A handy little gadget

@JudyEv (381918)
Rockingham, Australia
February 15, 2021 6:11pm CST
I bought this gadget online a while ago and it is really quite handy. Do you know what it is? In case you haven’t seen one before: It’s an attachment for a vacuum cleaner and consists of a number of hollow plastic tubes. It’s good for sucking up dust but, because of the tiny size of the tubes, it ONLY sucks up dust and fluff. I’ve found quite a few uses for it. It wasn’t very expensive, at least I didn’t think so, and it’s supposed to fit all brands that have a hose or wand. Maybe one day the tubes will all block up but that hasn’t happened yet and maybe you could pass a skewer down each one to free it up.
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Diana B.
@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
16 Feb 21
It seems like quite a handy tool to have at home or work!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
It's good for getting dust out of corners. I have a wooden box which is highly carved. I brush it with a toothbrush to loosen the dirt then use this to suck up the gunk.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Feb 21
@JudyEv Love that box.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Feb 21
@CarolDM Thanks. I'm sure you can appreciate that dust gets into the carvings and is difficult to get out.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 Feb 21
At first look, I thought it was possibly to baste a roasting turkey or chicken:) I was way off base!!!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
That's okay. It doesn't really look like an attachment but it does work really well.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 Feb 21
@Marty1 My sister had a tube with a rubber ball on top. She would squeeze it to create suction, in the hot broth around the turkey, to baste it.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 Feb 21
@Marty1 No, I have a brush that works good. Sometimes I use a big ladle spoon, also.
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much2say
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Feb 21
I thought it was a mini Star Wars light saber . Tiny tubes - I don't think we have that . . . hmmm, must investigate!
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much2say
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Feb 21
@JudyEv It's possible Hubby has one in the garage - somewhere .
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
It can clean up round screws or buttons in drawers without picking them up.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174313)
• United States
16 Feb 21
Not sure if I've seen one of those or not. My car vacuum came with some tiny tips to fit into recesses in the dash of the car. (If it's like the one I have you can run a pipe cleaner down it to clear blockages.)
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174313)
• United States
16 Feb 21
@JudyEv You're welcome. The only thing thinner that might work would be fish line. Some of those are quite thin and strong.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
This would be good for cleaning a car dash too but I doubt a pipe cleaner would go down the tube. But thanks for the tip. I'll remember that if I get any blockages.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
@DaddyEvil I thought a skewer might work too.
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rakski
@rakski (156300)
• Philippines
16 Feb 21
that is a nice piece of gadget
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rakski
@rakski (156300)
• Philippines
16 Feb 21
@JudyEv I was thinking of that, keyboards!!!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
It's good for getting in corners or for going behind cushions, etc. And for doing keyboards.
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Jojo
@Sojourn (13833)
• India
16 Feb 21
We have a vacuum cleaner but my mom don't use it, she is comfortable with her broom and duster.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
Sometimes the old ways are just as efficient.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153544)
• India
16 Feb 21
We had a vacuum cleaner but compared to a broom found it a bit cumbersome.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153544)
• India
17 Feb 21
@JudyEv We have spartek flooring with a centre carpet that is rolled when we sweep. The carpet is cleaned with a hard brush
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Feb 21
It depends what your floor coverings are probably. They're good for carpets - vacuum cleaners that is, not this tool.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Feb 21
@allknowing I'm sure that works equally well.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (84736)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Feb 21
We have something like that. Supposed to be good for cleaning out dryer vents.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
I can imagine they'd be good for that.
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Tina Dalasinski
@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
16 Feb 21
I would not have known what it was if it was not for you saying what it was.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
It looks a bit odd but it's surprisingly useful as it's very flexible too.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117211)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Feb 21
I want one, what is it called?
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117211)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Feb 21
Awesome @JudyEv I found it on the Walmart website, I'm buying one, it'll come in handy for cleaning the space heaters I have. I haven't been able to get the dust off the back shield but now there is hope. Thanks so much.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
@rebelann You're welcome. The tubes are very flexible which is good.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
I don't know what other names it has but on Ebay it has the following description: Vacuum Dust Cleaner Brush Dirt Remover etc. One was selling for $23 and the same thing for $9 but they're both in Australia.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (86615)
• United States
16 Feb 21
One of my favorite attachments for the vacuum cleaner. Perfect for those nooks and crannies!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
It's great, isn't it? I've found all sorts of uses for it.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502251)
• Italy
16 Feb 21
I bought the same and I like it.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
I've used it a lot more than I thought I would.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502251)
• Italy
17 Feb 21
@JudyEv It's very good to remove the dust inside the computer tower. It is incredible how much dust there is inside a computer.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Feb 21
@LadyDuck That's an excellent idea. The static electricity I think attracts the dust. Is that your understanding?
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Fleur
@Fleura (34954)
• United Kingdom
16 Feb 21
That's a handy little device. Our vacuum cleaner hates me; it deliberately sucks up things it isn't supposed to and leaves the rest. For example if I'm trying to get some fluff off the carpet it will grab a corner of a nearby curtain instead and suck that up and I'll really have to pull to get it off, but the fluff will be untouched. It makes me so mad my partner has to do the vacuuming.
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Fleur
@Fleura (34954)
• United Kingdom
16 Feb 21
@JudyEv They do it on purpose! And they bump into the corners of door frames etc to chip the paint off. And drop on your toes if you go over a bump.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
@Fleura AND...... AND get hooked on anything it's possible to get hooked on and lots of things that aren't (possible to get hooked on). I have one that follows me like a dog. Someone on myLot said that - so much more descriptive than saying a 'barrel vacuum cleaner'. lol
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
I know what you're saying. Vacuum cleaners grab everything. Yet you can place it directly on something you want sucked up and it will leave it there. Ugh!
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (112802)
• United States
16 Feb 21
I did not know what it was until you spilled the beans. Good idea. These are good to clean keyboards as well.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
Yes, there are all sorts of uses.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (40026)
• Toccoa, Georgia
16 Feb 21
That is good for tight places to clean.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (40026)
• Toccoa, Georgia
17 Feb 21
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
It's quite flexible too so gets where a crevice tool sometimes can't.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
16 Feb 21
I don't know that gadget. I thought it is a letter opener.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
It's very useful for tight areas.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Feb 21
@thelme55 That would work too.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
17 Feb 21
@JudyEv I use cutlery knife for cleaning tight area.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
16 Feb 21
@JudyEv I am so glad it is very useful to you. Thank you for telling us what it is because I would not have had a clue as to what it is.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
It's good for using around ornaments and in drawers.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
16 Feb 21
@JudyEv That is great.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Feb 21
I had no idea what that gadget was but sounds like it is very useful. Vacuums usually come with different attachments but seems like you found an extra one that really works well!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Feb 21
I hadn't seen one like this before but being flexible, it does get into all sorts of awkward places.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Feb 21
I can see why this is so handy.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Feb 21
I like the flexibility of it too. You can poke it into corners easier than the crevice-type tools.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Feb 21
@JudyEv Sounds great.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
16 Feb 21
i need to dust my office. thanks for reminding me. You can go either way on the Thanks! that is a cool gadget though!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
haha It would be ideal for dusting a desk.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381918)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Feb 21
@DocAndersen That's the trouble. Nothing is any good if you never use it.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
16 Feb 21
@JudyEv i got a little vacuum at an even that is supposed to be really good. I just, actually have to use it!
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