Cleaning tool selection follows the principle of "buy as needed, less is more," prioritizing multifunctional and easily stored tools to avoid waste. Below is a super practical guide with recommendations categorized by scenario:
I. Whole House General Use: 3 Essential Tools to Buy
Wireless Vacuum Cleaner (Wireless is preferred)
Uses: Suctioning dust from floors, sofa crevices, curtain dust, and keyboard debris; replaces traditional brooms (especially suitable for homes with lots of pet hair).
Selection Points:
Suction power ≥12kPa, battery life ≥30 minutes (sufficient for small apartments);
Includes a mite removal brush head (can be used on mattresses, saving the cost of a separate mite removal device).
Alternative: For a lower budget, choose a "handheld vacuum cleaner" or a "broom + electrostatic dust removal paper" (cleaner for pet hair).
Flat Mop (with electrostatic/disinfectant mop head)
Uses: Mopping floors, wiping windowsills, and furniture surfaces; more efficient than traditional mops (no need to bend over to wring out water).
Selection Points:
Thin mop head (can reach under sofas and beds);
Choose disposable electrostatic mop heads (for dust and pet hair) or washable and disinfectable mop heads (environmentally friendly).
Microfiber Fish Scale Cloth (All-Purpose Cleaning Cloth)
Uses: Wiping glass, mirrors, desktops, and stainless steel utensils; lint-free and leaves no water marks (replaces numerous traditional cleaning cloths).
Advantages: When cleaning kitchen oil stains with cleaning spray, wiping with a fish scale cloth cleans immediately, saving more than paper towels.