30 Home Products Reviewers Wish They'd Bought Sooner

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Tidy-Cup is a woman-owned small business started after the founder, Julie Reinhold, was tired of detergent containers dripping all over her laundry room floor.

Promising review: "A perfect solution for liquid detergent issues. Wish I would have bought it sooner! Finally something to keep the laundry detergent drips off the floor and washing machine. This keeps the cup right where it needs to be and protects your equipment, walls and floors from drips. It does cause more build up in the cup overtime. But we have found if you just drop the cup into the washer every couple of loads it cleans it and works great. You can also pull these off easily and wash in the sink if they start to get buildup." —D. Fox

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.

Promising reviews: "Our son and daughter had one of these for frothing creamer in their cup before pouring their coffee. I loved it and bought the same unit for our house. Absolutely no regrets." —Amazon Customer

"Wish I would have found this little gadget sooner! Love it. I use a keto creamer that doesn’t blend well with my coffee. Not an issue anymore!!" —Kim

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in 23 colors).

Comes with a 10-ounce bottle of cooktop cleaner, a cleaning pad, and a scraper. It helps to clean grease, stains, and remove burnt and baked-on deposits.

Promising review: "I had tried four different cleaners before discovering this one and I wish I would have found it sooner! All of that caked-on liquid that runs out of the pans and burns into the stovetop while you’re cooking?? This removes all of it. It doesn’t scratch your glass top stovetop and it leaves it looking brand new. I won’t ever buy another cleaner — this is it for me!" —Christine

Get it from Amazon for $14.98.

You can set the timer on this for one, two, four, or eight hours, or just put it on hold.

Promising review: "I'm very pleased with this. I use it mainly for at-home hair styling. I often like to leave my styling wand on for last-minute touch ups before leaving early in the morning but, in haste, I often get on the freeway and worry that I forgot to unplug it. No more worries with this attached to the plug. I wish I'd gotten it sooner." —JDubya

Get it from Amazon for $11.79.

YouCopia is a woman-owned small biz that makes ingenious home and kitchen storage solutions.

Promising review: "I was looking for a way to organize my messy lid situation. It was driving me wild. I finally decided to buy one of these after it sat in my cart forever. I should have bought one sooner! I love it! Now all my lids are organized, and I’m never having to deal with the lid hassles. It is very sturdy and holds a lot. I did get the larger one, which I’m glad I did. I’ve been using it for a month and so far it seems very durable. I absolutely recommend this product." —J. H.

Get a large size from Amazon for $15.99.

Promising review: "You won't regret buying this! This product is a game-changer. It assembles in a snap without tools and the heights are adjustable - which is so handy! Having everything in one place and organized makes the morning makeup routine a breeze. Only wish I'd bought it sooner!" —Jeannine T.

Get it from Amazon for $27.99.

Promising review: "I am constantly retrieving dog toys from under my couch. So often, in fact, I think my dog does it on purpose. THESE BLOCKERS ARE AMAZING. Every time she tries to push her ball under the couch, it pops right back. I wish I had gotten these sooner." —Evan Stark

Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in three sizes).

Promising reviews: "I am speechless. I had burned on crud on the glass door inside of my oven. I literally took the product and put it on with a sponge, let it sit for 30 seconds, wiped it off with a hot watered paper towel, and it wiped clean! I regret not taking before and after pictures. I have tried everything under the sun and regret not trying this sooner. I was skeptical because I saw it on TikTok. BUY IT!!!!!! Can’t wait to try it on the shower! [Best] stuff I’ve ever used!" —Courtney

"This is one of those 'changed my life' products that you come across every once in a while. I have tried so many different things to clean my clear glass shower door and just end up wasting time, money, and effort. The reviews and price of this product sold me on it. I love the smell (very subtle) and I used it with a basic sponge on my shower door. It did take a little effort but not bad and yielded amazing results. I then got excited about the other possibilities and have used it on the inside of my oven door with similar results. It’s great. You won’t be disappointed." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

Promising reviews: "I bought this in white to use as a duvet insert. My only regret is that I didn't purchase it sooner. This blanket is so warm, so easy to wash, and you can't beat the price. I have been using it for almost a year and I absolutely love it." —Bridget Doherty

"It's so fluffy! As soon as I got it I threw it in the dryer with some dryer sheets and when it came out it was fluffier than before. I threw it on my bed and my dog immediately jumped up on it and hasn't left since. He enjoys it and so do I." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in eight sizes and six colors).

Promising reviews: "Why haven’t I purchased these sooner? Such great quality. Super affordable and most important super soft and cool." —Jessica

"I am a very hot sleeper therefore, I am very picky about my sheets. These sheets are very comfortable and do not make me hot. They are soft and very comfortable. Bottom line: great sheets, excellent customer service, and great price! Do not hesitate to buy!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in seven sizes and 45 colors).

Check out a TikTok of the cereal dispenser in action.

Promising review: "I love this thing!!! My kids were constantly leaving cereal open or spilling it when they pour. This has been great. My 2-year-old loves that she can be independent and get her own cereal now. Bonus it looks pretty too! Wished I would have purchased sooner. I also like that it has two containers so we can have two different kinds of cereal open but not stale." —Ashlee P

Get it from Amazon for $41.54.

These rust-resistant hooks have a dedicated hook on each side – one for the curtain and one for the liner. They slide seamlessly on your shower curtain rod too, so no more snagging!

Promising review: "Where has this product been my whole life!?! The only reason people don’t use this product is because they don’t know it exists. I will never go back to regular shower rings again. It is SO much easier to change out shower liners this way and takes maybe two minutes instead of the tedious waste of time that is unhooking the regular shower rings. I highly recommend this for everyone and see no downside to it. I wish I had discovered this sooner." —Resipsamew

Get them from Amazon for $5.84 (available in five colors).

Screen Mom is a small business creating gentle, streak-free cleaning solutions for all your screens that are odorless and free of abrasive chemicals.

There's no alcohol, ammonia, or phosphates in this cleaning solution, so it's safe to use on delicate screens. It comes with a 16-oz bottle of cleaning spray and an extra-large microfiber cloth.

Promising review: "This stuff is freakin' amazing. Instantly cleaned the smudges and dust from my Samsung 65" flat screen, my 15" MacBook Pro, and my iPhone 6. I have tried many screen and glass cleaners in the past, and nothing comes anywhere close to the effectiveness of this. My only regret is not buying it sooner." —Chris W

Get it from Amazon for $19.97.

It's also portable, so you can pop it all over the house when it strikes your fancy or even take it outside for camping!

Promising review: "I keep this light next to my coffee maker so that I can get up at dark:30 and make coffee without turning on lights and signaling to everyone that I'm awake (this is how I preserve my quiet coffee time, LOL). The light turns on with a single, long touch, and works like a charm!! Wish I would have bought it sooner." —shaeleymae

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

BTW, Each bottle lasts for 12 weeks' worth of treatments.

Promising reviews: Promising review: "I was skeptical at first, but this product exceeded my expectations! I've used it once a week for the last couple of months, and my shower has remained impeccably clean without any need for scrubbing. My bathroom counter had a weird black residue that regular cleaners and scrubbing couldn't remove. After the first application, most of the residue came off with light scrubbing, and after the second application, all of it was gone. I wish I'd discovered this spray sooner!" —Claire W.

"I debated getting this and read so many reviews. I bit the bullet and bought it. No regrets! Absolutely love it. Let it sit for hours, and it wiped away with so much ease. I didn’t have to scrub anything. 10/10." —Stephanie Mueller

Get it from Amazon for $20.98.

Tidywrap is a small business founded in 2022 to create adhesive cord organizers. These are made to be used on kitchen appliances and may harm paint or wallpaper if placed on walls.

Promising reviews: "Why didn’t I get this sooner? Need more in my life." —Joan Rodriguez

"I got this for my minimalist husband who hates getting 'things' for gifts, almost as much as he hates clutter. He was practically giddy after we installed several of these on various kitchen appliances. It’s not just storage — but moving the appliance around from its storage location to the countertop is a nicer experience. He was seriously swinging around a food processor with one hand saying 'this is so much neater!' To each their own I suppose. For us normies, it does exactly what it’s supposed to. Easy to stick on, I like that it holds the plug neatly as well. I would love if it came in white, but the gray is a nice neutral." —Elizabeth L.

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.95 (also available in a four-pack).

The broom is made with 100% natural rubber that attracts hair. It can be used on carpets, rugs, hardwood, and linoleum.

Promising review: "Because of my long hair and a cat, I vacuum daily. This product is so lightweight. I can run it over hardwood, tiles, and rugs easily. Picks up hair, dust, dry particles extremely well. It will get additional hair from rug after vacuuming. I can skip a day with just a quick sweep. I should have bought it sooner. I like the extension pole design." —Winter

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in eight styles).

FryAway is a woman-owned and Latine-owned small business started by Laura Lady, who loves both cooking and being kind to the planet. They donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation.

Promising review:" I used to HATE cooking with oil because I never knew what to do with it when I was finished. Not anymore! This stuff works amazingly well, is easy to use, and allows me to trash oil without a big mess! It just takes a little scoop and a short amount of time for it to set into a gel, and then it all scoops out of the pan so easily! I’m just sad I didn’t find this product sooner!" —TheBjamin

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three styles).

Promising review: "Wished I had bought these sooner! So much better than any of the plastic/rubberized ones that stain. These metal strainers do not move around and they catch so much gunk that doesn't go down the drains now. Easy to clean in the sink with a brush or throw them in the dishwasher on occasion to clean. I've had these for a few months now and they are just as shiny as the day I bought them and they keep so much debris from going down the drains. Very useful items." —RSU

Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

BuzzFeed Shopping senior writer Emma Lord says: "Another bonus? If you flip the lid over, it has a wooden base, so you can *also* use this as a teensy snack table. I recently got one of these for my new apartment to stash my candles and ~candle accessories~ in and it's pretty much become my favorite piece of furniture?? I use it to prop up my feet during work hours and sometimes if I want to eat on my couch I'll use it as a tray. It's also sturdy enough to sit on if I ever wanted to have guests over and needed an extra chair. It was RIDICULOUSLY easy to set up — I had it done in less than 10 minutes, and probably didn't even need the directions. It also just looks so darn cute (and comes in so many colors that I'm tempted to buy another!)."

Promising review: "What's not to love? The color and fabric is both beautiful and a nice quality of velvet. It is easy to assemble, attach the legs and you are done. It is sturdy and does not wobble. The storage is nice and the table part is also well constructed. (I used it to eat my dinner). I have sat on it and it is fine. I wish I had found this sooner is my only regret." —nUSA

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in five colors).

This all-in-one tool is essentially a tape measure with sliding pins and a built-in leveler.

Promising reviews: "For some reason I’ve always had trouble hanging pictures on the wall. ESPECIALLY pictures with two hangers. A typical picture hanging session used to look like this: measure, measure again, mark the wall, measure again, measure yet again, drill holes in wall, hang picture, step back and look at my CROOKED picture. Repeat. I have no clue why or how my pictures ended up crooked after measuring and leveling so many times. It was quite frustrating and left my wall with lots of extra holes. Well, this tool changed ALL that! It makes it so easy to hang pictures...STRAIGHT...the FIRST time! A chore that used to take 30 minutes now only takes five. Would be a perfect gift for new homeowners." —MommyRN

"Wow, this tool is awesome! It makes picture hanging so easy. I wish I had it sooner. It would have saved me a lot of time and aggravation. Well worth the money!" —Geni

Get it from Amazon for $14.98.

Promising review: "I wish I would have bought this so much sooner! I feel like every cook needs this in their kitchen. This is so helpful, especially when trying to break up other meats than beef — nothing breaks down the same way beef does and tends to stay in big chunks. This handles everything like a dream! Excellent purchase! Very well made — not flimsy at all. Super high quality!" —TAV

Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (also available in red and as a two-pack).

Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic. Cyndi, the founder, learned CAD (computer-aided design) to create the pads.

Promising review: "This does what it says. I've gone to the dryer so many times to find my sheets and blankets in a balled-up type blob. I have to unwrap every thing and start the dryer again since it is all damp still...and usually had to repeat this another time to finally have the items dried. Wasting so much electricity for a number of drying cycles. The first time I used this product, it alleviated this issue. Everything was dry and not balled up. Fantastic product! I wish I would have found it sooner in my life. I think this will be stocking stuffers for my siblings this year." —Dan Smith

Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99.

It's double sided! One side heats and reseals while the other is cuts bags open!

Promising review: "I can’t tell you how many bag clips we run out of as my 9-year-old can’t open just one bag of anything, so finding this was a big help! Just hold it closed for a couple of seconds, get a good grip on your bag and slowly but steadily slide across your bag. Boom. Sealed. Wish I found this sooner!" —Candice

Get a pair from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Easy to install and keeps the bowl clean as promised! I was so tired of cleaning toilets. Tried one for a month and ended up buying two more for the rest of the house. I wish I had found this product sooner." —Jen

Get it from Amazon for $10.53.

It also has two USB ports.

Promising review: "Where has this thing been my whole life...?! I've struggled with plugging and unplugging my phone charger and lamp behind my bed for the longest time. The outlets themselves twist to the sides instead of straight out like a normal outlet. I've got a whole side dedicated for what I need plugged in — a lamp and now a white noise machine. The other side twists to the right, so my husband can plug in whatever he needs. No more cables getting smooshed and bent...no more struggling to plug something in behind the bed. Well done and thanks for making such a smart product! Very convenient." —Amazonaholic

"I wish I would've bought these sooner! These are just what I was looking for! These units are kind of big but the fact that the outlets swivel helps immensely. They fit behind curtains and furniture so the days of broken cords are over. I will definitely be buying more as the need arises." —Loyal Amazonian

Get it from Amazon for $26.81.

All you need is water to activate the formula for effective cleaning!

Promising review: "I'd never used OxiClean before a few weeks ago but, at the risk of sounding like an infomercial, I wish I'd known sooner how amazing it is. I've already used it several times to soak out stubborn stains (one was tomato sauce spilled on my kitchen rug and the stain has completely vanished). It has even worked to really brighten dull whites I've had for years. I also use it as a laundry booster in loads that need some extra love. I don't know how it works so well. I think it might be witchcraft. But whatever it is...count me in!" —Kathy H.

Get it from Amazon for $14.23.

MioEco is a small business that provides practical and stylish products made of sustainably produced organic materials for a lower environmental impact.

Promising reviews: "I bought these to replace paper towels, and I don't regret it. These are great for use in the kitchen. I will purchase more." —Shannon I

"Wish I'd known about these sooner! I tried a few others, none better than a washcloth, which is obviously subpar for cleaning kitchen counters, etc. Then I saw rave reviews for this waffled item. They’re great; fully absorbent, rinse well quickly and hold up to a number of washings and no shrinkage. I’ve only had them less than a month but am a full convert. We haven’t used a paper towel since." —Californiamom

Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $15.96+ (also available as a 20-pack).

These each hold about 6 ounces to minimize refills, and the knob at the top lets you adjust your coarseness settings so you can get your desired pepper and salt thickness juuuuust right.

Promising review: "I had some pretty old salt and pepper grinders that these replaced. I LOVE these new ones. They hold a good amount so I'm not constantly running out and refilling. The grinding adjustment is great. So far they work great! I wish I had gotten them sooner." —K.L.Mol

Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.39.

All you gotta do is wet and swipe!

Promising review: "I'm upset with myself that I did not find this product sooner. I run a professional cleaning business, and have been using the name brand for some time. With the name brand, I had to pick and choose where I used it because they do not last for more than one super dirty bathtub, or one part of a wall, or one part of the fridge. With this product, I was able to clean AN ENTIRE HOUSE WITH ONE SPONGE. And this house was DIRTY. This has seriously saved me so much money, time, and headaches." —Fifi

Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $13.95.

Note: Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.