Our 10 Amazon Gadget Picks Simplify Seasonal Home Tasks—and They’re All Under $10

Here at Real Simple, we’re constantly on the hunt for items that simplify the home experience. For instance, who couldn’t use a nifty gadget to help spruce up their garden or re-pot plants this time of year? Gadgets can also streamline kitchen prep and tidy up work areas that have become unruly over the winter. There are even gadgets for those interested in jet-setting off to greener pastures and for those who simply need help finding the toilet at night.

If you’re looking to simply some areas of your life and even cut down time and energy, Amazon’s got your springtime gadgets on lockdown—and these nifty finds are all under $10

Best Home Gadgets at Amazon
Jaiedge Stainless Herb Stripper, $6 (was $8)
Rienar Handheld Groove-Cleaning Tool (2-Piece), $5
Onlysuki Large Repotting Mat for Plants, $8 (was $10)
The Original Toilet Night Light, $10
Kojut Stainless Onion Slice Holder, $4
Mcjsgs Seed Dibber Planter Tool, $10
Iyooh Lid and Spoon Rest, $8 (was $10)
Aluan Handheld Rechargeable Personal Fan, $9 (was $19)
Cliganic Deet-Free Mosquito Repellent Bracelets (10-Pack), $10 (was $13)
Ovener Silicone Luggage Tag, $8
Jaiedge Stainless Herb Stripper
Fresh herbs are popping up at the farmers’ markets! And these yield a much more flavorful profile than the dried varieties that got you through winter. However, stripping and chopping require a little more effort than just dumping dried herbs from a jar. But not anymore! Jaiedge’s herb stripper makes stripping and chopping thyme, basil, oregano, rosemary, and other leafy greens easy. Simply select the appropriate hole for your desired herb, and then pull the stem through to remove the leaves from the plant. This stainless tool features a plastic hand guard that unveils a sharp edge on one side that’s perfect for chopping. And it works great on leafy vegetables too, like kale, collards, and spinach.

Rienar Handheld Groove-Cleaning Tool (2-Piece)
Replacing screens after a winter of shut windows is a welcome job, as who doesn’t love letting fresh air into their home? Still, the task of cleaning the grime from the frame before you begin is far less appealing. Luckily, Rienar makes a tool for that! This groove-cleaning tool houses a stiff bristle brush on one end and a groove-sized scraper on the other. Use it to clean dirt, bugs, and mold from the window track and dislodge debris stuck in the corners. Use this tool to also clean grout and caulk lines in the bathroom, screened vents, and stove top accessories.

One five-star reviewer who cleaned their sliding door and RV’s shower door tracks noted it was “so much easier than trying to use a sponge or paper towels.” They also said the tool was easy to clean with soap and water after the job was complete.

Onlysuki Large Repotting Mat for Plants
Okay—so, how many times have you needed a potting mat and resorted to last week’s newspaper instead? Then, when you start cleaning up, dirt falls out from between the cracks, and you’re left with a mess anyway. Well, this transplanting mat (made of a heavy-duty waterproof PE fabric) keeps everything intact in a makeshift “playpen” for your plants. The copper corner buckles create raised edges to keep dirt from spilling out. Then, once transplanting is complete, you can pour excess dirt back into the container. The double-sided fabric is easily wiped clean with a damp cloth or sponge, and the mat folds away neatly, secured by velcro, for storage. One Amazon shopper called it a “green thumb saver” and said, “Honestly, this mat has made repotting so much less stressful.”

Shop our other gadget picks, including DEET-free mosquito repellent bracelets, toilet night lights, and seed planter tools—all for under $10

The Original Toilet Night Light
Kojut Stainless Onion Slice Holder
Mcjsgsp Seed Dibber Planter Tool
Iyooh Lid and Spoon Rest
Aluan Handheld Rechargeable Personal Fan
Cliganic Deet-Free Mosquito Repellent Bracelets (10-Pack)
Ovener Silicone Luggage Tag