Spring has fully arrived and summer is just around the corner. However, if you haven’t managed to get started on your tasks yet,
spring clean
Still, you haven’t missed your chance. We sought advice from specialists to suggest top-notch cleaning tools – items that offer great value for money as well as those worth investing in and ones that significantly cut down cleaning time.
Electric scrubbing brush
If Laura Mountford, who has more than one million followers and is a cleaning content creator, as well as the author of
Experience, Joy, Cherish, Wash: A soothing approach to maintaining laundry cleanliness – and boosting your mood
, able to have just one
cleaning gadget
It would be a rechargeable scrubbing brush, more precisely the Scrub Master Electric Spin Scrubber, priced at £29.99.
Actually, she believes it’s so effective that she owns two—one for her kitchen and another for her bathroom. “A rechargeable electric brush speeds up the cleaning process significantly and comes with various attachments—eight in total—so it can be utilized throughout your entire house, eliminating the need for constant scrubbing.”
It features a detachable extended handle which allows you to reach both high and low areas effortlessly without needing to bend or stretch. This is particularly beneficial for those with mobility challenges or anyone who prefers not to make cleaning feel like a workout.
Handheld steam cleaner
The top multi-purpose and cost-effective device on Mountford’s must-have list is the Beldray 10-in-1 Handheld Steam Cleaner, available on Amazon for £39.50. Although advertised for freshening up surfaces like tiles, mirrors, and windows, she utilizes it to clean greasy ovens, inaccessible spots in the toilet, and grimy taps. To keep them separate, she owns one unit specifically for use in the kitchen and another exclusively for the bathroom tasks.
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Because of their elevated steam temperatures, these cleaning tools can disinfect surfaces from bacteria and viruses without relying on chemical agents. They are typically preferred over scrubbers for inaccessible spots or when an intensive cleanup is required to remove grime.
Mountford’s primary suggestion is to include Lenor in the ironing water and utilize the product to rejuvenate clothing rather than going through the process of ironing. This method effectively eliminates wrinkles from bed linens and serves as an excellent approach to cleanse a headboard or freshen up fabrics like those found on sofas and drapes. “This versatile solution can be employed throughout your house for hygienic cleaning purposes without relying on chemical agents.”
Anna Louisa, a home and cleaning content creator and the writer of
The 5-Minute Cleaning Regimen
also suggests opting for a steam cleaner, and she prefers the Karcher Steam Cleaner SC1 Easyfix, which retails for £92. “This model offers great versatility with numerous attachments and can be utilized in various areas throughout your home.”
house to clean
And eliminate tough buildup.” With just water, Louisa employs her Kärcher for cleaning upholstery, sinks, clothing, countertops, stove tops, the shower, refrigerator, oven, toilets, and floors.
Window vac
Foggy, sopping windows, with a side of mould, must be in the top few most annoying things in the house to clean. Condensation keeps coming back, the water can drop to the windowsill, then there might be some rotting.
Both Mountford and Louisa have a solution, in the form of the Karcher Window Vac, £59.99. It’s been one of Mountford’s favourites since her brother bought it for her as a birthday present a few years ago.
It works great at eliminating condensation from within your windows or even inside a camper van, thus decreasing mold growth,” she explains. After scrubbing the area with soapy water, she employs the Vac to draw out all the leftover moisture, resulting in “a satisfying blemish-free gloss.
However, it’s not only limited to windows; Mountford utilizes her Karcher for cleaning her shower screen, mirrors, and induction hob.
Louisa uses it for those purposes as well, along with countertops, spills, and naturally, windows. “It has become popular on platforms like TikTok and Instagram for valid reasons. This product effectively absorbs liquids, leaving surfaces dry once they’ve been cleaned.”
been cleaned
without leaving any smears.”
Hydrosteam floor cleaner
Priced originally at £399, Mountford asserts that her Bissell Crosswave Hydrosteam floor cleaner is a worthwhile investment, particularly beneficial for pet owners. This device combines functions such as vacuuming, mopping, drying, and steaming.
Mountford says it will “honestly make
cleaning your floors
so much faster especially if you are like me with two dogs, have a large tiled floor area and feel like you are constantly vacuuming and mopping.” Beware, she says, the dirt it lifts is very humbling.
Flash dust magnet
For only £3 for this starter kit and four refills, it’s the cheapest gadget on the list. Recommended by Kate Mather, a home organisation and decluttering expert, who says “this clever little tool is a game changer.”
She uses it on blinds, skirting boards and ledges that usually get ignored. “It attracts dust like a magnet and locks it in so there’s no more waving particles floating around. You just swipe and switch the pad when it’s done. It’s not just a cleaning tool, it’s a life simplifier.”
Sonic Scrubber
Louisa has been a big admirer of the sonic scrubber since 2020 and recently switched to a new rechargeable model priced at £34.95. “This was among the first must-have cleaning gadgets!” she explains. “It works great for tackling small spaces like grout, faucets, washing machine compartments, dishwashers, and oven seals.”
Attachment for the pressure washer patio cleaner
If you already own a pressure washer, there’s an essential accessory you should consider getting, as suggested by Mountford. She recommends using the Karcher T-Racer T 5 surface cleaner, which costs around £90.49. This tool allows her to thoroughly cleanse her tiled areas without much splashback. “There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of power-washing your patio after winter.”
