Best lazy cleaning buys: Best Picks reveals the six cleaning buys to give you a spotless home without any stress
In fact, 72 per cent of Gen Z say they'd rather watch binge-cleaning on TikTok than pick up a mop. And you know what? Fair enough.
Cleaning is boring. It's repetitive, sweaty and almost always left to the very last minute.
But there's something undeniably satisfying about seeing your space go from chaos to calm, especially when it doesn't take hours or three different sprays to do it.
That's why a new wave of high-performance tools and cleaners are going viral.
These are the clever gadgets designed for people who want a spotless space without the effort, tools that think, scrub and suck so you barely have to lift a finger.
From dirt-sensing vacuums to viral TikTok faves, here are some top-rated buys Aussies are adding to their carts right now.
1. Scrub Daddy Damp Duster, $3.95 Amazon Australia
Yes, the one from TikTok. This spongey, ridged duster traps dust like a magnet — no spray needed.
Just run it under water, squeeze it out and swipe over skirting boards, blinds or TV units. It's weirdly fun and very addictive.
2. Shark PowerDetect Cordless Vacuum, $849.99 at Shark
Too tired to deep clean? This cordless vacuum literally does the thinking for you.
It detects how dirty your floor is and adjusts the suction on the go. It's like having a cleaning assistant with a sixth sense.
3. The Pink Stuff, $8.70 at Amazon Australia
There's a reason this miracle paste has a cult following.
It can clean ovens, sinks, shower tiles and more without harsh chemicals or much scrubbing. Bonus: it smells amazing, and the pink tub is very cute.
4. Shark MessMaster Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum, $249.99 at Shark
One minute you're cleaning up cereal, the next it's pet hair, sand or some unknown car mess.
This compact cordless vac handles wet and dry messes in seconds, no cords, no buckets, just grab and go.
5. ECOVACS DEEBOT N20 Black, was $749, now 299 at ECOVACS
The ultimate lazy-girl cleaning hack.
Let a robot vacuum your house while you're at brunch.
This smart little unit maps out your home and navigates like a pro, and right now it's 60 per cent off.
6. Shark StainStriker Stain and Spot Cleaner was $249.99, now $195 on Amazon Australia
Red wine, pasta sauce, mystery pet stains, gone.
This dual-spray technology lifts stains from rugs, couches and more without scrubbing.
It's the stain remover you'll actually reach for (and it works fast).
The truth is, most of us don't want to spend hours scrubbing; we just want things to be clean.
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