Let me introduce you to your new favorite Amazon product.
Are you ready for the cutest and most practical bedroom lamp ever? (Spoiler: It’s a panda.) Or maybe you need light bulbs that make your space feel like a cathedral. How about the solution to that cleaning chore you have been putting off? Did you know you can get an ice mold to create all-day cold in your big travel tumbler? There are so many weird, bizarre, and necessary things on Amazon. And here are the most genius sh*t under $25 on Amazon you never knew existed.
01These light bulbs that cast a stained glass glow
Revamping the mood in your room is as easy as unscrewing a light bulb and replacing it with this stained glass LED light bulb. They cast a gorgeous light in your room as if sunlight is filtered through a stained glass window. They also save energy since they are low-power LEDs.
02The car cup holder that’s also a phone mount
Drop this cup holder phone mount into the existing cup holders in your car so you can cart your beverage and see your phone. The spring-loaded grippers hold it firmly into your cup holder. The gooseneck phone holder lets you position the screen where you want it.
03The clever way to organize your underwear drawer
Bring order to your underwear drawer by dropping these drawer divider organizers into them. Every bra, boxer, pair of socks, and accessory gets a cubby so you can quickly find what you are looking for without digging through a pile of disorder. They come in white and pink.
04A fast way to chill whiskey without ice
Prefer your whiskey — or wine — cold but wish it wouldn’t get so diluted when you pour it over ice? These whiskey freeze glasses are a brilliant solution to this age-old problem. Fill the outer chamber with water, put the cups in the freezer, and — when it's frozen — pour your beverage into the glass. A silicone outer sleeve keeps your hand comfortable while your whiskey gets nice and cold.
05The tool that cleans blinds
Keeping blinds clean and dust-free is the sort of annoying task everyone avoids. If you arm yourself with this blind duster, though, it is easy and fast. The washable duster fits over the three arms of the tool so you can quickly wipe blinds, air vents, and other similar spaces. It comes with four sleeves so you always have a clean one handy.
06This puzzle that’s a lamp
Play with this stacking night-light puzzle to create fun shapes. The LED lights illuminate when you stack them together and go out again when you disassemble them, adding a fun and magical element to the game. Your creations also serve as a beautiful light feature in your home.
07These hooks for hanging bags in your car
Install these headrest hooks on the front seats and you will always have a place to hang a bag, set a phone, or stash your groceries while driving. The leather-like mounts and big-button hooks look terrific in your vehicle and create handy storage. “They work as intended but they're also very pretty,” said one reviewer.
08These genius bag sealers for snacks and cereal
This bag sealer is the genius solution you need to make the bags that cereal, frozen vegetables, snacks, and more come in easier to deal with. Instead of fiddling with frustrating packaging or moving goods to containers, slide these over the top of the bag for an instant, effective seal. This is a pack of 24.
09The rainbow night-light that plugs in
Plug these night-lights into the outlet in the bathroom, a dark hallway, or a child’s room, and set them to illuminate that space the way you want. Pick a color, let it cycle through colors, or choose a soft white. The light only comes on when the room is dark and it colors the room as if you are living in a rainbow.
10This hanging organizer for the travel tumbler lids
Storing the lids to your vast collection of tumblers just got easier. Mount this tumbler lid organizer under a cabinet or shelf and slide the lids onto the arm through the sip hole. They will dry as they hang, be easy to find, and stop cluttering up your dish drain and drawers. This is a two-pack; they come in three colors.
11A smart & efficient way to store shoes
Storing shoes is an eternal problem. You don’t need a spare room with custom shoe shelves, though. This wall-mounted shoe rack cleverly solves this problem by tapping unused wall space. Shoes tuck easily into the racks and stay put. “Genius,” said one reviewer. “It opens up the closet in a huge visual and organized way.”
12These butt wipes that you can take with you
Tuck a few of these on-the-go flushable wet wipes into your pocket, purse, or day bag so you can go when the urge strikes without fretting that dry toilet paper is not up to your personal cleanliness standards. Each wipe is individually wrapped, large enough to serve well, and infused with aloe.
13The flexible duster that reaches difficult places
This dust cleaner is the tool you need to get under the fridge or couch, reach high shelves and ceiling fans, and more. Slide the microfiber duster over the bendable base and it can reach under anything. Expand the handle from 31 to 61 inches so you can reach high up to difficult places. Then toss the duster in the wash. There are two covers.
14A sink caddy that keeps your tools handy & dry
Turn a corner of your kitchen sink into a storage place for all your daily-use essentials with this kitchen sink organizer that telescopes open to fit over your sink. It has a rack for dishcloths and shelves of two depths to handle everything from sponges and brushes to dish soap. There are four styles to choose from.
15This pumice that can clean any toilet stain
If you have a toilet, sink, or tub that will not come clean no matter how hard you work at it, don’t give up. This pumice stone toilet bowl cleaner is the tool you need that you didn’t know existed. It will get it clean. “I was so frustrated by the hard water ring in my toilet bowl,” said one reviewer. “A friend suggested a pumice stone. [...] I love this one because it has a handle. Genius. Now I don’t have to put my hand in the water.”
16The night-light that’s an soft & adorable panda
This adorable panda night-light is the most fun addition to any space. It’s cute, soft to the touch. and turns on with a squeeze. The light is adjustable and can last for 12 hours of continuous use, but can also be set to turn off thirty minutes after you turn it on. It comes in six styles, including some that are also a phone stand.
17This black light flashlight for pet owners
If you have a pet, you need this blacklight flashlight. It will accurately locate all the accidents you know happened but can’t find. It’s also great to have on hand if you travel since flashing it around the room will show bed bugs, scorpions, and more. There are three options.
18An easy way to move an outlet
This clever power strip lets you change the location of an outlet without wiring. Plug the flat, decorative panel into the wall. Place the power strip where you want it. That ugly wall mess is gone. It adds an extra outlet, too. You can choose the length of the wire depending on how far you want to move the plugs.
19The cure for slipping & curling rugs
Do your rugs move every time the cat gets zoomies? These rug grippers will put an end to that. Stick them to the underside of the rug, at the corners. They hold the corners down while gripping the floor so your rugs stay out of your way and stop moving around so mater how wild the pets get.
20These brush pens that fix your paint job
Next time you paint, fill these brush pens with some of that paint color before you clean up. That way, if someone dings your paint job or you spot a mistake, you can grab a brush and write over that blemish. They fill like a syringe and keep air away from your paint so your handy touch-up pens last for years. This is a pack of five.
21A quick sneaker cleaner
Keep a pack of this instant sole and sneaker cleaner wherever you keep your shoes so you can spruce up your kicks whenever they need it. Add a little water to these sponge-like cleaners and tap the embedded cleaning power in the white side to scrub shoes clean. Then flip it over and use the orange side to buff your shoes to a shine.
22This dish rack that’s so brilliant
Unroll this roll-up drying rack over the sink to create an instant place to drip dry dishes, wash vegetables, or set a pan while you fill it with water right on top of your sink. It’s so useful that you will very likely leave it over the sink permanently. But you can roll it up and store it in a drawer whenever you like.
23A cure for your sore tech neck
When spending too much time in front of a computer is causing your neck to hurt, take a few minutes to lie down on this neck and shoulder relaxer. The shape is designed to stretch your neck to decompress and help repair that tech neck problem in just 10 minutes a day. It comes in five colors.
24These mop slippers that make cleaning fun
Turn one annoying chore — cleaning the floors — into a dance party by pulling on these mop slippers and getting funky. Pull one over the mop. Hand a pair to the kids or visitors. And get the floors cleaned while you work in a little fun and cardio. This is five pairs in an assortment of colors.
25A set of clever cooking tools
This clever tools set is designed to make your work in the kitchen easier. The handles have a built-in pot grip so you can hook the stirring spoon and ladle over the edge of the pan when you step away and let the sauce drip back into the pan. “A genius idea,” said one reviewer. “[Keeps] the mess in the pot.” They come in five colors.
26The facial treatment patch that you can reuse
Turn your favorite serum into a spot facial with this facial patch you can wash and reuse. Made from silicone, the forehead patch comes in a storage tin and will last for months, allowing you to do an affordable mask treatment whenever you like. “A lifesaver when it comes to skincare,” said one reviewer. “Easy to store [and] easy to use.”
27This hack for emptying shampoo bottles
Fighting with your shampoo bottle every time you take a shower is annoying. Instead, change the inversion lids for the ones in this bottle-emptying kit. The tripods on these lids let you store the bottle upside down so the shampoo — or lotion or conditioner — comes out willingly. This kit has everything you need to flip over two bottles.
28This trick for defogging the windsheild
Keep this cleaner and defogger sponge handy in your vehicle so that when the windshield steams up you can see instantly without smearing fingerprints all over the glass. It works dry or wet and leaves no streaks. “No more smeary windows rushing to get to work on time,” said one reviewer. “Just a few easy wipes and the fog is GONE.”
29An adorable mushroom teacup
This adorable mushroom glass tea cup will make your daily cuppa so much more fun. It has an infuser so you can whip up a single cup using loose tea. And the mushroom cap keeps your tea warm while it brews. It’s practical and useful. But the whimsical design is why it will become your favorite. It comes in five colors.
30The highlighters with glitter
If you are highlighting passages in a book, studying, or marking up a document, why not bring some sparkle to the job? This glitter pastel highlighter set turns that everyday task fancy. Even the shape of the markers is pleasing to the eye. There are several options to choose from.
31These tube ice cubes for your tumbler
Love your big tumbler? It will be even better with a custom ice cube in it. The three solid ice cylinders you make in this ice cube tray all stack into your tumbler at once. Your beverages will stay cold much longer than with small, quick-to-melt ice cubes. They are also silent as you carry your tumbler around, sipping. There is room for your straw or flavorings in the center. It comes in six colors and two sizes.
32This fan you can fit in your bag
When the situation gets heated, pull this portable handheld fan out and cool off. It opens up like a jackknife and turns into a stand so you can set it on a table. Or hold it in your hand. The two speed settings will cool you right off and it will keep on going for up to 15 hours. It comes in six colors.
33This plant support system for prettier greenery
This set of plant support stakes is what you need when your houseplant, orchid, or patio tomatoes start to fall over. Snap the stakes together and stick them into the soil. Then clip the plant stem to the stake with the included clips. For bigger plants, use the plant ties to secure those unwieldy stems to the stakes.
34A cute hedgehog instead of hand towels
Replace your bathroom or kitchen hand towels with these adorable hedgehog ball hand towels so you can get your hands dry and enjoy a laugh at the same time. The fluffy microfiber chenille body of the hedgehog is terrific at drying hands and is super cute. It comes in four colors and this is a pack of two.
35These silicone tumbler straws with covers
Replace the straws that go into your tumblers with these silicone straws with covers so you don’t have to worry about anything sneaking into your tumbler when you aren’t looking. The six, silicone straws come in either bent or straight styles, are better than disposable straws, and fit perfectly into 30- and 40-ounce Stanley tumblers (or comparable tumblers).
36The silicone splatter guard that keeps your stove clean
This silicone splatter guard will keep oil from your frying pan from splattering out of the pan and making a mess all over the stovetop. You can see through it to keep an eye on dinner. It won’t trap steam to change how your meal cooks. The silicone-wrapped handle won’t get hot. And the whole thing pops into the dishwasher for cleanup.
37A pop up for practicing your short golf game
Ready to practice your game? Pull out this golf-chipping pop up practice net to master the art of chipping right in your backyard. “Great for practicing your short game,” said one reviewer. It pops up without assembly and there are three targets to aim for. Each one catches the ball so you can play without distraction.
38These clever silicone lids that cover anything
This pack of seven stretchy, silicone lids will streamline your work in the kitchen without taking up much space. There is a size for every container you have, which means you can stop moving food from serving bowls to storage containers and simply put a lid on the leftovers instead. “Whoever came up with this is a genius,” said one reviewer.
39A dryer vent cleaner that attaches to the vacuum cleaner
Cleaning the dryer vents is so easy with this vent cleaner kit that you will do it more often, which is good for your dryer. It attaches to your vacuum, reaches into the recesses of the dryer and the vents, and pulls out all the trapped lint. This is necessary maintenance that will prevent fires and keep your dryer running optimally. “You will be amazed at how much lint is in your dryer,” said one reviewer.
40This splash guard to keep the sink area dry
Protect the area around the kitchen sink from puddles of water and soapy sponges by fitting this silicone splash guard around the faucet. It routes water into the sink so you can drop wet sponges there as often as you like. And it goes into the dishwasher for a quick cleanup. It comes in three colors and three sizes.
41A potato masher that’s easy on the hands
Whip up some mashed potatoes without hurting your hands by using this potato masher. It has the power to get the job done quickly. And it doubles as a fast and easy way to mash and stir ground beef in the pan since it is made from heat-resistant BPA-free nylon. It comes in two colors.
42The easy way to carry lots of grocery bags
Carrying a lot of groceries or shopping bags does not need to be a hand-destroying task. This grocery bag holder puts a comfy, easy-to-grip handle into your hands. Hook your bag handles onto it and you can carry all the bags at once without suffering. “I can load both hooks down with bags on each handle and I swear I can carry in like 20 bags of groceries or whatever else all at once without hurting my hands,” said one reviewer. “It's genius!”
43This jar opener set that can handle anything
This jar opener set will get every jar you have open without a struggle. Fit the rings of the big one over any jar and it will give you the grip and leverage you need to get the lid off of even the most stubborn jars. The small one opens cans and bottles.
44The headphones you can sleep in
These sleep headphones let you go through life listening to your own soundtrack rather than whatever ambient noise is in your environment. Wear it, pulled over your eyes, to create the perfect nap zone. Pull it up and wear it as a hair-controlling headband when you run, hike, or workout. The controls are on the outside and the headphones are removable so you can wash the band. It comes in 19 colors.
45These stretchy covers for traveling with toiletries
Pull these toiletry skins over all your personal care products before you pack them and you will never arrive with clothing covered in conditioner. They stretch right over whatever size bottles you have and seal everything in. “They are flexible and fit over just about any top to any potentially leaky toiletry item from lotion to sunscreen to toothpaste,” said one reviewer. “A genius idea!”
46This trick for perfectly folded shirts
Have you ever wondered how boutiques create those perfectly folded stacks of clothing and how you can achieve the same effect in your closet? This shirt folding board is the trick. Lie a garment on it and follow the directions printed on the board. Your clothes will be folded perfectly in seconds. It comes in five colors.
47An under-sink storage solution
Bring order to that chaotic space under the sink with this basket organizer. The bottom shelf pulls out so you can access whatever is in it easily. Four hooks snap to it so you can hang all your scrub brushes and sponges. The top shelf holds lots of supplies. And it is designed to fit in that weird space.
48The emergency tool you need in your car
Always keep this car safety hammer in your car in case of an accident. The seatbelt cutter will get you out of the car in a hurry. The window breaker facilitates your escape if the car goes into the water. And the hammer could come in handy for many reasons. “Fits perfectly in my glovebox,” said one reviewer. “So if there’s ever an emergency, it’s right where I can get to it.”
49This magnetic light that picks up lost parts
This magnetic pickup tool is a brilliant addition to your toolbox. The telescoping handle reaches into dark places, lights them up, and picks up any metal tools or parts you dropped. The handle is magnetic, too, so you can stick it to the car hood and use it as a work light. “The bright LED lights [make] finding and retrieving that runaway bolt [easy.]” said one reviewer. “Its magnet is even powerful enough to pull up your wrench or socket.”
50The pen that restores grout
Revamp your bathroom with no mess in record time by writing right over that dirty, stained grout with this grout pen. It’s as easy as coloring in a coloring book and will brighten a room that has started to look dingy because of dirty grout. Choose a narrow or a wide tip, pull off the cap, and get to work.
51A serious shower scrubber
This shower scrubber makes it so much easier to clean your bath and shower, behind the toilet, and so many other hard-to-reach places. The handle goes from 47.5 to 58 inches so you can reach without bending or stopping. And the three attachments will brush, scrub, or swipe the mess away.
52These straps that store hoses, tools & extension cords
Turn cumbersome hoses, tools, and extension cords into easy-to-handle and store items by wrapping these heavy-duty straps around them. The velcro straps are easy to wrap around coiled hoses or tool handles. And the tough grommet hangs from hooks or nails for storage.
53This liner for a clean air fryer
Your air fryer is great, right? Until it’s time to clean it. These silicone liners for air fryers fix that problem. Drop one into the fryer basket and put food right in it. Everything cooks as usual. But when it’s time to clean up, pull out the liner and drop it into the dishwasher. Your machine will be clean. This is a two-pack. There are three color options.
54An outlet extender with everything
This outlet extender is everything your power-hungry heart has been asking for. It turns that inadequate outlet into five standard plugs, three standard USB charging ports, and one USB-C port. It also has a subtle backlight so you can find it in the dark and the plugs are cleverly positioned so you can use them all.
55This set of brushes to clean every bottle
Add this collection of bottle brush cleaners to your cleaning kit and you will never again encounter a bottle or jar that you can’t scrub clean. There are long, skinny, soft, and brittle ones so you have the right tool for the bottle every time.
56An excellent trash can for the car
The trick to keeping your car clean is having a good car trash can so all your cast-offs have a place to land. This one is perfect. It holds 4 gallons of trash, is waterproof, and has a lid to hide the mess. It straps down, hangs from the back of the headrest, or hooks over a car door handle so it’s easy to toss debris into it.
57The glowing outerwear for your remote
Are you forever losing the remote for your Fire Stick in the bed or couch cushions? This pair of glow-in-the-dark remote cover cases will make it easier to find. Dress your remote in this colorful, silicone outerwear and it will glow like a beacon so you can put your hands on it faster. “It's pretty, soft, and glows in the dark!” said one of nearly 9,000 five-star reviewers.
58The claw that defrost meat
When defrosting meat or fish, the process goes faster if you submerge the frozen food in water. Unfortunately, frozen meat tends to float, which means you have to keep turning it over. This meat thawer claw holds it down. Suction it to the bottom of your sink, secure the meat under it, and add water.
59This pretty hanging fruit basket
Hang this fruit hammock from a hook in your kitchen so you have a place to store fruit, bread, and other kitchen staples that you don’t want to refrigerate without cluttering up the counters. The three tiers are made from white cotton so they look pretty and allow airflow so your fruit can ripen.
60A magnifying lamp for close work
Sometimes, you need to thread a needle, paint a tiny object, or work on something too small to see with your bare eyes or even with your glasses on. When that happens, you will be glad to have this desk magnifier with light on your desk. Look through the lens; it magnifies that item eight times and illuminates it. It’s also a phone stand.