Brabantia Sinkside Dustpan and Brush Set with Comb

A quick clean is much easier when the right tool is already waiting in the cupboard.

Keep it with your cleaning supplies so it is easy to find when the matching job appears. Use it as directed, rinse or clean it if required and store it ready for next time.

The job feels far less discouraging when you can start immediately with something suitable in your hand. Deal with the mark, crumbs or build-up while it is manageable, then put the item away clean and ready instead of allowing a small mess to grow into a weekend project.

Whether you are buying for yourself or choosing a present, it helps to pick something that will actually be used. This has the kind of practical appeal that can make it a welcome addition from the first use rather than a gift that is admired once and forgotten.

A cleaner result often starts with having the right item close at hand, so give it an easy-to-remember place between uses.

• Helps tackle small household cleaning jobs before they build up.
• Useful around the area or surface it was made to clean.
• Practical addition to everyday cleaning supplies.