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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. I got 99 problems, but my house smelling like wet dog ain't one of 'em. It's crafted from soy wax, uses a cotton wick, and does not contain any harmful additives or dyes. One Fur All is a small biz that creates furry-friendly candles, wax melts, room sprays, and more to keep your house smelling fresh and free of pet odors. Promising review: "Needed a candle that would eliminate odor and be safe for my cats. It did just that. My house smelled good for months on just one candle. Will be buying again shortly as I’ve gone through my whole candle. 😅" —Allegra Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in 35 scents and in packs of two). 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 to sit overnight. I was amazed the mold wiped off with a rag." —Robin S. Johns Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes and in packs of two). Promising reviews: "I’m so glad I discovered this cleanser. Plumbing backed up…the smell lingered after several cycles with bleach, baking soda, vinegar, and dishwasher detergent. I almost gave in to purchasing a new dishwasher before discovering Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner. It worked after the first use. I now use it monthly." —lejay Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in a box of 12 tablets or a pack of six boxes; also available in a pouch). Promising review: "We moved into our house a year ago, and I’ve been on a quest to clean the grout next to the stove ever since then. I’ve tried everything — store products, DIY solutions, Pinterest recommendations, you name it. As a last resort, I got this, and holy cow! I left it on for three minutes as a spot test at first, and I could already see a huge difference. I then did two more rounds, letting it sit for five minutes each. The scent's not bad, it was fine if I had the window open, it was just being down close to it that got me. Seriously, stop looking and buy this." —Britney Phillips Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (also available with a grout or handheld brush). Promising review: "This clip is amazing. No more towels falling on the floor. It was becoming a routine thing since my cat thinks it's fun to pull the kitchen towels off the oven. Not now, bad kitty! Great product...wish I had bought one sooner!" —Joanna Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.79. You can also use it to dust your couch, carpet, or clothes. Promising review: "Our screens are on a second-floor balcony. There really isn't any good way to clean the outside of the screens. Luckily, the fibers on this screen cleaner are small enough that they seem to fit through the screen and clean both sides. I'm sure it doesn't clean the outside as well as it does the inside, but any help is always appreciated. I was actually shocked at how much dirt came off of the screens with this very simple tool. I used it wet with a small amount of dish soap, and it worked really well. I also appreciated that after I was finished, I was just easily able to rinse and dry the screen cleaner for future use. A simple tool at an excellent price." —BonjourBeautyByAmy You can use them on top-load, front-load, and HE washers. Promising review: "I'm on my sixth box of Affresh, which should tell you how well this works for me. I have a front-loading washer, and these tablets have completely eliminated the mildew smell that front-loaders are notorious for. Each box comes with 5 tablets, and I use one monthly as recommended (or every 30 cycles if you do laundry less frequently). It's such an easy thing to do for maintenance - just toss a tablet in an empty machine and run a cleaning cycle. The washer smells fresh and clean afterward, with no musty or mildew odors lingering. For context, I've been using this consistently for over a year now, and my washer still smells great." —MSM78 Get a pack of five from Amazon for $11.24+ (also available in a pack of six and 12). Promising review: "The windows are noticeably squeaky clean and clear, and no scrubbing is required after only needing about 20 minutes to dry on a sunny day. I also used this to clean two outdoor glass dining tables, which are now ready for lunches and early dinners outside in the summer. Great product, definitely recommend and will be buying again!" —Helena Get a two-pack from Amazon for $21.38+ (also available in a pack of eight). It has a built-in sensor to adjust to either hot or cold airflow. Promising review: "My bedroom sits above the garage and has three exterior walls. It's an older home, so I question the insulation. The room has been unbearable in the extreme winter and in the extreme summer. These vents have been such a huge game-changer now that the temperature is cold. The room used to be unbearable to wake up in or just to go into because it would be so cold. I bought two of these for the room, and it has made a difference in this room. I can get out of bed without dreading how cold it's going to be. I highly recommend these if you have a room that the HVAC system just doesn't seem to do its part in." —Cat Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in two sizes and colors). Just FYI — this works really well at holding standard-size items like cleaning products or larger body washes and soaps. For anything smaller, reviewers have had issues with them falling off. Promising review: "I only have one bathroom for my family and no built-in storage, so this pedestal sink organizer has been a huge help! It keeps mouthwash, toiletries, and even cleaning supplies neatly stored without making the bathroom look crowded. The shelves are a little on the narrow side, but it still does the job well. My small bathroom looks more organized and even feels more spacious now. Definitely a smart buy!" —Angelica Lorea It's perfect for new parents, remote workers, or anyone who's not playing around about protecting their peace. Nap Guardian is a small business that specializes in doorbell covers for home use. Promising review: "This is well-made and very easy to apply. I have it on my Ring doorbell camera, and it keeps delivery people from ringing my doorbell very well. It also does not obstruct my view or notifications for my Ring doorbell camera. Great for when taking a nap!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in silver or black). 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 (also available with a tumbler). Promising review: "Love the shoe storage. Mostly bought for the look, not practicality. These fit sandals/anything flat like Birks, running shoes, and Air Forces fine, but anything taller won't fit. Six shoes total for one cabinet fit. Would buy again. Does as advertised and easy on the eyes." —mmaj Get it from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in four colors and with two, three or four flip drawers). Promising review: "My teen loves shoes, especially high tops, but her collection was out of control. We hung these in her closet and were able to fit heels, high tops, cleats, and everything in between. I especially love that they don’t bang on the door when you open/close it. Plus, they were quick and easy to assemble!" —Ashton Get it from Amazon for $27.77+ (available in eight colors, an accessories holder and a combo of shoe rack and accessories holder). BuzzFeed editor Maitland Quitmeyer has this to say about it: I bought this for my white porcelain kitchen sink and I've since texted five people about it, which is really a lot for such a boring grown-up product. It cleans beautifully, but the *best* thing about it is its ability to repel stains after cleaning. You know that thing when you rinse out your coffee cup, and the coffee water just lingers in your sink, and you have to purposefully rinse it out for two minutes? You don't have to do that — the coffee can't stick to the sink and just goes RIGHT down the drain. Time saved, sink clean — this is really a Virgo dream product right here. Promising review: "This product will make your kitchen sink brand new!!! It’s so fast and easy to use, I recommend it to everyone that I know." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in packs of two, three, four, six and 12 as well as with accessories and in a two-liter bottle). Promising review: "I went in skeptical, I'm not going to lie. We had grease spilled on our brand new paver patio, and I tried Dawn and the Dawn Power Wash. Neither touched it. The grease had been sitting for a few weeks, and I saw an ad for this stuff. I ordered it to try because why not? Well, I'll be damned because this took the spots right up! No evidence we ever spilled anything! I'd buy it again." —Susan Get it from Amazon for $17.97+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "The photos speak for themselves. When we bought our home, there was no water softener and years of iron buildup. We tried so many things on our shower. Nothing worked. We were convinced we’d be stuck until we renovated the bathroom. But this worked wonders. I still can’t believe it. We had to let it sit for about an hour, then it dissolved and wiped right off. Definitely use in a ventilated area if possible." —M. Gilardi Get it from Amazon for $6.88+ (also available in a pack of three or six). The microfiber dusting head is completely removable and machine-washable. Promising review: "This sucker is LOOOONG. It's also short when you need it to be. But its length is one of its greatest assets, being able to reach even those ceiling beams you couldn't reach before. Finally reach the tops of picture frames that are hanging in awkwardly high places. Clean off the poles that extend the drop of the ceiling fans. Dust the corner speakers mounted at the ceiling. This is what I did in no time at all with this duster, and despite nearly two years of web buildup in some high places, I got the whole job done in just a few minutes. Seriously, you can wipe down all the webs that have been built — all without standing directly beneath the duster! The extra length also means no unexpected guests are going to drop down your shirt while you're evicting them. And I'm perfectly okay with that." —M. C. Payette Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (also available in a two piece or seven piece attachment set). Psst — They also work great on wine, mud, cola, coffee, blood, and juice! Promising review: "A GIFT FROM HEAVEN!! We have three dogs who sometimes have accidents. We’ve tried EVERYTHING — steam cleaning, sprays, you name it. Nothing has worked...UNTIL NOW!! I open the package above the stain and pour the extra solution on the stain before I stomp the pad down. I leave the pad for several hours (not quite 24 hours), and the stains are GONE!! I’ll use nothing else after these!!!" —Miko Furusushi Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.49 (also available in a pack of two 20-count boxes). The kit comes with one Baseboard Buddy and three reusable pads that can be used wet or dry. Promising review: "This was so easy to put together. I sprayed it with my favorite counter spray and did all the baseboards and door, and window frames on my first floor in under 15 minutes!! That's three bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, hallway, and mud room in under 15 minutes. It used to take me almost half a day and very sore knees and back. I even dusted the tops of some picture frames. Very easy to rinse off when I was done. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to cut time on cleaning and for people who can't/don't want to bend over, kneel down/get on a step stool or ladder." —Suziehomemaker This foam is a cleaner that helps eliminate bad smells, but if your garbage disposal is clogged, it's best to call a plumber. 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 — the 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 set of four from Amazon for $3.96+ (also available in a two-pack). Promising review: "Do you ever remove the rubber cap between your sink and disposal? It is beyond gross! This is shaped just right and makes quick work of a yucky job. Good to do to keep odors away." —Mom328LSA Get it from Amazon for $8.49 (also available with a a cleaner kit). Promising review: "This thing is aahhhh-mazing! I’ve had several kinds of cat hair removers — adhesive strips, sticky rollers, rubber nubby gloves. Nothing else works as well and as quickly. Easy to clean out, too. I bought a handheld and a bigger one with a long handle for carpet and area rugs. Love them! They even clean the hair off the stupid red velvet drapes that came with the house when we bought it." —M. Bauer Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four styles). It works on all floor types, but is *especially* great on carpet. *And* it has a built-in squeegee, great for cleaning up spills on hard surfaces. Promising reviews: "I use this on my wood floors and my rugs. I have three big dogs that shed like [wild]. It is the perfect shape and size to fit anywhere to get the fur trapped under couches, tables, etc. As soon as I got it, I tried it out, and my jaw dropped at how well it worked. It's completely made of rubber and molded so it won't fall apart." —Brittney "This is the best I’ve ever spent in my life. I’ve had it for three days, and I’ve told like 37 people about it. I don’t have carpet in my house, but I have rugs and hardwood floors, and giant German shepherd hair tumbleweeds. I’m not kidding; I felt like I was swimming in dog hair! I was sweeping with a regular broom several times a day, and it felt like I was trapped in a fur dust storm. My allergies were begging me to find a solution. I bought ALL the vacuums and blew up every single one of them, including an actual Shop-Vac. This thing somehow magically attracts all the dog hair and dirt in a neat little pile. I will buy this again and again until I die." —Kimber Leigh Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four other styles, a two-pack, and a replacement head; some options also come with extra accessories like a cloth and a mini version). Promising review: "Wow. Don’t waste your time with any other formulation that you found online. I’ve literally tried EVERYTHING! The soap/vinegar/baking soda, the expensive store-bought 'hard water cleaners.' I’ve scrubbed for HOURS! But this…. This product is like magic. It’s kind of like a paste that you can rub on with a microfiber towel, and the hard water stains literally just RUB OFF. Like butter! Seriously, the easiest option I have tried yet. I stopped within the first five minutes of cleaning to do this review because I’m in shock lol. Coming from someone who never writes reviews! Take that as a sign to buy this immediately. What a game changer, I’m mad I’m just now finding this stuff lol!" —_kayla_carter Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes). The three pressure settings are an energizing blast, a Swedish massage or rainfall. Promising review: "This is a high-quality product that’s straightforward to install. The water pressure is incredible! It’s like a brand-new shower. You can adjust which showerhead the water comes out of individually or both simultaneously. It’s a game changer for our kids, so they don’t fight over the water anymore!" —Taylor Get it from Amazon for $249+ (available with or without a second showerhead and in four colors). Promising review: "Found this product on TikTok. I don’t think I’ve ever seen value like I do in this product! Literally use it on EVERYTHING!! Kids and teens have dirt, grime, and grease on their walls? ...This will make it look like a new paint job. Baseboards need some love? A pea-sized amount of this makes them look brand new. Need a shoe cleaner? PERFECT for sneakers. I could name a million more uses, but I can ASSURE you this is worth every penny. What’s more? You need such a LITTLE of this product, it will last a VERY long time. Thank you, TikTok!!!" —Rachel in CLT Get it from Amazon for $5.97 (available in a single or double pack and with a sponge). Just replace them every 3 months to keep the fresh air going strong. 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 crisper and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" —Haylee Marez Get a three-pack from Amazon for $22.99+ (also available in a five-pack). Promising review: "This is the definition of "product you didn't know you needed because you didn't know it existed." I was FOREVER pulling the wrong chain on our bedroom ceiling fan. (Want the light off? Oh no...now the fan's on high. Need to change the fan speed? Eek... now you're in the dark.) They're a much better quality than I expected. They're actually quite heavy-duty pull chains, and they add a bit of fun to the decor. (When you notice them — most of the time, who even thinks about a ceiling fan pull chain?) As an added bonus, my infant daughter loves staring at them while I change her diaper or jammies. I tap them to make the chains swing, and it's instant fascination, which helps make my job easier!" —LHD Get it from Amazon for $5.68 (available in two lengths and three finishes). They also have a glow-in-the-dark version to make finding them easy peasy at night. Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. Promising review: "Many of my appliances have a loose fit on my outlets, but with these in now, I don’t worry about my appliances being in a shortage because they fit so loosely. Definitely a quick, inexpensive fix to an annoying problem I had. Very satisfied." —Tania B. Delgado Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in clear and glow-in-the-dark; also in a pack of 25). Promising review: "Between myself (medium long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped up on the roller brush out with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." —MKS Promising review: "I have been looking for a solution that would allow for a nightstand and also a dresser to be pushed up against a wall even with things plugged into the outlet behind that furniture. I FOUND IT. This wall outlet extender does exactly what it says it will do. I have a fan, clock radio, and watch charger plugged into it and can still move the nightstand right up against the wall. The light on the dresser no longer forces the dresser to be out a couple of inches; it, too, can be pushed right up against the wall, and the cord is not in danger of getting crushed and becoming a fire hazard. A game changer! I will be ordering a few more." —Lynda L. Get a two-pack from Amazon for $5.79+ (available in two prong or three prong and in a three pack). Promising review: "Best looking metal spray paint I have seen. It took me 90 minutes to prepare, mask, and paint my bathroom faucet. I used about 1/2 a can of this paint." —Yooper-Adam Get it from Amazon for $9.49+ (available in 20 metallic finish colors as well as in flat, matte, and satin finishes). Promising review: "These are the most effective litter mats that I've ever tried. This is the fourth different litter mat that I've tried. Nothing else has been effective with the three litter boxes that are kept on both hardwood and carpet. I got one at first to see if I liked it, and then bought two more. The holes are deep enough that they catch everything, and all you have to do is open it like an envelope to dump it out. I've had no issues with stuff getting stuck in the holes, either. I do use corncob litter, so I can't say anything as to the effectiveness of it with clay litter." —DisaRae Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four sizes and five colors). The kit includes one wand with a long handle, six disposable scrubbing pads preloaded with cleaner, and one caddy for easy storage. Promising review: "So, we have a toilet that belongs to the cats. We don't use it, we don't look at it, we like to pretend it does not exist. Even with semiregular flushing, cat waste is pretty nasty stuff and builds up quickly in the bowl. One of these wands cleaned it up in a single session! Before-and-after pic attached (above)." —Whitney Powerstone Pumice is a small business offering home cleaning products. Promising review: "TikTok made me buy this. This thing literally scoured away hard-water stains that I have been trying to get rid of for years in less than 30 seconds. 10/10 recommend." —Tleary125 Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (also available in packs of two, three and four). Reviewers also use this rack for storing purses, rolling pins, wine bottles, yoga mats, umbrellas, and all sorts of other items. Promising review: "Anyone with a small bathroom knows that free space is almost non-existent, and these have been so great. We bought two, so we had one for each bathroom, and we were able to get the majority of our towels up on them and looking nice (which means we freed up space in the linen closet)!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (also available as a two-pack). You can use these for so much more than clothing! Think craft supplies, extra toiletries, shoes...basically whatever you have too much of. Promising review: "These storage bags are fantastic. I live in a small apartment where storage space is at a premium. I use these to store my Costco toilet paper and paper towels so I don't need to make as many trips to the store. It keeps them in pristine condition and out of sight. The handles make them easy to pull in and out, and they fold up nicely when not in use. I'm thinking about getting two more since four will fit under my queen bed." —Kimberly Dorn Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three colors, in packs of four and with soft or firm walls). Check out a TikTok of the duvet clips in action. Pinion Pins is a small business specializing in home improvement products. Promising review: "I was super worried about if I would have enough of the Pinions, and I totally do! My duvet is kinda thick, and the Pinions pierced through with no problems! Plus, with a little extra room, if I had some extra layers. I REALLY like how you have to have the magnet tool to pull them apart. Absolutely no moving! Don’t walk, RUN TO BUY THIS. I also like how unnoticeable they are." —Abigayle Mishler Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $17.95 (also available in a pack of 16). Promising review: "Bought this on Prime Day. I like listening to music/podcasts in the shower, but we don’t have much room for a speaker/Echo Dot on our counter space in the bathroom. This product solved this issue. It’s very sturdy and easy to install. Highly recommend!" —Jude Chauvin Get a single outlet cover from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available in packs of two or in a double outlet cover that also comes in a pack of two). Promising review: "I don’t have much room in my kitchen, and after seeing my friend have a similar one, I had to have it! It has saved so much counter space and can fit a lot of clean dishes!" —Victoria Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "Very convenient. I'd been looking for new laundry baskets to keep in my bathroom so my family didn't just throw clothes into a pile on the floor. There isn't a lot of floor space in there, so I was looking for a tall, narrow basket and found these. They are great. I put one on the back of the door, and one hanging from a towel rack and labeled one for light colors and, without even asking, my family has been putting their clothes in the correct bin, and I just need to unzip and let the clothes fall into the laundry basket, and they are ready to go into the wash. I really like them." —D. Jelte Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three colors and packs of two). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity. 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