'Everyone Needs This': Why Costco Shoppers Are In Love With This Kitchen Cleaning Gadget

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It's hard to deny that cleaning is a chore. That's why we take almost every opportunity we can to make it easier, including fancy cleaning gadgets from our favorite retail stores. Costco has one in particular that shoppers are in love with — a paper towel holder from the simplehuman company that features a tension arm that pins your paper towels together, along with a built-in refillable spray bottle. As one Amazon customer stated: "It's so nice to have a paper towel holder [...] that will stay put while you pull the paper towel out! I always hate it when I have to hold the paper towel holder down just to get one off the roll."

The built-in spray bottle means you can fill it with your favorite cleaning product and store it more conveniently, including kitchen-cleaning pantry staples like vinegar. One Costco customer left this review: "I make my own cleaning solution for my counters. Always had it out on counter because I used it constantly. This is perfect!" The bottle also comes with a loop to let you easily carry the whole rig with just one finger.

It has excellent feedback from satisfied customers, and enjoys a 4.7 rating on Amazon and 4.8 on Costco. This holder comes in four colors; black, white, stainless steel, and brass. If you want one for yourself, remember that availability and price can vary between locations. If you find yourself in one of the few U.S. states that still don't have a Costco, you may need to order online.

Does simplehuman's paper towel holder earn its price tag? This paper towel holder costs $50 on the simplehuman website, $40 on Amazon, and $57.99 on the Costco website. The weighted base and tension arm work together to keep it steady and stop it from shifting around. If you have trouble with typical paper towel holders due to physical limitations, this could be just the thing you need to make everyday kitchen tasks leagues easier. Even if you don't, the tension arm is very convenient. 

But then again, 40 to 60 dollars is a lot for a paper towel holder, and at the end of the day, that is just what it is, even with all the bells and whistles. You also still have to fill the attached spray yourself, and it doesn't function any better than a normal kitchen spray bottle. Do some research and judge for yourself if simplehuman's paper towel gadget is worth the cost — it may be one of the 23 Amazon kitchen gadgets under $50 that make a great gift.