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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More The cosmos have spoken, and they’re wondering when the last time you cleaned your coffee machine was. I’m a resident writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team covering a variety of topics in a fun and mindful way, including travel, home, beauty, gift guides, and anything that’ll add just a bit of whimsy into people’s lives. Check out a TikTok of Gold Bond in action. Promising review: "This cream has tightened the skin around my neck beyond my expectations. I’ve been using it daily (morning and evening) for over two months and still have product left. I’ve even tried it on my face and it gives me a bit of a 'face lift.' I’m officially a Bond girl. A bit sticky to the touch after a few hours of wear, but that doesn’t bother me. Will order again." —AP Wang Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (also available as a 12-pack). Check out a TikTok of the appliance sliders in action. Promising review: "These are a game changer! I have some heavy appliances like my espresso machine and reverse osmosis filter that I hate to pull out to fill with water. These tiny sliders have been incredible! Immediately better, and so far (about three months in) no issues at all. Still gliding!" —sara Get a set of 24 from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in black and gray and other pack sizes). It has a built-in bleacher hook on the bottom of the seat that keeps it securely in place so you're not sliding around. Promising reviews: "These seats are so comfortable. ... They were a back-saver during all the basketball games this past fall. Will buy again." —Susie Q. "We've started going to this season's grandkids' football games, and I finally got tired of sitting on cold aluminum, so I purchased two of these Cascade Mountain Tech stadium seats — one wide and one regular. These seats are very well-built and somewhat heavy, but most of all, they're very comfortable when sitting for several hours on cold bleacher seats. For those who say they 'sink' into them, you can adjust the lacing on the bottom to tighten the seat so that you don't sink. These have been great and I'd definitely repurchase, if these were ever lost or stolen. Highly recommended." —A. Mullen Get it from Amazon for $55.99 (available in six colors). Promising review: "This gel is a lifesaver for me. It's a lightweight, cool, soothing gel that moistens my nasal passages at night allowing me to get restful sleep. It was recommended to me by my allergy doctor. I use it every night without fail. Try it and see!" —Jeanie Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in two sizes and as a three-pack). This is great for a bit of low-effort weekly maintenance, but if your shower is in need of a ~deep clean~, you can use this a few times in a row to get it all washed up before starting that once-a-week schedule. Promising review: "SO impressed with this product! Nothing was getting this buildup off the tub, and then I tried this upon recommendation. I am blown away by the results and how easy it is to use. No scrubbing, just spray, rinse after 24 hours, and go! Definitely will be buying this for the rest of my life. Also has a very nice light smell!" —Casey Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two scents, two sizes, and as a two-pack). This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 1c–4c hair mentioning it worked for them! Promising review: "THIS STUFF IS AMAZING. Super easy to apply. I have fine, curly hair, and it leaves my hair glossy and soft without weighing it down. Works better than any Moroccan Oil, L'Oréal, or Briogeo product I've used and is wayyyyy cheaper. Gifted a bottle to a friend with very thick, curly hair, and they said it works amazingly on them, too. Just do it once a week, and you're set!" —Mid-west Read our review of Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment to learn more about why one BuzzFeeder calls it "the miracle product I've been searching for." Check out a TikTok of the microwave bowl holders in action. Promising review: "Buy these for yourself and everyone you know. They are soft and fit a variety of sizes of bowls to put under them in the microwave and eat from. My kids love them. We bought some to gift to other people too, and I will get some for my son to use at college. Made of a heavy terry cloth that can be thrown right in the washer when needed. We used towels before under our bowls, but these cradle the bowls, so they are easier to hold. We bought some bigger plate sizes too." —Heidi J. Get a set of four from Amazon for $18.99 (available in 10 color combos). Promising reviews: "10/10 basic black body suit. No need for a bra, it hugs the body and is double lined so it was not see through at all. What I like the most is the bottom clips. I always find that other body suits the clips at the bottom irritate me when I walk but this body suit has a nice soft fabric that covers the clips, making it super comfortable when wearing for long periods of time. The material is super stretchy and butter soft. I purchased three more in other colors I love!" —Thomas foerstel "Absolutely love this bodysuit. It's buttery soft, very stretchy and very comfortable for being a thong bodysuit. It also feels very lightweight but also very warm when it's colder outside. After wearing it for a while it barely feels like I'm wearing it at all. I have bought another and will definitely be buying more." —Haley Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–3XL and 13 colors; also available in a short-sleeve style). The color-adaptive formula is designed so that one of five shades will work on any skin tone. Promising review: "I purchased the Golden Toffee color on a complete whim, as I had never heard of this brand before. Didn't expect much since other color correctors in the past did literally nothing for me except frustrate me further. When I tell you how I almost fell out of my vanity chair when applying this the first time. I feel like my life has instantly changed for the better. It's so perfect for me and my severe dark eye circles that I'm able to use just a little bit of the color corrector ALONE on no makeup days and just go outside to run quick errands! Great coverage, great texture and blendability. Talk about a complete game changer for me. I love you, Catrice. Please don't ever stop making this product. AND THE PRICE???? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? <3" —JennyWHOA Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in five shades). Promising review: "We have hard well water and I have been struggling for years to remove the brown toilet ring and stains around the bowl in my toilet. I have tried [so many types of cleaners]. I left each to sit for hours, and each of them did absolutely NOTHING to remove any of the stains. A pumice stone did take some off, but it took forever just to clean one tiny little spot, so the whole bowl would have taken hours or even days to finish, not to mention I felt like I was going to scratch the bowl. I saw this brand mentioned in a cleaning group online and decided I had nothing to lose. I used a blue Scotch Brite scrubber pad to apply this, and it actually WORKED!! The photo shows that the bottom half is the part that I used BioClean on, and the top half still has the ring and brown stains. My toilet bowl has never looked actually clean like that since we first moved into this house, and it was a brand new toilet. I still have to do the rest of the toilet, but I am so glad I found this product. All other toilet bowl cleaners are basically useless to me; I will be purchasing this item from Amazon for life. It also cleaned stains off my brushed nickel faucet and porcelain sink that no other cleaner had touched. There is no strong chemical scent either." —StillWaters Get it from Amazon for $20.48+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "Love love love this car seat tray! My toddler uses it to play with his toys and eat off. I like that you can swivel it so it’s closer to him or away. I also love that it’s easy to remove and wash when needed. I absolutely recommend!" —Marissa Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in four colors, as a two-pack, and with a sippy cup). Promising review: "I have to thank all the Amazon customers who have written precise, accurate details on these pants. You guys are the reason I pulled the trigger, after so many failed purchases/returns of similar pants product from other vendors. It has been a totally frustrating experience. These are the closest pant to the Ruti 'On the Loose' barrel pant. Quality is so good, and fit is spectacular. I almost cried for joy when I put these pants on and looked in the mirror. Better than I ever could have imagined. And that is saying a lot as I just had abdominal surgery six days ago — which means a lot of swelling to boot. Do not hesitate. You will not be disappointed." —Brenda Shuey Get it from Amazon for $34.98 (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and nine colors). Promising review: "I clean my dryer vent after every single use. I was shocked to see so much lint and dust come out! It was very simple to use and it really works! I kept one for myself and gave the other to my daughter." —Shari Schmidt Get a set of two from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three styles and as a three-pack). Promising review: "I LOVE this thing. Yes, I geeked out over an attic door cover, it's true. I had a small gap between the attic door and the ceiling in my hallway. It, of course, lets cold air seep in during the winter months and lets all my A/C escape in the summer. But that's not why I bought it. I bought it to stop the highway of spiders that passed through said crack and into my bathroom and adjacent bedrooms. And let me tell you... IT WORKS LIKE FORT KNOX. NOTHING seeps in, seeps out, nor crawls in or out. It's a miracle. As for the product itself, it was very easy to install in about 15 minutes. I used a manual staple gun. It fit well and looked really impressive when installed. It gets the job done and holds its shape very well. I think it will last a long time. Glad I chose this one over the more expensive brands. It's an attic cover, it's not outside in the elements. It's more than adequate to 'git err done.' The hall has been warmer this December since install and zero attic spiders chilling in my bathroom. I recommend!" —Samantha Stewart Get it from Amazon for $29.77+ (available in a two-pack and with or without a staple gun). If you have any neck or back issues, talk to your doctor before use and read more about cervical traction at Cleveland Clinic. For this, instead of like a regular pillow, you're supposed to lie on it in 10-minute intervals; the seller suggests working your way up to it by starting yourself off at five minutes at a time, with a one- to three-day adjustment period before regular use. Promising review: "This neck relaxer is so easy to use! It took a few times to get used to, but it is not uncomfortable and is very much helpful with my chronic neck pain and shoulder tension. I felt pain relief after the first use! I have even been able to cut back on my chiropractor appointments because of this product. So thankful for this amazing find, as I am only 41 and have been struggling with neck pain for several years now." —Mary Beth Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors). Promising reviews: "I have only used the two original pens that I purchased and can already see an improvement. I am older than 60 and drink coffee daily and red wine weekly." —vicki houska "I have extremely sensitive teeth from over-whitening in high school but this product has been such a lifesaver! I am a daily black coffee and red wine [drinker] so my teeth have taken a toll as far as staining goes. Seriously, I was very hesitant on getting this because of how sensitive my teeth are but I wish I got it sooner! This is such a great product!" —Mimi Doherty Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.95 (also available individually and in a four-pack). Promising review: “I started getting white streaks all over my dishes; that never happened before. I thought it was my detergent and changed it, but no difference. Clean dishes with this weird white film on them. I'd wash them by hand, then put them back in the dishwasher, and white film again! Then I did an internet search to figure out what was going on (a dishwasher is an incredibly simple piece of machinery) and found this! Bought it. Used it. My dishes are clean again!” —Carey Holzman Get a pack of six from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in a pack of 36). Promising review: "I used this product years ago and had the most amazing skin, but I assumed it was mostly genetics. Now that my skin is showing signs of aging, I decided to give it another try — and I’m so glad I did. My skin is transforming daily. They say your skin can rebuild itself, and it really does — especially when you remove the buildup of dead skin cells. I’ve been using it morning and night, and I genuinely look younger. My skin feels polished, my pores are noticeably smaller, and I need much less makeup. Such a fantastic product — highly recommend!" —Sweet Caroline Get it from Amazon for $11.55 (also available as a two-pack). Promising review: "I don’t usually write reviews, but this product is amazing. I’ve struggled with stains in our toilets because of well water. I’ve tried product after product, elbow grease, and straight bleach, but could never completely get the mineral stains and lime scale off. I found this and decided it was worth a try. It is a miracle worker!!! I removed all the stains from five toilets within 45 minutes. No scratches, and I still have a third of the original pumice — it’s durable and well worth the small cost of the product. I’m a customer for life!!" —Kimberley B. Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (also available in packs of two, four, six, and 12). Each tube contains 12 stamps and a different scent, like rose, English pear, lemon, and more! Promising reviews: "This toilet gel stamp kit is a convenient way to keep my bathroom smelling fresh between cleanings. The fragrance is strong enough to mask odors without being overpowering. For the price, you get great value with 60 applications. They stick well and last through repeated flushes. This is still an easy, affordable way to maintain a cleaner-smelling toilet. Would recommend for anyone wanting a low-maintenance freshness boost!" —SimpleStyleMe "My sister and I spent a solid 15 minutes girl giggling and decorating our toilet bowls… I have no idea how well these hold up, but the initial joy was worth it. They seem to be good consistency and stamped easily. The fragrances are pleasant and fresh." —Christin Get a set of 60 from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sets of scents). To use, simply place the cleaning pod in place of your coffee and brew a large cup, then follow-up with a water-only cycle. Quick & Clean is a small business that specializes in coffee machine cleaning products. Promising review: "I had no idea that cleaning a Keurig was a thing. I bought these because I saw them on TikTok, believe it or not. I wanted to give it a go because my Keurig isn’t that old and I didn’t think it would do anything. IT WORKS SO WELL! My Keurig wasn’t as nasty as some I’ve seen, lucky. I would highly recommend, keeps everything running correctly and clean." —Lauren Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a 12- and 18-pack). Check out a TikTok of the foaming pink drain cleaner in action. Promising review: "Wow! I don't think I've ever been more excited to use a cleaning product before. Who knew you could get so much satisfaction from a drain cleaner. I could probably make an ASMR video and post it, as it is that satisfying! Even though I had to angle this over my sink drain, to avoid the low faucet, it worked perfectly. The foam went down the drain and up through the overflow, bringing lots of black, yucky gunk with it. I have used lots of drain cleaners before, but not one that actually came up through the overflow. I'd never even considered what stuff was in there. It did a great job of cleaning everything out and it left the sink smelling fresh and clean as well." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $15.98 (also available as a two-pack). Promising review: "Wow! This cardigan was even nicer than I was expecting. It has a nice weight to it and it's so soft. It's perfectly cropped too! I wear a medium or large depending on the item but ordered this in a medium and it fits perfectly with a T-shirt underneath, not too tight when buttoned up even. May get another color and definitely one for my daughter. It's going to be perfect for my fall trip in NYC next month." —B. Bechtold Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in women's sizes XXS–XXL and 33 styles). Promising review: "I debated buying these for sooo long because I was worried all the TikTok reviews were over-exaggerated or fake. I’ve fallen for that before. But after months of trying different products, hoping they’d get rid of my stubborn bumps/clogged pores to no avail, I figured I didn’t have much to lose. No joke, I started seeing results after a couple of uses. Every time I use them, I wake up with the softest, glowiest, 'glass' skin I’ve been dying to achieve. I was skeptical at first use because they felt so gentle, but I was also relieved there wasn’t any stinging sensation on my very sensitive skin. I couldn’t be happier with the results. For reference, I have sensitive, combo skin and my main concerns were textured forehead, closed comedones/clogged pores." —Marissa S Get a pack of 70 from Amazon for $18.90 (available in five other formulas). Promising review: This stuff is amazing. We are renting a home with manufactured dark wood floors that scratch easily. I have a three-year-old that likes to push furniture around and drop stuff, a giant cat with razor claws, and a father-in-law who has a boxer that scuffs up the floors when they visit. Spread it on with a rag and wipe it off, let it dry, and it looks shiny and amazing. It doesn’t fill gouges, but you almost can’t see them and can only feel them running your fingers over the surface. Serious 100/10 rating." —maximillion Get it from Amazon for $6.98 (also available as a three-pack). Reviewers mention this has worked on fine straight hair, thick wavy hair, and curls. Promising review: "I was not expecting this brush to be so amazing. I usually use a Wet Brush, and NO MORE of that. This one doesn't pull when the Wet Brush did. Feels amazing on my scalp. Just a very refreshing brush to find. I would definitely recommend this to everybody who has a hard time brushing their hair (even kids), very soft, and the price is excellent as well. Love love love this brush. Would definitely buy again and again." —Katy Shoemaker Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in terracotta and black). Read more about essential oils and morning sickness at Mayo Clinic, peppermint oil and nausea in one small study at the National Library of Medicine, and aromatherapy at Cleveland Clinic. Promising reviews: "I am obsessed with these! As someone who suffers from frequent nausea, these are a lifesaver. I always bring one in my purse on any long car rides, plane travel, etc. I even keep one at my desk. This is my go to for nausea and it works pretty much immediately. I have recommended it to many people now who love it too. It’s easy to use and super small so easy to put in your pocket and have whenever you need it. Love that it is made with natural ingredients as well." —Heather "Took this on my first cruise. Anytime that I started to feel woozy I’d reach for it. I’m sure the required act of deep breathing helped a lot — and breathing in the fragrance of the essential oil is very calming and effective. Worked for me! Wonderful!" —Willy&Lilly Get a pack of two from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in a pack of three and four). Promising review: "I don't know what kind of sorcery this is but it has literally changed my skin!! First time I used it, my skin felt tighter and more balanced. A week later, twice a day, my skin is so much brighter. Better texture and even coloring. Pores seem tighter. Not a single pimple since. It looks so healthy. Whatever magic this is, it works better than any expensive designer skin lab crap that I've tried." —Np Get it from Amazon for $18.50 (also available as a two-pack). Bonus: It comes with anchor elastic straps to keep it secure on the bed, and a quilted dot design to keep the shredding evenly distributed. Promising review: "Very soft and kinda lumpy, which works great for my back issues. I'm waking up in the morning with less stiffness. I highly recommend for anyone, as my very firm mattress was not good for my back." —Sheila Goodwin Get the queen size from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in sizes twin–king). Promising review: "I was so nervous to try this stuff on my Birkin, but over the summer, my bag's leather has suffered a bit from all the heat, so I decided to give it a shot! So so happy with the results. My bag went from stiff and dry feeling to soft and supple again! The little buttery leather slouch is back, and I am so beyond impressed with this product! Buy it!" —Meäghan Sanders Bonus! These are also great for cooking cheesecakes. Just wrap the pan in one before dipping it in the water bath to keep it nice and dry. Promising review: "This is a great deal on the multi-pack!!! Since trying these, I always use them when cooking in my Crock-Pot!! Cleanup is so, so easy. No mess, guaranteed!!!" —Sue Get a 48-count from Amazon for $36.37 (available in two sizes and different sized packs). 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 Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in a two-pack). And if this weather leaves you dry dry dry, this brand also makes the cult-fave Working Hand and Healthy Feet creams! Promising review: "I’ve had a horrible crack/tear in the corner of my mouth for weeks and was feeling desperate. I was using Vaseline 24/7, and while it would heal overnight, it would immediately split again when eating. I also tried the Burt’s Bees night treatment, but wasn’t having any better results than the Vaseline. I saw a TV ad for the O’Keeffe’s lip night treatment and figured with their reputation on their hand cream, it was worth a shot! I was shocked when it worked within two days. I’ve continued to use it at night to moisturize, and I love it. Would recommend to anyone that’s having painful cracks from cold weather or anyone looking for a really good lip moisturizer!" —Cori Get it from Amazon for $11.25 (also available in a two- and four-pack). Just spray on (don't add water until you rinse!) and wipe. Promising reviews: "What doesn't it do? I absolutely love this product. It works great on dishes and pretty much anything you want to clean! Soap scum; gone! Laundry stains; bye! Baseboards/woodwork sparkle! Sneakers, yup! I hate cleaning, so anything that makes it easier. ❤️" —Kimba "The only dish soap allowed in my household!! 😅 jk I have used other different types, and this is the only one that has worked amazingly in all my cleaning. Not only do I use it on my dishes, but to clean my bathroom, husband's grill, and everything else that needs a good cleaning." —Lizbeth LF Get the starter kit (with one reusable spray bottle and one refill) from Amazon for $8.44 (also available in other pack styles and two other scents). Promising review: "Life changing on a long trip! My partner wanted us to drive from Colorado to California. I wanted to fly because I had a fall, and half of my body was in pain. He talked me into it, so I purchased this pillow for the car ride. What a game-changer! It helped so much with the pain, and I would recommend it for anyone in the car!" —Nadia Get it from Amazon for $45.95+ (available in two sizes and seven colors). Promising review: "We let a neighbor kid use our dryer, not realizing he had crayons in his pockets. We did our best at the time to clean it, but there were still obvious stains inside. It sat in storage for a year and a half before I went at it again. I googled tricks to get crayon off, tried WD-40 like many advised, Goo Gone, nothing made that crayon budge. I happened to see The Pink Stuff listed on a Buzzfeed list, and decided to try it. WOW. It took just a little elbow grease, but not even close to what I was expecting. Its scent is really mild, too. If you have a stubborn stain, try it out! It truly is a miracle worker." —Emily Get it from Amazon for $5.97 (also available in multipacks and in a kit with their sponge). Promising review: "Okay! So I was skeptical at first, but honestly, this stick is life-changing!!! In a matter of minutes, my skin felt hydrated and plumped. After an hour, still hydrated. No greasy after-feeling, very light, and you can feel your skin hydrated and absorbing. I love the fact that you can use it on your eyes, lips, and wrinkles!! Game changer for me, will def try the others!" —Kristy Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three styles). Promising review: "This has saved me from carrying around all my medications in bottles. It has made such a difference and truly changed my life!! Great quality! If you have medicine you need to take throughout the day this is a great way to keep them organized in your purse or bag, It comes with three so I have emergency medicine in another and must haves (Tylenol, cold meds, etc.) in another. I am prepared and it feels good!!" —Be Kind to One Another Get a three-pack from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in three colorways and a pack of two). 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