These Under-$10 Amazon Gadgets Are So Genius, We Wish We’d Known About Them Years Ago

There are some day-altering grievances you just can’t foresee until they happen—small, but annoying inconveniences that seemingly have no clear solution. A stitch popping while you’re at the office, or injuring your hand while steaming a garment for an important event. You couldn’t have predicted these frustrating buzz kills, but boy, do they put a damper on your day (and mood). 

Actually, maybe you could have predicted them after all, or at least, been prepared for them. We found 10 useful gadgets on Amazon that are pretty unexpected. In fact, you might not have even known they existed, but now that you do, they’ll surely change your life. Best of all, each of these Amazon picks is $10 or under. How’s that for convenience?

10 Useful Amazon Gadgets You Didn’t Know Existed

• Hanycony Flat Plug Extension Cord, $10 (was $12)
• Coliao 10-Piece AAA to AA Battery Adapter, $5
• Asdirne Pizza Scissors, $10
• SlipX Solutions Bottomless Bath Drain Cover, $10
• Heaocv Speedy Clothing Fixer, $6 (was $10)
• Sunflower Suction Cup Bath Ball, $6
• Generic 6-Piece Mini Seed Spreader, $9 (was $10)
• Djfbnq Garment Steamer Ironing Gloves, $6
• Ybb 2-Piece Grill Mesh Bag, $6 (was $8)
• MrAthlet 2-Pack Wreath Hanger, $7 (was $8)

Hanycony Flat Plug Extension Cord

With all the devices we now have, you can never have too many plugs around (especially if you’re traveling). This flat plug power strip is not the extension cord you’re used to; in fact, it’s a completely improved-upon version of power strips of the past. Rather than laying on the floor like more outdated models, this one has a space-saving design that installs flush against the wall. Each outlet is widely spaced, too, to accommodate several big power adapters at once. It features four power outlets, contains four USB and two USB-C ports, and provides 125 volts of power. Grab it in 1-, 3-, 5-, 10-, 15-, or 25-foot options (though prices vary by length).

Coliao 10-Piece AAA to AA Battery Adapter

AThis genius battery adapter converts AAA batteries to AAs in a pinch. It really comes in handy around the holidays when Christmas lights and other decor require more batteries than you’ve ever needed. But, of course, you can use the adapters year-round, too, for anything that is battery-operated. All you have to do is insert a AAA battery into the transparent plastic adapter, and the adapter’s anode caps will lengthen the AAA battery’s electrode connection to accommodate whatever device requires an AA battery. 

Asdirne Pizza Scissors

Brilliant, isn’t it? Whoever said that pizza slices should be cut with a regular knife or one of those rolling pizza cutters overlooked the obvious solution of scissors. These food-grade stainless steel cutters have a comfortable soft-grip handle to make sure you don’t lose a handle on any precious pizza real estate. The flip side of the scissors’ blade is actually a rubber spatula, which allows you to more easily serve each slice hands-free. This genius utensil is heat-resistant and sharp enough to cut through even the thickest layers of dough and cheese.

SlipX Solutions Bottomless Bath Drain Cover

This bath drain cover works exactly like a suction cup, installing over the tub drain to stop bath water from slowly leaking out. It prevents water from entering the overflow drain, holding more water inside the tub so you don’t lose inches of bath water while you bathe. Its powerful grip creates a tight seal over the most commonly found bathtub overflow drains, including toggle or trip levers plus flat drains or snap drains. To adhere it onto the overflow drain, run warm water against the suction cup side and press it firmly against the tub.

Heaocv Speedy Clothing Fixer

This handy-dandy tool is something you’re going to want to keep in your purse 24/7. Known as a clothing fixer, micro stitch tool, or basting gun, this lightweight gadget of many names doesn’t require batteries, electricity, or a bulky sewing machine to quick-fix popped stitches. It’s powered by your own hand—only without the tediousness of using a needle and thread. Plus, its tiny stature makes it easily portable, too. To use, insert the silicone fasteners, and then insert the needle into a layer of fabric. All you have to do is activate the trigger to secure a stitch. It’s a temporary fix, but it can hold a hem, adjust a fold, remove a gap, or reattach a button on the go.

Sunflower Suction Cup Bath Ball

File this under “small luxuries that will change your life.” While it’s not exactly necessary to create a spa-like shower routine, this tiny bath ball easily transforms bathtime into a high-end experience—and for only $6. The two-in-one shower gadget features a 3D honeycomb structure made from a sponge-like material in the center. Like a loofah, it gently cleanses and massages your skin and scalp and also foams up when you apply soap or shower gel. The spiral layer also provides a deeper exfoliation that scrapes off dead cells, resulting in smoother, silkier skin. You’ll never use a washcloth to soap up your body ever again.

Generic 6-Piece Mini Seed Spreader

This is a must-have for any gardeners who are guilty of planting seeds with gloveless hands. (We’ve all done it!) This mini handheld seed planter is designed for accurate seeding thanks to the syringe-like design. Use it to prepare for seed season in tiny soil pods that can be difficult to navigate, or use it to re-seed dirt patches with grass seed. 

Djfbnq Garment Steamer Ironing Gloves

If you’ve ever accidentally burned your hand while steaming your clothes, this $6 ironing glove is going to change your life. This polyester glove has a heat-resistant interior and an exterior mesh pocket that protects your hands from extremely hot steam. At 9.4 x 6 x 1.2 inches, the protective glove fits most hands and is designed to fit just like an oven mitt, covering all the way down past your wrist. The wide surface area is ideal for ironing clothes and curtains, while the more pointed end should be used for carefully ironing out narrower sections, like collars and sleeves.

Ybb 2-Piece Grill Mesh Bag

Nonstick, reusable, and dishwasher-safe, these grill mesh bags make barbecuing vegetables more convenient than ever. Each mesh bag is made from food-grade PTFE that is heat-safe up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. It conveniently buckles closed to keep vegetables from falling down below the grate. And unlike some other bulky metal vegetable grillers, the bags are lightweight and compact, so you can take them with you wherever you grill—at a friend’s house, local park, or the beach house. Plus, vegetarians and vegans will appreciate that their food isn’t touching the same surface the meat is grilled on. It’s a win-win for veggies and meat-eaters alike.

MrAthlet 2-Pack Wreath Hanger

Stop messing around with adhesive strips that slip and slide off of surfaces despite claiming to be “heavy-duty.” This genius wreath hanger doesn’t bother with sticky adhesives that deplete over time; rather, it easily suctions onto doors and windows and can hold up to 22 pounds. Use them to hang wreaths, yes, but also bathroom towels, lightweight coats, backpacks, and cooking utensils, too. The clear suction cup is barely visible, giving wreaths the illusion of hanging in midair, and it doesn’t yellow or lose its adhesion with frequent use.