The Best Cabinet Childproofers

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Thurber
Published on
November 12th, 2019

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Ben has over a decade of experience in cleaning projects of all types along the entire eastern seaboard of the United States. Ben’s formal training and certifications in cleaning include the AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Technician), WRT (Water restoration technician), CCT (Carpet Cleaning technician), as well as several other certifications from the IICRC. Ben has managed teams involved in cleaning projects around the United States. Ben’s passion for cleaning and leading teams goes back as far as he can remember.

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Once your children are mobile, in terms of crawling and walking, it can be scary when it comes to trying to keep them out of cabinets or other places you don’t want them to be. Whether you are trying to keep them away from chemicals, cleaners, or you just don’t want them disorganizing your things, child cabinet locks can be key. There are so many options, types, and brands of cabinet childproof locks on the market. We tested an assortment of options to find the best options for you and your household. We wanted to make sure these locks would help you keep your home and your family safe and protected. The winner of our testing was Skyla Homes child safety cabinet locks.

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Testing Categories

The main testing categories we looked into were the best value, multiple uses, easy adult access, materials, and guarantee or money-back offers. It was key that each product did well in all of the categories, not just one or two.

Top Pick

Skyla Homes -
Child Safety
Cabinet Locks

The Skyla Homes cabinet locks are the number one selling child safety lock. They combine really great price & value with a tried & true technology that is extremely easy to use in your home.

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Most notable upside: The Skyla locks incorporate their top performing technology to ensure the locks work the way you need them to. The locks are built to be easy to use, simple to operate, and they minimize inconvenience while maximizing safety. These locks are very diverse and can be used on many things throughout your home, such as cabinets, trash cans, toilets, appliances, and more. These locks are easy to use and easy to move, if necessary. The high quality 3M adhesive backing is strong and dependable, but also easy to remove without damage or mess. These locks are very easy for an adult to use but hard for a child to figure out. The technology featured on these locks is the same as on a pill bottle, where you squeeze and press down and turn. These locks are made from only non-toxic materials, so you will feel better about them being in your home and around your child. These locks can be installed without any drilling, measuring, or hassle.

Biggest downsides: Some parents claim the stickiness doesn’t last very long. Some parents claim they are not as easy to remove as mentioned.

Honorable Mention

Adoric
Sliding
Cabinet Locks

Adoric u-shaped sliding cabinet locks are an adjustable lock latch with an extra-long U-shaped latch that allows you to flexibly adjust the lock length to cater to different cabinet door handles.

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Most notable upside: Adoric U-shaped sliding cabinet locks are an adjustable lock latch with an extra-long U-shape. These locks allow you to flexibly adjust the lock length to cater to the different cabinet door handle sizes. These lock latches are easily assembled with no tool or drill required. The no adhesive design helps to conveniently remove the lock without leaving marks on the furniture. To unlock them, you simultaneously press two buttons, which makes it very easy for adults to use but very difficult for children to figure out. The wide application is suitable for all kinds of mushroom-shaped knobs and D-shaped or annular handles, such as cabinets, side-by-side refrigerators, cupboards, storage doors, and more. These locks are reusable and convenient. These locks come with a year long refund. Adoric strives to provide the best products for child safety and stands behind each product. The design of this product makes it very resilient and hard to destroy or break.

Biggest downsides: They are a little hard to use on some cabinets that have wider-set handles. The latches don’t always match up, which makes them difficult to use sometimes.

Also Consider

Munchkin Xtraguard
Dual Action
Multi Use Latches

Munchkin Xtraguard dual action multi-use latches secure cabinets, drawers, appliances, toilet seats, & more with a double-layer of security providing tamper-resilience & double locking capabilities.

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Most notable upside: This product easily secures cabinets, drawers, appliances, toilet seats, and more. These feature a double layer of security, with tamper-resilience and double locking capabilities. These locks are easy to install. The Munchkin locks require dual button operation to release and rotate in order to open. The design of these locks is easy to use for adults but hard for children. The flexible strap on the locks allows for the product to reach around corners. These locks are great for keeping children out of the refrigerator. This product is great for keeping children out of entertainment centers or other places you need to limit tiny hands from exploring. These lock products do not require drills, holes, or tools to install.

Biggest downsides: The adhesive on these products may not be ideal for toilet bowls, as many have said it comes off shortly after installing. There are some types of plastics that this product doesn’t seem to adhere to well.

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Tips for Effective Cabinet Childproofers

No matter how attentive a parent is, a child can still easily slip away unnoticed and get into something you don’t want them in. Child locks for cabinets, toilets, trash cans, and more can keep you from being frustrated, as well as keeping your little one away from anything you don’t want them interacting with. Make sure you think through any cabinets with things you want to be stored away, whether that is cleaning supplies and chemicals or breakable heirlooms.

A Note About Safety and Storage

Always make sure the child can’t get pieces of the locks off and swallow them.

The Best Cabinet Childproofers

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Thurber

The Cleaning Institute

Testing Categories

Skyla Homes -
Child Safety
Cabinet Locks

Adoric
Sliding
Cabinet Locks

Munchkin Xtraguard
Dual Action
Multi Use Latches

All Our Picks

Skyla Homes -
Child Safety
Cabinet Locks

Adoric
Sliding
Cabinet Locks

Munchkin Xtraguard
Dual Action
Multi Use Latches

Tips for Effective Cabinet Childproofers

A Note About Safety and Storage

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The Best Cabinet Childproofers

Your guide to this review today is by Cleaning expert Ben Thurber

The Cleaning Institute

Testing Categories

Skyla Homes -Child Safety Cabinet Locks

Adoric Sliding Cabinet Locks

Munchkin XtraguardDual ActionMulti Use Latches

All Our Picks

Skyla Homes -Child Safety Cabinet Locks

Adoric Sliding Cabinet Locks

Munchkin XtraguardDual ActionMulti Use Latches

Tips for Effective Cabinet Childproofers

A Note About Safety and Storage

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Skyla Homes -
Child Safety
Cabinet Locks

Adoric
Sliding
Cabinet Locks

Munchkin Xtraguard
Dual Action
Multi Use Latches

Skyla Homes -
Child Safety
Cabinet Locks

Adoric
Sliding
Cabinet Locks

Munchkin Xtraguard
Dual Action
Multi Use Latches