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60 Life-Changing, Cheap Products You'll End Up Using 3x Per Day

You’ll really get your dollar’s worth with these highly useful Amazon finds.

Written by Amanda Pellegrino
60 Life-Changing, Cheap Products You'll End Up Using 3x Per Day
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I don’t know about you, but some of the most-used products around my house are things I randomly bought on a Tuesday but now could not imagine my life without. I’m talking about kitchen organizers have completely changed my meal-prepping game, car essentials that make everything easier, and grooming tools that keep me looking so fresh. Sure, the life-changing products on this list are cheap to begin with, but once you do a little math to figure out the price per use, we’re talking about cents on the dollar here.

01A reusable lint roller that uses adhesive stone to clean up your clothes

Get all the lint, crumbs, and pills off your clothes and furniture with this reusable roller. It’s filled with enhanced diatomite stone that has strong adhesion properties, sticking to everything it touches as you roll it over your outfits. When it gets full and dirty, just gently rinse it under water until it’s clean again.

02A V-shaped jar opener that mounts underneath your kitchen cabinet

This jar opener screws into the bottom of your kitchen cabinet so it doesn’t take up any extra counter space and is ready to go any time you need to use it. The unique V shape makes it versatile enough to open any shaped lid — from pickle jars to nail polish tubes. It makes opening jars so easy you can do it with one hand.

03A fidget ring that blends in perfectly with your existing jewelry stacks

Available in gold or white gold-colored sterling silver, this fidget ring blends in seamlessly with your existing jewelry collection and can be a game-changer when it comes to helping you focus or alleviate stress. The ring has 10 monochromatic beads on it that you can spin around the delicate band to create different patterns, easing your mind in the process.

  • Available sizes: 4 – 10
  • Available colors: 2

04A soap dispensing dish brush with a built-in scraper for tough messes

If you hate washing your dishes, this soap dispensing brush makes it way easier — and allows you to keep your hands dry the whole time. Fill the brush with dish soap, and it dispenses into the strong bristles with the push of a button. The bristles will clean without scratching, and the back of the brush has a built-in scraper to tackle extra tough messes.

05A compact detangling brush with a mirror in the handle

If you like to refresh your hair throughout the day, this brush folds in half and closes into a small protected pod so you can take it with you anywhere you go. It has ultra soft and flexible bristles that are great for all hair types and can be used wet or dry to style and detangle. It also has a built-in mirror so you can check your ‘do post-brushing.

06A cute loose tea infuser shaped like a cartoon mushroom

This tea infuser is a must-have for anyone who loves a cuppa every once in a while. Shaped like a cute cartoon mushroom, it’s made of 100% food-safe materials that are heat-resistant to withstand boiling water. Just add your favorite loose leaf tea, and let the holes in the top fill the water with deliciousness. It even has a convenient chain and gnome that hangs outside to remove the infuser when you’re ready.

07Solid soap sheets that just need water to lather up

These paper soap sheets ensure you can get your hands nice and clean no matter where you are. Each pack has 100 sheets and all you have to do is add water to get the sheet to lather into a nice foamy soap. They’re ideal for camping, flying, bringing to work, and more.

08An easy-to-use veggie chopper with 4 different blades & a catch-all bin

There’s a reason nearly 85,000 people gave this veggie chopper five stars — it helps make meal prep a total breeze. It comes with two dicing blades, a spiral blade, and a ribbon blade, allowing you to chop with one swift movment. It has a large 5-cup container to neatly catch everything that you prep, keeping your kitchen tidy. It comes with cleaning tools and is dishwasher-safe so you can get on with your day instead of spending time cleaning.

09Screen cleaning wipes that remove fingerprints & lint without streaks

If you’ve never cleaned your phone, laptop, tablet, or camera screen, these wipes just might change your life. They’re individually wrapped so you can take them on-the-go, and they’re made of latex-free, BPA-free material that will remove fingerprints, lint, and smudges without streaking or leaving any residue behind.

10A handheld fan with up to 12 hours of battery life & LED display

This USB-rechargable handheld fan can keep you cool anywhere. It has up to 12 hours of battery life on a single charge and it folds into itself to easily slip into your pocket, making it especially portable. It has a built-in flashlight and a lanyard that you can use to hang it on your backpack.

11Toilet paper spray that creates a septic-safe wet wipe

Spritz a little bit of this spray directly onto your toilet paper to create a wet wipe that’s actually sewer safe, septic safe, biodegradable, and flushable. It has a hypoallergenic formula that’s packed with witch hazel, aloe vera, and essential oils to cleanse, soothe, and moisturize the area and give you long-lasting freshness.

12Reusable silicone baking mats that are heat-resistant up to 480 degrees

Swap out aluminum foil and parchment paper with these reusable silicone baking mats and elevate all your cooking every day. They’re heat resistant up to 480 degrees and can be used up to 3,000 times. They come in two sizes — half sheet and quarter sheet — and have a nonstick surface that evenly distributes heat to your pastries, pizzas, or one-pan dinners

13Retractable USB charging cords with 3 different built-in wires

The best part about these charging cords is that all the wires retract so you’re not left with a tangle of cables. It has one USB output that goes to one lighting, one USB-C, and one micro USB to charge devices of different kinds and brands. It can charge up to three things at a time, so it’s easy to take with you to make sure you’re at 100% no matter where you are.

14Moisturizing & glowy lip balm that goes on buttery soft & lightweight

This glowy lip balm is enriched with ultra hydrating shea butter and soothing Murumuru seed butter to lock in moisture and leave your lips smooth and supple. It goes on buttery soft and doesn’t leave your lips feeling sticky so you can wear it alone for a subtle shimmer or to prime your lips before adding color.

15A foldable grabber tool with a rotating head & nonslip handle

Stop climbing up on your kitchen counter to grab things from the top shelf and use this reacher tool instead. It has a 360-degree rotating head and a nonslip rubber-coated hand with magnetic claws to help you grab everything from jars on a shelf to keys that got stuck in a tricky spot. Plus the handle extends up to 32 inches and then folds in half to easily store.

16Food-grade spray designed to deep clean your produce

This veggie wash spray is made with vegetable-derived ingredients that can help remove wax, dirt, dust, pesticides, and handling residue commonly found in grocery stores and farmers markets. It can be used to spray hard produce like apples and carrots or soak leafy produce like romaine and berries. Plus, it doesn’t leave any kind of aftertaste, making it an easy go-to.

17A stamp roller that can help protect sensitive information

This this identity theft stamp can be rolled over sensitive information on any documents you want to toss but not shred to keep all your info secure. It uses black ink to spell out “confidential” over and over again to effectively hide any text underneath. It comes with six ink refills, and it dries quickly for a mess-free application.

18A highly rated oven tool that helps you pull & push the rack without burning yourself

This oven tool is made of silicone that’s heat resistant up to 645 degrees and features three notches on the end to let you push and pull the hot oven racks while you’re cooking. It works on toaster ovens, air fryers, and conventional ovens to let you cook while protecting your fingers and hands from burns. It’s so easy to grab, it’s no surprise it has a 4.8-star rating.

19A sturdy phone stand with an adjustable angle & height

You’re going to use this phone stand all the time because of how versatile it is. The top can hold your device vertically or horizontally, and the viewing angle can be adjusted from 10 to 45 degrees. The stand’s arm can raise from 6.3 to 9 inches, depending on how high you need it to be. The bottom has a nonslip bottom that also works to protect your surfaces from scratching.

20An electric lighter with an adjustable gooseneck top

This electric lighter has a 360-degree rotatable and flexible neck that makes lighting everything from a candle to a bonfire to a birthday cake easier — plus it keeps your hands and fingers far away from the flame. It can be used up to 600 times on a single charge, and it has a windproof and splash-proof design.

21A single-serve pour-over coffee maker that’s so easy to use

Make your favorite cafe-worthy brews at home with this easy-to-use pour-over coffee maker. Simply add the filter, grounds, and up to 12 ounces of hot water, put it on top of your favorite mug and the auto-drip tank creates a delicious, well-balanced brew. The lid helps retain heat while brewing, and it comes with 10 filters to get you started.

22A wildly popular dish spray that’s tough on burnt-on messes

According to fan-favorite brand Dawn, this dish spray gives you “the power of an overnight soak in minutes.” It has three extra cleaning boosters to help remove grease and grime on everyday messes and tough, burnt-on food, and it works — just peep the 88,000 five-star reviews. Plus, the sprayer is reusable, so when you’re done just buy the refill and replace the head.

23A bag hook to keep your purse secure & off the floor

This bag hook knocks out two birds with one stone: It not only attaches to the side of a table to keep your purse from sitting on the dirty floor, but it also can be used as a clip to attach your purse to your chair to keep it secure and dissuade theft. It has a 1.4-inch opening, and it’s so small that it easily tucks into your purse to travel with.

24A stainless steel salad chopper with 2 extra wide blades

This knife is going to totally change the game when you’re meal prepping salads for your busy week. With a mezzaluna-style design, it has two extra wide stainless steel blades that you can move back and forth over veggies, lettuce, and fruits to chop seamlessly. Plus, it has an overhead handle that helps protect your fingers from cuts.

25A convenient key-shaped multitool with 16 functions

This multitool fits onto your keychain like a key but is so incredibly useful. It has 16-plus uses including a bottle opener, wire stripper, bit driver, closed wrench, and more. Because it’s so lightweight and portable, it’s a great emergency tool for hikers and campers as a jack of all trades tool on hand.

26A splatter screen to protect your kitchen from grease sprays

With over 32,000 five-star ratings, this splatter screen sits on top of your pots and pans and features a heavy duty fine mesh made of stainless steel to prevent oil from spraying all over you and your kitchen. It’s dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning, and it can also be used as a strainer or cooling rack for cookies.

27Pretty, colorful medium tip pens for super smooth writing

These pretty pens come in 10 gorgeous colors and feature a 0.7-millimeter tip for targeted and smooth writing. The ink dries quickly and won’t smear — great for left handed writers — and it won’t bleed through paper. They have a square body that gives you a very comfortable grip and gold lids that instantly elevate your daily writing, journaling, or grocery listing.

28A handheld steamer with an extra-long power cord

This handheld steamer has a 9.2-foot power cord to make it way easier to remove wrinkles from your clothes anywhere — no iron required. It has a 240-milliliter tank capacity that allows you to continuously steam for up to 15 minutes at a time. It heats up quickly and works great on chiffon, silk, wool, cotton, linen, nylon, and more.

29A 5-in-1 can & bottle opener with a magnetic back

This one little tool can open so many different things, you’ll be reaching for it all the time. It has a traditional bottle opener for beers, a claw to break the vacuum seal on pickle jars, a screw cap opener for soda bottles, and a post to leverage ring pulls on soup cans. Plus, there’s a magnet in the back so you can keep it easily accessible on your refrigerator.

30A light-up dog leash with up to 1,000 feet of visibility

This dog leash has LED lights inside so others can see your furry friend up to 1,000 feet away when you’re walking or playing outside in the dark. It works for up to eight hours on a single charge, and it comes in 10 vibrant colors to choose from. It’s waterproof and made of high-quality nylon with a padded handle to keep you and your pup comfortable.

31A handheld milk frother for a foamy latte in 15 seconds

Make a cafe-worthy morning brew for a fraction of the price when you use this milk frother at home. It has a battery-operated motor that whisks up foamy milk that’s rich and creamy for your favorite drink in just 15 seconds. It’s really versatile as a kitchen tool and can also be used for mixing salad dressings, frothing matcha, scrambling eggs, and more.

32Facial mist that can be used as a toner, setting spray, or midday refresh

This facial mist is packed with collagen to draw water into your skin, making it great to use as a toner before skincare, a setting spray before makeup, or a mid-day refresher if you’re looking for a dewy glow. It has a relaxing and uplifting scent and is infused with antioxidants to protect skin from environmental stressors.

33A best-selling food scale that is highly accurate

This food scale is great for precision cooking or baking because it displays five different measurements — ounces, grams, pounds, fluid ounces, and milliliters — and it can accurately weigh up to 11 pounds in 1 gram increments. It also has a slim, sleek design that’s easy to store in a drawer between uses.

34A fidget cube with 12 different stimulating activities

This fidget cube has 12 sides, which each feature a different stimulating activity. It has everything from buttons to a finger massager to sliders to a rotating disk to help soothe and center you. It has a durable design made of plastic and silicone and even comes with a protective carrying case so you can take it with you anywhere.

35Spoon & pot lid rests that are heat-resistant up to 320 degrees

These spoon rests will absolutely change the game in your kitchen and making cleaning so much easier. One side features five slots that can hold utensils so the mess ends up on the spoon rest and not on the counter. And the other side features a slim notch that can hold your pod lid upright and easy-to-grab the next time you need it.

36An eye-catching, vintage-inspired wall clock that comes in a ton of colors

A wall clock has a way of instantly elevating a space and this one is so cool and retro — with so many colors to choose from — it’ll actually double as decor. It has large black numbers in a contrasting color from the background and dials to make sure they pop. Stop looking at your phone and check the time on this instead — it’s so stylish, you’ll want to look anwyay.

37A travel pill organizer with 8 separate compartments

This pill organizer is perfect for traveling because it has small daily compartments and large refill compartments, so all your pills are in one spot. Each compartment has its own secure lid, and the whole thing buckles closed to keep anything from falling out. It even comes with daily labels and blank labels.

38Dish scrapers with a nylon edge & a silicone edge for cleaning

Each piece in this set of dish scrapers has one soft silicone side for nonstick cookware and one harder nylon side for baked-on grease and tricky messes, so you can get all your dishes sparkling clean. The silicone edge is heat resistant up to 400 degrees, and each one has a hanging hole to hang dry and easily store.

39A 4-in-1 device charger for your car with 31-inch retractable wires

The brilliance in this car charger is that the lightning and USB-C cables can be pulled out to 31.5 inches when you’re ready to charge and then retract into the box when you’re done. This way, there’s no tangled mess of wires in the center console all the time. It charges really quickly and has a USB and USB-C plug to charge devices that require different ports.

40Foldable silicone trivets that are heat-resistant up to 500 degrees

Made of extremely durable, food-grade silicone, these trivets are heat resistant up to 500 degrees, making them great for holding your pots and pans straight off the stove or oven to protect your surfaces. They come in five fun colors and feature a unique X-shape that can be compactly folded for easy storage.

41Ultra moisturizing hand lotion that creates an invisible shield of hydration

This lotion has a long-lasting, non-greasy formula that locks in hydration for up to 12 hours to help sooth and repair ultra dry skin. It won’t wash off with soap and helps protect your hands from sanitizer and other daily irritants. It comes in an 8-ounce bottle and can also be used on your legs, arms, chest, feet, and more.

42Useful bamboo tongs with a unique nonslip design

These bamboo tongs have so many uses you’ll be shocked how cheap they are. They have a slim, nonslip design that can be used for everything from serving salad, to grabbing bread out of the toaster, to flipping meat on the barbecue. The wood is smooth, coated in cooking oil, and treated with heat to be food-safe.

43A touchless soap dispenser with an adjustable dispense mechanism

Add this soap dispenser to your kitchen or bathroom counter, and it feels so fancy you’ll never go back. It’s motion-activated and automatically dispenses a serving of soap when it detects your hand up to 2.75 inches away. It has a 17-ounce capacity with a wide mouth opening to easily refill and you can control how much you want dispensed at a time — from 0.03 to 0.19 ounces.

44Reusable silicone food storage bags with a durable, leakproof seal

If you’re looking for environmentally friendly kitchen solutions, swap out single-use plastic bags with these reusable silicone bags. They’re made of food-grade silicone with a strong, leakproof seal. They’re heat resistant up to 425 degrees and are dishwasher-, freezer-, and microwave-safe to store all your meal prep essentials and leftovers.

45A light-up compact case with 2 different magnifying mirrors

This portable compact has two mirrors — one with normal magnification for makeup application and one with 10x magnification that’s great for eyeliner and eyebrows. It has a built-in LED light to make sure you can always see yourself no matter where you are. And it has a magnetic closure to keep the mirrors lint- and scratch-free.

46A bedside caddy with 4 compartments for everything you need

This caddy can be tucked underneath your mattress of couch cushion to give yourself a place to hold all your essentials so they’re easy to grab. It has two outer pouches for remotes, pens, and your phone, one mesh side pocket for a water bottle, and a large compartment for your computer, tablet, magazines, books, and more.

47A really popular toilet spray that traps odor before it even begins

Everyone should have this fan-favorite toilet spray in your bathroom because of how well it works. Simply spray three to four spritzes it into the bowl before you do your business, and it creates a barrier to trap odors below the surface to keep your bathroom smelling so good no one will know what you did in there.

48An easy-to-use garlic crusher shaped like a cute vampire

Vampires love crushing garlic — right? Well, this one certainly does. Just add your peeled garlic into the body of the vampire, pop on its head, and twist back and forth. Depending on how long you do it, you can get pressed, crushed, or minced garlic in just a few motions. It’s a quick and mess-free solution for adding garlic to all your favorite dishes.

49A squishy fidget toy that can help soothe stress

This adorable llama-shaped fidget toy can be squished, pressed, stretched, pulled and played with to help soothe stress and encourage focus. It’s small enough to take with you and use inconspicuously whenever you need it. It’s a great sensory activity to use when you’re stressed, bored, or needing a little help focusing.

50A compact bamboo organizer for your plastic wrap, aluminum foil & more

This organizer is an absolutely brilliant — and cheap — thing you never knew you needed. It has slots for all kinds of wraps — from plastic wrap to aluminum foil — with built-in sliders to cut things neatly and quickly. It’s compatible with any rolls less than 12 inches wide. And it comes with 21 stickers to label each compartment.

51A tiny waterproof Bluetooth speaker with 34,000 5-star ratings

This mini Bluetooth speaker is shockingly powerful for its size and price. Great for backyard barbecues, beach hangouts, or a party in the shower, this speaker is waterproof and has up to eight hours of battery life on a single charge. It delivers shockingly loud and clear sound in a super stylish way that’s easy to take with you everywhere.

52Misting hand sanitizer that cleans & moisturizes

These hand sanitizers come in easily portable containers that can last for up to 500 sprays. They’re made with aloe vera and essential oils to not only gently clean your skin but also moisturize so your hands don’t get all dried out from frequent use. They smell amazing and have a non-sticky, quick-dry finish, which is why they’ve achieved cult-favorite status on Amazon with a 4.8-star rating.

53Portable metal straws that can hang on your keychain

If you’re particular about what kind of straws you like to use in your iced coffee or margaritas, maybe it’s time to BYO with these portable metal straws. They have an expandable metal base and silicone end that collapse to fit inside a convenient metal case with a carabiner to attach them to your keychain and take with you everywhere.

54Grip strengtheners with 6 levels to work out with

Some people don’t know this, but your hands need just as much strengthening as your calves or abs. This set of grips for your hands come with six levels from 6.6 pounds to start and 50 pounds to work up to. They come with donuts to enhance your grip strength as you squish them, and finger holes to strengthen your wrist and hands as you expand them.

55Nonslip claw clips with a firm hold for any hair type

These claw clips are a fashion must-have right now for a crazy budget-friendly price. The set comes with two different designs each in four different colors. They have extra long but soft claws for a firm hold that stays in place without damaging or bending your hair — no matter how many times you take down and put up your ponytail. And they have an ergonomic design that’s easy to open and close.

56Best-selling headrest hooks to keep your bags off the floor of your car

These hooks snap right onto the headrests of your car and create a little space to put your purse, shopping bags, umbrellas, and more to keep them off the floor. They help keep your bags easily accessible so your things don’t go spilling out if you hit a bump in the road. Each hook can hold up to 55 pounds and can be turned frontwards or backwards.

57An 9-plug outlet extender with a built-in shelf

This outlet extender has six traditional plugs, two USB ports, and one USB-C port to turn an ordinary outlet into one that’s way more useful. On top of all that — literally — it has a built-in shelf that’s perfect for holding your phone, tablet, toothbrush, or speaker while it’s being charged. Plus, it has a ton of safety features like surge protection.

58A bottle cleaning brush with an extra-long handle & soft silicone bristles

If you’re trying to clean your water bottles with your hands, you’re in luck: this brush was specifically designed to help. It has a 12.5-inch long handle topped with soft silicone bristles that lather up nicely and allow you to reach all the way to the bottom of your bottles, vases, and other deep vessels. Plus, it a hole at the end to hang dry.

59A bakery-worthy serrated knife with a natural bamboo handle

This bread knife is exactly what you need to effortlessly cut even slices of bread every time. It has a natural bamboo handle that keeps your fingers far away from the sharp stainless steel blade. The serrated surface reduces friction to slice neatly through the bread without breaking, squishing, or tearing it apart.

60An uber popular insulated water bottle that comes in a bunch of fun color combos

There’s a reason why everyone’s raving about this fan-favorite Owala water bottle — including over 53,000 people giving it five stars on Amazon. It has a unique dual-sip top that allows you to swig or drink from a straw. And it has a lid that covers the entire mouth openings both to avoid spills and to make it easy to travel with. It’s also stainless steel and insulated, keeping your drinks cold for 24 hours.

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