We hit the motherlode in Amazon’s secret overstock section

knives, hangers, shelves, Dutch Oven — The secret is known. (Photo: Amazon)

We love a good deal and there is only one thing that can improve a deal: it solves a problem. You probably already know that Amazon is full of items that meet both criteria, but what you may not know is that there is one secret section with great overstock items that can simplify, tidy up or just make your life a little easier – at a huge price reduction.

We’ve scoured hundreds of products — from colorful knives to gadgets for organizing closets — and picked out our favorite items. Scroll down for hidden gems to help around the house.

If you’re looking for a quick solution to your overstuffed closet, these big pendants are designed to neatly store up to five blouses, dresses or trousers.

“Love this concept for organizing your closet,” wrote one † “These worked really well and freed up so much space in my closet. They are quite sturdy for the price. I am happy with this purchase as of now as these hangers have made life a little less stressful when looking for clothes and have helped my closet look so nice.”

For a hot meal outside this is Dutch oven would make something of it Survivor participant drools. Not only does it function as a pot (with cute little legs to stand over a campfire), the lid doubles as a frying pan, so you can bake whatever you feel like out in the wild.

“I bought this for camping,” wrote one † “I use the fire to cook all my meals and this thing is amazing. I only used the lid to make breakfast and the pot to make campfire soup myself. If you buy this, make sure to oil it every time you clean it so it doesn’t rust. I see this is the last pot I ever bought. It will last me for years.”

If you have a microwave, you know how messy things can get if you don’t cover your food. Paper towels or a lid that’s a little crooked sometimes works, but this food grade silicone sleeve works all the time to avoid splashing. But savvy Amazon shoppers have multiple uses for it.

“[I] use it as a splash cover in the microwave or to wash and strain fruits and vegetables,” a shared. “Very easy to clean. Collapsible to make it even smaller. It can even be used to cover plates when setting up a barbecue. Buy some. Put them where you can see them and make the most of them.”

There are many reasons to love these knives – not just because they are colorful! To avoid cross-contamination, you can color match them for whatever heel jobs you do, and they all come with covers for safety, but shoppers have a myriad of reasons to love them.

“Honestly, I just wanted a good knife set because I’m starting over after my divorce!” shared a “These knives are great! Sharpness is out of this world. They are sturdy and well made! I love them. Be careful…they cut through pretty much anything!!”

This one dish rack is perfect for small kitchens. It saves counter space by using the sink to catch dripping water and it rolls up for easy storage.

“Ooooh, I scored big for Valentine’s Day this year!” wrote a † “My wife loves it. She likes order in her kitchen, and letting things dry on the counter is horrible. This little baby is easy to store and roll out for use, and allows all dishes/pots/pans to be kept over the sink. It can be a good space saver by allowing you to use the area above your sink. Also works well as a cooling rack. So easy to use, yet so powerful.”

To dress up an empty corner, this floating shelf let you display all your knick knacks.

“I bought two for a small space in my washroom,” a shared. “The wood was a little light, so I colored it to match my existing wood accents. It turned out a little darker than I’d hoped, but they still look and work perfectly! Love the size and the appearance!”

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.