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Kitchen Spaghetti Scrub, and more

iRobot’s Braava 380t

Faster and “less haphazard” than a Roomba, this cleaning droid is a whiz at keeping hardwood floors clean. It doesn’t vacuum, but it’s “practically silent” while sweeping or mopping with wet or dry micro-fiber cloths.

$300, store.irobot.com

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Source: MensJournal.com

Kitchen Spaghetti Scrub

These all-natural scrubs, made of either recycled corn cobs or peach pits, “can be used for months without wearing out” and require no soap for general washing.

$11, shop.cooperhewitt.org

Source: Dwell.com

Dyson DC59 Animal Vacuum

Dyson’s latest cordless vacuum isn’t cheap. But this “drop-dead gorgeous” machine combines the convenience of a portable handheld with the power of an upright, making it perfect for apartment dwellers.

$500, amazon.com

Source: PCMag.com

AM Computer Screen Cleaning Mist

Thanks to its microfiber exterior and a built-in spray, this palm-size screen cleaner “works superbly” as the daily answer to keeping your laptop or tablet germ- and fingerprint-free.

$13, getclean.am

Source: FT.com

AmazonBasics 12-Sheet Paper Shredder

This compact shredder thwarts data thieves by crosscutting tax-season documents into confetti. It ably handles more than 12 pages at a time, and can dice DVDs and credit cards too.

$55, amazon.com

Source: TheWirecutter.com

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