I Tried This Magnetic Gadget From Amazon That Helps To Clean Awkwardly-Shaped Items – Here's What I Thought

I can safely say the novelty still hasn't worn off.

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While I was scrolling on Amazon this magnetic spot cleaner *attracted* my attention. It's designed to help you clean those awkwardly-shaped objects that a regular brush can't get to, so I absolutely had to try it for myself.

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Price: £9.99

You simply drop the magnet end into the object you want to clean, and use the other end to guide it around – sounds pretty easy!

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And as you can see both pieces have small flexible rubber dots that help to clean gently without scratching the surface.

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Just make sure you are using it with hot soapy water to be on the safe side!

It was time to kick aside my usual helper, and put this nifty little gadget through some tests (no washing-up brushes were harmed during this process).

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I wanted to see how well it would clean this smeared, teeny tiny glass that my regular washing-up brush wouldn't fit in.

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I put a small amount of hot water and washing-up liquid into the bottom of the glass and then dropped the magnet end in. I was surprised at how strong the magnet was at first, so it did take me a while to get comfortable moving it around. I was pretty impressed at how it lathered up the soap and it got rid of the smear in literal seconds. It's worth noting that it cleans both the inside and outside at the same time, so it basically halves your cleaning time!

Result: ✅

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This was the result after only using the magnet for a couple of seconds! I was worried that I would keep dropping the magnet but, because of how strong it is, once you start scrubbing it stays firmly attached to the other end.

Next, I wanted to see how well it would clean a shot glass. I find that it can usually be quite difficult to clean the bottom of them thoroughly, so I was curious.

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Result: ✅

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Shot glasses may not seem like the most difficult thing to clean, but this little magnet definitely helped to clean the base of the glass till it was sparkling – very useful for any residue left from sugary drinks!

So, how about those more fiddly items? This candle holder has a lot of crevices that a standard brush can't reach.

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Result: ✅

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This candle holder has a lot of areas that my washing-up brush usually struggles to deep clean, so the size of this magnet was a bonus here. My only criticism is I couldn't get directly to the base due to the stand of the candle holder getting in the way – nevertheless, it did its duty and it did it well!

It's also ideal for objects with long necks, just like this wine decanter, so you can make sure it's been thoroughly cleaned.

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I was definitely worried it would get stuck in there, but luckily the magnet is pretty strong so it wasn't going anywhere! It's also worth repeating that the rubber bristles are nice and flexible so it didn't leave a single scratch mark on the crystal.

Overall, I'm impressed with this spot cleaner. I will say it takes a bit of time to get used to, but it's great for those objects you usually have to rinse in hot soapy water and hope for the best. And also, who doesn't want to make cleaning more fun?

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A lot of reviewers mentioned that it was ideal for more delicate glass collections that they wanted to give a quick clean due to its size and precision.

If you're looking for something to get into every awkward crevice of your favourite vase or water bottle, you can get this cleaner here for just £9.99.