The humble junk drawer gets a bad rap. But what is it if not a sanctuary for useful knick-knacks, free from the chaos of random cables and mismatched chargers? ZDNET has curated 13 gadgets to transform your messiest drawer into an oasis of organization - or at least a slightly less chaotic one.

Start with Slice's mini box cutter: ceramic blade, magnetic body, perfect for boxes. For $7, an AirPods cleaning tool tackles the grime you pretend isn't there. A $10 luggage scale saves you from airport anxiety. The larger Slice box cutter handles heavier packages with an ergonomic grip. Scissors are a no-brainer. An Anker wall adapter with USB-A and USB-C keeps devices juiced. The iSesamo pries open remote backs without breaking nails. A $7 ceramic blade slices shrink wrap like a dream. An electric lighter is rechargeable and flame-free. Heat It delivers a warming zap for bug bites - ZDNET's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes confirms it works. A sticker scraper removes adhesives without a fight. Koala cleaner keeps screens streak-free for under $10. And a bladed paper cutter makes wrapping presents less of a hand-cramping ordeal.