If doing yard work has become a literal pain thanks to all that bending over and kneeling, you’re going to want to hear about the genius stand-up weed puller that reviewers are calling “a magic wand for weeds” — no bending required.
Made by a family-owned small business, Grampa’s Weeder has been around since 1913, according to the brand. Over 100 years later, it’s a viral TikTok darling and an Amazon bestseller with over 47,000 5-star ratings.
The weeder’s handle is 45 inches long and the head has a footpad that you step on to push the tool into the ground, so you can pull out weeds without needing to bend down or kneel in the dirt. This is especially handy for people with mobility issues, arthritis, carpal tunnel, or a large area they need to cover because of how quickly it pulls.
The head’s four-claw design is best for working on softer soil, according to the brand, but it can remove weeds down to their roots, something reviewers appreciate. “This is the best thing I have EVER bought. It plucks the weeds right out of the ground, full root and all! It could not be easier or more fun to use!” said one reviewer, who also noted the tool “goes into the ground like butter.”
The tool is simple to use, and multiple reviewers even call the process fun.
In fact, this handy little tool is so adored it has reviewers writing full-on love letters. “I never knew I could be in love with a yard tool, but I guess the universe works in mysterious ways. I have fallen in love with this thing, and I can not get enough. I walk around my yard pulling weeds out all the time,” one reviewer wrote. They also called the tool the “best invention ever.” “I love that I do not have to bend over, this tool is seamless, and very easy to use.”
Another said, “What would have taken me hours to do took 20 to 30 minutes, tops. The best part is that it was sooo satisfying. I feel like sneaking into all my neighbors yards and getting all the weeds. It’s addicting lol. Just buy it.”
Multiple others were so enamored with the weeder, they also gifted it to friends and family. “Have since bought 2 more for each father for Fathers Day and they love them,” one reviewer said. “My dad 90 years old finished his yard and has moved on to neighbors yard. It makes it effortless to get out weeds of all kinds not just dandelions.”
Below, check out some more promising reviews for Grampa’s Weeder — and know that this only scratches the surface, because many more customers have written creative odes to the tool’s capabilities and ease of use. $40 to save time, save your back and have fun? Sounds like a bargain to us.
“Our lawn was absolutely overrun with dandelions, as if the yard had just given up and decided to become a salad bar. Enter this magical little device. Grampa’s Weeder doesn’t just pull weeds, it extracts their soul. Whole roots, clean pull, no bending over like a gremlin with lower back issues.
The satisfying pop of the dandelion surrendering to your superiority? Immaculate. I now roam the lawn like a justice seeking lawn wizard, avenging grass one weed at a time.
If you want to feel powerful, productive, and slightly petty about plants, this is the tool for you.” — JesOneS
“Works great! We are senior citizens and appreciate the length and ease of using it. No assembly required. Sturdy wooden handle and metal, not too heavy and we don’t have to bend much to remove the weeds from it. It is actually kinda addicting to use…..we are always saying…just one more weed and we will quit…but continue on. It is easiest to use and remove weeds when the soil is not moist.” — GranM
“I am so happy that I purchased the grandpa’s weeder! I am 69 years old and after many years of landscaping, my previous home, discovered it’s a little more challenging twenty years later. Weeding can be difficult if you have any back issues. I found that this weeder definitely works and even removes blackberry vines that saves me injury from thornes and saves my back. I did find it worked much better in softer soil.
It is a very well made product, this tool will last many years.
This is my new favorite tool!” — Rene’ Wick
“Where has this been my whole life?! I was so sick and tired of trying to pull weeds and not getting the whole root. Not only was it hard and hell on the hands it was so frustrating! I bought this and it is so easy! Step, bend, and pull. My hands don’t hurt nor does my back or knees. My kids actually want to do it because it’s so easy! I kind of find it fun! I want to go pull weeds in random fields! It is so easy and quick! The tool is sturdy and very durable especially against a 4 and 6 yesr old who treat it like a pogo stick! I have never had weeds come out ao easy and it’s not sharp! Even thought it’s not sharp it is easy to use and fits over all weeds” — Katie
“I love this thing! I enjoy going out to weed now! 😅 I recommend this to at least 3 people who bought & love it too! I’m glad I got the good brand one because I know the cheaper ones have broken quickly for some people! My only complaint is that maybe I should have bought 2 because when my daughters see me using it they want to take a turn and then don’t give it back 😂😅 the sound of the roots ripping out is so satisfying!!” — Joanne gentzler
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A reviewer-beloved adjustable footrest for under your desk
You might spend more of your day in front of a desk than out in the garden, but you can still get back pain sitting down. Enter this memory foam under-desk footrest with more than 9,000 5-star ratings, which reduces pressure on your lower back and provides a soft place for your feet to rest without compromising your posture. The base can also detach to take the height from 6 inches to 4 inches, depending on how tall you need to footrest to be. (P.S. Watch out for the occasional sale on this product; it’s been known to happen before!)
Promising review: “I have been using a stool under my desk for the last few years and my feet were constantly getting nerve pinches from resting against the edge of the stool. It was always difficult to keep it where I needed it so I would inevitably end up with leg and back pain. With this new stool my feet are comfortable for the entire 8+ hours I am using it. It feels like I’m resting my feet on a bed. I don’t even think about it anymore. I love this thing! I’m even thinking about getting another for my gaming desk so I don’t have to keep moving this one.” — Amanda-lorian
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An exfoliating back scrubber to make shower time much less stressful
You should never have to sacrifice getting clean due to mobility challenges — you just need to find the right tool for the job. That’s where this scrubber comes in: The 20-by-8.2 inches of fabric has a concave-convex texture for exfoliation, and comes with a handle on each end so you can scrub soap up and down your back in the shower, and around the rest of your body, without straining your arms around for those impossible-to-reach places.
Promising review: “Just the perfect back exfoliate I was looking for. I have bad shoulders and can’t reach behind my back well. This was long enough so I could reach & scrub all areas. Also good on legs!!!” — TrishaFL
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An ergonomic handle attachment to make sweeping, shoveling, and raking less strenuous
Tasks that require standing up and using a tool with a long-but-not-long-enough handle — like a broom or mop — can have your back screaming at you by the end. That’s why it’s worth investing in this handle attachment, which you can grip to the shaft of your tool and reduce your back bending by 30%.
Promising review: “We just had a snow storm that dropped eight inches of wet, heavy snow. I got my trusty aluminum Tru-Temper snow shovel and quickly attached this yellow plastic D-shaped device to the handle. After shoveling a few times I adjusted the handle attachment and tightened it down with the Allen wrench that’s included. All I can say is what a difference! It takes nearly two hours to clear my driveway and when I’m done I’m usually in pain and my back is stiff and sore. This handle let’s you use your arms to lift the snow shovel without bending over and pulling upwards with your back. I wish I heard about this 20 years ago. A “must have” for anyone that has to shovel snow.” — Tough Critic
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A back applicator for sunscreen, lotion, and more
Similar to the shower exfoliator above, this product is all about helping you reach places on your body you might not otherwise be able to. Equipped with a 16-inch curved handle and a foam pad that can easily be rinsed off to clean, this applicator will no doubt come in handy for slathering on SPF during beach days this summer.
Promising review: “I already have two of these applicators. I bought another for my 102-year-old uncle. He likes it. Very helpful. I like mine because I’ve had shoulder replacement surgery and no longer have the mobility I need to apply lotion by hand. Great for that! Excellent price, too.” — Modoc Organ Gig
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A grabbing tool that saves you from bending or reaching too far
From items you’ve dropped on the floor to things you’ve stored on a high shelf, this 34-inch tool can grab them all without throwing your back out of whack. The rubber jaw rotates so you can easily grab hold of even the smallest items, and when you’re not using it, the handle folds in the center, making it easier to store away.
Promising review: “After having back surgery & having restrictions of not bending, this thing comes in SO handy. It very easily picks up even the tiniest things (lint, coins, leaves that have fallen from House plants, etc) It is also helpful in picking up clothes off the floor & putting in washing machine! I even use it to remove my socks & leggings. It’s making my life so much easier. Save your back & get this grabber!” — Amazon Customer
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An electric spin scrubber with over 9,000 5-star ratings
Thanks to its four rotating brush heads that can spin for 90 minutes before needing a charge, this spin scrubber will not only spare you a backache, it’ll also save you a whole lot of time and energy. It’s cordless and waterproof, making it especially convenient for bathroom cleaning, and the long handle will keep you from having to bend over.
Promising review: “I was looking for a product that would clean grout in a variety of places in my home. This was a great find! The adjustable extension handle was long enough to be comfortable and not strain my back. I have a large shower that is all tile and I was able to clean it without standing on a ladder. The replacement brush heads provided enough variety for all of my cleaning needs. It is cordless, and once it is charged I was able to clean about 1200 square feet if tile without having to recharge.” — Karen E. Stearns
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A sock and stocking aid kit to make the on-and-off process easier
When you have limited mobility, something as simple as putting on socks for the day can become an arduous task. This two-piece kit comes with a sock aid and remover to solve that problem. Just slide your sock on the sock aid, then use the handles to tug it over your foot. When you’re ready to remove, the remover gives you some extra length to slide into the sock and push it off. Both parts are thin and flexible, making it easy to slide in and out between your sock and your leg or foot.
Promising review: “Back pain has made it very difficult for me to bend over and put my socks on. This product is a godsend. It is easy to use and has taken all the stress out of this early morning task.” — RO
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