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Yahoo
22-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
This long-handled shoe horn can make your life 'so much easier' for just $10
If you have hip, knee or back pain, or you're recovering from surgery or an injury, then getting your shoes on is anything but simple. The Vive Long-Handled Shoe Horn makes putting on or taking off any shoe — sneaker, Croc, Oxford, you name it — easy while standing or sitting. At 24 inches high, the shoe horn works well for anyone who can't bend too far. It has a firm grip and is gently curved to slide into any size or style. This shoe horn means you don't have to wrestle with your Skechers or go toe-to-toe with your Hush Puppies. You can put on your shoes while standing up, which exerts less pressure on your muscles and joints — and lessens the chances of pulls and strains. And that can save you big bucks on medical costs. The large oval handle gives you a safe, secure hold. Each edge is gently rounded to ensure it doesn't snag on socks or stockings, or scuff your shoes. And as a handy extra, the handle means you can store this on a coat rack or storage hook for quick access. The durable plastic frame resists cracks and breaks, and the shoe horn can be separated into two pieces for traveling. The lives of over 9,000 five-star reviewers have been made easier thanks to the "best shoe horn," as dubbed by this fan. "It's exactly what I needed. I will soon have hip replacement surgery. To avoid extra bending and twisting immediately afterward, this shoe horn will aid me in getting shoes on. I have been practicing and find it easy to use. It is simple to assemble. It separates for traveling and is just the right height." As this shopper raved, "How could such a little thing, like a piece of plastic with a long handle make my life so much easier?" And this customer agreed: "I had knee replacement surgery last year and I am now going for a hip replacement on the same leg. With this shoe horn, I can now slide into my shoes alone. Extra benefit, I can get this horn inside of my socks and get them off too!" "It's lightweight and I'm very pleased with it," said this reviewer. "Only con might be that it's plastic and therefore less solid or strong. But it's strong enough, and if it were anything else it would lose its other benefits." "Better than what the hospital gave me," revealed this satisfied customer. "After my hip replacement, the hospital gave me a 'hip kit,' which included a shoe horn. It was longer than the regular ones but still not long enough to keep me from having to bend over too far. So I searched until I found this one. It was here very quickly after I ordered it and has repeatedly proven to be just what the occupational therapist ordered." Psst: If your shoes are feeling a little too tight, Amazon shoppers also love this FootMatters Shoe Stretch spray: If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Buzz Feed
17-02-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
47 Products That'll Give You A Magical Transformation For Stuff You Already Own
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. Shopping · Now your spot on the couch won't be *so* obvious when you're not sitting in it. 1. A portable fabric shaver with three speeds to help defuzz your sweaters, sweatpants, coats, couches — all kinds of things! Before you consider upgrading from a beloved coat or sweater, give this gadget a spin. This was an impromptu purchase once I realized just how bad my circa-2018 Asos midi coat was looking. It was SERIOUSLY fuzzy, and I'd been walking around in it, not even realizing it. How embarrassing for me! So I took this fabric shaver to it while I finally watched Lost about a year ago. It's a little loud, but it did some WORK. Here's a pic of a sleeve where you can see the difference it's making and also a glamour shot of the gobs of lint and fuzz it's removed from the coat. And unlike with other fabric shavers, there's no guessing how much charge the battery has left. This gadget has a little % countdown that's clear to read. My beloved coat looks brand new! Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five colors). 2. A leather stain remover spray that'll turn back time on your leather couch, purse, boots, basically whatever that, despite leather usually withstanding most stains, is really showing its wear. This stuff is transformative! This also works on Durablend, vinyl, compound, saffiano, faux leather, and other leather or leather-like surfaces. Promising review:"Used the microfiber cloth to apply and after the first treatment noted only mild improvement, but after the second treatment (done just after the first treatment dried), the stain was not visible!! I then did the entire chair and the results are great. Advice: Do not scrub the area hard. This may roughen up the leather. Apply lightly and wipe off with another microfiber towel." — mich Get it from Amazon for $16.99. 3. A shoe stretch spray so you can make those go-go boots you scored at an estate sale or the thrift for criminally cheap work for all your fun ensembles. Fellow BuzzFeed writer Amanda Davis swears by this spray. Check out her Foot Matters Shoe Stretch spray review for more information! Promising review: " I purchased my second pair of Dr. Martens three days before I was headed to New Orleans. Seemed like a mistake, right? Maybe it would have been, if I didn't have this spray. I used it once and then walked around the house for a bit with some thick socks on. Then I sprayed the boots again, and put beer cans inside of them and let them sit overnight. I wore my NEW boots all over three different airports (thanks layovers), and all over New Orleans. These were the only boots I packed too. It could have ended up a nightmare but it didn't! My boots still have a little ways to go to be fully broken in, but definitely ahead of schedule when I compare them to my first pair. I will use this spray on every pair of boots from now to forever." — lauren Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 4. Some leather zipper boot inserts with eyelets so you'll lace 'em into your Docs you don't wear as often as you should because you hate lacing 'em up when you're just trying to get out the door. Let's get your money's worth out of those boots and make getting dressed so much easier! (Psst, they're made to work with *all* brands.) Amazon Watch a TikToker use these inserts instead of buying a new pair of boots! Promising review: "Saw these on a TikTok and had to get some! They work perfectly, exactly as advertised. I generally don't wear my Docs very often because I'm either lazy or in a rush and don't want to deal with tying up my laces. Problem solved with these zippers. I also have a problem where the tongue on one of my boots leans to the side (they've been that way since I got them, I've tried EVERYTHING to try and fix it). I can normally only wear them with tall black socks, or there will be a strip of ankle skin on the side of the tongue. This fixes that problem – that strip is now covered! The zipper doesn't seem to slide down if I leave them partially unzipped. The zipper itself is high quality, it's a standard YYK zipper (probably the same brand a lot of your pants and jackets use)." — the bunch Get them from Amazon for $22.99 (available in 31 color combos and six sizes/styles). 5. A set of universal purse holder hooks in case you rarely travel with just one bag or often find yourself putting your groceries in the backseat. No more fumbling to fish your sunglasses out of your bag. Make your car work harder for you! Amazon Promising review:"I was looking for this and I am so happy I found it. Make my life and car less messy. Absolutely love it." — Ann C. Get two from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in beige and black). 6. A pack of stain-removing, nontoxic cleaning cups to clean out your Keurig's innards once your coffee starts tasting a bit funny. Promising review:"Okay, so these cleaner pods are awesome! I didn't know how gross our Keurig was until today. The big mason jar on the left is when I actually ran the cleaner through plus one rinse cycle. The middle one is another rinse cycle and the last one, on the right, is the last one I did. So yes, I would suggest running two or three rinse cycles instead of the recommended one. But it's still an awesome product for the price! I have a Keurig 2.0 and I had no issues." — Mads0421 Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95. 7. Boot-Fix Glue so you can avoid going to the shoe-repair store because it always ends up being MUCH more expensive than you assumed. Promising review: "This totally worked. Been walking on my repaired boot for a month now, and it's still glued back together. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the glue dries white (not clear), and I had to use a Sharpie so it didn't look ridiculous. Way better than buying new boots, though!" — Elicia Get it from Amazon for $13.99. 8. A handbag organizer with LOTS of pockets that'll help you make the most of that tote you ADORE but REALLY needs far more organization. Or maybe it just (embarrassingly) has pen marks all over inside of it and you're trying to cover it up? Talk about a win-win. Promising review:"I have always purchased handbags with lots of pockets and sections because I hate having to dig around trying to find something in the gaping hole of purses with no sections. I purchased this medium size organizer, and I couldn't be happier!! It is very well-made, and it has so many great pockets to organize everything I need. THE BEST PART is, I can easily lift it out of one purse and put it into another one, and I always know where everything can be found. I wish I had gotten one of these years ago. When I first ordered this organizer, I didn't realize it had two zipper compartments on each side, and I was tickled to discover even MORE storage!!! With all the fun colors and patterns, it was hard to select one, but I've always been partial to polka dots. I love it and can't imagine anyone not being has pleased with this as I am!" — Ronna Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in sizes S-L and in 26 colors). 9. A HUGE pack of denture- and retainer-cleaning tablets that, YES, can de-gunk that $$$ mouthguard you got talked into at the dentist. But it will also turn back time on stained coffee mugs and thermoses so you aren't tempted to invest in new ones when you've got perfectly good ones at home. (Or you can even revive ones found at the thrift or from your local buy-nothing group!) I've used this hack to get rid of coffee stains in white mugs with another brand's denture/retainer cleaners and found it's most effective when used with boiling instead of room temp water. M3 Naturals is a small biz. Promising review: "Not only does it work perfectly on my grinder guard, but I used it on a water bottle and a coffee mug, and it was perfectly clean. Had a mint flavor, so that's the only reason I washed them. Got the coffee stain out and everything." — Rachel Get a 60-pack from Amazon for $21.81. 10. A set of Solemates heel protectors to save your stilettos from grassy walks as a bridesmaid, wedding guest, or someone who just got invited to a fancy shindig. Now you won't have to worry about defaulting to block heels or dropping your shoes off for repair afterward. And because they're clear, they're unnoticeable. Amazon Solemates is a US-based small business specializing in shoe care products. Promising review:"I purchased the narrow pair to wear with some high heels to my friend's wedding as a maid of honor. I also purchased some for the bride. These are amazing and did not pop off once! Everyone was asking me how in the world are my heels not sinking into the grass. They didn't notice the clear protectors until I pointed them out. This invention is genius and I definitely did not sink into the grass! Totally worth it, especially if you have expensive heels that you do not want to ruin! As for the bride's expensive shoes, they were definitely saved!!!" — swt caroline Get them from Amazon for $10+ (available in two sizes). 11. A specific ink remover that'll remove all sorts of pen accidents and transform hand-me-downs that have been etched with Sharpie pens. Promising review:"Amodex took ink out of my expensive scrubs. A pen leaked in my pocket and made a thick glob of ink stain on the scrub jacket and a little on the pants. After using the Amodex and washing in cold water, there is no evidence of a stain, and the fabric looks exactly how it looked before the stain. There was no damage or discoloration of the fabric. Thank you, Amodex. This product just saved me the $75 that it would have cost to replace the scrubs." — Michelle hammer Get it from Amazon for $12.50. 12. A two-pack of deodorant-removing sponges can rub away those ghostly stains that you ALL TOO OFTEN realize are a thing once you're wearing your dang shirt. It isn't a goner! You just need this sponge. Promising review:"I wear black scrubs five days a week. LIFESAVER! Love these so much. Literally just swipe five to six times with dry sponge and it's like magic. 25 stars!" — JY Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.50. 13. A set of Snug Plugs if your hair dryer plug keeps falling out of the bathroom outlet and you're starting to wonder if you need to get a pro involved. These little contraptions make a snug fit between outlets and plugs to keep 'em where you want. Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. Promising review:"These are SUCH a game changer. We rent, so I can't do much about the loose outlets around the house. These have made several outlets usable again!" — Minerva G. Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $10.99. 14. Washing machine-descaling tablets that'll work on both top- and front-loading machines to erase any lingering mildew smells — whether you've had this machine for ages and want to keep it running 'til the day you die. Or you got a steal on a used machine and now you know WHY. Promising review: "I bought a used front loader and it worked great but the clothes always smelled a little mildewy right out of the wash. I thought it was the design of the machine, but about five minutes of precleaning the front gasket with a washcloth and a brush, plus one run through with one tablet completely eliminated the smell. I can't believe the difference. These are absolutely worth buying." — Douglas Croxford Get 48 from Amazon for $25.89. 15. And some dishwasher-descaling tablets to help clean the thing that cleans your dishes. It deserves a deep clean too! A box of these will cost MUCH less than a visit from the repair person to take a look. Promising review: "Our dishwasher was NASTY. Totally disgusting. My husband wanted to buy a new one. I said let me see what I can do with this one because there is clearly an issue. This is after one cleaning, but I'm running it a second time due to the sheer filth of our family. I am so happy with the result so far. Awesome product!" — Ash Get 12 tablets (a year supply) from Amazon for $18.95. 16. A jewelry cleaning solution that reviewers say give them a professional-level on the stuff they wear on the reg like wedding bands. It's formulated to safely clean gold, palladium, platinum, sterling silver, stainless steel, diamonds, pearls, beads, porous stones, soft stones, enamel, and treated gemstones. Promising review: "Like a professional cleaning. I had months' worth of buildup on my wedding rings and this took it all off with one use! My diamond looks as good as it does when I take it to the jeweler. Very happy with this product." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 17. Waterproof cushion covers that'll help guard your new couch against your pups. OR cover up some unsightly stains from an otherwise-good couch you found curbside. Lots of reviewers use them on outdoor furniture, too! Promising review: "Have a look at these cushion covers! They are great quality and look amazing. Best invention ever! I bought the taupe, but wish I'd chosen the beige instead. Not a deal breaker, so kept them. But these are waterproof and washable! I have dogs, so this sure helps to protect my new sofa!!" — Laurica Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in eight sizes/packs and 11 colors). 18. Leather Honey conditioner will breathe new life into all kinds of tired-looking leather, like on couches, boots, purses, and more. It's nontoxic, non-oily, and will help your leather goods look and FEEL much better. Oh, and it's water-repellent! It might even have you doing double takes at those looked-over boots at the thrift. It can be used on leather shoes, accessories, interiors, furniture, upholstery, saddles, jackets, and tack. Promising review:"I use this for my everyday boots as well as my dress shoes. I'm not always gentle with my boots and I thought I had ruined them the other day (worn out color, scuffs all over), but I cleaned the muck off, gave them a brushing, then applied this leather honey, and after letting it sit, my boots look almost like the day I bought them! It keeps the leather supple and restores color. You only need to use a small amount per use!" — David Horning Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in three sizes). 19. A jar of the The Pink Stuff — a TikTok-famous cleaning paste made to handle all kinds of sticky, stuck-on situations like this nasty-looking kitchen faucet. This'll seriously come in handy even if your roomie has gotten better about cleaning as of late. Sometimes you just need a new product to get halfway excited about doing chores. Promising review:"I need this in bulk!! I have tried so many cleaning solutions to get out hard cooking stains on my stovetop and nothing worked! This stuff took it right out without a problem!!" — Micaela Gunderson Get it from Amazon for $5.97. 20. An expandable under-sink kit that'll fit around awkward pipes in the kitchen or bathroom while giving some sturdy ground to those bottles of cleaner and everyone's beauty products. No more cabinet avalanches! Promising review:"Great product for a great price. Very sturdy, but lightweight and small — under my bathroom sink is *very* small, and the metal frame is thin enough that it doesn't take up much space, and of course it allows me to utilize the empty vertical space instead of shoving things all the way to the back wall. I might rearrange the shelves, but it's just held with screws on each end so that's easy enough to do-comes with two supports for two shelves, but you can choose from four heights/positions. 👍🏻 Might need to order a second for under the kitchen sink..." — Jennifer Mowry Get it from Amazon for $22.87 (available in three finishes). 21. And a drawer organizer set to Lego-fit all the containers into your drawer so you can have the bathroom drawer or junk drawer of your Instagram dreams — or at least a drawer that works for your living situation. Promising review:" Wow my bathroom drawers are ELEVATED now. They look clean as hell and I can actually find stuff. Easy to snap together and organize how you'd like. Definitely buying a second set for my kitchen drawers!" — Toni Bish Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 22. A universal remote attachment so you don't have to hunt down the TV remote and then the Fire TV remote because SOMEONE misplaced them once again. This'll help you control it all with just your Fire TV remote. Promising review: "Before: three remotes, one for the screen (on/off), a separate one for the sound system (volume) and of course the fire stick remote. After: just the one convenient integrated unit. No more scrambling to find the which remote to do what I want, cause it's all right there in the one unit. I wish I'd have bought one years ago cause the multi-remote tango got old real fast." — Chapman B. Get it from Amazon for $26.99. 23. A six-outlet wall charger can comfortably fit all the chargers you require. Plus! it has two USB fast-charging ports *and* a night-light. Promising review:"LOVE this! Previously, I had an extension cord that looked messy, and got all the cords tangled, and held dog hair in the tangled mess. I found this because it was recommended on a TikTok, and I am SOOO glad I ordered it. I figured I had nothing to lose because of Amazon's amazing return procedure! It has a nightlight and USB ports that are extremely convenient. It looks so much better and took my extension cord mess anxiety away!" — Janine D Get it from Amazon for $17.97. 24. An adhesive cord organizer made specifically to stick on the back of appliances to tidy up your counters. Amazon Tidywrap is a small business established in 2022 that specializes in adhesive cord organizers. Note: these are meant for use on appliances only; the adhesive is removable, but may harm paint or wallpaper upon removal. Check out a TikTok of the cord organizer in action. Promising review: "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 $19.99 (available in two colors). 25. A pack of dual-sided SneakErasers that'll do nearly everything that pair of Sambas you've been wearing for the past six months need for zhuzhing up. One side will cleans scuffs, dirt stains, and grime, and the other side whitens them. Check out a TikTok of the SneakErasers in action. Promising review: "I have a couple pairs of sneakers I stopped wearing because they started looking a bit grungy. Just couldn't justify throwing them away though, because they were still in great shape and not very old. I came across these sponges and took a chance. They work like a charm. I cleaned two pairs of shoes and could not believe the results! Awesome." — Spencer Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $10.77. 26. Some liquid fabric dye can give your canvas sneakers a new life. The Rit website has a TON of official tutorials! Rit Check out how to dye your canvas sneakers on Rit. Get a bottle from Amazon for $5.99 (available in a range of colors). 27. And a powder fabric dye to help update anything in your closet you're feeling a bit meh about, has faded more than you'd like, or would serve you better in a different hue. Promising review (for the pic on the right):"I used the bucket dying method on a white 100% cotton dress I bought from a thrift store. It worked perfectly. No blotchy bits or anything to give away that this dress was ever anything but yellow. The key is to follow the instructions. You'll want to use a cup of salt and a little squirt of soap with your hot water, and make sure everything is completely dissolved before dying your fabric. Also pre-wet the fabric. The RIT website has very clear instructions with various methods of dying. I highly recommend RIT dye." — Loren Get it from Amazon for $4. 28. Grandma's Secret, an under-the-radar solution with serious stain-removing prowess — like, cleaning pen from a white leather couch. It can remove oil, grease, ink, grass, and blood stains for all my vampires out there. Psst, a few months ago I recommended this to a friend who fell in a puddle of motor oil on a sidewalk, then accidentally wiped it on her camel coat. It got the stains out! Promising review:"This stuff is so amazing. I'm a witness. My 2-year-old baby wrote all over my white leather couch. I tried multiple different things and nothing work but Grandma's Secret Spot Remover. I love this stuff." — L. Nix Get two bottles from Amazon for $8.99. 29. Some bra bands that can easily add some extra space to your trusty underthing you aren't quite ready to part with. Bras are incredibly expensive, and these aren't! These are also great for creating a custom fit if you have trouble finding your exact size in stores. Promising review:"These have been amazing during my pregnancy. I really can't rave enough. When my body started changing, I went out and bought a new bra (I'm a 32 and got a 34), but soon it started feeling tight on me. I didn't need another bra because the cups still fit fine, then I found these extenders, and they made all the difference! I can extend without buying new bras! They are sooo soft and comfortable, you can't really feel or tell they are there. I've already recommended them to all of my pregnant friends!" — Mari Get a three-pack from Amazon for $7.59 (available in a variety of combos). 30. A puffer jacket repair kit to work around small rips and tears without having to toss a whole item of outerwear. Puffer Jacket Repair is a small biz Etsy job specializing in, well, patches for puffer jackets! Get it from Puffer Jacket Repair on Etsy for $10.77 (available in a variety of colors). 31. A tie-dye kit can be a fun solution to cover up a stain that won't go away as an afternoon activity that'll make you wanna wear the piece of clothing for years to come! Psst, this might be perfect for those white T-shirts that have pit or neck stains. Promising review: "This was my first time tie-dyeing and this kit was very simple to use! The instructions are very clear and everything needed is included in the kit. I did have some tiny clumps of dye on my shirt, but I turned it inside out before starting so you can't hardly see them when the shirt is worn. I did avoid the black dye as another review had issues with that one, so I have no feedback on the black. Overall, excellent kit and my experience makes me want to tie dye more! — Emily Get a five-color kit from Amazon for $12.69 (also available in much larger kits). 32. A waist extender that'll help you get FAR more use out of those pants you're nervous about wearing to dinner because they're right on the cusp of being hard to button up. No need to replace! Be free! Use a waist extender! Amazon Promising review:"I do not know how I lived without them. I have saved a bunch on unnecessary alterations." — Gerald Voigt Get a five-pack of pants extenders for $6.99. 33. And on the flip side, a set of jean button pins to save the day when you're in between sizes on jeans you love — this pin helps you tighten up a waist gap on top. And all it takes is pressing it in. That's it! Promising review:"There are the best things ever. I have jeans that fit great but the waist is always too loose. So I saw these on TikTok, and I was so curious to see if they worked or not. But seriously, you need to buy these, the buttons are great material and just the most useful things overall." — Alexa Botello Get a set of 8 from Amazon for $6.99. 34. A four-way cleaning brush will make big moves on those black suede (or nubuck!) boots you decided to shuffle around in the dirt while wearing last weekend. Their days are no longer numbered. Shacke is a small biz. It has four sides: one to clean heavier scuff marks and stains, one to gently clean fine suede and light scuff marks, one to clean rounded corners, and one to clean hard-to-reach crevices and grooves. Promising review:"I was really sad when I thought my bucks were at the end of their road, because I had always heard that suede couldn't be cleaned. With this brush and a little elbow grease my bucks are looking great again! I didn't use any water or cleaner, I just kept wiping the brush off on my jeans to keep the brush clean, then hit the shoe again with a clean surface. It even brightened the leather up a bit." — Roberto Get it from Amazon for $6.99. 35. A set of Stretchlace shoelaces that'll transform your lace-up sneakers into some slip-ons whether you're simply tired of lacing up your shoes or some recent mobility issues have made it harder to lace the regular cotton laces. Stretchlace is a US-based small business that specializes in elastic shoelaces. Promising review:"I saw these on Shark Tank, so decided to try a pair. They are AMAZING! These are in shoes that I wear for workout classes that involve plenty of stepping and cardio... my shoes do not slip or feel loose at all, but stay as snug as if they had traditional shoelaces. No more loose shoestrings, no more tying, and untying. What a great invention! Hey you little kids with Velcro fasteners, move over! Grown-up laces are here!" — Leah Get them from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in 15 colors and in round laces). 36. Some bright shoelaces that come in a set of 15 colors to help brighten up some still-perfectly-fine sneakers in a way that'll get you pumped to wear them. Amazon Promising review:"Great quality, great colors. These laces are long enough for my boots... I use them with my canvas Keds sneakers too. It's nice to be able to change my laces with my outfits... It feels like a new pair of shoes every time I wear them!" — Tdelarme Get them from Amazon for $6.99. 37. And if you're REALLY into putting in some effort, a leather paint set will help you get creative with your leather shoes and accessories. Sometimes you just need to breathe some new life into a beloved accessory. Check out how one reviewer used the paint to give a pair of cowboy boots a colorful new twist. Promising review:"I was a bit skeptical of a shoe specific paint — it seemed more marketing hoodoo than a real improvement over other paints — but I was mistaken. This stuff rocks! It works well with stencils and brushes, has good opacity, great adhesion, and remains flexible when it dries. When combined with Angelus Paint 2-Thin, you can use it in any fillable paint pen. You lose some opacity but gain the ability to do longer continuous lines before needing more paint compared to a brush. I look forward to working on a few other projects with this paint." — Xaq F. Get it from Amazon for $34.73 (12 colors available in a multipack). 38. An attachable LED light for your vacuum because you've been eyeing the Dyson with the dust-finding light after your friend said she bought it but you KNOW you don't need to get a whole new vacuum. This is under $20 AND, according to the reviewer quoted below, just might not be a good thing because you'll see even more dirt and dust that needs cleaning! Promising review: "Was easy to attach. I had to bring it forward a little so it would get a little more light in front. The only complaint is that it shows every bit of dust and debris in front. Now, instead of taking a few minutes to vacuum, it takes a while longer, but when I am through, the floor is clean. I am satisfied." — Radford swindell Get it from Amazon for $16.19+ (available in battery-powered or rechargeable models). 39. A velvet slipcover will give your ragged old couch a completely new look. Plus, the slipcover comes with straps to keep it in place so you don't have to fuss with it all the time. Promising review:"I rent a furnished apartment with a grandma couch. I was covering it with a cute comforter for over a year, when I saw someone suggest this on Facebook. I love it. I got teal, and I've always wanted a velvet couch. I did not have extra money in my budget, but I definitely think it was worth it! Really easy to put on and not shapeless like the first couch covers. My friends came over, and they loved it." — Jenn Get it from Amazon for $32.49+ (available in five sizes and 13 colors). 40. Or perhaps you could use some washable dining chair slipcovers so you can make actual use of that dining set your aunt is offering up for free but isn't quite your style. Reviewers say they're super easy to use and work on various sized chairs. Promising review:"These arrived yesterday, and they were so easy for me to put on. Only took about 10 minutes for six chairs. From nasty white chairs to a nice gray and white cover. I LOVE THESE SO MUCH THAT I WILL BUY MORE TO CHANGE OUT MY COLORS FOR CHRISTMAS TIME AND ALL HOLIDAYS. Well worth the price we paid. I'm in love with my new chairs now. IT WAS MY HUSBAND'S IDEA FOR ME TO BUY MORE. ❤️" — lisa browning Get six from Amazon for $40.99+ (available in tons of solid colors and prints). 41. And consider a stretchy arm chair slipcover to help transform that perfectly fine (but hideous) chair you found on Facebook Marketplace for a song. Promising review:"Before and after putting it on. I couldn't be happier. This chair has been through and lot and I just wasn't ready to pry with it. The cover was easy to put in and so soft." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 10 sizes and 21 solid colors). 42. A snazzy couch cushion to keep your seat cushions safe from your pets, kids, and adults you also reside with — OK, from you too. It can also seriously scratch the itch for a new couch. Promising review: "It is so soft, fits so perfectly on my couch, doesn't move when I sit on it or when the dog jumps up, and looks nice too! I am extremely satisfied with this purchase and I hope it helps my couch to last a long time. After one month, zero regrets! It has been worth every penny. The couch cover is a fraction of the cost of my couch, so I think it's been very worth it to help keep the fabric on my couch intact. I washed it on delicate and tumble-dried it on low by itself. Held up great. Again, I love it! Worth the wait and the cost. I added two more photos to show how it held up after washing and drying it." — sgur Get it from Amazon for $13.97+ (available in 13 dimensions and15 color combos). 43. An enamel paint safe to use on metal appliances and more (think washers, dryers, fridges, tubs, bed frames) with unsightly rust stains or scratches but still run perfectly fine. Some reviewers even use it to redo their countertops or sinks, although you might want to use an acrylic sealer afterward if you decide to do that! It's fantastic for vintage appliances too, according to one reviewer. Promising review:"Oh my goodness! This stuff is amazing! I remodeled my bathroom and the washer and dryer looked terrible. One coat of this and they look brand new! I'm going to add another coat today just to make it extra durable." — L. Hornberger Get a quart from Amazon for $24.57. 44. A flexible, moldable rubbery glue called Sugru that's also waterproof, heat- and cold-resistant you can use on a variety of things that need fixing. So that pricey Apple computer charger can live to see MANY more workdays. May you never know the pain of having to buy a replacement. You can use it to bond glass, ceramic, wood, metal, and most plastics *and* to bond all of those surfaces to most walls. It slowly cures from malleable glue into a tough silicone rubber overnight. Promising review:"This stuff is the solution to so many challenging repairs that it's well worth keeping a supply of basic colors on hand in the fridge at all times. Example: After various glues failed to reattach the black rubber trim that holds the rear windshield onto my car, Sugru was the only thing that did. With no garage parking, this repair has survived 75-mile/hr winds, freezing temps, heavy rains, and 100-degree heat for well over three years and counting. And the repair fills the gap so perfectly that only a well-trained observer would ever detect the repair." — No BS Reviews Get an eight-color pack on Amazon for $26.35 (also available in packs of four other color combinations, including all black or all white). 45. A couch cup holder that'll even fit your Stanely cup. If your living room setup means that your coffee or side table won't fit as close to your couch as you'd like, here's an easy answer that won't require moving *or* replacing furniture. Promising review: "I love the 'Greige' color! It has a silicone feel and wraps perfectly on the arm of my sofa. It even fits my Stanley, which is great! Perfect way to store our remotes as well." — Robyn Magalhaes Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in six colors). 46. Some magnetic garage handles and faux windows that'll bring some serious curb appeal to your home for an EXTREMELY small fraction of the price of getting some carriage-style doors. They're pricey as heck. These magnets are not. Amazon Promising review:"I've been wanting to upgrade our garage door for a long time and now I have no idea why I waited! The magnets are super strong. Purchased two sets but only used one set of 'handles,' I wasn't a fan of how close I had to place each set next to each other with the narrow spacing on the door itself. Paired with the magnetic 'windows,' it looks like a brand-new door!" — MrsPirate Get them from Amazon for $14.34+ (available in several sets and variations). 47. Some vinyl picnic table and bench covers reviewers found extremely helpful for camping and park use, BUT will also help your OG picnic table in your yard look more presentable while protecting you from splinters. RNOONY is a small biz. Promising review: "Great product! I bought it for my backyard picnic table. I think the table and bench covers are well made for the price I paid." — Maria Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in two sizes and 10 patterns). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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25 Things That'll Extend The Life Of Clothing And Accessories, Because You Hate Throwing Things Away
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. Shopping · Your fuzzy-but-not-supposed-to-be-fuzzy overcoat deserves a second chance before you toss or donate it. 1. A specific ink remover that'll disappear pen stains, Sharpie etchings, and even grease marks. Promising review:"Amodex took ink out of my expensive scrubs. A pen leaked in my pocket and made a thick glob of ink stain on the scrub jacket and a little on the pants. After using the Amodex and washing in cold water, there is no evidence of a stain, and the fabric looks exactly how it looked before the stain. There was no damage or discoloration of the fabric. Thank you, Amodex. This product just saved me the $75 that it would have cost to replace the scrubs." — Michelle hammer Get it from Amazon for $11.38. 2. A portable fabric shaver with three speeds to help defuzz your sweaters, sweatpants, coats, couches — all kinds of things! Before you consider upgrading from a beloved coat or sweater, give this gadget a spin. This was an impromptu purchase once I realized just how bad my circa-2018 Asos midi coat was looking. It was SERIOUSLY fuzzy, and I'd been walking around in it, not even realizing it. How embarrassing for me! So I took this fabric shaver to it while I finally watched Lost about a year ago. It's a little loud, but it did some WORK. Here's a pic of a sleeve where you can see the difference it's making and also a glamour shot of the gobs of lint and fuzz it's removed from the coat. And unlike with other fabric shavers, there's no guessing how much charge the battery has left. This gadget has a little % countdown that's clear to read. My beloved coat looks brand new! Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in seven colors). 3. A leather stain remover spray can turn back time on your leather couch, purse, boots, basically whatever that, despite leather usually withstanding most stains, is really showing its wear. This stuff is transformative! This also works on Durablend, vinyl, compound, saffiano, faux leather, and other leather or leather-like surfaces. Promising review:"Was skeptical using this product on my favorite Celine bag, so I tested it out on a stain on the bottom of my bag just in case something bad happened. It quickly removed that stain and I continued to use the spray on a stain I got from my black jeans. Like magic, the stain was gone, and my bag has been restored! Would definitely recommend!" — Sarah P. Get it from Amazon for $16.99. 4. A shoe stretch spray that'll make those go-go boots that just don't fit like they used to actually zip up! Amanda Davis / BuzzFeed, Fellow BuzzFeed writer Amanda Davis swears by this spray. Check out her Foot Matters Shoe Stretch spray review for more information! Promising review: " I purchased my second pair of Dr. Martens three days before I was headed to New Orleans. Seemed like a mistake, right? Maybe it would have been, if I didn't have this spray. I used it once and then walked around the house for a bit with some thick socks on. Then I sprayed the boots again, and put beer cans inside of them and let them sit overnight. I wore my NEW boots all over three different airports (thanks layovers), and all over New Orleans. These were the only boots I packed too. It could have ended up a nightmare but it didn't! My boots still have a little ways to go to be fully broken in, but definitely ahead of schedule when I compare them to my first pair. I will use this spray on every pair of boots from now to forever." — lauren Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 5. Some leather zipper boot inserts with eyelets so you'll lace 'em into your Docs you don't wear as often as you should because you hate lacing 'em up when you're just trying to get out the door. Let's get your money's worth out of those boots and make getting dressed so much easier! (Psst, they're made to work with *all* brands.) Amazon Watch a TikToker use these inserts instead of buying a new pair of boots! Promising review: "Saw these on a TikTok and had to get some! They work perfectly, exactly as advertised. I generally don't wear my Docs very often because I'm either lazy or in a rush and don't want to deal with tying up my laces. Problem solved with these zippers. I also have a problem where the tongue on one of my boots leans to the side (they've been that way since I got them, I've tried EVERYTHING to try and fix it). I can normally only wear them with tall black socks, or there will be a strip of ankle skin on the side of the tongue. This fixes that problem – that strip is now covered! The zipper doesn't seem to slide down if I leave them partially unzipped. The zipper itself is high quality, it's a standard YYK zipper (probably the same brand a lot of your pants and jackets use)." — the bunch Get them from Amazon for $22.99 (available in 29 color combos and five sizes/styles). 6. Boot-Fix Glue so you can avoid going to the shoe-repair store because it always ends up being MUCH more expensive than you assumed. Promising review: "This totally worked. Been walking on my repaired boot for a month now, and it's still glued back together. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the glue dries white (not clear), and I had to use a Sharpie so it didn't look ridiculous. Way better than buying new boots, though!" — Elicia Get it from Amazon for $13.99. 7. A handbag organizer with LOTS of pockets to help you make the most of that tote you ADORE but REALLY needs far more organization. Or maybe it just (embarrassingly) has pen marks all over inside of it and you're trying to cover it up? Talk about a win-win. Promising review:"I have always purchased handbags with lots of pockets and sections because I hate having to dig around trying to find something in the gaping hole of purses with no sections. I purchased this medium size organizer, and I couldn't be happier!! It is very well-made, and it has so many great pockets to organize everything I need. THE BEST PART is, I can easily lift it out of one purse and put it into another one, and I always know where everything can be found. I wish I had gotten one of these years ago. When I first ordered this organizer, I didn't realize it had two zipper compartments on each side, and I was tickled to discover even MORE storage!!! With all the fun colors and patterns, it was hard to select one, but I've always been partial to polka dots. I love it and can't imagine anyone not being has pleased with this as I am!" — Ronna Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in sizes S-L and in 26 colors). 8. A two-pack of deodorant-removing sponges can rub away those ghostly stains that you ALL TOO OFTEN realize are a thing once you're wearing your dang shirt. It isn't a goner! You just need this sponge. Promising review:"I wear black scrubs five days a week. LIFESAVER! Love these so much. Literally just swipe five to six times with dry sponge and it's like magic. 25 stars!" — JY Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.50. 9. A jewelry cleaning solution that reviewers say give them a professional-level on the stuff they wear on the reg like wedding bands. It's formulated to safely clean gold, palladium, platinum, sterling silver, stainless steel, diamonds, pearls, beads, porous stones, soft stones, enamel, and treated gemstones. Promising review: "Like a professional cleaning. I had months' worth of buildup on my wedding rings and this took it all off with one use! My diamond looks as good as it does when I take it to the jeweler. Very happy with this product." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $24.89. 10. Leather Honey conditioner will breathe new life into all kinds of tired-looking leather, like on couches, boots, purses, and more. It's nontoxic, non-oily, and will help your leather goods look and FEEL much better. Oh, and it's water-repellent! It might even have you doing double takes at those looked-over boots at the thrift. It can be used on leather shoes, accessories, interiors, furniture, upholstery, saddles, jackets, and tack. Promising review:"I use this for my everyday boots as well as my dress shoes. I'm not always gentle with my boots and I thought I had ruined them the other day (worn out color, scuffs all over), but I cleaned the muck off, gave them a brushing, then applied this leather honey, and after letting it sit, my boots look almost like the day I bought them! It keeps the leather supple and restores color. You only need to use a small amount per use!" — David Horning Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in three sizes; clip the coupon for this price). 11. A jar of the The Pink Stuff — a TikTok-famous cleaning paste made to handle all kinds of sticky, stuck-on situations like grimy kitchen faucets. But! It also works on grease stains on your beloved Vans! Promising review:"I'm so impressed with how effective this product is. I had a grease stain on a pair of Vans sneakers that I was not able to get out with Shout or any other stain remover, and my friend recommended I get The Pink Stuff. I used it last night on the fabric and within minutes, the stain came out. The paste is incredibly easy to use, and if you use a tiny bit of warm water to activate it, it will bubble up immediately. The product smells great, does not feel super harsh on the skin, and literally washes off super easily without leaving any residue." — Alexa Get it from Amazon for $5.97. 12. A pack of dual-sided SneakErasers that'll do nearly everything that pair of Sambas you've been wearing for the past six months need for zhuzhing up. One side will cleans scuffs, dirt stains, and grime, and the other side whitens them. Check out a TikTok of the SneakErasers in action. Promising review: "I have a couple pairs of sneakers I stopped wearing because they started looking a bit grungy. Just couldn't justify throwing them away though, because they were still in great shape and not very old. I came across these sponges and took a chance. They work like a charm. I cleaned two pairs of shoes and could not believe the results! Awesome." — Spencer Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $10.77. 13. Some liquid fabric dye can give your canvas sneakers a new life. The Rit website has a TON of official tutorials! Rit Check out how to dye your canvas sneakers on Rit. Get a bottle from Amazon for $5.99 (available in a range of colors). 14. And a powder fabric dye to help update anything in your closet you're feeling a bit meh about, has faded more than you'd like, or would serve you better in a different hue. Promising review (for the pic on the right):"I used the bucket dyeing method on a white 100% cotton dress I bought from a thrift store. It worked perfectly. No blotchy bits or anything to give away that this dress was ever anything but yellow. The key is to follow the instructions. You'll want to use a cup of salt and a little squirt of soap with your hot water, and make sure everything is completely dissolved before dying your fabric. Also, pre-wet the fabric. The RIT website has very clear instructions with various methods of dyeing. I highly recommend RIT dye." — Loren Get it from Amazon for $4+ (available in 16 colors). 15. A jean button replacement kit in case the problem with your go-to pair is actually the hardware. Yes, $6 for a one-time fix can feel steep. But y'know what's steeper? Finding another pair and then paying for 'em. Oh, and there are MULTIPLE replacement buttons in this kit. Amazon Promising review:"What can I say, never sew another button on your pants again, These are sturdy and easy to install. I use them on jeans and I've used them on shorts and khakis, too." — J R Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 16. Grandma's Secret, an under-the-radar solution with serious stain-removing prowess — like, cleaning pen from a white leather couch. It can remove oil, grease, ink, grass, and blood stains for all my vampires out there. Psst, a few months ago I recommended this to a friend who fell in a puddle of motor oil on a sidewalk, then accidentally wiped it on her camel coat. It got the stains out! Promising review:"This stuff is so amazing. I'm a witness. My 2-year-old baby wrote all over my white leather couch. I tried multiple different things and nothing work but Grandma's Secret Spot Remover. I love this stuff." — L. Nix Get two bottles from Amazon for $8.99. 17. Some bra bands that can easily add some extra space to your trusty underthing you aren't quite ready to part with. Bras are incredibly expensive, and these aren't! These are also great for creating a custom fit if you have trouble finding your exact size in stores. Promising review:"These have been amazing during my pregnancy. I really can't rave enough. When my body started changing, I went out and bought a new bra (I'm a 32 and got a 34), but soon it started feeling tight on me. I didn't need another bra because the cups still fit fine, then I found these extenders, and they made all the difference! I can extend without buying new bras! They are sooo soft and comfortable, you can't really feel or tell they are there. I've already recommended them to all of my pregnant friends!" — Mari Get a three-pack from Amazon for $7.59 (available in a variety of combos). 18. A puffer jacket repair kit to work around small rips and tears without having to toss a whole item of outerwear. Puffer Jacket Repair / Etsy Puffer Jacket Repair is a small biz Etsy job specializing in, well, patches for puffer jackets! Get it from Puffer Jacket Repair on Etsy for $11.18 (available in a variety of colors). 19. A waist extender that'll help you get FAR more use out of those pants you're nervous about wearing to dinner because they're right on the cusp of being hard to button up. No need to replace! Be free! Use a waist extender! Amazon 20. And on the flip side, a set of jean button pins can save the day when you're in between sizes on jeans you love — this pin helps you tighten up a waist gap on top. And all it takes is pressing it in. That's it! Promising review:"There are the best things ever. I have jeans that fit great but the waist is always too loose. So I saw these on TikTok, and I was so curious to see if they worked or not. But seriously, you need to buy these, the buttons are great material and just the most useful things overall." — Alexa Botello Get a set of 8 from Amazon for $6.99. 21. A four-way cleaning brush will make big moves on those black suede (or nubuck!) boots you decided to shuffle around in the dirt while wearing last weekend. And they'll get your excited about leather sandals whose footbeds look a little worse for wear from last summer. Shacke is a small biz. It has four sides: one to clean heavier scuff marks and stains, one to gently clean fine suede and light scuff marks, one to clean rounded corners, and one to clean hard-to-reach crevices and grooves. Promising review:"I was really sad when I thought my bucks were at the end of their road, because I had always heard that suede couldn't be cleaned. With this brush and a little elbow grease my bucks are looking great again! I didn't use any water or cleaner, I just kept wiping the brush off on my jeans to keep the brush clean, then hit the shoe again with a clean surface. It even brightened the leather up a bit." — Roberto Get it from Amazon for $6.99. 22. A set of Stretchlace shoelaces to transform your lace-up sneakers into some slip-ons whether you're simply tired of lacing up your shoes or some recent mobility issues have made it harder to lace the regular cotton laces. Stretchlace is a US-based small business that specializes in elastic shoelaces. Promising review:"I saw these on Shark Tank, so decided to try a pair. They are AMAZING! These are in shoes that I wear for workout classes that involve plenty of stepping and cardio... my shoes do not slip or feel loose at all, but stay as snug as if they had traditional shoelaces. No more loose shoestrings, no more tying, and untying. What a great invention! Hey you little kids with Velcro fasteners, move over! Grown-up laces are here!" — Leah 23. Some bright shoelaces that come in a set of 15 colors can help brighten up some still-perfectly-fine sneakers in a way that'll get you pumped to wear them. Amazon Promising review:"Great quality, great colors. These laces are long enough for my boots... I use them with my canvas Keds sneakers too. It's nice to be able to change my laces with my outfits... It feels like a new pair of shoes every time I wear them!" — Tdelarme Get them from Amazon for $6.99. 24. And if you're REALLY into putting in some effort, a leather paint set will help you get creative with your leather shoes and accessories. Sometimes you just need to breathe some new life into a beloved accessory. Check out how one reviewer used the paint to give a pair of cowboy boots a colorful new twist. Promising review:"I was a bit skeptical of a shoe specific paint — it seemed more marketing hoodoo than a real improvement over other paints — but I was mistaken. This stuff rocks! It works well with stencils and brushes, has good opacity, great adhesion, and remains flexible when it dries. When combined with Angelus Paint 2-Thin, you can use it in any fillable paint pen. You lose some opacity but gain the ability to do longer continuous lines before needing more paint compared to a brush. I look forward to working on a few other projects with this paint." — Xaq F. Get it from Amazon for $34.73 (12 colors available in a multipack). 25. A red wine stain remover you should keep on hand because, well, accidents happen! But you can be prepared for (at least some of) them! Reviewers have found great success in using this on rugs, carpet, upholstery and, yes, clothes! Your white T-shirt you spilled Malbec all over once you heard "High Body Count Hair" Leave Angie K's lips on RHOSLC is NOT a goner! (So iconic.)
