The Most Useful $50 I’ve Ever Spent at Ikea

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Ikea is the first stop for many people looking for stylish and budget-friendly household items. From furniture to kitchen supplies, toys and home decor, there are many items to upgrade every room in your house without breaking the bank.

As you plan your next Ikea shopping trip, these items could be the most valuable $50 you’ll ever spend.

Frakta Shopping Bag

• Price: 99 cents

If you want a bag that can carry anything, consider this Frakta bag. They can do everything from shopping to laundry, moving, storing dry waste you intend to recycle and even carrying your items as you go to the beach.

Produkt Milk Frother

• Price: $1.99

Are you a coffee person? You won’t go wrong with this milk frother from Ikea. Take your morning brew to another level with this affordable frother. Remember, you’ll need to buy two AA batteries separately. 

Kungsfors S-hook

• Price: $4

These S-hooks will come in handy if you have a kitchen rail system or an over-sink dish rack to hang your pots and pans. You can also use it in your bathroom to hang towels or even the laundry to maximize drying space. You get five hooks for the price of less than a cup of coffee. 

Enudden Hanger

• Price: $5.49

If you’ve been looking for a hanger that can hold several towels and bathrobes in your bathroom, the Enudden hanger is perfect. You can also have this hanger on every door in your home.

Bästis Lint Roller

• Price: 59 cents

Easily and quickly remove fur, dust and lint from clothes, furniture and car seats. This lint roller comes with 40 sticky sheets and the best part is that you can always refill it once the sheets run out.

Ladda Rechargeable Batteries

• Price: $9.99

If you regularly use alkaline batteries, consider switching to rechargeable batteries to reduce environmental waste and save money. You can use the batteries on items with high energy consumption, such as toys, flashlights and cameras.

Bevara Sealing Clip

• Price: $2.99

These sealing clips keep items fresher for longer in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry. At this price, 26 sealing clips in different colors is a steal.

Bekväm Spice Rack

• Price: $6.99

What better way to organize your spices than this wooden spice rack? You can even use it to keep your cookbook handy. For a more personal touch, install it on an empty wall in your kitchen.

Pressa Hanging Dryer

• Price: $5.99

This octopus-like hanging dryer has 16 clothes pegs for socks, underwear and other small laundry items. Hang it anywhere and fold it when not using it to take up a small space. 

Heat Cork Trivets

• Price: $4.99

Protect your table from heat stains with these cork trivets. You can combine several trivets to fit larger pots.

Gubbröra Rubber Spatula

• Price: 99 cents

The rubber spatula from Ikea is the perfect addition to your kitchenware. Use it to scrape up all ingredients from bowls or spread everything from icing on cakes to sauce on lasagna. 

Prickig Microwave Lid

• Price: 99 cents

This microwave lid lets you avoid the mess all over when heating food. It has small holes to release the steam that forms during heating and is easy to clean. 

Bumerang Hanger

• Price: $4.99

Upgrade your closet with these wooden hangers. They’re sturdy enough to hold heavy clothes while still maintaining their shape. For the price tag, you get eight hangers, which is pretty affordable for the quality.

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.

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