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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. This stuff is free from parabens and provides a sulfate-free haircare system. This is gentle for use on all curl types and textures to help bump up your hair's natural strength. Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jasmin Sandal has this and says, "My hair is the ~perfect~ combo of wavy, curly, and frizzy, and this drugstore product has been a holy grail of mine for some time. I've found that it's the only formula that will give me soft, naturally curly waves come the a.m. and since I'm generally a nighttime hair washer, I have the perfect excuse to avoid blasting my hair with heat. Before hitting the pillow, I like to run my fingers through my towel-dried hair with a pea-sized amount of this, flip my mane over, and then give the ends a good scrunch. In the morn, my hair appears shiny with defined, wavy curls — we're not talking HD — but they have a nice, soft definition to them that doesn't require much styling." Promising reviews: "Absolutely love this stuff! It's the one hair product I have to have. I rotate shampoos and conditioners but have never found anything to put on damp hair that I like as much as this. It says it's for curls, but works great on straight hair too. I have had super straight to very curly hair over the years and have loved this on all hairstyles." —Bunco Queen of the Universe "I ended up using this product as more of a daily hair 'moisturizer' because it leaves it so wonderfully hydrated, soft, and manageable. This product has made my natural, 4c hair so much easier to style. I really can't say enough good things about it. It's a great product that I will definitely purchase again. I hope they never stop making this stuff! It's as if it was made just for me!!" —razgirl67 Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (also available as a pack of two). Each set comes with two types of cloth: waffle weave and smooth weave. For best results, start by dampening the waffle-weave cloth and rubbing it onto your surface. Then go in with the (dry) smooth one to polish away any streaks. When you're done, you can toss them in the wash so they're ready for next time! Promising review: "I absolutely NEVER leave reviews, but I just have to rave about this product! I used this to clean my very, very old stainless-steel coffee maker, and oh my goodness. I don’t think it’s been this spotless since it was brand new. These towels are incredibly easy to use and of such great quality. They work incredibly well on glass and mirrors as well. They leave ZERO streaks and make cleaning quick and painless. I also love that they just need water. Saves me lots of money on harsh cleaning products! Can’t recommend more!" —Kerry Broker Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three colors and two-packs). The starter kit comes with the wand, storage caddy, and six refill brush heads. Promising reviews: "I’m so glad I purchased this Clorox toilet wand. Extremely easy to use. I love how great it deep cleans my toilet. Reaches areas that my normal toilet brush didn’t. The soft scent is just perfect!" —Liza Love "I bought this wand to clean the toilet, but found it also works great for showers and tubs. I love that I don't have to bend so much. Super easy to use! I still hate cleaning bathrooms, but this makes it so easy." —Michele McAmis Get the starter kit from Amazon for $12.98. Promising review: "I thought this would be handy and help with space management in a small apartment. It turned out to be absolutely perfect. It keeps the silverware clean and stores a lot in a very small space. I love it. I got two, because I inherited my grandmother's silverware, so there are two types of forks and two types of spoons, and I wanted things separate and organized. Two organizers fit side by side in a standard apartment drawer. After getting these, I picked up the knife organizer, and it’s just as handy and useful." —Magpie Get it from Amazon for $11.24 (available in two sizes and styles). Promising review: "This product completely removes soap and hard water stains from clear glass shower doors. I spread it on with a soft scrubbing pad — a little goes a long way — rubbed in circles, and rinsed with clear water (I used a pitcher and poured it across the glass) — twice. No streaking, no smearing, absolutely clear. I will be buying again." —Sallie Cwik See how much dead skin one TikToker was able to remove from their husband's feet here (warning: it's kinda gross). Promising review: "I have purchased every callus cream on the market, and it has been a waste of time and money. This simple device is a miracle worker. The callus on my big toe is very, very hard, and the nearby callus along the side of the foot, while not as large and hard, is also difficult. I have used this device three days in a row, taking off a little at a time and not applying pressure. I applied lotion before and after using it, and both areas showed substantial improvement. It is important that you do not rush this process. Just a little at a time. Remember how long it took for that callus to form! Because I have been gentle and careful, I have no pain. Cleaning is simple. I wholeheartedly recommend!" —desertdragonfly Promising review: "I can't believe I'm posting a picture of my foot to Amazon, but there's a first time for everything, I guess. Being a New Yorker, I'm used to walking A LOT, and as a result, my feet were dry, calloused, and just plain disgusting. I wouldn't even touch my feet and was embarrassed to wear sandals. I didn't want to pay for a pedicure, so I tried this, and I'm so glad I did. I couldn't believe all the skin that peeled off my feet. I felt like a shedding snake. As crazy as it sounds, my new beautiful feet have given me a boost of self-confidence. I can't wait to wear sandals again."—AmazonCustomer Simply insert one of these pods like you would a coffee pod and run it on the largest cup setting. Reviewers suggest running 1–2 additional cycles of just water after the initial one, just to make sure all the gunk is fully removed. Promising review: "I had no idea that little needle would get so darn dirty! I was shocked at what came out of it when I threw one of these babies in. I admit I haven't been great about cleaning my machine out, given how much use it gets, but it was still a surprise to see how black the water was and how much sediment there was when the cycle was done. Coffee tastes great! I will use this product regularly from now on." —Isabel Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 12- or 18-pack). Works on both fresh and dry stains, with no need for bleach or phosphates. It also works on coffee, blood, ink, fruit punch, sauces, red medicine, and pet accidents. Plus, it has a fresh citrus scent! Can also be used on hard surfaces to remove latex paint, graffiti, and degrease surfaces. Promising review: "I fell in love with this product some 15 years ago and I am so very happy that it's still available in the same wonderful formula as ever. It has a fantastic citrus scent. This takes care of any stain so fast and efficiently, it's become a party trick. I have seriously poured red wine over a white comforter to demonstrate how great it is to a friend once. It is a miracle in a bottle! We use it for all sorts of cleaning on materials around the house, and one bottle has lasted us years! This is definitely a product every home should have." —Melanie N BuzzFeed contributor Jasmin Sandal has these and says, "I decided to put these golden gems to the test after coming off a red-eye flight with practically no sleep. After cooling them off in the fridge (as suggested on the packet), I applied them to my purple, puffy eyes, and... w-o-w. Not only did I feel like I was receiving some kind of royal treatment (because, gold), but after 20 minutes, my under-eyes appeared brighter, and any fine lines that were once lingering had vanished! After wearing these, I didn't feel compelled to apply concealer either, which is usually my go-to to disguise dark circles — and I even felt confident enough to go bare-faced for the rest of the day. Now, I find that I integrate these into my routine anytime I want to de-puff and refresh." Promising review: "I was searching for some really good treatments for my under-eye puffiness, and I liked the reviews and ingredient lists for this product. I have used one set a week for 3 weeks and have noticed significantly fewer puffy/dark areas under my eyes. I use them at room temperature and chilled, and find that I enjoy them chilled a lot better. They were also very budget-friendly; I've seen other brands charging much more with fewer good reviews. I'm looking forward to more improvements as I use the rest of the product." —Kai Charles Get a pack of 15 pairs from Amazon for $17.99 (also available in a silver version). Promising review: "I generally don’t write reviews, simply because most often I’m buying products with a ton of reviews anyway so mine wouldn’t really matter, but HOLY CANNOLI, I don’t care how many reviews this thing has, I’m FLOORED (pun intended). I vacuum almost daily with a cattle dog and a staffy in my house, and there’s always hair. I used this for the first time on my rug last night and I cannot BELIEVE how much hair this thing pulled up AND IT DIDN'T DAMAGE MY RUG. THIS THING IS AMAZING!!!! 100/10 stars!!" —Tabitha Promising review: "In my kitchen especially, the detailing on my cupboards and floor molding were starting to look like they could grow a garden in them. I saw a review for this tool, took a chance, and just completed two cabinet doors in 20 minutes that would have taken me forever by hand (toothpick, toothbrush, etc.). Love it!!! I learned not to press on it; the circulating bristles don't require any pressure. Just let them do the work. Can't wait to attack the baseboards and feel clean again." —Ms.Mac Get it from Amazon for $19.50 (available in four different-sized kits). The company that created this brush is a small business founded in 2007 by a former electrician who suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome and needed a way to clean without causing himself harm. These brushes fit with any drill, but if you don't have one, you can grab one here. Promising review: "Of all things to clean in the house, the bathroom has to be my least favorite!! I would scrub and scrub and scrub to try and remove calcium deposit stains and soap buildup. It was like my workout for the day! Well, after using my new Power Scrubber Drill Brush Attachment, OH MY GOSH!! I am obsessed!! I had so much fun using it. I seriously did not wanna stop cleaning. I did not work up a sweat this time, and it was amazing to see the calcium deposit stain wash away along with the soap buildup. Seriously, though, the different attachments came in very handy depending on where I was operating the drill. The angled corners of the tile walls were cleaned perfectly with the circular brush. Also, the circular brush was awesome for the drain, too. The big scrub brush was spectacular on the bathtub itself, while the little scrub brush worked well with the grout lines in the tile. The attachments were easy to put on and take off the drill. They were also easy to clean, dry, and put away for the next time. The price was WELL worth the product. There truly is no reason not to make this purchase to make cleaning fun again!!" —Itz me Michelle Get a set of three from Amazon for $19.99 (available in seven versions). FryAway is a woman-owned and Latine-owned small business started by Laura Lady, who loves both cooking and being kind to the planet. They donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation. Promising review: "Honestly I didn’t know if this would work, waiting for it to cool down made me nervous, but once it was at room temperature it was solid. It popped out of the fryer so nicely. Worth every penny." —Emma Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three sizes and multipacks). Reviewers recommend getting a wax warmer for the best application. Promising review: "I bought a hard wax kit on Amazon, and it came with its own brand of hard wax beans that were okay but didn’t grab all the hair in a single pass, no matter what temperature I had the wax at. I did some research, and this blue wax was rated highest by estheticians and DIY-ers alike. I was sold on the reviews alone, and it did not disappoint…used on my legs (which desperately needed it) and even with larger strips (think 3”x8”) there was minimal hair left behind, if any at all. Quick to melt down and doesn’t need to be kept super hot to maintain its consistency. Goes on easily for a beginner DIY-er like myself, and I highly recommend!!!" —Stephanie Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in two sizes and two containers). Humble Suds is a small biz based in Denver, Colorado that sells plant-based cleaning products. Promising review: "This is my second time purchasing this product. It is amazing and works so well on my leather furniture. Highly recommend." —Etsy buyer Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $24.95. Promising review: "I have every skin issue you can think of. Rosacea, acne (hormonal, cystic, whiteheads, blackheads), dehydration, excessive oiliness, redness, all of it. I’ve spent probably thousands on a multitude of different products, trying to find one that would at least make a dent. I’ve had many procedures, many trips to the dermatologist. Nothing I’ve ever used, nothing I’ve ever done, has made such a profound difference in the appearance of my skin. Having rosacea, my face often felt hot, bumpy, and burned. While my complexion is naturally fair and pink, this has seriously covered all my bases in a gentle and effective way. I’ve been trying to turn my skin around for YEARS! This was the product that did it. If I could give it 100 stars, I would. It has seriously changed my life!" —hc Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack). 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 $5.97 (available in multipacks). Promising review: "I admit I was skeptical that this would work on my deeply coffee stained, stainless steel coffee tumblers. Usually I have to boil hot water and use vinegar and dishwashing liquid in them and let them sit overnight to get them clean. So I was definitely skeptical how one small tablet with warm water for 20 minutes was going to get them sparkling. The truth of the matter is...it actually did a killer job! I popped one tablet in the bottom of each clean tumbler. Then, I added hot water that I had boiled on the stove (as an added benefit) and left them uncovered for 20 mins. Halfway through I stirred the water with a bottle brush and then let it sit for the remaining time. Before rinsing them out, I used a bottle brush again and then rinsed. OMG! SPARKLING LIKE NEW!!! SIMPLE, FAST & EASY. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" —Bliss Om Get a pack of 12 tablets from Amazon for $10 (also available in 36- or 78-packs). Promising review: "My first reaction was 'Why did I buy this?' because when I opened the box I wasn't too convinced by the way it looked. Then I gave it a try with a couple of shirts I had just washed, and next thing you know I simply had to do my entire drawer! Everything folds so pretty, neatly, and easily. I still couldn't believe it, so I ended up organizing our bedsheets and towels. I am amazed at how much of a game changer this is. It's a must-try! I am in love with how beautiful it leaves my clothes." —Jesus Antonio Vedia Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in five colors). Promising review: "After many years of razor burn on my face/neck, I finally broke down and bought this per friend's recommendation. I have sensitive skin and had given up hope that anything could help. This totally changed my outlook on shaving. My neck especially would be the worst. I dab it on immediately after I rinse and dry, post-shave. It does burn a bit but that goes away pretty quickly. Totally worth it to not have razor burn/bumps anymore. I only apply it once after shaving even though the directions recommend repeat applications the following day. Go ahead and purchase, you won't be disappointed!" —bill nye Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in three sizes). Promising review: "I was nervous to try them in case they were a waste of money. Yesterday, I followed the directions, i.e. soaked them in water for 20 minutes, then plopped one each in containers of hard-as-concrete dark brown sugar and one of light brown sugar. I didn't dry them, just dropped them in on top. So today, I took the containers down and looked, and each container of formerly concrete-hard sugar was easy to measure out, no lumps, it's a miracle!" —NGS Promising review: "I am not kidding you, this is my first Amazon review ever. Just a few weeks ago my nails were brittle and peeling, I always have my nails done and they were pretty much destroyed… then I saw this on TikTok and decided to give it a try and I legitimately have never had healthier nails in my life! If you’re thinking about buying this… buy it!" —Jocelyn Nackley Check out our Car Guys Super Cleaner deep dive! Promising review: "I have used every product that you can find on the shelves of your local store. When I sprayed the cleaner on the light beige interior of a 25-plus-year-old car, the interior returned to its original color. After years of detailing, I had assumed at this point, the color was set and that's it — not with this stuff. While cleaning it, I literally said out loud, 'No way, no way,' because I was in disbelief at how amazing it worked, and the results are in the compliments I receive from friends." —Andrea Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes). Just don't use it on any non-stick pans, of course — metal scratches 'em! Promising review: "I love my cast iron skillet, but I always dreaded cleaning it, so it would make me think twice before deciding to use it over my regular nonstick pans. Turns out, this is what you’re *supposed* to be using to clean your cast iron skillet! The proof is in how simple and fast the cleanup is with this compared to other methods. I would recommend this to anyone with a cast iron skillet!" —B. T. Wade Get it on Amazon for $17.99. And if you do get it, I recommend reading this review — I know it's long, but they offer some excellent advice on how to make the most of it. YouCopia is a woman-owned small biz that makes ingenious home and kitchen storage solutions. The dividers are adjustable, so you can customize your set to fit the sizes of the containers you have! Promising review: "I love, love, love this storage container. Sounds silly, but it changed my life. No longer do I have storage container Jenga! No more stuff falling out of the cupboard every time I open it. Now I can stack my lids in the organizer, and my storage containers fit nicely on the shelf, and I have a lot of storage containers. I would definitely buy this again and again. Great product." —Laura Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in five sizes/styles). Promising review: "Holy cow! The only thing I'm mad about is that I didn't know about it sooner! I have three teenage daughters. My shower sees body oils, creams, hair dye, etc DAILY. Scrubbing once a week wasn't enough. The girls didn't always remember to use the daily shower spray. This stuff WORKS! I can see the difference after two uses two days in a row. Could see a change on day one. I think one more use will have my tub looking like I scrubbed with bleach for an hour!" —Jon W. Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two sizes, two scents, and in multipacks). Read more about the various potential benefits of tea tree oil from Mayo Clinic. Promising review: "I ordered this balm on a whim as a remedy for a skin rash, and was very impressed with its effectiveness! After getting rid of my rash, I decided to try it elsewhere and it worked wonders on dry skin areas like elbows, knees, and feet. I was blown away with how I changed my feet entirely! As a dancer, my feet have always been a war zone: dry skin, calluses, ingrown toenails, and athlete's foot (all frequent problems over the course of many years). I was always embarrassed to wear sandals or any type of shoes that would show off parts of my feet because of all the dry skin, but sometimes it couldn't be avoided. This balm has made my feet the loveliest they have been and now I can choose any type of shoes I want to wear without embarrassment." —anengstrom Bonus! This stuff doesn't just work on rust stains around your house; it is also safe for fabrics and can get out tough, yellowish stains on your clothes. Promising review: "We get bad hard water stains in our shower, and it's a chore I DREAD doing. Our shower was so grossly stained orange from the hard water, even after a vinegar clean, that it was embarrassing. I've tried everything from natural cleaners to strong CLR-type cleaners, but nothing compares in quality OR cost-wise to this product. This will be a repeat order from me. I didn't even have to scrub or wipe. After spraying and letting it sit for about five minutes, it practically took care of itself. Stains that were a bit more ingrained took a small bit of effort to wipe off, but nowhere near the elbow grease I needed to put into cleaning previously. After only spraying, it was practically gone just from that short soak. I feel so much better about the cleanliness of my bathroom now, and don't feel embarrassed to leave the curtain open. Excellent product!" —Alyssa Gonzales Get it from Amazon for $11.73 (also available in a pack of two). Promising review: “I bought a sorta-white leather sectional for $150, stained and dirty, but no major wear or tears. Well, the pictures (above) tell it all! It took at least three cycles of gentle scrubbing and wiping off raised dirt, and a little extra for bad stains! A lot of elbow grease, but holy crap! Super-nice couch now!” —iPoutside365 Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes). Promising review: "These things are amazing. They work perfectly on my way-too-big queen fitted sheet, and you can’t beat the price. I was skeptical that they would work, but they work exactly as advertised. Highly recommend!" —Amy S. Wolfgang Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five 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 a two-pack). Humble Suds is a Denver-based Etsy shop creating plant-based cleaning solutions that are safe, effective, and come in cute packaging (Bonus!). BuzzFeed writer Danielle Healy has this and says, "Shortly after moving in to my current apartment, my partner and I went to store something on the top of the kitchen cabinets only to find them caked in a thick layer of grime 🤢 After going at it with regular multipurpose cleaner (with little success) we broke out the scour paste as a last-ditch effort and OH BOY did this miracle product deliver (pics above). After handling all that grossness, it's had no problem with day-to-day messes like soap scum and burnt-on food. Plus, it smells delightful and comes in minimal, low-waste packaging!" Promising review: "Buyer beware: don’t buy just one!! Learn from mistake, and buy at least two jars because this stuff is INCREDIBLE. I used it on my textured shower floor and it was EASIER to clean, required less scrubbing, than any other product I’ve used, including CLR. If you have black matte bathroom fixtures, this is the stuff you need. My shower and sink drains look brand new. My other favorite part about this scour paste, is the fact that I don’t need to use any paper towels. Just a wet rag to wipe it all down at the end. I will be buying more jars for myself and to give to my friends because this stuff is absolutely amazing. You won’t regret it!" —littleashleyshortcak Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $15.95+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "I never write reviews. This stuff is amazing. I tried to see if it could get rid of some water marks on a table we frequently use. It turned into a wood-polishing party at 11 p.m. on a Saturday; three tables, a wooden trunk from the 1800s, and a carved hutch from the 1600s and I’m absolutely blown away. It is honestly a miracle product. And it doesn’t have a nasty smell. I get migraines from certain scents and this stuff is a light citrus scent and nothing that’s too heavy. Seriously, I would give it 10 stars!" —K.O. Get it from Amazon for $11.48 (also available as a pack of six). Oh Yuk is a small, family-owned business based in Minnesota that specializes in PhD chemist-formulated cleaning products for home appliances, from dishwashers and washing machines to hot tubs and jetted bathtubs. Promising review: "We bought a house with a jetted tub. I had anxiety about using the tub because I didn’t know what kind of germs and funk were in the jets. I ordered Oh Yuk before we even closed escrow. And when escrow did close, I got my keys and immediately used Oh Yuk in the tub. The junk that came out was soo gross! I ran it four times and nownthe tub jets are spotless. It was great being able to take a bath and not worry about someone else’s dirt and funk in my bath water. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" —Niki D. Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack). The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity. BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Jonathan Mazzei is a freelancer and former full-time market writer who’s been hunting down the internet’s best buys for BuzzFeed for more than five years, and has personally tested a wide range of products and sifted through countless consumer reviews to make sure his recommendations actually deliver.
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