Home Products That Made It Big After Their Shark Tank Appearance

Paper towels are extremely handy. They can clean up kitchen spills in seconds, and they can be used all around the house. But there’s no doubt that throwaway paper towels aren’t ideal for the environment – which is why husband and wife team Irene and Noam Krasniansky decided to invent an eco-friendly alternative instead. They then took their Bambooee Unpaper Towel to the sharks on Shark Tank, looking for a $200,000 investment for a 10% stake in their business. 

The best Shark Tank inventions are the ones that solve everyday problems, and there’s no doubt about the fact that Unshrinkit definitely did that. Made by Harvard University graduates Nate Barbera and Desiree Stolar, this product will successfully unshrink any item of clothing that has been accidentally shrunk in the wash. In fact, they claimed that it would do this in just half an hour. As you can imagine, it went down a storm with the sharks. 

When Tim Barklage and Kevin Tibbs made their way into the shark tank, the sharks assumed that they were trying to add a generic cleaning product into the oversaturated cleaning market. But they soon proved to the sharks that their Better Life All-Purpose Cleaner was different to all of the others on the grocery store shelves – especially as theirs was free from nasties, chemicals, and toxic substances. In fact, it was totally eco-friendly. 

Have you ever tried cleaning a water bottle? Well, mountain biking enthusiasts Seth Friedman and Justin Koehneke had tried and failed many times before they came up with their genius product. And they soon realized that there was a gap in the market for their Bottle Bright Cleaning Tablets, which can tackle dirt, grime, and germs in bottles of any shape or material. So, they made their way into the tank to ask for $75,000.

In recent years, the shark tank has been full of people claiming to have made eco-friendly products that will save the environment while still making people’s lives easier. And while many of them were turned down by the sharks, there was something about Eco Nuts Organic Laundry Detergent that stood out from the crowd. After all, it’s not every day you come across a natural detergent made from soap berries or soap nuts. 

While many Shark Tank products have made their mark across the world, none have been quite as successful as the Scrub Daddy. Invented by Aaron Krause, this cleaning tool doesn’t just look cute – it had also been designed to change texture depending on the water temperature for everyday cleaning and stain removal. Before he made his way onto our screens, Aaron had already garnered a fair amount of success, so it’s no surprise that the sharks all wanted a slice of the pie. 

There’s nothing better than roasting marshmallows over an open flame, but anyone who has ever tried to light a campfire will know just how difficult it can be. However, the Radiate Portable Campfire aims to solve that problem, offering people the chance to spark up a fire in seconds. This invention was created by Brent Davidson and Bryan Cantrell, and they made their way into the tank asking for a $500,000 investment for 20% of the business. 

The Shark Tank sharks have made countless deals over the years, but sometimes they decide to pass on a product that still goes on to do big things – and that’s been the case for Go Cubes Energy Chews. Invented by Michael Brandt and Geoffrey Woo, a whole pack of this chewable coffee contained two cups of Joe and offered customers the chance to boost their energy on the go. However, they didn’t get a deal.

Anyone who has ever worn high heels on cobbled streets or on soft grass will know the struggle of your heels sinking into the ground. And while most people just grin and bear it, Monica Ferguson and Becca Brown came up with the Solemates Heel Protectors instead. Their product had seemed to strike a cord with the public, too – and they impressed the sharks with $1.1 million worth of sales under their belts. 

While many of the inventors and businesspeople on Shark Tank are regular Joes, a few celebrities have made their way onto our screens too. This was the case when professional motocross rider Bryce Hudson made his way into the tank with his invention, the Grip Clean Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner. And he claimed that his product would clean hands of dirt, dye, oil, grease, and other products that would typically stain your hands. 

Most of us have bad memories of awful home haircuts, but what if there was a way to ensure that you could cut your own (or another’s) hair at home without needing to wear a hat for the next six weeks? Well, Mai Lieu decided to make that product and created the CreaClip Professional Hair Cutting Tool. During her pitch, she even cut her own hair to show the sharks just how easy it was to use. 

When Rebecca Rescate made her way into the tank with the Hoodie Pillow, it wasn’t her first time diving below the surface. She had made her mark a few years earlier with the CittyKitty and had come back to bag an even bigger investment from the sharks with her latest invention. At first, the sharks thought the product was a gimmick – but that all changed when they learned just how many she had sold in just eight weeks. 

If you can disrupt the pet market, you could make a huge amount of money. And Stephanie Boone thought she could do that with her Wondercide Flea, Tick, and Mosquito Spray. She created the plant-based product after her own dog fell ill using a traditional flea treatment and she made her way into the tank with $4 million in sales already under her belt. As you can imagine, the sharks were intrigued by these numbers. 

People who wear glasses will know just how annoying it is when your glasses keep sliding down your nose. Thankfully, Don and Lydia Hejney solved that problem by inventing Nerdwax, a glasses wax that can be applied to your glasses to stop them from sliding down. The couple really made their mark in the tank, too, taking their kids into the room with them and showcasing their family values and ideals. 

When you head to the bathroom in the middle of the night, the brightness of the main light can be a shock to the system. That’s exactly why Matt Alexander and Michael Kannely decided to invent the IllumiBowl Toilet Night Light, which sits in the toilet and emits a soft glow when you lift up the lid. This way, you can still use the toilet without burning your retinas in the process. 

When Nicholas and Alessia Galekovic made their way into the shark tank with their product, they didn’t know what to expect. After all, their Beard Bib was unlike anything the sharks had ever seen before. But the sharks seemed to love the fact that men could shave their beards while catching their loose hair in a handy bib to stop it going all over the floor. The only problem was that the sharks didn’t love their terms. 

If you didn’t spot the episode of Shark Tank where we met Chirps Chips, let us introduce you to the chips that are made from crickets. Yes, actual crickets! Invented by Laura D’Asaro and Rose Wang, these ladies made nut-free, gluten-free and soy-free chips using cricket flour – and it’s safe to say that the sharks were intrigued. Mark Cuban was particularly taken by the concept and the taste, so decided to invest. 

When Jess Edelstein and Sarah Ribner made their way into the shark tank, they revealed that most of the antiperspirants we all use on a daily basis contain potentially harmful aluminum. In an effort to fight back against these harmful chemicals, they decided to create an all-natural deodorant called PiperWai. They also hoped to partner with a shark and grab a $50,000 investment for 10% of their business – and they actually got two offers. 

Although many of the inventors who make their way into the shark tank are career-driven adults, the Q-Flex Body Massage Tool was actually designed and invented by a young 13-year-old called Andrea Cao. She created the invention when she realized that her hardworking nurse mom needed a way to de-stress after a long day. So, the Q-Flex Body Massage Tool was born – and it went down a storm in the tank.

Thinking about all of the germs and grime on your cell phone is enough to make you feel sick. And while most of us simply brush it off and forget about it, Wesley Laporte and Dan Barnes decided to make a product that would clean your phone instead – and they named it PhoneSoap. The idea was that it would both charge your phone and sanitize it with a UV light at the same time – and the sharks were certainly interested. 

Although many of the people who enter the shark tank are newbies to the business world, Chris Johnson already had experience selling to the masses. In fact, he needed the sharks’ help because his Rapid Ramen Noodle Cooker had already sold out at his local Walmart – and he knew that he needed their expertise to continue this trajectory. So, he asked for $300,000 for a 10% stake in his business. 

One look at the Amazon reviews of the Rocketwave Smart Notebook will tell you that this product has been a huge success. And when Jake Epstein and Joe LeMay made their way into the shark tank to showcase their smart notebook, they had already amassed over $2.2 million in sales. But while all of the numbers seemed to work in their favor, the sharks just couldn’t seem to get on board. 

When Wale Forrester and Justin Forsett came up with the Showerpill wipes, they had a very specific target market in mind. They wanted to create a product that would allow people to freshen up after the gym even if they didn’t have time to have a shower, so they created body wipes that would wash you down and freshen you up. And while they told the sharks that they were planning on hitting $2 million in sales, they weren’t convinced. 

In today’s digital age, our money is more at risk than ever. Contactless cards are especially at risk, as scammers can easily use their cell phones to swipe our information from our pockets. But that’s exactly why Chris Gilpin decided to come up with a solution to stop that. He created SignalVault, a credit and debit card protector that would block scammers from accessing any bank details with the help of E-field technology. 

You probably don’t need us to tell you that the exercise market is extremely oversaturated. That hasn’t stopped inventors and businesspeople from pitching the sharks, though. And when Linda Clark and Gloria Hoffman walked into the tank with their Simply Fit Board, they thought that they had created the next big thing in the exercise world. After all, their workout balance board offered a full-body workout in one single product. 

Anyone with long hair will know just how irritating it is to get out of the shower and have wet hair stick to their face and body. And while you can try and fashion a hair towel out of a large towel, it rarely works in your favor. That’s exactly why the Turbie Twist Microfiber Hair Towel proved to be such a hit when it appeared on Shark Tank – especially as it was made from microfiber. 

It’s always intriguing when a toilet-based product makes its way into the shark tank, as the pitches will either be a huge success or go down the toilet. The Squatty Potty definitely intrigued the sharks, though, as this product aimed to improve colon health and make your bathroom experience healthier for the whole body. And when Bobby and Judy Edwards told the sharks that they’d sold $1 million worth of product in the first year of sales, their ears perked up.

If you head into any Walmart, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond or look on Amazon, you won’t have to search too hard to find The Spatty. This tiny spatula has gone on to become a hugely popular tool for those who want to get the last few drops of beauty products out of their bottles and pots. And it rose to fame after inventor Cheryl Rigdon made her way onto Shark Tank.

When was the last time you checked the gaps in your car? If you took the time to check, you’d probably find the pair of earrings you lost a few months ago, your child’s lost toys, and some spare change. Fed up with losing their belongings, Marc Newburger and Jeffrey Simon decided to create a product that would stop things from dropping down these gaps, and they conveniently called it the Drop Stop. 

Of course, you probably don’t need us to tell you that there are so many different headphones on the market. From the popular Apple AirPods to over-ear headphones, there’s a wealth of choice out there. Jackson Mann decided to introduce the sharks to a new kind of earbud, though. His Vibes Hi Fidelity Earplugs offered sound enhancing filters that would supposedly revolutionize the way we listen to music – and the sharks were sold. 

Everyone knows that heat can damage the hair, and that’s exactly why Tara Brown decided to invent a product that would allow you to curl your hair without using any heat. In fact, the concept behind the Sleep Styler was incredibly smart. All you have to do is curl your damp hair around the curlers and then leave them in overnight. When you wake up in the morning, you’ll have perfectly curled hair. 

Hands up if you love crispy brownies? And hands up if you love gooey brownies? It can be hard to please everyone when you make brownies, but Matt and Emily Griffin’s Baker’s Edge Brownie Pan gives you the chance to make gooey and crispy brownies at the same time. And their zig-zag baking pan went down a storm in the shark tank. After all, it solved a problem we can all relate to. 

In recent years, there’s been a huge rise in the number of families, couples, and even animals wearing ugly sweaters and onesies during the holidays. This is all thanks to Evan Mendelsohn and Nicklaus Morton, who created the brand Tipsy Elves. They wanted to create ugly Christmas outfits that would take the holidays by storm, and they were already hugely successful before they appeared on the show. They still wanted a $100,000 investment, though. 

If you’ve ever tried to get anything out of the microwave, you’ll know that both the food and the dishes the food is in get extremely hot. This can be extremely dangerous, which is why Cyndi Lee decided to invent the Safe Grabs mats. These silicone mats were completely heat-resistant, allowing you to move anything without burning yourself in the process. As you can imagine, the sharks were incredibly impressed. 

When Katherine Krug worked in an office, she would spend 14 hours of her day slouched on an office chair and dealing with back pain. After numerous trips to the chiropractor and dealing with chronic pain, she decided to invent something that would not only save money – but also save her back in the process. That’s when the BetterBack support belt was born, and she’d already shipped to 115 countries when she made her way into the tank.