Fridge magnets can be useful to beautify drab-white refrigerator doors, capture important objects, transmit messages, and more. In this area, too, there are some things to keep in mind to avoid getting the wrong model in the end – and this article will show you what it is!

It’s just a magnet – right?
Theoretically already. Practically, you should not forget some things. Ask yourself the following questions before you buy:

– How big should the magnet be? Important: The size does not necessarily say something about the power of the magnet. Decisive for this is the magnetic field strength (which you can not find out when buying a product). If you e.g. To hold photos, very small magnets are recommended so that they do not obscure the images.

– Should it be nice or functional? There are products in typical „magnetic gray“ as well as variants that are elaborately designed. Pretty, personal photos turn the mostly monochrome refrigerator doors into a colorful, versatile eye-catcher. Nevertheless, you do not have to do without the actual function of a magnet.

– In case of doubt: Buy too many rather than too few magnets. Otherwise, you can not implement the originally intended purpose. If you end up with too many fridge magnets, just use them elsewhere in the household. They are useful almost everywhere.

You have the key data now – but how about a personal magnet?

Framing the fridge magnet yourself
Meanwhile, there is also the option of magnets for your fridgeto design by hand. This of course involves a little effort, but in the end you will also get a tailor-made product. Conceivable motives may be photos of family or pets or simply pictures that you like. Here you have the choice between different sizes, shapes and surfaces. Both matte and reflective back models are available in stores.

Soft-touch magnets for the refrigerator are also an option: The slightly soft, almost yielding surface feels interestingly different and thus differs from the somewhat cool, metallic look of normal magnets. Of course, self-design has one drawback: it costs money. The individual look also comes with a higher price tag. Whether it’s worth it or not, you have to decide for yourself. In addition, very small purchase quantities are usually not possible.

Attention: Neodymium magnets
You should be a little careful if you buy the magnets mentioned in the title. This variant adheres significantly more to metals. For example, if you choose very flat neodymium magnets and attach them to the refrigerator door, you probably will not be able to remove them without tools. You do not even have to try it with your fingernail. Flat kitchen knives and all other (hard) objects that you can push between the magnet and the refrigerator door are sufficient.

Nevertheless, they have a use: you might want to have heavy objects like a small one Wallor attach a board on which you can later write with chalk. Conventional magnets are then often not strong enough to hold the weight on the refrigerator door. Neodymium magnets are also child resistant due to their extraordinary strength, because the hands of the offspring are guaranteed not to be able to move these magnets (for example, to put them in the mouth and inadvertently swallow them).

Conclusion: actually quite simple!
Size, Price, Strength and Design: These four features should be kept in mind when buying. Buy too many magnets, this is not a broken leg. Keep your distance from over-priced fridge magnets with motifs. There, that motif is often not printed on metal, but plastic, which in turn is attached by adhesive to the magnet – and the glue does not last forever.