Niwaki Mini Clean Mate
£10
The reality of gardening is simple: tools get dirty. Sap, residue and surface rust build up faster than you expect, especially on carbon steel. Left alone, that grime starts to affect how your tools work.
The Mini Clean Mate is a straightforward fix. It’s a rubber cleaning block that works like an eraser for rust and sap, helping you keep blades clean and working as they should. A small thing, but one you’ll reach for often.
Add a little water, rub gently, wipe away the residue, then protect the blade with oil before sharpening. It’s just as useful on knives or any other carbon steel that’s picked up rust or muck.
