Part of Aldi’s Ambiano small-appliance range, this ultrasonic cleaner is aimed at the budget end of the market, competing with basic jewellery and glasses cleaners from the likes of iSonic and generic Amazon models. It uses high-frequency vibrations in water to lift off grime from hard surfaces and tight crevices — useful for things like rings, watch straps, spectacles and small metal items where wiping can’t reach. As with most home ultrasonic units, it’s about freshening and degreasing rather than restoring heavily tarnished pieces.

Who will get the most use out of an ultrasonic cleaner?

If you regularly wear jewellery, handle oily tools, or clean glasses daily, it can save time compared with scrubbing. It’s less suited to porous stones, delicate finishes, or anything with loose settings — when in doubt, stick to gentle hand cleaning.

• LED display + touch controls: clearer cycle selection and status at a glance.
• Three-button panel (on/off/set): simple operation for quick, repeatable cleaning runs.