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These Were The Hottest Selling Amazon Items Of 2018
From Instant Pots to Echo Dots to Fluffies dryer balls, these were the most in-demand products of the year.
A brand new year is about to begin, but before ringing in 2019, we thought we'd take a look back at some of the hottest items from 2018. From Instant Pots to Echo Dots and everything in between, these are the best-selling items everyone was buying. And rarely do we say this, but each and every one of these products lives up to all the hype.
Please note that these rankings are based on trends and sales we've noticed at Patch, not official sales data from Amazon. With that said, take a look at 2018's top-sellers and see for yourself why they're so popular. We hope you have a happy New Year, and until then, happy shopping!
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Instant Pot 6-Quart 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker
Healthy, homemade cooking is fast and easy thanks to the one and only Instant Pot! It's a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, warmer, and it sautés, too. Just pop in the ingredients and press a button — it's as simple as that. If you're part of the Instant Pot phenomenon already, make sure you nab a copy of "Instant Pot Obsession: The Ultimate Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook for Cooking Everything Fast."
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23andMe DNA Test - Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic Service
This easy-to-use DNA testing kit not only gives you five ancestry reports, but it can connect you to relatives in the 23andMe database who share DNA with you (only if you opt-in to this feature). It also gives you multiple genetic health risk reports, including whether you're a carrier for certain diseases or conditions.
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
Don't go into the wilderness, or on any outdoor adventure, without being prepared! With this personal water filter, you can have access to clean water wherever you are. It removes more than 99.9 percent of waterborne bacteria and protozoan parasites, surpassing EPA standards for water filters.
Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote
No cable? No problem! Fire TV is the only streaming media player you'll ever need. You can watch over 500,000 movies and TV episodes from Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO, SHOWTIME and more. You can also enjoy live TV and stream millions of songs through Prime Music, Spotify and iHeartRadio. Subscription fees may apply. When paired with the Alexa Voice Remote, it lets you find and control content, play music, check movie showtimes, order a pizza, and so much more, all with the sound of your voice.
Fluffies Organic Wool Dryer Balls (6-pack)
Unlike the dryer sheets you've been buying at the store, which are typically laden with harsh chemicals that can irritate your skin, Fluffies dryer balls are made of 100 percent New Zealand Wool. This gentle, natural alternative is ideal for people with sensitive skin,, unlike dryer sheets you throw away after a single use, you can use wool dryer balls for more than 2,000 loads.
Exploding Kittens Card Game
Kids and grownups were all about this family-friendly card game in 2018. It's an easy-to-play yet highly strategic game for competitive people who like kittens, explosions, laser beams and sometimes goats. Exploding Kittens is the most-backed crowdfunded project ever, and once you've played it, you'll understand exactly why so many people love this game.
Oral-B Black Pro Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush Powered by Braun
This best-selling electric toothbrush oscillates and pulsates to break up and remove up to 300 percent more plaque along the gum line than a manual toothbrush. It has a built-in pressure sensor that stops the pulsation movement if you're brushing too hard, and there's an in-handle timer that helps you brush for the full dentist-recommended two minutes.
All-new Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart speaker with Alexa
You can never have too many Echo Dots, and 2018 was the year that proved it! With this all-new smart speaker, you can ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and so much more. You can also stream songs from Amazon, Apple, Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM, and other services through the improved speaker.
Mellion's Heated Electric Back Massager
This portable Shiatsu massager kneads and pulses to remove tension from all those hard-to-reach muscles. It's a great back massager, which can also double as a neck wrap, a heated shoulder massager and a leg massager. It's made of a breathable material that won't get too hot against the skin, and it's also programmed with overheat protection and features a 20-minute auto shutoff feature.
LEVOIT LV-H132 Air Purifier for Home with True HEPA Filter
This multifunctional air cleaner has a three stage filtration system which removes 99.97 percent of particles and odors from the air. There's a preliminary filter that helps neutralize airborne bacteria, pet dander, mold and fungi, and a HEPA filter that helps rid the air of dust mites, pollen, mold and other common allergy triggers. Then there's the activated carbon filter that captures various household odors including cooking smells, cigarette smoke and pet odors.
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