These Bamboo back scratchers are cut from mature bamboo, and are very strong and sturdy. The handle is a comfortable hand filling 1 1/2″ wide, not a skinny stick like you’ll find on other back scratchers. The handles are stiff, so the back scratcher won’t bend away from your back when you’re trying to scratch hard. Each is hand made, no two are identical. Bamboo is a fantastic material. Not only is it strong and durable, but since it is technically a type of grass, it is also very easy to grow and harvest in an environmentally responsible manner. We’re so confident in these backscratchers that if you manage to break one, we’ll send you a free replacement as long as you cover the shipping costs.
$ 7.99
Decent enough to get the job done – but watch out for splinters!,
These are perfectly functional for the job they are designed to perform and they are a pretty good price to boot. The length is adequate to get all the way down to the small of your back and the scratching end won’t tear up your skin if you go easy with it. UPDATE November 17, 2011: all 3 of these are still in use in our house so I should add that while they may be light in actual weight, they are clearly durable and long-lasting. This makes them even a smarter purchase for the price when you consider that you will not have these things snapping in half on you after rigourous or frequent use by multiple household members and, unlike plastic, these leave a much smaller carbon footprint on the planet.
My only concern when I got them were the splinters that were present on all three of mine in the exact same place – on the scratching finger end on the left side. This is clearly caused by the method used to separate the soaked and formed bamboo in manufacturing. The good news – there’s a simple, cheap and very easy fix for this MINOR flaw. One can take a household sanding unit such as that Black & Decker Mouse thing ( Black & Decker MS800B Mouse Detail Sander With Dust Collection ), your Pedi-Paws Pet claw sander as seen on TV but remove the plastic guard first ( Ontel Products Corp Pet Nail Trimmer Pedip-Mc6 As Seen On Tv ) or best yet, just a plain old emery board such as the Double-sided Emery Boards – box of 144, 4 1/4″ – 4 5/8″. Take one of the above and file down the splintered ends until smooth. When satisfied, seal your back scratcher with a little clear nail polish, let it dry completely and you’re good to go! I used my Pedi-Paws Pet nail trimmer by removing the guard. That stupid device doesn’t do crap for trimming pet claws but it does work as a handy rotary sander! it fixed these babies right up and since most households have either clear nail polish on hand or can run and buy a small bottle for a buck, it’s worth doing.
After I sanded the rougher edges down on all three and sealed them with clear nail polish, I haven’t had any trouble with them since I bought them and used one just this morning. They’re helpful for women in the winter who might be wearing layers and don’t want have to disrobe to get at that pesky itch right under the back of her bra hook! That was my issue this morning and it got me to thinking, “wow, I’ve had these a long time and they are still going strong! Maybe I should update my review!” So, here I am to report that they are still working just the way they were intended to by the manufacturer. The flaw I mention is minor and so easily repaired that it should not dissuade you from a purchase. Just file them and seal them as I described and you’ll be a happy camper!
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|Great product!,
My husband has been wanting a back scratcher (I also get tired of having to scratch his back every day), so I thought I would give these a try since I know that bamboo is a solid product and it was a set of three for a good price. We received the product on time and it was well packaged. My husband loves this proudct and keeps one in each room of the house that he spends the most time in. I don’t get asked to scratch his back anymore so it definitely worked out for both of us. 😉
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|bamboo back scratcher,
good product very handy on the days that no one can scratch my back. very sturdy product. I will recommend this product to all itchy backs out there.
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