your deadlines. Simply start and stop the clock by turning it!

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Promising review: “I seriously want to rave about this timer/clock. It’s the funkiest, most awesome clock and timer. I bought it to GET MY KIDS OUT OF THE HOUSE TO SCHOOL ON TIME. They consistently won’t be ready every morning without me hollering, ’10 minutes! 5 minutes!’ If I missed these callouts, no one was ready on time. Now, the alarm goes off, and they know what that means. I flip the hexagon to 15 minutes, then beep, beep, beep! It’s loud but not obnoxious, and everyone can hear it from the bedroom. Flip again for five more minutes. When it goes off again, I’m going for my keys. Better be ready, kiddos! LIFE IS BETTER with my ZNEWTECH HEXAGON DIGITAL Timer & Alarm!!!!” —77Keys

Check out my coworker’s hexagonal productivity timer review for more on how she uses this to get more done and help the day go by faster.

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 30 and 60 minutes and six colors).

26. A six-outlet wall charger designed to house larger chargers as well as USBs (and those ports offer fast-charging). It even functions as a night-light if you tend to work into the wee hours.

Promising review: “Love this. I have many items to plug in now that I have to office 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 $12.98+ (available in two styles and three colors).

27. A hydrating E.l.f. Cosmetics leave-on lip mask whose hyaluronic-infused formula will help ensure smoother, softer lips. It also contains squalane and castor oil for added moisture and conditioning. It even comes with a handy applicator!

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Promising review: “After reading reviews for many lip products to help with super dry lips due to menopause, I decided to give this a try. Wow!! I can’t believe the difference in how moisturized my lips feel after just a few days! A little goes a long way. I use it in the morning and at bedtime, applying a little extra at bedtime. My lips are no longer cracked or peeling. I also use some lip scrub a few times a week for exfoliation, which helps this lip mask to work even better. Don’t hesitate to purchase this; it really has worked wonders with how dry and cracked my lips were!” —MarBella25

Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

28. A pack of bottle cleaning tablets that’ll take care of the tough stains and persistent odors living in your travel mugs and water bottles. The best part is that there’s no scrubbing involved. So you get super clean gear with minimal effort!

Promising review: “OH MY GOSH! What is this MAGIC pill? We had a drip coffee maker with a stainless-steel carafe. I thought I was rinsing it out well. One day, I rinsed it out and noticed that it didn’t look as shiny as it should. Then, in no time, it was brown. I tried a LOT of ways to clean this thing. The best would just be to scratch some of it off. Was actually thinking of buying a new carafe. Then I found this. I threw one in the carafe, according to the instructions. Left the carafe on the counter overnight. When I dumped out the water the next day, OMG! ALL of the brown was GONE. When I say gone, I mean GONE. The inside of this carafe looked like new. Maybe even better than it did new. I was in shock. I could not believe what I was seeing. AMAZING!!!!!!! If you can’t get your carafe clean, TRY THIS NOW!” —Shane

Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $7.99.

29. A pack of Affresh dishwasher cleaner tablets so you don’t risk limescale and mineral buildup affecting your dishwasher’s performance. Because if a dishwasher can’t properly wash dishes…it’s essentially just a wet cabinet.

Promising review: “I never write reviews, but I’m so happy about my sparkling white dishwasher that I can’t help it! Ever since I moved into my apartment, my dishwasher was totally yellow inside. There were also lighter colored streaks all in it…it was pretty gross to look at. I read about this product in an article and was so excited to order it! After one use, my dishwasher looks brand new! I seriously can’t believe it. Didn’t expect it to work so well!” —M. Street

Get six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.

30. A mattifying dry shampoo powder whose benzene-free formula is designed to absorb excess sweat, oil, and dirt without leaving behind a white cast. If constantly washing your oily hair has left it feeling dry, refresh your hair with this volumizing powder!

Promising review: “I have tried IGK, Living Proof, Not Your Mother’s, Amika, and so many others, but THIS LASTS THE LONGEST! I am impressed by this product. Don’t listen to the haters because I have severely fine and oily hair, and this product allows me to last for one week without washing, and it gives me volume without the toxicity of spray dry shampoo.” —473X

Get it from Amazon for $18.

31. A pack of 25 disposable shower hair catchers that’ll help keep your tub and pipes clean. Simply peel this baby off when you feel it’s full enough and voila!

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Promising review: “For anyone with long hair, drainage clogging in the shower is a pain. So, THANKS to whoever thought of such a simple but clever solution. They stick perfectly and the glue lasts like three weeks. It literally does not let a hair pass, and it’s just so easy to place and remove. I wish I had known about this product before! A must-buy.” —MER

Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a 50-pack and 100-pack).

32. A pack of dual-textured Medicube facial toner pads designed to help exfoliate skin, control oiliness, and minimize the look of pores. These pads are formulated with citric acid and soothing botanicals to help keep your skin balanced and clear.

Promising review: “I’ve struggled with enlarged pores and uneven skin texture for a while, but these pore pads have been a game-changer for me! What impresses me the most is how they’ve noticeably reduced the size of my pores without drying out or irritating my skin.” —Devin Moretz

Get a pack of 70 from Amazon for $13.97 (available in four other styles). 

33. A lightweight Eos body lotion that offers 24-hour moisture! Its non-greasy formula contains seven nourishing oils and butter, including shea butter, so you’ll wanna pet your soft self all day long. And it’s vegan, hypoallergenic, and paraben-free.

Promising review: “Love this lotion. It is very thick and hydrating. Easy to apply. My skin feels very moisturized after application. The smell is definitely the best part. I have sensitive skin, so I struggle to find scented lotion that I like, but this one has not caused any flare-ups on my skin.” —Jaquelin g.

Get it from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in eight scents).

34. A pet hair remover so good you might not recognize your couch after just one use! And because it doesn’t use disposable adhesive strips, you can use this thing over and over and over and over and…

Need one you can carry with you? Check out this portable ChomChom roller!

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, but 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 within my rugs. It’s disgusting. This product is worth every dang penny.” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors).

35. A pack of fun-shaped and vegan hydrocolloid patches with salicylic acid and tea tree oil because they can not only help prevent you from pimple-picking or popping (no judgment, but it’s not great for your skin) but can also help you achieve blemish-free skin. 

Promising review: “These are miracle-working little stickers! You just stick one on your blemish, and within hours, it disappears! I could not believe how fast they worked. Wash and dry the area first and make sure there is no oil on the spot so the sticker will adhere firmly, then just let it work its magic! Definitely buying again to keep on hand at all times.” —Iliana Hinojosa

Get 36 patches from Amazon for $9.95 (available in three shapes and packs of 72).

36. And some overnight hydrocolloid nose patches designed to target pimples, pores, and oil for clearer-looking skin. Plus, it’ll be weirdly satisfying to peel this off and see all the gunk that was hiding in your pores. 

Promising review: “I use these nose patches on my actual nose, my forehead, and my chin because I have very oily skin, and WHEW do they draw out the gross gunk in my pores. My skin feels AMAZING after I use them!!” —Lillie Blanton

Get a pack of seven for $9.98.

37. A shoe protector spray — this water-, oil-, and stain-repellant spray will help make sure your shoes stay grime-free. This treatment can last up to five weeks!

Promising review: “It seriously repels dirt, and if anything gets on the shoes, it’s super easy to wipe away. No stains at all. Easy to apply and definitely works! Highly recommend.” —Bailey

Get it from Amazon for $16.

38. A two-pack of reusable mop pads so you don’t have to waste money on single-use Swiffer pads for your deep cleans. Made using extra-thick microfibers, these mop pads are super absorbent!

They’re compatible with the original Swiffer Sweeper!

Turbo Mops is a family-run small business that wants to help you live (and clean) more sustainably.

Promising review: “The Velcro closure alone is worth the purchase. It was really easy to put on (no more pinched fingers) and the hold is very strong. No more having to handle the dirty, drippy sheets to try to reattach them in the middle of cleaning the floor. I noticed that my floors are cleaner because the microfiber absorbs more and doesn’t just push the grime around the floor. Also, these can be washed in the washing machine for the next use.” —Rosemary Patterson

Get a pack of two from Turbo Mops on Amazon for $24.75.

39. free-standing boot rack because it’s boot season and there’s no need for you to be tripping over your thigh-highs in the entryway. This bad boy can hold up to six pairs!

Promising review: “Absolutely love this boot rack and the fact that it doesn’t take up much space. Was very easy to put together. It freed up a lot of space in my closet.” —Tracy Crismond

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

40. A non-greasy hair wax stick to slick back any flyaways or style your edges. And its vegan and cruelty-free formula contains castor oil, which hydrates and smooths.

BUT please don’t feel any pressure to lay your edges unless you way want to! Check out “Just A Friendly PSA That You Don’t HAVE To Lay Your Edges Down If You Don’t Wanna.”

Promising review: “Thought this would be an inferior product for the price. I’ve always used Bed Head, but this time, when I saw what Bed Head cost, I took a gamble on this wax stick. Guess what?! It works the same as the expensive Bed Head. So save your money and enjoy this affordable, great product.” —AJ Carrelli

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sizes and in multipacks).

41. An oversized, universal bike seat with back rest if your current seat lacks the padding needed to keep you comfortable. This one’s got high-density memory foam and gel for better shock absorption! Plus, its extra-wide design will help make sure your hips and legs don’t suffer either.

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This will fit on a standard 7/8″ seat post.

Promising review: “Love it. I have a bad back and using this larger seat gives me a little more comfort.” —Pamela

Get it from Wayfair for $44.99 (available in two colors).

42. A WD-40 pen — a multi-use lubricant in a convenient pen form! This works great at stopping squeaks, protecting against corrosion, loosening rust, and removing grime! Precision made easy.

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 in the house toolbox.” —BBP623

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99.

43. A lemon-scented fume-free oven cleaner so powerful you might just convince yourself you replaced your oven altogether. This heavy-duty cleaner can remove grime, stains, and caked-on food!

Reviewers suggest letting it sit overnight to remove really tough stains.

Promising reviews: “Feels weird to have a product that actually works. Baked-on hard crust stuff might take a little extra work, but the baked-on grease/soot on the door, door glass, metal, and other parts of the oven really do just wipe off. You spray it in a cold oven, wait 1 hour and 15 minutes (per instructions), and then wipe it off.” —edev

Get it from Amazon for $8.98.

44. A set of electrolyte-rich Liquid I.V. hydration packets to help you get hydrated faster than just water alone. This yummy Firecracker Popsicle flavor will keep you coming back for more, which will make your body happy.

FYI, depending on your situation, water may be enough to rehydrate you! Read more about electrolyte-enhanced drinks and hydration at Cleveland Clinic. Psst — it’s also gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free! 

Not interested in this Popsicle flavor? Get a pack of 16 lemon-lime flavored packets from Amazon for $24 (also available in sugar-free flavors). 

Promising review: “Liquid I.V. does an amazing job hydrating. I purchase their product for 40+ employees who work in a construction-related industry. Hydration is so important while working in the hot Georgia sun, and this product aids in this 100%. Now, let’s talk about the firecracker flavor! When we produced these for our crew, ages 23–60, all of their eyes lit up, and they were super excited. Many of them did not know this flavor existed. Quite honestly, I didn’t either until I came across them on Amazon. They all loved the flavor. In particular, the ones who were older kept telling me it tasted like their childhood. Seriously, who hasn’t stood outside an ice cream truck ordering the Firecracker Popsicle?” —Disney Diva

Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $24.17.

45. A bottle of Wet & Forget shower cleaner because no one wants to scrub their bathtub clean. With this, you’ll just spray it on, wait 8–12 hours, then rinse it off. Super easy!

Promising review: “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 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).

46. A super-strong large hair claw clip whose curve and grip are made to handle all hair types and textures. Got big hair? That’s no problem for this cutie patootie!

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Teleties is a small business!

Promising review: “I have very, very thick hair, and most clips are too flimsy. This one is very well made. I love that it has extra teeth, and it holds all my hair extremely well. Love the color and the style!” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Teleties on Amazon for $14.99 (available in five styles).

47. A pack of K-Cup cleaners if you haven’t cleaned your machine in awhile and your coffee hasn’t been tasting quite like coffee lately. Pop one of these cups into your Keurig to give it the deep clean it’s been needing.

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.

48. A bottle of eye drops to help relieve redness in as little as a minute. And results can last up to eight hours!

Promising review: “I use it in the morning, and my eyes feel so good after. It takes the red out right away. My eyes are so white, and dry eyes are gone!” —Blee

Get it from Amazon for $11.97.

49. A helpful bath ducky that’ll tell you if your tot’s bath water is too hot before letting them get in. Plus, it’s a cute and fun toy your little one will enjoy playing with!

This duck shows the temperature and the time!

Promising review: “LOVE using this during bath time!!! It makes life so easy, and you are never wondering if the temperature needs to be adjusted since it is accurate. It lights up and alarms if the temperature goes too low or too hot, and works almost immediately upon being placed in the water. Plus, this is a super fun floating ducky that kiddos love to watch in the bath!” —Kelli G.

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in four styles).

50. A plant-based wrinkle-release spray so you don’t walk around looking like you just rolled out of bed…even if you did. Because no one wants to look like they’re too lazy to iron…even if you are. Just spray, smooth, and tug!

Cold Iron is a small business offering you an ironing alternative!

Promising review: “This stuff works. Perfectly. Period. I spend six weeks in France every year, and everything I wear there is linen or viscose. I didn’t iron once this summer. It works that well.” —capucine

Get it from Cold Iron on Amazon for $19.89.

51. A fragrance-free EcoTools makeup brush cleaning spray — this super convenient cleaner is not only vegan and cruelty-free but also quick-drying, so you don’t have to wait hours and hours for your brushes to dry to use them again. Just spray this onto the bristles and wipe away the residue on a cloth.

Promising review: “I was pleasantly surprised at how well this cleaned my expensive brushes. The makeup came out with minimum effort and left the brushes soft and smelling fresh. The relatively low price was an extra bonus. I will definitely purchase the product again.” —Ann S Raab

Get it from Amazon for $6.06+ (available in two sizes).

52. A pack of four cactus-shaped dryer balls to make sure your clothes and bedsheets dry evenly and completely. Plus, they’re reusable and just so darn cute!

And they might just catch any hair on your clothes!

Promising review: “These are the only dryer balls I’ve found that actually made me not need fabric softener sheets. It cuts down on static, and I don’t find pet fur clinging to my clothes when I pull them out of the dryer.” —Tianhui Fan

Get them from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five styles and larger pack sizes).

53. A pack of four duster sponges you simply dampen, and then you’re ready to clean! It’s that easy. Watch as it catches and removes dust, debris, hair, and stains around your home. 

Promising review: “I am a bit of a neat freak. These have been soooo useful for cleaning my baseboards, blinds, and fans. They can be used on really any surface, but they are specifically good in those spots. They can be submerged in warm, soapy water and reused over and over again. They are comparable to the Scrub Daddy damp dusters. There are a bunch of them in the box, and they are all individually wrapped. A great deal and a great product!” —Bryn

Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five color combinations and three pack sizes).

54. A pair of ergonomically designed oversized leaf scoops to make one of fall’s most annoying chores a lot easier.

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Promising review: “These scoops are FANTASTIC. They turned a rather physically daunting chore into a much easier one, not to mention we spend literally less than half of the time that we normally have spent gathering up all these leaves and acorns. We are going to purchase another pair for NEXT season!! Wonderful ingenious tool! A must-have for raking chores!” —JMB

Get them from Amazon for $28.95.

55. And a pack of three large water- and tear-resistant garden dustpans that’ll make collecting and disposing of leaves waaay easier. And quicker!

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Promising review: “We are doing a lot of yard work, trimming shrubs, removing large weeds, clearing broken branches. I needed a larger container than the standard 30-gallon can. These hold at least twice that volume and because they are as wide as they are high are far easier to load with larger debris.” —nightsong

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $22.99.

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

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