In the realm of household hacks and budget-friendly finds, there’s a certain thrill in discovering an item that promises to make life just a tad easier without breaking the bank. For the savvy shoppers among us, The Reject Shop has long been a treasure trove of such gems, offering a variety of products that blend practicality with affordability. And now, it seems, a handy solution has emerged from its aisles, capturing the attention of consumers and solving an all-too-common domestic annoyance: the dreaded bin bag collapse.
Enter the ‘genius’ $3.75 item that’s causing a stir among shoppers—the Bin Brite Bin Grippers. This simple yet effective tool has been hailed as the solution to one of the most irritating household chores: dealing with garbage bags that refuse to stay put, slipping and sliding into the bin at the slightest provocation.
Michael Jaimie, an Adelaide local, has become somewhat of an evangelist for these bin grippers, sharing his enthusiasm in a viral video that has garnered over 59,000 views. His shopping haul from The Reject Shop included these grippers, which come in a pack with two sizes of reusable rubber bands—small and large—designed to fit snugly around the rim of your bin, ensuring the bag stays in place.
‘I can already hear people say, ‘Why would you buy that?’ but these are so helpful,’ Michael explains in his video. ‘It’s basically a really large elastic band that you can put on your bins to help keep the liner stay in properly. I have seriously always had to either tie my bag in a knot on the side of the bin or defy physics to try and keep my bin bags stay in place properly. But oh my god, using these… they are absolutely genius.’
What makes the Bin Brite Bin Grippers stand out is their simplicity and durability. Unlike regular elastic bands, these grippers are designed to withstand the weight of a filling bag without snapping or stretching out excessively. Michael has found them extremely helpful that he’s on his third pack, using them not only at home but also at work.
But the bin grippers aren’t the only product from The Reject Shop that Michael is raving about. He also recommends the Bin Brite stick-on bin citronella scented freshener, a product that combats the unpleasant odours of outdoor wheelie bins. ‘I’m not claiming they’re a miracle cure but they definitely do make a difference in your wheelie bins,’ he says. ‘I stick these in all three bins and they just make the smell a lot nicer.’
The response to Michael’s recommendations has been largely positive, with many viewers expressing their eagerness to try out these bin grippers for themselves. Comments such as ‘Bin bands—genius. Off to The Reject Shop now,’ and ‘Omg thank you! A family member desperately needs bin-grippers,’ highlights the buzz surrounding this affordable find.
As household solutions continue to evolve, products like the Bin Brite Bin Grippers and stick-on citronella fresheners offer options for tackling everyday challenges. Whether they’re the right fit for your home depends on your unique needs and preferences.
Have you tried these products or found similar solutions that work for you? What are your go-to household hacks for keeping things tidy and fresh? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you!
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3 or 4 clothes pegs are c easier and cheaper.
If the bag isn’t sitting properly it is most likely caused by one of the following: flimsy bag, wrong sized bag for the receptacle, hasn’t been properly seated, and/or too much stuff is being put in it. If one took a bit more time to use the correct tools in the correct ways, one wouldn’t see the ‘sense’ in purchasing yet more crap that will end up in landfill.
Oh, and if bins are smelly it’s because food and/or wet things are being put in it. The solution is to keep only dry non-perishable items in bins and use ecological recycling options for the rest (bokashi bucket for foodstuffs that don’t belong in a wormfarm or compost bin).
It’s no wonder there is so much personal debt with all these “influencers” and companies bombarding us with advertising about stuff ‘we just can’t live without’. (And I speak as a compulsive consumer, bordering on hoarder, so my frustration is real!)