Skip The Toothbrush: The Electric Tool For Cleaning Small Spaces

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Cleaning small spaces can be a tricky task, since it requires reaching into tight spots and disrupting stubborn build-up, grime, or grease. While your trusty old toothbrush can be used in this way around the house, it still leaves you to generate the elbow grease. If you're wanting something that offers better results, there's an electric Rubbermaid scrubbing device that can help.

Retailing for $20.99, the Rubbermaid Reveal Power Scrubber is a multi-purpose scrubbing device that looks a lot like an electric toothbrush — just bulked up quite a bit. It's designed to reach into tight spaces while delivering powerful scrubbing action. The manufacturer states that it scrubs 60 times per minute — twice as fast as manual brushes, which can help to lift stubborn messes more easily. Powered by four AA batteries, the Power Scrubber is water-resistant and designed with a removable head, which can be replaced in due time once the original one wears out; for a few bucks more, you can also opt for the kit with a variety of head attachments to address a range of cleaning tasks. Pair the product with your weekly cleaning habits for a cleaner bathroom or kitchen. You can even use it on the exterior of your house for cleaning various nooks and crannies.

At the time of writing, customers have given the Rubbermaid Reveal Power Scrubber a 4.4-star average from more than 38,000 reviews. Buyers commonly praise the device's ability to enhance their cleaning tasks, stating that the brush offers good quality for the price. One 5-star review on Amazon states: "I also love that this scrubber can be used in any position. I was able to clean places that had been so hard to reach. I love that it is small enough to store easily and that I can move it from room to room."

Before you purchase a Reveal Power Scrubber, it's worth familiarizing yourself with it to enjoy the best performance. Firstly, some reviews mention that the brush uses batteries quickly, which can be an added expense for this tool. Instead of constantly purchasing single-use batteries, it would be more savvy to invest in a set of rechargeable AA batteries to keep the ongoing cost as low as possible.

Another way to protect your purchase is to regularly clean the scrubber's head between uses. Much like you'd sanitize your electric toothbrush between uses, you can do the same for the Reveal's head: just remove it and soak it in a container of 3% hydrogen peroxide, allowing it to fully dry afterwards.

The enhanced power of this electric brush will make a big difference if you've previously been relying on manual scrubbing, but for stubborn messes, you can further improve upon its performance by pairing the brush with a simple homemade cleaning paste of baking soda and water. The abrasive texture of the powder and the brightening properties of the baking soda, along with the Power Scrubber, can help tackle difficult tasks like bringing grimy stovetop grates back to life or making slimy bathroom surfaces look new again.