These 33 Products Will Give The Worn Out Things In Your Home The Kiss Of Life
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These 33 Products Will Give The Worn Out Things In Your Home The Kiss Of Life
No need to toss everything old out. They can be saved.
1. Couch cushion inserts to help support your favorite but ever-sagging seat. No need to spend $$$ replacing your couch or armchair. These inserts can be cut to fit your cushions perfectly.
Promising review: “I used this in the bottom of my down-layered sofa cushions that sagged in the center, and they worked great. I wish I had bought them a couple of years ago. I was looking at new sofas because of this and it’s only a 3-year-old sofa and expensive. These fixed the problem, and I highly recommend them.” —Jenford
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in three sizes and packs of two).
2. A pack of Affresh dishwasher cleaner tablets so you don’t risk limescale and mineral buildup affecting your dishwasher’s performance. Because if a dishwasher can’t properly wash dishes…it’s essentially just a wet cabinet.
Promising review: “I started getting white streaks all over my dishes; that never happened before. I thought it was my detergent and changed it, but no difference. Clean dishes with this weird white film on them. I’d wash them by hand, then put them back in the dishwasher, and white film again! Then I did an internet search to figure out what was going on (a dishwasher is an incredibly simple piece of machinery) and found this! Bought it. Used it. My dishes are clean again!” —Carey Holzman
Get six tablets from Amazon for $7.99.
3. Some restorative wipes whose technologically advanced formula restores and protects your faded, oxidized, sun-damaged, and water-stained possessions. If your front door has seen water and salt damage this past winter, these wipes are for you. They can also be used on tires, patio furniture, and more!
Promising reviews: “I used this on a 15+-year-old patio table whose paint was fading. It brought it back to life, and I only had to use one sheet.” —O. Diaz
“This stuff restores just about anything! So far, it seems to last. One little wipe can do all the plastic on an SUV and probably more. Used it on household stuff and yard stuff, too. Plan to always have this on hand!” —Vanessa H
Get five wipes from Amazon for $13.05.
4. And a bottle of Feed-N-Wax wood polish because this will not only enhance your floor’s and furniture’s shine but will also layer them with a protective coating of carnauba wax and beeswax, so there’s less polishing for you to do in the future. This will be especially useful if the winter air really dries out the wood in your home.
Promising reviews: “I use it once a year on my inside doors and cabinet doors and window frames and sills and it looks good all year long! It is my spring cleaning routine. Takes me several weeks to finish, but once you start, you can’t stop because it makes such a difference!” —Pat Sikorski
“I LOVED using this in my kitchen. It made my cabinets look like they were recently redone. I didn’t do anything extra; I just wiped my cabinets with my normal cleaner and then used this, and like magic, my kitchen was brand new. I also used it on some shelving, banisters, and my hutch, and they all looked amazing. And the hutch wasn’t as annoying to dust for a while.” —tiffany b
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
5. An electric fabric shaver to rescue furniture from pills, fuzz, and matted fibers. Get your couch back to just-bought-it condition!
The battery-operated model requires two AA batteries that aren’t included, but you can buy some right here!
Promising review: “This thing is excellent. I just ‘repaired’ two cashmere sweaters and one modal-blend jersey top to like-new condition. The waste compartment fills up quickly and will start clogging the blades if not emptied frequently. I will share one trick I found for emptying the area around the blades. Remove the waste compartment and hold the unit vertically over a garbage can while turning the defuzzer on. Blades will spin, and the rest of the pills will fall out. Enjoy.” —Fine Print Reader
Get it from Amazon for $12.75+ (available in four colors and two styles).
6. A fume-free oven cleaner so powerful you might just convince yourself you replaced your oven altogether. This heavy-duty cleaner can remove grime, stains, and caked-on food!
Promising review: “I don’t normally write reviews, but HOLY MOLY, if you’re looking for an oven cleaner, BUY THIS ONE!! I’m fairly sure no one has ever cleaned my oven since the day it was installed in this apartment many years ago, and I’m embarrassed to admit that includes me (seven years living here). I wiped up spills and such after cooking, but I never did a deep clean before because I thought it was going to be a gargantuan task. I sprayed on a layer of Easy Off foam, let it sit overnight, and started wiping it off with a wet sponge the next day. Talk about ‘easy to remove’ — this cut through YEARS of baked-on grease splatter like it was nothing. My sponge was black after the first swipe, but I could actually see clean metal! Many rinses/wipes later, I have an oven that looks almost new.” —L. Lietzke
Get it from Amazon for $8.98.
7. A drywall repair kit that’s putty, a putty knife, and a sander all in one so you can patch up the wall where you attempted hanging a 50-pound gold mirror you found for free on Craigslist.
Promising review: “This spackle is so handy! It is much easier and faster than opening a regular container of spackle and then finding a putty knife and sandpaper. Everything you need is right there. I filled probably close to 50 small holes and nicks from kids throwing toys, etc., in less than 15 minutes. Would definitely recommend this.” —Michelle Smith
Get it from Amazon for $7.28.
8. A magical water-based instant carpet spot cleaner because there’s no hiding that huge, old splotch in the middle of your living room. Say goodbye to those stubborn wine, pet, coffee, food, and dirt stains!
Plus, it’s useful on just about any type of fabric!
Promising review: “So my dog got into my makeup bag and got ahold of some liquid lipstick and needless to say, I flipped out to see my carpets neon orange. It took about an hour and two rolls of paper towels, but holy moly! WOW did this stuff work! My mother recommended it to me after using it on minor stains at her house, and I’m so glad I got it. Definitely worth the money, and it really does disappear right before your eyes like the bottle says!” —jen
Get it from Amazon for $6.65.
9. And a portable Bissell multi-purpose carpet cleaner to take care of the spots and stains your carpets and couches garnered throughout hibernation season. No need to go out and rent a cumbersome contraption when you’ve got this compact bad boy at home. It’s got powerful spray and suction so those stubborn pet messes will be gone in mere moments. Deep clean made easy!
Promising review: “Wow! Bought this little steamer and am really impressed. I did one go on my brothers’ couches, and [there’s a] difference. It could use one more go to get to the ‘looking like brand new,’ but this is amazing!!! When you watch the video in the product description, there is something oddly satisfying about watching the dirty water get suctioned in after spraying the surface you are cleaning, but I must admit I didn’t believe it would work that well. Well, it does!! Just like advertised! I am so impressed. If you are considering this cleaner, get it; you will not be disappointed.” —edina bajraktarevic
Get it from Amazon for $123.59.
10. A set of wood-repairing markers and wax sticks if that annoyingly huge scratch on your lovely coffee table is your Joker origin story. Just take one of these markers and color over any imperfections. Once it’s dry, your furniture will be free of any annoying scuffs, nicks, and scrapes!
Promising review: “For $10, you can cover up so many scratches that you couldn’t buy a house big enough to run out of ink. I’ve had this for just four hours, but I fixed a table that was scratched when I moved it, kitchen cabinets, chairs, a wine rack, and some hardwood flooring. It does a good job of covering the scratches to the point where you have to stare at a spot to notice it, but don’t expect it to make your furniture look brand new again. But for $10, you can make your furniture look reasonable! Would highly recommend to anyone who has pets who scratch the !@#$ out of their wood furniture.” —Phaedrus
Get six markers, six wax sticks, and a sharpener from Amazon for $8.99.
11. A heavy-duty ceramic cooktop cleaner for those caked-on messes, tough-to-remove stains, and splattered-on grease spots. And though it may be heavy-duty, it’s still non-abrasive, so you won’t leave your stove covered in scratches.
Promising review: “I honestly did not think this product would work! I tried nearly everything, including the sample that came with my black glass stove. I squirted the product onto the stovetop and used a damp scrub pad. Most of the built-up brown stains and white streaks came off with minimal scrubbing effort. What impressed me was that the white streaks were 95% gone as well! Nothing took these off before. I highly recommend this product! The only thing I will use from now on!” —Natalie
Get it from Amazon for $10.98.
12. A Scrubbing Bubbles cleaning stamp because rings have been forming around the inside of your toilet. This will keep your toilet bowl fresh and clean with every flush. Just plop some gel inside the bowl and let it work so you don’t have to.
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Promising review: “I absolutely love these things! I have five kiddos. These gel stamps keep my toilet cleaner and fresher-smelling for longer, which is a definite plus with four boys. These have an easy, no-mess application. I finally just put them on my Subscribe & Save, so I always have them ready.” —Alyssa M
Get six stamps from Amazon for $5.99.
13. A nontoxic leather conditioner to help restore your leather throne to its former glory. Just spread a thin and even layer of conditioner to reveal rejuvenated (and water-repellent) furniture.
Promising review: “I did a lot of research to find a non-chemical leather conditioner for my couch. I applied it to a full-sized leather sofa as well as a large leather chair with an ottoman. I only needed to use a little bit, and they were shiny and smooth and looked brand new! Clean your leather first, then use a little bit of this with a lint-free cloth, and it will turn out beautifully. My couches were dry and silky smooth in about five minutes. Amazing conditioner! I HIGHLY recommend Leather Honey!!” —ASD1
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes).
14. Or a leather color restoring polish that’ll return your prized possessions to the way they looked in their heyday. Faded? Scratched? Not anymore!
Promising review: “Our well-loved dark brown leather couch looked like what it was: a beautiful, comfortable, and tired piece that is the all-time favorite of kids and dogs. We followed the instructions religiously and used all three products: the conditioner first (with a substantial drying time), the color product (waited 72 hours), and then the sealer. The couch looked like new — we could not believe it. That was months ago, and even after being subjected to the same sort of use, the couch still looks perfect. There is a comment here, ‘It is like paint,’ and that is correct. The color product is, indeed, a refinisher (not a dye). In addition to adding color, it puts a gloss back on the leather. I love the results and I’d recommend it highly. But I believe it is very important to get all three products and even more important to follow the instructions carefully.” —N. Miracle
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in eight colors).
15. A pack of touch-up paint pens so you can address any places where your furniture or wall art may have scraped paint off the walls. Just fill one of these pens up with your latex paint and brush away!
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Promising review: “I love this. They’re absolutely perfect for touchin’ up the little spots that need touchin’ up. I have several sets filled with different paints and so far they’ve stayed ‘usable’ without the paint drying out. I rinse the brush really well after each use (latex paints) and recap it.” —Hooked On AMZN!
Get a pack of two from Slobproof on Amazon for $16.99 (also available in larger pack sizes).
16. A toilet tank cleaner whose citric acid formula works to remove hard-water deposits and other stains in your toilet tank without any elbow grease needed. Get rid of stubborn odors with this safe-on-pipes cleaner.
Promising review: “This stuff is magical!! I had tried so many different ways to get the tank clean. Poured this into the tank, and boom, the stains from years of use were gone!! Will buy again.” —Theresa Blansit
Get it from Amazon for $7.40.
17. A pack of Bottle Bright cleaning tablets to take care of the tough stains and persistent odors living in your coffee pots and mugs. The best part is there’s no scrubbing involved. So you get super clean gear with minimal effort!
Promising review: “My tea mug was horrible: ‘stainless’ steel that was totally brown from tea. It’s now shiny and silver again. I used it on my coffee mug and my gym water bottle as well, and they’re all like new! Highly recommend, and it works super fast. No scent during or after use.” —afK2
Get 12 tablets from Amazon for $7.99.
18. A fast-drying white grout pen that’ll give your tired-looking tiles a bright backdrop to gleam against.
Promising review: “These things are awesome! I cleaned my bathroom tile grout first because the lady who lived there before me really let it go. A few places stayed stained, and I was worried it wouldn’t cover them, but all grout areas are bright white and look new now!” —Donna K Cook
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two tip widths and a variety of colors).
19. A four-stage knife sharpener if having to use a dull knife to slice through meat literally drives you up the kitchen wall. This handy sharpener will easily and quickly get your knives in tip-top shape so you can slice and dice with the best of ’em.
How to use this knife sharpener: the coarse slot (carbide blades) is used for straightening and repairing damaged blades; the medium slot (diamond sharpening rods) is used to sharpen the knives; the fine slot is for clean polishing; and the serrated slot is for sharpening serrated blades.
Promising review: “I tried a few other sharpeners and they all seemed to be cheap and lost the ability to sharpen. However, this one is great! I sharpened all my knives. Once I started, I could not stop, and it was so easy. I followed the instruction and did six swipes on each level, and the knives are excellent, like brand new now.” —note2me
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
20. A WD-40 pen — a multi-use lubricant in a convenient pen form! This works great at stopping squeaks, protecting against corrosion, loosening rust, and removing grime!
Promising review: “I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen ‘junk’ drawer, and in the house toolbox.” —BBP623
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99.
21. A glossy white enamel paint to refurbish your old and dingy appliances. This paint dries in up to nine hours and offers a hard enamel finish that looks super shiny!
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 $26.98.
22. A modern waterfall faucet that’ll make your bathroom feel like a fancy resort!
23. A stone-effect spray paint if your countertops are in need of a glow-up but your budget is DIY. Just spray in an overlapping pattern, wait 30–60 minutes for it to dry, and voilà!
Promising review: “We recently purchased a new home, and we’re not gutting our main bathroom until next summer, but I just couldn’t live with that 1980s green counter another day. So after reading a lot of tutorials, I decided to go for it and paint the counter. I LOVE how it came out! Once it was dry for 24 hours, I applied several coats of poly and let it sit for 72 hours before I let the counter go back into normal use. It’s held up like a dream.” —Mistella (This reviewer left a super in-depth review, so check it out for more tips and tricks.)
Get it from Amazon for $10.53+ (available in five colors).
24. Or an acrylic, faux-granite DIY paint kit for an inexpensive countertop upgrade sure to impress!
Promising review: “I have a very small kitchen counter and was looking for a refresh without having to replace the ugly granite that was there. I wanted a more marbled/blended look instead of speckles, so I did a lot of blending to achieve the look. I absolutely love it! I am thrilled with this product, and I will be buying another kit for my granite upstairs!” —Salami Jones
Get it from Amazon for $99.95+ (available in five colors).
25. Velvet slipcovers to help bring your vintage ’80s-style couch into the 21st century. This set includes nonslip straps, so you won’t have to worry about constantly adjusting your new seats.
Promising review: “I have never been so excited about a slipcover. Total transformation of our couch and love seat. I was worried about it not working on our leather couch, but it stays on really well due to the straps and the separate cushion covers. LOVE.” —Brian/Liz
Get it from Amazon for $32.49+ (available in 5 sizes and 13 colors).
26. A cabinet makeover kit because it doesn’t require any stripping or priming. Upgrade your kitchen cabinets and enjoy having guests ask you how much you paid for that “renovation.”
Promising review: “Amazing! Amazing! Amazing. Did take more than one coat, though. My cabinets were bare wood, and I still needed a couple of coats. (Five to be exact, but that was just me being extra.) My kitchen is medium-sized, not too big, and it only took up one can. But I still went over a couple more times just to get a nice coating. I also let it sit for some days and saw the wood was sucking up the paint in some areas, so I went over it again. The project ideally takes one day, as the promotion video says, but ‘one day’ is 24 hours. This took my kitchen from looking like a cheap rental apartment kitchen to a high-quality kitchen with just this paint and new knobs. The paint is perfect for cabinets — it’s not too thick, so you still see the wood grains. It comes with EVERYTHING you need. I didn’t have to buy a thing. The project is super easy, the paint dries fast, and I did it at first by removing the cabinets, but it wasn’t necessary at all. Just make sure you don’t leave any dripping because it would make your cabinets look cheap. I would recommend that everyone purchase this and give their cabinets a chance before making a big investment in new cabinets. Wood is wood, and it can be refinished.” —Brandon Moronta
Get it from Amazon for $69.95+ (available in eight colors).
27. A set of peel-and-stick tiles — renovating your kitchen just got a whole lot easier (and cheaper). These eco-friendly tiles are easy to install, clean, and maintain. HGTV is shaking!
Each pack comes with (10) 11.8″ x 11.8″ self-adhesive sheets.
Promising review: “I absolutely love this backsplash!! It was easy to install and looks like real tile once it’s on the wall! I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking to add backsplash to an area of their house while staying on a budget. It will turn out looking great! JUST A NOTE: we used an adhesive spray to to make sure the tile stays in place. Better safe than sorry!” —Anna
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five styles).
28. Or peel-and-stick subway tiles that’ll make for the best bathroom sink backsplash. Oh, and these bad boys are waterproof and heat-resistant.
Promising review: “I run a cat rescue, and we just built a new building. I used the bathroom sink to bathe the cats, and the drywall was getting wet. I didn’t want to spend $300 for someone to install tile, so I found these, and they were by far the most realistic. I’m going to use them in the kitchen next!” —Showstopper
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 11 colors).
29. A faux-marble surface cover because your laminate countertops have been begging for a glow up. All you have to do is peel and stick for a glossy, easy-to-clean surface that’ll elevate the look of your space.
Check out our marble adhesive surface cover deep dive to learn more about this inexpensive and super cool product.
Promising review: “I do not have the money for a new vanity right now. Insert DIY project to cover my ugly pink bathroom vanity with marble contact paper. It looks 100% better, and it’s super durable. It’s a little tricky to work with at first, and then you get the hang of it. I’m buying more for my half bath! My vanity looks so great that I decided to do the tabletop in my laundry room, and that looks great, too!” —Natalie Lamb
Get a roll from Amazon for $3.59+ (available in six sizes).
30. Easy-to-install interlocking teak tiles perfect for elevating any space to the level of tropical resort spa. These are perfect if your patio’s looking a little worse for wear.
Promising review: “I used these tiles to cover an unattractive concrete patio, and they worked beautifully! Not to mention, they were a tenth of the price of the professional contractor quote we received to install a new deck. Overall, this is a beautiful, simple-to-use product that I’d recommend for any DIYer!” —Allison Jones
Get 10 tiles (covers 10 square feet) from Amazon for $82.97.
31. A heavy-duty fireplace cleaner with a non-toxic formula that works on brick, stone, tile, and rock. It can remove soot, smoke, creosote, and ash, so you’re left with a fireplace as clean as it is warming.
It even comes with a scrub brush!
Promising review: “Unbelievable! My daughter just moved into her first home. She thought she would have to paint her brick fireplace because of the heavy soot stains that had been there for years. We applied the product twice and put in a whole lot of elbow grease, but what a difference! It’s a messy process, but well worth the time and energy.” —MM
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
32. And a brick whitewash paint kit to help modernize your living space. And it’s simple enough to get done in just one day!
This kit comes with everything you need for your DIY project! It includes a 16-ounce can of paint, three wiping rags, a mixing container, a plastic drop cloth, painter’s tape, a stir stick, a paintbrush, and detailed instructions.
Promising review: “I highly recommend this brick paint to anyone wanting a cheap, easy, and amazing upgrade to an outdated fireplace! I googled a quick YouTube video first, then just followed the instructions. It was so easy, and I’m absolutely in love with the results!!!! It completely transformed & brightened our living room.” —Daniel N Mandy C
Get it from Amazon for $49.95.
33. Gorgeous peel-and-stick stair risers so you can ~step~ your decor game up a notch! Give your worn and weathered stairs a little personality with these tile lookalikes.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
