When you take a moment to consider how your trusty plunger is an absolutely essential bathroom tool for quickly fixing emergency plumbing problems, but also how some of us may go a year or more without needing to use it, it’s wild that no one has considered making the bog-standard plunger gathering dust in your corner a stylish makeover before Staff came along.
Plunger by Staff
Seriously, one of the things that stood out like a sore thumb in my sleek modern bathroom was my old bulky and unpleasantly plain plastic plunger, especially because its bland monochrome “basic hardware store design” clashed so hard with the room’s overall aesthetics. I recently discovered Staff’s Plunger, and while its vividly colored neon handle and iconic smiling face grabbed my attention, I wanted to see for myself if it was worth investing in. (Spoiler alert, it is!)
Pros
- Sturdy construction
- Available in five colors
- Notably effective at plunging a toilet
- Effortlessly gives a bathroom a pop of color and style
- Includes drip tray for easy maintenance
Cons
- Somewhat pricey (for a plunger)
- Doesn't come AI enabled to plunge before you ask
Specifications
- Dimensions: 6 inches (width) x 23.4 inches (height).
- Materials: Acrylic, rubber.
- Colors: Orange (reviewed,) Purple, Pink, Green, Blue.
- Price: $32.
- Sweet Nothings: Includes circular drip tray and a sweet smile.
Meet The Plunger
Staff’s mantra is to make the everyday a little bit more fun by infusing overlooked household items with vibrant colors and a sunny smile, and I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by that smile before I opened the box! They arrive perfectly packaged and are almost guaranteed to arrive safely, are offered in five eye-catching semi-transparent tones, and include a convenient and sleek drip tray that fits the plunger like a glove.
But what, you ask, makes Staff’s Plunger so special?
A Modern Design for Modern Bathrooms
As I noted earlier, plungers are a must-own when things go wrong, but they are admittedly ugly utilitarian objects that sit there for you to ignore for months on end. And yet, we’ve all simply accepted this tool’s inherent design as a piece of starkly unpleasant bathroom brutalism. That’s where Staff’s plungers shine. I love the Jolly Rancher-esque hard candy acrylic handle, how it catches light (artificial and natural) with a funky neon orange glow, and its silly deep purple face is an appealing cherry on top.
After tossing my old plunger into another, less attractive bathroom, I noticed that Staff’s nuclear orange model sports a smaller diameter and thus, takes up a bit less floor space. Its drip tray is a marked improvement over the default “plunger set on the floor” option most plungers force on their owners, and since Staff’s plunger doesn’t have a lip that curves in on itself, toilet water doesn’t get stuck inside after plunging; this self-draining design allows excess water to empty out into its compact tray overnight so you can simply pour it back into the toilet where it belongs. Sure, it’s cute and convenient, but it also gets the job done when it matters the most.
It’s easy to pick the tone that best matches your space, set the adorable plunger aside and appreciate the pop of color whenever you visit the lavatory, but I’m happy to say that The Plunger is as endearing as it is effective at unclogging a toilet. This model sports a mid-sized suction cup with a narrow interior cup that provides it with plenty of suction power with a flawless seal, and its shape is that perfect middle ground between huge and bulky plungers that churn the bowl like a hurricane and dinky dollar store options that get you far too close to the danger zone. Speaking of distance, I’m a big fan of The Plunger’s extra-long handle that keeps me far from the potential “splash zone” while plunging.
Plunger by Staff
In My Expert Opinion: More Than a Pretty Face
From its sturdy acrylic handle to its thick rubber suction cup, The Plunger feels reliably durable, so don’t be afraid to put it to good use when the time comes. Simply rinse it off, empty out its companion drip tray the next day, and it’ll be right as rain.
Yes, it is a bit pricier than the average plunger, but that’s the entire point: These are sleek and stylish plungers for modern homeowners who care about their design choices. I’d certainly rather pay a little bit more for a brilliantly colored plunger with a smile you’re going to appreciate 365 days a year instead of a cheap, toilet water-retaining, and colossal model taking up precious space.
If you’ve been searching for a way to instantly spruce up your bathroom, I highly recommend grabbing one of Staff’s colorful plungers today.
