10 Battery-Powered Ryobi Cleaning Tools Homeowners Love

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One of the easiest cleaning hacks to keep your home tidy is to simply stay on top of it. This is much easier to do if you have a reliable arsenal of battery-powered tools that you can grab from the cleaning cupboard. And while it is, technically, possible to spend a fortune on such devices, brands like Ryobi and its long line-up of battery-powered cleaning tools proves that it's not essential.

As for what tools you might need, it depends, to an extent, on the nature of your home. More than that, in Ryobi's line-up alone, there are so many cleaning tools to choose from that it can be tricky knowing which ones to buy. For that reason, we decided to pull together a few that are most likely to be worth the spend. Below, you'll find 10 highly-rated battery-powered cleaning tools from Ryobi, all currently available at Home Depot. The prices vary, as do the areas of the house that these tools can clean. But, as we'll explain in more detail at the end of the article, all are rated over 4.1 stars overall, and all have been tried, tested, and reviewed by at least 16 real Ryobi users.

Even with the most regular cleaning schedule, wiping down surfaces with a cloth and vacuuming the floor will only take you so far. Every now and then, things around the house need a good scrub. It could be the tiles on your kitchen backsplash or in your bathroom, or you may need to give your oven and grill grates a dose of tough love. Doing this all by hand is possible, but if you struggle with hand fatigue or a bad back, for instance, a power tool is best to handle the job quickly. It's also often more effective. Ryobi's USB Lithium Compact Scrubber Kit draws on power from the brand's patented, USB-C rechargeable lithium batteries. It's compact design makes it handy in tight spaces, and it's ideal for cleaning grimy areas like the bathtub and sink. As for price, you can pick it up for $64.97 at Home Depot, which buys the tool, a battery, a three-port charger, and a medium-bristle brush. It's also compatible with Ryobi's full range of hex-shank cleaning accessories, which cover a wider range of surfaces and applications.

Importantly, this particular tool is also strongly rated at Home Depot, where it currently scores 4.4 overall with more than 830 reviews. 71% of users have given the scrubber kit top marks, with most agreeing that it's handy, easy to use, and makes light work of otherwise tough cleaning tasks. "So easy to use. Can't believe the power!" said one user. "We have used it to clean the shower, the kitchen sink, and my car interior. Very powerful and the battery lasts forever."

While the previous scrubber tool is handy in tight spaces, a larger scrubbing brush is better for cleaning larger surfaces quickly. Ryobi's 18V One+ Cordless Vortex Power/Electric Spin Scrubber is both larger, and, according to the brand, the industry's most powerful and versatile handheld scrubber. It's designed for cleaning various surfaces around the home and garden. It features a lock-on button for continuous power (thus preventing trigger finger fatigue). It's also compatible with all Ryobi's Triangle Connector accessories, which include microfiber and lambswool, along with both soft- and hard-bristled brushes. In other words, provided that you buy the accessories, it has the potential to be highly versatile.

Now, whether Ryobi's power scrubber tool is worth buying depends on your budget and the areas that you need to clean. Price-wise, its $69 tag is comparable with the previously-featured Compact Scrubber Kit. However, it will cost you more to get it going if you don't already own compatible Ryobi batteries, since the price only buys the tool. As for reviews, it's rated 4.1 overall at Home Depot, where out of more than 2,800 users, 62% have awarded it 5 stars. One user, who explained that it was easy to set up, effective at cleaning their floors, and much easier than doing the job by hand, said, "Great addition to our Ryobi 18V family of tools."

While the scrubbers previously featured will handle the surfaces of your kitchen and bathroom tiles, a smaller, more compact brush is best to get between them and clean the grout. For this reason, we decided to include Ryobi's USB Lithium Cordless Compact Detail Scrubber Kit. Like the Compact Scrubber kit, it comes complete with a battery and charger. But its size, which is only slightly larger than an electric toothbrush, is what makes it useful for those detailed touches that truly make bathroom tiles shine. It delivers 6,300 oscillations per minute, and while it's great for grout, it can also be used for other surfaces. The kit includes a medium-bristle detail brush for tile and fiberglass, a hard-bristle grout brush, plus a scour pad, which will help when cleaning harder surfaces like plastic and metal.

All in, it costs $39.97 at Home Depot, where the kit also comes with the backing of a 4.3 star rating. More than 370 buyers have offered their thoughts, including 68% who agreed (with 5-star ratings) that Ryobi's detail scrubber is, indeed, worth buying. One user, who said that it offers "So much in one package," explained that it works well and is very convenient to have on hand. "Use it to clean my truck, kitchen area, bathroom areas, and even some firearm components. Definitely worth the money." It is worth noting that some users suggest it's tricky to buy replacement heads, and that they tend to wear out quite quickly. With that in mind, you may want to check availability of spares in your nearest Home Depot store, or on the Ryobi website, before you go ahead and buy.

All of the handheld tools featured thus far are sure to be useful for a variety of cleaning applications around the house. However, when you need to reach the upper elevations of your home — be that indoors or outdoors — what then? In that case, you'll either need a ladder, or if you'd rather keep your feet on solid ground, a telescopic cleaning tool. Ryobi's USB Lithium Telescoping Power Scrubber Kit is pretty much what it says on the tin. It features a scrubber tool, which is mounted on a telescopic handle that extends from 27 inches to 47 inches. You could use it to clean up high, or to clean your lowest spots without hurting your back. The head pivots to help clean at different angles, which is useful. So, too, are the soft, medium, and hard-bristled brushes that come with it. It's priced at $74, which, along with the tool and brushes, also buys the requisite battery and charging cable.

As for reviews, it currently commands a 4.4-star rating thanks to more than 220 user reviews. Out of those, 71% gave the scrubber full marks, with most agreeing that it makes cleaning much easier, especially in the home's highest and lowest places. It's praised for saving users' backs and avoiding the need to scale a ladder when cleaning low eaves or overhangs. And, importantly, it's much faster to clean with than trying to do it by hand. "Lightweight, portable, and easy to use, this Ryobi scrubber is great for small to medium cleaning tasks," said one user. They put it to use removing oil spots from their outdoor stepping stones, and said that it performed admirably. In their own words, it's "Flexible, efficient, and water-resistant — great for everyday cleaning."

While it looks like many regular household mops, Ryobi's Lithium Cordless Agitating Spray Mop has several features that could potentially make it worth the upgrade. The most important is that it incorporates an agitating mop head, which, per Ryobi, delivers 30% faster cleaning with less effort. That alone will pique the interest of those who are tired of "putting their back" into their home's hard floors. It lasts for up to three hours on a single charge, which should cover the needs of most mopping routines, and the head swivels, making it easy to reach awkward corners. It comes with reusable microfiber mop pads (two, to be exact), which can be washed and reused up to 500 times. It also comes with Ryobi's hard-floor cleaning solution, which is added to the built-in tank and can be used on sealed hardwood floors, luxury vinyl, and more.

If this does, indeed, sound like the upgraded companion your mop bucket has been crying out for, then it'll cost you $99. That cost includes the tool, the mop heads, the cleaning fluid, plus a battery and charger. It also buys the reassurance of a 4.3 star rating from more than 230 reviews. 68% of Home Depot buyers have given it 5 stars, with the majority explaining that they love how much easier it makes cleaning their floors. Users also appreciate the reusable pads, which saves them both time and money versus constantly replacing them. "Where has this been the last 45 years of my life," said one user, who regularly mops once or twice per week. Having upgraded to Ryobi's agitating mop, they added, "I could not believe how much dirt came off my floors."

For awkward jobs where a full-sized vacuum is impractical, like cleaning the car, a smaller, handheld vacuum is useful to have waiting in the wings. Ryobi's 18V One+ Cordless Multi-Surface Handheld Vacuum Kit is designed with this in mind. It's compatible with various 1-¼-inch Ryobi vacuum accessories, including a dust brush, crevice tool, utility nozzle. A dual-filter system is easy to clean, and its compact size is useful in tight spaces where a regular appliance is more of a hindrance than a help. It's also handy for small messes when you'd prefer to forgo the hassle of hauling out your full-sized cleaner.

The kit, which includes an 18V battery, charger, and the vacuum, costs $64.97 at Home Depot. Alternatively, if you already own a compatible battery, you can pick up the tool only for $39.97. Either way, it's rated 4.5 overall, with 71% of more than 3,230 purchasers having awarded it 5 stars. Users love that it dovetails with their existing Ryobi battery systems, and several praise it for delivering ample suction power. "Small, but powerful," said one buyer. "This has become my most used Ryobi tool, it's so useful and powerful for the cost and size. It helps expedite cleaning up after my 2 year old."

If you're struggling to decide which of Ryobi's hand vacuums is best for your home, then it could well be that you need something with a little more utility. If you need to deal with large, wet spills from time to time, or are constantly cleaning up your garage after messy days of DIY, then a wet/dry vacuum cleaner is a useful tool for the job. Ryobi has one of those, too, in the form of its 18V One+ LINK Cordless 3-gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum Kit. It's cordless, and per the name, is designed for wet and dry cleaning. A blower port also allows you to "blow" surfaces clear of debris. It comes with several tools — including a hose, crevice tool, and utility nozzle — that cover a range of distances and applications. The hose even attaches to the dust port of several Ryobi tools, allowing you to gather it as you work, instead of having to sweep it all up when you finish. As for the "LINK" in the tool's name, that means that it's compatible with Ryobi's LINK storage system, which in turn allows you to store it clear of your floor or cabinets.

It's priced at $262.88, which buys the vac, the attachments, plus an 18V battery and charger. And it scores a respectable rating of 4.5 overall with more than 3,000 reviews. Out of those, 72% have given the vacuum full marks. One user, who warned that it shouldn't be treated as a replacement for larger shop vacs to handle large messes, nevertheless said it's become one of their go-to tools. They explained, "It's especially great for homeowners, DIYers, and anyone who wants a reliable, cordless option for wet and dry messes, without lugging around a bulky corded vac."

A pool vacuum is an essential tool for anybody hoping to keep their pool in ship shape during the summer. And while it's far from the only brand to make one, if you already own 18V Ryobi batteries, there are several reasons to consider Ryobi's Handheld Cordless Pool Vac. Firstly, per the spec, it's designed to pick up the kinds of things you'd expect to sully the base of your pool, like sand, dirt, and leaves. It delivers 13 gallons per minute of suction to help you grab them. And while it is, ostensibly, a handheld tool, it can be attached to any standard pool pole. It's also cordless, meaning that whether you prefer to stay dry or clean while you swim, the choice is entirely yours.

It's priced $159 at Home Depot, which buys the tool itself along with a filter and floor head. You'll need to either own or buy a battery separately in order to power it, although that doesn't appear to worry those who've reviewed it. In fact, of more than 850 reviews, 75% have given it top marks, lending to an overall 4.5-star rating. One user, who tried two other pool vacs before this one, said that they had struggled to get the fine silt and algae from the bottom of their pool. On Ryobi's solution, they said, "It's amazing." Another buyer, who complimented several features of Ryobi's pool vacuum cleaner, described it as a "Great purchase for the right price!"

If you have pets and your home is laid with carpets, then short of hiring a professional, a dedicated carpet cleaner is the next best way to maintain them. Designed, per Ryobi, for "Cordless portability with corded performance," Ryobi's 18V One+ SWIFTClean Rug and Carpet Cleaner has several promises to live up to. According to the spec, it should make removing dirt, grime, and stains from rugs and carpets easy — and without the hassle of cords. It has a spot mode, which allows you to target stains, and a dry-only mode, which ensures a good clean with minimum downtime. However, one of the things you should know about Ryobi's carpet cleaner is that it comes with a $299 price tag. Not only that, but that cost doesn't include a battery.

With that being said, it does come with the highest rating of any product in this guide — 4.8 stars overall. Indeed, of the 60 users who've reviewed it to-date, 88% gave it 5 stars. Many agreed that the cleaner is both convenient and easy to use, although some recommended having a couple of batteries charged and ready to prevent downtime. But as far as cleaning efficiency goes, as one user put it, "It works better than my current carpet cleaner, and it's cordless!"

A handheld pressure washer is a useful choice in smaller yards where it's hard to justify the cost of a full-sized gas or corded unit. Ryobi's 18V One+ 700 PSI Cordless Cold Water Electric Power Cleaner is nice and compact, so it's easy to store. It's priced at $129, so it's reasonably budget-friendly. And while its 700 PSI power rating is decidedly less than most full-sized washers, it should be enough to deal with most surface grime. It's also highly portable, and can be connected to water in several ways. For example, you can use the supplied two-liter tank, which attaches to the bottom of the unit. Alternatively, you can use the supplied siphon nozzle to connect it to a larger bucket. And failing that, you can always hook it up to a standard garden hose.

As far as customer feedback goes, it's currently enjoying an overall rating of 4.5. At the time of writing this guide, there are just 16 reviews to go on, however, out of those, 69% have awarded the cleaner 5 stars. And while it does lack the pressure of full-sized pressure washers, it seems that it's powerful enough to deal with grime on outdoor furniture and cars. Some users have also found use for it when cleaning their home's siding, fencing, and even concrete. "The pressure is perfect," said one user, who explained it helps to avoid common pressure washing mistakes, like stripping paint. As a compromise between weak hoses and over-powered pressure washers, they said, "This tool is the perfect middle and cleans without stripping of unwanted material."

In order to create this guide, we focused on Ryobi products that are both battery-operated and specifically designed for cleaning. We searched for products that are available at Home Depot, and used their overall star ratings on Home Depot to determine whether homeowners really do love them. Each tool is rated at least 4.1 stars overall, and each has received a minimum of 16 reviews from real buyers.