Oxo Good Grips Spreader

This is not a kitchen essential, but I love it. I only bought it to take advantage of the 4 for 3 promotion, and as it turns out, I use it almost everyday. I have had it for over a year, and it still looks like new. I rarely use the dishwasher, so I wash mine by hand. I probably wouldn't bother putting something like this in the dishwasher anyway.

I like to bake, and I use the spreader to spread butter over the dough for cinnamon rolls, spread pizza sauce over pizza dough, and I have used it a couple of times to put the frosting on cupcakes. What a great tool for 5 bucks!

Having read a few negative reviews, I was extra careful when I purchased the GoodGrips spreader one year ago. It never soaked in water, and it never saw the insides of my dishwasher. After using it three times, it rusted. The cause? Mayonnaise!

With the exception of the serrated edge, the rust was easily removed with Barkeeper's Friend, which can be found at better super markets.

This is the best tool for spreading sandwich filling on bread. I love it.

Best part about this spreader is its grip! Comfortable to use and easy to clean. A no-brainer to buy.

I have had this spreader for several years now. I really like it, but you have to take REALLY good care of it, or buy a new one every year or so. You must dry it immediately after washing, so that it won't rust (I wash mine in the dishwasher sometimes, but make sure to pull it out right away when it's done). Also, the grip at the bottom became unglued shortly after using it. This is possible due to me washing it in the dishwasher though.

Now when I wash the spreader, I remove the handle (water will get into the handle and you don't want that), wash it by hand and dry it off. Then I let it set a few hours more, and put the item back together again. If this sounds like too much hassle for you, then you might look elsewhere.