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37 Products That Seem Mundane, But Soon You'll Be Telling Everyone About Them
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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. You’ll soon be introducing all your friends to your new nifty mattress lifter. I'm a Shopping Editor who uses my passion for hitting "add to cart" (and my 8+ years in media) to curate the best products on the web — I'm particularly passionate about finding the best beauty products, which probably stems from my days of working at Lush Cosmetics, where I learned about effective skincare ingredients while getting covered in bath bomb dust every day. Sometimes products are so surprisingly useful that you can't help but want to spread the love and let everyone know about them. Maybe it's a wrinkle-release spray that you'll tell all your parent friends about, or a jar opener you'll show to all your house guests, OR a portable air compressor you'll even recommend to your next Uber Eats driver. You'll find all of those and more below! Promising review: "I wanted something that’d let me enjoy my jar candles without worrying about an open flame, especially in the evenings. The design is simple but still elevated. It looks way more expensive than it is and fits literally anywhere. Nightstand, console, coffee table, kitchen counter. The glass shade gives off the warmest, cozy glow and feels like perfect ambient lighting. The dimmable feature is such a plus. You can control the brightness and how quickly the candle melts. Performance wise, I’m impressed. It melts the top layer evenly and releases fragrance fast. And the timer is clutch if you’re someone who forgets to turn things off. Guilty!! 🙋🏽♀️🤣" —Kelly Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in 11 styles). Here's what BuzzFeeder Emma Lord has to say about them: "Hello, I'm a walking cliché of Woman In Her Mid-30s Who Is Very Obsessed With Protein, since it took me three decades to realize I'm in a much better mood all day if I cram it in at every opportunity. I'm very, VERY picky about the protein bars I'll eat — Barebells and Nick's are my go-tos — and these Built bars knocked it out of the park! They have a truly marshmallow-like consistency and the most ridiculously satisfying texture and chewiness. The flavors I've tried have all been spot-on, and they don't leave any kind of aftertaste. I am perpetually out and about and in need of a snack, so I have one of these in my purse at all times!" Promising review for the salted caramel puff flavor: "These are amazing! My absolute favorite protein bars ever!! Tastes like a candy bar! I also have the cookie dough and brownie ones! They are all delicious!!" —Lori F. Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $26.99 (available in several flavors). Promising review: "I saw these on an Amazon review video on YouTube and figured I'd give them a try because my boyfriend tends to leave the toothpaste bottle a complete mess and I can't stand it! These things have a great seal and give out a good amount of toothpaste when you squeeze it. It wipes clean very easily. So glad they come with more than one but not sure what I'll use the other ones on yet." —Kimberly C. Get a set of three from Amazon for $6.45+ (available in two styles). This includes a remote control and LED lights that turn off in sleep mode. Spiffy! Promising review: "Cools like magic. Great fan. It’s super hot this summer, and I would not survive without it. Several speeds and functions. Quiet. Durable thus far, and it has run 18 hours a day every day since May. I didn’t think the remote was a big deal, but now I wouldn’t want to be without it. Would recommend and buy again." —Javygirl Get it from Amazon for $89.98+ (available in two colors). Promising review: "Hate dragging out the old hotel iron and board, so I just spray my wrinkled clothes with this, and viola! Takes the wrinkles out, and off I go — no wrestling while putting the iron and board away. I even have a small travel iron or use my hair styling irons if I want a better finish, but this usually does the job nicely." —Audie Promising review: "If you’re looking for a cute Band-Aid that has flexible fabric, these are it! I only use flexible fabric band-aids because they’re way more comfortable and stay on better. Bonus that these are a cute design!" —Jessica Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $3.99. Promising review: "Excellent! The old bath rugs would be damp, these bath mats are amazing. They instantly absorb all the water when you come out of the shower and dry quickly. No more water on the floor and no more stepping on damp rugs." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $39.95 (available in 10 colors). 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 Promising review: "Words cannot describe how much I hate dealing with gas stations — whether it's getting gas, car wash, or air for my tires, I really hate being at the gas station for any length of time. I live in the Pittsburgh area, so the up-and-down weather wreaks havoc on my tire pressure and I am TRULY GRATEFUL to be able to check my tire pressure and fill them up from the comfort of my home. This device couldn't be easier to use, and the fact that you can lock the nozzle in place and fill the air hands-free is wonderful. I never leave reviews, but chef's kiss on this product. Can't recommend enough." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $27.17+ (available in two sizes and four colors). Promising reviews: "This product is amazing! It makes cleaning so much easier and takes way less time! I used to hate cleaning my baseboards, but this product has made cleaning it so easy that I actually don't mind doing it anymore! It is also great for blinds as well! Definitely worth it!" —Julia "I rarely review products, but this little sponge literally changed my life! It picks up EVERYthing in one swipe! Hard water marks on your bathroom mirror, no problem! Hair clippings on your sink and counter, one swipe and they are gone! Dusty blinds? Swoosh, swoosh, swipe! And ala-presto ka-bam, like magic, they are perfect and dust-free! I just need one of these for my floors! I love, love, love how the sponge picks up everything, and with a little running water, all the dust, hair, muck, and guck just rinsed away! This will not disappoint! Thank you!" —DayDreamer Get it from Amazon for $9.99 for a pack of four (available in six color packs and also in packs of two and eight) Promising review: "My spouse asked that I look into a product that helps lift a mattress, and she had seen this in an advertisement on the TV. This plastic tool aids in lifting a mattress so that sheets can be changed on the mattress. She told me that this product made it easier to lift the mattress and that her hands no longer ached as much as they did without using the product. She is satisfied with the product, and if she is, then I am also. I would order it again." —Thomas Reed Promising review: "For anyone with long hair, drainage clogging in the shower is a pain. So THANKS to whoever thought of such a simple but clever solution. They stick perfectly and the glue lasts like three weeks. It literally does not let a hair pass, and it's just so easy to place and remove. I wish I had known about this product before! A must-buy." —MER Aire Allure is a small business specializing in disposable hair-catching products. Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a 50-pack and 100-pack). Promising review: "Bought this brush to replace my old travel brush. Love the storage compartment! Didn't realize that it actually CAME with hair ties, clips, and bobby pins (didn't notice these in the description). Such an amazing surprise. And the brush is great! Detangles and smoothes wonderfully. Even tamed my staticky hair. Love it!" —Crazy cat mama Each pack comes with three packets. And, because they *are* liquid, they'll easily slide into the side of your toiletries bag. If you're unsure whether the sink in your hotel or Airbnb will be deep enough for washing clothes, consider grabbing a portable hand-washing bag to make things quick and easy. Promising review: "Game changer for travel! We were gone for two weeks, and I was able to wash all the clothes I had packed! Helped with using only a carry-on for the trip and kept my clothes fresh and clean! So easy to use and smelled nice! Will never travel without them again!" —Kristy Get nine packs from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in packs of three and six). Prefer briefs? Check out this similar seamless design with rave reviews! Promising review: "After trying these, the pursuit for the most seamless underwear ended with these, and I came to write that on my way to buy a second pack. I worked at VS for three years, what seems like forever ago, and tried every “seamless” thong under the sun- at the store and otherwise- all of which rolled, were still visible, or the liner was not cotton, which just feels gross by the end of a workout or the end of the day. These aren’t that. They DISAPPEAR under all the workout attire. Anti-camel toe… HELLO?!?! They don’t hold sweat. They don’t roll. They don’t move around. I just had my fourth baby and first C-section a couple of months back, and these are wide enough in the front. What is this panty sorcery? I threw out everything else from anywhere else. Follow the size guide. I washed in warm water upon arrival, even with the red in the pack, and none of the colors bled. I’ve washed 2x, and they look the same as when I first opened the box. They’re wildly comfortable for a thong from someone who despises every thong and even other styles of underwear I’ve ever tried. Picky lady problems, the list went on. Always something wrong about them on my body. NOT THESE! What!?!! I work out in these, run errands, housework ahhhh — they’re my new go-to that I ditched everything else. Comfy, sexy, stretchy, actually so seamless that they don’t exist under clothing, and a fantastic deal… It’s sorcery, I’m convinced." —Ebony Get a set of six from Amazon for $24.98+ (available in women's sizes XS–4X and 10 color packs). Promising review: "Genuinely shocked this worked so well! Had water with a faint smell pooling in the bottom of the dishwasher after a couple of cycles. Thinking it was just time to get a new dishwasher, I decided to give this a try as a 'Hail Mary' attempt — I SCORED! One treatment, clog and smell gone!!! I’ve washed many loads of dishes since and the clog hasn’t returned. It also cleaned the inside and it still shines." —Square Biz Get it from Amazon for $4.88 (also available in a pack of four). Promising review: "My husband and I travel a lot and take a number of prescription drugs. It was always a hassle accessing our medication when needed, so I purchased this organizer to make things easier. I used a label maker and labeled each little compartment, and it has performed wonderfully. I highly recommend this organizer to anyone who travels and needs medications throughout the day." —Jacqueline Get a three-pack from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in three color sets). Promising review: "I bought this rinser cup after struggling with my toddler’s bath time, especially when it came to rinsing out shampoo. The design is incredibly user-friendly — its shape helps control the water flow, preventing any excess water from getting into my child’s eyes. My little one has become much more comfortable during rinsing sessions, which has made bath time much more enjoyable for both of us." —Chi Hoang Though a cleaning solution isn't necessary, some reviewers say pairing the brush with a cleanser is really helpful for particularly dirty shoes. Try pairing it with the super popular Pink Miracle Shoe Cleaner if you need backup. Promising reviews: "This brush is amazing. My daughter went puddle jumping in her boots... They dried out while I was trying to figure out how to clean them. Saw the reviews on this and ordered right away. Holy cow, they look almost new. I cleaned all my boots, too, because I was so excited. Even ones I thought looked clean were much improved. I washed the brush with dish soap and water and let it dry between pairs." —TRW Shacke is a small business specializing in travel and shoe accessories. Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four styles). Here's what one of our BuzzFeed Shopping writers, Emma Lord, has to say: "I love it just after the first few days of use! I use an electric toothbrush usually, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively." Promising review: "I'm amazed at how well this toothbrush cleans my teeth — it definitely gets between the teeth and also, more importantly for me, gets in the small, deep crevices in my molars where I always have food stuck, and regular toothbrushes couldn't get stuff out. I brush more often (after meals/snacks) because of how effective it is. As stated, definitely go easy around the gums. The bristles feel soft, but will cause your gums to bleed if you use regular pressure. Nice and easy does the trick, SO WELL!" —Jason A. Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans that even patients with "great" dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines. BuzzFeed Shopping Senior Editor Natalie Brown was wowed by it: "When I impulse-bought this mini spatula (called a "supoon") at the grocery store a few years ago, I knew it was good, but not THIS good. See that little dip in the neck? That means you can set it down on the counter and whatever's on it won't end up touching said counter. Here's a few of the many things I use this dishwasher-safe beauty for — and yep, it makes it into basically every dishwasher load, I use it THAT frequently. - Scraping every last bit of sauce, curry, salad dressing, or soup out of takeout or leftover containers, like in the picture above. This happens several times a week. I want every bit of all that flavor!! - Measuring out a few teaspoons of water when re-steaming takeout rice in the microwave. - Scraping out yogurt, hummus, salsa, hot sauce, peanut butter, expensive Bonne Maman jams, etc., etc., when I'm down to the last little bit of each. (It's too big for most beauty products, but that's fine.) - Mixing together a quick stir-fry sauce in a measuring cup, then scraping that sauce out of the cup into the pan, all with a single utensil. - Scrambling together a mixture of eggs and whatever else I want in a bowl and scraping all of that into a pan. - Scooping pancake batter my MIL sent over into a pan to make my 9-month-old fresh pancakes, including scraping the last bits out to get as much pancake as possible. Like, I know I functioned in the kitchen before I had this, but this saves me so much time scraping over and over with a spoon. And that price! A no-brainer." Get it from Amazon for $8.49, and find more sizes and colors on the Dreamfarm Amazon Store Page. Promising review: "Just what I needed. This worked perfectly on a recent business trip. Felt refreshing and left my skin feeling soft." —Glenda E Note: For uneven surfaces like wood and mosaic tile, an adhesive disc is provided for better suction. The adhesive disc is not removable and reusable. Promising review: "Pleasantly surprised at the ease of use and durability of these! Once in place, they truly look like professional pieces in your shower! A thousand times better than traditional Command hooks!" —Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $15.99 for a pack of two (available in five metal finishes and three pack sizes) Fellow BuzzFeed Shopping writer Heather Braga is a huge fan of this spray: "My 1-year-old is a big ice pop fan, so I've got a long life ahead of me to be filled with stain removal. In the above photo I held her while she sucked down a red ice pop on a 90 degree day. Naturally, it dripped all over my white tank top (note to self: stop wearing white around these kids). I was actually kind of excited because it meant I got to put my newly purchased bottle of Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray to the test! I followed the directions on the bottle that said to dampen the stained area, spray it with the stain remover, then pop it into the washing machine as usual. What do ya know — it really worked! Completely cleared away all the red stains! Not sure what witchcraft has been used to make this product, but I'm here for it." Promising review: "My 1-year-old has taco meat stains ALL over the sleeves of his shirt. The stains were 2–3 days old, too. I sprayed the shirt, let it sit for about 15 minutes, and then washed the shirt with regular laundry soap. Almost every bit of the stains came out. Definitely buying bulk in this product!" —Sloan Avery Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (available in three sizes and multipacks). It comes with one handle and one blade refill! Promising review: "The travel-size shaver is definitely a space saver, along with a lovely case that has holes to help ventilation and prevent mold. Don’t let the cuteness fool you. Despite its much smaller size, the handle is easy to handle and grasp." —Sight Seer Promising review: "I travel frequently for work and keep this in my suitcase. Works great; I no longer carry a lint roller." —Liza Przekop Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in four colors and also in packs of two or four). The metal on the comb is anti-rust and easy to clean and comes with a protective cover for maximum hygiene. Promising review: "As a pro makeup artist, this is an excellent tool to have in my kit. Excellent for removing mascara clumps." —Lady Marina Promising review: "I bought these to put into my bag/pocket to carry around, just in case. Sometimes public restrooms do not have soap, and that is extremely inconvenient. These come in super handy! One sheet is definitely enough for me, and it’s so cool to watch it turn from a dry sheet of paper into sudsy soap with water added. I 100% recommend." —woolymammoth Fomin is a small business specializing in cleaning products. Get them from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three scents and various pack sizes). It's safe to use on all sealed floors, including hardwood, marble, tile, and stone. Promising reviews: "I hate mopping. I love the Shark Steam and Scrub. I have tried many different products over the years, always looking for an easier way to mop. The steam and scrub is by far the easiest product I've ever used. I was able to clean all my tile rooms in less than an hour. The power and steam were perfect, and having the long cord was great. When I washed the pads in the washer, they came out like new. I highly recommend this product." —Arizona "I have four kids and two dogs, and have struggled to keep my hardwood floors looking clean. This steamer takes minutes to use. It warms up in seconds and instantly has my floors spotless and without excess water. They dry quickly. Then simply throw the cleaning pads into the wash on a gentle cycle and air dry. I wish I had bought this years ago!!" —Valerie Promising review: "I saw this product on TikTok and decided to try it out for myself. The name doesn’t lie — spray it on, shut the bathroom door, and in a few hours, the shower is 100 times cleaner. Usually, I’ll let it sit overnight, and by morning, the visible grime on the shower is gone, including soap scum. I’ll usually let the shower water rinse the residue out and then will take a bucket just to get everything off the shower walls. It is a bit slick if you try to get in the shower without rinsing the residue, but otherwise, it’s a worthy cleaning staple in my house." —Tara D. Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two scents and two sizes). Promising review: "So I decided to put these to the ultimate test for 4th of July underneath my white, semi-sheer swimsuit. I wore them out in the Florida heat in the ocean all day, and they did not budge or peel off. I thought for sure these would take skin off by the time I got home because I just couldn't believe they stayed on the entire day (humidity is real). I was able to remove them with ease. I washed them with warm water and soap and let them dry, and the next day, they were super sticky, like they were brand new out of the package again. Buying these forever." —Marisa Get it from Amazon for $19.79+ (available in three sizes, four colors, and two styles). BuzzFeed editor Natalie Brown swears by these pasties! Check out her Nippies review to learn more. BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord loves these: "HELLO, I AM OBSESSED WITH THESE. Despite all the rave reviews I was definitely skeptical of space-saving bags that didn't require a vacuum, and even as they were actively squishing my clothes into oblivion I still couldn't quite believe it. I had easily two suitcases worth of clothes I wanted to pack for a three-week trip to London, and I managed to neatly pack the entirety of my wardrobe in one roller carry-on bag. Truly all I had to do was put my clothes in the bag, push them to the bottom, and then sit on it to get the air out before sealing it up. I had tons of extra bags and make a habit of taking them with me in case other people joining me on trips need them to be able to pack souvenirs on the way home. I'm never taking a long trip without these again — these are worth every damn penny." Promising review: "I travel monthly for work, usually gone for 4–5 days. Before these, I would have to check a bag. Dress shirts and pants, roll up nicely, and stay wrinkle-free. It's tempting to want to over-stuff these, but if you're packing golf shirts or clothes with 'slippery' fabric, they slide out of the top of the bag as you get close to the end. The clips take a minute to get used to, but after a couple of times zipping up the bags, it's pretty easy." —BigSkinny Get a set of eight from Amazon for $15.28. Promising review: "This is amazing! I wish I knew about this sooner! Makes opening any jar of any size so easy! Especially the ones with the airtight seal. Also, this is for anyone of any age or any strength… everyone can benefit. If you want to just make opening any jar effortless, you need this!" —Kim Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in six colors). Promising review: "OMG, these should be standard issue to every human. I’ve bought them all: the cheap foot files, the expensive ones, the Ped Egg, and even a foot file from that direct sales nail wrap company. None of those remotely compare to this one. I thought I was reduced to course heels forever; no more! With just one use, my heels are fabulous! The callouses this thing removed was absolutely disgusting, but I couldn’t be happier. You won’t be disappointed!!" —JMart Promising review: "At first, I was a little skeptical — I have been wanting to find a Skims-like material shirt for a while but didn't want to pay the price of one, LOL, and this shirt feels amazing. I will be getting one in every color now." —Julianne Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in women's sizes XXS–3X and in 33 colors). Promising review: "My skin is *super* sensitive, but as I've aged (44 years), I feel like my pores have become more visible. I hadn't used an oil cleanser before and wasn't 100% sure how it should all work. The Anua oil cleanser works how we all once hoped Biore pore strips would work back in the day but without any pain or irritation. My skin is combination skin, so I have to be really careful about not drying out the dry spots (and getting eczema) and not over-hydrating the oily spots (and getting a breakout). I rub the oil on my face as the first part of my cleansing routine; I massage it in for ~60 seconds and then put a small amount of water on my fingers and begin rubbing that on my face. The water starts the emulsification process and helps to clean out everything the oil has bonded to/mixed with. Then, I just rinse it clean and use a gentle cleanser afterward. I haven't had any irritation, redness, or fallout from adding this product to my skincare routine. I love it. I am almost through my first bottle and if I go a few days without using the cleanser, my pores become more visible/dirty again. I will definitely keep purchasing the Anua oil cleanser." —Tassa Promising review: "I'm lazy, and I really hate cleaning, so I have no qualms about using regular cleaners if it means I don't have to spray as often and scrub 50 times extra. Because we have a baby now, I decided to give this product a try since I have to clean nearly every day, and I wanted to minimize the toxic chemical exposure. I've been using this for about a month, and it's great. No additional sprays needed, no extra scrubbing. There was a tomato-based paste-like puree food substance that my beloved child smeared all over the WHITE tray, and I honestly thought it would stain it forever. But this handled it like a champ. I had originally bought it for baby products and stuff only around the baby, but I find myself using it for the kitchen, counters, and pretty much everywhere because it works well. It has an herbal smell (not unpleasant) that is reminiscent of Aveda products. It's fairly light and dissipates quickly, so it's not harsh-smelling. I still hate cleaning but at least I can feel somewhat good about using a more non-toxic product." —JuneBean Btw, Puracy is a Texas-based, family-owned small business specializing in plant-based, and hypoallergenic home products. BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.