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Robot vacuum
For clean floors automatically; pet hair
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Under £100
Under €250
“1- robot vacuum cleaner 2- doing couch to 5k 3 - eating only fruit for breakfast”
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Smart plugs / smart bulbs
For automation; schedules
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Under £10
Under €10
“Smart plug My daylight lamp is now programmed to come on just before my alarm, and turn off just before I need to leave for work.”
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Cordless stick vacuum / Henry / handheld vac
For quick cleaning
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Over £250
Under €250
“K'Archer window vac. We use it in the bathroom to clean down the walls and mirrors after showering. In 5 years we have only had to have 1 deep clean grout session. Mold is really kept away.”
Reddit · UK
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Lamps / warm lighting / dimmers
For cosy evenings
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Under £50
Under €50
“Ok it is currently £15.99 (or £14.39 if you tick the little voucher button on the page) but [this tiny lamp](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DBV42ZKQ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1) is a total game changer.…”
Reddit · UK
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Dehumidifier
For damp & mould; dries laundry indoors
Under €250
Under £250
Under €100
“A dehumidifier. Saves money because I never need to use my tumble drier, makes my flat feel warmer, don't need to crack windows to deal with dampness, and most importantly prevents mold and improves my breathing and overall health.”
Reddit · UK
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Long shoehorn
For shoes on standing
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“Silly thing, and I’m promise I’m not *too much* of an old man at 35, but **a shoe horn**. I find shoes last longer and you don’t have a tendency to damage the back of the shoe. Obviously great for smarter shoes but equally good for nice trainers!”
Reddit · UK
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Motion-sensor night / LED lights
For safe night walking
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Under £25
Under €25
“Motion sensor nightlights on the stairs and in the bathroom. The ones we have are rechargable and were really affordable. No fumbling for phone torch or having to put lights on when everyone is sleeping etc. Plus, you feel like you are in a music video when you walk down the stairs!”
Reddit · UK
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Air purifier
For allergies; dust; smoke
Over €250
Under £100
Under €250
“I got a Dyson fan / air purifier /heater. Sits on beside locker. About €300 when I got it a number of years ago. Too warm in summer put on fan. Too warm at night put on fan in night mode. Only sitting in one room and don't want to stick heating on, put it on heat for a few mins to get toasty.”
Reddit · Ireland
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Steam mop / spin mop
For clean floors faster
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Under £50
Under €100
“A steam cleaner for the floor. I don't usually gush over household appliances but this thing is awesome. Everything deep clean, no soap, no sticking your hands in icky water.”
Reddit · Germany
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Diffuser / candles / incense
For ambience
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Under £25
Under €25
“Some flicking electric candles. They look great this time of year. Wax melts and some good quality essential oils to top them up. Fur or chenille throws to snuggle under when you get cold. Can you tell I've switched to winter mode?”
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Humidifier
For dry air; sinuses
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Under £100
Under €50
“I have to say it's my humidifier, I have a bad skin condition, and am on immunosuppressants for it but the only way to ease the sore skin is to have humidifiers running all day, especially in summer when it warms up and pollen is int he air because I react to it. Without the humidifier I was suffering badly, now it only kicks in when pollen is medium/high and it's nowhere near as bad as it was”
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Garment steamer
For no ironing
Under €250
Under £25
Under €50
“A steamer. I initially only bought a cheap one for ~20€ because I was a bridesmaid last year and I had to travel which made the dress look all crinkled. But I realized I enjoy steaming clothes lol. Now I steam all my shirts and pants before wearing. Only takes 5 minutes and clothes look so much better and neat.”
Reddit · Germany
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Cleaning products (The Pink Stuff, Scrub Daddy, microfibre)
For easier cleaning
Under €25
Under £25
Under €10
“Cheap microfibre cloth from Wilkos. Doesn't leave smudges on glasses, unlike the cloth from Specsavers. Started leaving fibres behind after a year, but you can either get a new one or use the Specsavers-style cloth to wipe off the fibres.”
Reddit · UK
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Handheld / desk / tower fan
For cooling
Under €25
Under £25
Under €25
“A pedestal fan for the bedroom that has 39 speed settings instead of the usual 3, including some that are very slow and inaudible. A gentle waft of air makes all the difference and the absence of a helicopter takes off noise is quite conducive to sleep.”
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Heated clothes airer / drying rack
For dry clothes indoors without tumble dryer
Under €250
Under £100
Under €100
“Dehumidifier. Got rid of the tumble dryer because of it. We dry the clothes and towels etc. in the box room on an airer overnight and they’re dry in the morning. Efficient too. In winter we’d stick it on the landing and leave it on during the day to help with condensation.”
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Washing line / drying rack
For dry laundry
Under €50
Under £25
Under €50
“I've never had much luck with the heated clothes horse - it just dries the bit that touches the hot bar so you have to constantly move them, the ones that come with an enclosure to trap the hot air are where it's at.”
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Pet gear (dog, cat, litter robot, GPS collar)
For
Under €250
Under £25
Under €50
“…Front clipping dog harness- (for my dog) eliminated pulling and is comfortable for the pup, makes our walks relaxed and pleasant.…”
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Laundry sorter / mesh bags / Vanish
For easier laundry
Under €100
Under £50
Under €100
“…I don't mean a laundry basket, which I use when clothes need a wash, or a wardrobe, which I use when clothes are clean and need storing, but a kind of middle ground for that jumper that I wore today and want to wear tomorrow.…”
Reddit · UK
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Pedal bin / good trash can
For tidy kitchen
Under €100
Under £50
Under €100
“Multiples- scissors in kitchen, office and bedroom, little trash cans in each room, clothes basket in each bedroom and laundry room, tape in multiple places, a dose of my meds in my purse and desk at work ( in case I forget), extra keys for each vehicle.”
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Label maker
For organisation
Under €250
Under £250
Under €250
“This is more of a work thing: I have to make labels and label equipment and stuff all the time. I got a tiny label printer that Bluetooth connects to my phone. The labels come out great and the phone makes it so easy to format them. Way better than something like a Dymo.”
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Water leak alarm / smoke & CO alarm
For early warning
Under €100
Under £25
Under €50
“Carbon monoxide alarm. Currently at Download fest - it’s pissing down as usual so couldn’t open the tent much for ventilation but I wanted to do a coffee and some breakfast on my new stove. Kept an eye on that monitor and opened the doors when the monitor started changing. Very useful, and potentially life saving.”
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Wool dryer balls
For faster drying; softer clothes
Under €10
Under £10
Under €10
“Dryer balls. They cost like $15 and you never need fabric softener or dryer sheets ever again. I’ve saved hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.”
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Shopping trolley / bag-for-life
For carry shopping
Under €25
Under £25
Under €50
“Panniers for my bicycle: Vaude Aqua Back Use it for grocery runs with my bike a lot. No sweaty back, stable and can hold a lot and I get back home quick despite the distance between the local Aldi and my place. Pretty much a shopping trolley but much better. Also use it a lot for longer bike tours.”
Reddit · Germany
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Baby gear (bottle prep, carrier, monitor)
For
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Under £50
Under €50
“Snoo. It is an expensive baby crib with smart features and an app. The Snoo has added a number of hours per week to our (parents!) sleep schedule and aided sleep tracking. This makes baby’s sleep schedule planning, and just about everything else in life, slightly easier to get through when you have a newborn.”
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