Amazon's secret overstock sale section is packed with problem-solving gadgets, from $7
We LOVE a good deal. Every week, we spend hours combing the internet for the very best products at the lowest prices to share with you. But there's only one thing that makes a deal on a product even better: it solves a problem. You probably already know that Amazon is loaded with items that meet both criteria. What you might not know is that Amazon has a secret section with awesome overstock items that you can get at a serious bargain. It's packed with everything you need, but we've zeroed in on the items that can simplify, clear up or just make your life a little bit easier — all at a massive markdown.
We searched through hundreds of products — from vacation-saving gadgets to quirky items to make lounging more relaxing — and picked out our favorite items. Scroll down for hidden gems to help out around the house.
Whether you like hot powdered drinks or you don't like your coffee to settle at the bottom of the cup (we're looking at you, French press coffee drinkers), this takes all of the sweat and tears out of stirring your beverage. It's made with stainless steel and plastic and has a little battery-operated spinner in the bottom of the cup to keep things from getting stagnant.
"Powerful enough to create a suction, hurricane like funnel and nicely stir up the liquid in the cup," wrote a rave reviewer. "I'm using it for some herbal tea mixed with honey and it requires constant stirring to avoid the herbs from settling at the bottom of the cup, this spares me the constant stirring with a spoon...Above all, it could be a great gift to someone you like, as well as being a good conversation piece!"
As much as we’d love to believe these little gadgets stay out-of-the-box clean, yours are probably far from immaculate. But this kit can take care of all of it.
"This product is a MUST HAVE for anyone who uses AirPods," shared another. "Mine are disgusting, to say the least, from ear wax and dust due to daily use at work. I had tried EVERYTHING to get them clean before purchasing this."
Want perfectly sliced potatoes? How 'bout cucumbers? This mandoline features a blade on a flat surface that you slide food across, and there is a risk of nicking yourself, it comes with a safety glove.
"I love this mandolin, really love it, it feels very safe do use and does a marvelous job," wrote a rave reviewer. "Very happy I purchased it."
Nothing is quite as cozy as the smell of cinnamon and cloves, which is probably why this Cinnamon Stick candle has racked up over 57,000 five-star ratings.
"My favorite smell," reported a rave reviewer. "Get compliments when burning this candle. Scents the room. Spicy, but not overpowering."
Perfect for small kitchens, this dish drying rack saves counter space by using the sink to catch dripping water. Bonus: it rolls up for easy storage.
“Ooooh, I scored big for Valentine’s Day this year!” wrote a doting husband. “My wife loves it. She likes order in her kitchen, and leaving things on the counter to dry is horrific. This little baby is easy to store and unroll for use, and enables one to keep all dishes/pots/pans over the sink. It can be a good space-saver by allowing you to use the area above your sink. Also works well as a cooling rack. So easy to use, and yet so enabling."
If your cutting board has seen better days, now is the time to upgrade! You can't beat a deal that gives you three cuttings for 75% off!
"Honestly, I love these cutting boards," shared a five-star fan. "They don't have much bend, very rigid and they did not come with any warping! They sit flat and they don't move because of the rubber on the ends. The grooves in the edges are perfect and the sizes of the 3 cutting boards are all useful. They also haven't gotten marked up yet! I'm sure they will at some point but their durability shows.”
Sometimes glasses need a little boost when you're reading things around the house. This spy glass can blow up tiny labels to ten times their size — making reading just a bit easier.
"I got this for my 98-year-old uncle who has a lot of trouble seeing and reading items," shared a rave reviewer. The magnification and the light is so bright he’s thrilled he can now read without anybody’s assistance. It does exactly what we needed it to."
If you're tired of digging through a pile of shoes to get out the door every morning, this stackable shoe rack should relieve you of a few headaches. It has already solved a few problems for nearly 5,000 rave reviewers.
"This little gem has been a life saver!" reported a five-star fan. "I've become quite a shoe collector, I was running out of space. This was the only spot I had left! It was super easy to put together, not flimsy at all. Looks like I have room for a couple more pairs of boots."
Tongs are the unsung hero of the kitchen. Flip frying chicken with ease or serve noodles without making a mess, there's a lot this gadget can do — and 24,000 shoppers rave about it.
"These work great especially on my pans that I don’t want to scratch," shared a five-star fan. "I have had them for about a year and they are still both holding up well and I use them almost daily."
A meat thermometer isn't just for grilling. It takes the guess work out of heating up leftovers, baking bread or making your favorite, everyday chicken dish.
"So easy to use, quick read," raved a five-star fan. "Was always fearful of underdone poultry, but since I purchased this I no longer have dry chicken breasts - Hallelujah! Wish I had purchased years ago. Stores easily on the side of the refrigerator within easy reach of the stove."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
