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The Robo Vacuum is perfect for sucking up those tiny irritating messes like crumbs on the kitchen counter or eraser shavings off your work surface.

Just push the top button to start the little guy going. He’ll slide right over the mess and clean it right up. The Robo Vacuum comes in red, blue, and white, and is powered by two AA batteries.

Check price and availability at Perpetual Kid.

“Picking up life’s little messes! The desktop robot that never gets tired of cleaning up your sloppy mess. Simply push the top button to activate suction and slide over dry crumbs, pencil shavings or other debris.”

Well, if you’ve got to vacuum, you might as well do it with the best vacuum you can I suppose. The Hoover U8371-900 WindTunnel 2 has an Embedded DirtFinder that displays alerts telling you what areas of your carpet may need more cleaning attention. A vacuum that thinks for you! There’s also a pet-hair tool with powerful suction and rotating brushes for stairs and upholstery. With other vacuums it seems like you’ll never get all the pet hair.

And you don’t have to worry about replacing bags, just remove the cup and empty the contents into the trash. The unit has a self-cleaning HEPA filter traps traps 100% of dust mites, ragweed, and common grass pollens. Even better, it cleans itself every six seconds to maintain suction - you never have to replace or even touch the filter.

Check price and availability at Amazon.

“WindTunnel technology: This vacuum features patented WindTunnel technology, which lifts and traps dirt so it won’t scatter back into your carpet. HEPA filtration: The HEPA filter traps 100 percent of dust mites, ragweed and common grass pollens. Real-Time tool system: This feature makes tool use easy with a handle that instantly converts to a telescopic wand, and a Tag-Along grip to guide the cleaner. Bottom-release dirt cup: Pet hair cleaning tool: The powerful suction and rotating brushes in this tool easily clean stairs and upholstery. Extra features: This vacuum also includes soft wheels, a brilliant headlight, automatic brush shutoff, edge cleaners, and multiple height adjustments.”

This upright vacuum has a built-in 35-watt UV-C light in its base that eliminates 99.9% of dust mites, viruses, bacteria, mold, and flea eggs that may be embedded in your carpet. The UV bulb is good for up to 8,000 hours of use.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

The vacuum can clean a path 14″ wide, while the 13″ detachable hose allows you to reach window treatments, and the crevice tool lets you get at hard-to-reach areas.

It’s still not too late to get out there and clean those gutters. No, it’s not anyone’s favorite chore, but it’s got to be done, and this remote-controlled robot removes leaves, small branches, and dirt from your gutters, which means that you don’t have to.

The robot is controlled by a 75′-range handheld remote. Place it in your gutter, and the robot rotates its auger at 500 rpm while the rubber and plastic blades dislodge and remove debris. Happy cleaning!

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“As the low-profile robot moves back and forth under gutter supports its tank-like, belt-driven treads allow the robot to easily cross downspout openings, while its waterproof design allows for use in wet conditions. When cleaning is complete, the remote attaches to the top of the robot, forming a handle that allows for ease of transport to the next gutter. Includes a holster and belt for transporting the robot and a rechargeable battery that runs for one hour after a 15-hour charge. Remote requires two AAA batteries. For use in all standard K-style gutters with 2 1/4″ clearance. 2 1/4″ H x 3 1/4″ W x 19″ L.”

Instead of simply collecting air impurities like regular air purifiers, this Filterless Nanotechnology Air Purifier eradicates them.

This eliminates the need to replace costly filters, and unlike ionic units, it doesn’t produce harmfully elevated ozone levels.

You can buy the Filterless Nanotechnology Air Purifier at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“Using nanotechnology, the same technology used to sanitize instruments and surfaces in hospitals, the air purifier kills 99% of mold spores, bacteria, pollen, and viruses, and it dissolves organic vapors and gasses, such as those found in paint, insecticides, and adhesives. Integrated titanium dioxide crystals and a fluorescent bulb produce oxidizing hydroxyl radicals that destroy airborne pollutants as air is drawn into the unit. The air purifier has a three-speed fan that circulates the air in a 200′ sq. ro om ten times every hour, the unit tilts to adjust the flow of air, and its lightweight design allows ease of portability. Bulb lasts 5,000 hours. Plugs into AC. 22″ H x 19″ W x 6″ D. (8 lbs.)”

We love our pets, but sometimes they have accidents. Urine Gone can get rid of urine stains and odors left by cats and dogs. All you do is spray it on and let it dry, fast acting enzyme action attacks urine and other odor causing matter and eliminates their stains and odors. It claims to also help prevent your pet from re-marking their territory.

The Kit also comes with a black light stain detector. Turn off the lights and the black light will show areas you’ve missed with the spray.

You can buy the Urine Gone Deluxe Kit at As On TV.

“Powerful pet stain removal spray, with pet urine odor removal nutriceuticals in one pleasant formula. Make pet urine stains disappear. Pet odors are eliminated. Urine gone comes with the Black Light urine stain detector for professional style spot treatments.”

No one wants to do chores like vacuuming, but if you have to do it, you might as well have the best.

This Hoover S3639 Wind Tunnel Plus comes with, 6-ft. hose, two chrome wands, crevice tool, dusting brush, furniture nozzle, hard surface tool, powered hand tool, powered rug/floor nozzle, and an instruction book.

You can buy the Hoover S3639 Wind Tunnel Plus at ALLBRANDS.

Consumer Guide Best Buy,
“Hoover WindTunnel Plus S3639 January 23, 2002 Those committed to the canister genre—as well as those considering the switch from upright to canister—will love this powerful, feature-loaded vacuum. This relatively compact, yet full-size cleaner uses superior suction power on carpeted surfaces and can be easily converted to a productive bare-floor cleaner with the flip of a fingertip brush-roll switch. It also incorporates all the attachments needed for above-the-floor cleaning in a covered, onboard storage compartment. A powered hand tool is also on board for deep-down cleaning of stairs and upholstery. The unit’s base has a 6-foot swivel hose attached for a wide range of motion and easy maneuverability of the wand. The wand itself features a comfortable handle, a suction regulator for safe cleaning of lightweight fabrics and rugs, a quick-connect latch for easy interchangeability of tools and accessories, and a storage hook. The powerhead has a wide, 15-inch cleaning width and edge groomers designed to pick up dirt right to the baseboard. A micro filter and an allergen filtration collection bag are designed to trap allergens. For added convenience, a bag check indicator will alert you when a change is required. This full-size, powerful canister is a great choice at a fair price—combining all the vital features with all the power and quality of a Hoover.”

The ultraviolet light emitted from the 6″ long bulb of the Wide Coverage Germ-Eliminating Wand eliminates up to 99% of bacteria, viruses, mold, and dust mites in your bathroom, in carpets, on surfaces in your kitchen, in your bedding, or other inorganic surfaces.

The Wand also claims to eliminate E. coli, salmonella, staphylococcus and germs that can cause the flu and the common cold when it’s held 3 inches above the contaminated surface for 20 seconds.

You can buy the Wide Coverage Germ-Eliminating Wand at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“The wand is programmable for use in 5 or 60 minute intervals and has an automatic shutoff feature. Includes AC adapter or uses four AA alkaline batteries (not included). 21/4″ H x 3 1/2″ W x 21″ L.”

A good broom makes all the difference in getting a house really clean, I’ve discovered. The Salton Wings Broom is a very unique cleaning gadget that sounds superb for truly getting the dirt out:

“Unique and functional gears wind the Wings to open or close creating a versatile cleaning tool. Twist the handle to double the sweeping area for greater cleaning coverage with less effort.

With over 8200 durable Geo Bristles that are great for indoor or outdoor use on any hard surface Wings is uniquely designed and constructed for a clean sweep with every sweeping stroke. Wings folds in to allow for compact storage in tight spaces.”

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Sometimes you just want to really deep clean everything, but it’s hard to find the time that all that scrubbing requires. Enter the Steam Buggy Deluxe . It uses the power of steam to dissolve dirt and soap scum. Nice!

“Use the Steam Buggy 2005 in your bathroom kitchen living room or any room in the house. It removes soap scum from faucets and bathtubs deep cleans your carpets and hardwood floors and even loosens burnt on grease on your stove.”

A robotic vacuum cleaner is a handy dandy thing to have, I’ve always thought - there’s nothing like just sitting there while it does the job, getting your carpets clean.

But the iRobot Roomba Scheduler Robotic Vac does things one better - it lets you schedule when it should clean:

“As popular as robotic vacuums have become, someone has always needed to be present to turn them on for them to work. That is, until now. New technology is changing the way house cleaning is accomplished in such a way that for the first time you don’t even have to be present for the vacuuming to get done.”

Ahhhhh … now, THAT makes even more sense to me!

Check price and availability at FirstStreet.

My kitchen trashcan sits in the cabinet under my sink right now, mainly because I just got tired of the step-on trashcan I was using. My old trashcan was more on the flimsy side, even though it was a “high-end” one, and I also found that the step-on pedal could get quite dirty and was difficult to wipe clean.

But now there’s the Touchless Trashcan, as seen on TV. It’s a totally touch-free trashcan - no need to step on anything. It actually looks kind of magical when it’s in operation - you move your hand close to it and the lid automatically pops open. It closes by itself too!

” The Touchless Trashcan is a 100% hands-free operated, wireless, lidded waste disposal system. The built-in Artificial Intelligent (AI) Smart-Chip knows when you need to open the trash can, and does all the opening and closing for you without touching or stepping on anything.”

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Sometimes I put off vacuuming just because the thought of lugging out the regular vacuum cleaner makes me tired just thinking about it. So something like this wonderful little “as seen on TV” vacuum - the Wind Storm - definitely sounds like it would make my life easier. (Or at least, help the house be cleaner, since I wouldn’t be avoiding vacuuming!)

Click here to check price and availability at AllBrands.

“Ever notice that the more you vacuum, the less dirt and dust you actually pick up? Well, it’s not your imagination -it’s a clogged (or full) vacuum bag. A full bag will block your vacuum’s air flow and can cut your cleaning power by 40%. But, with the Wind Storm your get full power, full time!

The Wind Storm features Cyclonic technology, which separates the dirt, forcing air to pass freely through the machine with real pick-up power. And instead of filling the bag, the Wind Storm deposits the dirt into a clear, easy-open dust cup that empties in just seconds”

Simply brilliant! I greatly dislike creepy-crawly spiders and other bugs. And while I consider myself to be a fairly independent person I am constantly calling on my Husband to kill the creepy-crawlies that I encounter… now I can get rid of them myself. Really this would make a good gift for him for Fathers Day - one less thing for me to nag him about, ha!

Available at Sharper Image

A hand-held steam cleaner always comes in handy for those hard-to-get-into spots, and the Vapourtek LaserVap not only does the trick, but looks pretty good, too.

Features:

* unlimited cleaning time
* the removable water tank can be topped-up continuously
* easy-to-use and immediately ready
* steam cleaning ensures hygiene without using chemical detergents
* steam generator power: 1000 watt
* water tank capacity: 0.32 litres
* power on indicator light
* steam ready indicator light
* wrap-around cord storage
* useful working range: 3 m

Source. Via RedFerret.