10 'As Seen On TV' products that actually work

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These products weren't lying when they said they worked.
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Most of us know what it’s like to watch TV and see a commercial for a new product that genuinely seems like it could change our lives. But with so many "As Seen On TV" products out there, it’s hard to tell which ones actually work. 

Next time you’re browsing the "As Seen On TV" aisle, keep these products in mind as the ones that have been tried and tested. A product doesn’t have to be expensive or made by a popular manufacturer to be quality, and some of these might actually surprise you.

Snuggies are actually super comfortable.

They're so comfortable.
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The Snuggie has been around for years, but that doesn't make it any less functional — and it's ridiculously inexpensive. People really seem to love them, considering over 20 million Snuggies have been sold

For just $14.99, you've got a blanket with sleeves that will keep you warm no matter what you're doing. And if you don't mind looking a little silly, it's kind of perfect if you work in a freezing cold office. You can buy them basically anywhere and they come in all kinds of color varieties (and even in the shape of a mermaid's tail). 

The Turbie Twist is perfect if you have long hair.

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It makes air drying your hair so much easier.

Anyone who's ever had long hair knows that getting out of the shower can be a major pain. Enter the Turbie Twist, the towel that's perfectly sized for your hair and comes with a button fastener, so you can put your hair up in a towel securely without giving yourself a headache from a heavy towel. It boasts an almost perfect five star rating on Amazon

Sold at stores like Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and even Amazon, the Turbie Twist is only $8.99. It's definitely worth a shot to see if it works for you, especially if you dread dealing with your wet hair after a shower.

The Ove Glove guarantees you won't burn your hand in the kitchen.

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There's a reason so many people have one of these in their kitchen.

Yes, the Ove Glove is basically a pot holder, and we all have tons of those — but this one works better than whatever's in your kitchen. It covers your whole hand, protecting you from accidental burns on the oven rack, and it's extra thick, meaning that you won't accidentally burn yourself through the pot holder, which has happened to us all at least once. What more do you want for $9?

 The Ove Glove has four and a half stars out of five on Amazon with over 1,000 reviews.

The Angry Mama will clean your microwave in seconds.

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It's also kind of cute.

De-gunking the microwave is one of the most annoying, tedious parts of cleaning the kitchen, but there's actually an "As Seen On TV" product that makes it way easier. It's called Angry Mama, and it's a little device (that actually looks like an angry mama) that you fill with water and vinegar and pop in the microwave. 7 minutes later, all the stuff that's been stuck in there is loose, and you just have to wipe it all out with a paper towel.

It couldn't possibly be easier — and yes, it actually works. Angry Mama has a four star out of five rating on Bed, Bath & Beyond.

OxiClean has been around so long for a reason.

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The famous infomercial was no joke.

OxiClean has been around forever, and there's a good reason why: it actually works — just ask the thousands of positive reviews on Amazon. The basic powder (which you combine with water to make a solution) is really good at putting out stains and is normally under $10. Plus, you can pick it up at almost any grocery store, which makes it super simple to stay stocked up.

And if you really fall in love with it, OxiClean has expanded its line to include all kinds of products, like laundry detergent, so you can kill those stains as soon as they happen.

The Magic Bullet will make dinner easy.

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It's also great for making blended cocktails.

Finding a good food chopper can be really difficult, especially if you don't want one that's hard to clean or just going to end up gathering dust in your kitchen cabinet. However, the Magic Bullet — which has literally thousands of rave reviews on Amazon — can blend smoothies, chop veggies, and puree soups, and everything but the base is dishwasher safe for easy and quick cleanup. If you just need something that won't take up a ton of room on the counter and gets the job done, at under $35 this might be exactly what you're looking for.

Finish Touch Flawless Brows offer a cheap alternative to waxing.

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It comes with a light, too.
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Depending on your hair removal treatment of choice, getting your brows done can be expensive, and if you need something in the meantime, you might want to check out Flawless Brows and the rest of the Finishing Touch hair removal collection, which has a near-perfect five star rating on Bed, Bath & Beyond

For $19.99, you get a small hair trimmer that's perfect for tiny spots on your face and comes with a little headlight that helps you see what you're doing. You also don't get red skin when you use it like you do with waxing, so that's a definite plus.

The Scrub Daddy is incredibly effective.

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It's only $4!
Scrub Daddy

Here's yet another product that might be a kitchen game changer considering over 10 million have been sold. At first glance, the Scrub Daddy looks like your average sponge, but it does so much more than that. It's good for washing dishes and any other cleaning project that requires a scrub down, but what really makes people fall in love with it is the fact that it changes texture depending on the temperature of the water you're using, which can make it way more effective than a normal sponge. And it's only $4 at Bed Bath & Beyond.

The Red Copper Square Pan does it all.

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It's great for making crispy meals.

The Red Copper Square Pan does basically everything — it comes in a 10 piece set for $39.95 and includes a lid, a frying basket, a steamer, and a roaster rack. If you're low on space in your kitchen and need one pan that does it all, this one is it.

It's also totally non stick and scratch resistant, which makes it super easy to use no matter how you're cooking with it. Don't believe us? Most of Red Copper's cookware products have an almost perfect rating on Amazon.

The Drain Wig will save you from a clogged drain.

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This is essential if you have roommates.

If you have long hair or live with someone who does, cleaning out the shower drain is probably a (disgusting) part of your regular routine. However, Drain Wig, can make that easier for you by stopping the clogs before they start.

For $10, it catches all the hair that hits the drain before it causes an issue — and you can avoid having to snake your drain every time a clog happens. All you have to do is replace it every two to four months. 

Over 50 five-star reviewers of this product call it "easy to use" and are happy with how well "it prevents so much hair from going down the drain." 

Next time you're looking for a product to change your life, you might as well try one of these. Who knows? It might end up being your new favorite household gadget.


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