Picking the right cleaning gadgets and materials for the different surfaces in your home can save time and go a long way to maintain them. (Photo by Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels)

It’s that time of the year again. The vacuum cleaners come out and the dust goes out. But cleaning in 2023 is about more than just getting rid of the grime on your walls or dust in the carpet. Your gadgets need some love too, your woollens need to be cleaned ahead of the winter. From slim vacuum cleaners that slide under your sofas to gadgets that zoom around your windows to air purifiers that clear the thick winter air, we’ve rounded up some cool kit for the festive season.

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum – Mop 2 Pro: If mopping is your least favourite chore, try the Xiaomi’s Mop 2 Pro (powered by the Xiaomi Home App for intelligent controls). It’s designed for Indian homes, with features like high-frequency sonic speed power with up to 10,000 vibrations / minute for those stubborn stains and is kitted with a mop made of microfibres for uniform water penetration and superfast floor drying. (Rs 29,999)

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum – Mop 2 Pro; Rs 29,999

Sophinique X5 window cleaner robot: you don’t need to dangle outside your window, with this smart window cleaner robot that offers three auto cleaning modes and is equipped with a professional safety rope for a safe cleaning solution. You can control this robot window washer via Bluetooth. It works with a built-in vacuum motor to suck air and is compatible with all types of glass, ceilings, windows and surfaces that are tough to access. (Rs 30,862)

Sophinique X5 window cleaner robot; Rs 30,862

Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde Air Purifier: air pollution is a constant challenge in most Indian metros. Dyson claims this purifier can remove 99.95 percent of pollutants and tiny allergens, thanks to an advanced HEPA H13 filtration system. This air purification system also offers smart features like real-time air quality monitoring and voice controls. It features a solid-state formaldehyde sensor that works in tandem with a catalytic filter to detect and eliminate formaldehyde. (Rs 46,900)

Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde Air Purifier; Rs 46,900

Portronics Swipe 2: like your laptop screen or smartphone display always shining bright? Portronics’ screen cleaner comes in a handy size that can slip into your slimmest backpacks or portfolios. This non-toxic cleaning solution removes dust, smudges and moisture stains; it’s bottled in a washable and refillable container. (Rs 89)

Portronics Swipe 2; Rs 89

Sure from Eureka Forbes Compact Vacuum cleaner: designed to move around and occupy very little storage space, Sure features a 700-watt motor that removes embedded dust and dirt from upholstery, carpets and floors. The powerful blower helps blow off dirt from hard-to-reach areas like window channels, while the washable HEPA filter can be reused. It comes with multiple accessories for a range of cleaning tasks (Rs 2,609)

Sure from Eureka Forbes Compact Vacuum cleaner, Rs 2,609

Xuzuyic Electric Sprayer: this multi-function sprayer can be used for a range of tasks from cleaning cars to windows and stubborn surfaces. It can also be used to bathe your pets or irrigate plants. It also works as an atomising air purifier to remove odours and used in places that need in-depth cleaning. (Rs 14,759)

Xuzuyic Electric Sprayer; Rs 14,759

Capsule Gadget Cleaning Kit from Daily Objects: this capsule cleaning kit can eliminate dirt in array of gadgets from cameras to laptops and the tiniest crevices in earbuds and earbud cases. It comes with five utilitarian cleaning heads packed in a pocket-friendly size and provides an intricate cleaning solution. (Rs 799)

Capsule Gadget Cleaning Kit from Daily Objects; Rs 799

Philips Fabric pill remover: this fabric shaver removes pilling from all garments. It features a blade rotation of 8800 RPM for an effective solution. The specially designed shaving head is kitted with a mesh with three different sizes of holes to effectively remove all fabric pills from the fabric. (Rs 1,249)

Philips Fabric pill remover; Rs 1,249

Rubbermaid Reveal Power scrubber: designed to remove stubborn stains, especially on tough surfaces like walls and floors. This device comes with a multi-purpose head and a head designed specifically for grout cleaning. The power scrubber is 2x faster than a manual scrubber and comes with two different settings. (Rs 3,982)

Rubbermaid Reveal Power scrubber; Rs 3,892

Milagrow Seagull Joy: it’s one of the most compact robot vacuums out there and slides under your sofas. It comes with multiple cleaning modes that include an Edge mode for specific edges and wall to wall cleaning. Milagrow’s ‘Gyro Mapping’ solution ensures cleaning in long ‘S’ patterns without losing orientation. The HEPA 6 filter has a cleaning efficiency of 99.7 percent up to 0.3 micron of particulate matter. (Rs 12,990)

Milagrow Seagull Joy; Rs 12,990