30 Practical Walmart Products Everyone Over 20 Years Old Should Know About Already
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1.A set of four foldable dresser drawer dividers that’ll make the frustration of digging around trying to locate that one pair of socks that works with these shoes a thing of the past. With different size cubbies for items big and small, they’ll help you get a handle on your overflowing drawers. Say goodbye to your teenage days of wardrobe chaos!
2.An over-the-door, six-hook hanging rack, because it’s the ultimate low-cost and fuss-free way to expand your hanging storage space. Whether you’re in need of a space-saving coat rack or a place to hang your and/or your roommates’ towels, this lil’ guy will get the job done quickly, easily, and without putting a strain on your recently minted adult wallet.
3.A set of antimicrobial wash bags, because the sooner you start taking care of your clothes, the longer they’ll last — definitely a habit worth developing by the time you hit 20. With a small, medium, and large bag, this set of three gives you everything you need to make sure your workout gear and the fancy sweater Aunt Edith gifted you stay safe in the laundry.
4.And a set of reusable wool dryer balls that are way easier on your clothes than dryer sheets — and easier on your budget, too. Throwing these soft little spheres into the dryer with your clothes will soften them up, remove odors, reduce wrinkling, cut down on static, and even shorten drying time. What’s not to love?
5.A jar of Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost gel moisturizer because if you aren’t already moisturizing on the regular, it's time to start. This soothing, super-effective gel formula is powered by hyaluronic acid — but is still lightweight, too, making it especially good for oily folks. Reviewers say it's a great option for layering under makeup if that's your jam.
6.And a lightweight, mineral-based sunscreen that’ll give you powerful SPF 50 protection without leaving any white cast or greasiness behind. The earlier you get into the habit of wearing sunscreen daily, the better, and this pick from Cetaphil ticks all the boxes: It’s highly effective, it’s good for sensitive skin, it’s waterproof, it layers well under makeup, and — key point! — it’s shockingly affordable.
7.A set of four clear fridge organizer bins, so you can keep a handle on your groceries no matter how busy your 20-something life gets. Whether you’re trying to teach your roommates that your personal groceries are not up for grabs, or whether you’ve got a whole fridge to yourself, these functional bins — two large and two small — will corral all your favorite eats and stop them from becoming lost to the shadowy depths of your refrigerator
8.An Instant Pot RIO, because anything that streamlines mealtimes is a boon in your 20s (and beyond). This 6-quart pick performs a whopping seven functions, letting you pressure cook, slow cook, steam, sauté, make rice, make yogurt, and warm things up with ease. Entering adulthood might feel daunting sometimes, but feeding yourself doesn’t have to!
9.And a set of food storage containers that are actually good, so your meal prepping and batch cooking doesn’t go to waste. Made of durable, BPA-free Tritan material, these containers seal shut super securely, keeping all your leftovers and prepped ingredients fresh. Your 20-and-up self and your lunch both deserve better than old, stained takeout containers.
10.A Keurig cleaning and descaling kit, so you can keep your all-important coffee maker in tip-top shape and your morning brew tasting fresh. Adulting 101 skills no one ever teaches you include not only how to clean your coffee maker, but the fact that you need to clean it in the first place. Thankfully, this kit includes everything you need to do regular Keurig maintenance for three full months.
11.A soap-dispensing dish brush because alas, hating wet sponges is no excuse for not doing your dishes at this stage in your life. This brush should make dishwashing a little less gross, though — just fill up the handle with your dish soap of choice, press the button on it to dispense said soap and go to town. No weird sponge texture! No weird sponge smell! No weird sponges at all!
12.A versatile weekly planning notepad, so you can get on top of… pretty much any kind of adulting you need to keep track of: Meal planning; household chores; a study or work plan; general to-dos, you name it. With a dedicated space for each day of the week and three additional note-taking slots, this colorful planner pad offers just the right tools to get yourself in order.
13.A pair of surprisingly cute blue light–blocking glasses, because if you, like many new-ish adults (and old ones like yours truly, for that matter), spend a lot of time in front of screens every day, your tired peepers could probably use a break.
14.A cushy keyboard wrist rest, so you can put a halt to school- or work-related wrist strain before it even starts. You’d be amazed what simply plopping this gel wrist rest down in front of your keyboard can do — and trust me: This is one instance in which an inch of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Your wrists will thank you later.
15.And an adjustable footrest for underneath your desk, because no, you actually don’t have to spend literal years suffering in an uncomfortable, not-the-right-height-for-you desk chair. Stick one of these under your feet while you’re plugging away at homework or regular work, while you’re in your 20s — and by the time you hit your 30s, your legs or back might well still feel like they’re in their 20s.
16.AND a laptop riser to save unnecessary wear and tear on your neck while you’re at it. Popping your laptop on this sucker puts it at a more ergonomic height and stops you from craning your neck downward to look at it — and it both facilitates external keyboard usage and helps vent your computer to keep it from overheating. Everybody wins!
17.A tempered glass screen protector for your phone because technology is expensive, y’all. Protect it now and you’ll avoid having to pay the price later — literally. This tempered glass screen protector installs easily on iPhone models 13 and up, keeping your screen scratch-free and helping absorb damage if you drop it.
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A true story about the value of these kinds of things: I’ve had a tempered glass screen protector like this one on my Switch since I first got the thing. Earlier this year, it took a tumble from the coffee table. It did not fall particularly far, and thanks to my carpet, it did not fall onto a particularly hard surface — but when I picked it back up, I had a brief moment of “OH NO” panic when I saw the screen: It looked like it had cracked clear down the middle. But guess what? It was just the protector that had cracked. When I pried it off, the screen protector basically shattered — but the screen of the Switch itself was fine. No cracks. No scratches, even.
This, my friends, is what a screen protector is for: Taking the damage so your actual device does not. And since most of us are on our phones pretty much constantly, just imagine how much wear and tear a screen protector can save on your most-used device!
Promising review: “Love it! It was super easy to put on, no bubbles. My phone fell a couple of times already and there are no damages.” —kylee
Price: $10.88
18.A pair of effective yet affordable noise-canceling headphones that are truly the one-size-fits-most solution for life’s noisiest problems. These over-ear headphones from Anker’s Soundcore line last for a whopping 40 hours, giving you active noise-canceling for days on a single charge. Plus, they can connect to your devices via Bluetooth or with an auxiliary cable. Who doesn’t love flexibility?
19.Or, some good ol’ fashioned earplugs because sometimes, you just need a little peace and quiet — and these picks will get the job done for just a couple of dollars.
20.A bottle of Downy’s powerful wrinkle-release spray, so you can de-wrinkle-fy yourself even if you haven’t yet mastered the art of the iron. (It’s okay! Ironing is a skill that comes with experience, and at 20, you’ve still got plenty of experience-gathering years ahead of you.) A spritz of this stuff and a tug on the fabric to straighten everything out will go a long, long way toward making you presentable in no time flat.
21.A big ol’ bottle of Wet And Forget shower cleaner that’ll help you make sure your shower stays clean even when your 20-something life is at its busiest. Just spray your shower down with this stuff once a week after you’re done showering, let it sit overnight, and rinse it off the next day. It’ll do all the mold- and mildew-fighting for you, leaving you with tons more time for the things you’d rather be occupying your just-launched adult self with.
22.And a cleverly designed hair trap for your shower drain, because if you’re in your 20s, you’ve probably still got quite a few years of roommates and shared showers ahead of you. (The rent is too dang high.) That means a lot of hair potentially clogging up your shower drain — but not if you stick one of these things in it! It’ll collect all those strands before they disappear down the drain, allowing for easy removal and cleaning before the problem ever begins.
23.AND a Scrubbing Bubbles gel stamp to keep your commode fresh between deeper cleans, no matter how many people you’re sharing it with. One stamp on the inside of the toilet bowl is good for up to 12 days; once you’ve put it in, it’ll give everything a good swish-around every time you flush, leaving a delightfully fresh scent behind.
24.An extendable, heavy-duty duster because it turns out that there are ways to get rid of those weird cobwebs you’ve had stuck up in the corner of your ceiling for months. (Surprise!) This handle, from the geniuses at Swiffer, stretches out to a full 6 feet, while the duster head itself *actually* traps dust instead of just spreading it around.
25.A two-pack of drain snakes because being able to clear out your own drains is way better than having to wait a million years for your super or plumber to do it for you. It is astonishing what this deceptively simple little tool can dig out of the depths of your pipes. (Spoiler alert: It is mostly hair, and it is gross.) Sink clogs, begone!
26.A bottle of multifunctional Tide Rescue stain remover spray that’ll instantly alleviate any mess mishaps, from carpets to clothing and beyond. Just spray, wait, and scrub to witness its stain-removing magic.
27.A pack of Command picture hanging strips so you can decorate your blank, empty walls with whatever art you like — even if you know you’re not going to be living in a single place for more than a couple of semesters at a time. (Ah, dorm/rental life!)
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They work just like regular Command strips, except that they’re designed specifically for frames and decorative wall hangings. That means they’re easy to install (no tools needed!) and remove without a trace — perfect for dorm rooms, apartments, and other rental situations. You deserve to have a nicely-decorated space, even if it’s a temporary one!
Promising review: “My new go-to! I love these Command strips. They are easy to use, and they have a very strong hold. I have absolutely no worries about my pictures falling. Even the ones in the bathrooms where there's lots of moisture are holding strong. If you're looking to hang pictures without damaging your walls, get these Command strips. There are sizes for any size pictures and THEY WORK!” —jaycb
Price: $8.62+ (available in four different configurations)
28.A set of cabinet bumpers that’ll solve any slamming cabinet door problems in literally seconds. Got loud cabinets? Pop one of these self-adhesive little nubs on the inside of the door, and voilà — cabinet doors that bounce a little bit rather than SLAM.
29.A tub of Scrub Daddy PowerPaste cleaning paste, because you will never regret having a cleaning supply in your home that’s capable of getting literally everything sparkling. Reviewers say there’s practically nothing this stuff can’t clean, from stainless steel to tile — and it even comes with a fan-favorite Scrub Mommy sponge, too!
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Promising reviews: “It actually did wonders on my stove. It worked really, really amazing, and it didn't smell bad either. It was super easy to use and easy to get the grease and stuck-on food from cooking. It ended up really clean and shiny after I used this! I'm really happy I purchased this.” —Chase
“Wish I had discovered this sooner! I have had a hair dye stain in my bathtub for nearly two years, I tried every single product I could think of to remove it. I bought this not thinking it would remove the stain, just that it would be a good option to really scrub the tub. The big purple spot of hair dye is gone. After nearly two years of staring at it, this paste lifted it without any effort. It's my go-to product now. I have one for the bathroom and one for the kitchen, and I'm never going back.” —Nic
Price: $9.88
30.And a handy multitool, because even if you’re not ready for a full tool set yet, this compact lil’ guy will help you DIY a surprising number of fix-it projects. Despite its pocket-sized design, this pick from Ozark packs a whopping 17 tools — meaning you’ll be prepared for just about anything as long as you have it on you.
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Fun fact: A multitool like this one was my primary home tool situation for most of my teens and early 20s. I also used it a lot at work at the time — and even now that I am well out of my 20s and have a sizable array of tools at my disposal, I still use my multitool all the time for smaller jobs (or when I'm just feeling too lazy to go yank out the actual screwdriver or what have you). They are so. useful. Everyone should have them, tbh, whether you're in your 20s or far, far beyond.
This particular multitool includes long-nose and standard pliers, a wire cutter, medium and large-slotted screwdrivers, a Phillips head screwdriver, a bottle opener, a can opener, a saw, a knife, a ruler, a fish scaler, a hook remover, two files, an awl, and a keychain.
Promising review: “Great pocket tool! Sturdy and functional. I like it better than my Leatherman, and I bought a second one to keep in the truck. I have big hands and it is the correct size and has a good feel to it. ALSO, the other tools open when it is folded! This is what you want — think about it.” —DrJohnJDM
Price: $9.88
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