59 Kitchen Products That Are 100% Worth The Money *And* The Drawer Or Counter Space

Promising review: "I'm a stickler about stale chips and have always used those little snapping clips. I thought they worked pretty well, but they really don't compared to Gripsticks. The snack that proved this the most was Pirate's Booty. If these are exposed to air for more than three minutes, they turn into styrofoam peanuts. I promise they're just as fresh as when you first open them with Gripsticks. They're going to be my go-to chip clips moving forward." —Rachel Campbell

Get a set of 24 from Amazon for $23.95 (available in four sets).

Gripstic is a small business, btw.

4. A TikTok-famous veggie chopper to seriously cut down the time it takes you to prep ingredients for cooking — and the flood of tears you shed while cutting onions. It comes with four blades (two dicing blades and two spiral blades) that'll make quick work of your veggies in just one easy motion. And the whole thing is dishwasher safe for easy cleanup!

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You can easily pour ingredients from the container right into your pan with less spill or mess too! And if you don't need the whole onion, potato, etc, leftover ingredients also store easily in the container too!

Check out aTikTok of the veggie chopper in action.

Promising review: "This is the best thing I bought. I can make a salsa so fast. I love it so much." —Patricia Monjaraz

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

Fullstar is a small biz, btw!

5. An avocado tool to add some of that green goodness to every meal and help you eat guacamole guaca-more — without the danger of wielding a knife. It'll slice open the fruit, painlessly pop out the pit, and create perfectly Instagrammable slices.

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Promising review: "Avocado? Yes, Please! This tool is awesome. Easy to cut open the fruit. Pit remover works well, just push onto the pit and give it a twist, and the pit pops right out. The best part is the slicer. Makes beautiful slices for a great presentation. The tool can then be used to scrape any remaining fruit out of the skin. Really happy I bought this!" —NPR Man

Get it from Amazon for $9.98.

6. And a genius guacamole saver that'll press alllllllll the air out so your precious dip won't turn brown or get mushy. Leftover guac? Miracles DO happen.

Promising review: "What kind of sorcery is this? It is magical; keeps guac fresh for days! I buy the "homemade" stuff from the supermarket and switch it into here, and you can keep it fresh for a really long time. Wish I'd bought this sooner; it was worth every penny!" —stardust

Promising review: "I cannot believe this works so well! I'm a huge guac on toast person, but how unappealing is brown guacamole? Received this on Saturday, made a batch on Sunday, and it was still beautifully green and tasty six days later! My standard batch perfectly fits six medium avocados, plus the fixings. Happy girl here!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

7. A (very pretty!) brown sugar-softening terracotta disc, because no one wants to heat up some oatmeal or prepare to bake delicious chocolate chip cookies, only to discover your half-empty box of brown sugar is now rock-hard. Save yourself the stress and an unnecessary trip to the grocery store. And it can help keep moisture in other foods like baked goods, marshmallows, and dried fruit!

Just soak in water, then pat dry before adding to your jar or container. And btw, you can also use it to keep moisture OUT of any foods you want to keep crunchy, like crackers! Just bake it at 200°F for 5-10 minutes to ensure it's completely dry.

Promising review: "I bought these out of curiosity but am a 100% believer in witchcraft now!! I had an old OLD bag of brown sugar I found in the back of my fridge and figured that I would give it a try. Wow!! It really really works! I haven't used it multiple times but it really works to make old brown sugar soft again which is awesome because I love baking but not enough to go use a bag of brown sugar in one weekend. Great price for what you get!!" —Chalia

Get a set of two from Amazon for $6.62.

This is from our Goodful collection, btw!

8. A set of toss-and-chop salad tongs, or "salad scissors," to make fast work of prepping produce or making the best salad e v e r. All for the price of one to-go salad at the fancy place near your office. With a few quick snips, you'll make sure every single ingredient is beautifully incorporated and perfectly bite size!

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Check out a TikTok of the salad scissors in action.

Promising review: "Love these! I hate big leafy salads so I bought these and they're perfect for chopping greens into bites. I also use them to quickly chop cherry tomatoes, onions, and other veggies. VERY nice quality." —asoon

Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

9. Rubbermaid FreshWorks storage containers with ~venting technology~ to keep produce fresh for up to 80% longer.

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The vents regulate the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide and keeps moisture away so your strawberries taste freshly-picked days and days and days later. I have a couple of these, and the first time I tried them, a bunch of basil and strawberries stayed fresh for SO LONG!!

Promising review: "I always have the best intentions when I buy fruits & veggies, but then they go bad so quickly. I have been using these for quite some time for strawberries and blueberries. I decided to buy more for broccoli, peppers, lettuce, baby carrots, etc. The 8-piece set (4 containers with lids) seemed to be the best value for the sizes that I wanted. Now, they do take up a lot of space in the fridge. I can only fit the smaller ones in my crisper bins. But if they help me save money on produce then it's worth figuring out how to fit them in. So far my veggies seem to be hanging in there quite well several weeks after purchase. The green leaf lettuce is especially nice, it would have been slimy by now if it were just in a plastic bag and it looks just as fresh as when I bought it. These really do seem to work and are a good investment." —Jules

Get a set of four containers from Amazon for $23.05 (available in five set sizes, and sold individually here).

Check out our full review of these game-changing containers!

10. And for your everyday food storage needs, a set of Rubbermaid Brilliance containers — once you try them, you'll be ruined for your old containers. They're completely clear, shatter- and stain-resistant, leakproof, and have built-in venting lids to make mess-free reheating (no microwave splatters!) a breeze.

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And they're microwave-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe, too. These are my very favorite containers — last year I got the 22-piece set to fully stock my kitchen!

Promising review: "These plastic storage containers are robust and well constructed. They can even be shaken vigorously with soup in them without risking a leak. For convenience, they are completely microwave and dishwasher safe and have held up to 50+ cycles by this point. The seal is significant in that it acts as a vapor barrier (you don't smell what's inside until you open it). Huge plus. Additionally, you can unlatch the handles while keeping the lid sealed on, exposing vent holes. This allows you to microwave the contents without having to cover the top or worry about splashing – ingenious design! They're also gorgeous looking (and this aesthetic holds up, they don't stain) to boot and stack well." —Nicholas

Get a set of 12 containers from Amazon for $54.99 (also available in smaller and larger sets).

And we stan these because we use them! For more, read our full Rubbermaid Brilliance Containers review.

11. Garbage disposal cleaning tablets that'll fizz up to blast off any stuck-on food particles, leaving a lasting lemony fresh scent instead of those gross sink odors that tend to linger...and linger.... Drop it in, run your disposal, and you're done.

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Promising review: "Do you have a stinky garbage disposal? If so, get some of these. They are cheap, smell nice. and the foaming action really provides you with a visual they are cleaning the drain. After using these the garbage disposal seems smoother (fewer strange noises, like it's been lubricated). I'd recommend these over Plinks any day as I feel the Plinks only hide smells whereas these foaming packets actually clean the disposal."—Sugacookie

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $7.91.

12. The Icebreaker, a next-level ice maker that solves several problems you might have encountered with your old ice trays. 1. It's watertight so you can store it any-which-way in your freezer (great if you have limited room) and so it doesn't absorb any funky freezer odors. 2. You fill it just like you would a water bottle, meaning no more messy trips between the sink and the fridge. 3. Just take it out of the freezer, push the sides in and then open to break the ice, and you can pour out cubes into your glass without ever touching any ice!

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Promising review: "We have a small freezer and no icemaker, and have been using fiddly trays for years. Icebreaker Pop has changed everything! No more leaky ice trays spilling in the freezer, (or on the way to the freezer), and no ice picking up weird smells and tastes from the freezer. Icebreaker Pop is self-contained and easy to use. You fill it up with water –but be careful not to overfill, because it does expand as it freezes. (Physics!) Seal the top and put it in the freezer. Once it's frozen, you lay it on a flat surface, press down hard on it a couple of times on each side to crack the ice, and pull apart with both handles. You now have 18 cubes of clean ice that dispense from the opening, eliminating the need to touch the cubes as you add them to your glass. The cubes are a little smaller than from regular ice trays, but that's okay with us. Icebreaker Pop is also cool-looking and easy to clean; it's made up of three easy-to-separate pieces that are a snap to wash thoroughly. Very happy with this product!" —Leah Koepp

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four styles).

Icebreaker is a Texas-based small business established in 2020 by Danish engineer Kim Jensen.

13. Or a mini ice sphere maker you may have seen all over TikTok — for a reason! Just fill, freeze, and then twist to easily release the ice right into the included storage container (so your ice doesn't get that funky freezer smell). It even comes with a scoop so you can film your own satisfying beverage videos.

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Promising review: "I’m convinced these make my drinks taste better LOL. I just think it’s such a cute little razzle dazzle to add to drinks. It’s also easy to get the ice out you just gotta twist the tray a tiny bit and they pop right out!" —Isabella Jafarbay

Get it from Amazon for $11.89 (available in two ice sizes and four colors).

14. A Scrub Daddy sponge, because it is one of the all-time greatest Shark Tank hits for a reason. All the Sharks (except Lori, of course) may have laughed at first, but this smiley lil' guy just plain works on whatever mess you need to clean up — and almost 50,000 5-star reviewers agree.

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If you don't know what makes a Scrub Daddy different from other sponges, let me tell ya: it's firm in cold water (for tougher messes) but soft in warm water (for lighter cleaning). The scratch-free material is safe on tons of surfaces: glass, stainless steel, cast iron, nonstick, chrome, copper, etc. And if you thought the face was just a gimmick, think twice — the eye and smile holes are great for quickly cleaning large and small utensils!

Promising review: "These Scrub Daddies are the best thing to happen to sponges since the first person looked at a live sponge and said, "I bet I could make one of those without killing a living sponge." They don't smell! They clean like wizardry. And they last and last and last! I ordered these the first time at my apartment, and I've ordered them again for vacation. Helpful tip: Great for cleaning knives. This may give you a shudder, but I just stick the knife into the Scrub Daddy's mouth and pull it out...like licking the cake batter off the knife, but never getting cut! Scrub Daddies are INVINCIBLE and AWESOME!" —J. Bogdanove

Get a pack of three on Amazon for $13.99.

15. Clip-on stands to keep your bags upright while pouring in leftovers for storage; you won't waste another morsel.

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They're *also* great for air drying bags you've washed out to reuse.

Promising review: "I used three of these to help me make freezer meals for after I have a baby. I can honestly say I don't know how I would have filled the freezer bags without these ingenious baggy holders. I was able to dump veggies, spices, meat, and cans of heavy beans and tomatoes into the bags, and they stood up the entire time without sliding or spilling. One of the bags I stuffed literally to the brim, as full as it could go, and the bag did not fall down. I would definitely recommend these." —Tom S.

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.99 (available in packs of two, four, six, and 12).

16. Antimicrobial silicone sponges that'll never get stinky — they're almost 100% resistant to mold and mildew, more durable than regular sponges, and won't scratch your pots and pans! Aka you won't be tossing a whole new sponge every other day.

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They *guarantee* that each scrubber sponge will stay odor-free for at least three months.

Promising review: "My girlfriend has a keen nose for mildew, which meant we were throwing out kitchen sponges well before they were worn out. I came across these and was very happy with the first ones we tried. Absolutely no odor, even after several weeks worth of usage. The scrubber will break down long before it starts to smell. A definite winner in my book!" —Amazon Customer

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $16.99.

Also available in a version designed to clean your stovetop!

17. Or a completely reusable sponge (run it through the washing machine or dishwasher for cleaning) made from terry cloth on one side, cotton flannel on the other, and polyester mesh for a super effective clean — without as much waste.

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The prints are also just super cute!

Promising review: "I’ve been searching for a dish sponge alternative for a long time. I bought one of these to try it out. I loved it so much I bought three more!! Excellent quality, flexible, soft but scrubs well with the mesh, keeps a good lather... all in all even better than a regular dish sponge! I’m thrilled! No more plastic trash dish sponges for me!! Thank you!! 💙🌎💚" —Jessica Hames

Get it from Marley's Monsters on Etsy for $12 (also available in a three-pack for $28; available in four colors).

Marley's Monsters is a woman-owned shop based in Oregon (and home to the ~original~ Un-Paper Towel) making eco-friendly essentials for everyday use.

18. A stainless-steel bar that'll actually rid your hands of foul odors (even fish, garlic, and onions!). Just rub — with or without water — and the stink is gone.

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Promising review: "For years we have been just using large metal spoons or the sides of our metal sink to remove various odors from our hands (i.e. after chopping garlic or onions). Finally, I said to myself, 'Self, we need to move into the 21st century and get a metal bar'....and Ta-Daaaaah! I am really glad that we bought this because it looks really nice and it works so much better than a spoon or sink. For anyone that doesn't believe that this type of thing works, go ahead and chop 10 cloves of garlic and then rub your hands on this bar under cold running water. The results will speak for themselves. I would highly recommend this to anyone." —PowerSurge

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a mini size and in the shape of a fish).

19. A compact, fold-down bread slicer so you can cut even pieces of delicious loaves, whether you're picking them up at your favorite local bakery or joining the from-scratch sourdough bandwagon.

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It folds down flat to just an inch and a half.

Promising review: "Wow this thing really works. I recently bought a Zojirushi bread machine that makes giant mutant loaves. The bread pal easily accommodates the massive bread, both width of 5+ inches and height of 7 inches. Cuts even slices, cleans easily and folds flat for storage. Looks nice enough to leave out though. I got a very long knife, Fat Daddio's 14-Inch Cake Slicer / Bread Knife ($15.99 on Amazon) to use with it, which is important. Also great packing and fast shipping. Very pleased. Thank you!" —uptownvelvet

Get it from Sierra Base on Etsy for $59.95+ (also available in a set with knives and/or bread storage bags).

Sierra Base is an Oregon-based Etsy Shop — all of their products are made in the U.S.

20. A stainless-steel electric corkscrew that'll open a bottle in seconds, seriously reducing the amount of time you have to wait before having a glass of wine.

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It comes with a cool charging stand that glows blue, and the opener can open up to 30 bottles on a single charge.

Promising review: "I had one of the earliest electric wine openers, but it finally gave up the ghost. Boy, am I glad now! This new one is fantastic! It's really easy to use, takes no effort — you don't have to hang onto the bottle so it doesn't spin, like my old one — and it looks attractive on the counter." —Mary

Get it from Amazon for $22.99.

21. An air fryer (from the makers of the INSTANT POT!!) so you can crisp up leftovers, make homemade versions of your favorite fried foods (without having to deal with hot oil), and more.

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Here's what BuzzFeed Food writer Hannah Loewentheil has to say about it: "I'd been contemplating buying an air fryer for quite some time, but it wasn't until I found myself cooking every night with my family due to COVID-19 that I finally decided it was the right time to get one. Friends of mine were raving about their new Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer, so after reading similar feedback on Amazon, I decided it looked like a winner. And it happens to be made by the same company that makes the crowd-favorite Instant Pot. I figured I would be using this appliance primarily as air air fryer, but as an added bonus, it can also roast, broil, bake, re-heat, and dehydrate food.

I've had this air fryer for about three weeks now, and I can honestly say it's become the hero of my kitchen. It preheats quickly, it's large enough to a good amount of food at once, it's easy to clean, and it makes food taste crispy on the outside and moist on the inside without any oil. I've been using my air fryer to make vegetables just about every night and it makes them taste so good. If you're cooking for kids, picky eaters, or you just don't get so excited about eating vegetables, the air fryer could be perfect for you. If you like chicken, the air fryer might change your life, and I don't mean that to be dramatic. The air fryer produces restaurant-quality chicken that tastes absurdly decadent, except there's no oil involved in the cooking — just air. We also tried making sesame chicken in the air fryer using boneless skinless chicken thighs. The sesame chicken tasted almost identical to my favorite Chinese takeout, and it had nothing to do with my cooking skills. Thanks to the air fryer, the chicken gets so crispy. I couldn't believe I made this at home!!"

Get it from Amazon for $99.95.

Check out the full review, plus some air fryer recipe suggestions for more!

22. A machine-washable countertop drip catcher if you're tired of cleaning that splash zone behind your sink after ricocheting water off every! single! spoon! you wash.

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Promising review: "LOVE these splash catchers! They save me from having to chase the puddles that form around the base of our faucet before they start creeping over the counter. So reasonably priced, made well with neatly finished edges, and packaged with gift-ready care." —Alina

Get it from Two Lilacs Studio on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in four sizes and six colors).

Two Lilacs Studio is a small Etsy shop based in Saint Helens, Oregon.

23. A OXO chef's style squeeze bottle you can fill with the olive oil you buy in bulk (that is just impossible to pour), the homemade sauces and dressings you love to drizzle on anything, or truly whatever else you love to pour. This bb is easy to cap and uncap with one hand, pours evenly and neatly (no drips!), and even has handy measurement markings on the side.

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Reviewers say it's perfectly leakproof, and great for non-kitchen uses too! BTW. it's made of BPA-free plastic and is dishwasher safe.

Promising review: "I’ve used this bottle daily for almost exactly a year now. I use it for dispensing oil during cooking. It is very easy and fast to use. I just flip the lid off with my thumb and squeeze, which makes me feel like a graceful, quick and efficient chef. Oil doesn’t drip down onto the bottle at all, so my hands never get oil on them and I have no problems with drips either. I simply store the bottle directly on my shelf for quick access, because I have not seen even the slightest hint of an oil ring on my shelf, even after a year of daily use. This bottle is easy to use, clean to use, and comes apart for easy cleaning. And it still looks and feels new, so it is definitely holding up very well with a lot of use. I definitely recommend this little squeeze bottle." —Jkats

Promising review: "We buy real maple syrup by the gallon & even when decanting into a smaller syrup container or jar, my kiddos always pour way more than they need, wasting $$$$. These squeeze bottles are perfect! I filled the big one with syrup: 5, 8 & 10 year olds can serve themselves without spills, leaks, or dribbles down the side. I filled the smaller one with vegetable oil for cooking - much better to coat the bottom of a skillet than pouring from the quart container the oil comes in. For the syrup, I wash the top every time I refill — the spout tends to get a little bit of crystallization on it, but it doesn't stop the top from closing. So glad I finally bit the bullet and bought these!" —KateW

Get the 16-ounce bottle from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in a 12-ounce size and as a set of two or a set of three with a 6-ounce size).

24. A multi-use microplane to remove only the top layer of skin when zesting (no pith!), easily grate delicious shavings of parmesan cheese, and even finely mince garlic and ginger.

Promising review: "If you have one of those tiny zesters in your drawer, the ones that take off 1 cm of zest and then keep it embedded so none goes into the cooking? Retire it. This is a much better device and even fits across many pots for simpler use. Plus they give you tips on how to use and clean it easily." —CoffeeHound

Promising review: "Say goodbye to your old zester and your fingerprints! This thing is absolutely fantastic for zesting anything you have, mincing garlic, or whatever small thin slicing you need to do! Hands down, would purchase again in a heart beat!" —Bree

Get it from Amazon for $10.98.

25. A clip-on strainer made of sturdy BPA-free silicone so you can drain your pasta one-handed! No more overcooked pasta while you try to unearth that giant colander.

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Promising review: "I cannot say enough good about this strainer. It fits all my pots from small to huge, even frying pans! I have strainers, colanders, every kind of lid converter...this strainer is the best ever. When the pot is too heavy for me to hold to drain off the water, with this I can still hold on with both hands, and then when it is mostly drained, I set the pot in the sink to continue to drain (fidgety pastas) Washes up like a dream, or toss in the dishwasher. I do not know how I lived without this strainer. Now I can get rid of probably 20 items out of my kitchens!" —SGA

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four colors).

26. A five-in-one wine stopper that'll also aerate, filter out cork particles, pour neatly, and re-cork the bottle. If you've got any wine about, you need this.

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Promising review: "Don't know what the 'flavor' category means with respect to these wine bottle stoppers but the stoppers work as advertised. A local vineyard was using them in their sample room so I assumed that since a vineyard was using them, they would work as advertised and they do. You can lay a wine bottle flat and it won't leak. Nice that it filters out cork crumbs." —Lawrol

Get it from Amazon for $12.45 (also available in several multi-packs).

27. A flexible scraper spatula with a unique bill that'll make the last bit of peanut butter trying to hide at the bottom of the jar yell as it's being scraped up "CURSE YOU, PERRY THE PLATYPUS!"

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Promising review: "A useful and amusing stocking stuffer for my 79 year old dad. The Splatypus is gentle on his arthritic but still very busy digits. And as a Baby Boomer, he never wastes a smidgen of his beloved peanut butter or orange marmalade. Dad loves the Splatypus!" —dk72

Get it from Amazon for $12.95.

28. An omelet maker that'll deliver a delicious and healthy breakfast from the microwave to your plate in just minutes — and will taste like it was made on the stove!

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Promising review: "This brings omelets to my weekday breakfast. I've been trying to eat a low-carb diet, and the idea of eggs for breakfast appeals to me. But, I am *so* NOT a morning person; and getting up early to stir a low-n-slow scramble just does not work for me. I've tried microwaving eggs in custard cups but they always turned out either soupy and underdone or firm but dry and rubbery. But this makes them Just Right, every time, in two minutes flat. That's less time than it takes me to brew my coffee. Two or three eggs, some herbs, a few chopped veggies, and perhaps a sprinkle of cheese makes for a quick, easy, and tasty breakfast." —Vanilla Chameleon

Get it from Amazon for $19.98.

29. A trio of rubber jar openers so you can get into that delicious container of pickles or your shortcut jar of tomato sauce without straining your hand. ~Get a grip~ already!

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One reviewer also had the genius idea of using the flat one under a cutting board to keep it from sliding away!

Promising review: "I bought a set of these years ago (about 10 years ago) for myself and my mother-in-law. Mine are still going strong, but she managed to wear hers out, so I ordered her another set. When my dad saw them, he wanted a pair. They both have arthritis in their hands and have tremendous difficulty opening jars and bottles. These grippers allow them to to get a strong enough grip to open all kinds of jars and bottles. The different shapes work great for different types of containers — the flats ones work well for just about anything with a lid; the cone shaped one is great for water bottles, salad dressing, etc. I would highly recommend for anyone with arthritis or a weak grip." —MGS

Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.95.

30. A rapid mac 'n' cheese cooker for those days that you want to have one of your fave comfort foods but really don't feel like turning on your stove or dealing with a strainer. This handy kitchen gadget has your back — you just need five minutes and a microwave (vs 20 minutes the old-fashioned way).

Here's how it works: Pour in the macaroni and add enough water to the fill line. Then microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Remove, stir, and microwave two more minutes, then add the other ingredients per the mac 'n' cheese instructions. Check out a TikTok of the rapid mac cookerin action. PS — people also use this to rapid cook their ramen!

Promising review: "There is nothing I dislike about this. I don't like milk so didn't add it but it's surprisingly as good or better than stove top. The texture and flavor is on point and it's not soggy like easymac. I laughed when I got this and was like wow it's no different than any container. It's harder material so idk what it's made of but the directions inside the container are on point for good mac and cheese except I drained the water. The days of scrubbing a big pot are over for me. I can't believe this actually worked. Especially bc the texture of the noodles and the taste is so on point. I got no discount and wasn't paid for this review. I just really am shocked it worked and worked so well. They got this down to a science with this container and directions. I am amazed." —me

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in six colors and a two-pack).

Rapid Brandsis a California-based small business that specializes in dishwasher-safe, microwaveable, BPA-free kitchen products.

31. A handheld watermelon slicer so you can more easily enjoy cubes of that sweet, sweet summer melon without wasting time, dealing with a giant carving knife, or shelling out extra bucks for the pre-cut stuff from the grocery store. And reviewers agree it's quick, safe, and creates less mess compared to other watermelon cutting tools!

Check out a TikTok of the watermelon cutter in action. Note: make sure you cut the top of the watermelon off before using the cutter!

Promising review: "Love this watermelon slicer! Makes it easy to cut the watermelon really fast and with less of a mess. Washed this several times already in the dishwasher with no problems. Very satisfying to make such nice even slices. Works well for large Costco watermelons and medium grocery store watermelons." —G Mom

Get it from Amazon for $24.97.

32. A three-tier Wilton cooling rack that can hold three cakes or dozens of cookies, and collapses down easily, making it a must-have for baking enthusiasts who have smaller-than-ideal kitchens. For smaller batches, just separate the racks to use just one or two at a time, too!

Plus it's made with a nonstick coating so alllll of your cookie pops off the rack and onto your serving platter (or right into your mouth tbh).

Promising review: "This cooling rack holds about three dozen cookies. What I love the most about it is that it stacks on top of each other so it takes up a lot less space. Great product for the price." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $26.03.

33. A sandwich cutter and sealer so you can make your own version of Uncrustables PB&J sandwiches (or sub in any filling you or your kids are craving) — and save money in the process.

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The set comes with a round shape, a square shape, and a double triangle cutter for that classic cut-sandwich shape.

Promising review: "These have been a GAME CHANGER in this house!! My son has always begged me for Uncrustables but my wallet didn’t agree with them. I LOVE being able to make them at home and customize them to exactly what they would like them filled with! I make two weeks' worth of sandwiches at a time and store them in sandwich bags in the freezer so in the morning during the school year we can just grab and go! Love them!" —Katherine Smaczniak

Get it from Amazon for $15.97.

34. A handier-than-you-might-think cup rinser to power-wash any of that annoying residue on the bottom of wine glasses, mugs, blender cups, and more (it's popular with parent reviewers for baby bottles!), without having to spend time scrubbing by hand or take out crusted-on glasses from the dishwasher if you didn't pre-rinse.

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Check out a TikTok of the cup washer in action. It includes instructions to easily hook it up to your hot water line. And just note that it won't install on sinks without a flat edge!

Promising review: "This installed easier than removing the existing soap dispenser, which was always a nightmare. This has the same type of jetted sprayer that you would use to jet out a drain line, so yeah it'll spray the stink off of a turd. It cleans baby bottles, Contigo, yeti, spaghetti sauce, baby food, mason jars with a couple of presses. Highly recommended over the messy soap dispenser!" —Chuq

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

35. FryAway, a plant-based solidifying powder capable of turning leftover cooking oil in to an easily disposable solid, so you don't end up pouring grease down the sink and dealing with clogged pipes later on. And it hardens completely, meaning no leaking in the trash!

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Just sprinkle a packet of the power into your *hot* oil, wait for it to cool down...and toss! FryAway is available in two sizes: Pan Fry (which comes with four packets each capable of solidifying two cups of oil each) or Deep Fry (which comes with two packets, each capable of solidifying eight cups of oil each).

Promising review: "Honestly I didn’t know if this would work, waiting for it to cool down made me nervous, but once it was at room temperature it was solid. It popped out of the fryer so nicely. Worth every penny." —Emma

Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in two sizes).

FryAway is a woman-owned and Latina-owned small business, and they donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation.

36. A lemon-lavender soy candle made of soy wax (it burns slower than paraffin!) for a long-lasting fresh scent that'll fill your kitchen — but not overpower — if cooking or trash can smells get to be too much.

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Promising review: "I love this lemon lavender candle — great for the kitchen. The scent is very refreshing to me — not in any way overpowering." —KWL

Promising review: "All of the Pretty Honest Candles smell AMAZING and burn without issue or burrowing. They have a long burn time and fill my apartment with lovely aroma every single time. Love these! Best candles I have found." —Chaise Zozaya

Get it from Pretty Honest Candles for $28 or from Pretty Honest Candles on Amazon Handmade for $30.

Pretty Honest Candles is a Black-owned business that makes pretty, deliciously scented, biogradeable soy wax candles.

37. Dawn Powerwash, a borderline magical spray-on dish soap that BLASTS through tough grease and baked-on messes so you don't "have" to let dishes "soak" in the sink overnight (and smell gnarly by morning). But it's not just for dishes — if you have a greasy range hood or backsplash, or you want to deep clean your cooktop or grill, this is perfect for that too, cutting through the toughest messes!

Just spray on (don't add water until you rinse!) and wipe. I'm not joking when I say that the first time I used Dawn Powerwash on a lasagna pan, I almost cried. I will never be without it!

Promising review: "I bought this stuff because my sister swears by it. I've seen the commercials and thought, yeah sure... But first off, the fresh scent smells amazing without being overpowering. Secondly, it cleans oily, greasy stuff like a dream! My husband used my stockpot on his grill burner, resulting it in being COVERED in black sooty stuff. And everything it touched also received a healthy dose of soot. I initially tried the normal Dawn dish soap and while it did clean it up, it was smearing it and not easy to clean. I pulled out this stuff, sprayed a bit on the pot. BOOM, it was literally clean. Seriously, awesome stuff." —Laura Pirkle

Get the starter kit (with one reusable spray bottle and one refill) from Amazon for $8.02.

38. A garlic press, but not just any old garlic press. This one has a built-in spring-loaded scraper that sends all your nicely minced garlic right into your pan (no stinky garlic fingers here). And you don't even need to peel your cloves beforehand!

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Promising review: "Was desperately seeking a garlic press after my previous one started chipping and eventually fell apart. This press is obviously more money than the replacement one I bought at the supermarket but it is worth it. When you press a clove of garlic, the garlic actually gets minced and comes out of the press. It is easy to clean, insuring that there is never any leftover garlic bits to find on the next use. And you don't have to look around for the other piece to push through the little holes, because it is securely attached. No chipping despite the bright red color. Also lightweight." —Susan E.

Get it from Amazon for $22.80 (also available in a metal version for $40).

39. An easy-breezy pineapple corer perfect 🎶 if you like piña coladas 🎶... but not spending a fortune on pre-cut pineapple. This thing is so easy to use, it's like a tropical vacation in your kitchen.

Cut off the top of your pineapple, twist the corer into the fruit (kind of like a wine bottle corkscrew), then pull it out. You now have a cored and spiral-cut pineapple in minutes!

Promising review: "OMG! Why did I take so long to get one of these? I would typically spend two or three minutes slicing up a pineapple and I LOVE pineapple so its pretty common for me. Now, I can do it in 30 seconds, and that was the first time not knowing what I was doing or what to expect. I suspect I'll have this down to 10 seconds on the next go round. Love IT! Oh, BTW, it is sturdy and seems like it should last a while." —riverseine

Get it from Amazon for $12.98 (available in five colors).

40. A pair of claw shredders you'll want to get your ~paws~ on ASAP for all of your meat carving and pulling needs.

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Promising review: "These claws are just what you need for shredding pork, chicken, beef or any other items. The points are sharp, narrow, and long and work well as a pair. It's much more efficient and quicker than using two forks. I thought I might have been a little extravagant in ordering this but now I realize it is very useful beyond shredding — e. g., holding a watermelon with one hand/claw as you cut with the other hand." —J. Renfrow

Get them from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four colors).

41. A cast-iron skillet that'll get job after job after job done — steaks! skillet cookies! at-home pizzas! Keep this bb seasoned (and don't let it rust!) and you won't have to ever replace it.

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It's preseasoned, has excellent heat retention, and has a helper handle built in for easy carrying. Just remember that it gets (and stays) hot hot HOT when it comes out of the oven. Btw, this is our mid-price pick for best cast-iron skillet!

Promising review: "I own just about every make of cast iron out there and this is the BEST piece I have ever used. Pretty well seasoned from the factory , nice smooth cooking surface . I love the longer curved handle and oversized pour spouts ( they actually pour the liquid not spill it out of the pan). This has quickly become my favorite piece of cast iron and will be buying more." —Will

Get a 12-inch skillet from Amazon for $24.99 (available in eight sizes).

42. The (2.0 version!) nonstick ceramic Always Pan (this one's PFOA-free), because that dinner you spent valuable time on shouldn't be burnt on! This one's designed to do the work of TEN pieces of regular old cookware, and comes with a lockable lid, steamer basket, pouring spout, and a nesting spatula with a built-in rest.

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What makes the 2.0 version different? They've upgraded the nonstick to last 50% longer AND (siren emoji) IT'S OVEN SAFE TO 450°!

Promising review: "My always pan is going to be my new favorite cooking ware. Super versatile and absolutely beautiful. Love the functionality that it possesses and the versatility range, someone really thought about all the best way to cook with this! Safe, easy to clean, and beautiful to look at! Makes you want to cook more delicious meals all day long! Shipping took a while because I preordered, but I was happy to wait!" —Celyn V.

Get it from Our Place or from Amazon for $150 (available in 10 colors)

Our Place is a POC-owned business based in Los Angeles. All of their boxes are packaged with biodegradable and recyclable materials, and the Always Pan is made in a female-owned factory in China.

43. An adjustable rolling pin with removable rings to let you roll out cookie dough or pie crust to an exact thickness in no time flat. AND it has measurements printed on the length of the pin for easy pie crust rolling (and comes with a pastry mat with measurements printed on it too).

It comes with 1/16-, 1/8-, 1/4- and 3/8-inch discs!

Promising review: "Why did I not buy this sooner! I've also used a regular rolling pin and eyeballed the thickness. This rolling pin is awesome, and I wish I had bought it sooner for use in making sugar cookies. No more guesswork. The rolled dough is the same thickness everywhere making for perfect cutout cookies! I used a recipe that is good for stamped shortbread cookies and rolled 1/4", and they came out great! Not too thick or thin! I like that the thickness rings get screwed onto the ends so they won't get misplaced. The pastry mat that comes with the rolling pin is nice and large. It ensured that the cookie dough didn't stick to the counter and made clean-up easy. I recommend this!" —GE Chocolate

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

44. A pack of K-Cup cleaning pods, because you've...maybe never cleaned your Keurig before... That's ok, because this is here to help! Just run it through, and you'll be shocked at how much gross-looking water comes out — and at how much better your morning coffee tastes.

Promising review: "OK, so these cleaner pods are awesome! I didn't know how gross our Keurig was until today. The big mason jar on the left is when I actually ran the cleaner through plus one rinse cycle. The middle one is another rinse cycle and the last one, on the right, is the last one I did. So yes, I would suggest running two or three rinse cycles instead of the recommended one. But it's still an awesome product for the price! I have a 2.0 and I had no issues." —Mads0421

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.

45. A set of bake-even strips you can wrap around cake pans before you bake for a more level, evenly baked result. No need to cut off the top of your cake = no wasted cake!!

Although I do sometimes like to snack on that part. Just soak them in water while you're mixing up the batter, then wrap!

Promising review: "I first heard about these bake-even strips on a baking blog and just had to try them out. I am so glad I did! My cakes would usually come out looking like a dormant volcano and I'd have to spend quite some time trying to cut them down to be level, usually ending up trimming almost half the cake away! But with these bake-even strips, my cakes came out flat and pretty evenly baked without the darker, slightly overcooked edges. I even got compliments on how even my cake levels looked... A definite MUST-HAVE for those who do a lot of baking." —snakgurl

Get a set of six from Amazon for $24.79.

46. A microwave popper so you can buy your kernels in bulk (no more silly little bags!) and top your popcorn with WHATEVER you choose — no oil required, if you don't want to add it!

Promising review: "This is a great little invention. Easy to clean and store, and it pops the popcorn perfectly every single time. Save yourself a ton of money, and just buy this and pick up some unpopped kernels from the grocery store. I bought a small organic bag for $3 and got about 15-20 bowls out of it. Now I can finally have some decent microwave popcorn without having to deal with the trans fats or palm oil that all of the major brands seem to use in their products nowadays." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in 15 colors).

47. And a popcorn kernel sifting bowl anyone who has unknowingly bitten down hard on an unpopped kernel (ouch!) will truly find genius. It has a handy dandy straining bottom — just pour in your popcorn, pop the lid on, and shake! All those annoying unpopped pieces will fall through the holes into the removable bottom section.

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It fits a full bag of microwave popcorn (or about 4 quarts if you pop your own!). Plus you can use this as a regular strainer for rinsing produce on other occasions! And it's dishwasher safe.

Promising review: "My husband loves popcorn. However, unlike me, he HATES any unpopped kernels. So after a lot of searching, we found this and ordered it. OMG......he loves this thing. And I love that I no longer have to hear him complain about how many kernels are in the bottom of his bowl! So if you want to eat popcorn without having a bunch of kernels in the bottom, DEFINITELY order this one........" —R. Harris

Get it from Amazon for $24.98 (available in four colors).

48. A "Bread Buddy" storer and dispenser to keep store-bought sliced bread much fresher than those annoying closures they come with. (And the hard container means no squishing too!) Plus, you can just pull the bag down the sides of the container to raise up the slices themselves for easy access when you're packing a lunch wayyyy too early in the morning.

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Promising review: "The Buddeez Sandwich Bread Dispenser is great! It does exactly what it was intended for. I live alone and I don't quite go through bread often enough before the last quarter section of the loaf starts to go stale. I was originally looking for something to put a loaf of bread in as a shell for my vacuum sealer, that would keep the bread from getting crushed from the pressure. This dispenser solved all of my problems. Thank you!" —DRMcQuaig

Get it from Amazon for$15.49 (available in two styles).

Buddeez is a family-owned, Missouri-based small business that specializes unique household products.

49. Ethylene gas-absorbing apples for anyone tired of fresh produce spoiling before they can use it — the company claims these'll save the average household up to $600 per year.

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They can keep produce fresher for two to three times longer. Each packet inside the Bluapple lasts three months, and you can order replacement packets as needed.

Promising review: "Lettuce was going bad in my refrigerator produce bin while lettuce in my outdoor compost bin seemed to stay green much longer. Then I bought these, and now my lettuce stays fresh for a very long time. This product pays for itself many times over." —Amazon Customer

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $17.99.

50. A vacuum-sealing wine saver to remove air and keep your wine fresh for up to a week — great for people who drink one glass a day or use wine for cooking!

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Put the stopper in your open bottle, attach the vacuum sealer, and pump out the air. When you hear the patented click, that means it's sealed! The vacuum seal prevents oxidization (because there's no air next to the wine), preserving the taste.

Promising review: "This product keeps your red wine good for about a week and is also nice to use on white wine to ensure freshness. I'm so happy I bought it! I like to have a glass of wine or two in the evenings, but I rarely finish a bottle of red within the time it takes the wine to go bad (which I find is 3-4 days). With this, my red wine lasts about a week and a half!" —LindsayRoseEliz.

Get a wine saver with two stoppers from Amazon for $14.39 (available in seven colors).

51. A sink cleaner and polish formulated to use on stainless-steel AND porcelain sinks (plus cast-iron, Corian, acrylic, and more) to restore that just-like-new shine and protect against further damage.