What gimmicky gadget have you been sucked into recently?

At least 20 yrs ago I bought a small square of hard plastic tapered at one side and advertised as a scraper for scrambled egg pans. Although I now use a non stick pan if making scrambled eggs the 'device' has been in regular use for so many other things most recently for scraping labels off glass jars that I want to use for jam etc. No idea how much it cost but certainly value for money.

I love my nutribullet, Instant Pot, Tefal 9 in 1. Used regularly. Pie maker used every now and again but would recommend

A debobbler for jumpers - It’s addictive !

I’m not a gadget person at all but on the other hand my DH is a complete gadget geek .
Today he told me that , he would “ steam clean “ the floor ( tomorrow) unfortunately for him I told him I had retired that particular gadget !
The previous one , I have to my MIL . He also brought a Mop & bucket that was supposed to save me the job of wringing the water by a swishing mechanism, that didn’t last long !
I hid the monstrous Airfryer ( our 2nd/ I gave the 1st to my DD who passed it on to my GD ) he is now after another with 2 sections !
I can never with the TV on as I have no idea “which remote controls what “
And we have a trillion remote controls .
We h and he even brought one or two Window washing gadgets that he assured me he would reach the upstairs windows with . Alas that didn’t work .
He wanted to buy a Hoover just to vacuum the log burner , I stopped that one in its tracks .
Oh and I’ve lost count of the “ massaging “ gadgets , for backs , legs & backs @ legs !!
He would have a house full of gadgets

I bought a 5 minute cooking gadget but it's too annoying to clean so it's in the cupboard. I bought a DAB Clock Radio but it doesn't do what my old electric clock radio did so it's relegated to the cupboard. I bought two round rubbery things that were supposed to collect fluff and hair from the washing - they didn't. I've got to stop being drawn in by these things that don't work.

I have got a popcorn maker, chocolate fountain and candy floss machine that rarely get used, but it is a real treat for the grandkids when we do, so I wouldn't get rid of them. We have recently bought this George Foreman grill and it gets used at least once a week for chops or steaks. It is really easy to clean and the bonus is my DH thinks it is an 'indoor barbecue' so he cooks the meat for me!

Silvermite

The place to stay away from for small gadgets is Lakeland. It’s always full of things you never knew you needed.!

But my Lakeland Remoska is a wonderful thing! It started life in eastern Europe in cold war times seemingly, as you could plug it in to a light socket! It's big enough to roast a chicken, but small enough to cook dishes for one. I got our first one years ago to use when the kitchen was being replaced and when it eventually died I was bereft, and bought a new one! I rarely use the 'big' oven as the Remoska is both easy to clean and cheap.

Ooh I had a chocolate fountain it came free with a washing machine, I gave it to a charity shop unopened.
I have a garlic crusher- is that the same as a masher ?

my best "gagdet" is my air fryer, would not be without it and bought a crimpit for my sister which has been a godsend as she is not a very good eater due to health issues and this has got her eating, she finds eating wraps so much easier than a sandwich

Salti

Julest, my breadmaker is a Panasonic. I just use the recipes that came with it. It takes me under 5 minutes to dump the ingredients in it on a night. I usually then set it off on it's timer and wake up to the smell of fresh bread. However for some reason there are no new Panasonic breadmakers available anywhere at the moment so if you're not going to use it now might be a good time to sell it.

If it’s really that easy I should try it once to see if I think I would use it. If not I will give it to someone who would appreciate it

I gave away my Kenwood Mixer
My Yogurt maker
My vegetable chopper
2 egg slicers
a mini chopper
a chocolate fountain

I still have a garlic masher never used
a toaster I never use
and apart from a couple of vacuum cleaners and a steamer I thankfully have no more gadgets.
Oh yes a tyre pressure gadget that some kind sole uses for me when required, if that counts.

My grown up children call me Gadget Woman. I have most of the items mentioned here, some in a smaller size as well as normal, as there is just me to cook for. I get bored with eating the same things and enjoy cooking in different ways.
Every time I see a new cooking appliance on the shopping channel, I start to sweat, my heart beats faster and my eyes glaze over. I have seriously run out of room now but regularly use all the items I have. I have no trouble with George. I just wipe with paper towel while still hot (or reheat) and most of the grease and cooking bits wipe off straight away. I then use hot water and detergent on paper towel followed by clean hot water on paper towel in case of leftover detergent taste. This is followed by a wipe over to dry. It only takes a couple of minutes and can be put straight away.

MissChateline

A spiralizer, not cheap but I never managed to do courgettes or anything else without having to clean the entire kitchen afterwards. I gave it to my daughter but I think she quickly passed it on.

Yes! I forgot I have one of these too. Never used it 😂
Funnily enough even although this post is making me realise how many gadgets I have that I never use I am now wanting to order all the gadgets I dont have. I want an air fryer, a crimpit, a window vac and I am only half way through the posts 😁

Salti

Julest, my breadmaker is a Panasonic. I just use the recipes that came with it. It takes me under 5 minutes to dump the ingredients in it on a night. I usually then set it off on it's timer and wake up to the smell of fresh bread. However for some reason there are no new Panasonic breadmakers available anywhere at the moment so if you're not going to use it now might be a good time to sell it.

Amazon have plenty with 70% off today apparently

Anyone got cooling globes and do they work?

Julest, my breadmaker is a Panasonic. I just use the recipes that came with it. It takes me under 5 minutes to dump the ingredients in it on a night. I usually then set it off on it's timer and wake up to the smell of fresh bread. However for some reason there are no new Panasonic breadmakers available anywhere at the moment so if you're not going to use it now might be a good time to sell it.

Salti

I bought a window vac last year and it is brilliant at windows, mirrors and tiles. I've got streakfree glass for the first time in over half a century.

My juicer was relegated to the back of a cupboard (takes too long to clean), along with my pasta maker and ice cream maker.

My food processor and breadmaker have earned there worktop space.

My ice cream maker is never used, my juicer was used for a few months but I also got fed up with the cleaning and it took up too much counter space. I bought a bread maker and have had it for 5 years and never once even turned it on. Bought the starters, bread recipe books and everything I needed but it just seems daunting for some reason. I cook from scratch every day so why the reticence about this I don’t know. Maybe if I just make one loaf of bread I will be a convert 😂

Moonwatcher1904

I bought a Nutribullet blender off a shopping channel but after only using it a couple of times it was relegated to the back of the cupboard. I tried to give it to either of my DD's but they weren't interested so I took it to the recycle shop at our local recycling centre. I now have a Bamix which I do use.

Oh, I love my nutribullet! I have had it for 9 years now and use it regularly - more or less daily in the summer. Definitely one of my most used appliances in the house.

A hand held steamer it's took the creases out of the new curtains easier than ironing them. I'm rather impressed didn't expect to be so I shall keep it.

The place to stay away from for small gadgets is Lakeland. It’s always full of things you never knew you needed.!

Yes, do! Chicken manure is really good stuff for gardeners and definitely not a gimmick

Ali08

Missadventure
I have a sandwich toaster, I can't recall what make it is but it is loved by most.
My grandson loves tuna sarnies made in it, as do I, and the cheese ones go down a treat.
Unfortunately, counter space is very limited in my 'kitchen' - I'm not sure the size really constitutes a proper kitchen - so it sits on a shelving unit with other non-daily used objects.

That's good to know.
If I know something is going to be put in a cupboard, I know not to buy it, as it'll never see the light of day again.

I bought 2 of those wooden handled de-fluffers, figuring if I like them, one can go to one of my DC.
If I didn't like them, both of my DC would get them.
My DDIL received one, I have kept the other as I'm quite pleased with it. I lose of lot of my hair on my pillow, which is very annoying when it pops into my vision, so I use this thing to clean the hairs off my pillow. Shaking and puffing doesn't always do the trick and this is quicker!

I just bought a cat hair brush for my long haired cat. It has a button on the back that you press that pushes all the hair off in a little mat. It's the best thing I have bought for a long time.

Missadventure
I have a sandwich toaster, I can't recall what make it is but it is loved by most.
My grandson loves tuna sarnies made in it, as do I, and the cheese ones go down a treat.
Unfortunately, counter space is very limited in my 'kitchen' - I'm not sure the size really constitutes a proper kitchen - so it sits on a shelving unit with other non-daily used objects.