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Weird but genius cleaning gadgets

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The weekend’s almost here, and my inbox is full of requests for “that cool cleaning list.” So I rounded up the smartest (and strangest) grime-busting tools that actually live up to the hype.

Warning: Some are ridiculously satisfying.

🧽 1. Spinning cordless scrubber ($40, 40% off)

Scrub grout, tile, tubs and baseboards in half the time. A 43-inch handle reaches all those tricky spots.

⌨️ 2. Keyboard cleaning gel ($8)

This gooey blob grabs dust, crumbs and coffee gunk from between keys and vents. Press, peel and smile.

🐉 3. Microwave steam cleaner ($13)

Meet your microwave’s new buddy: A silicone dragon that shoots hot vapor to loosen splatters. Just add vinegar and water, microwave and wipe.

🧲 4. Magnetic window cleaner ($120)

Two magnets clean both sides of your window at once. Glide them along for streak-free glass. No ladder needed.

🐞 5. Mini desk vacuum ($10)

Yes, it’s shaped like a ladybug. And yes, it slurps up crumbs, eraser bits and dust from your desk.

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Tools of the tasty trade

From meal-prepping to baking, these kitchen helpers work as hard as you do.

⚡ Electric lunchbox (17% off): Heat up leftovers in your car, truck or right at your desk. Your coworkers will be jealous.

Digital food scale (33% off): Baking is science. This even measures milk and water volume, so you get it right every time.

🔪 Japanese knife set (25% off, 14-piece): Dishwasher safe and comes with a built-in sharpener. Makes a cutting-edge gift.

Silicone baking mats (10% off, three-pack): Forget the parchment paper. Holiday cookies and treats slide right off.

🧤 BPA-free oven mitts (11% off, two-piece): Heat-resistant, grippy and 4.7 stars with 23,000+ sizzling reviews.

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Smart sprinklers are smart

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Your summer water bill doesn’t have to skyrocket. The right smart sprinkler can cut usage by 30% and keep your lawn looking great.

🫠 Martian spa: Mars wasn’t always a dead rock. It had water. A lot of it. NASA’s rover just found proof the Jezero Crater got wet, not once but three different times. And not just any water, they’re saying chill, life-friendly mineral baths. Basically, Mars hosted spa days long before we even had plants.

#1

That’s the position Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, just snagged on Tripadvisor’s list, beating Disney and Universal to become the Jolene of U.S. theme parks. With coasters, live shows, a 35-acre water park and two-days-for-the-price-of-one deals, you’ll be singing “I Will Always Love You.” Oh, I hope you Parton my excitement. 🎢

Drop your phone in water? A bag of rice won’t help. Turn it off immediately to stop short circuits, then dry it with a microfiber cloth. Remove the case and SIM card, let it air-dry for 24 to 48 hours, and see if it powers back on. PSA: Don’t use a hair dryer. It pushes moisture deeper inside.

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Squeaky clean steals

💦 My pick: Wet spray mop (17% off)

Forget lugging around a bucket. This mop works on wood, tile, laminate … basically, if you walk on it, it’s good to go.

🏠 Front door mat (17% off): Stop dirt at the door. Built tough for rain, snow and messy shoes.

🪰 Indoor fly trap (32% off, two-pack): Ditch the messy flypaper. Plug these in, and they’ll handle little invaders.

💚 Mesh screen cleaner (10% off): Finally, a way to clean dusty window screens without pulling them out.

✨ Microfiber cleaning cloth (47% off): Just add water, and watch your glass and mirrors shine.

🧽 Scrub the rest: More handpicked goodies that make your home spotless are waiting for you on my Amazon storefront.

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Let’s get physical

🏃‍♀️ My pick: Foldable desk treadmill (10% off)

Walk now, stash under your desk later. Turns “too busy to exercise” into “wow, I hit 10K steps before lunch.”

💪 Resistance bands (40% off, five-pack): Perfect if you like working out at home. They’re stretchy, soft and latex-free.

👟 Gel shoe insoles (9% off): Whether you run or are on your feet all day, these give your arches the support they need.

💦 Collapsible water bottle (38% off): Stays tall when you need it, squishes down when you don’t. No more hogging bag space.

🌀 Foam roller (6% off): Roll out those tight muscles. Cheaper than a massage therapist and always available.

😅 Don’t sweat it: Shop my Amazon store for more health gear and gadgets on sale. I’ve got your back (and legs and arms).

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Feel better for under $25

💪 Because staying healthy shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg.

📉 Hit your goals: Track BMI, muscle mass and more on a smart scale (10% off). 4.7 stars & 111,000+ reviews.

😁 Smile saver: This water flosser (35% off) keeps your teeth sparkling. Your dentist will be impressed.

🌡️ Feverish? Find out fast with a no-touch thermometer (20% off). Makes late-night temp checks easy.

☑️ Soreness solved: Microwave or freeze these reusable gel packs (15% off) for quick pain relief.

❤️‍🩹 First aid in a bottle: Bactine’s cleansing spray (28% off) is a must-have for cuts, burns and bug bites.

🏃 Keep the good vibes going: You’ve seen the short list, but there are 25 more feel-good finds waiting for you on my Amazon page.

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Crumb and get it

✨ Life’s messy. I’ve got the tools that make things shine.

🧲 Dirt magnet: This tiny vacuum & air duster combo (42% off) goes where other cleaners can’t.

🧽 Swipe wipe: Your car deserves a shammy cloth (33% off) that soaks up to 10 times its weight in water.

🚽 Tank you: These toilet bowl cleaners (38% off) descale and deodorize while you scroll on your phone.

💨 Clear winner: One spritz of this anti-fog spray (33% off) and your goggles stay steam-free.

🐜 Bee gone: Finally, natural bug spray (33% off) that smells like plants, not poison.

🧼 Your clean sweep: See what other essentials are on sale here, or hit up my Amazon store for more finds you’ll actually use.

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Smart shower thoughts

🛀 You’re in there every day. Might as well make it awesome.

📱 Scroll and soak: This rotating phone holder (10% off) keeps your screen high and dry.

😌 Instant spa: Breathe in these eucalyptus steamers (17% off, 15-pack) with 4.4 stars & 23,000+ reviews.

🚿 No drills, no drama: A suction caddy (6% off, two-pack) turns shower chaos into vertical bliss.

✨ Your glow mode: Vibrate away dirt, oil and stress with this anti-aging brush (33% off).

👣 Swampy floor? Not with a memory foam bath mat ($10) that soaks up water fast.

💭 Sink more about it: There’s way more where that came from over on my Amazon store.

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399 billion

The gallons of water Texas data centers are expected to chug annually by 2030. That’s nearly 7% of the state’s entire projected water use. They’re actually telling people not to take so many showers. Good thing I don’t live in Texas. I love nothing more than getting up at 6 a.m. for a cold shower. So I don’t.

Cool stuff for hot days

😎 If the summer heat has you melting, I got you.

🌬️ Breeze on the go: Forget fans that just blow hot air. This portable powerhouse (5% off) has ice cooling.

🚘 Car = oven? Not with a sunshade (17% off) that pops open like an umbrella. Four stars & 13,000+ reviews.

🧊 Ice ice baby: This countertop ice maker (17% off) cranks out cubes in minutes and travels like a champ.

🥤 Sip happens: Lemonade, tea, cold brew — get a mason jar pitcher (33% off) to make it all.

☀️ Stick it to the sun: Bye to greasy and hello to water-resistant sunscreen (19% off) that glides on smoothly.

🔥 Sizzling steals: Click this secret link for more summer faves, and browse my store for my Kim-approved picks.

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Water you doing? Here’s something they don’t tell you about those huge data centers. Beverly thought she retired into rural peace, then Meta built a data center 400 yards away. Her well went cloudy, her toilet needs bucket-flushing, and the water’s too gunky to drink. Meta denies any link, but the booming data center biz raises red flags, like AI slurping trillions of gallons by 2027.

🍑 Corporate glutes in crisis: TikTok has declared war on “office chair butt,” the slow flattening of your glutes from too much sitting. The formal diagnosis? Gluteal muscle group atrophy. Symptoms include sagging cheeks, back pain and a general vibe of “my body quit.” Now people are squatting between Zooms and lifting water jugs like resistance bands.

200 eggs

That’s how many new mozzies a single female mosquito can whip up in a puddle. One inch of water, one day, and boom, you’ve got a bloodthirsty startup. Time to dump those flowerpot saucers and treat your birdbath like each drop raises your tax bracket.

🧃 H2 Oh no: Be smart if someone wants to sell you a bottle of water. Two drivers lost $1K+ after handing over their phones to pay $2 for a bottle of water on the Cash App. The kids allegedly drained entire bank accounts. PSA: Never let strangers handle your phone.

4,000+

That’s how many natural water brands are out there, and yes, sommeliers are involved. From Tasmanian mist nets to Peruvian snowmelt, hydration’s gone haute couture. Some bottles hit $30+; others wear Swarovski crowns. Welcome to the rise of red carpet hydration. Your Brita? A meager peasant.

1/15 teaspoon

That’s how much water your average ChatGPT question supposedly guzzles to answer you. According to Sam Altman, One query = a light sip. But multiply that by billions, and suddenly the servers need a Hydro Flask the size of Lake Michigan.

40%

That’s how much cooling costs can drop with an ice battery. Yes, actual ice. Buildings like Eleven Madison in NYC are freezing water at night, then using that ice to chill the place by day. It’s like time-shifting your AC to happy hour prices, potentially lowering cooling costs by up to 40%. Peak grid demand? Never heard of her.