37 Small But Life-Changing Gadgets on Amazon Under $25

From satisfyingly weird garlic peelers to weirdly satisfying corn-strippers, we’ve scoured Amazon and found 37 of the most (quietly) life changing gizmos and gadgets for under $25.

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These Right Shears Will Make You Rethink Scissors

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Just because something has always been done one way, doesn’t mean that’s the best way. These Right Shears look weird, but you’ll find that they cut through plastics, cardboard, and other tougher materials so much easier than boring old straight scissors.    

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Conquer the Fluff With This Pet Grooming Glove

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If you have a cat or a dog, then you have a fur problem. So much fur! This Pet Grooming Glove takes brushing your fluffy friend to the next level. Be the boss of the fur.  

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Mighty Handle Helps You Bring in All the Groceries in One Trip Without Nearly Dying

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For some reason, I’ve decided that I must carry in all the bags in one trip, even if it kills me. So I strategically place bags on my shoulders and along both arms, and I suffer mightily to get it done. The Mighty Handle distributes the weight and allows you to carry more in each hand – no more forearm bruises!    

This Bathroom Tissue Holder with Mobile Phone Storage Shelf Gives You a Safe Place to Put Your Phone When You Need Your Hands for Other Business

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No need to deny your need for this handy toilet roll holder shelf. We all bring our phones into the bathroom these days. No shame.    

Get Every Last Drop of Frosting With the Whisk Wiper

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The Whisk Wiper is simple and ingenious. The only downside I can see is that I no longer get to hand a kid a whisk and watch them try to lick it. There is no dignity in whisk licking.    

The Zap-It Bug Zapper is Exquisitely Satisfying to Use

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That fly that’s been buzzing around your house, driving you bananas? Exact your revenge with one quick swipe of the Zap-It Bug Zapper. How wonderfully sinister is it that this thing has a spot light so you can zero in on flying pests even in the dark?    

The Gravity Electric Pepper Grinder is Definitely the Coolest Pepper Grinder Ever

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This is the pepper grinder of the future. Just flip it over and the Gravity Electric Pepper Grinder whirs to life, giving you adjustable freshly ground pepper under the glow of a blue light, because why not?    

The Anker Astro Compact Portable Charger Can Give You 1.5 Charges on the Go

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If you don’t already have a portable charger, it’s time to get one. There is no excuse for a dead cell phone battery when these chargers are so light, compact, and effective.    

The Aquis Original Hair Towel Buttons Securely in Place Which Makes it so Much Better Than Using a Regular Towel

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The button isn’t all that makes the Aquis Original Hair Towel a serious upgrade from using a towel as a hair wrap. It’s also thin and light, and dries your hair much faster. And, because it’s made of microfiber instead of cotton, it doesn’t cause any frizz.    

The Spatty & Spatty Daddy Will Help You Get Every Last Drop Out of Any Jar or Bottle

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How often do we throw away bottles of lotion, ketchup, or makeup when there’s still product left inside? The Spatty & Spatty Daddy are little spatulas that ensure you get every last bit of sunscreen out of that bottle before tossing it.    

This Garlic Peeler Makes Peeling Garlic a Breeze

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Simply pop in a clove of garlic, roll it, and voila! This silicone Garlic Peeler rinses easily, and is dishwasher safe.    

Keep Your Purse Neat and Tidy With This Felt Insert Bag Organizer

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Imagine a world where you easily locate your ringing cell phone or car keys; where you know that you do have a pen and you know right where it is. Sounds amazing, right? All you need is this Felt Insert Bag Organizer.    

This Magnetic Key Rack is The Cutest Way to Never Lose Your Keys

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Instead of hooks this adorable key holder uses strong magnets, so it can hold multiple sets of keys, and it looks good doing it.    

We’re Not Sure if This Defrosting Tray Uses Science or Magic, But it Works

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This Defrosting Tray significantly cuts down on defrosting time, so you can get your steaks, chicken, or burger patties from the freezer to the grill without planning a whole day ahead.    

Store Your Bottles the Only Way That Makes Practical Sense With the Flip-It Bottle Emptying Kit

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Why are bottles designed to keep the stuff at the opposite end from the spout? It’s stupid. The Flip-It Bottle Emptying Kit fixes the stupid.    

Use These Silicone Egg Poaching Cups For Easy, Mess Free, Perfectly Poached Eggs

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Poaching eggs is never as simple as it seems it should be. These Egg Poaching Cups completely eliminate the stringy egg white mess and make perfectly poached eggs so easy that your kids can do it themselves.    

This Microfiber Ceiling Fan Duster Fits Onto Your Fan Blades to Clean Both Sides

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Why didn’t someone come up with this sooner? No need to shower your home with old dust every time you turn on the fan with this Microfiber Ceiling Fan Duster.    

Now Coffee Drinkers Can Brew a Single Cup With This Single Serve Coffee Brew Buddy

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For too long tea drinkers had all the single-cup advantage. But now us coffee drinkers can enjoy a simple cuppa as well with this brilliant Single Serve Coffee Brew Buddy.    

Corn Kernels Don’t Stand a Chance With This Corn Cobb Stripper

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Sure, you can cut the corn off the cob with a knife, creating a mess and leaving half of each kernel behind, or you can get this Corn Cobb Stripper and simply swipe every last kernel away from the cob like a boss.    

Keep Yourself and Your Loved Ones Safe With These Emergency Personal Alarm Keychains

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These little alarm keychains come in a three pack, so you can keep one, attach one to your kids’ backpacks, give one to your mom or sister… They are simple to use and seriously loud to attract attention and scare off any would-be attacker.    

Size Sometimes Matters and These Anker 6ft Nylon Braided Lightning Cables are Wonderfully Long

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Your favorite chair doesn’t have to be 18 inches away from the nearest outlet. These braided lightning cables are a full 6 feet long, and made of tough braided nylon so they won’t kink, knot, or split.    

Relieve Stress and Soothe Your Tired, Achy Feet With This Dual Foot Massager Roller

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With five rolling bars full of points and nubs for each foot, this Dual Foot Massager Roller hits all the right spots for a fabulous foot massage any time you want one.    

The J-Tech Digital Vertical Mouse Puts Your Wrist and Arm in an Optimal Position

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Ever wonder why your hand, wrist, and arm ache after using your mouse? Your hand position on a traditional mouse actually creates tension in your forearm and wrist, which leads to fatigue and injury. The vertical mouse keeps your hand in a neutral position.  

This Cabinet Door Organizer Helps You Tame the Clutter

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This Cabinet Door Organizer cleverly creates useful storage space out of thin air. Put your cupboard doors to work!    

These Collapsible Silicone Water Bottles are Leakproof and Pack Away When You’re Done

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Always have a leakproof reusable water bottle on hand with these collapsible water bottles. Made from durable, flavorless silicone, these can hold hot or cold liquids.    

Compression Socks Are All the Rage These Days

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Nurses, frequent fliers, and people with restless leg syndrome have long hailed the benefits of wearing Compression Socks. Now athletes, runners, and anyone who spends long periods of time sitting are using them too. Your legs will thank you.    

Fit More Into Your Closet With These AmazonBasics Velvet Suit Hangers

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Not only are these suit hangers thinner than your average hanger, allowing you to fit more into your closet, but they’re also brilliantly non-slip, so your shirts will not constantly slide off these things!    

The Finishing Touch Flawless Women’s Painless Hair Remover Takes Care of Peach Fuzz, and Any Other Unwanted Facial Hair You Might Have

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If you struggle with unwanted facial hair, you might want to check out the extremely popular Finishing Touch Flawless Women’s Painless Hair Remover and never wax again.  

These Night Time Blue Light Blocking Screen Glasses Might Just Be the End of Your Insomnia

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We’ve all heard that screen time in the hours before we go to sleep can be disruptive to our sleep patterns. These Night Time Blue Light Blocking Screen Glasses block out 97% of the blue rays, which are apparently the insomnia rays, allowing you to have your screen and your night’s sleep too.    

These Silicone Air Tight Cup Lids Will Keep Your Drink Hot or Cold, and Completely Spill Proof

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Use these Silicone Air Tight Cup Lids to keep your tea hot while it steeps, your coffee hot while you get ready in the morning between sips, or as an air-tight alternative to plastic wrap.    

Keep Your Cords Right Where You Want Them With This Magnetic Cable Organizer

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Everything has a cord these days, so our homes are quickly becoming a cluttered mess of cords and cables everywhere. Tame the mess, and keep your cords from constantly dropping to the floor with this handy Magnetic Cable Organizer.    

This Rainfall Shower Head Will Take Your Shower to the Next Level

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Using a combination of engineering and witchcraft, this Rainfall Shower Head will give you luxurious water pressure, and the silicone water spout thingies are impervious to annoying limescale buildup.    

This Magnetic Air Vent Phone Mount Holds Your Phone Securely in Any Car

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For ease of use and adaptability, there is no match for this Air Vent Phone Mount. It fits onto any car vent, and a strong magnet installed unobtrusively under your phone case holds your phone securely in place.    

This Set of Fineliner Pens is Perfect For Artists, Students, or Anyone Who Appreciates a Great Pen

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Make your notes and cards stand out by ditching the ball point in favor of a set of quality Fineliner Pens.    

These Pasta Shaped Silicone Pot Holders Protect Your Hands While Bringing the Whimsy

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Generally speaking, pot holders are pretty mundane kitchen necessities. But these Pasta Shaped Silicone Pot Holders fit over your hot handles, and they’re freaking adorable. These would make a terrific host gift!  

The Ringer is a Must For Anyone Who Cooks With Cast Iron

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Go ahead and cook anything in your cast iron skillet. No mess can stand up to The Ringer which scrubs your cast iron clean no matter what.  

No Need to Take Up Precious Counter Space With The Echo Gear Outlet Shelf

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So many gadgets, so little space! The Echo Gear Outlet Shelf solves that problem by replacing your normal outlet switch plate with a shelf that’s perfectly sized for your speaker, Echo, or other gizmo that needs to plug in and stand around.  

Using These Dirt Cheap Drain Snakes Will Both Disgust And Fascinate You

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When you first snake your drain, you might gag. Then you’re gonna wonder where all that hair came from. Then you’re gonna be so happy you spent $5 instead of calling in a plumber. Then you still might gag. Then you’ll move right on to the next drain.

These Harperton Nail Clippers Will Be The Last Ones You Ever Buy

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If you haven’t tried a REAL pair of nail clippers, trust me, you need to. It’s a completely different (and far superior) experience from those $2 clippers.

This ECHOGEAR Outlet Shelf That You’ll Want In Every Room

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Why don’t all outlets have shelves?

This Compact Plug-in Air Sanitizer Cleans Your Air With Zero Footprint

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It kills germs, mold, freshens air and wipes out odors, all while staying nice and small on your wall.

These Big Wool Spheres Will Replace Dryer Sheets

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Throw out those dryer sheets and fabric softener. These solid wool balls are a wildly popular solution to soft and static-free clothes.

This Tiny Gadget Not Only Charges Your Devices, But Also Adds Bluetooth Functionality To Your Car

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Throw out those dryer sheets and fabric softener. These solid wool balls are a wildly popular solution to soft and static-free clothes.

These Moso Purifying Bags Apparently Have Odor-Killing Superpowers

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Thousands of reviewers tout the powers of these bags of activated charcoal, specifically highlighting their abilities to freshen truly nasty old shoes, or even drink up the odorrific remnants of spoiled milk inside a minivan.

This Bed Band That Prevent The Dreaded Sheet Slip

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Who can get any sleep when your sheets are constantly slipping off? These brilliant “bed bands” eliminate that problem so you can finally catch some Z’s.

This $8 Invention Adds An Invaluable Footrest To Your Shower

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Much like cupholders, I don’t understand why more everyday things don’t have built-in footrests.  

These Wildly Popular Baking Mats Will Keep You From Scrubbing Stuck-On Messes

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Use these handy silicone liners to create a nonstick layer on your baking sheets. They’re great for cookies, candies, cakes, biscuits — anything you want to bake in the oven. And they’re dishwasher-safe!

With This Gap Cleaning Brush You’ll Have The Cleanest Window Tracks On The Block

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There is literally decades of dust living in the crevices of my windows right now, awaiting attack by the Trycooling Brush.

The Magnogrip Keeps Screws And Nails Right Where You Need Them

  via Amazon  

Magnets are a wonderful thing.

These Stainless Steel Reusable Drinking Straws That Will Help You Save the Environment

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The sad truth is that plastic straws are terrible for the environment. But if you love drinking out of straws (like we do), all hope is not lost! These stainless steel straws are perfect replacements. And they come with their very own cleaner brush!

People Swear By This Wildly Popular Acupressure Mat

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According to reviewers, it hurts at first, but after a day or two, it starts to work its magic.

Stop Resenting Your Pets: Clean Up Their Hair From Anywhere For Under $20

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The all-rubber construction of the FURremover Broom not only lends to its long-term durability, but also its multi-use utility as a fur-gathering sweeper, and a pee-pushing squeegee. It’ll keep your carpets fur-free and your hardwood unstained, so you can love your pets in all their messy glory without (too much) resentment.