Tools & toys

Nugeni Steva+

What’s to love: It’s an all-in-one cleaning tool.

What does it do: No need to have a garment steamer, steam mop, hand vacuum and stand-up vacuum cleaner. The Steva+ does all this and it’s cordless. The vacuum has a patented turbine motor that increases vacuum performance. It has onboard brush tools for quick cleanups and a filter that helps reduce allergy and asthma triggers. When used as a steamer it provides super-heated steam quickly and the large tank provides up to 28 minutes of continuous steam. The vacuum and steamer can also be used as hand-held tools. The Steva+ comes with a lot of accessories making it easy to clean almost anything. Accessories include a hard floor tool, crevice tool, high pressure steam nozzle and garment tool with brush. It sells for $449.99. More information is at mynugeni.com

Hex

What’s to love: Doesn’t cover up odors when washing clothes or fabrics, but helps eliminate odors.

What does it do: Without using harsh chemicals or heavy perfumes, the eco-friendly biodegradable detergent focuses on cleaning sweat, dirt, grime and tough odors out of fabric and removing residue left behind by other detergents. It also softens and helps prevent static cling, and helps to keep odors from returning.

Hex is available in 35-ounce liquid packages in the odorless Free and

Clear or Fresh Clean Scent which clean 35 loads each, or the single dose in packages with 24 pods. Each type sells for $9.99. More information at hexperformance.com