Kitchen Cleanup Magic: The Squeegee Hack Everyone Needs Now

As a home cook and parent, I've seen it all—from a rogue bowl of oatmeal to a scattered handful of pumpkin seeds. And after years of cleaning up messes big and small, I've found a simple, old-school tool that has completely changed the way I approach clean up time: the floor squeegee.

I know what you're thinking. A squeegee? For the floor? But trust me, this small, analog tool is a miracle worker. It’s perfect for those moments when an entire serving of diced onions ends up on the floor, or when a little one’s bowl of mush takes a dramatic tumble.

Instead of crawling around on your hands and knees or wasting a mountain of paper towels, a floor squeegee makes quick work of the mess. It can corral and scoop up just about anything, from liquid spills to solid food items and even those tiny, tricky-to-clean things like beads or glitter.

Using a floor squeegee isn’t just about making cleanup faster; it's also about making it smarter.

Why You Need a Floor Squeegee in Your Life

• Saves Your Back: Say goodbye to endless bending and kneeling. The long handle lets you clean up messes without the strain.

• Reduces Waste: You'll use far fewer paper towels, making it a more eco-friendly and cost-effective solution.

• Makes Cleanup a Breeze: It quickly and efficiently gathers messes, saving you time and frustration. While your dog might be sad about the significant reduction in floor snacks, you'll be thrilled with how clean your floors are.

• Transforms a tedious task: While parents have a lot more cleanup than most, the squeegee works wonders in anyone’s kitchen and bathroom. Floors and walls alike are no match for the speed in which you can clean with a squeegee.

Ready to give it a try? Pick up a floor squeegee (the one I use) and see for yourself. And when you do, come back and let me know your favorite cleaning hacks!