60 Highly-Rated & Extremely Clever Things Under $30 You'll Use For Years

Whether you want to de-smudge your glasses or brighten up your jewelry collection, this ultrasonic cleaner will keep all your items sparkling. It uses high-frequency ultrasonic waves to help lift dirt and clean items in one go. Just add warm water and a little cleaning solution, and watch it work on eyeglasses, rings, watches, makeup brushes, and even retainers. “This little machine is amazing,” wrote one reviewer. “My glasses are cleaner now than they were when I bought them.”

• Available colors: 2

If your hair is prone to tangling, you’ll love this highly rated wet brush that Amazon reviewers are obsessed with. It’s constructed with a two-tier design that boasts long, flexible teeth for detangling and short, firmer teeth for tackling tricky knots. It can be used on either wet or dry hair, and it’s available in almost a dozen cute colors.

• Available colors: 11

With these simple color-coded cutting boards, you’ll always know exactly which one to grab for meats, veggies, or produce — no more guesswork. They have a flexible design and textured back that keeps them from slipping while you chop. Not only that, but they’re lightweight and ultra-durable. One reviewer noted, “Sturdy, easy to clean, and I love the color combinations!”

• Available colors: 6

There’s nothing that ups the gross-out factor quite like pulling a slimy wad of hair from the shower drain. Enter the ShowerShroom, a handy plumbing gadget that fits inside your drain, catching hair before it slides into the abyss. Unlike traditional drain covers, this device wraps the hair around itself neatly while letting water flow freely. When it’s time to clean, just pull it out and wipe it off.

Calling all pet owners: This brilliant pet hair remover uses static electricity to attract and lift hair from couches, rugs, clothes, and other household items. It has a reusable design with silicone blades that are easy to clean and gentle on surfaces, so you can replace those sticky lint rollers. One reviewer wrote, “This is the absolute best tool for removing their hair and mess. I used to use the vacuum and it was always a mess. This tool makes it a breeze.”

If you're always on the go, this handy bag accessory lets you hang your purse or backpack just about anywhere — whether it’s the side of a table or the back of a car headrest. It has a sleek, spring-loaded design that supports up to 33 pounds, and it’s small enough to stay attached to your bag strap when not in use.

• Available colors: 9

Transform any mirror into a Hollywood-style dressing room setup with these powerful LED vanity lights. Simply stick them along the edge of your mirror and enjoy the instant glam vibes. In addition to being water-resistant, they feature dimmable touch controls so you can easily adjust the brightness to your liking.

Wrap yourself in comfort with this weighted blanket that’s designed to help you de-stress, sleep better, and feel safe and secure. Constructed with soft microfiber and filled with glass beads, the temperature-regulating blanket — which is available in 10 colors and sizes — will help keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. “Great for resting after a long day at work,” wrote one Amazon shopper. “This blanket provides a sense of warmth and security that enhances relaxation, it is beautiful and easy to use.”

• Available sizes: 10
• Available colors: 10

If you have a Keurig or other fancy coffee pod machine, this sleek organizer is the perfect way to keep everything neatly stored. The three-drawer design holds up to 36 pods, so you’ll always have your favorite flavors within reach. Plus, it’s made from durable plastic with nonslip grips, and it fits neatly under your coffee maker to save space on the counter.

• Available colors: 3

Designed specifically for sticky ingredients like peanut butter and honey, this adjustable measuring cup helps you measure portions without making a mess. Its smooth, rotating body makes it easy to use, and the internal plunger scrapes out every last bit. It’s also dishwasher safe, so cleanup is a breeze. “This is the most awesome measuring cup I have ever had,” wrote one Amazon fan.

This versatile set of stainless steel tweezers includes four different styles that help you tackle everything from eyebrow maintenance to ingrown hairs. Whether you need to pluck, pull, or shape, there’s a tool for the job. The set comes in a vegan leather travel case that’s available in 13 bright colors. One reviewer wrote, “I never realized I needed 4 different types of tweezers until this set came along. [...] I highly recommend this set - it will change your life!”

• Available colors: 13

Block out the world and get a restful night’s sleep with this soothing satin sleep mask. The soft material helps your skin stay hydrated and prevents moisture loss. What’s more, it features an adjustable, elastic strap that’s covered in smooth fabric for optimal comfort. One reviewer wrote, “It stays in place all night and is breathable, soft, and lightweight.”

• Available colors: 4

Keep your shower organized with these useful stainless steel shower caddies. They’re sturdy enough to hold all your shampoos, conditioners, and body washes, and you can install them with the included adhesive so there’s no drilling required. Not only that, but the open-grid design prevents water from collecting. “The shelves are spacious, has removable hooks, and it's easy to clean. The absolute best purchase I've made in a while,” wrote one fan.

• Available colors: 4

Maximize the limited area under your sink with this space-saving, two-tier pull-out organizer. Whether you put it in the kitchen or bathroom, the convenient shelving unit helps keep cleaning supplies, toiletries, or other miscellaneous items neatly stored. Plus, it has a pull-out drawer design that gives you easy access to everything without knocking things over.

• Available colors: 2

If sitting for long periods leaves your butt sore, this donut pillow might just be your new best friend. Made with soft memory foam that molds to the contours of your body, it has a U-shaped cutout to help relieve pressure on your tailbone and lower back, easing tension to help you sit in comfort.

• Available colors: 3

Slicing pizza has never been easier than it is with these strange yet highly effective pie-cutting scissors. Their sharp stainless steel blades glide through thick crusts while slicing the cheese so they don't pull the toppings off. Best of all, the spatula-like base lets you serve each slice with ease, too.

• Available colors: 2

This convenient bedside lamp does more than just provide light — it has built-in USB-A and USB-C ports to charge your devices too. Additionally, it has a touch-activated base and a minimalist glass shade that gives it a sleek, elegant look. “Perfect little bedside lamp,” one fan wrote. “Love the 3 different settings and easy touch off feature.”

This modern-looking essential oil diffuser not only fills your room with pleasant scents but also acts as a small humidifier to keep the air comfortable. It has a large water reservoir for long-lasting mist and features a chic design that adds a stylish touch to any space. Plus, you can use the included remote to toggle through seven LED colors, switch the mist level, and set auto-off timers.

• Available colors: 3

With one side made of stainless steel and the other made of durable plastic, this clever dual-purpose cutting board is extremely versatile. Use the plastic side to chop your fruits and veggies, then flip it over to cut up meats. It even has a built-in handle and juice groove.

• Available sizes: 13.8 x 9.6 inch or 16 x 11 inch

If you like wearing heavy earrings that have a tendency to make your earlobes droop, these support patches will be such a game changer. Designed specifically for weighty or oversize earrings, the patches help prevent your earlobes from stretching or tearing — just apply them to the back of your earlobe and insert your earring through the clear, latex-free patch. “Perfect for my gauged ears,” one fan noted. “They hold up nicely and for long periods. They lasted all day for a wedding that was hot and had lots of dancing!!!”

This electric brush makes it an absolute breeze to scrub annoying spots all over your home (think: shower tiles, baseboards, window sill tracks, and more. This kit comes with four different brush heads to fit a variety of spaces, a rechargeable design, and an extendable handle to make it even breezier.

This charging dock makes it an absolute breeze to keep all of your devices tidy while you wait for them to charge. It comes with five mini charging cables, so even the cables will look clean and neat while your things power up. Plus, the dividers have LED lights to tell you when things are charged.

These machine-washable satin pillowcases are a serious bestseller for a reason — their silky material is designed to help keep your hair and skin moisturized. They come in over 35 colors and are complete with an envelope closure, so you’ll never have to readjust them on your pillow.

You’ll always want to have one of these clever tools handy in your jewelry box because it makes putting bracelets on yourself a shockingly easy process. It’s small enough to fit in your jewelry box, and the built-in rubber coating prevents any scratches on your favorite pieces.

This gua sha tool is made of ultra-durable stainless steel, so it can stick around in your skin care bag for a while. The clever material also makes this budget-friendly gua sha easy to rinse off and can even help it feel cooling on your skin — perfect for depuffing.

This humidifier can go just about anywhere with its simple USB design and its ultra-miniature shape. It’s even complete with an auto-shutoff function, a quiet design, a night-light in case you want to style it on your nightstand. It can also fit in your car’s cup holder, and it impressively runs for up to eight hours.

These unbreakable wine glasses boast 4.6 stars after over 4,000 ratings and will seriously come in handy at your next gathering (especially if it’s outside). You won’t have to worry about their stainless steel design breaking while people mingle, and these budget-friendly glasses can go in the dishwasher without any worries of damage.

Pop all of your veggies and ingredients into this clever little food chopper and pull the handle to speed up your prep work. Its compact design can work with veggies, nuts, or meat, and the 2-cup bowl works as a serving bowl when you’re done. It’s also dishwasher-safe, so you’ll reach for it every time you prep — without worrying about dishes later.

This electric lighter has a whopping 4.5 stars after more than 24,000 ratings and can stand up to wind or water splashes when you’re trying to light candles. It comes at a budget-friendly price that makes it easy to stock up, and it has a convenient, USB-rechargeable design.

This nail-strengthening formula will be a go-to in your toolkit because it’s formulated to prevent brittleness while also making your nails look polished. It has a low-profile, sheer pink tint formulated to add a glowy finish to your nails, and this highly rated polish will protect from all kinds of wear.

These uniquely shaped veggie peelers are a game-changer for prep work because their ergonomic design keeps your fingers far away from the blade. Each one has a durable stainless steel blade hidden under its clever protective top, and this pack can go in the top rack of the dishwasher. One reviewer raved, “I’m planning to purchase some more to keep on hand for the future. This is probably the best thing I have purchased in a long time.”

This quick-selling absorbent mat is specifically designed to take care of coffee spills under your go-to coffee maker. It has a soft diatomite material on top that soaks up cold brew, hot coffee, stray espresso splashes, and more in about 10 seconds. It can also help absorb any extra loud sounds your machine might produce while it brews.

This motion-sensor night-light comes in a two-pack for well under 30 bucks and boasts 4.5 stars after almost 5,000 ratings. Its sleek design only takes up one outlet, so you can still plug in a lamp or phone charger underneath it. Plus, you get brightness controls, so you can fully customize these budget-friendly night-lights.

This wall-mountable battery organizer is ultra-popular for a reason — its tidy design and transparent cover make it an absolute breeze to keep track of your battery collection. It has a built-in tester on top, so you can even check on your batteries before trying to use them on a device.

Not only are these bestselling gloves waterproof and ultra-cozy, but they also have touchscreen accents on the fingers so you can still use your phone. They’re insulated for plenty of warmth, and they’re designed to let water bead up instead of seeping into your cozy gloves.

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 14

This reading light makes it a breeze to read a few chapters or work on a DIY project without dealing with an annoying clip-on light. Instead of an unstable clip, simply wear this light like a necklace, and you can adjust the two precise LEDs. This genius wearable light has also earned an impressive 4.7 stars after over 123,000 ratings.

This adorable little penguin is designed to hang out in your fridge, taking care of all of the unwanted food smells, and it has almost 4,000 five-star ratings to back it up. Simply fill it with baking soda to absorb odors, and its clever design will keep your fridge smelling good (and free from any baking soda spills).

This highly rated fabric shaver has a rechargeable design, so you’ll never have to track down batteries when you need to de-pill your sweater or sofa. It also has a removable lint catcher, so you can stop all of the fuzzies from falling on the floor.

This rice cooker barely takes up any space in your cabinet and cooks rice right in your microwave to speed up the process. It’s earned 4.5 stars after over 7,000 ratings, and it even comes with a little rice paddle on top, so you can serve it right out of this sleek cooker.

This cuticle oil has a popular nail-strengthening formula that’s packed with real flowers in its pretty bottle. It has essential oils and is designed to easily soften your cuticles with an included precise applicator. This budget-friendly oil also comes in 30 scents.

• Available styles: 30

This budget-friendly wooden spatula set is made of impressive cherry wood and boasts 4.7 stars. Each tool has an adorable face or heart cutout to make dinner prep more fun. Plus, each one is complete with a hole on the handle, so you can hang up this adorable set in your kitchen.

This deep-cleaning and exfoliating facial sponge is cleverly reusable, so it will last in your skin care bag for a while. It’s designed to be gentle on your skin but also durable enough to reach for every day when you’re cleansing or exfoliating your skin before applying products or makeup.

This tea tree body wash is specifically designed to cleanse your skin while also helping to address irritation, itchiness, or dry and cracking skin. Reviewers have backed it up, too — this skin-soothing body wash with peppermint oil and aloe vera has earned 4.5 stars after over 44,500 ratings.

This rechargeable callus remover comes with three different heads (fine, regular, and coarse), so you can easily control just how exfoliating it is. It lasts for two hours after charging, so you won’t have to charge this clever exfoliator every time you want to take care of calluses.

This highly rated splatter screen is well under $30 and will save you a ton of cleanup time after you cook dinner. The stainless steel mesh is durable and designed to catch grease pops and oil splatters so they stay off of your countertop. It’s also rust-resistant (even after you put it in the dishwasher), so it can be a long-lasting go-to in your kitchen.

This outlet concealer is a bestseller with nearly 16,000 rave reviews. It’s designed to neatly plug into your outlet with an adhesive cord that hugs the wall, so it’ll blend seamlessly into your room while hiding your cord clutter. The end of the cord features a three-plug extension for your devices, which you can hide behind furniture.

Designed to stay put while you catch some Z’s, this sleep cap has a stretchy, comfortable elastic band that hugs your head while protecting your hair from friction. Its silky, satin material is luxuriously soft and breathable. Reviewers have raved about its comfortable design.

• Available colors: 10

If you want to achieve bouncy curls or loose waves without hot tools, this heatless curling set comes highly recommended by Amazon shoppers. Its soft, flexible rod, wrapped in satin, is comfortable enough to sleep in. Before bed, just follow the instructions to wrap your hair around the rod and secure it with the included scrunchies. In the morning, you’ll have effortless curls.

Instead of using multiple small pins, these spiral bobby pins feature a double helix design that effortlessly twists into hairstyles like buns to hold them into place. At 2 inches in length, each pin is large enough to grip your hair without showing through. Grab them in two colors.

• Available colors: 2

Four of these heat-resistant placemats will cost under $30, but their linen-like fabric makes them look like you spent a lot on them. However, unlike linen, their polyester fabric is durable, machine washable, and able to withstand temperatures up to 450 degrees. Choose from chic colors like burgundy, dark gray, indigo, and wine red.

• Available colors: 24

This clever makeup bag features a flattened, wide-mouth design that makes it easy to find what you need. The outside is waterproof PU material, while the inside contains three side pockets and a transparent middle section for storing brushes. Reviewers love its spacious interior, remarking that it fits all their essentials for traveling or day-to-day use.

With four sharp stainless steel blades, this hand blender is designed to purée soups, blend smoothies, and make creamy sauces (with little effort on your part). It features regular and turbo speeds, so it can crush through frozen fruits and veggies for smooth results every time. And the detachable arm is dishwasher safe.

This pot strainer, made of flexible yet sturdy silicone, easily clips onto different-sized bowls, pots, and pans so you can strain pasta, veggies, and more. Its compact design is smaller than traditional colanders, saving space in your cabinet while being endlessly useful. Over 27,000 shoppers have given it rave reviews for its genius design.

Instead of wasting money on disposable cotton rounds, these reusable makeup remover pads made of bamboo and cotton are an eco-conscious (and budget-friendly) option. Their material is gentle on skin and machine washable in the included laundry bag. Each pad is reusable hundreds of times. One reviewer wrote, “I have used these over and over and over! They wash well, stay soft, and work wonderfully. I keep some in my travel bag as well. These don’t feel harsh on your eyelids [when] taking off mascara and eye makeup. Love them!”

These inexpensive Swedish dishcloths will save you money because each one is machine-washable and reusable up to 100 times (replacing up to 15 rolls of paper towels, according to the brand). They feature a durable blend of cellulose and cotton and a textured surface for scrubbing grime. Use them wet or dry to clean wood, glass, tile, stainless steel, and more.

For under $20, you’ll get 10 adorable reusable shopping bags that fold up into easy-to-store fruit shapes. They’re machine washable in case there are any grocery spills. They’re also made of durable nylon, and each bag can support up to 20 pounds when you unfold it from its fruit shape.

Wherever you’re doing your makeup, this portable vanity mirror has four mirrors that will give you an up-close look for getting ready. It features a central mirror with 36 LED lights and three side mirrors with magnification up to three times. Best of all, it plugs in via USB or takes AAA batteries.

Get ready for new adventures with this highly rated bucket list journal. Inside are three sheets of stickers, three ribbon bookmarks, and cleverly organized sections for your vision board, inspiration, and personal bucket list. It even features “Before” and “After” sections so you can keep track of your goals and look back at what you’ve accomplished.

This bestselling spatula has a slim design shaped like an adorable platypus that will end the frustration of stuck jam, peanut butter, and other foods at the bottoms of jars. Simply stick its “bill” inside a jar to scrape out every last drop. It also doubles as a spreader.

Use these popular silicone body brushes to make cleansing and exfoliating your skin in the shower a breeze. They feature an ergonomic design that slips over your hand and fingers and is perfect for exfoliating your arms, legs, and torso. The soft, durable silicone bristles gently massage skin while cleansing, earning them a 4.5-star overall rating after 26,000 reviews.

• Available colors: 2