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ABC News
12 hours ago
- ABC News
Man, teenage boy involved in underworld murder of father and son were 'novices'
A man and a teenage boy have been described in court as "novices" over their roles in the underworld killing of teenage gangster Salim Hamze and his innocent father Toufik in 2021. Suliman Hamza, now 23, and the teenager have pleaded guilty to being accessories after the fact to murdering the Hamzes. The teenage boy was 16 at the time of the underworld hit and cannot be identified for legal reasons. The Hamzes's daylight slaying on their front lawn were the sixth and seventh deaths stemming from a feud between the warring Hamzy and Alameddine clans. The rival families, who operate organised crime networks in Western Sydney, were locked in a bloody battle for control over the city's drug trade at the time. The feud would go on to draw in members of other Sydney crime families and the Comanchero bikie gang as the violence played out over two years. The court heard the boy, only identified as SH, "has some remorse for Toufik [Hamze]". He had no idea what he was involved in and was described as a "mushroom in the dark" by his legal team. "[Toufik Hamze], who he characterised as blameless … he had some sorrow that this man lost his life," his barrister told the Sydney District Court on Friday. "He was not getting on with his family, wanting to be a part of a group and seeing them as family, this is common in bikie groups but he's finally breaking through that. The pair were not involved in the shooting or the getaway, but were recruited to wipe forensic evidence from the vehicles seen fleeing the scene. Referencing how their DNA was left in one of the cars, and that of a previous owner, the boy's barrister said: "I wouldn't employ them to clean my home". When the duo were told to clean one of the getaway cars by a co-conspirator, Mr Hamza had to Google what Windex was used for, the court heard. Mr Hamza's barrister Avni Djemal SC said he had "no idea" the cars were used to kill two people. "The fact he had to look up Windex shows the type of novice," he said. "He is a very troubled young man, he's come from a background of abject poverty." Crown prosecutor Mitchell Paish described Mr Hamza as "the pivot" and described how he was "directing others". Mr Hamze, 18, was targeted due to suspicions he was the gunman who killed rival drug dealer Shady Kanj two months before he met his own end. "The father died for the sins of the son," then-Homicide Squad Commander Danny Doherty said at the time. The teenager and his father, 64, died in a hail of bullets getting into a red ute outside their Guildford family home on October 20, 2021. Police believe the trigger man for the killing is one of Mr Hamze's best friends, Zaid Abdelhafez, who fled overseas after the attack. Mr Abdelhafez, 22, is currently wanted on a warrant for two counts of murder, though his whereabouts is unknown to law enforcement. Alameddine family patriarch Rafat Alameddine and associate John Bayssari are also wanted on warrants for arranging the murders, but both have fled to Lebanon. If Mr Hamza and the boy are convicted they will be two of just a handful police have so far managed to secure in relation to the 33 gangland killings that have plagued Sydney for the past five years. Mr Hamza and the boy will be sentenced back in the same court next week.
The Advertiser
20 hours ago
- Health
- The Advertiser
How could housework and AI help us live healthier and longer lives?
Have you been putting off doing the weeding or giving the windows a good scrub? This expert's advice may have you reaching for the gardening gloves or Windex. University of South Australia sports scientist Grant Tomlinson has studied the benefits of regular exercise on healthy ageing for years and says applying a little elbow grease may help you live longer. While the benefits of cardiovascular fitness are well known, Professor Tomlinson said it's just as important to maintain muscle strength. Read more from The Senior He said chores like moving things around the house, mowing the lawn, gardening, wringing out wet washing, carrying groceries, or hanging washing on the line could yield numerous health benefits. "When we typically think of fitness, you know, like muscle fitness, we do think of smelly, sweaty people in the gym, pushing lots of weights with veins popping out of their forehead and bloodshot eyes and sweat dripping off their forehead," he said. "That's not necessarily the truth.... doing those everyday household chores can provide enough resistance to help keep you on the right track, particularly as you get older, when we tend to be less physically active." Keeping the muscles active can help with daily tasks and reduce the risk of falls because stronger muscles help a person to reposition the body if they slip or stumble, he said. Maintaining muscle strength can also reduce the risk of cognitive decline, as well as the development of diseases like osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. While housework is a good way to maintain muscle strength, especially for those who have not been maintaining a regular exercise routine, Professor Tomlinson also recommends other strength exercises like lifting weights, riding a bike or squats. He said older adults should aim for three sessions of resistance or muscle and bone strengthening exercise a week. Professor Tomlinson will talk about the benefits of regular exercise for healthy ageing at an upcoming exhibition at the University of South Australia's Museum of Discovery (MOD). Also speaking during the panel discussion will be Lyndsey Collins-Praino, who is at the forefront of exciting research that could one day see AI used to identify signs of dementia and Parkinson's disease long before symptoms appear. The neuroscientist believes clues that a person is at risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions like dementia and Parkinson's can be found in the body. Proteins found in blood, saliva and tears, and information from brain scans could help scientists identify these diseases early enough to slow their progression, or possibly even stop it altogether, she said. She said symptoms associated with dementia and Parkinson's do not start until the diseases are well advanced and irreversible. "If we can tell who might be at risk... we can involve them in clinical trials early, we can have better monitoring of them, we can intervene earlier when problems do start to occur, and potentially even be able to stop that conversion [progression of the disease.] That's the ultimate hope," she said. Associate Professor Collins-Praino and her team are looking at ways AI can be utilised to identify people who are predisposed to developing these diseases. "We're using the latest technologies, things like AI, to help us to pick out biological patterns that help us to predict risk of things like dementia and Parkinson's." She said there are a number of known lifestyle factors that could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 40 per cent, including improved diet, exercise, and reduced alcohol intake. If scientists can determine that a person is at risk of developing these conditions, lifestyle changes and potentially drug treatments could stop them from developing the disease before it's too late. The panel discussion will take place as part of the university's Forever exhibition, The exhibition draws on the expertise of over 30 researchers and experts in neuroscience, exercise science, sociology, anthropology and physics to explore the relationship between time, memory and aging. Do You Want To Live Forever?; Museum of Discovery, University of South Australia, 6-7.30pm, August 14. Details: Share your thoughts in the comments below, or send a Letter to the Editor by CLICKING HERE. Have you been putting off doing the weeding or giving the windows a good scrub? This expert's advice may have you reaching for the gardening gloves or Windex. University of South Australia sports scientist Grant Tomlinson has studied the benefits of regular exercise on healthy ageing for years and says applying a little elbow grease may help you live longer. While the benefits of cardiovascular fitness are well known, Professor Tomlinson said it's just as important to maintain muscle strength. Read more from The Senior He said chores like moving things around the house, mowing the lawn, gardening, wringing out wet washing, carrying groceries, or hanging washing on the line could yield numerous health benefits. "When we typically think of fitness, you know, like muscle fitness, we do think of smelly, sweaty people in the gym, pushing lots of weights with veins popping out of their forehead and bloodshot eyes and sweat dripping off their forehead," he said. "That's not necessarily the truth.... doing those everyday household chores can provide enough resistance to help keep you on the right track, particularly as you get older, when we tend to be less physically active." Keeping the muscles active can help with daily tasks and reduce the risk of falls because stronger muscles help a person to reposition the body if they slip or stumble, he said. Maintaining muscle strength can also reduce the risk of cognitive decline, as well as the development of diseases like osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. While housework is a good way to maintain muscle strength, especially for those who have not been maintaining a regular exercise routine, Professor Tomlinson also recommends other strength exercises like lifting weights, riding a bike or squats. He said older adults should aim for three sessions of resistance or muscle and bone strengthening exercise a week. Professor Tomlinson will talk about the benefits of regular exercise for healthy ageing at an upcoming exhibition at the University of South Australia's Museum of Discovery (MOD). Also speaking during the panel discussion will be Lyndsey Collins-Praino, who is at the forefront of exciting research that could one day see AI used to identify signs of dementia and Parkinson's disease long before symptoms appear. The neuroscientist believes clues that a person is at risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions like dementia and Parkinson's can be found in the body. Proteins found in blood, saliva and tears, and information from brain scans could help scientists identify these diseases early enough to slow their progression, or possibly even stop it altogether, she said. She said symptoms associated with dementia and Parkinson's do not start until the diseases are well advanced and irreversible. "If we can tell who might be at risk... we can involve them in clinical trials early, we can have better monitoring of them, we can intervene earlier when problems do start to occur, and potentially even be able to stop that conversion [progression of the disease.] That's the ultimate hope," she said. Associate Professor Collins-Praino and her team are looking at ways AI can be utilised to identify people who are predisposed to developing these diseases. "We're using the latest technologies, things like AI, to help us to pick out biological patterns that help us to predict risk of things like dementia and Parkinson's." She said there are a number of known lifestyle factors that could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 40 per cent, including improved diet, exercise, and reduced alcohol intake. If scientists can determine that a person is at risk of developing these conditions, lifestyle changes and potentially drug treatments could stop them from developing the disease before it's too late. The panel discussion will take place as part of the university's Forever exhibition, The exhibition draws on the expertise of over 30 researchers and experts in neuroscience, exercise science, sociology, anthropology and physics to explore the relationship between time, memory and aging. Do You Want To Live Forever?; Museum of Discovery, University of South Australia, 6-7.30pm, August 14. Details: Share your thoughts in the comments below, or send a Letter to the Editor by CLICKING HERE. Have you been putting off doing the weeding or giving the windows a good scrub? This expert's advice may have you reaching for the gardening gloves or Windex. University of South Australia sports scientist Grant Tomlinson has studied the benefits of regular exercise on healthy ageing for years and says applying a little elbow grease may help you live longer. While the benefits of cardiovascular fitness are well known, Professor Tomlinson said it's just as important to maintain muscle strength. Read more from The Senior He said chores like moving things around the house, mowing the lawn, gardening, wringing out wet washing, carrying groceries, or hanging washing on the line could yield numerous health benefits. "When we typically think of fitness, you know, like muscle fitness, we do think of smelly, sweaty people in the gym, pushing lots of weights with veins popping out of their forehead and bloodshot eyes and sweat dripping off their forehead," he said. "That's not necessarily the truth.... doing those everyday household chores can provide enough resistance to help keep you on the right track, particularly as you get older, when we tend to be less physically active." Keeping the muscles active can help with daily tasks and reduce the risk of falls because stronger muscles help a person to reposition the body if they slip or stumble, he said. Maintaining muscle strength can also reduce the risk of cognitive decline, as well as the development of diseases like osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. While housework is a good way to maintain muscle strength, especially for those who have not been maintaining a regular exercise routine, Professor Tomlinson also recommends other strength exercises like lifting weights, riding a bike or squats. He said older adults should aim for three sessions of resistance or muscle and bone strengthening exercise a week. Professor Tomlinson will talk about the benefits of regular exercise for healthy ageing at an upcoming exhibition at the University of South Australia's Museum of Discovery (MOD). Also speaking during the panel discussion will be Lyndsey Collins-Praino, who is at the forefront of exciting research that could one day see AI used to identify signs of dementia and Parkinson's disease long before symptoms appear. The neuroscientist believes clues that a person is at risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions like dementia and Parkinson's can be found in the body. Proteins found in blood, saliva and tears, and information from brain scans could help scientists identify these diseases early enough to slow their progression, or possibly even stop it altogether, she said. She said symptoms associated with dementia and Parkinson's do not start until the diseases are well advanced and irreversible. "If we can tell who might be at risk... we can involve them in clinical trials early, we can have better monitoring of them, we can intervene earlier when problems do start to occur, and potentially even be able to stop that conversion [progression of the disease.] That's the ultimate hope," she said. Associate Professor Collins-Praino and her team are looking at ways AI can be utilised to identify people who are predisposed to developing these diseases. "We're using the latest technologies, things like AI, to help us to pick out biological patterns that help us to predict risk of things like dementia and Parkinson's." She said there are a number of known lifestyle factors that could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 40 per cent, including improved diet, exercise, and reduced alcohol intake. If scientists can determine that a person is at risk of developing these conditions, lifestyle changes and potentially drug treatments could stop them from developing the disease before it's too late. The panel discussion will take place as part of the university's Forever exhibition, The exhibition draws on the expertise of over 30 researchers and experts in neuroscience, exercise science, sociology, anthropology and physics to explore the relationship between time, memory and aging. Do You Want To Live Forever?; Museum of Discovery, University of South Australia, 6-7.30pm, August 14. Details: Share your thoughts in the comments below, or send a Letter to the Editor by CLICKING HERE. Have you been putting off doing the weeding or giving the windows a good scrub? This expert's advice may have you reaching for the gardening gloves or Windex. University of South Australia sports scientist Grant Tomlinson has studied the benefits of regular exercise on healthy ageing for years and says applying a little elbow grease may help you live longer. While the benefits of cardiovascular fitness are well known, Professor Tomlinson said it's just as important to maintain muscle strength. Read more from The Senior He said chores like moving things around the house, mowing the lawn, gardening, wringing out wet washing, carrying groceries, or hanging washing on the line could yield numerous health benefits. "When we typically think of fitness, you know, like muscle fitness, we do think of smelly, sweaty people in the gym, pushing lots of weights with veins popping out of their forehead and bloodshot eyes and sweat dripping off their forehead," he said. "That's not necessarily the truth.... doing those everyday household chores can provide enough resistance to help keep you on the right track, particularly as you get older, when we tend to be less physically active." Keeping the muscles active can help with daily tasks and reduce the risk of falls because stronger muscles help a person to reposition the body if they slip or stumble, he said. Maintaining muscle strength can also reduce the risk of cognitive decline, as well as the development of diseases like osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. While housework is a good way to maintain muscle strength, especially for those who have not been maintaining a regular exercise routine, Professor Tomlinson also recommends other strength exercises like lifting weights, riding a bike or squats. He said older adults should aim for three sessions of resistance or muscle and bone strengthening exercise a week. Professor Tomlinson will talk about the benefits of regular exercise for healthy ageing at an upcoming exhibition at the University of South Australia's Museum of Discovery (MOD). Also speaking during the panel discussion will be Lyndsey Collins-Praino, who is at the forefront of exciting research that could one day see AI used to identify signs of dementia and Parkinson's disease long before symptoms appear. The neuroscientist believes clues that a person is at risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions like dementia and Parkinson's can be found in the body. Proteins found in blood, saliva and tears, and information from brain scans could help scientists identify these diseases early enough to slow their progression, or possibly even stop it altogether, she said. She said symptoms associated with dementia and Parkinson's do not start until the diseases are well advanced and irreversible. "If we can tell who might be at risk... we can involve them in clinical trials early, we can have better monitoring of them, we can intervene earlier when problems do start to occur, and potentially even be able to stop that conversion [progression of the disease.] That's the ultimate hope," she said. Associate Professor Collins-Praino and her team are looking at ways AI can be utilised to identify people who are predisposed to developing these diseases. "We're using the latest technologies, things like AI, to help us to pick out biological patterns that help us to predict risk of things like dementia and Parkinson's." She said there are a number of known lifestyle factors that could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 40 per cent, including improved diet, exercise, and reduced alcohol intake. If scientists can determine that a person is at risk of developing these conditions, lifestyle changes and potentially drug treatments could stop them from developing the disease before it's too late. The panel discussion will take place as part of the university's Forever exhibition, The exhibition draws on the expertise of over 30 researchers and experts in neuroscience, exercise science, sociology, anthropology and physics to explore the relationship between time, memory and aging. Do You Want To Live Forever?; Museum of Discovery, University of South Australia, 6-7.30pm, August 14. Details: Share your thoughts in the comments below, or send a Letter to the Editor by CLICKING HERE.
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- General
- Buzz Feed
30 Things To Help Lazy People Clean
A Windex outdoor glass cleaner for anyone who's ever thought, "How the heck do I clean that high-up window??" Climbing a huge ladder and wobbling while trying to clean sounds... shall we say, not fun? But this'll change the game. Just attach the Windex bottle to your hose and spray the solution all over the place! ✨Sparkling windows✨ everywhere. A Wet & Forget cleaner so you can continue your Love Island marathon without the need to set a timer and go back to man's worst enemy: scrubbing. Just spray it, literally forget about it, and rinse it the next day — no manual labor required. A pack of duster sponges perfect for picking up the dust bunnies that coat the top of your dining table. Just wet it, use it to trap all the dust (so that none goes flying), and wash it down the drain. Now you can pick up all the dust much quicker than the old wet-a-napkin and try-to-scoop-it-up method you've been using for yearssss. A TikTok-approved Levoit air purifier so you're not having to pick up a duster every single week. This machine has a HEPA filter, so it'll help collect the rogue dust, pollen, and pet dander that your mom keeps finding clumps of in the corner of your room after you literally just cleaned. A sink cleaner and polish to rejuvenate your sink and bring back its former shine after years of spaghetti sauce stains marring the once sparkly porcelain or stainless steel. Don't let your friends see the aftermath of yesterday's lasagna; simply polish your sink with this liquid magic, and all your stains will simply wash away. A self-proclaimed "lazy" reviewer has even raved about how easy it was to use! A powerful EyeVac touchless vacuum so you don't have to use a dustpan to physically scoop up the crumbs, dust, and hair that you just swept up into a pile. It has infrared sensors that will activate the vacuum automatically to remove dust, dirt, and debris you sweep toward it. Now, you don't have to avoid sweeping! A Clorox toilet wand with refillable scrubbing pads to make shining up that porcelain throne easier than ever. Just pop on a sponge head, scrub up that potty, and throw away the gunky-filled sponge! Easy. And a self-cleaning toilet system that'll keep your latrine shining with each and every flush so that you don't get horrified by the mere sight of your toilet bowl. This will automatically pour cleaning solution directly into the bowl, so you don't have to scrub it nearly as often. A vacuum cleaner to suck up all those loose McDonald's fries that have been stuck under your seats for the last few years, so that you don't have to actually try cleaning them by hand *shudder*. This lil' guy plugs into your 12V outlets and comes with three attachments for detailing in all the little nooks and crannies of your vehicle. Dawn Powerwash, a magical spray-on dish soap you'll blast across your dishes so that you don't have to scrub-a-dub-dub by hand. It even works on backsplashes, greasy range hoods, or that backyard grill you haven't cleaned since last Labor Day! The TikTok-famous Bissell Little Green carpet and upholstery cleaner that cleans up dirt, stains, and everything in between from your rug, upholstery, or even stairs. It's portable, super convenient, and incredibly easy to use. Use it to finally clean up that wine stain so that you don't need to scrub for hours in the hopes of saving your expensive rug. A Chom Chom to save your furniture from the unspeakable amount of shedding your furry bestie leaves behind in their wake. All you have to do is empty the roller when it's full, and it's good to go — no wasteful sticky pads required! And a Furemover rubber broom you can use to collect the fur trapped inside your furniture. If your furry lil' bestie seems to shed more hair than you thought possible, you need this expandable broom with a rubber head that acts as a magnet to attract stray hairs. As an added bonus, the handle expands up to 60 inches, so you can get all of the hard-to-reach corners of your home without moving a bunch of furniture around. Bioclean, a hard water stain remover for those droplets of water that Do. Not. Budge. If you're tired of Googling homemade cleaning recipes and scrubbing the putrid vinegar and baking soda concoction all over your shower door, this stain remover is for you. Your shower is gonna be sparkling with minimal effort. ✨Magic✨ The Pink Stuff you'll want to keep on hand when your kiddos start scribbling all over your walls. Don't put all your energy into scrubbing — all you need to do is coat this stuff on any stains and simply wipe it away. This works on just about everything — bathtubs, faucets, stovetops, tennis shoes... everything. The Baseboard Buddy — a pain-saving gadget with a 360-degree swivel so you're not getting down on your hands and knees or stretching as high as you can to reach those hard-to-clean surfaces and corners. Don't let those dust bunnies accumulate on your baseboard to the point that your home resembles that of a haunted house. This adjustable handle will make the chore of dusting so easy and quick that you'll be able to get it done before your aunt arrives for evening tea. A plant-based stainless steel cleaner that will remove any sticky fingerprints or streaks from your fridge with just one wipe! This will quickly wipe away those smudges left behind when your guest helped themself to a snack or two. A Cerama-Bryte cooktop cleaning kit perfect for restoring the shine to your stove after you've accidentally burnt one too many ramen dinners, and perhapsss have let your messes sit there just a bit too long. This kit comes with a bottle of cleaner, a sponge, and a scraper — literally, everything you need to save yourself the embarrassment of explaining why you have so many stains marring your brand-new stovetop. A Bissell CleanView bagless vacuum with a specialized brush roll that will ~easily~ suck up all of your frustrations (in other words: lots of hair) from the embrace of your favorite rug or hard floors — without you needing to vacuum over and over and over again. Plus, it has an easy-to-empty tank, so you don't ever have to touch the icky stuff that accumulates after a few sweeps around your home. Or a Eufy robot mop and vacuum because it's like having a live-in maid who takes up the most tedious of home chores. This baby vacuums, mops, and can be controlled through an app on your phone, so you can have clean floors and rugs from the comfort of your couch without ever needing to pause your New Girl marathon. An automatic makeup brush cleaner for those long-neglected brushes that were once white instead of a bronzer-colored-brown. Just squirt in some makeup brush shampoo, water, press the button, and watch as all the shadow and blush washes away from your tools! Now you don't have to buy a whole new pack every six months. A three-part microfiber wand you can use to extract the layers of dust that coat your blinds, air-conditioner vent, and any of those other narrow, hard-to-reach areas so that your guests don't realize that you've never even contemplated cleaning something as unassuming as window blinds. Plus, when you're done cleaning, you can just pop the cloth off and toss it into the wash. A mold & mildew removing gel, because the last thing you want to do on your day off is sprain a wrist trying to scrub out the pinkish mold from that long-neglected bathroom tile. Just apply, wait 15 seconds, and watch the mold disappear. Lazy cleaners everywhere rejoice! A set of three scrubbing attachments you can attach to any ol' drill because no one wants achy arms and back pain from scrubbing hard-to-reach corners in the hopes that the lil' bit of mold will uncling itself from your shower tiles. This handy device makes it so that you don't actually have to do any scrubbing yourself — just stand back and watch as this tool does the painful chore for you! A professional-strength grout cleaner because no one wants to spend hours kneeling on the tiles to get rid of those impossible-to-budge stains that somehow continue to grow between the cracks. No, your floors did not come that way; those black lines that seemingly darken year by year can be cleaned! Just pour this liquid onto the floor, wait a few minutes, and simply wipe down the grout without having to scrub! An Iron Out rust stain remover that'll literally cling onto the stain, so you don't actually need to scrub! Spray this on basically any surface, like showers, bathtubs, sinks, toilets, etc., and simply walk away for a few minutes! When you come back, your precious tiles will be rust-free. You'll be so freaking happy you might actually shed tears of joy. Microfiber cleaning cloths perfect for cleaning up just about any mess — without having to resort to using tons of paper towels and a whole lot of energy. You can use this on your counters, cars, wood furniture, floors, and pretty much anything else you can think of! A carpet cleaning and deodorizing solution so you can reveal the *actual* color of your living room carpet, and finally remove that grape juice your little one spilled ages ago. Scrubbing out stains on your hands and knees is a thing of the past. A microfiber spin mop for those who aspire to have floors clean enough that you can basically eat off them. It has a specially designed microfiber head mop that will easily and effectively pick up dirt without needing to use half the bottle of Fabuloso. It even has a built-in wringer and splash guard so those droplets of dirty water don't splatter across your freshly cleaned tiles! An overnight tank cleaner that can rid your tank of the gunk and mold that have been accumulating over months (ahem, or years) of neglect. Just pour in the cleaner and go back to whippin' up that your dinner — your toilet will be clean by the time you wake up the next morning!
Buzz Feed
14-07-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
30 Products For When You Get The Urge To Deep Clean
A set of cleaning gloves because nothing says "I'm about to do work" like suiting up for the job. Cleaning gloves are great because you never know what you'll find when you start to get in those nooks and crannies. And this way, you won't have to touch any nasties with your bare hands or get any harsh chemicals on them. Promising review: "Out of the package, I was concerned these were too thin. After using them for a week, the thinness makes them better. My hands don't get too hot like in other gloves. The grip is wonderful. My hand is about 3.25" wide, so I bought a small. Great fit. They aren't skin tight, but they are tight enough and thin enough that I have good dexterity. So happy I bought them! Update: The first pair lasted about 4 months." —Amazon CustomerGet a set of three from Amazon for $11.19 (available in three sizes and also in packs of one or two). Windex glass cleaner, a classic glass-cleaning formula, but this time with no ammonia! You can get a streak-free shine without feeling lightheaded while wiping away the fingerprints of yesterday. Now the sun can really shine through. Promising reviews: "Windex, we all know what it does and how effective it is. Great product and great price. Will buy again. Have this item on auto buy every month." —Jason"Smells nice, works good, and leaves no streaks. Spray bottle is durable and I have had no issues with leaking so far." —Haley it from Amazon for $3.35+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack). An ice machine cleaner because it's been HOT! And, while we've been enjoying the benefits of 24/7 ice, we may not always remember to clean it. If you have a countertop or standalone ice-making machine, this cleaner and descaler will restore that ice to its best-tasting glory. Promising review: "Incredible Product! The photos and video speak for themselves. My ice maker was NASTY, and I was planning on throwing it out. I decided to give this cleaner a try as a last resort. It's SO much cleaner! My ice maker looks almost brand new! I definitely recommend this cleaner!" —LisaGet it from Amazon for $15.95. A pack of wood wipes designed specifically to spruce up your wood furniture. Reviewers love the convenience of the pre-moistened wipe and say that it not only handles the job, but it leaves their furniture looking and smelling great. Promising review: "I enjoy these much better than a can of spray and a rag to wipe. The convenience is key with these wipes. It's the best part. They work just as well as the alternative. Each wipe is well moisturized to do the job, and the pouch reseals so it stays that way. It cleans the area well, leaves no streaks, residue or dust specks. It smells good too." —SalGet it from Amazon for $3.98 (available in other pack quantities) A plant-based all-purpose cleaner because you're not the type of tidier who'll switch between cleaning products per surface you clean. You like a no-muss, no-fuss approach because the quicker you clean, the quicker you can be finished. This is the cleaner for you *and* as an added bonus, reviewers say it smells AMAZING. Promising review: "This is one of the few natural cleaners that actually works! I can't find this particular type, the geranium scent, in my store so I was happy to find it online. I would definitely recommend it." —Christine it from Amazon for $4.88+ (available in eight scents). A verbena and lemon zest granite and stainless steal cleaner because perhaps you weren't totally clear on the fact that sometimes different surfaces need a different type of love and attention. And, perhaps, you found that out the hard way. To preserve what's left of your countertop, use this instead! Promising review: "I love this cleaner for my black granite and stainless steel appliances. It's my go-to!" —emilyGet it from Thrive Market for $5.99. A pack of duster sponges because who knows what to use to collect all of the dust, hair, and other miscellaneous items that accumulate on your baseboards or corners? Just dampen and wipe — anyone can do that. When you're done, rinse it off, and you're ready to use it again. A set of six microfiber cleaning cloths in different textures that are cost-effective because you can use them, wash them, and reuse them again. They're great for cleaning many surfaces for a streak-free shine. And they are particularly good for electronics, glass, and windows. Promising review: "We use these every day for cleaning! We have about three packs worth! Amazing quality comes with variety, and can't beat the price!" —LpGet it from Target for $10.49. A tub of 60 electronic wipes that's basically like waving a magic wand over your TV or computer screen so you can see the true colors of every outfit during your weekly Stranger Things rewatch with the besties. Promising reviews: "Great product. I was concerned at first because my TV was really bad. It cleaned it very well with just one wipe. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great fast cleaner for electronics." —rhonda hanft"MiracleWipes for Electronics Cleaning of TV Monitors and Computer Screens work really well. I will definitely buy more in the future. I've been looking for something like this for over a year. They are very easy to use and gave me a new flat panel 65" TV screen — I can actually see the movies now. I highly recommend this product." —J.P. LawrenceGet it from Amazon for $12.77. A bottle of Hope's Perfect Sink Cleaner and Polish, made to clean, polish, and restore brushed stainless steel, porcelain, cast iron, and other surfaces to their like-new appearance. Great for renters who aren't able to replace the dingy sink and people who have an aversion to cleaning. A stainless steel cleaner made with natural essential oils to safely remove watermarks, residue, and grease from your steel sinks and appliances. A couple of sprays and wipes, and it's back to looking model-home new — no skill required. A microfiber window blind cleaner just begging to ~wow~ the crowd by showing you how disgusting the in-between crevices of your blinds can be (no judgments). This task probably *seemed* like something better left to the professionals, but with this handy tool, anyone can do it. (Even you!) A Pikk-it tool because you were finally on a roll and deep into your cleaning mode when all of a sudden hair gets tangled in the vacuum, stopping your mojo. You can use this brush to safely remove it from your vacuum and also your hairbrush. A pack of Bissell Stomp 'N Go pads so easy to use, you'll wish you'd thought of them sooner. All you have to do is set the pad down, stomp on it, then toss it. It works on both fresh and set-in stains! A box of Dropps detergent to zero in on odors and stains lingering on your clothes. While you're taking care of the other messes of the home, you might as well work on the laundry pile. This *drop* of detergent packs a punch and does so without the use of dyes, phosphates, phthalates, and parabens. Oh! And it just *dropped* a new mesmerizing scent — orange blossom. Don't be surprised if your friends think you've stumbled upon a new perfume. Promising reviews: "Fresh Scent, our favorite orange blossom, does a great job cleaning work clothes. Bath towels, especially in the summer humidity, can get less than fresh smelling but the Dropps are more than up for that challenge." —Plain J"Love these pods! They easily tackle smelly boy clothes and stinky workout gear. The orange blossom scent isn't overpowering, just subtle enough to smell when I pull them out of the dryer." —AHGet a box of 64 from Dropps for $ shop the brand including other scents on Amazon. A far-reaching dryer vent lint brush ensuring you can get down and dirty with all that lint clogging those vents. An enormous amount of lint might be congregating in the deep, making this far-reaching brush exceptionally useful. It'll reduce fire risk and ensure your dryer is more efficient. A jar of The Pink Stuff, which hardly needs an introduction unless you've quite literally been living under a rock. This stuff is the secret weapon to tackling all of your most difficult cleaning projects easily and quickly. And because you're not the label reader your roommates are, you'll be happy to know that you can use this stuff on everything. Promising reviews: "Pretty powerful with zero elbow grease required. Before and after of a shower drain." —Christina"This tub of magic is a staple in our house. I use it on everything! It's the best cleaning paste I have ever used. It's nonabrasive yet very powerful. Works great on scratches in the kitchen sink, pots, pans, stovetops, etc. This summer, I used it on our boat upholstery and was blown away by the results." —Amy it from Amazon for $5.97. A pack of Keurig cleaner pods that makes cleaning the inside of your machine as easy as brewing a cup of coffee. After a good cleaning, your morning ✨cup of joe✨ will go back to being the best part of waking up. Brace yourself for what might be hiding in your Keurig machine in this TikTok review: "I bought this product because the needle in my Keurig 2.0 keeps clogging, causing inconsistent brew and taste. These cleaning cups fixed both of my issues, and I especially liked that it was really quick and easy to use…I put the cleaning pod in and ran one cycle, then took the pod out and ran a rinse cycle to clean out any leftover grinds. FAST, EASY, and GREAT results…VERY HAPPY!!" —Corey WestGet it from Amazon for $9.95 for a pack of six (available in three pack sizes). A tub of heavy-duty cleaning wipes that won't break apart when you're using them to tackle big jobs. The wipes are soaked in an industrial-strength formula, which helps them to break down tough stains like grease, ink, marker, wine, and more. Working with that formula is aloe, vitamin E, and lanolin to keep your hands protected, too. A Baseboard Buddy — a genius device that'll make cleaning your baseboards a breeze. What used to take hours and involved you getting down on your hands and knees with lackluster results can now take mere minutes. It'll save your back from extra strain, too. Rubbermaid's power scrubbing brush reviewers say will get the dirt out of your nooks and crannies quick, and with great results. You can finally scrub out that old conditioner that's chilling in the corner of your shower. Promising review: "I bought this because I saw a TikTok video — glad I bought it! I use it in the bathrooms, outside on the grill, pretty much anywhere, and it works!!!! It looked like an electric toothbrush, so I was skeptical, but it's way more powerful. Definitely use it with The Pink Stuff cleaner. It works great and doesn't scratch." —Margaret LewisPromising review: "The Power Scrubber is life-changing. I bought it several weeks ago with the intention of doing a deep clean 'sometime soon.' After an overflowing toilet incident, I had to make sure it got done right away. MY GROUT HAS NEVER BEEN CLEANER. I used some Comet and spray cleaner to get the job done, but this made short work for what typically requires 'a lot of elbow grease' and a spent toothbrush. With this tool, you really know you're getting in there and it's clean. I can't recommend this enough — I've already mentioned it to a neighbor, and a few friends, including one fanatical cleaner. We all agreed, it's such a necessary, perfect product." —JojoGet it from Amazon for $ learn why my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague loves this, check out our full Rubbermaid Power Scrubber review. A dishwashing spray because scrubbing dishes for a long time after meals is not ideal for you. This cleaning gem makes it easy: spray it on dirty pots or plates, let it sit for a bit, and wipe away stubborn grease and grime with minimal effort. Some Rain-X shower door cleaner ready to tackle those hard water stains and soap scum build-up plaguing your shower door. You'll be able to shower with confidence now that you can see that there's no one lurking on the other side of the steam. A ChomChom pet hair roller because your pets love to roll around the loveseat when you're not home and leave tiny piles of hair so you'll know they've been there. The ChomChom has a reusable brush that grabs every strand of hair and lint as you clean. Once you're done, empty it, and you're good to go. A bottle of Angry Orange citrus deodorizer for those pet odors that keep visitors at bay. No more being embarrassed by that super strong smell, this deodorizer is made for TOUGH JOBS. Added bonus: your cat or dog might hate the smell so bad that they'll STOP peeing on your stuff. A garbage disposal cleansing tablet because that odor that you can find in your kitchen is probably coming from the drain. If you're a fan of horror films, you probably have no interest in reaching your hand into the beyond in order to scrub it. This cleaning packet will do ALL the work for you. Just sit back and marvel. Watch this cleaner in action in this TikTok video. Promising review: "Holy cow I didn't realize how easy and quick it was to clean a garbage disposal until I bought this product! Typically, in my naïve thinking, I'd just use vinegar and baking soda down the drain and call it good. Little did I know that there was an actual cleaning product available until I stumbled across it through a BuzzFeed article. So of course, I had to try it. Very simple instructions: it literally takes five minutes and some hot water and VOILÀ! You have a clean, no-longer-stinky garbage disposal. Let me say that anytime I got a whiff of an odor, all I did was drop one of those packs in the disposal and the smell was GONE! Plus the blue foam bubbling through the sink was amusing to watch ;-). Worth every penny!" —VadersGirlGet four from Amazon for $3.78+ (available in four pack sizes). A concentrated leather cleaner you can use to fool your family into thinking you went out and bought a new couch in the middle of the night. Yeah, that's not a pattern on your couch; it's chocolate drizzle from that sundae you got in '07. A cleaner and deodorizer so you can revive your old carpet or dingy white area rug. You thought you'd need a professional carpet cleaner for this job, but nope! Just give this nontoxic, cruelty-free formula a chance and make your carpet look ~like new~ again — no scrubbing or expertise needed. A slim microfiber duster you can slide into those hard-to-reach areas. It's almost like a magnet, attracting dust to the duster as you wipe the surface. It's easy to clean, just pop it off and toss it in the washing machine and you're ready to bust some dust again. A 20-pack (!) of extra-thick magic cleaning pads that reviewers agree is a great swap for the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. These durable cleaning pads put in the extra work so your body doesn't have to. They literally take your dirty jobs and make them disappear. Oh, oh, oh, it's magic, you know. 🎵✨ When cleaning becomes your happy place: Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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11-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
If Your Birth Year Starts With '19', These 49 'Boring' Products Will Probably Excite You
SweatBlock antiperspirant wipes for those of you who sweat the absolute second you leave your home, no matter what the weather may be. Now you can finally wear a light-colored top without fear that a huge sweat stain will take away from the aesthetics of your 'fit. A set of cult-favorite extra soft bedsheets to make you feel like you're snuggling under a pile of soft, luxurious marshmallows. Plus, these have a cooling effect so that those of you who live in hot climates or experience night sweats or hot flashes (and seriously, where were these when I was pregnant?!) are able to slumber on in peace. And if you don't believe me, then maybe you'll believe the 245,000 5-star reviews. *sips tea* And a pair of game-changing cooling pillowcases so you don't overheat in the middle of the night and wake up covered in buckets of sweat. You'll feel like you're living in a 5-star hotel. A Windex outdoor glass cleaner for anyone who's ever thought, "How the heck do I clean that high-up window??" Climbing a huge ladder and wobbling while trying to clean sounds... shall we say, not fun? But this'll change the game. Just attach the Windex bottle to your hose and spray the solution all over the place! ✨Sparkling windows✨ everywhere. Monday Haircare Dry Shampoo because sometimes that alarm just does not go off (or ya hit snooze like 50 times... same thing), and you really don't have time for an actual shower, but you still need to revive those greasy locks. This will bring some volume to your hair without leaving behind any residue or powder (like some other dry shampoos might). Plus, it has a gorgeous gardenia scent that is sure to turn some heads as you walk through your office halls. A set of breathable, seamless thongs if you're the type of person who "never wears thongs" or "hates thongs." These are incredibly comfortable to wear all day, and they've even been compared to $$$ brands like Skims and Victoria's Secret. Finally, a thong you won't feel the need to dig out or readjust every five seconds or so. A hidden fly trap that can zap all the creepy crawlies lurking in your home without ruining your perfectly curated home aesthetics. You can plug this into an outlet, and the tiny light will lure in those pesky pests by the dozen. A daily planner so you can keep track of all your goals, appointments, notes, and even water intake! Simply keep it around to organize your life — it's basically your own personal assistant. A travel brush with a hidden compartment you can use to store your extra hair ties, a razor, maybe even some travel toothpaste or perfume. You're about to be the envy of all your travel buddies who keep scrambling to find a spare tampon or hair clip — you're basically a self-proclaimed travel expert by now. Medicube's "Zero Pore" Pads to make your skin feel as smooth as that silk scarf you keep eyeing at that fancy department store. This is a beloved Korean skincare secret that many people swear by, thanks to the magical mix of lactic and salicylic acid that'll help both exfoliate and refine your pores. A pack of Snug Plugs because you're tired of your charger falling out of place every five minutes. This is a cheap and easy fix — no electrician required! A smooth edge can opener so you can pop off the top of any regular can to take your plain ol' Coke to a whole new ~level~ by adding some ice, mixers, ice cream, or rum! No need to pack some disposable cups for your upcoming beach trip, just some cans and this lil' tool. An oscillating tower fan, because you need a way to stay cool this summer that won't cost you an arm and a leg in electricity bills (thanks, AC unit). This has six speeds, three modes, *and* it's surprisingly quiet despite how powerful it is. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that will smooth out your feet and give them the baby-soft feel that you deserve. Soak your feet for 2–3 minutes in hot water, dry them, and apply a generous layer of the gel to the rough areas. Then let it sit for three minutes, wipe it off, use a foot file of your choice, and voila — dead skin vanishes! Who needs a pedicure when you've got this gel at home? A Pikk-it tool so you can finally ~pick~ away at the tangled hair and fur that's lodged deeeep into your vacuum or hair brush. It's almost too satisfying. A retinol body lotion to firm up your skin and help diminish the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, crepey skin, and even sun damage — thanks to the fact that it's loaded up with some powerful ingredients like vitamins A and E, ferulic acid, shea butter, and green tea. Some reviewers even claim they were able to see results in as fast as two or three days! Qualify's chocolate brownie protein powder because you've always wanted to have a chocolate milkshake for every meal, and now you actually can enjoy some sugary goodness while still getting 20 grams of protein per serving. And it's plant-based?!? Time to order, like, 50 cases. 😋 A mattress lifter that will bring joy and happiness to your Type A heart, as this will pretty much ensure your bed is crisp enough to bounce a quarter on. It easily elevates even the heaviest mattress and makes your morning routine a wholeeee lot easier. And a set of bedsheet holders to keep your fitted sheet perfectly assembled, instead of snapping off at the slightest movement you make. They clip onto the corners of the sheets and use elastic to hold them in place, so you no longer have to get up halfway through the night just to fix your bedding once again. A portable air compressor you can whip out anytime that dreaded little "low tire pressure" message pops up on your dashboard — without needing to stop at a local gas station. It has a real-time pressure monitor to inflate flat car and bike tires on the go *and* a built-in LED light so you can use it at night. Plus, it boasts an impressive one-minute inflation, so you won't be stuck waiting on the side of the road for hours upon hours. A TBH *too* nice Tineco 2-in-1 cordless vacuum and mop because you deserve to do both (yes, BOTH) at the exact same time! This genius appliance always uses clean water for mopping and is safe to use on sealed hard floors. This will clean and dry your floors in mere minutes, which is perfect when your siblings randomly decide to drop by with very little notice. A set of Wonder Hangers so you can hang up to five pieces of clothing vertically and (most importantly) neatly with one single hanger. Plus, you can squish more outfits into your closet than ever, rather than having all your fave articles of clothing in a pile on a chair or hidden in the black pit of your drawers. A Bissell multipurpose carpet and upholstery cleaner that cleans up dirt, stains, and everything in between from your rug, upholstery, or even stairs. It's portable, super convenient, and incredibly easy to use — use this lil' appliance to clean up that wine stain so that you don't need to scrub for hours in the hopes of saving your expensive rug. A scrunchie/towel hybrid for anyone who's ever taken a bit too long in the morning shower and is now running late to work. This ~genius~ scrunchy will help dry your hair without you needing to fiddle with any heating appliances, which is perfect because frankly, you're like chronically running behind schedule. An exfoliating mitten that helps lift away the dead skin to leave your body feeling smooth and glowy. Who needs a spa treatment when you have this at home? A crack weeder tool, with an L-shaped design so you can quickly and easily remove the entire root within the cracks of your patio — without struggling to yank on the plant or literally digging around for it. It even has a soft grip handle, because giving your patio a face-lift shouldn't be so hard! A mason jar cold brew maker that will save you some money in the long haul when you start cutting down on those early morning Dunkin runs. Say goodbye to the days of being late to work while stuck in a ridiculously long drive-thru line; your perfect cup can be made right at home — no heavy machinery or electricity required. Rael "Miracle Invisible Spot Cover" Pimple Patches with hydrocolloid to clean out any pore-clogging gunk that's festering right under the surface of your skin. Just pop one of these over a whitehead and let it sit for a few hours to absorb all the goo stuck in your pores. A jar of The Pink Stuff you'll want to keep on hand when those kiddos start scribbling all over your walls right before guests are due to arrive for a dinner party. Don't put your all into scrubbing those doors, because all you need to do is lather this stuff on any stains and simply wipe it away. This works on basically everything — bathtubs, faucets, stovetops, tennis shoes, walls covered in crayon, and more. Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream with glycerin and aloe to give that delicate skin some much-needed hydration, and salicylic acid to gently exfoliate dead skin cells. This will nourish your dry skin and help improve your décolletage's elasticity. A versatile veggie chopper that can ease the cooking process and stop the flood of tears when slicing onions. The endless minutes spent tediously slicing and chopping each ingredient are gone. Just place your veggie, swiftly press down the lid, and voila! Instantly chopped pieces, ready to be cooked. A bag of citrusy Liquid I.V. Hydration packets for those who aren't the biggest fans of drinking boring water *and* want to get some electrolytes in. This comes with a bunch of different flavors, so it'll encourage you to hydrate throughout the day — your mother will be so proud. A Java Sock that not only will dress up that delicious iced latte you order every day before work, but will also keep your yummy drink cold for *hours*. Anddd it'll stop your drink from sweating all over your desk and laptop. It's about to be your favorite accessory. A longline sports bra if you've always wanted the Lululemon look, but you don't feel like dropping money on the name brand. The look and material are so comparable to Lulu, no one will believe you were able to snag this from Amazon. Time to get one in every color. A pair of reusable silicone nipple covers that will actually stay in place even as you shimmy the night away. These pasties don't budge, unlike every other brand that you can possibly try, plus they come in different skin tones, so you can find the best one for you. And they boast ample coverage, so you can wear these with anything. A refillable roll-on sponge sunscreen applicator with a rollerball inside because you're tired of rubbing sunscreen into your figgity toddler's skin with your slippery fingers as they try their very best to evade your grasp. Oh yeah, your beach days are about to get a whole lot better. A Shark Tank-favorite Click & Carry Grocery Bag Carrier because going back and forth between your car and your kitchen to carry in all the grocery bags is like... the worst part of shopping. This will give you the Hulk-level strength necessary to do all your unloading in one trip, since this baby can help you lift up to 80-freaking-pounds! You're about to be the superhero of Walmart. A ChomChom pet hair remover roller to save you from painstakingly (and ineffectively) lint-rolling your furniture from the unspeakable amount of shedding your furry bestie leaves behind in their wake. All you have to do is empty the roller when it's full, and it's good to go — no wasteful and annoying sticky sheets required! A set of wad-free pads so your sheets dry faster and get less wrinkled, rather than getting all tangled up after a tumble in the wash. Finally, you'll no longer have to deal with untangling the sopping large ball of clothes your sheets have created. A self-closing, mess-free toothpaste cap so you're not accidentally splattering toothpaste all over your bathroom counter or needing to deal with the crusty top. The Car Seat Key for parents who have had difficulty opening up their child's extremely secure belt buckle without ruining their fresh manicure. Don't chip a nail trying to free your little one from the confines of their car seat; this handy tool makes your job a lot easier. A silicone clip-on strainer that can attach itself to just about any pot or pan and save you from having to clean up messy grease spills every other day. This device also works *wonders* for draining pasta. Believe me, your countertops will thank you. A seat gap filler you can slip into those gaps between your seats, so you'll never again have to injure your arm trying to dig between stubborn cushions for that phone that mysteriously managed to slip into the void. A cloning paste that'll help kick-start the growth in your favorite houseplant after a period of stagnation, thanks to the unique blend of lanolin, vitamins, and nutrients. Plant parents everywhere will adore this. A pair of sliding wrapping paper cutters, because who has the patience to attempt evenly (and slowly, painstakingly) cutting wrapping paper? This lil' tool grips onto the wrapping paper and makes it easy to smoothly cut even slices, which is perfect for anyone who doesn't want to fiddle with scissors or risk wasting paper as they cut (and recut and recut) for minutes on end. A pack of Elephant Trax labels so you can keep all of your boxes neatly organized, and never again forget whether or not you truly bought that one coat, or if you just dreamed it. You can attach the sticker to the box, take pics of everything you've packed, and you'll be able to just scan the QR code and know what's inside! No more needing to open up random boxes in search of that one specific scarf that'll match your outfit — just scan to peek inside! Some Venus Visage teeth whitening pens to brighten each and every tooth so that your smile is as ✨shiny✨ as can be. This pen brings instant results without the need to deal with the expensive, traditional strips that may leave your teeth feeling sensitive and your wallet feeling sad. Chip Skylark himself will burst into song at the sight of your smile. 🎶My shiny teeth and me!🎶 A soup can safe so you can stash all your valuables without ever giving away that your Chef Boyardee is stuffed with cash, rather than beef. Elizavecca's Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment for anyone who wants a frizz-free, silky look without paying exorbitant salon prices. Just apply it to wet hair, leave it on for five minutes before washing it out, and say goodbye to the damaged look your hair has been sporting after years of abuse at the hands of bleach and flat irons.
