The best refurbished appliances for spring cleaning

A coat made of pet fur, baby poo-splattered walls, crusty socks stuffed down the back of your sofa. Whatever is going on in your house, don’t worry, we’ve all been there. 

But life doesn’t have to be this way. We’re on the edge of springtime, and the weather is ripe for some old-fashioned spring cleaning, made easier with the help of technology. Cleaning tech tends to go under the radar, generally the ignored second cousin shunned over popular family members like laptops, tablets, and smartphones. But Back Market is stocked with some refurbished spring cleaning gadgets that’ll get your home sparkling in no time. 

Take a peek at these smart cleaning tools, because life is too short to clean by yourself – and you’re far too old to keep shoving crumbs under the bed.

Cleaning, but make it R2-D2. Probably some of the most familiar cleaning tech for a reason. Refurbished robot vacuums are small, compact, intelligent, and even kind of cute. It’s perfect if you want to sit back in the recliner and let the robot do the work for you. Most robot vacuums can be controlled remotely or via app, so you can just set it and forget it. The future, we think.

A good entry point is the SHARK ION Robot RV750. It’s modest price-wise and will only set you back around $150, so good if you’re watching your wallet. Those who want to go all out will really like the Narwal T10. You can program the app so the robot knows your floor plan, meaning it won’t miss any of those corners. Pretty fancy.

For the technophobes. Maybe you watched I,Robot, that one time, or that one Stanley Kubrick film got you scared of a robot revolution. Even if the robot types are out of the picture, you can still keep your place clean on a more familiar level. The humble vacuum is getting more and more advanced every day anyway, and models we have will likely cut your cleaning time in half.

The BSRCO Handheld is a popular budget-friendly option for getting into those corners, or picking up any little crumbs lying around. But we couldn’t go without mentioning the gold standard, of course, the Dyson. Ever a status symbol in the homes of aspirational people everywhere, it’s not without reason. They’ve got incredible suction power, a long-lasting battery, and a slick design. Sure, they’re higher-end, but imagine how good your home is going to look after usage. 

Germaphobes look away now. We bet you never thought about it, but the grossest thing in your place right now might be the air, and all that mess you can’t see. Offsetting the impacts of pollution can be beneficial for health reasons, and there’s no tool better for this sort of advanced home cleaning than an air purifier. It’s the perfect way to breathe easy.

Small, nifty, on-desk types exist, like the Levoit Core Mini-P Air purifier. This is great for smaller rooms, studies, and even to bring to work as part of some extra cleaning for your in-office breathing. If you live in a particularly polluted area, something heavy-duty like the Dyson Pure + Hot could be your bag. It doubles as a fan too, and a heater, and links with gadgets like an Amazon Alexa (you can get those from us, too).

They say the dog is man’s best friend. Their hair? Not so much.

Fortunately, there are gadgets for making living with your furballs a bit easier. Spring cleaning gadgets like the BISSELL Pet Stain Eraser are perfect for getting that fur and nasty stains out of your home, quickly and easily.

In fact, if you want to stop pet mess in its tracks, here’s another one for your arsenal – the Petcube Play 2 Wi-Fi Pet Camera. If you need to pop out, recording your pet’s movements in the home can show you where mess starts and how you can avoid it. That way, you’ll stay one step ahead.

Explore sustainable spring cleaning tech on Back Market now

Consider this your springtime cleaning motivation. Smart cleaning tools can transform a dreaded chore into something (almost) fun. And in line with spring cleaning sustainability, take it a step further. Using refurbished tech for eco-friendly spring cleaning is a great way to help save the planet, and your home.