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It won’t help you decide what you’re having for dinner (boo), but this list will help you keep your stuff clean, organized, and sorted.

I am a contributor who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping for over two years with an emphasis on home goods, parenting items and toys, beauty products, and anything that can make your day-to-day life run a little smoother.

Promising review: "I was having trouble sleeping in the mornings as I would hear my roommate closing the cabinets some days. I decided to get some of these and see if they help, and just with my comparison of the cabinet with and without closing I have some hope I will get an extra 20 minutes of rest." —Madison

Get a pack of 300 from Amazon for $8.99.

The loops on this machine include White Noise, Fan, Ocean, Rain, Stream and Summer Night, which you can set with a 15-, 30-, or 60-minute auto off timer.

Promising reviews: "Perfect for our noise floor in the dorm! Helps my roommate and I to fall asleep and sleep soundly. We love the nature sounds in addition to the classic white noise. The loop doesn’t bother us, but is slightly more noticeable on the 'night sounds' one with chirping, but it’s not bothersome. Overall, such a great purchase!" —becky

"I've been struggling to sleep for a while, with noisy neighbors and roommates always making loud sounds the second I'm finally asleep. This sound machine is slim, stylish, and the sounds are perfect! You can't even hear them looping, which is always the hardest part of relaxing with a sound machine on. The timer is very convenient for when you just want the machine to help you fall asleep but not run all night. My favorite is the Night setting, which is the sound of crickets. Super soothing." —FruitonBottom

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in white and black).

Promising reviews: "My tub was very dark after moving in and having a roommate who never cleaned the tub. After it sat for the necessary time, i scrubbed and it was super clean and brighten it up so much!" —Megan

"Works great. I use it for my college dorm shower." —Hana F

Get it from Amazon for $20.89+ (available in two scents and two sizes).

Promising review: "My roommate and I were cooking and our butter pan went into flames. She hurried it into the sink and we put water on it and WHOOSH it got huge. I yelled “fire blanket fire blanket!!” and it put it out instantly. GREAT product!!" —Anonymous

Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (also available in multipacks)

Promising review: "One of my roommates bought this stuff and it’s been in our pantry since school started, all of us hoping we would never need it. Well tonight the cast iron skillet I bought at the grocery store (sales aren’t always your friend) burst into flames. I call for my roommates, who were upstairs, and while they were running down, I went into our pantry, retrieved the can of this stuff, and sprayed it into the skillet. It completely extinguished the fire before my roommates even made it down the stairs. 10/10 would recommend. I was following the directions to the letter, but an extremely hot stove and cheap equipment lead to disaster. I’m so thankful we had this stuff and I will recommend to anyone and everyone. I will never be without it." —EJ

Promising review: "My roommate's girlfriend just moved in and had the same glassware and food storage containers as I do, so I wanted to label them so our sets didn't get mixed up. I needed an inexpensive label maker that was small and easy to use, and I needed the labels to hold up to washing, microwaving, refrigeration, and freezer storage. These labels stay on super well. They have not faded or scrubbed off when cleaned, and they haven't warped at all in the fridge or microwave. They stick to the item but are very easy to remove if you need to reposition it or remove the label. I haven't had to charge the maker or buy more tape since I got it a month ago, and it connects to the app extremely quickly and easily for printing labels. I'm more satisfied than I thought I would be with a label maker, haha, and I will continue to use it!" —Alyssa Laine

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three colors).

This pack contains a reusable handle and five single-use heads that you just remove and dispose of after handling your clogged pipes.

Promising reviews: "My roommate sheds hair like you wouldn't believe, and we've had to call the plumber to unclog the drain an embarrassing amount of times (even though we do have a hair catch in the tub). When our shower stopped draining again I bought this on a whim, and OMG it really does the trick! I pulled a rat-sized clump out of our shower drain on the first try (though I'll spare you the photos, it was NASTY)." —Tracy Nicoletti

"A college essential. As someone who is a student and lives with fellow hair shedders, tubs get clogged quickly and no one is a plumber or wants to risk melting the pipes with chem stuff. This neat little tool is easy to use and super effective. It’s also oddly satisfying to twist, pull, and watch what odd stuff is in the drain. It’s gross but a great roommate bonding activity and it makes living easier. Wonderful gadget. We love it and and every college student or young person away from home should have one handy if they’re prone to shedding hair or living with people who do." —Paula Yahaira Lopez

Get a five-pack from Amazon for $19.99. 

Promising reviews: "This is great for the kitchen sink, especially when you have a roommate that thinks the drain is a garbage disposal, Kelly." —Julia White

"This product made my bathtub go from completely blocked up (taking over 8 hours to drain a long shower) to draining even faster than when I first moved in. I got so excited about seeing how well it worked that I offered to help my roommate with their shower as well." —Theo

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three sizes).

Promising reviews: "I have roommates who always watch TV loudly until midnight so I purchased this to seal the gap in my door. It really reduced 90% of the noise from living room!!! I can finally have a nice sleep!!!" —wen yan

"I really love this product!! I live with my roommates and am very sensitive to sound. It was kinda hard to coordinate everybody’s time and schedule and I was awoken by the sound in the kitchen several times early morning like 3 to 4am. This product is a game-changer for me. I can barely hear people talking or washing dishes outside and I can see less dust in my room since I sealed those gaps in my door. Highly highly recommend this product!!" —Yiting Cai

Get it from Amazon for $6.97+ (available in two sizes and four colors). 

Promising review: "My roommate and myself have very different temperature preferences, and this has taken the headache out of that. Auto-shutoff and it keeps the room warm." —Joshua Williams

Get it from Amazon for $70.49+ (available in black and silver).

Promising reviews: "I bought this for my college son in Arizona. It’s HOT down there and he said this cools his room down so much, it’s borderline chilly!! 🥶 All of his roommates have purchased one since. Perfect purchase!" —Tbing71

"Great product!! Had to get myself one after my roommate got one. Super quiet, has a lot of settings. Overall great!!!!" —Omar Alasha

Get it from Amazon for $80.99+ (available in four colors),

Promising review: "These bins are exactly what I was looking for! Sharing a fridge with roommates means I can't separate all my stuff, so it was all jumbled together in piles. These bins solved that problem. They're easy to stack and fit together well. 10/10 would recommend." —T_Me

Get an eight-piece set from Amazon for $24.99. 

Promising review: "Perfect for college girls. A granddaughter’s dream come true! This was the perfect gift for our granddaughter! She said will be great to have since it perfect to have and use in her room… it frees up the shared bathroom with roommates!" —Nanabug

Get it from Amazon for $18.98+ (available in seven colors). 

Promising review: "This is great in my shower so my roommate and I have our own shelf without taking up space on all the ledges." —Jared Martell

Get it from Amazon for $20.69+ (available in two finishes). 

The earplugs also come with a carrying case and eight different ear tips (XS–L) to ensure the perfect fit.

Promising review: "These are great. My college-age daughter loves these for studying. She has three roommates and these help with studying and trying to sleep. Plus they look cute like jewelry. Highly recommend. Easy to keep clean Very modern look and fit well." —Hey

"I use them all the time. They're comfortable and flat so I can even sleep in them if I need to. It surprised me how well it worked for a variety of contexts: I used it for concerts, for loud, busy places, for sleeping when my roommates are loud, etc. No problems whatsoever. Good earplugs." —e

Get them from Amazon for $34.95+ (available in seven colors). A super-soft silicone version is also available for $24.95 (available in four colors).

It's super quick to install, and one cartridge can last up to three months!

Promising review: "I originally got these because my college roommate never cleaned the bathroom and I was hoping to find something that would help me not have to clean the toilet as often. Let me tell you, this works so much better than I hoped. These keep the toilet COMPLETELY CLEAN for three months! All I have to do is take some disinfectant wipes around the outside every now and then – I only have to scrub the bowl once when the cartridge runs out. When I moved out of the apartment I took this with me and hooked it up to the toilet back home. When I move out, I will certainly be taking it with me again. Can't recommend this enough." —Dave M.

Promising review: "This lightweight dishwasher indicator was great for my roommates and me to be able to look at a glance without needing to open the dishwasher. The magnets are very strong, so it will not fall off, and the vibrant colors of the indicator allow us to see it from across the living room. Also, it was easy to install on the door." —Justin Muzzarelli

"This little dishwasher magnet might seem simple, but let me tell you, it's a game-changer! Living with roommates can be, well, interesting when it comes to dishes. Someone always forgets if the dishwasher's clean or dirty (cough, me, sometimes). This magnet has saved us countless "is it safe to unload?" standoffs. Plus, the magnet is super strong, and for the times I forget (again, me!), the included tape sticks like nobody's business. Now, everyone knows exactly what's going on in the dishwasher kingdom. Highly recommend, especially for any kitchen with forgetful humans (like me) or little ones learning the dishwashing ropes!" —Ryan

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in six styles).

Also check out a version that's a bit more ~upscale~ for $17.95.

Promising reviews: "My son and his roommates were looking for a shelving solution in a dorm room. This was the perfect answer. Very sturdy, easy to maneuver, and provided ample space for four roommates to share. Great quality and value. I highly recommend." —Joseph

"I love this shelving unit!! It works great for people who are renting and don’t have a lot of cabinet space! I bought this when I was renting a room and had other roommates who needed the extra space. I still own it, and it’s a great addition to my condo to hold extra appliances!" —Matthew Hill

Get it from Amazon for $24.93+ (available in a variety of styles and sizes). 

Promising reviews: "I desperately needed room on my counter in our master bath. I never kept it in the drawer or closet, so my counter was always cluttered. This was a great deal. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I was able to fit! Ya'll!! Don't sleep on this if you're wondering if you really need it. YES GIRL YOU DO! 🤣😅 Your bathroom, roommate, significant other, etc. will thank you. 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" —Vanessa

"Ordered this rotating makeup organizer for my new dorm. It looks great and has so much space to hold tons of my makeup stuff. I'm always busy organizing all of my makeup and skincare stuff. Now I've got them easy! Already highly recommended this makeup organizer to my roommate, and it's also a really good choice as a gift!" —Jingyun Zhang

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

Promising reviews: "I bought this, a little wary that it would hold all of my silverware that was in a massive heap in the drawer, and it miraculously does! It was desperately needed in a small kitchen with limited drawer space. My roommate and I moved in together and realized we have waaay too many cooking tools and knives, and now that our silverware is in this little organizer, we can open the drawer without shoving random spatulas and ladles down to get the drawer to come all the way out! It is a bit taller than a traditional silverware holder, so just make sure your drawer is deep enough before buying." —Molly M

"I got this because I have a roommate and we share a drawer; she has a regular organizer that takes up a lot of space, and I had no room. This fits perfectly in the drawer beside hers and allows me to access everything I need, and you get used to the placement of where the utensils are." —Kaylan Strickland

Get it from Amazon for $11.19+ (available in two sizes). 

Promising reviews: "My oven at my apartment gets used heavily. Between myself, my two roommates, and our significant others, we love to cook, and as a result, it's not that unusual for the oven door to smudge quite quickly. In the past, we've used oven cleaner to get stubborn stains out. However, one day while watching a TylerTube video, I saw him test it out on a dirty microwave and was impressed by how well it seemed to work. I ended up buying some, and honestly, I'm impressed. While it does require some elbow grease, it honestly gets the job done very well and quickly. Highly recommend!" —John J

Get a pack of 60 wipes and a large microfiber cloth from Amazon for $12.97.

Rocco & Roxie Supply Company is a family-owned small business established in 2013 that specializes in pet odor eliminators, pet toys, pet snacks, and pet accessories.

Promising reviews: "I searched many hours for a product to kill urine/poop smells from my throw rugs that was safe and strong, and found and researched this company. I have used it on my rugs, and for the most part, I've not had any issues with pet accidents. But the BIGGEST sell was using it in my roommate's room by his request, for help on defunking his carpet, couch and bedding. OMG! For at least three days now, he's been praising and bragging to his friends about this wonderful liquid I found. So if you're looking for something to kill urine/poop smells, this is the stuff. It comes in a spray bottle and a gallon jug." —brandy lindsey

"Honestly the best pet cleaner I’ve used so far. One of my roommates dogs had a major accident and we were able to get most of the damage out with this! Works best for minor accidents." —Christine Moon

Promising review: "I love it. My two roommates and I use it to organize our bathroom things, and it fits soooo many items. Also is tall enough to fit shampoos and hair spray bottles. I love the little hooks so each one of us has our own hooks for face towels and loofas." —Lilly

Get it from Amazon for $18.69+ (available in five colors).

This organizer can hang over the door or on a wall. It even has battery-powered LED lights inside to help you see all your jewelry and a lock to keep everything safe.

Promising review: "I get so many compliments on this jewelry organizer!! There was a faint smell when I first purchased it, but I really didn’t mind it. I fit all of my jewelry into it with room to spare, and the lights are a very nice touch. As a college student with roommates, the lock feature has saved me a lot of peace of mind." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $71.98+ (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "LOVE this purchase!! I wish I had taken a before picture; my disgusting roommates destroyed our microwave, and it was filthy. They would’ve never cleaned it since they’re slobs, but this purchase saved me SO much time. All the food came off very easily, and it looked brand-new afterward! Amazing, wish I could give it 10 stars." —DvdPlayfair

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

Promising reviews: "My main use for this product is cleaning my bathtub. Although I only take showers, I have a roommate who also uses the same shower and tub, and over time, it gets pretty dirty. In any case, I tried a lot of different methods of cleaning but found that the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers worked best and were easiest, even though it took a couple of them to do the job because they break down pretty quickly. I saw these pads online and thought even if I have to go through a couple more, they would still be less expensive. But to my amazement, it actually worked better. It broke through the dirt a little easier, and it only took me one sponge to do the whole job. Not only that, but it did not break down as the national brand did; it was still in one piece, a very grimy and much smaller piece, but nonetheless, one piece. So 20 for this price is a truly great price for a truly great product." —Michael

Psst — check out BuzzFeed's STK cleaning pads review for more deets (and incredible before and after photos).

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $14.95 (also available in a pack of 100).

Promising review: "Such a good quality project, holds so much stuff, and comes with organizers to sort everything. Has lasted me two years through several college move-ins and outs. Very sturdy and easy to assemble. My roommate even bought one after seeing how useful mine was." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $29.97+ (available in three tiers and three colors).

Promising reviews: "This is the most awesome mop on the market. I live with roommates, and we constantly have people coming and going, shoes in the house, etc. This mop gets everything. The handle is adjustable, and the bucket is the perfect size. No more breaking your back to clean the floors. Buy this." —S

"Roommate bought one for the house and it works great. It's not very large, but not small either. The spinning bucket is awesome. You dip the dirty map in the water a few times and press the peddle once and boom your ready to mop some more. It amazed me the first time i did it. Can't really go wrong with this." —Amazon Customer

Promising reviews: "Frankly, I’m surprised my roommate and I aren’t bald with all the hair this thing has caught in the past week and a half. It works, and it stays put. Wish we would’ve gotten it sooner, could’ve saved the maintenance guy a couple of trips." —Shelby

"My drain started to clog due to the amount of hair my roommate and I were producing this has absolutely helped alleviate that problem! My drain is completely open and flat with no tab, so I first I was concerned if it would work at all because the picture showed it connected to the tab. But, due to the top being weighted it does not move at all! Even with high water pressure or some standing water, it still stays in the place and catches all of the hair! Absolutely worth the money! A true necessity!" —Hannah Noble

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly says: "I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout food instead of cooking. But, as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce *and* the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like I say it does! Like, scary well."

Promising review: "This works! Even after my roommate left a caked-on, dried-up, food-covered skillet for three days on the stovetop, I couldn’t live with that another day. First time using this new Dawn and was soooo impressed! No all-day soak. Run HOT water over the pan first, spray, and wash off with a non-abrasive. I use a sponge." —Alicia Jill Terry

Promising review: "My roommates and I have a big collection of water bottles and cups that were taking up a lot of space in the cabinet, and I saw a video about this idea and I love it. Enough room to keep the lids and straws in them." —Mila B.

Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in two sizes and six colors).

Promising review: "For the price, you can’t do better. My roommate looked at this in the box and scoffed, and then had to eat their words when it was done. It involves the expected assembly frustration; however, the end product is quite sturdy and looks good. I’ve actually gotten comments on it from visitors." —John Dubiansky

Get it from Amazon for $37.49+ (available in two sizes and five colors).

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