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Never stare at ugly cords again, thanks to this bestseller — it's down to $24
'Love how minimal and clean this makes our home look': The Sleek Socket clears cable clutter and makes plugs easier to access in tight spaces.
It's a pesky downside to the tech-driven world we live in: The more gadgets we own, the more unsightly power cords we have dangling, tangling and winding around our homes. If only there were an easy fix that could corral the sprawling mess. Spoiler alert: There is. Enter the Sleek Socket Ultra-Thin Electrical Outlet Cover, an inexpensive way to manage the rat's nest that has accumulated around your electronics.
Oh, and this No. 1 bestseller is even more inexpensive than usual, seeing as it's currently on sale for just $24 at Amazon. Now that's sure to "spark" some interest!
The Sleek Socket is a handy three-outlet power strip that stays out of sight while leading into one simple white outlet cover. The upshot? You can have up to three devices plugged in while also covering up the outlet powering them.
The Sleek Socket gives you more space against your walls, since you'll no longer have a bunch of plugs bulging out of your outlets. It also has a 3-foot cable that can easily be hidden away behind your electronics, clamped to your baseboard or stowed behind your workstation. The end result is a power solution that blends into the background — with outlets that "look so much cleaner," as one shopper said, adding, "Love how minimal and clean these make our home look!"
It's especially ideal for tight spaces or apartment dwellers whose leases prevent them from a more invasive fix. "[I] needed something simple and user-friendly that could quickly [be] installed in my rental," shared a savvy buyer. "This was honestly such a good option and it is not super noticeable! Love it ... A great option for those who are renting."
"I was looking for ways to move my outlet to the top of my bookshelf or next to the router," added another. "Rather than doing the work by routing wires behind the wall or through the shelves, I saw this and tried it out. Honestly, this is the best alternative if you want to relocate an outlet using an extension cord."
This shopper gushed, "I saw this online and thought it was a great idea to solve the issue I was having — due to the outlets situated behind the couch, plugging in anything such as lamps and chargers would cause [a] big space between the wall and the couch. But with this neat little solution, now everything sits flush and [there's] nothing to be seen. Works great."
The Sleek Socket can even help baby-proof. "Super easy to install and [the] perfect length to keep out of our new baby's hands," raved a parent. "The way the room got set up, the outlets were always near the crib. This is flat enough so her little fingers couldn't get behind it, and allowed us parents to sleep with ease. Highly recommend."
"Don't get me wrong, I love this outlet cover/extension cord," said a generally satisfied reviewer. "It hides the plug-ins for our TV wonderfully, and we have been talking about buying more for the house. The only complaint I have is that the adhesive that is used to hold the cord to the wall took the paint with it when it was moved."
"I really wish they would make a TV mount option with a longer (10- to 12-foot) cord," said a buyer. "Overall the product is great, just didn't fit my specific needs." (Need something longer? See below for the 8-foot version.)
If you find yourself in need of a longer cable, good news: There's an 8-footer!
Psst: Check out this pretty power strip while you're at it:
Power strips aren't exactly known for their good looks, but this might be the most aesthetically pleasing one we've seen. And sure, it's attractive, but it's also smartly designed since you can configure it into the shape that best suits your space's needs. Plus, it has both AC outlets and USB charging ports and comes in hues like light blue, mint green and pink as well as white.
"Not only is this product cute, but very functional as you can use every outlet!" exclaimed an enthusiast. "A lot of times, the larger three-prong plugs take up two outlets, but since you can turn this outlet in different angles, it allows you to make room for larger plugs."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
