Let’s be honest—no one dreams of spending their evenings battling laundry piles, scrubbing kitchen counters, or wondering how the bin filled up again overnight. And yet, for many of us, household chores have a sneaky way of taking over our lives. The good news? We live in a digital age where technology can do more than just entertain us—it can help streamline those time-sapping, energy-draining daily tasks and give us back our freedom.

If you’re constantly feeling like the house is never clean enough, the laundry never ends, and your to-do list just regenerates like a Marvel villain, don’t worry. There’s an app (or a gadget) for that.

Let’s explore how you can put tech to work for you and reclaim your time, energy, and sanity.

 

  1. Smart Assistants: Your New Household Manager

It might sound futuristic, but voice-activated smart assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple’s Siri can become your chore coordinator. Once set up, they can help you:

  • Create cleaning schedules (“Remind me to hoover on Saturdays at 10am”)
  • Set recurring reminders for putting out the bins or checking expiry dates
  • Control smart appliances like robot vacuums or smart washing machines

Bonus? You can shout commands from across the room while your hands are deep in washing up. Welcome to multitasking made easy.

 

  1. Robotic Cleaners: Because You’ve Got Better Things To Do

If you’ve not yet joined the robot revolution, now might be the time. Robot vacuums and mops (like those from iRobot Roomba, Roborock, or Eufy) have advanced significantly.

Many can:

  • Be scheduled via mobile apps
  • Detect high-traffic or dirtier areas
  • Avoid pet messes (yes, really)
  • Return to their dock and recharge on their own

Some models even map your home, allowing you to clean specific rooms with a simple app tap or voice command. Imagine walking in from work to find the floors spotless—without lifting a finger.

 

  1. Smart Appliances That Actually Think

Modern home appliances aren’t just “smart” for the sake of it—they’re designed to make life easier and reduce mental load. A few game-changers:

  • Wi-Fi-enabled washing machines can be started or paused remotely and will alert you when a cycle’s done
  • Smart dishwashers with app control and energy monitoring
  • Ovens with recipe syncing and timers you can set from your phone (perfect for busy multitaskers or parents juggling bedtime)

These tools help prevent those moments when you realise you’ve left the laundry wet in the machine for 12 hours… again.

 

  1. Chore Management Apps: Organise, Delegate, Repeat

If chores are overwhelming because there’s just so much to keep track of, a digital planner or chore app can be a lifesaver. Here are a few favourites:

  • Tody – Tracks which tasks need doing and when, based on usage rather than a strict schedule. Great for shared spaces.
  • OurHome – Perfect for families or housemates. Assign chores, track points, and even add shopping items—all in one place.
  • Sweepy – Visually track progress and create custom cleaning cycles based on how often tasks actually need doing.
  • Todoist Or TickTick – While not chore-specific, these task management apps are excellent for those who like structure and reminders.

These apps allow you to turn the mental load into a shared, visible plan—no more nagging or forgotten jobs.

 

  1. Grocery Delivery & Smart Lists

A huge part of household chores comes from food management—shopping, prepping, and somehow remembering what you’ve run out of. Enter technology!

  • Apps like Tesco, Ocado or Sainsbury’s allow you to set up repeat grocery deliveries, saving hours of time each month.
  • List apps like AnyList or Bring! let you create shared lists with housemates or partners, so no one forgets the milk again.
  • Smart fridges (like Samsung Family Hub) even track expiry dates and recommend recipes based on what’s inside.

When you’re not constantly popping out for “just one thing”, you free up space for the stuff you actually want to do.

 

  1. Meal Planning & Prep Tools

Cooking every night can quickly become another dreaded chore. Tech can help here too:

  • Mealime and Yummly offer meal planning with built-in shopping lists
  • HelloFresh and Gousto deliver pre-measured ingredients for quick, fresh meals
  • Smart kitchen scales or timers simplify prep work and help avoid burnt dinners

Use these tools to eliminate the daily “what’s for dinner?” struggle, reduce waste, and actually enjoy the cooking process again.

 

Let Tech Do The Heavy Lifting!

Household chores are a part of life, but that doesn’t mean they should dominate it. With the right mix of smart gadgets, intuitive apps, and a little digital delegation, you can lighten the load and focus on what really matters—whether that’s more time with family, catching up on sleep, or finally watching that Netflix show everyone keeps talking about.

Remember: technology exists to serve you, not the other way around. So, if the chores are creeping into every corner of your day, it might be time to let a little tech take the reins.

Your future self—calm, rested, and not buried in laundry—will thank you.