Take shedding, for example. It's true, excess pet hair can be annoying. But Swiffer Sweeper traps and locks pet hair. That's a lot less time spent worrying about pet hair, and lot more time left for belly rubs.

A microfiber cloth works fine or you can use a Swiffer Duster. It traps dust, so you don't spread it around, and you can toss out the head and add a new one once it's full of dirt.

Feather dusters largely stir dust into the air, but Swiffer Duster Heavy Duty excel at picking up and trapping dust and allergens* around the house. The thousands of dirt-locking fibers on Dusters ensure that dust isn't stirred around; it's picked up and locked in for truly exceptional dust capture and removal.

To quickly and easily clean your floors without needing to wash a dirty mop pad, use the Swiffer WetJet Wood Mopping and Cleaning starter kit. The mop pads on the Swiffer WetJet are specially formulated to buff finished wooden floors without scratching it while also picking up dirt, dander, and pet hair in your home.

• Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum.
• Kenmore 600 Series Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Vacuum.
• Tineco Pure One S11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner.
• Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Cordless Stick Vacuum.
• Dyson Outsize+
• Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum.
• Black+Decker Furbuster Handheld Vacuum.

Our top picks

• Best corded vacuum for pet hair: Tineco Pure One S11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner.
• Best cordless vacuum for pet hair:Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum.
• Best handheld vacuum for pet hair: Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum.

Many electronics screens aren't glass, and those that are often have very thin, fragile screens. Glass cleaner should never be used on electronics. Instead, use a cleaning solution specifically designed for electronics or at the very least, a damp microfiber cloth with just water.

For general cleaning of the frame and screen of your TV, you should use a soft, clean, lint-free, dry cloth. We recommend using a microfibre cloth. You should never use any type of window cleaner, soap, scouring powder, or any cleanser with solvents such as alcohol, benzene, ammonia, or paint thinner.

The Swiffer/microfiber comparison showed microfiber dusters to be the wiser Swiffer alternatives. This 10" duster is perfect to use on delicate items found around the house. It will flex and bend to the item you're dusting with very little pressure so there's virtually no risk of damage. Machine Washable.

Don't use a Swiffer Sweeper for major cleaning jobs While a Swiffer is a great tool for everyday cleaning (especially if you vacuum first), don't use it if there's a lot of dirt or other debris on your floors. These bigger messes might be a better job for the Swiffer WetJet, or a regular mop or vacuum.

One of the quickest and easiest ways to clean hardwood floors of dog fur is to use dryer sheets. Like a microfiber mop, dryer sheets also create an electrostatic force to pick up dog hair from the floor. Dryer sheets are coated with a well-balanced mixture of lubricants, liquid softeners, and fragrances.

Vinegar + Water All-natural distilled white vinegar is a popular DIY hack for non-toxic floor cleaning. Plus, vinegar is safe to use around dogs, cats, and most other pets. Vinegar contains natural acetic acid, which breaks down dirt and grime while acting as a natural degreaser.