I just remembered something else which is very useful to have, which is a
hamster carrier - they can be used to transport your hamster home safely, safe place to put your hamster in when doing monthly cage cleans and also very useful if you ever need to take your hamster to a vet.
I have the
Ferplast aladino carrier - medium - this is an ideal size for a Syrian hamster
http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/aladino-carrier