4 Amazon Finds Worth Buying For Your Garage (According To Users)

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At this point, you'd be hard-pressed to not find something that you want or need when you visit Amazon. The online retailer sells products from all kinds of brands — including brands most don't know are actually owned by Amazon — and items needed for a variety of different tasks. And, while it's no hardware store, the massive online marketplace has become quite garage-friendly over the years. No matter what you use your garage for, Amazon is sure to have at least a product or two that can help you out.

Amazon's garage-related offerings are extensive to say the least. The website offers storage solutions, cleaning equipment, and floor coverings to keep your garage organized and clean. Amazon has no shortage of tools if you use your garage to work on cars, motorcycles, or appliances. While this selection does give customers plenty of options to consider before placing their order, the fact is, it can be difficult to determine which Amazon finds are actual garage upgrades that make your workspace more functional and will benefit you in the long run. For the most part, such decisions are up to the individual. Going based on customer testimony, though, there are some beloved Amazon items that should do a world of good for any garage.

A garage can become quite cluttered over time. Metal shelving can go a long way to help organize the space, and Amazon has lots of it. There are numerous shelf units one can buy, though a few have proven exceptionally popular with Amazon shoppers. One example is the Amazon Basics adjustable five-shelf steel wire rack, which measures 36 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 72 inches tall. At the time of writing, it has an average of 4.7 out of five stars based on almost 100,000 reviews. Customer reviews highlight the $49.99 product's sturdiness, easy assembly, and, perhaps most important of all, strength, as some of its biggest positives.

Alternatively, Amazon also has options if you need something lighter. Look no further than the $32.99 IRIS USA four-shelf light duty shelf unit, which is made of plastic for easier moveability without compromising on function. Its almost 4,000 reviews give it a 4.6 out of five-star rating, with reviewers commonly calling it a solid option for lightweight garage essentials. Meanwhile, the Sterilite four-shelf lockable cabinet prioritizes easy movement and safety via its lockable set of doors. This $116.99 unit has received loads of praise, amounting to a 4.6 out of five-star average from over 11,500 reviews. It won over customers for its easy assembly and sturdiness, despite its plastic frame, along with its garage organization abilities.

As great as sturdy, sizeable shelving is, it might not be perfect for everything in one's garage. For example, if you want to keep specific tools within easy reach, some form of wall-mounted storage would be a better choice. As one would imagine, there are numerous such means of storage available through Amazon, with several coming highly recommended by customers. With almost 6,000 reviews and an average rating of 4.7 out of five stars, the Wall Control 4-foot metal peg board is a widely-appreciated choice. Retailing for between $110.68 and $134.99, depending on customization, it has been praised for its easy installation and organization benefits once mounted and assembled.

There are also other forms of wall storage worth considering. The $79.99 CCCEI modular power tool organizer, for instance, has over 3,000 positive reviews that lead to its 4.7 out of five-star rating. Customer reviews frequently speak highly of its durable metal build, convenient built-in charging station, and, of course, overall helpfulness in organizing one's garage tool clutter. For something smaller yet still effective, there's the $35.99 pack of KOFANI steel garage storage hooks, intended to hold rakes, shovels, brooms, and the like. They have almost 2,700 reviews and a 4.8 out of five-star rating, with reviews citing their versatility, strength, and anti-slip coating as major selling points.

Keeping your garage organized is only part of whipping it into shape. There's also the matter of keeping it clean and free of dirt, leaves, spider webs, and other debris. This task is made easy with a shop vacuum to suck up everything that shouldn't be on the floor, walls, or ceiling. One of the most frequently purchased and highly-regarded shop vacuums on Amazon is the Craftsman 12-gallon wet/dry vacuum, which retails for $119.99. It currently has almost 12,000 reviews, amounting to a 4.6 out of five-star rating. Most customers have praised the suction and blower settings, its easy maneuverability (despite its large size), and the usefulness of the included attachments.

Moving away from bulky wet/dry vacuums, we also have smaller handheld garage vacuums instead. A favorite among Amazon buyers is the $123 DeWalt 20V handheld vacuum, a model that has almost 6,000 reviews and 4.7 out of five stars. Like the aforementioned Craftsman models and other Amazon vacuum favorites, this model has garnered praise for its suction and host of attachments, with its comparatively low noise level winning folks over, too. Since the batteries are rechargeable like those for any other cordless DeWalt tool, users have expressed appreciation for how easy it is to swap out batteries to get their cleaning done. Still, it should be said that there are reasons to think twice about buying DeWalt tools through Amazon.

More often than not, garage floors aren't much to write home about. They're solid, unforgiving if you fall, and, in the case of older homes, are prone to damage and staining. They're especially troublesome if you park in your garage, since dirt, rain, snow, and more can work their way and amage the floors. A solution is a garage floor mat, like the Amazon favorite WELKIN garage containment mat. This mat costs between $139.99 and $189.99, depending on the size, with a 4.5 out of five-star average based on over 1,000 reviews. Customer reviews detail how well it handles vehicles repeatedly driving over it and its effectiveness at keeping water off of the surrounding concrete, all while being easy to keep clean.

On the other hand, if you don't park in your garage and want to protect the floor from drops and scrapes instead, interlocking floor tiles could be the way to go. The ProsourceFit 2-foot by 2-foot puzzle floor tiles cost $49.49 for a pack of 12, providing coverage for garage gyms and workshops. Over 5,500 of the Amazon customers who gave them a shot left reviews, giving it a 4.6 out of five-star average. The material is apparently soft yet firm enough for workouts, and the tiles are easy to assemble and secure once locked in place. Pair them with some of the highly-rated smart exercise machines out there, and you'll have a great at-home start to meeting your fitness goals.

So, how did we conclude that these are the Amazon finds worth adding to your garage inventory? Naturally, the first step was going to Amazon itself and seeking out the highest-rated garage-related products currently available. We took the number of four- and five-star reviews compared to lower reviews into consideration, as well as the average rating based on the total number of reviews. Speaking of reviews, the nature of the written reviews was key, too. Items that received multiple points of praise were more fitting for selection, since they showed that the item in question was suitable for a range of uses and, therefore, customers.

We also paid attention to sales performance on Amazon. If the retailer named an item as a best seller in its category, we considered this a clear indication that Amazon users have consistently decided to give the product a try and, in the majority of cases, given it their seal of approval. On top of all of this, the aforementioned products were selected due to their mass appeal. Almost anyone can get some use out of our chosen products, making them worth highlighting slightly more so than products intended for less frequent and more specialized use.