36 Brilliant Inventions That Will Save You So Much Time

Life is short, and you need to make the most out of every moment. Why spend hours ironing the wrinkles out of your clothes? Use a handy personal steamer instead. Stop spending hours scrubbing your baking pans, and start using a baking mat. Stop standing next to your fridge waiting for your favorite drinks to get cold. Get a beverage chiller instead. Make more time for the things you love, and let these 36 brilliant inventions take care of the rest.

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This Ultra-Popular Steamer Makes Laborious Ironing A Thing Of The Past

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Considering I tend to leave my clothes in my laundry hamper until I decide to wear them, they are usually pretty darn wrinkled when I put them on. Once relegated to dry-cleaners and high-end hotels, steamers are now smaller and cheaper than ever. Just fire up the PurSteam and run it over your clothes and watch the wrinkles fall away. It's easier than ironing, and cheaper than running the shower on high for an hour.

You'll Spend Less Time Dusting With This Tiny Air Sanitizer Doing The Work For You

Pet-owners and germaphobes alike are singing the praises of these compact-yet-effective air sanitizers. Plug 'em in around your house and save yourself hours of cleaning. Trust me on this one, it really works. I have a dog who enjoys rolling in anything especially foul-smelling, and this thing makes my house smell like less of a garbage can and more of a fresh, pristine spa. I want one for every room.

Stop Waiting By The Outlet While Your Phone Charges and Use This Top-Ranked Battery Pack Instead

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Forgot to charge your phone before you left the house? That's not a problem with this Anker PowerCore 10000, which has you covered wherever you go. Anker's battery packs are legendary for their massive storage capacity and lightning-fast charging (which is FAR faster than a wall outlet). Keep one of these charged wherever you might need power, and you'll never feel that terrible low-battery-panic again.

No More Searching For Chip Clips When You've Got This iTouchless Bag Resealer

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You know those rare occasions where you don't finish an entire bag of chips in one sitting? Don't you hate is more than anything when you sit down to have a nice junk food binge session and your favorite snack is stale and disgusting? Meet your new BFF. These inexpensive, compact and easy to use bag sealers make Chip Clips and twist-ties look useless in comparison.

These Wildly Popular Baking Mats Will Keep You From Scrubbing Stuck-On Messes

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What if I told you a magical product existed that would make sure you never had to scrub carbonized mess off a baking pan again? Well, it does, and it's called a silicone baking mat. You can throw out your cooking spray and tin foil forever! It also makes your baked goods come out perfectly, which is extremely helpful for someone whose baked good usually come out terribly.

You Can Bake Bread With Almost Zero Cleanup With This Ultra-Popular Lekue Bread Maker

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Have you ever baked your own bread? Before you start going on about how you don't have hours to slave away in the kitchen making something you can buy at the store, let me introduce you to this easy-to-use bread maker. Silicone is an incredible material, and it's being put to brilliant use in the Lekue Bread Maker. Not only can these envelopes of rubber bake beautiful bread, they do double duty as a roaster, perfect for meats and veggies.

The Gak-Like Cyber Clean Will Clean Your Electronics Faster Than Anything Else

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When was the last time you cleaned your keyboard? If "never" is your answer, let me tell you something disturbing: Your keyboard is gross. Luckily, this clever gadget is designed to help. Yes, Cyber Clean will grab every last mote of dust and bit of gunk from the creases and crevices of your electronic devices. But you'll really enjoy it for its Gak-like texture, which reviewers seem to love.

Knock Out Your Exercise At The Office With This Popular Sit-Down Bike

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For those of use who can't seem to find the time to exercise, outside of working full-time, raising a family, and finding time to sleep, this under-desk exercise bike is a genius solution. I can't tell you how much better I feel after using this DeskCycle Under Desk Exercise Bike and Pedal Exerciser for an hour instead of just sitting at my desk like a lazy lump.

Let The Flip-It! Get The Very Last Drop Of Your Condiments For You

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Stop wasting time tapping the bottom of your bottles, trying to wring the last drop of sauce out of your condiment bottles. Instead, screw on a Flip-it! and let the unrelenting force of gravity do the work for you. Not only will this thing save you money, it'll prevent those horrifying moments when you need more barbecue sauce but can't get it out of the bottle.

Fold Your Laundry Beautifully (And Quickly) With This Professional Shirt Folder

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Ever wonder how they get those shirts so perfectly folded at the Gap? They use one of these things. Wouldn't it be great to open your drawers and closet and find every piece of clothing to be neatly folded and in its appropriate place instead of being shoved into drawers haphazardly? Now that dream can become a reality. Plus, you'll save time, since this thing will make you an expert folder.

The Hyperchiller Will Make Your Iced Coffee In Minutes

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Take your hot coffee to iced coffee in seconds with this Hyperchiller. Because, if you're like me, the thought of caffeine is pretty much the only thing getting you out of bed in the morning. But on a hot and muggy day, a hot cup of Joe is less than appealing. With this handy gadget, you get your beloved ice coffee in a fraction of the time.

The Super Popular Instant Pot Is The Set-It-And-Forget-It Seven-Function Cooker Of Your Dreams

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Oh, the Instant Pot. The insanely popular pressure cooker that’s found a foothold in kitchens across the country, while selling its product exclusively on Amazon. With seven settings that allow you to cook anything from pot roast to yogurt in record time, the Instant Pot may not be cheap, but it’s one do-it-all appliance that never seems to disappoint. All your friends and family members have been telling you about this thing for a reason.

Make Cleaning Kale Quick And Easy With The Chef'n Stripper

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Think adding herbs to recipes involves a lot of fancy chopping skills that you don't have? Think again! This little kitchen gadget is sure to be your new go-to item for adding major flavor to meals. It's basically a piece of plastic with a gradation of holes in it, and that's all the Chef'n Stripper needs to be to strip anything from kale to rosemary with blinding efficiency.

Get The Dirty Work Done For You With A Self-Cleaning Litter Box

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While I don't have a cat, I can imagine that cleaning the litter box is about as fun as having a root canal. Okay, so it's slightly less painful, but I'm guess that it's no more pleasant. Time to invest in a litter box that'll do the dirty work for you. This Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box will be the best investment you've made in a while.

An Affordable Makeup Brush Cleaning Pad Makes Brush Cleaning A Breeze

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When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? Has it been awhile? I don't mean to embarrass you when I ask you these questions. I understand that life gets crazy and it's easy to forget. Luckily, there are products out there that make it WAY easier to remember. This simple pad of silicone boasts a host of bumps and ridges, perfect for speed-cleaning your makeup brushes.

These Plant Partners Water Your Plants For You

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For those of us whose thumbs lean more brown than green, these brilliantly simple terra cotta plant waterers are an inexpensive blessing. Because seriously, who has time to water plants every week? Or wait, are you supposed to water plants every day? I clearly kill every plant I've ever bought, and I really could use some of these waterers that do the work for me.

You'll Never Have To Worry About Boil-Over With One Of These Super Simple Pot Minders

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Never stand around and worry about your pot boiling over again. Somehow (via physics), this simple disc of porcelain will things boiling and roiling only in the pot, where it belongs. And no, I have no idea how it works. I'm just happy it does, because it's saved my dinner from certain disaster time after time. Plus it features an adorable image is a helpful chef! You need this guy in your kitchen.

This Pull-Powered Chopper Makes Short Work Of Any And All Veggies

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If there was a product that could give you the perfect guacamole with minimal effort on your part, you'd probably pay just about any amount of money to have that in your life, right? Well, here's some good news: You can have it for only $18.95. And yes, I'm completely serious. Leverage the power of the pull, and quickly make guac, salsa, tuna salad, or even literal mincemeat.

This Powered Soap Dispenser Makes Post-Raw-Chicken Hand Washing So Much Easier

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Yes, you can get one of those awesome airport-bathroom-style robotic soap dispensers for your house. And it's not even expensive. You know you need more robots in your home. Who doesn't? Plus, who wants to touch the germy pump of the soap dispenser if you don't have to? This thing will transport your home into the future and is sure to impress your friends and family members.

Lego Cleanup Is Never Quicker Or Easier Than With The Swoop Storage Bag

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If you can think of a cheaper, easier, and faster way to clean up Legos, go out and patent it immediately. Have you ever accidentally stepped on a Lego? If you have, then you'll want to do everything in your power to keep it from ever happening again. It's a pain that you don't soon forget. These drawstring play bags are a popular and brilliant solution to the cleanup-time blues.

The ThawThat Makes Frozen Meats Ready To Cook In Half The Time

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If I ever freeze meat, I usually end up just throwing it away because I'm too terrified to figure out how to defrost it safely. And yes, I realize that this is a ridiculous waste of food, which is why I really need to buy one of these Qchef MW1832 DFTBlack Quick & EZ Defrosting Trays. Forget the microwave, and turn off the tap. These magical melting platforms will gently defrost your meats in half the time.

Stop Wasting Time Searching For Your Keys And Get A Tile

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I'm pretty sure that I lose my keys about once per week. My forgetfulness is so notorious that a friend told me I HAVE to get the Tile, and it's changed my life. Just double-click the button on the Tile, and your phone will ring, wherever it's hiding. Or open the Tile app on your phone, and the Tile will ring, betraying the location of those missing keys. It's a genius, easy, and cheap way to never lose your important stuff again.

Keep Your Time And Chores Organized With This Perfect To-Do List Notepad

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If I don't make a list, I'm basically useless. I come back from the store with a giant tub of cheese balls and a roll of cookie dough instead of groceries for the week. Keep one of these on the fridge, and you'll have the entire family on the same page. No more forgetting who's turn it is to bring out the garbage, do the dishes, or re-order one of these indispensable note pads.

This Popular Toilet Light Lets You Stay Basically Asleep While Doing Your Business At Night

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Sure, you're probably not wasting much time searching for the toilet in the middle of the night. It's pretty easy to find. But if you are turning on those bright lights to find it (and thereby, striking yourself wide awake), you're probably wasting valuable minutes getting back to sleep. And sleep = life. This toilet bowl light comes in a variety of colors and makes going to the bathroom in the middle of the night 100x easier.

Let One Of These Simon Stelz Squeezers Get Ever Last Bit Of Toothpaste Out Of The Tube

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Stop rolling up the toothpaste like a chump. This Simon Stelz Toothpaste Tube Squeezer Dispenser makes sure you get every last drop of toothpaste out of the tube before throwing it way, thus saving you major moolah. Plus, no one wants to be in the situation where they're out of toothpaste and have no time to get more before having to go somewhere and interact with others.

This Dual-Port USB Charger Is Specially Designed To Charge Your Phone Fast

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Most new smartphones support a technology called "fast charging", which means exactly what it sounds like. Grab one of these dual-port USB chargers and juice up your smartphone in a fraction of the time. The two separate USB ports mean you can charge more than one device at once. Seriously, this thing will save you so much time that you won't even know what to do with yourself.

This Laundry Hamper That Separates Your Dark and Light Clothes

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Did you know that you're actually supposed to wash your dark and light clothing separately from each other? I have no idea about this until recently, and had since been picking up huge piles of laundry, throwing it in my washer, and hoping for the best. But now, I can easily separate my lights, darks and delicates so my clothes actually come out looking normal instead of horribly warped and discolored.

This Beard Bib That Catches Your Stray Hairs

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Okay, so I don't personally have a beard (or ever feel the need to shave my face), but my husband sure does. And when he leaves the bathroom after shaving there are tiny black hairs all over the counter tops, sink, and, somehow, even manage to make it onto the toilet seat lid. Gross, right? That's why this Luxury Beard Bib Apron 2.0 has been such a huge game changer. It keeps the bathroom clean and saves us from annoying cleaning jobs.

This Toaster Oven That's A Magical Multi-Tasker

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Don't get me wrong: I love me a good piece of toast. But I recently realized that a regular toaster just wasn't pulling its weight enough, and I decided to upgrade to this BLACK+DECKER 4Slice Toaster Oven. Sure, it makes amazing toast, but it also bakes, broils and keeps food warm with ease. This little appliance is a serious powerhouse. It makes a fantastic gift, too!

This Cute and Handy Cherry Pitter

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You know those products that are the perfect combination of adorable design and clever construction? This Talisman Designs Cherry Chomper Cherry Pitter is one of those products. Simple put a pitted cherry into the little guy's mouth, press down, and BOOM! De-pitted cherry in the cutest way possible. You'll find yourself buying pounds of cherries just for an excuse to use this thing. I sure have!

This Chef'n Stalk Chop Cauliflower Prep Tool That Saves You From The Worst Kitchen Jobs

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There are certain types of food prep that I simply won't do because they take way too much time. If I'm going to cook something, it has to be fast and easy, otherwise I'll just order takeout. But thanks to products like this Chef'n Stalk Chop Cauliflower Prep Tool, I can make a variety of dishes in half the time that they would normally take.

This Makeup Removing Towel That Saves You Skincare Steps

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If you wear makeup on even a semi regular basis, you know how annoying it is to have to take it all off at the end of the night. You have to use a makeup remover, then a cleaner, and then finish up with your various other skincare products. But with these 2 Pack Miracle Face Erase Makeup Remover Face Cloths, your makeup comes off with ease so you're no longer forced to scrub for what feels like hours.

This Foot Scrubber That Cuts Down On Showering Time

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Washing your feet is always awkward, right? You have to bend down to lather them up, and the whole ordeal still leaves your feet feeling less than sparkling. But with this Shower Foot Scrubber by Vive, your feet are not only scrubbed clean, but they also get a relaxing little massage at the same time. It stays securely on the bottom of your tub to prevent slippage.

This Electric Wine Opener That Is Quick AND Super Cool

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Are you looking for a way to make a big splash at your next dinner party? When it's time to open the wine, pull out this Electric Wine Bottle Opener Cordless Rechargeable 2-in-1 Vacuum Pump and Bottle Opener with Foil Cutter, Wine Preserver and Recharging Base. Not only does it quickly and easily open your wine, it also has an LED light-up function that adds a futuristic vibe.

These Magnetic Key Holders That Are Cute And Convenient

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I waste a ton of time looking for my keys. I can't tell you how many times I've ripped my entire house apart looking for them, and it's pretty frustrating considering how many times it's made me late for something important. That's why I could really use some of these Walden Theory Minimalistic Magnetic Wooden Key Holders. They're magnetic, so they'll hold any type of key securely.

This Beverage Chiller That Gives You Frosty Cold Drinks ASAP

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Everyone has had to experience the dreaded wait for your favorite beverage to get cold in your fridge. While you could sit around for six hours, most of us don't have that amount of time to kill. But with this Coldwave Beverage Chiller,even the hottest drinks are chilled in under 2 minutes and room temperature drinks are cold and refreshing in just 30 seconds.