Hozy Tools Guide — All Cleaning & Renovation Tools

Hozy features six core tools, each introduced progressively across the nine locations. Learning how each tool works — and when to use it — makes every renovation faster, cleaner, and more satisfying. This guide covers every Hozy tool in full detail.

🧰 All Tools in Hozy

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Bare Hands (Trash Collection)

Your most-used tool in every level. Hold left-click and drag across scattered items to grab handfuls of trash, old papers, broken objects, and debris. You can carry a large armful at once — but fill up too much and items start dropping. Dump everything in the bin to complete the 'Collect Trash' task.

💡 Pro Tips

✓ Move the bin closer to dense clutter zones before you start collecting.
✓ You can grab multiple categories of items in one armful — no need to sort.
✓ Items that don't fit in the bin (like broken furniture) are usually flagged as separate tasks.

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Squeegee (Window Cleaner)

Used for cleaning dirty, grimy windows. Pick it up with left-click, then hold left-click and drag across the glass surface. The squeegee leaves a visible clean trail — watch for remaining streaks in corners and edges. Each level has at least two windows to clean.

💡 Pro Tips

✓ Work from the top of the window downward for the most natural cleaning motion.
✓ Corners and frame edges often retain visible grime — make a second pass along borders.
✓ You can open the window after cleaning it by right-clicking — this activates ambient sound effects.

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Mop / Floor Wiper

The mop cleans dirty, scuffed floors. Hold left-click and move it slowly across the floor surface. Dirty areas are darker — keep mopping until the floor returns to its natural colour. Works on wood, tile, and stone surfaces depending on the level.

💡 Pro Tips

✓ Work around the edges of the room first, then move inward — this prevents you from mopping yourself into a corner.
✓ Slow, deliberate strokes cover more area than quick, jerky movements.
✓ Furniture boxes and items on the floor don't block mopping — the tool detects the floor surface beneath them.

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Paint Roller

Used to repaint walls. Dip the roller in the paint tray to load it, then hold left-click and drag upward and downward across the wall surface. The roller gradually depletes — watch the coverage thin and return to the tray to reload. Each level offers 2–3 wall colour options chosen by the level's character.

💡 Pro Tips

✓ Move the paint tray as close to the wall as possible before painting to minimise walking time.
✓ The roller only moves vertically in the current build — plan your strokes accordingly.
✓ The game automatically avoids painting fixtures like fireplaces and window frames — don't worry about precision around them.
✓ A second coat sometimes gives a richer colour appearance, though it's not required to complete the task.

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Broom (Outdoor Sweeper)

Introduced in the Artist's Workshop level, the broom sweeps leaves and outdoor debris into a collection bag. Broad, slow strokes move large clusters of leaves. The bag fills up — when it's full, a prompt appears to empty or replace it.

💡 Pro Tips

✓ Always locate the collection bag first and position it at the edge of the sweeping area.
✓ Sweep toward the bag rather than away from it to avoid re-sweeping the same area.
✓ The broom has a wider effective radius than the mop — you cover outdoor areas faster.

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Crowbar (Floor Removal)

Introduced in the Artist's Workshop, the crowbar pops up old floor panels. Click and hold over any old plank to see it lever up satisfyingly. Old planks pile up at the edges of the room and can be collected and binned. New flooring is then laid in the cleared space.

💡 Pro Tips

✓ Work from one end of the room to the other in rows — don't skip around or you'll leave isolated planks.
✓ Old planks that fall off the map edges are automatically removed — only collect the ones that stay on the play area.
✓ After removing all old panels, approach the new flooring stack and left-click to begin placing new planks.

🤲 How the Trash Collection Mechanic Works

Trash collection in Hozy is handled with your bare hands — no tool equip needed. Left-click and drag across scattered debris to scoop it up. The mechanic is generous: you can grab handfuls of mixed items simultaneously, including old papers, broken objects, food containers, and general rubbish. Your character can carry a surprisingly large armful before items start falling.

The bin placement strategy is one of the most impactful habits you can develop. At the start of each level, before touching any tools, drag the bin to the densest trash cluster in the room. This single step can cut your trash-collection time by 30–40% compared to carrying armfuls across the full room. In the Old Café (Level 4) and the Geek Cupboard (Level 9) — the two highest-density trash levels — this is especially important.

Some items cannot be collected by hand and are handled as separate tasks — these are usually structural elements like broken furniture panels or flooring. The game distinguishes these clearly: regular trash glows faintly when you hover over it, while structural items require the crowbar or are auto-cleared by the level script.

🖌️ Hozy Painting Guide — Master the Paint Roller

The paint roller is Hozy's most nuanced tool. Unlike the mop or squeegee — which simply require you to cover a dirty surface — the paint roller involves managing a limited paint supply from a tray and making consistent vertical strokes across the wall surface.

Stroke technique: The roller only moves vertically in the current game build. Start each stroke at ceiling height and drag down to floor height in a single motion. Overlapping your previous stroke by about 20% prevents uneven patches. Rushing with fast, short strokes is the most common cause of missed spots near the edges of walls.

Tray management: The tray holds enough paint for approximately 4–6 full wall strokes before running dry. You'll notice the roller coverage thinning visually — this is your cue to return to the tray. Moving the tray close to the wall section you're painting is crucial; it reduces your walking distance significantly across larger walls (especially in the Old Café and Seaside Retreat levels).

Colour switching: Colour options are shown as swatches on the tray. You can switch colour mid-level — the tray refills with the new colour automatically. This makes experimenting with colour combinations risk-free. Many players paint one wall in a contrasting colour as an accent — this is fully supported by the game.

Automatic edge detection: The paint roller automatically avoids painting over window frames, fireplaces, and mounted fixtures. You don't need to be precise around these obstacles — the game handles the masking for you.

🎯 Advanced Tool Usage

🧹 Mop vs. Broom — When to Use Each

The mop handles all interior floor surfaces (wood, tile, stone). The broom is exclusively for outdoor areas and loose leaf debris. You cannot use the mop outdoors and the broom has no effect on indoor grime. The Artist's Workshop (Level 2) is the first level where you need both — use the broom in the yard, then switch to the mop for the indoor studio floor.

🔨 Crowbar Efficiency

The crowbar removes old floor panels in a fixed click-and-hold motion. Each panel pops up automatically once held long enough — you cannot rush this. The efficiency tip is about order: work in parallel rows from one wall to the opposite. Starting in the middle or skipping around leaves isolated panels surrounded by cleared space, which forces double backtracking. Row-by-row is always faster.

🪟 Squeegee Corner Technique

The squeegee removes grime from windows in a drag motion. The most commonly missed spots are the four corners and the edges along the frame. After completing your main horizontal or vertical strokes, do a deliberate second pass along all four edges of the window with short diagonal strokes. This eliminates the residual grime that often leaves a window technically "unfinished" despite looking clean at first glance.

🤲 Furniture Placement with Precision

While holding any furniture item, use the mouse wheel to rotate it in 15-degree increments. For rug placement, rotate to align with the room's primary axis before setting it down — diagonal rugs rarely look intentional unless the room is specifically designed around them. For wall art, hold the piece against the wall and scroll until the frame's horizontal edge aligns with a nearby shelf or window frame for a built-in, cohesive look.

🎬 See the Tools in Action

▶ Hozy Full 4K Gameplay — All Tools Demonstrated

🔗 Related Guides

📖 Full Walkthrough Guide 🗺️ All 9 Locations 🏠 Level 1 — Tool Tutorial 🎨 Level 2 — Broom & Crowbar ❓ FAQ 💻 System Requirements

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Hozy Tools

Can I rearrange furniture after placing it? ▾

Yes. All furniture and décor items can be freely picked up, moved, rotated, and repositioned at any time during the level. There is no penalty for changing your mind. Use the mouse wheel while holding an item to rotate it.

Is there a photo mode in Hozy? ▾

Yes. Press Spacebar to open photo mode. It includes camera angle controls, zoom, and a selection of filters. Screenshots are saved to a folder on your PC. Photo mode is available after all renovation tasks are completed in a level.

Can I play Hozy without completing tasks? ▾

The task checklist guides you, but you can perform tasks in any order you prefer. The game will not penalise you for cleaning the floor before picking up trash, or painting before mopping. The only requirement is completing all listed tasks before the level considers itself finished.

What makes Hozy different from PowerWash Simulator? ▾

While both games feature satisfying cleaning mechanics, Hozy adds painting and full furniture decoration phases that PowerWash Simulator does not have. Hozy also features a character-driven story and curated furniture sets per level. The two games complement each other well for fans of the cleaning sim genre.