It’s that time of year again! The annual spring clean is upon us and we can’t wait to help you get stuck in. From sticky handprints to accidental spills, we know that cleaning up after your family can be a full-time job with little ones about. But, whether you love a good scrub or are a master procrastinator, we have the tools that give the best results in record time. So, get your gloves on and tackle the spring clean in style with our top cleaning gadgets below – no elbow grease required.
1. All-purpose vacuum
No deep clean is complete without a great vacuum cleaner. The champion of the spring clean, the Bosch BCS612GB Unlimited 6 ProHome Cordless Vacuum Cleaner has a 0.9L dust capacity and two batteries so that you can conquer the whole home without stopping. From ceilings and upholstery to the interior of your car, the multi-use functions and extra accessories make it suited for every surface.
Picking up more than 99.9% of dust, this stick vacuum effortlessly transforms into a handheld model for extra ease of use. Prioritising hygiene, it features a lifetime cartridge filter and PureAir membrane to make sure that any exhaust air is perfectly clean and fresh. The AllFloor Power Brush Head keeps your home looking spotless without the faff of changing functions, tools or batteries. Your cleaning will be as it should be… truly uninterrupted.
If you want to give your floors the ultimate clean, then a carpet cleaner could complete your perfect dirt-tackling dream team. With models available from the giants at both Vax and Bissell, we have everything from hard-duty heroes and spot cleaners to multi-surface all-rounders so that you can clean hard floors and carpets alike.
2. Hard floors vacuum
Hard floors may be easier to clean but they still need a good vacuum from time to time. The Miele Boost CX1 Hard Floor Parquet Vacuum Cleaner uses a mighty 890W motor and vortex airflow technology of 100km/h to capture any dirt that comes its way. With a sophisticated multi-stage filtration featuring a HEPA AirClean filter, this cylinder vacuum cleaner captures an amazing 99.999% of fine particles and allergens.
Smoothly glide throughout the home with a design that gives a thorough clean of floors without the risk of scratching surfaces. Taking the guesswork out of cleaning, you can also switch between modes for hard floors, rugs and curtains with just the turn of a dial.
3. Pet Pro vacuum
We love them with all our heart, but they don’t half make a lot of mess! The VAX UCUESHV1 Air Lift Pet Pro Upright Vacuum Cleaner masters pet hair removal using a turbo tool to pick up embedded dirt. Tidy up after mucky pups with the turbo tool and be astounded by the results.
Using a HEPA filter system, this vacuum even removes pet hair, dander and dust from the air for a deep clean like never before. Welcome guests with a smile and a cup of tea without worrying about rogue pet hairs and trails of paw prints. With this vacuum cleaner you can breathe a sigh of relief and become truly house proud.
4. FoodCycler eco bin
Become an eco-warrior with this handy kitchen gadget. Waving goodbye to kitchen waste once and for all, this is a chic alternative to traditional composting with the Sage FoodCycler getting rid of leftover food in record time.
Using a 3-stage system, it dries, grinds and cools kitchen waste to produce EcoChips. Your gone off veggies will no longer need to ever see a landfill site. Worried about the stink? The FoodCycler uses carbon EcoFilters to keep your home fresh and odour-free.
Taking between 4-6 hours to from start to finish, you can transform food waste in a few simple steps. Just load it up, lock the lid and press start. You can even pause it during the drying process to add more.
Give yourself a pat on the back and reduce your carbon footprint by a whopping 80%. Cheap to run with just 1kW used per cycle and great for the environment – what’s not to love!
5. Coffee machine cleaning wand
The M.V.P of a busy morning, coffee makers need some love and care too. Hard at work making your day start off great, dried milk residue can easily build up and stop you from getting the best results. This Sage Steam Wand Cleaner masters coffee machine maintenance so that you can continue to enjoy a delicious brew with every sip.
A hassle-free step for your coffee routine, this handy gadget seamlessly integrates into your existing Sage machine. Removing dried milk residue and even chocolate build up, it’s easily hand washed for a speedy process from start to finish.
Think you’re a coffee expert? This Sage Steam Wand Cleaner will help take your barista skills to the next level. This device is perfectly crafted for the Sage Oracle Touch, Barista Touch and Bambino Plus coffee machines but its compatibility doesn’t stop there! View the full list of machines for a true match made in heaven:
- SES990, the Oracle Touch Espresso Machine
- BES920, Sage Dual Boiler Espresso machine
- SES880, The Barista Touch
- SES500, The Bambino Plus
- BES875, The Barista Express
- BES810 The Duo-Temp Pro
6. Cooking hood filter
Cooker hoods are a must-have for any kitchen. Removing pesky food odours and extracting steam and grease, it really is a miracle worker. Always have your cooker hood performing at its best by keeping a fresh filter on standby.
If your hood uses a charcoal filter, such as the CDA CHA24 Filter Pack, set a quick reminder to switch them out every 4 months. Cheap and cheerful, it only takes a minute or two to snap into place. We all know the saying – out of sight, out of mind!
7. Air purifier
You may scrub your home from top to bottom, but we know there’s something you’ve overlooked… the air you breathe! Air purifiers really can clean the air inside your home.
Ultra-quiet, these devices use HEPA Silent technology to filter any nasties lurking around. With the air indoors estimated a whopping 5x more polluted than the great outdoors, you can get rid of everything from pollen and pet dander to general air pollution.
The Blueair Blue Max Air Purifier adds smart sophistication to the device with a 360-degree air intake design and voice control. Monitor the air quality within your home around the clock using the handy app. It’s the ultimate investment for your health and well-being. Have you seen our handy Air Purifier guide? Take a look and find out all there is to know here.
8. Washing machine anti-limescale magnet
Take care of your machine so that it can take care of you…anti-limescale magnets are cheap to buy and really make a difference to the health of your machine. Making your washing machine or dishwasher last that much longer, these magnets prevent limescale from forming by splitting the calcium carbonate molecules into small ions that won’t build up.
Small but mighty, it will help you save on both energy and detergent costs so that you always get the very best performance. They are quick and easy to install while also providing a greener alternative to chemical descale products.
9. Self-cleaning iron
What’s better than an appliance that’s self-cleaning? The Russell Hobbs 23770 Easy Store & Clip Iron provides great results time after time with its self-cleaning feature making it long lasting. Just make sure to use the dedicated cleaning function at least once a month.
Glide over fabrics using the ceramic soleplate for crease-free clothes that are guaranteed to put your best foot forward. Refreshing hanging garments and curtains couldn’t be easier using the vertical and variable steam features providing a 140g/min shot of steam or 40g/min continuous steam.
How Hughes Can Help
Ditch the scrubbing brush and choose to clean smarter and not harder with the gadgets that count. Everything from the vacuum cleaner you choose to the little accessories that keep your appliances at its best are valuable additions to your home. Enhancing your environment, air purifiers and cooker hood filters will keep your sanctuary fresh and healthy. A washing machine anti-limescale magnet may be small but, like the Sage steam cleaner wand, it can make a big difference to the life of your appliance. With these gadgets, the spring clean will be more of a joy and less of a chore. Explore our wide range of spring cleaning products today.
