While the popular Swiffer didn't wow Real Simple, the Swiffer Sweep+Vac did. With an electrostatic cloth wipe 30 percent thicker than that of the regular Swiffer plus the sucking power of a handheld vacuum, the Sweep+Vac clears away the spilled Cheerios as well as it does the puddle of milk. There's no bag or cord to worry about. Messes the disposable wipes can't handle land in a detachable plastic cup. And the Sweep+Vac will run for 10 to 15 minutes on its 7.2-volt battery before it needs to be tucked back into its charger.
To Buy: $30, www.swiffer.com for store locations.