Unless there's a mom out there who's some kind of super human (which, if she's out there more power to her,) her house could always use a cleaning. After all, nothing can ever be 100 percent spotless at all times, right? Especially with kids. We can think of 10 dirty places right now. But being a parent is a lot of work and sometimes cleaning just isn't a priority. Or if it is, it takes some much-needed time. There are hacks to clean a house in a hurry and ways to clean in under an hour — and how to do it — because the faster it gets done the better. And although technique and hacks can definitely help speed up things, there's only so much someone can tackle. Sometimes, efficiency is in the tools used to do the cleaning in the first place. That's where these fun tools to make cleaning a house easier come in.
The tools used to clean are become more advanced, which makes the act of cleaning more efficient. Take Roombas, for instance. Using that automatic vacuum takes zero effort aside from programming it ahead of time. Although this level of high-technology may not be available for every cleaning task yet (unless it's the Smart House a la Disney Channel,) there are tools available to make it a little easier.
Grandmas and great-grandmothers (and grandfathers, too) would be shocked to know that sponges can auto-dispense soap and tubs can be scrubbed with tools that won't break knuckles or throw out backs. Not only that, but there are cleaning supplies that didn't exist before now. It's time to put these new items to good use and spend more time doing fun things. If that includes taking care of the kids, hey, at least the cleaning is the painless part. Take a look at the products below and get excited at the many, cleanly possibilities.
Cast Iron Skillet Cleaner
The rules go like this: Do. Not. Regularly Clean. A. Cast. Iron Skillet. But worry no more: This stainless steal cleaner meant especially for cast iron skillets is "tough on grit and gentle on flavor." The best of both worlds is possible.
The Ringer — the Original Stainless Steel Cast Iron Cleaner ($24, Amazon)
Cleaning Slippers
Cleaning while being comfy should be everyone's motto, and it's doable with these microfiber slippers. They allow cleaning while walking around the house, as the shoes come with dusting material on the bottoms.
Slipper Genie Microfiber Men's Slippers for Floor Cleaning ($12, Amazon)
"Cyberclean" Blob
Who knew something so simple could be so effective? The cyber clean "blob" is malleable enough to reach into phone and computer button surfaces to pick up and remove dirt and debris. No excess liquid is involved.
Cyber Clean Home and Office New Cup ($15, Amazon)
Blind Duster
Blinds have finally met their match. The microfiber mini blind duster features 6-inch handles and claw-like extensions to reach in between each blind. It's washable and reusable.
Microfiber Mini Blind Duster ($5, Home Depot)
Pet Hair Removal Broom
No more hairballs clogging vacuums from deep cleans. The pet fur removal broom is an easy way to rake up fur on a hardwood floor or rug. How? The rubber material attracts the hair like a magnet.
Evriholder FURemover Pet Hair Removal Broom ($14, Amazon)
Toilet Brush
This isn't exactly any ordinary toilet brush, as typical as it may seem. In addition to the bristle-brush head, it comes with an extension on the side to reach places the brush head doesn't smoothly clean.
Toilet Bowl Plastic Brush and Holder ($6, Home Depot)
Easy-Wring Mop Bucket
Ditch the old-school mop wringing-by-hand thing with this easy-to-wring microfiber mop and bucket. The mop comes with microfiber material to clean up dirt while the bucket is a self-wring, foot-pedal-controlled spin piece of amazingness.
O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop, Bucket Floor Cleaning System ($30, Amazon)
Tub and Tile Scrubber
A long-rod tub and tile scrubber is the tool that will finally answer cleaning back pain prayers. Instead of hunching over to reach all tub or tile surfaces, simply extend the attached pole. The baseball diamond-shaped sponge is large enough to cover a good amount of tub.
OXO Good Grips Extendable Tub and Tile Scrubber $13, Amazon)
5-liter Collapsible Bucket
These 5-liter collapsible buckets are a storage win. They pop up and then down to be easily stored away until the next use. Plus, the silicon material means they're able to be wiped down easily.
Kikkerland 5-Liter Collapsible Bucket ($10, Bed, Bath & Beyond)
Baby-Safe Multi-Cleaner
The stress of not knowing the toxicity of a product isn't worth it, especially if there's a baby or little kid around who could come into contact with a surface that's no so safe after cleaning. The all-surface cleaner from Honest is baby safe and can clean any surface they touch with no worries for mom.
Baby Multi-Surface Cleaner ($4 to $7, Honest)
Spray Mop
If squeeze mops aren't easy enough, this spray mop definitely is. It comes with bottles to attach to the mop as well as a nonbattery-operated trigger.
Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop Bundle ($31, Amazon)
Fillable Cleaner
Taking time to put dish soap on the sponge each time it goes dry (which is often) is time consuming and inefficient. This soap dish cleaner eliminates that by having soap automatically discharge when needed. Just refill it into the handle every few weeks or as often as necessary.
OXO Good Grips Soap Squirting Dish Cleaners ($4 to $8, Bed, Bath & Beyond)
All-Purpose Scrub Brush
Hardcore cleaners take scrubbing as a badge of honor, but it doesn't have to hurt. This scrub brush is engineered for optimal grip and absorption effects to protect knuckles.
OXO Good Grips All Purpose Scrub Brush ($7, Amazon)
Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Cleaning cloths will not only save money, but will do a great job cleaning any type of surface, too. It's reusable, won't scratch surfaces, and works with or without cleaners.
AmazonBasics Microfiber Cleaning Cloth — 24-Pack ($13, Amazon)
Cordless Vacuum
The difference between a vacuum with a cord and one without is huge. Imagine sucking up dirt without having to unravel, reravel, or move items out of the cord's way. Pretty great, right?
Dyson V7 Motorhead Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner ($234, Amazon)
Cleaning Subscription Service
If there's a super-obsessed cleaner in the house, a cleaning subscription service like this one from Grove Collaborative may be the way to go. The company not only sends eco-friendly and healthy products, but also a portion of the company's sales go to the Arbor Day Foundation.
Cleaning Subscription Box ($10 minimum for recurring shipments, Grove Collaborative)
Robotic Vacuum
Nothing says easy cleaning like a robotic vacuum. Input the settings and then let it do its cleaning, vacuuming up the floor (hard or carpet.) This one was voted the Best Robot Vacuum of 2018.
eufy Boostiq Robovac ($224, Amazon)
Soap Dispensing Bottle Brush
Save time and get this soap-dispensing bottle cleaner. It comes with two different flexible cleaning apparatuses (brush and mini brush) for large and smaller surfaces.
OXO Tot Bottle Brush with Nipple Cleaner and Stand ($7, Amazon)
Baby Mop Outfit
This might be the most effective cleaning tool of all: a baby mop. The babe will crawl all over anyway, so might as well put the little one to work!
Baby Mop ($50, Bonanza)
Kuerig Cleaner
Kuerigs can be vital to a family, because it dispenses the coffee after all. Don't let different K-Cups seep into others during the brewing process. Use this K-Cup cleaner when switching between different flavors.
Urnex K-Cup Cleaner ($8, Amazon)
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