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Promising review: "I got this because my roommate is a sleep-eater and was always stealing my leftover food that I keep in Pyrex glass 6-cup containers. You can stack two of these containers into the box with some extra room in front. I recommend this if you are trying to deter a lunch thief. Be aware that someone could easily break it if they were motivated to steal, its no substitute for a real safe for valuables." —Waldo

Get it from Amazon for $39.95 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "This lil' thing kept my roommate and me sane during our irregular sleep hours overseas. Protected her from my snoring, and kept us able to sleep despite the other person waking or etc." —Rachel

Get it from Amazon for $15.18+ (available in 11 colors, two-packs, and with a travel case).

Promising review: "This product is sooo worth it! I got it for my tiny NYC apartment with no storage - put it on the back of my bathroom door and it fits so much. It also comes with little sticky pieces to make sure that it doesn’t wobble / move around and so far has done the trick. Would recommend!" —Faiza Imam

Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors).

Promising review: "This is the best buy I've made in a long time! Living with roommates, you can't always let them know if the dishwasher is clean or dirty. You know how busy life gets! This is a simple and easy way to tell if the dishes are clean or dirty! I recommend anyone with a dishwasher to buy this, and you won't be sorry!" —Zen

Get it from Amazon for $6.58+ (available in six styles).

Promising review: "I literally have the loudest most inconsiderate roommates that never shut up and these have saved my sleep, blocks out all the noise and is definitely worth the money!" —Natalie Vicich

Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I'm a light sleeper, and this sleep mask has me sleeping better than ever. It's both comfortable and very effective." —Joanne

Promising review: "It is perfect for what I need. Like most I'm very particular about my hygiene products and I'm in a roommate situation where I don't want to leave my products in the bathroom. Everything fits! Just to it in, handle your business, roll it out perfect!!" —Kanikkia Lumishia Felton

Get it from Amazon for $37.97+ (available in 10 colors).

Promising review: "This has been a fantastic bargain mini fridge!!!! I needed extra space for my drinks when sharing a fridge with a roommate, and this did the job nicely! At the coldest setting it keeps drinks icy cold, has plenty of space, and doesn’t take up too much room! It runs fairly quiet, minus the odd - apparently normal - cracking noise when the motor is running, but otherwise it’s quiet as can be the rest of the time. I previously bought an Euhomy ice maker and it’s good to know the fridges are just as good a buy!" —Jenn

Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in seven styles and two colors).

Promising review: "I just had to pay $150 for a grumpy Plummer to snake my shower. My roommate has long long black hair. Needless to say these work great at catching her hair!!" —Deanna

Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two sizes and as a 50-pack or 100-pack).

Promising review: "Hands-down our best purchase for college move in. Roommate's parents asked where we got them so they could buy them for move out. SO easy to pack and move. They are very durable - she packed them heavy and it didn't tear a bit." —Amazon Customer

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $26.95+ (available in nine colors and various packs).

Promising review: "Within 30 minutes of turning this on in my son's extremely small dorm room with two other guys, one of the roommates came in and said - whoa did someone put in a new fan or air freshener or something - it feels so much better in here. I mean for a teenage guy to notice and say something - that is huge. The three of them have specifically thanked me for this item!" —Oscar D. Vasquez

Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (available in black and white and various other styles).

Promising review: "This thing is hands down the best plug-in I’ve ever used. My apartment constantly has a weird smell coming from one side of it (don’t want to point fingers but it’s my roommates side, if you’re reading this Alex I’m sorry for putting you on blast in an Amazon review). I used to use three different plug in air wicks to try and make it smell nice when you walk in the place and just one of these has made it smell like it’s clean af in here. Thank you Febreze." —didikessler

Get a full set from Amazon for $18.94 (available in a smaller set and various packs of refills).

Make sure to leave the adhesive on the wall for 24 hours before attaching shelves and placing any products on them!!

Promising review: "Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing! I live alone so I didn’t need the extra basket and soap holder so I gifted them to my best friend, but if you have a roommate, a spouse, or kids this caddy is perfect to hold everyone’s things and keep your shower tidy. Highly recommend!" —New York Nadia

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

Promising review: "This is a great dishwasher!!! I can't believe I didn't purchase one before. Doesn't take much water, electricity or detergent. It is small but it's great for an apartment or house with a smaller kitchen." —Rich

Get it from Amazon for $309.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I had another brand of touchless trash can for about 5-6 years, and I thought it was just fine. Now that I have had this one for a few weeks, I can't say enough about it. First, it is so quiet. The battery compartment is easy to open, and the lid is structured in such a way that if there is a reason to clean the inside, it has no nooks and crannies to make it hard. The sensor is great. You can walk past the can and it won't open until you wave your hand across the top of it. No more uncalled for opening and closing. Finally they give you some complimentary trash bags. They are sturdy and terrific." —Claire L.

Get a 50 liter size from Amazon for $89.99 (available in various styles and colors).

Promising review: "Truly love these things. Apartment living brings uneven doors that lead to drafts and bugs! I have these on two of my doors (I had to buy two packs), and they are easy to assemble. I’ve had one up for about six months, and no issue with it losing its stickiness." —Brooke P.

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in five sizes and four colors).

You can also reset the code at any time or even set one time codes if you need your roommate to get in. It also works off four AA batteries which are *not* included.

Promising review: "Totally love this lock. I moved in with some roommates and I don’t like people going in my room when I’m not there. It does require a long pass code but I like it! Easy to install too." —Roxanne Moreno

This is powered by three AA batteries which are *not* included. 

Promising review: "This is great if you have to pee at night and don't want to turn the light on and wake anyone or yourself up! Comes on when you get close and adjustable light color and brightness." —Cory

Promising review: "Absolutely love! It took all the mess of various products to one convenient place. After buying, I bought one for my granddaughter in college that shares a bathroom with a roommate. Worked perfect for them." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in two styles, two- or three-level tiers, and four colors).

Promising review: "These splatter screens are great! Much more sturdy than my old one. Love the little resting feet to keep the counter clean." —Doug

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (also available in a three-pack with three various sizes).

Promising review: "I looooove this label maker. It's super easy to connect to your phone. You get to choose what font you want. I use it to literally label anything. From labeling my toddlers' drawers, kitchen organization, to my supplies from work. Definitely makes organization easier." —Emerald121

Get it from Amazon for $16.17 (available in three colors and with one or three label tapes).

Promising review: "That is really good to keep my roommates in track of their duties. I made a rotation schedule for cleaning and it's working perfectly. Also the pens are great, I can see a lot even in the gray fridge. Strong color! The material is very resistant and fits the size to see it from far. Worth the price!!" —Beatriz

Get it from Amazon for $13.89 (available in six styles and multi-packs).

Promising review: "Functions really well. It is easy to set and you can hear it going off without it going overboard. You can see the timer clearly and I like that it has a magnet to it if you want to use it. I would recommend it." —BeeP

You can also use it to wash fruits and veggies, too!

Promising review: "Bought this for my boyfriend cause his roommate is a freak who loves letting marinara sauce and other things explode in the microwave for me to clean. Bought my parents one which they love cause they don't have to do that whole wet paper towel thing anymore." —Sam

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes, three colors, and a three-pack with all three sizes).

Promising review: "I wasn’t sure what to expect, however, I was pleasantly surprised with this Joywell Armchair Caddy!! It’s spacious and has deep pockets. The cloth is LONG so it can be tucked under the cushion. This allows for a lot of weight in the caddy. I’ve got 3 remote controls, my glasses, a large puzzle book, pens and a bag of candy! It has been perfect. Excellent quality. Makes all my things accessible. PLUS it looks good." —Jonesy

Get it from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in 33 colors).

Promising review: "Super great item for cheap! We purchased two of these of our bathrooms. Each holder holds about five rolls." —Hannah B

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

Promising review: "I love these plugs. They are easy to set up, almost plug and play. Easy to connect to my Wi-Fi and works great. I can turn it on and off with my phone app or set a schedule to operate in manually by the button on the side. I don't think you'll be disappointed with this product." —wsmith9

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $26.99 (also available in one- or two-packs packs)

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