These clever 'As Seen on TV' products are the gadgets you never knew you needed

Bye-bye, drain snakes and harsh liquid cleaners!

How many Ove Gloves does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Apparently one. (PSA: Turn the light off before you attempt this!)

Cleaning your floor can be, dare we say, fun? Yes! At least, it is when you have this No. 1 bestselling mop set in your arsenal. The included bucket has a built-in wringing system so you don't have to use your hands — just place the mop in, press the pedal with your foot and it'll start spinning itself. Plus, the triangular head is helpful for getting into corners, and the handle extends out to 48 inches in case you want to wipe down your walls while you're at it. It's not often on sale for this low, so snag it while it's $10 off. 

"This is the easiest and cleanest way to mop!" swooned a content customer. "Absolutely love it, if you can actually love a mop, LOL. ... I've mopped with it approximately 6-7 times and am still using [the] original mop head."

New homeowners are sure to love — and use! — these protective felt feet for furniture that keep hardwood and tile flooring looking sharp. The flexible Ruby Sliders slip onto most legs and stay firmly in place. At the bottom of each is a felt disk that won't scratch your flooring even as heavy furniture shifts. The secret to this design is the silicone material, which keeps a tight seal around the furniture legs. Unlike other felt feet, these cups also protect the lower part of each leg from wayward vacuums, feet and the like.

This reviewer says they worked as hoped: "Thought we'd try these to help protect our new ceramic tile floors. So far, they work great, are staying on and sliding nicely. I'm hoping the felt lasts a long time. But so far, we are happy with them." 

Now a No.1 bestseller on Amazon, this gadget is made with squishy neoprene and fills the gap between your car seat and the center console to stop things like phones, french fries and coins from falling through.

"The last time I dropped my credit card between the seats I was in the drive-through at my pharmacy," reported one of over 54,000 delighted customers. "I had to get out of the car and crawl onto the floorboard of the back seat, much to the laughter of my friends. I said, 'Never again' and ordered this product. These really work. I dropped something the other week and felt that dreaded feeling … but it was right by my side. What a great invention for a simple problem."

The premise of this pillow is so simple, yet so elegant. With multiple slots cut into each side, you can adjust the viewing angle up to six different ways in either landscape or portrait mode. If you want to watch your favorite binge-worthy show (we suggest re-watching Moonlighting), place your tablet in landscape mode. Trying out the latest smash hit book (heard about Swordheart)? Throw it in portrait mode.

One shopper greatly approved: "Just what I needed. No more hand and wrist pain while using my iPad. After using [this] for one week, [it] seems well made. Feels pleasing to touch. iPad held a correct angle for use. Very pleased with purchase."

Shopping for a pet parent? This little gadget employs sonic technology to lift dog and cat hair off of furniture, carpets, drapes, bedding, clothing and more. Drag it along the surface of your couch and the sonic vibrations loosen trapped hair as the microfiber bristles cling to it and lift it up and away. The device is reusable, much like a handheld vacuum, and has a built-in LED light to illuminate where hair is hiding.

This reviewer said it works great for homes with cats: "After trying a number of different products to remove cat fur from black trousers with no success, I tried this. The Fur Daddy works! Every cat hair gone. And I love the light, it makes it so much easier to see how you're doing."

With this gizmo, there's no more tears chopping onions — or tending to cuts after a knife goes awry. Three stainless-steel blades make four chopping styles possible: thick, thin, cube and stick. It's also easy to store and dishwasher-safe. 

One chopper wrote, "The speed and ease of chopping with this is amazing! Great build quality and value for the money. I also love the ease of cleaning."

If you've had an episode of Top Chef interrupted by a commercial with someone squealing, "I thought you had to be a professional chef to cut like this," this knife set might look familiar. Perfect for anyone in your life who loves slicing and dicing in the kitchen, Nutriblades slice beautifully, plus they're easy to hold and clean.

"Cuts any cut of meat easily! Very sharp steak knives," shared a fan. "My favorite of all cutting knives on the market!"

Some of us are not blessed with height. Some of us have aches and pains that prevent us from stretching. The Gopher is a hero to all. It can extend your reach by nearly 3 feet, allowing you to conquer those high shelves and low cabinets. Its rotating head lets you get into hard-to-reach spots, and the included suction cup means you get a better grip. 

This shopper just can't get enough of their Gopher: "There are no end to the uses, and I find myself grabbing for it often. Whether someone is old or young, this is something you wonder how you lived without. My washer and dryer are encased in a narrow enclosure and when clothes fall behind there or things fall by the back side of your refrigerator, this is one of the many uses of this tool." 

Tired of umbrellas that soak your car and flip at the first gust? This smart brolly folds inside-out so the soggy side stays sealed away, sparing your seats and floors. Eight springy fiberglass ribs (not the flimsy six you’ve suffered before) laugh at blustery weather, while the one-button auto open/close lets you deploy or stow it mid-downpour.

This fan reported: "What I was looking for (besides a working product) was a larger umbrella, but still the same compact size ... and this was it. Perfect for the two of us. All the functions work very easily and quickly (which is notably better than previous products) we have been having extremely windy and wet days and has held up with no problems (it's a keeper)."

Whether it's paper or plastic, reusable or something else, the Click & Carry helps you tote them all together. Carry your groceries, sports gear and even deal with unwieldy dry cleaning with aplomb. Simply slide the handles into the Click & Carry holder, et voila — instant grace. Comes in a 2-pack in multiple colors.

"Wonderful invention!" raved this user. "Being a single parent and living in an apartment that’s upstairs, I do not want to have to make multiple trips to get groceries in the house. This is easy to use, I can make one trip, it’s durable and the fact that I can put it on my shoulder to free up my hands is great!"

If you have difficulty driving at night, these sneaky night vision glasses are here to help. You can wear them on their own or over other glasses to reduce glare from oncoming headlights and streetlights. The high-def yellow lenses simply wipe clean.

Said this night rider: "I have quite a lot of trouble with car headlights blinding me in my early drive to work. I purchased two different types and returned one that was more expensive and made things brighter! I find these very helpful."

Another must-have for the pet owners in your life? These clever gloves make it easy to groom a dog or cat (or horse!) while giving them some attention at the same time. They have textured grips that cling to stray hair and fur and remove it with each stroke. It even works in the bath. Pets will love the free massage, and owners love that it prevents fur from building up around the home. 

Take it from this reviewer: "Our cats really love getting brushed by these and they trap so much loose hair! Highly recommend!"