Cleaning every inch of your house from the ceiling fans to the baseboards is a very time-consuming endeavor, and one that we tend to either put off for as long as we possibly can or jam-pack into one long weekend of scrubbing and scouring. Thankfully, there's some ingenious inventors out there, and the amount of tools we now have at our disposal can make tackling pesky household tasks a little less of a burden. Here's a few to get you started!
Tubshroom
Buy it: $12.99; amazon.com
Getting tired of wasting bottle after bottle of drain cleaner just because you shed a little bit? Invest in a TubShroom. It’s designed to discreetly trap hair before it can make it down the drain. Just wipe the hair off regularly and skip the harsh chemicals.
Scrub Daddy
Buy it: $13.75; amazon.com
This sponge might be the coolest thing ever. It gets soft with hot water, but stays firm under cool water when you need a more coarse sponge. It even comes in multi-color packs so you can keep track of which sponge is for the bathroom and which is for the kitchen. On top of that, it’s just so happy looking!
Flexible Duster
Buy it: $22.81; amazon.com
No more painful dusting sessions on your knees! This duster does double duty as a baseboard cleaner, with a head that is pliable enough to flip up onto the wall as you take care of the floors.
Microwave Cleaner
Buy it: $12.99; amazon.com
It may look like a cute knickknack, but this little guy packs a powerful punch. Just add some water and vinegar to your mini volcano and microwave for 5-8 minutes, and you'll be able to easily wipe off that lingering tomato sauce that you've neglected for way too long.
Three Basket Laundry Hamper
Buy it: $34.99; amazon.com
It may not be “genius” at first glance, but think about it—you can pre-organize your whites, lights, and darks, saving you precious time in the laundry room. As an added bonus, the canvas bags on this model detach individually, so there’s no need to transfer to a laundry basket!
Multisurface Vacuum
Buy it: $329.99; amazon.com
There’s nothing better than a tool that can do it all. Getting a vacuum that can make the seamless transition from carpet to hardwood is such a time saver. This one is a bit of a splurge, but it pulls in rave reviews.
