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Some deeply satisfying, some just…ew…but all proving that these must-haves really work.
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A mold and mildew removing gel, because you don’t need to get your whole shower redone when this is in your life. Just squeeze out and let this non-drip gel work its magic overnight — NO s c r u b b i n g.
It clings to tile, meaning it’ll STAY PUT, killing mold and mildew and keeping it from reappearing later down the road.
Promising review: “I CANNOT emphasize enough that this stuff works MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I had taken before photos, because when I say magic, I mean UTTER WITCHCRAFT. The caulking around my tub was staining moldy, but a little hit of this and it was GLOWING WHITE like we had just recaulked. I recommended it to my aunt, whose house was built in the 1970s so her tub caulking stains were over 40 years in the making, and she was going to pay someone to come in to strip the caulk and do it over new. I told her no need- just use some of this stuff! Worked like witchcraft AGAIN!!!! Her caulking is also glowing white now, and she’s recommending it to HER friends now!!! This stuff is so good, you’ll recommend it to everyone you know. No caulking stains are too deep for this!!!!!!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
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Sugardoh sugaring paste, an hair removal product (with a before & after *gif) so you can try sugaring right at home. Many people — including yours truly — swear by sugaring for ingrown-free, irritation-free skin compared to shaving or waxing.
Sugardoh
I’d gotten sugared a few times at sugaring salons and loved it, so after seeing Sugardoh on Tiktok, I bought some of their paste this spring and used it several times over the summer. There is a slight learining curve (Sugardoh’s how-to videos and gifs make it *so* easy), but removing the hair I wanted to was easy peasy. I’ve done it with the plastic applicator as well as just a ball of the paste (like they do in sugaring salons) and both worked super well. And it’s mostly just sugar and water, so it’s totally compostable too!
Get sugar paste from Sugardoh for $40 (available in two firmnesses) or the essentials starter kit for $68 (valued at $85), which comes with drying powder, a reusable applicator and reusable cloth strips, and a calming serum.
Sugardoh is a Black woman-owned brand making plant-based sugar paste (from just water, citric acid, and lemon juice) and hair removal tools.
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A few sheets of LED-dimming stickers to finally keep those pesky router, TV, clock, and other electronic lights from ruining your ~room of complete darkness~.
They dim 50-80% of the light, so you can still tell that your devices are still actually *on* and functioning. You can always double them up to completely block out the light source if you’d like (many reviewers do this) or buy the stronger **full black-out** edition!
Promising review: “This is the best thing you never knew you needed. I own a digital clock with the numbers displayed in red LED light, and every night I’ve blocked the light with a cover so it doesn’t shine in my eyes as I sleep. Silly I know, but I like my room pitch black and cave-like. On a whim I bought this product. OH MY GOD! Game-changer!! For the first night EVER I didn’t have to cover the clock display before I went to bed!! I had no idea how big a difference this little dimmer could make, but I’m more than pleased with the result. I can still see the time display just fine, but now my room is a happy cave! Some commenters argue you could get the same effect using electrical tape, regular tape covered in sharpie, etc, but true to the name of these products if you’re looking for something to DIM, then this is for you. Also the product is easy to remove and doesn’t leave a sticky residue at all, which can’t be said for most tapes. I did notice a slight lag in response when I covered my TV LED sensor, so if you’re trying to block something that actually senses inputs I would maybe not suggest this. Other than that, excellent product!” —Amazon Customer
Get a sheet of over 100 dimming stickers (in multiple sizes and shapes) from Amazon for $4.39.
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A set of bed bands that will keep your fitted sheets neatly tucked under your mattress, so you’ll sleep more comfortably *and* be able to make your bed wayyyy faster in the morning. And making your bed is really the best way to start a productive day.
Promising review: “I have a pillow-top and pillow-bottom queen-sized bed that is a little too small for king sheets and with queen sheets I have battled to keep the sheets from popping off. I have tried everything! I was about to try to customize some king sheets because it was so frustrating. Then I saw this product advertised on Facebook in one of those posts about the amazing products that people love. So I figured it was worth a try. It works. I was shocked. My sheets have not popped off once. I ordered this in February and it is May now — and they have not popped off once! They used to pop off EVERY…SINGLE…NIGHT. To say this is life changing is not an exaggeration. Such a relief to be able to sleep through the night without ending up in rumpled sheets.” —TinkerbellAPixie
Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three colors and four sizes).
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A miracle-adjacent carpet stain remover so you can banish wine stains, pet stains, and what-the-heck-even-is-that stains — WITHOUT rinsing or vacuuming. Aka your roommate won’t even *know* you spilled in the first place.
And btw: it also works on upholstery, woodwork, and even walls.
Promising review: “This stain remover is so easy to use and really gets the job done. I have two dogs who are constantly getting tracking in dirt onto my rugs and couch. This has cleaned up anything they can track in. It’s also taken coffee and red wine stains out of my rugs. It’s a true miracle worker. I’ve never found another product that gets the job done like Folex.” —Leah
Get a bottle from Amazon for $6.65.
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Zesty Paws’ pet allergy supplement, which is formulated for dogs with skin sensitivities. These soft chews provide a dose of probiotics and nutrients to help improve immune function, digestion, healthy skin, and keep their coat nice and shiny.
Promising review: “Absolutely the best product. It saved my itchy goldendoodle! We tried changing food, Benadryl, medicated shampoo, fish oil, everything you can imagine… nothing worked long-term. He was itching his face so badly he would make himself bleed. Had sores and scabs all over his face and neck. I bought these because they had good reviews and I was desperate. It changed his life! He no longer scratches AT ALL! His coat looks great and all of his sores are healed. He’s the happiest he’s been which makes me a very happy momma. He is also very picky and never eats treats… he eats these every time so that’s an added bonus!” —Darcie Nation
Get it from Amazon for $26.97.
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And a gentle, enzyme-based pet ear cleaner to not only prevent infections later on and provide relief from itchy ears, but (more importantly) so they can hear very well each and every time you say “I love you.” Which should of course be at least 100 times a day.
Promising review: “My husband and I just adopted our cute puppy, Winston, from the Humane Society. When we adopted him, his ears were unfortunately pretty dirty, but after we used this ear cleaner today, his ears are so clean!! I’m so amazed at everything it managed to get out. Our puppy’s ears look so much better now! I would highly recommend this product to anyone with a dog.” —Jerome F
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
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A jar of O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Lotion for making dry hands a thing of the past, healing cracked skin and protecting against new damage in no time flat. This stuff is basically a miracle for people who wash their hands a bunch.
Promising review: “I am amazed! I have dealt with eczema all my life. I’ve used steroid creams/ointments, lotions, wash, you name it. And then I tried this miracle product! In four days, my hands looks better then it ever has! I can bend my finger without pain! I’m sooo happy with the results. And I have only been using it for four days!” —Kelly
Get it from Amazon for $8.36.
They also make a version for your feet (tho you can probs use the hand one for your tootsies too), which I ALSO l-o-v-e. Get it from Amazon for $8.50.
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The Pink Stuff, a TikTok- (and reviewer-) beloved cleaning product that basically…works miracles! Name your mess, and this mildly abrasive paste will take care of business — including but not limited to bathroom tiles, sinks, stove tops, painted walls, grills, and outdoor furniture.
Promising review: “I am genuinely stunned by how well this worked in my shower. I have been trying to get rid of these water stains since the day I moved in almost three years ago. They just got worse with time and nothing would hold them off. Then I tried The Pink Stuff and my jaw dropped as I washed it away. You can see in this picture I did a small section and holy moly, it looked like a new door. I usually don’t write reviews but I had to say how stunned I was with this. I haven’t used it on much else yet but with the results from my shower door, I can only imagine how great it’ll be. I give 5 stars!” —Katie Marchbank
Get it from Amazon for $5.29.
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A plant-based, paraben-free brush shampoo so you can feel good about *finally* washing caked-on foundation out of your favorite tools without irritating sensitive skin or leaving behind residue. The formula’ll even leave the bristles soft and conditioned.
AND it’s cruelty-free and the bottle is made from recycled plastic.
Promising review: “This is the best brush shampoo I’ve ever used. I’ve used brush shampoos from high-end/luxury lines, too, and they did not work as well as this. First and most importantly for me,
