Cleaning experts have identified eight often-neglected areas in the home that can make a significant difference to overall cleanliness. From bathroom tiles to frying pans, these spots are frequently missed during routine cleaning but can harbour grime and bacteria.
Henrique Conceicao, a cleaning expert, advises looking for features that extend the life of electric cleaning brushes, such as removable batteries, USB-C charging, or a sturdy dock. He notes that easily sourced brush heads often provide better value than gimmicks over two to three years of regular use.
Testing over three weeks, a range of electric cleaning brushes were evaluated on tasks including bathroom tiles, taps, plug holes, cooker tops, and inside washing machines. The Lakeland electric cordless scrubber, priced £40 cheaper than the Bosch universal brush, proved a serious rival with its 3.7V 10W motor and two-speed settings. It comes with a sponge attachment for delicate areas and a scourer for pans, offering around 90 minutes of use after a two-and-a-half-hour charge.
The Beldray brush, the cheapest tested, includes five brush heads with an anti-bac treatment using zinc pyrithione. The round brush head was particularly versatile, effectively cleaning glassware and toilet bowls. Meanwhile, the Sonic Scrubber, favoured by cleaning guru Mrs Hinch, runs at 10,000 oscillations per minute and comes with four brush heads, including a large brush ideal for scrubbing pans.
For hard-to-reach areas, an extendable scrubber reaching 112cm was praised for its 220rpm motor and cleaning spray dispenser. Although it takes four hours to charge, its power and reach make it a worthwhile investment for high ceilings and low tiles alike.
