There's nothing like the delight of finding a seemingly mundane product that solves a persistent but annoying problem in your life. It’...

The Most Useful Amazon Products — Each Less Than $29

There's nothing like the delight of finding a seemingly mundane product that solves a persistent but annoying problem in your life. It’s that elusive thing you’ve been looking for — the organizing solution that wrangles a nest of tangled cords, the smart outlet that turns off the lights, or the gadget that solves the problem you didn't even know you had. (Automatic potato peeler, anyone?) The discovery never fails to give us a little boost, especially after we’ve clicked “Buy It Now.”

It’s even better when the item in question costs little more than a round of drinks — and thanks to Amazon’s famously low prices, this is a common occurrence. So common, in fact, that when we hit the site to compile a list of the most useful products that we could find, we were surprised at all the problem-solving potential out there. Click through to see the most clever products we could suss out — all for under $29.

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Happy-House 5 Pack-CDC Vaccine Card Protector


Best Used For: Keeping your vaccine card safe

The Hype: 4.8 out of 5 stars and 2,046 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "I wasn't sure but figured I should try it since I have to walk with my card. The plastic is very sturdy and the seals shut which helped when I had to pull out my cars in the rain to verify my status. It also fits into my passport holder to make it easier for traveling."

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‎Happy-house 5 Pack-CDC Vaccine Card Protector 4 X 3 Inches Immunization Record Vaccination Cards Holder Clear Vinyl Plastic Sleeve 3 X 4 with Waterproof Type Resealable Zip (Card Holder Only), $, available at Amazon

Stardrops The Pink Stuff The Miracle Cleaning Paste


Best Used For: Leaving surfaces squeaky clean

The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 91,235 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "Oh my gosh—this stuff is a life-changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done and this stuff brought my shower back to near-new in one use. We’ve since cleaned a weird chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We’ll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff."

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Stardrops The Pink Stuff, $, available at Amazon

Murphy's Naturals Mosquito Repellent Candle


Best Used For: Keeping away mosquitos for good

The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 2,980 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "Definitely the best bug repellant candle I have tried! It lasts a long time compared to other citronella candles I have tried. Living in the south, bugs are all over around this time of year. I have noticed that this candle deters bugs from my patio space and allows me to enjoy my patio without being swarmed by bugs. Great longevity for the size, price, and the scent is nice and light compared to other citronella candles. Will definitely buy these over any other brand."

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Murphy's Naturals Mosquito Repellent Candle, $, available at Amazon

Revlon Oil-Absorbing Volcanic Face Roller


Best Used For: Mattifying oily skin

The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars and 18,917 ratings

Our Beauty Editor says: "I was really pleased with the finish on my skin; sometimes powder makes me look flat, but this bestowed a satiny finish that still left my skin looking natural. (Plus, you could see tiny pinpricks of gross-yet-satisfying oil on the surface of the rock.) The roller also is designed to work over makeup, something I found to be true as I tested it out."

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Revlon Oil-Absorbing Volcanic Face Roller, $, available at Amazon

Amazon Smart Plug


Best Used For: Scheduling lights, fans, and appliances to turn on and off automatically

The Hype: 4.7 out of 5 stars and 435,422 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "Got this smart plug so I can remotely turn appliances/the lights on and off in an Alzheimer's patient's home. I can remotely make sure things are off by simply turning them on and off in the Amazon Alexa app — it's super simple to use and really helps me out. Now I don't have to drive over there to make sure the lights, the AC, or the TV are off, etc. Thank you!"

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Amazon Smart Plug, $, available at Amazon

Gospire 10 Pcs Plastic Nail Clip Polish Remover


Best Used For: Soaking off nail polish

The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 7,966 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "I really enjoy doing my nails at home but hate soaking my fingers in acetone to get acrylics off. I was hoping these clips would help make me more mobile and possibly speed up the process. I'm happy to say the clips work great!"

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Gospire 10 Pcs Plastic Nail Clip Polish Remover, $, available at Amazon

Ecolution Original Microwave Micro-Pop Popcorn Popper


Best Used For: Fast personal servings of gourmet popcorn

The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 34,027 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "I’m glad I bought it and here’s why—the red top, cover, and bottom are made with silicone so they don’t get hot. The top indentation in the cover is for measuring the kernels and I use two instead of one and it pops almost to the top. No worries about chemicals in microwaveable bags any longer and I can choose my own healthy organic Great Northern popcorn, avocado oil, and sea salt."

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Ecolution Original Microwave Micro-Pop Popcorn Popper, $, available at Amazon

Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes


Best Used For: Feeding your plant pals for months

The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 51,537 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "It's really easy to use these spikes — you water the plants until the soil is moist and then use the included plastic stake in order to push the food into the pot. It's great for a variety of sizes of indoor plants simple to use.

We've only had this in the soil for a few weeks, but I can see a noticeable difference in the color of our plants. They've taken a bit of a downturn during the winter months and these Plant Food Spikes seem to have brought back some of the color — I think it will help these to thrive year-round."

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Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes, $, available at Amazon

Hoan The Original Bagel Guillotine


Best Used for: Slicin' & dicin' bagels in seconds

The Hype: 4.8 out of 5 stars and 5,361 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "Picked this up because my heart could no longer take the stress of watching our 11 year old daughter slice bagels. This not-so-little little device slices through every single bagel, every single time — and my kid goes through kicks where she'll eat two or three each day. I no longer worry about serious cuts even though the (covered) blade on this thing is SHARP!"

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Hoan The Original Bagel Guillotine, $, available at Amazon

Asaph Home Stainless Steel Watermelon Slicer Cutter Knife


Best Used For: Making melon cubes

The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars and 131 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "This tool is so handy!! I hate cutting watermelon and this is so fast and easy to use and easy to wash. I cut a watermelon in less than 5 minutes... The included baller is great for the small left over, hard to reach places."

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Asaph Home Stainless Steel Watermelon Slicer, $, available at Amazon

NOONI Marshmallow Whip Maker


Best Used For: Whippin' up skincare products

The Hype: 4.4 out of 5 stars and 4,480 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "So amazing! So surprised this isn't a 'must-have' tool. It only requires a dime-sized drop of face-wash for a full container of foam. The foam feels very luxurious, and by the end of the wash, your skin will feel very soft and taken care of."

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Nooni Marshmallow Whip Maker, $, available at Amazon

BAGSMART Small Travel Cable Organizer Bag


Best Used For: Keeping cable cords in check

The Hype:
4.7 out of 5 stars and 6,499 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "
I bought this organizer for a two-week trip to France. My wife laughs at me for obsessing over travel organization, but she didn't complain when I had all our gear handy for stops over I the airport or in the hotel. This is a little too big for my 1-2 night work trips but works great for traveling longer periods when I pack in a carry-on rather than a small duffle."

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BAGSMART Small Travel Cable Organizer Bag, $, available at Amazon

Azhido Backpack Laundry Bag


Best Used For: Trips to the laundromat

The Hype:
4.8 out of 5 stars and 17 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "
This laundry bag is wonderful! I have to go down 3 flights of stairs and back up with the laundry. Between the knapsack styling and its easy closure, it's not as frightening to carry. I can hold the railing and safely go up and down. I wasn't expecting the quality of the material for the price. It's very sturdy and stands up so you can fill it."

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Azhido Backpack Laundry Bag, $, available at Amazon

AlierGo Reusable Neck Gel Ice Pack


Best Used For: Hot and cold therapy for neck and shoulder pain

The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 756 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "This freezes quickly and is very comfortable to use. It is also quite versatile — [when] used vertically you can cover your whole spine at once...Horizontally you can wrap [your] neck and shoulders or lower back, or a knee or ankle. It is soft and comfortable and stays cold enough for the 20-minute icing my doctor recommends. Lies flat in the freezer and takes up very little room. Well made product."

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AlierGo Reusable Neck Gel Ice Pack, $, available at Amazon

YOUKOOL Double-Sided Silicone Exfoliating Lip Brush (2PCS)


Best Used For: Soft & plump lips

The Hype:
4.5 out of 5 stars and 5,599 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "
I absolutely love everything about this lip exfoliator...It is so easy to clean — I take mine in the shower to deep clean it and use it to exfoliate my face creases.

When using it on my lips I see and feel such drastic results. Not only does it do a great job of removing the dead skin making my lips super soft it also actually helps my lips plump up more than using a plumping gloss."

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YOUKOOL Double-Sided Silicone Exfoliating Lip Brush (2PCS), $, available at Amazon

Kate Blanc Cosmetics Castor Oil Organic 100% Pure Cold Pressed Starter Kit


Best Used For: Eyelash, eyebrow, and hair growth

The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 54,013 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "Castor oil can be a bit gloopy in texture for those new to it. This was safe to use around the eye and did not cause any irritation or redness when applied to the eyes. The pack comes with an applicator brush and a spoolie. I have used it regularly for a month and can see significant growth on both my lower and upper lashes. Curious to see how much healthier and thicker my lashes can be with consistent use."

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Kate Blanc Cosmetics Castor Oil Organic 100% Pure Cold Pressed Starter Kit, $, available at Amazon

Cable Matters UL Listed 5-Pack RJ45 Surface Mount Box


Best Used For: Installing ports on baseboards for wiring Ethernet throughout a house

The Hype:
4.7 out of 5 stars and 330 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "
Great for mounting baseboard Ethernet jacks to the wall. These jacks are white plastic and blend in well with white walls. Mounting it was easy with the 2 included screws and punching the CAT6 cable down was easy with the guide on the box. Excellent value if you cannot run ethernet through walls."

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Cable Matters UL Listed 5-Pack RJ45 Surface Mount Box, $, available at Amazon

Starfrit Rotato Express 2.0


Best Used For: Peeling veggies

The Hype:
4.4 out of 5 stars and 1,687 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "
Excellent product! I had my doubts when I ordered this, wondering whether or not it would work as advertised...I've used it numerous times with both apples and potatoes and it is amazing. It's very simple to use. It has reduced my prep time significantly with foods such as mashed potatoes and apple pies"

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Starfrit Rotato Express 2.0, $, available at Amazon

Delamu Cord Cover Raceway


Best Used For: Stashing away cords around the house

The Hype:
4.5 out of 5 stars and 18,777 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "
I ordered these cord covers as a, “I’m really sick of looking at all these wires! New year, new me! Let’s get some house to-dos done!” I received them and immediately procrastinated... until finally I was sick of looking at the unopened box and just decided to tackle what I thought would be a project. Turns out the hardest part of everything was removing the protective backing of the adhesive used to keep the covers in place on the wall... Now I’m actively looking for more areas with exposed wires because A) I’m simply obsessed, and B) I have A TON of covers and angle clips, and tape, leftover. "

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Delamu Cord Cover Raceway, $, available at Amazon

REIDEA Electronic Candle Lighter Arc Windproof Flameless


Best Used For: Safely & easily lighting candles

The Hype:
4.7 out of 5 stars and 14,458 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "
 Yes yes yes. The answer is yes — you need this, yes it’s awesome, yes it’s eco-friendly. I am so pleased with my purchase of this handy dandy little gadget. As an avid candle user, this is KEY! Always stumbling through drawers to find a lighter that works, that’s not out of lighter fluid and having that dreaded click click click from being used up — you won’t have that problem anymore!"

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REIDEA Electronic Candle Lighter Arc Windproof Flameless, $, available at Amazon

StoreBound Rapid Egg Cooker: 6 Egg Capacity


Best Used For: Quickly cooking up to six eggs under 15 minutes

The Hype:
4.7 out of 5 stars and 15,195

Practical Peeps say: "
Hard-boiled eggs are a pain (in my opinion) to make all the time so I figured I would buy it...I am so happy that I did! I have only tried hard-boiled [eggs] so far. They come out 100% perfect every single time...As for the device it does get dirty after using it but I am able to easily clean it with water or vinegar & water after each use (or two if I’m being lazy) and it’s brand new!"

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StoreBound Rapid Egg Cooker: 6 Egg Capacity, $, available at Amazon

YYXLIFE Carpet Tape


Best Used For: Keeping rugs in place

The Hype:
4.6 out of 5 stars and 31,814 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "
Best double-sided tape ever. I have used quite a few brands over the years with mixed results. This tape has the two most important qualities that you need in this type of tape. One, it sticks well and stays stuck. Two, it's easy to peel off the vinyl protective with a light slice of a razor knife. "

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YYXLIFE Double Sided Carpet Tape, $, available at Amazon

Comfy Clothiers Sweater De-Piller


Best Used For: Making sweaters look brand new

The Hype: 4.3 out of 5 stars and 1,186 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "This little comb works perfectly. Super easy to use and fast. I can't say how long my sweater will remain pill-free, but I can say this comb made it look brand new! I'm hoping it will extend the life of my secondhand find even longer!"

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Comfy Clothiers Cashmere & Fine Wool Comb for De-Pilling Sweaters, $, available at Amazon

Basic Concepts Tongue Scraper


Best Used For: Reducing bad breath, cleaning your tongue

The Hype: 4.6 out of 5 stars and 2,758 ratings

Practical Peeps say: "I used a plastic one for like six years and the difference of having a metal one is huge! It’s super easy to clean and always seems fresh. It also does a way better job of actually cleaning my tongue than the plastic one did. I love that it comes in a two-pack so I don’t have to repack one in and out of my travel bag!"

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BASIC CONCEPTS Tongue Scraper, $, available at Amazon

Apargard M-Plus Toothpaste (2-Pack)


Best Used For: Brushing your pearly whites

The Hype: 4.5 out of 5 stars and 2,118 ratings

Practical Peeps say: " I’ve found that the darker spots on my teeth and a cavity area I have really seemed to be going away. I’m very surprised at how well this worked. It took forever to finally take the plunge and buy it, but I’m happy I did and will continue to purchase this product."

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Apagard M-Plus toothpaste 125g (2-Pack), $, available at Amazon

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