65 weird but genius-as-hell things that are so damn cheap on Amazon

Keep your oven clean and free from spills and messes (and the smoke that comes along with them), thanks to these oven liners. Designed to fit most standard-size ovens, they can be trimmed with scissors for a more custom fit and are a more effective and budget-friendly alternative to aluminum foil. Use them in temperature up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Available colors: 3

Kick your lighting situation up a notch with this two-pack of Edison bulb night-lights. They emit a cozy, warm white glow for a rustic vibe, while smart light-sensing technology automatically turns them on at dusk and off at dawn. Use them in hallways or bathrooms for gentle illumination that adds to your decor.

Discreetly store your medications, vitamins, or even small pieces of jewelry as you travel with these macaron-inspired pill cases. Each compact case measures 1.7 inches in diameter and keeps its contents secure with a twist closure. The 16-piece set includes colors like rose, pistachio, and chocolate for a pop of color in your travels. (You’ll even have leftovers to gift.)

Elevate your smart phone situation (literally) with this hands-free cell phone stand that’s equal parts fun and functional. Complete with a quirky design that makes it look like someone’s holding up your phone with their feet, it’s great for following recipes or FaceTiming. It’s made of durable metal for a sturdy grip and is available in four other unique styles, too.

• Available style: 5

This portable ironing mat instantly turns any flat surface into a convenient, heat-resistant surface for ironing, saving you the hassle of setting up a bulky, old-fashioned ironing board. Space saving and super portable, you can place it atop your washer or dryer, kitchen table, or even your bed — anything can be an ironing surface.

This stackable light set is the easiest way to get customizable lighting wherever you want it — no outlet necessary. The three small lights can be placed on top of each other for lots of illumination, or separated and scattered around for a tea light effect. They’re dimmable, and at 50% brightness, offer up to 18 hours of illumination on a charge.

Whether it’s iced coffee or a sticky soda, your car cupholders could use some extra protection, which is why these car coasters are pretty genius. Crafted from absorbent ceramic stone and featuring finger grooves for easy handling, the coasters fit most car cupholders, where they soak up moisture and prevent messes.

• Available styles: 8

This ingeniously designed snack bowl helps you hide food waste like shells and pits while still presenting your favorite snacks in an aesthetically pleasing way. Perfect for olives, pistachios, cherries, and more, it keeps everything neatly contained in one sleek, modern package. It’s dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

• Available colors: 2

With these bed sheet straps, you don’t have to deal with a fitted sheet popping off the mattress in the middle of the night. Each suspender-like strap clips to the corner of your sheet, stretching up to 25 inches and holding everything taut. And there’s no need to flip the mattress to install these straps — simply attach them before making your bed.

Give yourself a better chance at having a green thumb with these genius pot-watering funnels shaped like leaves. They can be easily inserted into the soil of any potted plant to help deliver water directly to the roots, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Leave them in place to help streamline your watering practices as the green leaf design blends in beautifully.

Instead of fumbling with bulky tissue boxes in your car, opt for this set of car cupholder tissue boxes instead. Each of the four boxes comes with 50 tissues, which can be accessed through the top opening. The box has an elevated look that only adds to the aesthetic of your ride.

• Available colors: 3

This two-in-one strainer and cutting board is a handy kitchen gadget that can make prepping food a little bit easier. The space-saving design features a collapsible colander built into a slim cutting board, which allows you to seamlessly push chopped food into the strainer. It also fits neatly over a sink, with nonslip rubber edges for a firm grip, making it easy to strain excess liquids.

Designed for iPhones series 12 and up, this MagSafe charger and kickstand delivers faster charging, bringing an iPhone 13 from 0 to 100% in just two-and-a-half hours. It provides a stable, angled viewing surface, which makes FaceTime or watching videos a breeze. It also has a sleek aluminum body available in seven different colors.

• Available colors: 7

These pet food accessories are must-haves for any pet owner. The “paw” has notches that offer leverage when opening the tab on a can, then serves as a spatula to spoon out food. The lids are universally sized to fit most cans, helping to keep contents fresh (and odors under wrap) between meals.

• Available colors: 5

Keep your canned and bottled beverages cold in the most unique way possible with this lumberjack-inspired cooler. Crafted with two layers of thermal insulation, it fits 12-ounce cans and bottles by zipping up around them to keep in the chill. They’re available in four colors and are perfect for camping, tailgating, or just sipping while on the couch.

• Available colors: 4

This modern draining soap dish helps keep your counters clean, your soap dry, and reduces product waste, all while looking super sleek, too. The removable bamboo tray allows your bar of soap to drain, while the dish below catches the excess water, so you can dump it later. Choose from eight colors to suit your decor.

• Available colors: 8

The original Turbie Twist is a must-have for quick, gentle hair drying that’s hands free and lets you multitask. It’s made with absorbent microfiber to soak up excess moisture, which speeds up drying time and cuts down on heat exposure, too. Just wrap your hair, secure it with the twist-and-loop closure, and go about your business.

• Available colors: 13

Never struggle with your butter again, thanks to this butter keeper. It neatly allows you to keep your butter at room temperature while sealing out air and keeping it at a perfectly soft, spreadable consistency. Just fill the base with water, add your butter to the top, close it, and flip it upside down. Voilà — perfect butter, every time.

Cook up delicious eggs with ease using this four-cup aluminum egg frying pan. Its design allows for even heat distribution that helps to prevent burning and overcooking, while the nonstick coating allows for easy release and cleanup. The pan measures 9.5 inches in diameter and can also be used for breakfast meats or even frying up mini pancakes, too.

If you have an area rug that tends to curl up at the edges, then you need to give these rug corner grippers a try. They’re designed to adhere to the bottom of your rug at the corners, with a strong adhesive and nonslip grip that keeps the rug in place. “I was a bit worried that the corners of the rug would be too thick with this gripper in place, but they are not,” one shopper writes, noting that these work great.

Remedy stinky shoes with these natural shoe deodorizer inserts. Filled with unscented bamboo charcoal, these linen bags soak up moisture and eliminate odor. Plus, they’re reusable for up to two years — just set them in the sun every couple months to recharge.

Stop relying on public bathrooms to offer seat covers you can use and start bringing your own. This pack of toilet seat covers comes with pocket-sized packs of covers you can easily stash in almost any handbag. They are simple to use and a cinch to dispose of since you can flush them right down the toilet when you’re done.

Stop wasting toothpaste and keep messes contained with these self-sealing toothpaste caps designed for a cleaner, more efficient dental hygiene routine. Each one keeps your toothpaste tube mess free by sealing itself, so nothing drips out. They’re easy to install and each pack comes with three.

Maximize storage space with this four-in-one desk organizer that brings both efficiency and style to any workspace with a ledge. It has two slots for holding a coffee mug, your phone, and other essentials, along with a headphones hook underneath that rotates 360 degrees. The storage unit is easy to install without drilling and the anti-slip pads keep it in place.

• Available colors: 2

The genius Click & Carry grocery bag carrier makes hauling heavy items easier and more manageable. As seen on Shark Tank, the gadget uses a patented design complete with comfy gel padding to evenly distribute weight across your hand or shoulder. Use it for your groceries, sports gear, or any other heavy load. It’s lightweight, ergonomic, and supports up to 100 pounds.

• Available colors: 7

Keep your mirrors, screens, and windows in tip-top shape with this glass and window cleaner kit that doesn’t require any cleaning fluid. The reusable kit includes two cloths — dampen the waffle-weave cloth and apply to your surface, then use the smooth cloth to dry it to a streak-free shine. It’s a great money saver in the long run and is perfect for anyone bothered by the smell of cleaning fluids.

• Available colors: 3

This garbage disposal brush helps to make an annoying task just a little bit easier. The super stiff brushes help to break up gunk and get rid of caked-on debris, while the shape allows it to get into even the tiniest nooks and crannies. This offers a universal fit that should work with any garbage disposal and is dishwasher-safe for simple cleaning.

Avoid the “ick” feeling of applying cold lotion, thanks to this heated lotion dispenser by Conair. In just two minutes, it gently warms your favorite moisturizer to a soothing temperature that also helps promote absorption for deeper hydration. It’s ideal for hand and body lotions and lets you channel the vibe of a spa treatment from the comfort of your own home.

• Available colors: 2

Short on storage space? This spice organizer lets you turn unused space underneath a shelf into an instant spice rack. Uniquely designed to mount underneath an existing shelf, it can store up to seven standard-size spice jars within a convenient pull-down compartment. It’s also easy to install with no tools required.

Clean even the toughest, tiniest crevices with this three-pack of gap-cleaning brushes. The set includes a U-shaped silicone brush, a stranded slit brush, and a stiff-bristled corner brush. Try them on lids, tumblers, peelers, small storage containers, and so much more.

• Available colors: 16

Easily remove wax and other gunky buildup from your earbuds with this 48-piece earbud cleaning kit. Just press one of the putty squares into the earbuds, then gently pull it away, leaving the surface spotless and able to deliver clearer and more comfortable sound. The putty is made from eco-friendly materials and is safe to use on all components.

This gel-filled seat cushion can be added to any seat out there, whether that’s at home, in an office, or even in your car. It’s soft, breathable, and perfectly squishy, for a more comfortable seated position that helps to reduce and relieve pain. This is a more affordable option compared to purchasing a new chair and is pretty simple to move around as needed.

The next time you pack for a trip, use these travel shoe bags to keep your kicks free from dust and damage, while protecting other items from dirty soles, too. The four-pack includes two standard-size bags and two extra-large bags to fit shoes up to size 14. Made of waterproof nylon, each has convenient zippers for easy access and use.

• Available colors: 6

Your car can quickly become a place where coins magically disappear underneath seats and in the crevices between cushions. This coin holder, made specifically with your car in mind, fits into the cup holder and allows you to not only safely stow your coins but also organize them. Four slots give specific spaces for pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, and they’re spring-loaded so when you remove one, another slips into place.

Save on space without getting rid of necessary kitchen gadgets by using these stackable measuring cups. Each set comes with a 1-liter measuring cup, six measuring spoons, one funnel, one scraper, and a lid to keep everything in place. The 1-liter cup is great for accurate liquid measurements and even doing a little mixing, and everything is dishwasher-safe for convenient cleaning.

Keep your favorite sodas, seltzers, or beers organized and neat with this stackable can organizer. It has the ability to hold up to eight cans at a time, with a rolling mechanism that makes it easy to grab a drink and go. It’s lidded, so you can stack two on top of each other for double the storage, or simply place other items on top to make use of vertical space.

Stay smelling and feeling fresh, even when you’re on the go, thanks to these deodorant wipes that take up much less space than a standard dispenser stick. Each pack includes 50 individually wrapped wipes that are free from aluminum, parabens, and sulfates, and instead use natural extracts for a gentle refresh. Choose from scents like rose, mint, and cucumber — or try them all with the variety pack.

• Available scents: 2

Keep all your favorite essentials neat, organized, and untangled while traveling, thanks to this intelligently designed makeup and jewelry bag. It features multiple sections for cosmetics, along with a zippered opening on the side that stores necklaces, earrings, and other pieces without tangling. The built-in hook option offers versatile hanging solutions.

• Available colors: 6

Make the most of your existing counter space (or non-existing counter space) with this sink topper mat. Made from waterproof, durable silicone, it features raised edges to keep items secure and can even hold hot styling tools with a heat resistance of up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a cutout that allows you to use the faucet and folds down super compactly for storage.

• Available colors: 5

Make perfect steamed rice every single time thanks to this microwave rice cooker. With this, you can measure, rinse, cook, and serve perfectly fluffy rice and other grains with minimal effort. The set comes with a 2-liter cooking pot, colander, measuring cup, and rice paddle, and is even complete with carrying handles that makes serving easier, too.

Keep your eyewear safe and accessible when you need it with this two-pack of eyeglass holders. Designed with a vegan leather exterior, they keep your specs upright and the lenses scratch free, thanks to the plush lining. Keep one on your nightstand and one on your entryway table for sunglasses.

• Available colors: 3

This innovative laptop phone stand makes multitasking a breeze, securely holding your phone right where you can see it as you work. It’s backed with adhesive that secures to your laptop and features a magnetic panel that grips your phone. It’s compatible with MagSafe-enabled devices and folds inward, so it’s out of the way when you don’t need it.

• Available colors: 3

Lately, it seems like every tech item has a different charging port, and keeping track of all of them can be hard, especially when on the go. This fast charging cable makes it simpler: with micro, USB-C, USB-A, and lightning connectors, it can power up various devices. It’s small and portable, with fast charging capabilities and a durable braided nylon cord.

Seal in freshness without using wasteful plastic wrap, thanks to these silicone lids by Food Huggers. Each lid fit snugly over cans, jars, and cups, creating an airtight seal that’s a great plastic-free alternative. Made from BPA-free silicone, the lids are durable and dishwasher safe.

This versatile dusting brush is a must for keeping your home as neat as possible. The thin and flat shape of the brush head allows it to get into slim spaces you otherwise wouldn’t be able to reach easily, like underneath appliances, while the retractable handle gets you into high spaces. The microfiber cloth (it comes with two) is gentle enough so it won’t scratch surfaces and effectively brushes away dust and grime.

Keep your baseball cap collection organized with this two-pack of hat racks. They have self-adhesive backing for easy installation on smooth surfaces or can be drilled into uneven walls. Each rack holds up to 15 caps in either a vertical or horizontal orientation.

Jalapeño popper fans: Making your favorite appetizer just got a whole lot easier, thanks to this popper holder for your grill or oven. It has a 24-hole design that helps guarantee even cooking without spillage and comes with a corer to remove the seeds. Try it for chicken drumsticks and bacon-wrapped dates, too.

Perfect for tea lovers, this ten-piece set of snail-inspired tea bag holders is a fun but practical addition for your daily cuppa. The set includes a range of brightly colored snails that slide onto the rim of your mug, so you can wrap your tea bag string around one as your brew steeps.

Ideal for small kitchens, these collapsible food storage containers pop up to full size when you need them, then fold down for easy storage when you don’t. Available in 11 different colorways, each container is made from silicone and features a lid with an airtight rubber gasket to keep food fresh. The containers are safe for freezer, microwave, and dishwasher use.

• Available colors: 11

What makes this simple-looking duster sponge really stand out is the grooves along one side — they help scrape off dust particles and hair from any surface you’re cleaning, and they’re even great for annoying spots like blinds. These sponges are very absorbent, and once fully soaked, they become soft enough to gently clean almost any surface. These are reusable and easy to grip in your hand as well.

Save time on chopping garlic with a knife by using this garlic chopper. The clever design allows you to wheel it back and forth to cut your garlic into tiny pieces — more rolling creates fine pieces, less allows for larger chunks. It’s easy to get the minced garlic out and comes apart for simple cleaning.

While this doesn’t look like your traditional toilet bowl cleaning brush, it still works just as well — or maybe even better. It’s made of pumice stone, which makes it easier to get rid of hard water stains and mineral deposits, while still being gentle enough so it doesn’t leave scratches behind. “Almost like having a new toilet,” one shopper raved about the cleaning process.

This compact personal blender is perfect for anyone who wants a quick, nutrient-packed drink as they head out the door. Its unique and lightweight design lets you create smoothies and shakes directly in the 14-ounce travel jar, which doubles as a to-go cup for sipping. Durable stainless steel blades easily crush ice and frozen fruits, and with dishwasher-safe parts, cleanup is a breeze.

• Available colors: 3

While this beard bib apron may seem silly, it’s actually an ingenious way to make shaving facial hair less messy. This is worn like an apron, with suction cups on one end that stick to the mirror and create a space for hair to fall. Once filled with hair, you can simply empty the bib for a fast clean.

Cleaning up your grout can make a big difference in how your tile looks. This tile pen helps grout look like new by hiding stains and brightening up the color. “Once applied, it creates a protective layer that seals and waterproofs the grout, preventing any future staining or water damage,” one shopper writes, calling it “the perfect solution for grout refreshing.”

Skip the expensive massage at a salon and soothe achy, sore muscles at home with this handheld massager. It has 20 speed settings that allow you to customize the way it feels and comes with six heads meant to target pretty much every part of your body. A large LED touchscreen on the front makes it easy to operate and see the battery life.

This portable battery stands out among others thanks to the magnetic backing — it can attach to the back of the phone, making it super easy to continue using your device even while it’s recharging. It also has the added benefit of charging your phone while the battery itself recharges. The compact size and slim design make it easy to take anywhere.

These magnetic measuring spoons make a great addition to any kitchen. They stack into a neat pile to save on storage space and to ensure you never lose just one. They’re also double-sided — one side is a narrow spoon that fits into most seasoning jars, while the other side is round and great for liquid ingredients. The set also comes with a leveler to ensure even measurement.

Made of soft silicone, this shark night-light is both adorable and functional. It can glow in a warm white shade or seven different bright colors and can be recharged via a USB cord. “Pretty easy to use by pressing it for color change,” one shopper writes, while another adds, “It’s so cute and squishy.”

If you need extra USB ports for your laptop, this USB splitter is an excellent purchase. It adds four extra USB-A ports, which is great for connecting other devices to your laptop. Small and portable, this is easy to take on the go or to keep with you when commuting into the office.

This compact personal safe is perfect for traveling, commuting, or just using to stash small items at home. It’s large enough to fit a phone, cards, keys, and a few other things, with a water-resistant coating and a soft, shock-absorbing foam lining. It also comes with a hook to conveniently hang it on luggage or elsewhere, and you’re able to charge your device while it’s inside.

These plant fixture clips are great for propping up plants and placing them in the direction you want them to grow. The leaf shape and green color make them blend right into the plant itself for a subtle look, while the transparent acrylic adhesive stickers adhere them to the wall or elsewhere, keeping everything firmly in place.

Made of hundreds of flexible bristles, this shower mat helps massage your feet, helping them to feel less tired and achy. And with just a little movement, the bristles can also scrub your feet clean, even getting in between your toes with very little effort. Suction cups on the bottom keep it in place even in the shower. “Foams up nice and my feet get very clean,” one shopper raves, while another adds, “It feels like a gentle massage.”

Make your car more comfortable for passengers by adding these headrest hooks to each of your front seats. They act as a little mount for a cell phone, propping it up and making it easier for passengers to stream videos while riding around. The hooks are great for keeping handbags, shopping bags, or jackets off the floor, making your car look a lot more neat and organized.

Placing an AirTag on your dog can be a smart way to keep an eye on them and give you some peace of mind, especially if their favorite hobby is trying to escape the yard. This waterproof AirTag holder attaches to almost any collar, keeping the AirTag safe and protected so your dog can’t manage to get it off.