Lidl is selling a £15 gadget that shaves minutes off your laundry routine – and it's half the price of branded versions
Thankfully, there's a time-saving alternative hitting the Lidl middle aisle.
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Lidl shoppers can pick upa budget-friendly gadget that speeds up the laundry process
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Shoppers can now save themselves time and effort with handy laundry gadget.
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This budget-friendly buy will hit the Lidl middle aisle on Thursday, July 31.
Product details
According to the product description, this item "quickly and easily removes creases from garments".
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Simply hang up your clothing item and use this handheld device to steam it.
The steamer features a 250 mililitre removable water tank and comes with a brush attachment for thicker fabrics.
With an extra long cable of 220 centimetres for added flexibility, it also has heating indicator lights and an auto shut-off, designed to automatically switch to standby mode after 15 minutes.
You can even set the gadget to continuous steam output via a sliding switch for added ease.
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Expert opinion
And as well as saving you time, laundy experts recommend steamers to help protect your fabrics too.
"Steamers are generally safer for a wide range of fabrics," Ava Wilson, Chief Editor at
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They are particularly recommended for delicate materials like silk, wool, and cashmere, as they don't apply direct heat or pressure.
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And the Silvercrest buy is available at a fraction of the price of other versions.
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Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts
IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff.
Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals.
It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers.
Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process.
It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.
More middle aisle gadgets
The handheld steamer is one of many gadget deals hitting the middle aisle this week.
And Lidl shoppers can pick up another garment buy that will extend the life of their favourite wardrobe items.
A handy electric gadget is hitting the Lidl middle aisle for a fraction of the price of Screwfix.
The retailer also recently launched a huge offers on kitchen gadgets, including a Ninja dupe for £19.99 instead of £350.
Plus, a £15 NutriBullet dupe that's £55 cheaper than the branded version.
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