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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 It’s quite the functional flex to have your own 2-in-1 knife cutting board and a glass countertop air fryer that cooks two different meals at once. As a Senior Shopping Writer at BuzzFeed, I specialize in a broad range of topics, including beauty, cleaning, fashion, personal care, home, fitness, and my beloved “TikTok made me buy it.” My work has been featured across lifestyle and writing publications during my ten years in the digital media space, including Bustle, HuffPost, HelloGiggles, and The Washington Post. Skoy is a small business that specializes in household cleaning products. Promising review: "At 67, I can say I’ve tried all kinds of different scrubbers, and these are definitely the best. These actually work better than Magic Erasers. They don’t hold food like the common ones at the market. They haven’t held any stains so far, they just rinse off, and are eco friendly but last forever. I’m still on my first one after eight months, and it looks like new. I’ve put it in the washer but not the dryer since they dry fast — and by the way, they don’t stink. This is my second order because I’m bringing a couple to my second home, and I’m going to include one in my camping gear as well. I’m definitely impressed." —SoCalToyotas Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.99 (available in multipacks and in black and white). Promising review: "I love using these for my daughter's lunch! They don't leak, and I like that they aren't plastic. I can put them in the dishwasher, but I find that they get cleaner if I just hand-wash them because they're so small." —Natasha Get a pack of 10 on Amazon for $10.98 (available in two styles). Promising review: "This air fryer guide is so useful that I purchased several for family members. They really like it too. It has all you need to make air-fried foods a success. It is easy to read and understand. I like that you can wipe it off. It stores conveniently on my refrigerator by the magnet on the back." —Spindoc16 Get it from Amazon for $8.87 (also available in Instant Pot and keto-friendly versions). Promising review: "I have never used a vacuum sealer, but I decided to order this one to try it out, and I absolutely love it. I suggested to anybody, especially at this price point." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $20.97+ (available in two colors). Promising review: "I have owned this scrubber for a while now and waited to review to assess its durability. It hasn't disappointed. I frequently use cast iron to cook and take great care in keeping it clean and seasoned. This scrubber is great for getting up those stuck-on bits and pieces for high-temperature searing. With hot water, most of the time, it is all that I need to clean up the pan. On occasion, I'll add salt to the pan with a bit of hot water and scrub when more is needed to get it clean. I bought another for my son, who has commented on its effectiveness in cleaning up caked-on bits. It is a solid purchase for the price point as well." —Don Lomas Promising review: "I really love this silicone drying mat. The size is perfect for my kitchen counter, and the wavy design not only looks cute but also helps keep dishes elevated so water can drain and air can flow underneath. The material feels thick and high quality, not flimsy at all. The design is honestly one of my favorite things about it. The wavy pattern looks so adorable, and the ivory color is beautiful, soft, and elegant. It matches my kitchen perfectly and makes my countertop look more organized and cozy. It’s also very easy to clean, just rinse it or wipe it down, and it looks new again." —Nutella Z Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven colors). Check out a TikTok of the banana hanger in action. Promising review: "I recently purchased this folding banana hook hanger, and it has been a great addition to my kitchen! The design is clever and space-saving, allowing me to easily fold it away when not in use. It keeps my bananas fresh and prevents them from bruising, which is a big plus. The hanger is sturdy and well-made, ensuring it can hold a bunch of bananas without any issues. Highly recommend for anyone looking to organize their kitchen and keep their fruit in great condition!" —Challas Gordman Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in five colors and in packs of two). Check out a TikTok of the sandwich cutter in action. Promising review: "I’ve tried three other gadgets that advertised that they make Uncrustable sandwiches, and this is the only one that’s made a perfect one. My kid’s sandwiches have remained completely sealed and mess free while eating. I bought this one to prepare peanut butter and jelly’s for a four day trip across country. Not a single time did I need to baby wipe my toddlers cause they were a sticky mess from jelly. I have made Uncrustables fresh and frozen to defrost later and it’s all stayed sealed. I absolutely recommend.' —Elizabeth Monroe Get it from Amazon for $7.98 (available in two sizes). Check out a TikTok of the Febreze Trash Can Odor Fighters in action. Promising review: "I really like this trash can deodorizer because it’s easy to install, and each of the two scents smells lovely. Remember, you get two different scents, which spares you from having to buy a second scent the moment the first one runs dry. Each scent smells deliciously sweet and nature-like (it doesn’t stir up our allergies). The scent is neither too weak nor too strong. Plus, on the practical side, the size is perfect, the adhesive lasts a long time, and the product delivers on its promises. It’s a great choice and an excellent value for the price!" —Lynne Texas Get two holders with two refills from Amazon for $12.39 (and check out all the other scent refills you can get here!). I am in my mid-30s now and know which products are best to clean certain things in my home, but when I was in my twenties, I most certainly did not. This was the PERFECT cleaning catch-all for someone who didn't know what they were doing. I used it on my caked-over pans, to clean the stainless steel sink, and to clean all the bathroom grime. It's also a dream come true for a renter, because it is super tough on messes, but never scratches surfaces or peels paint off of them. (Trust me — I had to use this stuff to get red wine off the wall once after I left a bottle on top of the fridge and it unceremoniously smashed all over the place. Did I mention I was a hot mess in my 20s??) This is one of our 2026 Buzzy Award winners! Check out the full list to shop all 100 picks, hand-selected by the BuzzFeed Shopping team. Promising review: "Found this product on TikTok. I don’t think I’ve ever seen value like I do this product! Literally use it on EVERYTHING!! Kids and teens have dirt, grime, and grease on their walls? ...This will make it look like a new paint job. Baseboards need some love? A pea-sized amount of this makes them look brand-new. Need a shoe cleaner? PERFECT for sneakers. I could name a million more uses, but I can ASSURE you this is worth every penny. What’s more? You need such LITTLE of this product, it will last a VERY long time. Thank you, TikTok!!!" —Rachel in CLT Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in five sizes — and also available in a new SQUEEZEABLE version!!). Ronan is a small business that specializes in multipurpose tools for home use. Check out a TikTok of the scissors in action. Promising review: "This is a kitchen must-have. We use it all the time — it's so easy to use that even our kids use it. Very durable blade that continues to perform and get value for your money." —Dawn R. Promising review: "This oven cleaner works very well and removes grease and burned-on food with minimal scrubbing. I like that it is fume-free, easy to apply, and the pro-size can last a long time. Great product for deep cleaning." —Yaini Brigeo Check out a TikTok of the oil sprayer in action. Promising review: "I really like this sprayer. The glass bottle gives it a slightly heftier weight than the all plastic variety, holds a lot of oil, and has an awesome spray pattern (sprays evenly every time). It's also pretty. The gold design on the bottle gives it a more luxury look. Fits my hand well, and easy to use. Would recommend." —Norma P. Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three styles). 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 (available in three pack sizes). Promising review: "Absolutely love this spray, high heat smoke point, very easy and use. Worth buying. Always fresh. Perfect for cooking!! Will be buying again!" —Sarah Riley YouCopia is a woman-owned small business that specializes in home storage solutions. Promising review: "I really loved the versatility of this product. I can choose how much room for each bag size needed and adjust when needed. Perfect for my art fair bags." —MrsDash Here's what BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly has to say about it: "I have VERY narrow kitchen drawers in my NYC one-bedroom apartment kitchen — only one of which I can fully pull out — and buying this organizer for it has transformed it. I'm able to safely reach in and grab whatever I need (like a manual can opener for tuna salad or a mini whisk for a hot chocolate) without having to sift tools around." This is one of our 2026 Buzzy Award winners! Check out the full list to shop all 100 picks, hand-selected by the BuzzFeed Shopping team. Promising review: "New way to organize your silverware that has a sleek design. TikTok made me buy this! It’s a perfect design to not have as much clutter in your drawer. Great for ADHD people to see exactly what silverware is in which slot with the tiny pictures indicating a knife, a spoon, a fork!" —Haley Lutz Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three styles). Promising review: "We’ve been using this every day for a week. It is easy to use and cooks food up nicely. Love the glass so you can see what’s being cooked. If you open the drawer during cook time to check on or turn something, it stops briefly, then when you push it back in, it will restart where it left off. The control buttons are self-explanatory. So far so good. We upgraded from our old Ninja model and really appreciate having more capacity to cook more food and to be able to cook two things at once. There’s a setting where you can have them ready at the same time, which is another nice feature. The glass is easier to clean as well. It was well worth the upgrade for us. We can make foods with no oil or butter that will still be moist and juicy." —Darling Dumpling Get it from Amazon for $379.99 (available in three colors). Promising review: "Saved me from buying a new dishwasher! I have to admit that I was skeptical that this product was actually going to do anything. I’ve noticed my dishwasher wasn’t cleaning dishes very well lately, and I did everything I could to get it working properly again, but I was ready to finally give up and buy a new dishwasher. I bought these tablets thinking they were designed to eliminate odors, but I was willing to give them a shot before buying a whole new dishwasher. I put one in the bottom of the dishwasher last night per the instructions and woke up to completely clean dishes for the first time in weeks. They look perfect. I don’t know why these tablets work, but they absolutely did, and I am a happy customer!" —B. Turner Check out a TikTok of the Prepara Salad Pod in action. Promising review: "An awesome invention. I take salads daily to work, and it’s so convenient. Also the dressing at the top makes mixing salad so easy." —Adrienne Williams Check out a TikTok of the Bella toaster in action. Psst — if you're looking to save space in your kitchen and don't want to sacrifice on aesthetic, check out Bella's matching line of compact, affordable kitchen appliances! There are three reasons I love this toaster: One, I have a small NYC kitchen and very little appliance real estate. Two, I love love love giant slices of sourdough toast, and this is one of the only toasters long enough to fit an entire slice and toast it all at once. And three, it is VERY cute. I've toasted just about everything a person can toast in this gizmo, and she's done a great job every time. I can't believe how useful it is at this price point! BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly loves this too: "I didn't have enough space for a toaster before I discovered it from our BF Shopping stories! Before that, I was turning on the oven for a single piece of breakfast toast, which I think we can all agree was a bit silly." Promising review: "The narrow width of this toaster helps free up real estate on my small countertop, plus it accommodates two slices of toast, English muffins, or bagels as well as a regular-width toaster. It comes in a beautiful teal color, which I love. And the three toast levels ensure you don’t burn food, and the quality of the toast is just right — from light to brown. I highly recommend it!" —Joyce Hill Get it from Amazon for $24.98 (available in five styles and two other sizes). Psst — this even features a little pocket for your phone or credit cards, so you can rely on it for more than just drinks on your pocket-less days! Promising review: "I carry a smoothie and a coffee to work every day. One day, I also tried to juggle bringing in a potluck item and ended up pouring my coffee all over the lobby at work while trying to go through a door. I realized then I needed a better solution. There's nothing super exciting about this; it just gets the job done and can be stored in a compact fashion when not needed. There's an adjustable interior band if you're carrying smaller items, but it's not really needed most of the time. It's pretty stable when held by the handle in the center, just be careful if one cup is empty and the other isn't. So far, it seems pretty durable, and it was affordably priced." —Amazon Customer Promising review: "Just the right size for grabbing things out of my toaster oven and microwave. Easy to hold onto handles and without handles. Not too thick, but I felt no heat, easy to wash off, good value, and quality item. Wish I’d bought sooner." —Bonny Anne Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in six styles). Check out a TikTok of the crinkle cutter in action. Psst — reviewers warn that this is sharper than it looks!! It makes for easy cutting, but definitely make sure it's kept away from little hands. Promising review: "I bought this to specifically cut cheese. I love how easy this is to use. The cheese sticks a bit, but it is really easy to knock off the already cut cheese. I love it! Price is basically free if you want nice-looking cut cheese!!! The cut cheese really does look fantastic!!! You could easily cut other things like carrots, cucumbers, and other vegetables. So simple to use, and cheap!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (also available in a pack of two). Promising review: "It’s so awesome. I’ve had it for a year now and still working great. Lots of ports. Well-made, and it fits perfectly. So easy to install." —privs Get it from Amazon for $16.69 (available in four styles). 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 five sizes). Promising review: "Super cute. I use these for my overnight oats, and they are the perfect size, leak-proof, and made of thick glass. I accidentally dropped one (on a thin carpet), and it was fine." —Zuni Get a set of six from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in many other sizes and various sets). Check out a TikTok of the "Angry Mama" microwave cleaner in action. Promising review: "This product is so amazing, I'm going to get one for all of my children. I am a teacher, and I let my students use my microwave. Usually, it takes me half an hour of scrubbing after 31 students have made popcorn and heated up lunches. This time I used the product, and I literally spent less than one minute just wiping down the microwave!!! I will now keep one in my classroom, and one at my home. A miracle product that actually does what it says, remarkable!!!" —Desiree Barlow Get it from Amazon for $8.88+ (available in two colors and as a set of two). Promising review: "I was honestly super impressed with this. The key is to actually follow the quick-start instructions: pat your food dry, preheat the grill, and don’t overload it. I started with chicken, and it came out juicy with really nice browning on the outside, and it was incredibly fast and easy. Fish has also come out great. Cleanup is simple, too. It’s not going to replace an outdoor grill, but for something you can use right in the microwave, the results are pretty amazing. Once you understand how to use it, it’s one of those products you keep reaching for because it’s so convenient. Absolutely love my Rocket Chef!" —Chucolate Promising review: "This rice cooker is so cute and colorful, I've been keeping it out on the counter full time. It is well designed with easy-to-follow buttons. I like the included measuring cup for your dry ingredient and the removable internal cooking pot that has fill lines for liquid on the inside and outside of the pot with two measuring grids for white or brown rice. Instructions are provided for white rice, brown rice, oatmeal, etc. I appreciate that it has a setting for cooking different kinds of dry products, BUT I really like that it keeps the rice warm for an extended period without making it too dry. I've gone as far as 40 minutes on warm past the finish time. So far, my rice turns out perfect every time! The appliance and the inside pot are super easy to clean." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $115 (available in five colors). Check out a TikTok of the double-sided cutting board in action. Promising review: "This cutting board is perfect! One side is for meat, the other is for fruits and vegetables. There is no need for two separate boards. It's very stylish, made of sturdy materials, and easy to clean. It's so pretty, I just leave it on the counter, it does have a handle for hanging." —Jowana Lamb Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes). Check out a TikTok of the spice storage containers in action. Promising review: "I love these. I use one for collagen powder, which sticks to your fingers when picking the scoop out of the bag. These are perfect so that nothing ever touches your hands. I like that the spoon height is adjustable to how much is left in the container as well. Loving them!" —Lauren Aguiar Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.99. Check out a TikTok of the jar opener in action (or peruse BuzzFeed's review of the EZ Off Jar Opener). Promising review: "I have tried a million different tools and gadgets for help in opening jars of all sizes, and each one had its own issues! Finally, someone has invented the perfect jar opener that is simple and requires no space in your kitchen drawers or counters. There was one person who suggested placing the opener with the sharp end of the 'V' closest to you, and with it placed in the front, in the right corner under your cabinet. I followed those directions, and it works perfectly and easily. I have already placed an order for another one for a gift for my sister." —cat lover Promising review: "I don't know what it is about these, but putting one down my sink and watching the foamy bubbles come up is SO satisfying. Really scratches an itch that I didn't even realize I had. I read about these in some article about popular products on TikTok and wanted to try them because my garbage disposal had not been smelling super lately. They did not disappoint! Super easy to use and leaves the disposal smelling fresh." —Liz R. Check out a TikTok of the bread bow knife in action. Promising review: "I recently purchased a bread knife, and it has become an essential tool in my kitchen. The serrated blade effortlessly slices through various types of bread, providing clean and even cuts. The ergonomic handle ensures a comfortable grip, making it easy to maneuver. It’s a reliable and efficient addition to my kitchen arsenal, highly recommended for anyone who loves fresh, perfectly sliced bread." —Mykayla Stump Storage Theory is a small business that specializes in unique storage solutions for every room in your home. Promising review: "Finally, a nice place to keep my Scrub Daddy. Holds great on the side of the sink. The suction power is strong for its size, and it rotates with ease. This is a good holder for the price." —Luis peralez Psst — you can get a Scrub Daddy sponge here on Amazon! They are extremely beloved by TikTokers because they're mildew-resistant, dual-sided with different scrubbing textures, and designed with a smile that lets you more easily clean utensils. * If You Love To Cook, Here Are 27 Products *Professional* Cooks Swear By * Things Under $100 That’ll Make A Big Difference If You’re Not A Fan Of Your Kitchen * No, Sorry, This Post Won’t Solve All Your Kitchen Problems, But These 29 Products Can Solve 29 Of Them * Newer Kitchen Products You’ll Be Excited To Hear About First * Kitchen Products Reviewers Say Make Them Feel Like A Chef * Kitchen Products You’ll Use So Often, You’ll Start Calling Them “Sous Chef” Plus, finds from Amazon, Sur La Table, Walmart, and Wayfair. 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. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.