Kmart has long been a treasure trove for shoppers seeking budget-friendly finds. However, their recent attempt to introduce a 'game-changing' laundry organisation tool has sparked a lively debate among their customers.

The bone of contention?

A humble $8 Magnetic Basket that Kmart claims is a 'game-changer' for laundry organisation.



In a recent post on their official social media account, Kmart showcased a video featuring the Magnetic Basket.

The clip demonstrated the plastic container attached to the side of a clothes dryer, serving as a handy storage solution for laundry products.



The caption accompanying the video read, 'When it comes to keeping your laundry organised, our magnetic basket is a game-changer!'

The post, however, was met with a wave of scepticism from Kmart fans who argued that the product was merely fulfilling its intended purpose and, therefore, could not be classified as a 'hack'.

'Is it really a hack if it's literally doing what it is designed for?' one user questioned, echoing the sentiments of many others.

Another user suggested a more creative use for the basket, stating, 'We keep one on the side of our fridge with the takeout menus in it,' before further arguing that their method works better.

The consensus among these critics was that an actually useful method should alter the original use or aesthetics of the product. If it doesn’t, then the tip ‘lacks legitimacy’.

You can check Kmart’s post below:



The debate didn't stop there.

Some users raised concerns about the product's reliability, with one sharing a personal experience: 'My magnet fell off the first time.'

Others expressed doubts about the basket's ability to hold weight, especially when the dryer is in use.

‘We all know it's falling as soon as the dryer is turned on,' one user commented.

‘Until it holds weight, then BANG, massive clean up,’ another added.



Despite the criticism, the magnetic basket had its defenders.

Some customers vouched for its surprising capacity, and Kmart joined the discussion, confirming that the product can 'hold up to 3kg at its maximum weight capacity.'

The lively debate also sparked a broader discussion about the overuse and misapplication of the term 'hack.'

With one calling it the ‘most overused and misappropriated word of a generation'.



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