Unusual but Useful Gadgets Under $25
There’s something oddly satisfying about finding a product that makes you go, “Wait, why didn’t I already own this?” These weird-but-brilliant gems under $25 are exactly that—unexpected little lifesavers hiding in plain sight. From clever gadgets to oddly specific fixes, they’re the kind of things that solve annoyances you didn’t even realize you had. Quirky? Yes. Useful? Absolutely.
Water-Activated Cleansing Pads That Lather, Tone, & Refresh
Olay Cleansing Face Wash Melts (64 Count) is a great option for keeping your face clean when traveling. Dampen the pad with a little water, and it’ll turn into a rich, bubbly lather within just a few seconds. They’re fortified with hyaluronic acid, so they’re less likely to leave your complexion feeling overly dry.
This Mold-Removing Gel That Eliminates Scrubbing
ACTIVE Mold Stain Remover Gel Cleaner is a popular choice among users. It doesn’t require scrubbing, which makes it easier to use. One reviewer mentioned that after applying it, the mold was gone a few hours later. It can be used in the bathroom, in open-front washing machines, and more.
A Marble Slab You Microwave To Help Keep Hot Dishes Warm
The Chef Buddy Food Warmer Plate is a great way to keep your meals warm while they sit out on your counters. After heating it up in the microwave, it’ll retain the heat to help keep any dishes sitting on top of it warm. The included holder gives you somewhere safe to grip when it’s hot.
Whimsical Grippy Hooks That Literally Hold Onto Your Small Items
AELITOK Silicone Cable Clips (16-Pack) are adhesive cable clips that can help tame your cords and so much more. The tiny silicone hands mount exactly where you need via double-sided tape made to grip a variety of surfaces; use them to organize cables, hold keys, or anywhere else you need an extra hand.
Flushable Toilet Seat Covers For A Better Public Bathroom Experience
RELYO Flushable Toilet Seat Covers (10-Pack) are a smart pick if you're potty training a messy child or simply trying to keep your toilet seat clean. They’re flushable as well as 100% biodegradable — and the small packages mean they’re easy to take with you for use inside of public bathrooms.
The Giant Lint Roller For Grabbing Pet Hair & More Off The Floor
Lola Rola Sticky Mop is a must-have if your floors are covered with pet hair. The disposable sticky sheets latch onto hair, dirt, and dust, pulling it off your floors with just a few gentle swipes. Each order comes with 30 sticky sheets to get you started.
A Portable Lamp That Looks Like A Little Bird
Ym Dragon Small Bird Table Lamp is a light-up bird that functions just like a table lamp, but as it’s USB rechargeable and totally cordless, you can move it anywhere with ease. It has three brightness settings and comes in two different colors: maple and red.
A Little Screen Cleaner That Powers Through Fingerprints, Smudges, & More
CLICK CLEAN All-in-One Screen Cleaner is a two-in-one cleaner. The microfiber patch on the back is great for wiping away fingerprints, grease, smudges, and more. You can also fill the built-in spray bottle with whatever cleaning liquid you like — and a ledge at the base can be used to stand your phone up when watching videos.
A Motion-Sensing Night-Light For Travel
Creweel Motion Sensor Night Light is an easy fix for stumbling around hotel rooms or campers if you get up at night. Rather than using a plug, it’s battery-operated for ultimate versatility. It’s motion-activated and comes with an “off” setting to save power when not in use.
Ceramic Toilet Bolt Caps Shaped Like Turtles
ZUNON Turtle Toilet Bolt Caps (2-Pack) make your bathroom a little weirder (and more fun) with this pair of ceramic bolt caps shaped like tiny turtles. They fit most standard shapes and sizes of bolts and come in a few different styles (including fish and mushrooms) in the listing.
Light-Up Scrunchies That Are Undeniably Fun
POZILAN LED Scrunchies (8-Pack) are cool light-up scrunchies. By day they look like pastel hair ties, but hide LED bulbs inside that transform them into glowing tie-dyed accessories. You can even program them to three different flashing patterns.
Adhesive Trash Bags You Can Mount Where You Need
weeturelat Stick-On Garbage Bags (45-Pieces) are handy for stashing trash on the go. They’re surprisingly sturdy, with a waterproof construction that can hold up to 6 pounds, and are great for road trips, camping, and more. And, when you’re ready to dispose of everything, they peel right off without residue.
The LED Night Light With A Handy Clock In The Center
One Fire Bathroom Clock Light (2-Pack) is an LED night light that gently guides the way. It’s dimmable up to 10 levels, and features a clock in the center so that you can always see what time it is. You can also switch it between three light temperatures: white, natural, or warm.
The Strainer That Sits On The Counter & Drains Into The Sink
FHTECO Elephant Drainage Basket is a countertop version of a regular strainer. Four nonslip feet on the bottom help keep it sitting stable on the edge of your countertop, while a channel in the front lets all that excess water flow right into your sink. Choose from five colors: gray, beige, blue, green, or pink.
The Potent Spray That Helps Eliminate Unwanted Shoe Odors
Sole-Pourri Shoe & Foot Funk-Fighting Odor Freshener Spray is a potent spray that helps eliminate unwanted shoe odors. A few spritzes is all it takes in order to leave your kicks — and your feet — smelling fresh and clean, as the potent citrus and mint essential oils eliminate all sorts of funky smells.
Disposable Wipes To Freshen Teeth & Breath On The Go
UNIQUE2U Disposable Finger Brush Teeth Wipes are great for removing the film that builds up on your teeth when you have to go long hours without brushing. Plus, they’re so effective that they can even help remove stains from coffee, tea, tobacco, and more.
Sweater Combs That Remove Fuzz & Pills With Just A Few Swipes
Wardrobe Hackers Sweater Comb (2-Pack) is a great tool for breathing new life into that pilling sweater. The finely-spaced teeth latch onto fuzz, lint, pills, and more, giving old sweaters a much-needed refresh. The best part? Unlike some sweater combs, these ones are suitable for use on delicate fabrics, including cashmere.
Magnetic Spice Racks That Help Save So Much Counter Space
Sevenblue Magnetic Spice Racks (4-Pack) are a great alternative to bulky spice racks. Instead, grab stick these magnetic ones to the side of your fridge to help save space. The magnets are so strong that they can easily support up to 11 pounds, which means you can just as easily store spices as you can soy sauce, condiments, or nearly anything else.
A Clever Drip Catcher With Space For Sponges & Scrubbers
AKUVU Faucet Mat is a drip catcher that you place around your kitchen sink faucet. It looks sleek, and it’ll help keep your sink top clean by catching any stray splashes that come its way. Plus, drainage holes in the bottom of the caddy help your scrubbers dry quickly in order to avoid mildew.
This Small Cordless Vacuum That Weighs Less Than 1 Pound
A9life Cordless Handheld Vacuum is easy to maneuver, making it perfect for quick touchups around the home or sprucing up your car. The USB-rechargeable battery delivers up to 30 minutes of continuous use at a time. Plus, in addition to two washable filters, the vacuum comes with a variety of nozzles to help you get deep into tight nooks and crannies.
A Handy Tool For Cleaning Out Your Hair Brush
Kitsch 2-in-1 Hair Brush Cleaner is a tool that features two ends: one with a long pick, as well as one with bristles. The pick is great for removing all that matted hair, while the bristles let you brush away any leftover bits of fuzz or lint. Plus, the easy-grip handle makes it comfortable to hold.
This Easy-To-Use Veggie Peeler That Helps Protect Your Hands
KitchenCraft Chef'n PalmPeeler is a peeler that helps protect your hands. A built-in blade guard works to keep your hands safe from accidental cuts, while a stainless steel eye remover makes it easy to remove sprouts from potatoes.
This Oddly Satisfying Hair Pulling Toy
L&L LEOLUCAS Polka Fun Hair Pulling Fidget Toy is a weird-but-brilliant little toy that allows you to pull out its teeny tiny hairs in an aim to help soothe anxiety and reduce trichotillomania-related compulsions. It’s also just plain fun, for both adults and kids.
A Cute Container That Lets You Save Bacon Grease For Later
Talisman Designs Bacon Bin Grease Holder is a container that lets you save bacon grease for later. It’s made from durable, heat-resistant silicone that won’t melt when filled with hot grease. And since it’s fridge- as well as freezer-safe, saving your grease for later is no trouble at all.
A Portable Bidet For Travel
The Original HAPPYPO Portable Bidet is a portable bidet that allows you to get a fresher clean even while traveling. It comes with a leakproof lid for toting along and is only 11 inches long for easy packing. And you don’t need access to power, either. Simply squeeze it to create a steady stream.
Colorful Clips That Adorably Cut Down On Cable Clutter
COOCAT Magnetic Cable Clips (8-Pack) are colorful clips that cut down on cable clutter. The adhesive backing lets you stick them to nearly any flat surface — and they’re large enough to hold lightning cables, HDMI cords, and every wire in between.
A Pair Of Solar-Powered Sunflower Pathway Lights
Hogni Solar Pathway Lights (2-Pack) are solar-powered sunflower lights that come in a pair and can be stuck in the ground on the included stakes or mounted on a wall as desired.
This Fluffy Phone Stand For Your Couch Or Bed
Viozon Phone Holder is a fluffy little pillow that functions as a stand for your Kindle or phone. It also has a hollow base to hold other extras, like glasses or snacks, and rotates 360 degrees. To use on flat, smooth surfaces, you can utilize the included suction cup base.
Sink Strainer Bags That Make It Easy To Toss Out The Gunk
CNSZNAT Mesh Strainer Bags (200 Count) are strainer bags that make it easy to toss out the gunk. They’re an easy way to keep your hands clean when tossing out all the things the sink strainer collected — and also can help keep your sink pipes clog-free.
A Teeth Whitening Pen That Wows Reviewers
MySmile Non-Sensitive Teeth Whitening Pen is a teeth whitening pen that wows reviewers. The pen contains more than 30 treatments and can help make your teeth up to 10 shades whiter after just nine treatments.
A Remote-Controlled Page Turner For E-Readers
DATAFY Remote Control Page Turner is a remote-controlled page turner for e-readers. It pairs nearly instantly without the need for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and the two pieces can be easily recharged via USB. It comes in white, black, and pink in the listing.
An Oversize Pet Hair Remover That’s Infinitely Reusable
ELEMSY Pet Hair Remover Tool is an oversize pet hair remover that’s infinitely reusable. It relies on a row of teeth to latch onto everything from lint to pet hair, making it infinitely reusable. The oversize design makes quick work of rugs, furniture upholstery, or nearly any other large surface.
An Elegant Portable Lantern That’s Rechargeable
Outlery Portable LED Lamp is an elegant portable lantern that’s rechargeable. Whether you use it for camping or on the patio, this portable LED light exudes elegance while being just as functional as a blockier version.
The Time-Saving Tray That Quickly Thaws Frozen Ingredients
XWell Defrosting Tray is a time-saving tray that quickly thaws frozen ingredients. It's made of lightweight, food-grade aluminum. Just use hot tap water to warm the tray, place your frozen ingredient on top, and it’ll help your food thaw much faster than simply leaving it sitting out on your counter — no electricity required.
A Stainless Steel Slicer That Cuts Eggs 2 Different Ways
BIBURY Stainless Steel Slicer is a stainless steel slicer that cuts eggs 2 different ways. Unlike the egg slicer you may already own, this one features two blades so that you have options when deciding how to cut your eggs: into triangles, or into slices.
A Handy Adjustable Measuring Cup For Wet & Dry Ingredients
KitchenArt Adjustable Measuring Cup is a handy adjustable measuring cup for wet and dry ingredients. It can measure ingredients in tablespoons, cups, and pints — simply twist the base to adjust it to your liking. The best part? Unlike some measuring cups, this one is suitable for wet as well as dry ingredients.
A Slicer That Cuts Butter Sticks Into Even Pats
ENLOY Butter & Cheese Slicer is a slicer that cuts butter sticks into even pats. With its rust-resistant stainless steel frame and ergonomic design, this butter slicer is a must-have in any kitchen.
A Scooper Tool That’s So Useful In The Kitchen
Norpro Mega Scoop is a scooper tool that’s so useful in the kitchen. Your new BFF in the kitchen, this extra-large scoop is particularly handy for scooping up anything you’d roast on a baking sheet — though it has plenty of other uses, too.
The Ergonomic Deck Brush With A Bonus Scraper Built In
KeFanta Deck Brush is an ergonomic deck brush with a bonus scraper built in. Leaves, dirt, stains — this deck brush is great for sweeping away all sorts of crud. A scraper blade built into its head helps you get rid of any extra-stubborn bits of crud.
A Bluetooth Label Maker With Lots Of Options
POLONO Mini Label Maker is a Bluetooth-enabled label maker that allows you to make lots of different labels easily. It connects to your phone so you can choose from a variety of templates, fonts, and icons.
Portable Blackout Curtains That Block 100% Light
Petaholic Blackout Curtains are portable blackout curtains that block 100% light. They’re made of a special fabric that has a silver coating on the back to further reflect light, and they can easily be cut to fit any size window.
A Melting Balm Lip Mask That Hydrates While You Sleep
nooni Appleberry Lip Mask is a multipurpose lip mask that can be used as an intense hydrating treatment during the day, or an overnight mask while you sleep. Formulated with nourishing apple seed oil and shea butter, along with fruit extracts, it’s designed to provide moisture for up to 24 hours.
Shampoo Caps That Clean Your Hair Without Water
Drench! Waterless Hair Wash Caps (6-Pack) are shampoo caps that clean your hair without water. Simply put one on your head, then scrub it into your scalp to help cleanse away grime — no water or rinsing necessary. The best part? It conditions too, with vitamins E and B5 to infuse shine into your strands.
The Microwave Cover With A Steamer To Keep Food Moist
Gracenal Microwave Splatter Food Cover is a cover that you place overtop of your plates before warming them up in the microwave. A unique water reservoir incorporates steam to keep your food from drying out, and the whole thing will contain any splatter.
This Multifunctional Rack That Makes Your Sink More Useful
Sanni Shoo Multifunctional Drip Rack for Sink is a multifunctional rack that makes your sink more useful. You’ve got options when it comes to how you can use this rack in your kitchen. Place it across your sink as a place to hang wet rags, on your counters as a trivet, or even use it as a small drying rack for glassware.
Fridge Liners That Absorb Moisture & Help Produce Last Longer
Dualplex Fruit & Veggie Life Extender Liner (2-Pack) are fridge liners that absorb moisture to help extend the life of your fresh ingredients. They can be cut to fit smaller fridge drawer as needed.
A Dedicated Squeegee For Your Car’s Side Mirrors
GUBCUB Side Mirror Squeegee (2-Pack) is a dedicated squeegee for your car’s side mirrors. When you want ultra-clear visibility, use this two-pack of tiny squeegees to wipe down your car’s mirrors.
Scissors With 5 Blades That Make Quick Work Of Chopping
Jenaluca Herb Scissors Herb Scissors with 5 Blades are scissors with 5 blades that make quick work of chopping. Their five blades make quick work of chopping up everything from cilantro to chives.
This Handheld Ricer For The Smoothest Mashed Potatoes
Joseph Joseph Helix Potato Ricer Masher is a handheld ricer for the smoothest mashed potatoes. Sending your cooked potatoes through this ricer is one of the easiest ways to ensure that your mashed potatoes come out with a deliciously smooth texture.
A Triple-Towel Rack With Swiveling Rods
Angle Simple Swivel Hand Towel Holder is a multitasking holder that allows you to hang multiple towels. Designed to be mounted to a wall with the included hardware, it features three towel rods that swivel, so you can ensure that everything you hang has enough space to dry.
The Adorable Cotton Swab Holder That Looks Like A Mini Succulent
Bloss Cotton Swab Holder is an adorable cotton swab holder that looks like a mini succulent. Don’t let your cotton swabs get dusty while they sit on your vanity. Instead, keep them in this holder. The cover helps keep them clean from dust, while the adorable faux succulent in the center adds a subtle pop of greenery to any bathroom.
A Magnetic Phone Holder That Doesn’t Block The Air Vent
LISEN for iPhone 16 MagSafe Car Mount is a magnetic phone holder that doesn’t block the air vent. This clever magnetic phone mount has a versatile design that can work with vertical or horizontal car vents — and its powerful MagSafe design holds onto compatible devices securely.
The Yogurt Organizer That Saves Space Inside Crowded Fridges
Storage Theory Yogurt Organizer for Fridge is a yogurt organizer that saves space inside crowded fridges. Don’t waste precious refrigerator space storing all those yogurt cups. Instead, place them inside this organizer. It mounts to the inside of your fridge using double-sided adhesive (which comes included), helping free up shelf and drawer space.
This Flower-Shaped Dish Brush That Comes With A Pretty Holder
Vigar Flower Power Dish Brush with Vase Holder is a dish brush that comes with a pretty holder. Add a touch of whimsy to any sink top with help from this dish brush. Its ergonomic handle fits comfortably in either hand — and the nylon bristles are tough on grime, yet gentle enough that they won’t scratch nonstick cookware.
Reusable Swedish Dishcloths That Are Machine Washable
SUPERSCANDI 5 Pack (3 Printed, 2 White Cloths) Patterned Lemon Swedish Dishcloths Reusable Biodegradable Cellulose Sponge Cleaning Cloths for Kitchen Towel Replacement Washcloths are reusable Swedish dishcloths that are machine washable. Each of these reusable Swedish dishcloths can replace up to 25 rolls of paper towels.
This 3-In-1 Scrubber Brush That Cleans Deep Into Tight Spaces
FEENM 3-in-1 Scrub Brush is a 3-in-1 scrubber brush that cleans deep into tight spaces. It combines three tools into one: a scrubber brush, crevice tool, as well as a gap cleaner. But if that isn’t enough? The bristles are stiff enough to be tough on grime yet gentle on delicate surfaces, including porcelain, tile, and more.
These Cable Organizers With Velcro Closure
Self-Gripping Cable Ties by Wrap-It Storage, Black, 5 Inch Straps (50-pack) – Reusable Hook and Loop Cord Organizer Cable Ties for Cord Management and Desk or Office Organization are cable organizers with Velcro closure. They adjust to fit cords and cables of various widths and a colorful pack and an all-black version can be chosen in the listing.
A Facial Moisturizer Packed With Powerhouse Ingredients
Baebody Facial Collagen Moisturizer, 1.7 Fl. Oz. is a facial moisturizer packed with powerhouse ingredients. Packed with snail mucin, collagen, and retinol, this facial moisturizer will smooth and hydrate skin for a natural glow. The cream can be used day and night.
A Pretty Floral Protector For Your Tumbler’s Straw
LONPARRY Rose Straw Cap for Stanley Cup (4-Pack) is a pretty floral protector for your tumbler’s straw. Keeping the straw of your tumbler clean is as easy as slipping on this pretty cover. The rose-shaped cap is made from BPA-free food-grade silicone and works with straws ranging in size from 0.36 to 0.4 inches.
The Cutest Bookends That Come In 3 Styles
JARPSIRY Duck Decorative Bookends (1 Pair) are the cutest bookends that come in 3 styles. Make your bookshelves or desk a little cuter with this pair of duck bookends. They have nonslip feet on the bottom and come in a yellow version (as well as a pair of elephants) in the listing.