Whether you need to scrub your kitchen counters, are looking for a new living room rug or are hoping to find a smart shoe storage solution, there’s a good chance Amazon has something that can help. The online retailer has many home finds to help you spruce up your house. It can be a perfect place to shop for items that will help you clean, decorate or organize your space.As a shopping reporter, I also know how to find a good deal.
Of course, searching for the perfect item on Amazon can also feel overwhelming —there’s just so much to sift through. To help you out, I compiled a list of home finds that are highly rated or come recommended by our editors at NBC Select. Below, you’ll find 19+ top-rated items on Amazon, broken down into cleaning, decorating and organizing categories.
SKIP AHEAD Top-rated home finds on Amazon | Best cleaning products | Best kitchen products and gadgets | Best decor and bedroom products | Best storage and organization products
Selected.Our top picks
When putting together a list of top-rated home items from Amazon, we considered the following:
- High ratings and editor recommendations: We only considered items a NBC Select staffer recommended or had at least a 4-star average from at 1,000 or more reviews on Amazon.
- Product type: Because the home category is so large, we narrowed our list by focusing on items that fell under cleaning, decor and organization.
- Price: To make our list of home finds from Amazon accessible to all, we kept price in mind when selecting items. The most expensive item we chose is just over $100, while most picks are under $50.
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To help you shop for home items on Amazon, we asked NBC Select staffers to share some of their favorite finds in the cleaning, decor and organization categories. We also sourced highly rated items in each of these categories.
Best cleaningproductsThe Pink Stuff All-Purpose Cleaning Paste
4.4-star average rating from 207,854 reviews on Amazon
I am a bit of a clean freak and follow many cleaning influencers on TikTok. I noticed that a number of the accounts I follow use this stuff, so I decided to give it a try myself. You can use it to clean all types of surfaces (including stoves, ceramic tiles and glass shower doors), and it leaves them sparkling, according to the brand. A little goes a long way, and I like the slightly fruity scent it leaves behind. Apply a dab of the paste on a damp rag and rub it on whatever you are cleaning.
Scrub Daddy
4.8-star average rating from 5,550 reviews on Amazon
First introduced on Shark Tank in 2012, this unique sponge has since soared in popularity thanks to viral videos on social media. What makes this sponge unique is that it changes textures based on the temperature of the water —it stays firm in cold water to help rub away grime and gets softer in warm water for a more gentle cleaning. The brand also has a variety of other products for sale on Amazon —including Scrub Mommy and Scour Daddy.
Topist Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner
4.3-star average rating from 8,604 reviews on Amazon
This tool helps you steam clean your microwave to remove dried spills and gunk. Remove the Mama’s hair and fill her head with vinegar and water before reattaching. Microwave her for seven minutes and let the steam go to work. The steam will soften spills and stains so you can easily wipe them away, according to the brand. Angry Mama is dishwasher-safe and comes in four colors, including purple, green, blue and yellow.
Ptcltraps8 Dual Moth Traps for Clothes and Pantry
4.4-star average rating from 307 reviews on Amazon
If moths are a problem in your closet or pantry — or you want to take preventative measures to make sure they never become one —consider these traps. “I tried everything to get rid of moths, and these are what finally worked for me,” says Leah Ginsberg, managing editor at NBC Select. “I used these in conjunction with lots of dry cleaning, washing my clothes and repainting my closets.” The traps are made with natural pheromones to attract moths, but no odor is detectable to humans, according to the brand. To use, just place them in an infested area and throw them out once they fill with moths.
Bissell Little Green Machine
4.5-star average rating from 76,906 reviews on Amazon
One of our 2023 pet award winners, this portable cleaner lets you lift away messes from carpets, upholstery, car interiors and more using a spray-and-suction mechanism. It comes with several attachments, including a stain trapper for pet messes and a self-cleaning hose to rinse it out after each use. NBC Select updates editor Mili Godio tested it for the awards and found it easy to use. “It visibly removes stains in seconds. It’s amazing to see the difference in color after using it, especially when I clean my carpet,” she says.
Best kitchen products and gadgetsMadeSmart Stone Dish-Drying Mat
4.4-star average rating from 534 reviews on Amazon
Throw out that nasty dish towel that sits on your counter, drenched and growing mildew. Try this fast-drying stone dish mat which accelerates the time it takes to dry your hand-washed dishes, according to the brand. We also think it’s more stylish than the dish towel anyways.
Oridom Expandable Bamboo Kitchen Drawer Organizer
4.6-star average rating from 3,114 reviews on Amazon
Keep your flatware organized with this drawer insert. “I recently purchased this for my apartment. It’s pretty basic, but it’s adjustable so it can fit in any drawer,” says NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz. This organizer is made from bamboo and comes in three colors: natural, black or white. It has seven separate compartments to store stuff, and at its smallest, it’s 10 x 14 inches but can fully expand to be 15.5 x 14 inches.
Best decor and bedroom productsSwitchBot Smart Motorized Blinds Control
4.4-star average rating from 629 reviews on Amazon
You can order food, turn off the lights, turn on the coffee maker and so much more all from your phone. But, what about opening your blinds (like you’re living in a fancy hotel) from your phone? This handy device attaches to your existing louvers and makes your blinds instantly smart — you can even schedule the blinds to open at the same time everyday.
Landgoo Motion Sensor Nightlights
4.3-star average rating from 1,100 reviews on Amazon
This set of rechargeable wall sconces automatically turn on when motion is detached within 13 feet and turn off after 15 seconds of no movement within the same span of distance, according to the brand. The battery life lasts for up to a month before it needs to be charged again. Want to take the light with you? No problem. The light detaches from the base and you can bring it with you throughout the house.
Sullivans Ceramic Jug Vase Set
4.6-star average rating from 696 reviews on Amazon
This trio of ceramic vases adds a level of chicness to my bookshelf. The vases are 4-inches, 7.5-inches and 10-inches tall and look great on their own, but can also be used as bud vases. I like to place a few white roses in them for a monochromatic look. You can keep them together or separate them and use them in various areas of your house. While I have the set in white, it is also available in a multicolor set or a two-toned gray-and-white set.
Lamplust Flameless Taper Candles
4.3-star average rating from 498 reviews on Amazon
Get the pretty glow of candlelight without the messy dripping wax. This set comes with four 7-inch tapered candles that are powered by AAA batteries (one per candlestick). They are coated in wax for a real feel, will fit into most standard candlestick holders and have a black wick with a realistic 3D flame, according to the brand. “I have a very curious cat who would absolutely try to swat at a flame if I lit a candle. Since I’m not taking any chances of her burning down my apartment, I bought these,” says Zoe Malin, associate updates editor. “I love the way their twinkly lights look, and they make my apartment feel cozy.”
Gorilla Grip Faux-Fur Washable Rug
4.4-star average rating from 15,616 reviews on Amazon
Featured in our story on the best washable rugs, this machine-washable faux fur rug has a layer of soft, warm shag that measures 2 inches deep, according to the brand. It has a slip-resistant rubber backing and is fade resistant, according to Gorilla Grip. The rug is offered in 20 solid colors and seven sizes, with the largest option measuring 6 feet by 9 feet.
Costa Farms Golden Pothos Plant
4.5-star average rating from 8,806 reviews on Amazon
Yes, you can buy plants on Amazon. In our guide to indoor plants, experts recommend buying a pothos plant because they are low maintenance, and they have beautiful, thick, waxy heart-shaped leaves. They can thrive in almost any type of indoor space with medium to bright indirect light but can also tolerate low light. Experts say youou should water your Pothos every one to two weeks, and if the vines get too long, prune them to your ideal length.
Best storage and organization productsSongmics 4-Tier Shoe Rack
4.4-star average rating from 14,474 reviews on Amazon
This rack has four shelves, and each shelf can hold four to five pairs of shoes. Each tier can hold up to eleven pounds, so you can store heavy boots or sneakers without worrying it will collapse. “I wanted to put a shoe rack in my coat closet, and I needed something wide that wasn’t too high,” says Malin. “At $20, this shoe rack is affordable and holds more than any of the other racks I was considering. It was also easy to put together without tools.” This rack is also available in a 2-tier, 3-tier and 5-tier size.
Huggie Gems Magnetic Spice Rack
4.8-star average rating from 1,421 reviews on Amazon
Being tight on counter or cabinet space doesn’t need to feel limiting, especially when you have creativity on your side. This magnetic spice rack can adhere to your fridge (or anywhere metal) and keep things neat and tidy. But wait, there’s more: the racks can also hold flower pots, bottles, water glasses and pretty much anything else that fits. Reviewers specifically note that they were surprised by how strong the magnets were.
Vtopmart 8-pack Clear Stackable Bins
4.7-star average rating from 1,693 reviews on Amazon
These stackable bins come in a set of eight and are clear so you can easily see what’s inside. Each bin measures 11 x 7.5 x 6 inches and comes with a lid and cut out handles. Malin recently purchased them to organize a closet outside of her bathroom. “There’s a lot of space between each shelf, so I wanted to stack storage bins on each to hold extra beauty, skin and hair care products, cleaning supplies, pet supplies and more,” she says. “They make my closet look so tidy — I love opening the door and seeing them stacked up. The brand also gives you the option to purchase sets of four, so if I needed a couple extra, I can order those instead of getting eight more.”
Perfect Curve Baseball Cap Organizer
4.5-star average rating from 75,723 reviews on Amazon
Baseball caps can be hard to store, but this hat organizer comes to the rescue. It hangs on the back of the door or on a wall, which is where NBC Select editorial director Lauren Swanson keeps hers. It can hold up to 18 caps, or more if you stack them on top of each other.
House Day Space-Saving Closet Hangers
4.4-star average rating from 32,568 reviews on Amazon
If I told you that you there was a magic wand that could grant you extra closet space, would you believe me? It’s not quite a wand, but it is magic. These space-saving hangers from House Day can increase your storage by utilizing the height of your closet. It holds 5 hangers on one hook, which basically means that you are quintupling your closet.
Eoout Mesh Zipper Pouches
4.8-star average rating from 6,114 reviews on Amazon
“I organize lots of little bits into these,” says Ginsberg, who notes that this set comes with 30 pouches of various sizes — the smallest being just bigger than a business card and the largest being a bit bigger than a manila envelope. The bags are made from water-resistant PVC and are semi-translucent so you can easily identify what is inside. You can use them for storing household items (like charging cords, rubber bands and more) or keeping loose items organized when you travel.
SunnyPoint Over Door Hair Care & Styling Tool Organizer
4.5-star average rating from 369 reviews on Amazon
Featured in our guide to bathroom organizers, this one hangs over the back of a cabinet. It has three separate compartments, which can be used to store hair tools (like a flat iron or hair dryer). But you can store other things in it, too. Select editor Mili Godio uses it to store some of her hair care products and smaller items like flossers and razors. “The organizer is a great use of vertical space, so I managed to declutter a lot of my cabinet, which previously consisted of a lot of bottles and boxes stacked on top of each other,” she says.
Why trust NBC Select?Bethany Heitman is a contributor at NBC Select and a journalist who regularly covers topics like beauty, home and lifestyle. For this story, she looked for top-rated home finds on Amazon.
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