If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Life Life Strategies Smart Finds A Flat-Storage Citrus Juicer—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life A countertop knife sharpener, extra-absorbent, double-sided tea towels, and an insulated serving bowl. By Erica Finamore Erica Finamore Erica Finamore is Real Simple's home director, sharing her knowledge on decorating, organizing, cleaning and DIYing. She has over 10 years' experience and favors statement sofas, gallery walls and organizing books in rainbow order. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 21, 2023 06:01AM EDT Photo: Dream Farm Your old citrus juicer has jammed up the drawer for the last time. Those kitchen towels that no longer actually dry your dishes? Toss 'em. The water filter pitcher you've had since 2012—treat yourself to an an upgrade! You deserve it. Here's a lineup of must-have kitchen helpers and gadgets to make prepping, serving, and cleanup much, much easier. 01 of 06 Double-Sided Kitchen Towels buzzeewraps.com Buy on Buzzeewraps.com This adorable towel has a different design on each side. More importantly, it’s made of recycled plastic bottles (five!) and can absorb up to seven times its weight. Price at time of publish: $18 02 of 06 Vacuum-Insulated Serving Bowl shopserved.com Buy on Shopserved.com A double-walled, stainless-steel serving bowl that keeps food cold—or hot—for hours on end? Get outta here! The large one holds 21/2 quarts. Price at time of publish: $80 03 of 06 Semisolid (Zero-Waste) Dishwashing Soap nelliesclean.com Buy on Nelliesclean.com Make washing dishes butter—er, better. The refillable ceramic container hides a block of semisolid soap—one of which can replace two or three bottles of the liquid stuff. Just dab the dish butter with a wet brush or sponge and get cleaning. Price at time of publish: $20 04 of 06 Flat-Storage Citrus Juicer dreamfarm.com Buy on Dreamfarm.com For everyone who’s struggled to open a drawer because of their citrus squeezer: This one folds flat for storage. It juices fruit in one fluid motion, has a built-in seed catcher, and comes in three sizes for lemons, limes, and oranges. Price at time of publish: From $15 05 of 06 Countertop Knife Sharpener hsn.com Buy on Hsn.com Knife sharpening is a tough task—this gadget makes it very easy. Just slide your blade through the slots until the LED indicator turns from red or yellow to green. Price at time of publish: $60 A Flat-Storage Citrus Juicer—and More Clever Items to Simplify Your Life 06 of 06 Water Filter Carafe waterdrop.com Buy on Waterdrop.com Filter chlorine and metals out of your water, but keep the good guys (like magnesium and calcium). This borosilicate-glass pitcher with a carbon-fiber disk fills up with fresh H2O in two minutes. Price at time of publish: $60 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit More Must-Shop Products I’m Fascinated by This Pizza Oven That’s the Size of a Plate and Makes a Personal Pie in 6 Minutes What to Wear to the U.S. Open, According to an Attendee 10 Amazon Comfy Pants That Might Be Better Than Pajamas—All on Sale for Under $50