28 Things That Make Life Easier

I first found Folex due to this job — the handfuls of amazing before and after photos on Amazon actually bought me on it! — and have used it dozens of occasions over the previous 4 years with nice success: on each blueberry smoothie and canine poop on rugs, after I dropped hummus on my sweater, for a number of drink spills on the sofa, and, as illustrated above, after I unintentionally melted a chocolate chip into my favourite fuzzy pillow and found it like, three days later.

The instructions ask you to spray it on liberally, gently therapeutic massage the stain together with your fingers to assist the liquid seize a bunch of the stain particles, then use a paper towel to soak it up. For the pillow instance, I repeated the spray-and-soak course of about thrice, and now you possibly can’t even discover the place the stain was within the first place! That is why I’ve two after pics right here — after I got here again after it had dried to take a pic, I actually could not discover the spot the pillow had been stained once more, so wished to point out y’all either side for proof.

I’ll say it is not one of the best for pet accidents, as a result of these want an enzyme to assist actually do away with the odor (like the favored Rocco & Roxie cleaner), nevertheless it undoubtedly works in a pinch. And I nonetheless — fortunately! — have not wanted to strive it out on pink wine, nonfood grease, ink, or make-up stains, all of which it claims to scrub. However I could not advocate it extra for all of the random foods and drinks spills which are certain to occur in life!

Promising overview: “We love these snack catchers a lot that we ordered extra! We have had two of those for a few years, and we determined that we would have liked extra, so we purchased these, and so they’ve confirmed to proceed to be as superior as they ever have been! I really like that they’re dishwasher protected, and that they arrive in good colours! I’d undoubtedly advocate these!” — CatsNCoffee

I used this a BUNCH in 2020, whereas residing with my boyfriend at his dad and mom (for varied pandemic-related causes) and their two candy however shed-prone canine. So I can let you know with resounding certainty: it really works! Give it some easy back-and-forth swipes over your upholstered furnishings, and it simply picks up TONS of pet hair. Then it is easy to pop open the again compartment and swoop that unbelievably huge pile of collected hair proper into the trash or compost.

Promising overview: “That is superior!! I simply went again and purchased 2 extra…I’ve had one for years and it’s the neatest thing to get cat hair off the furnishings, garments, blankets,and so forth.! I’d give this 10 stars if I might!” — Donna LePera

After all it really works for different shapes of pastas too! The lid doubles as a strainer, so you do not even should soiled your colander. And it is dishwasher protected.

Promising overview: “I purchased my first Fasta Pasta greater than 30 years in the past. It’s by far the best solution to prepare dinner any form of pasta. No oil wanted, simply put noodles within the field with water and microwave! Straightforward peasy. My previous Fasta Pasta actually aged to the purpose it began to crack, however after 30 years, that’s okay. When you’ve cooked pasta this manner, you’ll by no means return to boiling water in a pot, then including pasta, then keeping track of the pot to make sure it doesn’t overflow when boiling.

Draining is simple as a result of lid slots. DO NOT USE THE LID WHILE MICROWAVING! (Might harm lid.) Extremely advocate.” — Fish Tattoo

Promising overview: “I like it! I’ve had it for about three years and have solely charged it one time a yr. I simply purchased my boyfriend one.” — Jessica Springfield

My colleague Emma Lord additionally owns and loves this: “It is available in different fairly colours, however I’m particularly a fan of this one as a result of I first purchased it for my dad and mom (their kitchen is solely pink and certainly one of my favourite locations on Earth), and that is SO EASY to make use of — to not point out tremendous protected! It labored like a attraction on their range, which must be lit by hand. I purchased one for myself and have used it for all my candles now for over a yr now. I am an enormous weenie about hearth (LOL, self-preservation) so I’ve all the time caught to prolonged arm fuel lighters, however that is a lot better for the atmosphere (plus cuter), so I really feel loads higher about utilizing it.

My colleague Danielle Healy has these and loves them! Here is what she has to say: “I can’t say sufficient fantastic issues about these sandals. They required ZERO break-in time and have been prepared for long-term put on proper out of the field. For a mountain climbing sandal, I believe they nonetheless look glossy sufficient to pair with an off-the-cuff sundress, and so they maintain my ft cool whereas nonetheless managing to place an truly supportive sole between my ft and the sidewalk. I’ve worn them continuously for shut to 3 years now and so they nonetheless look principally good.”

Promising overview: “Greatest strolling sandals ever! I’m now on my third (or 4th) pair of this explicit fashion of Teva. I’ve worn these for years. They’re comfy for strolling and are very sturdy. I’ve walked as much as 6 miles in them with blissful, comfy ft! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!” — Vickie S.

It might take a couple of purposes to get your bathe completely banish the cleaning soap scum and exhausting water buildup, in accordance with some reviewers, however it is going to! And sure, it really works on glass shower doors!

My colleague Abby, an editor right here at BuzzFeed, has this and says: “I lastly purchased this after placing into roughly 7,375 posts, and actually, I am mad at myself for not including it to my cart sooner. I’m not the most important fan of cleansing the toilet, particularly the bathe. It is simply so cumbersome to get to all the things and actually really feel such as you’ve gotten an excellent clear. However this spray made it SO straightforward. I simply spritzed my entire bathe and let it sit — 24 hours later, I got here again and rinsed it. I might inform there was a noticeable distinction. I am tremendous pleased with this and can all the time clear my bathe this manner any longer.”

Promising overview: “I began utilizing this product after my toilet renovation. Seven years later it nonetheless appears like new. I exploit it as directed. Like it.” — Laura Godfrey

I’ve oily, acne-prone pores and skin and use a prescription retinol, which suggests I MUST use sunscreen on my face on a regular basis. (Even if you happen to do not use a retinol although, carrying sunscreen on a regular basis is extremely good for the longevity of your pores and skin.) For the primary few years, I stubbornly insisted that I ought to be capable to discover a respectable, non-greasy sunscreen possibility on the drugstore. And whereas I nonetheless maintain that I shouuuld be capable to discover such a factor, I attempted 4 or 5 completely different formulation — even ones that have been presupposed to be matte or non-greasy — and all of them left me with an oil-slick face by the top of the day. Lastly my mother, who had been utilizing this Supergoop stuff the entire time, obtained me a bottle of this cult-favorite for Christmas in 2019 (mothers do know finest generally) and have saved shopping for it ever since.

I could not be happier with it! A dime-size quantity covers my whole face, as a result of it is translucent it leaves completely no white forged, and 10 minutes after placing it on, my face simply seems like I utilized a little bit little bit of a pleasant moisturizer or make-up primer, not something that is grease-central, like sunscreen often is. It does tablet if I put it on too quickly after my morning topical pimples prescription, however so long as I give that script about 5 minutes to sink in I’ve no points. I’ve worn make-up possibly a grand whole of thirty occasions over the previous few years, however each time I’ve, I have been impressed by the way in which my matte basis glides over it, appears with it, and lasts with it. I exploit it every day, so a bottle lasts me about 5 or 6 months, however I like it a lot I do not thoughts rebuying.

I exploit these myself to retailer coats, blankets, and different bedding, and so they work nice! I’ve additionally used the title model, and whereas these work very well too, these are simply pretty much as good for my part. I purchased those I exploit now again in 2019, and so they’re nonetheless good 4 years later. Every order comes with a screw-in pump you should use to suck out the air, or you should use your vacuum — I’ve tried each methods and each work nicely! They arrive in a number of sizes, and you may browse across the set choices to get the quantity and the scale varieties that may be just right for you. The medium’s good for t-shirts, the big is nice for coats, sweaters, and sheets, and the jumbo is finest for issues like queen- and king-sized comforters. Though for some time I had my whole “linen closet” in one of many jumbo ones!

Promising overview: “I’ve so many blankets and linens. I can’t assist myself, I really like them and my daughter appears to have picked up the behavior. We have now run out of room within the linen closet. However now we will get twice as many objects within the closet. As soon as the entire air is sucked out they keep that method. After attempting many variations in dimension, I’ve determined that medium luggage works finest for me. I’ve bought the variability pack and there’s a use for each dimension although. The Amazon luggage are simply pretty much as good as the opposite manufacturers and so they value much less. These work with any vacuum cleaner, however they arrive with a hand pump if you would like a piece out. And the small luggage are good for packing in a suitcase.” — Ela

One reader has left feedback on our posts a few occasions with their overview and explanation why they love these stickers:

“I believed I’d take a shot on these blackout stickers since they weren’t that costly. I used to be SO delighted with my buy! I could not have imagined. I maintain a fan on after I sleep — it has a row of lights that not hassle me. My energy strip for charging my telephone/pill/watch/headphones — fully darkish. Each penny of this buy I contemplate nicely spent, and I actually solely did two issues with it. Can’t advocate sufficient!” — sitkal

These dim 50%–80% of the sunshine, so the remainder of the day you continue to know that all the things’s working the way in which it is presupposed to! Though if you happen to choose, you possibly can double ’em to dam much more mild, or go for the blackout edition. They’re fully detachable and go away no residue behind, too! I have been utilizing them alone stuff at residence — the microwave, the web router — and so they work precisely the way in which they are saying they do, and have stayed put since I obtained them a few years in the past. And the sheet comes with so many stickers, I’ve lots left and pull it out anytime one other annoyingly vibrant digital mild exhibits up!

They legit maintain produce contemporary for as much as 10-11 days in my expertise. Today, I additionally refrigerate my bag of sliced bread in my massive one, as a result of I am unable to make it via a loaf earlier than it will get moldy, and these assist maintain the fridge from drying out the bread even like, two weeks later. Yay for much less waste!!

They’re additionally 100% top-rack dishwasher protected; after I had a dishwasher in my final place, I ran ’em via on a regular basis.

Promising overview: “This stuff are one of the best factor since sliced bread. I’ve a ton of them and am ordering new after utilizing the final batch for about 5 years. The final batch held up, however my home friends beloved them additionally so a couple of disappeared once they left. Irrespective of. The brand new ones are simply as nice because the previous ones. I really like the truth that my fridge DOES NOT STINK and I eat a variety of onions and contemporary garlic. The veggies maintain up longer than if left in luggage or the bins that include the fridge. They’re nicely definitely worth the worth.” — Kindle Customer

Each can maintain as much as 80 kilos, so you will in all probability discover it helpful for tons of issues moreover groceries like paint cans, sports activities gear, and dry cleansing! And you do not have to place them in your shoulder if you happen to most popular to hold them by hand, though I think about that for one thing actually heavy, your shoulder would make it simpler!

Promising overview: “I’ve had these for a few years. They’re superior. I purchased a 3 pack. I maintain one within the automobile always. I additionally maintain one other one by my nylon totes and my husband retains one in his automobile, too. You by no means know when you’ll want one and what number of issues you possibly can carry utilizing these. Nice product.” — MaryR

My dad and mom have owned certainly one of these for so long as I can bear in mind, and I’ve had mine for practically a decade now, and each nonetheless get used a minimum of a number of occasions a month and work fairly darn flawlessly. I am no sommelier, however I can inform sufficient to know that, particularly for the primary few days, the wine nonetheless retains its unique style. I really like wine however my accomplice is a cocktail/beer drinker solely, so this gizmo retains me from throwing out so a lot wine!

Promising overview: “It really works! It actually works! It is superb how for much longer this product retains your bottles of wine! And it is so cheap as nicely. We have solely tried this as much as 5 days to date, however the wine remains to be good after 5 days! Our wine by no means goes to waste anymore!!” — Scott Rose

I purchased a bottle of these things after I moved in 2021 — it was tremendous helpful then, and since that time I’ve used it to scrub cussed grease off of kitchen cupboards and my range’s hood a number of occasions, and pulled it out for a number of different thriller sticky stains and messes. However the transfer story is probably the most compelling:

Again then, my accomplice had hung up these posters that used huge foam adhesive squares (no, they weren’t Command Strips), and after we pulled them off the wall, they left a bunch of froth and sticky stuff behind. Goo Gone (plus a plastic scraper) got here to the rescue! It took a little bit persistence, however the stuff would by no means have come off with out the Goo Gone. It helped break down each the froth stuff and the adhesive, which got here off in little bits, leaving nothing behind. We did then wash off the paint with some dish cleaning soap and water — Goo Gone is tremendous greasy — however by the top, you could not inform something had been there in any respect, and the paint was undamaged.

Promising overview: “These things is superb. To date, I’ve used it to take away heavy adhesive from a tile flooring the place we had beforehand had a canopy for a wire working throughout the world. I utilized Goo Gone, scraped the vast majority of the adhesive and fibers off, then wiped off the remaining residue with a paper towel. I additionally used it to scrub grease off of wooden veneer cupboards utilizing a paper towel, and it was so easy! We have now a microwave above the range, and I additionally used Goo Gone to scrub grease from the exhaust vents, which was a lot simpler than ever earlier than.” —Cass

Okay, sure, this has been a very long time favourite product at BuzzFeed. However in quarantine, my S.O. and I moved in collectively, which suggests we additionally began sharing a toilet on a way more common foundation than earlier than. After a few months, it turned clear that we would have liked one thing that may truly work to cowl up poop odor, and STAT. So I turned to this spray-before-you-go important oil concoction. And sure! It does precisely what’s says it does. Thank goodness. The usual bottle comes with 200 sprays, and also you want one spray per go.

Promising overview: “I used to be first launched to this product a couple of years in the past when my roommate purchased some for our place. Tried it as soon as and I used to be bought, I’ll by no means stay someplace with out this product. It is particularly helpful while you’re first courting somebody and you are not into the consolation zone of going quantity two round your vital different but. This product is simply superb — spray a couple of occasions into the bathroom earlier than you go, and while you’re carried out it is virtually such as you have been by no means there.” — Elizabeth D

I’ve personally had a few these since 2016, and so they nonetheless work precisely the way in which they did once they have been new — which is as a seamless alternative for disposable luggage! I’ve purchased extra since and so they work simply in addition to the previous ones. After I had a dishwasher, I ran them via the highest rack on a regular basis; now I hand wash them and the silicone means they do not maintain onto something, which makes that straightforward too. I lately purchased certainly one of their bowl-shaped luggage to maintain in my purse to make use of for leftovers at eating places, and it really works like a attraction!

Promising overview: “I’ve been utilizing Stasher luggage for years and love them — so a lot better than different reusable silicone baggie designs. Simpler to scrub, rise up higher on a rack to strive, leak proof, simpler “zip” than different manufacturers I’ve tried for opening and shutting. I can’t say sufficient nice issues about Stasher luggage. I haven’t used single use plastic baggies in my kitchen or for journey for years since investing in these!!” — hope

The headphones vary is 33 ft, so your telephone might be throughout the room and so they’d nonetheless work. There are ahead/reverse and play/pause controls on the brow, so whether or not you sleep in your again or facet, you possibly can simply entry them. They usually’re designed to assist block ambient noise.

This reviewer talks about how these headphones assist their narcolepsy and work with their CPAP machine — and as an individual with narcolepsy myself who depends on music at night time to assist with my hypnogogic hallucinations, I am considering I want a pair for myself!

Promising critiques: “This headband matches snugly on my head and the earbuds keep in place. It is manufactured from a wicking cloth so I am not sweating in my sleep, AND it matches beneath my CPAP headgear with no drawback in any respect. My headgear leaves a telltale impression on my face, however the headband doesn’t — #bonus. The battery lasts the whole night time to about midday the subsequent day taking part in frequently. I am happening 4 years with my grey headband. The scarf matches looser, however that is to be anticipated contemplating I put on it practically each night time.” — OldWomanNoShoe

They will additionally allow you to skip these poisonous drain cleaners all collectively! (These do not even actually work on hair anyway.)

Promising overview: “I’ve a teen daughter with a ton of hair….I have been utilizing these for a number of years now and can by no means cease. It is gross actually, how a lot hair they catch. Very straightforward to make use of without having to take away the drain plate.” — Jean Clarke

It might even shield a package deal of raw ramen in your work bag from getting crushed, then be the right dish to prepare dinner it in when you set to work!

Promising overview: “Making instantaneous ramen obtained even simpler to make use of with this microwave cooker. Dishwasher protected. I’ve had similar mannequin for greater than 5 years and nonetheless works like brand-new. I even purchased an additional one.” — DC

Promising critiques: “I’ve had this machine for nearly 3 years now and I can actually say I like it. I’ve used this to shampoo my sofa month-to-month, in addition to spot cleansing pet messes on the carpet and cleansing my automobile flooring mats. Regardless of utilizing this commonly to scrub my sofa, the water all the time comes out a murky brown, undecided how my sofa will get to be so soiled however I am glad to see all of the dust and dirt getting extracted successfully. Afterwards, all I’ve to do is rinse the 2 tanks and go away to dry in a single day, then it is prepared to be used once more. Positively beneficial for these wanting a easy, light-weight upholstery cleaner.” — Sara

Promising overview: “I am previous, kinda weak and have beloved this for 11 years!! I am in my 70s and over a decade in the past realized the wholesome younger lifeguard I was was half a century gone. In 2011 I purchased and put in certainly one of these beneath a kitchen cupboard and it is by no means didn’t work as marketed with common use when wanted. I am posting this to hopefully save others who is likely to be on the fence saying it is simply one other gadget you will by no means use. Please rethink. It’s going to prevent an immense quantity of anguish and possibly even a strained ligament or two.” — WSJ

Promising overview: “I purchased a set of those about 5 years in the past. They nonetheless are getting used on the mattress in our main bedroom, and as a substitute of rearranging the underside sheet each single morning we now have gone virtually 5 years with out having to do it even as soon as. It does take a couple of minutes clipping them again on after washing the sheets, however they’ve made me fairly blissful each morning.” — Builder Guy in Days Gone by

There are two variations, one which works with both Apple HomeKit or the Kasa (that is the producer) app, or one which’s a little bit cheaper that works simply with the Kasa app.

Promising overview: “To date, I’ve not discovered any Kasa product that does not do precisely what it is presupposed to… and these plugs observe this. I’ve 5 of them in use now and so they merely work. No points. Nice for turning on/off Christmas lights or tree. Have been a person for about 2 years now and advocate them to everybody.” — AmazonReviewer

I’ve misplaced sufficient vegetation to over- or under-watering that I undoubtedly have to get myself certainly one of these.

Promising critiques: “Works nice each time…On our second batch after 6–7 years of use.” — Murray Steeg

It is BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, and to make it much more genius, it has half- and full-cup fill traces on the perimeters of the compartments so you understand precisely how a lot you are placing in.

Promising overview: “There are such a lot of good issues to say about these little dice trays. I’ve had these three years and so they’re in absolute pristine situation, even with constant use. They’re SO handy for having frozen issues (soups, broth, massive ice cubes, and so forth) in small freezers the place cumbersome containers are losing area. They stack in one another when not in use; useful for tiny kitchens with restricted cupboard space. 10/10 would advocate.” — Savanna Brown

Promising critiques: “I’ve used this for a couple of years and it’s nice. It matches proper in, is simple to take away and clear, and retains the facet of the range clear. I exploit a black shade and it appears sharp.” — Mark

“I have been utilizing these for a few week on my new freestanding vary. After they eliminated my previous vary, I used to be actually stunned to see how a lot stuff had slipped via! Now after I prepare dinner, I can see the splatters and seasonings left on the silicone that may have fallen between the range and the counter. These hole fillers actually do clear up simply, too. Though they’re that further factor to scrub, I choose that to figuring out there is a mess hiding within the cracks.” — JMom

You merely slip every day’s pair of soiled socks via its personal safe slot within the wire, then when it is full, throw the whole factor within the wash as regular. When it comes out of the dryer, each sock will probably be clear but additionally safe in its spot!

Promising overview: “My husband is a every day runner so between his common socks and his working socks, the socks have been in every single place and getting frequently misplaced within the laundry. The Dock is weathering the excessive temps of washer and dryer with out difficulty. Cording is robust, with no breakage (socks do dry regardless of being crimped by wire). The plastic elements are good as new. We have now 2 units and so they keep in use continuously! I’ve had these a number of years and they’re value each penny.” — LK

As a result of it matches over the automobile’s seat belt holster, it strikes together with the seat as they regulate it — which suggests you possibly can stuff it in and overlook about it, a minimum of till it saves a half-eaten lollipop from disappearing into the abyss.

Promising critiques: “I purchased a set of those years in the past and have by no means regretted it. It is such a easy idea, however so helpful!” — Letitia Harris