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28 Home Products That Reviewers Are Basically Kicking Themselves For Not Buying Sooner
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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. Trust me, you do NOT want to wait for your sink to clog before you buy this cooking oil powder. It can fit detergent spouts that are 1.7 inches in diameter. Promising review: "I love these. I wish I knew about them sooner! I was always keeping towels under my laundry soap for when the soap would drip. But now I don’t need to. A must-buy." —Amanda A. It comes with a 10-ounce bottle of cooktop cleaner, a cleaning pad, and a scraper. All you need is a quarter-size amount directly on the cooktop, that you rub in with the included cleaning pad. Then just give it a good wipe. It comes with a scraper tool, too, for burnt-on messes that need extra elbow grease to remove. Promising review: "I had tried four different cleaners before discovering this one and I wish I would have found it sooner! All of that caked-on liquid that runs out of the pans and burns into the stove top while you’re cooking?? This removes all of it. It doesn’t scratch your glass top stove top and it leaves it looking brand new. I won’t ever buy another cleaner — this is it for me!" —Christine Get it from Amazon for $16.98 (also available in two other styles). Note that this doesn't heat the milk up, though, the way the Nespresso frother does. If you've never had vanilla sweet foam, let me blow your mind — I used to be a barista, and it's sooo easy to make. All you need is a little bit of heavy cream, a splash of vanilla, and a splash of 2% milk. Froth it up until thick, then just pour over your favorite cup of joe. You're welcome. Promising reviews: "Wish I would have found this little gadget sooner! Love it. I use a keto creamer that doesn’t blend well with my coffee. Not an issue anymore!!" —Kim "This is such a fun and super easy frother. I have a Nespresso frother but it is a real pain to take out and also to clean. This is so simple, just put in the milk (in a separate glass) and press the button, and you have fresh froth for your coffee in just seconds. The only difference is that this does not warm the milk, but that's fine for me. It's great for a quick cup of coffee, or, instead of whipped cream in my hot chocolate, I use freshly frothed whole milk. I am really super impressed with this little hand-held frother. And the stand keeps the frother in perfect condition. Just rinse with water, and it's all ready for the next cup of coffee." —karenann8 Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four styles and 37 colors). Promising reviews: "I'm very pleased with this. I use it mainly for at-home hair styling. I often like to leave my styling wand on for last-minute touch ups before leaving early in the morning but, in haste, I often get on the freeway and worry that I forgot to unplug it. No more worries with this attached to the plug. I wish I'd gotten it sooner." —JDubya "I used to be notorious for leaving my curling iron or electric curlers plugged in. It is such a handy gadget for being forgetful with peace of mind. I have more than one as they are versatile and durable." —toddb Promising review: "You won't regret buying this! This product is a game-changer. It assembles in a snap without tools and the heights are adjustable – which is so handy! Having everything in one place and organized makes the morning makeup routine a breeze. Only wish I'd bought it sooner!" —Jeannine T. YouCopia is a woman-owned small biz that makes ingenious home and kitchen storage solutions. Promising review: "I was looking for a way to organize my messy lid situation. It was driving me wild. I finally decided to buy one of these after it sat in my cart forever. I should have bought one sooner! I love it! Now all my lids are organized, and I’m never having to deal with the lid hassles. It is very sturdy and holds a lot. I did get the larger one, which I’m glad I did. I’ve been using it for a month and so far it seems very durable. I absolutely recommend this product." —J. H. Get a large size from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four sizes). Promising review: "I am speechless. I had burned on crud on the glass door inside of my oven. I literally took the product and put it on with a sponge, let it sit for 30 seconds, wiped it off with a hot watered paper towel, and it wiped clean! I regret not taking before and after pictures. I have tried everything under the sun and regret not trying this sooner. I was skeptical because I saw it on TikTok. BUY IT!!!!!! Can’t wait to try it on the shower! [Best] stuff I’ve ever used!" —Courtney "This is one of those 'changed my life' products that you come across every once in a while. I have tried so many different things to clean my clear glass shower door and just end up wasting time, money, and effort. The reviews and price of this product sold me on it. I love the smell (very subtle) and I used it with a basic sponge on my shower door. It did take a little effort but not bad and yielded amazing results. I then got excited about the other possibilities and have used it on the inside of my oven door with similar results. It’s great. You won’t be disappointed." —Amazon Customer It's also easy to remove and washable if it gets a little dirty. Promising review: "I am constantly retrieving dog toys from under my couch. So often, in fact, I think my dog does it on purpose. THESE BLOCKERS ARE AMAZING. Every time she tries to push her ball under the couch, it pops right back. I wish I had gotten these sooner." —Evan Stark Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in various sizes). Promising review: "My old polyester pillows were flat as pancakes. This down alternative pillow keeps its shape and is sooooooo soft. I'm mainly a side sleeper, but I toss and turn a lot. This is perfect for any sleep position. I've noticed a huge difference in my quality of sleep. I'm falling asleep faster (so not tossing and turning so much) and I wake up feeling rested with no neck or shoulder pain. I would advise letting the pillows sit for a while once out of the bag to give them some time to puff up and air out. These are totally worth the money. Just wish I would've found them sooner." —Jordan Noland Get a set of two from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two sizes). Promising reviews: "This duvet insert exceeded my expectations. Light enough for Florida summers and Florida winters. I should have purchased one sooner." —Afi Sanaa "The 100% cotton shell feels soft and breathable, and the quilted design keeps the fill evenly distributed for consistent warmth. It’s lightweight enough for warmer nights but still cozy during cooler weather — ideal for all-season use." —LukeSkyWalker Get it from Amazon for $42.49+ (available in six sizes and two colors). Each set comes with a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and two pillowcases (one for Twin). Promising review: I’ve been meaning to buy 100% cotton sheets because I’m a very hot sleeper, and after ordering these, I wish I did sooner. Immediate difference in my sleep quality. These sheets are very cool, soft, and so so comfortable. My only complaint is that I wish they were a little more opaque because you can see the design on my mattress through the sheets. [Editor's note: A mattress pad would fix that problem, which is common for white sheets.] However, they don’t feel thin whatsoever, and I love the color and look they give to my bed." —Nina Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in sizes Twin–California King, in two-packs, and in a variety of colors). Each dispenser has a 17.5-ounce capacity and can keep contents fresh for up to 45 days! Check out a TikTok of the cereal dispenser in action. Promising review: "I love this thing!!! My kids were constantly leaving cereal open or spilling it when they pour. This has been great. My 2-year-old loves that she can be independent and get her own cereal now. Bonus it looks pretty too! Wished I would have purchased sooner. I also like that it has two containers so we can have two different kinds of cereal open but not stale." —Ashlee P Promising reviews: "These are genius! I really love them and wish I’d known about them sooner, since I hate changing out shower curtains/liners. It becomes a big production because, for one thing, I’m short. Then, no matter which shower ring I’ve used, they’re not easy. These are great since you can change one curtain without the other. Just a great product in my opinion. I really recommend these." —Meb "I hate changing out the liner on my shower because it meant I had to remove the curtain too. Not anymore! I saw this set of hooks in a TikTok review. Now I can swap out the liner with ease. The hooks also slide on the curtain rod very easily, no tugging." —Christina Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $7.49 (available in 10 colors). There's no alcohol, ammonia, or phosphates in this cleaning solution, so it's safe to use on delicate screens. It comes with a 16-oz bottle of cleaning spray and an extra-large microfiber cloth. Screen Mom is a small business creating gentle, streak-free cleaning solutions for all your screens that are odorless and free of abrasive chemicals. Promising review: "This stuff is freakin' amazing. Instantly cleaned the smudges and dust from my Samsung 65" flat screen, my 15" MacBook Pro, and my iPhone 6. I have tried many screen and glass cleaners in the past, and nothing comes anywhere close to the effectiveness of this. My only regret is not buying it sooner." —Chris W Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (also available in larger sizes). It comes with a USB cable and is portable, so you can take it wherever you need some guiding light or use it when you're camping. Promising review: "I keep this light next to my coffee maker so that I can get up at dark:30 and make coffee without turning on lights and signaling to everyone that I'm awake (this is how I preserve my quiet coffee time, LOL). The light turns on with a single, long touch, and works like a charm!! Wish I would have bought it sooner." —shaeleymae Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two sizes). You may need a few applications at first if your bathroom has stubborn grime. Once your shower is clear, just spray this once a week to keep it sparkling. Promising review: "I was skeptical at first, but this product exceeded my expectations! I've used it once a week for the last couple of months, and my shower has remained impeccably clean without any need for scrubbing. My bathroom counter had a weird black residue that regular cleaners and scrubbing couldn't remove. After the first application, most of the residue came off with light scrubbing, and after the second application, all of it was gone. I wish I'd discovered this spray sooner!" —Claire W. "I debated getting this and read so many reviews. I bit the bullet and bought it. No regrets! Absolutely love it. Let it sit for hours, and it wiped away with so much ease. I didn’t have to scrub anything. 10/10." —Stephanie Mueller Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two scents and two sizes). Check out our full review of the pet hair broom for more deets. Promising reviews: "Because of my long hair and a cat, I vacuum daily. This product is so lightweight. I can run it over hardwood, tiles, and rugs easily. Picks up hair, dust, dry particles extremely well. It will get additional hair from rug after vacuuming. I can skip a day with just a quick sweep. I should have bought it sooner. I like the extension pole design." —Winter "I have two dogs — a terrier mix and a short-hair dachshund mix. I have a navy woven couch that LOVES my dachshund's fur. I have tried pretty much everything to get the fur out — traditional lint roller, those blue fuzzy lint rollers, special vacuum attachments, etc. The terrier's fur comes out great with all of those options. The dachshund's fur, much like the dachshund herself, remains stubbornly on my couch. I got this product as the new 'let's see if it works' item of the month with low expectations. THE FUR ACTUALLY CAME OUT, GUYS. It acts like a broom for my couch — sweeping the fur (with some elbow grease) basically onto the floor where I vacuum it up! Give this a try if my story sounds pretty similar to yours!" —Janielle FryAway is a woman-owned and Latine-owned small business started by Laura Lady, who loves both cooking and being kind to the planet. They donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation. Promising review:" I used to HATE cooking with oil because I never knew what to do with it when I was finished. Not anymore! This stuff works amazingly well, is easy to use, and allows me to trash oil without a big mess! It just takes a little scoop and a short amount of time for it to set into a gel, and then it all scoops out of the pan so easily! I’m just sad I didn’t find this product sooner!" —TheBjamin Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three styles). Promising reviews: "I have seen these on every CleanTok page and I finally caved. I honestly wish I had sooner because these are AMAZING. I don't know how they do it, but these things grab up every last bit of dust and dirt off those hard to reach/annoying places. They are also so easy to clean and maintain, so they are built to last you for a while." —Christine O'Gara "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 (available in six color packs). Promising review: "Wished I had bought these sooner! So much better than any of the plastic/rubberized ones that stain. These metal strainers do not move around and they catch so much gunk that doesn't go down the drains now. Easy to clean in the sink with a brush or throw them in the dishwasher on occasion to clean. I've had these for a few months now and they are just as shiny as the day I bought them and they keep so much debris from going down the drains. Very useful items." —RSU Promising review: "I wish I would have bought this so much sooner! I feel like every cook needs this in their kitchen. This is so helpful, especially when trying to break up other meats than beef — nothing breaks down the same way beef does and tends to stay in big chunks. This handles everything like a dream! Excellent purchase! Very well made — not flimsy at all. Super high quality!" —TAV Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven colors and as a two-pack). Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic. Cyndi, the founder, learned CAD (computer-aided design) to create the pads. Promising review: "This does what it says. I've gone to the dryer so many times to find my sheets and blankets in a balled-up type blob. I have to unwrap everything and start the dryer again since it is all damp still...and usually had to repeat this another time to finally have the items dried. Wasting so much electricity for a number of drying cycles. The first time I used this product, it alleviated this issue. Everything was dry and not balled up. Fantastic product! I wish I would have found it sooner in my life. I think this will be stocking stuffers for my siblings this year." —Dan Smith Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99 (also available as a set of four). Promising reviews: "I wish I had this sooner. I have four dogs and two cats, so lots of pet hair. It is so easy to use and clean. No more buying lint rollers that cost lots of money, this is so much better just roll and empty. I have used it on my furniture, rugs and clothing with no problems. I highly recommend. I am buying one for all of my friends and family that have pets." —Jason "I have a golden retriever and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout and it works wonders." —Joanne Ertel Insert your preferred blade and lock it into place, add your veggie, close the lid, and chop your heart out! Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. Promising review: "This is one of my absolute favorite kitchen tools! This is right up there with my stand mixer. I save hours a week using this for dinner prep. I HATE cutting up veggies for dinner and this makes it fast and fun! I can’t believe I didn’t buy one years ago. This is worth every penny. Easy to use and I can just throw it in my dishwasher for clean up. I’m obsessed. I will be buying these as gifts. This is an absolute must-have for everyone." —Reviewer Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in five colors and five sizes). Promising review: "This clip is amazing. No more towels falling on the floor. It was becoming a routine thing since my cat thinks it's fun to pull the kitchen towels off the oven. Not now, bad kitty! Great product...wish I had bought one sooner!" —Joanna Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.79. MioEco is a small business that provides practical and stylish products made of sustainably produced organic materials for a lower environmental impact. Promising reviews: "I bought these to replace paper towels, and I don't regret it. These are great for use in the kitchen. I will purchase more." —Shannon I "Wish I'd known about these sooner! I tried a few others, none better than a washcloth, which is obviously subpar for cleaning kitchen counters, etc. Then I saw rave reviews for this waffled item. They’re great; fully absorbent, rinse well quickly, and hold up to a number of washings and no shrinkage. I’ve only had them less than a month but am a full convert. We haven’t used a paper towel since." —Californiamom Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $22.99+ (also available in packs of 20 or 24). These each hold about 6 ounces to minimize refills, and the knob at the top lets you adjust your coarseness settings so you can get your desired pepper and salt thickness. Promising review: "I had some pretty old salt and pepper grinders that these replaced. I LOVE these new ones. They hold a good amount so I'm not constantly running out and refilling. The grinding adjustment is great. So far they work great! I wish I had gotten them sooner." —K.L.Mol Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.99 (available in four colors and in sets of four or individually). Promising review: "I'm upset with myself that I did not find this product sooner. I run a professional cleaning business and have been using the name brand for some time. With the name brand, I had to pick and choose where I used it because they do not last for more than one super dirty bathtub, or one part of a wall, or one part of the fridge. With this product, I was able to clean AN ENTIRE HOUSE WITH ONE SPONGE. And this house was DIRTY. This has seriously saved me so much money, time, and headaches." —Fifi Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $14.95 (also available as a 100-pack). 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