Struggling To Reach The Bottom Of Your Washing Machine? Grab This Kitchen Essential

If you own a top-load washing machine and have to reach down and grab your laundry instead of opening the door and pulling it out, you'll know how annoying it is when a stray sock gets stuck at the bottom. That's where kitchen tongs come in. Not just for grilling meat on the BBQ, tongs are an exceptionally useful tool when it comes to getting out those last few pieces of clothing.

Top-load washing machines can be great if you have a large family and go through a lot of clothing, as they typically hold more than front-load machines. However, the obvious downside of them is that it isn't as easy to rescue items from the bottom of the machine. No longer will you have to wait for someone to come home and get those last few strays, though — with a pair of tongs, you can reach every last item yourself. This incredibly simple hack can be particularly useful if you're pregnant or on the shorter side, as it will prevent you from having to get in some pretty uncomfortable positions.

While tongs are the quickest and easiest way to pull off this hack considering that most people will own a pair already, there are also specific grabber-style tools that will have a similar effect and might be better at grabbing fabric. The EZPIK 36-inch grabber tool is a good option if you want something more dedicated than a pair of tongs. 

One thing to keep in mind with this hack is that not all grabbers are suited to picking up heavier items like sweaters or jeans. Because of this, you might need to test a few out before purchasing. The same goes for tongs, which might have enough gripping power for T-shirts and smaller items but not larger, heavier ones. You should also make sure that the grabbing implement you choose is long enough to reach all the way down, especially if you have an extra deep washing machine.