With outdoor spaces in need of some TLC as the height of summer approaches, Amazon shoppers have been snapping up a gadget that has been hailed as a “must-have” for all gardening enthusiasts.
The Spear & Jackson Pump Action Pressure Sprayer is currently the number one bestselling garden product, with a staggering 30,000 bought within the last month alone. Priced at just £12.80, the sprayer can be filled with water or products such as fertiliser, cleaner or pesticides to make light work of outdoor jobs from watering the plants to killing weeds or cleaning the patio.
The gadget is designed with a graduated bottle to mix solutions accurately, as well as a 1.3-metre hose for use in awkward or inaccessible places, and a shoulder strap so it can be carried around easily. Racking up more than 40,000 reviews from Amazon shoppers, the pressure sprayer has earned an impressive average rating of 4.4 out of five stars, with fans praising it as “fantastic” and saying it makes “light work” of garden jobs.
One person said in a five-star review: “Used this to apply patio cleaner. Was quick and easy to use. Having used a cheaper own brand spray previously this felt a lot more sturdy and better quality. Particularly liked the strap which made it much easier to handle and support when in more awkward spaces. Sprayed evenly and at a good rate. It was also easy to pressurise and lock into place. Would recommend.”
Another reviewer fed back: “I used this with a sodium hydrochloride solution for cleaning exterior walls and it was perfect for the job. Very easy to set up and use and solution stayed pressurised for a good amount of time. The shoulder strap meant I could pop it over my shoulder and move quickly and easily around the area, dispersing the solution. Another great part of the design is that you can fix the spray button at the on position, so you do not have to keep pressure on it. It looks small, but it holds a lot whilst still being portable.”
A third Amazon shopper praised: “Great little sprayer, easy to set up and use. Have used it a couple of times now to spray the green on the patio which is much easier than power washing. Also sprayed the shed roof which was also turning green. Would recommend if you are looking for this type of thing – good value for money.”
And someone else wrote: “This made my life so easy. It sprayed a large amount of the area was easy to carry and was sturdy. I loved how it took my regular five hour job with a regular hand spray to only one hour. Highly recommend as the handle and strap makes it easy to use. I also used less product since it covered more areas using less product.”
While 88% of Amazon shoppers awarded the pressure sprayer either four or the full five stars, a small number of reviewers complained that theirs broke after a few uses, while a few others found that the pressure was lacking and too “feeble” to carry out its job effectively.
For keen gardeners seeking more gadgets that will make their to-do list easier this summer, deals website Wowcher is currently running a host of special offers on outdoor must-haves, from garden furniture to storage and tools – and one deal in particular that has caught the eye of shoppers recently is on an Electric Weed Sweeper. This nifty appliance is equipped with a 10-metre power cord, a powerful motor and interchangeable nylon and metal brushes, designed to tackle weeds, moss and dirt with ease.
Priced at £39.99 on the Wowcher website, making it £15 cheaper than on Amazon, the sweeper is ideal for use between paving slabs or along the edges of your patio or driveway, for a chemical-free approach to keeping the paved areas of your garden looking neat and tidy. Even better, the long handle saves you from having to get down on your hands and knees to dig out weeds or scrub moss away, making light work of what can be a time-consuming task in the summer months – read more about it here.