36 Smart Products That'll Change The Way You Do Things

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Because there's a better, easier, more efficient way to do just about everything.

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Have coilier hair? This paddle brush might work better for you!

Promising review: "I have a headful of thick, wavy shoulder-length hair. I sometimes wear it curly, but when I want it smooth, this tool is a huge time saver. I used to have to section my hair and spend a half hour or more flat ironing it. I still section it a little, but I can go from a big mop of mess to a sleek flip in very little time. I just spritz my hair and go to work. I have arthritis and it is a big bonus also that the handle is big so I don't have to use a pinch grip to hold it. I also have shoulder pain and the less time I can spend with my arms over my head, the better. This tool is worth every penny." —Anonymous

Get it from Amazon for $39.89+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: “I had a horrible gray ring in the bottom of my shower that was impossible to remove. I tried the Dawn dish soap method (with a lot of scrubbing) and toilet bowl cleaner to try to remove the soap scum. My next step was to tear out and replace the shower pan and tile. I figured this was my last chance. I ordered this and really coated the shower walls and floor pan and walked away. I CANNOT begin to tell you how happy I was to rinse down the walls sometime later and watch all that crud roll right down the drain!! This is the best product I have ever used in my life!! Works great and no toxic fumes!!” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two scents).

Promising review: "Such a great product! I used to spend anywhere from 5–15 minutes cutting veggies and now it literally takes seconds! Cuts down on my prep time significantly and doesn’t make cooking a chore anymore!" —Britney

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

Promising review: "This is a great thermometer — accurate, looks great, a must-have! If you have kids, forget about sticking a thermometer in their ears. I have four kids now and a thermometer is a must have. Hold this thing close to the forehead, push the button, and you get a reading in about one second. This thing looks good, feels good, and is accurate. We’ve used multiple thermometers in the past. The head scanner that you run across the forehead...no good. In-ear thermometers...accurate, but expect a battle. Rectal thermometers...very accurate, but expect a war. This is the easiest one out of all of them. We find it especially useful when we need the quick 'I don’t feel that great' check. Overall, highly recommend!"—BearDownChi1

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: “We have a rather deep mattress and added a memory foam topper. Our fitted sheet would hold some of the time, but we frequently had a corner or two slip off during the night. It was disrupting sleep, so I was ready to safety pin the fitted sheet corners in place. However, no need for safety pins. After giving Bed Band a try, our fitted sheet–slipping problem is solved! The clamp design grips like iron, but the best part is the adjustable bands that allow for a quick final fit after installing the clamps. With Bed Band, you clamp each band into place without tension, then you use the quick adjuster to apply tension as needed. This makes for a much simpler installation, and with a product that by its nature needs to removed and reinstalled repeatedly (sheet washing), ease of installation is critical. Bed Bands is the clear design winner here for both function and ease of installation. A stellar product design at an affordable price!” —David K

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three colors, two lengths, and multi-packs).

You'll get: a Philips Sonicare 5300 handle, a charger, a G2 Optimal Gum Care brush head, a travel case, and two extra W DiamondClean brush heads.

Promising review: "I cannot say enough about this toothbrush. The sonic system and it’s two minute timing absolutely surpasses any other experience for brushing your teeth. I highly recommend it and I have recommended it to my friends and family. I will never use anything else!" —Victoria

Get it from Amazon for $109.96.

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Promising review: "It seems counterintuitive to put a little packet down your garbage disposal to clean it, but this does actually seem to work, at least for getting out weird smells that baking soda and vinegar don't really touch. I scrub the sink down first, especially around the garbage disposal area, rinse it down, and then just follow the directions on the package. I have used it with single, large-size sinks and with double sinks — only difference is that the double sink will have blue cleaning foam rise up the drain, which you rinse away when the disposal sounds clear again. I have tried the foaming cleaner in a can, but unfortunately it stopped coming out of the can about 10% of the way through. Went back to this tried and true." —KS

Get a pack (good for four uses) from Amazon for $3.78.

Promising review: “No longer does my beastly Yeti roll all over my truck slamming into things when I make a hard turn. I must be old because this brought way too much joy to my life. I’m sure it works with the Hydro Flask as well, keeps it secure and doesn’t bounce. Will be purchasing another as a backup. The adjustable base fit snug in both cup holders.” —Mammoth117

Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in black and gray).

Promising review: "I LOVE this stuff. Very easy to use, works fast, smells great. I do not use an iron anymore. It works pretty much instantly but if you leave it overnight the results are even better." —Sage

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.36.

Promising reviews: "This is the best kitchen gizmo I've bought in a long time. We eat a lot of avocados in my house." —M.B

"Avocado? Yes please! This tool is awesome. Easy to cut open the fruit. Pit remover works well: Just push onto the pit and give it a twist, and the pit pops right out. The best part is the slicer. Makes beautiful slices for a great presentation (see attached photo of slices, OK, one side came out perfect, I kind of gummed up the other side). The tool can then be used to scrape any remaining fruit out of the skin. Really happy I bought this tool!" —NPR MAN

Get it from Amazon for $11.31.

Promising review: "This is a great little vacuum. It cleans really well, and the battery goes for a couple of hours. It always docks itself easily when done and never misses a spot in my 1,100-square-foot condo. It will go over rugs easily and fits under everything with no problem. I have two Maine Coons, and it does a great job of cleaning up their hair and any litter tracking. The drawer needs to be emptied every couple of days, but it's not a big deal for me. I have tile floors and carpet in the bedrooms. It cleans both well. It even cleans the litter mat in from of the litter box. This was well worth the money." —Renee

Get it from Amazon for $245.98.

Promising reviews: "The ChomChom Roller picked up SO much fur the vacuum couldn’t." —Ezra Gordon

"I've had it in my possession for like two hours and I've cleaned everything. The couch, the blinds, the cat tree pad, the chair; I'm obsessed. I feel like this thing should win an award for being so awesome. I feel like it should be in raffle baskets and giveaways and silent auctions for every event that highlights 'things cat people need.' It's better than those sticky rollers, it's better than the one-directional velvet wand thing that I always use the wrong way. It's the best." —Meowser

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

Promising review: "I am forever making too much or not enough pasta. This works perfectly, and I don't have to force the pasta into a hole." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $6.97.

Heads up — reviewers love these undies, but suggest sizing up!

Promising review: "I deal with PCOS and endometriosis, which make my periods HEAVY for the first three to four days. I ordered two pairs of these underwear. They absorbed better than a pad, were comfortable, and the top layer stayed dry. Amazing. I had been thinking about buying the really expensive version of these underwear, but the price was ridiculous. These underwear do exactly what I need them to do for half the price. They are easy to hand wash and hang dry. I plan on ordering more. The stitching and waistband are solid and they don't bunch, don't ride up, and don't roll. They provide front and back coverage. They're literally perfect. If you're on the fence about these, I urge you to give them a try. They'll save you money (no pads or tampons needed, and you won't stain your regular underwear and have to replace them)." —drsmaw

Get it from Amazon for $17.49+ (available in sizes 4–13, four colors, and in multi-packs).

Promising review: "I wish I would’ve had this a LONG time ago. This little gadget has come in so handy. If you have a toddler or small child, you NEED this. It quarters grapes, cherry tomatoes, olives, etc. so they aren’t choking hazards for little ones. So much faster than slicing every tiny grape up yourself. 10/10 would recommend." —Sara Waits

Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

Based in Oregon, Grampa's Gardenware Co. is a family-run small business dedicated to helping you while gardening.

Promising review: “Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim given my husband and I bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard and boy has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weed was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get.” —JG

Get it from Grampa's Gardenware Co. on Amazon for $39.99.

Promising review: "Lots of uses, but my favorite is using the mat bent to pick up a hot container. Containers generally get too hot to handle, and I have generally forgotten to put a plate under them. So, I've had to use sometimes slippery mitts on the sides of the dish without any support under the dish. This mat is the perfect solution — easy to pick up and carry, put down the dish, and return the mat to the microwave." —jrh0

Get it from Amazon for $6.49+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I ordered this set to continue on the road to an organized pantry. There are enough containers and enough variety of sizes to make me happy. I have stored pastas and noodles, dried beans, rice, sugar, instant mashed potatoes, crackers, etc. When I open a box of something, I put whatever is unused into one of the containers and feel very secure that the contents will be fresh and protected from any possible insect problem." —R M

Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: “I was hesitant to try a new teeth-whitening product after using harsh whitening strips that caused pain and lingering sensitivity. But, as a coffee and red wine drinker, I wanted to find a solution. This teeth-whitening pen is terrific. Easy to use, works well and does not have the downside of either the strips or the $450 option at the dentist. I also really love this product since whitening my front teeth is the objective. It is a great value as I anticipate the two pens that are included will last one year. I will definitely buy this again and am very happy to recommend it.” —Rebecca Shehee

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.29 (originally $19.99).

Promising review: “Before I knew a thing like this existed, I spent the time it took to wash my squirming kiddo's hands one at a time wondering how long it was going to take for his arms to grow enough to reach the faucet. I'm so glad I have this thing now! The setup is just taking it out of the box and stretching the rubber part around the faucet; it took two seconds plus some time to adjust to the best angle. Now I can wash my 15-month-old's hands at the same time and the whole process is much faster and easier. He liked it right away too!” —Michelle G

Get two from Amazon for $11.49.

Promising review: "Is this 100% necessary? No...however, it does make one thing a little easier for me in the morning. Instead of watching the pot and waiting for the water to boil to start the timer you can just put the NobleEgg in the pot with your eggs, start the heat, and just wait for your eggs to be done. Can't wait to give some as gifts!" —Bailey Boo

Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

Promising review: "I saw these on an Amazon review video on YouTube and figured I'd give them a try because my boyfriend tends to leave the toothpaste bottle a complete mess and I can't stand it! These things have a great seal and give out a good amount of toothpaste when you squeeze it. It wipes clean very easily. So glad they come with more than one but not sure what I'll use the other ones on yet." —Kimberly C

Get a set of three from Amazon for $6.95.

Promising review: "I love this hair towel! Every girl should have this. It’s so easy to use and my hair dries so much faster than it does with normal air drying. I haven’t touched my blow dryer since I got this. It’s cute, easy to use, and super soft. I highly recommend this!" —kathryn

Get it from Amazon for $12.59+ (available in 10 patterns).

Promising review: "This product is amazing. You need this in your kitchen. It delivers the perfect amount of soap every time and gets your dishes squeaky clean. But wait, there’s more! When your sponge is done with a hard day of washing dishes, you can feel comfortable laying it down in a bed that prevents soap scum around your sink. In the words of Nat, 'Buy this product, champions.'" —Christian

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three colors).

Plus, Lifty Loo is a small business!

Promising review: "Why not encourage clean bathroom habits, right? Especially with two young boys in the house, buying this just made sense. The tabs have stayed on for over a month now with no issues. It’s also great that the box comes with two. The only reason why I was hesitant to get them was that I thought they would look ugly, but they’re not too noticeable at all and don’t get in the way, either. I’m very happy I found these!" —Daphne

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.97.

Promising review: "Our dog loves them; they're gone in an instant! My dog doesn't know what to make of a pill and just thinks it isn't food and isn't interested. Wrap it in this and it is gone in an instant. I don't think he has yet realized that there is a pill inside after a year using these. Our small dog gets a half allergy pill every morning and evening. I usually break these into halves, quarters, or sometimes even into fifths and just mold it like Play-Doh around the pill." —Tiger

Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $9.98 (also available in a pack of 60).

Promising review: "Why? Why would you want to scrub your giant slow cooker? Well, now you don't have to — these liners are the perfect solution for your slow cooker needs. Simply place it in your crockpot like you would a trash bag, add all of your ingredients, cook, and then when you're all done...just trash the liner! I've been using these for years and I will never go back to scrubbing the tough cooked-on food from the day's cooking. I have never once had a liner with a leak and I really feel like Reynolds has helped make kitchen cleanup so much easier with this smart product." —Katie B.

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $3.48.

Check out our full Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners review!

Promising review: "My children are fair-skinned and extremely easy to burn. Wearing sunscreen is not optional, but they still fight me every time. Using this product was so fast and easy they didn't even complain!!" —Jeshleigh

Get it from Amazon for $15.98 (available in six colors).

Wad-Free is a woman-owned small business working to make sure your laundry day isn't in vain! After wasting time and energy on wadding problems, Cyndi Bray invented Wad-Free for bedsheets.

Promising review: "I was mildly skeptical, but it works exactly as promoted! I've used it five times and each time there's been no twisting of the sheets and no pillowcases balled up and still wet when the dryer goes off. Super helpful that it comes with two units, one for the top sheet and one for the fitted sheet so I don't have to split them into separate loads. I no longer dread washing sheets and plan to buy some of these as gifts. LOVE it!" —Amazon Customer

Get a pack of two from Wad-Free on Amazon for $19.99.

Promising review: "Why didn’t someone think of this sooner? For years, I’ve been using cotton buds dipped in makeup remover to remove little goofs or mistakes. This is so much better and portable! Erases waterproof mascara marks around my eyes easily. Must-buy product!!" —Katherine

Get it from Amazon for $10.99.

Promising review: "No other product has helped me with my earwax issues better than Debrox. I didn’t even know I had an earwax issue until a doctor recommended I buy this. It has been life changing." —Lauren B. Smith

Get it from Amazon for $5.98.

Click & Carry is a small business that specializes in easy carry accessories.

Promising review: "TikTok made me buy it. This is great when you have a few bags and a box — for example, if you balance the bags, you can throw it over your shoulder and walk inside and have two free hands to carry the box, which is great. Product seems well-built and is comfortable on your shoulder or hand because of the padding." —Hung

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in seven colors and in multipacks).

Promising review: "Duvaid is a game changer. I hate when my wife asks me to change our duvet cover because it's such a pain to do it by yourself. You're trying to hold the end at the head of the board in place while pulling the cover down to the other end of the bed without the comforter shifting and sliding. Impossible. Until Duvaid. It works effortlessly — just put one grip under the mattress, lock in the corner of the comforter and cover into the other grip, repeat for the other side, and you can easily slide the cover over your comforter. It's like magic. Doing this household chore will never be the same." —DC and Valerie

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $16.02.

Promising review: "Very good product! I have purchased it for the second time. It allows the soap to hold well in the hand, keeps the countertop neat, and [keeps] the soap dry! This is a great invention and I love love love these little things!" —KINO

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.99 (available in six colors).

Each bottle comes with 20 mini CO2 cartridges.

Promising review: "This is super fancy with a modern look. Probably one of the fanciest mini soda makers you can get. This product works great. Does the job of making soda water within seconds. I used it a couple of times and am satisfied with the product. We tend to buy bottled plain soda very frequently from supermarkets, and this machine will save a lot of money over the long run. I would recommend this product if you are into carbonated water." —LiveWithTech

Get it from Amazon for $54.99 (available in eight colors).

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