60 Ridiculously Cool Things You Didn't Know You Needed From Amazon

Never again deal with soggy tea bag strings floating in your mugs. These adorable snail-shaped tea bag holders sit on the side of your tea cup, looking cute while also holding your tea bag string in place. The pastel-colored accessories, which come in a pack of 10, are made of sturdy silicone that’s easy to clean.

Whether you’re a tool-obsessed DIY type or just need to maximize your storage space, this clever multi-tool hammer is sure to please. The durable hammer opens up to reveal 11 additional tools, including a serrated knife, a saw, a wire cutter, a flathead screwdriver, a Phillips-head screwdriver, a bottle opener, and a pair of pliers. It’s made from tough stainless steel, but it weighs just over a pound so it can easily be used for camping and emergency kits in addition to keeping it in your at-home toolbox.

If you’ve ever been slowed down by having to find a bowl or dish for items as you chop them up, this innovative cutting board offers little compartments to slide the different items right into as you chop. It has a two-bin ledge that’s designed to hang over the edge of a counter or table, so you can cut up your various items and put them directly into little containers. Made with flexible silicone, the collapsible containers have snap-ons lids so you can use them for food storage too. The bamboo board comes with four dishwasher-safe containers.

Morph your kitchen window into an indoor green space with plants, herbs, succulents, or other garden delights. This plastic window shelf — known as the “Veg Ledge” — features strong, double-ridged suction cups on the back to hold your plants or other objects. In addition to greenery, you can use the handy shelf to display art, hold photo frames, or declutter your room.

Books lovers will adore this convenient book page holder, which allows you to read more comfortably with one hand. It’s handmade with natural walnut wood, and boasts a smooth, lightweight design. “This little piece of wood has changed my reading life forever!” wrote one fan. “One of the things I detest the most with mass market paperbacks is holding them open, but this little gadget makes this a non-issue.”

If you have a pet who’s prone to potty accidents, this handy UV flashlight is a great way to find stains so you can get them out before they become too stubborn. The compact, ultra-durable light is made with military-grade aluminum and outfitted with 68 powerful LED lights that will help you detect pet urine in carpets, couches, sofas, rugs, astroturf, and other places they may have had an accident. It makes a great addition to your pet cleaning kit and can also be used for hotel room checks, scorpion detection, bed bug inspection, and even rock hunting.

This cute makeup holder case, which features a shimmery mermaid-like cover, can be used to store your eye shadows, blushes, or powders, allowing you to create your own custom palette. Use it with any makeup that comes in a metal case, or stick on one of the 20 metallic stickers that are included. It has a built-in mirror and a durable, stylish exterior.

If you have a desk or a drawer that’s just a mess of loose cords, these magnetic cable ties can have you organized in a flash. Available in a set of 20, the ties come in assorted colors to help you remember which cord is which. Each tie features magnets with a silicone casing for durability and flexibility. These ties are even useful for keeping other things organized, like bundling pens, putting notes on your fridge, and more.

These double-sided tongue scrapers are a cheap and convenient way to get your mouth that much cleaner. With four in a set, the scrapers have a fine-bristled side and a scraper side to ensure that your whole tongue gets the attention it needs. Best of all, they have an ergonomic, no-slip handle for comfort. If that’s not enough, this dental tool has earned a 4.5-star overall rating on Amazon after hundreds of reviewers weighed in.

If you have one room of your house that always overheats, you can redirect the airflow of your vents simply by applying these magnetic vent covers. They lay flat on your vents and stay tight. This is also a great way to save money on heating or air conditioning if you have unused rooms of your home.

Turn the clippings you are trying to root into a beautiful display by putting them in this plant terrarium that hangs three bulb vases from a metal swivel. Or use it to hold a few cut flowers on your desk. The wooden stand gives it a vintage look and you can see the roots form. “This little propagation station ticks all the boxes,” said one reviewer. “The little vases are an ideal size and very clear.”

Most car phone mounts mean losing a cup holder or sacrificing windshield visibility, but this clever one is designed to clip right onto the air vent so there’s nothing lost (but so much convenience gained). Designed to work for most horizontal air vents, it has a universal phone fit and a secure grip. It also has 360-degree rotation so you can get the angle you need.

This simple roller is the fidget toy you didn’t know you needed to have in your hand at all times. Having trouble focusing at work? Roll it in your hand to get the fidgets out. It’s calming if you are nervous in a social situation, too. And it doubles as a massager for small muscles. “I didn't know I needed one until I got one,” said one reviewer.

Your lip balm will always be right where you left it thanks to this elastic keychain holder. The stretchy sleeve comes in your choice of 13 designs, and you can attach it right to your keys, a wallet, a backpack, or any other place that’s convenient. “My chapstick never falls out and I don’t even need to remove it from the sleeve to apply,” one shopper noted. “The material is durable and comes in great patterns!”

If you’ve ever wished you could have perfectly melty s’mores on demand, this clever microwave s’mores station is for you. Simply fill the center reservoir with water, add up to two assembled s’mores (using the arms to hold them firmly in place), and microwave for 30 seconds to get perfect results with minimal cleanup. “I have now bought three of these and they’re so much fun!” wrote one fan. “It’s easy to make delicious s’mores in the microwave and when you’re in an area where you can’t have a bonfire, this is an excellent substitute. They’re also easy and safe for kids to use.”

Keeping bananas in a bowl not only takes up countertop or table space, but can also can lead to faster browning — and this clever bungee-style hook solves for both of these problems at once. It’s easy to install under a cabinet and can hold multiple bananas at once, or even just one. “Game changer for people who always have bananas,” one reviewer wrote. “Limits bruising, extends shelf life and can hold a lot of bananas.”

To tidy up a messy garage, contain a garden hose, or organize all of the cables you have stored, these storage straps are game-changing. They easily wrap around cords and can hang from a hook so you can utilize vertical storage and get your cords and cables off the ground. This comes in a pack of six.

If you want to bring calming aromatherapy with you wherever you go, try this clever essential oil pendant, which is designed to be worn just like a regular necklace. Made with polished stainless steel, it comes with 48 essential oil pads in a range of colors. Simply add a drop of your favorite essential oil to one of the pads and slip it inside the necklace; throughout the day, the scent will gently waft out of the holes, which are shaped in assorted patterns such as hearts, flowers, angel wings, and even a puppy’s paw. You can choose from a variety of inscriptions for the back of the pendant, too.

This popular Shark Tank gadget allows you to do your business with greater efficiency and comfort by keeping your knees up high, for a more ergonomic position. Although it may not seem like the most glamorous item on the list, the Squatty Potty has achieved legendary status on Amazon where it enjoys a staggering 39,000-plus five-star reviews. “I have an abnormal obsession with my squatty potty!” wrote one fan. “It truly helps me with my BM's! Especially when I was pregnant! Can I get an amen?”

Say goodbye to digging through disorganized cupboards full of random mismatched spices. This elegant carousel-style spice rack comes with 16 of the most common spices, all labeled in sleek glass jars. Once you run out of a spice, simply refill the container to keep everything neat, tidy, and easy to find. The spinning rack rotates smoothly on your counter and keeps spices fresh in the jars.

Forget elbow grease — this electric scrubbing brush does all of the heavy lifting for you. Just soak it in cleaning detergent for five to 10 minutes, then run it along bathroom tiles, tubs, showers, and floors. On top of making it easier to scrub surfaces, the extendable stainless steel arm means you don’t have to crouch down as much or kneel on floors to clean the bathroom. It has a rechargeable battery that goes for 90 minutes on one charge, and it comes with three interchangeable heads for various uses.

Now you can go running, walking, hiking, rollerblading, bike riding, and more with your phone conveniently secured to your arm. Play music, make calls, listen to podcasts, or access other smartphone features with ease using the handy armband’s 180-degree rotating swivel platform. The band is made with stretchy, lightweight material that’s super breathable and designed with air vents so you can sweat without it getting sticky or uncomfortable.

Bring all of your personal items with you when you travel and keep them organized with this multi-compartment hanging toiletry bag. The lightweight bag — which packs down flat for convenience inside your luggage — features four elastic pouches, three mesh pockets, and a zippered exterior compartment. It’s constructed with tough, water-resistant 900-denier polyester and is available in four colors.

If you love having house plants but travel too often to take care of them properly, these self-watering planters are just what you need. The 10-inch pots feature reservoirs at the bottom that store extra water when you are away, allowing them to care for themselves for seven to 14 days. The have mesh drainage holes to avoid over-watering issues — plus, they come in a variety of color combinations so they’re sure to look cute in your home.

Bring instant order to the bathroom by getting all the clutter off the counter and into this automatic toothpaste dispenser that mounts to the wall. The best part is that poke-the-toothbrush-in-for-a-dollop toothpaste holder and dispenser. But it also has cups that hang upside down from magnets, a storage cubby, and a drawer for small items.

This cute, foldable lamp can go anywhere you go and deliver a beam of light to your book, project, or keyboard. It runs on batteries so you don’t even need to find an outlet. It’s small enough to toss in with your laptop rig and handy to have on hand in power outages.

This tiny portable charger is so easy to keep in a pocket or pack that you will never run out of power. It’s about the size of a thick credit card, will quickly power any phone or earbuds, has USB-C both in and out, and comes with a nylon USB to USB-C cord to connect to your Android or newer iPhone. “Bought this for a week-long trip to Tokyo,” said one reviewer. “It helped keep two phones and a rental pocket wifi router charged throughout each day.”

Do you want to spend your travel time hunting for an ironing board? No. Toss this foldable handheld steamer in your bag so keeping your clothes fresh and wrinkle-free is part of your kit. You can steam a shirt in seconds while it hangs on a hanger with nothing more than an outlet and some water. “It’s a miracle! I am amazed at how well this thing removes wrinkles and leaves a blazer looking like it has been professionally pressed,” said one reviewer.

This emergency flashlight has everything you are likely to need in a car accident or other vehicular emergency in one rechargeable package. There’s a safety hammer, seat belt cutter, siren, blinking lights, phone charger with a hand-crank option, and flashlight. It fits in your glove box, which is where is should be!

End the struggle to find a plug for your myriad tools, batteries, and accessories by setting this clever USB power strip on your desk, bedside table, or counter. The triangle shape makes it easy to find the plug you want. It doesn’t slip down behind the furniture because it has enough heft to stay where you put it. And it has three standard plugs, three USB ports, and a phone stand.

How many times a day do you touch your phone? And do you wash your hands every time — before or after? That’s potentially a lot of germs. Drop your phone into this phone sanitizer at the end of the day to eliminate all the virus germs and bacteria at once. It will charge your phone, too. It can sanitize keys, jewelry, and other small items, too.

You thought the standing desk would solve your sitting problem. But standing turns out to be tiring — and sedentary. This anti-fatigue floor mat will help get you up again. The squishy surface makes standing easy on the feet and joints and the various textured and elevated surfaces — and the massage ball — let you fidget and move as you stand.

This clever blow dryer brush tackles two hair care steps at once so you can have a styled coif in a fraction of the time. Use the low setting for a gently heated dryer as you brush or dial it up to high to create a blowout. “This tool is a game changer!” said one reviewer. “My hair dries much faster and looks like I received a salon blowout.”

Can’t decide if the day calls for a big backpack or a cute tote? This convertible backpack tote is both so there’s no dilemma. When you need both hands, clip on the shoulder straps and wear it on your back. If you are walking and want access to the contents, sling one strap over your shoulder. Or pick it up with the top handles. The interior is beautifully organized and there is a secret zippered pocket on the back.

What do you need when you go to the gym, beach, or on a hike? Just a few essentials right? So skip the bag! This water bottle pouch turns your water bottle into a better way to cart your everyday carry. It straps your phone, earbuds, and keys to that big water bottle. “Everything I carry into the gym is attached to the water bottle, which is very convenient,” said one reviewer. “Love it so much!”

Put a handle on your water bottle so it’s easier to always have it with you! This paracord handle attaches securely to the top of wide-mouth bottles and adds a carabiner to your rig so you can clip keys or other necessities to it, too. It comes in 12 colors.

Every craft beer you taste on your adventures has a story to tell — about the hops, the brewer, the location, or the company you drank it with. Use this craft beer passport to record those stories. Each entry page prompts you for important tasting notes and includes a blank page for your thoughts.

This DYMO embossing label maker creates those classic labels that you can’t get any other way. The look is old school and fun. It is also indestructible. These are the plastic, raised-letter labels you want for both retro invites and packages and to label equipment that will be out in the elements.

How cold is your freezer? Is the car engine overheating? Is the cooking oil hot enough? Point this infrared thermometer gun at whatever it is and pull the trigger. It will give you an accurate temperature reading and you don’t have to get close to the heat — or cold — source.

Phones are expensive, fragile, and slippery. That’s a bad combination for something you constantly hold in your hand. This cell phone grip gives you a better grip on it. Slip your fingers through the loop and it makes one-handed texting safer and easier. You can also kick out the kickstand and it will hold your phone while you watch videos or read.

Many wines — after being trapped in a bottle for years — need a breath of air before they are their best. This wine aerator gives wine exactly the right amount of air so it lands on your tastebuds leading with the grape’s notes instead of sulfites and ethanol. It also serves as a stopper and pourer for the bottle.

Keep this collapsible tumbler in your bag so you can always grab a drink from any water source when you are traveling. It’s handy to have in restaurants that use plastic or styrofoam cups, too. It is small and light to carry with you and opens up to hold 16 ounces. It even has a lid and a straw.

Keep a carafe of cold brew always at the ready by committing to this cold brew coffee maker that makes the prep super easy. Fill the internal sleeve with coffee grounds, add cold water, and set it in the fridge. In the morning, remove the sleeve and pour yourself a cold one. It will stay fresh in the brewer’s carafe so you always have energy nectar on tap.

Set this gravity-induction mug warmer on your desk and put a permanent end to cold coffee. You don’t have to do anything but set your hot coffee on its surface. It will sense that a mug is there and warm it to 131 degrees Fahrenheit, also known as the perfect sipping temperature. When you remove your mug, it turns itself off. It comes in five colors.

Take your car’s cupholder to new heights of usefulness with this cupholder expander that lets you drop a big bottle or coffee mug into your cupholder and adds a place for your phone and sunglasses in a side holster. It fits securely into the cupholder you have now and makes your commute safer and more organized.

This towel band is a simple and easy solution to an annoying daily problem. Wear it on your wrists when you splash water on your face and it stops the water from running down your arm and getting your sleeves wet. “Life-changing item,” said one reviewer. “Water was always all over the sink, floor, and clothes after washing my face or my child washing their face. Not anymore!”

Open this box of assorted weirdness — cups, balls, dice, and more — called Beat That! and draw a card. Your challenge, should you accept it, will lead to much hilarity and fun. Will you all have to balance a cup on your head? Stack dice with chopsticks? Rhyme? “OMG this game is hilarious!” said one of 16,000 five-star reviewers. “We had an awesome time competing on these ridiculously funny tasks. Haven’t laughed that hard in a long time.”

Stash these quick dry towels in your car, gym bag, or camping kit so you always have a way to get dry. The body, hair, and face towels — it’s a set of all three — roll up small and pack into their own mesh bag and they dry you off fast and then dry quickly so you can stash them again. They come in eight colors.

End the struggle to get that adorable bracelet onto your hand without asking someone for help with this bracelet tool. It lets you hold one end of the chain with the hand that will be wearing the bracelet so you can fasten it with the other hand. No acrobatics or contortions are required.

Getting the track where windows and sliding doors rest clean is absurdly difficult with normal cleaning tools. But these two cleaning brushes handle it easily — keeping your hands out of the mess. They are slender enough to slide right into the track and scrub out all the filth. Flip them around and use the scraper to remove caked-on gunk.

Where do all the socks go? It seems like the dryer eats them, right? This sock laundry tool will stop that. Clip all your socks to it and send them through the washer and dryer so they stay together and safe in there. And when they come out of the laundry, you won’t have to sort them. Just hang them in the closet right on the hanger!

If too much typing and swiping has left your hands hurting, this finger massager will feel terrific. Roll your fingers between the side with two rollers to give them a targeted massage. Use the single roller on your palm and between the joints of your hand. “This was exactly what I needed,” said one reviewer. “It's perfect to massage the hand muscles, and the roller is great for sore wrists.”

Next time you lather up for a shampoo, give your head a massage at the same time with this scalp massager. It comes with two massage heads that deliver different sensations and are easy to switch. The massage feels great and helps stimulate hair growth and reduce flaking by exfoliating your scalp. “I didn't know how much I needed a good scalp massage until I used this,” said one reviewer. “My scalp felt energized.”

Upload your photos and text — and a Spotify QR code, if you like — and have them printed on this personalized night-light frame. Choose the layout you like and it shows up at your door, complete. It even has a light so you can use this display as ambient lighting in your room. There are 16 styles to choose from. “I can’t believe how cool this is,” said one reviewer. “[My picture] looked so nice when it was printed on the acrylic.”

This electric lunch box makes it easy to throw together a hot meal for work. Load it with leftovers or ingredients, plug it in at work and, by lunchtime, you will have a hot meal. You can eat right from the pot. “This is so much better than a thermos for keeping soup hot!” said one reviewer. “Every single bite is hot, no matter if it’s soup or stew or spaghetti or chili or whatever!”

If you hate getting out a duster to detail your car’s interior, try this car cleaning gel instead. It’s more like playing with clay than doing chores. Press it into the nooks and crevices on the dash and console and it grabs the dust and dirt and pulls it out. It works well on keyboards and other electronics that are difficult to dust, too.

Do your planning on paper for the tactile feel of a pen in your hand then zap it to the cloud so you can access it from anywhere with this Rocketbook Fusion. With plenty of pre-printed planning pages — in seven styles — to keep you on track and lots of blank space for freeform expression, the pages are perfect for bullet journaling or plotting out your schedule. The app captures it all and makes it editable and searchable. You can wipe the pages clean and start again whenever you like.

Ditch the pizza box and keep your leftovers in this pizza storage container. It will stay fresh, take up less room in the fridge, each piece sits on a ready-to-heat plate, and it collapses down for storage — or so you can pack it up at the pizza place. “I am so impressed with its simplistic design and function,” said one reviewer. “I didn't realize this was missing out of my life.”

Get all the water off the sink area with this handy sink squeegee. Then flip it around and sweep all the crumbs off the counter. It is the kitchen cleaning device you have been looking for every time you reach for a wasteful paper towel or messy sponge. And it hangs tidily on the side of the sink or counter so you can always find it.

Drop this hand warmer in a pocket before you head out for work or camping and you will be glad you did when your hands are cold and cramping. It fills with the same fuel you use to keep your lighters going, stays warm for hours, and slides into a soft bag so you can hold it in your hand.