8 handy products to make gross household chores easier

As the saying goes, cleanliness is next to godliness. But not all of us want to pour countless hours into the never-ending battle against dirt, dust and grime. Tap or click here for the best way to clean all the dirt and grime off your tech.

You can also check out these time-saving gadgets. The right tools can cut your cleaning time in half, so check out these cleaning tools and get scrubbing!

1. Hair, begone!

Most of us think of our showers as more than just a place to clean up. It can also be a relaxing time to sit still and enjoy the warm water. But your zen mood can be slashed in half by dirt and grime.

If you don’t clean your bathroom thoroughly, you could turn your cleaning space into a Petri dish for bacteria. Oh, and don’t forget the gross clumps of hair that clog up your drain over time. This DrainWig 2-pack helps to keep your shower clean.

It fits most shower drains easily and lets you remove hair without touching it. It’s low maintenance and chemical-free. Use this and you’ll save money on plumbing bills you’d otherwise spend on unclogging drains.

2. Dust your ceiling fans

Cleaning your ceiling fan can be challenging, especially if you’re short. But this is one job you can’t ignore. If you don’t dust the ceiling blades, they could accumulate dust.

That means when you turn it on to stay cool, dust flies through the air. Next thing you know, there’s dust in your nostrils. Dirty ceiling fans are bad for your lungs, so clean them every week with this ceiling fan duster:

This is a great tool that makes the job easy. Otherwise, you would have to precariously balance on a chair or lug a ladder into your bedroom. With this long ceiling fan duster, the job is done in a snap.

3. Don’t forget your floors

Cleaning the carpet can be challenging, especially when dealing with spills and stains. When debris is embedded in the rugs, you must clean it up on your hands and knees.

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🧽 Bathroom brighteners

Little helpers to make your washroom sparkle, your loo shine, your powder room glisten, your restroom glitter … Sorry, I got carried away.

  • Get soap scum off your shower walls (with minimal scrubbing!) with the Magic Eraser Ultra Bath. Click the coupon for $3 off.
  • Keep that shower bright and shiny with Spray Wet & Forget (20% off). Spray it once a week, leave it on overnight, and say “See ya!” to soap scum and mildew.
  • Foaming bathroom cleaner from the folks behind The Pink Stuff works on everything else. It’s 40% off, dang!
  • The absolute easiest way to clean a toilet: Clorox ToiletWand, under $14. Or maybe you prefer gel cleaner.
  • Clear the gunk from shower corners and grout lines with the Rubbermaid power scrubber. No sweat, literally.

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📺 Your remote is dirtier than your toilet: Remove the batteries and blast it with compressed air if you have it, then clean it with a disinfectant wipe. Cotton swabs and toothpicks are great for removing stubborn gunk. Remember: Don’t put the batteries back in until it’s fully dry.

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The filthiest thing in your office

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Which is more germ-ridden: your desk or your toilet seat? Here’s the surprising answer. 

10 minutes

Max time doctors recommend you spend on the toilet. Any longer and you’re gonna get hemorrhoids and weakened pelvic muscles. Leave your phone out of the bathroom. I hear you: “But, no!”

Bright idea

A ton of you asked me to share more lights since you loved my flashlight pick the other day. I did the work to find you the best ones.

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419 million people

Take their number twos outdoors. About 3.5 billion people still live without access to toilets, primarily in Africa and India. Today, Nov. 19, is World Toilet Day, so I’m passing along these facts. Raise your hand if you’re reading this from your own Oval Office, porcelain throne, splash zone, commode commando or whatever you call it. 🙋‍♀️

82% of campsites

Offer Wi-Fi access. It used to be a nice-to-have feature, but now, it’s almost as common as running water, electricity and an actual toilet. Other hot perks to attract campers: Pickleball courts, dog parks, kayaks and canoes. Oh, all these extras are in-tents.

Bonus bathroom lighting

I’m a big fan of lighting. I was clicking through Amazon, looking for something to brighten up a dark corner, and stumbled onto a new-to-me category: Bathroom novelty lights.

  • Vanity light: This string of 10 LED bulbs attaches to your mirror with adhesive strips. With 10 brightness levels and three color temperatures, give your bathroom a dressing-room vibe. They’re 20% off ($11.92).
  • Roll light: A battery-powered nightlight ($12.89) that cleverly replaces your regular toilet paper spindle. It’s motion-activated and shuts off automatically after two minutes.
  • Rim light: Hang this little light over your toilet rim and never wonder if the seat is down again. It’s motion-activated, and you can cycle through its 16 colors or choose your favorite. A two-pack is 37% off ($13.77).

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The one shortage no one is talking about

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We’ve been through gasoline shortages, toilet paper shortages, Clorox wipe shortages. Right now, we’re in the middle of a lumber shortage. And what’s next is going to affect us all.

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