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    46 Kitchen Products That Actually Do What They Say They Will

    So effective they're actually worth your precious storage space.

    1. A microwave rice cooker that'll make perfectly steamed results every time, without the mess or hassle of using a pot or traditional rice cooker. Plus, you can pop the whole thing in the dishwasher!

    The cooker with rice inside being scooped out with the paddle

    2. 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.

    The soap-shaped bar, which says "rub away"

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

    The stands holding up four zip-top bags, each filled with different food

    4. A ~chicken stick~ made from reclaimed wood whose main task is to pull out and push back in your hot oven racks so you don't burn your hands.

    5. 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.

    The electric corkscrew in stand

    6. 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.

    7. 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!

    The red silicone omelet maker next to a veggie omelet

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

    9. And/or a Zwilling vacuum set that comes with two containers, two reusable bags, and the vacuum pump that sucks out *all* the air for super-fresh leftovers every time.

    A bag with bread vacuum sealed, a container with tomato and mozzarella, and the small vacuum pump

    10. A silicone tube designed to easily peel garlic. Just pop the clove in the tube and roll it back and forth against the table or counter and your cloves with be naked and ready for mincing or grating.

    Hand rolling garlic in the red silicone tube

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

    Hands using the metal claw-shaped tools to shred a hunk of meat

    12. Cheese storage paper guaranteed to keep your cheddar sharp, your Parmesan poppin', and your Brie better than ever for way, way longer.

    The paper wrapped around a wedge of hard cheese

    13. 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.

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

    The blue silicone popper with popcorn in it and lid

    15. A salad chopper and bowl guaranteed to change your salad game as you know it; just toss in your greens and veggies, run your round cutter through it, and you're good to go.

    Hands rolling the double-pizza cutter-esque chopper through a bowl of greens and veggies

    16. A pomegranate de-seeder that'll keep you from splurging on prepared fruit — just pop the cut-in-half pomegranate on top, and tap with a spoon until every seed comes out. Your favorite superfood is ready to eat, and you didn't even have to get super annoyed.

    17. 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.

    18. A knife sharpener with two grooves (one for coarse sharpening and one for quick touch-ups) to make your year-old knives slice like brand-new.

    Hands running a knife through one of the sharpening channels

    19. And for the kids in your family who are learning kitchen skills, a safer wooden knife designed for children so they can help you cook and learn a thing or two *while* preventing any ouchies.

    Kids hands holding the wooden "knives" with handles to cut up apple slices

    20. If you have stainless-steel appliances, a must-have plant-based cleaner to remove streaks, marks, and fingerprints from all of your appliances with one wipe of the included microfiber cloth.

    Reviewer's before/after of their kitchen stainless steel (fingerprinted before, shiny after)

    21. 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.

    Salmon and asparagus in the skillet with our spouts and a helper handle

    22. And to round out your pan collection, a 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 EIGHT pieces of regular old cookware, and comes with a lockable lid, steamer basket, pouring spout, and a nesting spatula with a built-in rest.

    The pan with shrimp etoufee, with bowls of the shrimp and rice around it

    23. A set of reusable liners to keep your oven cleaner than ever. No worries if your lasagna drips over or your sweet potatoes ooze a little — you won't have to scrub out the oven, just remove these when the oven cools and you can wash 'em right up in the sink.

    24. Bar Keepers Friend soft cleansing ~liquid~ that'll become your new kitchen cleaning BFF. Sinks, stained cookware, stainless steel, faucets, and handles? CLEAN AT LAST!

    25. 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.

    Model washing a plate with the sponge with text "silicone. no odor. clean"

    26. 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 that's also better for the earth.

    Three sponges in different prints

    27. A perforated crisping pan, because you deserve reheated, frozen, and homemade pizza with an actually CRUNCHY (never soggy) crust. And it works on anything that needs to be crisped up in the oven!

    A thin-crust pizza on the round pan with holes in it

    28. A quad of silicone cups that'll ensure perfectly poached eggs with no hassle and no need for swirling water or vinegar.

    The cups stacked, one with an egg in it, and a runny egg on a piece of toast

    29. A roasting oven with a self-basting lid for crispy-on-the-outside, moist-on-the-inside roast, chicken, turkey, and more.

    30. A brown sugar-softening bear so you won't ever check your pantry before making chocolate chip cookies or your morning oatmeal, only to find rock-hard brown sugar you now have to toss. It'll stay soft and scoop-able every time.

    The terra cotta bear next to a jar of brown sugar

    31. A trio of cinching closures (kind of like the ones you use on drawstring bags) you can use on loaves of bread or any other bagged food. No more stale bread?! Dreams really DO come true.

    The cincher in red on a bag of bread

    32. An *indoor* stove top smoker so you can smoke your favorite foods for a TON of flavor without needing a backyard or taking up a ton of space in your kitchen.

    The red cooker with meat inside and text "idea for indoors cooking and made for all stovetops"

    33. 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.

    A hand holding the blue apple-shaped product above a fridge drawer full of produce

    34. An under-the-sink water filtration system to help you kiss your Brita goodbye and pour a glass of the good stuff straight from the tap.

    The system hooked up in the cabinet under a kitchen sink (it's about the size of a small fire extinguisher)

    35. A handheld electric milk frother so you don't *have* to leave your home to enjoy a fabulous cafe-quality latte or cappuccino. It even works on iced bevvies — hello dalgona coffee!

    A mason jar with milk and whipped coffee

    36. An all natural surface scrub you can use on cooktops, ovens, sinks, tile (and grout!) and more — it's even food safe so you can feel confident in all your kitchen cleaning.

    The jar of paste

    37. An *odor-neutralizing* trashcan with a step-on opening mechanism so you don't have to touch it with your germy, chicken-breast hands.

    The stainless steel garbage can in a reviewer's kitchen

    38. A roll of ~bamboo~ paper towels you can toss in the washing machine and reuse over *120 times*. They're super-absorbent and durable, but are soft enough to use on your skin, too. You can even use them on your Swiffer!

    39. A rapid egg cooker you're sure to think is ~eggsquisite~; it can make hard-, medium-, or soft-boiled eggs, *plus* poached or scrambled eggs and omelets.

    The egg cooker with six eggs in it, plus a plate of deviled eggs

    40. A stainless steel Sink Shroom from the makers of the cult-fave TubShroom that'll blend right in with your sink and keep *all* the pesky food remnants from clogging your drain.

    The sink strainer in a sink

    41. And 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. That new sink you've been wanting? It can wait, now.

    42. A quick and easy breakfast sandwich maker so you can enjoy a hot and satisfying brekkie without having to make a pit stop on the way to work — or shelling out those extra bucks.

    The maker, open to show the different sections and what they cook

    43. A dishwasher cleaner and disinfectant to remove limescale, rust, grease, and other nasty buildup so your machine runs more efficiently than ever (aka you do *not* have to replace your whole unit if your dishes just aren't getting as clean as they used to) — while you just sit back and relax.

    Model placing a tablet in the dishwasher

    44. A Cerama-Bryte cooktop cleaning kit, which includes cooktop cleaning solution, a scrubbing pad, and a scraper so you can absolutely remove every bit of baked- and caked-on food from any smooth range — no matter how long it's been there.

    A before/after of a dirty and then clean cooktop, plus the bottle of cleaner with five stars and text "Mind blown. This stuff is the boomshakalaka of glass stove top cleaners"

    45. An avocado tool to add some of that green goodness to every meal and help you eat guacamole guaca-more — without the risk of the dreaded Avocado Hand injury.

    The green tool with a pitter, bladeless knife, and sliver next to a bowl of guacamole

    46. And a ~guac lock~ container that'll press alllllllll the air out so your precious dip won't turn brown or get mushy.

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