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The Weirdest, Most Genius Best-Selling Things Under $20 On Amazon

All the strange but smart buyers are snatching up.

Written by Jenny White
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Just because something is slightly strange or odd-looking doesn’t mean that it can’t also be totally awesome. And that’s exactly what you’ll find on this list: Weird yet wonderful products that take the title of best-sellers on Amazon because they’re fun and functional. Another perk: Everything costs under $20.

1Light-Up Scrunchies With 3 Lighting Modes

Regular scrunchies are cute and all, but these LED scrunchies are next level. The eight scrunchies light up with seven colors (including white, blue, purple, orange, yellow, pink, and rose red) and boast three lighting modes, including fast flash, slow flash, or continuous.

2A Merino Wool Steering Wheel Cover That’s The Coziest

Covered in plush Australian merino sheepskin, this steering wheel cover is cozy and warm to hold. It's universal in size to fit most steering wheels. “This is easy to put on and super soft. It stays on the wheel tightly so it doesn't move while driving,” wrote one commenter.

3Butterfly Cup Lids To Keep Drinks Warm For Longer

There’s nothing worse than rogue debris or bugs flying into your drink. Ironically, these butterfly lids will keep this from happening — and they’ll keep hot drinks warm for longer. The six brightly-colored lids are made from food-grade silicone to create an airtight, leakproof seal on various cups. They’re dishwasher safe, too.

4A Foam Sponge That Gets Pesky Deodorant Off Clothes

Nothing will ruin an outfit quicker than deodorant stains. This foam sponge removes it with just a few gentle rubs. “Shockingly, it does a very good job. I’m amazed,” wrote one reviewer. Best yet, it’s reusable.

5An Adhesive Mini LED Light That Has So Many Uses

This may be the teeniest, tiniest LED light available on Amazon. However, it sure is practical. Attach it to your keys, a screwdriver, your dog leash, or any other item that’d benefit from having some illumination. The light sticks onto most surfaces, and it’s water resistant.

6A Motion-Detecting Toilet Light That Changes Color

For middle-of-the-night bathroom breaks, you need this toilet light. The light illuminates 16 different colors for visibility — choose a fixed option or set it to carousel mode to cycle through them all. The light flips on when motion is detected nearby and has a five-stage dimmer.

7Mop Slippers For Effortless Floor Cleaning

Cleaning your floors just got easier thanks to these bear-shaped mop slippers. They feature a microfiber material on the bottom that’ll pick up debris, dirt, and hair as you walk. Use them on wood, laminate, tile, or other hard flooring. Once dirty, remove the cleaning pads and toss them straight into the wash. Choose from a few sizes and styles in the listing.

8A Small Tool That Does Big Repairs On Snagged Fabric

Pesky snags on knit or woven clothes, drapes, and other items can all be repaired with this small tool, which also just so happens to cost less than $10. “I have knit curtains that had gotten snagged in a few places and this made them look brand new again! They were pricey curtains and I'm so glad I found this little tool,” wrote one shopper.

9An Elastic Band That Keeps Your Sheets In Place

Fitted sheet slip off during the night as you toss and turn? This holder band stops it. It’s super stretchy (and heavy duty) to fit all around your mattress, gripping your sheet so it doesn’t come off. It comes in three sizes based on your mattress for a perfect fit.

10Vehicle Gap Organizers To Keep Stuff From Getting Lost

Fill that annoying spot between your vehicle’s seat and center console with these gap organizers. The pair of organizers are made from vegan leather that’s water resistant. And each one has enough room for items like your phone, spare change, or sunglasses. They’re universal in size.

11A Garlic-Chopping Tool That Won’t Make Your Hands Smell

It’s nearly impossible to get that garlic smell off your hands after chopping. That’s what makes this garlic chopping tool such a godsend. Just fill it with your peeled garlic, then roll it around to chop. The more you roll, the finer the mince. This pick is top-rack dishwasher safe for convenience.

12A Portable Campfire For S’mores & Cozy Vibes Anywhere

For s’mores at any time and any location (like camping, the beach, or on your patio), use this portable campfire. It’s made from recycled soy wax and paper that produce minimal soot, no embers, and hardly any smell. It’ll burn for three hours, so plenty of time for marshmallow roasting.

13Mini Sponges That Work Wonders For Cleaning Shoes

Don’t toss your dirty shoes; restore them to their former glory with these cleaning sponges. Use the white side first to remove scuffs and stains, then flip to the orange side for the finishing touch. The set comes with 10 sponges to use on all of your favorite pairs.

14A 3-Pack Of Budget-Friendly Night-Lights That Work Great

Three night-lights for under $20? It’s real — and the quality is totally there. The lights put out an ideal amount of illumination and they’ll flip on and off automatically when motion is detected. They’re powered by three AAA batteries and reviewers confirm they run a long time.

15A Makeup Brush Holder That Also Helps Them Air-Dry

It doesn’t matter if you position it horizontally or vertically, the silicone teeth of this unique organizer will securely hold all of your makeup brushes (regardless of their sizes or thickness) without issue. Many reviewers also love using this pick as a drying rack.

16Low-Cost Fabric Tape To Make Clothes Fit Better & Stay In Place

This double-sided tape will help your clothes fit better for only $5. It can secure deep necklines, give you a quick hem, and much more. The set includes 100 strips and 25 dots for all of your needs. The tape is gentle on garments but secure enough to last all day and night.

17A Popular Utensil Rest That Sits On Pots & Pans

This cutie crab utensil rest is also quite functional — its legs attach to pots or pans, and its claws can hold any cooking utensil (like spoons, ladles, spatulas, etc.) for you. It also doubles as a steam release.

18Tinted Dry Shampoo Powder That Blends Well

Convert to this dry shampoo powder and you’ll never look back — I promise, it’s way less intimidating than it may look. The powder sops up grease to make your strands look and feel way less greasy. And as a bonus, it comes in a brown color (or other shades in the listing to match your hair) to blend in well.

19Cuticle Balm That Reviewers Call A Lifesaver

Dry nails? This cuticle balm will restore them. It’s infused with aloe, safflower oil, and vitamin E oil to do the trick, restoring hydration in no time. One fan wrote that it’s “a lifesaver for my nails and cuticles.”

20An Avocado Coin Purse That Looks Shockingly Realistic

Everyone needs this avocado-shaped coin purse that no thief would ever think to steal — it would blend right in in your fruit bowl. It has a zippered opening to securely hold cash and coins (or other valuables that you store in it). And the silicone exterior is durable.

21An Odd-Looking Jar Opener Almost Anyone Can Use

Sure, this jar opening tool may look a little weird. But it works superbly, opening stubborn vacuum-sealed jars and containers with a quick lift. Anyone can use it and it’s compact in size for storage.

22Deodorant Wipes For Freshening Up Wherever You Are

For freshening up on the go — whether that’s while traveling, post-gym, at work, etc. — reach for these deodorant wipes. They’re designed to remove dirt and sweat, reduce bacteria, and absorb any odors. Plus, they leave behind a cucumber scent. The product is made without aluminum or parabens and comes with 50 individually-wrapped wipes.

23A Heat-Resistant Glove To Safely Steam Clothes

This ironing glove ensures you don’t burn your hand as you steam your clothes. It can withstand high temperatures and the surface is also completely waterproof. Use the mesh backing to hold it — the finger loops prevent it from sliding off as you work.

24Handy Clips To Never Lose Track Of Your Keys Again

If you tend to lose track of your keys, grab this pair of key clips. They’ll clip onto backpacks, purses, totes, or other bags, and the hooks will securely hold your key ring so you can find it. It’s simple by design, but will improve your day-to-day life.

25Light-Blocking Stickers So You Can Sleep Better

These special stickers are designed to dim up to 80% of the brightness of LED lights — from electronics like your alarm clock, TV, and more — to not disrupt you at night. The set comes with two sheets of stickers; one is an extra-large rectangle and the other features various shapes and sizes. The stickers can be trimmed with scissors to fit.

26A Roller Stamp To Quickly Cover Personal Info

Don’t waste time shredding confidential documents. Instead, use this roller stamp to conceal information that you don’t want others to see. “This device is very effective at applying a privacy screen to most mail and box labels. It takes one or two swipes of the roller and that's it. Couldn't be any easier,” wrote one commenter. The set comes with six ink refills.

27A Roll-Up Mat That’ll Save Your Puzzle Progress

A puzzle tends to take days to complete. So rather than having it take up your dining table that whole time, use this mat saver. It’s roomy enough to fit puzzles with up to 1,500 pieces and the roll-up design allows you to put it away (while not disrupting your progress) until you want to work on it again.

28The Coolest Light-Up Coasters For Your Next Party

For your next party or get-together, break out these LED coasters — they’re sure to be a conversation starter. Each one (a dozen are included) boasts four LED lights that illuminate six bright colors. And they can be set to slow flash or fast flash.

29A Makeup Bag That Opens Up Completely For Easy Access

This is the ultimate travel makeup bag. It has two roomy main sections, plus a number of other compartments (including zippered ones, mesh pockets, and more) to hold and organize your makeup and tools. It opens up flat to spot everything at a glance.

30A Scalp Brush That Massages, Shampoos & More

Not only does this scalp brush give you an amazing massage, but it can also potentially help promote hair growth (by stimulating blood flow) and give you a better clean overall. The circular handle on the back is comfortable to grip, while the silicone nubs are flexible and soft.

31Genius No-Tie Shoe Laces That Make Any Pair Slip-Ons

Turn any pair of regular sneakers into effortless slip-ons with these no-tie laces. They’re made from super stretchy elastic with a curved buckle that ensures the laces don’t loosen throughout the day as you wear them. Pick from a wide range of colors in the listing, including this white option that’ll go with everything.

32A Vehicle Tissue Holder To Always Have In Reach

Clip this tissue holder to your vehicle’s sun visor so that you always have one when you need it. It’s made from faux leather for a high-end look. And it can be refilled again and again. It’s a favorite on the site, boasting 5,000-plus five-star reviews.

33A Quirky Tea Infuser To Steep The Perfect Cup

This duck-shaped tea infuser floats in any cup or mug, and it’ll help you steep the perfect cup of tea. Fill it with any loose-leaf variety, then plop it in. Equally-cute flamingo and unicorn options can also be found in the listing.

34Genius Soap-Saving Bags That Also Exfoliate

Put your favorite bar of soap in one of these nylon bags. Not only will it be way easier to hold, but it also doubles as an exfoliator thanks to its texture. The set comes with two soap-saving bags. Utilize the hooks to hang them up between cleaning sessions.

35A Fun Foaming Mask That Deep-Cleans & Exfoliates

This clay mask foams up into millions of itty-bitty dirt-fighting bubbles when applied to the skin — it’s the coolest. This helps to clean the skin, but it exfoliates as well. “What a fun mask to use! [...] My skin was pleasantly tingly and felt incredible,” wrote one commenter.

36A Well-Designed To-Do List Notepad To Stay Organized

Stay organized with this to-do list notepad. It has 52 tear-off sheets, each of which features spots to write down to-do items — there are sections labeled top priorities, for tomorrow, don’t forget, and notes. The spiral top allows you to flip through the pages quickly.

37Pretty Butterfly Wind Chimes That Light Up

These light-up butterfly wind chimes are the prettiest. They’re powered by the sun and will showcase vivid hues for your enjoyment. They’ll turn on automatically once it's dark and will last up to eight hours on a full charge.

38A Waterproof Phone Holder For The Shower

Watch videos, movies, and other content on your phone as you shower? It’s possible with this waterproof case. It rotates for viewing at pretty much any angle, and it’s held in place with sturdy adhesive. The front cover is touch-friendly.

39A Toilet Seat Handle So You Remember To Always Lower It

If someone in your house always seem to forget to put the toilet seat down, this seat handle serves as a good reminder. It sticks onto any toilet seat — including flat or curved ones — using 3M adhesive, and it won’t budge once in place.

40A Funny Brush For Cleaner Produce

Bring some whimsy to your kitchen with the addition of this brush for cleaning fruits and vegetables (it’s not just for potatoes). Grip the cute potato, then swipe the bristles on produce to remove dirt, sand, and germs. The potato is dishwasher-safe, so it’ll be in your kitchen for the long run.

41Glasses Holders With A Near-Perfect 4.7-Star Overall Rating

Place your sunglasses, regular glasses, or reading glasses in these faux leather holders. They’ll keep them protected — the fur-lined interior is soft and plush — but also ensures that you don’t accidentally lose track of them. This pick is popular on Amazon, boasting a near-perfect star-rating after 4,000 and growing reviews.

42Pliable Putty To Clean Earbuds & Other Electronics

Press this cleaning putty into your earbuds, then pull it off to remove dust, earwax, and debris that’s stuck in it. It works with other electronics, too, like your phone, computer’s keyboard, and more. The set includes 48 pieces of putty.

43Wine Stoppers To Keep Your Favorites Fresh

Save your favorite bottle for drinking later on with the help of these wine stoppers that remove all of the oxygen from inside the bottle (which is the main contributor to spoiling). Four come in the set so you can have multiple bottles open at once — cheers to that.

44A Light-Up Mirror That’s Travel-Friendly

The lighting in hotels is the worst. Instead, carry this travel mirror with you to always have proper lighting to do your makeup, put in your contacts, tweeze your brows, and more. It has powerful LEDs that mimic natural daylight. And it’s rechargeable via USB when the time comes. This pick folds flat for carrying.

45Hanging Purse Organizers To Protect Your Collection

Don’t pile your purses on top of each other in your closet — they could get dented, deformed, or otherwise damaged. Instead, utilize these hanging organizers. Each one in the pair has six hooks to hold your collection. And the hanging hook on the top swivels for easy access to the bag you want to carry that day.

46Silicone Drinking Straws That Are Easy To Clean

Save the environment and your wallet by making the switch to this four-pack of reusable straws. They’re made from soft silicone that won’t get hot or cold (even when your drink is). And the other unique perk? The straws flip open for way easier cleaning — smoothies, milkshakes, and other drinks won’t get stuck in them.

47Metallic Markers To Keep Track Of Guests’ Drinks

If you and your friends are enjoying a glass of wine together (or any other kind of drink), use these metallic markers to label whose is whose to avoid mix-ups. “Purchased these for a party this past week.[...] The guests all loved making their own designs and said the markers were the perfect solution and planned to purchase,” wrote one shopper. The seven vibrant markers will show up well on the glass, yet wash off at the end of the night. Four cute cork charms are also included.

48Tinted Lip Balm With A Nourishing Core

Swipe this lip balm on your lips to hydrate — thanks to ingredients like sunflower butter and vitamin E — and to also add color (it’s buildable based on how noticeable you want it to be) with a hint of glossiness. This is the vintage mauve shade, but there are nearly 30 hues to pick from in the listing.

49Genius Microwave Cleaners That Require No Elbow Grease

Stop endlessly scrubbing your microwave to get it pristine — these steam cleaners will help you complete the job with far less elbow grease. Simply fill one of them with water and vinegar, then place it in the microwave for five to seven minutes. Once done, give the microwave a quick wipe to remove the food and splatters loosened by the steam.

50Mini Pre-Pasted Toothbrushes With Built-In Picks & Floss

A pre-pasted brush, cleaning pick, and flosser in one, these portable tools will give you full oral care while on the go — no water needed. The paste will leave your breath smelling minty and the pick and flosser will remove food particles from hard-to-reach areas.

51A 2-In-1 Water Bottle & Bowl For Your Pooch

Make sure your dog stays hydrated on walks and other outdoor adventures by filling up this water bottle (it holds 19 ounces) and using the attached bowl for them to sip from. Access the water by simply pressing a button. There’s an attached wristband for carrying.

52Trash Can Bands To Prevent Bags From Slipping

Slip one of these rubber bands around your trash bag (and the can itself) to keep it from slipping down as you toss in food and other garbage. The bands are universal to fit most trash cans and the set comes with three of them.

53A Dual-Blade Veggie Spiralizer That’s Easy To Use

Make your own tasty veggie noodles — using zucchini, squash carrots, cucumbers, and other similar ingredients — at home with this vegetable spiralizer. “I have been using it on cucumbers and it makes nice, flexible, very long noodles. I love it,” wrote one commenter. The tool features dual stainless steel blades; one makes thicker strands and the other thinner ones.

54A Glass Serving Bowl With A Conversation-Starting Shape

While at first glance this appears to be a propped open plastic bag, it’s actually a unique serving bowl. Use it for candy, nuts, popcorn, or other treats and snacks — up to 22 ounces’ worth. The bowl is made from glass that’s dishwasher safe.

55Silicone Trays To Make Long, Narrow Ice Sticks For Water Bottles

Normal ice cubes won’t fit in your narrow tumbler or water bottle? Grab these ice cube trays that make stick-shaped ice to fit. The three trays are made from BPA-free silicone that allows you to pop out the ice whenever needed without struggle.