You probably gave up on multipurpose products after the pasta-maker-and-showerhead-in-one failed to live up to its promise. But you may be surprised by the Eureka Multi-Purpose steamer ($160, www.amazon.com), a machine that generates steam and releases it under pressure, cleaning without using chemicals. The eco-friendly steamer won't replace your standard vacuum (it doesn't work on carpets), but it may take the place of your all-purpose cleaner, since it removes tough stains, like grease, from almost any hard, nonporous surface, including floors and windows. It also takes wrinkles out of cotton clothing. Tight on storage space? Also consider Eureka's smaller Hotshot steamer ($70); it has all the same features, except it doesn't clean floors.