To ask what things in life actually do what they say on the tin?

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I’ll start:

Otrivine for colds

Clinique lash power - amazing mascara that stays on all day with no smudging

Silicone ear plugs - they even block out DHs snoring!

I need these tell me more did you buy online?

@ReedOfFate and @TabithaSally and all others who recommended Dr Beckman carpet cleaner, omg, it’s like magic! I bought it based on your recommendations for the big runner we have on the tiles in the lounge to stop the puppies slipping-one of them excited pees when he comes out of his cage and it has totally removed stains-as I applied it! Thank you so much for recommending it!

@Sn0tnose i got one of those ages ago and it’s amazing! 3 dogs and my long very curly hair and I cleaned my stair carpet with it! The big rug at the front door is now back to the real colour rather than covered in dog hair, it’s great!

This is great news! I love it when a good recommendation does its thing

It's genuinely miraculous!

Pink stuff cleaner - even gets rid of rust stains when DP has left a can in the sink...

Bio-ears ear plugs - magic!

Decongestant nasal sprays

@Sn0tnose what's that thing called please!?

Elbow Grease spray cleaner. So amazing I am using up all other cleaners and just using this for everything - even as a pre-wash clothes stain-remover.

I used to bleach tea and coffee stains off mugs. Now I spray them with EG, leave for half a minute and rinse - all stains are gone. It's like magic!

"Neverstick" brand frying pan. Had it a year and still nothing ever sticks to it.

Garnier deep hair conditioner tub. Turned my frizz to silken locks. Fantastic!

Sinex.

Essie Good to Go quick drying top coat. Better than Seche Vite I always have a bottle on the go and a spare, I paint my nails once a week.

This is a random one. But HG mould remover foam spray. I swear to God, it's like sorcery!

I remember that! The yellow stuff in the tube, yeah? It was indeed miraculous for nappy rash.

Was that sarcasm? Our local hospitals have put screens up and are using corridors as wards. People are on stretchers on oxygen, drops etc. There were people on oxygen etc sitting on chairs and lying on floors for 18 hours.

Google hair/lint remover for carpets.

You are absolutely right about Clinique Lash Power. My wedding makeup artist recommended it as the mascare that would be tear proof. It stays out for 24 hours. Great for gym and swim. I worry that you have to rub a bit to remove it. ( warm water and a flannel) .

I've just been reading the (many) 1 star reviews of these Earplugs and the customer service teams responses are hilarious! Such snark 🤣

@Feelinglow27 Google Carpet Scraper and the Amazon ad should come up. I’ve seen them called lint removers too, but haven’t used mine for that so don’t know if they work. And I’ve seen them for sale for around £10 but you can get them much, much cheaper than that.

Nivea Double Effect Eye Make Up Remover - it’s the one that’s half clear, half blue, you shake to combine before using. Gets off everything without scrubbing, even the most waterproof / glittery eye make up

I have some Urban Decay glitter eye pencil that simply will not come off with anything else. Urban Decay’s make up remover is very expensive; the girl on the counter discreetly told me it isn’t that great anyway and to get Nivea. She was so right!

@Jonaskahnwaldplease oh I haven't seen these, will look them up

Thank you for this recommendation. I bought some yesterday and now the top edge of my bathroom is mould free! As is the shower head nozzle bit. Amazing stuff.

I already use Br Beckmann carpet cleaner with the brush head. It does work miracles.

Going to look up some of the other things on here