Top 30 Walmart Items That Make Life Easier

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03-07-2025

Indoor fertilizer spikes for an easy way to ensure your ferns and fiddle-leaf figs are well nourished. Just stick them in the soil and they'll keep your plant babies well-fed for up to two months. No measuring, no mixing, no mess.
Promising review: "I absolutely love these!! My plants love them too!!! Highly recommend these if you're not the best with keeping plants alive. These are literally lifesavers!" —SaraPrice: $3.62
A peel-and-stick motion sensor light to automatically brighten up those dark, hard-to-reach corners in your home, like inside your closet or underneath kitchen cabinets. It has a magnetic base so you can easily remove the puck for recharging and it can also be powered by batteries so you have all the options.
Promising review: "For 10 bucks I wasn't expecting anything great but I love this little thing. It's not super duper bright but it does what I needed to which is light up my laundry room. It's bright enough for me to get to the light switch on the other side of the room and you can charge it with your phone charger or put batteries in it and it comes with some tape on the back to stick the base wherever you need to put it so you don't have to damage your walls or ceilings with nails or screws." —SullivanPrice: $9.87
A mini trash can for easily gathering all the used tissues, candy wrappers, and receipts that would otherwise be scattered around your car (or make their way into your bag). It fits perfectly into most cup holders.
Promising review: 'Mini trash can sits perfectly in the cupholder that I don't use. Perfect for the occasional candy and gum wrappers. It's so cute. You just push the lid in and drop your trash just like a big trash can." —HeidiPrice: $3.98
A Neutrogena SPF 50 sunscreen stick that's TSA-friendly, spill-proof, and glides on like an absolute dream. It can be used on both your face and body, which means one less item to lug around in your travel bag.
Promising review: 'I use this for quick application to my face and shoulders when I'm out in the sun for extended periods of time. My eyes are very sensitive to most products but this sunscreen doesn't irritate my eyes. I will buy this again!" —KatePrice: $14.88
A travel-size toilet spray (in a fresh citrus-scent) so you'll always be prepared for a number-two emergency. And you'll probably the leave the bathroom smelling fresher than when you found it.
Promising review: 'I love this product. I've been using it since the first time I saw an ad for it. It smells good and works like a charm! Believe the hype!! It's great to keep if you have several people in your house and you only have one restroom; it's great to have for when company comes over; and its great to keep in your purse or luggage for when you travel." —NickiPrice: $9.97
A handy pet hair roller to erase all traces of your furry friend from the couch, bed, and any upholstered surface. Plus, it'll save you from having to buy endless rolls of sticky tape. Easy *and* environmentally friendly.
Promising review: 'This things works for sure. Gets stubborn cat hair off my furniture so I don't have to drag out the vacuum every time. Get it!" —Victoria Price: $15.88
A glass watering globe for keeping your plants hydrated while you're away. It'll slowly release the perfect amount of water into the soil for up to two weeks.
Promising review: 'Love these things. I've always had the hardest time keeping plants alive. I bought a couple of these for a peace lily and Christmas poinsettia and they are still alive months later. Just bought another for my new lily." —AmandaPrice: $7.96 for two
A multipurpose silicone mat that'll solve more problems than one — it's a microwave mat/splatter guard, trivet, and drying mat. The material is malleable enough to double as a jar opener and pot holder as well. Honestly, it's a kitchen MVP.
Promising review: 'Perfect fit for my microwave. Makes cleanup easier, and I also use it to lift hot glass bowls out of the microwave. Would recommend." —Walmart ShopperPrice: $7.97
Generously sized furniture sliders so you can move large, cumbersome items effortlessly across carpeting (the worst kind of flooring for moving furniture, let's be honest) — with no pulls or snags.
Promising review: 'These furniture sliders are great. We had to move a heavy entertainment center across carpet recently, and these made the job much easier. I found out about them from a professional painter." —DaughtergartenPrice: $11.48 for four
A castor-oil serum to help nourish and condition your lashes and eyebrows if they're feeling a little sparse. Reviewers say they saw softer and fuller lashes and brows after using this regularly.
Promising review: 'This stuff really does work to make the brow and lash look fuller. It also comes with lash brushes and brow brushes. Great product." —Castor Price: $10.78
A slide-on draft stopper for your door that'll keep (depending on the season) cold or warm air inside where it belongs and possibly help you save on utility bills.
Promising review: "Perfect fit! I had a large gap and this item fills it perfectly. I have a white door, and this blends in very well. Best of all, it requires no nails in my door — just slide it on and it's very secure. I used small hand snippers to cut it." —tinaat1013Price: $14.62
A jewelry cleaning pen so you can keep your precious accessories sparkling even while traveling. No time to get a professional cleaning? No problem.
Promising review: 'I'm not one to write many reviews, but I got this diamond cleaner pen in the mail today and used it right away. I'm so blown away by the results, I need to tell you all to just buy this, wow! My stone is radiant cut and with those extra facets and the stone being larger, it tends to accumulate soap residue/etc. through daily wear and simply dipping it into my usual jewelry cleaner just doesn't clean it like I'd like. This cleaner pen is amazing! It has brought the diamond pretty much back to the sparkle a professional cleaning would (I last had it cleaned at the jeweler four months ago). Sorry for the long review, just buy this now!" —LuvMyGirls12Price: $9.48
A can strainer so you don't have to choose between soggy tuna or grabbing the full-size colander for a tiny amount of food. If you're someone who enjoys a lot of canned goods like chickpeas and corn, then this single-use kitchen gadget would actually save a lot of effort.
Promising review: 'My tuna is so dry now! Just the way I like it before I douse it in lemon juice. I wish I'd bought one of these sooner. It fits the 5 oz tuna can perfectly." —HolaPrice: $9.31
A no-rinse cleaner for anyone who dreads the tedious process of washing their makeup brushes. This will remove product build-up, oil, and dirt from the bristles — and without any water. Reviewer say brushes dry within a minute so you can use them almost immediately after cleaning. Plus, this means you can switch between different shades using just a few brushes.
Promising review: 'This product is amazing. Takes all effort out of cleaning even caked-on and pigment-packed brushes." —Tara Price: $6.98
Terracotta tablets so your granulated, brown, and confectioner's sugar always stay soft and pliable. Simply soak these in some water, blot dry, and place them in closed containers and you'll never have to deal with rock solid sugar blocks ever again. (P.S.: these also work to keep baked goods or dried fruits moist and chewy for longer.)
Even if your sugar has already clumped up and hardened, these tablets can restore them to a pliable state!Promising review: "Very useful! I love these little disks. My brown sugar is soft now!" —SandyPrice: $16.20 for four
A bathroom cleaner formulated to remove stubborn lime, calcium, and rust stains that might not come off with regular soap. Reviewers say this spray saved them a whole lot of elbow grease and exasperation.
Promising review: 'I used this on soap scum, worst you can imagine, when nothing else I tried worked. Trust me... I tried every cleaner and home remedy you can Google!! This stuff really works! I won't buy anything else for soap scum again!" —JenPrice: $6.53
A post-blemish recovery balm for helping to calm down angry patches of skin that used to be zits (which you promised yourself you wouldn't pick but did anyway). This will help speed up the healing process and reduce redness.
Promising review: 'This is the most incredible lifesaver ever. I love to pick my pimples and this helps the skin heal SO quickly! I've turned others on to it because they are so impressed with the results. If I really messed up my face I'll apply like 2-3 times during the day and I swear I've never seen any other products heal my face so fast." —HeatherPrice: $12.79
A disposable moisture absorber and deodorizer that'll banish damp, mildewy smells from your bathroom, laundry room, closet, or even car. Sometimes, the best smell in the world is nothing at all.
Promising review: "You can really tell this is working! Not only can you see where it has absorbed water, you can really tell the difference in the space where you put it. We had a small bathroom that always felt damp, and after tucking this away behind the toilet in the restroom, it has made a huge difference in the feel and freshness of the room!" —LARevPrice: $3.97
A pack of peel-and-stick cable management clips so you can tame the unruly nest of cords behind your TV and actually make them stay in one place.
Promising review: 'I used these clips to hide all the wires to a TV. The design allows the cord to be locked in easily, the peel-off backing was easy and the adhesive is doing its job. What more could I ask for?" —NollyPrice: $6.88 for a 24-pack
A Kitchen SinkShroom — the lesser known but equally effective sibling of the viral TubShroom — designed to catch food debris without slowing the flow of water, which means less clogging in the pipes and fewer visits from the plumber.
Promising review: 'I've purchased one of these before for an apartment that also didn't have a garbage disposal, and that is exactly what it's intended for. It works wonderfully, and I highly recommend it for anyone who also doesn't have a garbage disposal. It's an absolute must." —RexPrice: $9.98
A very convenient stamp-on gel disc for keeping toilet rings, limescale build-up, and odors at bay with every flush. It'll save you so much scrubbing time.
Each box comes with one applicator and four gel stamps.Promising review: "A very effective product for toilets. It easily sticks to inside bowl, with easy apply wand. These really last!! Great fragrance, keeps bathroom fresh just like a freshener." —EileenPrice: $13.87
A seat gap organizer that'll not only prevent fries and your phone from falling into the unreachable abyss, it'll actually provide space for an extra water bottle, tissues, sunglasses, and more.
Promising review: "Bought several of these for all my vehicles. Made with some pretty nice black leather and fits great, stays in place as well. I won't buy any other one other than this one." —Walmart AssociatePrice: $17.93
A canister of root powder to help make propagating temperamental plants a bit easier. It increases the chances of your cuttings developing roots and growing into a new plant!
Here's how to use it: 1) moistened the cut ends of the cuttings 2) stir the cut ends in the product 3) remove excess powder by tapping on the rim of the container and 4) plant the treated cuttings in a rooting medium such as potting soil. Reviewers say it also works with cuttings placed in water.Promising review: "This is my go-to for rooting plants. I have about a 95% success rate using this. (The other 5% is due to 'operator' error.) It's inexpensive but don't let that deter you. It takes very little to get the job done and a jar lasts for a very long time." —GWTWMOMPrice: $5.68
A handy wall repair tool for fixing any nicks and nail holes so you can get your security deposit back — even if you messed up a few times putting up that gallery wall. It's a putty knife, primer-enhanced spackle, and sanding pad all in one neat package.
Promising review: "I had several screw holes in one room to fill, this was the perfect amount. I liked that the scraper and sander was included on the tube. Very convenient, would definitely buy again." —JordynPrice: $7.48
A bottle of Goo Gone that does exactly what its name suggests — remove all things sticky, including stubborn price labels, grease, wet paint, and more.
Promising review: 'This is amazing for those super sticky labels that refuse to come cleanly off. Works on plastic, too! I poured some on the label, added a tissue on top to let it soak a bit, and then began rubbing. Eventually, the sticker became easy enough to tear off without much residue left behind. Very happy with this purchase." —PassionCatPrice: $4.48
An anti-chafing stick to soothe and moisturize sweaty areas of your body (like the inner thigh or under boob), because you should be able to enjoy a life free of irritation. Real heroes don't wear capes — they come in a tube.
Promising review: 'This stuff worked like a charm on a muggy Omaha night at the zoo. Normally, I would have been chafing and finding somewhere to sit, rather than enjoying the miles of walking. I only had to reapply once in three hours. It's also really handy to keep in your purse because the stick is about the size of your palm. 10/10 recommend!!" —Chelsea Price: $9.99
A roll of iron-on hem tape for fixing those slightly-too-long trousers that you've been meaning to take to the tailor but... it's been six months. It's also great for shortening curtains and other crafting projects. Sewing skills not required.
Promising review: "I love this iron on adhesive. I had four curtains to hem for my kitchen window and just wanted it to be quick and easy. I used two layers of adhesive since I turned the hem three times to give a good weight and nice finish. You can't see the tape through the curtains while they're hanging and they've been holding up so well even after the initial wash. Quick and simple and very effective." —anonymousPrice: $4.97 for four rolls
A Scub Daddy multi-use sponge and paste kit reviewers say can clean just about anything. That includes dirt, limescale, grease, food residue, and soap scum. Plus, the formula is biodegradable and nontoxic.
Promising review: "My daughter turned the shower into a crime scene by getting purple dye everywhere. I read a review from someone who used this product for just that purpose, to remove dye. I bought this, and with minimal elbow grease, it completely removed it. If it can remove dye, then who knows what else it'll clean. It's a little pricey but worth it. Try it for yourself." —TheresaPrice: $9.88
A tub storage basket to keep your kiddo's toys organized and accessible so bath time (and the cleanup afterward) can be a little less chaotic and a lot more fun.
Promising review: "This thing is the best and anyone who sees it compliments it. It has openings to drain the water from the toys and I have had it for close to a year and haven't found it to grow mold! I love this so much I have it on a list of gifts to get for new parents!" —giga747"I did not buy this for a kid, I am using it to hold the shampoos and other bottles that accumulated in the tub. It's working great. It holds a lot and it's actually deep enough that they don't fall out. It's a great value at this price and doesn't look bad either." —furrypalPrice: $17.95
A dishwasher cleaner and descaler formulated with natural citric acid so it can remove the toughest gunk, hard water build-up, calcium, lime, and odor-causing residue. If you can't remember the last time your machine smelled fresh, it may be time to give this a try.
Promising review: "I was close to calling a dishwasher repair company or getting a new one because the dishes were coming out spotty and a little dirty no matter what I did. I found this product online and bought it; ONE run through and the dishwasher is working like new again! I love it. There is no strong chlorine smell or anything, either. Great product! Try it!" —MjPrice: $7.97
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