Kmart shoppers go wild for $1.75 kitchen gadget: 'Why didn't someone invent this earlier?'

Who knew a tiny kitchen gadget could bring so much joy? If you’re a regular Kmart shopper, you’re probably not surprised! Yes, our favourite budget retailer has done it again with a nifty little tool that’s been quietly sitting in the homewares department, only to be unearthed by TikTok and hailed as "genius".

TikToker Chantelle Barressi recently shared her favourite Kmart kitchen finds, and the internet went wild for the $1.75 can strainer. It's a simple tool designed to drain all the liquid from canned goods without losing the contents down the sink. Oh-so-handy, right?

In her TikTok, Chantelle declared it one of the "Kmart gadgets you NEED," and her followers couldn't agree more.

One user exclaimed, "Ohhh Kmart, what will you think of next?" while another was ready to shell out her loose change for the tool, saying, "Off shopping I go!"

Another fan was impressed by its practicality: "Takes up so much less space than a colander on my bench full of dishes waiting to be washed."

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How does Kmart's can strainer work?

Using the can strainer is a breeze. Just open your can, secure the strainer on top, and pour out the liquid over the sink. It’s straightforward and makes draining canned goods a hassle-free task.

If you need more convincing, the can strainer has also received glowing reviews, boasting a near-perfect 4.9-star rating on Kmart’s website.

One shopper raved, “Where has this been all my life?” Another praised its effectiveness, saying: “So handy and dishwasher safe which is great.” A third reviewer shared: “Brilliant invention, I love this gadget.” And another declared it “a total game changer.”

Customers also noted its ease of use with various types of canned goods.

"These help drain canned tuna so fast, and they wash well in the dishwasher. Although the process of draining slows down when you use oil-based tuna versus spring water tuna," said one reviewer.

"Why didn't someone invent this earlier?" another asked.

While not universal, the strainer accommodates most standard can sizes, making it a versatile addition to any kitchen.

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"I normally end up cutting myself trying not to tip everything out of the can whilst straining the liquid," another happy shopper wrote: "Fantastic product."

With rave reviews and a super affordable price, this can strainer is a must-have for anyone looking to make their kitchen routine a little easier, or those just fed up with losing half their corn down the sink.

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