FYI, TiKTok's Viral Outlet Shelf Is Only $12 On Amazon

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TikTok's obsession with innovative gadgets and gizmos is getting out of hand. With so many life hacks and affordable product recommendations floating around the platform, it can be challenging to determine which wacky Amazon items are actually worth adding to your cart.

Will your life be forever changed by a keyboard vacuum for your home office or an essential oil diffuser for your car? Probably not. But will it be made easier by this viral outlet shelf? Absolutely. Designed to hold small devices during charging, it's one Amazon product that you'll actually be grateful TikTok made you buy.

Installed over any two-plug electrical outlet, the small plastic shelf offers the perfect spot to rest your cell, smartwatch, headphones, or Bluetooth speaker while it charges. You'll never need to balance a device against the wall or, god forbid, dangle it directly from the outlet to accommodate short charging cables—especially thanks to a small cable management hole built right into the shelf.

Installation is easy. Start by removing the existing wall plate and snapping the two pieces of the outlet shelf together. Place your new power perch flush with the wall, replace the wall plate, tighten the screw and it's ready for use. The small-space storage hack is compatible with most two-hole wall outlets, including GFCI and duplex wall plate styles.

"Such a simple product but oh so useful," writes one Amazon reviewer. "This is one of those amazing space-saving products you can’t wait to tell your friends about," shares another. "It frees up counter space and doesn’t hide the outlets. Installation was a breeze."

Since going viral during the lockdown, the humble outlet shelf has amassed over 2 billion views on the platform. True to form, TikTokers have shared videos of themselves using the shelf to store just about every small item imaginable. Not only were they used as charging stations for phones and AirPods, but also as a permanent home for Alexas, Echos, and WiFi extenders.

While you certainly don't need a power perch on every plug around your home, they make a great addition to the primary outlets in your living room, bedroom, hallway, and home office. Interestingly, bathrooms are where social media users found the gadget to be particularly helpful. Those with limited counter space loved how the shelf provided a convenient place to charge their electric toothbrush, razor, or water flosser. Plus, they keep phones and speakers away from wet surfaces—and the same can be said for the kitchen.

The viral TikTok outlet shelf is currently on sale at Amazon for $12, so why not give it a try? Offered in black and white color options, it blends seamlessly with any electrical outlet around the house.

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