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The Weirdest Sh*t Under $25 On Amazon You Never Knew Existed

You’re going to be obsessed.

Written by Veronika Kero
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Have you ever seen mop slippers before? Or used a clinically proven straw to get rid of your hiccups? If the answer to either is no, you’ve been missing out. The list below is chock-full of weird inventions and gadgets that you’ll quickly deem must-haves around your home, car, and in your daily routine.

01This Cleaning Ball To Keep Your Purse Crumb-Free

With this magic little cleaning ball, you can keep all your bags free of dust and crumbs without having to pull out wipes or a handheld vacuum. Instead, all you have to do is let the sticky invention roll around and pick up everything along its way. It can be washed and used over and over again.

02A Color-Changing Toilet Bowl Light With A Motion Sensor

This toilet bowl light won’t be harsh on your eyes in the middle of the night but will give off a soft glow as soon as it detects motion. It has many colors to choose between, and you can leave it on any color or have it change between them.

03These Car Seat Gap Fillers That Come In 4 Finishes

If the space between the driver’s seat and the center console feels like the Bermuda Triangle at times, you need this pair of car seat gap fillers. They’re made of flexible faux leather that comes in a few finishes to match your interior.

04These Compact Wine Purifiers That Enhance Flavor

If you love a glass of wine but don’t enjoy the side effects that come from drinking it, these wine purifiers are for you. They are designed to remove histamines and sulfites while enhancing the aroma, color, and flavor of each blend. And since they’re so slim and compact, you can take them out in your purse. Your order comes with three filters.

05A Mini Trash Can That Fits In Your Cup Holder

With the help of this lidded silicone mini trash can, you can keep your desk and car cleaner than ever before. It’s slim enough to hardly take up any space and it fits right in a cup holder.

06This Dracula Garlic Crusher That Can Be Used On Other Foods

This Dracula garlic crusher works so well it’s scary. It can be used to press, crush, and mince nuts, ginger, and peppers as well, and it will keep your fingers clean, too.

07A Deodorant-Remover Sponge You Can Keep In Your Bag

Everyone’s had that defeating moment of looking down and realizing that your clean black shirt is covered in messy white marks. To fix it without rubbing delicate materials together or using water, all you need is this deodorant-removing sponge. It comes with two sponges so you can keep one in the bathroom and one can be brought along with you anywhere you go.

08An Exfoliating Towel To Get To Those Hard-To-Reach Areas

This thin yet effective exfoliating towel dries quickly between uses. Use it to scrub your back, shoulders, and even your feet. It’s more than 35 inches long, so it’s easy to reach anywhere you need it.

09This Foot-Peel Spray Made With Coconut & Aloe

A simple spritz of this foot-peeling spray is all it takes to give yourself baby-smooth skin. It’s made with ingredients like aloe and coconut to gently exfoliate and moisturize cracked heels and calluses. The bottle contains more than 50 applications.

10An Adjustable Band To Temporarily Crop Any Shirt

This adjustable waistband can help you create the look of a perfectly tucked or cropped shirt. You won’t need to tie the back in a knot, instead just neatly tuck your chunkiest sweater or silkiest camisole underneath the stretchy cord.

11A Makeup Brush Cleaning Pad That Doubles As A Dryer

True beauty aficionados: You’ll want this cat-shaped makeup brush cleaning mat in your kit. Its silicone surface effectively removes residue, grease, and dirt from the bristles. And when you flip it over, it acts as a brush stand so they can properly dry.

12An Adorable Heating Pad With A Lavender Scent

If the adorable look of this lobster-shaped heating pad isn’t enough to make you feel better, its microwavable pad will certainly help with aches and pains. It has a subtle, soothing lavender scent for good vibes as well.

13These Comfy Heel Socks Infused With Vitamin E

It doesn’t take any heavy-duty scrubbing to free your heels of cracks and dry patches — just sit back, relax, and slip on these heel socks. They’re infused with jojoba oil, lavender oil, and vitamin E to deeply nourish.

14These Colorful Grocery Bags That Can Hold 20 Pounds Each

Throwing one of these 10 reusable grocery bags into your purse won’t be a bother since they roll up into a tiny ball and are surprisingly cute. When opened, they give you plenty of space to pile in your food for the week. In fact, they can hold up to 20 pounds each.

15These Reusable Mop Slippers That Can Be Used Wet & Dry

This set of five pairs of mop slippers can be used wet or dry to mop and dust your floors with ease. They can be reused and have an elastic top-line so they can stretch to fit most feet. When they’re dirty, throw them in the washing machine.

16This Dry Shampoo Powder Made With Nourishing Biotin

Black ginseng is the star ingredient of this dry shampoo powder. Without using benzene, the compact tool soaks up oil and even boosts your roots for a bit of volume. And since it’s also made with biotin, it nourishes hair as well.

17This Adorable Scrub Stick For Blackheads

This facial scrub stick will make you smile every time you take it out. Besides being cute, it’s helpful when trying to get rid of blackheads and cleaning out your pores. It’s gentle but effective thanks to ingredients like sea salt, taurine, and black peat water.

18A Pack Of Toiletry Sleeves To Prevent Leaks

To keep various toiletries from spilling in your luggage, make use of these four toiletry sleeves. Made of thermoplastic rubber, they can stretch to fit over bottles and jars of any shape or size.

19A Laundry Tool That Keeps Your Socks From Getting Lost

The rod of this laundry tool can hold up to nine pairs and keep them all in place so you never again lose a random sock. You can even store them on the tool by using the hook at the end to hang them in your closet — your order comes with two.

20A Calming Moon Lamp With Over 100 Color Options

It will be nearly impossible not to feel calm and relaxed when in the presence of this moon lamp. Each of the 128 color options gives off a soft glow so you can slowly fall asleep. But before you do, make sure to check out all the tiny details on its surface that make it look so realistic.

21These Silicone Lip Brushes With A 4.5-Star Overall Rating

This pair of gentle silicone lip brushes will buff away dead skin so you have a smooth canvas to apply lipstick. It won’t cause any irritation and requires only a bit of water (or you can use an exfoliating balm with them).

22A Hair Tie Cutter For Extra-Tight Styles

When the ponytail is simply too tight to unravel, reach for this hair tie cutter. It can pull right through any elastic band so your hair can be freed without having to sit through another 10 minutes of pain. It’s slim enough to avoid pulling any strands.

23This Stainless Steel Bar To Free Your Hands Of Lingering Smells

Instead of reaching for soap the next time you work with pungent ingredients, reach for this stainless steel bar. It will quickly get rid of the smell of fish, garlic, onions, and more from your skin. You don’t even need water for it to work its magic.

24These Rechargeable Hand Warmers That Can Run For 20 Hours

These hand warmers offer three levels of heating and can work for up to 20 hours on a single charge. They’ll fit comfortably in your pockets while you’re on the go.

25A Straw That Helps Stop Hiccups After Just A Few Sips

Who knew that simply drinking water (through this hiccup straw, of course) could get rid of hiccups? The straw gets the job done by engaging the diaphragm. It has a 92% effectiveness rate and can be used by people of all ages.

26This Galaxy Projector That Doubles As A Bluetooth Speaker

Thanks to the Bluetooth speaker built into this galaxy projector, it’s easy to get the party started — the colors and flashes can even sync up to music. Or, if you’re trying to soothe yourself to sleep, you can choose between the 15 available white noise sounds.

27A Microwave Rice Cooker That’s 4 Tools In 1

This microwave rice cooker will whip up perfectly fluffy grains and even comes with a spoon so you can easily serve your delicious creation. A colander and measuring cup are also included (and everything nests nicely for storage). It’s dishwasher-safe, too.

28A Screen Repair Tape That’s Waterproof

Holes and tears will be no match for this screen repair tape. It can be attached to any mesh or fiberglass material and make it as good as new. And since the adhesive is made with three layers, it’s completely waterproof and can withstand high and low temperatures.

29A 4-In-1 Spreader That Instantly Softens Butter

This butter spreader is not an ordinary knife — it’s made with three kinds of perforations so you can seamlessly create various ribbons of butter and smooth them out over a piece of toast. It’s made of quality stainless steel and has an ergonomic handle to make the process even easier.

30This Hydrating Toner That Can Prevent Breakouts

If you haven’t added a hydrating essence into your daily mix, you’re missing out on a ton of benefits. This spray-on formula is made with cucumber, aloe, green tea, and marine minerals. The combination will help smooth skin, clear up blemishes, and prevent future breakouts.

31A Bubble Clay Mask That’s As Fun As It Is Effective

If you spend as much time on your skin-care routine as I do, you know that sometimes the same old routine can get a bit boring. Switch things up by using this fun bubble clay mask. It’s made of white kaolin clay that creates tons of tiny bubbles to clean pores and gently exfoliate your skin.

32These Silicone Straw Covers That Keep Out Dust

A straw cover is an easy way to make sure that everything from dust to bugs stays out of your drink. Each piece in this pack of four is a different color and they won’t take up much drawer space.

33An Anti-Chafe Balm Rich In Vitamins

This anti-chafe balm will become step one of your everyday routine. Before you put on any form-fitting clothing, apply a few swipes of this stick that will protect your skin without clogging your pores. In fact, it’s rich in vitamins A, B, and E to retain moisture.

34This Fridge Deodorizer You Can Fill With Baking Soda

This fridge deodorizer may make you laugh but it does its job well. Pop off the mushroom cap to fill it with baking soda and it will absorb less-than-pleasant smells.

35A Bacteria-Fighting Facial Spray That’s Gentle On Sensitive Skin

This facial spray has been rising in popularity lately and once you try it out for yourself, you’ll understand why. It’s made with hypochlorous acid that tackles bacteria and leaves your pores clean to prevent future acne. It’s also safe to use on sensitive skin.

36A Highly Rated Luggage Caddy For Fuss-Free Travel

When you’re rushing from the security line to the plane, you don’t have time to balance a coffee cup, boarding pass, and headphones. To give yourself a break, pop this luggage caddy onto your handle — it has earned an impressive 4.5-star overall rating after more than 7,000 reviews. Three pockets prevent you from spilling or losing anything.

37A Sunset Lamp That Has Tons Of Settings

You can enjoy a beautiful combination of colors (even on the rainiest day) thanks to this sunset lamp. You can choose between 21 colors and play with the intensity of each to set the mood and create a calming atmosphere. And while the lamp won’t take up much space, it can rotate 180 degrees to project a large circle on your wall. Adjust the settings via the in-line controller or via app.

38This Water Bottle Pump With A Universal Fit

Avoid heavy lifting by popping this water bottle pump onto any 2 to 5-gallon jug. A single charge can keep it working for up to 40 days and all you have to do to release a smooth pour is push the button on top. It’s a great tool to keep in the office or bring to a backyard party.

39A Tablet Pillow Stand With Multiple Viewing Angles

It’ll be easier to cuddle up on your couch and stream your favorite show with this tablet pillow stand. It keeps your screen not only propped up for you but positioned at any one of the three available angles so that you’re as comfortable as possible. And when you’re not snuggled up in bed, it can be folded and used for back support.

40This Safety Hammer That’s Good To Have In Emergencies

Keeping this safety hammer in your car’s glove compartment would be a smart move. In addition to being able to break glass, it can also cut through seatbelts. It has a reliable grip and a protective cap over the sharp glass breaker. A glow-in-the-dark version is also available in the listing.

41This Fog-Proof Shower Mirror That Rotates 360 Degrees

Believe it or not, this shower mirror won’t fog up — no matter how steamy your bathroom gets. It can be rotated 360 degrees and has a suction cup that sticks to your shower wall with ease. Plus, it has a built-in hook to hold your razor.

42An Onion Saver That Keeps Odors From Spreading

There’s no need to pull out the plastic wrap when you have half an onion left. To be more environmentally friendly and save money, use this onion saver instead. And in addition to keeping the vegetable fresh, it will also keep its odor contained.

43A Hair Tie Holder That Comes With 3 Elastics

You won’t need to search the bottom of your bag when you need a hair band thanks to this hair tie holder with an attached keychain. The organizer can hold three at a time and even comes with three ties ready to be used.

44This Magnetic Tool To Prevent Washing Machine Funk

This magnetic door prop may save you from buying expensive cleaning agents by keeping your washing machine ventilated, allowing it to properly dry. The rubber arm can be adjusted to hold in any position.

45A Set Of Self-Watering Planters

This set of five self-watering planters will make it easy to fake a green thumb (and they’re great for trips, too). The holes at the bottom of each of the various sizes let you water plants right at the roots, rather than soaking the greenery.

46This Handy Rubberized Hook To Open Pull Cans

Whether you don’t want to break a nail or simply don’t have the energy to do any tearing, this pull can opener can do it for you. And since it has a rubber handle, it’s comfortable to hold.

47This Pair Of Wine Aerators That Enhance Flavor

This wine aerator pourer may resemble a simple topper at first glance but it’s so much more. By infusing oxygen into each pour, the tool is able to bring out the nuances of the blend’s flavor. Your order comes with two pourers.

48These Cute Tea Bag Holders Made Of Silicone

The only time you won’t mind something crawling into your cup is when you’re using these adorable tea bag holders. The tiny snails are made of heat-resistant silicone so they can hold onto the edge of any mug and give you something to wrap the string around. This pack comes with 10 pieces.

49A Toilet Bowl Brush That Can Hide In Plain Sight

The cherry-shaped toilet brush looks like a piece of art — so much so that you won’t even feel the need to hide it. And it’s functional, too. Its thick bristles will easily remove stains without damaging the glaze of the bowl.

50This Bagel Guillotine That’s Dishwasher Safe

This bagel guillotine will deliver the perfect slice every time. Just pop any flavor inside and use the handle to push down. Your hand will be safely away from the sharp blade. It’s dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.

51A Paw Balm To Protect Your Pup On Walks

This paw balm creates a barrier to protect your pet’s paws from discomfort from extreme temperatures and rough terrain. Best of all, it’s made with pet-safe ingredients, including beeswax, coconut oil, jojoba oil, and calendula extract.

52This Grease Container With A Spill-Proof Lid

Save money (and flavor) by using this 5-cup bacon grease container. It’s made of durable stainless steel (that can be put in the dishwasher) and comes with a removable strainer. The sturdy lid will make sure that nothing spills during storage.

53This Water Bottle Caddy For Your Next Hike Or Gym Trip

If you’re already carrying around your giant tumbler, why not make it a bit more useful? Strap on this water bottle caddy so that it can also hold your keys, money, and even your phone. It will make your hikes much easier to get through.

54A Cherry & Olive Pitter That Reviewers Love

This cherry and olive pitter is a handy tool that will make it easier to sit back with a bowl of your favorite snack (or to make a pie). One shopper wrote, “Never thought I’d say a kitchen tool was fun but, this one is. And so very easy to use. And the results? Fabulous. Just take the stem out and squeeze. Pit comes out so smoothly sometimes I haven’t realized it was out until I had to check.”

55This Portable Bidet That’s Great For Travel

Who says you can’t have a top-notch clean while traveling? You can bring this portable bidet just about anywhere and won’t need any batteries or nearby outlets to get it to work its magic. All you have to do is turn it upside down for a fresh and clean feeling.