30 Useful Amazon Products Our Readers Can’t Stop Buying—Starting at Just $4

updated Oct 7, 2020
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We all have those little home helpers that have completely changed our cleaning, organizing, or cooking routines… and that we just can’t stop telling friends and family about. For instance, when I discovered Mrs. Stewart’s Liquid Bluing, I felt like I had uncovered some magical laundry secret from the past and had a duty to share this mystical knowledge with exactly every human being I know. 

Since it’s our business to share with you the best products out there, we decided to round up 30 of the most useful home products to add to your cart, selected by our savviest friends: you! These are all the top Amazon products that AT readers love so much they’ve had to get in touch to tell us about them (and thank you for doing so, btw!). Best of all, most of these little gems are under $20. Happy shopping!

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Amazon
$8.99
was $10.54

The Tenacious C Cast Iron Cleaning Brush is a game changer for keeping your cast iron pans in tip-top shape. We’d heard about it so much (plus it has thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon), so we had to take it for a spin ourselves. The verdict? It’s totally worth all the hype.

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Amazon
$7.89

How is it even possible that something as tiny and seemingly harmless as an LED light can somehow keep you up at night by unblinkingly staring across the room at you in the dark? I’m sure a psychologist would have some kind of explanation for this, but for the rest of us, these handy little stickers can black out (or just dim) all those annoying LED lights on routers, TVs, and other appliances.

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Amazon
$7.98

Speaking of tiny things that are somehow incredibly annoying despite their minute size, Aunt Fannie’s Fruit Fly Trap is a fan favorite for saving your kitchen (and your sanity) from those pesky little guys. It’s non-toxic and all you have to do to use it is open the lid and place it on your countertop, and the flies will congregate.

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Amazon
$11.99
was $13.99

Not-so-fun fact: Fruit flies also love to hang out in drains, so you may also want to consider adding a fruit fly drain treatment to your regular kitchen cleaning routine. Reviewers claim that this solution literally works overnight, and it won’t cause any damage to drains even when used regularly.

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Amazon
$21.30
was $29.99

The great thing about this floating shelf is how easy it is to install; you can have it up in minutes and no tools are required. All you have to do is peel and stick an adhesive strip to your wall, attach the metal hardware, and simply tilt the shelf to attach it to the wall. It's not designed to hold anything over 15 pounds, but it's great for a quick upgrade in a space where you just want to display a few decorative items.

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Amazon
$8.45
was $9.95

Lots of us use magic erasers from another brand I won’t mention here, but Amazon reviewers (and AT editors!) swear that these are far, far superior. They’re extra thick, which means they’ll last much longer than other brands, and when you buy this pack of 20 it works out to be about half the cost of name brand magic erasers.

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Amazon
$26.99
was $31.99

This closet light is a fan favorite for its motion sensor and its bright LED lights. It’s designed with closets in mind but you could also use it under cabinets or anywhere else you need a bright light. Best of all, it's battery-operated and easy to install.

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Amazon
$6.90
was $13.99

Buy a set of these hook magnets now, and you’ll thank yourself later. They’re handy for everything from hanging pot holders on the side of your fridge to adding a key hook to your desk, and are small and inconspicuous enough to blend into the wall. Right now, we recommend using them to keep your face masks organized and handy.

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Amazon
$44.99
was $49.99

This clever insect trap works by attracting insects with a UV light and sucking them in with a fan. Reviewers say it’s especially effective against pests like mosquitoes, fruit flies, and tiny insects that sometimes pester houseplants.

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Amazon
$7.98

Amodex is a non-toxic, powerful little cleaner that can remove just about any stain—even Sharpie stains! It’s been in production by a women-owned business since the 1950s, and definitely deserves a spot in your cleaning arsenal.

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Amazon
$10.99

With over 70,000 (!) reviews and a solid 4.5-star average rating, it’s safe to say that this shower curtain liner is pretty much THE go-to shower curtain liner on Amazon. It’s heavy-duty and antimicrobial, so it lasts much, much longer than other similarly priced plastic shower curtain liners out there.

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Amazon
$17.25
was $24.99

These super absorbent, reusable, and biodegradable dishcloths also happen to be super cute. A single Swedish dishcloth can replace 17 rolls of paper towels, so this 10-pack will go a really, really long way in your kitchen. Plus, they're 20 percent off right now!

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Amazon
$12.62

Bathtubs have overflow drains for a reason, but 99.9 percent of the time they’re positioned way lower than they really need to be. The Better Bath Deep Water Bath Drain Cover effectively moves your overflow drain up by a few inches so you can luxuriate in up to 60 percent more water. And don’t worry—it still effectively prevents overflows!

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Amazon
$4.49
was $6.99

Need to block out street noise or snores for a better sleep? These moldable silicone earplugs shape to the contours of your ear, making them extremely effective against noise—and they're even water-tight to protect against Surfer’s Ear. Their soft silicone putty construction also makes them much more comfortable than traditional foam earplugs.

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Amazon
$7.99

Whitening whites with Mrs. Stewart’s Liquid Bluing is one of our all-time favorite laundry hacks. It seems counterintuitive (and maybe even scary) to add a dash of this concentrated blue liquid to your cycle of whites, but it really works! The subtle blue tint it imparts on your clothes counters yellowing, and can make them even whiter and brighter than bleach can.

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Amazon
$9.40

Have you taken the carpet squeegee challenge yet? If not, you may want to brace yourself before reading up on it and trying it out, especially if you happen to be a pet parent! The Ettore 12-inch Squeegee is an ideal carpet squeegee, but it’s also a great tool for windows, showers, and even countertops.

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Amazon
$19.99
was $23.77

These simple, stickable broom and mop grippers are great for organizing a broom closet easily and efficiently—in fact, I recently used them to completely reorganize a cleaning closet and wondered why I never bought them before! They’re damage-free and are strong enough to hold up to four pounds.

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Amazon
$13.99

Elevate your plant collection with these ceiling hooks, a reader favorite for use indoors or out. The set includes all the hardware needed for installing in solid or hollow ceilings, and they can hold up to 25 pounds—perfect for displaying your pothos or other trailing plant.

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Amazon
$24.99

Baseboards are one of those spots lots of people forget to clean, but the Baseboard Buddy is on a mission to change that! Its extension handle saves your back and knees, while the microfiber cloth pad can be used either wet or dry. Any household with baseboards or crown moulding should definitely have one of these on hand.

20 / 30
Amazon
$26.06

This curtain rod is a renter’s dream come true. It’s attractive, easy to install (it relies on tension instead of hardware), and won’t damage your window frames at all. Simply hang your curtains on it, twist the finial to install, and your windows are dressed!

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Amazon
$13.30
was $14.99

It’s officially sweater season! This battery-operated fabric defuzzer is a top-seller on Amazon for that very reason, but it’s also great for caring for upholstery and other fabrics year-round. There’s also a rechargeable version if you prefer to not deal with batteries.

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Amazon
$9.99

We're kind of obsessed with the Copco Turntable, a simple little gadget that can make all the difference when it comes to organizing your spice cabinet, medicine cabinet, or the corners of your kitchen countertops. It has a non-skid surface, is easy to clean, and best of all—it’s super affordable.

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Amazon
$114.13
was $119.99

The BlueAir Blue Pure 411 made our Best List this year, and it’s a definite reader-favorite, too! It’s way more affordable than most air purifiers out there, but still has a super effective three-stage filtration system and BlueAir’s HEPASilent filter technology.

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Amazon
$59.99

With over 20,000 five-star reviews, we’re pretty sure this customizable pillow is just right for any side, stomach, or back sleeper (it even made our Best List). Just unzip it to add or remove the hypoallergenic fill to get the firmness level that’s just right for you.

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Amazon
$37.99
was $59.99

Miroco’s Bright White Light Therapy LED Lamp has been popping up a lot recently, just in time to stave off the winter blues. Amazon reviewers rave about how effective it is, and you can’t beat the price!

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Amazon
$88.00
was $113.29

Our Commerce Editor, Nicole, tried out the Bissell Spinwave Plus recently and was blown away. It has over 1,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, and she can confirm that it’s just as great as everyone says. Dual spinning cleaning heads let it glide effortlessly across your floors, leaving nothing but clean in its path.

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Amazon
$10.95

If you’re still using dryer sheets, get with the program! There are many reasons to switch to wool dryer balls instead, and this set from Smart Sheep will help keep your clothes soft in a natural and eco-friendly way.

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Amazon
$9.00
was $14.99

We’ve raved about this Amazon bestseller before, and AT readers agree: It is simply the best drawer organizer out there if you’re tight on drawer space. The secret is its tiered storage compartments, which essentially let you stack up cutlery in your drawer, saving lots of valuable space.

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Amazon
$8.99
was $12.00

Everyone loves the cozy look and feel of a sheepskin rug, but they also require some maintenance to keep them clean and puffy. The MetU Sheepskin Rug Brush is designed for just that—it easily glides through sheepskin or other high-pile rugs to remove debris and freshen them up. Another smart use for it? Grooming your dog!

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Amazon
$8.26

When it comes to your kitchen, finding tools that are practical, multi-functional, and stylish is key. That's why this product is so genius—it can be used as a dish rack or as storage for cutting boards, sheet pans, pots, and more. Plus, the bamboo looks so nice that you can even take it out of the kitchen and use to hold magazines and records.