34 Products To Tidy Your Kitchen With While Singing Along To Hilary Duff's 'Come Clean'
Turn up the tunes and let's get that kitchen of yours into better shape.
1. Washable microfiber mop pads you can use with your Swiffer WetJet. Stop spending so much on disposable options and put your hard-earned dollars to good use (aka buying yourself overpriced coffee as a treat for cleaning).
One pad can last up to 100 washes and works on pretty much any surface, from wood to tile to stone. Turbo Mops is a small business!
Promising review:"These are life changing. I used a Rubbermaid spray mop for years that I never really loved and when it broke I got a Swiffer and was using the old Rubbermaid mop cloth pads with it still. They didn't fit the Swiffer great and I decided to get new ones. These scrub so much better and pick up way more dirt than my other mop pad. I have two dogs and their dried water and drool is around the kitchen and I used to have to scrub to get that up each time. Not with these pads! I never thought I'd swoon over a cleaning product but...here we are :)." — JB
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.75.
2. Or a flat head mop and wringer set that might just make you a bit more excited to deep clean your floors — the flat style will help you get into every crevice and corner (amazing), the bucket's edges are deisgn to trap hair and grime as you clean (lovely) and the mop head is machine washable. (What more could you want?!)
Promising review: "LOVE this MOP!!!!!! I have been through so many mops in the past five years and this one beats them all! Very compact, easy to use, easy to carry, and my favorite part cost effective! It comes with washable/replaceable heads that trap and clean to a T! I was not expecting this to be a 5-star but it is. I would recommend this to any one that has steps, kids, pets, its a game changer." — erica707
Get it from Amazon for $37.98.
3. A super absorbent floral dish drying mat to bring pretty vibes into your kitchen and to your least favorite chore. It's a must-buy for anyone who hasn't quite figured out how they want to set their kitchen up just yet but, nonetheless, need somewhere to dry their cups, bowls, and plates.
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The top layer is made of absorbent PU leather, so you can easily rinse or wipe it clean! It also has an anti-skid rubber backing to prevent sliding.
Promising review: "I was a little concerned about how things would dry on this mat since it isn't fabric, but everything seems to dry really well – and it is just so pretty a thing to have on my counter! Can't beat the price either." — Nana M.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three sizes and six colors/styles).
4. A Dawn Platinum Powerwash dish spray that would be worthy of taking up one of your three Genie wishes — it comes in various delectable scents and works wonders on caked-on food and grease. All you have to do is spritz, let it sit, then rinse it off! Reviewers are obsessed with it — it has over 89,000 5-star reviews. (WOW!!!)
I use this stuff constantly and can confirm it's fantastic. I use it on my frying pans and the grill pans from my griddler (which is ALWAYS a pain to clean). It loosens all the gunk and makes cleaning burnt bits and pieces much easier. It also really does smell incredible — very fresh and delightful! I recently swapped from the "fresh" scent to the "apple" one, and wow, it smells delicious. It also works great for removing stains on clothes (I've seen it remove coffee from a white tee with my very own eyes).
Promising review:"This makes it so easy to keep my sink clear of dishes. I use it constantly throughout the day. Every time I use a dish, I give it a quick spray, wash it, rinse it, and put it in a dish drainer. It is wonderful. I wish it was a little cheaper as I'm constantly using it; other than that, I love it." — Linda W.
Get a pack of four Amazon for $16.88 (available in four scents).
5. Shelf liner that'll provide a nonslip padding inside your cabinets, closets, and drawers so your belongings can be safely stowed away — you'll feel like a true adult bragging about this lil' home improvement project.
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You can cut these for a perfect fit, so no worries about the exact sizing. It's also machine washable, so any crumbs or stains can be easily removed.
Promising review:"I have recently moved into an apartment with some pretty gross cupboards, drawers, and kitchen shelves that I can do almost nothing about. I didn't want to put down adhesive shelf liner and traditional mesh type cushioning shelf liner doesn't really protect my dishes from touching the ancient stained wood. This stuff is a great solution for me. It's a nice thick padding that's textured on the bottom so it doesn't slide around. The top is slick and smooth and easy to clean. I don't really bother to trim this stuff, instead I place it in the cupboard and let the excess bend up around the edges creating a little bumper around the edge of the cabinet. Makes me feel so much better about my kitchen and the bright white look says 'clean' in a place that desperately needs something to say 'clean.' I've used a couple of different types of this style of liner in this kitchen and this brand is by far my favorite. Go ahead and buy the larger rolls. Ten feet seems like a lot of material until you're filling cupboards and drawers you'll use more than you think." — Taylor Whitney
Get it from Amazon for $7.89+ (available in three sizes).
6. A pack of oven liners to protect the bottom of the oven you just worked up a sweat scrubbing clean — no need to worry about ooey gooey overflowing cheese or saucy splatters ruining the progress you've just made!
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Promising review:"These liners are life-changing! I never thought I needed them until a friend raved about them. Clean up is so simple, no more melted cheese or sauces burnt to the bottom of my ovens. I love that I can cut them down to size to fit my toaster oven. My husband enjoys grilling with the liners now, he doesn't have to line the grill with aluminum foil which he found so annoying, deterring him to grill. This product really has simplified my life in the kitchen and I love it." — Kindle Custommer
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $12.99.
7. A SinkShroom strainer you won't know how you lived without because it'll keep your kitchen sink unclogged no matter how much gunk you fill it with. You can even toss it directly into the dishwasher for a deep clean — looooove that.
I bought this for myself and OMG. This thing REALLY works. Usually when my husband makes sauce from scratch I'm left with chunks of tomatoes throughout my sink and water that WILL NOT drain — that was until I bought the SinkShroom (which comes from a small business!). My mom was so impressed she bought one, too. It's a serious game-changer.
Promising review:"I've been a fan of the SinkShroom and TubShroom, and this is the best product from the line so far. My kitchen sinks simply do not clog any more, so there's no more reaching into a bunch of water to unclog anything with my hand." — Brady Amerson
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
8. An Angry Mama microwave cleaner to save your butt the next time you heat sauce and it explodes all over (oops). Fill her with vinegar and water and watch as she blows hot steam into your microwave oven to loosen up all the old food and stains. Wipe it clean and move on with your life!
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Promising review:"I'm embarrassed to say I hadn't cleaned my microwave in about six months. It's an awful task. I ran Angry Mama one time, wiped down easily, then ran it one more time to get it really clean. Highly recommend using it more often than once every six months for a super fast, super clean microwave!" — Kelsey
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
9. Luigi's Sink and Drain Plunger — a miniature tool you'll pat yourself on the back for buying when you're elbows deep in soapy dishes and discover the water is *not* draining.
Please note how hard I'm trying not to make a Super Mario Bros. plumbing joke right now.
Promising review:"Y'all, this thing is amazing! My kitchen sink was completely clogged for four days. I've been trying to clear the drain with a different sink plunger that I already had and it didn't do diddly squat. I was about to give up and call a plumber. Then I decided to order this one and it just arrived… it completely cleared the drain in like three minutes. So then I decided to take it to the bathroom sink that had been draining extremely slow and within a minute, I had the water running so quick and smooth again. I got the small one and it's the perfect size for kitchen and bathroom sinks." — JNeen
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
10. Reliable Command hooks because no one has the time to drill into walls and hit nails (or at least I don't). Use 'em to show off your cute measuring cup collection, or get them out of harm's way when you actually try to cook.
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Promising review: I bought these for hanging utensils and KitchenAid beaters on the inside of my kitchen cabinets. They worked well. I just put them on the inside wall of the cabinet for cup hooks. So far so good. Thanks for helping me organize my kitchen!" — Memere5
Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $11.31.
11. A jar of internet-beloved The Pink Stuff, which is an all-purpose cleaning paste that'll help you tackle all of your messes but make it *~pretty in pink~* at the same time. It'll help you revive your pots and pans, kitchen sink, stove top, etc.
After hearing what incredible things The Pink Stuff can do, I finally ordered it and tried it for myself. Honestly, wow! It really does work wonders. I tried it first on my Le Creuset cast iron pan (seen above, right) and really was amazed at how just one pass with The Pink Stuff (and a scouring brush) took off almost every stain! I can't wait to try it on literally everything in my home that needs a deep cleaning.
Promising review:"I'm very impressed! It removed stubborn mold and grime from my shower tile grout with use of a hard bristle tooth brush. It removed hard water stains from my sinks and faucets. I noticed it really does remove mineral build up, but it takes a lot of elbow grease and repetitive applications before you start seeing progress. The texture feels similar to when you mix honey with sugar to make a lip scrub, except it's super fine grit and more pasty like putty or clay. It works amazing so far! No overpowering smell (barely any smell at all), easy to use, and a little product goes a long way. I haven't tried it on rust yet so we'll see how that goes. Over all very pleased and impressed so far. Highly recommend!" — Marissa
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
12. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets to toss into your dishwasher and easily get rid of that yucky smell that seems to appear after a few washes — it'll banish lime and mineral build-up and leave your dishes nice 'n' clean.
Just pop them into the tray where you'd normally put detergent (or on the bottom of your dishwasher if you're washing dishes at the same time), and run as usual!
Promising review: "This was simple to use, smelled good, and I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the dishwasher after the recommended cleaning cycle. This product actually did what it advertises that it will do! Great results, fairly economical — and by the way — it works!" — Old Southern Charm
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
13. A box of dye- and chlorine-free dishwasher detergent pods for anyone who forever feels like they're running their dishwasher only to find residue left over on their dishes — this will help you tackle your ever-growing mountain of dirty dishes sans elbow grease.
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They're made with mineral-based ingredients, are cruelty-free, and come in compostable packaging!
Based in the Philadelphia area, Dropps is a mother-and-son-founded small business focused on making sustainable, eco-friendly, and low-waste kitchen and laundry cleaning products.
Promising review:"I wasn't expecting much when I bought these. I thought for sure it was another environmentally safe product that would only do half the job. But they are amazing and get the dishes clean with no residue. Well worth the money and so convenient. I will be using these from now on." — TamiP
Get a pack of 32 from Amazon for $12.38+ (available in unscented, lemon, or fresh rain, as well as packs of 64 and 120).
14. Rubbermaid's power scrubbing brush, for when you want to give your grout an all-inclusive spa treatment and bring it back to its squeaky-clean glory.
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Promising review: "My family loves this product. I get so many fewer complaints from the kids about cleaning the bathtub, showers, and sinks because they don't have to touch it. I can also count on them to do a good job because it's easy to use. All they have to do is spray the area, turn it on, and rub it around. It scrubs and takes care of all the grime and hard water buildup. The versatility is great. We use it in the kitchen and the bathroom. The brushes are easy to wash and disinfect, and they come with extra scrubbing pads. The handle has a good grip. This is a quality product with great battery life. I absolutely recommend it." — Chelsea Green
Get it from Amazon for $22.21.
To learn why my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague loves this, check out our full Rubbermaid Power Scrubber review.
15. And a bottle of grout cleaner to help you restore your tile floor and leave 'em looking like they were just installed. Feel free to enthusiastically yell "YOU COULD EAT OFF OF THESE FLOORS!" after the job is done.
Promising review:"We moved into our house a year ago and I've been on a quest to clean the grout next to the stove ever since then. As a last resort I got this and holy cow! I left it on for three minutes as a spot test at first and I could already see a huge difference. I then did two more rounds letting it sit for five minutes each. The scent's not bad, it was fine if I had the window open, it was just being down close to it that got me. Seriously, stop looking and buy this." — Britney Phillips
Get it from Amazon for $21.95.
16. A silverware organizer, so when you're quickly grabbing a fork and knife for dinner you'll be hit with a delightful bit of color — why shouldn't your decor continue to live inside your drawers?!
Promising review:"I needed a small silverware organizer, and I am pleased with the size, the color. What I really like, which was unexpected, is that the underside is 'grippy' so the organizer stays put and doesn't slide towards the back, which is perfect!" — wenjmen
Get it from Amazon for $12.88+ (available in 14 styles).
17. A 10-foot roll of spice strips for anyone whose kitchen is lacking in the cabinet department but has a bountiful amount of drawers — the roll will help ya fit over 30 full-size spice bottles!
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Promising review:"This is one of my favorite things I've ever purchased from Amazon! The fact that they're so customizable allows you to cut them and shape them to any drawer size! I think this will be my go-to gift for all of my friends who love cooking as much as I do! Freeing up cabinet space and having something that can so easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for sure buy!" — momonono
Get a 10-foot roll from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
18. Or a two-tier turntable you can use to elevate your cabinet storage situation — pop it into a cabinet and use it to stash an array of items like spices, baking necessities, kids' food pouches, cups, whatever!
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Promising review:"I purchased two, one to store baby essentials and one to store medications. It is quite big, but I knew that when purchasing. It doesn't fit in my standard cabinets, but I use it in my corner cabinet (it's deeper) with no issues. Assembly is easy. The parts just click together. I like the gripped surface. Helps keep items in place while spinning." — Luman22
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven colors).
19. A brilliantly designed snack bag organizer and plastic, wax paper, and foil organizer to whip your kitchen drawers into tip-top shape *and* help you keep track of when you need to buy more of each item. Don't have an available drawer? You can use it directly on your counter!
SpaceAid is a small business!
Promising review (for bag organizer):"This looks amazing, has saved space in my drawer, and keeps everything neat and organized. I love the sliding top. It stays secure." — Annon66
Promising review (for plastic wrap organizer): "What did I dislike about it?....... NOTHING!!! The wife and I love this, No more fighting with the flimsy box the products come in. Just insert the new product roll and you are ready to go!" — lee carlson
Get them from Amazon: the snack bag organizer for $23.78+ (available in two sizes and four colors), and the plastic wrap organizer for $22.98+ (available in three sizes and four colors).
20. A 100 percent natural oven scrub you can rely on to finally remove any grease or leftover sauces from inside your most used appliance faster than you can sing all the lyrics to "Greased Lightnin'" while gyrating around your kitchen like John Travolta.
It also comes with a metallic scrubber!
Everneat is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut that specializes in natural cleaning products.
Promising review: " When we leased our house, it very obviously had NEVER been cleaned by the previous tenants. The oven was a big problem and not up to my standards. I didn't want to use a chemical or anything that would harm us or the pets, and this was PERFECT. Only took about an hour and a half to clean probably 10 years' worth of grime from the lil' nasties who lived here before us!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in 14 styles).
21. A bag of FryAway cooking oil solidifier — a seemingly magical substance you can sprinkle on top of your grease-coated pan and watch as it turns to a solid. No more waiting ages for it to cool, having to grossly scrape it out of your pan with a paper towel, or accidentally clogging your pipes.
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FryAway is a US-based small business specializing in planet-friendly cooking waste solutions.
Promising review: "I will always keep this stocked in my house! My husband sent me a TikTok, I know I know, and I thought it couldn't hurt to try it out. I loved after the first night! I could easily remove the hardened oil and throw it out." — Roberta
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
22. Refillable dish and hand soap dispensers featuring a stunning diamond-glass design you can count on to truly dazzle when the sunlight shines through your kitchen window.
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Promising review:"Trying to cut down on the amount of plastic I use. These function well and, with the cut glass, they look beautiful with cheap soap. I use one in the kitchen for dish soap and one in the bathroom for hand soap." — marcusv
Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.99.
23. A surprisingly chic K-Cup storage drawer starring not one, not two, but THREE dividers so you can arrange your coffee pods until the cows come home (and hopefully bring you milk to pour into said coffee).
Each of these holds up to 36 standard-sized K-Cups.
Promising review:"I am so glad I got this. It makes for such great streamlined storage. Keeps things tidy and neat, and also helps me keep track of how many cups I have left to determine whether or not I need to add to my grocery list. It is very sturdy and I fit my machine on top. The top is very durable, hard plastic and does not buckle with the weight of the machine filled with water on top." — tunisianswife
Get it from Amazon for $20.67+ (available in four colors and in two sizes).
24. And a coffee syrup dispenser set complete with premade flavor labels to help you transform that little space next to your coffee machine into one worthy of a full-on cafe.
New England Stories is a small business that specializes in home and kitchen products.
Promising review: "These are worth the money! There are labels for almost every basic syrup as well as blanks so you can label them yourself. If you get a regular size Torani syrup bottle it will hold the whole bottle, so you don't need to worry about story a quarter of the bottle of syrup. SO AESTHETICALLY PLEASING, TOO." — Naomi
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (for four; available in three colors and in two- and six-packs).
25. A 33-piece set of silicone-coated kitchen utensils in a chic, neutral color that'll match everything you already own. You'll feel so much better swapping out all of your mismatched tools for a more pared-down version filled with coordinated tools you'll actually reach for every day.
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Can withstand temperatures of -40 degrees F up to 446 degrees F/230 degrees C. Includes 24 tools and holder.
Promising review:"I love everything matching. Finally got rid of all my mix-match stuff! However, they are SO many items it was too much to fit in my drawer so I put the things I use the most in the drawer and kept the rest in the holder and store them with my pots and pans. The holder is plastic and cheap so this would not be something I'd leave on the counter.
The are super sturdy and sharp looking. AND, they didn't get dirty, black or burnt when scraping up charred food in a frying pan. Cleaned right off of the spatula. Very pleased." — Bonnie Pfiester
Get them from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in eight color combos).
26. A garbage-disposal foaming cleaner to scrub away the stinky grime that builds up on the blades and in the pipes. Definitely add this to your cart if you've never lived with one of these babies before and are likely to get overexcited and dump EVERYTHING and ANYTHING down there.
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Promising review:"Saw on TikTok (don't judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you're left with a clean sink! I use with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance." — Jessica Hamilton
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $3.78+ (also available in larger packs).
27. A Scrub Daddy sponge that'll stay firm in cold water (good for stuck-on grime) and soft in warm water for easy-to-clean items — it won't scratch your surfaces and can be popped into the top rack of the dishwasher for cleaning. No wonder why they're permanently smiling.
Promising review: "I hesitated about using this on pots and pans. My sister came to visit and educated me. Will not scratch and can be used on any and everything! Dishwasher safe, lemon scent, and just awesome! Note: You can attached the caddy holder to different surfaces. I prefer the ceramic backsplash to free up more sink space." — Pamela C.
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $13.99.
Check out our full review of the Scrub Daddy sponge here.
28. A cutting board and strainer combo, because who wouldn't appreciate a two-in-one item that'll save 'em room in their kitchen? Now would be the perfect time to jump up and down a la Step Brothers and squeal "THERE'S SO MUCH ROOM FOR ACTIVITIES."
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Promising review:"This is one of my favorite things I have purchased for our tiny apartment! It's a pretty good size cutting board and I can see it fitting over most sinks. I LOVE the bowl inside that can let wet ingredients drain liquid directly into the sink. It's seriously SO nice to have this when you're limited on counter space!" — Atara
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five colors).
29. Or a collapsible cutting board and cutlery set that'll provide you with everything you need to wash, cut, and store your ingredients without adding any extra mess to your kitchen. If I had a crystal ball I bet I would see a very intricate, delicious salad in your near future 🔮.
Promising review: "This knife and cutting board set is fantastic. We typically wash our fruit in a big bowl and then cut them on a cutting board, and this product combines both into one. It's surprisingly pretty spacious. We've had no issues just pouring in a bunch of fruit or vegetables, unplugging the drain, and rinsing them out. Then we collapse it and cut it right there. It couldn't be easier, and the convenience makes this product worth every penny.
Another great part is that it doesn't take up much space in our cupboards since it collapses. My wife and I are always getting random gadgets for our kitchen, so we run out of space pretty often, so it's always appreciated when something has a small-ish footprint." — Hamish
Get it from BuzzFeed's Tasty collection on Amazon for $17.99.
30. A bamboo burner cover that'll make you feel like you've waved a magic wand and, POOF! added extra counter space to your kitchen. If you've just invested in a fixer-upper that doesn't have your dream cooking space just yet, this will fill the void until your renovation.
BambooMN is a small business!
BuzzFeeder Jennifer Tonti credits this burner cover for helping her cook with ease:
"OK so I bought this for my own tiny apartment and OMG you guys. Life = changed. Food = chopped. Counter space = doubled. I mean the math is all there."
Promising review:"This is so perfect for extra space. It covers the top of my apartment-sized stove so I can then use my stove space for my Instant Pot and food prep. The best space-saving and cosmetic thing I have ever gotten for this tiny apartment." — Talyn Amber Skye
Get it from Amazon for $25.75+ (available in seven styles).
31. A bottle of plant-based stainless steel cleaner and polish spray you can count on to make your appliances so shiny you won't be able to stop staring at your own reflection in them. (Spoiler: you look GOOD!)
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Plus, it comes with a microfiber cleaning cloth!
Therapy Clean is a family-owned small business based in New Hampshire making plant-based cleaning products for the home.
Promising review:"I live in an apartment. The sink is about 35 years old and has become badly stained and scratched from neglect and indifferent care. This has made a noticeable difference. This sink will never look brand new again, but your product removed, I would say, about 80% of the stains, without any extraordinary effort, and put a really polished look on the sink. It is gleaming and actually looks very clean for the first time since I have lived here." — David Brennan
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (also available in a pack of two).
32. Extra thick magic cleaning pads you can use to tackle a whole slew of messes in your kitchen by just running one under a little water. Sticky substances on your microwave handle? Fare thee well. Grime on your stove top? See ya later! These lil' beauties can tackle it all.
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Promising review:"I have less of a family, and more of a circus. There's six of us, including the dog. Three children under the age of six. And more grubby hands/fingers than I'd like to think about. I needed an all in one, and, boy, have I found it! Aaaand it's easily half the price of the leading brand! Especially with twins (everything baby related gets purchased twice) we need every penny stretched! It just so happens that we don't have to sacrifice quality, and I really appreciate that." — Mrs. Hawkins
Get a box of 20 from Amazon for $14.95.
33. A duster designed specifically to clean blinds — it'll make removing dirt and debris from those pesky window coverings a breeze. Buh-bye dust!
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The set comes with five microfiber sleeves that can be washed and reused.
Promising review:"Really wasn't sure if this was going to work, I've used something similar many years ago. It works remarkably well! Cleans top and bottom of the blinds, is easy to use with some cleaner. Definitely a game changer, I've already cleaned three sets of blinds since I got these today. Bravo!" — Lisa C. Wear
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in two colors).
34. And a robotic vacuum will lend you a helping hand in all your cleaning endeavors — Cheetos dust, coffee grinds, endless strands of hair; none of these stand a chance against you and your new partner in crime. They'll get the cleaning done so you can conquer another task on your to-do list. (Sigh, it's laundry, isn't it?)
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This robotic vacuum can easily move between hard floors and low- to medium-pile carpets/rugs and can pick up all the accumulated dust, dirt, and hair while you go about your day. It has an infrared sensor to avoid knocking into obstacles (like furniture and walls) and drop-sensing tech so it won't fall down stairs and off ledges. And if it starts to run low on battery, it'll just return to its base for a recharge! Reviewers do recommend keeping stray items like socks and cords off the floor before running this.
Promising review:"This robot vacuum is incredible! I have three dogs and a cat; this vacuum is a time saver. I run it each day, and it has done an incredible job of keeping pet hair, dirt, and debris picked up in my home. Works well on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors. Wish I had purchased it sooner!" — t. hampton
Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (also available in three other models).
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Some reviewers complain that it has an odor because it was vacuum-sealed, but I didn't experience that. Some mattress toppers come with a cover, but this one doesn't, so you might want to order one. Alternatively, you can place it under a mattress pad, which is what I did. Or you can just place it directly on your mattress and put your bed sheets on top. The first night sleeping on our doctored-up bed was honestly pretty awesome. While I can't say it was like sleeping on a cloud, it definitely transformed our hard slab to a plusher, more body-conforming mattress and we felt like we were sleeping on a new mattress. After sleeping on the bed for several weeks, my husband noticed that my back and neck pain complaints subsided substantially too. In retrospect, I should have gone with the three-inch version instead for a little more cushioning. After several months, the topper is still in great condition and has definitely made our mattress much more comfortable. I haven't noticed any sagging or denting either. Cons to consider While the mattress topper was extremely comfortable, it's worth noting that it doesn't come with straps to attach to your bed. If you're a restless sleeper, this might pose a problem, as the topper is more likely to shift around on your bed. Also, it can be difficult to know if the two-inch or three-inch topper is best for you. After trying it, I'd recommend the three-inch topper if you want a plush feel. What are your alternatives? The best budget pick in our best mattress topper guide is the Lucid Bamboo Memory Foam Topper. Like the Linenspa topper, it's a simple sheet of memory foam. It performed well in our cooling and motion isolation tests. Plus, it's super plush and has three thickness options. The bottom line The Linenspa mattress topper was an incredibly small investment for such a huge improvement in our quality of sleep. I'm really glad that I didn't spend hundreds of dollars on a topper, especially because this one worked just fine. As I mentioned before, if I could go back in time I might've chosen the plusher three-inch option, which only costs $20 more. But we're still happy with our two-inch topper and now my husband doesn't have to listen to me complain about my neck and back.
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20 Of The Dumbest Ways People Almost Died
A couple of weeks ago, Reddit user gregorygreghouse posted to the popular Ask Reddit page to ask, "What's the dumbest reason you almost died?" and oh my god, people's responses were wild. I, for one, was extremely entertained, so I decided to share! Here are some of the best answers: "When I was a kid I almost hopped in some strange man's car to help him find his puppy. I only didn't go because my little brother started crying. I thought he was SO boring." "I got folded up in one of those fold-up couch/bed things. It got stuck and I was in there for 15 minutes. I was sweating so bad, pinned. Accepted death. It was at my friend's house and we were like 12. Luckily his older sister came home and they each grabbed a side and forced it open." "I am not allowed near a chainsaw." "Reached into a spare switchboard space and touched the live 440-volt busbar at the back because someone had removed the guard." "Chainsaw kicked back and missed my head by like 3 inches." "I was given a very severe wedgie, and I had to get rushed to the hospital. It was all captured on camera and there are still photos. 😂" "Holding a Swiffer sweeper handle above me outside during a thunderstorm to see if it would attract lightning. Nothing struck me, but it took one striking about 30 feet away for me to think, 'WTF are you doing, that shit can and will kill you.' I don't know why I was expecting to be all like Thor and his hammer with the lightning coursing around me, all badass." "I let myself become morbidly obese with no exercise. The doctor told me I was going to have a heart attack any day now. Thankfully, it shook me up and since then I have lost over 100 lbs." "My toast got stuck in the toaster. I had a metal knife in my hand. The toaster was still plugged in. Fortunately, my brain kicked into gear an inch before my knife made contact with the toaster. I think about that a lot." "I stepped onto the road whilst busy talking, not realizing I was standing seconds from being hit by a bus. A random stranger grabbed my shirt and pulled me back onto the curb. The bus brushed against my hair as it drove past. The stranger just kept on walking after causally saving my life." "Joined the army." "Tried to catch an olive with my mouth. It went right down and I choked on it. My dad, an absolute hero, grabbed my legs and picked me up upside down, and the olive came right out again, so no Heimlich maneuver necessary." "I was really drunk at Oktoberfest in Munich. We went on the rollercoaster and I didn't remove my backpack. The attendant just 'closed' the security attachment over my shoulders, and when we were doing a loop, I noticed the thing wasn't actually closed." "I took a bite of a fried mozzarella stick, didn't bite through the cheese, and swallowed the first half. I had to pull the cheese out of my throat like a clown with a string of handkerchiefs. It was my 9th birthday, and we were eating at the restaurant my mom and two aunts worked at. All of their coworkers saw it happen and were horrified." "Riding my bike down a mountain road, I smoked the break pads down to the metal, hit a pile of horse shit, did a front flip, and meat crayoned into a ditch full of poison ivy. Having that poison ivy contact fresh abrasions caused a brutal reaction and took the rest of the summer to heal." "Fell off a ladder breaking into my own house because I didn't want to wake my wife up." "I was around a week old and I just randomly stopped breathing. IDK, I was very dramatic back then." "I lost my balance and accidentally grabbed an electric fence with both hands. It was incredibly painful, and I screamed because I physically couldn't let go. Thankfully, a friend was there to help me." "I ate a gas station egg sandwich, which landed me in the ICU with the nurse injecting my bum due to seizure and asphyxiation from severe allergy. My tombstone would have said, 'taken by an egg sandwich.'" And finally: "I was wearing a Halloween costume with no arm holes — it wouldn't have been authentic to have arms — and fell backward down a staircase! Thank God my best friend saw it happen and grabbed me before I went headfirst down the flight." IDK about you, but I feel kinda dazed reading some of these! Please leave all your thoughts in the comments below. Or, better yet, share your own dumb near-death story! I love reading these. If you have a story to tell but prefer to stay anonymous, you can check out this anonymous form! Besides, who knows — your comment could be included in a future BuzzFeed article. Please note: some comments have been edited for length and/or clarity.
