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60 Weird Things For Your Home That Are Einstein-Level Genius

These clever home goods must’ve been invented by some real smarties.

Written by Amanda Pellegrino
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If Einstein was around during the time of Amazon, there’s a good chance he would have come up with some of these ingenious products. Whether it’s new ways to clean around your house that you never would have considered, storage essentials that are about to upgrade your space-saving game at home, or everyday gadgets that could make your life way easier, these brilliant finds are game changers. Sure, some of these things are a little bit weird, but so were Einstein’s theory of relativity — and look how important it is now.

01Brilliant Spatulas With A Top Gripper That Helps You Effortlessly Flip

Say goodbye to all your ordinary spatulas because these brilliant replacements are the last you’ll ever need. They have a unique top gripper so you can slip the bottom part underneath your over easy egg, and the top part above the egg, making flipping it easy and mess free. They’re heat-resistant, dishwasher-safe, and easy to store with other utensils.

02Wooden Trivets That Look Like A Little Tree When Stored

These adorable wooden trivets expand and flattens into a six-prong star shape to elevate your glasses, mugs, hot plates, pots, and pans and protect your surfaces from water rings and heat stains. When you’re not using them, they collapse and store on a wooden base to look like a pretty little tree.

03Microfiber Cleaning Gloves That Make Dusting Easier

With these microfiber gloves, cleaning and dusting your home is no longer a drag. They’re made of skin-friendly and breathable material so they’re comfortable to wear. All you have to do is put them on and glide your hands directly onto any dusty surface to clean quickly and instantly without any additional tools.

04An Under-Shelf Banana Hook That Folds Flat When Not In Use

The nice part about this banana hook is that it installs underneath your kitchen cabinet to save a ton of space and, when you’re out of bananas, it folds flush against the cabinet so you won’t even realize it’s there. It holds up to 10 pounds and can help your fruit ripen evenly and reduce blemishes.

05Easy-To-Use Veggie Scrubbing Nets That Help Remove Dirt, Wax & More

These scrubbing nets can be worn on your hands for larger veggies or used like a pouch for smaller veggies to help scrub any dirt, wax, pesticides, and debris off your fresh produce without removing or damaging the skin. Super easy to use, they can help save you a ton of time while you’re cleaning and meal-prepping.

06Towel Hooks That Install With Adhesive Instead Of Screws

With a stainless steel finish and an adhesive installation, these hooks are great if you want a built-in looking towel hook without screwing into or damaging your walls. They have a unique design, too — simply push your towel down the center slit to hold it, and pull it up to release it. This prevents your towel from falling out or ending up a damp mess on the floor.

07A Comfy & Plush Seat Cushion Shaped Like A Furry Friend’s Paw

This adorable cushion is stuffed with high-grade wool and cotton and features three dimensional paw pads to instantly make your desk chair, couch, kitchen chair — you name it — more comfortable. It can also be used as a cuddly pillow or a mat if you want to relax on the floor. This quirky pillow comes in 10 different designs, too, including some with heart-shaped toe beans.

08Sheet Straps That *Actually* Keep The Fitted Sheet Tucked In

These bed sheet straps clip onto the four corners of your fitted sheet underneath the mattress to keep it securely tucked in and crisp no matter how much tossing and turning you do at night. The stainless steel clips grip the sheets firmly but won’t cause tears, and they have an adjustable buckle so you can adjust the length to perfectly fit the size of your bed.

09Citrus-Smelling Sticks That Clean & Deodorize Your Drains

These sanitizing sticks are so easy to use, they’re basically genius. Once a month, drop one of these sticks directly into your skin’s drain, and it continually releases powerful natural enzymes that eliminate odors and help dissolve food and grease that might be stuck inside. They’re safe to use in kitchen, bathroom, and laundry utility sinks.

10An Adorable Pasta Tool That Helps You Know When Your Spaghetti Is Al Dente

This adorable silicone fisherman sits on the edge of your boiling pot with a piece of uncooked spaghetti stuck in his rod. While it’s cooking, simply pluck the fisherman off his spot and check out the consistency of the attached spaghetti piece to see if it’s good enough to eat. It’s made of heat-resistant, food-grade, and dishwasher safe-silicone.

11Motion-Activated LED Strip Lights That Are Great For Under The Bed

These strip lights can be installed underneath your bed, in your bathroom, around the stairs, or anywhere else you might need a little additional light in the evening. They turn on when they sense motion up to 11.8 feet away and can be set to automatically turn off after anywhere from 30 seconds to six minutes of stillness.

12A Reusable Retro Calendar With The Month, Day & Date

This super cool retro-style calendar has small circular pegs listing the days of the week, dates of the month, and months of the year. Simply place the included circles around the appropriate date each morning so you always know at a glance. It’s super easy to see and use month after month and comes on a convenient wooden stand.

13A Long & Narrow Duster That Gets In Tough-To-Reach Spots

Make dusting under your refrigerator, beneath your bed, over your ceiling fan, and between cabinets a breeze with this duster. With a long and narrow shape, it can be used wet or dry to attract dust, pollen, hairs, crumbs, and other debris around your home. It’s bendable and has an extendable handle for more ergonomic use.

14The Cutest Toilet Paper Roll Holders Shaped Like Little Sheep

Make a statement in the bathroom with these adorable sheep-shaped toilet paper roll holders. The set of three come with feet on a rounded stand that hold the base of the roll, and then a little sheep head with googly eyes that you stick into the roll’s cardboard center to create the animal. They’re so fun you’re always going to want to make sure your bathroom is fully stocked.

15A Bottle Brush Cleaner That Scrubs The Inside & Outside At The Same Time

This bottle brush cleaner is something you’d find at a bar because of how quickly and easily it makes cleaning drinking glasses, wine glasses, water bottles, and baby bottles. Use the strong silicone at the bottom to secure it to the sink, turn on the water, add soap, and let the nylon bristles scrub the inside and outside of your glasses for a way quicker clean.

16An Animated Flame Lamp That Has A Night-Light & Candlelight Mode

Great as a quirky bedside lamp, this light looks like a little animated flame inside a jar. It has two color temperatures — a warm amber for nighttime and a flickering dark amber that mimics candlelight — and it’s dimmable to your liking. There are timer options, it charges via USB-C, and it has a nonslip bottom to protect your furniture.

17A Fridge Organization Caddy With Wheels For Easy Access

The most ingenious part of this caddy is that it features built-in wheels with a convenient handle so you can easily pull it out and push it back into place, reaching the things in the back of your fridge or pantry with ease. It comes with two adjustable dividers and is great for keeping all your condiments, dressings, oils, and small-batch leftovers accessible — and if you don’t believe me, believe the 4.7-star rating

18A Trash Can Deodorizer Spray From Fan-Favorite Brand Poo-Pourri

Fan-favorite brand Poo-Pourri is adding trash cans to their deodorizing expertise with this easy-to-use and delicious smelling spray. Just spritz a little bit of this lime-scented spray directly into your garbage can or into the used garbage bag to help neutralize odors and keep your kitchen smelling amazing. At 8 fluid ounces, it gives you about 400 uses per bottle.

19Fuzzy Fruit-Shaped Hand Towels Made Of Absorbent Chenille Fabric

Not only are these apple-shaped towels adorable when hanging on your bathroom or kitchen wall, but they’re made of spongy chenille in a cool design that’s uber absorbent and fast-drying. They have a pill-like, shaggy texture that can easily dry the space between your fingers so you can wash and go without wasting any time.

20A Memory Foam Wedge Pillow With A Soft Cotton Cover

This wedge pillow is genius because it can be used so many ways. Use it to lay at a comfortable incline in bed, to elevate sore legs, to lean against your headboard, or as a knee pillow for side sleeping. No matter how you snuggle up with this pillow, the memory foam will support you while the cotton cover remains soft and breathable.

21A Wall-Mounted Paper Towel Holder That Also Holds & Cuts Wraps

This three-in-one kitchen contraption is an absolutely brilliant organizational solution for anyone who’s short on space. It features two covered dispensers that seamlessly release and cut aluminum foil, parchment paper, baking sheets, wax paper — you name it — as well as a bottom rod to hold your paper towel roll. It comes with two hooks or magnets for easy installation.

22A Clever Dog-Shaped Tool That Effectively Removes Hair From Furniture & Clothes

Shaped like a dog itself, this clever and easy-to-use tool is used to scrape against upholstery, couches, carpets, blankets, curtains, clothes — you name it — to remove all your furry friend’s hair and keep your place squeaky clean. This reusable silicone and plastic tool’s quirky shape has a purpose; that little tail is perfect for getting into the crevices of furniture.

23Fruit & Veggie Peelers That Fit In The Palm Of Your Hand

These fruit and veggie peelers feature holes for your fingers so you can peel your produce in seconds while protecting your hands and fingers from scrapes and cuts. They have super strong stainless steel blades that are rust-proof and super easy to clean. Plus, they have an ergonomic design that makes peeling easier, comfortable, and mess-free.

24A Mini Light For Your Front Door That’s Motion-Activated

Stop fussing with your keys because you can’t see the keyhole in your front door, and install this ridiculously clever tiny light to help. It’s motion-activated so it automatically turns on and off so it’s only working when you need it. It operates with a AA battery and has such a small footprint it can blend right in with your door.

25An Electric Cooker That Makes Eggs 6 Different Ways

This electric egg cooker is a kitchen essential because of how quickly and easily it can make the breakfast of your dreams. In just 10 minutes it can prepare four egg bites, four poached eggs, nine hard boiled eggs, omelets, scrambled eggs, or fried eggs all in one compact machine. Plus, all the accessories are dishwasher-safe so you can focus on breakfast.

26A Dirty & Clean Dishwasher Magnet Featuring Michael Scott

Let The Office’s Michael Scott tell you whether the dishes in your dishwasher are dirty or clean with this funny magnet. Measuring just 4-by-4 inches, the magnet is double-sided so you can flip it according to your dishes. In addition to being lol-worthy, it has a strong magnet and the whole thing is waterproof and stain-proof, so it should be no shock that it has a 4.9-star rating on Amazon.

27A 2-Speed Electric Spin Scrubber With 4 Specific Brush Heads

Scrub down your bathroom and kitchen without getting on your hands and knees when you use this electric spinner. It comes with a large flat brush for floors and glass, a small flat brush for grout and tile, a corner brush for narrow spots, and a dome brush for bathtubs and sinks. It’s waterproof and has two adjustable cleaning modes to suit your needs.

28An Extra-Deep Fitted Sheet With A Built-In Side Pocket

Not only is this fitted sheet soft, cozy, and comfortable — made of high-quality brushed microfiber that’s breathable, wrinkle-free, and luxurious — but it also has a 21-inch deep pocket to store your book, remote, glasses, phone, and much more. It has an elastic band and corner strap to ensure it stays tucked in no matter how much tossing and turning you do overnight.

29Spatula Tongs With A Lock & Release Closure

Spatulas meet tongs with this clever two-in-one kitchen tool. The set comes with one 9-inch tong and one 12-inch tong that both feature a lock and release closure for easy storage. They have a silicone end and a stainless steel handle, are heat resistant up to 450 degrees, and are safe to use with nonstick pans and grill grates.

30A Cute Bee Hive Paper Clip Holder With Bee-Shaped Clips

If you’re the buzziest bee in the office, this adorable paper clip and holder combo is your new favorite accessory. The holder itself is shaped like a whimsical bee’s nest and it’s magnetic so the clips can stick to it for easy access. And the clips are shaped like little bees for a firm and adorable hold on your papers.

31A Best-Selling Beverage Dispenser That Works In Narrow & Wide Bottles

Turn your go-to bottled beverage into an easily-dispensed one with this hands-free attachment. It has a universal cap that works on wide and narrow screw-on bottle mouths. It has a trigger lock that prevents spills and messes and a reliable pump that stays at the bottom of the bottle to get every last drop.

32A Waterproof Pet Blanket Made Of Plush Sherpa & Fleece

Protect your furniture while cuddling with your pup on the couch with this waterproof blanket. It has a lining of sherpa fleece on one side and flannel fleece on the other with a waterproof center that prevents any accidents from staining your pricey furniture. It’s buttery soft and comes in a ton of colors and sizes to suit your style and needs.

33Individual, Vertically Stackable Hangers For Leggings In Your Closet

If you’re short on storage space, clear out room in your dresser by storing your leggings collection in the closet with these hangers. Each individual hanger has one nonslip clip that secures to your leggings at the waistband and holds them vertically — nothing else. Each hanger can then be hooked onto the clip of another one to save even more space.

34A Small Catch All Pocket That Mounts To Your Outlet Or Light Switch

If the first thing you do when you enter your home is flip on the light, then this “catch all” organizer is a must-have for you. It mounts directly to common light switches or outlets so you can keep your keys, Chapstick, AirTags, sunglasses and other small things in one easily accessible spot. It also has a built-in clip for letters, ID lanyards, stamps, and more and four hooks.

35A Large Pig-Shaped Grease Container With A Built-In Strainer

Made of BPA-free silicone that’s heat resistant up to 500 degrees, this container holds up to 2 cups of grease and features a built-in strainer that sits on top to separate any remaining food bits. The silicone ensures it stays cool to the touch so it’s safe, and the pig-shaped top keeps everything inside ready to dispose or use to cook later.

36A Cooling Pillow Specifically Designed For Stomach Sleepers

If you like to sleep on your belly but hate the way it feels on your back, check out this mini pillow. It has a thin profile that can help relive back pressure and offer superior support and alignment while you’re sleeping. It’s made of temperature-regulating and cooling fabric that’s moisture-wicking and super comfortable.

37A Shower Footrest With A Built-In Storage Compartment

If you don’t have a convenient spot in your shower to raise your leg while you’re shaving, this footrest is the solution you’ve been looking for. It can hold up to 270 pounds and has little bumps on the slightly angled surface to keep you stable and comfortable. It has a built-in compartment with drainage grates to store your shaving essentials and a nonslip bottom.

38A Perfectly Annoying Alarm Clock That Rolls If You Don’t Wake Up

Imagine this: your alarm clock goes off, you snooze it once, then it goes off again and jumps off your nightstand, rolling around your bedroom sounding an alarm until you get up and turn it off and start the day. That’s Clocky. It has a super loud alarm and wheels that help absorb shock when it rolls away from you — making it great for heavy sleepers or groggy snoozers.

39A Sliding Bin That Creates A Second Layer Of Storage In Drawers

What’s the Einstein-level genius in this container? It expands to fit the length of your drawers — from 15 to 24 inches — so it can rest on the upper edge of your drawer and create a second layer of storage. It slides back and forth so you have access to everything underneath. It’s great for utensils, hand towels, office supplies, and more.

40A Dish Brush With A Handle That Rests On The Edge Of Your Sink

Who knew all a normal dish brush needed to take it to the next level was a tiny nonslip rest that allows it to hang off the inside edge so excess water automatically falls down the drain? It’s brilliant. It has a non-scratch, curved brush head with a built-in scraper to make sure you get every last bit off your dishes.

41A Tabletop White Board That’s Also Magnetic

This large white board stands upright on your desk, table, or bookshelf surface to not only give you a spot to take notes on the dry erase surface but also store important notes and documents with the included magnets. It measures 7.9 inches tall, 7.1 inches wide, and has a 4.3-inch stand that keeps it upright.

42Refrigerator Produce Savers That Last Up To 3 Months Each

Each of these apple-shaped produce savers have small packets inside that absorb ethylene gas in your refrigerator to slow the ripening time and extend the shelf life of all your favorite fruits and veggies. Each packet lasts up to three months, and the blue apple shell can be used over and over again.

43An Electric Water Dispenser That Connects To Gallon Jugs

If you’re looking to stay more hydrated, check out this convenient and chic dispenser. It can be programmed to release amounts from 100 to 1,000 milliliters of water at a time and it has a 3.9-foot water hose that can be inserted into all kinds of gallon water jugs to give you easy and convenient water with the simple press of a button.

44A V-Shaped Jar Opener That Mounts Under Your Cabinet

This jar opener mounts underneath your kitchen cabinet to save space and give you a helping hand when you need it. It has a nonslip grip that firmly holds onto your peanut butter jar, pickle jar, nail polish tube, seltzer bottle — you name it — that V shape works on containers of various sizes. Plus, it mounts with super strong adhesive so it doesn’t require any screws or damage to your surfaces.

45Mini Tools That Remove Hair From Vacuums, Blow Dryers & Combs

These clever little tools were specifically designed to help you remove excess hair from your blow dryer, round brush, flat brush, or comb. They’re also great to get hair and string out of the bottom of your vacuum cleaner. They have sharp metal teeth that cut through hair and tangles easily.

46A Small Trash Can That Can Be Hooked, Stood Up, Or Wall-Mounted

The best part about this trash cansis that there are three ways to use it around your home — you can hook it to the top of your cabinet door, mount it with adhesive to a wall, or leave it freestanding on the floor or countertop. The lid can be flipped up or slid down. It holds up to 2.1 gallons of trash.

47Stylish Color-Changing Night Lights With A Dusk-To-Dawn Sensor

With a dimmable soft white option, eight vibrant color options, and an automatic color changing option, these night-lights are a versatile must have. They have an automatic dusk-to-dawn sensor to turn on and off when you need it most. And they plug into the wall outlet without blocking the other outlet, making them an easy add-on.

48A Paper Towel Holder With A Cleaner Bottle In The Center

Make spraying and wiping down your kitchen counters as easy as one, two, three with this combination paper towel holder and cleaning bottle. The thing that makes it super unique is that in the center of the paper towel holder is a removable 7-ounce spray bottle you can fill with your favorite cleaning solution for super easy access.

49Window Privacy Film That Lets In Light But Keeps Out UV & Heat

This window film goes on with a static cling application — so it’s reusable and doesn’t leave any sticky residue behind. It not only gives you privacy while still letting in a ton of natural light, but it can help block UV rays, reduce glare, slow down fading of floors and furniture, and help maintain your inside temperature.

50A Self-Draining Container That Lets You Cook Pasta In The Microwave

Get perfectly al dente pasta in moments with this super clever microwaveable pasta cooker. All you have to do is measure your go-to pasta and add it to the container, fill it with water, cook in the microwave, and then use the lid to easily strain. It has a 1.2-liter capacity and is made of BPA-free plastic that’s dishwasher-safe.

51Hand-Shaped Cable Clips That Keep Wires Exactly Where You Need

These hand-shaped cable clips mount to the edge of your table, wall, desk, nightstand, bookshelf — you name it — and fit around almost any wire to help keep all your chargers and accessories accessible and in order. They use adhesive that doesn’t leave any residue behind and come in a bunch of fun colors.

52An Aluminum Plate That Naturally Thaws Meat Quickly

Made of premium-grade aluminum, this 16-inch long plate works to extract the cold from your beef, poultry, and fish to thaw quickly and naturally. The large design allows you to thaw more food at the same time and it has built-in draining channels to collect excess water and juices.

53A Silicone Drink Holder That Sits On The Arm Of Your Couch Or Chair

This silicone cup holder sits on the thick arm of your couch or chair to hold your can, mug, bottle, water bottle, wine glass, to-go cup and more. It’s great for people who are short on space and might not have room for a proper side table. It keeps your drinks sturdy and close by without taking up any extra room.

54A Draft Stopper That Sticks To Your Door To Maintain Inside Temps

This draft stopper uses super strong adhesive to mount to the bottom of your door and create an airtight barrier that helps maintain indoor temperatures, block dust, dirt, and pollutants, and even keep some bugs out. It has a zigzag internal structure that also helps reduce noise pollution from coming inside.

55Scented Drawer Liners That Help Revive Old Furniture

These drawer liners not only bring color and texture to the inside the drawers of old or unsightly furniture, but they also have a very subtle scent that keeps everything inside feeling fresh and clean. They come in 14-by-19.5 inch rolls, they don’t have any adhesive so there’s no sticky residue, and they can be cut to size so they make your drawers look custom.

56French-Fry Shaped Bag Clips That Store In A Magnetic Cup

These French fry-shaped bag clips are expertly designed to create a strong seal on your bags of chips, snacks, leftovers, and more so they stay fresh and crunchy. Plus when you’re not using them, they store like your favorite fast food item inside a magnetic cup you can keep on your refrigerator.

57Small Magnetic Key Rings That Screw Into Your Light Switch

A great way to keep your keys in a convenient spot is to mount these little magnetic holders directly into the bottom screw of a normal light switch. Each one can hold up to 3 pounds and is so small it’s virtually invisible so you won’t even realize it’s there when it’s not holding your house or car keys.

58A Silicone Rack That Elevates Food From Grease When You Bake It

Place this clever silicone rack on your baking sheet and let it elevate your meat, fish, veggies, or bacon, to separate it from grease and juices for a crispier meal. The elevation also promotes even heating throughout your food and prevents meat from burning or sticking to the baking sheet. It’s heat resistant up to 500 degrees and is safe on stainless steel, nonstick, glass, and enameled pans.

59A Small Cleaning Brush To Get Dust & Crumbs Out Of Your Keyboard

This tiny cleaning brush has two heads — a rounded brush with soft bristles and a silicone wiper — to get the dust, debris, and crumbs out of the nooks and crannies of your electronics. It’s great for computers, remotes, digital cameras, and more. Plus, the bristles retract and the silicone wiper has a cap so you can store it easily.

60A Nonstick Steel Muffin Top Pan With 12 Baking Cups

This 12-cavity pan is so versatile you can use it to make cupcakes, cookies, muffins, mini-pies, egg bites — you name it. It has a nonstick coating that’s essential for easy-to-remove baked goods and is oven safe up to 450 degrees. It’s made without PFAs and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.