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Not every great product needs to multitask, come with an app, or claim to change your life in a million different ways. Sometimes the best thing you can buy is something that does exactly one job and does it so well that you wonder how you managed without it.

These are the single-purpose products that never try to be anything more than what they are, and that restraint is exactly what makes them work. No bells, no whistles, no unnecessary features bolted on just to justify a higher price tag. Just a bunch of hugely clever finds that identified one specific problem and solved it completely.

#1

Scooping A Litter Box By Hand Is Officially A Thing Of The Past Now That Sift Ease Cat Litter Cleaner Separates Waste From Clean Litter In One Smooth Motion And Makes The Whole Chore Significantly Less Unpleasant

A SiftEase cat litter sifting system and basket, illustrating products that do one thing well.

Review: "I used this and immediately fell in love with it! I gotta be honest the price is high but the time it takes to clean my cat litter makes it worth it. I just dump it, sift it dump it back and done made me so happy to be done so fast" - Justin

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Barking Squirrel
Community Member
3 hours ago

This is useless. All one needs are the little rakes and good quality clumping litter without wasting all this plastics. All the above does is have them p*o and pee directly onto a sieve.

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    #2

    A Daily Pill Tracker Takes The Guesswork Out Of Whether Today's Vitamins Actually Got Taken, So Nobody Has To Rely On Memory Alone By 3pm

    Hand holding a pill bottle with a weekly medication tracker sticker attached to the side.

    Review: "This is a simple and effective solution that I didn’t know I needed! I have a new baby and my brain is currently a sieve, so I was using a habit tracker app to log my pills, but if I didn’t open my phone and do it right away, I wouldn’t remember. " - K. Nichols

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    C .Hunger
    Community Member
    5 hours ago

    But you still have to remember to move the switch after you take it, right?

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    #3

    Stop That Awkward Mid-Shower Dance Where You're Fighting Off Your Billowing Curtain Like It's Trying To Swallow You Whole With This No-Billow Shower Curtain

    A bright LED shower light installed on the ceiling above a showerhead, featuring products that do one thing well.

    Review: "Best shower upgrade you can make as a renter. It's so incredibly well designed yet so simple to use. Could not ask for a better system." - Kaab

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    Lily bloom
    Community Member
    7 hours ago

    That looks ridiculous

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    #4

    A Toy Vacuum Clears Out The Tiny Building Blocks And Plastic Pieces Hiding Under Furniture, Finishing A Job That An Actual Vacuum Usually Makes Worse

    A plastic toy sorting basket holding small colorful building blocks as a useful single-purpose product

    Review: "I got this for my 6-year-old grandson. He absolutely loves using it and his parents love that he has made this a game! Now his Legos are always put away and nobody is stepping on them." - Papajoe818

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    Jessamyn Zolczynski
    Community Member
    4 hours ago

    It looks suspiciously organized

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    #5

    An Egg Peeler Strips The Shell Off A Hard Boiled Egg In Seconds, Leaving None Of The Small Shell Fragments That Usually End Up Stuck To The White

    Bowl of freshly peeled hard-boiled eggs next to a specialized egg peeler tool by the kitchen sink.

    Review: "Let me start by saying, I am a horrible egg peeler. I have wasted and thrown away so many boiled eggs because I destroy them so bad. Just used this on 12 eggs, and EVERY SINGLE one came out perfect! And more than half the time it usually take to peel." - Nat

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    Joshua David
    Community Member
    7 hours ago

    I just put my hard boiled egg into any cup and I put my hand over the opening and carefully but vigorously, shake, and then the shells just fall away

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    #6

    Stripping Thyme, Rosemary, And Dill By Hand Has Officially Become Unnecessary Now That The Herb Stripper Exists To Do The One Job It Was Built For In About Three Seconds Flat

    Hand using a metal herb s******r gadget to quickly strip fresh dill leaves from the stem.

    Review: "I recently injured my hand and I was just tired of either stripping my herbs with my fingers, or mincing them fine with some of the stems. This herb stripper is fantastic. I've used it for parsley, cilantro, thyme and rosemary with ease. Sorry I didn't buy it sooner." - FLMom

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    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    2 hours ago (edited)

    Wouldn't a fork work just about as well? And for a lot of herbs you can chop them with a knife. On a somewhat related note, after mincing some garlic with the garlic press a few nights ago I had a flash of inspiration when my wife said I should add some jalapenos. From now on instead of trying to chop them up they'll go through the garlic press and get minced into tiny bits.

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    #7

    Dust, Crumbs, And Whatever Else Has Been Hiding In The Crevices Of A Phone Case For Months Meet Their End The Moment Phone Cleaning Putty Gets Pressed Into Every Corner It Can Reach

    Cleaning phone charging port with a small precision swab tool, useful products.

    Review: "this stuff works!!!!!so easy to clean a filthy cell phone port holes.its tacky stuff, much like chewing gum but you can get it back off. it might stick to you but dont panic, comes right back off. just roll it around some more. and yes, i stuffed a thinned down bit into the charging port, then shoved it in good, then pulled and stretched the stuff back out, if it stuck, pressed it in again till i got it, and all the crud out. " - myopinion

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    Justin Case
    Community Member
    4 hours ago

    Nothing new. The original version of this product was invented in 1933 and was used for cleaning wallpaper. Similar products have been available continuously since then.

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    #8

    Cracked Heels That Have Been Ignored Through An Entire Winter Finally Get Addressed Overnight, And Heel Moisturizing Socks Do The Work While Everyone Else Is Asleep And Unaware Anything Is Even Happening

    Feet wearing pink moisturizing heel socks, top products for personal care.

    Review: "These lil things are amazing! I was unsure if they would stay in place or be effective - the answer is YES. Totally worth the money. Easy to wear. And solve the crusty heal problem I started experiencing." - JoAnna B

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    Judith Thompson
    Community Member
    2 hours ago

    Heel

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    #9

    An Ultrasonic Retainer Cleaner Uses Sound Waves To Blast Away Buildup That Brushing Alone Never Fully Gets To, Leaving Retainers And Mouthguards Actually Clean Instead Of Just Rinsed Off

    Ultrasonic dental cleaner pod device showing dirty retainer before and clean clear aligner after.

    Review: "I just tried this for the first time. As you can see in the photo I cleaned my bottom retainer first and look at the difference from the top one. I had stopped wearing my retainer a couple months back because they kept getting grosser and grosser and nothing I did to clean them worked. I was very excited to try this ultrasonic cleaner and I so pleased with the results. I highly recommend." - Amandalee

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    Debby Keir
    Community Member
    4 hours ago

    If it's a plain ultrasonic cleaner, it will do your rings and expensive jewellery a treat.

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    #10

    A Magnetic Workout Towel Sticks To Any Gym Equipment And Stays Put Through An Entire Set, Solving The Problem Of Towels That Slide Onto The Floor The Moment You Actually Need Them

    A black magnetic gym towel attached securely to the handle of a treadmill, perfect for workouts.

    Review: "Nice Size Towel. The magnet holds tight to my treadmill without using the clip. The magnet snaps onto the towel and holds tight. It is easy to remove so you can wash it. Towel is very nice. The included clip let you secure this towel almost anywhere. I'm very happy with it." - Scott Bright

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    tori Ohno
    Community Member
    4 hours ago

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    Awesome! Something metal you can whack yourself in the eye with when you wipe your face off. Nope.

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    #11

    Motion Sickness Glasses Use Fluid Filled Rings To Reset The Inner Ear's Sense Of Balance, So The Queasy Feeling That Usually Shows Up Twenty Minutes Into A Car Ride Never Gets The Chance To Start

    A woman wearing specialized anti-motion sickness glasses sits next to a man on a train.

    Review: "These motion sickness glasses are amazing!! I have literally worn these glasses all over the world in my travels - on trains, boats, buses, cars and they work!!! I get very motion sick and these have been a game changer for me! I’ve actually told about 20 people and they gotten these glasses as well!!" - Emily Auerbach

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    Cooper Aimers
    Community Member
    35 minutes ago

    as someone who can read a book in a moving car for 8 hours straight, if i saw someone wearing these, i would probably do a double take... just take ginger tablets

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    #12

    A Jar Opener Grips Lids That Refuse To Budge And Gives You Enough Leverage To Open Them Without The Usual Running-It-Under-Hot-Water Routine

    Stainless steel adjustable jar opener tool being used to open a tight glass jar of sauce.

    Review: "I bought this jar opener over a year ago, and every time I use it I think again..."This is the BEST jar opener ever!" In addition to being light weight and easy to store in a drawer, it consistently opens even very large jar tops easily and with a minimum of struggle. I highly recommend it👍🏻" - D Oberlin

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    Wollstonecraft
    Community Member
    6 hours ago

    Take a teaspoon and press the tip of the spoon under the lip of the jar top. The tip of the spoon will break the air seal. You will hear a pop and the lid will be easy to open.

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    #13

    The Desktop Vacuum Exists For Exactly One Purpose, Clearing The Eraser Shavings And Crumbs That Collect Around A Keyboard, And It Handles That Job With A Level Of Satisfaction That Feels Disproportionate To How Small The Task Actually Is

    Hand using a mini desk vacuum cleaner on a mechanical keyboard, single-purpose products.

    Review: "I bought this because for the first time in my life I’m taking my keyboard cleaning seriously. First step was getting a keyboard with removable keycaps ✅ so then I need a tiny desk vacuum. Compressed air would probably suffice here as well, but I was looking to do more of a “detailing” kind of cleaning, so I won’t have to do this again next month." - Crepe Rant

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    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    1 hour ago

    My first step is not erasing stuff (or sharpening a pencil) directly above my keyboard. Also, there's no way a 2AA battery powered vacuum works nearly as well as a crevice tool on a real vacuum cleaner.

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    #14

    Nails That Split, Peel, And Refuse To Grow Past A Certain Length Finally Meet Something Designed Specifically To Fix That One Issue, And Hard As Hooves Nail Repair Patches Handle It Without A Single Trip To A Salon

    Fingers with pink protective finger tape wrap on nails, useful products.

    Review: "I gotta say I was skeptical about the effectiveness of this cream but after reading the reviews I decided to give it a go. I haven’t thin nails that tend to bend and peel. I wanted to wait to write the review till I ad been using it for a bit. I gotta say after a week I could tell my nails were stronger. It’s been 2 weeks now and I no longer feel worried that my nails will break without my normal nail strengthening polish. My nails are bare for the first time in I don’t know how long. No peeling. No way!" - Lexie Sayre

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    #15

    The Existential Crisis You Have Over What To Do With A Pan Of Used Frying Oil Can Be Neatly Solved With Fryaway Cooking Oil Solidifier

    A clear silicone pan protector sheet placed inside a black cast iron skillet on a stovetop

    Review: "This is a great product!!!! I would like to have a bucket of this product in my home. Really great. I have sold my daughter on this and she told to her friend as well. It’s so easy to use! I would recommend this product to everyone I know and now to all of you!" - Sugarbear

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    Crissy Newbury
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    5 hours ago

    I mop it up with some quality kitchen roll and use it to start my wood stove, bbq etc.

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    #16

    Your Yearly Battle With The Mountain Of Leaves In Your Yard Can Now Be Won With A Few Oversized, Pop-Up Assistants In The Form Of Collapsible Garden Leaf Bags

    A garden rake sweeping dry autumn leaves into a green pop-up lawn bag on a green grass yard

    Review: "These bags are amazing! Makes taking leaves so much easier. Highly recommend! They are lightweight and sturdy. They hold so much without tipping." - Shaynes

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    UnclePanda
    Community Member
    7 hours ago

    Calling all dogs, Calling all dogs...

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    #17

    Stop Your Sneakers From Auditioning For Stomp Inside Your Dryer With This Clever Sneaker Dryer Bag That Just Chills On The Door

    A white mesh laundry bag attached inside a dryer door for washing delicate items.

    Review: "Perfect for dryers that didn't come with a shoe rack absolutely Love it fits the door perfectly, great price, you can dry shoes, bra's or socks in this pouch love it." - Katherine Neal

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    Joshua David
    Community Member
    7 hours ago

    I have this and yes, it does work!

    #18

    Rust Spots On Dishwasher Racks And On Cutlery Have A Sworn Enemy In The Dishwasher Anti-Rust Magnet, Which Swiftly Attracts The Iron Particles That Could Cause Rust

    Woman holding a stainless steel dishwasher rust remover rod, practical product.

    Review: "Works great! Fast shipping. You simply add it to your silverware rack. It is magnetic. No scent, non dissolving, residue free. Helps keep my dishwasher odor free also!" - JustANerd

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    #19

    No More Disassembling An Entire Frame Just To Swap A Photo, The Front Loading Picture Frame Slides Pictures In And Out From The Front So Updating The Display Takes Seconds Instead Of A Small Wrestling Match With Tiny Clips

    Front opening picture frames showing kids artwork inside, an example of products that do one thing well.

    Review: "I would definitely recommend these especially if your child comes home from daycare each month with a new picture and you just can’t bear to part with it. They close securely, hold a lot of papers and look really professional. These would be an awesome gift too for any parent!" - CS Anton

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    Bartlet for world domination
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    5 hours ago

    "Usually dispatched within 6 to 7 months"!

    #20

    This Veggie Holder For Slicing Tells Your Slippery Veggies To 'Get A Grip' So Your Fingers Don't End Up Looking Like They Lost A Fight With A Tiny Wolverine

    A stainless steel onion and tomato slicer holder holding a red tomato for easy slicing on a blue cutting board.

    Review: "Easy to use. Very sturdy when slicing." - vicky V

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    Barking Squirrel
    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    Looks like a great idea. I hate slicing tomatoes.

    #21

    Think Of These Stankstix Shoe Deodorizer As Breath Mints For Your Kicks, Only They Tackle That Gnarly Foot Funk Instead Of Your Coffee Breath

    Stank Stix shoe deodorizer insert placed inside stylish red sequined ankle boots.

    Review: "My shoes have always not exactly smelled good. I got super sweaty feet. I've tried everything to keep my shoes from getting a smell and nothing works, not powder not spray nothing. These things actually work. Money well spent." - brian

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    DJ
    Community Member
    2 hours ago

    You've gotta give your shoes a chance to dry out between wearings. The reason why teen boys have such stinky sneakers is because they only have one pair that they wear every day. Years ago, I decided that when I buy a new pair of "everyday" shoes, I'd buy two pairs, then I rotate them every other day. No smelly shoes since then.

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    #22

    The Cloudy Film On Your Shower Door That's Been Putting Up A Bigger Fight Than A Toddler At Bedtime Can Be Vanquished With Bioclean Hard Water Stain Remover

    Before and after photos of a spotty glass shower door cleaned completely transparent, showcasing products that do one thing well.

    Review: "This has been the only product I have been able to find that has worked on my shower door. As you can see in the photos. It was bad. I did two back to back applications. And let it sit for a bit. Cleaned it up with a brush and a wet rag. The third use I only had to use a wet rag. And only sat for 5 minutes. Smells like mint pepto. Super thick. Doesn’t run at all." - Katelyne

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    #23

    Rugs That Bunch Up, Slide, And Create A Genuine Tripping Hazard Get Put In Their Place By Non-Slip Rug Pads, Which Grip The Floor Hard Enough To Make Them A Permanent Fixture Rather Than A Liability

    A hand applying a non-slip rug gripper tape to the corner of a patterned carpet on wooden flooring

    Review: "These work great! I went a couple of years constantly adjusting the runner in my kitchen. A friend got these and recommended them, so I gave them a try. Easy to install and they are thin, so there’s no bulging under the rug. I’m ready to buy another set for another rug. Highly recommended!" - J. Fedler

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    #24

    Your Furniture Can Stop Cosplaying As Your Pet With A Little Help From The Chomchom Roller Pet Hair Remover

    A pet hair remover tool filled with fur alongside a black and white cat lying on a bed.

    Review: "I've had pets for the better part of my 34 years, and I've been exclusively responsible for the care of two cats and a Shiba for the past decade or so. Hair is always a battle in our house. We go through obscene amounts of lint rollers and vacuum often, but it never seems to do the trick. I was skeptical ordering this. Sounded too good to be true, especially for the price of like two triple lint roller packs. But lo and behold, it is magic. Super easy to use, super easy to empty out, and takes a fraction of the time that a lint roller does. More efficient than a vacuum. And no waste? Better for the environment? What in the actual witchcraft is this? How have I been around animals for decades and never used this? I'm pretty mad, to be honest. Not at this product, but at the fact that I did not discover it sooner." - Bethany Garcia

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    Nicely
    Community Member
    3 hours ago

    OK this is one product I do obsessively recommend to friends, it's worth every penny and I've had mine getting on a decade now

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    #25

    The Weird, Clingy Relationship Your Clean Clothes Have With Each Other In The Dryer Can Be Put Into Counseling With Some Woolzies Wool Dryer Balls

    Wool dryer balls with cartoon eyes resting in clean laundry inside a dryer machine.

    Review: "Reduced static clinge. Less wrinkled." - Sharon Kojcsich

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    2 hours ago

    We got the neoprene ones, they work too, though the wool ones can be recharged by washing.

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    #26

    The Layer Of Dust That Coats Ceiling Fan Blades Between Cleanings Meets A Solution It Did Not See Coming, And Ceiling Fan Filters Trap It Before It Ever Gets The Chance To Scatter Across The Room

    A side-by-side view showing dirty felt pads next to a clean black pad used as a single-purpose product

    Review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these but now these are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days the air smelled more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" - Haylee Marez

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    #27

    This Migraine Relief Cap Is Like Putting Your Brain In Airplane Mode When It's Screaming 'Too Many Notifications'

    A woman wearing a TheraICE headache relief cap, a practical product that works extremely well for pain relief.

    Review: "I really do like this. At first I felt like the freezer made it too cold. But that is only when I put it over my eyes. If I leave it up on my forehead it is perfect." - J. Cameron

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    4 hours ago

    I've tried putting my mind in airplane mode, but I always get stuck with a middle seat.

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    #28

    Peeling, Coring, And Slicing An Apple Used To Be Three Separate Steps, And The Apple Peeler And Corer Collapses All Of It Into One Crank Of The Handle

    A mechanical hand-cranked apple peeler machine peeling a fresh red apple completely.

    Review: "How have I lived my whole life without one of these! This thing is AMAZING!! Peel, Cut and Core in seconds and even eat in a way I’ve never eaten apples. I used to spend about 3mins on average peeling and cutting by hand and eating chunks this thing has changed my life. My dog also loves it!" - Unbiased_R3view

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    Debby Keir
    Community Member
    4 hours ago

    My mother - a child in the 1920's - used to have 'peeling' competitions with her sisters. The one with the longest peel won. This would have been a wonderful 'cheat' !

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    #29

    Your Socks Can Now Enter The Washing Machine As A Committed Couple And Actually Come Out The Other Side Still Together With A Sock Laundry Solution

    A red cord organizing and holding multiple pairs of socks together on a door hook.

    Review: "My son and I keep losing socks! Buying Bombas and kept losing them! This is easy to use. Was abs dry and then put the away." - Chris

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    Lily bloom
    Community Member
    7 hours ago

    Those socks are not getting fully clean in that contraption

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    #30

    You Can Officially Close The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet That Is Your Body To The Local Mosquito Population With A Mosquito Repellent Bracelet

    Close up of a pink coil hair tie worn on a wrist, demonstrating products that do one thing well.

    Review: "I bought it for my son he is allergic to insect bites and so far he has nothing, we went to the lake, park and mountain and still no insect bites! Comes in yellow, purple, blue and green. Great value!" - Ella

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    Sparky
    Community Member
    7 hours ago

    This is just citronella in a bracelet, and citronella does not work.

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