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The $16 “Tool” That Makes It Easy to Keep My Kitchen So Clean

Nikol Slatinska
Nikol SlatinskaCommerce Shopping Writer at Apartment Therapy
I've loved magazines for as long as I can remember, which is what motivated me to study journalism in college. My proudest accomplishment since graduating has been landing a job in New York and moving to the city of my dreams. In my role at Apartment Therapy, I'm most passionate about making my home look organized and sophisticated and helping our readers do the same — often at a discount. Although I cover my fair share of newsy pieces and sale posts, my work focuses on long-form service articles that help our audience make informed shopping decisions. In my free time, I enjoy reading about fashion and design, watching reality TV, and exploring New York.
published Aug 9, 2024
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We’re pretty obsessed with testing cleaning tools and gadgets of all sorts here at The Kitchn. Over the past year, we tested and reviewed the best of the best, bringing you our top recommendations for the most lightweight, easy-to-use machines and all-in-one products that work on different types of surfaces. In most instances, our editors agree that the simpler the gadget is, the better. And when it comes to household cleaners in general, it doesn’t get less complicated than the squeegee.

We love this no-frills tool for removing crumbs from kitchen counters, eliminating pilling from rugs, and leaving showers free of streaks. It only makes sense, then, that the squeegee would be equally as effective for hard floors. It took virtually no time to find one on Amazon that shoppers are enamored with, and we’re sure you’ll love it just as much. The KOLLIEE floor squeegee is the tidying tool you need for spotless surfaces throughout the home.

KOLLIEE Floor Squeegee
$19.99$15.99
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It arrives with a stainless steel handle, which can expand from 19 to 60 inches, and the actual squeegee blade that measures 15 inches across. To adjust the handle’s length, simply twist on or remove each of the four steel parts that it comes with. Once you spray your hardwood, tile, or vinyl floors with cleaning solution, you’re ready to swipe the squeegee across and eliminate germs from your surfaces. More than 1,100 five-star Amazon raters agree that this product improved their cleaning routines, and reviewers cite using it for many different purposes. “I have German Shepherds that shed like crazy, and there is always hair everywhere,” one customer wrote. “Using this picks it up so well and makes it so much easier to clean.”

Others use the squeegee to get rid of excess water and, in turn, prevent mold in the bathroom or on the back deck. “As older retirees, our flexibility to squat down to squeegee the walls was an issue, but even tougher was the uneven curved floor of the shower,” one shopper noted. “Most products we’ve found are stiff and do not conform to uneven surfaces, but this one is perfect. We also love the fact that it swivels right at the blade, allowing the walls to be wiped without bending over at all.” Thanks to its slim design, easy maneuverability, and seamless dirt-collecting capabilities, the KOLLIEE floor squeegee is the next multifunctional tool to add to your list for fast, hassle-free cleanups.

Buy: KOLLIEE Floor Squeegee, $19.99 $15.99

This post originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: The $16 Amazon Tool That Keeps Floors, Bathroom Tiles, and Windows Sparkling Clean

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