27 Products That Will Make You Feel Like You Have A Brand New Kitchen

A protective spray that creates an invisible coating on surfaces to prevent fingerprints, stains, smudges, soap scum, and more — so it's a must for all my fellow spill-prone people. It's safe for use on almost any hard surface, including granite counters, stainless steel, marble, porcelain, and glass — and the coating lasts for up to 12 months!​

o use: Clean surface beforehand, then spray on surface, buff in with the included microfiber towel and wipe away any residue, then let cure for two hours before using the surface (though it's best to wait up to four hours before getting the surface wet). Btw, since it leaves a slick coating, you should not use it on floors.

Promising review: "After having to wipe off fingerprints and smudges on my refrigerator every time I opened it and using every product imaginable, I had little hope in another one. Much to my delight, this was a winner! I applied it two weeks ago and I can honestly say there are no fingerprints whatsoever. It is worth the price for how little I will probably have to use it. My fridge looks brand new. Five stars for me." —deb25

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Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (also available in a two-pack).

2. An oil stain remover — I am extremely pleased to inform you that those greasy marks are no longer a permanent part of your life! All you have to do is stir it up, apply a thick layer of paste, let it dry for 48-72 hours, then scrape it away and marvel at your stain-free surface!​

It works on marble, granite, limestone, travertine, slate, sandstone, grout (for ceramic and porcelain tile), masonry, and concrete — and it won't discolor the surface of the stone even one bit!

Promising review: "I had an oil stain on my untreated West Elm marble top buffet from a kid's toy. I purchased the oil stain remover and crossed my fingers that it would work. Followed the directions, waited 72 hrs to let it dry completely, and then scraped it off with a credit card. It worked perfectly! I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend this product!" —parkhaven916

Get a can of it from Amazon for $9.99.

3. A peel-and-stick faux-gel tile backsplash to fool all your guests into thinking you gave your kitchen a complete overhaul — but in reality, you just quickly applied some heat-resistant stickers!​

Each square is 30cm x 30cm.
Promising review: "We did a kitchen facelift this summer, repainting and making everything look fresh. We were looking at the Home Depot version of these, which is more than double the price. We decided to go for these instead, and they are amazing!! I put them up myself in about two hours. I did buy the adhesive spray just in case but it wasn’t needed, even for the few I had to peel off and restick to center correctly. These aren’t too difficult to apply but definitely require patience. 100% worth the buy for a DIY affordable update!" —Hope Consilvio
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in five colors).

4. A microwave steam cleaner, because the mess in there doesn't just disappear when you close the door and walk away. This little device uses the power of sheer anger (and steam) to eliminate dirt and stains with ease. If you're microwave is covered in caked-on tomato sauce, this will take care of it in less than 10 minutes!​

Fill it up with vinegar and water (there are helpful fill lines inside for each!), microwave for 5-8 minutes, then remove after two additional minutes and wipe away any mess!

Promising review: "This little device is great and it's super simple. Fill to the lines with vinegar and water, nuke for seven minutes, let it sit for two minutes, then wipe clean. My embarrassingly super-gross microwave wiped completely clean with a couple of paper towels. I highly recommend this." —UglyPetty

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors).