32 Useful Items That'll Make You Ask, 'What Problems?'

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07-06-2025

A sweat-activated dry shampoo that'll be a must in your work and gym bag. It offers 24 hours of protection from oily roots and smelly strands. And when you sweat, the fragrance capsules pop, releasing a burst of green apple, pear, and pineapple–scented deliciousness.
A packing list pad if you've arrived at your destination many a time and realized — oh crap! — you forgot to pack something.
A doorbell cover because a delivery person always seems to drop by the minute your little one has gone down for a nap. Or maybe your dog goes absolutely bonkers when the doorbell rings...and then ofc it's always a random solicitor selling something you don't want.
Some fly fans for chemical-free protection from pesky flies — set them on your outdoor table or hang them from a hook so you can enjoy the great outdoors (aka your sweet little backyard) without swatting at flies every five seconds.
A set of food savers so you don't have to toss the other half of an avocado, onion, citrus fruit — heck, reviewers have even used them for leftover deli meat, hard cheeses, sandwiches, half of a burrito, a banana, and even crayons. The flexible silicone sides hug your food, allowing these containers to take up less room than a bulky plastic food storage container.
A pair of specially designed Wrist Buddy contoured yoga blocks to help you hold a pose or plank with less pressure on your wrist, which may cause less pain and allow you to grip the block better.
A pair of polarized sunglasses that'll sit over your prescription glasses, saving you a good chunk of change at the optometrist now that you don't need to shell out for expensive prescription sunglasses.
A foaming eyelid cleanser if seasonal pollen is causing itchiness and irritation, making you rub your eyes practically nonstop. *shakes fist angrily between rubbing my eyes* This gentle cleanser is designed to remove dirt, oil, pollen, and eye makeup without stinging or burning. You can even use it to clean false lashes!
A bottle of Veet's sensitive hair removal gel because I've never wanted to be a naked mole rat more than the days when I work up the courage and patience to shave. Next time, just grab a bottle of this stuff and slather it on your back, legs, underarms, or bikini line to remove pesky hairs without irritating ingrowns, stinging, or burning.
An expanding shower liner for anyone whose shower feels like a 1-by-1-foot box. *raises hand* This genius liner curves away from your body so you feel like you have more space and you're not constantly pushing away a shower curtain that blows toward you.
A rechargeable mini air pump so something as minor as the lack of an outlet doesn't stop you from inflating a pool, pool toys, an air mattress, or a splash pad. You can even pack it in a suitcase to deflate compression bags.
A set of kegel weights to not only help with incontinence but also potentially make sex easier, less painful, and more enjoyable. These are especially great for people who've just given birth, though anyone can benefit from strengthening their pelvic floor muscles.
A Pikk-it tool that'll remove tangled hair that's lodged in your vacuum head and totally messing with your vac's absorption powers. (And ofc your fingers can't reach the hair!) You can also use it to detangle hair from the bristles of your hairbrush.
A bug bite relief patch if your poor littles get absolutely devoured by mosquitoes every year. These kid-safe patches are infused with witch hazel and aloe to soothe itchy bites and prevent kids from scratching.
A spinning water bottle organizer because your extensive collection of jumbo water bottles is taking up an entire shelf in your kitchen cabinet. This lazy Susan-style water bottle holder can accommodate up to six 40-oz. Stanleys, Starbucks tumblers, and more.
A green-tinted L'Oréal Paris anti-redness BB cream for neutralizing redness while simultaneously priming and hydrating your skin. You'll be ~flush with compliments~ on your makeup, but no one will be able to see the rosiness peek through. Phew!
A space-saving ceramic folding griddle so incredibly well designed that you'll swear some magical wizard made it. There's a built-in drip tray for grease and two temperature zones, meaning you can at different temperatures! Eggs on one side, bacon on the other. Meat on one side, veggies on the other. You get the idea!
A discreet gnat trap to nab all the flying pests that are currently invading your kitchen without advertising to every house guest that, yes, you do indeed have a fruit fly infestation.
A Swizzle Stick — yep — an absorbent post-sex sponge that deals with the often ~un-cum-fortable~ problem of leaking fluids. Leave it in for a few seconds after you've done the deed, let it do its thang, toss it, and then enjoy the feeling of dry underwear.
A pack of anti-slip pads if you've got a killer new pair of shoes...and by killer, I mean the sole has zero grip and you've almost fallen face first more times than you'd like to admit.
And for inside your shoes, a pair of sockless shoe liners, because the return of the sun also means the return of stinky, sweaty feet. Bleh! Sometimes, you don't want or need a layer of socks, and that's where these washable and absorbent shoe liners come in handy!
A bottle of Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater spray for, yes, messy eaters, but also muddy footprints, pet accidents, period-related stains, and more. Parents swear by this stuff for its magical ability to make that mess *poof* disappear without using chlorine, perfumes, and sulfates. I'm not a parent, but I am giddy at the thought of not having "period" underwear anymore because I can just spray the stains away.
A WD-40 pen (A pen! Genius!) so you can enjoy the squeak-quieting, hinge-lubricating, rust-preventing powers that you know and love from traditional WD-40 but in an easy-to-maneuver precise pen tip.
A pack of towel clips to prevent kids and pets from pulling down the towel. Or, maybe you have neither of those things, yet your hand and kitchen towels always end up on the ground.
A Maybelline volumizing brow mousse that'll fill in sparse brows, fluff up thin brows, and tame curly brows for natural-looking, full brows — all day long.
A cut-to-size aloe wrap if warm weather means you're bound to have at least one really bad sunburn, no matter how hard you try to be diligent about sunscreen application.
A pack of carborundum sponges because these are the heavy hitters you'll want for stains and gunk that no other sponge is strong enough to handle.
A pair of compression gloves for giving your joints a comforting (and breathable!) bear hug throughout the day that may help relieve pain caused by arthritis, carpal tunnel, and tendonitis.
A double-layer cat litter-trapping mat so the crystals and pebbles that hitch a ride on your cat's paws end up in this mat instead of all over your floors. Then you can just dump the litter right back into their box!
A Trtl travel pillow to cushion your neck and keep it upright — which is the best position to prevent neck pain. Plus, your neighbors will silently thank you because it means you're not flopping your head from side to side and onto their shoulders.
A box of Color Catcher sheets that'll save you from major headaches when your favorite white T-shirt and your new red denim jacket take a tumble together. The sheets are designed to grab any dye that leaks or bleeds, so you don't end up with unintentionally tie-dyed clothes.
A cooling dog bed if your pooch runs hot, and with the summer coming up — sheesh! — you're concerned about keeping them comfy. It's made of plush and supportive orthopedic memory foam and has a cooling gel embedded that disperses heat. The durable design is a blessing if you've got a chewer, and the machine-washable, removable cover is a plus if your pup is prone to accidents.