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27 Kitchen Products From Amazon That May Not Be Exciting, But Are Incredibly Useful

I'm talkin' vegetable choppers, can openers, left-handed scissors and beyond.

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1. A veggie chopper that will become the holy grail of your kitchen. This incredible invention chops, spiralizes, and slices vegetables in an instant, and the built-in container means there's gonna be absolutely zero mess. So long, chopping boards. 

Reviewer putting a potato on a flip top lid cutter and bringing the lid down to chop it into pieces
Model pressing down on top to cut an onion

Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. 

Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food and it has a generous container." —Amazon Customer

Price: $32.99+ (available in three colors)

2. A trio lasagna pan because if you're an "edge piece" kind of person, all of your dreams are about to come true. Use it to whip up three different lasagna flavors, or use the tin for *the* crispiest pastries and brownie edges.

The pan with three rectangles of cooked lasagna in it
Reviewer image of pan with babka cooked inside

Promising review: "Question: What do you do if you are a vegetarian and your family eats meat and you want a lasagna but don't want to make two full pans? Answer: Get this product right now! With this pan you can make a quick meal since you don't have to cook the noodles, even with the regular lasagna noodles. I find the walls of these pans are compact and the heat from the channels cooks the pasta around it quickly, resulting in fork-tender lasagna without boiling first. The trick is to use a lot of sauce and cover it with foil.

The added bonus with this pan is the fact that the leftovers can be stored easily and simply in containers ready to go for tomorrow's lunch — no cutting and messing with lasagna slices in a flat pan. Take care of your products though, as others have said, do not let this soak in water too long or it may rust." —PinkSugar

Price: $22.99

3. A "Guac-Lock" to keep your avocados from oxidizing, because tell me one thing that's worse than your guacamole going brown after one serving. Reviewers mention that this airtight container will keep it staying fresh for up to 10 days.

Promising review: "Rarely do I buy something that delivers 100% of what they claim it will. I'm happy to report that this completely lived up to my expectations. Truth be told, it works even better than I expected it to. I made a batch of guac a week ago. Two or three times during the week, I unlocked it, dipped a chip or two and then re-locked it. After a week, the guacamole is as fresh as if I made it this morning. I typically make a batch of guac each week and use it as a snack or as a spread on sandwiches. I also typically throw out one-third of the batch because it spoils before we can eat it. Not anymore. I estimate the food I'm not wasting will actually pay for the Guac-Lock in about a month." —mhogan

Price: $39.89

4. A rotary cheese grater that's going to make shredding up your favorite cheeses a breeze. Grate some Parmesan over your next pasta dish without worrying about the perfect time to "say when," because you're doing it yourself and if you want to use the full block of Parm, you go for it.

A model using the grater to put cheese on pasta
Amazon

Promising review: "I love it. My family loves it. We used to use a handheld flat cheese grater. It took forever to grind enough cheese out of that thing. This little jewel cranks out grated cheese. We tried all sorts of hard cheeses just to see the thing work, then froze some soft cheeses to see how they worked. Now we mix our cheeses just because it is so easy to do. Asiago/Parmesan rockfish? Simple. Pretty neat. It works. It's cheap. Easy to clean. Handy as hell. Buy one." —Aranhas

Price: $22.95

5. A pair of left-handed scissors for my fellow lefties who haven't been able to neatly open a packet of crackers or a bag of pasta for years because they've settled for a pair of generic scissors that don't snip properly and are a pain to hold. Well, struggle no more.

6. A bottle of Goo Gone foaming spray to degrease any kitchen surfaces that needs an extra bit of TLC — I'm talkin' to you, oven door after pizza night.

7. A handheld milk frother so you can become your very own barista. If you've been trying to save $$$ on your coffee runs, now you have no excuse.

8. A set of cleaning K-Cups because yes, it's a pain cleaning your coffee machine, but these bbs are going to make it *so* much simpler.

9. A packet of garbage disposal cleaner drops that you simply put in the sink, run a little water over, and watch the magic happen. They'll leave a lovely citrusy smell and get rid of all the gunk and buildup in an instant.

a reviewer holding the drops

10. A pan organizer so you can free up counterspace and keep all of your cookware neat and organized. It'll also stop them from clanging together when you're getting out your favorite pan (unless, of course, you're trying to recreate that iconic Bart Simpson meme).

11. A clip-on pasta strainer that looks like one of the most life-changing things I've ever seen. Yes, pasta has my heart, but I hate the part when you have to break your wrist to strain out the water while trying to hold the lid on the pot.

12. A salad spinner because even though your bag of arugula says it's triple-washed, you should be washing it anyway. Alexa, play "Spinning Around" by Kylie Minogue.

13. A handheld surface 3-in-1 steam mop to effectively clean up your kitchen floor, even getting riiiight into those tight nooks and crannies behind the oven that you've been meaning to clean forever but have never gotten around to.

a reviewer using the steam mop on their floor grout

14. A cast-iron Dutch oven for unleashing your inner chef and cooking up some hearty dishes. Yes, it's summer, but gimme a delicious casserole any time of the year.

15. An electric can opener so you can say goodbye to sharp can edges and bits of label in the food because you can't quite grasp using a manual tin opener. This bad boy will open your cans with a simple touch of a button.

16. two-stage knife sharpener to restore your dullest kitchen knife and return it to its former glory. It's super easy to use and certainly a whole lot cheaper than buying a new set of knives.

A hand sharpening a knife with the sharpener
Amazon

Promising review: "Wow, this little gadget is pretty amazing! I have some old (expensive) non-serrated knives that are supposed to never need sharpening but unfortunately, lost their sharp edge long ago. I saw this gadget and decided to try it. I set the bottom of this gadget on the edge of the counter and ran one of the knives through the side labeled 'coarse' about 10 times, then ran it through the side labeled 'fine' another 8–10 times. Bingo! The knife was transformed back to its former high-dollar cutlery glory. I could hardly believe how effectively it had sharpened the knife, which I had been ready to throw away a week before. I've been happily sharpening all our knives and trying to add up in my head how much money I've saved by NOT having to buy another set of expensive knives. Great score!" —Schelly L. Wagoner

Price: $9.22.

Read our full review of the KitchenIQ two-stage knife sharpener!

17. A chopper perfect for breaking up ground meat, frozen veggies, eggs, and more. If you're partial to finely ground taco meat and creamy scrambled eggs, this bb is going to be your culinary hero. 

Zoomed in shot of a hand using the black chopper
Amazon

The tool is safe to use with nonstick cookware and you can throw it in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.

Promising review: "The chopper breaks up ground beef, turkey, etc. much more efficiently than can be done with a spatula or turner. I don't normally purchase incredibly specialized utensils if I can get by without them, however, I think this chopper is worth the money because it saves time and makes cooking easier. The nylon material is heat-resistant and seems durable, but the packaging still directs not to leave on a hot surface when not in use." —Karen

Price: $7.99+ (available in three colors)

18. An instant-read digital thermometer so you can be sure that your meat is cooked all the way through. It only takes four to seven seconds to read your food's temperature, so you can say goodbye to the fear of undercooked chicken!

The thermometer and sheath
Amazon

Promising review: "As a working chef for over 30 years, I've gone through dozens of thermometers, and this one stands out. I actually purchased this by accident while buying several thermometers to try with the intent of buying a dozen for my crew. I was looking for thermometers that can be field-calibrated and as far as I can tell, this one can't. But I intend to buy more of these because they are accurate, easy to read, and just more pleasant to use. They are tough, and I love the ring on the end; I keep this one hanging on a hook near our ranges so I don't have to hunt it down. It does not ride easily in my chef's coat, but that is due to the longer probe. Which I LOVE. In two weeks I have used this one thermometer over 130 times, all with pleasure." —Cetaceous Dave

Price: $10.99

19. A vented microwave food cover that will stop any splatters of food all over your microwave. Why is it that your leftovers splash across the walls after 35 seconds but the food is still freezing cold? So dramatic. 

Promising review: "This is my third one. One was melted on the stove burner recently by someone I seem to have married who doesn't know fire is hot yet. The other lasted through five years of heavy use. It did get pitted along the inside here and there; I don't know from what, but I suspect the aforementioned person. This folds absolutely flat and can be used as is or partially opened for a thinner cover to put over a bowl, say. Not difficult to clean since things don't really stick to it but if you have a mess it just takes a small second to make sure the folds and holes are all clean. This is also great for making microwave popcorn, putting corn in a bowl and using this to allow air flow. It will raise up as popcorn pops and fills bowl. Another neat gift to give someone since it's a handy gadget that saves space and something you'd use a lot." —Ms. Windermere

Price: $9.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors)

20. An Oxo Good Grips veggie brush because, let's be honest, a quick rinse under the cold water tap is doing NOTHING. It's time to scrub these bbs down and get rid of the ground dirt and grocery store germs once and for all. 

The green veggie brush
A reviewer's before photo of a dirty potato
The same reviewer's after photo of a clean potato

Promising review: "I know — it is a little strange to love a veggie brush but the bristles have just the right stiffness to clean potatoes, carrots, parsnips, etc. I haven't used it on corn-on-the-cob yet but I think it will do quite well without damaging the kernels. (If not, I'll do a follow-up on this review.) As with most Oxo products, it is ergonomically designed and even fits in my smaller, chunky hands — so much so, I believe it would be good tool for arthritic cooks." —D. Lofthus

Price: $7.95

21. An all-in-one measuring cup because as someone who has never used cup measurements before, this stuff is tricky. You'll get the *precise* amounts of liquid for your recipes while freeing up a bunch of space in your cupboard.

The measuring cube, featuring different-sized measurements on each surface
A person using one side of the cube to measure a liquid ingredient
Amazon

It's dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Measurements include: 1 cup, ½ cup, ⅓ cup, ¼ cup, 2 tbsp, 1 tbsp, ½ tbp, 1 tsp, ½ tsp, ¼ tsp, 120 ml, 80 ml, 60 ml, 30 ml, 15 ml, 7.5 ml, 5 ml, 2.5 ml, and 1.25 ml.

Promising review: "First of all, I gotta say I don’t cook much and if there’s something I hate after cooking is having to wash all the bunch of utensils I have to use once I use them. This cube has been amazing, I don’t have to wash a million utensils over and over, it’s very easy to use, easy to clean and it’s very handy to use for when I’m meal prepping for the week. I bought this out of curiosity and ended up enjoying it a lot. If a regular guy like me is enjoying it, I’m sure it would be a great tool for people who cook or bake on a regular basis." —Daniel Matajira

Price: $24.99

22. Or a set of space-saving measuring spoons with dual sides for wet and dry ingredients. Say goodbye to guesstimating measurements using that one rogue tablespoon at the back of your silverware drawer. 

the set of measuring spoons with ingredients in each
a reviewer holding the set which is stuck together magnetically
Amazon

Promising review: "I got so tired of measuring spoons either getting lost in my drawer or having to deal with ones on rings. These are fantastic. The magnet holds them together well, and I love that each ‘spoon’ is actually two (each end is a different shape, too)." —Alicia S.

Price: $15.97+ (available in four color combinations)

23. A bottle of stove top cleaner complete with a trio of handy scraping and wiping tools so you can *really* show the grease who's boss.

24. A pack of vacuum-sealed food bags to keep all your produce as fresh as the day you purchased it. Also great for those who always end up DoorDashing dinner because they don't feel like cooking for the — *checks calendar* — fifth day on the run.

a reviewer's photo of rice in the bags

25. A dish sponge holder so you'll no longer be left with a soggy sponge after you've washed the dishes. Simply pop it into the holder and the water will drain away. I know I could have used one of these when I lived at home and got complaints that I didn't squeeze out the sponge after using it.

a reviewer's photo of the sponge holder on their sink

26. A chic paper towel holder that you can adhere to your wall or under the cupboard for easy access. Have you ever tried to grab a towel off the countertop and the whole roll plops into the sink full of dishwater? This will stop that nightmare.

a reviewer's photo of the holder mounted onto their wall

27. And some silicone air fryer liners, because as much as we all love our air fryers, cleaning them ain't easy. These liners will eliminate having to scrub at the fryer basket every time you whip up some crispy veggies or homemade fries.

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.