36 Cool TikTok Products That Make Boring Tasks Fun

Jan 29, 2024

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Like a colorful keyboard to brighten your work day and a weighted workout hoop to make core training a blast.

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I never thought I'd call a toilet brush cute, but here we are. Check it out on TikTok!

Promising review: "This toilet brush makes me want to clean my toilet. It is so cute, exactly what I wanted, and works perfectly!! Fits nicely into my bathroom decor. It was delivered in perfect condition and I've used it three times now. If you're thinking about buying this...do it!" —Michelle Maroon

Get it from Amazon for $22.99.

Promising review: "This little utensil is adorable, and quite practical. When I saw it on TikTok I knew I had to have one. You simply put a slice of lemon in and pour out the juice. It looks so pretty sitting on the table and comes in very handy." —Dian Marchese

Get it from Amazon for $5.39.

Check out a TikTok of the cloud knife in action.

Promising review: "I love these — sturdy, sharp with retractable blade. I keep them in different rooms for opening packages or breaking down boxes to recycle. Would recommend and buy again." —Amy Yasneski

Get a set of six from Amazon for $10.59.

Reviewers with oily and dry sensitive skin report positive results with it!

Promising reviews: "I saw this on TikTok, it works great so far." —MarMarManuel

"After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, smells great too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, then I used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like myself." —LuckLocust

Get it from Amazon for $12.50.

Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action.

Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper, which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food, and it has a generous container." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and thought it’s not gonna work. WHEN I TELL YOU I have NOT stopped cleaning everything, I mean it! This gadget takes sooooo much hair in, and I am so happy!! I watched the how-to and did it exactly how he said, and yoooo this takes every piece of hair!! It is SUPER easy to clean, literally just take your fingers and get the hair out, and the dust IT ALSO PICKS UP. It is super lightweight and can even do the car seats. I have used it on the couch pillows, the couch seats, the back cushions, and even the dog/cat bed, and I’m so happy! If you have any animals that shed YOU NEED THIS!!!!! Get it ASAP!" —Yaritza

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two designs).

The set includes a wireless keyboard and mouse with a USB receiver for a 2.4 GHz connection. Pick up some AA batteries; both will need them! I've seen this keyboard in a ton of different desk setups — you can check out how the clicking sounds in this TikTok.

Promising review: "Absolutely amazing keyboard. Colors are eye-catching and make a drab office pop with color! I am currently the envy of the office. Ladies in the other departments are waiting on their own to come in now after seeing mine. Easy plug/play. It travels between home and office with me. Love the keys on this as well. Sleep mode seems to pop on kinda quick, but it's nothing bad. Just push a button or click the mouse and it's on again. I have had mine for about a month now and will not be going back to any other style!" —Nikki Bell

Get it from Amazon for $35.89+ (available in 11 styles).

It comes in a sleek, gorgeous white, but you can get colored top plates (like the pink one I'm currently using, shown above) direct from Logitech's store for $19.99!

Check out an unboxing + see it in action on TikTok!

I've been using the wired version of this mechanical keyboard for months, both for gaming and for everyday work, and absolutely love it. I had a full-sized keyboard before, so I really appreciate the more compact tenkeyless design of this keyboard (which fits on my desk better). The keys sound perfectly clicky and feel great to type on, and the cloud wrist rest keeps my wrists supported really comfortably. And even though I've been using wrist rest cloud for 8+ hours a day for so long, it still looks totally new! My favorite thing is undeniably the aesthetic, though. It's the prettiest keyboard I've ever had, in a really sleek and modern way. I highly recommend it whether you play games at your desk or just work from home!

Get it from Amazon for $179.99 (also available wireless, with or without a mouse, and with three switch types).

See how it works in this TikTok.

Promising review: "Saw it on TikTok and knew I had to have one. I hate cleaning but get annoyed with the clumps of dog hair and bits of things on my kitchen floor...I usually just vacuum my tile with the vacuum, which is a pain. This thing is so easy to just sweep things into and it sucks them right up. Sure, it's more expensive than my actual vacuum but I've only had it three days and have used it twice." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $149 (available in 11 colors).

Check out how this lil' guy works on TikTok.

Promising review: "Fun little kitchen gadget — it really works. Bought this as a gift last January and ending up keeping it with the plan of buying several more to give as Christmas gifts this year." —KW

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

This whiteboard also comes with a single black dry-erase marker, accessory channel (to hold the marker), and a storage drawer. It's featured in this TikTok.

Promising review: "I bought this for work, and within days several coworkers stopped over to check it out. At least one of them has already purchased one, and several others said they are going to. What one person uses it for is to jot down notes to herself through the day. What I use it for is to mark down the two most important things I want to get done each day. If you also get a pack of colored markers, you can easily color-code (prioritize) items for this board. I love it and wish I bought one years ago." —Mark A. Baron

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in five styles). If you want to color-code your notes, you can grab a 15-pack of colorful dry-erase markers from Amazon for $7.99.

You set the countdown time, then flip the cube to start the timer! Two AAA batteries are needed.

Check it out in this TikTok office desk tour!

Promising review: "I have ADHD and I have struggled my entire life with staying on task to get even easy mundane things completed. These allow me to break things down into smaller chunks and I have a buddy that comes with me! Yes, I treat my cube timers like my buddies! Listen, it works. My husband asked why I didn't just set a timer on my phone, but somehow that never worked for me. These cube timers are genius and for whatever reason, they work! I also use them to limit my down time scrolling on social media, so I don't get sucked in and lose an entire day! I use them so many different ways. Boring thing I don't want to do? Set a timer and work for a set amount of time, that way I know there's an end in sight and I'm not just stuck working forever! (instead of inevitably avoiding said task) Another boring, mundane thing? Set a timer and try to beat the clock! It's a fun game! Taking a break to read email or scroll a bit? Set a timer so I don't fall down an endless rabbit hole and lose four hours! I digress.... Countless uses for these wonderful timers! Just purchase it already!" —Talia P.

Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in seven styles).

You can get a closer look at this simply incredible magnet on Tiktok.

Promising review: "My whole family is a fan of The Office, so when I was searching for a magnet we could use on our dishwasher, this was the hands down winner. Does it go with my farmhouse decor? Nope, not at all. But it does get the attention of two teenage boys. Had I got with something a bit more my decor style, I can guarantee you it would not be as useful. I mean, we all would much rather see Prison Mike staring back at us than suit and tie Michael Scott, right? And there is only one way for that to happen...clean out the dishwasher!" —R. Funk

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

Check out a TikTok of the foaming mask in action.

Promising review: "I love this stuff! I received some for a gift and then purchased it for my daughter from Amazon. It feels like a clay mask going on, and then starts bubbling and turns to a thinner substance when it's done. I feel like it is very gentle on my face. My skin feels amazing after I wash it off. It feels like I used moisturizer, even though I did not. I hear that these masks are very popular in Japan." —L. Shea

Get it from Amazon for $8.98.

To use this, all you have to do is put a pearl-sized drop of your favorite cleanser at the bottom, fill with water up to the dotted line, and pump it until it creates foam.

Promising review: "I bought this product after doing a bunch of reviews after seeing it all over my TikTok feed. This device takes your cleanser and turns it into a foamy product. Why would you want your cleanser to be foam? First, you will make your cleanser last WAY longer. You add a little bit of cleanser and water, then pump it a few times. Instantly it’s foam. You will be using less product, which means you will save money. Another reason is that the product became concentrated and when you put on your face you get the whole product all over your entire face. Foam cleansers are preferred when cleansing because it’s more thorough when washing. It gets the whole surface area. Third, it’s fun! You pump and you instantly have foam. I made a video on TikTok and it went viral! This product is so cute and fun plus it will help stretch your cleanser." —Aimee Rouseau

Get it from Amazon for $8.

But seriously, these are the most adorable planners I've ever seen and are transporting me right back to the '90s.

Unicorn Eclipse is a small business owned by two sisters who make extremely cute stationery, planners, stickers, decor, and more! Get a closer look at some of their planner notepads on TikTok.

HuffPost Shopping writer Haley Zovickian says, "It would be an understatement to say that I'm obsessed with this shop. I am head over heels entranced with this shop. Their lo-fi, nostalgic style brightens up my workspace so much and really helps encourage me to stay organized – because I love looking at and using their stationery! I also just appreciate the sense of whimsy and fun that their products add to what can otherwise be stressful work days or daunting tasks; the graphics on their planner pads help me stay more positive, and more on top of my work in general. TL;DR: These are a ray of sunshine that any desk worker or organizing buff would be incomplete without."

Get them from Unicorn Eclipse on Etsy for $12 each, including the Rainy and Artsy styles pictured above.

Promising review: "Like everyone else I saw this on TikTok and decided to give it a shot. Super fun to use. I'll admit it's difficult to start but once you get the hang of it after a few minutes it's super easy and fun. It is a little loud but nothing unbearable. The pieces are easy to add to, and the weight is not too heavy or light." —Richard Enriquez

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in four colors).

See them on TikTok!

Promising review: "So why do I like mopping slippers? I have a 2-year-old and they're great for mopping up little splashes. Drops of water from doing dishes and the extra padding is nice. No paper towels wasted and it's immediate. Plus these are cute. You have to have a sense of whimsy for this functional novelty item. My last pair did not have this detachable mopping bottom. I enjoy washing the top and bottom parts as I think it's cleaner, but it's a nice feature." —G. Kim

Get it from Amazon for $13.59 (available in 16 styles and in sizes 4—10, along with a 7-inch kid's size).

Check out this viral TikTok to see how the bagel guillotine works.

Promising review: "I purchased this mainly for when family is visiting to make breakfast time easier and fun. Not everyone can put a good slice on a bagel. And some of my family members frighten me when wielding a knife. The single stroke guillotine is perfect! It’s sturdy and a beautiful addition on my counter. Careful when cleaning. That blade is sharp!" —Staci T

Get it from Amazon for $19.30+ (available in four colors).

If you need any more convincing, just check out some of the top reviews about this thing — people are writing full-on novellas (too long to include here) singing its praises.

Promising review: "TikTok made me buy it and could I live without? Yes. But now I don’t have to slice my bananas every day. This does wonders for my OCD too!" —Paige

Get it from Amazon for $6.08.

Check out a TikTok of the shower phone holder in action.

Promising review: "This waterproof phone case makes listening to music and watching Netflix in the shower so easy!! It’s super easy to put your phone in, fog proof, and easily rotatable. The only thing is sometimes touching the screen through the plastic can be a little difficult, but worked most of the time! It comes with three different backs so you can move it around to many different spots in the house. I got the white so it would match my shower." —Brittney Steele

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six colors).

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma Lord uses this fun, floral soap and says, "Not only is it super hydrating for my hands (LOL @ constantly hand-washing now and forever!), but the yuzu scent is also just calming and lovely, and I'm obsessed with how light and frothy the foaming suds are from the soap."

Promising review: "I will admit, I first saw this soap on TikTok and thought that it would be a nice soap to try since I do seem to be washing my hands all the time these days. I was so excited when I received it to give it a try, really just to see the pretty foam flower. I was very pleasantly surprised when I pushed down (twice) to get the foam to come out. Not only is the flower cute, but the foam is thick and luxurious and makes your hands feel totally moisturized after you wash them. The smell is very pretty and not overpowering at all. My teenager loves it too and is now finally washing her hands more like she is supposed to. I bought them for every bathroom in the house as well as the kitchen. I almost don't want to recommend it so they don't run out of stock!" —Audra Williams

Get it from Amazon for $18 (also available in a paw print shape, and with refills).

This colander can expand from 14.5–19.5 inches. It's top-rack dishwasher safe as well! You can get a closer look at it on TikTok.

I have this colander in the pink color and absolutely love it! I don't leave it out on my sink permanently, but I've hung it right next to my sink using small Command hooks so I can quickly grab it and place it on my sink whenever I need to clean produce or drain pasta. I love being able to leave ingredients on it to drain while I work on other steps of a recipe, and it also leaves enough room in the sink for me to place dirty dishes or wash a pan without the dirty water going onto my clean ingredients. Highly recommend, especially for small kitchens!

Promising review: "I’m obsessed with this. I leave it in my sink always. It makes washing fruits or draining pasta so much easier and has such a simple cleanup. It also adds a nice pop of color to my kitchen. I highly recommend it." —Alyssa

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in six colors and in two-packs).

If you happen to need a drill, here's a good Black & Decker one. And check out our Drill Brush attachment review for more on just how well it works!

Note: Each color of the Drill Brush attachment corresponds to the type of bristles they have, and each one is best suited for a specific type of cleaning job (for example, the yellow brush has medium bristles, best used for bathroom cleaning — bathtubs, showers, tile, and porcelain). Be sure to check the listing for which color is best for your intended purpose before buying!

Drill Brush is a small business based in New York that makes cleaning brushes that attach to drills. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician who suffered from carpal tunnel and needed a way to clean without causing him harm.

Promising reviews: "So I kept seeing this item on TikTok and thought, 'heck, why not?' I love this item for deep cleaning, whether it's car mats, shoes, or the shower." —A. Givens

"Makes cleaning...fun? How nerdy would it be to admit that I had a BLAST using these? My bathtub has had stains near the drain for months that I just couldn't muscle away. These drill brushes made easy work of them, and I didn't even wait for my cleaner to soak." —Cassie Rabe

Get a set of three from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six styles).

Promising review: "Saw it on TikTok and had to get it! I love waffles but I don't always remember to buy them so I love being able to make them super easily with this mini waffle maker. It's so easy and convenient for me because I didn't want anything that would take up too much time and space. It's perfect. I also used the waffle recipe provided by Dash and it is great!" —Ken

Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in 20 styles).

Check out a TikTok of the egg bite maker in action.

Psst — a lot of folks also use these for pancake and protein pancake bites!

Promising review: "I bought this in hopes to make egg bites similar to Starbucks and I have not been disappointed. I chose this one after reading reviews on the smaller four-bite size. I have used it a number of times and have had excellent results each time. I followed the recipe in the booklet and used a tip from another reviewer that suggested to triple the cottage cheese amount. It’s very easy to use and clean." —April124

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

Check out this viral piggy bank on TikTok.

The LCD screen will display your current balance, and you can set a target savings amount up to $999 to check your progress. Both coins and paper money can be deposited — it'll automatically distinguish between different coins to count them!

Promising review: "I loved that my husband and I were able to save more than $1,000 in less than a month. This helped with 'out of sight, out of mind' and it was a cute way to look forward to putting money in every week." —Jonathan Chavez

Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in four colors).

Check out why it's called one of the "best kitchen gadgets" on TikTok!

Promising review: "If you haven’t made pancakes with one of these, then you haven’t made pancakes the fun and easy way. It’s like your kitchen becomes a diner cranking out pancakes as fast as the kids can eat them." —Courtney

Get it from Amazon for $20.98.

Check out a TikTok of the light saber chopsticks being used to eat ramen.

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says, "As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force."

Promising review: "I bought these as a gift for my friend that eats with chopsticks every day, and she absolutely loved them. And they’re fun for eating food in the dark too! I would recommend them." —CH.A.

Get it from Amazon for $10.97.

This garlic crusher — also known as "Count Gracula" — is BPA-free and dishwasher safe. Just twist this and you can chop or mince garlic, nuts, herbs, fruits and vegetables. See it in action on TikTok!

Promising review: "This is a lifesaver! It saves so much time when using garlic in a recipe! Super easy to use and dishwasher safe! Plus extremely adorable." —kaila

Get it from Amazon for $17.95.

See it in action on TikTok!

Promising review: "I didn't think breakfast could be so cute! Sometimes I like to make this for my fiance. He just shakes his head and laughs at me. It always gets us laughing and having fun. I'm sure kids would totally love this. We sure do. Bring a smile to your table with the funny side up egg molds. I'd like to get a few more shapes. Each one is cuter than the other. It can't be any easier to use too. Just crack the eggs inside the eyes and let it cook. Super easy to make. Super easy to clean. Enjoy!" —Calamitylam

Get it from Amazon for $8.39+ (available in three animal designs).

You can see how one TikToker uses this ice cube tray to whip up some lemon ginger water with ice. By adding little pieces of fruit or other ingredients to the water before freezing, you can prep all sorts of fun drinks for yourself.

Promising review: "I don't usually make reviews, but I am so impressed with this that I had to! I make homemade cold brew/iced coffee every morning and go through a lot of ice. So I have been thinking about making the splurge and buying a countertop ice maker or something. I saw the video of someone using this on here and was like whoa...whaaaat. Bought it immediately. And I am the happiest of happy. The ice stays covered as it is freezing. And then you just open, flip it upside down, and push the cubes into the box at the bottom and put the lid back on! It also came with the cutest little ice tings and scoop. 100 million % recommend!" —Sarah Lackie

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

Reviewers say the wringing system is a total game-changer — all you have to do is press the pedal down with your foot, and it'll spin away excess water (like in the GIF above). Another plus is the mop head, which has a unique triangular shape for getting into hard-to-reach corners and can be cleaned in the washing machine!

See it in action on TikTok!

Promising review: "Cleaning made fun. I saw this demonstrated online and thought I'd give it a try. I'm so glad I did. The mop does a good job cleaning but the magic is in the bucket. The mop spins out extra water by a push of your foot. The floors dry quickly and are sparkling when finished. I also like that the mop head goes in the washing machine. The directions say to air dry so I haven't put it in the dryer. This was a good investment." —Acorn

Get it from Amazon for $34.97.

It's featured in this TikTok!

Promising review: "This planter brings me so much joy every day! It is well crafted and beautifully packaged. I appreciate the extra touches, like the fact it comes with a few extra mirrored tiles and that there are different ways to display it — it comes with a stand and nicely braided hanging rope. Every day my whole living room becomes a party :) Cannot recommend enough." —Phil

Get it from Amazon for $27.97.

See it on TikTok!

Promising review: "I would give this product more stars if I could. I am a busy mom and my microwave often gets pushed to the end of my never ending to do list. So much so that I would have been too embarrassed to show anyone how gross it had gotten. I finally ordered this with the hope that it would at least help make the job a little bit easier. I was AMAZED! Seriously, the hardest part of the entire experience was trying to get the little mama’s head off to fill it and that only took a minute to figure out. I followed the directions carefully and then used a sponge to wipe off the grease and food bits. My microwave looks brand new. If you dread cleaning your microwave, order this, I’m telling you it really does work wonders!" —M.J

Get it from Amazon for $6.56+ (available in four colors).

Check out a TikTok of the fruit and veggie divider in action.

Promising review: "If you have toddlers, get it — especially if you're on the fence. I needed something for grapes, blueberries, blackberries, and other small fruit and veggies we go through so much. My breakfast was getting cold long before I was done cutting fruit for two toddlers. Most cutters only do one grape or berry, but this one can do several grapes and a small handful of blueberries. We will definitely be getting a lot of use out of it in this house." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

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