27 Things From Amazon With Such Great Reviews, You May Want To Own Them Yourself
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27 Things From Amazon With Such Great Reviews, You May Want To Own Them Yourself
A microwave pasta cooker will instantly improve your life. Trust me on this.
1. A vacuum hose attachment you actually attach to your vacuum to suck out all the dust, lint, and other debris that’s hiding in your dryer. It’ll get deep down in there, ensuring your dryer is working at its best while also preventing fires. (Lint is extremely flammable).
Promising review: “Honestly, we are speechless! We are excellent about cleaning the lint trap after every load of clothes. We even cleaned the lint vent outside. But nothing could have prepared us for the amount of lint and gunk trapped in the vent tubing! How we have never had a fire, we have no idea. We vacuumed forever all the way up the vent tube, which we could have in no way done without this item. The suction power was unbelievable! We could not believe how badly the tubing was clogged. Just look at the picture. We removed about three-quarters of a kitchen garbage bag size of lint and gunk! It was amazing and embarrassing! It’s SO inexpensive, but it could literally save you from a house fire! Anyway, just buy it. Excellent value! You won’t be sorry!” —Brian Mattix/Elizabeth Bodnam
Price: $9.99 (available in two colors)
2. A nonstick microwave pasta cooker because who has time to wait for water to boil?? Just toss this in the microwave with some water and your choice of pasta, and BAM — fresh spaghetti in a jiff!
It also doubles as a strainer, and you can use the holes in the lid to portion out long pastas.
Promising review: “I’ve had my Fasta Pasta cooker for about six months now, and I wanted to tell everybody else who is considering buying one this: BUY IT!!! BUY IT NOW!!!!
“It does exactly what it says it does, better than I ever imagined. Everything about it is so simple. My helpless teenage son has started cooking his own pasta without making a mess or screwing it up!!! (You have NO IDEA how amazing that is.) We have never yet had a batch cook over in the microwave, and none of it ever sticks in the cooker. You can practically wipe it clean when you’re done. Pasta comes out perfect for us every time, never undercooked or overcooked.
“It’s really great when I come in tired from work to be able to toss a couple of servings of pasta in the microwave to cook while I take a shower. No more endless waiting for giant pots of water to boil on the stove (It’s ninety degrees outside. My air conditioner really doesn’t need the extra work.), no more standing guard over said pots in case of nasty boil-overs. Save those gallons of water and all that electricity you’re wasting. Quit spending your life hovering over that pot, go read a book, take a shower, talk to your family, or watch TV!” —K. Byrd
Price: $16.99
3. A set of silicone stove-counter gap covers I wish I had known about sooner. This will make cleaning up crumbs sooo much easier since they can’t escape and fall into the cracks as easily! *Rejoice!*
Promising review: “Why have I not discovered these sooner? Such a lifesaver. Go buy these right now!!!!! Easy to place, easy to clean, and works!!! No more food or spills going down my oven and counter.” —katie striegler
Price: $9.99 (available in four sizes and three colors)
4. Reusable microfiber pads specifically designed to fit your Swiffer WetJet that you can just toss in the wash afterward to save money on buying the one-use pads. Plus, it’s a little more environmentally friendly!
Turbo Microfiber Store is a small business creating microfiber reusable mop pads and other cleaning products.
Promising review: “These are AWESOME. I use my Swiffer several times a day because I have little dogs inside. I got tired of spending SO much money on disposable pads, so I thought I would try these. They stick to the mop PERFECTLY; they are MUCH more absorbent, clean better and deeper, and wash up like a champ. I LOVE them! I cannot recommend them highly enough. Buy ’em! You won’t regret it!!!!” —BoerneCheryl
Price: $37.99
5. A plant-based stainless-steel cleaner kit with a bottle of lavender-scented polish and a microfiber cloth. Use this cleaner to remove fingerprints, grease, and other smudges from a myriad of stainless steel surfaces in your home, such as the refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher.
Promising review: “The stainless-steel appliances in our rental were so stained and smudged. Regular cleaners didn’t work. I saw this product recommended on TikTok and immediately looked it up on Amazon. The reviews were good, and the price was right, but what won me over was the plant-based ingredient list and lavender scent. I used the product the day it arrived in the mail. Worked like a charm! Easy-to-use spray, microfiber cloth included. So now, my stainless steel appliances look shiny, and my kitchen smells amazing! Highly recommend.” —diana
Price: $19.95+ (available in two sizes and packs of two)
6. A shoe cleaning kit because you can’t handle the idea of parting with your favorite pair of sneakers even though they’re dark grey now (and when you bought them, they were white).
It can be used on washable fabrics, including leather, vinyl, nubuck, suede, canvas, cloth, and more. You should follow the instructions on the bottle. Start by getting the brush a little damp, then apply two to three drops of the Pink Miracle on the brush. Then, scrub your shoes and re-wet the brush as needed. When you’re done, you can use a cloth to wipe away any dirt, soap, and water.
Promising review: “Buy this now! I bought this in hopes of salvaging my 8-year-old’s shoes. After only a few minutes of scrubbing, there was a huge difference! I am very happy with this purchase and will buy again.” —Sarah Rhone
Price: $17.97+ (available in two sizes)
7. An under-cabinet lid opener so you never EVER have to ask someone else to help you open a jar of pickles ever again. YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS!
Promising review: “This gadget is a life changer! Buy it now! I love this so much! I have been telling everyone about it. I have lost strength in my hands due to arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. I used to give up trying to open a jar or bottle and would just put it back until my husband got home. Not anymore! I look forward to those tight lids because I can open them myself with this gadget. And it is hidden under my cabinet so it doesn’t take up any room on my counter.” —DogMom
Price: $15.99
And check out our deep dive on the EZ Off jar opener for more deets!
8. Bed bands because you’re sick of waking up and being tangled in your fitted sheet that came off in the middle of the night. These bands will help keep your sheets in place, no problem.
Promising review: “Where have these been all my life?! For years, I have dealt with my sheet corner constantly popping off every night. No matter how deep the sheet size I got, they would never stay on. We gave up and accepted we would have terrible sheets for the rest of our lives because I have a minor tossing-in sleep problem. Then we found these. They are a GODSEND. Only need to fix them when hubby puts them on like a total derp. Otherwise, if they’re clipped on right, they’ll stay on until you unclip them for laundry day. 🙂 Buy them now if you have the sheet problem!! Don’t hesitate!” —KelMarCos
Price: $13.99+ (available in four pack sizes and five colors)
9. A pair of classic ballet flats because you want to relive your mid-2000s glory when you didn’t have to worry about rent, doing your taxes, or mindlessly scrolling through dating apps (I’m fine).
Promising reviews: “These shoes are so comfy! I ordered my regular size, and they fit great, so I would say they are true to size. The gold color is so versatile. They also hold up very well. I have worn these probably 100 times, and there is no wear or cracking, and I do a lot of walking. I am definitely going to be buying more of these in different colors!” —Whitney Jernigan
“I had these shoes for almost two years. They’re comfortable and an everyday shoe.” —Pretty Lady
Price: $11.10+ (available in sizes 5–15, including wide fits, and 22 colors)
10. A set of soda can “lids” so a half-drank can of Olipop never has to go to waste ever again. Just pop this handy tool on top and save your drink for later or bring it with you on the go.
Reviewers also *swear* by these for keeping sand and dirt off the rim at picnics or the beach!
Promising review: “The biggest thing since sliced bread. Do you hate it when you can’t finish your soda or maybe don’t have time? If you’re driving somewhere, it’s difficult to handle a canned drink sometimes — you’re trying to take a sip, and all of a sudden, you hit a pothole. Soda up your nose, down your chin, on your clothes. It doesn’t have to be that way anymore — with these, you can enjoy your soda just like it was in a bottle. I was skeptical at first but sold it as soon as I put it on the can. I use it every day.” —Jonesy
Price: $14.97
11. A handy dandy dual-sided deshedding brush with a self-cleaning button for de-matting and removing excess hair, so you can give your pets the salon experience right at home.
Promising review: “I watched the Facebook and TikTok videos and decided to take a gamble. I have a German shepherd that sheds boatloads daily, and I thought this might help. I was not disappointed. Brushed my dog on the back porch and had enough floof come off that I could make three more dogs. When using this, it seems at first like it’s yanking the dog’s coat off, but my dog liked it and wasn’t experiencing discomfort. For this to work, you need to brush vigorously, minding any sensitive areas on your puppers.” —Rescue2inVB
Price: $5.99 (available in five colors)
12. A set of Sea Bands, which target an acupressure point on your wrists meant to help reduce nausea — a must-have for anyone who deals with motion sickness when they’re on water.
Read more about acupressure and nausea at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Promising review: “These were awesome! My entire family suffers from motion sickness, especially carsickness. My little one gets sick in the car on a regular car ride through the city. So, I knew that a long road trip was going to be a disaster. I was amazed at how well these bands worked for everyone! Not one single person complained about being sick for 12 hours in the car. I have suffered for decades, and now I know better. I will never travel without mine again!” —1SmartCookie
Price: $8.43 (available in three pack sizes and seven colors; also available in a version for kids)
13. A set of ingenious double shower curtain hooks so you can put the shower curtain and liner in the same place and not worry about those annoying rings popping off.
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Promising review: “I hate changing out the liner on my shower because it means I have to remove the curtain, too. Not anymore! I saw this set of hooks in a TikTok review. Now, I can swap out the liner with ease. The hooks also slide on the curtain rod very easily, no tugging.” —Christina
Price: $6.99 (available in 10 colors)
14. An undetectable mouse jiggler that’ll randomly jiggle your mouse and prevent your computer from falling asleep because sometimes you want to step away without worrying about your boss thinking you’re slacking off.
Promising review: “Like everyone else, I stumbled upon this product because of a TikTok I saw. Setup was extremely easy, and I’m pleased to say that my Teams’ green light is on all the time now. Workers of the world, unite.” —Amazon Customer
Price: $29.98+ (available in six styles)
15. A bagless, touchless stationary vacuum that’ll suck the gunk on your floors right up instead of wrangling with a dustpan full of hair clumps that keep falling out. Why lug out a cumbersome vacuum cleaner from the closet when you can just use this?!
EyeVac is a small business that specializes in vacuums for home and commercial use.
Promising review: “Saw it on TikTok and knew I had to have one. I hate cleaning but get annoyed with the clumps of dog hair and bits of things on my kitchen floor. I usually just vacuum my tile with the vacuum which is a pain. This thing is so easy to just sweep things into, and it sucks them right up. Sure, it’s more expensive than my actual vacuum, but I’ve only had it three days and have used it two times.” —AC
Price: $149+ (available in 11 colors)
16. A slim magnetic stove shelf that quickly and securely fastens right on the top of your stove so you can have easy access to all the seasonings you need right at your fingertips.
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StoveShelf is a US-based small business that specializes in stove shelves for various sizes of stoves.
Check out a TikTok of the StoveShelf in action.
Promising review: “There was no setup. Take it out of the box and place it on the stove. The magnets are very strong keeping the shelf fixed in place. The magnets are raised, allowing air to flow underneath and preventing the shelf from heating up. The sizing was perfect. I love it!” —Amazon Customer
Price: $39.99 (available in three sizes and in three finishes)
17. A set of laundry detergent sheets you might have already spotted on Shark Tank — these are great because they take up way less space than bulky jugs and are better for the planet!
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Laundry Club is a family-owned, veteran-owned small business established in 2019 that specializes in eco-friendly cleaning and laundry alternatives.
Promising review: “At first, I was skeptical. How can this little sheet clean as well as my Gain? It just took one wash to change my mind. Not only are these little guys lightweight and extremely convenient, but they clean better than the heavy jugs or the pods that I never bought because I didn’t want to worry about my kid ingesting one. They are like magic; throw one in the wash, and it begins to dissolve, and the only thing it leaves behind is environmentally safe cleansing. —Trish
Price: $15.27 (available unscented or in Fresh Linen)
18. A self-cleaning broom and dustpan set for pet owners with furry pals who shed a lot. The bristle cleaner installed in the dustpan makes it *super* easy to dislodge pet hair into the dustpan, so you’re not sweeping the floor with it all jammed up in there.
Promising review: “Excellent, sturdy broom which sweeps nicely. The unit stays standing up without a lot of effort; it just has to be balanced properly. I like the little thingies on the dustpan that clean off the broom. Also, when sweeping into it, you don’t have to hold the dustpan, plus it is easy to empty because the dustpan doesn’t flop around. I feel somewhat silly saying it, but it is a pleasure to sweep. I’m going to buy a few as gifts to some friends because I like it so much.” —DonnaMarie113
Price: $25.99+ (available in three colors)
19. A see-through toaster so you can watch whatever is in there and make sure it is toasted exactly how you like it. Who needs Netflix when you have this thing??
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In addition to the glass sides for easy viewing, this toaster also has wide slots, so you can easily toast bagels, specialty breads, waffles, and more. It comes with seven browning levels for making *the* perfect toast and an auto-shut-off feature to prevent overheating.
Promising review: “I LOVE THIS TOASTER! It makes great toast. I can’t believe that I’ve gotten so excited over a toaster. I haven’t been able to find a durable, reasonably priced toaster that could accommodate long slices or bagels, etc. Additionally, I have had to be gluten-free for the last 10 years, and gluten-free bread has to be carefully toasted in order to be good. All the toasters I have ever owned had those fragile, thin wires that heat up and glow to toast the bread. THIS TOASTER has unique coils in the bottom, so that you would expect unevenly toasted bread. BUT NO! It’s the most perfectly toasted bread I’ve had in 30 years.” —Byron Trist
Price: $49.99+ (available in four colors)
20. A set of cleverly designed ceiling fan pulls — one is shaped like a light and the other like a fan, so you know which string is for the light and which is for the fan. Seems simple, but they make life just a ~little~ easier.
Promising review: “This is the definition of ‘product you didn’t know you needed because you didn’t know it existed.’ I was FOREVER pulling the wrong chain on our bedroom ceiling fan. (Want the light off? Oh no…now the fan’s on high. Need to change the fan speed? Eek…now you’re in the dark.) They’re a much better quality than I expected. They’re actually quite heavy-duty pull chains, and they add a bit of fun to the decor (when you notice them — most of the time, who even thinks about a ceiling fan pull chain?). As an added bonus, my infant daughter loves staring at them while I change her diaper or jammies. I tap them to make the chains swing, and it’s instant fascination, which helps make my job easier!” —LHD
Price: $5.88+ (available in three colors and two lengths)
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A mini essential oil diffuser with a seven-mode color-changing feature, adjustable brightness, programmable on-off cycles, and auto-shutoff, so you can treat yourself to a little self-care moment without spending hundreds at a spa.
Get some oils to use with it here!
Promising review: “I actually bought one for myself and one for my daughter. I find this diffuser soothing. The lights that change are an added feature that my husband loves. I fill it at night to the water line and add my drops of essential oil. It disburses throughout my large master bedroom and automatically shuts off in the early a.m. Highly recommend.” —Andrea C. Gamble
Price: $14.39+ (available in two styles)
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A pack of clip-in hair extensions if you want a Hollywood red carpet-worthy ‘do without spending tons at the salon. Just clip these babies in and be amazed by your gorgeous new locks (even though they’re not real).
Promising review: “Wow! These extensions are beautiful! So easy to put on (beginner here), the color is amazing, the curls are perfect, and very thorough instructions. I didn’t realize they were also including a comb, bonus hair band, extra fastener kit, and spray bottle for cleaning. I haven’t tried it, but the instructions say you can straighten these as well. I can’t believe the price for what you get! Highly recommend.” —Jamie H
Price: $9.99 (available in six lengths and 41 colors). Check out some extensions for types 3 and 4 hair here and here
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A pair of adjustable knee stabilizer bands to help stabilize and disperse pressure on your patella if you suffer from chronic joint pain and want some relief while you’re working out.
Psst…be sure to check with your doctor first to address any knee concerns *before* trying a knee stabilizer band for workouts.
Promising review: “I was born with no cartilage between my knee and my kneecap on my right knee. It’s given me so many problems over the years. I was told I would need a knee replacement by 30. I’ve tried every knee brace under the sun. Some worked temporarily, but no matter what, I would feel sharp pain. This brace is the first relief I have felt while exercising, walking, running, etc., and I’m so thrilled. With the way it’s designed, you’re really able to get the support you desire, tighten or loosen it for your comfort. Highly recommend!” —Bekah W.
Price: $9.99+ (available in seven colors and three sizes)
24. A tub of heavy-duty cleaning wipes to tackle hard-to-remove stains because, despite the fact that you have 17 different cleaners under your kitchen sink, it is SO much easier to reach for a one-and-done wipe.
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These work on almost any surface: leather, fabric, furniture, hardwood, pans, metal, WHEREVER. They’ll also clean up grease, oil, tar, dirt, ink, lipstick, nail polish, food, and a whole lot more.
Promising reviews: “Only within a couple of seconds of using these wipes, I get a clean result. I am a busy mom of three and need something quick that ACTUALLY works. This product is amazing. I would highly recommend it. Renting an apartment, it’s hard to clean the walls without removing the paint. This gets the job done 100%.” —Sirena
“I use this product for everything! I discovered Tub O’ Towels on TikTok and best product thus far!!” —Mightywiester
Price: $14.98
25. A portable door lock to help ease any anxiety if you’re traveling by yourself. It’s easy to set up, fits right in a carry-on or suitcase, and will help you feel a little more safe if you’re staying in a hotel room on your own.
Promising review: “My apartment door has a deadbolt but no lock on the door handle. The latch is also misplaced, so if it’s not dead-bolted, anyone can just push my door open. Took a few tries to get this right, but makes me feel much more secure, and it’s easy to use when you get the hang of it! I also take this with me when traveling as it fits almost all doors. Definitely recommend.” —Anna
Price: $11.99
26. A bendy travel pillow you can adjust to just about any space because there is nothing worse than starting your trip off with an uncomfortable crick in your neck.
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Promising review: “I’m a flight attendant, and I travel with this pillow all the time! In hotel rooms, I use it to support my neck; on the plane, I use it to support my lumbar area. When I drive, it helps my lower back. I love that it has a liner that can be removed to wash. I bought my boyfriend one too, and it goes everywhere we go!” —Debbie
Price: $19.99 (available in 13 colors)
27. And lastly, a tube of Jack Black Lip Balm for hydrating chapped lips and dry skin around your mouth. Its fast-acting shea butter and vitamin E formula will leave your pout feeling renewed, and with its SPF 25 formula, you won’t have to worry about any nasty sunburns.
Promising review: “I’ve been using Jack Black products for years. Their lip balms are the best I’ve found. Having lived in very dry, high desert mountain areas for years, this was the only lip balm that kept my lips and nail beds moisturized. I always have a tube in each bag.” —Joanne
Price: $10+ (available in six flavors and also in packs of three)
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
