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Got kids visiting? Stick these $3 toy blockers under your furniture to help preserve your sanity
Whether you're a pet owner, parent of young children or have grandkids visiting for the holidays, one thing is certain — toys will roll under your furniture and get stuck, resulting in whining and crying until they're retrieved. The good news? You can avoid all of that by equipping your home with these Bowerbird Clear Toy Blockers. They stick to your floor to act as a guard for furniture and appliances, meaning you'll no longer have to move the couch to grab the chewed-up ball your dog loves hurling underneath it. And a 5-pack will set you back just $14 at Amazon.
Under the sofa used to be where toys went to die — but not anymore.
This pack spans a length of 80 inches, and the pieces can be cut to accommodate your home's needs. (There are also two other packs with different dimensions.) As far as installation goes, there really isn't any. All you do is remove the protective strip that's over the adhesive, press the shorter edge against your floor and you're done. The blockers are clear, but for even less visibility, the manufacturer recommends placing them 1-2 inches back the edge of your furniture and appliances.
They work on pretty much any hard surface, including hardwood, marble, tile and vinyl, and should you need to remove them, they won't leave any messy residue behind. Not only are they great for blocking out toys, they're also helpful when it comes to preventing your robovac from getting stuck and keeping pet hair and dust bunnies from accumulating in hard-to-reach areas.
With over 3,500 perfect ratings, the Bowerbird Clear Toy Blockers are a hit with Amazon customers.
"As long as you put this on a flat wood or tile surface, it works great!" gushed a gleeful grandparent. "Now I don't have to move the couch to find dog toys or Hot Wheels cars when the grandkids are over! It stays hidden and does the job perfectly!"
"These are not only easy to install but also remove," wrote another rave reviewer. "These are literal must-haves if you have a Roomba or pets. Toys no longer roll under our sectional where they’re too far to reach! Our Roomba used to get stuck under parts of the couch, and now since it’s closed off we can confidently leave the Roomba running when we leave! LOVE this product!"
One fan called them a "lifesaver," adding: "One of the most annoying things about having a dog is when she stuffs her toys under the couch and then whines about it. Being the good pet parent I am, I pull it out, only for her to stuff it back under 30 seconds later. ... Let me tell you, this is a lifesaver, and I actually ended up ordering a second box of them to do the whole couch. No more toys under there. They are super easy to cut ... and they peel off the floor very easily." Their one note? "It's not an issue with my dog because of how small she is, but if you have a bigger, stronger dog, they might be able to push them over."
At just $3 a pop, you 'clearly' need these in your life.
And while we're on the subject of toys, how about a stylish woven basket for storing them in when they're not being used?
Stash this rectangular basket in the corner to give the pets' and kids' toys a designated spot that's as chic as it is functional.
"This is the perfect basket to fit in a corner to keep dog toys in," wrote a five-star shopper. "It is stylish and doesn't look like a dog toy basket, so it can be out in your living room. Would totally recommend."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
