As a blogger and Amazon Influencer, I am often sent many kitchen and household tools to try. When I find something I love, I share it with my readers.
I especially enjoy items that make our lives easier as we age. And I’m not talking about the commode chairs or toilet rails brands like to send me just because I’m a senior. I’m talking about fun stuff to use to cook, clean, relax, and enjoy.
Here are some of the household tools that impress me. Let me know what you think of them in the comments below this post.
1. Shoe Washing Bag
Keep your sneakers and other washable shoes squeaky clean with this inventive shoe washing bag that is almost like a car wash for your shoes. It has a divider to separate your shoes and cushy material that helps wash them when they are in the washing machine and dryer. You will no longer have your shoes banging around while they are being cleaned, and they will come out perfectly.
Watch my video review below.
Purchase this shoe washing bag on Amazon here.
2. Bissell Crosswave FloorWave Floor and Area Rug Cleaner
If you are tired of wringing out an old-fashioned mop, you will love this Bissell Floor and Area Rug Cleaner. It delivers the perfect amount of water to your floor and dries almost immediately, so you have no danger of slipping. This lightweight device has a hard floor and rug mode, and both do an excellent job.
Clean area rugs easily without clogging up your washing machine.
When you’re done, empty the water container until the next time.
Purchase the Bissell Crosswave Floor and Area Rug Cleaner on Amazon here.
3. Runstar Body Composition Monitor and Scale
Nowadays, checking your weight means more than how much you weigh on a scale. The Runstar Body Composition Monitor and Scale does so much more than that. It checks 28 body composition data points. They include weight, body age, left arm muscle, right arm muscle, water weight, subcutaneous fat, fat-free body weight, bone mass, BMR, muscle mass, body water, BMI, visceral fat, body fat, fat mass, protein, left-leg muscle, right leg muscle, left leg fat, obesity level, ideal body weight, skeletal muscle, right leg fat, left arm fat, right arm fat, muscle rate, body type, and protein mass.
Watch this video to see how it works.
Purchase the Runstar Body Composition Monitor on Amazon, here.
4. Household Steel Wire Grill Brush
Did you know that standard BBQ brushes can shed and get into your food? ER doctors have reported many cases of this. The grill brush featured below is safe to use and cleans your grill thoroughly. Everyone with a BBQ should have one of these.
Purchase this household grill brush on Amazon here.
Check out more Amazon items I have reviewed on my Amazon Storefront here.
5. Steam the wrinkles out of your clothes
I have been using the HiLife Steamer for quite a while and am always impressed with how fast it takes the wrinkles out of even my linen clothes. Not all steamers are that effective. I wrote a full review about it here. It also saves me space in my small living environment because I don’t have to store a full ironing board.
Purchase the HiLife Steamer on Amazon here.
6. Take care of your cashmere with this kit
Another product I love to use to get pilling out of my cashmere sweaters is this three-piece cashmere kit. You can comb out the pilling, and it also includes a brush you can use to get lint off of upholstery. It’s a handy item to keep in your linen or clothing closet.
Purchase this Three Piece Cashmere Kit on Amazon here.
7. Reusable shopping bags are handy for groceries and for travel
I bought a set of BeeGreen reusable shopping bags. They come in a set of six with sea turtle designs and hold up to 50 lbs of groceries. The best part is that they pack up into a tiny bag that you can store in your purse. Take them along when you travel to pick up souvenirs or to hold extra items like an umbrella. You can choose from a variety of designs.
They are made of RIP-STOP polyester, are machine washable, and can also be used as gift bags. I will never use anything else.
8. Keep a beach wagon in your car to lug heavy objects easily
I don’t know how many times I’ve used my beach wagon to carry groceries or transport objects from one place to another. They are also popular at farmers’ markets. A beach wagon is collapsible, so you can easily store it in your car and use it when you need it. It has saved me alot of aches and pains.
9. Clean up the air in your home
If you live in an area with pollution or share a home with someone who pollutes the air with smoke or other odors, an air purifier will filter harmful bacteria, pet dander, and dust if you are sensitive. The Levoit air purifier has a HEPA filter. Levoit air purifiers come in different sizes depending on the size of your home. I have one that is perfect for a small room. All you need to do is change the filter once in a while.
Purchase the Levoit Air Purifier for the Home or Bedroom on Amazon here.
10. Do you have a sore bum?
Sometimes, as we age, we get annoying problems like hemorrhoids. Or, there may be other reasons we have a sore bottom. A sitz bath and Epsom salts will soothe and make you feel better fast. The Pochik Sitz Bath fits on your toilet seat and is easy to assemble and use. It also comes with a bag if you need to travel with it.
Purchase the Pochik Sitz Bath on Amazon here.
11. Do you hate bending over to clean?
This Dovety 9-in-1 electric cleaning brush is fabulous for cleaning things like bathtubs, floors, and even cabinets. Its arm extends so you don’t have to hunch over which is helpful and easier on your joints if you are older. It comes with various heads including brushes, scouring pads, and polishers. This set is pretty cool!
In honor of Earth Day occurring in April, Dovety promises to plant one tree for every electric spin scrubber sold. This directly impacts On Tree Planted’s mission as every tree planted contributes to the restoration of vital forest ecosystems around the world. This promotion will continue indefinitely.
Purchase a Dovety 9-in-1 Electric Brush Set on Amazon here.
12. Go cord-free with this cordless vacuum cleaner
Cordless vacuum cleaners are charged in an outlet and allow you to vacuum freely without tripping over cords. I was given the Trucozie Cordless Vacuum Cleaner to try out and have been impressed with how easy it is to use. We had another cordless vacuum at home that was much more expensive, but it pooped out after about 10 minutes.
The Trucozie runs for 50 minutes if you keep it on low. That is all that’s needed unless you have a very thick rug. It also has a green light that helps you see the dust. I love that I can get it under things that most ordinary vacuums do not.
Purchase the Trucozie cordless vacuum cleaner on Amazon here.
Thank you so much for sharing these incredible household items that make life easier for those of us over 50! Your recommendations are refreshingly practical and truly cater to enhancing daily tasks with ease and enjoyment. I particularly loved your suggestion of the Cold Brew Coffee Maker Heavy Duty Mason Jar. The idea of brewing iced green tea or coffee effortlessly at home in such a sturdy and stylish mason jar is fantastic.
Thanks! I’m glad you liked my post. I am loving my cold brew coffee maker and am using it to make iced tea. It’s just the perfect size for my fridge.