40 Weird But Genius Gadgets On Amazon

There’s a very fine line between “weird” and “genius,” and on websites like Amazon, these two categories often overlap. In this Venn diagram of bizarre brilliance, you’ll find products that you didn’t even know you needed in your life. Imagine a world in which the fitted sheet never slides off the bed, you never again have to clean splatters off the microwave, and folding your laundry takes mere minutes. This is the world you can live in with these strange Amazon gadgets.

Best of all, if you — like hundreds of reviewers before you — decide that these things are a must-buy, they won’t break the bank. All of them come in at $30 or less, which is a pretty minor investment when it comes to life-changing efficiency and super smart designs.

1. CeSunlight Rechargeable Neck Light

How often do you need a light, but can’t spare a hand to hold it? This brilliant gadget offers hands-free illumination with its double LED heads on a flexible arm, and it’s totally rechargeable. You can easily wear it around your neck, wrap it around a pole, or prop it up on a table. It weighs only three ounces, so it’s comfortable to wear while reading a book, and the two settings (spotlight or floodlight) makes it suitable for any job. $14 — Shop Now

2) TechMatte Air Vent Phone Mount

If you want to mount your phone to your car without damaging the dashboard, the TechMatte Phone Mount can help. The durable prongs clip onto most cars’ air vents, while the strong neodymium magnet clings onto the metal pad that effortlessly adheres to your device. It then swivels and rotates to your optimal viewing angle, so you can see your navigation while you drive. (It’s also available in blue or red.) $8 — Shop Now

3) Bed Band Sheet Holders

No more waking up on a bare mattress. Bed Bands anchor your fitted sheet into place, no matter how stretched out the elastic is. The reliable clasp securely holds any type of fabric without damaging it, while the cord-lock button lets you choose your desired tension. Since they come in a pack of four, you’ll have one for every corner, and reviewers say they “work exactly like they’re supposed to.” $13 (Pack of 4) — Shop Now

4) OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer

Open and prep avocados safely and with one single tool. The OXO Good Grips Three-In-One Slicer has a skin-safe knife to cut it open, a stainless steel pitter to get rid of the center, and a built-in slicer that lifts the fruit from its skin in seven pieces. It’s even dishwasher-safe for easy clean-up. $10 — Shop Now

5) Survival Frog USB AA Rechargeable Batteries

Most gadgets nowadays are rechargeable, but for the ones that still run on batteries, you’ve got these Survival Frog rechargeable ones. They work with all electronics that require AA batteries, but they flip open to reveal a plug that fits in any USB port. That means that when these batteries run out of juice, you can restore them to their full power using your phone charger plug or laptop. They even come with a four-port USB charging hub. $20 (Pack of 4) — Shop Now

6) SlipX Solutions Splash Guards

Keep the water inside your shower — not running down the side of your wall. These SlipX Solutions Splash Guards attach to existing hooks, so they’re adhesive- and damage-free. They then hold the liner flush against the wall with their strong, flexible design. That way, they’re totally invisible from outside your tub or shower, and you no longer have to worry about mold, water stains, or puddles. $9 (Set of 2) — Shop Now

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7) Bone iPhone Sound Amplifier

Boost the volume of your phone without any extra cords, batteries, or electronics. This Bone Amplifier fits right over your iPhone 6, 7, or 8 to increase the volume up to 13 decibels. It’s made from soft silicone, so it won’t scratch your screen, and it’s angled so it can prop your phone up straight or on its side. If you don’t like the red, you can also get it in black. $14 — Shop Now

8) Maxtour Lazy Cosmetics Bag

Tired of sifting endlessly through your entire makeup bag for your favorite eyeliner pencil? The Maxtour Lazy Cosmetics Bag expands into a flat mat so you can see everything at once. When it’s time to travel or put it away, the drawstring closure pulls it into a convenient little sack. It’s lightweight, waterproof in case of spills, available in a few different patterns, and has a hidden zippered pocket. It’s also great for nail polish, art supplies, tools, and grooming gadgets. $10 — Shop Now

9) Joseph Joseph Cutlery Cleaner

Wash both sides of the spoon at once, get in between fork prongs, and keep your fingers away from knife blades. The Joseph Joseph Cutlery Cleaner is an easy-to-hold brush with wrap-around bristles that make it so much easier to wash utensils by hand. Its textured grip is comfortable in your palm, and reviewers say the bristles are “stiff enough to get the knives clean, but soft enough to not scratch the metal.” $8 — Shop Now

10) BoxLegend Folding Board

Folding is definitely the worst part of doing laundry, but the BoxLegend Board makes it so much easier. It has six swiveling panels that effortlessly fold blouses, t-shirts, and pants into uniform, easy-to-stack squares. The simple steps take seconds to master, and reviewers say, “I am amazed at how much of a game changer this is.” $12 — Shop Now

11) Mosquito Repellent Bracelets

Until recently, you had two options for outdoor summer nights: spray your body with chemicals, or get eaten alive. Now you have these Mosquito Repellent Bracelets, which offer 720 hours of bug-repelling power straight from your wrist. They’re filled with non-toxic ingredients that deter bugs of all kinds, and the silicone bands are reusable and adjustable to fit people of any age. $10 (Pack of 5) — Shop Now

12) Now Designs Staybowlizer

What can the Now Designs Staybowlizer do? Help you mix, whisk, and whip with one hand at the ideal angle. Suction-lock any bowl onto your counter top. Create a double-boiler on your stove. Keep pet bowls from sliding around the kitchen floor. Since this reversible silicone tool is durable, heat-resistant, and brilliantly designed, the possibilities are endless. $20 — Shop Now

13) SOG Key Folding Knife

Even though it’s made from stainless steel and shaped like a house key, this SOG Key Folding Knife ensures that you’re anyways prepared anywhere you go. When not in use, it’s safety concealed inside the key, and it has a lockback that provides additional security in the open position. $11 — Shop Now

14) LANGRIA Knee Pillow

Ideal for side sleepers, back sleepers, or anyone with knee pain, the LANGRIA Knee Pillow is specifically designed to provide support, cushioning, and alignment wherever you need it. Its memory foam interior is curved to fit between your knees, and folds outward to support both at once. All materials are eco-friendly, and the exterior zip-cover is removable, washable, and anti-bacterial to keep things sanitary. $30 — Shop Now

15) Nkomax Lightning Cable USB Tassel

Attach this adorable tassel keychain to your bag or keys, and you’ll never again be without a phone charging cable. The USB and lightning plugs are hidden inside the fringe and made with a durable, tangle-free design. That way, all you need is a USB port and your device, and you’re good to go. It’s available in several colors and it’s backed by a lifetime guarantee. $10 — Shop Now

16) Active Wow Teeth Whitening Charcoal Powder

Teeth whitening is no longer synonymous with harsh chemicals and sensitive gums. Active Wow is a gentle and natural powder made from activated charcoal and bentonite clay. These extremely absorbent ingredients soak up stains and odors from your teeth without causing irritation, and the before-and-after pictures are shocking. $25 — Shop Now

17) BestBookStand Book Holder

Nurses, law students, avid readers, and chefs are obsessing over this BestBookStand Book Holder. In fact, it has nearly 2,500 reviews because it holds your novels, textbooks, and documents upright at the optimal angle and open to the correct page. It’s especially great for following manuals and recipes or for improving your posture while you read. $11 — Shop Now

18) Handheld Sewing Machine

For on-the-spot repairs and last-minute alterations, you’ve got this adorable (but powerful) Hand-Held Sewing Machine. Reviewers say, “What a great tool to have around for those unexpected [quick fixes]…This little machine really works.” It connects to a wall adapter and can also run on batteries, and even though it fits in the palm of your hand, it has a presser foot, bobbin holder, rotary wheel, and power switch with a safety lock. It even comes with 11 threads, scissors, and a needle, so basically, you’ll be everyone’s hero at the next wedding you attend. $17 — Shop Now

19) Body Back Buddy Junior

Get out all those knots, no massage therapist required. The Back Buddy Junior is a brilliantly-designed trigger point therapy tool that uses seven accurately-placed knobs to dig deep into tense muscles. Best of all, it uses the leverage from your own body, so you can get hard-to-reach spots entirely on your own. Since it has reinforced curves and extremely strong bonding fibers, it can handle a ton of pressure, too. $22 — Shop Now

20) Peroom Personal Alarm

Everyone — women, night workers, teenagers, hikers, elderly people — should have a Peroom Personal Alarm. This tiny life-saver attaches to your keychain or bag and creates an extremely loud 14o-decibel noise if you’re ever lost, attacked, hurt, or in trouble. It also functions as an LED flashlight, and it comes in a pack of three different colors for all of your loved ones. $14 (Pack of 3) — Shop Now

21) PRO-MART Pull-Out Refrigerator Bins

If you’re out of shelf and drawer space in your fridge, these PRO-MART Pull-Out Bins create storage where there was none. The extendable rail clips onto most existing shelves to give you a hanging basket for all your perishable essentials. It’s made from BPA-free plastic, comes in two sizes, and has reviewers saying things like, “Lifesaver! My fridge is organized again!” $11 — Shop Now

22) Kusonkey Universal Socket

Forget endlessly searching for the right-sized drill accessory — The Kusonkey Universal Socket fits them all. This smart tool fits on your drill and automatically adjusts to grasp all sizes of hex nuts, screws, hooks, and bolt heads. The secret is the steel spring pins, which retract to the shape of most objects for a tight fit every time. $10 — Shop Now

23) Squat N Go Folding Stool

It might be the strangest product on this list, but hundreds of reviewers say that the Squat N Go stool “makes going number two a lot easier.” That’s because it lifts your legs up into an evolutionarily-ideal position, which straightens out the kink in your colon to reduce constipation. It’s ergonomically designed to fit all toilets, available in four colors, has rubber grips to stop it from sliding, and even folds up for easy storage when it’s not in use. $20 — Shop Now

24) Bissell Smart Details Brushwares Dustpan Set

At first glance, this may look like your average dustpan, but the Bissel Smart Details Set is so much smarter. It has a dual-sided mini broom suitable for two types of messes: dense bristles for crumbs and dirt, and rubber fingers ideal for human hair and pet fur. The rubber lip creates a bridge between the floor and the dust pan, and the brush nestles into the handle for easy storage. $19 — Shop Now

25) QQB Ultrasonic Repeller

Keep bugs and rodents away from your house, all without compromising the health of your family or your pets. These Ultrasonic Pest Repellers use ultrasonic sound waves that humans can’t hear to deter fleas, mosquitoes, mice, roaches, and spiders. They plug right into your wall to cover a perimeter of 2,200 square feet, and they work without any harmful chemicals, scents, or inhumane traps. Most importantly, buyers have given them a 4.7-star rating because they actually do the job. $27 — Shop Now

26) WuoJI Phone Card Wallet

The WuoJI Phone Card Wallet is a life-saver for joggers, light travelers, and minimalists. It’s also an awesome thing to have for festivals, concerts with a no-bag policy, and nights out to the club. It’s a highly-elastic pouch with two pockets that adheres securely to your phone, so you can store cash, keys, headphones, and cards. It even has two layers of RFID-blocking material to stop high-tech pickpockets, and you can get it in black, gray, pink, or purple. $9 — Shop Now

27) Wasserstein Purse Light And External Battery

Keep your bag illuminated and your phone charged with this gadget from Wasserstein. First, it’s motion-activated and lights up automatically when you reach into your bag, so you can find your keys or wallet in seconds. Second, it’s made with a built-in mAh battery so you can charge your devices on-the-go, even when there’s no wall outlet in sight. $15 — Shop Now

28) Kishu Binchotan Water Purifier Sticks

Binchotan, also known as “white charcoal,” is extremely effective when it comes to safely removing impurities from your water. These Kishu Binchotan Water Purifier Sticks are a waste-free way to create clean, fresh-tasting water without any plastic parts. Simply toss one into a glass or carafe and let it soak up chlorine, toxins, and harsh tastes. Since you can reactivate them by boiling them in water, they’re totally reusable. $18 (Pack of 3) — Shop Now

29) Sugru Moldable Glue

Consider this your one-step DIY solution to anything that needs gluing, improving, or reinforcing. Sugru starts as a moldable putty, but turns into a tactile silicone rubber overnight. As a result, you can use it to fix holes in your shoes, create heat-resistant handles on pots, reinforce your phone chargers, make hooks on the side of your desk or in your shower… You name it. $20— Shop Now

30) Quinnno Magnetic Paper Towel Rack

Turn your paper towel holder into something way more practical. This magnetic rack effortlessly attaches to your fridge, toaster oven, or metal desk. It then provides a holder for paper towels, plastic wrap, or foil, as well as a storage container that can be used for kitchen utensils or art supplies. Not only can it handle more than four pounds of weight, but it’s rust-proof and made with ventilation holds to prevent mold. $18 — Shop Now

31) Contigo AUTOSEAL Kangaroo Water Bottle

Reviewers absolutely love the Contigo Water Bottle because it’s BPA-free, has an easy-press mouth piece that won’t leak or drip, and features a patented carabiner clip for efficient travel. Throw in the hidden storage compartment for their cash, keys, and cards, and people are over the moon. “Super convenient when you don’t want to take your wallet to places like the gym or the beach,” one buyer writes. $13 — Shop Now

32) 5 Fold Products Under-The-Desk Hammock

Put your feet up and relax — yes, even at work. This under-the-desk hammock provides a sturdy, comfortable platform that increases circulation and lessens back pain. It attaches to any desk without damage thanks to its universal fastening system, and it’s height-adjustable because of its high-tension rope stoppers. $23 — Shop Now

33) Addalock

Add a lock to absolutely any door with the aptly-named Addalock. Because it installs in seconds without any tools, it gives you additional security and privacy in places like hotels, AirBNBs, rentals, dorms, or rooms without any locks at all. Simply insert the metal plate into the strike of the door and close it. Then put the moving rod into the butterfly hole and drop the handle. After that, no one can get in until you remove it. $22 — Shop Now

34) Vintar Toilet Light

For middle-of-the-night bathroom trips, there’s the Vintar Toilet Light. This smart gadget attaches to any toilet bowl and automatically lights up when it senses movement. It then cycles through 16 different colors until you’re done going, after which it automatically turns off again. If you’re tired of blinding yourself with the overhead light at two AM, this one’s a must — it even has dimmer settings. $11 — Shop Now

35) Magnetic Microwave Splatter Cover

This Magnetic Microwave Splatter Cover is made from BPA-free, food-grade material that can safely heat up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. It fits over most plates and bowls to stop splatters from getting all over your microwave, but the coolest part? It’s made with special steam vents to keep your leftovers moist and fresh-tasting, and it has magnets that attach to the top of your microwave to keep it out of the way when retrieving your food. $8 — Shop Now

36) Sleep Whale Adjustable Memory Foam Pillow

Most people agree that memory foam is the most supportive and comfortable material to sleep on, but height and density preferences differ. This Sleep Whale Pillow is revolutionary because it’s totally adjustable. It’s filled with premium shredded memory foam that you can add or remove depending on your sleep position and texture preferences. It’s also hypoallergenic and comes with a machine-washable cover. $21 — Shop Now

37) Giftkoncepts Food Saver Caps

Keep open food fresh while turning the bag into an easy-pour container. These Giftkoncepts Food Saver Caps are made from quality silicone that threads through bags of nuts, chips, candy, grains, and more. It then flips open and closed to keep the bag sealed in its original packaging, but provide a spout for next time. This set comes with three different shapes and sizes, and they’re safe in the freezer and dishwasher, too. $13 (Set of 3) —Shop Now

38) Sunny Seat Window Cat Hammock

Your cat loves to watch the birds and squirrels, and you love your cat. Consequently, the Sunny Seat Window Cat Hammock is a no-brainer. It attaches to any window or glass door using industrial-strength suction cups that can support up to 50 pounds. Your cat can then sit on the cloth structure, which is comfortable, removable, and machine-washable. “Super easy to assemble,” one reviewer writes. “My cats are so obsessed with it they fight over it.” $16 — Shop Now

39) STK No-Odor Silicone Scrubber Sponges

They might look like your average sponges, but these STK Heavy Duty Silicone Scrubbers are so much more than that. Since they’re made from silicone, they’re totally resistant to odors, mold, mildew, and bacteria. They’re also really effective when it comes to removing grime and baked-on food, but they won’t scratch your cookware. Reviewers can’t stop raving: “No matter how dirty the sponge gets, the dirt washes away. It just doesn’t stain. It doesn’t smell bad… I bought a 10-pack and the first one hasn’t lost anything, so I may never need to buy another sponge.” $17 (Pack of 10) — Shop Now

40) ARCTIC Breeze Mobile USB Fan

This one’s for the person who’s always overheating. The ARCTIC Breeze Fan plugs into any USB port to keep you cool on the go — so it works with laptops, portable battery chargers, phone charging adapters, and car chargers. It also has a flexible gooseneck that you can point in any direction. “It’s affordable, powerful, and keeps me from getting unreasonably upset at the world because I’m spending 9 hours a day hot and uncomfortable while working,” says one reviewer. At this price, how could you go wrong? $8 — Shop Now

41. Portable Blender for Smoothies And/Or Protein Shakes

This versatile and effective blender is perfect for salad dressings, juices, smoothies, and even protein shakes. It has enough strength to blend together ice, fruits, vegetables, and seeds. Thankfully, it comes with a hand ice cube tray and is even dishwasher safe. Buy Now – $36.99

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