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These may not solve all your roommate problems, but they’ll at least tackle some of the important ones.

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Promising review: "My roommate's girlfriend just moved in and had the same glassware and food storage containers as I do, so I wanted to label them so our sets didn't get mixed up. I needed an inexpensive label maker that was small and easy to use, and I needed the labels to hold up to washing, microwaving, refrigeration, and freezer storage. These labels stay on super well. They have not faded or scrubbed off when cleaned, and they haven't warped at all in the fridge or microwave. They stick to the item but are very easy to remove if you need to reposition it or remove the label. I haven't had to charge the maker or buy more tape since I got it a month ago, and it connects to the app extremely quickly and easily for printing labels. I'm more satisfied than I thought I would be with a label maker, haha, and I will continue to use it!" —Alyssa Laine

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "This lightweight dishwasher indicator was great for my roommates and me to be able to look at a glance without needing to open the dishwasher. The magnets are very strong, so it will not fall off, and the vibrant colors of the indicator allow us to see it from across the living room. Also, it was easy to install on the door." —Justin Muzzarelli

"This little dishwasher magnet might seem simple, but let me tell you, it's a game changer! Living with roommates can be, well, interesting when it comes to dishes. Someone always forgets if the dishwasher's clean or dirty (cough, me, sometimes). This magnet has saved us countless 'Is it safe to unload?' standoffs. Now, everyone knows exactly what's going on in the dishwasher kingdom. Highly recommend, especially for any kitchen with forgetful humans (like me) or little ones learning the dishwashing ropes!" —Ryan

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in six styles).

Promising reviews: "Frankly, I’m surprised my roommate and I aren’t bald with all the hair this thing has caught in the past week and a half. It works, and it stays put. Wish we would’ve gotten it sooner, could’ve saved the maintenance guy a couple of trips." —Shelby

"My drain started to clog due to the amount of hair my roommate and I were producing. This has absolutely helped alleviate that problem! My drain is completely open and flat with no tab, so I was first concerned if it would work at all because the picture showed it connected to the tab. But, due to the top being weighted, it does not move at all! Even with high water pressure or some standing water, it still stays in place and catches all of the hair! Absolutely worth the money! A true necessity!" —Hannah Noble

This pack includes a reusable handle and five single-use heads that you can remove and dispose of after clearing your clogged pipes.

Promising review: "It's hard to capture in words how perfect this tool is! My wife sheds a decent amount of hair into the bathroom sink — with this tool, drain clogs are easily removed in seconds. Wish I knew this existed years ago!" —Sam 

Get a five-pack from Amazon for $19.99. 

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly says, "I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout food instead of cooking. But, as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce *and* the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like I say it does! Like, scary well."

Promising review: "This works! Even after my roommate left a caked-on, dried-up, food-covered skillet for three days on the stovetop, I couldn’t live with that another day. First time using this new Dawn and was soooo impressed! No all-day soak. Run HOT water over the pan first, spray, and wash off with a non-abrasive. I use a sponge." —Alicia Jill Terry

Promising review: "For the price, you can’t do better. My roommate looked at this in the box and scoffed, and then had to eat their words when it was done. It involves the expected assembly frustration; however, the end product is quite sturdy and looks good. I’ve actually gotten comments on it from visitors." —John Dubiansky

Get it from Amazon for $37.49+ (available in two sizes and five colors).

Promising review: "Obsessed with this cabinet. The quality is great for the price, and it’s so stylish and doesn’t take up much space for the storage it provides! I added little hooks on the side to hang dog leashes. The only con would be that if you have large feet, you won’t be able to fit as many pairs of shoes in. My size 10s fit just right, but my husband's shoes sometimes have to go sideways, so I can fit only one to three pairs in the bottom drawer. But still better than on the floor!" —Nancy

Get it from Amazon for $109.99+ (available in four styles).  

Promising review: "I have a golden retriever and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before-and-after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout and it works wonders." —Joanne Ertel

Promising review: "My tub was very dark after moving in and having a roommate who never cleaned the tub. After it sat for the necessary time, I scrubbed, and it was super clean and brightened it up so much!" —Megan

JK Life Organized is a small business based in Salt Lake City, Utah! 

Promising review: "Arrived exactly as described online. Super useful dry-erase board for tracking chores!" —Justin

Get it from JK Life Organized on Etsy for $8.57+ (available with or without markers). 

Promising review: "So easy to set up! All you do is peel the tape and adhere it to a CLEAN and DRY door. Also, it looks great. I don't even notice it. I had a huge gap under my door. I could smell and hear everything from the hallway. Smells, drafts, and sound are all less of an issue now." —Brit B.

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "These acrylic shelves are fantastic! Bought them for my teenage daughter's room. They’re very stable and hold my items securely without wobbling. The ease of installation is impressive — everything lines up perfectly, and the instructions are straightforward. The size is just right, and the clear design makes them look modern and sleek. Alignment was simple, and once installed, they look clean and professional. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a stylish and functional shelving solution!" —Alexis Cucchi

Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.59+ (available in seven pack sizes and 12 colors).

Promising review: "These containers are amazing! They are very nice: heavy-duty material, airtight, and they just look great and make things look so cohesive and organized! I love them! They can be used for so many things! Great addition to my pantry and cupboards!" —Jimi

Get a 24-pack from Amazon for $29.44+ (available in two colors). 

Oh, and the nonslip grips at the bottom keep these from sliding around every time you open your drawer. 

Promising review: "Went wild organizing and cleaning my kitchen! These work so well for holding everything. I have a beautiful tea drawer, gathered all the meds together, and tackled the junk drawer! It all looks great and feels so good. The different sizes will work for almost anything you need to organize. The rubber 'feet' on the bottom keep the bins in place when the drawer is opened and closed. I think this was a great purchase for the price." —Paige Turner

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in eight colors). 

Promising review: "This is one of my favorite purchases! They were very easy to put together and a HUGE space saver. It allows you to store twice as many shoes and is very aesthetically pleasing. I have purchased a second set and recommend it to many friends! " —Carly D.

Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in three pack sizes and three colors).  

I've used this on weird cooking smells (ahem, roasted broccoli and Brussels sprouts) both in my own apartment and ones wafting over from my neighbors. I've also sprayed it around my windows when I can tell someone's smoking cigarettes on their fire escape. A little truly goes a long way, and it works quickly. Gross smell? This HANDLES it. 

Get it from Amazon for $10.19 (available in four scents and various sizes).

The loops on this machine include White Noise, Fan, Ocean, Rain, Stream, and Summer Night, which you can set to a 15-, 30-, or 60-minute auto-off timer. It's also super lightweight and compact if you're on the move!

Promising review: "Perfect for our noise floor in the dorm! Helps my roommate and me to fall asleep and sleep soundly. We love the nature sounds in addition to the classic white noise. The loop doesn’t bother us, but is slightly more noticeable on the 'night sounds' one with chirping, but it’s not bothersome. Overall, such a great purchase!" —Christine Goulding

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors).

It's super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months!

Promising review: "I originally got these because my college roommate never cleaned the bathroom and I was hoping to find something that would help me not have to clean the toilet as often. Let me tell you, this works so much better than I hoped. These keep the toilet COMPLETELY CLEAN for three months! All I have to do is wipe down the outside with disinfectant wipes every now and then – I only have to scrub the bowl once when the cartridge runs out. When I moved out of the apartment, I took this with me and hooked it up to the toilet back home. When I move out, I will certainly be taking it with me again. Can't recommend this enough." —Dave M.

Promising review: "These bins are exactly what I was looking for! Sharing a fridge with roommates means I can't separate all my stuff, so it was all jumbled together in piles. These bins solved that problem. They're easy to stack and fit together well. 10/10 would recommend." —T_Me

Get an eight-piece set from Amazon for $24.99. 

Promising review: "I LOVE these little adhesive shower shelves! I was skeptical because I didn’t want them falling off my shower wall in the middle of the night, scaring me awake like some other stick-to-the-wall items I’ve had. I put them on after a shower and made sure the tiles were dry, stuck them to the tile, letting it sit for roughly 24 hours, and then put products on them. I have one on each end of my shower to separate my and my husband's products. I can easily fit a bottle of shampoo and conditioner, a tub of body scrub, my glass bottle of facial cleanser, my facial exfoliator tube, and my scalp massager just in mine. They fit a good bit of stuff for a small shelf, though I haven’t tried super bulky items. I do plan on getting more, so I don’t have to set my body wash on the side wall of the tub, but either way, I’m happy with the result. Seems to hold a great bit, good quality, nice polished black metal that looks sleek, and a good price." —Cassidy

Get a set of two Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven finishes). 

Promising review: "LOVE this purchase!! I wish I had taken a before picture; my disgusting roommates destroyed our microwave, and it was filthy. They would’ve never cleaned it since they’re slobs, but this purchase saved me SO much time. All the food came off very easily, and it looked brand-new afterward! Amazing, wish I could give it 10 stars." —DvdPlayfair

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising reviews: "This is the most awesome mop on the market. I live with roommates, and we constantly have people coming and going, shoes in the house, etc. This mop gets everything. The handle is adjustable, and the bucket is the perfect size. No more breaking your back to clean the floors. Buy this." —S

"Roommate bought one for the house and it works great. It's not very large, but not small either. The spinning bucket is awesome. You dip the dirty mop in the water a few times and press the pedal once, and boom, you're ready to mop some more. It amazed me the first time I did it. Can't really go wrong with this." —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "These are perfect for any kids’ room! I was getting so tired of messy stuffed animals and blankets all over, so it’s nice to have them out of sight but still easily accessible. My 2-year-old loves to sit on hers and read books. She doesn’t have a ton of stuffed animals, so there is plenty of room to add to it for when her collection grows. I love the fun bright print and sturdiness — she drags it all over the ground, but I don’t worry about it tearing at all. Just what she needed in her room." —dd

Get it from Amazon for $25.98+ (available in 26 colors and patterns and in three sizes).

Promising review: "So my parents’ bathroom cabinets make a lot of noise and are all missing bumpers in the corners of the doors and on the frames. I put these on the other day, and life is sweeter without hearing the cabinet doors slam or close every time they’re opened. With the bumpers being clear and not of color, it’s also aesthetically pleasing." —Jose

Get a pack of 300 from Amazon for $8.99.

Anyday is a female-founded small business focused on helping you utilize the microwave for easier, faster cooking. 

Promising review: "The Anyday is a weeknight game changer. Instead of reheating leftovers, cooking from my usual repertoire, or giving in to laziness and ordering delivery, I’m using Anyday to steam fresh veggies and poach fish.  Learning to reinterpret recipes for the microwave has been an exciting new creative outlet in the kitchen. We’re eating healthier, more elaborate dinners on weeknights because it all comes together so quickly and easily. The bowls will easily pay for themselves many times over in all the delivery orders that I don’t place." —Brian E

Get the starter set from Amazon or Anyday for $55+ (available in two sizes and four colors). 

Promising review: "I cannot stand the mess of toys all over my house! I have two small kids, and this helps them visually see which toys are available and makes it easy for them to help me pick up. I love that it comes in different colors for different homes. It's the perfect size for my play space and holds up to rough toddler play." —Erin

Get it from Amazon for $60.24+ (available in 12 colors). 

Promising review: "Good quality and holds a lot of mail. Its a pretty option to get organized. Love this!" —Linda

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