The majority of laundry guard users had nothing but praise for the simple, yet effective, contraption. But there were a few outliers who remarked on its less-than-stellar quality, including the strength of the magnets and the cheaper material used for the guard itself. Others who had certain washer and dryer models, particularly ones that did not have a fully flat surface, claimed that the laundry guard did not work at all. And some, even those who enjoyed the product, argued that it is just too expensive for what it is. 

If spending more than $30 is also out of your budget for a sock-saving contraption, there are plenty of other options to consider. This laundry guard from QVC is only $13 and is the same height and width as the pricier Amazon version. Plus, it’s available in black for those looking for more color options (the Amazon product only comes in white and grey). We also found this Amazon option, which is almost identical to the viral TikTok version, for just $25, and comes with sticker magnets for those with a curved washer/dryer surface.