Seemingly benign mistakes can lead you to waste money around the house. The problem is that you don’t always recognize when mistakes drain your wallet because you weren’t aware there was a simple (and cheap) solution. That’s why I’ve scoured Amazon to help you solve everyday problems with some utterly genius, budget-friendly products. From simple organization hacks to game-changing lifestyle items, these 40 buys are worth investing in because they’ll totally save you money.

Don’t throw away your toiletries early when it’s hard to get the last few drops out because this bottle-emptying kit will make it easy. Screw one of three adapter sizes onto your bottle and fit the adapter into a base cap. This will keep your bottle flipped upside down so its content drips to the opening. One reviewer wrote, “This product is genius. I used it on a Costco-sized bottle of body wash, and it was the first time I felt I got every last drop. It held the bottle on its top without a wobble, and the pull-out stopper worked like a charm with no leaking.”

These silicone self-closing toothpaste caps feature a clever self-sealing tip so you can dispense toothpaste neatly. Once on a tube, a quick squeeze dispenses toothpaste and reseals itself when you stop, which means you won’t waste toothpaste from too much squeezing or dripping. One reviewer wrote, “I love these! Keeps the toothpaste clean, free from stuck-on caps, and just so much less wasted toothpaste.”

You don’t have to give up on clothes or furniture when you stain them — this stain remover spray will remove hard-to-treat stains like spaghetti sauce and ketchup. Its eco-friendly formula is designed to work on multiple fabrics (including upholstery and carpets). Just spray some on the spot and toss everything in the wash instead of throwing them away.

These cable ties will help you keep track of your charger cables so you won’t lose any. Thread the round end through the slotted end to attach a tie to a cable, then secure the neatly wrapped cable with the self-gripping tie. A pack of 40 is enough to tidy up other cords around your house, too.

You could spend money for 100 rolls of paper towels, or you could use these budget-friendly Swedish dishcloths designed to give the same cleaning power. Each dishcloth is equal to 25 rolls of paper towels and works on multiple surfaces, including glass, wood, and tile. They’re also machine washable and biodegradable.

These freezer bag holders allow you to freeze food into slim, easy-to-store blocks. Simply insert a freezer bag and fold the top over, then pour soup (or other leftovers) into the bag and seal it. Stick the whole container in your freezer, and once frozen, undo the silicone bands to remove the bag.

Sticky tape rollers add up, but this reusable lint roller will keep going and going. It features a genius fabric that picks up lint, hair, and fur whenever you roll it back and forth over a surface. Instead of throwing away tape strips, this just requires a quick removal of the hair from the back compartment.

Instead of spending more money on pre-chopped veggies, grab this vegetable chopper — it saves money and speeds up your food prep. It comes with four easy-to-swap-out stainless steel blades for small and large dicing, spiralizing, and ribboning, and a 5-cup catch tray. It has also earned over 78,000 five-star ratings.

Scuffs and buildup don’t mean your sneakers are irreparable because these sneaker-cleaning sponges can buff away tough scuffs, marks, and grime — making your shoes look fresh again. Add water, and the clever cleaning formula will work as you gently buff the white micro scrubbers over your shoes. To finish, wipe your shoes with the orange side.

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