40 absurdly clever home products under $30 on Amazon Prime

Cleaning out your gutters has never been easier or safer with this specifically designed scooper. Not only does the shape flex to perfectly fit into traditionally sized gutters, but the high position of the handle keeps your fingers and arm elevated and away from potential cuts and scratches from whatever’s inside your gutter. Just scoop and dump and your gutters will never look better.

Whether you’re looking to brighten up space or make sure you know where you’re going when you get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, these night-lights are for you. With motion sensor capabilities, it will automatically turn on if it detects movement from three to five feet away, and will automatically turn off after 60 seconds of stillness. It emits a 3000 Kelvin warm white hue that’s great for nighttime or daytime use and can also be dimmed to set the mood.

This veggie chopper is a must-have, whether you’re cooking for one or 10. This one small machine has seven stainless-steel blades for slicing, grating, julienning, and dicing in different sizes, as well as an egg white separator, and a peeler. Whether you’re dicing veggies for a stir fry, grating garlic for a sauce, or julienning carrots for a salad, this veggie chopper makes it easier than ever.

This ingenious holder is a huge help when it comes to those tricky multi-layered onions that seem to collapse the second the knife hits them. The 10 stainless steel prongs penetrate deep into the onion and hold it together, so you’re able to cleanly slice between the prongs and keep everything the same size. You can buy them in a pack of one or two if you happen to have additional home chefs in your family.

If you have ever burned your hand or finger while putting something in or taking something out of the oven, these silicone shields will make sure that never happens again. They clip right onto the top rack of your oven or toaster oven, and they’re heat-resistant up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit, saving you from painful accidental injuries. You can buy them in one of three colors.

With this drain protector, you won’t be showering in two inches of water at your feet. That’s because the stainless steel plate and plastic insert work to collect loose hair, trapping it around the cylinder so it doesn’t clog your drain. After you shower, just pull the plastic insert out, toss whatever hair it’s collected, and there you have it — a clean shower and a clog-free drain.

Never lose a storage top to a storage bottom when you have these clever food containers. Not only do they each hold 11.8 ounces, but when not in use, you can simply attach the lid and push the silicone base down for easy stacking storage. They’re perfect for brown bag lunches or for storing leftovers. Plus they’re fridge, freezer, and microwave-safe for even more versatility.

Instead of getting stressed every time you need to pair a food storage container’s bottom with its top, check out this lid organizer. It includes one long and four short dividers that can be moved around the organizer to fit snugly against different-sized lids. It fits in a standard-sized cabinet and has built-in handles that make it easy to pull the entire thing out to clean or move it. It couldn’t be easier to assemble — just ask the 26,000 Amazon customers who gave it a five-star rating.

The most annoying part about grating cheese is when it spills all over the countertop, but this grater solves that problem with its built-in storage compartment. It has three different sizes of removable blades that dump the grated cheese into the built-in storage tray, which comes with its own measuring markers along the side. It even comes with a garlic crusher to make your meal prep even easier.

Gone are the days of a disorganized plastic bag drawer when you have this bamboo baggie storage organizer. It has four compartments labeled for quart, sandwich, snack, and gallon-sized plastic bags, so you can easily grab the exact size you need. Simply slide the top off, put your bags in the appropriately sized compartment, and then slide the top back on. It’s as easy as that. You can also buy a version that has a hinge lock.

If you’re a pickle or olive lover, this container will be your new best friend. Just pour your pickles —juice and all — into the larger side and keep that side down. Then, when you’re ready to serve, turn the container upside down and watch the juices collect in the bottom so you can pick out a pickle without getting your fingers juicy — a solution to a problem you didn’t even know you had. You can get it in one of four colors.

If you’re short on space and can’t fit an end table next to your couch or chair, check out this bamboo option. With adjustable legs on either side, it sits securely on top of your couch’s round or square armrest and acts as a side table without taking up any floor space. It even has a bracket on top that rotates 360 degrees and can hold your phone or tablet upright, making Friday movie night so much better.

These drawer storage containers have pockets that are the perfect size to organize your socks, underwear, ties, belts, and more. In this three-pack set, you’ll get two organizers with 24 medium-sized pockets, and one organizer with 16 large pockets, depending on your needs. And, when you’re not using them, they fold up for super easy storage.

Get your refrigerator into The Home Edit-approved shape and reach things stuck in the back with this convenient rolling drawer. The caddy features two adjustable dividers and an easy-to-grip handle to make organizing your refrigerator easier than ever. And, it’s see-through so you can keep track of what you have and what you need with just a glance.

Just roll this pet hair remover back and forth on your couch, clothes, car seat, low-pile rugs, or any other place your pet likes to hang out, and watch your furry friend’s leftover hair magically disappear. When you’re done cleaning, all you have to do is click a button on the handle and discard all of the trapped and collected hair in the internal container. Since this roller doesn’t use sticky tape, it’s 100% reusable and much less wasteful than some competitors.

This meat hammer is so versatile that it features a double-sided design — one side is spiked for tenderizing and one is flat for pounding. It has a nonslip grip so it stays sturdy in your hand while you’re working, and a hook at the end for a hanging storage option. Plus, its use doesn’t end at meat — you can crush cookies or nuts for baking, or even use it to mash garlic.

This minimalist bamboo bath mat can be used in two ways. First, you can use it as a proper bath mat—it has a waterproof coating, a nonslip bottom, and it’s foldable to easily tuck away between uses. Second, it can be used underneath a fabric bath mat, to lift it off the ground and allow for faster ventilation and drying. Over 4,000 customers gave it a five-star rating.

Not only does this rack help dry your dishes quickly, but it also saves so much space while doing so. It features stainless steel bars with slip-resistant silicone edges that keep it in place on top of your sink, allowing excess water to easily drain away. Plus, unlike other drying mats, it rolls up for easy storage between uses. Over 26,000 Amazon customers gave it a stellar five-star rating.

Once you have this electric sandwich press, you’ll be wondering how you went so long eating sandwiches any other way. It features a nonstick heating element that’ll evenly toast each sandwich, and it’ll even help cut your sandwich in half while it’s being made. Indicator lights with let you know when it’s on and when it’s finished preheating. Perfect for smaller kitchens, it has a compact design that can be stored easily in a drawer or cabinet between uses to save counter space.

This charger sits flush against the wall so you won’t have to worry about the cord bending or breaking if it's behind a couch, bookshelf, or appliance. It features one lightning port and one USB port, so it’s great for both Apple and Android users. With this outlet extender, you can charge two devices in one outlet, saving yourself space and time.

Not only does this egg dispenser save space in your fridge by stacking your eggs vertically, but it also makes taking them out easier than ever. Just pull an egg — or however many you need — off the bottom shelf and the slanted design of the holder will gently roll all the eggs down to the front to instantly restock. It serves as a small way to make your life a little easier.

These suction cup hooks are so versatile you’ll be hard-pressed to find something that you can’t hold with them. Stick them to your shower wall and hold your razor or loofah, attach them to your kitchen backsplash to hold your oven mitt or drying towel, or affix them to your entryway to hold your purse or umbrella. See? Endless possibilities. You can grab them in a pack of two or four.

This set of colorful veggie peelers works on everything from a soft-skinned peach to a thick-skinned zucchini. It includes a standard peeler for carrots and cucumbers, a Y-shaped peeler for winter squash, and an I-shaped peeler for potatoes that even has a point at the tip to remove the small black spots on a potato that the peeler can’t reach. Each peeler even comes with a blade guard to keep your fingers safe between use.

If you’re tired of opening a cabinet and having your pot lids, Tupperware lids, or cutting boards falling on your face, this organizer is for you. It uses secure M-shaped wired dividers to hold lids and other things vertically to save space and make adding and removing them easy. Plus, the dividers can be moved around to fit the width of whatever you’re looking to store.

This silicone mat is reusable, makes clean-up easy, and can withstand heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Not only that, but it also features extensive baking measurement tools directly on the surface. It features conversion charts, temperature charts, and convenient round and straight measuring lines for the most precise pastries yet. It comes in three different sizes and four different colors to best match your kitchen needs.

These ingenious hooks use a super strong adhesive to attach to the underside of a cabinet to save so much counter space that you won’t know what to do with it all. Each piece holds 4.4 pounds and rotates 360 degrees so you always have access to anything on the six hooks, regardless of where they are. They’re perfect for holding utensils in the kitchen, or essentials in the bathroom.

Whether you’re looking to save money or reduce your single-use paper products, these Swedish dishcloths can help you. Safe on glass, wood, marble, stainless steel, and tile, these dishcloths absorb up to 20 times their weight and are machine washable to be reused up to 100 times. Environmentally friendly and budget-friendly? You bet.

These silicone spatulas are thin and long enough to stick into any nearly empty can, bottle, or jar to make sure you’re getting out every last drop. The set comes with five different-sized spatulas — from extra long and extra thin to get into tall ketchup and mustard bottles, or wider and flatter options for peanut butter jars. Plus, they’re dishwasher safe for a super easy clean.

Great for newbie grillers or grill masters, this digital meat thermometer has a backlit screen that gives you a temperature in under three seconds that you’ll be able to read regardless of the time of day you start grilling. Plus, it’s waterproof, features a temperature reference chart, and is heat resistant up to 572 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a great accessory or gift for any home chef.

Cut these refrigerator mats to the exact size you need and add some instant organization and color to your fridge. They feature a dotted, textured top that keeps things from slipping around the shelves, and they can be cleaned by simply wiping them down. Whether you want to color-code your fridge or just add a little extra shelf protection, these liners are a must-have.

Plop this silicone organizer on your kitchen or bathroom countertop and protect it from that soap scum that appears every few days despite how tirelessly you clean. It uses slightly elevated lines to keep the bottom of your soap containers dry and grime-free. As an added bonus, it can either be hand-washed or tossed into the dishwasher when it needs a refresh, which couldn’t be easier.

Steam veggies in minutes with this handy silicone microwave steamer. The container features a removable steam partition, allowing water to both evaporate and sink to the bottom without affecting your veggies. When it’s out of use, you can toss it in the dishwasher to clean and collapse it to just 1.5 inches thick when it’s dry to save major space when storing.

These sturdy organizers hang off the side of your cabinet door and hold 10 to 12 pounds of essentials. In your kitchen, it’s great for cutting boards, pot lids, cookie sheets, or boxes of aluminum foil or plastic wrap. In your bathroom, it’s great to hold cleaning supplies, blow dryers, or extra toiletries. Plus, the arms on each hook are adjustable to fit inside smaller or larger cabinet doors.

Keep all your tumbler lids in one place with this clever organizer. The long metal prong fits inside the drinking hole of most tumbler lids to keep them neatly stacked. Thanks to its vertical display, it allows for more counter space. It’s also easy to see each lid at once, so you can grab the one you need in seconds. Up to 10 lids can be stacked at once.

Stop worrying about tripping over the curled corner of your rug and install these popular grippers. All you need to do is attach the self-adhesive side of the V-shaped grippers to the corner of your rug, and the rubber side will sit flush to your hardwood, carpet, stone, tile, or other floor type to prevent curling edges. Plus it’s weather-resistant, so it works for both indoor and outdoor rugs.

If you’re someone who has different water bottles for different occasions, these stands will keep them organized in your cabinets. They each hold three bottles and they’re stackable, to take advantage of vertical storage space. Pro tip: they’re not just for water bottles — you can store wine bottles, seltzer cans, fitness drinks, and more in this versatile organizer.

This glass and silicone bottle is all you need when you’re cooking with olive oil. When you push the top piece, it fills with oil so you can get exactly the amount you need before spraying it onto your pan, veggies, or salad. You can also use the built-in heat-resistant brush, which can stand up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit, to spread the oil evenly over whatever surface you’re cooking on.

This dishwasher-safe silicone witch hooks to the side of your pots and can be used in two different ways. It can hold your mixing spoon to keep the mess off your countertop and it can keep the lid slightly ajar to release steam. With a 4.5-star overall rating on Amazon, it’s a popular item you’ll be glad to have in your kitchen.

Make storing your food easier than ever with these reusable bag sealers. Available in five sizes — from 5 inches to 13 inches — the chip clips slide across the top of the entire surface of your food bag to create an air-tight seal, keeping moisture out and keeping your food fresh for longer. They have a 4.8 out of five-star rating on Amazon, with one reviewer raving, “I want to kiss whoever invented these!”

Make laundry easier than ever when you have these mesh laundry bags. With seven different sizes, these bags are made of a super fine and durable mesh to gently clean your delicates, sweaters, bras, lingerie, leggings, and baby clothes. You can even use them to organize your socks, so you don’t mysteriously lose one to the washing machine’s black hole.