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1. A countertop dishwasher that will make cooking fun again instead of a chore you dread because you hate hand-washing the dishes every night. Checkmate, tiny New York City apartment with no room for built-in appliances.
This dishwasher holds six standard place settings and has six wash cycle options: heavy, normal, eco, glass, speed, and rinse.
Promising review: "This is the best thing I have ever purchased. Literally nothing compares. I despise hand-washing dishes with a passion. I don't know why. The dishes were the bane of my existence in the current rental my fiancé and I live in. We finally bit the bullet and purchased this dishwasher, and I can honestly say there is never a dirty dish in the sink anymore. I just load it up at night, attach it to my faucet, and press start. I empty it in the morning. If your apartment or rental doesn't have a dishwasher, I am telling you, this thing is so worth it. It made the most annoying task so much easier." —Kiah T.
Get it from Amazon for $249.99 (available in two colors).
2. A Conair hair dryer designed to literally fold in half so you don't have to worry about how to store the super awkwardly shaped, full-size version!
This hair dryer has two head and two speed settings, so it is good for all hair types. It also has a "cool shot" button to help lock styles in place.
Promising review: "It folds up for storage, which is great, as my bathroom is tiny and all my personal care items must be hidden away in a lidded basket atop the toilet tank. This works perfectly! So perfectly, in fact, that my spouse does not even know I have it. I did not need a huge, heavy one with a dozen attachments and multiple settings. My hair is short and needs only a bit of drying, and this works fabulously! And it stores away hidden without taking up any room! Best feature is that it does not tire my arms, as its compactness makes it more lightweight than most other blow-dryers. Win-win! Can't go wrong." —Rabbi M.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two colors and two wattages).
3. An electric indoor grill so you can get that "fresh off the grill" flavor no matter what the weather is outside or how little space you may have on your balcony (if you even have a balcony).
Promising review: "I purchased this Hamilton Beach grill in December 2019. I use it several times a month throughout the year. It grills to perfection and is a breeze to clean. I wanted to use it for a while before I left a review. Well, here I am, three years later, to honestly rave about this appliance. I do not think you will be disappointed." —J.M. Brown
Get it from Amazon for $89.99.
4. A mini dehumidifier to prevent extra moisture from building up and causing mold. Unlike other mini versions, this one doesn't require being constantly plugged in or batteries to suck the moisture out of the air.
Promising review: "I have been using this device for the past two months, and so far it has worked really well. I bought it because I was having a mold outbreak under the bathroom sink. The culprit was high humidity. I bought these dehumidifiers, and the mold has stopped appearing. I really enjoy the ease of using this device because you can keep reusing it over and over, unlike quick supermarket solutions that are disposable. The product is super easy to use, as you only place it where it is needed and you just let it do its thing. No electricity is required for the product to work. Once the silica balls turn green, you plug it into the outlet and leave it connected for around 10 to 12 hours. I would recommend using a timer or smart plug because if the device goes over the time limit, the silica balls will burn and not work. Please note: The device is intended to be used in really small spaces, such as drawers and wardrobes. Depending on the humidity, it will indicate how long to recharge the silica balls. For my use, it lasts between 10 to 14 days until it needs to be recharged." —G.M.
Get it from Amazon for $14.97.
5. Or, if lack of moisture is your problem, a humidifier made to combat all the static in the air, especially during the dry winter months. Plus, this mini version can be taken with you from room to room so you don't have to worry about creating excess moisture.
Promising review: "My wife and I purchased this humidifier in December 2019. I'm finally getting around to writing this review. We use it in our bedroom when it is the cold, dry season. It is absolutely the BEST humidifier we've ever owned (and we've had several brands before this one to compare it with). We are into our fourth season with it, so it is also standing up to the test of longevity. So quiet, and the top fill is a great feature. Will never want another brand of humidifier." —paulie johnstone
Get it from Amazon for $27.97+ (available in four sizes and in two colors).
6. A space heater that is the perfect size to have sitting on your desk so you don't have to deal with your fingers turning into icicles while you type.
Promising review: "Bought this for my husband’s home office. We don’t turn on the heater in the morning until we are both out of bed, and my husband would bundle in a blanket until we turned on the heater…until now! He put this on the corner of his desk, and it really warms the whole room! Small enough to put on his desk and not take up too much room. There’s a nice safety feature on the bottom so that the heater has to be against a flat surface to be on, and once it doesn’t have pressure on it, the heater will shut off (in case it's been knocked over, I assume). Small, saves space, lots of heat. Highly recommend, especially for the price!" —Sheri A Robb
Get it from Amazon for $15.97+ (available in four colors).
7. A Dash mini waffle-maker so you can make homemade waffles without worrying about where to store the bulky iron. And if you try hard enough and have a big-enough imagination, anything you want can become a mini waffle — hash browns, egg, cheese, pizza. *The limit does not exist!!*
Some of these even create shaped waffles (pumpkin, skull, bunny, etc.), so double-check which one you are getting!
Promising review: "At first, I laughed and thought it was too small to really do anything. I was so wrong — it's an amazing little waffle-maker!! Can cook almost anything on it! I have cooked eggs, waffles, and French toast." —S PETERSON
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 23 styles).
8. A small but mighty fan with three speeds designed to circulate all the air in the room rather than just a small strip of it. AKA you can turn the thermostat up to save energy without sweating yourself out.
Promising review: "From the picture, you can see I have a very long hallway, and a lot of cool air from the air conditioner in the living room just goes right up the hall. But with the Vornado there, it pushes the cool air right back to the living room. I have been buying Vornado fans for about 40 years; I will not even look at another kind. I do use ceiling fans, but even they need a little help sometimes. I love this style, too." —Willo
Get it from Amazon for $45.50+ (available in two colors and in a two-pack).
9. A mini slow cooker so you can experiment with all of those fun Pinterest recipes (oatmeal! stew! sauces!) without having to make a batch suitable for a family of six.
The lid and internal pot are both dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "This is the perfect size for slow cooker meals for two or side dishes. It isn't big enough for substantial cuts of meat, but soups, pastas, sauces, beans, etc., work great. This is a great option when you don't have a lot of storage space or use for a larger slow cooker. It is very easy to clean and operate." —VSee
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in five sizes and in five colors).
10. A rapid-heating iron perfect for anyone who doesn't feel it necessary to iron everything they own, but who knows that sometimes things just need a little extra effort to make them look more put together. Don't let its size fool you — this thing can tackle any fabric of any size.
Promising review: "Who knew such a tiny iron could pack so much punch! I am so glad I ordered this. I have had it for a good month or so now, and I have not used my regular iron since! I use this with my sewing, crafting, and cross-stitch projects. I have also ironed my husband's clothes with this, and it has worked great for me. I am NOT disappointed!" —GMA
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
11. Or, if ironing is ~too much~ effort, a handheld steamer that powers 10 minutes of continuous steaming so that shirt you forgot you balled up in the closet isn't a lost cause until your next laundry cycle.
Promising review: "I had no idea such a small steamer would actually produce results so good. This steamer is easy to pack and very convenient and produces a great amount of steam. This compact portable unit produces nearly as much steam as my home garment steamer. Super impressed, would buy again, will recommend." —Chris G.
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
12. A cooktop burner perfect for dorm rooms, RVs, or apartments that may not have a ~suitable~ kitchen. This bad boy has a wide temperature range perfect for slow-cooking scrambled eggs or quickly boiling water for a last-minute pasta dinner.
This cooktop has a temperature range from 140 to 460 degrees and also features an automatic shutoff after 60 seconds if no cookware is sensed.
Promising review: "We bought this to avoid using a brand-new ceramic cooktop that replaced one that cracked, because we were planning to sell our house and wanted the new cooktop to look as new as possible. We decided to put the sale on hold for now, but we were so impressed with this little cooktop that we've continued to use it in place of our larger built-in. It's scary fast (it will boil a cup of water in under two minutes at the default 5 setting, and in six minutes on the 2 setting), and is cool to the touch in about three minutes after it's turned off. We're planning to build our next house, and two or three of these would easily take the place of a built-in cooktop, free up more counter space when not in use, and at one-eighth the price of an induction cooktop. What a great appliance." —M J
Get it from Amazon for $57.99+ (available in two colors).
13. A KitchenAid three-speed hand blender so if you're anything like me and crave a smoothie maybe once a month, you can grab this bad boy instead of having to leave a ~gigantic~ blender on your counter taunting you the other 353 days of the year.
This blender is very efficient and obviously much slimmer than a full-size blender, so it fits neatly into kitchen cabinets. The kit includes the blender, a whisk attachment, a 2.5-cup chopper attachment, a 3-cup blending jar, and a storage bag.
Promising review: "I love this stick blender!!! We don’t have space in our kitchen for more appliances, but I really wanted to replace our old blender. I found this immersion blender with all the attachments, and for the price, I had to try it out. I’ve used almost all the attachments (except the whisk) and have never had any issues blending a single thing. I’ve chopped almonds, walnuts and cashews, vegetables, and garlic in the chopping attachment with no issue. I’ve used the blender and tall cup for sweet potatoes and for soup. I really don’t think I’ll need a blender anytime soon; this little thing is super powerful and a true space saver!" —Jaime_Ranay
Get it from Amazon for $95.87+ (available in two colors).
14. Or a Magic Bullet blender if you want to treat yourself to luxuriously smooth sauces, smoothies, nut butters, and more but don't want to invest the money or counter space for a full-blown blender.
This blender comes with the motor base, a cross blade, a tall cup, a short cup, a party mug, two lip rings, two stay-fresh lids, a to-go lid, and a recipe guide.
Promising reviews: "I use it daily to make smoothies, and I love how easy it is to set up and clean up afterward. It comes with several cups and lids and a recipe book. Also, it is small and can easily be put away in a drawer or cabinet." —Peas
"I love this little kitchen gadget! It’s great for making smoothies and salad dressings and many other things. Easy to use and clean. So many uses…I would never be without. I find it to be a much better product than the Ninja, and it is less costly. Great value and quality." —Anne
Get it from Amazon for $36.05+ (available in two colors).
15. A Hamilton Beach hand mixer because contrary to what *every* wedding registry has ever told you, you don't actually need to own a stand mixer to create delicious baked goods.
This mixer has six speeds and comes with a storage case so you will always know where the beaters are!
Promising reviews: "This mixer is very compact and easy to use. I like that when I'm not using it, I can just stand it up and allow it to drip over my bowl." —Chriss Adams
"This is a great little mixer, and I LOVE the stand/case! What a nice surprise to get something of such good quality at such a good price!" —kristina
Get it from Amazon for $21.74+ (available in two colors).
16. A portable Black + Decker washing machine so you can say goodbye to spending hours at the laundromat! Just hook it up to a sink, throw your clothes in, and when they come out (all fresh and clean), you can easily store the washing machine so you don't have to look at it again until you're ready to run the next load.
The washer has five cycle selections: heavy, gentle, normal, rapid, and soak.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about this, but because the apartment I live in was built prior to 1970, there are no washers and dryers inside. So I watched reviews online and I ordered one. To my surprise, the white, dingy shirts that stayed dingy in the common washers of the building came out pure white, and most importantly, the dingy underarm stains were gone! This cleans better than a full washer — albeit you can only wash half the load, but who cares when you live alone? I actually enjoy using it. My neighbors saw it and now want one. Worth the price." —Streamerboy
Get it from Amazon for $247.83+ (available in five sizes and with an optional rolling cart).
17. A handheld vacuum perfect for those small messes that don't require you to break out a whole vacuum. Honestly, I couldn't tell you the last time I used my actual vacuum — I would rather spend a little longer cleaning with this thing than deal with getting that out of my closet.
I have had this little vacuum for about a year now, and it is SO nice and convenient to have on hand. I have two cats that always seem to find new ways to make small messes with their food or toys, but never anything major. I love being able to grab this and quickly clear up the messes without having to worry about getting the full-size vacuum out, finding a plug, and dealing with that whole process. I was hesitant to get a handheld vacuum because they often have reputations for not being very strong, but this little guy is surprisingly powerful and can clean up, really, any mess. It also holds a charge pretty well. Depending on how long I use it for each time, it typically lasts around 10 uses before I have to plug it in again.
Promising review: "I bought one to get the crumbs out of kitchen drawers and off the countertops. It worked so well that I purchased a second one for the bathroom. They hold their charge for a very long time, have great suction, and are small and unobtrusive. Excellent purchase." —AB - Bainbridge Isl
Get it from Amazon for $38.49.
18. And if that's still too big for you, a teeny, tiny vacuum that you can keep in your desk drawer to clean up those crumbs that inevitably accumulate all around your keyboard from eating lunch at your desk, again.
Promising review: "Simple and effective. I absolutely love this little vacuum for my desk! I often use my desk for sewing and crafts, so there are always little things here and there that get left behind, making the table look dirty and messy. The suction is awesome for picking up the little debris, and it’s very quiet. I find myself reaching for it all the time for a quick cleanup. It’s so nice not having to wipe my entire desk down each time. It’s super small and tucks away neatly under my display stand. Highly recommend!" —Selma Z.
Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in two colors and in three charging options).
19. A Hamilton Beach electric food chopper so you can stop risking your fingers and crying every time you need to chop up onions for your recipes. Plus, this way, if you only actually use it a couple of times a year, you won't feel guilty that it's hogging an entire section of your cabinets.
Promising reviews: "My aunt accidentally ordered two and asked if I wanted one. I took it to our vacation house and used it to whip up a bunch of ginger and garlic for a meal with a big crowd. All the time I've wasted mincing and grating garlic and ginger! Where has this thing been all my life? I immediately bought one for my mom and my friend, and a second one for our primary house. Love, love, love it!" —Joanne
"It's small but powerful for small chopping and mincing jobs. I've tried it with chicken and onions. Works well for small quantities of food. Easy to operate and clean as advertised. Small footprint for storage." —Parrotfriend
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
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