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Let us let you in on a little secret: We hear about all the cool stuff your favorite industry-leaning brands are set to release well before they hit the shelves. But since we’re not here to gatekeep, we jump online every month to fill you in on the tools and appliances we’re most excited about.
The following products will help make cleaning easier and more effective, ensure your cordless tools last longer, and keep you safe (and maybe even dancing) while you work. Check out our favorite October new products and innovations plus a few bonus favorites below.
1. Dyson Now Makes a 2-in-1 Wet/Dry Hard Floor Cleaner
Winter is coming. And with it, snowy and muddy tracks, splatters of soup, and somehow—even more dust than when your windows were open. To make these messes merely a memory, Dyson introduced the WashG1, a wet cleaner powerful enough to remove both dry and wet debris in just one pass. Its onboard clean and dirty water tanks each hold about ¼ gallon, and its rechargeable battery helps you cover over 3,000 square feet of hard floors with up to 35 minutes of runtime. When your work is complete, simply pop it back on its charging dock and set it to self clean.
Get the Dyson WashG1 Wet Cleaner at The Home Depot for $699.99.
2. Bissell’s New Certifications Let You Spend More Time Cuddling and Less Time Cleaning
Two dogs, one cat; three cats, two guinea pigs; a hamster and a rabbit: It doesn’t really matter which species or how many pets you have—they all manage to make messes. Bissell gets that, so they’re adding a Pet Proven certification badge to products specifically tested effective for tackling the yuck our animals sometimes create so you can get back to giving them love. While many Bissell machines are certified Pet Proven, the brand’s Little Green Pet Pro meets the highest set of standards for pet mess cleanup, earning it a Pet Proven Ultimate badge. This carpet and soft-surface cleaner has the strongest suction power and greatest tank capacity of the company’s portable spot-cleaning machines. It also comes with specialized pet tools, including a tough stain attachment and a pet hair remover.
Get the Bissell Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner at Amazon for $159.99.
3. Milwaukee’s Upgraded Batteries Charge Faster and Work Harder
After introducing M18 RedLithium batteries and superchargers in 2023, Milwaukee is expanding its lineup with Forge HD12.0 and XC8.0 batteries. These upgraded power sources use resistant housing, improved power routing, and enhanced pack construction to deliver faster charge times and more efficient and effective performance. The Forge HD12.0 battery has 50 percent more power than the original M18 high-output 12.0 battery, making it the most powerful M18 battery ever made. It can also supercharge 25 percent faster than the original M18 RedLithium high-output 12.0 battery, reaching 80 percent capacity in only 35 minutes and 100 percent in just 45.
Get the Milwaukee M18 RedLithium Forge DH12.0 Starter Kit at The Home Depot for $299.00.
4. Ryobi’s Power Cutter Kit Can Also Charge Your Phone
This new handheld rotary cutter from Ryobi uses easy USB charging to power clean and accurate cuts. Its self-sharpening blade is strong enough for carpet, rubber, leather, cardboard, and plastic. It also features an integrated guide for precise and straight cuts. The kit comes with a 2Ah lithium battery and USB-C cord you can also use to charge mobile devices and other tools in the Ryobi USB lithium lineup.
Get the Ryobi USB Lithium Power Cutter Kit at The Home Depot for $49.97.
5. 3M Harnesses the Power of the Sun To Keep You Safe and Singing
When workdays always seem to get longer, and you need to block out the defining sound of your coworker’s keyboard clacking or the gas leaf blower strapped to your back, 3M’s new WorkTunes solar-charging headphones with hearing protection have you covered. They feature a noise reduction rating of 26 decibels and don’t require you to change their battery or plug them in. Instead, they use the power of the sun or even indoor light to maintain a constant charge. Pair them with your computer or phone using Bluetooth technology, and you can listen to tunes or take and make calls in any setting.
Get the 3M WorkTunes Connect + Solar Wireless Hearing Protector at Amazon for $169.99.
6. Craftsman Expands its Ever-Growing V20 Brushless RP Lineup
Though the Craftsman name has been around since 1927, the brand can’t stop, won’t stop innovating and adding to its offerings. With 24 percent more runtime and 23 percent more max torque, the new ¼-inch V20 brushless RP cordless impact driver can reach speeds of up to 3,200 RPM and drill up to 150 fasteners per charge. It has an onboard LED light, bit holders, and belt hook, and the kit comes with two 2 Ah batteries and a charger.
Get the Craftsman V20 Brushless RP Cordless ¼” Impact Driver Kit at Lowe’s for $139.00.
Other New Releases and Innovations We’re Excited About
October has been a busy month for new products. Here are a few more recent releases we’re excited about, including one we’ve already tested.
- Circulon added a versatile 12.5-inch stainless steel nonstick skillet to its popular C1 series. Get the Circulon 12.5-Inch ScratchDefense C1 Nonstick Frying Pan With Lid at Amazon for $19.99.
- Home security needs continue to be on the rise. Get the Arlo Wired Floodlight Security Camera and Light at The Home Depot for $149.00. It features articulating lights, an adjustable camera with motion detection, and 2K HDR video.
- Well-respected heavy-equipment manufacturer John Deere just added another impressive riding mower to their lineup—and it’s electric. Get the Z380R 54-Inch Electric Ztrak Mower at John Deere for $8,999.00.
- We’ve gotten used to washing machines sensing load levels and adjusting to ensure effective results, and now the SmartSense blender from nutribullet is getting in the game. It automatically evaluates ingredient load and adjusts speed, time, and function to deliver a perfectly blended product. Get the nutribullet SmartSense Blender Combo at Amazon for $149.99.
