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Making your kitchen easier to use (view report contents)

Useful gadgets

The gadgets shown are available from mail order catalogue companies and some shops. You'll find very many other ideas there too.

 

Opener

Opener
For ring pull cans from £3

Mobile Trolly

Mobile trolley
Good for carrying things and sturdy ones help with walking. From £50

Pepper Ball

Pepper ball
You can use it with one hand. From £8.50

If you can balance, a portable step with a hand rail gives you an extra 10" or so height for reaching. Around £50

Jar Opener

Jar opener
Useful if you have limited or painful grip. This one fits under a wall unit. From £6

Knife Block

Knife block
Easy to find knives, and reduces danger of cutting your hands. From £10. Or use a magnetic strip with attachable knives

Cooking Basket

Cooking basket
You don't have to lift a heavy pan of water and vegetables. From £15 or you could use a steaming basket available from cook shops £5.

Knob Turner

Knob turner
For pushing and turning fiddly knobs. Or you can get permanent special controls for cookers. From £11.50

Egg Cooker

Egg cooker
Lets you cook and serve boiled eggs without moving the egg from hot water to egg cup. £4

Stool

Stool
Good for perching at tasks and easy to get up from. From £55

Broad Handled Cutlery

Broad handled cutlery
Useful if you have limited grip. From £5.50 per item

Two Handled Cup

Two handled cup
Ideal if you have shaky hands or limited strength. From £5

Kettle Tipper

Kettle tipper
You can tip the water out without having to lift the kettle. From £19. Other options are a small travel kettle or an instant water heater.

Reacher

Reacher
Variety of types and lengths, for picking things up without bending or stretching. From £8.50

A long handled dustpan and brush also avoids bending. Around £8

Plug with Handle

Plug with handle
Makes plugs easier to grip. From £5. Stick on handles are also available for ordinary plugs

Tap Turner

Tap turner for rotary tap
Make sure you have enough space around each tap. Various types and sizes available from £8.50.

 

 

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Report Contents

Getting Started
Topping up the units
What’s cooking?
Eat, drink and be comfy
Water power
Keeping cool
Let there be light
From floor to ceiling
Money matters
Useful gadgets
Getting advice
Helpful organisations
Major mail-order companies
Manufacturers
What B&Q can do for you