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The Weirdest Products We Found With Near-Perfect Amazon Reviews

They’re the good kind of weird.

by Jill Layton
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You probably buy loads of everyday essentials from Amazon, but sometimes it’s fun to find the gems that you may or may not need but will absolutely bring you joy. Below are dozens of things that are sure to delight: a little bit weird but super popular with shoppers (as proven by their stellar reviews).

1This Helpful Laundry Soap Station With A Drip Catcher

You must check out this laundry dispensing station for incredibly easy pouring of your laundry detergent. It has a downward angle and a strap to keep it in place so your detergent is always ready to be dispensed without you having to lift it. There’s even a spot for the soap cup with a lip to catch any drips.

2This Efficient Tofu Press With Rave Reviews

Instead of manually draining the moisture from tofu, use this tofu press that does the hard work for you. There are two pressure levels to choose from: one for extra firm tofu and one for silken tofu. One shopper wrote, “It’s easy to assemble. It’s easy to clean. It works like a boss. Because it uses few parts and is durable, I believe it will last.”

3This Acrylic Scrunchie Holder That Also Works With Hair Ties

Perfect for anyone who has a solid scrunchie collection, this acrylic scrunchie holder stand can hold a bunch of them. It’s also ideal for keeping hair ties in one accessible place. The tube is hollow to hold more accessories.

4A 2-Pack Of Adhesive Necklace Holders With 10 Hooks Each

Hang 20 or more of your necklaces, bracelets, rings, or earrings on this two-pack of necklace organizers. The self-adhesive organizers are designed to be mounted to a wall and they’re pretty enough to be on display, or you can mount them somewhere more discreet (like a closet or behind a door).

5These Anti-Billowing Shower Curtain Weights That Won’t Rust

If your shower curtain is constantly blowing inward when you’re trying to shave or wash your hair, you should check out these magnetic curtain weights. The silicone-wrapped weights snap together at the bottom of a curtain to keep it from billowing. The pack comes with four pairs that won’t rust, but eight pairs is also an option if you need more.

6This Adorable Banana Duck With Near-Perfect Reviews

It’s unclear why this banana duck plush exists, but I’m thrilled that it does and you will be, too. At just under 20 inches tall, this cuddly guy makes for a fun new friend and it makes a great birthday gift for anyone who likes bananas — and ducks. One shopper wrote, “It looks just like the photo! It is so cute and so soft and squishy. I love this thing. It's such a fun idea, and so adorable and cuddly.”

7This Best-Selling Book For Those With Curious Minds

For anyone with a passion for interesting facts and mind-blowing information, check out “The Book of Unusual Knowledge.” This best-selling book offers 20 chapters of facts about movies, landmarks, the universe, holidays, history, pop culture, urban legends, and the supernatural.

8This Adorable Ring Holder With A Trinket Tray

Keep your rings all in one place when you purchase this quirky ring holder that looks like an aloe vera plant. The glazed ceramic leaves can hold several rings and it comes with a trinket tray that’s great for holding earrings, bracelets, and other small items.

9These Genius Bottle-Emptying Caps That Get Every Last Drop

There’s no need to waste the last of your toiletries because this bottle emptying kit exists. The kit comes with two emptying caps that replace a bottle’s existing cap or pump. The cap works as a stand for an upside-down bottle — when it’s turned over, gravity will do the work to empty the bottle.

10A 4-Cup Egg Frying Pan That Shoppers Love

Amazon shoppers are big fans of this four-cup egg frying pan, which is made clear by the near-perfect reviews. After adding a little oil, the aluminum pan makes perfectly round fried eggs that you can use on sandwiches or to eat by themselves. It’s also great for veggies and breakfast meats. One shopper raved, “They cook fast and easily, and the no-stick works perfectly.”

11This Velvet Jewelry Box That Fits In A Purse

Take this velvet jewelry box with you on your travels or use it as a safe spot for your essentials at home. At just 3.75 by 3.75 inches, the small jewelry box will fit in a purse or toiletry bag. It has slots for necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings. It also comes with a mirror and is available in several colors in the listing.

12This 3-Pack Of 3-Layer Kitchen Sponges Shaped Like Your Favorite Breakfast Foods

When you’re done with breakfast, consider scrubbing your dishes with sponges that also resemble breakfast. Because, why not? Aside from being cute, these sponges are also very functional. Each sponge has three layers — two layers on the top that are crafted from felt, and a bottom layer that’s equipped to provide a deep scrub.

13This Exfoliating Towel For Hard-To-Reach Spots

The long shape and flexible feel of this exfoliating towel makes it perfect for scrubbing your back or other hard-to-reach spots. It has a textured feel that exfoliates the skin, cleansing and leaving it softer. It is also quick drying and folds into a compact size that makes it ideal for travel.

14This Hanging Purse Organizer With 8 Pockets

There’s no reason to keep your purses tucked away in a bin or drawer where you can’t see them when you can keep them visible and organized with this hanging purse holder. The closet organizer features eight transparent plastic slots, as well as a swivel hanger for easy access to both sides.

15This Best-Selling Foldable Phone Stand With 20,000+ 5-Star Ratings

This charger-friendly foldable phone stand is an all-around winner. Its foldable design makes it travel friendly, it works with thick cases, and it can be tilted vertically or horizontally. One shopper wrote, “I like that the stand is built solid enough to hold my phone [...] in any orientation. I adjust the angle and there are no issues with the hold. It works great on the plane, office, home, or anywhere really!”

16A Refreshing Essence Spray For A Hydration Boost

Keep this misting spray on hand for a refreshing spritz any time of day. Ingredients like cucumber extract and organic aloe are moisturizing and leave a pleasantly cooling effect behind, while green tea extract and marine minerals are soothing and help repair skin. You can use this before your skincare or as needed throughout the day, and one reviewer notes it’s great as a makeup setting spray.

17These Sturdy Grocery Bag Carriers For Holding Multiple Bags At Once

When you’re determined to carry all your grocery bags into the house in one trip, this two-pack of grocery bag holders will make it possible without hurting yourself. The holder allows for equally distributed weight distribution of bags and has comfortable gel padding to soften the load on your hands or shoulders. Each side cavity can hold 50 pounds (100 pounds in total per holder).

18This Cute Tea Infuser Shaped Like A Tulip

This tulip-shaped tea infuser does exactly what a tea infuser should do, except it does it while spreading joy. To use, simply insert tea leaves into the bottom part of the infuser and set it in a cup. If tulips aren’t your vibe, there are several other cute shapes to choose from in the listing, like a crab and a submarine.

19This 32-Ounce Infuser Water Bottle With A Flip-Top Lid

Enhance the flavor of your water when you add fruit or herbs to this infuser water bottle. The BPA-free bottle is made from shatter-resistant plastic with a flip-top lid that makes it airtight. The 32-ounce dishwasher-safe bottle comes with a full-length infuser rod. Choose from a few colors in the listing.

20This Universal Car Cup Holder Expander For Large Bottles

If your oversized water bottle or travel coffee tumbler doesn’t fit inside the cup holder in your car, this car cup holder expander is going to change your life. Available in a standard version and a long-base version (depending on the size of your cup), the universal expander adjusts from 2.6 to 3.8 inches in diameter.

21An At-Home Foot Bath That Offers A Soothing Massage

You can save money on spa pedicures and get a similar experience from the comfort of your own home with this pedicure foot bath. Once filled with warm water, it’s the perfect size for soaking your feet, and a vibration element makes it feel extra relaxing. A massage attachment with toe touch control is another bonus.

22These Tongue Scrapers That Remove Buildup & Promote Better Breath

Add these tongue cleaner brushes to your daily dental routine for an even more thorough cleaning. A scraper and brush in one, they get rid of excess buildup with ultra-fine bristles that get into hard-to-reach areas and feel gentle. The long handle makes them easy to use.

23This Bizarre Pen Holder That’ll Make Your Coworkers Laugh

If you have a dark sense of humor, you’re going to be thrilled with this functional novelty pen holder. This fun little accessory looks like it’s being stabbed by a pen — it’s one heck of a conversation starter with your coworkers.

24A Multifunctional Slicer For All Your Food Prep Needs

This produce slicer acts as a mandoline with two different size options and can also grate, julienne, ribbon cut, and spiral cut your fruits and veggies. Everything gets collected into the attached bin for easy clean-up and it comes with a safety glove to protect your hands. With nearly 25,000 five-star ratings and hundreds of happy reviews, this is definitely a must for cooking.

25This Effective Screen Cleaner Kit With A Microfiber Cloth

Given how dirty and germ-laden phones, tablets, and laptops can get, this screen cleaner kit is essential. The kit comes with a streak-free screen cleaner spray that’s gentle on screens (as well as glasses). A microfiber cloth comes in the kit so you can thoroughly clean without scratching your devices.

26This Wildly Cool Pop-Up Paper Flower Bouquet Card & Envelope

Perhaps the most unique card I’ve seen, this 3D butterfly bouquet pop-up card is sure to impress. When opened, the 10-by-14-inch card pops open to reveal intricate laser-cut details. It can be presented as a card or as a bouquet to put on display. It’ll definitely impress.

27These Brushes That Exfoliate For Smoother Lips

Your lips are probably in desperate need of some TLC and these silicone lip scrubbers make it easy. The two-in-one design features an exfoliating side to get rid of dead skin and buildup, and a massaging side for a scrub that feels great. They’re easy to use and hold and have tons of great reviews, with one happy customer writing, “it isn’t too harsh, it feels nice and is able to scrub away all the dryness on my lips.”

28These Full Coverage Oven Mitts That Help Prevent Burns

This double oven mitt is one of the best ways to prevent potential burns when dealing with hot ovens and plates. It goes on both hands and also protects some of your body as well, offering full coverage and a comfortable fit. Silicone grips on the inside make it easy to hold onto plates and it’s machine washable for easy cleaning as needed.

29This Portable Car Mount With A Super Strong Hold

If you have an iPhone 12 or any later version, this car mount is great to have. It offers a super strong hold, is compatible with MagSafe, and has a universal fit that should work with all car air vent types. The rotatable hook makes it easy to adjust the phone as needed and it’s small enough to move from car to car.

30This Popular Nail Polish Holder That Won’t Tip

For your next at-home mani/pedi, you’ve got to try this un-tippable nail polish holder that will make your amateur manicurist life so much more efficient. The holder perfectly fits a nail polish bottle and is angled perfectly to give you easy access to every last drop of nail polish. The bottom of the holder grips any smooth surface to stay put. It comes in a few colors in the listing.

31These Sets Of Reusable Plant Labels You Can Write On With A Pen

Keep track of the types of plants you have by using these plant labels. The labels come in a 30-pack and they’re waterproof. A pen or fine-point marker works best with these. A hook-and-loop design makes them reusable and they don’t leave any sticky residue behind.

32This Electric Kettle & Tea Infuser That Boils Water In 3 Minutes

This electric kettle and tea infuser will boil water in just three minutes so you won’t have to wait long for your tea, pour-over coffee, hot chocolate, and other hot beverages. Included is a removable tea infuser that can steep the entire kettle — all 1.8 liters. Custom temperature controls allow you to choose a temperature between 160 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

33This Ultra Slim Wallet That Comes In 25+ Patterns & Colors

This slim elastic Thread Wallet is a sleek and efficient way to hold several cards and even some cash. The wallet grips the cards tightly so they don’t fall out and it comfortably fits in a pocket or in a purse without taking up much space. It’s available in 28 fun color options in the listing. One shopper wrote, “This wallet holds all of my cards perfectly. It has three different slots to help keep things organized.”

34These Flame Packets That Add Color To A Fire

Made for wood-burning fires indoors and out, this 25-pack of color-changing flame packets will add fun colors to flames. They’re especially fun for camping or making a bonfire in the backyard. You can use one to three packets at a time, depending on how vibrant you want the colors to be — each pack burns for about an hour.

35This Wine Aerator & Decanter Set That Comes With An Extra Aerator

Improve the taste of wine when you use this aerating spout and decanter set. When the aerator is placed in a wine bottle, it infuses oxygen into the wine as it’s being poured. The bubbles you’ll see indicate that it’s working. As a bonus, an extra aerator comes in the pack.

36This Wall-Mounted Organizer For Neatly Storing Plastic Bags

It’s not easy to neatly store a collection of plastic bags, which is why this bag holder is so necessary. Fill it with all of those plastic bags you have lying around, then easily pull them out from the top. It can be mounted to the wall and comes in a stylish gold color.

37A Convenient & Space Saving Paper Towel Holder

Make some extra room on your countertops and clean up unnecessary clutter with this paper towel holder. It can be mounted underneath a cabinet or on a wall to hold your paper towels within reach, and it holds a little spray bottle inside. You can fill that bottle with your cleaner of choice.

38This Flameless Candle Lighter That Even Works In The Wind

With this rechargeable candle lighter, you’ll never have to worry about running out of lighter fluid. You also won’t have to worry about wind since the lighter is electric and flameless. There are several colors to choose from in the listing.

39These Silicone Baking Mats That Are Dishwasher Safe

When you’re ready to bake, there’s need to dirty large baking sheets that are a pain to wash when you can use these quarter-size baking sheets instead. Three sheets come in the set, and each has 12 spots for macarons, cookies, pastries, and even fish, chicken, bread, and more. They’re dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

40This Magical Makeup Remover Towel That Only Requires Water

It may seem impossible, but this makeup eraser towel will remove all of your makeup (including waterproof mascara) — and all it needs is a little water. The reusable towel will last between three and five years, and it’ll save you from having to buy makeup remover or wipes.

41This Outlet Shelf For Charging & Storing Devices Weighing Up To 10 Pounds

There’s always a device to be charged, so this outlet shelf makes perfect sense. The shelf mounts to the outside of an existing outlet and supplies a shelf with a cutout for a charging cord. It’s great for charging electronics or for keeping devices like an Echo Dot or a Google Wi-Fi system plugged in — it can support up to 10 pounds.

42This Extendable Over-The-Sink Strainer With A 4.6-Star Overall Rating

This over-the-sink strainer is so popular because it takes up little space in a kitchen and allows you to wash fruit and veggies (or strain pasta) without needing to use a large round colander. Its extendable design fits over most sinks, maximizing countertop space and simplifying the draining process. One shopper wrote, “They’re made out of durable plastic and they are great for anything. I wash my fruits and let them dry. I’ve used them to pour the water off spaghetti.”

43This Compact Fan That Is Surprisingly Strong

This compact and foldable mini fan is easy to take with you whether you’re commuting to work, traveling, or even just going for a walk. You can use it as a neck fan, handheld fan, or desk fan. There are three adjustable speeds depending on the kind of wind flow you’re looking for and a detachable front cover that makes it easy to clean.

44This Silicone Utensil Rest That Comes In Loads Of Colors

As you cook, this silicone utensil rest will give you an easily cleanable place to put the utensils. It can hold four utensils and features a drip pad to keep your countertops clean. The BPA-free utensil rest is heat resistant and can be popped in the dishwasher for a quick cleanup.

45This Kitchen Towel That’s Just As Soft As It Is Funny

It’s never a bad time for a cheese joke, which is why this “sweet dreams are made of cheese, who am I to dis a brie” kitchen towel will always be in style. Made from 100% cotton, the towel is soft and machine washable. If cheese isn’t your thing, the company sells many other punny towels.

46These Best-Selling Pimple Patches That Work So Well

The next time you have a pimple, cover it with these pimple patches that are surprisingly trendy. The set come with 36 hydrocolloid patches and one small patch will absorb pimple gunk in six to eight hours. They’re barely noticeable, so you can even rock them during the day.

47A Versatile & Durable Cup That Won’t Break Or Shatter

Keep your dainty wine glasses for indoor use only — these stainless steel wine glasses are much more durable and strong. They won’t break easily, making them ideal for outdoor use, and they have a nonskid base. A rubber lid keeps everything contained and they have a double-walled construction to keep your drinks at the right temperature.

48These Reusable Paper Towels That Are Super Absorbent

More sustainable and overall less expensive than paper towels, these Swedish dishcloths have earned their 40,000-plus five-star ratings. The quick-drying cloths are super absorbent, soft and safe for all surfaces, and reusable and biodegradable. They’re also naturally odor resistant and just one cloth claims to take the place of 15 paper towels.

49These Highly Rated Silicone Food Savers That Come In Several Sizes

Using this five-pack of silicone food savers will help you cut back on your use of single-use plastics. Instead of using plastic bags or foil, simply place a cut fruit or vegetable in the food savers to keep them fresh. They come in a variety of practical sizes in the listing. One shopper noted, “These are easy to use and keep things fresh. I like having something reusable and not having to use plastic baggies for cut produce.”

50A Reusable Facial Razor That Removes Unwanted Hair

Dubbed an eyebrow razor, this is actually a handy exfoliating and dermaplanning tool that is more versatile than it seems. Use it to shape and neaten up your eyebrows and remove fine facial hairs, which leaves your skin smoother so it’s easier to apply makeup and more. The blade is super sharp to minimize the possibility of nicks and cuts, and it’s reusable with extra blades.

51A Convenient Utensil Cleaner Ideal For Sharp Blades

Safely scrub your sharpest knives with this cutlery cleaner. Firm and opposed bristles on each side thoroughly clean knives, forks, spoons, and other utensils quickly and efficiently, while the easy-to-grip handle helps protects your hands from any injuries.

52These Clever Cooking Spoons That Rest On The Side Of A Pot

Rachael Ray’s set of two cooking spoons is a game-changer in the kitchen. Each silicone spoon has a built-in notch that keeps it in place on the edge of a pot — right where you left it. That way, the spoon isn’t sitting in the pot but is always within reach and won’t drip on the countertop.

53This Wine Saver Pump That Keeps Bottles Fresh For Up To 10 Days

Opening a new bottle of wine doesn’t mean you have to drink the whole thing. To keep it fresh for longer, give this wine saver pump a try. The pump removes air from a bottle of wine to preserve the flavor for up to 10 days. It comes with four vacuum stoppers.

54These Supportive Pads That Make Yoga Poses More Comfortable

Yoga has tons of benefits, but one downside is that certain poses can be really hard on your knees, even when kneeling on a yoga mat. These yoga knee pads are an excellent solution. They’re made of a gel-like material that feels much more comfortable for your knees, wrists, or hands, and the nonslip grip along the bottom means they’ll stay firmly in place even as you switch poses.

55An Organizer That Keeps Your Car Neat

Want a car that looks just as impressively organized as all those influencers’ cars on TikTok? Get this trunk organizer, which has over 65,000 positive ratings and is perfect for clearing clutter and keeping all important items contained. There are multiple pockets and dividers so everything has a home, handles for easy carrying, and a tie-down strap so it won’t topple over. It also folds flat when not in use.

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