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Promising review: "it was easy to put together and looks nice! It's lightweight, so I can easily move it around wherever I need it. Good size for storage and doesn't take up too much space. The price is reasonable too." —anonymous 

Price: $20.99+ (available in 11 sizes and six colors)

Promising review: "Ok, I really didn't expect this to work. I have tried so many things to remove critter hair. So many. As someone who wears black and has dark furniture, I run the risk of looking like a yeti if I can't manage the hair. I couldn't believe how well this worked. It pulled hair out of a 25 year old armchair that has been the resting place for generations of doggies. It works on yoga pants. It works on tshirts. It works on corduroy! Pro tip, you have to go back and forth, like a vacuum, rather than just going in one direction like you might with a tape roller." —Dee

Promising review: "Easy assembly. Sturdy and looks great." —Audrey

I have one of these inside every door in my house and they WORK. (And don't slide around, thank goodness.) 

Promising review: ""Coffee" color is perfect for muddy dog paws. Stays in place well on carpet so it is less of a tripping hazard than our other, less expensive mats. Have the same mat in black at our other door and it has held up well to vacuuming." —Martha

Price: $22.99+ (available in four sizes and seven colors)

Promising review: "This air purifier works like a dream. After a reading a recommendation from a trusted source (Wirecutter) I purchased two. After only three days, I bought a third one. Now I have one on each floor of my small cape cod house and I'm very pleased with the quality of the air, the quiet operation, and so much less dust on everything! Plus with the air circulation, my AC runs less in July/August. I leave the unit on Auto and it can be a bit loud for a few minutes when clearing something like smoke, but I find that more reassuring than annoying!" —Edward

Promising review: "This smells exactly as described. Like new car. It cleans well and does not leave any streaks. Some other cleaners leave almost a greasy shiny coating and this does not which I prefer. It makes me actually want to clean my car because I enjoy the smell so much. I definitely would recommend." —Deb

Price: $11.99 (also available in a two-pack)

Promising reviews: "Definitely worth it! I bought this to clean marker stains my daughter left on the couch. I originally planned to do just two cushions, but it worked so well that I ended up cleaning the entire sectional 😭 My back was tired afterwards, but it was worth it and pretty satisfying lol." —Ashley

"Just get it. Stains from years ago, weeks ago, days ago, today I'm super impressed at how they mostly disappear. Pet stains (cat throw up -_-) spilled, anything seems to just come off. It was easy to set up. Just put warm water and the solution in the clean tank side and started it up. I wanted this forever and now feel really justified in grabbing it during a sale. Comes with just the one attachment but its a powerful tool." —Ariel

Price: $74.62 (originally $101.97; also available with additional cleaning solution combo packs)

Promising review: "This self-cleaning litter box is surprisingly spacious and works great for multiple cats. The app is easy to use and sends helpful notifications directly to my phone. Setup was quick, and cleaning is simple thanks to the automatic design. For the price, it offers excellent value." —Sohail

Promising review: "I didn't realize how much the air impacted the quality of preservation. I used basic chip clip and always had to throw out the stale chips. These things work excellent. I squeeze the air out and seal it up. Even my large Costco bags stay fresh until we eat them all." —anonymous

Price: $24.95 for a 12-pack (available in five pack varieties) 

Promising review: “Great little vacuum — tremendous suction! This is lightweight but very powerful little machine. We have two dogs and I had no idea how much hair was in my carpet —obviously my canister vacuum wasn't cutting it. This works great, has a run time of about 40 minutes before it needs to be charged. I highly recommend this little vacuum.” —Suzanne

Promising reviews: "I love this item so much. I have three small dogs who bring in sticks and leaves." —Debbie

"Excellent purchase, made clean up so much easier. Nothing not to love about this product!! :)" —Shirlynn

Promising review: "This is the best bucket and mop combo ever invented. The worst part of mopping is wringing out the dang mop, but the O-Cedar EasyWring Spin mop removes that frustration of wringing the mop out, especially when it gets dirty. Plus it is easy to move around the floor as you move. It isn't messy and the spin is like a washing machine using the high speed spin to wring out the mop. Overall it hold the perfect amount of water, CLEANS very well, not messy and so convenient. I recommend this system 100%." —Tim

Promising review: "This steam mop is a game changer! With two dogs in the house, my floor gets very dirty. The steam makes cleaning my floors so easy. I love that you only need to use water. I don't have to worry about buying any additives." —maria

Promising review: "This product is incredible! It cleaned and shined my old appliances like new. It took almost no work! Absolutely recommend." —HappyinMT

Promising review: "Great fit, deep pockets to adjust great with the mattress. Soft and comfy material. I got the king size and it fit perfectly." —Kellz

Price: $13.99+ (available in sizes twin–king) 

Promising review: "This brush is a great one for my Corgi. Corgis shed year round and this helps keep the clouds of fur from collecting on my floors. Would purchase again." —Kcfridge

Promising review: "When I first got them, I thought they were way too thin to protect my furniture from my dogs. However, after a few days, I realized that they’re perfect. They’re light enough to move. They stay put and their water resistant all the things I need. They also fit in my washer and dryer real easy which is an added plus." —Lottie

Price: $19.89+ (available in four sizes and 22 colors)

Promising review: "The best stain remover I have ever bought!!! This was able to get tough grass stains out of a white t-ball hat, clay out of baseball pants, cleaned a classroom rug, along with getting stains out of couches and dining room chairs." —Randall

Promising review: "Very easy to assemble. Light but durable. I bought two to organize the toys in my daughter's playroom. I love this product. The only thing I would change is making it a little taller so that there is more room between the bins to make it easier to get to the toys or to take the bins out." —Nicole

Price: $49.99+ (available in nine colors/styles)

Promising review: "The new foam Windex is fantastic! Spray it on your mirrors or windows and it stays put so you aren't hurrying to clean the drips that immediately start running down from the liquid Windex! Plus this new foam Windex does not leave streak marks and wipes off very easy!! I highly recommend this product!" —anonymous

This trash can has a 13-gallon capacity and fits most standard garbage bags.

Promising review: "Excellent finish! Inner liner has handles for easy removal and changing garbage bags. Liner allows plastic garbage bags to remain hidden when the lid is closed. Well packaged for damage-free delivery." —Randall

Price: $64.99+ (originally $119.90; available in four colors)

I seriously can't say enough nice things about this machine. Truly, I was looking into hiring a cleaning service because I dislike mopping/sweeping so often, but this makes keeping up with chores SO much more manageable. We call it our robot butler and LOVE the luxury of having it clean the house from the app after we've already left the house. 

Promising review: "This is a great vacuum cleaner. It vacuums up the dirt and can also mop at the same time. It is great for people with back problems because it eliminates the constant bending motion you don't realize you are doing while vacuuming and mopping. It maps your home, and then you can schedule it to do different areas at different times. It has different power modes for the suction to help eliminate noise. It dries the mop heads by spinning around when it returns to the charging station, thus keeping them from developing an odor. It also dumps the dirt into a disposable bag that is similar to the ones used in the old-fashioned vacuums." —laserjohn

Price: $339.99 (originally $699.99; also available in bundles with additional accessories)

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The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.