As Seen on TV Products That Actually Work

Brand: Starfrit
What is it: Fruit Peeler
Price: $20*

There are some things in life that we never really know we need until we see them in full color on our TV screens. The Starfrit Pro-Apple peeler is one such invention which, by all accounts, is the creme de la creme of kitchen gadgets. If you’re sick of peeling apples with a knife and want to cut out the middleman, consider buying yourself one of these.

Apple Pro Peeler @kspstuff / Pinterest.com

For around $20 you can pick one up on Amazon. With over 2,100 ratings and a solid 4.5 stars, this apple peeler does its job in just a few seconds. Baking an apple pie has never been easier or more convenient thanks to this guy. 

Brand: HoodiePillow
What is it: Travel pillow with built-in hood
Price: $29.95*

Seeing the world is a wonderful way to expand your horizons, but there’s only one catch. The actual traveling isn’t always that fun. It often involves cramped economy flights, uncomfortable seats, and trying to catch forty winks at midday during a transfer. We’ve all seen travel neck pillows before, but have you seen the HoodiePillow? 

HoodiePillow @buzzfeed / Pinterest.com

Not only are the pillows themselves memory foam allowing users to experience maximum comfort, but they come with a built-in hoodie. That way, you can protect yourself from sensory overload by pulling it over your head. You won’t get that from an eBay $1 sleep mask. 

Brand: TrueTouch
What is it: Pet grooming glove
Price: $5*

Man’s preoccupation with animals goes back centuries, but as much as we love our four-legged friends there’s one thing we have yet to master: all that pesky hair. Some breeds of cats and dogs need a little more grooming than others, but it can be a messy business. Thankfully, TrueTouch stepped in with an answer. 

TrueTouch Deshedding Gloves @mjwallace84 / Pinterest.com

For around $5, you can give your pet an Insta-worthy makeover. The glove is essentially a brush that sits on your hand, allowing you to stroke your pet while grooming it at the same time. It also holds the hair so it can be peeled off. No mess, no fuss! 

Brand: Yoshi
What is it: A mat for keeping your grill clean
Price: $9.65*

Grilling meat is almost like a traditional pastime. Whether you only do it once a year in the summer months or you’re an avid grill chef, it’s likely that you know the pain of cleaning the grill all too well. It’s not easy to get off all the grease and bits of stuck-on meat, is it? As it turns out, there may be an answer to this conundrum. 

Copper Grill Mat @gikahsgij / Pinterest.com

Yoshi Copper Grill mats are available at stores like Walmart for around $10. These handy mats sit on top of the grill underneath what you’re cooking, essentially protecting your grill. Plus, if you’re a fan of grill lines, never fear – the meat still gets them. That’s pretty amazing, right?

Brand: Sift Away
What is it: Cat litter tray
Price: $30*

Cat owners across the globe can agree that cleaning out the litter box isn’t the best part about owning a feline. There’s something about the poignant content of the litter tray that is enough to put you off owning a kitty for life. Some people scoop and flush it, while others change the whole lot. For those that don’t want to do either, there’s Sift Away. 

Sift Away The @As Seen On TV Blog / Youtube.com

This litter tray may be a little on the expensive side at around $30 on sites like Amazon, but according to ratings, it’s pretty good. A sieve-like tray sits underneath the litter, so when you need to de-poop, all you have to do is lift it and you can easily extract the mess. 

Brand: Scrub Daddy
What is it: A cleaning sponge
Price: $3.48*

If you’ve ever set foot in a supermarket, or watched the hit show Shark Tank, then the likelihood is that you’ve seen Scrub Daddy. This brand absolutely blew up over the last couple of years, but what exactly is so exciting about another kitchen sponge? 

Scrub Daddy @medium.com / Pinterest.com

One Walmart shopper says it best: “I tried the Scrub Daddy years ago and I have never bought a different brand since. These are incredible and last forever.” It’s the cleaning sponge to beat all cleaning sponges, even if it is a little on the expensive side at around $3.48 a pop. Think of it as an investment.

Brand: Power AirFryer
What is it: Hot air fryer
Price: $100*

If there’s one product that has been advertised more on TV than any other, we would go out on a limb and say it’s this one. Air fryers in their different guises have been popular infomercial products for years, but this one, in particular, is meant to be pretty decent. 

Power Air Fryer @bakergurl06 / Pinterest.com

The Power AirFryer might cost around $100, but it can make all sorts of things. It can roast the chicken you picked up from Target at the weekend, dehydrate the oranges you want to put on your cake, and even make delightful kebabs. What’s not to love? 

Brand: Readerest
What is it: A clip for holding glasses
Price: $9.99*

Let’s face it, most glasses-wearers have been guilty of placing glasses on their head or putting them down somewhere unsafe when they need to take them off. It’s something we all do for the sake of convenience, but it can often result in damage to the frames. This handy invention first showed up on Shark Tank. 

Magnetic Glasses Holder @inutiledoncindispensable / Pinterest.com

The company owners appeared on the Disney-ABC show to showcase their tiny product. The magnetic clip sits on the shirt and provides the perfect place to slot your glasses. It’s such a small item, but it makes a huge difference. 

Brand: Egg Sitter
What is it: Support cushion
Price: $15* 

Support cushions are great for all sorts of ailments, from the hemorrhoids no one likes to discuss to back problems. In some cases, a cushion is simply a remedy to a very uncomfortable chair. While many of them have hit the market over the years, the Egg Sitter certainly turned heads. 

Egg Sitter @bulbhead/Pinterest.com

The product promises buyers that the cushion is so supportive they could even sit on an egg without it breaking. Inside Edition even put it to the test in a segment that’s still available to view on YouTube. There wasn’t a single crack in sight.

Brand: North American Health and Wellness
What is it: A neck cushion
Price: $10* 

A lot of people are prone to neck pain and stiffness, but some might opt to get a decent massage or some kind of heat ointment. The very idea of putting an inflatable, tightening device around one’s neck isn’t exactly appealing, but that’s exactly what the Neck Magic Air Cushion promises. 

Neck Magic Hair Cushion @hepooko / Pinterest.com

Users can pump it up using a handheld pump similar to that of a blood pressure monitor. The idea is that the rings inflate, stretching out the neck and taking care of any aches and pains in the process. Amazingly, the product actually worked for some people and has a 4.5-star rating on Amazon.

Brand: PooTrap
What is it: Dog poop catcher
Price: $30-$40* 

There’s no denying that when it comes to dogs, the worst part about owning one is having to constantly pick up its poop. Most owners get used to it over time, while others continue to dread the moment on a daily basis. When scoops just don’t cut it, there’s the PooTrap. This device is a bag that attaches to your dog’s rear, ready to catch whatever falls out of it. 

Dog Poop Trap @ookbnoo / Pinterest.com

It might look strange, but actually, it’s kind of genius. That being said, the product has yet to really take off, which might have something to do with the price. After all, $30-$40 is a fair amount of money for a bag that sticks to a pooch’s derriere. 

Brand: Gothic Steel
What is it: A bacon cooking tray
Price: $35*

There’s more than one way to skin a cat and there’s more than one way to cook bacon! While most of us might throw slices into a frying pan or shove them in the oven, we might be missing a trick. Gothic Steel’s Bacon Bonanza is just as exciting as its name, according to happy customers. 

Bacon Bonanza @buzzfeed / Pinterest.com

The strips of bacon go into the rack which keeps it away from the grease at the bottom of the pan. This allows for much healthier, lower-fat strips of deliciousness. What’s more, it can hold up to 12 slices of bacon, so everyone gets a taste.  

Brand: PetVac
What is it: A pet hair vacuum cleaner
Price: $30*

It’s not uncommon for pet owners to grapple with vacuum cleaning mountains of hair out of the carpet, but did you know that there could be an easier way to combat this problem? PetVac allows you to vacuum your cat directly, picking up any stray hairs before they land on the floor. 

PetVac @russelcollett / Pinterest.com

For long-haired cats and dogs, this could be a heaven-sent product. That’s not to say that your pet will be entirely thrilled, but at the end of the day, less time spent cleaning means more time spent playing, right? Everyone’s a winner if you don’t mind spending about $30.

Brand: Rapid Ramen
What is it: Microwavable bowl for ramen
Price: $15*

Cooking ramen can be slightly hazardous when it’s done on the stove, plus it can take up time when you need to boil the water and wait for the noodles to actually cook. Luckily for us, Rapid Ramen came up with something that just might be the solution to everything. 

Top Ramen Cooker @meomymsmollie / Pinterest.com

It looks like a normal microwave pot, but it actually allows users to cook ramen in just 3 minutes. Plus, you can throw in all the added ingredients too, from eggs to bok choi and everything in between. It’s essentially your one-stop ramen shop.