If Your Kitchen Could Use An Upgrade, These 37 Products Would Love To Help
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And, honestly, whose kitchen doesn’t need an upgrade? Even just a little one.
Posted on Aug 14, 2026
by Melanie Aman BuzzFeed BuzzFeed Staff
As a deputy editorial director on the BuzzFeed Shopping team with almost a decade in the lifestyle and service journalism sphere, I use my shopping editor eye to find and vet products across a variety of categories, including lifestyle, home, beauty, fashion, pets, cleaning, travel, aging, and more.
Promising review: "I've been using these for about a week on my new freestanding range. When they removed my old range, I was really surprised to see how much stuff had slipped through! Now, when I cook, I can see the splatters and seasonings left on the silicone that would have fallen between the stove and the counter. These gap fillers really do clean up easily, too. Although they are that extra thing to clean, I prefer that to knowing there's a mess hiding in the cracks." —JMom
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five sizes and five colors).
Hustle & Sew / Etsy
Hustle & Sew is a small shop based in Saint Helens, Oregon.
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 Hustle & Sew on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in four sizes and five colors).
Promising review: "So glad that I came across these very handy sheets. I love having this information handy and easy to use. The magnetic sheets are strong and stay in place well, even with the fridge door opening and closing a lot. It's handy having them right in view for quick reference. It helps us to use the air fryer more, as it's easy to glance over and time things correctly. I like that it is a dark color, so it doesn't get messy as easily, and it has all the things we are most likely to use the air fryer for. The envelope the magnetic sheets come in is cute and would make a nice gift, perhaps in a basket or bag of related items. Happy to have these!" —Small~Town~Girl
Get them from Amazon for $8.79+ (also available in white and various bundles/sets).
Each tray has four fill lines — 1/2 cup, 1 cup, 125 mL, and 250 mL — which is ideal for people who like to portion their food.
You may remember Souper Cube from Shark Tank (Lori invested in the company!). This small business was started by four friends who loved soup but hated food waste.
Promising review: "So happy that I found these. I’m the only one in my household who enjoys soup year-round. Have you ever tried to make homemade soup for one? I say it’s impossible! But no longer. I can brew up the stock pot with bone broth or my favorite home soup. Fill up my Souper Cubes, freeze, pop out, store my goodies in a freezer bag, and I’m ready for the next batch!" —Debbie R. Texas
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in six colors and a two-pack).
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Promising review: "I’ve used this on different fruits and veggies and love it! I have a mandolin slicer and a food processor that slices, but it is easier just to use this tool. Nice and even slices of tomatoes and onions every time!" —Bekkster
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
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Promising review: "I love guacamole, but I'm the only person in my house that will eat it. Making guacamole for one is a waste of time, but making a standard recipe always ended up being a waste of guacamole. Enter the GuacLock. This DISHWASHER-SAFE (!!!!) kitchen gadget truly delivers! To be honest, I was skeptical and didn't expect much. I made guacamole three days ago and have enjoyed it every night since. No gross brown color. No off taste. On day three, it was just as fresh as the day it was made. I've shared this product on Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat; I feel like all of my friends need to know about this one. If you're actually reading reviews and trying to decide whether or not to add this to your cart. Stop. Just do it! You won't regret this purchase." —Allison Ingle
Get it from Amazon for $22.95.
Promising review: "I was skeptical when I ordered it, but I use it constantly. I live in barracks and do not have a stove. I bought it for boiled eggs, but I use it much more for breakfast burritos. Super easy. Butter tray, put in egg and water, press the button, and walk away. By the time I'm dressed for work, it's ready. Throw it in a tortilla and walk out with it. More nutritious than Pop-Tarts. It does hard-boiled eggs well, but don't assume that's all it's good for. Great for college kids, military people, traveling workers, or anyone without access to a full kitchen." —a.l.s
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven colors).
Check out our Dash Rapid Egg Cooker review for more deets!
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Promising review: "This clip is amazing. No more towels falling on the floor. It was becoming a routine thing since my cat thinks it's fun to pull the kitchen towels off the oven. Not now, bad kitty! Great product...wish I had bought one sooner!" —Joanna
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $10.99.
Amazon
Promising review: "I got tired of cleaning the bottom of my oven out after every drip and spill, or running the 'oven clean' option, which uses up so much energy and makes my house HOT during the process. I used to have foil on the bottom of the oven to help with spills, and that improved things greatly — but then you have to replace the foil after a while. I had to cut them to size, which was easy to do with a simple pair of household scissors. Then I placed them in the oven (they look nice!), and I waited for them to get messy. I cooked something super messy and finally needed to clean the liner. It was SO easy; I put it in the sink and used my sink sprayer, and everything immediately slid right off the liner. No problem! I have a double oven, so I was glad this pack came with more than one. I have one in each oven and one on standby in case I need it. I know that having a dirty oven isn't the worst thing in the world, but if it matters to you, try these!" —Hpg
Get a set of three from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "I bought two of these because I have a disgusting amount of toddler/baby silverware along with regular silverware. Since I put these in, WOW does my drawer look organized and empty. I get compliments all the time." —Melanie slinger
Get it from Amazon for $11.98+ (available in two styles and three sizes).
Promising review: "I saw great reviews on this item, so I took the plunge and ordered two sets of them. They were a little pricey, but I am so happy with the product that I think the price was completely worthwhile! These organizers are much better than other plastic drawers I have used in the past. With the way they are designed, items don't get stuck in the drawers; they are easy to slide, spacious, and they have little removable 'sectionals' that you can use to organize the inside of the drawers. All in all, this was a great purchase, and I would make it again in a heartbeat." —benji
Get it from Amazon for $28.04.
FryAway is a woman-owned small business started by Laura Lady, who loves both cooking and being kind to the planet. They donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation.
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 $8.99+ (available in three sizes).
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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 two-pack from our Goodful collection on Amazon for $7.98.
Promising review: "Thought I was having problems with my machine. Used two cups to flush the entire coffee maker out, and it started working like new. Totally satisfied!" —Dara Pazooki
Get a box of six pods from Amazon for $9.95 (also available in boxes of 12 and 18).
It brews a quart (4 cups), so you should have enough java to get you through the day (and maybe some left over to share with your favorite coworker).
Promising review: "If you LOVE iced coffee (I drink it year round regardless of the weather), then you NEED this cold brewer. I work for Starbucks, and I love our cold brew. I was skeptical about making it at home, but I love it more than theirs. It’s especially nice since Starbucks only brews one kind of beans for cold brew, but at home, you can brew your favorite kind. Absolutely love this, and it’s worth more than it costs. A must-buy for yourself or a wonderful gift for the coffee lover in your life!" —j.blaine
Get it from Amazon for $22.39+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
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Promising review: "I have a cold brew set to make concentrate, which is nice, but it takes 24+ hours. Sometimes I forget/run out/am lazy, and you can literally brew hot coffee into this thing and have ice cold coffee about two minutes later. From hot brewed to so cold in less than two minutes that the coffee doesn't even melt ice in the glass. Highly recommend if you're an iced coffee fan like me!" —Billy S.
Get it from Amazon for $19.10+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "Convenient, easy, quick way to keep the dishwasher fresh and working at peak." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $7.99.
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Promising review: "Bought one of these things on a whim three years ago. You can microwave it, dishwasher it, freeze it, throw it under a bus and run over it...nothing seems to make them break. Airtight. Smooth. Not flimsy, even with age. The seams don’t split. I can store garlic in it, and the rest of the fridge will be unaffected. I bought another one two years ago, thinking 'that was awesome, I should get one before the other breaks.' I still have both. This one I bought out of sheer joy." —GG
Get a set of two from Amazon for $28.51+ (available in seven colors and lots of other sizes and styles).
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Promising review: "This product really works! We were dealing with a foul stench coming from our disposal for some time. We tried boiling water, vinegar, etc. This stuff sniffed out the smell real quick and deodorized it as well." —James Tiberius Kirk
Get a pack (good for four uses) from Amazon for $3.96 (also available in a two-pack).
Promising review: This is the best breakfast invention after the waffle maker. LOVE IT! As someone who makes pancakes or waffles three to four times a week (my kids are pretty spoiled, but breakfast is key to getting through the first part of the school day), this is the easiest and fastest way to get that done. I just add everything to the bottle, shake, and pour it into the waffle maker or griddle. When I am done, just add some water, shake again, empty, and then place everything in the dishwasher." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "I love fresh vegetables but hate having to cook up the whole batch and store. This little microwave steamer worked out even BETTER than I could have imagined! I use it almost every day now. I can break off a few stalks of broccoli, cut up some asparagus and carrots, steam them in the microwave for 3–3.5 minutes, and I have a wonderful serving of mixed fresh veggies anytime I want. I love it! It is small, so if you're feeding a family, look for something bigger along the same lines. It's easy to clean, and it seems sturdy enough for the dishwasher, but I hand-wash it because I had a microwave steamer that got warped after a few runs through the dishwasher. Would definitely buy again." —terifrancis
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
Amazon
Promising review: "It was better quality than I thought it would be. It worked perfectly. It definitely helped me organize the cabinet of pots and pans and made a cluttered mess into an organized, functional space. I would recommend it to anybody. Now I can just reach in and grab the fry pan I want, and it leaves plenty of room for my pots to stay to the right. You could not even see the bottom of my cabinet before." —Careful shopper
Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I had tried four different cleaners before discovering this one, and I wish I had found it sooner! All of that caked-on liquid that runs out of the pans and burns into the stove top while you’re cooking?? This removes all of it. It doesn’t scratch your glass top stove top, and it leaves it looking brand-new. I won’t ever buy another cleaner — this is it for me!" —Christine
Get it from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in two bottle sizes and with more cleaning pads).
Promising review: "Something I didn't believe until I tried it. So easy to follow directions, written on Angry Mama. I was disappointed when I opened the microwave to see the filth still on it, wishing it would magically take care of itself. But all it took was a quick swipe with a paper towel and GONE. Loosened everything, which is half the process. My microwave was sooooo white once cleaned!! Would buy as gifts." —JDesmond
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four colors).
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Read our Fasta Pasta Microwave Cooker review!
Promising review: "I bought this microwave pasta cooker at a time when I did not have a stove. Even though I have a stove now, I still use this cooker for dinner for myself sometimes because it works so well and quickly! Be careful and read the instructions carefully, as you must leave the top off while cooking it. There are lines to indicate how much water to put in the cooker versus the amount of pasta you intend to cook. The pasta comes out very soft and perfectly cooked when the instructions are followed. When the pasta is done, the lid is used to drain the cooker of water and works very well. I highly recommend this to any college student or adult who needs a fast microwave pasta cooker!" —Tania
Get it from Amazon for $17.95.
Therapy Clean is a family-owned small business based in Dover, New Hampshire.
Promising review: "I live in an apartment. The sink is about 35 years old and has become badly stained and scratched from neglect and indifferent care. This has made a noticeable difference. This sink will never look brand new again, but your product removed, I would say, about 80% of the stains without any extraordinary effort, and put a really polished look on the sink. It is gleaming and actually looks very clean for the first time since I have lived here. I am betting that with continued and consistent use of Therapy cleaner, it will continue to improve. Thank you for a most excellent product." —David Brennan
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in two sizes and a two-pack).
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Promising review: "Skeptical about the product when I ordered it, but it works PERFECTLY! Worth every penny. Easy to use. Saved me soooo much space in my small cabinets. I also used it to stack other items in my curio cabinet. Enhanced the display." —Gary S.
Get a set of six (to organize 12 mugs) from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I’ve only used it on a few appliances, but the one getting the most action would be the one on our coffee maker. It can’t be adhered to surfaces that get hot (like a slow cooker), so I was able to find a spot that doesn’t when we use it, and it has held up great so far. I’ve been using it for a few months, and so far, so good. I hate having cords trailing around on the counter, and this helped fix that. Worth the investment." —TravelBuff
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $11.69+ (available in gray and green).
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Promising review: "This straw organizer works well. It’s very sturdy, stays in place, and I can easily find straws for my million cups I have! I love that my straws are not scattered around in a drawer anymore." —Toni
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three colors).
It's also dishwasher-safe (top rack only!), so cleanup is easy peasy.
Promising review: "Love this thing. I’m single and live alone. I don’t need a full-on food processor. This works great. Just be careful when hand-cleaning so you don’t cut yourself open. The blades are extremely sharp." —Steve S.
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "Use often. Works well. Love that I can quickly chop up vegetables to the same size so they cook more evenly. Especially love it if I’m doing a lot of onions for food prep. Note: It does not work on tomatoes for those wondering. I give a quick rinse with hot water to clean up and air dry." —Lte
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five colors and six sizes).
Because this scrubber is metal, you should avoid using it on nonstick pans as it can scratch and damage the surface.
Promising review: "I love the product. I wish I had known about it when I first got my cast-iron skillet over a year ago. It is really easy to use and did a great job getting the crud off of the skillet without stripping the seasoning away, and it was fast. I find myself using my cast-iron more frequently since purchasing this product because I no longer dread the cleanup process. If you have cast-iron cookware, then you need one of these babies. I will definitely recommend it to others." —KeCaRi
Get it from Amazon for $17.99. This customer review is long, but it's full of great tips if you end up purchasing this scrubber.
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Promising review: "Wow! I was going to buy some whetstones to sharpen my knives, but I know I’d be too lazy to use them. Then I saw this gadget advertised on BuzzFeed and thought I’d try it for the price. It works exactly as stated. It won’t restore knicked blades, but it sharpens amazingly well. Knives that I’ve had for years, I was able to sharpen and cut with ease." —Amazon Customer
My colleague loves this lil' guy, saying it "totally ~transformed~ my hodgepodge of a knife collection and probably saved my clumsy self from lots of close calls with dull knives." Read her full KitchenIQ knife sharpener review.
Get it from Amazon for $10.45.
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These reusable bags are good for 50 to 100 washes and can hold pizza, chicken nuggets, and pastries.
Promising review: "I love using these! Since I live alone, I don't like having to dirty a skillet to make just one sandwich. This makes a great sandwich in the toaster without any muss or fuss. They're easy to clean; just wipe them out or use a little soap and water if needed. The nonstick feature is very helpful." —Branwynmars
Get a set of four from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in a set of 10).
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Promising review: "This thing really works great. Takes only seconds to tenderize any kind of meat. I've used it on pork, beef, and chicken, and the results are that these meats cook and taste so much better after being tenderized with this. Many people ask about dishwasher safety. I have used it for a while and always put it in the dishwasher, and it's fine. It's plastic and stainless steel, so I don't think the dishwasher can hurt it." —5280
Get it from Amazon for $29.50+ (available in four colors and a 16-blade option).
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Promising review: "It's so ridiculous how cute and functional it is! I hated chopping or mincing garlic before getting this! It is fast and efficient and can get a lot done quickly. Did I mention how cute this is? Also, please know this IS dishwasher-safe. I pop the hair off before putting the top in the dishwasher, and the bottom is one piece, so no issues of water getting in and staying there, as other reviewers have expressed concerns about. BUT! If there is ONE THING that is a bit of a pain, it is getting ALL the bits out — but a small silicone spatula or scraper does the trick just fine for me! I use this garlic tool daily; it is honestly a game-changer for my cooking game!" —Llamazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
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My colleague Emma Lord bought these and loves them. In her own words:
"I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force."
Get them from Amazon for $11.97 (available in two styles).
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