Hand washing knives and forks by hand can be a fiddly (and sometimes risky) chore. Food clings to the edges and grooves, and cloths and sponges can get torn up by serrated edges.
Luckily, one clever gadget is making this tedious task effortless. The Joseph Joseph BladeBrush, available at Amazon, is going viral for its smart design.
In fact, over 600 people bought this 'magic' cutlery cleaner last month alone. Here's why it is the best tool if you often wash dishes by hand.
This Joseph Joseph BladeBrush 'cleans cutlery like magic'
The unique, wrap-around design cleans both sides of your sharp utensils simultaneously, featuring opposed bristles that reach into all the small grooves and gaps between prongs on other cutlery for easy and quick, but thorough cleaning.
Much like our dish sponge vs dish brush debate, the Joseph Joseph BladeBrush easily comes out on top when it comes to cleaning cutlery and polishing flatware.
As someone who religiously uses washable dish sponges (from Walmart) to avoid creating unnecessary trash at home, one of my biggest pet peeves is the stitching snagging on serrated bread or steak knives, and inevitably unraveling.
Similarly, standard dish brushes, also from Walmart, while ideal for plates and pans, can be too bulky for sharp objects, leading to potential slips.
The Joseph Joseph BladeBrush, on the other hand, allows the utensil to slip through with ease, cleaning both sides and all the grooves at once.
With an easy-grip exterior, it is also the ideal accessible cleaning tool to buy once and buy well for those with reduced grip or problems with finger dexterity.
It might seem like a strange essential cleaning tool to get excited about, but Amazon shoppers are loving this handy scrubber, with over 600 bought in the last month alone.
Verified Amazon shopper Dillon, for instance, shared, ' I first purchased it when we did not have a dishwasher, hoping to make our lives easier by being able to wash tricky utensils like tongs, knives, and to speed up hand washing silverware. This brush does all of that. The bristles are firm enough to remove stuck-on food but not too firm that they scratch or damage utensils.'
Dillion adds that, despite now owning one of the best dishwashers, they still use the BladeBrush, as many sharp knives are items you should not put in a dishwasher.
He concludes, 'I’m going to buy one of these for each of my friends and family this next holiday season, or for any housewarming parties. It really is such a useful tool, and I can imagine it is a bit more accessible for someone with decreased motor function or eyesight to use as well. 10/10.'
That's more than enough to convince me!
Dish washing essentials
This is perfect for easily cleaning serrated or sharp knives safely and thoroughly, without damaging your softer sponges or cloths.
This handy sink caddy has adequate drainage for your dish cleaning brushes, sponges, and soaps, so nothing is left to grow bacteria and develop musty smells in pools of water.
With a fresh lemon scent and a concentrated soap formula, Dawn Powerwash works five times faster than regular Dawn dish soap to break down grease, limiting how much you need to scrub.
The Scrub Daddy sponge softens under hard water and toughens under cold water, allowing you to adjust the level of abrasion you need depending on the task at hand. The smiley mouth is also ideal for quickly cleaning small cutlery.
Sponge cloths are plant-based, meaning they are free from plastics and decompose in compost heaps in around 10 months, making them an eco-friendly, hygienic alternative to traditional kitchen sponges.
To cut harsh chemicals from your cleaning routine, opt for a gentle dish detergent, such as the EcoLogo-certified Attitude dish soap, which is safe for use on children's dinnerware.
With your new brush to perfect your cleaning routine, work out the best way to organize your kitchen sink to keep cleaning efficient, and fend off bacteria.
