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50 Clever Home Products Under $35 That Have Red-Hot Amazon Reviews
Written by Amanda Pellegrino
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Sometimes I find a product so ingenious I don’t know how I’ve lived so long without it. A dirty/clean sign that clips to the outside of my dishwasher? Yes please! A bottle emptying kit to make sure I get the most out of my expensive moisturizer? Add to cart. From your bedroom and bathroom to your living room and kitchen, here are 50 clever home products that have red-hot Amazon reviews. And — the best part? — they’re all under $35.

01These Clever Spoons That Double As Strainers & Spatulas

This one clever spoon does so many things. It’s an egg yolk separator, a hand masher, a strainer, a spatula, a rice scoop — the ways you can use it are honestly up to you. It features bumps along the side and holes at the bottom that are designed to strain and grind, while the spoon-like shape is designed to scoop.

02An Easy-To-Install Wireless Doorbell With 52 Chime Options

Upgrade your doorbell with this wireless doorbell. It includes a wireless transmitter that mounts to your doorframe, and a receiver that goes inside your house to chime when someone rings. It’s waterproof, heat resistant up to 140 degrees, and features 52 chime options and four volumes (including mute) to fully customize it to your needs.

03The Colorful 10-Ounce Ramekins That’ll Really Impress At Parties

Can you believe you can get these six stunning pastel ramekins for just about $25? At 10 ounces, they’re the perfect single portion for egg bakes, pot pies, berry crumbles — you name it. This colorful, vintage-looking set features little handles on each end for easy transport from oven to table. They come in six adorable pastel colors, they’re oven-safe, and they’ll seriously impress at your next dinner party.

04These Little Arm & Hammer Deodorizers That You Can Use Everywhere

These deodorizing balls are filled with Arm & Hammer baking soda to eliminate odors for up to 60 days and a scent booster to add a little something-something. Great for closets, hampers, trash cans, shoe racks, gym bags, and more, these deodorizers don’t just cover up unwanted odors, they eliminate them all together to keep your space smelling fresh all day long.

05These Reusable Bamboo Dishcloths That Are Super Absorbant

Looking for a way to save some money and reduce your single-use paper products? Check out these bamboo cloths. They have a two-ply construction with a strong durable weave inside yet a scrubby and soft looped weave on the outside, making them especially great for washing up dishes. They air dry quickly and can be tossed in the washing machine to reuse.

06These Clever Straps That Keep Your Fitted Sheet In Place

Using sturdy metal fasteners (that won’t rip your sheets) and a strong triangle-shaped elastic band, these straps clasp into the corners of your fitted sheet under the mattress to keep it from slipping out while you’re sleeping. It fits all bed sizes, and is so thin you won’t even realize it’s there.

07These Super Thin Hangers That Are Made Of Nonslip Velvet

These velvet hangers not only save space with their thin silhouettes, but the felt exterior also protects your clothes and keeps them from falling off. Their hook swivels 360 degrees, and they have a contoured shoulder that matches your tops’ natural shape as well as small divets on each end keep straps from falling off.

08An Adjustable Food Container Lid Organizer With 27,000 5-Star Reviews

If your food containers and lids spill out of your cabinets every time you open them, you need this clever organizer. It stores your food container lids upright for easy access and features five adjustable dividers to keep each type of lid separate. The organizer even has built-in handles to make removing the whole thing from your cabinet easy to find the exact lid you need quickly.

09These Toilet Seat Handles That Let You Lift Without Touching

These clever toilet seat handles allow you to lift and lower the seat without actually touching it. Mounted onto the underside of the seat with strong 3M tape, the discreet handle features a slightly curved edge to match the rounded contour of most toilet seats to keep your hands clean.

10A Sleek Wire Holder That Slips Over Your Cabinet Doors

Remove clutter while keeping the essentials easily accessible with this wire organizer. Just hang it over the inside of a cabinet door to keep your baking sheets, cutting boards, aluminum foil containers — you name it — organized while staying out of sight and out of mind. It’s no wonder why this easy storage solution has over 14,000 five-star reviews.

11A Best-Selling Handheld Scrubber That’s Tough On Messes & Stains

This handheld and battery operated power scrubber will have your bathroom and kitchen cleaner than ever. With a small head the scrubs 60 times per second, this machine has a pulsing and continuous setting that’s great for cleaning grout, tile, and other grimy surfaces. Plus, it’s slim head makes it ideal for reaching other hard-to-reach spots.

12A 2-Tier Under-Sink Organizer With 1 Shelf And 1 Drawer

The unique two-tier design of this organizer makes it fit under your sink without blocking the plumbing. The top shelf is unmoving and wired, while the bottom features a drawer you can pull out to easily access your cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other essentials.

13A Dishwasher Magnet That Tells You If It’s Clean Or Dirty

Never put a dirty dish in a newly clean dishwasher again when you have this clever magnet. It features a “clean” side and a “dirty” side so you always know what’s in there. And it mounts directly to magnetic dishwashers and includes an adhesive magnet that can be attached to non-magnetic appliances, as well.

14A Large Rotating Utensil Holder With A Removable Divider

This stainless steel utensil holder is larger than most with a 7-inch diameter, and it rotates 360 degrees so you always have access to the essentials. It features a removable divider for organizational purposes and non-skid base to protect your surfaces. Plus, it’s fingerprint-proof to look as good as new all day long.

15This Outlet Extender That Also Covers Up Your Sockets

Ideal for slim spaces (think behind furniture) or in rooms with dated outlets, this isn’t just an outlet concealer. It comes with a 3-foot extension cord that has three standard outlets on it, which gives you more charging ports and keeps your space tidy. One reviewer raved, “Very flat, fits in a very tight crevice between my mattress and the outlets. The holes for the outlets have a very nice 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬 so prongs wont slide out, and was very easy to get settled in. Overall very good product.”

16A Jar Opener That Mounts Underneath Your Cabinet

Easily open your jars, bottles, and more with this mountable jar opener, which has a clever V-shaped design to work on containers up to 5 inches wide. Using super strong adhesive tape, it mounts to the underside of your cabinet and uses a firm, non-slip grip to twist your jars open with just one hand. Plus it’s coated with zinc to prevent rusting.

17This 9-Shelf Organizer That Hangs In Your Closet

This hanging organizer has four shelves and five drawers to organize all your sweaters, hats, belts, shirts, jeans — you name it. Two of the drawers are divided into sections — one of six and one of eight — which are great for underwear, ties, and other small pieces. And it has eight mesh side pockets for easy-access essentials.

18The Insulated Cups That Are Made Of Chic Crystal Clear Plastic

Made of insulated, BPA-free plastic, these cups look like glass but have the added benefit of being unbreakable and shatterproof. These expensive-looking cups come in fun colors to keep drinks identifiable and have a funky wavy design that makes them stand out in your cabinet.

19A Silicone Broom That Removes Pet Hair & Wipes Up Liquids

With a silicone edge, this cleaning tool can be used as a broom or a squeegee. It easily attracts and rakes up pet hair from rugs or removes spilled water off hardwood or tile. Plus, the handle is adjustable from 36 to 55 inches so you don’t hurt your back while cleaning.

20An Odor-Eliminating Candle With An 80-Hour Burn Time

It’s no wonder this candle has over 11,000 five-star ratings and is a bestseller on Amazon. Handcrafted and scented with creamy vanilla bean and a hint of sweet sugar, this candle has odor-eliminating technology that removes pet smells, smoke, cooking scents, and garbage to leave your home smelling great. And don’t worry — if you’re not into vanilla, this candle comes in other scents like lavender, pumpkin spice, mango, and more.

21This Super Soft Sherpa Blanket That’s Reversible

You won’t be able to stop snuggling up underneath this super soft blanket. One side is a thick and plush sherpa fabric and the other side is a warm fleece, both of which give you luxurious comfort. Plus, it looks great styled on the back of your couch when you’re not using it. No wonder why it has a 4.8-star rating on Amazon.

22This Nonstick Double Burner Griddle With Cool-Touch Handles

Cook like a pro with this double burner griddle. It’s super lightweight and features two cool touch handles to protect yourself from heat. It’s made of aluminum and features a nonstick coating for easy and delicious pancakes, eggs, burgers, veggies — whatever you want to cook en masse.

23This Clever Hanger That Holds Up To 24 Pieces

This hanger might look weird — kind of like an upside down umbrella without the plastic shade — but it’s actually ingenious. With eight rounded hooks, the hanger can hold up to 24 belts, ties, tank tops, spaghetti-strap dresses, scarves, purses — basically anything with a thin strap, saving you a ton of space.

24A Compact Can Opener That Works With The Press Of A Button

This electric can opener is just 7 inches long, so it’s easy to store between uses. Though it’s smaller than a classic can opener, it works automatically. Simply mount the batrtery-operated piece to the side of a can, press the button, and watch as it slices the can open without any sharp edges and without touching the food inside.

25These Cozy Slippers That’ll Also Mop Up The Floor

Stay cozy and clean your floors at the same time with these mop slippers. Not only are they cushioned, cute, and comfy, but the slippers feature super absorbent microfiber fingers on the bottom to keep things clean. The mop part is also removable from the slipper so you can wash them.

  • Available sizes: 5.5-9.5, 7-9
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26A Bottle Emptying Kit That Lets You Get Every Last Drop Of Product

Make sure you’re getting every last drop of your soap, shampoo, lotion — you name it — when you have this emptying kit. Simply replace the head of the bottle with this one which allows it to stand upside down and get all the remaining liquid ready to use. It’s truly that easy.

27These Sturdy, Stackable Trays That Store 14 Eggs Each

Keep your eggs easily accessible and protected when you have these containers. Each one holds up to 14 eggs, and they come with sturdy lids to stack and protect. They have a reinforced base, they’re shatter-resistant, and they get your refrigerator in tip-top organizational shape.

28An Adjustable Cell Phone Stand That’s Shaped Like A Bunny

Great for phones and tablets, this cell phone stand can hold your device at eye-level so you’re not craning your neck when you use it. The stand is adjustable from 7.1 to 10.2 inches high, and has anti-slip pads on the back and bottom to keep your phone and the stand in place. Plus, it has a little bunny shape, which is as cute as it is functional.

29These Reusable Beeswax Wraps To Store Food Without Plastic

Replace your plastic wrap with these beeswax wraps to reduce your single-use plastic consumption. Each order comes with three sizes — small for halved fruits and veggies, medium for cheese, large to cover bowls and leftovers. Made of beeswax, the wraps can be washed with cold water and then reused.

30This Hair Catcher That Keeps Your Shower Clog-Free

If you’re sick of showering with an inch of water at your feet, you need this hair catcher. It can be inserted directly into your shower drain to trap and hold loose hair to stop it from clogging. Then remove it, toss the collected hair in the bin, and put it in again for a clog-free shower.

31A Kitchenware Organizer With Adjustable Dividers

Pot lids, cutting boards, baking sheets, skillets — you can store just about anything in this kitchenware organizer. It comes with your choice of seven or 10 dividers, which can be adjusted to accommodate thin and thick items alike. It’s buyer approved on Amazon, where it’s earned a 4.6-star overall rating.

32These Warm LED Night-Lights That Turn On Automatically At Dusk

Walk to the bathroom in the middle of the night without turning your main lights on when you have these mini night-lights. They let off a warm white glow which is dim enough to be ideal for walking around in the dark. They plug into any outlet and have a sensor that automatically turns on at dusk and off at dawn.

33A Gorgeous Mortar & Pestle That’s Reversible

Not only does this mortar and pestle feel very luxurious, but it’s also two-sided and versatile. It’s made of solid gray marble, and features one smaller and one larger mortar, so it’s as useful for grinding spices as it is for making guacamole. The 2.1-cup capacity set also comes with a wooden spoon great for sampling or serving and a silicone lid to store or use as a placemat while mixing.

34A Cable Management Box To Organize All Your Cords

Keep your cords organized and clutter-free with the help of this cable management box. Place a power strip inside, attach your wires to the outlets, and string the cords out through the three built-in cable holes. It has a sturdy lid that locks into place to keep things secure and out of sight.

35A 3-Pack Of Cult-Favorite Baking Mats

Bakers and cooks are obsessed with these silicone baking mats that boast a 4.7-star overall rating after more than 19,000 reviews. The nonstick, BPA-free mats are thicker than competitors, making them extra durable — they can even stand up to pizza cutters. They help ensure even heat distribution and — best of all — majorly cut down on post-cooking cleanup time.

36These Oven Mitts & Pot Holders That Are Made Of Heat Resistant Silicone

Protect your hands and surfaces while you’re cooking when you have this set of silicone oven mitts and pot holders. The oven mitts feature a textured surface that acts as a non-slip grip, and a soft inner cotton lining to keep your hands comfortable. And the pot holders are waterproof and can double as a trivet while cooking. The whole set is heat resistant up to 450 degrees, making them great for all kinds of dishes.

37A Cube Timer With 4 Pre-Set Times & Adjustable Volume

Quit using your phone to set a timer and use this cute cube instead. Each color features four different timing sets — from 10/20/30/60 seconds on the yellow cube, to 5/15/30/60 minutes on the white cube, making these great for time management. It has a small digital screen that displays the remaining time and an alarm with an adjustable volume.

38This Super Loud Alarm Clock That Also Shakes Your Bed

If you hit snooze too many times (or sleep through your alarm entirely) check out this clock that also shakes your bed. The clock part sits on your nightstand like a standard alarm with a dimmable screen and phone charger. But, it features a 71-inch cord attached to a bed shaker that you can place under your pillow, at the foot of the bed, or wherever you want. It then vibrates at four different levels to make sure you get up when you’re supposed to.

39A Can Organizer For Your Fridge With A 4.8-Star Rating

Upgrade your refrigerator organization and check out this soda can holder. It holds up to nine standard 12-ounce cans or 11 slim 7.5-ounce cans, and dispenses the cans as you take one out. It has a sturdy, reinforced base, it’s shatter-resistant, and it features a raised and curved edge to keep your cans from spilling out accidentally.

40This Self-Cleaning Broom & Dustpan Set That Stores Upright

This broom and dustpan set comes with an adjustable handle that extends from 39.7 to 51.1 inches so you don’t have to bend over to clean anymore. The broom features heavy duty bristles to collect dust, crumbs, and other spills, and the dustpan has built-in teeth to self-clean the broom and make sure you’re throwing out every last drop. Bonus: it stands upright for easy storage.

41These Food Scissors That Feature A Mini Cutting Board

Make chopping up herbs, veggies, fruit, or really anything easier than ever with these food scissors. They have an ergonomic handle with a super comfortable grip, and feature a stainless steel blade that easily slices with one squeeze of the handle. Best of all, this cutter has a bonus little chopping board on the bottom, so you don’t necessarily need to dirty another dish when using these for prep work.

42A Drawer Organizer Set With 4 Differently Shaped Pieces To Mix & Match

Great for makeup, desk essentials, utensils, and so much more, these clear plastic trays will keep all your stuff organized and in one place. With four different sizes, the trays can be configured within your drawers in many different ways depending on what you need. And they’re totally transparent so you always know what’s inside.

43This Bat That Opens Up Bottles Of Wine & Beer

Channel your inner vampire with Vino the Bat — a wine and beer opener that makes pouring a drink so much easier. This creature of the night features tiny fangs that pry open bottle caps, and when you’re ready for some pinot or rosé, you can simply press down on the wings to pop out the cork. Home happy hours have never been this much fun (or spooky).

44A Stainless Steel Knife & Scraper With Measurements Notched On

This stainless steel scraper is so versatile you can use it for chopping veggies, smoothing out icing, portioning dough — the possibilities are virtually endless. The blade is super sharp and comes with a plastic cover to safely store between uses, and the bottom and side of the blade are engraved with measurements so you can accurately make breads and more.

45A Super Cool Toothbrush Holder With A Shelf & Storage Drawer

If you’re short on counter space in your bathroom, this super cool toothbrush holder can give you back tons of precious surface area. The contraption mounts to your wall with an adhesive strip and features a toothbrush holder, toothpaste holder/dispenser, drawer for storage, and top shelf with raised sides to keep all your essentials. The clever magnetic cups are just the cherry on top.

46These Copper Mugs For Serving Classic & Stylish Moscow Mules

Not only is this copper mug set a stunning addition to your bar cart, but it also allows you to feel like a professional when you make a classic Moscow mule. The four mugs are tarnish-, rust-, and stain-resistant, and the set comes with four matching copper straws and one two-sided measuring shot glass to add to the aesthetic.

47A Space-Saving Toilet Paper Holder That Mounts Onto Your Tank

This toilet paper holder can be mounted underneath the top of your tank to store your tissue on the side of your toilet and save space. The wired rack holds two rolls of TP and can be hung off either the left or right side of the basin, depending on the orientation of your bathroom.

48An Adorable Nonslip Trivet That’s Shaped Like A Little Kitten

Not only does this trivet protect your surfaces from hot and cold stains, but it also looks adorable. When not in use it stands on all fours with a lifted back like a scared cat, and it flattens down when you put your hot pot or pan on top of it. The silicone cat is heat-resistant, BPA-free, and super durable.

49These Playful Balloons That Mount To Hold Your Keys

When you use these adorable balloons, you’ll always know where your keys are. They can be hung with nails or mounted with 3M tape to a wall near your door to store your keys, face masks, dog leashes, and other out-of-the-door essentials. That’s not all they can do; they also feature a magnet to attach to your refrigerator, so you can use them to store your potholders or other trinkets.

50A Meat Smasher For Perfect Ground Beef & Mashed Potatoes

This clever chopper is great for cooking and breaking up ground beef, chicken, or turkey, and can also be used to mash potatoes, blend guacamole — you name it. The eight X-shaped nylon blades easily mix and mash your food, while the ergonomic handle keeps your hand and wrist comfortable while cooking.

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