Bath time goes badly for most cats and dogs because of the hands, not the water. Fingertips and nails feel like restraint. A silicone glove changes the contact entirely: you rub with a soft, blunt surface that works shampoo down to the skin and lifts loose hair as you go, and a lot of animals stop fighting the bath once it feels like being stroked rather than being scrubbed.

The rest of the kit covers the jobs that fall between professional grooms. Two stainless steel combs handle everyday brushing and pull out dead undercoat before it lands on the sofa. The clippers and file keep claws blunt, which protects your floors, your furniture and your forearms, and keeps the nail short enough that the quick recedes rather than creeping forward. Everything stores together, which matters more than it sounds: grooming kit that lives in one place actually gets used.

• Silicone bath-scrubbing glove for washing and hair lifting
• Two stainless steel combs
• Nail clippers and a nail file
• Brush included in the full set
• Four bundle options, from three pieces up to the five-piece set
• Suitable for cats and dogs
• Priced at GBP 8.99

Who it's for: Owners doing routine grooming at home between professional appointments, particularly of pets who hate being handled at the sink.