Command Large Utility Hooks, White, 3 Hooks and 6 Strips (17003-3ES)
Reliable for light items on smooth walls if the install steps are followed exactly.
The short version
- Renters who can't put holes in the walls
- People hanging light items such as towels, aprons, bags or brooms
- Anyone who expects to move hooks around later
- Your walls are textured, wallpapered or were painted recently
- You need to hang something heavier than 5 pounds
- You want to hang something valuable or breakable, or over a bed
What owners like
- No tools and no holes, which suits rentals and dorms
- Holds well on smooth, clean walls when the full install steps are followed
- Easy to reposition with replacement strips
Common complaints
- Falls off on textured, porous or freshly painted walls
- Bathrooms, kitchens and cold walls can weaken the bond
- Hanging an item right after mounting often leads to failure
- Removing the strip the wrong way can pull off paint
Based on The Amazon listing, retailer product pages at Dunn Lumber and Binding Source, a Hunker article on Command hook risks that cites the maker's instructions, and a Hometalk troubleshooting thread..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Jan 2026
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A pack of three large white plastic adhesive hooks from Command that each hold up to 5 pounds and come off the wall without nails or screws.
- Mounts with Command adhesive strips, so no hammer, drill or screws
- Strips stretch off the wall without holes, marks or sticky residue when removed correctly
- Hooks can be moved and reused with replacement strips
- Two strips per hook, so the pack includes a spare set for each hook
A good fit for renters and anyone hanging light everyday items such as towels, bags or cleaning tools on smooth, painted walls. The trade-off is that the adhesive only works when the steps are followed closely, and hooks tend to fail on textured, freshly painted or humid surfaces or when overloaded.
How it compares
Specs
- Contents
- 3 hooks and 6 large adhesive strips
- Weight capacity
- Up to 5 pounds per hook
- Material
- Plastic
- Color
- White
- Surfaces
- Paint, wood, tile and other smooth surfaces
- Model
- 17003-3ES
Worth knowing
- Command advises against hanging valuable or breakable items, or anything over a bed.
- Not for wallpaper, freshly painted walls, or uneven, porous or textured surfaces.
- Standard strips are for indoor use; heat, cold and humidity can weaken the adhesive.
Questions
How much weight can a Command large utility hook hold?
Up to 5 pounds per hook, per the package rating.
How long should I wait before hanging something?
The maker's instructions, as cited by Hunker, call for pressing the strip firmly and waiting about an hour before adding weight.
Why do Command hooks fall off?
Common causes are a dirty or textured surface, not pressing long enough, hanging too soon, humidity, cold walls or going over the weight limit.
How do I remove a Command hook without damaging the wall?
Take the hook off its base, hold the base, then pull the strip tab slowly straight down along the wall, stretching it rather than pulling it outward.
Can I reuse Command hooks?
The hooks can be reused with new strips. The strips themselves are single use.
Sources
- Amazon.com: Command Large Utility Hook Value Pack, 3 Hooks, 6 Strips
- Dunn Lumber: Command Large Utility Hook Value Pack
- Binding Source: Command Large Utility Hook 17003
- Hunker: Why You Might Want To Think Twice Before Using Command Hooks Again
- Hometalk: Would someone tell me what I'm doing wrong with command strips?
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
