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17 hours ago
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This 'very efficient' robot vacuum and mop is 75% off — save $509 on Amazon Canada
Vacuuming is one household chore that many of us dread. Between pet hair, kids and general wear and tear, it's not uncommon for some households to reach for the vacuum once or twice daily. If you're looking for an easier way to keep your home in tip-top shape, minus the elbow grease, you may want to consider upgrading your current vacuum. One popular choice? The ZCWA Robotic Vacuum and Mop Combo. Currently on sale for 75 per cent off on Amazon Canada (seriously!), the vacuum has been purchased by more than 2,000 shoppers in the past month. To see if it's worth adding to your cleaning rotation, check out the details below. ZCWA Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo More than 2,000 Amazon shoppers purchased this 2-in-1 device in the past month. How it works This 2-in-1 robot vacuum is an easy way to keep your floors sparkling clean as it combines mopping and vacuuming. It uses four motors to tackle dirt, debris and pet hair on hardwood, tile, laminate and low-pile carpet, while the mop function is safe for all hard best robot vacuums and mops we've tested in 2025 I tested this viral wet-dry Tineco vacuum cleaner for 2 months. It picks up a 'shocking amount of grime' A therapist told me this home organization hack can 'lower your mental load.' I tried it and here's why you should, too Connect the vacuum to your phone with the Tuya Smart App and control your cleaning schedule, modes and suction levels. The vacuum is also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, making it possible to clean your home with simple voice commands. A remote control is also included with the vacuum for added convenience. It features a long-lasting battery that can work continuously for up to 100 minutes or 1,290 sqft before automatically returning to the charging base when the battery is low, or the cleaning is complete. What people are saying With hundreds of five-star reviews singing its praises, Amazon shoppers are "really enjoying" this budget-friendly robot vacuum. It's "very efficient at picking up hair and dust," comments one user. "[I'm] really enjoying it." "I'm thoroughly impressed," echoes another shopper. "It truly does an amazing job." ZCWA Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo This robot vacuum features three different control methods. The 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop "leaves my floors looking clean and fresh," writes a third Amazon reviewer. "I'm genuinely impressed with how efficient and smart" it is. While the vacuum has earned a solid average rating of 4.2 stars, some warn that it's "not for homes with shedding pets," noting that it "doesn't have very strong suction power, even on the highest level." Should you buy it? If you hate dusty floors as much as you hate sweeping and mopping them, the ZCWA robot vacuum and mop combo might be for you. The 2-in-1 device tackles dirt, debris and pet hair in your home without you having to lift a finger. However, while some shoppers were "genuinely impressed" with the device, reviewers with pets were left wanting — something to keep in mind as you head to checkout.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas Once Tricked Her Mother-in-Law into Doing Her Least Favorite Household Chore (Exclusive)
Priyanka Chopra Jonas tells PEOPLE about her habits and home life in this week's issue The Heads of State star names laundry as her least favorite household chore Her mother-in-law Denise Miller-Jonas 'tried to teach me once, but that was just my way of getting her to do my laundry for me,' she admitsPriyanka Chopra Jonas may be an accomplished screen star, activist and former Miss World, but she has a least favorite household task just like everyone else. 'Laundry is a hard chore for me. I find it tough,' the Heads of State actress, 42, tells PEOPLE. 'I'll always try to get someone else to do it.' In fact, Chopra Jonas is perfectly candid in recalling one such person: Denise Miller-Jonas, mother of her husband Nick Jonas. 'I can steam an iron, I can fold,' explains the Citadel star. 'But just getting through the process of laundry is just really tough. Too many buttons, too many choices, too many little things. … My mother-in-law tried to teach me once, but that was just my way of getting her to do my laundry for me!' Chopra Jonas adds with a laugh that following her PEOPLE interview, she plans to give her mother-in-law a heads-up that she disclosed that story. 'I'm going to call her right now and tell her I said this. 'Just want you to know!' ' Since marrying Miller-Jonas' son in 2018, Chopra Jonas has been close with her mother-in-law, sharing occasional photos of family outings with 3-year-old daughter Malti Marie on social media. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Quantico star once revealed that Nick, 32, and his family tuned into the 2000 Miss World pageant she had won. "My mother-in-law was like, 'I remember watching you when you won,' " Chopra Jonas said on The Jennifer Hudson Show in 2023. "He was 7, I was 17. And he was sitting there, and he was watching,' she said at the time, calling that fact 'unfathomable." Chopra Jonas stars in Ilya Naishuller–directed Heads of State with John Cena as the U.S. president and Idris Elba as the U.K. prime minister. The action-comedy is streaming now on Prime Video. Among Chopra Jonas' other upcoming screen projects are The Bluff starring Karl Urban and Judgment Day starring Zac Efron and Will Ferrell. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- General
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I Tried the Viral 'Actually Take' Method To Cut Back on Everyday Stress
This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. In most aspects of my life, I'm great about not procrastinating. Still, there are a handful of chores and tasks I tend to put off until the end of the day — or, worse yet, for months. When that happens, the chore can feel bigger and more daunting as time goes on, until I really don't want to do it at all. Recently, though, I found a method that eases the pressure that inevitably comes with procrastinating doing a household task. It's called the 'actually take' method. I came across this video from creator Christi Newrutzen, which is part of her series titled 'How long does it actually take?' in which Newrutzen times herself to see exactly how long it will take to complete a household chore she's been procrastinating. In this TikTok, Newrutzen takes seven minutes to clean her shower drain (which she had never cleaned before!) and 25 minutes to clean the rest of the shower for a total of 32 minutes. Most people tend to put off chores and tasks because they don't want to or can't put in the time they think it will take. When you time yourself actually doing it, more often than not you might find that the thing you've been dreading because you thought it would take an hour really takes 15 minutes (or less). Knowing how long it actually takes to do something relieves some pressure so you can get on with your day without guilt, and it can help you build momentum to get more things done because it won't feel as daunting. I decided to give this method a shot. I timed how long it took to do a few tasks on my to-do list that I dread the most and procrastinate nearly every time. Doing the laundry has always been my favorite chore, and I even put most of my clothes away immediately — except for a few things that take extra effort. For example, all of my bedding is in a storage bag under the bed, and my workout clothes go on the top shelf of my closet (which requires me to get out the double step stool from the utility closet). In other words, these items sometimes live on top of my dresser for weeks. When I set out to clear off my dresser using the 'actually take' method, though, I discovered it only took 5 minutes and 39 seconds to put these things away in their rightful place and be able to see the top of my dresser once again. I love getting into a freshly made bed with clean sheets, but I don't love making our California king bed by myself. If my husband is busy with work, I typically get too lazy to change the sheets without his help. After timing myself, however, I learned that it only took me 2 minutes and 50 seconds to strip the bed, and 4 minutes and 31 seconds to make the bed with fresh sheets (including the time it took to get the quilt from under my bed), for a total of just 7 minutes and 21 seconds. Calling to make any kind of appointment seems like a thing of the past, but every now and then it's a must. My dentist doesn't have an online scheduler, which means I have to call. Although I've always known this doesn't take a long time, it's still something I constantly put off. Calling to reschedule my appointment only took me 1 minute and 20 seconds, which made me feel silly for procrastinating in the first place (I've been putting this off since February!). All I had to do was rip off that proverbial Band-Aid. I can see myself putting off these tasks less and less over time because I now know exactly how long they take. This method also helped me snap out of the 'I don't have time' mindset, as most of these items on my to-do list actually take less time than an episode of my favorite sitcom. In turning these chores into a bit of a competition, I realized they weren't as big of a deal as I'd been building them up to be, relieved myself of the stress of not doing them, and gave myself the satisfaction of finally checking them off my list. An Event Planner's Tips for Hosting a Winning Game Night Home: Where Your Story Starts The Best Modular Sofas and Sectionals Reviewed Sign up for Apartment Therapy's Daily email newsletter to receive our favorite posts, tours, products, and shopping guides in your inbox.
