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Our Editors Love These Little Lifesavers, and You Will Too
These life-changing products are so much more than just cheap thrills.
Our team of product-obsessed editors are trying new and exciting things all the time. Of course, we love the hands-on experience of testing bigger-ticket items, but more often than not, we've found that the products we truly love and use frequently tend to be smaller, budget-friendly items that provide revolutionary solutions to everyday problems.
That's why we created our ongoing Little Lifesavers series with the goal of highlighting affordable items that'll simplify tedious daily tasks. From cookware that can save you space or cut down on prep time, to top-quality cosmetics at a fraction of the cost, there’s so many great, life-improving products out there that most people miss simply because it’s not marked up with some exorbitant price tag. We’ve thoroughly vetted every single one of these items (many of which, our editors use every day), so you can be sure that they’re worth buying.
Pull Start Fire Matchfree Pull String Firestarter
Being able to start a fire was perhaps humanity’s first-ever innovation — and we haven’t stopped tinkering with ways to make starting a fire better, easier, and safer.
Meet the Pull Start Fire Matchfree Pull String Firestarter. As the name suggests, you don't need any matches, lighters, or kindling to get a fire crackling. Just place it under some logs, pull the string, and you'll be warming your hands beside the fire in no time.
Apples are a crucial part of so many meals and recipes, but peeling and coring them can be a chore. Thankfully, this impressive peeler handles most of the work for you, so all you have to do is crank its handle. Best of all, it features a powerful suction cup base to ensure the peeler doesn’t slip and slide when you use it.
GorillaLine Retractable Indoor Outdoor Clothes Line
Look, a dryer can be great for many things, but sometimes you wind up with clothes that have shrunk and a power bill that’s grown from all the electricity the dryer uses.
This retractable clothesline can go wherever you want to mount it, stretch out up to 167 inches, and hold up to 50 pounds of clothing. Then, when you're done with it, all that line retracts right back into the wall-mounted piece.
Verilux HappyLight VT10 Compact Therapy Lamp
Are the gloomy weather and those gray skies starting to get to you? A lack of light can seriously affect your mood, especially if you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Thankfully, simple solutions like the Verilux HappyLight VT10 Compact Therapy Lamp can work to counteract those winter blues. Thirty-minute daily sessions, while not a cure-all, can have a notable impact on alleviating feelings of depression and anxiety related to the season.
Tired of hauling home gross and sweaty clothes from the gym or a vacation, only to find the scent ruining the rest of your suitcase or backpack? Not the mention the miserable experience of unloading those week-old worn clothes into the washing machine?
The STNKY Bag solves those problems by offering a zippered laundry bag that keeps sweat and scents inside. Then, when you get it home, simply flip it inside-out and toss the mesh inner bag into the washing machine without having to touch a single gross item!
Scrub Daddy FlexTexture Scrubber
If you too have browsed “#cleantok” on TikTok and found yourself intrigued by those “...silly-looking, smiling sponges called the ‘Scrub Daddy’ and ‘Scrub Mommy’,” rest assured, they really work.
These scrubbers are more than just a happy face. Lasting longer than the typical sponge, they adapt to the water temperature to ensure a thorough clean, stiffening in cold to combat grease and loosening in heat to preserve porcelain.
Tired of always calling the plumber for your clogged drains? There's a DIY solution that you really can do yourself.
The FlexiSnake Drain Weasel is an easy and effective way to unclog most home drains. Simply attach the wand, insert it into the drain, crank the handle, and pull. Sure, the glob of hair and other blockages at the end of the wand won't be pretty, but you never even have to touch it. Just detach the wand portion and toss it in the trash — easy as can be!
Technology is more and more shifting from USB to USB-C. But just because the consensus has changed doesn't mean all the tech you already own will instantly upgrade.
Don't leave all your USB products collecting dust just because your new laptop doesn't have the ports. Pick up these compact, convenient, and affordable converters to easily get the most out of your old USB-based tech.
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bite away Insect Sting and Bite Relief
bite away Insect Sting and Bite Relief
Bug bites can be a pain, literally. But it's incredibly hard to find a solution to the constant itching that isn't some questionable home remedy — until now
The bite away delivers 124 degrees Fahrenheit to the site of the bug bite to treat and ultimately stop the histamine reaction. It’s FDA-approved and dermatologist-tested, and our tester determined that it definitely delivers results.
Smartish 3-in-1 Universal Fast Fabric Wrapped 6-Foot Charging Cable
Smartish 3-in-1 Universal Fast Fabric Wrapped 6-Foot Charging Cable
Nothing is worse than being caught without the proper charging cable for your device. But if your phone, your tablet, and your headphones all have different charging ports (Micro-USB, USB-C, and Lightning), having to haul all those cables along for every outing can be a hassle.
Now, you can handle all of your charging needs without filling your bag with a mess of wires with this 3-in-1 Universal charging cable, which features attached adapters to tackle any and all of your charging needs.
Tired of tracking dirt across the floor as you trod, in socks, across your hardwood or tile? Grossed out by the damp grime that gets on your bare feet as you mop?
These admittedly silly-looking mop slippers are a serious help when it comes to cleaning around the house. Made of absorbent microfibers, these slippers can help you dust and mop while you walk. They can even wrap around the end of a Swiffer for those hard-to-reach places. Best of all, they’re machine-washable, so they're easy to clean and have ready for the next time you need them.
Looking for an all-purpose, easy-to-grip cup that will keep hot drinks hot, cold drinks cold, and prevents large spills with a plastic sliding lid? This handy insulated tumbler from Corkcicle boasts a BPA-free plastic and a triple-insulated stainless steel body, making it ideal for anything from wine to your morning cold-brew coffee.
Plus, it makes a great gift, and it's dishwasher-safe!
Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner Spray
Hardwood floors can sometimes be hard to clean, and who really wants to go through all the trouble of waxing?
Now you don't have to, with this simple spray for under $10 that makes cleaning hardwood floors a breeze. This one-step spray has no harsh chemicals or wax and doesn't need to be rinsed, diluted, or wiped off. It's safe for any unwaxed, unoiled, polyurethane-finished wood floor and packs 32 fluid ounces in a single spray bottle.
Euka Wellness Saline Nasal Spray (2-Pack)
Allergy season can be a difficult time for many, and it can seem like any solution to the problem of seasonal congestion just brings more problems with it. The bulk of nasal sprays you find contains steroids, while the more natural saline solutions often require neti pots, a cumbersome and sometimes uncomfortable option.
But now, there’s a third option. Euka’s Wellness Saline Nasal Spray is the only preservative-free, steroid-free nasal spray that truly delivers allergy season relief. Spray as many times in each nostril as you need for relief, and start enjoying the nice weather without the sniffles or stress.
Navigating the house at night can be a pain, and if you're not careful — or deal with multiple floors — that can mean actual pain!
That's where these motion sensor LED lights come in handy. Placing these in those areas in need of illumination can provide 15 lumens of light for 30 seconds at a time, activating as soon as they sense movement.
Mount on your wall either with the included anchors and screws or the handy adhesive strips for those looking for a less permanent option. Plus, they're powered by four simple AAA batteries, meaning it's easy to replace them when the batteries drain.
Being able to have your coffee on hand when you're on the go can be great in the moment, since you can make that commute a bit more bearable with a freshly brewed cup of coffee. But the caffeine buzz isn't the only thing that lingers long after you take that final sip, so does that cumbersome travel mug clanging at your side, or taking up too much space in your bag.
But with the Stojo, you've got a reliable travel cup that only takes up space when you want it to. Collapsing into a roughly the size of a hockey puck, this convenient cup is perfect for commuters, office workers, or even just those whose kitchen cabinets are getting a little overstuffed.
Fiskars Left-Hand Stainless Steel Scissors
For lefties frustrated to be living in a largely right-hand world, please know there are options out there. If you've been relying on the same store-bought scissors as everyone else, you may have noticed they don't cut quite enough in your hands. It's not your fault, they were designed with right hands in mind.
These Fiskars scissors, however, are here to help. Designed specifically for left-handed users, you'll instantly notice how much more cutting power you can generate, now that the handles are tailored to your dominant hand. It's fair to say, if you're left-handed, these Fiskars scissors are a cut above the rest.
If you suffer from migraines, practical solutions can feel hard to come by, often fumbling with loose ice packs and towels. Thankfully, there's the Headache Hat. This compression head wrap is made from cotton, spandex, and Velcro, and features 24 sewn-in ice cubes to deliver consistent, targeted relief. Comfortable and easy to function in, the Headache Hat can even be used to offer relief to arms, legs, and other areas.
FURminator Undercoat deShedding Tool
Your pup may shed like it's nobody's business, but unfortunately, finding a solution to all that excess fur is very much your business. While vacuums and lint brushes can do a lot to clear away all the fur that clings to couches and clothes, wouldn't it be better to tackle shedding straight from the source?
The FURminator is a long-toothed comb that works like a rake, reaching through your dog's top coat to carefully cull undercoat hair before it finds its way off your dog and onto the furniture. Then, simply press the eject button to release the collected hair, and after one of two days a week, you'll find the amount of pet hair around your apartment far more manageable.
Gaiam Essentials Thick Yoga Mat
The modern Goldie Locks conundrum for many of us is finding the right yoga mat. Too many yoga mats are too thin, putting strains on the very same joints they claim to prevent. But too thick, and it can be hard to pack away.
The Gaiam Essentials Thick Yoga Mat offers the best of both worlds. Its 2/5 inch thickness delivers comfort during your yoga sessions, but can be easily rolled up and stored when not in use. Its thickness even allows the mat to function as a shock- and sound-absorbing floor covering for at-home weight training.
Zarah Kavarana is the contributing editor at BestProducts.com, where she spends her days hunting for shareworthy home, tech, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle finds, and resisting the urge to add them all to her cart. A Boston University journalism grad with a penchant for red wine, her hidden talents include poaching an egg and applying winged eyeliner on the subway.
Michael Natale is the news editor for Best Products, covering a wide range of topics like gifting, lifestyle, pop culture, and more. He has covered pop culture and commerce professionally for over a decade. His past journalistic writing can be found on sites such as Yahoo! and Comic Book Resources, his podcast appearances can be found wherever you get your podcasts, and his fiction can’t be found anywhere, because it’s not particularly good.
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