45 genius things on Amazon for people who want to save a sh*t load of money

Fresh produce that expires in the fridge before you have time to eat it is a worldwide problem. It also wastes your hard-earned money. This produce keeper prevents that. A carbon filter absorbs the ethylene gas that causes ripeness and rot while offering excellent airflow around your expensive groceries so they stay fresh for a long time.

Add outdoor lighting to your home without increasing your power bill with these solar outdoor motion sensor lights. They are simple to install: Mount them on a porch, over the garage, or on a fence with a couple of screws. They have three modes and get all their power from the sun.

Expensive facial cleansers will no longer wreak havoc with your budget once you have these makeup towels on hand because they remove makeup beautifully with only water. They will save your other face cloths from stains, too. They are plush with tiny fibers that remove everything from mascara to lipstick.

Protect and decorate your charging cables at the same time with these cute cable protectors. They prevent bending, tangling, and fraying while bringing some adorable cuteness to your life. “I bought this because my car charger was getting frayed on the end.” said one reviewer. “It worked well to stop that and hold it together. Bonus that it is so cute and an extra bonus that you get five of them.”

A broken dish, frayed wires, or missing pieces do not have to turn your objects from functional to trash. This moldable multipurpose glue can fix almost anything. Use it to hold broken pieces together. Make a wire protector for your charging cables. Shape a new leg or handle for a broken dish. It is sticky and shapable for half an hour after you open the pack. Once it is set it becomes durable, waterproof, and heat and cold resistant.

Clean up your wood cabinets, counters, floors, and furniture with this plant-based wood cleaner and you will be amazed at how everything looks as if you had it restored. “I am slightly obsessed with this stuff!” said one reviewer. “I live in a very old farmhouse with a ton of old, heirloom furniture. This stuff has brought new life and beauty to so many of those pieces!”

If you love the convenience of your Keurig machine but flinch at the cost of K-cups, meet these replacement K-cup filters. Put a reusable pod lined with these filters and filled with your ground coffee in your single-use coffee maker, and save a tidy fortune. You will also generate less trash and be able to choose your favorite beans. Instead of washing out your reusable pods, just toss the filter — with the grounds in it.

Create a magnetic reminder system on the exterior of your fridge with these food fridge magnets that tell you what to eat and what to buy. Just move the magnets that represent the food from the “What’s in the fridge” heading to the “Don’t forget to buy” area when you use something up. It prevents people from opening the fridge to stare inside and is an aid to those with fridge blindness. Just snap a picture of the fridge before you go shopping and you have a list to work from.

Buying paper towels only to use them once and toss them is an expensive habit. These reusable Swedish dishcloths will help you break that habit. They are super absorbent and flexible like paper towels. But you can wash them and use them again. They last for months and one of them replaces up to 17 rolls of paper towels. Plus they come in four pretty styles.

A popped button or slipping seam are not reasons to toss an otherwise perfectly good garment. Keep this sewing kit on hand so that sewing that button back on and fixing that seam or hem is easy. It has everything you need — thread, needles, buttons, and more — in a zip case that’s easy to stash in the closet.

This two-pack of avocado savers allows you to open an avocado, eat only half of it, and store the other half for another day. The trick is to keep the air away from the fruit. It does it by securely strapping the avocado half into a custom shoe that isolates it from the environment. “When you open your refrigerator, you see something that looks like an avocado, not a mystery wrapped up, and you remember to eat it!” said one reviewer. “You save money and don't waste food. Brilliant!”

Save money on your power bill by setting lights to turn on only when you enter the room — and to turn off again when you leave. This motion sensor light switch is all you need. It’s easy to install, works with all kinds of bulbs, and also has a manual switch. “This light switch looks nice and saves a lot of energy,” said one reviewer. “When walk into my house with a bunch of things on hand, it’s really helpful if I don’t need to turn on the light manually.”

If you burn through cotton swabs — applying makeup, cleaning your ears, or cleaning small electronics — this reusable cotton swab will save you a ton of money. The nylon core is tipped with soft silicone so it is washable and will last for years. It comes in its own matching case for travel. There are seven colors.

Your dryer sheet habit is expensive. Replace them with these wool dryer balls and you will save money and upgrade your laundry routine. Throw a few of them into the dryer to reduce static and wrinkles while also fluffing the fabrics so they dry faster. “These balls save a lot of money in the long run,” said one reviewer. “Excellent item that stops static.”

End the struggle to get the last bit of toothpaste out of the tube by using these tube squeezers to do the job for you. They work well on all sorts of tubes — not just toothpaste — so you can get the last drop of expensive lotions and medicines, too. It’s easier on your hands and transforms the tube into something you can hang from a hook. This is a four-pack.

You don’t have to invest in an expensive video doorbell — with a service fee — to keep an eye on your front door. This smart doorbell camera sends still images to your phone when it detects motion at the door or someone rings the bell. It connects to your Wi-Fi and stores images for 24 hours for free.

Stop paying high prices for your cold brew. This cold brew maker brings the price down while making it so much more convenient. Fill the inner sleeve with grounds, add water, and stash it in the fridge. In the morning, you will have 4 cups of delicious cold brew. Remove the grounds, switch to the storing lid, and it will keep in the fridge, ready to sip.

Losing cash, medicine, or other valuable stashes to pilferers is expensive and maddening. This money bag with a lock secures your small valuables in a durable bag that is difficult to cut. The combination lock adds another obstacle to keep casual thieves out of your stuff.

Your kicks might look like they have seen their last outing. But this shoe cleaner kit will bring them back to shiny in a few minutes. The kit includes the shoe cleaner that has been wildly popular since 1985 and a brush for scrubbing off the dirt. A few drops will restore the dirtiest shoes. “Saved me hundreds of dollars on shoes by delaying me throwing away the used ones that I thought were too dirty to keep,” said one reviewer.

A good water bottle will keep you hydrated all day long without making you dip into your cash reserves to buy a beverage. This insulated water bottle holds 25 ounces, keeps it cold — or hot — for hours, and lets you sip from your choice of a flip-top, straw, or pourable carabiner lid. It comes in 18 colors and four sizes.

You don’t have to use expensive disposables to get the convenience of an easy-to-deploy floor cleaning method that works as a wet or dry mop. Stock up on these reusable floor map pads and use them to clean up spills and quickly clean the floors. Then toss the dirty mop heads in the laundry. “These little wonders have completely transformed my cleaning routine, saving me money, time, and probably a few extra gray hairs!” said one reviewer.

This set of glass food storage containers has everything you need to stash leftovers, prep lunches in advance, and keep food fresh and easy to access in your fridge. The lids lock and seal. The containers nest for easy storage. And the 12 containers will hold everything from a few berries to a full meal.

Save money on toilet paper while improving your personal cleanliness options and the convenience in your bathroom by installing this bidet toilet attachment. It features a discreet design, adjustable pressure, and a retractable, self-cleaning nozzle. And it doesn’t even require electricity or batteries.

Open any bottle of wine you like, whenever you like, with no concerns about finishing the bottle by using this wine-by-the-glass system. You can even open all the bottles at once to taste them if that’s the current mood. The wine opener doesn’t remove the cork or allow air in so you can pour a glass now and another in months and the wine will be the same.

Outfit your kitchen and bathroom cleaning kits with this cleaning brush set that has every tool you will ever likely need. There’s a bendy brush to do curves and corners, two dish brushes, a scouring pad, a gap brush, a grout brush, and more. “I didn’t know I needed some of these brushes until I used them,” said one reviewer. “Made washing cupcake trays, dishes, and smaller areas easy to clean.”

Preserve the table under the tablecloth with this waterproof table pad that creates an impermeable protective layer. It allows you to set down hot things without damaging the table. And if someone spills the wine, you don’t have to clear the table to clean it up because it won’t reach your good furniture. “What a terrific option over custom table pads!” said one reviewer. “These are just as good and easily sized with a pair of scissors. Saved literally hundreds of dollars.”

Protect your razor with this razor saver to get more use out of every one of your expensive blades. It prevents oxidation and protects the blade from impact — in a travel bag or the shower — so the blades stay sharp longer. “My blade is sharp for about a month, and I am not exaggerating,” said one reviewer. “It is going to save me so much money throughout the years.”

Instead of building a soap dish into your bathroom decor, stick this soap bar grip into the bar of soap when it’s new. It gives the soap little feet so it doesn’t sit in a puddle and melt. And you can set the soap where you want to. It preserves your soap so it lasts longer and prevents that soap slurry from accumulating in the shower.

End that heartbreaking moment when your meal is coming together and you reach for the fresh herbs to add that delicious finishing touch only to find it has spoiled. This herb keeper creates the perfect herb-growing environment in the fridge. The mesh bowl dips the stems in water so the leaves stay hydrated while the tall canister lets the leaves breathe. Lift the hinged basket to cut some herbs.

Skip the expensive manicure without giving up your glam with these press-on nails that are easy to deploy. They are already shaped, polished, and ready to go. All you do is stick them on. There are lots of colors and styles to choose from. “They save me so much time and money!!” said one reviewer. “I love them!!”

There is always one person in the house who stands in front of the fridge hoping food will organize itself into a meal or who — gasp! — walks away and leaves the fridge door open. This is so expensive! This fridge door alarm will put a stop to it. After one minute, an alarm goes off briefly. After two minutes, it alarms again for a bit longer. If the door is still open three minutes later, the alarm blares until someone shuts it.

You never know when a stain will happen. So keep these stain remover wipes with you so you can remove burger sauce from your pants, wine from the carpet, or deodorant stains from your new dress whenever a mess strikes. This is a box of 25 wipes so you can restock your pocket or bag as needed.

Delicate fabrics, clothes with straps, and socks get beat up and lost in the washer and dryer. Prevent all of that by tucking them all safely into these mesh laundry bags before you put them in the wash. They keep socks together and protect all your delicates from the churn.

Standing in the shower — lost in thought or relaxing — can be an expensive indulgence if it goes on too long. This waterproof shower timer lets you check out and then check back in again in a reasonable amount of time. Choose from the preprogrammed buttons or set the clock for a custom shower duration.

Reusing shopping bags has become a necessity but they can create a mess. This shopping bag organizer makes it easy to find them and grab one on your way out the door. The base sits on a counter or shelf and four adjustable and removable dividers let you organize your collection the way you want.

If being able to whip up a quick meal in this air fryer saves you from getting takeout or going out to eat only a couple of times, you have saved money. And it will. It’s so easy to use and turns a piece of chicken or fish and some frozen fries into a meal in minutes — while you chill. Just set the temperature and timer and hit start. It will let you know when dinner is ready.

Don’t give up on those pants that are too long or have a droopy hem. You don’t have to sew to fix that. This hemming tape will take care of it in a few minutes. Just press it with the iron and it bonds the hem. You can use it to whip up a pair of curtains, change the length of a skirt, do your own alterations, and more.

Keep your expensive headphones safe in this waterproof AirPods Pro case. It charges them while they are snug inside either by plugging the case in or setting it on a wireless charger. And it keeps them safe even if you end up in the drink with them in your pocket. The case locks tight so there will be no losing them if your skateboarding trick goes wrong.

The dog made a mess. You could rent a steam cleaner. Or you could keep a bottle of this stain remover on hand. The enzymes in this orange-scented concoction eat urine, vomit, and other pet stains while the orange oil eliminates the smell and leaves behind a fresh citrus aroma. “This stuff seriously saved my new home,” said one reviewer. “$20 for my home back is so well worth the cost!”

If you have nice clothes, and take them out to be cleaned, the dry cleaning bill can be devastating. But you can do dry cleaning at home for very little money if you own this dry cleaner starter kit. Each pack cleans 20 garments. And you don’t have to take clothes to the cleaners or remember to pick them up.

Use your own cleansers and make cleaning the floors super easy at the same time with this spray mop that has the spray bottle integrated into the handle. You can mix up an inexpensive vinegar and water cleaner, load it into the bottle, and get that job done quickly and often with little effort. “I love that the pads are reusable and come right back clean and like new after washing,” said one reviewer. “I also love that I can put my own cleaning liquids. [...] This definitely saves me money all the way around.”

Keep the power bill in check by putting lamps and outlets you tend to leave on by accident on a timer. This mechanical outlet timer is the easy way to do that. Plug it into an outlet. Set the hours you want the appliance to run by adjusting the pins. Then plug the appliance into it. It will turn itself on and off, according to your schedule.

One leak from your water heater, toilet, or under a sink can cause enormous damage before it gets your attention. This Wi-Fi water sensor will notify you — via your phone — fast so you can prevent the disaster. Set it behind the toilet, in the pan of your water heater, or under the sink so you know immediately if there’s a leak — even if you are on the other side of the world when it happens.

Use the very last drop of everything from expensive lotions to tasty condiments by pulling out this last drop spatula with a tiny head and long handle designed to reach into even the smallest bottles. “Helps dig out the last bits of so many items, especially cosmetic lotions, make-up, etc,” said one reviewer. “Handy in the kitchen too! I used the long one in the kitchen and the smaller one at my make-up table.”

Keep this solar power bank on hand for emergencies and to take into the woods when you go camping. It charges via the sun or an outlet and powers your phone and other small electronics. It’s also a flashlight. “This is a great little charger,” wrote one reviewer. “We keep it in the car and put it on the dash when it needs to absorb solar power.”