Cleaning Tools That’ll Make You Excited to Wash Up in 202

There’s nothing more dreadful for Daftar Baccarat Online me than cleaning the house, but I have to admit that if you have the right tools, cleaning your kitchen, living room or even the bathroom can be satisfying. Whether you’re scrubbing, wiping, sweeping or vacuuming, the unique tools mentioned here can make cleaning a breeze. From sponges and rags to larger appliances and cleaners, there’s no shortage of choices.

It doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to be clean, either — with the exception of one product, a $250 vacuum that performs as well as those that are nearly twice the price, each of the cleaning products listed here comes in at under $20.

Best cleaning tools for 2024

These tough-looking black sponges hold up to a lot of dishwashing abuse and promise not to scratch your dishes while you clean them.

One CNET editor said that these sponges make her actually want to do the dishes — high praise indeed.

For stuck-on food, this versatile scrubber made from peach pits is perfect. It’s a long strip of sandpaper-like material that you can bunch up to scrub and then stretch out to wash and dry. I’ve owned several and loved them.

You already know that you should be scraping — not rinsing — your dishes before they go into the dishwasher, right? These small scrapers are built for just that.

Bonus: They’re also a good solution for getting rid of bits of stuck-on food from your pots, cast iron pans and stove top.

The appliance that cleans your dishes needs cleaning too. Every so often run an empty cycle with one of the tablets in the detergent chamber to remove all the limescale, rust, grease and other gunk that can accumulate.

Garbage disposals do the hard work of breaking up food pieces and, over time, leftover bits of food can cause a nasty smell.

This foaming cleanser disinfects your disposal and drain, including that black splash guard that can get really gross.

Sweeping the floor should be a daily task, especially if you have pets. If you’re annoyed that most brooms bend and get gunky after you use them to clean, it’s time to try a rubber broom. The flexible bristles easily pick up pretty much everything on your floor, plus it has a squeegee to wipe up spills.

Oh, and you can use it to get dog hair out of your carpet or rugs.

If you have a blender, juicer, food processor, coffee grinder or pretty much any other kitchen appliance, you know they can be a pain to clean. This set of cleaning brushes is designed to get into the nooks and crannies of pretty much any appliance you own.

You can also use them for general cleaning in the bathroom or kitchen.

When you don’t want to use elbow grease to get your shower clean, these brushes are the answer for effective cleaning. They attach to a cordless drill (not included) to use its power to scrub anywhere in your house. Cleaning the bathroom has never been faster.

No power tools or just don’t want to hurt your back scrubbing your tub? This cleaning pad on a stick extends to scrub away soap scum, dirt and stains from those far corners of your shower.

I doubt I have to convince you of the merits of the Magic Eraser. But in case you’ve never used them, these foam sponges clean away kitchen grime, soap scum, marks on your walls and dirt from pretty much anywhere in your house, all with a little water.