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Out of all the deals we've seen on "Shark Tank" over the last seven seasons, only a fraction of them are now genuine success stories.
Not all of the show's biggest hits are worth spending your hard-earned money on. Why pay top dollar for gluten-free cookies, which will take 2-5 business days to receive, when you can pick up equally delicious ones at the grocery store for less? But below are seven "Shark Tank" stories that provide excellent services at reasonable prices. Have a look.
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Better Life all-purpose cleaner
As more studies surface about the effects harmful chemicals and additives have on our bodies and daily lives, more people are looking to swap their potentially dangerous goods for healthier, eco-friendly options.
When Better Life founders Tim Barklage and Kevin Tibbs went on "Shark Tank" a few years ago, the brand's plant-derived cleaner piqued the interest of all the Sharks, and it's become a smart investment for everyone's homes since then. Not only has the Better Life cleaner amassed a cult-like following, it is also known to get rid of the tough stains — like coffee spills and crayon marks — with ease.
Better Life All-Purpose Cleaner, $10.63, available at Amazon.
Lollaland Lollacup
New parents are no strangers to cleaning up their kids' spills, stains, and messes. Thanks to Lollaland's Lollacup, snack time can be a much tidier affair.
The Lollacup has a weighted straw to keep it from tipping over. The straw is also valve-free, so tots as young as nine months can sip and slurp with ease. In 2014, Business Insider reported that Lollaland brought in close to $1 million in sales, making it the most successful children's product at the time to grace the show.
Lollaland Lollacup, $15.95, available at Amazon.
Scrub Daddy sponges
Ridding your pots and pans of grime and grit can take some serious elbow grease if you don't have access to a dishwasher. Aaron Krause's Scrub Daddy sponge is affordable, odor-resistant, and works nicely on virtually any surface.
The secret of this success story is its FlexTexture material: The sponge becomes soft and offers a more gentle wipe when exposed to warm water, but tightens up for a firm scrub when in cold water. Lori Greiner loved this idea in season four and it turned out to be a consumer favorite. Last year, BI reported the brand brought in $75 million in revenue.
Scrub Daddy Sponges, $10.62 for pack of three, available at Amazon.
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