Electric brushes to clean the house effortlessly: which ones are available and how much they cost

At first glance they look like a mix between an electric broom and a giant toothbrush. Most work without cables, use rechargeable batteries and offers different accessories that allow you to go from the tile joints to the floor, the bathtub, the kitchen, the windows or even the car wheels.

The offer available in Argentina It is broad and also quite heterogeneous. There are compact devices for less than $20,000multifunction equipment around $50,000 and more sophisticated models that already They cross the $100,000 barrier.

The heart of the device is relatively simple. An electric motor rotates the head at several hundred revolutions per minute, while the user you just have to support it on the surface.

This allows maintaining constant friction without manually performing the scrubbing movement. The benefit becomes especially evident on floors, bathtubs or walls, where models with mango extensible They allow you to work without bending down or climbing a ladder.

Then they appear accessories. Kits typically offer a large flat brush for floors and walls; another smaller one for small sectors; a pointed or angular one for joints, edges and corners; and sponges or cloths for glass and delicate surfaces.

The number that accompanies the product (“7 in 1”, “8 in 1” or “9 in 1”) normally refers to precisely that number of accessories and headsand not necessarily to a difference in power or performance.

In the entry range electric brushes appear compactwithout extendable handle and designed for specific jobs in kitchens, bathrooms, sinks or tiles. Among them there are 3-in-1 or 5-in-1 rechargeable models that are available from approximately $12.000 a $20.000.

For example, the Renkai 5 en 1 round the $17.000 and works with a USB rechargeable battery, while other generic three-head models start from about $12.000.

Meanwhile, a good example of the intermediate range is the IF 7 a 1which is offered for around $46.000 in Mercado Libre. Has USB-C chargetwo speeds, up to 90 minutes of operation and an extendable stainless steel handle up to 120 centimeters. It is designed for bathrooms, bathtubs, showers, floors, windows and tiles.

Something similar happens with the Teeky 9 and 1which rounds the $55.000. The equipment works at 300 or 400 revolutions per minute, incorporates USB-C charging and promises up to 90 minutes of autonomy. The handle reaches approximately 1.20 meters and the kit combines brushes, sponges, microfiber and other accessories. It has IPX5 protection against water, although the manufacturer clarifies that it should not be submerged.

Another alternative is the Xienan 7 en 1which appears around the $52.000. It belongs to the same concept: battery, different heads and wireless operation to attack different surfaces in the home.

The Argentine catalog also reveals a particularity of this category: there are dozens of variants with virtually identical designs and featuresmarketed under different brands.

For example, there are 25 watt and 330 RPM models, seven accessories, extendable handle and IPX8 protection near the $43.000. Other equipment generic 9 in 1 they round the $58.000while different sellers offer equivalent designs between approximately $45.000 y $65.000.

On a higher step appears Iberia Pronto Spinone of the models with an official brand presence in the local market. Its published price is $81.600.

The device offers two speeds, seven heads and a 2600 mAh lithium battery that charges via USB-C. Depending on the brand, it can reach up to 120 minutes of autonomy. The accessories allow you to work on tiles and joints, bathtubs, floors, kitchens, sinks, wheels, windows and mirrors.

Above is the Iberia Spin Prowhat does it cost $105.000 in the official store. Its motor runs at 350 or 450 RPM, maintains the concept of interchangeable heads and adds a format designed for more intensive cleanings.

There is also an important detail compared to many generic equipment: Iberia officially sells spare parts for some headswith prices close to $8,600 and $10,800. The availability of accessories can be a relevant factor for a device that is constantly subjected to frictional wear.

Not all of them are shaped like a broom. At the more portable end of the category appears the Philips GCA1000/60designed specifically for cleaning sneakers.

It has a rotating head capable of reaching up to 500 revolutions per minute and three accessories: sponge, soft brush and hard brush. Each one is designed for different materials. Instead of a built-in rechargeable battery, it runs on four AA batteries.

The official Philips store in Argentina offers it to $44.999. In any case, it is a product that Philips already identifies as discontinued on its support page, although it remains commercially available in the country.

The huge number of similar products makes counting heads not enough to choose. A 9 in 1 model does not necessarily clean better than one of seven accessories.

One of the main data is the rotation speed. In models that report this specification, values ​​appear around 300 to 450 RPM, although some small devices reach 500 RPM.

It is also worth paying attention to the autonomy. In the rechargeable models analyzed, manufacturers normally advertise between 90 and 120 minutes, in principle sufficient for several household tasks before connecting them again.

The water resistance is another key point. IPX5, IPX8 or IP68 do not mean exactly the same thing, nor are all devices submerged. Just because a brush is prepared to work in a shower does not mean that its entire body can remain under water.

In large models the handle length. Around 1.20 meters allows you to clean the floor or reach a wall without working permanently crouching, one of the main practical advantages compared to the conventional brush.

And finally there is the quality of the heads and their spare parts. Stiff bristles can be effective on grout or tough ceramic, but are not necessarily appropriate for glass, painted surfaces, or materials that may scratch.

Electric toothbrushes do not eliminate the need to use water or cleaning products nor do they make the task completely automatic. What they do is transfer the most repetitive part to the engine: rub again and again. And with options that today range from inexpensive products to equipment worth more than $100,000, they already form their own small category within home devices.