These Are the Best Tools for Fall Cleaning

Fall cleaning is different from spring cleaning, mainly because of all the damn leaves and dust. To get your home and lawn in order, you need gadgets. Here are some cool ones.

The best gadgets for collecting autumn leaves

There are many interesting tools that can make clearing leaves from your yard easier. You can always use flattened cardboard if necessary , but try this to add some flair:

• The Mobile Leaf Collector from VESHINE ($33.99) acts like a large trash dustpan, helping you collect all the leaves in one place and then easily throw them in the trash. It works with a regular rake or any of the more effective products listed below.
• A pair of GreatBuddy Leaf Scoops ($16.79) are great for places where you can’t use a leaf scoop, as they make it easy to transfer a pile of leaves to the trash can. They also make leaf picking overall easier, giving you much more control than a standard rake. They are 15.6 by 14 inches and three inches deep, so they collect a ton of leaves.
• Two G-BAR Scoops ($10.59) are a good option when you don’t have a rake at all or for places where they don’t fit. These are also scoops, but with a serrated edge that allows you to rake leaves by hand. Try using them to pull leaves from under furniture or decorations where a rake would be cumbersome. (You can also get a pair with a collapsible trash can for $14.99.)
• The mulcher from Worx ($163.06) mulches up to 53 gallons of leaves in a minute, easily converting 11 bags into one and making it easy to dispose or reuse in the fall garden. Some people use lawn mowers to mulch, but this is much easier.

Autumn house cleaning

Fall cleaning isn’t much different from regular cleaning, except you’ll likely be washing heavier blankets. The only thing that makes it unique is the dust and debris from the weeds and leaves. Take this:

• Black + Decker Handheld Vacuum ($69) for removing dust from your mattress, furniture, and home surfaces while you prepare for winter.
• AROEVE Air Purifier (49.99) removes dust and smoke up to 215 feet away. Keep one in the living room so those fall odors coming through the front door don’t have a chance.

Fall cleaning bonus: scents

Although fall cleaning is very similar to annual cleaning, you can add a little seasonal fun by purchasing cleaning products with traditional fall scents.

• Try Grove Co. Multi-Purpose Cleaning Concentrate. with Pumpkin Spice ($7.99 for a set of two) that you add to your own spray bottle for eco-friendly fall cleaning.
• Shop Mrs. Meyer’s Limited Edition Apple Cider All-Purpose Cleaning Spray ($4.89) to clean surfaces and add a smooth fall feel.