60 Weirdly Genius Things Under $25 We're Obsessed With On Amazon

These compressed towels are so tiny when compressed that you can keep a towel in your gym bag, car, or even your purse. When you want to wash your face, mop your brow while hiking or camping, or clean up on the go, open the packet and get them wet. They turn into a full-sized face towel. They are made of cotton, clean effectively, and feel great on your skin. This is a pack of 100, and they come in eight colors.

Turn leftovers into handy blocks of future meals by filling a gallon-size freezer bag with soup, stew, or other tasty leftovers, and locking it into this block maker so it freezes into a stackable shape. It holds the bag open while you fill it, making the process easy and mess-free. And it creates order in your freezer. A smaller size and freezer racks to hold your blocks are also available.

When you have one onion, an apple, or a single piece of any fruit or vegetable to store, don’t set it on the refrigerator shelf where it will dry out and scent everything else in the fridge. Put it into this clever onion storage container that locks closed to keep your food fresh and the smell contained. It makes it easy to grab an apple and run out the door, too.

If finding a pair of earrings to wear has turned into an archeological dig on your vanity, you need this earring holding organizer that turns your collection into a catalog. Mount all your earrings into its pages, and when you need new bling, open it up, turn the pages, and find the perfect pair. It buckles closed so you can take it traveling, and it comes in five colors.

Boost your at-home manicure with this excellent cuticle remover liquid that melts away dry, overgrown, in-the-way-of-polish cuticles and delivers a smooth-edged palette for your next color choice. Irish moss softens your cuticles, and potassium hydroxide gently exfoliates them away. All you do is paint it on, wait a couple of minutes, and gently push the cuticles out of the way.

If you have moved on from the iron and ironing board and embraced getting wrinkles out with a steamer, take that effort to the next level with these steamer ironing gloves that let you apply some focused steam to a seam, collar, or particularly tenacious wrinkle. Pull it onto one hand and aim the steamer with the other. “Game changer!” said one reviewer. “Easy to steam those little sides, endings, and difficult to reach parts of clothing.”

Making the bed just got so much easier! This mattress lifter tool gives you the strong extra hand you need and can never find when making the bed. Slide the thin top part under the mattress, then turn the tool 90 degrees to leverage it under the heavy mattress. It does all the lifting and holds the mattress up while you take your time tucking the sheets under it. “This is so genius,” said one reviewer.

Whip up a batch of flavored water, iced tea, or whatever you like to sip and stash it in this drink dispenser in the fridge so you can fill your glass easily. It will make it easy to stay hydrated without blowing your budget on cans and bottles that need to be recycled. It has a big handle and a push-button spigot to make sipping easy and fun.

This roll of microfiber cleaning cloths is the cleaning tool you didn’t know you needed. Grab a cloth from the roll just as you would a paper towel. It is super absorbent and smooth enough to put a streak-free polish on any surface. You can use it wet to clean up messes or use it when it’s dry to polish everything from stainless steel to glasses. You can wash and reuse the rags, too. It comes in three colors.

Get your bra collection out of the dresser and into the closet where you can see your options by hanging them all on this one bra hanger that can accommodate eight or more bras, tanks, and other difficult-to-store garments. You can hang a second hanger from the bottom of the first one to handle even more bras. It makes it easy to air dry your bras and put them away in one movement.

Turn the glass top on your stove into a useful surface while protecting it from scratches and messes with these clever stove top covers. The silicone mat has raised ridges so you can dry pans or dishes on it, and a lip around the perimeter keeps water off your range. It’s easy to roll up and store when you are using the stove. It comes in three sizes and seven colors.

Stash this motion sensor night-light in a corner of the bathroom, kitchen, or anywhere in your house you are likely to stumble around in when it is dark. It turns on when the room is dark and someone moves, and turns itself off again when the room is empty. And you can pick it up and use it as a flashlight, making it perfect for power outages. You can dim or brighten the light using a button on the front.

Instead of wearing out your swinging arm and making so much noise that you wake the baby, use this clever, stabbing meat tenderizer to quickly, quietly, and effectively tenderize a steak or pork chop before you cook it. The handle delivers 48 sharp, stainless steel needle pricks to your meat to break down connective tissue and turn a tough piece of meat into a deliciously tender one. “Completely mess-free and makes the process so much cleaner and easier,” said one reviewer. “It also helps the meat soak up marinades.”

Tame all those flyaway hairs and the frizzy bits that stick up with this hair wax stick. It smooths them all down so your updo looks sleek and your long, loose hair styles don’t get wild and out of control. “I love how quick and simple it is to use, especially when I'm in a hurry and need to tame my hair. I just glide the stick over my flyaways or the edges of my bun, and it smooths everything down instantly,” said one reviewer.

When you take your MacBook with you to cafes, to work in the wilds, or even in your own home office, these anti-dust dirt plugs will protect the innards from dirt, spills, and other detritus that might attempt to enter through the open ports on the machine. They are easy to install and remove, and add a cute punch of color to the machine. They come in four colors.

Skip the hassle of chopping unruly herbs on a board and go straight to sprinkling cut herbs into your plate or pan with these handy herb shears. Five blades whip through a sprig of parsley, chives, or basil, quickly turning leaves into perfect edible slivers. It comes with a clever little tool for cleaning between the blades. “Genius invention!” said more than one reviewer.

Stick these cabinet door bumpers to the impact spot in all your cupboards and drawers so your home is quieter and feels more expensive. Even inexpensive cabinets feel high-end when they don’t bang shut. This pack includes every bumper you will need to quiet your entire home. There are 304 clear pieces in six sizes and thicknesses.

If you have a rug that slides around, this nonslip rug pad is the easy way to stop that. Cut it to fit and its grippy cells will hold the rug in place. “We have cats that go nuts each night,” said one reviewer. “I'd wake up to the family room rug being tossed against the couch or a wall. This pad underneath holds up well to the little nocturnal speed demons, and the rug is now exactly where I left it when I wake up.” There are 18 sizes.

This adorable dog is the night-light every child — and many adults — want on their bedside table. It is friendly, adorable, and reliable, gently lighting the room to keep it monster-free. All the joints move, so you can position the little pup however you like and change it as often as you want. There are nine animal styles and colors to choose from.

Finally, something that is easier than shaving and not painful (like waxing) to get rid of body hair where you don’t want it. This hair eraser is a smooth, glass surface that gently removes hair and exfoliates skin without cutting, ripping, or pulling. “This thing is amazing,” said one reviewer. “I removed the hair from both of my calves and shins in about five minutes.” It comes in six colors.

Check your hair, refresh your makeup, and polish your look before you get out of the car with this visor vanity mirror that lights up. It straps easily to the sun visor and is rechargeable. All you do is tap the light button when you want to see yourself. It has three lighting modes, so you can choose bright light or dim light to match where you are going. It comes in three colors.

These adorable bunny toaster tongs are not merely a decorative element, though they are certainly that. They will be a helpful member of your household. They stand next to the toaster, being cute. When a piece of hot toast needs to be picked up, grab the rabbit and let those long ears take the heat. “I always struggled to get food out of my toaster without burning myself, but when I found these, I thought they were genius!” said one reviewer.

How do you get the cat toys and dust bunnies out from under the fridge? What about all that debris under those low shelves or the couch? This retractable gap dust cleaner is the right tool for the job. It reaches into narrow spaces, grabs dirt and dust, and sweeps toys and lost items out. The handle telescopes so you can reach up high, and the two microfiber covers can be used wet or dry.

Turn your limp, thin, flyaway hair into luscious locks with this thickening shampoo that removes oil and buildup while moisturizing and adding volume and thickness to your hair. Rich in biotin, vitamin B5, rice protein, and other ingredients that strengthen hair and help it retain moisture so it appears fuller and is easier to style. “AMAZING!” said one reviewer. “On the first use, I could feel how soft and smooth [it] made [my hair].”

If you have to remember to take more than one pill daily, you need this travel pill organizer so you have those medications or supplements with you and can easily remember which ones you have and have not taken. It has eight compartments and comes with labels so you can organize your meds the way you like — by day of the week, by medication, or a combination. It comes in five colors.

Sitting on a public toilet seat can be a horrifying experience, but squatting over the seat often creates that horror. Pack along these toilet seat covers so you can sit in comfort without getting any of that on you. The paper gets sucked into the toilet when you flush and is biodegradable so it won’t hurt anything. This is five pocket-sized packs, each with 10 covers.

Once you live with a bidet in your bathroom, it becomes difficult to endure the barbarity of a bathroom without one. This portable bidet solves the outside world. Fill it with water from the sink and enjoy the cleanliness of a nether region shower wherever you are. It delivers a high-pressure shower when you squeeze the body. It comes in five colors.

Give yourself a mini-pedicure while you sleep by pulling on these fuzzy sleep socks before you retire. They are infused with a gel moisturizer that softens and heals your heels all night. You won’t overheat or slip on hardwood floors because your toes are open to the air. “Inside the heel is a silicone surface that keeps the moisturizing lotion on the heel,” said one reviewer. “It's genius!” This is a pack of four socks, and they come in 13 colors.

This is the easiest — and cheapest — after-market car upgrade you are likely to find. Plug this retractable car charger into the lighter, and now you and your guests have every charging option you will likely need for any road trip. Pull out a USB or lightning charger and plug it into your phone. Bring your own cords and plug anything into the USB-C or USB-A ports. It comes in two colors.

This jar opener is real-life empowerment. With it mounted to the underside of a cabinet in your kitchen, there is no jar in existence that can defeat you. Push that difficult, huge, stubborn lid into its toothy grip and turn the jar. You can use both hands. It holds the lid tight. “Genius invention,” said many reviewers. “Works on everything we've thrown at it, from large jars to smaller bottles with stubborn caps.”

Power your entire rig from this slick but slim USB wall charger. It turns one standard plug into four USB plugs without eating the whole outlet, taking up surface area on your desk or counter, or looking stupid. In fact, it looks colorful, cute, and modern. It comes in a two-port option, too. There are nine color choices.

Don’t wait until after there is a leak to fit this under-sink mat into your cupboard. It is the waterproof layer that will stop that leak from destroying expensive wood cabinets. A lip around the edge contains the water or spilled cleaning products and it comes in 20 colors and 11 sizes.

Set these silicone trivets on your counter for a pop of color, and it’ll be so easy to set down a hot pan without scorching your permanent surfaces. In a pinch, you can grab one and use it to pick up a hot plate or pan, since the silicone is flexible and heat-resistant. They are pretty enough to use as chargers on a table setting and durable enough to be workhorses in the kitchen. This is a set of three, and they come in 13 colors.

Elevate the look and function of the kitchen sink by installing this faucet mat around the faucet. The diatomite stone is super absorbent, so it catches splashes and spills. And it dries quickly, so those spills evaporate without leaving anything for you to wipe up. Set all your sponges, brushes, and soap bottles on it, and it will keep the drips and spills in order so your sink always looks clean and stylish. It comes in three colors and five sizes.

Pull these silicone chair leg covers over the feet of your chairs like socks so the sharp edges of those feet don’t ruin your floors. Meanwhile, the chair will move silently so you don’t have to endure a harsh scraping sound every time someone sits or gets up. They have felt on the bottom and, since the sock is stretchy, you can take them off again. They won’t fall off, though, the way the stick-on felt versions inevitably do. Choose from five sizes and a bunch of colors.

Keep the hair out of the drain in the shower by covering it with this hair catcher that fits over any drain — even those with a pop-up water stopper installed. It lets water through. It’s easy to pick up and clean. It even looks good. It is weighted so it stays in place and comes in lots of stylish matte colors.

You will always be able to find a hair tie when you are doing your hair if you store them in the clever drawer in this storage hair brush. Toss it into your travel bag so you always have everything you need on the road, or use it at home so you don’t have to hunt down a hair tie with a braid in one hand. The drawer has two compartments, so you can keep elastics separate from clips or bobby pins. It comes in white or pink.

That dinged table in the thrift shop will look as good as new when you are finished touching it up with this furniture repair kit. Then turn these markers and crayons on your floors, cabinets, and dresser. The waxy, colored crayons fill deep scratches while the markers hide stains, water marks, and other blemishes. “I bought thrift store furniture and now it looks new!” said one reviewer. “Way cheaper than buying new.”

You will never break another nail or issue another swear while trying to get a can of soup or pet food open if you have this ring tab opener on hand. It grabs that hard-to-budge ring and uses leverage to pull the lid off. “I got this for my teenage daughter so she could open cat food cans without breaking her acrylic nails,” said one reviewer. “It works. There is peace in my world.”

Turn the bottom of your shower into a place that is beautiful and that gives you pleasure by setting this loofah shower mat there. The pattern brings ambiance to an otherwise boring shower base, and the texture turns every shower into a pleasurable, exfoliating foot scrub. It comes in 18 patterns and nine sizes.

When you find a recipe you like, write it down in this recipe book so you don’t forget about it or how to repeat it. There is room for pairing notes, instructions, and a scannable list of ingredients so you can format your recipes just as if they were in a cookbook. It comes with colorful stickers so you can tag recipes that use ingredients you often have on hand or that fit a diet you need to accommodate. There are several bookmarks, cooking info, tips, and a table of contents page so you can create a searchable index.

Turn any face wash into a fluffy, soft version of itself by dropping a dollop into this whip maker, adding a bit of water, and pumping the plunger. It extends the life of expensive cleansers and makes washing your face pleasing, gentle, and fun. It comes in white or pink. “Makes foam!” said one reviewer. “And looks adorable sitting on my bathroom counter.”

When you have a bit of leftover fruit, egg salad, or pasta and can’t be bothered to find a container to stash it in for later, you will be so glad you have these universal silicone lids. Drop one over your bowl and put it in the fridge. The lid seals so tight you can lift the bowl by the knob on the top. Leave the lid on to microwave those leftovers. Then toss the lid into a drawer to store it.

When you have more than one bed size in the house, finding the right sheets for one of them can turn into a folding and refolding excavation that no one enjoys. These bed sheet storage label bands let you label the sheets so that never happens again. Just fold the sheets and wrap the label around the set before you stack them in your linen closet. There are three colors and 13 size and quantity options.

If you click a pen, twist your hair, or otherwise fidget when you get nervous, wear this anxiety spinner ring so you have a healthy place to direct that energy. The ring is always on your hand and in easy reach, and it won’t make sounds to annoy others. There are 14 styles to choose from, and it comes in sizes five through 11.

Keeping those unwanted stray hairs that crop up in the wrong places off of your face isn’t time-consuming, expensive, or difficult if you have this facial hair remover in your primping arsenal. Hit the button, sweep it over the spot, and carry on with your routine. It shaves close, doesn’t hurt, and is about the size of a lipstick. “This is pure genius!” said one reviewer. “I use it every day and I love the results. No razor burn. Smooth skin without bumps. It shaves very close, too!”

Instead of emptying the fridge and wiping every shelf to clean the interior, line those shelves with these refrigerator liners. When you want to clean a shelf, pull out the liner and rinse it off. The cheery punch of colors will give you a mood boost, too, when you open it to stare aimlessly in there. There are three sizes and five color schemes to choose from.

Keep a few essential tools or spices right where you can easily find them when you are cooking by sticking this stovetop shelf to the back of your range. It clings magnetically, so it will stay put and is the perfect place to set some salt, oils, and a spatula or two. The flexible silicone molds to the shape of your stove and goes into the dishwasher for cleanup.

When your eyes are puffy and tired, this roller serum with caffeine and retinol will wake them up, calm the puff, and brighten your whole look. Caffeine diminishes dark circles. Hyaluronic acid boosts your skin’s moisture so lines disappear. Niacinamide softens your skin. Retinol plumps and firms everything up. And “the roller ball applicator is pure genius!” said one reviewer. “It allows for mess-free application, keeping the product off your fingers.”

This sheepskin seatbelt cover is a simple way to make your car softer and more comfortable. Wrap it around the shoulder strap and stop that constant irritation of the sharp edge against your skin. The fluffy wool regulates temperature, so it is comfortable all year. “I'm obsessed,” said one reviewer. “They are incredibly soft.”

Cleaning a pan or getting a bowl washed and back into use is much easier when you have this dish brush with a soap dispenser waiting in the wings. Grab it, push the button, and sweep the soapy bristles around the inside of that dirty dish. No prep, soaking, finding the soap bottle, or filling the sink with hot water. It comes with a matching drainage dish so you can drop it back there to wait for the next pan.

Wrap your hair up in one of these LED scrunchies, and you will be the hit of the party. Set them to flash — fast or slow — or glow continuously, and you won’t get lost at the concert, disappear into the crowd, or need a flashlight. Perfect for keeping track of a child at a nighttime event or for upping the bling of your own ensemble. There are two styles.

Make it easier to keep your hairbrush clean by keeping this hairbrush cleaner in your vanity kit. Instead of jamming your fingers into the bristles to pull out hair, it reaches in and combs it all out quickly and effectively. Then flip it around and use the scrubby bristles to clean the hairbrush bed. It comes in three colors.

Whether you use it to keep a few coins handy or as a place to stash jewelry, medicines, or other small items in a larger bag, these squeeze coin purses are terrific. They are easy to open, small enough to drop into a pocket, and secure. “Best change purse I’ve ever had!” said one reviewer. “So easy to use, very well made, comes in bright colors so you can spot it inside a purse.” They come in 11 colors.

Open this red bean mask and settle in for some delicious self care. It exfoliates, clears pores, removes excess sebum, moisturizes, and improves skin texture while smelling like mint and tapping the power of ancient Korean plant-based beauty secrets. “I'm obsessed,” said one reviewer. “Gently exfoliates and cleanses my pores, leaving my skin looking radiant and feeling soft.”

End the daily quest to track down your remote controls by giving them a place to live that is easy to put on repeat. This remote control holder lets you stick the remote to the TV, a wall, the coffee table, or whatever works for you. Peel and stick the base where you want to stash the remote. Then stick the other side to the remote. Forevermore, putting the remote away is a matter of touching it to that base. Genius! It comes in black or white.

Set your coffee machine, the mixer, or the dish rack on this absorbent counter mat and stop spending your time wiping up spills. It is super absorbent and dries quickly, so those spills and water drips seem to disappear. You can cut it to whatever size you need, and it comes in 16 colors and three sizes. “My coffee area has never been this clean,” reported one reviewer.

If you want a bedside alarm clock but are not willing to live with one of those ubiquitous black, plastic monstrosities, this flashy digital alarm clock is here to freshen up that situation. It has all the features you need: volume-adjustable alarm, snooze, dual alarm, weekday-only options, and a built-in USB charger. It also has color and emits enough light to act as a night-light. The brightness is adjustable, and it comes in five colors.

Your phone is willing to do so much more when you aren’t holding it in your hand. It needs a stand, though, so you can glance at the screen while you rest or work. This adjustable phone stand is the one. The angle adjusts. The metal is solid. It has a channel to run your charging cable through, and it holds your phone securely in portrait or landscape position. It comes in seven colors.

This cosmetic bag is so much more than just pretty. It is high-functioning style. It opens up all the way, so you don’t need to unpack it to find what you need. It has several clever interior pockets to keep your gear in order. And the double zippers make it easy to open and close. It’s waterproof and easy to clean. “This bag is genius,” said one reviewer. “It holds soooo much without taking up a huge amount of room in a backpack or suitcase.” It comes in eight colors.