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The best of the internet, delivered straight to your inbox!Gift GuideBeauty + Personal CareFashionHomeSports + FitnessStoresTechKidsPetsSex ToysView All We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.Get ready to celebrate, because you won’t have to deal with fruit flies, warts, or funky shoes for much longer.BuzzFeed StaffPromising review: “I’ve been using this daily for about six months now. It still works just as well as the day I got it. It’s amazing/gross to see just how much dust and dander the filter picks up. I have several cats and a dog (I’m not allergic, but they still produce a lot of dander), and I also have seasonal allergies, plus a deviated septum, so before getting this I felt congested almost daily. This purifier is truly one of the best purchases I’ve made on Amazon! I am considering buying a second one, as I’ve just moved into a larger house.” —AmazonCust0merGet a purifier that can cover up to 1,095-square-foot spaces from Amazon for $99 (available in three colors, plus a Wi-Fi–enabled version). Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans even patients with “great” dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines.BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord loves these: “I use an electric toothbrush usually, but I feel like I’m getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively.”Promising review: “I absolutely love this toothbrush!! TikTok made me buy it and I will never own anything else again. My teeth feel clean all day long like I went to the dentist but better. I even have a sonic toothbrush and this blows it out of the water. Don’t hesitate…buy this for your teeth!” —AmyGet a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99.Dr. Tung’s is a small biz that makes breath-improving dental products.Promising review: “I have gone 30 years of my life having the worst breath known to man. I would brush and brush, and within 20 minutes, I’d be back to the same. I never knew how to get rid of it. Then, I came upon this little item on Amazon. I decided to give it a try because I figured I’ve tried everything else. Wow, just, wow…I couldn’t believe how much crap this thing was pulling off my tongue. Seriously, if you have suffered from bad breath, give this a try. You will not regret it.” —MeGet it from Amazon for $8.45 (also available in packs).I’ve been using this mouthwash for years and it’s the only brand I will ever use from here on out. I can confidently say it changed my dental hygiene for the better. Morning breath? I don’t know her. It also helped with my super sensitive gums that used to get irritated just from flossing.Check it out on TikTok here. Promising review: “My dentist recommended this mouthwash to help the health of my gums while I was undergoing a full mouth restoration in 2022. My gums have almost always bled when brushing my teeth and/or flossing up until I started using this mouthwash daily (but clearly the major dental work I had done helped too). This mouthwash made an almost immediate positive impact on my gums which were in very bad shape due to decay and previous older dental work. This is now the only mouthwash I will use and has helped keep my gums healthy the past two years.” —Kaelin NelsonGet a two-pack from Amazon for $17.64.Promising review: “This foot peel is THE TRUTH and got my feet right and smooth as butter! I’ve never done a foot peel in my life and so I had a lot of hard skin under my foot to get rid of. I followed the instructions on the box, and decided to put on the foot peel on right before bed. You can feel the peel tingling and working while you have it on your feet so I felt relief. It took about three days after I did the peel to see the results starting. Do not get discouraged if you see peeling only at the toes. That’s just the start of it…because the next day I felt the middle of my foot arch bubble after my bath and a whole piece of skin was peeling. This peel did its job and some more! It has my feet feeling baby smooth! This peel gave me a feeling of being in a salon without the polish. It felt good to pamper myself. This is my go-to from now on, when I want a good smooth foot AFTER a pedicure (because a pumice stone can’t do what this peel can)!” —ShopinistaGet a pack of two from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five scents).Reviewers say they’re not only body-friendly but gentle enough to use on your face — even if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin.Promising reviews: “I used ONE wipe after playing flag football and I just needed to write a review to share how amazing this product is! Look at the difference — you can see how well it got the three layers of sunscreen off of my face and the dirt off of my legs! And I only used one wipe. It left my skin feeling clean and refreshed. I will be making sure I have some in my workout bag and football bag each time!” —ALT”I bought these for my son who has athletics first period. He likes these a lot and says he doesn’t stink after using them and he feels clean throughout the day after using them. It does not break his skin out and he’s had no other issues. They are small and individually packed to make it easy to put in his backpack.” —BlynGet a pack of 10 for $10.99 (also available in three larger packs).Promising review: “I’ve been using the Sol de Janeiro Rio Deo Refillable Deodorant for a few weeks and love it! I’ve tried Dove and Secret non-aluminum deodorants, which did not work for over 12 hours. This one works for about 30 hours.  I noticed that the darkened areas of my underarms are now noticeably lighter. There is no irritation or buildup. I appreciate that it’s aluminum-free and has a refill, so it saves a little on plastic. I like it so much that I now have the product on subscription. It’s more expensive than the two brands I mentioned, but it works well, and that’s what counts.” —MonicaLFGet it from Amazon for $16 (available in three scents and refills).Check out a TikTok of the plug-in fly trap in action. Promising review: “I can’t say enough wonderful things about these handy little bug catchers! They are simple to use, cheap to refill, and catch a ton of small bugs and flies. I have eight of them now, all around my house! It’s a little gross how many tiny flying insects are around…but it makes me feel a lot better now that I have these!” —Chris H. Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (comes with the device and two glue cards; also available in larger packs).  Note: This product is not an overnight miracle. Apply this 2–3 times a day, be patient, and you’ll start to see the results.Talk to your doctor before attempting to treat your keloid on your own, and learn more about keloids from Cleveland Clinic.Promising review: “This product is amazing! Truly a miracle product. I had an AWFUL keloid forming near my nose piercing about six weeks after getting it done and it was getting bigger and more irritated by the day, nothing was helping. I bought this and started using it and in less than two weeks my huge keloid was completely gone! I was definitely skeptical and a little nervous when it didn’t seem to be getting noticeably smaller after a week but then the second week, it started totally disappearing so give it some time to work if your bump is on the larger side. If you remain patient and apply it twice a day, it should do the trick!” —Jordan CaprignoGet it from Amazon for $12.85.Promising review: “I had been struggling with a blocked ear for about 2 weeks, which I thought was sinus pressure, but I couldn’t rule out a blocked ear. I decided to try this product based on the reviews, and I cannot even believe what just came out of my ear. I’m blown away, and now I can’t believe I had that much wax built up.” —Sidney DillardGet it from Amazon for $8.29.You can also use this to remove excess hair around your eyebrows and beard. Promising reviews: “I got this for my nose hairs. I was really worried it would pull or pinch my hairs causing pain and watery eyes, but to my surprise it doesn’t pull or pinch at all. It is easy to use and does a good job.” —Jamie”Once I hit my 30s, I noticed more little nose and ear hairs that need to be dealt with — UGH. This product is PERFECT for dealing with them. Works great and, because of how it’s designed, there’s no risk of cutting yourself. I also like the weight of this trimmer — it is sturdy and doesn’t feel cheaply made.” —Patrick FordGet it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in four colors).The kit includes: three attachments (flathead, extendable, and brush), carry bag, filter brush, and spare HEPA filter.Promising review: “I am a woman who loves a clean car, but with this virus, I can’t take my car in to have it cleaned anymore, so now it’s up to me, and I hate to clean the inside of my car. I hate taking my large vacuum out to the car, pulling it this way and that, just trying to do a good job. When I came across this wonderful little vacuum, I ordered it. I love it. First it is little and light, but don’t let that fool you. It cleans my car in no time, and with that 16-foot cable, I could also clean my trunk without a bit of trouble. Don’t get me wrong, I still don’t like to clean my car, but I don’t hate it anymore. It does a wonderful job.” —CocoGet it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in two colors, a cordless version, and a version with a light).Promising review: “Achieved holy grail status. My entire life I have had very weak nails that split. Regular manicures aren’t helpful, neither are supplements or a healthy diet. No underlying health issues to contribute to this. I bought this a month ago on a recommendation. I’m pretty amazed that within three days I saw a significant improvement with the cuticles and my nails have been getting stronger ever since. For the first time ever my nails look healthy and strong and I can wear polish and still see benefits. Some of the reviews talk about a weird cherry smell but I think I have a reformulated one that smells light and pleasant, like shea butter. I have since bought two more…one for the office and one for my car. GAME CHANGER!” —R. WeberGet it from Amazon for $8.88.Promising review: “First off, if you have extremely oily skin, this. is. it. I was so tired of getting blotting powder/wipes. It felt wasteful and always left residue on my face. I saw this on tiktok and NEEDED it. It was back ordered but then I got an email saying it was in stock and I was SO excited. Not only is it affordable, but it’s washable which helps you save money and be less wasteful. The packaging wasn’t over the top exciting, but it provided you all the info you needed. (It felt like the holy grail had been delivered to my front doorstep.) After my first use, I was in love. Now, it doesn’t pickup everything but it does make it more matte and gives you a natural look. I am so excited this product exists and I already feel more confident.” —Kelsey B.Get it from Amazon for $9.09. Promising review: “My skin is 100% softer and feels far smoother thanks to this product!!! The difference was noticeable after ONE use, its true. All the grime, rolled up skin, flakes and chucks — shudder, that was on me??? Everything other customers are saying about how disgusting it is when you see how much dead skin sloughs off is true. I disagree that it only comes off after the first use though — I have continued to see improvement over the time I’ve used it, about six weeks, and even some age-related and sun damage discoloration is gone. These are the BEST, a MUST-HAVE, holy grail exfoliating mittens. I DEFINITELY recommend this! Did I say I recommend this 100%? I do!” —Kindle Customer. g’maGet it from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in a set of two). I also use these for quick touch-ups in my shower in between deep cleans when I don’t feel like pulling out a scrub brush!Promising review: “Let’s be real – cleaning toilets is a necessary evil. There is nothing that I hated doing more. I used to avoid Clorox wands due to the price of the scrubbing heads. Why spend that money when you can use your traditional toilet bowl cleaner for way cheaper? Because it makes it SO EASY. No need to deal with gloves, messy toilet bowl cleaners, keeping bristles of a brush clean, keeping the brush and container dry so it’s not gross, etc. These wands take the YUCK out of cleaning it. I’d rather pay the few extra bucks each month to be less grossed out. I have one for each bathroom, but you could use one head for two toilets if you really wanted to. If you dislike cleaning toilet bowls the traditional way as much as I do, buy this product. You won’t regret it.” —Emily J.Get the kit (one wand and six scrubbers) from Amazon for $20.86.Promising review: “I was looking for a dry shampoo that would be easy to use on the go for a trip I was taking. I had no issues taking this through TSA and it was so easy to use on the go. You literally just pat the poof on your scalp and then rub the powder in. I do have black hair so dry shampoo is usually very visible in my hair, but I didn’t have any harder time than usual rubbing this powder in. It did a really good job of soaking up all the oil and giving my hair volume. I’m not a fan of the price for the amount that you get, but it is lasting longer than I thought it would. I would definitely recommend and will purchase again.” —TeresaGet it from Amazon for $18 (available in six shades). BTW, a lot of reviewers say they use this as part of their double cleansing routine. As the name implies, double cleansing is a method of cleansing your face twice: first with an oil-based cleanser, and again with a water-based cleanser to help get all the yucky stuff out of your pores.Promising review: “This is a game-changer for my skincare routine! It effectively removes makeup, dirt, and impurities without stripping my skin. The oil has a gentle formula that’s perfect for sensitive skin, and I love how it cleanses deep into my pores, leaving my face feeling fresh and hydrated. The heartleaf extract helps to calm my skin, and it’s been great for controlling blackheads. It doesn’t leave an oily residue, and my skin feels smooth and clean after each use. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for an effective, gentle cleanser!” —Manju Shree KumaravelGet it from Amazon for $17.69.Promising review: “I had a stubborn wart on my right thumb that has been there for almost a year. Went to the doctor the first time to freeze it, but it didn’t completely remove the wart so I decided to try the gel. The gel helped but not for too long and the wart came back (in a couple of days). Long story short, I got these medicated bandages and the results are incredibly satisfying. Used these every day for a week and the next week, my wart is gone. So far it’s been a week after and I haven’t noticed any growth.” —JGet 14 pads from Amazon for $7.29.The pointed end of the tool is ideal for picking out tangles, the stiff bristles work great at removing dust and dirt, and the bristles at the bottom end of the tool can give your hairbrush a deep clean.Promising review: “When I bought this I was really skeptical. I am grossed out by my hairbrush and clean it all the time. I’ve soaked it in vinegar and tea tree oil, used a toothbrush, scrubbed it with shampoo, picked it clean by hand — everything you can think of. Still, it’s so hard to get the little lint that forms at the base of the brush — they don’t dissolve off and you have to pick them off the bristles one by one because a toothbrush won’t even break them up. This thing works amazingly. I don’t know why, it just does — the particular texture of the bristles on this really grabs everything. It scraped the little lint rings right off and now my brush is cleaner, 10 times as fast.” —HeartsofHavocGet it from Amazon for $11.95.Promising review: “This is one of those things that I wish I’d found years earlier. I’ve suffered from mortifying stress-induced under-boob sweat for most of my adult life. Also, I’m a lifelong Seattle girl who gets upset when it’s warmer than 65 degrees outside. So when I stumbled upon this product, I was curious enough to buy a small pack. And yes, I’ve come back for MORE! For real, I won’t put on a bra without one of these liners now. It absorbs all the moisture from heat and stress. And because it’s a really soft bamboo/cotton mix, my skin is finally not feeling tortured under there! To the makers of this ingenious life-changing product: thank you thank you thank you! Sincerely, all the grateful ta-tas you’ve helped to care for” —NikoGet a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in women’s sizes M–XXL and in three colors). Each box lasts two months!Promising review: “For anyone who might be a skeptic, please allow me to put you at ease. If you have hyperhidrosis, meaning it can be 9 degrees outside and you’re still sweating under your arms, this product has the potential to change your life. I would sweat THROUGH a sport coat before noon. Enter the Sweat Block product. I’ve had it for three weeks, and it is life-changing. I DO NOT sweat under my arms anymore. I’m still on the original box that I bought three weeks ago. I had to write a review after I was cleaning the garage today in 85-degree heat…I was sweating through my shirt on my back…BUT NOT MY UNDERARMS. It is amazing!” —Frosty McGeeGet a 10-pack from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in packs of two or three boxes).Promising review: “I heard all about these on TikTok so I decided to order. I switched my birth control and was having a ton of breakouts, these are amazing! They helped me stop picking at my face and my skin is so clear now. Will always have these in my house from now on!” —Kiara Galloway Get a pack of 36 from Amazon for $12.99.Promising review: “My cat went through a phase of peeing in the corner on my carpet. I used this product to eliminate the odor. The orange smell is a bit strong, but it definitely masks the smell. It also worked as a repellent by keeping my cat away from that area. Problem solved!” —PsykotikEpizodezGet it from Amazon for $17.96.Promising review: “I really loved this product. I am currently waiting for a new Invisalign set. My old Invisalign needed to be cleaned. I read the reviews and decided to purchase. OMG it worked! There was a fresh taste and they were clean. I wished I had found this product sooner. I did let them soak overnight only because I had been wearing them for the last four months. Nothing happened to Invisalign; there was no weakness or anything. Just very clean and fresh. If I could have given the product 10 stars I would have.” —Lisa R.Get 120 tablets from Amazon for $21.81.Promising review: “This product WORKS! You won’t be disappointed. I used to get embarrassed taking off my flats in my office because they smelled so bad, but not anymore! My work flats make my feet sweaty and this spray helps keep the awful odors away at least four to five days (probably longer but I was so excited I just sprayed my shoes again because I liked the smell haha!) The lemon is strong and the eucalyptus I love, so I would purchase again! Although it will likely last a while! I have a little boy who gets sweaty feet also so I’m sure I’ll soon be using this in his shoes also.” —Traeannah BrownGet it from Amazon for $13.95.These can be reused for up to two years! To rejuvenate, simply place the bags in the sun once a month for at least one hour. To learn more, check out our full Moso shoe odor eliminator review. Promising review: “It took two days. Only two days. The shoes I’ve had for work for almost a decade, full of funk, sweat, and vague scents of past sprays that didn’t work (lavender-scented foot odor is not a solution), i looked for something better. I found these, got them and put them in my shoes. I noticed a change after the first day. After day two it was completely odor free. Couple this with some peppermint foot/shoe spray and these 9-year old-shoes aren’t an embarrassment anymore. Amazing product. I’m getting more.” —Justin BielakGet them from Amazon for $9.95 (also available in multipacks).How effective? Well, it’s commonly likened to the Magic Eraser in paste form!Promising reviews: “This plus a Scrub Daddy is a cleaner’s heaven. This stuff is amazing. I like this way more than the spray version of it, I think the clay deep cleans way better and I don’t have to use as much. It smells kind of like clay, too, but it’s not a bad smell. I’ve always hated cleaning the oven but this makes it an ease.” —Jaiden”Had stains in the bathtub I could not remove for years. First time using this, the stains are gone. Pretty easy to use with Scrubb Daddy. I hate cleaning. This is a miracle product for me. And no I did not get paid to write this review. If you want stains gone from your bathtub use this. Your life will be made so much easier. Don’t believe me. I don’t care. Your loss, not mine.” —Patricia C TinneyGet it from Amazon for $5.97.Promising review: “MIRACLE PRODUCT! If you have a flaky scalp from dandruff, BUY THIS. I was about to go to the dermatologist if this stuff didn’t work. Thank goodness I saved myself hundreds of dollars by giving this product a shot. I used it four of five times (over a month) and it cleared my scalp almost completely. One more use and my scalp will be 120% healed! This stuff blew my mind. Totally worth it.” —chrisGet it from Amazon for $15.88.This pack contains a reusable handle and five single-use heads that you just remove and dispose of after handling your clogged pipes. Promising review: “Wow. Best thing ever. Seriously. I have had tweezers and sticks and plumbers and chemicals trying to get my master sink to drain. Plumber even said I need an entirely new faucet to get the drain plug part because they don’t sell those separately. Well, I have two sinks, a tub, and shower that all match so that was not a valid solution. Doubt I can find the same model. So I bought this thing, stuffed it down, and pulled up hair and black muck. Did it about eight times quickly, ran the water, went right down the drain. Seriously. This is the best tool ever and the best $20 I have ever spent. Everyone with a sink needs this tool. Seriously.” —juliejulesGet a five-pack from Amazon for $19.99.Shower Cat is a small business established in 2021 specializing in products to prevent shower clogs. Promising review: “I first saw this product on TikTok and knew immediately that I needed it. I just moved into a new apartment and I didn’t want to be how I used to be, where I’d just let hair go down the drain and plug it eventually, or peel it off of the drain after each shower. It works great but I probably need some practice with it. I currently just floss my hair through it so it will hold them and there are a few stray hairs that don’t stick. I would recommend to anyone who is tired of putting your loose strands of hair on the shower wall.” —Cari SchwartzkopfGet it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in two colors). If you want more Squatty Potty content before making the best purchase of your life, check out our Squatty Potty review.Promising review: “I’ll do you all the courtesy of NOT adding a photo or video (You’re welcome). This works. Whoever invented the toilet had their heart in the right place, but not their knees. This device mimics proper positioning, and you should get one. That is all. Thank you for coming to my TedTalk.” —P.W.Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (get the acrylic version for $79.99 or the teak wood version for $48.48). Promising review: “I love the variety of scents that linger long enough to work for the purpose intended. I love giving them as gifts!!!” —AML Get it from Amazon for $4.79+ (available in six sizes).New parents, don’t panic. Cradle cap — aka seborrheic dermatitis — is a very common dry scalp condition that affects infants.Promising review: “This cradle cap brush is a game changer! I was a little hesitant at first since I didn’t deal with cradle cap with my first child, but after hearing great things, I decided to try it out. I’m so glad I did! It works like a charm. The bristles are gentle but effective, making it easy to lift away the cradle cap without irritating her scalp. I just brush it in, and it really helps clear up the stubborn spots. After a few sessions, we saw such a huge difference! I definitely recommend this brush set to any parent dealing with cradle cap. It’s a must-have for keeping little heads clean and happy!” —BetzyGet it from Amazon for $14.39.Promising review: “After seeing this on BuzzFeed and looking at the reviews along the way, I literally bought this because of another review that said it fixed her muffled iPhone 11. So glad I did!! I had the exact same issue with hearing people on my iPhone 11 and was SO frustrated. But this worked instantly. Stuffed a square of the putty into the very small receiver you hear out of and for the first time in months I can hear people clearly and loudly out of my iPhone without being on speakerphone. I am so happy I don’t have to get a new phone. I used them to clean my AirPods as well; it was good to see all the gunk come out despite not having an issue with sound for them. Definitely a great purchase.” —jtdGet a 24-pack from Amazon for $15.99.The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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