37 Genius Inventions With Over 1,000 Reviews on Amazon

Today, I'm sharing my favorite products with some very important features in common: They're useful, affordable, and have amazing reputations. In fact, I'm only including stuff that's earned at least 1,000 reviews on Amazon! It's a genuinely high bar, since even earning a few hundred positive ratings is relatively uncommon. Earning thousands? That's the best sign that a product is truly worth it.

For example, you really can't go wrong with this gadget that dries hair fast and leaves it smooth, not to mention this insanely loud alarm clock that wakes up even the heaviest sleepers. Keep reading for the full list, and rest assured that every item here is a bestseller for good reasons!

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We hope you find these handy products as awesome as we do. Just an FYI: we participate in affiliate programs, and may receive a share of sales from links on this page.

This Tank Top Hanger Adds So Much Room To Your Closet

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These clothes hangers get so much love for the room they add to your closet thanks to vertical storage - you can hang eight tank tops or four bras on them to free up drawer space! It'll also keep your bras in better condition than being shoved into a drawer that'll crush the cups. You can also hang jewelry, scarves, belts and other accessories from the uniquely-shaped arms!

No Sticky Tapes! Clean Up Pet Hair Better With This ChomChom Pet Hair Remover

via: Amazon / Stephanie

I have a zillion lint rollers for dealing with my dog Rosie's constant shedding, but I think it's time to upgrade to the ChomChom Pet Hair Remover. Instead of adhesive sheets, it uses a special brush surface to attract pet hair and collect it in the dust receptacle. With nearly 10,000 positive reviews, I'm convinced!

Grill Perfect Burgers Every Time With This Cuisinart 5-in-1 Griddler

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Compact and versatile, the Cuisinart 5-in-1 Griddler is made for countertop cooking. It plugs into an electrical socket and heats up to 450 degrees. There are interchangeable plates so you can use it as a grill, griddle, or panini press.

This Gratitude Journal Is A Real Mood-Lifter

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Ever since I started using a gratitude journal, things just seem...better, even when the news is depressing and the kids are fighting, yadda yadda. It helps you stay focused on the good things in life. This one has an inspirational quote to start your week and a gorgeous design that'll keep you coming back to use it on the daily. And it's got almost 4,000 rave reviews, so you know it's something to be thankful for!

This Calf Stretcher Feels Like Heaven

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Admittedly, I was a little skeptical about a whole device just to stretch your calf, but the reviews won me over. People with plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis SWEAR by this thing - everyone gives it an enthusiastic ten toes up. Selected review: "Easy to use, is also good for hamstrings and other potentially troublesome muscles that need stretching to avoid problems. I used it daily and my plantar troubles were gone within a couple of weeks. This one gets a 100% rating from this aging being."

These Dry Highlighters Are Magic

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These colorful dry highlighters are definitely a new invention for me but they make so much sense when you think about it. There's no smudging or smearing or bleed through to other pages like with traditional highlighter markers since these are more like crayons. Just highlight and go! People love these for studying and marking passages on thin Bible paper since you barely have to press down to make a mark.

This Rice Washer Is Key

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For anyone who's ever tried rinsing rice in a regular colander, you know the frustration of watching the tiny grains slip through and wash down the sink. This rice washing colander solves that problem ingeniously, with special side and bottom drains that let you effectively rinse without losing even a morsel. Nearly 4,000 peeps heartily support this made-in-Japan kitchen must-have!

Keep Hot Foods Hot and Cold Foods Cold in This Dual-Compartment Lunch Box

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When I was pregnant with my first baby, I started taking a sack of food with me to work every day. I needed a healthy variety and a lot of it. This dual-compartment lunch box would have been so handy! It has two roomy zippered compartments so you can keep warm and cold foods separate. Also has exterior pockets for smaller items!

These Memory Foam Slippers Are Cozy Perfection

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I've got permanently cold piggies and burn through slippers really fast - those previously fluffy insoles get flattened with constant wear. I think I'd have much better luck staying cozy and comfortable with these memory foam slippers that have a massive fan following. The cloud-soft cushioned insoles and wooly sherpa lining are like "heaven on your feet" according to one rave review, and the outsole is rugged enough to survive trips to the mailbox. These may never leave my feet.

Flawless Eggs Are a No-Brainer With This 7-Egg Cooker

via: Amazon / Shari L. Wildberger

However you like your eggs, this cooker's got it covered! It's affordable, takes up hardly any space, and is designed to do one job really, really well. This 7-egg cooker can be set to cook eggs in their shells hard, medium, or soft. It can also poach eggs or steam an omelet.

Smooth Your Dry, Scaly Feet With This Electric Foot File

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I have the blue one, but I see that now this electric foot files comes in a manly black and gray color, too! Perfect for both men and women, this gadget safely and efficiently sands away the dry, coarse skin on your feet. No, it doesn't hurt one bit. Yes, it's weirdly fun to use!

This Crayola Art Case Is Your New Birthday Present Go-To

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My preschooler and I recently attended a classmate's birthday party and this Crayola Inspiration Art Case was the first gift the kids wanted to play with. A bunch of the other moms said it's a perennial fave on the birthday party circuit and over 1,000 five star reviewers agree! The kit includes 140 high-quality art supplies like washable markers, crayons, colored pencils and even paper so kids have everything they need to start creating at home or on the go.

Dry Hair Faster and Better With This Hair Dryer Brush

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If you use a hair dryer to style your hair, trust me when I say that this hair dryer brush will change your life. It's faster, easier to use, and gives better results than a hair dryer and brush used separately. You will never want to go back to a traditional blowdryer!

This Rotating Phone Case Discreetly Stores All Your Cards and Cash

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I hate carrying a purse but the wristlet/phone wallet thing I use is too bulky to fit in my pockets. Problem solved - this sleek faux leather phone case has a clever secret: the compartment on the back securely holds all your cards and cash and rotates 180 degrees so you can easily access them! This elegant storage solution comes in nine colors and has hundreds of five star rave reviews.

This Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock Wakes You Up With Loud Noises and Shaking

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If you (or someone you love who drives you crazy) have a really hard time waking up in the morning this sonic bomb alarm clock is exactly what you need! It has tons of customizable features, including an extra-loud alarm, adjustable snooze, and a bed shaking insert you can slip under your pillow or sheet.

This Instant Camera

via: Amazon

Instant cameras are a hit again with the young community. A sleek, modern design and the ease of taking a film photo is at your fingertips!

These Silicone Squirrel Drink Markers Are Real Social Climbers

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Ever swigged someone else's wine by accident? Speaking from experience, it's awkward and more than a little unsanitary! This set of six silicone drink markers ensure you don't grab the wrong glass and look darn cute while doing so. If squirrels don't float your boat, they're also available in cats, dogs, koala bears and sloths!

This Egg Peeler Will Make Your Life Easier

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Along with wet socks and your headphone cord getting caught on a door handle, a messily peeled hard-boiled egg is one of life's little annoyances that can really drive you nuts. This tool can't help with the socks or headphones, but it can help with the eggs! This specially designed peeler quickly and easily removes the shells from your cooked eggs in a smooth motion. You can also use it to peel avocados and other fruits and veggies! Toss it in the dishwasher for easy clean up!

Every Pet Owner Should Have Some FurZappers

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These little sticky discs remove pet hair from your clothes while you wash and dry them! Just toss them in your washer whenever you're doing a load of laundry. The fur will stick to the discs instead of your clothes. You can also use them in the dryer to remove even more hair! They're reusable and safe to use on all types of clothing.

This Multi-Groom Shaver

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With 13 attachments, this Multi-Groom Shaver by Philips is just the tool to tackle all your hairy jobs. Works great on face and body.