10 easy-to-use gadgets to help keep your house clean

The time for a deep spring cleaning has passed, but somehow all the dust in your home accumulates. You do your best to stay on top of all those regular household chores such as laundry and dishes, and you do a regular house clean each week, but the truth is, you're likely neglecting some major spots in your home. In fact, we'd wager you've never cleaned your garbage disposal or clothes dryer. You've probably avoided cleaning the dishwasher too. And yes, you’re even supposed to clean a machine meant for cleaning!

But the payoff is big: When you keep on top of these gnarly, awkward-to-get-at places, they work better and your home feels fresher. As a former Home editor at Real Simple magazine, cleaning was one of my beats so I always tried out the latest broom or updated sponge. (What can I say, it was a glamorous job.) And now that I’m a mom of two messy kids, I’ve really put these products to use and want to share my wisdom about everything under the sun, even weird cleaning products!

We’ve scoured (get it?) the market to find the best, easiest-to-use tools to tackle the jobs you never thought you’d have to. From a microfiber ceiling fan duster to an ergonomic brush for window and door tracks, these gizmos will inspire you to dole out some serious elbow grease.