For The Pioneer Woman, cooking is one of the greatest joys life has to offer! When you take that first bite of her best recipes like lasagna, macaroni & cheese, mashed potatoes, and the perfect pot roast, you'll very quickly see why. But all that goodness can only last so long—because after the cooking comes the cleaning... and who enjoys that?

While hearty sauces, melty cheeses, and loads of creamy butter make for the most delicious dinners, when it comes time to clean up, they easily lend themselves to caked-on, dried-up food messes. Yuck! Cleaning sponges and some time spent in the dishwasher can help, but far too often, you'll pull out your especially tough-t0-clean cutlery and notice a buildup that even the strongest cycle can't help.

Lucky for you, we've found a nifty product that will have you saying goodbye to endless scrubbing and hello to sparkling utensils with ease. And if you don't believe us, take it from the more than 10,000 five-star ratings—because no one wants to spend more time washing than you did actually enjoying your meal!

Joseph Joseph BladeBrush Knife and Cutlery Cleaner

Joseph Joseph BladeBrush Knife and Cutlery Cleaner
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The Joseph Joseph BladeBrush is one of those kitchen gadgets that you never knew you needed, but will no longer be able to live without. It has a unique wraparound design with two sets of bristles that's meant to perfectly fit cutlery like knives, forks, and even spatulas—quickly and efficiently cleaning both sides at once! And for less than $10, what's not to love?

Allow us to indulge you! The textured handgrip on each side offers a more secure hold so you can easily brush away any pesky food residue without any slippage. Customers also love that this popular product can be used for safely cleaning razor-sharp knives without risking cuts to your fingers or shredding your washcloths. The design keeps your hands away from any sharp edges while still allowing for a strong scrub. And when you're done, the brush can either be stood on a dish rack or counter, or hung on the side of a dish basin to dry.

bladebrush cutlery cleaner
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One reviewer says, "This is such a simple idea but I love it. It hangs nicely on my utensil basket and it makes cleaning knives so much safer. I also use it to clean all my other utensils and think it does a better job of cleaning all over." Another writes, "This thing is amazing! It takes very little effort to deep clean my knives. In less than 10 seconds flat, even my largest knife is spotless and shining. I don't have to worry about how effectively I've sanitized them, or about shredding my rags and fingers." Many buyers also note that they've noticed no mildew and no smell after many uses!

So, grab the brush and get ready for gleaming forks, knives, and spoons, and a dinner that you enjoy from start to finish—cleanup and all!

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Macie Reynolds
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Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.