1. Wrinkle Remover

Two great haste makers go great together. The brand-new marriage of the steamer (for wrinkles) and the iron (for collars, creases) combines the two appliances into one. About the size of a pair of shoes, it's also luggage-friendly. Rowenta Steam 'n Press (shown), $50; call 781-396-0600 for store locations.

2. Lint Lifter

Lint rollers are standard issue in homes with furry pets, but they also remove human hair, dandruff, and your touchy coworker's angora-sweater fluff. And the wide layers of adhesive outperform Scotch tape. Evercare Lint Pic-Up adhesive roller, $4 at Walgreens; .

3. Odor Eliminator

Instead of dousing your clothes with perfume after a night out at a smoke-filled bar, try Febreze fabric spray. The spray traps odors and makes them evaporate, and it doesn't leave a cloying aroma. Your dry cleaner might start to miss you. $1.50 at supermarkets.

4. Serious Stick

Though originally intended to secure wigs, Vapon Topstick is rumored to be what kept Jennifer Lopez in her plunging green Versace dress. This double-sided super-sticky tape can also secure necklines and fallen hems. Package of 50 strips, $4; call 800-244-9352 to order.