20 Odd But Useful Home Products You Can Buy on Amazon
Updated: Feb. 03, 2023Sure, they look quirky, but these items you can buy on Amazon are about to change how you cook, clean, DIY and more.
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Pizza Scissors
Toss out your pizza cutter and pick up a pair of pizza scissors! This odd but useful kitchen gadget allows you to perfectly cut your pie without dragging off the top layer of cheese. You simply slide the spatula tip under the pizza and begin cutting.
Cut-Resistant Gloves
If you’re sick of grating knuckles instead of the cheese or cutting off a chunk of your fingernail when slicing fruit, it’s time to invest in these gloves. Odd but useful, these gloves allow you to handle your grater, knives and mandolin slicer without needing a bandage nearby. The gloves are made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, glass fiber and Spandex, and are designed to resist cuts from even the sharpest blades.
Compact Stacking Kitchen Tool Set
No matter how often you organize, it seems like your kitchen utensils always end up in a jumbled mess in one of your drawers, right? This quirky gadget is here to solve that problem. The Joseph Joseph stacking utensils set features a metal tip with a strong magnet that allows the utensils to stack firmly on top of each other.
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Multi-Function Kitchen Tool
If you’re intrigued by the ‘less is more’ mentality, consider downsizing the number of gadgets in your kitchen with this multi-function tool that is a combination spatula, fork, tongs, toothed tongs and a launch control to remove any food from the fork.
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Blade Brush
Keep your fingers and palms safe from slices and pokes when washing your knives with this odd but effective blade brush. It features a textured grip, greatly lessening the chance of your fingers making contact with the blade. Meanwhile, the strong bristles ensure a premium clean.
Magnetic Wristband
For the woodworker, home improvement enthusiast or general DIYer, this innovative wristband is sure to be their new best friend. To access screws, nuts, drill bits, bolts, nails and washers, just look at your wrist and there they are!
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Mini Electric Scrubber
Put down the old toothbrush you’ve been using to scrub your kitchen and bathroom. This cordless power scrubber is a cleaner’s delight. Lightweight and rechargeable, you can use it to clean anywhere you’ve got grime, inside or out.
Angry Mama
This slightly scary looking as-seen-on-TV product does just what it says it will! Here’s how this device works: You fill it with water and vinegar, microwave it for 7 minutes and then you’ll see that the hardened gunk in the microwave has loosened up! Wipe with a clean cloth or paper towel and thank Angry Mama for doing such a great job!
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Toilet Bowl Night Light
Not that illuminating your toilet is on the top of your priorities, but when you’re stumbling around in the middle of the night, this quirky night light really comes in handy. It’s easier on your eyes than turning on the overhead bathroom light and you can set it on carousel mode so it rotates through all 16 of its colors! Best part? It only turns on when someone enters the bathroom, thanks to the built-in motion sensor.
High-Pressure Toilet Plunger
Clearing up a toilet clog is messy business. Hovering over the toilet as you manually plunge is a lot of work! This high-pressure toilet plunger may not make you enjoy toilet plunging, but it will sure make the process easier. The high-pressure air plunger unclogs blockages caused by hair, toilet paper and more.
Interior And Exterior Car Cleaning Glove
This car cleaning glove makes it easy to clean hard-to-reach places that traditional scrubbers and bristles can’t reach. One side features microfiber cloth that’s great for dusting and building up a soapy lather when washing your car. The other side is made of a smooth, heavy-duty material to scrub away stubborn dirt.
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Ultimate Drink Holder for Your Sofa
For when reaching for the coffee table is just too strenuous, the CouchCoaster comes to the rescue. It also keeps accidental spills from happening if you’re one of those people who likes to tempt fate by balancing your coffee cup on the arm of the sofa. Plus, it’s a great space-saver if you don’t have room for a coffee table.
My Critter Catcher Insect Catcher
Disgusting critters crawling around your home can ruin your whole day as you try to avoid them, find someone to catch them or struggle to get the job done yourself! This insect catcher is your best bet for safely catching and removing spiders, scorpions, crickets and more from a safe distance. To use, you surround the bug with the soft bristles, then pull the trigger to scoop it up.
Scrub Daddy
This powerful little guy is a game changer. The not-so-average sponge is designed to fit comfortably in your hand, giving you great grip and coverage so you can spend less time scrubbing. It also changes texture depending on the temperature of the water you’re using, making it more effective than your run-of-the-mill sponge.
Eggshell Peeler
Made from BPA-free plastic, this quirky kitchen gadget eliminates the tedious work of peeling shells off of hard-boiled eggs. You can even use the blade to crack raw eggs!
The Drain Wig
This clever device prevents clogs in your tub and shower drain by collecting the hair that would otherwise cause a clog. It’s a very easy-to-use as-seen-on-TV product that solves a common problem.
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Ladybug Desk Vacuum
Crumbs, dust and eraser shavings are unsightly, annoying and messy. Clean them up with this ladybug desk vacuum! It’s lightweight, compact, well-built, quiet and cute!
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HexFlex Multi-Tool
If you’re an avid DIYer, this snowflake-shaped multi-tool is right up your alley. It can be used in place of 15 tools, including a Phillips screwdriver flathead screwdriver, box cutter and bottle opener. Plus, it’s compact enough to slip into your tool bag, purse, backpack and more!
Refrigerator Deodorizer
No one wants to eat anything from a refrigerator that smells weird. This egg-shaped deodorizer is made with diatomite (a type of rock that regulates humidity) and activated carbon (that absorbs odor). Go ahead and use it in closets, drawers or near shoe racks, too!
Pink Piggy Steamer
Quirky and cute, this piggy steamer is a multipurpose silicone lid that you can place directly over ingredients in a pot for even cooking. You can also use it in the microwave. Laugh a little as you watch the steam come out from the pig’s snout!
