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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Fairfax, Virginia on 5/31/2008
It' great it pulls all the Maple Tree seeds(helicopters as the kids call them) from the crevices of my deck. I hated seeing them stuck and starting to seed. Now even my granddaughter asks if she can do the work for me. Thanks
from powhatan, va on 5/30/2008
i used to get on my hands and knees with a screwdriver but not any more!
from North Bend, WA on 5/28/2008
I have lots of pine needles that stick between porch and deck boards. I used the tool to clean it out and was surprised how nice it looked again. One troublesome thing is that the handle grip tries to slide off, so you have to keep pushing it back down. Otherwise, easy to use and does a good job.
from Beverly, Massachusetts on 5/28/2008
Wife is avid birder. Many feeders fill crevices in deck with seed. This tool is an answer to my problem. Product would be even better if the crevice tool end was detachable or long handle collapsible to get under deck benches.
from Portland, Or on 5/23/2008
This is good for getting the pesky weeds that grow between the patio cracks. It is too bad the handle isn't longer.
Mine just came and I had to rush out to see if it worked as well as I anticipated. It did!! Not only does it get the debris better than using an old hack saw blade but is easier to use! Another reviewer commented that the handle comes off too easily - it does. This happened after using the tool about 10 minutes. I was prepared but dismayed that this had not been remedied. At most it is a minor inconvenience and does not affect the overall performance of the tool. A must have tool for anyone with a deck in the Pacific Northwest!
from Puget Sound on 5/23/2008
I got it to clean pine needles from between my cedar shakes on my roof. It works fine. It'd be better if it had a longer handle. I'm 6'4" and I have to lean more than is comfortable. But for all you "normal" people out there, it should be fine.
from Mendocino County, CA on 5/17/2008
It does the job well and is easy to use. It is one case where a special purpose item is worth buying.
from Kensington, Maryland on 5/16/2008
I had spent much time and effort using wire to clean spaces on my deck. When I saw this in the catalogue I immediatly decided that my hard workingt days were over
from Atlanta, GA on 5/16/2008
It makes removing all of the fall leaves from between the boards our deck a breeze!!!
from Northern California on 5/16/2008
The Groove and Crevice Cleaner is a great tool for a very specific chore. I have a composite deck and the spaces between the boards is very narrow. Seeds, leaves, and pine needles get wedged in the cracks and even a power nozzle won't dislodge most of the debris. The crevice tool has a thin but sturdy blade that easily clears out the cracks. I'm short and the handle is the perfect length - it might not be long enough for a tall person. I gave 4 stars because of the handle length - If it was adjustable, this would be a 5 star tool.
from Westfield, NJ on 5/16/2008
This is a great product for removing debris from between deck planks. It does not work for removing grass and weeds (dead or alive) from between pavers. It is quicker and easier to bend down and yank them out by hand.
from Tecumseh, OK on 5/16/2008
works well, but needs a little longer handle with a rubber grip that does not come off.
from Madison Heights, VA on 5/10/2008
This is a good product. The blade is a bit tight in some of the grooves in my deck.
from Connecticut on 5/8/2008
This is excellent! I use it to clean leaves and debris out from between the boards of my deck. I used to crawl around on my hands and knees with a kitchen knife to do this and it would take forever. Now it takes half the time with no more knee and back aches. I am going to buy one for my brother-in-law for his birthday! I love it!!!!
from Maryland on 5/4/2008
It usually takes me at least 2 hours to get the fallen leaves, seeds, twigs etc. out of the crevices of my wooden patio. Now with this tool it's so much easier and faster to get any of these things out of the crevices. I don't have to bend or stoop anymore, just insert and scoop and the job is done in a flash.
from Savannah Lakes Village, SC on 5/3/2008
Being that I am 6'5" tall, the length of this tool is a little short. I have to bend over more than I'd like. Some sort of adjustable length would improve this product.
from Ypsilanti, MI on 4/26/2008
Found the crevice cleaner to be very useful in cleaning between boards on my deck and cleaning out the weeds and grass on my brick walk ways. Two improvements I would suggest is to make the handle a few inches longer, and to secure the grip on the handle better. Overall, the product is worth the money.
from Manchester, CT on 2/23/2008
Very easy to use, works wonderfully. Saves on back pain.
from San Jose, CA on 1/12/2008
The older I get the harder it is to work bent over for long periods. I have had decks in the California coastal woods my entire adult life. Keeping the deck plank grooves clean of debrie is important to inhibit dry rot and extend the life of the wood. I have both redwoods and oak trees above my deck. The leaves and acorns will not blow out. I have tried many home made "tools", this one is the best ever-no bending over, narrow enough for tight planks and very sturdy.
I have already purchased a second one for my friend.
from Seattle, WA on 1/6/2008
I tried using the tool to clean my back deck and it kept getting stuck on the nails. I'm not sure how most decks are put together but for me, the nails are about 10-12 inches apart in the crevices. It just didn't help much. The construction is quality and from what I've seen of the other reviews I think it could work if your deck is built differently than mine. I think it is worth a try.
from Black Diamond, WA on 1/5/2008
My neighbor's tree deposits thousands of "helicopters" onto my deck which get lodged between the slats. The Groove and Crevice Cleaner is the perfect tool for easily and conveniently removing them as well as little pebbles and other debris.
from Greensboro, Georgia on 1/4/2008
A great tool to clean those leaves that get stuck between the planks of my porches.
This thing has kept my deck cleaner than it's been in a long time. Thanks to it's intelligent design it helps keep leaves out of my deck crevices. Most people think that it's functionality would end there, but it doesn't. I have had a serious squirrel problem recently and this handy hook has allowed me to capture several of them, quite humanely, and release them into the wild. It is also handy for keeping kids off my deck. The hook design allows me to trip them up easily when they get egg on my deck. This was totally worth the money.
from Minneapolis, MN on 12/21/2007
This is a very useful tool to help get leaves out of wooden slats on a deck, esp for people who have a lot of trees in the yard.
from Fallston, Maryland on 12/19/2007
It seems to do the job with help of a blower.
from Virginia on 12/19/2007
It's easy to clean up your deck as you don't have to bend down to clean out the gunk that gets trapped in the crevices.
from Pittsburgh, PA on 12/19/2007
Easy to use. Gets out debri even in tight spaces.
from Atlanta, GA on 11/9/2007
Good product to get all the leaves off your deck.
from New York on 11/4/2007
Does a good job of cleaning crevices with reasonable effort.
from Brookfield, WI on 10/27/2007
Anyone that has a deck made of wood would be wise to purchase this item. It allows cleaning the grooves without getting on your knees to do it. I tried many ways to get this job done and was elated as to how it performed.
from Granville, OH on 10/24/2007
This works nicely to enable me to clear the spaces between the boards on my deck without having to bend over or kneel.
from Tulsa, OK on 10/23/2007
We have about 1000 sq ft of wood decks. We do all the maintenance ourselves--and are very fussy! The crevice cleaner makes easy work of one of our frequent maintenance tasks.
from Michigan on 10/23/2007
We passed it around the group while having dinner out on the deck; everyone took a turn and we cleaned out most of the crevices right there.
from Santa Rosa, CA on 10/23/2007
My deck sits under several huge trees & is cluttered with leaves and acorns. The crevice cleaning tool works perfectly to clean between the boards. Then I just blow off the debris with an electric blower.
from Northeast on 10/23/2007
I purchased this item to clean moss between stones and found it didn't get the job done. Not sure if I couldn't get the right angle from a standing position, but other small tools worked better.
from Bristol, New Hampshire on 10/23/2007
This tool saved by back! No more bending to clean the crevices on the deck. Easily removed pet hair and leaves from the spaces between the deck floor boards.
from Rockville, Md. on 10/23/2007
It saves your back from so much bending.
Cleans grooves completely.
from Huntsville, AL on 10/22/2007
My husband uses this tool to clean the leaves and other debris from the cracks in our front and back decks. Much easier on his back than the down-on-your-knees approach we used to use. Hopefully, a regular cleaning (probably done more often now, since this is fairly easy) will extend the life of our decking.
from Huntingtown MD on 10/22/2007
This tool makes cleaning my deck easier on my back, but the handle still could be longer so I wouldn't have to bend so much.
from Indianapolis, IN on 10/22/2007
This item works great to clean the channels between planks on a patio deck. Needs a handle rather than a grip
from Landisville, PA on 10/22/2007
We have a very large deck area. Our leaves start falling and this crevice tool allows up to keep up with the clean-up on a weekly basis.
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from Metairie, LA on 10/22/2007
This is the best gadget for getting the crud out of the spaces between deck boards that I ever saw. Water was getting under my doorsill because the spaces were clogged with dog hair, leaves, dirt, etc. It is easy to use but takes a little elbow grease so I haven't cleared the entire deck yet. But it shouldn't take more than a couple of hours to clean 8 years worth of accumulation.
from Wilmette, IL on 10/22/2007
It gets between the cracks and is built to last.
from Greenwich,Ct. on 10/22/2007
I have a hickoy nut tree growing over ny deck, this isthe first year I was able to remone the shells without killing my back or knees.
from Weld, Maine on 10/22/2007
LOVED this product! I would like it even more if the handle was a little longer. I am only 5'5" and it seemed a little short to me.
from Long Island, NY on 10/22/2007
I bought this product because I needed something to help clean out the grooves in my deck. Works great!
from Troy MI on 10/22/2007
This is a unique product that fills its mission.
from Jacksonville, IL on 10/22/2007
Handle slips off very easily.
from Boston, MA on 10/22/2007
The only drawback is that the handle should be longer; I'm average height (5'10") and the handle length requires too much bending from the waist for maximum comfort during use.
from Sterling, Va. on 10/22/2007
By it's design it rides over the support beams under my deck very nicely as I clean out the groove.
from Baltimore on 10/22/2007
It does the job it was designed for plus can be used to help pull small tree roots and other debris out of the gardern.
from Bellingham, WA. on 10/22/2007
Eliminates the need for crawling along to clear out debris
from Fort Worth, TX on 10/22/2007
This tool makes keeping our deck clean and clear a cinch! Easy to use and easy to store because of its slim shape.
from Oilville, VA on 10/22/2007
The hook was too thick to fit between the cracks in my patio. I've gone back to herbicides.
from San Francisco Bay Area on 10/11/2007
Works much better than the other "make do" solutions we've tried. We feed raccoons and feral cats, and the cat and dog food often gets stuck between the boards. My husband is into bonsai, and the little pebbles also find their way into the cracks - this handles it all beautifully.
I would like it to be longer, but the only real comoplaint I have is that the grip slips off fairly easily if you pull with any force at all. I'm hoping some duct tape will provide enough friction to prevent this.
from columbia, Maryland on 8/18/2007
We use this to clean between the boards on our deck. We were using an old kitchen knofe and it would take forever and kill our backs. This makes the job so much easier.
from Rockville, Maryland on 8/17/2007
Make sure you get this tool in the crevice. It's very sharp and can cut/scar your deck if not careful.