36 Ingenious Inventions With Over 1,000 Reviews on Amazon

Some inventions make us wonder how we ever lived without them, while others are notoriously bad and unnecessary. When a new innovation comes along, how are we to know if it’s ingenious or ludicrous? Thankfully, we can rely on those who have gone before us and left reviews. Here are 36 certified ingenious inventions with over 1,000 positive Amazon reviews.

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Lunatec Odor-Free Dishcloths are Perfect For Camping

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Sponges and dishcloths are gross, smelly, bacteria havens. But they’re necessary. Or are they? Fans of these odor-free dishcloths are happy to toss their sponges. These cloth scrubbers are safe on non-stick surfaces, last longer than your average dish sponge, and remain odor free.    

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Over 2,000 People Agree That Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Savers Keep Your Fresh Food Fresher

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Some produce is pretty high maintenance. If you love berries and leafy greens, then you’re familiar with the problem. These produce savers have vented lids allowing just the right amount of air to circulate to keep your persnickety produce happy.  

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Rest Comfortably With a PrettyCare 3D Sleep Mask

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Sleep masks are great for blocking out light. But they can be hot, uncomfortable, and no friend to mascara. And then someone invented the PrettyCare 3D Sleep Masks, made from a breathable fabric with ingenious molded cups so it doesn’t press against your eyes.    

Sugru Moldable Glue Bonds Permanently to Almost Anything

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Once Sugru Moldable Glue sets into silicone rubber, it can withstand extreme conditions including the oven, freezer, or shower. You can use this to fix, bond, or seal just about anything!    

People Swear That Tub Shroom is the Best Shower Drain Ever

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How can the unassuming TubShroom cause such a stir? With 13,765 mostly 4 and 5 star reviews, this little drain stopper is the best at catching hair while being easy to clean.    

People Love the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker For More Than Just Its Good Looks

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If eggs are a staple in your household, you should consider getting the Dash rapid egg cooker. Over 6,000 Amazon reviewers agree that perfect eggs every time is the best way to prepare eggs.    

The Handy Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Master Opener Opens Both Bottles and Cans

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Your kitchen drawers are cluttered enough with gizmos that only do one thing. Why not have an opener that does almost all your opening?  

The Ringer is the Only Way to Clean Cast Iron

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Cast iron pans are terrific, but not straightforward to care for. As rugged and indestructible as they are, a little bit of soap can undo all the careful seasoning and non-stick patina that the pans are so famous for. So, how are we to clean them? Enter The Ringer. This handy little chain-link scrubber cleans cast iron perfectly, and nearly 5,000 reviewers swear by it.    

Never Burn Yourself on a Pot Handle Again With These Silicone Hot Handle Holders From Lodge

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Lodge, the cast iron giant, knows a little something about hot pots and pans. Extremely hot pot handles are far too easy to accidentally grab onto. These silicone handle holders slip right over your pot or pan handle, insulating the heat and ensuring no one inadvertently burns themselves.    

The Versatile Moluk Bilibo Inspires Kids’ Imaginations

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The Bilibo is a turtle shell shaped molded plastic toy that has no rules or correct uses. It’s a seat, a step, a sled, a spinning toy, a bucket, a hiding place, and anything else your kiddos imagine it to be. We can’t explain the appeal, but over 1,000 parents attest to the ingeniousness of this thing.    

The Kitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel Keeps the Sharp Blade Safely Away From Your Hands

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If you make pizza at home, frozen or from scratch, you’re going to want a Kitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel. This clever gadget easily slices through your pie thanks to the super sharp cutting edge, and the ergonomic design making it almost effortless to apply pressure to the blade.    

These No-Iron Writable Fabric Labels Will Save Parents a Ton of Time

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Parents can either carefully iron name labels onto their kids’ belongings, or accept a high rate of attrition as their kids steadily lose everything at camp and school. But these No-Iron Writable Fabric Labels actually make labeling fast and easy! They simply stick on! No iron. No work. WIN!    

Stainless Steel Straws Are a Simple and Ingenious Way to Cut Down on Plastic Waste

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Few things are more wasteful than disposable plastic straws. But how else are we going to sip our iced coffees? Stainless steel straws are starting to show up everywhere, and for good reason. They’re easy to use and care for, and it’s a simple, environmentally friendly switch to make.    

This Microwave Pasta Cooker Promises Perfectly Cooked, Al Dente Pasta Right From the Microwave

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OK, this one gave me pause. Can you really cook pasta in the microwave? Apparently, you can! Over 2,400 reviewers swear that the Microwave Pasta Cooker works as advertised, making pasta in a fraction of the time.    

Keep Your Car From Turning Into a Garbage Pit With a Car Garbage Can

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As great as this car garbage can looks, they missed a real opportunity to call it a “carbage can.” But with over 2,000 reviews and an enviable 4.7 star rating, the oversight can be forgiven.    

These Flexible Curling Rods Will Give You Beachy Curls and Waves With No Heat and Almost No Effort

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People are in love with these flexible curling rods. The pack comes with 42 rods of varying widths to create perfect waves on even the longest, thickest hair. Best part – no heat required!  

Keep Your Microwave Clean With the Tovolo Vented Collapsible Microwave Cover

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No more plastic wrap, carefully vented lids, or unfortunate food explosions all over your microwave. This vented microwave cover is large enough to cover a dinner plate, and helps protect your microwave from all that sauce.    

The Calm the F Down Coloring Book is Not to be Confused With Your Children’s Coloring Books

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Filled with intricate designs waiting for your creative coloring, the Calm the F Down Coloring Book promises to help you do just that. Who can be stressed while coloring in a fairytale cottage with a banner that reads, “Home is where the vodka is”?    

The Lekue Microwave Popcorn Popper is the Easiest Way to Get Fresh, Hot Popcorn at Home Without All the Additives in Microwave Popcorn

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Nothing beats a big bowl of fresh, still warm popcorn. Whether you go for butter, sweet and salty, or some other seasoning mix, homemade popcorn is better in every way than the microwave variety. Well, maybe except in the effort it takes to make it. The ingenious Lekue microwave popcorn popper lets you make fresh popcorn, with or without oil, in just minutes in your microwave, with no mess or fuss!    

Save a Ton of Counter Space With This Over the Sink Roll-Up Drying Rack

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Keeping a drying rack next to your sink costs too much valuable counter space. Imagine having all that real estate back, and still having a place to set your drying dishes! This brilliant drying rack sits over your sink, and rolls up when not in use.    

This Slide Out Cabinet Organizer Will Help You Organize and Maximize the Space in All Your Cabinets

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According to the reviews, this slide out cabinet organizer is simple to install, and makes even the most stubbornly cluttered cabinet space work much better. With a shelf that slides out on a track, there will be no more lost items in the far reaches of your cabinets.    

Relax Anywhere, Anytime With a Wise Owl Outfitters Hammock

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Made from parachute nylon, the ultralight Wise Owl Outfitters hammocks come in single or double capacities, and are compact enough to easily fit in your backpack. Nearly 3,000 people have given these hammocks a 4.8 average rating, which is very nearly perfect!    

Keep Your Feet Beautiful This Summer With the Electric Foot Callus Remover

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Summer sandals, flip flops, and hanging around barefoot all contribute to dry, cracked, and callused heels. Creams can only do so much. For truly baby soft feet, you’re going to want to try an electric callus remover.    

Over 1,300 People Agree That This Myofascial Release Bar Hurts So Good

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If you’ve never tried a myofascial release bar or roller you are missing out on some serious massaging power. These bars do more than just roll out stiff and sore muscles, but help release the connective tissues that can contribute to inflexibility.  

Using Replaceable Charcoal Filters and With an Airtight Lid, the Epica Stainless Steel Compost Bin Makes Composting Easy and Odor Free

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If you’ve ever been curious about composting, but didn’t know where to start, the Epica stainless steel compost bin is for you. It’s an effective and convenient way to compost your food scraps. Over 5,500 reviewers give this countertop bin a 4.8 star rating.    

Keep Cool With These Alfamo Cooling Towels

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Summer is here and with it comes sometimes oppressive heat. These cooling towels work to keep you cool. Simply wet it, ring it out, and use it as a bandana or neck wrap and it’s like having a personal air conditioner.    

Dispense Parmasan Cheese Like a Pro With This Microplane

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If you don’t already use a microplane in your kitchen you’re missing out. Not only is it extremely useful for zesting, finely grating cheese, and nutmeg, but it also adds flair to your food prep and will impress a date.    

The OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner Dries Lettuce in a Matter of Seconds and It’s Fun to Use

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Using this salad spinner is definitely the best part of making dinner. I’m not saying that your kids will gladly eat salad, but they will gladly help prepare it because pumping the top is fun, (how fast can you make it go?) and pressing the little button to make it stop spinning is also pretty fun. Seriously, this is the most fun a person can possibly have with lettuce.    

Make Your Knives Like New Again With the Kitchen IQ 2 Stage Knife Sharpener

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When was the last time you sharpened your kitchen knives? You’ll love how sharp they are after a run through this knife sharpener. With nearly 9,000 reviews, there are so many people with sharper knives than you.    

Kill Bad Odors at the Source With Sof Sole Sneaker Balls

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You can use Sof Sole sneaker balls in your gym bag, your shoes, anywhere that odors and bacteria linger. These balls effectively absorb odors for up to 6 months.    

Over 1,000 Amazon Reviewers Agree That These YAMIU Travel Shoe Bags are a Must Every Time You Travel

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These shoe bags have an impressive 4.8 star rating. They’re big enough to fit any shoes, and help keep your shoes separate from your clothes in your suitcase. Go ahead, pack all the shoes you want.    

Add Some Dynamics to Your Workout With Fit Simplify Resistance Bands

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These resistance bands come in graduated levels of resistance and are great for strength training and stretching.    

Travel Doesn’t Have to be a Pain in the Neck With the BCOZZY Chin Supporting Travel Pillow

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Sleeping on a plane is terrible, only marginally better than staying awake on a plane. But this chin supporting travel pillow might be a game changer. Look how comfortable that lady looks! Nearly 3,000 people support this chin supporting pillow.    

Make Sure You Always Have a Charging Cable Right Where You Want One With These Cable Clip Organizers

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These handy little cable clips stick onto desks, tables, and walls to keep your cords tidy and right where you want them.    

This Silicone Sink Strainer is Better Than Your Average Sink Strainer

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No one goes through life thinking they might one day feel strongly about a sink strainer. But this silicone strainer is good enough to cause over 2,000 people to do just that. It fits any standard drain, including garbage disposals, and the silicone trap part inverts easily for emptying.    

Do As the Europeans Do With Your Very Own Bidet

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Convert your regular toilet into a bidet with this little gadget. People all over the world prefer to use a bidet, so maybe it’s time to see what all the fuss is about? This one has over 6,000 4 and 5 star reviews from clean-bottomed Amazon shoppers.