I Tried an Electric Cleaning Brush and Now I Can’t Live Without It

One of my least favorite parts about cleaning the house is how dirty I seem to get in the process. No matter how hard I try to avoid it, some form of dirt, whether it’s soap scum from the shower or grease from the stovetop, always finds its way onto my skin.

While I generally enjoy the satisfaction that comes from cleaning, I’m always looking for easier (and ironically, cleaner) ways to get the job done. So when I got my hands on an electric spin scrubber, I was eager to try it out on the most stubborn surfaces in my apartment.

An electric cleaning brush is a handheld device with a rotating head that breaks down grime. The scrubber usually comes with several different attachments made specifically for tackling various areas of the house — bathroom tiles, greasy stovetops and even tile floors. Because the tool spins with the push of a button, it eliminates a lot of the dirty work (literally) that comes along with scrubbing and cleaning stubborn dirt and debris.

I tested the HOTO Electric Spin Scrubber, which was rated the best overall pick by our Good Housekeeping Institute Home Care & Cleaning Lab. It’s $100 on Amazon right now. It comes with six brush head attachments and an extension rod for cleaning the floor and other hard-to-reach places. After trying it for myself, I can see why it scored so well in versatility and grime removal.

I decided to use a few different brushes while cleaning my apartment. I tried the small flat brush for my sink, the sponge pad for my mirror and both the large flat brush and pointed brush for my bathroom wall tiles and grout. To switch between attachments, all I had to do was unlock the head by pressing down the buttons on each side.

Bathroom sink

The first spot I tackled was my bathroom sink. It had a dull look, especially around the drain, due to soap scum build-up. I attached the small flat brush, sprayed some all-purpose cleaner and went at it.

I guided the brush toward the dirty area, applied some pressure and the scrubber did the rest. It did a really good job of getting into the crevices, too. After about 30 seconds of focusing on the drain, it started to glisten again. I then scrubbed the rest of my sink, which only took a couple minutes.

Mirror

Next up was the bathroom mirror. I sprayed it, attached the sponge head to my scrubber and made my way from one side to the other.

The sponge glided across the mirror effortlessly, eliminating all fingerprints, toothpaste residue and water spots in an instant. Afterwards, I wiped it down for a sparkling finish.

Wall tiles and grout

I had been avoiding cleaning my wall tiles since the last time I tried and ultimately failed to get them to the level of cleanliness I desired. That being said, I was honestly pretty doubtful that the scrubber would be able to really get into the creases and crevices once and for all. I attached the pointed brush head and made my way through the grout.

I prepared myself to spend hours on my bathroom wall, so when the scrubber got rid of the yellowing grout in just a few minutes, I was shocked. Not only did it get the job done, it saved me what could have been hours of manual labor. All I did was hold the scrubber in my hands and push between the cracks.

It’s normal to have go-to cleaning habits. If you’ve never used an electric spin scrubber, you might be hesitant to incorporate it into your cleaning routine. However, I guarantee that you’re doing more dirty work than you need to be without it. I know I definitely was.

To say I’m pleased with the device would be understatement. It completely transformed the way I think about cleaning, especially when it comes to the areas I dread the most. If it’s even possible, I think I’m looking forward to the next time my bathroom tiles need a little bit of sparkling — and that’s saying something.

Source: Home Ideas - goodhousekeeping.com