Maintaining a house that is nice and clean is easy with devices that make household chores easy, since these gadgets are like having your very own Rosie robot from the Jetsons to do all the work for you. One of the best parts about having assistance from an automated gadget is that they don't complain like your spouse or kids do.
These hi-tech cleaning tools are happy to do their duties, whether it's automatically mowing the lawn or helping you to do your laundry from your smartphone.
Devices like these help to free up your own time and energy, so that you can spend more of your own time having fun and making messes, without having to worry that cleaning up afterwards is going to be a real chore.
89 Gadgets That Make Household Chores Easy
From Robotic Lawn Mowers to Sack-Sealing Rubbish Bins:
Laura McQuarrie — Nov 20, 2013 — Art & Design
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Color-Separating Washing Machines
The Dual Washer Saves Water and Clothes
88
Remote Controlled Cleaning Devices
Clean and Kick Up Your Feet with the Electric Mop
87
Automatic Lawn Letterers
The Grass Printer Make Your Yard a Canvas for Literal Communication
86
Portable Washing Machines
The Dismount Washer Makes Laundry Much Easier
85
Window-Brightening Devices
The Rail Robot and Plan't Clean and Decorate Your View to the Outdoors
84
Eco Laundering Solutions
Wash-E Makes Cleaning Clothes Efficient and Environmentally Friendly
83
Three-in-One Utensils
This Vegetable Cooking Basket is a Strainer, Boiler and Steamer
82
Sanitizing Robot Snakes
The Bio-Cleaner 2 is an Underwater Appliance That Breaks Down Metals
81
Tiny Window-Washing Bots
The Electrolux Splash Scours Every Inch of Exterior Fenestration
80
Hi-Tech Tortoise Hoovers
The Electrolux Hover Bot Cleans Every Surface of Your Home Automatically
79
Automated Stirring Devices
The Stirio Helps to Constantly Stir a Pot on the Stove
78
Sink Water-Holding Strainers
The Edge Strainer Holds Water when Throwing Out Garbage from the Sink
77
Handy Hoover Droids
The Combi Vacuum Cleaner Works with and Without Your Direction
76
Hybrid Vacuum-Mop Robots
Moneual's Rydis H67 is a Compact Bot That Cleans in Two Ways
75
Miniaturized Washing Machines
The Swash by King Jim is Made with Small Apartments in Mind
74
Gelatinous Sanitizing Spheres
Jell Balls Roll About Your Floor, Absorbing Dust and Dirt
73
Useful Luminescent Sweepers
The Lighting-Up Broom Guides You to the Grime in Darkly-Lit Crannies
72
Innovative Ballpoint Vacuums
Rolling Static-Cleaner Gets Dust More Effectively Than Your Hoover
71
Full Trash Can Notifiers
Enevo's Waste Management Solutions Save Time and Money
70
Double-Duty Brooms
The Flipside Mop Streamlines Cleaning with a Multitasking Design
69
Air-Cleaning Clothes Hooks
The LEAK Coatrack Dries Your Duds and Refreshes Your Room
68
Vacuum-Powered Mops
The Dyson 'Hard DC57' Cordless Vacuum Sucks While Wiping
67
Android-Powered Washing Machines
The Moshi*Matic Lets You Do Laundry from Your Cell Phone
66
Jet-Powered Lawn Mowers
Bruce McDonald Spent $8000 Doing Up a Lawn Tractor
65
Antimicrobial Towel Racks
Kim Jin Yeong's Towel Hanger Dries, Deodorizes, and Sanitizes Your Towel
64
Suctioning Stopper Removers
'My Corkscrew Sucks' Opens a Wine Bottle without Damaging the Plug
63
Futuristic Feather Dusters
The Du.Static by Won Suk Lee Cleans with a Flick of a Wand
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Convenient Countertop Receptacles
The Table Bin Facilitates the Efficient Collection of Meal Mess
61
Electronic Pest Suckers
Take Care of Your Own Pest Problems with the Bug Vacuum
60
Bag-Hiding Trash Cans
Tubelor Homme by Ideaco Makes Garbage Look Good
59
Automatic Fuzzball Dusters
The Mocoro Fluffy Robotic Cleaner is a Bouncy Ball of Dirt
58
Tag-Scanning Clothes Washers
Smart Chime Washing Machine Ensures You're Following the Directions
57
Sanitizing Bathroom Accessories
The Puredesign Dry Clean Freshens Fabric to Reduce Your Laundry
56
Sack-Sealing Rubbish Bins
Laser Trash Can Integrates a Mechanical Notch to Close Off Garbage Bags
55
Water-Free Washing Machines
LG is in the Midst of Developing a New Way to Clean Your Clothes
54
Colorfully Compartmentalized Cans
These Quarter Bins by Johanna Dehio are Delightfully Divided
53
Nature-Loving Landscapers
The Crab Lawn Mower Shows More Respect for the Environment
52
Hi-Tech Teeth-Cleaning Hubs
The Oral Care Motivator Reminds You to Wash Your Pearly Whites
51
Voice-Activated Vacuums
LG Launches the 'Roboking' Robotic Vacuum Cleaner in Korea
50
Playful Washing Machines
The Swirl Water Ball by Designaffairs Cleans Clothes While You Play
49
Dual-Action Vacs
The UVacuum Cleaner Sucks Up and Zaps All Sorts of Dirt
48
Robotic Lawn Mowers
The Robomow Cuts the Grass for You
47
Footwear-Freshening Bags
The Sneaker Wash And Dry Bag Makes Cleaning Shoes Easy and Breezy
46
Finger-Disinfecting Devices
The Electrolux HandCleaner Promises Precision Sanitization
45
Gender-Biased Washing Machines
The Almighty Laundry is Built Specifically for Men
44
Crushable Trash Cans
The Oscar Crunch Will Add Fun to Your Cleaning Routine
43
Cable Car Clothespin Carriers
This Clothespin Holder Hangs off Your Clothes Line Like a Cable Car
42
Modern Tidying Tools
The Discus Dustpan and Brush Improves the Appearance of Interiors in Two Ways
41
Self-Cleaning Surfaces
Synthetic Biology Explores the Possibilities of Programmable Bacteria
40
Defogging Washroom Faucets
The Wind Rain Fire Shower Sucks Up Vapor for a Fresh Bathing Experience
39
Trash-Terminating Robots
This Efficient Mini Vacuum Robot Removes Table Trash So You Don't Have To
38
Fur-Coated Ice Scrapers
The Black Gran Turismo 6 MM is the Most Expensive Scraper in the World
37
Live-Preserving Ant Vacuums
The Anteater Bug Vacuum is Great for Kids Who Love Collecting Insects
36
Home Appliance Platters
Alice Mara Printed Plates Offer Dizzying Dish Perspectives
35
Slack Line Illuminators
The Das Bergfest Collection Affords Flexible Interior Light Arrangement
34
Flaming Fecal Gadgets
The AshPoopie is a Futuristic Eco-Friendly Waste Disposal Device
33
Bubbly Hand Sanitizers
The Sanibubble Makes Keeping Clean a Playful Procedure for Kids
32
Insectile Grass Cutters
The Lawn Beetle is an Efficient and Eco-Friendly Lawn Mower
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Batman-Aspiring Grass Choppers
The Batmobile Lawn Mower is Pretty Epic
30
Domestic Supervising Disks
The Spotter Sensor Monitors Your Home Environment in Your Absence
29
Sanitizing Shoe Stands
The UV Blower Keeps Your Shoes Stored and Sanitized
28
Wall-Mounted Clothes Washers
The Washapart Machine Makes Cleaning a Breeze
27
Chore-Encouraging Toys
Cynthia Poon's Musical Lawn Mower Helps Kids Compose Yard Work Symphonies
26
Water Damage Detecting Devices
The Flood Buzz Leak Detector Warns of Potential Water Damage
25
Cutting-Edge Steaming Coat Hangers
On Aqua Removes Creases from Your Clothes While in the Closet
24
Triple Threat Tidying Tools
The Lynx Home-Cleaning Set is a Conveniently Compact Three-in-One Kit
23
Power Cleaning Gadgets
Evolution Robotics Mint Sweeper is Like an Energized Swiffer
22
Solar-Powered Lawn Mowers
'Primate's Progress' is Made from Recycled Materials
21
Chore-Assisting Robots
This Window Washing Robot Will Help Make Cleaning Easier
20
Clean-Sweep Dustpans
The Broom Groomer Brushes Out Dust Bunnies for a Much Tidier Task
19
Rocking Broom Sets
The Roly-Poly Cleaner by Salih Berk Ilhan Boasts a Free-Standing Design
18
Remote-Controlled Garbages
Koysho Gomiba Go Trash Can Makes Being a Couch Potato Cleaner
17
Sleek Sculptural Hoovers
The Equate Vacuum Cleaner Flaunts and Elegant and Intriguing Form
16
Fluid-Absorbing Hoovers
The SpotVac Sucks Liquid Messes Up From Underneath Your Carpet
15
Spherical Laundry Appliances
The Round Washing Machine is an Exquisitely Artistic Apparatus
14
Sanitation-Alerting Wristbands
The Hyginex Bracelet Monitors Hand-Washing in Medical Environments
13
USB Sanitizers
The Tocsy Toothbrush Cleaner Sterilizes Your Brush at Your Desk
12
Luminescent Sneaker Sterilizers
The'SteriShoe' Ultraviolet Sanitizer Will Cleanse Your Cleats
11
Self-Balancing Home Sweepers
The Poh Liang Hock 'Standing Broom' Will Take Care of Itself
10
Air-Freshening Carpet Bots
The 3F Vacuum Shoots Fresh Scents and Can be Controlled via Smartphone
9
Designer Cleaning Kits
This Limited Edition Bin and Brush Will Have You Scrubbing in Style
8
Self-Sanitizing Surfaces
The Sharper Image Germ Killing UV Cutting Board System Zaps Bacteria
7
Self-Organized Dustpans
'Complete Me, Please' by Hsiang Wang Makes Cleaning Easy
6
Rolling Cat Brushes
This Cat Grooming Tool Makes Cleaning Your Cat Easier and Mess-Free
5
Tripartite Toiletry Bottles
The 3in1 Refill Container Frees Up Valuable Space in Your Shower
4
Dirt-Detecting Vacuum Cleaners
This Vacuum Adjusts Air Flow and Suction to Maximize Cleaning
3
Microber-Based Vacuums
The Smart Vacuum Cleaner is a Cute Way to Clean Your House
2
Animated Character Dust Cleaners
Make Chores Easier for Kids with the Hello Kitty Vacuum
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Record-Breaking Lawn Mowers
Bobby Cleveland's Snapper Mower Holds a World Record
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Ingredient-Examining Blades
The Smart Knife Analyzes and Calculates the Freshness of Your Food
Color-Separating Washing Machines
The Dual Washer Saves Water and Clothes
Contemporary Kitchen Implements
Cooking Tools Cater to the Efficient Modern Culinary Environment
Shake-Powered Portable Washers
The Shaky Wash Washes Clothes While Saving Energy and Water
Water-Conserving Sinks
The 'Ponding' Basin Works to Collect Used Water and Purify It
Remote Controlled Cleaning Devices
Clean and Kick Up Your Feet with the Electric Mop
Cutting-Edge Closet Washers
The Clean Scent Refreshes One Garment in Your Wardrobe at a Time
Compact Miniature Appliances
This Dorm Room Kitchen Has All You Need
Virtual Reality Windows
The World Mirror Delivers Panoramas from Every Corner of the Planet
Slide-Controlled Faucets
The Slide Tap Mimics the Smartphone to Control Water Flow and Temperature
Eggceptional Culinary Devices
The Egg Minder Keeps Track of the Number of Shells and the Freshness
Floating Mug Designs
The Modern Cup From the Floating Mug Co. Collects Drips and Acts as a Coaster
Wrist-Worn Cooking Companions
TheCHEF Helps You Shop and Delegate to Produce Scrumptious Suppers
Intuitive Food Printers
Atomium Makes Meals From Molecules, Tailored to Taste and Nutrient Needs
Windshield Tsunami Sculptures
The 'Flow' Installation Turns Discarded Glass into a Raging Sea
Hovering Halo Air Purifiers
The AirBee Air Filtration System Follows You to Provide Fresh Air
Tiny Window-Washing Bots
The Electrolux Splash Scours Every Inch of Exterior Fenestration
Flashy Futuristic Faucet Designs
This Faucet Design Has LED Lights and Produces Water in Two Spots
Hi-Tech Tortoise Hoovers
The Electrolux Hover Bot Cleans Every Surface of Your Home Automatically
Packaged Ocean Trash Campaigns
The 'Catch of the Day' Campaign Displays Debris Like Food
Handy Hoover Droids
The Combi Vacuum Cleaner Works with and Without Your Direction
Hybrid Tablet Peripherals
The Folding Pen Mouse Conforms to Two Types of Screen Interaction
Hybrid Vacuum-Mop Robots
Moneual's Rydis H67 is a Compact Bot That Cleans in Two Ways
Thermometric LED Faucets
This LED Faucet Light Color-Codes According to Water Temperature
Gelatinous Sanitizing Spheres
Jell Balls Roll About Your Floor, Absorbing Dust and Dirt
Gesture-Controlled Speakers
Interact with the OSOUND System with Gentle Taps, Waves and Swipes
Boomerang Tidying Devices
The Electrolux Twister Zips Around Your Home to Provide a Complete Clean
Compartmentalized Domestic Bins
The TRI3 Trash Can Helps Responsibly Separate Household Waste
Hi-Tech Health-Promoting Plates
My Diet Plate Facilitates Portion Control for Individual People
Powerful Cleaning Campaigns
The Handy Andy Mirror Ad is Visually Transformative
Air-Cleaning Clothes Hooks
The LEAK Coatrack Dries Your Duds and Refreshes Your Room
Collapsible Baking Bowls
The Quirky Mixipan Transforms to Offer Two Sizes of Dish
Test Tube Tea Infusers
ThinkGeek's Clever Tea Infuser Design Resembles Scientific Instruments
Vacuum-Powered Mops
The Dyson 'Hard DC57' Cordless Vacuum Sucks While Wiping
Literal Slip-On Shoes
Penny Loafers by Sonya Clark Relates to Ancestry in a Roundabout Way
Flat-Pack Minimalist Coat Racks
'Ondo' by Kenyon Yeh is a Contemporary Cloak Carrier
Surprisingly Smart Dishes
FlexiBowl Looks Simple and Silicone But it's Intelligent and Interactive
Responsive Grass Furniture
This Totora Furniture Collection is Dynamic and Ever-Changing
Portable Pet Car Seats
These Conveniently Detachable Pet Beds are Perfect for Road-Tripping Pups
Sleek Smartphone Shooting Mounts
The JackKnife Smartphone Bow Mount Captures All the Action
Fairy Tale Fungus Furnishings
This Mushroom Stool is Great for Decorating a Child's Room
Three-Point Trash Baskets
Lay Up the Trash with the Basketball Waste Basket
Paradise Air Diffusers
Aerocense Air Purifier Introduces the Fresh Icelandic Air into Your Home
Hi-Tech Pet Feeders
The Electrolux Adroit Ensures that Fido Gets Fed When You're Away From Home
Dry Shower Concepts
The Air Shower is Designed to Make Towels a Thing of the Past
Interactive Atmospheric Appliances
Fog Dehumidifier Has a Playful Way of Adjusting Interior Air
Mounted Biological Purifiers
Purewall Air Filtration System Decorates and Converts Carbon Dioxide
Biodegradable Food-Shaped Utensils
These Eco-Friendly Utensils are Designed as Fruits & Vegetables
Virtual Reality Showers
The Portal Shower Transports You to an Island Paradise
Spherical Soup Stirrers
The Kitchenary Ritaball Blender Takes the Tediousness Out of Cooking
Spherical Vanity Cabinets
This 'Duravit' Vanity is a Ceramic Space Saver in Any Bathroom
Handy Zipper Repair Kits
Quickly Fix Broken Zips with This ZipperMend Device
Organizational Bathroom Caddies
The Modular Shower Station Adds Order to the Morning Routine
Covert Cable-Concealing Bins
The CableBin Offers a Compact Way to Conceal Cables from Sight
Dictatorial Trash Ads
A Campaign for 'Let's Do It Ukraine!' Imbues Trash with Evil
Footwear-Freshening Bags
The Sneaker Wash And Dry Bag Makes Cleaning Shoes Easy and Breezy
Garlic Bulb-Like Lighting
Orient P2 by Jo Hammerborg Boasts a Sleek Bulging Shape
Finger-Disinfecting Devices
The Electrolux HandCleaner Promises Precision Sanitization
Briefcase-Sized Dishwashers
The 'Compact Dishwasher' Fits in Any Nook or Cranny
Air Purifying Cushions
The Cellular Pillow by Qing Ji Ensures Best Sleep Possible
Oral Hygiene Shower Heads
The Waterpik Showerpik Cleaning Everywhere Including Your Mouth
Patterned Laundry Appliances
The Holly Fulton LG Washing Machine Mimics the Items it Cleans
Glossy Washroom Fixtures
The ZEIT Shower System is Compact and Sleek for the Contemporary Bathroom
Hi-Tech Atmosphere Improvers
The Electrolux Mushroom Contributes Filters and Infuses Indoor Spaces
Raindrop Air Purifiers
The DropAir Filtration System Improves the Quality of Interior Environments
Shark Shaped Shop Products
This Hand Held Blower is Designed to Look Like a Shark
Dynamically Versatile Decor
The SPC Autumn/Winter Collection is a Medley of Design Collaborations
Egg-Shaped Eco Shampoo
Low-Impact is Met by Low-Cost in the Form of Natura SOU Packaging
Smartphone Pulse-Monitoring Apps
The iChoice Pulse Oximeter Helps You Monitor Your Body
Octagonal Spill-Reducing Skillets
Finex' Geometric Cooking Pan is Shaped to Reduce Kitchen Messes
Adorable Aquatic Animal Editorials
The 'Under the Sea' Shoot Features Playful Marine Mammals
Fresh Produce-Preserving Seals
Food Huggers are Simply Adorable Kitchen Tools for Preserving Food
Hyper-Hygenic Touchless Faucets
The 'AQUAMIX' Faucet Works to Keep Bacteria Away
Modern Mobile Saucepans
The Movpot Has a Built-in Element to Bring Cooking Out of the Kitchen
Oxygen-Infusing Shower Heads
The Aerial Shower Infuses Air with Your Water to Save the Environment
Instant Shirt-Repairing Widgets
The 'tic' Fastener Instantly Fixes Your Button Without Sewing
Cootie Catcher Kitchen Mitts
These Irregularly Shaped Oven Gloves Will Keep Your Fingers Burn-Free
Radiant Coat Racks
The Coatlight by Mathias Hahn is a Doubly Inviting Home Accessory
Spinning Contemporary Clocks
The Entire Lexon Around Clock Rotates Instead of Using a Ticking Hand
Selective Home Automation Consoles
The WigWag System is Expandable, Sophisticated and Simple
Compact Stationary Dustbusters
This Touchless Stationary Vacuum Makes Cleaning a Breeze
Water Damage Detecting Devices
The Flood Buzz Leak Detector Warns of Potential Water Damage
Evolving Robot Toys
These Playful Robot Toys for Kids Develop Unique Personalities Over Time
Cutting-Edge Steaming Coat Hangers
On Aqua Removes Creases from Your Clothes While in the Closet
Triple Threat Tidying Tools
The Lynx Home-Cleaning Set is a Conveniently Compact Three-in-One Kit
Upcycled Washing Machine Chairs
This DIY Project Transforms a Washing Machine into Sleek Seating
Chore-Assisting Robots
This Window Washing Robot Will Help Make Cleaning Easier
Multi-Surface Cutting Boards
The 'Chop N Serve' by Unikia Makes Meal Prep Efficient and Organized
Camouflaged Scooter Campaigns
This Road Traffic Safety Campaign Tricks Drivers with a Mini Scooter
Toasty At-Home Towel Heaters
The Towel Warmer by Brookstone Stops After-Shower Chills
Multifunctional Fry Trays
This Super Fly French Fry Baking Sheet Cooks Perfect Potatoes
Air-Freshening Carpet Bots
The 3F Vacuum Shoots Fresh Scents and Can be Controlled via Smartphone
Embedded Amplifier Stools
The PIK Stool is an Acoustic Guitarist’s Dream Travel Companion
Nostalgic Puppet Hosiery
These Sesame Street Leggings Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
Sarcastic Appliance Sim Games
The Robot Vacuum Simulator 2013 Lets You Live the Life of a Roomba
Buoyant Culinary Blades
The Sharking Knife Presents a Warning Fin Just Above the Water's Surface
Epic Grumpy Character Competitions
Oscar the Grouch and Grumpy Cat Have a Staring Competition
Microber-Based Vacuums
The Smart Vacuum Cleaner is a Cute Way to Clean Your House
Baby-Monitoring Fashion
Stay Posted on Baby Night-Time Activity With Your Phone
Record-Breaking Lawn Mowers
Bobby Cleveland's Snapper Mower Holds a World Record