This TikTok-famous spin scrubber is my favorite cleaning hack — watching the grime dissolve away is so satisfying

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2 days ago

When I first moved into my rental house, it became abundantly clear that my landlord and I have different definitions of "professionally clean." After driving the 10 hour trek to Indiana from Kansas with all of my things in tow, I was dismayed when I was greeted by filthy grout, crayon on the walls, and caked on soap scum in the bathrooms. In that moment, I could see my future, and it contained a lot of time on my hands and knees scrubbing up other people's messes.
So, after seeing electric spin scrubbers all over TikTok and reading our best electric spin scrubber guide, I was intrigued. These tools seemed like magic, making dirt and grime disappear with the touch of a button— no arduous scrubbing required. I finally decided to spend the $50 on the Casabella Power Spin Scrubber, and months later, I am so glad that I did. It's saved me time cleaning every room in my house, and it's able to reach a level of clean I could never achieve with a bucket and a mop.
The power spin scrubber is lightweight, versatile, and powerful
Weighing just 3.57 pounds, the Casabella Power Spin Scubber is light and portable. It's cordless, too, so you won't have to worry about having enough cord length as you clean. With just one ultra-powerful speed, it turns on and off when you press a button. There's no need to cycle through speeds or modes.
The battery lasts 100 minutes. I've never had problems with it dying during my usual cleaning routine, which includes the bathrooms, kitchen, and floors.
The spin scrubber comes with four brush heads: a small flat brush for detail work, a large flat brush for large areas, an angled brush for hard-to-reach places, and a dome brush for curved spaces like sinks and tubs. Each brush head attaches easily to the scrubber body, although it does take some force to detach it.
I love how the scrubber is fully adjustable. The cleaning head pivots at 45 and 90 degrees to give me the right leverage at the right angle, while the handle extends from 27 inches up to 47.5 inches. This adjustability means that you won't have to bend over or even get on your knees to clean.
When you turn it on, you'll notice that the speed is very fast. While this is great for scrubbing power, it also means that the spin scrubber can be difficult to control. If you don't apply enough pressure, it will fly off whatever you're cleaning. It's certainly a step up from manually scrubbing and cleaning, but it still takes a bit of effort to keep it under control.
It has transformed how I clean my bathroom, cutting cleaning time in half.
I bought my Casabella Power Spin Scrubber mostly to use in my bathrooms, and I've been blown away by its performance. One of my most hated chores is cleaning the shower and bathtub; it's so hard to scrub away soap scum and hard water stains. My shower is tiled, so hard water tends to build up in the grout, making it ridiculously difficult to get clean.
The house I'm renting is, to put it kindly, well-loved. With its chipping paint, my bathtub is particularly rundown, so it's hard for me to feel like it's really clean. As a renter who cares about cleanliness, it's really difficult when I don't feel clean in my own home. I don't like knowing that there's dust and grime from other people in my space, so cleaning is usually a laborious process. I deeply care about a thorough clean, especially in my bathroom.
When I used my spin scrubber in my shower, I was amazed. The soap scum was removed like it was nothing, and the orangish-red stains from my hard water disappeared quickly. The different brush heads came in handy here, too. I used the large flat brush on the walls for an all-over clean. The dome brush cleaned the curved sides of my bathtub, and the angled brush got the hard-to-reach places under my faucet. Once I was done cleaning my shower, the rinsed water was filthy— a good sign that, for once, my shower was actually clean.
The spin scrubber also works great on sinks and around the toilet. I always make sure to clean the brush heads in a disinfecting concoction before moving between surfaces, though, so I'm not spreading germs all around my house. On cleaning days, my partner and I argue about who gets to use the spin scrubber first.
I also find the scrubber useful for cleaning the kitchen, floors, and windows
The Casabella Power Spin Scrubber isn't just for bathrooms, though. I've used it in my kitchen, on my sunroom windows, and to clean my grout. Whenever I need a heavy-duty clean, I reach for this tool. It actually makes cleaning exciting because I love seeing the before-and-after effects. It's so satisfying to watch caked-up grime fade away.
When I use the spin scrubber, I make a cleaning solution with hot water, cleaning liquid, and baking soda. I just spray my solution on the dirty surface and start scrubbing. I recommend bringing a mop with clean water with you when you use this scrubber. It does an excellent job of scrubbing away any mess, but you'll want something to rinse the remaining residue away. Also, keep in mind that you shouldn't fully submerge the scrubber beyond the brush heads in water due to the electrical components.
I like to clean the brush heads after each use to extend their lifespan.
This spin scrubber is very easy to care for, maintenance-wise. Just plug it in after you clean, and it'll be charged for your next endeavor. The brush heads can hold dirt and hair (which is an issue if you're a chronic shedder like me), so I like to thoroughly soak and wash them after each clean. It keeps them looking fresh while also staying hygienic to use throughout my house.
Cons to consider
The Casabella Power Spin Scrubber is an excellent tool, but it's not perfect. The brush heads, for instance, are not the most durable. After my first clean, I saw a noticeable difference in the state of the bristles. While the stick and head itself held up well during cleaning, the bristles looked worn down. A previous tester even destroyed a brush head after applying too much pressure. Casabella sells replacement brush heads in case yours become too worn to clean effectively.
The scrubber itself is also difficult to control, requiring a consistent amount of pressure during cleaning. It's a step up from scrubbing, but your arms might be a little sore after taking this tool to the dirty areas in your home.
The Casabella Power Spin Scrubber also lacks a storage bag for the brush heads, which is a bummer. However, it does come with a hanging hook, so you can mount it for storage while it charges.
What are your alternatives?
If you're on the hunt for a spin scrubber but want to look beyond Casabella, the top pick in our best electric spin scrubber guide is the Leebein Spin Scrubber. It comes with eight brush heads, so it's even more versatile than the Casabella scrubber and two cleaning speeds. It also extends to 54 inches.
For a detail-focused spin scrubber, we love the Iezfix Scrubber. It has a boost mode that makes detail work easy. Plus, there's a rubber grip so your hand won't get tired.
The bottom line
As a renter, the Casabella Power Spin Scrubber is one of my favorite cleaning tools. It makes my space feel actually clean. Ever since I swapped the mop and cleaning rags for this power scrubber, I've said goodbye to intense scrubbing with mediocre results. I let the Casabella take on the hard work. Now, my cleaning routine is much faster and more thorough. The brush heads do have some durability issues, but I still think it's worth it.