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EyeVac – We can all agree that faffing around with a dustpan is unequivocally the worst part of sweeping the floor, especially for anyone who has difficulty bending down (or just doesn’t want to). The good news: EyeVac is here to put dustpans out of business. This stationary vacuum unit uses infrared sensors to detect dirt, hair and other debris, and suck them right up – all you have to do is sweep it all toward the unit. EyeVac is bagless, easy to empty and equipped with both a pre-motor filter and exhaust filter, to keep dust and harmful particles from escaping back into the air.

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Wisp Broom And Dustpan – Prefer something a little more low-tech? The Wisp broom and dustpan system minimises bending and stooping purely through the nature of its smart design, with electrostatic broom bristles set at a 90° angle and a dustpan that you can hold in place with your foot. It’s also got an adjustable handle as well as touch-free lint combs on the dustpan, and it comes with a mountable storage sleeve that allows you to hang it on a wall or behind a door, out of sight.

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iRobot Roomba s9+ and i7+ – Everybody’s favourite SharkCat-mobile has gotten another upgrade. The Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner has added “self-emptying” to its resume, with the Roomba s9+ and i7+ models now able to empty themselves; when the dirt bin is full, the vacuum returns to its dock, and the debris is sucked up into a bag that can hold 30 robot bins worth of dust, dirt and hair. As with other recent models from the Roomba brand, these robovacs learn and map the floorplan of your house, so you can use the app or voice command (Alexa or Google Assistant) to tell your Roomba to vacuum specific rooms.

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iRobot Braava Mop – So you have a robot to do the vacuuming, but what about the mopping? Yep, there’s a droid for that. From the makers of Roomba, Braava mop robots feature three cleaning modes, automatically recognising the type of cleaning pad that you insert (wet, damp or dry) and adjusting its settings accordingly. The Braava uses advanced navigation technology and a series of sensors to map your home and remember where it’s been, so that it’s sure to cover every inch of the floor – even cleaning hard-to-reach spots and around obstacles like chair legs.

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Gladwell Gecko Robot Window Cleaner – Put away your sponges, pack up your ladder and cue up your favourite Netflix shows. That’s right, the droids are cleaning windows now, too. There are several effective window-cleaning robots on the market, with Gladwell’s Gecko sitting in the more moderate price range; it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of the more advanced (and pricier) bots, but it gets the job done. Using powerful suction, washable microfibre pads, sensors and an advanced algorithm, it provides a meticulous clean for any glass surface, and can be controlled manually or via the Android- and iOS-compatible app.

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Dremel Versa High-Speed Power Cleaner – The mere mention of the words “deep clean” is enough to send us running for the hills. Suffice it to say, we’re game for any gadget that makes this necessary task as easy and painless as possible. Essentially a power tool for household chores, the Versa resembles an electric drill – but instead of drill bits, it comes with four cleaning attachments: one brush and three pads of varying levels of abrasiveness, from soft to tough. You choose the appropriate attachment, apply any necessary cleaning agents (like vinegar, baking powder or water) and let this power cleaner do the work – no need to wear yourself out. Dremel maintains that their Versa tool can clean anything from glass doors to stoves, sinks, shower grout, drains, shoes, grills, pots and more, making it a versatile asset for any deep-cleaning tasks.

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PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitiser – We all know that our precious high-tech sidekicks can be breeding grounds for bacteria and vectors for viruses, but we also know to avoid cleaning them with harsh chemicals that can compromise the smudge-proof coating on the phone’s screen. PhoneSoap offers an alternative, using UVC light to kill 99% of bacteria and other undesirable agents. Like a tiny tanning bed for your smartphone, you simply plug in the PhoneSoap device, put your phone in it, close it, and wait for the indicator light to turn off (about 10 minutes). What’s more, you can charge your phone while it’s being disinfected, and you’ll still hear alarms and notifications. PhoneSoap will also disinfect smartwatches, phone cases, credit cards, earbuds, pacifiers – anything that will fit inside it, really.

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Cuispro Magnetic Spot Scrubber – With everyone stuck at home, all those glasses, carafes and decanters are getting more mileage than usual – and it shows. This simple yet genius product uses magnets and rubber scrubbers to help you clean fish tanks, vases, bottles and that fancy sculptural decanter that seemed like a good idea when you bought it, but has since proven a nightmare to clean.

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Giddel Toilet-Cleaning Robot – You’d have to really despise cleaning the toilet in order to invest $300 in a robot to do it for you, but we’re not here to judge. If you’re looking for an automaton to scrub your porcelain throne, this is it. Giddel sits suspended over the toilet bowl and uses a robotic arm equipped with a brush to clean all the icky bits of the toilet, from the rim to the, um, exit hole. (Don’t worry: Only the brush actually touches the toilet, and the brush doesn’t spin and splash water around.) This industrious robot is portable and can be used to clean multiple toilets in a household.

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Lay-N-Go Activity Play Mat – A mess prevented is a mess cleaned, right? It’s all about the small wins these days. Another one of those products that’ll make you say “Why didn’t I think of that?”, Lay-n-Go is a large play mat that, in one swift move, converts into a drawstring bag for transporting the toys back to the closet. That’s how fast you can get your living room floor back in shipshape – no arguing with the kids about cleaning up, no Lego booby traps left behind. Want one for your own stuff? The company also makes smaller bags for makeup and toiletries – perfect on the road, or for keeping sink space clear in shared bathrooms.

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