Shoppers in their 70s swear by this $8 grabber tool for hard-to-reach items

Sometimes, seemingly simple tasks like getting a jar out of the pantry or a spare set of sheets on a high shelf can be a struggle — especially if you're dealing with conditions like arthritis, have limited mobility or are on the shorter side. But thousands of shoppers have found a helping hand in the FiPlus PowerGrip T9 Grabber Tool. This nifty gizmo, which looks like a long claw with a handle, acts like an extension of your arm to better access small items while helping to reduce the strain that comes from bending and reaching. Oh, and you'll pay just $8 for this grabber tool with Amazon Prime. Sweet, right?

FitPlus PowerGrip T9 Grabber Tool

$8

Say goodbye to the burden of bending. 

$8 at Amazon

BackEZ Handle Attachment

$12

This extra handle snaps onto the shaft of gardening tools, rakes and shovels to give you better leverage, keep you from crouching and help protect you from straining your back.

"Want to save your back? This inexpensive, ingenious design will fit the bill," wrote a rave reviewer. "I live in the Northeast. We get some decent heavy snowfall on occasion. My back is usually sore for days from the bending and lifting. With this nifty addition to my shovel, it is so much easier to lift a heavy shovelful of snow. Now, instead of my back, my left arm can carry half the weight. It is a more balanced way so that my back doesn't go out on me. It's a great workout now. ... Inexpensive and a life-changer."

$12 at Amazon

So, how does this popular picker-upper work? All you do is pull the lever on the handle and the claws will close around the item you need to grab. The claw has texturized rubber ends for a more secure grip, as well as a magnet on one end to make nabbing certain metal objects even easier. The sturdy metal bar was designed with longtime use in mind, and conveniently folds down to a compact 16 inches. It extends out to 32 inches to help you reach high items.

From picking up trash in the yard to lifting up items stored on shelves in your garage, kitchen and beyond, the FiPlus grabber tool is here to make everyday tasks a whole lot easier.

Still not convinced this grabber tool belongs in your cart? Take it from the more than 33,000 Amazon customers who have already given it a perfect five-star rating.

"I have really bad arthritis in my hands and I can't bend over due to a spinal injury," shared one Amazon fan. "I've owned so many grabbers and they are all in the trash now. ... This is one that really stands out! It works on even the smallest things. It's lightweight and I love knowing that whatever needs to be picked up, I have a tool that will give me no problem. I've even picked up a postage stamp with this."

"Best pick-up tool I've ever had," raved this septuagenarian. "I'm 76 and just don't bend like I used to. This tool is very helpful. I've bought the cheap ones, but no more. This is built very well and can pick up fairly heavy items. I LIKE IT!"

"I’m in my sixties with a bad back, and this little device is just what I needed," wrote a third shopper. "Bending over is very tough on my back. Now I can pick up the dog toys with ease! Bought one for my daughter who is pregnant ... Now she can pick up after her one-year-old without bending over! Love it!"

"I do love this grab stick," gushed a final reviewer. "It works great, not flimsy, good construction. My only minor complaint is the grips. They aren't as ergonomic as I'd like. But I think it depends on the individual. I'd rather have no finger indents so I can grip the way my hand naturally holds the handle. Once again, very minor."

Another strain-reducing tool Amazon shoppers love? The top-rated BackEZ, which makes tasks like gardening, shoveling and raking a breeze.

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.