Household Tools that Make Cleaning Easier

Rirether Grabber Tool — The grabber pickup tool will help you reach anything you need with minimal effort, such as high shelves or yard litter. It’s made of a strong but lightweight aluminum alloy, features both a magnet and a hook at the “grabber” end, and has an ergonomically-designed handle for easy grip.

Blastcast Rubber Scrubbing Gloves — These multifunctional silicone gloves can be used for washing dishes, scrubbing pots, and fruit/vegetable cleaning. These dense, soft brush gloves create more foam, but are gentle enough to not damage surfaces. They can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Extendable Duster — The bendable microfiber duster head can be adjusted to any angle, and the stainless steel pole is 100” when fully extended. This duster makes it easy to clean high shelves, ceilings, ceiling fans, lamps, cobwebs, etc.

Kikunum Electric Spin Scrubber — This scrubber can run continuously for about an hour after 2 hours of charging. The kit includes three replaceable brush heads: a large flat head for cleaning wide areas; a round brush head for concave areas; and a corner washer head designed to scrub hard-to-reach spots.

Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop — This lightweight spray mop can be used on all floor types: hardwood, vinyl, laminate, and tile. The microfiber cleaning pad picks up 50% more dirt per swipe than traditional mops, and the pads are reusable and machine washable up to 100 times. A refillable bottle allows you to mix your own solution, and the spray trigger lets you dispense as much solution as you need.

YouCopia Roll-Out Undersink Organizer — This versatile pull-out cart allows you to organize bottles, sponges, towels, bathroom supplies, haircare, toiletries (and more) under the sink. It includes two adjustable dividers and a hanging basket and features smooth-spinning caddy wheels. It’s designed to be sturdy, with easy-to-use handles, and it stays in place with non-slip feet. It also features a quick set-up: be ready in minutes with no assembly or tools required.

Real Simple’s List of Best Microfiber Towels — When it comes to efficient, no-streaks cleaning, microfiber towels are a breakthrough product. These cloths can be used many times, are more absorbent than cotton towels, and they're way more effective at picking up dirt and dust. This list shares a look at especially good microfiber towels for different needs — including dusting furniture, polishing cars, cleaning floors, and more.

Lightweight vacuum cleaners

There are many lightweight vacuum cleaners that make vacuuming less effort. The variations between models include whether they have a cord or are cordless; whether they use a bag to collect debris or a quick-empty cannister; and the amount of power they have. Below are four different brands to start with.

Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet Cordless Small Upright Vacuum Cleaner — 6.6 lbs, bagless

Eureka Airspeed Ultra-Lightweight Compact Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner — 7.7 lbs, bagless)

Oreck XL Commercial Upright Vacuum Cleaner  —  9 lbs, uses a bag.

Bissell Featherweight Stick Lightweight Bagless Vacuum— 5.8 lbs, bagless)