I remember being so proud to chop an onion for the first time at the age of 18. I learned from Rachael Ray and I think I did a good job of it – as long as you ignore the fact that I was wearing lab glasses as a precaution against arc fumes. I didn’t cut my finger and the pieces were even, but I wasn’t prepared for the wave of grief I experienced when I brought my hand to my face.
My hands smelled just like my grandmother’s. Now, would Bertie Fay like it if the first thing I wrote publicly about her was that her hands always smell like onions? I probably didn’t, but I ate amazing food every time I visited her, and the smell of onions reminds me of her love and care. However, I think this affection is unique to me, and walking around with onion-scented hands probably isn’t ideal. Even as the years have passed, it’s still a problem I’ve dealt with – until now.
I learned there is a $10 chemical-free solution to this problem: the Rub-a-Way Bar, a stainless steel odor absorber. Simply rub the bar across your hands, with or without water, and the scents will transfer from your skin to the metal. Then throw the bar in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
Reviewer Kathryn Park received the bar as a stocking stuffer and thought it was a “funny device,” but writes, “Much to my surprise, it worked fantastically!” After reviewing dozens of similar rave reviews, I decided to try it out for myself.
I tried the Rub-a-Way Bar and am now a believer.
I chopped up the onions to pickle for the salad, then grabbed the bar to work its magic. When I yelled, “Oh my God,” my husband poked his head into the kitchen to see what was going on and was understandably confused when I replied, “Smell my hands!” It took maybe three seconds to remove the smell. I couldn’t believe how well it worked.
The Rub-a-Way bar eliminates all unwanted odors, from garlic to fish. It cleans effortlessly and comes with a lifetime warranty. It even comes in different forms, like fish, garlic or a miniature version. I have nothing because this product is perfect. For just $10 I can go from kitchen prep to date night in seconds and never smell like onions.
Luckily, I still have my grandmother’s hand-embroidered napkins to remember her by.