This $7 Brush Is a Faster, Easier Way to Remove Corn Silk

Few things in life are sweeter than juicy in-season corn. But there’s one tool that might actually make summer’s golden child even better: a $7 gadget that removes the wispy, irksome corn silk clinging to your kernels.

The Corn Silkster from kitchen utensil powerhouse Chef’n has one job — brushing away stubborn strands that get stuck on your freshly shucked corn — and hundreds of five-star Amazon reviewers confirm it does it with excellence. In fact, some users say it’s the easiest, fastest technique they’ve tried. 

Chef’n Silkster Corn Brush

Pulling on corn silk at the top of your ears can actually assist with removing the tough husk. Simply grab the tassel topper along with the green leaves, then pull down and away from the ear. But for the stragglers that remain, whip out the Silkster. Made with flexible bristles, the brush easily reaches narrow nooks and crannies between kernels to lift out the fibers. And its palm-sized body is easy to hold as you work your way around the cob.

“It’s the champ at removing stubborn silk,” one reviewer wrote, while another said using it feels “like magic.” 

Others praise how the brush doesn’t harm the kernels and say that it’s also an excellent scrubber for other produce. 

“I decided to put it to the test on other veggies too, and boy, did it deliver,” a user said. “Carrots, zucchini, cucumbers — you name it, this brush handles it all.”

Ready to make your summer corn shine in salads, soups, ice cream, and more? Head to Amazon to stock up on this budget-friendly brush.

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At the time of publishing, the price was $7.