Cleaning the house is neither a disability-friendly nor an aging-friendly task. Unfortunately, homes continue to get dirty regardless of their inhabitants’ age or physical ability. The good news is that there are many tools that can make cleaning tasks less physically demanding for everyone.
1. Clorox Extendable Tub and Tile Scrubber
When it comes to cleaning tools, extendable is always better. This is especially true when cleaning a bathtub. The Clorox Extendable Tub and Tile Scrubber allows you to clean the tub (along with tiled floors or walls) without bending over. It’s a great option for wheelchair users and anyone looking to protect their back. It comes with one scrubber refill, but you can also easily attach disposable cleaning cloths by tucking them into the grippers.
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2. Swiffer Duster Heavy Duty Dusting Kit
The Swiffer Extendable Duster has a 3-foot telescoping handle that’s useful for reaching pesky dust bunnies in high or hard-to-reach places. You can bend the head to achieve different angles, which works well for cleaning vents, ceiling fans, the tops of cabinets, and other tricky spots. You’ll get the extendable handle and 12 duster refills with the kit.
3. YCOCO Hanging Kitchen Trash Can
This small hanging trash bin would benefit almost anyone. It’s primarily marketed as a hanging compost bin (and would be an excellent purchase for cooks with limited mobility or dexterity), but it’s also incredibly handy for throwing things away as you clean. Just hang it on any drawer or cabinet door that’s less than 0.98 inches thick. It features a handy dispenser for replacement liners and a detachable sweeper for guiding trash into the bin. We also like that it’s collapsible, so it doesn’t take up much space when not in use.
4. eufy Robot Vacuum 11S MAX
A robot vacuum is a must in this day and age, and our favorite is the eufy Robot Vacuum 11S MAX. It’s efficient at cleaning both carpets and hard floors and can run for up to 100 minutes depending on the surfaces it’s tackling. With its 2.85-inch profile, it easily cleans under furniture and offers 2000 Pa of suction power for a deep clean. We also appreciate how quiet it is, with a 55 dB noise level, making it an ideal choice for anyone sensitive to noise. Beyond that, we think the price is extremely reasonable for a device that means you’ll never have to hunch over a vacuum cleaner again.
5. Pipishell Three-Tier Rolling Cart Organizer
This lightweight rolling cart organizer is a lifesaver for transporting cleaning supplies around the house. Instead of lugging around a heavy bucket or repeatedly bending over to access your supplies, you can roll the cart with you and lock it in place when needed. It’s sold in four colors, supports up to 13 pounds of weight, and requires no tools for assembly.
6. Clorox Toilet Wand Toilet Cleaning Kit
Whatever the opposite of “ergonomic” is, that’s the experience of cleaning a toilet. The Clorox Toilet Wand Toilet Cleaning Kit takes away the need to bend over or kneel. The long, curved handle makes it easy to clean corners of the toilet that are otherwise hard to reach. And the disposable scrubbing pads come preloaded with cleaner, so all you have to do is click one into place, scrub the toilet, and press a button to release it into the trash. Included in the kit is a plastic caddy, where you can conveniently store the handle and the six included refills.
7. Grabber Reacher Tool
The Grabber was featured in our list of kitchen gadgets for cooks with limited mobility or dexterity. We felt compelled to include it again here because this tool is useful for virtually any task that involves reaching, which is often the case when cleaning. The Grabber proves endlessly helpful for anyone with limited mobility or who needs to avoid bending over or reaching above their heads. Use it to pick up clothes on the ground, scattered pet toys, or even a dropped microfiber cloth.
8. JEHONN Wall Mop
If you, like me, had simply given up on cleaning high ceilings, walls, or windows, the JEHONN Wall Mop is a total game changer. The handle extends up to 80 inches, and the mop head folds 90 degrees upward or downward, allowing you to clean baseboards, underneath cabinets, and other awkward spots. You’ll get three microfiber and three chenille cleaning pads for both dry and wet cleaning tasks. There’s also a silicone squeegee bar for wiping down windows or shower doors.
9. Qaestfy Baseboard Cleaner Tool
Is there any activity more back-breaking than cleaning your baseboards? The Qaestfy Baseboard Cleaner Tool protects your back by allowing you to clean them without bending over. The handle extends up to 60 inches, and it comes with six reusable microfiber pads. The mop head features a collapsible component that creates a precise edge for cleaning the contours of baseboards. If you’re not looking to add another tool to your cleaning kit, you can DIY something similar using a broom, a microfiber cloth, and some cleaning solution.
10. LAWNFUL Electric Spray Bottle
People with limited dexterity or pain in their hands or wrists can struggle with the repetitive squeezing of a spray bottle. The LAWNFUL Electric Spray Bottle eliminates this need. Though marketed for gardening, it proves incredibly useful for cleaning your home. Instead of squeezing a trigger, you press and hold a button for two seconds to turn the bottle on or off, saving your wrist from repetitive motion. You can also pause or continue the spray with just one click. There are two spray settings, mist or jet, and the device is rechargeable via an included USB cable. The electric spray bottle holds 1 liter of liquid and features a water-level window so you can easily see how much is left.
