Bantam-weight Grunge Buster

Dremel is no stranger to building tools that streamline repair and craft projects. I use the company’s quintessential rotary tool for all kinds of projects. And, while it’s hard to beat the Dremel rotary tool for making light repairs and getting into close quarters, the Versa is quickly becoming my favorite because it fits ergonomically in your hand, is lightweight and can be fully charged in around two hours. It typically sells for about $67 on Amazon and comes with an eraser pad, non-scratch pad, heavy-duty pad, bristle brush, rubber splash guard and the base for attaching the pads. Replacement pads and other accessories are available online and at home improvement stores.

The eraser pad is non-scratch and designed for cleaning showers, sinks and other similar surfaces, but I found the bristle brush to be the most versatile for bathroom cleaning. A heavier, non-scratch pad is good for barbecue grills, while the heavy-duty pad is abrasive and can be used on tougher jobs where scratching is not a concern. The base for the pads and the bristle brush simply screw on to the threaded stud in the device.

Cleaning the shower pan and walls takes about 30 minutes using the bristle brush and Voom, my favorite all-around cleaner from Roadmaster. I tried using the Versa’s splash guard, but it just got in the way when working in tight areas. Once the surface grime is broken up, a microfiber cloth removes all the residue.

The Versa is small, lightweight and requires little effort to guide. It’s best not to bear down on the brush or pad because the motor will slow down, but I never found that to be a problem since the brush and pads do all the work. The Dremel Versa checks off all the boxes for RVers: it’s lightweight, truly versatile and, perhaps most importantly, takes up very little room in your onboard toolbox.