Just the mention of doing chores makes most adults and children cringe with thoughts of mopping grimy floors, ironing wrinkled clothes, washing dirty windows and scrubbing a crud covered oven! Our buddy David Gregg – Senior Editor of Behind The Buy.com comes to the rescue with a new batch of likeable products for many of the chores we love to hate!

CHORES: VACUUMING AND MOPPING

BISSELL Symphony All-in-One Vacuum and Steam Mop

The BISSELL Symphony All-in-One Vacuum and Steam Mop is the only hard floor cleaner that can vacuum and steam mop at the same time. Clean and sanitize your floors with no harsh chemicals–all you need is water. What used to take multiple steps (and several floor cleaning products) to achieve clean floors BISSELL made possible in just one step with Symphony. With the touch of a button, Symphony’s cyclonic action vacuum captures dry debris while the steam mop clears away sticky messes, all in one pass. And at only 10.5 pounds, Symphony is easy to move from room to room to clean messes anywhere in the home. With the power of steam, Symphony can eliminate up to 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria, removing the need for chemicals, while the BISSELL microfiber mop pads with Microban antimicrobial protection help to protect against odor-causing bacteria to keep the mop pad fresher longer. And after cleaning, the Quick-Release Mop Pad Tray snaps off to easily remove the mop pad for washing, while the adjustable handle collapses for easy, compact storage.

PRICE: $219 www.bissellclean.com

CHORE: CLEANING WINDOWS AND MIRRORS

 WINBOT W730 Window Cleaning Robot

WINBOT, the Window Cleaning Robot, lets you say goodbye to old fashioned window washing! WINBOT is the world’s first window cleaning robot that can clean glass of any thickness – even thermo pane windows. The WINBOT W730 is equipped with a frameless window detection system so you can clean frameless windows, mirrors, glass doors, railings and shower stalls with just the touch of a button. WINBOT is smart and easy to use. Just switch it ON, place it on the window and press start. WINBOT’s Pathfinder Technology automatically scans and calculates the size of your window, then programs a custom cleaning path for maximum efficiency. WINBOT even cleans your higher windows so you never have to worry about climbing dangerous ladders. Plus, WINBOT comes with a Remote Control for your convenience. WINBOT’s onboard computer and multiple sensors help it avoid edges and obstacles while leaving windows and mirrors shining and spotless.

PRICE: $399.99 www.ecovacs.com

CHORE: CLEANING THE OVEN

 LG Double-Oven Electric Range with EasyClean Technology (LDE3037ST)

LG’s Double Oven Range with EasyClean takes a dirty job and makes it much simpler. In just 20 minutes and 3 steps a messy oven can be simply wiped away. Combining LG’s innovative enamel technology, along with tap water and heat eliminates the need for harsh chemicals and removes the fumes associated with conventional self-cleaning ovens.

Features include:

• 6.7 cu. ft. large capacity with 4.4 cu. ft. lower oven and 2.3 cu. ft. upper oven. Cook two meals at once – allows you to cook dishes at different temperatures at the same time. Gives you room for everything you’d need for a holiday dinner

• EasyClean technology – The next generation of oven cleaning, EasyClean, provides a quick and easy way to clean your oven while still being able to use the conventional self-clean method. Just spray water, and after 20 quick minutes, simply wipe away the mess

• Infrared Grill system – LG’s first infrared heating element gets your oven to broil temperature more quickly and cuts 20 percent off your cooking time on items like hamburgers and chicken breasts. Infrared cooking – which uses the same technology as premium outdoor grills – also allows your food to be juicier than traditional thermal cooking

• True Convection system allows faster preheating and more precise cooking. With a Convection Element, your oven will now reach the ideal cooking temperature faster with more even heat distribution inside

• Cook more with easy access upper oven – With LG double oven ranges, you can bake and broil tall items in the smaller oven without having to preheat a big oven. The 6″ height allows for easier access to insert or remove items from the oven

PRICE: $1699.99  www.lgusa.com

CHORE: IRONING

Rowenta DG5030 Pro Iron Steam Station

The Pro Iron Steam Station is Rowenta’s newest technological advancement. This high-performance portable appliance improves ironing results while reducing ironing time. Ideal for someone who occasionally presses clothing and linens, it also steams hanging garments and drapes.

Features include:

• High Steam Power for continuous penetrating steam for fast and effortless ironing

• Stainless Steel Soleplate smoothly glides across all fabrics and is highly resistant to scratches

• Shorter batch ironing – large 33 oz. reservoir allows for up to 90 min of continuous ironing, meaning fewer refills

• Iron rest for convenient storage of iron during use, secured position during transport

• Variable Steam Control: adjust steam output to fabric types, powerful steam for thick, heavy fabrics or light steam for delicate fabrics

PRICE: $215 (Lowest price-Amazon.com-$163.95) www.rowentausa.com

CHORE: MAKING A BED FOR A CHILD

Zipit Bedding

Conventional bedding consists of separate pieces that can become tangled and hard to keep on a bed. Zipit Bedding combines a fitted sheet and comforter via zippers to form one easy to use unit just like a sleeping bag! The bed can be made in just seconds. These durable, soft, glow in the dark bedspreads are machine washable and also feature zippered side pockets so your child can store their favorite items right next to them while they are in bed. Each set includes zipped comforter and fitted sheet and zippered pillow case. The Zipit fits on bunk beds, trundle beds, murphy beds and even air mattresses. Choose from styles like Rocker Princess, Fantasy Forest, Sweet Stuff, Extreme Sports, Wild Animals and Outer Space.

Zipit Bedding is America’s first all-in-one zippered bedding SOLUTION that finally puts an end to that age old battle between parents and kids. Finally, making your bed is fun, fast and easy… you just Zipit!

PRICE: Twin – $49.99; Full – $59.99 www.zipitbedding.com