Mocoro Robot Cleaning Ball

£24.99 firebox.com

What is it? Like most things in life, vacuuming is best performed by bizarre robots, so put down the Hoover and get yourself an efficiently-named Mocoro Robot Cleaning Ball. Despite appearances, it’s not a giant, fluffy scotch egg, although just to be safe the retailer does actually point this out. When’s it due? Bust some dust right now. Why are we excited? When switched on, the ball wobbles around your room picking up dust and dirt. If it hits a door or obstacle, it changes course and goes on its merry way. It’s more of a bit of fun than a serious household appliance, obviously, but who says housework should be boring?