There are so many cool new gadgets that can help keep your house clean for you, so you can spend less time cleaning and more time doing the stuff you really love.
Clean floors without lifting a finger with robot vacuums
One of the most exciting cleaning gadgets to hit the scene in recent years is robot vacuums. These little robotic helpers roam around your floors and vacuum up dirt and dust all on their own. It’s like having your own personal cleaning minion!
Some robot vacuums, like the wildly popular iRobot Roomba, can be scheduled to clean when it’s most convenient for you. Simply set the schedule on the app and it’ll get to work when you want it to. The Roomba uses sensors to navigate around furniture and clean super thoroughly. It’ll even head back to its charging base when the battery gets low. Pretty smart, right?
Other robot vacuums like the Ecovacs Deebot N79S use lasers to map out the floorplan of your home for maximum efficiency. It can be controlled by voice commands through Alexa or Google Home too. The advanced mapping tech helps it clean every inch of floor thoroughly.
Considering robot vacuums do all the vacuuming for you without any effort on your part, they’re a dream come true for keeping floors fresh and hair-free.
Never scoop litter again with self-cleaning litter boxes
Cleaning out the litter box is one of the grossest chores for cat owners. Fortunately, self-cleaning litter boxes exist to save you from ever having to scoop again!
Self-cleaning litter boxes have sensors that detect when your cat has done their business. Then an automated rake pushes the clumps into a sealed compartment to keep odors contained. The Litter Robot is a popular option with its modern design and 90% customer satisfaction rating.
Some models like the Petsafe ScoopFree Litter Box use disposable litter trays that you only need to change every few weeks. The LitterMaid has a paw cleaning ramp to get rid of excess litter on your cat’s paws after using the box. Who knew litter boxes could be so high tech?
With a self-cleaning litter box, you can put off that dreaded scooping chore forever! It’s like a magic trick – the mess disappears on its own. Your home will smell cleaner and you’ll have one less chore taking up your time.
Let smart mops do the dirty work for you
Mopping is another cleaning chore we all love to hate. It seems like no matter how much you mop, your floors never stay clean for very long. Where are our robot mop overlords when we need them?
Luckily, robot mops like the iRobot Braava jet are here to give your floors a good scrubbing without you lifting a finger. These smart little mops roam around on their own and use wet cloths or disposable pads to wipe away dirt and messes.
Some robot mops like the iRobot Braava jet M6 allow you to set no-go zones and targeted clean routines through the app. You can schedule it to mop your kitchen floor every night or tackle high-traffic areas after mealtimes. The onboard sensors help it navigate obstacles and under furniture for a thorough clean.
Thanks to robot mops tackling the dirty work, you can have shiny floors anytime without having to do a thing. Now that’s my kind of cleaning gadget!
Grab a handheld vacuum for quick cleanups
Let’s circle back to vacuums for a moment, because handheld vacuums deserve their time in the spotlight. They’re perfect for quickly cleaning up crumbs, dust, and pet hair in between deep cleans.
Cordless handheld vacuums like the Dyson V11 are super lightweight and easy to grab whenever there’s a mess that needs tidying. The powerful suction is strong enough to lift debris from carpet and upholstery too.
For an affordable option, the Shark Rocket Corded Hand Vac is one of the top-rated models. Despite being a corded model, it’s still pretty portable and can clean up wet and dry messes. The removable hand vac component makes it easy to vacuum hard-to-reach spots.
Having a handheld vacuum on hand is a lifesaver whenever you need to do a speedy clean-up. Keep one charged up and at the ready for taking care of mini messes in a flash.
Clean your microwave super fast with Angry Mama
Here’s a fun one! Cleaning the microwave can be a pain, but Angry Mama makes it fast and actually kind of enjoyable.
This gadget is a little plastic Angry Mama with cleaning solution inside. You put her along with a cup of water inside your grimy microwave and turn it on. The heat and steam from the microwave cause Angry Mama to vigorously bubble and churn that cleaning solution, blasting away food grime inside. Just a few minutes later, your microwave interior is sparkling!
It’s a quick, fun way to get your microwave clean without harsh chemicals. Angry Mama is a total must-have for how entertaining the process is. Plus, your microwave will be way less gross.
Remove stubborn pet hair with specialized brushes and rollers
If you have furry friends, you know the struggle of keeping pet hair contained. It gets everywhere no matter how often you clean! Pet hair clings to furniture, carpets, clothes, you name it.
Luckily there are some super effective gadgets made specifically for removing pet hair. The Furminator brush has teeth that penetrate deep into your pet’s undercoat to grab loose hairs before they shed everywhere. Always start by brushing your pet regularly to minimize loose hair in your home.
To remove pet hair from furniture and carpet, the Ordora Pet Hair Remover is one of the top-rated tools. It has a roller covered in micro-bristles that attracts pet hair like a magnet as you roll it across surfaces. It can remove a shocking amount of hair that vacuums leave behind!
Using these gadgets to proactively contain shed pet hair will keep your home looking a lot cleaner in between deep cleans. Your pets will appreciate getting brushed too. It’s a win-win!
Wash windows in a snap with Ecovacs Winbot
Last but not least, we have to talk about how high-tech window washing can be nowadays! The Winbot by Ecovacs is a little robot that can cruise around your windows and clean them for you. Yep, it’s a window washing robot. The future is here!
This device uses vacuum suction and microfibre pads to wipe away dirt, dust, and streaks from glass and other smooth surfaces. You simply attach it to the window and let it work its magic! The safety tether keeps it secured while cleaning.
If squeaky clean windows without doing the work sounds good to you, Winbot is the way to go. Preparing your windows for a robot cleaner is so much easier than hauling out a ladder and bucket.