Kmart shoppers raving about $12 kitchen item with multiple uses: 'I have three'

If you're a fan of versatile, budget-friendly kitchen and laundry accessories (and aren't we all?), Kmart has once again delivered the goods. The latest "must-have" item that shoppers can't stop raving about is a simple bucket strainer that serves multiple purposes around the house.

Versatile, affordable at only $12, and oh-so-useful, the product is perfect for both kitchen and laundry tasks, making it a game-changer in households everywhere.

At first glance, it might look like just another bucket, but this nifty contraption is much more. Featuring a removable inner strainer and a bottom plug for easy drainage, it’s actually designed to make your life simpler. Whether you’re rinsing produce in the kitchen or soaking muddy clothes, you’ll use less water and can even save grey water for recycling.

One Aussie TikToker and interior organiser, Dina Santos, couldn’t contain her excitement about the bucket strainer’s dual functionality.

“This bucket strainer from Kmart, that I actually got two of — one for my laundry and one for my kitchen — has been a blessing for me. Having just a single kitchen sink, this strainer with a removable inner strainer and bottom plug for easy drainage works perfectly for food preparation and clean-up.”

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Another enthusiastic Kmart customer chimed in, “I couldn’t believe the price compared to others on the market. The quality is awesome and it makes cleaning fruit and veggies so much easier.”

Kmart item a laundry lifesaver

But, as it happens, the kitchen isn’t the only place this bucket comes in handy. Shoppers have discovered its brilliance in the laundry room too.

One reviewer on the retailer’s website said: “Instead of paying $40 for a laundry strucket, this beauty is perfect for soaking clothes.” The easy-to-remove inner strainer makes it a breeze to lift out soaked items and transfer them to the washing machine, saving both time and effort.

Parents are also jumping on the bandwagon, saying it's perfect for those busy with little ones who are juggling multiple tasks.

“I got one for washing baby bottles only,” one happy customer noted.

The praise doesn’t stop there. Lovers of the outdoors are eyeing the bucket strainer for their camping trips because of its compact size and functionality, and gardeners are also finding creative uses.

“Might get a few more for the garden for dirty gloves, repotting plants, etc.,” one person commented.

Fans thrilled by unbeatable value

Above all else, shoppers are particularly thrilled with the bucket strainer’s value for money.

“Very cheap but good quality,” one review succinctly put it. Another user praised its affordability compared to similar products, saying: “Same item is $79.95 at a brand store, this is a real bargain.”

The bucket strainer has also garnered an overwhelming number of positive reviews online, with pages of customers singing its praises on the Kmart website.

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One particularly glowing review summed it up perfectly: “This is a multi-use item, I have three! One for soaking clothes, one with cleaning supplies, and one for the kitchen. I can soak/clean a week's veggies in one go, lift out the basket and leave them to air dry — no fuss.”

So whether you’re a busy parent, a dedicated gardener, or just someone looking to simplify their household chores, this little bucket might just become your new best friend.

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