A car wash for your cutlery

In the realm of dish washing, the easiest task is probably the spoons and forks. Swipe clean with a sponge or cloth. You can even do several at a time. If they’re particularly crusty, let them sit in soapy water for a while.

For this reason I can’t believe someone gave someone else money to develop the Cutlery Clean’R. It comes from a company called Evriholder Products, based in Anaheim, Calif., which claims to introduce 100 “why didn’t I think of that?” products yearly.

Browse the evriholder.com website and you’ll see items from a device that lets you squeeze lemon juice directly into a bottle (which could be useful) to individual cupcake carriers (not so much). But back to the product at hand.

How it works: Use the suction cup on the side to attach the device to the sink wall. Squirt some dish soap over the bristles, insert dirty cutlery and withdraw them clean.

Pros: The bristles inside the device do a decent job of cleaning.

Cons: The device tends to rock back and forth, making it trickier to use. Once the device gets soapy, however, it slides to the bottom of the sink, which is OK because in that position it is actually steadier — but somehow I don’t think that was part of the design. If your utensils are especially food-clogged, you will have to dig particles out of the cleaner’s bristles.

Does it work? Yes, but so does a sponge.

Cost and availability: $7 to $9 from various online sources. This one came from the kitchen aisle at Ross Dress for Less and was discounted.

Worth it? How lazy are you?