7 Life Changing Household Items That Instantly Make Life Easier

As a self-proclaimed minimalist and simple living connoisseur, I am always on the hunt for life changing household items to make my life easier.

Since I work from home, at least 80 percent of my life is spent at home, so the ultimate way for me to feel like I have my life together is to feel like my home is in order.

While minimalism in itself makes life easier, there are some very specific home items I’ve discovered recently that really subtract a lot of stress from home life.

While this list isn’t huge, the impact of converting to and having these items is.

So, if you find yourself also stressing about household clutter or endless home duties, the following items would be perfect for you to help save time and space (both mental and physical space)! 

After you’ve read this post, be sure to drop a comment below with your absolute favorite life changing household items.

I’m talking those super niche, super amazing, couldn’t-go-back-to-life-before-this type of products!

1. A Quilt Instead of Duvet Cover + Insert

Hear me out on this.

I know every cute aesthetic home decor photo you see right now on Pinterest has a big fluffy duvet cover on the bed.

But let’s face it, keeping a duvet looking nice and clean is such a hassle.

Add having a dog into the mix, and it’s basically impossible to keep a duvet looking good.

Not to mention the extreme PAIN it is to take the duvet cover off, wash both, and manage to get the cover back on.

I am TELLING you, converting to a good quality quilt on your bed instead of a duvet cover is an absolutely life changing home item.

In my experience, my quilt (even as light colored as it is), has been extremely easy to keep clean.

Washing it is a breeze and it completely took away the headache of dealing with a duvet.

I have linked my duvet cover here.

Trust me, I am obsessed with it and it’s still possible to have a super cute aesthetic bedroom with a quilt. The key is layering and a combination of pillows.

2. All White Everything

This one should be a no brainer but it’s honestly not common knowledge to most people I talk to.

It is so much easier to have all white towels, bedding, and even socks and underwear.

You don’t have to split things up into a bunch of different loads when washing, and you can easily use Oxiclean White to keep things looking fresh bright and brand new.

Not to mention, I love the look of crisp, white hotel-looking sheets and towels.

Unlike with colors, the best part of having all white fabrics is that any stain can be eliminated by being soaked in bleach or Oxiclean powder.

I swear by it and it has made cleaning so much more simple!

3. Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP2 De-Nox

I am all about having multi-functional items.

It reduces the need to have multiple different items and therefore frees up storage space.

The following multi purpose home items are either favorites that I own or items on my wishlist.

This Dyson fan is amazing.

It’s an air purifier, a space heather, as well as a cooling fan all in one.

While it’s an investment up front, the benefits of having it are endless. And honestly, you don’t have to pay for multiple appliances so technically it’s really not any more expensive than if you were to buy a good quality fan, an air purifier, and a heater all separately.

So there’s three different appliances that I wouldn’t have to find storage space for when they’re not in use, since they’re already simultaneously being used for another function.

Having this Dyson all in one would be a life changing household item, and it’s on my list of things to get ASAP!

4. Cord Organizers

If you are someone who has a lot of appliances on your kitchen counter or in your pantry, these cord organizers are life changing. 

These stick on cord organizers help immensely in cutting down on the “cluttered” look of cords.

They’re such a simple “hack” item.

You just simply slap them on the back of your appliance and then the cord easily wraps up around it.

No more messy cords hanging out on the counter beside your Nespresso machine, air fryer, juicer, blender, Instant Pot or KitchenAid mixer.

5. Robot Vacuum/Mop

Also on my list of life changing home items to get SOON is this robot vacuum mop.

I have always been skeptical of how well they actually work and wondered if they are actually worth the investment.

BUT, one of my favorite home decor blogger/influencers (shoutout By Sophia Lee) recently purchased one and raves about how great of a job it does cleaning her floors. I definitely trust her recommendations and I have officially been influenced to get one.

Not to mention, once again, the struggle of having a dog and keeping a house clean is a whole stressful situation altogether, so I’m all for anything like this that gives me time back while cleaning for me! 

6. Oster Non Toxic 10 in One Countertop Oven

I personally believe in my heart of hearts that everyone needs an air fryer in their life.

Also, very specifically I think they need this one by Oster.

It has 10 functions in one including: air fry, bake, toast, and broil.

It’s one of the very few completely non toxic air fryers on the market as it’s completely stainless steel.

But how exactly does it make life easier you ask?

Well for once, if you’re health conscious, it makes cooking delicious “fried” foods possible. You can fry things without the oil and therefore wayyy healthier.

Let’s not also forget about how there is way less of a mess, the pre-heat time is cut in half an cook time even quicker, and easier clean up with dishwasher safe parts.

Less cleanup than deep frying, no popping oil allover, etc.

Third, you’re saving money because not heating up entire oven, less energy usage.

7. Tea Towels

Before I converted to these dish towels, I was constantly on the hunt for a good quality, absorbent towel for drying dishes.

Trust me when I say, purchasing these tea towels were life changing.

They are so absorbent and because they are lightweight, they dry out so quick.

Towels leaving fuzz all over my dishes is a thing of the past.

Not to mention, they are white so super easy laundering!

What are your recommendations for the most life changing household items?

Drop a comment below!

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