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I’m an Amazon fan – 5 gross home issues you can fix with products under $15, your kitchen and bathroom will be spotless

YOUR kitchen and bathroom are rife with potential for spills, smears, and all kinds of nasty messes.

Five products available for $15 or less on Amazon can stop gross home issues before they start.

Keeping your bathroom clear of annoying messes is easy, say Amazon bargain experts
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Keeping your bathroom clear of annoying messes is easy, say Amazon bargain expertsCredit: Getty

The home goods come recommended by the experts at Mic, who showcased Amazon's best finds for .

With prices as low as $10, you'll wonder why you haven't made room for these handy home tools in your household budget already.

First on the list is a tiny trash can, which might look more like a novelty than a genuinely useful item to have around.

But when used correctly, the little bin will make kitchen cleanup easier than ever before, even when you're cooking a full meal.

Standing at just 6.5 inches tall, the stainless steel trash can is perfect for collecting packaging and food scraps.

"You can clean up as you go, leaving you with fewer things to clean at the end of the night," the experts at Mic wrote.

This tiny trash can is more than just a countertop novelty
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This tiny trash can is more than just a countertop noveltyCredit: Estilo

It's only $14, but will help you keep your countertops tidy.

When you put your dinner leftovers away, make sure you have a set of washable fridge liners in place to prevent messes.

A package of , and their nonslip surfaces will save you hours of cleaning each year.

Just slip the liners onto your refrigerator's shelves, and next time a soda spills or leftovers leak, you can remove and wash the liner instead of scrubbing at your fridge's interior.

Make cleaning your fridge easier with removable, washable shelf liners
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Make cleaning your fridge easier with removable, washable shelf linersCredit: MayNest

For use in the kitchen or bathroom, the Mic team loves silicone soap dishes, which on Amazon.

The tiny trays have non-skid corners, so they stay in place, and interior ridges to keep soap from melting, but that's not the best part.

One side of each soapdish has a built-in spout, perfect for pouring out water, preventing soap scum, and allowing your bar soap to last longer.

Block mildew and soap scum with a soap tray that has a handy side spout
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Block mildew and soap scum with a soap tray that has a handy side spoutCredit: AIMAIAIMAI
These silicone caps keep toothpaste from spilling out onto the counter
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These silicone caps keep toothpaste from spilling out onto the counterCredit: Chrome Cherry

While you're focusing on keeping the bathroom countertop clean, add another handy three-pack to your cart: that pop onto your toothpaste tube.

"You’ll no longer have to worry about losing the cap – or even putting it back on once you’ve finished brushing your teeth," the experts at Mic explained.

"Not only does it seal itself shut once you’ve squeezed out some toothpaste, but it’s also great for helping cut down on mess."

The caps also work on first aid ointments, skincare products, and anything else that comes in a tube, so make the $11 investment today.

You can use an unexpected and inexpensive product to remove the hard water stains from your toilet.

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This , has an ergonomic handle, but it isn't meant to file down your feet ahead of sandal season.

Instead, you can use the stone to buff away stains and rings from the interior of your toilet, without scraping or damaging the interior. Plus, it comes with a handy case to keep things sanitary when you aren't using it.

Instead of a brush, use a pumice stone to remove stains from your toilet
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Instead of a brush, use a pumice stone to remove stains from your toiletCredit: Powerstone
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