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As a deputy editorial director on the BuzzFeed Shopping team with almost a decade in the lifestyle and service journalism sphere, I use my shopping editor eye to find and vet products across a variety of categories, including lifestyle, home, beauty, fashion, pets, cleaning, travel, aging, and more.

Whether you’re dealing with stubborn hard water stains, embarrassing deodorant marks on your clothes, or pet hair that’s taken over your couch, we’ve all got those annoying everyday hassles that feel impossible to fix. Luckily, we found a roundup of holy-grail items with results so magical, you’ll swear they're enchanted. Ahead, you’ll discover everything from a no-scrub shower spray and a viral veggie chopper to deep-cleaning carpet spot removers that reviewers swear by to transform your home and routine.

Promising review: "I swear by this. Been using it for about a year now, it goes on every day and gets all the redness off my face, when I’m in a hurry I just top it off with a little powder, and I’m done, but it’s a perfect base layer for any makeup routine if you have a lot of redness, like I do." —Andrea

Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in two sizes and also other styles).

The high-density sponges are squishy on the inside with an emery layer on the outside. They can be cut into smaller chunks for cleaning nooks and crannies. 

Promising review: "Nice and thin. You'll find so many more uses for these around the house than just getting stuff off the underside of cookware! I had hard, scaly water deposits on the glass surrounding our powder room faucet (one of those fancy, highfalutin modern-looking things). I've tried everything for four years to get this stuff off. One day, I thought, maybe I'll try my sponges. Took it all off super easily!!!! The faucet looks like new. My only rec is to spot-test your item first before using it because it will scratch certain surfaces if you scrub too aggressively (for example, it gets the burned-on, weird stuff off of the bottom of my fave Our Place pan, but I rubbed too hard in one spot and it took the color right off lol)." —Hoarder

Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.69+ (available in two sponge thicknesses).

Nivea recommends applying twice a day for best results. Read more about how Q10 benefits the skin from the National Library of Medicine.

Promising review: "I’ve been using this for a few years and love it! I had loose skin after losing weight, and this gel has been a game changer, with noticeable improvement in my skin’s texture and firmness in just a few weeks. I use this gel on my thighs, stomach, and underarms. I pair it with Nivea’s body lotion for the rest of my body. A little bit goes a long way, so the bottle lasts a while. I switched over to another gel for a month a bit ago, and I noticed my skin returning to uneven firmness and texture. Once I went back to using this product, I noticed improvements within a few weeks again. So, this isn’t a cure, but with continuous use, results are maintained to keep my skin firm, moisturized, and even textured." —Morgan

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Promising review: "We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that, no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda, would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits, dirt, and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer

Check out BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Sam Wieder's Wet & Forget review to learn more.

Get it from Amazon for $18.69+ (available in two scents).

Promising review: "Where have these been all my life? We purchased a couple of beautiful charcoal-gray (dyed) sheepskin rugs for both sides of our bed. It used to feel really nice to get out of bed and set your feet on them. But after many years and a couple of dogs, my reaction to putting my feet down is, 'Ew. What the heck did I just step on?' Because of the dye, we can't just wash them or get them too wet. And I'm kind of lazy and forgetful. (Meaning, I've been thinking of taking them to a dry cleaner for years — but how much will that cost?) After our puppy had an accident (the worst kind of accident) on one, I knew I had to do something. These rugs weren't cheap, so tossing them wasn't an option. I cleaned up the 'accident' as best I could, but that left the spot feeling kind of dry and crunchy. So, after reading and googling, I decided to try one of these wire wool brushes. HALLELUJAH! It took some muscle to thoroughly brush each rug, but wow, not only did it re-fluff and revive the wool, but it also pulled up a lot of loose dirt and anything that was stuck to the fibers. I really wish I had gotten this brush sooner!" —Renee

Promising review: "We live in Chicago, and the winters are brutal on our black Lab's paws. The salt and snow were cracking his pads, and although our dog wasn't whining or showing any pain, there is no way that a crack in his pad felt good. We put this on his paws once a day and noticed an improvement. We would take him out to play fetch and apply it the second we came back inside, while he was still tired and panting, so that he wouldn't lick it all off. It worked well enough that we'll buy it again next winter." —Todd Snyder

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two scents).

Promising review: "Our boxer had the crustiest, driest nose for years. Three different vets couldn't offer any solutions for years! We tried olive oil and other remedies, but nothing worked. After the first application, there was a noticeable improvement. After a few days of treatment, our beloved boxer's nose is looking great and on the road to recovery. I'm so disappointed in our vets for not knowing this product. If you are a vet, you NEED to recommend this product and stock it at your office. It is a miracle worker! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this product and finally able to kiss my baby on the nose again." —M Keady

Promising review: "BUY THIS THING! I got mud on my new suede boots and thought for sure they were ruined, but this brush completely restored them. I was shocked. I even used it on an old pair of boots from college that I have considered 'ruined' for several years and it did wonders on getting rid of the filth on top of the suede. I was so impressed! It's absolutely worth getting and trying for yourself! Scuff marks take a bit more time to improve but they do look better after brushing them." —Gaby Scott

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Promising review: "I finally tried The Pink Stuff, and I’m honestly amazed at how well it cleaned. I used it on some tough spots in my kitchen and bathroom — things I’ve scrubbed at for months — and they came out looking brand new with very little effort. It has a nice, mild scent and a thick consistency that stays where you put it, so you’re not chasing drips. It worked great on grease, soap scum, and even some marks on my stovetop I thought were permanent. A little goes a long way, and it wipes clean without leaving a weird residue. Definitely a new staple in my cleaning routine! Highly recommend." —Betty the Puggy

Southside Plants is a woman-owned small business that was founded in Fort Worth, Texas, by plant-lover Meg Renninger. They create everything from their own potting soil to fertilizer spray.  

Promising reviews: "I love these wipes for my fiddle leaf fig tree. The wipes are scentless and have a good texture for getting the dust and grime off the leaves of your plants. They’re really convenient, and the packaging is pretty! Highly recommended." —MP

"These are amazing, and they look and feel like they should be more expensive, LOL. There are a ton of wipes, and you could honestly cut them in half and do two plants. They stay wet for a long time, so you could wipe each leaf and it will still be damp. I usually wipe with pest prevention spray every six months or so, but this helps keep them clean in the meantime, and the ingredients are actually good for the leaves. Just get it; you'll love it!" —Luke

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Promising review: "I have put off a purchase of one of these for years. I didn't think I needed it, nor would I use it, because I could cut up everything with a knife just as quickly. Man, was I wrong! This thing is quick and easy to use. There is no knife sharpening involved. Just cut food into manageable chunks, and all is well. I made a fantastic salad the other day in about two minutes with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes. And I could eat it right from the container I chopped it into. What a world!" —K.Cook

BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Sam Wieder has good things to say about this! Check out her Fullstar veggie chopper review.

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five sizes and styles).

Promising review: "I typically have pretty bad pain in my right wrist. So, when I wanted to start yoga again, I did not want to aggravate it. These blocks have helped tremendously. I can now do poses like downward dog with no wrist pain at all!" —Cris

Get them from Amazon for $39.99 (available in four colors).

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.

Promising review: "I put off buying this for whatever reason, welp, I finally caved and bought. The only question I ask myself is, 'Why did I wait so long?!!!' If you have children or pets, you need this. If you have both, buy it and overnight it! My daughter decided to eat Nutella and yogurt in her chair, and this lovely machine cleaned it all up. It might take a few times back and forth using it, but it will come out. There was a wonky stain on the arm of the sofa (not sure what it was, where it came from, or who did it), but it got that out, too! Our dog pooped on the floor, and my 2-year-old managed to step in it and smear it. Good times! This thing got it up without me having to scrub it! You seriously won't regret buying this; you'll only regret not buying it sooner! It's a lifesaver for you, your home, your marriage, just buy it!" —Brynne

Get it from Amazon for $94.99+ (available in three styles).

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Note: The user on the left is wearing the "Lifts" style.

Promising review: "I can’t believe I’m writing a review about nipple covers, but WOW! So I hate bras, and I mean, I absolutely go out of my way not to wear one. Unfortunately, some clothes or places are necessary. I’ve spent sooo much money on sticky bras, nipple covers, types of 'invisible' bras, you name it! Most silicone bras wear out so fast, the nipple covers all end up creating this weird ring underneath clothing, and it’s so not cute, and the sticky bras…just ouch! I put off buying these for months because of the cost for what they are, and finally said, 'Whatever, I’ve spent the same on less!' I can’t believe how amazing these are!! They just kinda suction right on with no ring, no visibility, and NO HURTING! I am buying another pair just to have. Finally, no more bras!" —M. Trout

BuzzFeed editor Natalie Brown swears by these pasties! Check out her Nippies review to learn more.

Get it from Amazon for $28.50+ (available in three sizes, five shades, and two styles).

Promising review: "So easy to work with! Coverage is very nice. I needed the whole two bottles to cover my tree. So easy to work with. Got some on the base and floor, but it was super easy to wipe down with a dry rag, dust with a duster, or sweep up off the floor with a broom. Easy cleanup!!" —ErikaShanice

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!" —Helen Simmons

Note: It requires 2 AA batteries, which are not included.

Promising reviews: "I put off buying one of these for like a year — wish I'd gotten it sooner. Very satisfying to use. No notes. Easy to clean. Can be a little loud if you're sensitive to sounds, but I just wear some earplugs or headphones." —Jennifer Cardin

"OMG!! This fabric shaver is the best thing since sliced bread! I was skeptical at first, but then today, I shaved all of those pesky pills off one of the twin mattresses in our guest bedroom that had pills all over it. It worked so well and was so easy I started taking sheets off of all our beds and starting 'shaving' the 'pills and pulls.' If you have fuzz balls on things that look so horrible you want to throw them away, don't! Get this little fabric shaver and 'shave' away...lol." —MK

Get it from Amazon for $13.75+ (available in two colors).

Check out our full Conair fabric defuzzer review to learn more!

Promising review: "I wanted something that would clean my baby’s paws after our walks because I didn’t want germs or dirt coming into the house. It smells great, it works well, and I can see that the rubber part doesn’t bother my doggy! It’s super easy to use, and I use it to keep her paws clean and my house clean! 10/10, especially for the price point!" —Thia

Get it from Amazon for $6.01 (available in multipacks).

Promising review: "I got this as a gift. As a low maintenance curly girl, who only moisturizes and air dries with very damaged curls that have curl shock, this product was an amazing and a necessary additional step to any haircare routine. After getting out the shower I detangled and moisturized as usual, and then applied this to scrunch my ends where my curls struggle to have a cohesive bounce. THIS IS THE MOST LIGHTWEIGHT product I could've used that actually affects my hair without adding sliminess or the crunch. It smells so nice and fresh too!" —Try Again

Get it from Amazon for $4.22+ (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "I have retainers that I use, and because they are used every night, they tend to become foggy and start getting a slight color to them. I used to soak them in hydrogen peroxide mouthwash, but that wasn’t really cleaning them. This cleaning foam has done wonders for removing the fog and restoring clarity to the retainers, and they smell clean every time I use them!" —Mlmpep

Promising review: "Guys, in just a little over a month, my feet have had SUCH a transformation that I haven't seen in over 10 years 😭 I'm only 30, but I've had problems with my feet since I was a teen. I've always been so insecure about them for obvious reasons. My feet literally shredded sheets! I've tried so many products I've lost count! None of them did anything. Wasted time, money, and hope! But this product — it's given me my feet back 😭 I don't have to wear socks EVERYWHERE anymore! I will never buy another product!! My favorite part is that I don't have to put nasty creams on my hands to rub into my feet anymore, either. I love the large lip balm–type tube because of this!" —Amber Reynolds

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Check out BuzzFeed editor and cat owner Chelsea Stuart's ChomChom review to learn more!

Promising reviews: "This device is amazing and works excellently and quickly!! I no longer have to get my vacuum out to give the couch a good clean to remove the cat hair. Since they discontinued the Pledge pet hair rollers several years ago...I have been searching for something similar. This device works in the exact same way, but you can empty the hair once it fills up, and you don't have to re-buy. I put off buying one of these because of the price, but finally decided to just get one. I love it!! Used it over every fabric surface I could find! A must-have if you own pets and fabric couches." —Christina Federspiel

"Having two dogs (beagles), there are days when I sit on the couch and get up looking like Bigfoot. Even after we sweep, the dogs roam through the house, determined to undo anything that has been freshly vacuumed. I was kinda skeptical about how well this would work, but it’s honestly amazing! On furniture, this picks up hair better than the plug-in vacuum. We’ve had this for a year and would absolutely buy another one if we needed it!" —Mark B.

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors and a portable style for on-the-go use).

It also works for non-pet stains like ink, soda, coffee, and more.

Promising review: "Our poor older pup started having some incontinence issues and had several accidents in the house. I was really frustrated until I found these. They work amazingly well. They're small, so if the area was larger, I had to use two or three, but they pulled up stains and saved the house from being smelly. I even used one on an older stain (that I'm pretty sure wasn't pet-related), and it came up after leaving it on for about 24 hours. I make sure to keep a supply of these in the house at all times now." —MC

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.49.

Promising review: "I was skeptical that this would do anything for my fragile nails. Four months later, I'm stunned that my nails are not chipping and peeling like they used to, and even the ridges are diminishing. When I look at the quarter-inch or so of growth from the nail bed that has occurred since I started using this product, I see nice, smooth, healthy nails. I can't wait to see what they look like several months from now when the entire nail has had a chance to grow out. I apply the oil all around the nails, including under the tips of the nails, before I go to bed most nights, and massage it in while I watch the evening news. It is good to know nice nails are not a thing of the past, even though I'm over 50 years old." —All His 247

Get it from Amazon for $10.79+ (available in four sizes).

Promising review: "Bought this after suffering another very, very dry winter. Within three days, the troubling, painful spot just inside my nostril was soothed and healed! Magic." —Juliette

Promising reviews: "My favorite bra is this expensive Lululemon everyday T-shirt bra that has to be handwashed (as if anyone has time for that). It's made out of a Lycra-type material that holds deodorant buildup like no bra I've ever owned before. I was about to throw the whole thing away until I found this miracle 'sponge.' Does the after picture still have some discoloration? Yes. But there is no buildup, and nothing comes off when I rub the bra material there. This cheap sponge saved my very expensive bra!" —AliciaBV

"This sponge works great for removing the white residue of deodorant and even better for removing a toddler’s Cheeto-dust fingerprints from your clothing!" —LJ

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