Similarly, linesman cutters and pliers. Crappy “wire cutters” in the conglomerated tool boxes suck, but linesman tools cut heavy gauge wire and cable like butter.
Also, you’d be amazed at what a simple 3-4’ long household copper wire (insulation removed) can do. It possesses the perfect blend of rigidity, bendiness, sharpness, pokiness, shinyness, strength to do nearly anything. Make a hangar, a hook, a probe, a clog remover, a feeder, a hat, a brooch, a pterodactyl…
If you have 5s already, Brushpicks might not be enough, you might have to go for the deep cleaning. However, it sure wouldn’t hurt to try the Brushpicks first, and they are a lot cheaper. I hope that this works for you. Deep cleaning isn’t the worst dental procedure ever, but it’s certainly not fun.
I hear you on the floss. Some of my teeth are just too close together, and back when I had those 5s, flossing was too painful. My dentist and hygienist are very pleased with my gums now, and say that I don’t need to floss as long as I keep up with the Brushpicks, although I do get floss in my goody bag.
On another topic, I have a ceramic cooktop. I’ve found that just spraying a multipurpose spray cleanser and wiping down the range will take care of most of the crud, if I do it every day. If there’s crusted on crud (if my husband cooked, for instance), then I might need the stuff that’s specifically for ceramic ranges. But the multisurface spray works well for everyday, and it seems to wipe up easier. The ceramic cleanser seems to need to be rinsed and rinsed and rinsed. I also use the multipurpose spray inside the microwave a couple of times a week, more often if it needs it. I do this right after making tea, so that the inside of the microwave is steamy.
If we get a choice, then I vote pterodactyl.
Ooooh lookit the big spender, she has TWO spatulas.
(Will this be the next colander debate?)
For woodworkers I recommend buying a “scraper” it is a 3"x5" flat metal card. Really saves a lot of time on sanding and even minor shaping of wood. I first started using them for making all wood archery bows but now use them in nearly all of my woodworking. They leave a finish very close to finish sanded. I believe their primary use is for furniture refinishing but they are extremely useful for removing scratches, grooves, and tooling marks.