From scrubbing to carrying heavy things and reaching high places, deep cleaning can be a lot. A lot of time, a lot of mental energy and a lot of physical strain on your body. Even if you’re one of those people who’s lucky enough to find cleaning “relaxing,” lugging around supplies can still cause endue stress.To make cleaning a little easier for your house and your body, we rounded up some of the highest-rated home supplies that do the hard work for you, all with reviews saying how much they’ve saved people time and energy. You’ll find everything from vacuums to cleaning solutions here to help you keep your places and span without too much strain and stress. A “wet it and forget it” shower spray that dislodges dirt for easy rinsingWith over 40,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, this "wet it and forget it" shower cleaner is well-loved here at HuffPost. It's a weekly shower spray that can keep walls and glass doors scum-, mildew- and stain-free without any scrubbing. It's formulated without bleach or ammonia, so there are no harsh fumes or chemicals, and the high-efficiency sprayer helps cover a larger surface area faster.Promising review: "I was a little dubious about the rave reviews for this product, but I"m here to write a rave review of my own. Back troubles make it difficult for me to clean the bathroom, especially the tub, and nothing I'd tried was easy enough for me to do regularly. I sprayed this around the sides and over the bottom of the tub, left it overnight, and rinsed it off in the morning. The dirt and soap scum just washed away! There was one particularly bad spot left that I thought I'd have to scrub, but I took a sponge to it and it wiped right off. I washed the tub out with regular soap and water afterwards, just to make sure all traces of the Shower Cleaner were gone. Didn't want to risk having any of a cleaner that strong left in my tub!" — Amazon CustomerAmazonA portable Black+Decker cordless handheld vacuum This cordless Dustbuster from Black+Decker is light and portable, making it ideal for small spaces. It has an ergonomic design with an extension nose so you don't have to hunch over and a rotating, slim nozzle that gets every last crumb. It even comes with a crevice tool and flip-up brush to help dust and vacuum upholstery. Promising review: "I love this small vacuum! I have arthritis in my lower back and this vacuum is such a blessing. It's light and has a strong suction. We have viral planking floors and this little vacuum picks up all the crumbs and small dog hair that fall to the floor in our living room. I don't know what I would do without it. I'm 70 and have had other "dust busters" of various brands, over the years. In my opinion, for my limited mobility, this one is the winner! Love it" — Gloria J. TjerslandAmazonA 52-inch long broom and dustpan to eliminate the need to bend overI'm a longtime fan of the standing broom and dustpan and continue to recommend them for easy sweeping that doesn't require bending or lifting. This one can go up to a 52-inch high handle and can easily fold for storage in small spaces.Promising review: "I have purchased 2 sets and I love mine. I recently bought a set for my 94 year old mom. My mom loves her set too because she doesn’t need to bend over to collect the debris captured by the broom. I highly recommend this product it is good quality, easy to handle and washable!" — Jean FrancesiRobotAn iRobot Roomba 105 vacuum, an everyday cleaning superstarThe Roomba 105 Vac Robot has three cleaning stages and takes the elbow grease (and back pain) out of vacuuming, providing incredible peace of mind. The LiDAR technology is able to map your home so it cleans corners better and steers around furniture. Like other Roomba models, you can schedule a routine through the app, use a voice assistant or use the manual buttons to control it. It can even do spot cleaning on one area for up to five minutes when you need it to.Promising review: “Absolutely improved my quality of life as someone who has difficulties vacuuming and mopping traditionally due to mobility issues. My house is clean and I’m not in pain, I love this little robot!” — MoiRobotOr a dockless mop-vacuum hybridIf you want the convenience of a Roomba and the flexibility of a mop-vac hybrid, but don't want a dock taking up valuable floor space in your home, the Roomba 205 DustCompactor is for you. This robot's innovative design has a bagless inner compartment that stores debris for up to 60 days, so you can go a long time without having to touch or see the debris (and you don't need to replace any bags). You can schedule a cleaning routine through the app, and the vac will learn your home's layout over time, making this a truly set-it-and-forget-it choice.The vac has intense suction power with four stages of cleaning, but it also comes with a microfiber mop pad. You can choose from three levels of liquid, depending on how intense a mopping your floor needs. Cleaning modes allow you to mop or vacuum, or do both at the same time.Promising review: “We have a very hairy fur baby and I vacuum the den every morning. It is an absolute blessing as we are elderly and vacuuming was very hard on our backs. I just hope this wouldn’t last longer than our previous two.” — PebblesThe beloved ChomChom roller that simply glides pet hair awayThe ChomChom multi-surface pet hair remover is a fast, reusable tool that picks up all sorts of hair and fur off furniture, rugs, clothes and more. Grab one for your upstairs, your downstairs and for any other pet owner in your life. You’ll love having clean, hair-less clothes and surfaces back and never having to remember to buy new lint rollers or deal with any sticky residue left over. Simply glide the roller all over, empty the hair, fur and lint from the back and repeat. Promising review: "Where has this been all my life!! I have 2 cats... This chom chom works so much faster and easily than the fur scraper (that you have to hold at certain angle and feels like you’re tearing your carpet at times, and takes forever, unlike the chom chom!) Since the chom chom is great for my chronic pain and mobility issues, I especially appreciate it exists. I don’t leave reviews often, but this product deserves perfect score. I’ve had the chom chom for almost two months and cannot believe I went so many years without it. It so satisfying to get such quick results, be amazed at how much fur it picks up, and the cats appreciate it, too. Get this for yourself and for anyone who helps you clean because it’s the most effective, easiest, and quickest tool!" — RareReviewerThe self-cleaning Bissell Little Green that does all the suction work for youWhen we spoke to Bobby Berk about home cleaning must-haves, he put us on to the Bissell Little Green. Possibly one of the most adored Bissell products on the market, this mini version of the portable and multi-purpose carpet and upholstery cleaner has thousands of 5-star-ratings on Amazon and effectively removes tough stains through a combination of suction and spraying power. Plus, you don’t have to worry about manually cleaning the scrubbing stain tool, as it has a self-cleaning function to save you time and effort. Promising review: "I had cervical spine surgery and suffered permanent nerve damage and my right arm is weak, so I am always looking for lightweight and efficient machines that I can easily manage. And I am so happy with my new Little Green. I can't believe I waited this long to buy it. I've had my Little Green about a month now and I use it probably 2-3 times a week. I just got a new puppy and it is no problem cleaning up his messes and I know it's clean and not soaked into my rugs and carpet. I love that I can keep the clean water tank full so that it is ready at a moments notice for a quick clean up and all I have to do is plug it in and zip/zap the cleaning is done." — Michelle S. [This review was shortened for clarity.]AmazonTineco Breeze wet-dry vacuum that packs a lot of cleaning power into one easy-to-maneuver applianceThis hybrid mop-vacuum from Tineco boasts upgraded features that let the device self-clean through centrifugal force. The brush is double sided to ensure that it touches — and scrubs — edges and corners in addition to flat surfaces, and an embedded sensor will automatically adjust water levels and suction intensity depending on the level of mess it detects. Promising review: "I've only used the Tineco iFLOOR 3 Breeze Complete a few times so far but I'm impressed. Not only does it clean well and leave a fairly dry floor, but the motorized assistance when pushing forward and back is a game changer. I had a cyst removed from my spine and as a result of the surgery it's hard for me to vacuum & clean floors because the pushing and pulling motion is painful. However, I can clean my kitchen, entry, laundry room, and 2 bathrooms (about 1,200 sq feet) in one session and have no issues, back fatigue, or pain whatsoever. It's amazing! I've never run out of battery power for that amount of cleaning either." — K.J. [This review was shortened for clarity. See the full review here.]The Dyson V8 cordless stick vacuum that's lightweight and easy to maneuverCordless vacuums are total game-changers in terms of convenience and ease of use. This reader-loved luxury option from Dyson can transform into a small handheld vacuum for stairs, cars or countertops and can be easily used on ceilings, baseboards and other hard-to-reach places. A single charge will give you 40 minutes of cleaning time and it has famously strong suction to get every bit of mess. Promising review: "This is a "must have" vacuum. I can't believe I've been lugging around a heavy vacuum and a cord for years! The suction is terrific and the first time I used it, it wasn't even on max suction and did a fantastic job. First time I used it the debris canister was so full I couldn't believe I had thought my house was clean. Anyway, it's lightweight. I'm 69, have had back surgery and this is easy for me to use. My daughter and daughter in law have one and I was sold. I got this model because it empties the original way. The newer models require detaching attachments to empty. Research it. I am extremely pleased." — HarveyA O-Cedar RinseClean microfiber spin mop that you can operate with your footWith a comfortable foot pedal that spins, wrings your mop for you and keeps clean and dirty water separate, this handy O-Cedar tool is a must for easy cleaning. The two-tank system keeps you from ever lugging around big buckets and the mop head is removable and able to go in the washing machine. Promising review: "I am a disabled young woman and I have had 5 spine surgeries. Purchasing this mop set has allowed me to clean and mop my home with little to no pain. I definitely recommend this product to anyone... Especially to those experiencing back/ lower back pain." — Gwen F.AmazonAffresh cleaners for washing machines (and dishwashers) that will save you a whole lotta workWhen we spoke to professional cleaners about cleaning the things that clean, Affresh tablets came highly recommended for your washing machine and dishwasher. Because they're so easy and effective, it's easy to see how they've become popular here at HuffPost Shopping. Simply put a tablet in your respective machine and run on it empty to get rid of any funk or smells.Promising review: "This product is so easy to use to do your monthly washing machine cleans. Th residue is non existent, the performance is a very good outcome, it gets rid of the nasty smells that goes through our machine. I will continue to use this product." — SandraA Greenworks 2,000 PSI electric pressure washer that reviewers call "easy"Anyone with a backyard is sure to make use of a pressure washer to quickly clean up their outdoor space. This wheeled Greenworks version will literally blast away grime with its 2,000 PSI spraying power to make even the dirtiest of pathways and lawn chairs sparkle. Its 25-foot long pressure hose and 35-foot power cord ensure that you’ll be able to reach every corner of your space. Plus, it has a siphon hose so you can easily switch between using water and soap to clean.Promising review: "Easy to put together, easy to use, easy to move around, and makes my patio and driveway look like new! I tried another brand before buying this one. Greenworks is a bit more expensive than the other well rated brand I tried but worth every penny. It's just easier to manage and everything has a place so all the pieces can be easily stored and moved around together. Does a great job cleaning! So much better than paying someone to power wash your house, this machine is worth every penny" — LnAmazonThe Pink Stuff cleaning paste that eliminates the need to scrubThe viral sensation that is The Pink Stuff actually lives up to the hype, according to the tens of thousands of 5-star reviews on Amazon. If you haven't heard about it, it's a non-toxic and multi-purpose cleaning paste can clean everything from pots and pans to walls to sneakers, often with minimal scrubbing. The non-abrasive and scratch-free formula works on virtually any surface like glass, porcelain, marble and wood.Promising review: "I’d heard about this stuff for awhile but had never tried it. Now I wish I had purchased it sooner. This stuff is AMAZING! The teeniest tiniest bit removes whatever you need darn near instantly. No joke, I was running around the house to find more things to try it on and it never failed me. There were some marks that I couldn’t scrub off even by scratching it with my thumbnail… pink stuff got it out instantly. Things that normally require Comet and steel wool… GONE just by applying a tiny amount of pink stuff with my fingertip without even any scrubbing! What the heck is this magical goop?!" — Shannon Mackey
If Your Back Needs A Break, These Products Make Cleaning A Thousand Times Easier
Tired of bending and stretching to scrub every nook and cranny? These back savers will take a load off.
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