
Have you ever been working on something in the kitchen and wishing for a tool to make life just a little easier? It can’t just be me! Well, it happens here all the time, so we decided to start finding some helpful kitchen hacks. Want to save leftover bacon grease without melting your container? We have you covered. Tired of that hot pan of food cooling too fast while serving? We can add some helpful heat. Frustrated with digging through spice bottles in your cabinet? We even found a solution for that! Take a look at some of the neatest kitchen helpers we have found.
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4 Pack Magnetic Spice Rack for Refrigerator
Are you tired of spice bottles falling over as you dig through your kitchen cabinet? Or having to pick up each one to see what it is because you are lucky if you can see a corner of the cover? These spice racks are the solution. Strong magnets can attach them to the side of your fridge. If that doesn’t work for you, use the stickers or suction cups to attach to practically any surface.
Bacon Bin Grease Holder
Want to save your bacon grease for later but not quite sure what to do with? This little piggy does! The Bacon Bin holds up to one cup and is fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe. It is so easy to use, simply pour grease into the Bacon Bin. The removable strainer strains out any extra bacon bits. Now you have bacon grease available to use whenever you need it.
Marble Microwaveable Food Warmer Plate
This 9-inch portable food warmer is compact, easy to use, and keeps your food warm for longer. Simply microwave the plate for a few minutes, so the center of the marble becomes hot while the plastic handles remain cool to the touch. This versatile food heater can be used indoors or outdoors with no cords or batteries required.
Bamboo Cutting Board with Containers, Lids, and Graters
Are you like me and scooping items into prep bowls as fast as you are chopping them? This chopping board comes with 4 organizer trays (plus lids), which are durable, light, easy to move, and dishwasher safe. The cutting board also features integrated juice grooves to catch excess juices and drippings from spilling onto your counter or table. There is even a grater built in and ready to use! Chopping and sorting has never been so easy.
Tri Adjust A-Cup, Easy Pour Measuring Cup
The KitchenArt Professional Series 2-Cup Tri Adjust-a-Cup makes measuring liquids, dry, and semi-solid ingredients easy using only one convenient measuring tool. The pint, cup, ounce, and millimeter markings on the clear outer sheath make doubling and conversions a breeze; To use, simply pull the plunger down to the measurement indicated and add your ingredient.
Absorbent Coffee Mat
Always keep your coffee bar clean and tidy with this handy mat. Set up under your coffee pot to catch any spills before they cause you a headache (what you are having coffee to avoid!). But, it’s more than a coffee mat. This super absorbent and quick dry mat can be widely used for a variety of purposes. Where will your imagination take you?
Microwave Splatter Cover
The microwave splatter cover can protect your microwave from food splatters, keeping your appliances clean. It also features a water storage box, allowing you to add water while heating, which can help to maintain the humidity and taste of food. This handy kitchen helper can also accelerate the heating speed to efficiently save you time and energy.
Electric Kitchen Knife Sharpener and Polisher
Engineered to deliver supreme performance, this electric knife sharpener with guides features a 2-stage sharpening system. It features both fine and coarse. Stage 1 reshapes the angle and sharpens to create a precision angled edge, while Stage 2 finishes the sharpening process, honing and polishing the blade. We all know how important it is to keep your knives sharp, and this makes that easier!
Pillow Shaped Spoon Rest
Featuring a sleek and minimalist design, this mini cute spoon rest adds a touch of sophistication to any kitchen or coffee station. Its smooth glazed finish enhances its aesthetic appeal. Designed to cradle your coffee (or tea) spoon perfectly, preventing messes on countertop or tables while keeping your utensil close at hand during brewing.
Flower Power Dish Brush
The dishwashing brush with handle blends function with charm. Featuring an adorable flower-shaped design and holder, it adds a touch of fun to dishwashing, brightening your kitchen and making cleaning enjoyable. Even better, it is dishwasher-safe and features a secure, wet grip.
Yogurt Organizer for Fridge
Keep your favorite yogurt cups within easy reach with the Storage Theory Yogurt Holder for Refrigerator Organizer. This refrigerator storage rack saves space on the shelves and makes your yogurt containers more visible for grabbing as a snack or tossing in your lunch box. These space-saving yogurt organizers can be placed anywhere in the refrigerator. Where will you hang yours?
Herb Scissors Set
These herb scissors are composed of 10 cutting blades. Each cut is equivalent to 5 cuts with a traditional knife. Each cutting blade of the kitchen herb scissors is made of food-grade stainless steel 3CR13 and can be in direct contact with food. The herb cutter scissor helps you cut efficiently and is a worry-free helper in the kitchen. Cutting fresh herbs has never been this easy.
Magic Mushroom Funnel
Unlike Houdini, not a drop of liquid shall escape the Mushroom Silicone Funnel! This quirky-looking product turns the nerve-wracking activity of transferring liquid from one container to another into a fun one, leaving your kitchen counters mess-free! Just put the stem of the funnel inside the bottleneck, flip the mushroom head up and start pouring!
Garligator Garlic Press
Meet Garligator, the cleverly-designed garlic press that ensures no “garlicky fingers”. Made of a sturdy zinc alloy chamber and BPA-free plastic body, it’s built to last. Simply place the clove, press its jaws together, and voila! Within Garligator’s jaws lies a handy cleaning brush that effortlessly removes garlic residue. Run it through the garlic crusher’s crevices, rinse under water, or even pop it in the dishwasher for a breezy clean!
Multi-Purpose Salad Spinner
This 5-in-1 salad greens and vegetable cleaning spinner is a triple threat—washing, drying, and chopping all in one device. Equipped with 3 different blades, it effortlessly slices, shreds, and dices, meeting the preparation needs for a variety of dishes in your kitchen. This salad spinner also moonlights as a vegetable cleaner, fruit washer, and even a pasta water drainer!
Elephant Vegetable Washing Basket
This Elephant Drain Basket is the perfect for your kitchen, rinsing fruit & vegetables, draining pasta, potatoes, broccoli, leafy greens or canned foods, etc. It is perfect for straining, washing and rinsing. And you don’t have to worry about water accumulation on the countertop when you put it in the sink thanks to the drainage holes.
Butter and Cheese Slicer
This butter and cheese slicer is made of high-quality food grade stainless steel, with an ergonomic top and bottom cutting design. It is a simple and practical kitchen helper. This can also cut other soft foods, such as ham, cakes, etc. There is no soft food that it can’t cut.
Vegetable PalmPeeler
The ergonomic design of this vegetable peeler fits comfortably in your hand to effortlessly peel fruits and veggies in seconds. Your fingers will be kept safe with the included blade guard on this vegetable peeler, plus it keeps the stainless-steel swivel-blade sharper, longer. It even features a built-in stainless-steel eye remover; you can easily and quickly remove sprouts on potatoes and the like, without changing your grip, or your kitchen tool.
Defrosting Tray
This defroster tray is made of premium thermal conductive aluminum alloy, speeds up thawing 8 times faster than room temperature. Ideal for chicken breasts, beef steaks, pork chops, and more. No electricity required. Quickly thaw frozen food while preserving its flavor and nutrition, avoiding the pitfalls of microwave or room temperature thawing.
Fruit and Veggie Life Extender Liner
These innovative foam fridge liners allow air to circulate throughout the drawer to prevent your fruit and veggies from rotting or spoiling. The special material protects your fruits and vegetables from odors and bruising, while absorbing moisture. You can save money on your grocery bills by prolonging the life of your produce.
Faucet Handle Drip Catcher Tray Mat
The New Silicone Faucet Pad is designed to catch splashes and drain water, upgrading your kitchen sink and countertop effortlessly. It stays dry and prevents water spots around the faucet, so you’ll never have to worry about water pooling on the mat or countertop.
Heavy Duty Egg Slicer
This egg slicer is made of durable chrome-plated zinc. The cutting wires are constructed from stainless steel. It can easily cut a hard-boiled egg into slices, wedges or egg dices. The multifunction egg cutter not only works great on boiled eggs, but can also quickly and easily slice Kiwi, strawberry, cheese, butter, mushroom etc. Save both time and energy while making different shapes for garnish or egg-based appetizers.
Helix Potato Ricer Masher
This stainless-steel ricer/masher is perfect for your potato needs. The unique twisting action makes ricing potato easier. It is perfect for creating smooth mashed potatoes and vegetable purees. The two-piece design is very easy to clean and is dishwasher safe.
Hell Done Digital Meat Thermometer
Meet Hell Done, the Devious Meat Thermometer. Cooking steak can be tricky – do you want it rare, medium, or well-done? This kitchen thermometer can help! Crafted by award-winning OTOTO studio, it ensures that your meats are perfectly cooked. This cute kitchen helper features a quirky twist to stop the bore of doing chores!
5 Pack Swedish Dishcloths for Kitchen
Look at these super cute patterned Swedish dish clothes. They have the functionality of a cellulose sponge acting as high absorbent towels with a durability of up to 25 rolls of paper towels. More versatile than a microfiber cleaning cloth, you can use them for a variety of functions: they are perfect for wiping surfaces, as dish clothes for washing dishes, and even for mopping up spills.
Wooden Bread Lame Slashing Tool
The Wooden Bread Lame Slashing Tool is designed for confident precision cuts for novices to experts alike. Store securely in leather pouch when not in use. You can use this handy helper for secure, effortless dough scoring. This Rosewood lame is the perfect baking gift for any sourdough bread loaf baker lover!
Kitchen Sink Strainer Mesh Bag
This mesh sink bag is made of high-quality polyester, with excellent stretchability. It fits all size of sink drain strainers for kitchen sink, bathroom sink, laundry tub, utility sink, floor drain and shower drain. What an easy way to collect and dispose of your sink mess.
Versatile and Adjustable Kitchen Rack Drip Tray
This kitchen rack is designed with a smooth visible surface and small nubs on the bottom for better contact. One item, multiple uses – drainer, drip rack, bottle drainer, bottle dryer, sink organizer, coaster, sponge holder, dishcloth rack, brush holder, sink grid, draining rack, rag holder, sink accessory, draining rack, sink rest, organizer and draining aid. What will you use it for?
Magnetic Double Towel Bar
The Magnetic Double Towel Bar is easy to attach to any steel surface. It is handy at the side of your oven, fridge, BBQ grill, file cabinet, steel door and dryer. The mighty strong magnets hold this stainless-steel towel bar securely in place. Grabbing towels off the bars will not budge the rack. It’s time to get hanging!
Well, that’s it! What a collection of great kitchen helpers. Which one will you use first? Are there any other kitchen tools that you find helpful?
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