Finding the Best Magnetic Key Holder

Perhaps you’ve seen these super cute cloud magnetic key holders on social media and wondered—do they really work?

We tried out several to discover, yes, they actually work! If you have a key ring made from iron (NOT copper, alloy, aluminum or stainless steel), then they will stick to these clever clouds.

We like these key holders since they solve that age old problem—where did you leave your keys? 

Even if you put your keys on a dresser at the front door, they can still get lost in a pile of mail.

Before you buy a magnetic key holder, keep in mind these tips:

• To avoid wall damage, consider using 3M Command strips. These magnetic key holders come with adhesive backing . . . but that might damage your wall when removed.

• Zinc key rings may not stick to the magnet.

• Some key rings may not work. Some magnetic key holders don’t work if your keys don’t contain enough iron. Good news: the first pick in this article includes extra key rings in case yours don’t work.

Here are the magnetic key holders we’ recommend:

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