Hozy hands you a pile of tools at the start of every room and expects you to figure out the rest. Most players get through the early levels fine, but once the Penthouse and Lighthouse show up with their own quirks, the cracks start to show. This guide breaks down every tool in the game, explains exactly how each one works, and covers the order you should use them in to finish rooms without backtracking.
What tools does Hozy give you?
According to TheGamer's hands-on coverage, every time you load into a new room, Hozy spawns the specific tools needed for that level's tasks. You won't always see every tool in every level. The task list on the right side of the screen tells you what needs doing before furniture placement unlocks.
Here's the full list of tools you'll encounter across all 9 levels:
- Trash Can (Dustbin)
- Crowbar
- Broom and Leaves Bag
- Rake
- Mop
- Squeegee
- Paint Roller
- Paint Brush
- Hair Dryer
- Tiles, Floorboards, and Wallpaper
Complete tool reference: how to use each one
The table below covers every tool, what it does, and the key interaction for each. All information is sourced from TheGamer's complete tools guide and the Hozy Wiki.
You never need to move paintings or posters off the wall before painting. The roller passes over them without leaving any marks, so save yourself the extra steps.
How to use the squeegee correctly
The squeegee trips up more players than any other tool because windows aren't always oriented the same way. Rotate it with the mouse wheel before you start cleaning so the blade runs parallel to the glass surface. Horizontal swipes work on wide windows; vertical swipes cover tall panes faster. The Hozy Wiki notes that some levels, like the Small Apartment, have equation illustrations covering the glass that the squeegee removes the same way as regular dirt.
In the Dark Music Hall, some wall areas are hidden behind window covers. Close the shutters to expose those sections before painting, then reopen them to clean all 6 windows. Miss this step and the paint task won't complete.
How does the crowbar work in Hozy?
The crowbar only appears in levels that need structural repair, most notably the Workshop and the Tree House. Place the crowbar beside a damaged plank, then pull it in the direction the boards run. According to TheGamer's guide, all connected boards lift together once you start pulling. The removed planks become loose debris, so you'll need to gather them and throw them out before placing new floorboards.
In the Tree House specifically, the Hozy Wiki's level 5 walkthrough notes that you also need to turn the camera to spot damaged roof planks at the edges. They're easy to miss if you only look at the center.
What's the correct tool order for each room?
Using tools in the wrong order wastes time and sometimes blocks progress. Based on the Hozy Wiki's cleaning and beginner guides, the most efficient sequence is:
- Trash Can first — clearing debris opens floor space and lets the mop reach every surface
- Crowbar (if needed) — remove broken planks before laying new ones
- Broom or Rake — sweep outdoor debris or leaves into the bag
- Mop — clean floors only after loose debris is gone
- Squeegee — clean windows for better visibility before painting
- Paint Roller — paint walls after the room is clear
- Tiles / Floorboards / Wallpaper — lay new surfaces last before furniture goes in
New floors and wallpaper must be placed before furniture, but wall color can be changed even after all furniture and decor are already in the room. Don't hold up decoration just to repaint.
Level-specific tool quirks worth knowing
Not every level follows the standard tool flow. A few rooms have mechanics that only appear once and catch players off guard.
Dreams level: The mop doesn't clean here. It moves scattered cards across the floor. Push them into the bag or off the edge of the map to clear them. The Hozy Wiki flags this as one of the two levels with unique mechanics that require reading the task list carefully.
Lighthouse level: The Hair Dryer is the main tool for this final level. Use it on discolored wall areas to remove dampness before placing tiles. The Hozy Wiki's Lighthouse walkthrough specifies that you need to dry walls before laying the black-and-white floor tiles and brown wall tiles.
Cafe level: Outdoor cleanup comes before interior work. Use the Garden Broom to sweep leaves outside the entrance first, then move inside for the wallpaper and tile tasks.
The Paint Brush is available in the same three colors as the roller and lets you draw freehand on surfaces. To remove a drawing, paint over it with the same base color used on that wall.
Which levels use which tools?
Based on the Hozy Wiki's tools guide, here's a breakdown of which tools appear in each level:
The Attic functions as the tutorial room and introduces almost all core tools before later levels layer in variations like the crowbar and hair dryer.
Tips for faster, cleaner room completions
After working through all 9 levels, a few habits make a noticeable difference in how smoothly each room goes:
- Keep the Trash Can close to heavy clutter spots rather than walking debris across the whole room
- The Leaves Bag is faster than the broom for large leaf piles; just drop it on the pile
- Rotate the Paint Roller with the mouse wheel before starting a wall to avoid awkward coverage angles
- In cramped rooms, hold right-click to shift the camera rather than fighting the tool angle
- Trackpad users may find furniture rotation unreliable; a physical scroll wheel works far more consistently according to the Hozy Wiki's controls guide
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