These Handy Gadgets Found On Amazon Just Might Redefine The Word Genius
They say that the simplest answer is probably the right answer, and whoever designed these gadgets definitely made their inventions with us in mind. We're constantly looking for ways to make our lives easier, and these simple gadgets are doing just that.
With a wealth of amazing products on the market, we tracked down some of our favorites that definitely make life simple and had us thinking 'why didn't we think of that?'
Keep Your Outlets On A Swivel
It can be hard to properly furnish your house when you only have so many outlets, so you might have a couple of extension cords running around.
This Mobile Surge Protector is great because not only does it offer both traditional and USB outlets, but they also can swivel around, so it can fit all kinds of different devices. You can get yours here.
Toss Those Dryer Sheets Away
It turns out you've been doing your laundry all wrong if you haven't been using these Wool Dryer Balls.
They help reduce wrinkles, and are a great alternative to dryer sheets or fabric softeners. They even help save on electricity by shortening your drying time, and are totally reusable.
Cars Should Really Just Have This Built In
Our cars are becoming more and more technologically savvy, but there are still some things they are obviously missing. Yes, it's nice to have Bluetooth, but I still don't have anywhere to put my tissues.
The Car Visor Tissue Holder not only solves that problem, but also offers storage space for any cars you might need on hand at the drive-thru.
Don't Worry About Those Sharp Ends Again
Washing the dishes can be an annoying chore, and it's made even worse if you're trying to clean up those especially sharp knives with nothing more than a flimsy sponge.
Instead, you should get the Knife and Cutlery Cleaner that puts some much-needed distance between your fingers and the blade.
It's Free Real Estate
If you're suddenly finding that working from home is taking up more room in your office than you thought, you're not alone.
Finding room for your coffee cup on your makeshift desk can be a hassle, but this Drink Cup Holder Clip can help you make every inch count no matter where you're setting up shop for the day.
Never Barbecue On A Dirty Grill
Ask any dad out there and he'll tell you that proper grill maintenance is absolutely necessary for the perfect grill marks.
The Magic Stone Grill Cleaner is a necessity if you're going to keep your grill clean, so you can cook up burgers one day and grill up some corn on the cob the next. You can get yours here.
Get That Authentic Ballpark Look At Home
There's something about a ballpark hot dog that just hits differently, and it all starts with the presentation. By adding a few grooves in the dog, you can really make the most of how you spread out your toppings.
So adding a Hot Dog Slicer to your barbecue accessories is going to make your sausages stand out in the neighborhood.
Being A Dad Is A Full-contact Sport
Being a dad means putting your kids' needs ahead of your own, and far too often, that for some reason means getting kicked below the belt.
The FridaBalls is a pair of underwear that comes with an adjustable, removable cup. That means you can survive the next time your child has the jimmy legs while you're walking around the store. You can get yours here.
Keep All Your Screws In One Place
It's super annoying when you're putting together a piece of furniture and you misplace a screw.
This Magnetic Wristband keeps everything in one place and can make your DIYing so much easier. You can even strap some tools on! You can get yours here.
I Could Use This For So Many Bottles
It's pretty scary to think about how much we waste in our seemingly empty bottles. No matter how much you shake, there's no way to get every last drop.
Well, this Bottle Emptying Kit gives you the perfect cap to ensure that every last drop sinks to the bottom of the bottle.
Don't Play That Balancing Game On Your Sofa Again
It's hard to find the perfect place to rest your morning coffee. Sure, the coffee table is right there, but it's just a little too far out of reach.
The CouchCoaster is an easy accessory to add to your couch so you can keep your coffee, or really any drink, on hand.
Perfect If You're Eating Alone In Your Car
Sometimes you just can't muster up the courage to go inside and eat, so you go through the drive-thru instead.
If you don't think you'll make it home before it all goes cold, this Steering Wheel Desk is perfect to lay out your meal. Just don't try and use it as you drive. You can get yours here.
Stop Waking Up The Family With Those Late-Night Snack Sessions
We've all been guilty of accidentally slamming a cabinet too hard when we were just searching for snacks.
These Sound Dampening Cabinet Door Bumpers are an easy addition to any cabinet or drawer, so you don't have to worry about looking like you're in a mood after slamming the doors shut by accident. You can get yours here.
Get The Perfect Grill Marks
If you're someone who likes to barbecue, you've probably seen people smashing their burgers. Honestly, the first time I saw it, it changed the way I looked at all my burgers.
This Cast Iron Grill Press allows you to smash your patties and gives them a perfect grill mark every time. You can get yours here.
I Never Knew How To Clean That Spot
If you clean your house regularly, you know there are certain spots that are just impossible. Certain corners have their crumbs, and the window track always has something stuck in it.
This Window Track Cleaning Brush is so simple, but so necessary considering how filthy they can get.
Use Every Finger To Pull That Dish Out Of The Oven
If you're someone who does a lot of baking, you've probably gotten used to putting on your oven mitts to pull things out of the oven.
These Heat Resistant Gloves allow you really get a hold of that dish without worrying about burning your hands. You can get yours here.
Keep Your Fingers Warm
Once winter hits, we all struggle with scraping the ice off of our windshields.
This Ice Scraper Mitt is such a simple invention that blends your ice scraper with your mitts, so you can keep your fingers warm as you clear off your car in the morning. You can get yours here.
Sometimes You Just Need To Get A Grip
They say that a parent can summon superhuman strength when their child is in danger, but that doesn't help us when we can't get a grip on our jar of olives.
These Jar Grips are so simple and allow you to get a good grip on whatever you're trying to open. You can get yours here.
Are You Sick Of Produce Going Bad?
It's hard buying fruits and vegetables because all too often, some of it will rot in your fridge.
This Fruit & Veggie Life Extender Liner is a simple addition to any fridge that helps soak up moisture, so your produce lasts a bit longer. You can get yours here.
Take Your Foot Rest On The Go
Some times you just want to kick up your feet and relax, but there's not always a footrest sitting around for you to do that.
This Hammock Foot Rest allows you to sit back and relax with easy and you can attach it to a chair or table with ease. You can get yours here.
These Pads Have So Many Uses
When you're in the kitchen you're dealing with a lot of heat, so it doesn't hurt to have some Heat Resistant Kitchen Hot Pads on hand.
These ones do more than just sit on the counter though — they're flexible enough that you can even use them as an oven mitt in a pinch. Just be careful. You can get yours here.
Sip With Confidence In Your Hygiene
Have you ever thought about what might have touched the lid of your soda can before taking a sip?
Honestly, neither had we until we saw how useful these Reusable Can Caps are. Now you know exactly what touched your own can cap last. You can get yours here.
Let There Be Light With Just A Point
Trying to find something in the dark can be a huge hassle, especially if you're fumbling around with a flashlight.
These Flashlight Gloves allow you to point wherever you're looking and stay hands-free. They are even super helpful if you're going out for a late-night stroll. You can get yours here.
There Are Few Ways To Wash A Skillet
If you have a cast-iron skillet, you know that it's important to take good care of it. That means you can't clean it like you would a normal pan.
This Stainless Steel Cast Iron Cleaner lets you get a good scrub in after using it. You can get yours here.
Stop Fumbling Over Those Cables
Your desk can become overrun with cables if you don't have them properly organized.
This Magnetic Cable Organizer is a simple addition to your bedside table so you can keep your chargers nice and organized. You can get yours here.
You Don't Have To Wait For It To Cool Down
When cooking, there's plenty of pots and pans that reach boiling-hot temperatures, and that microwave can quickly heat things up.
If you're dealing with things that are too hot to touch, this Silicone Microwave Mat is a multipurpose tool that you can use to pick up hot lids or leave your pots and pans on to cool down. You can get yours here.
Finally, Get Some Real Pressure Under The Water
There's nothing that ruins my day more than trying to take a shower and not feeling the pressure of the water.
This Rainfall Shower Head offers a powerful shower even in low-pressure areas, and it's durable for even outdoor installation for the garden or pool. You can get yours here.
Ditch Your Old Broom
I'm so thankful that we don't all have those old bristle brooms anymore. We've made some serious advancements in keeping our house clean, and the FURemover Broom really stands apart from the rest.
Not only does it pick up more dirt than your usual broom, but it also works as a squeegee so you can clean up spills too.
Maximize Your Counter Space
If there's one room in the house that never has enough space, it's the bathroom.
This Outlet Shelf is a great idea as you can maximize your counter space and add another small shelf to keep your bluetooth speaker out of the way. You can get yours here.
Keep Your Fridge Smelling Fresh
There's nothing worse than opening your fridge and immediately smelling the week-old chili that's been sitting at the back of it.
Yes, you should throw that out right away, but you should also grab the Chilly Mama Baking Soda to help absorb some of those smells that seem to linger a little longer than the rest. You can get yours here.
Cool Your Head Down With This Cap
There's nothing worse than when you have a headache and your head feels on fire. A damp rag can only do so much good, and you're pretty much stuck just laying around.
This Migraine Gel Ice Hat makes it easy to cool your head down, and you can stay hands-free in case you still have errands to run.
Don't Just Toss Your Sponge In The Sink
We all know that sponges can hold a bunch of bacteria, so why do we just toss it in the sink for the next time we use it?
Get a Sponge Holder to attach to your sink to keep that sponge elevated, and hopefully keep it from breeding bacteria. You can get yours here.
This Should Help Organize My Bathroom
I don't know how men can get by with a stick of deodorant, but women need 5 different moisturizers, 3 different soaps, and all kinds of sprays and serums.
This Bamboo Cosmetic Organizer keeps everything all in one place and doesn't take up so much room on the bathroom counter and it looks adorable. You can get yours here.
Stop Watering Down Your Drinks
I don't know why we all think that ice cubes are the only way to chill your drink. It waters it down and can honestly ruin it.
These Diamond Whiskey Chilling Stones are a must if you're looking to take the edge off after a long day of work and last a lifetime. You can get yours here.
Have Some Self-Control With Your Cheese
If cheese wasn't so expensive I'd go through a brick a day. However, I can drum up just the right amount of self-control to portion it out.
These Cheese Storage Bags would be the perfect way to ensure that my cheese holds up throughout the week because cheese can go bad even if I don't want to believe it. You can get yours here.
Stay Safe In The Kitchen
There are a number of things in the kitchen that can end up hurting you, so it's important to make your kitchen as safe as possible.
Securing your cutting board in one place with these Non-Slip Silicone Cutting Board Feet will keep you safe as you're dicing up veggies for the week. You can get yours here.
Toss Your Dog A Treat Hands-Free
We're all guilty of giving our pets one-too-many treats, but it can leave an awful smell on your hands.
This Pet Treat Launcher allows you to toss your dog's treats hands-free and is easy to load up and use. You can get yours here.
Finally, You Can Take Notes When Arguing With Yourself
Some of the best ideas come from the shower, and as soon as you get out, you forget everything you came up with.
Grab a stack of Aqua Notes so you can jot down how to win that argument with your spouse, or write out your grocery list because it turns out you need more shampoo.
Sealed And Ready To Go
If you're looking to take your cup of joe on the go in the morning, you're probably walking on eggshells trying your best not to spill on yourself.
This Campy Steel Mug provides a leak-proof seal so you don't have to worry about burning yourself on your morning coffee. You can get yours here.
Are You Dusting Your Car?
We all take the time to clean up and dust our house when it gets dirty, but how often are you dusting your car?
This Car Duster is perfect as it can clean out any of the dust sitting in your vents as well as help polish the outside to keep your car looking fresh. You can get yours here.
Keep Your Cutting Boards Organized
There never seems to be enough room in the kitchen for every appliance or utensil, so we're always trying to find new ways to save some space.
This Over the Cabinet Door Organizer Holder is a great way to use every last part of your kitchen cabinets and keep your cutting boards in one place. You can get yours here.
Stop Worrying About Dog Hair In Your Car
If you have a pet, you've come to expect some extra hair all over the place. One place where you can control that is in the car with this Dog Car Seat Cover.
Now you don't have to worry about them shedding on their way to the dog park. You can get yours here.
Stop Slipping Over Garlic
Garlic seems like an easy enough food to prepare, but once you get a Garlic Press, you never go back.
This Garlic Press is perfect because you don't even have to peel your cloves before you press, and can be used for all of your crushing needs. You can get yours here.
Scrape Off Those Dirty Dishes
If you've ever had an especially messy dinner, you know that it's tricky to actually clean off your plate when you're done.
The Dish Squeegee is a must-have tool so you don't have to spend hours trying to clean up your kitchen from all the extra mess. You can get yours here.
Don't Just Spin Your Bag Closed
If you've ever just spun your bread bag closed or folded it underneath, you're not alone.
But next time, use a Bag Cinch to quickly and easily close up your bread bag so it doesn't go stale. You can get yours here.
Stop Wondering Where You Put Your Keys
Every time I step outside I do the usual pat down of 'keys, wallet, phone, etc' to make sure I have everything I need for the day.
The Door Knob Organizer keeps everything in one place so you know exactly what you need to take on the day. You can get yours here.
Don't Get Caught Lugging Around Your Trash In A Grocery Bag
If you're big on camping, you know how you always need to be prepared. You're also supposed to leave everything how you found it, so it's important to clean up after yourself.
This Pop-Up Trash Can is perfect to throw in your car as you can quickly fill it up without taking up too much space, and can use it for more than just trash. You can get yours here.
This Is A Must For Pet Parents
There's little doubt that pet owners treat their pets as a member of the family. While we spoil them with treats and toys, we should also make sure we're prepared for anything life throws at us.
This dog water bottle is a necessity whenever you take your dog for a walk so they can stay hydrated and keep cool on those hot days.
Tacos Can Be So Messy
Taco Tuesday has become a weekly event, but there's no denying that tacos are some of the messiest foods around.
Grab this Dinosaur Stand to hold your taco as you fill it up with all the toppings you want. You can get yours here.
Keep Your Bags Off The Seats
There's only so much room in a car, and the last thing you want to do is put your bag on the floor of the car.
These Magic Headrest Hooks clip easily to your headrests and give you a sturdy hook to hang your purse or grocery bags to free up a bit of space. Pick yours up today.