Inventor Spotlight: Joy Mangano - The Mop That Changed It All Meet Joy Mangano, a household name known for her game-changing invention—the Miracle Mop—and so much more! Born in Huntington, New York, in 1956, Joy turned everyday frustrations into innovative solutions that revolutionized the way we clean our homes. Her journey began long before the mop—during her teenage years, she invented a fluorescent flea collar to keep pets visible at night, proving her inventive spirit early on. After earning a business degree from Pace University, she worked various jobs while raising three children. But it wasn’t until the daily grind of housework led her to a simple, yet brilliant idea that her career truly took off. In 1990, Joy invented the Miracle Mop, a mop that allowed users to easily wring out the dirty water without getting their hands wet. After investing nearly $100,000 in developing the product, she managed to sell a few thousand mops in the first year, with help from her kids. But the real turning point came when she pitched her mop on QVC in 1992—her appearance helped sell out over 18,000 mops in just 30 minutes! That success paved the way for her to create a whole lineup of popular products, including Forever Fragrant and Huggable Hangers. In 1999, Joy sold her company, Ingenious Designs, to HSN and continued her journey as the company’s president. Her life story became the inspiration for the 2015 film Joy, starring Jennifer Lawrence, showcasing her rise from a struggling single mother to a successful entrepreneur. Today, Joy’s inventions have made millions of lives a little easier—and a lot cleaner. Her legacy teaches us the power of perseverance, creativity, and the belief that one idea can truly change everything. #InventorSpotlight #JoyMangano #Innovation #Entrepreneur #MiracleMop #Invention

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