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  1. best in class
    The 7 Very Best Compost TumblersIncluding a “surprisingly weather-resistant” affordable tumbler and “the Boeing 747 of compost bins.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  2. best in class
    The 8 Very Best Clothes SteamersFrom a travel steamer the size of a Hydro Flask to the workhorse standing unit found in every costume shop and department store.
    By Erin Schwartz
  3. best in class
    The 8 Very Best Clothing Irons“At this point in our civilization, most people who create irons understand that they really need to have a couple functions.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  4. best in class
    The 11 Very Best Space HeatersBecause you shouldn’t have to wear a coat inside.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  5. this thing’s incredible
    My Friends Are Frankly Tired of Hearing Me Talk About This Soap in a CanIts foamy spray allows me to wash my hands like I would at a sink, minus the running water.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  6. this thing’s incredible
    This Steamer Gives My Clothes a Dry-Cleaner-Quality Finish Every TimeThe tiny tool has a level of power seen only in industrial-grade machines.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  7. best in class
    The 3 Very Best Dehumidifiers“Dehumidifiers, by drying the air, will decrease the amount of mold spores and the amount of dust mites in an area.”
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  8. best in class
    The 9 Very Best Sound Machines“I can now peacefully snooze through not only my neighbors’ stomping kitchen antics but also the garbage truck arriving bright and early.”
    By The Editors
  9. best in class
    The 5 Very Best Handheld Vacuum CleanersWe separated the duds from the actually good models.
    By Chris Mandle
  10. best in class
    The 10 Very Best VacuumsWe tried out more than a dozen models in our own homes — full of pets, kids, and adults of varying messiness levels.
    By The Editors
  11. valentines day 2022
    25 (Unusual, Funny, Artful, Tasteful) Valentine’s Cards You Can Buy on AmazonOptions for friends, kids, spouses, and anyone else you love.
    By Arielle Avila
  12. people’s choice
    The Best Steam Mops on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“No streaks. No smears. No mess. Just clean floor.”
    By The Editors
  13. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need for a Power Outage, According to ExpertsWe talked to city officials and preppers to find everything you need to build a blackout kit.
    By Dominique Pariso and Louis Cheslaw
  14. mother’s day 2021
    14 Not Too Sickeningly Sweet (or Goofy) Mother’s Day CardsBuy them now to send in time by Sunday, May 9.
    By The Editors
  15. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need to Prevent and Get Rid of Bedbugs, According to ExpertsNew York City exterminators (and two entomologists) share their tried-and-true solutions.
    By Maxine Builder and Dominique Pariso
  16. something for everyone
    10 Portable Washing Machines, Vetted 10 Different WaysIncluding the portable washing machine a New Yorker (without laundry in-unit) used during the pandemic, and a van lifer’s favorite clothing wand.
    By Kayla Levy
  17. people’s choice
    The Best Natural Dish Soaps on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“This magical liquid has brought harmony to our household.”
    By The Editors
  18. ingenious design
    An Accordion Toilet Plunger Will Change Your LifeThose wooden ones with a rubber suction cup are amateur hour.
    By Anonymous
  19. people’s choice
    The Best Ironing Boards on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“Once you have had one of these, you won’t know what you did without it.”
    By The Editors
  20. until you can see a professional
    Everything You Need to Get Rid Of CockroachesPlus, how to keep them out.
    By Samuel Anderson and Dominique Pariso
  21. people’s choice
    The Best Leaf Blowers on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“Holy moly, has it got some POWER.”
    By The Editors
  22. people’s choice
    The Best Tankless Water Heaters, According to Amazon ReviewersIncluding one that made it onto a reviewer’s birthday wish list.
    By The Editors
  23. people’s choice
    The Best Ant Killers on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“Forget ant baits, liquid baits, or vacuuming them into your Dyson for an ant party, this gel will show the ants that you mean business.”
    By The Editors
  24. people’s choice
    7 Best Paper-Towel Holders on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“Life is too short to be aggravated by a poorly designed paper-towel holder.”
    By The Editors
  25. weird things we love
    The $5 Sticky Wax That Keeps My Candles from Toppling OverThe wax is strong enough to keep loose candles upright in a candlestick, but doesn’t get stuck in holders.
    By Robert Khederian
  26. deal of the day
    Deal of the Day: A Crumb-Destroying Hand VacuumA slim-nozzled handheld vacuum for $42.
    By The Editors
  27. green week
    Strat Hunt: Is It Possible to Find a Stylish Compost Bin?Because no one wants an ugly, dirty container of food scraps on their counter.
    By Maxine Builder
  28. green week
    The Best Organic Baby Wipes, According to ExpertsEcoconscious bloggers and business owners share their picks for organic and sustainable baby wipes.
    By Lauren Ro
  29. green week
    The Best Natural Pest Killers on Amazon, According to Reviewers“I don’t know how such an ecofriendly insecticide can work so well, but it does.”
    By Lauren Ro
  30. deal of the day
    Our Favorite ‘Fancy Febreze’ Fabric Spray Is Just $9It’s like Febreze, but fancier.
    By The Editors
  31. the best. really.
    The Best Kitchen Trash Cans, According to Professional Recipe TestersLightweight, easy-to-clean, and sturdy enough for even the most serious home cook.
    By Maxine Builder
  32. underwear week
    Everything You Need to Clean Underwear, According to People Who Would KnowWith advice from lingerie designers and a burlesque performer.
    By Maxine Builder
  33. weird things we love
    I Am the Serena Williams of Bug-Zapping With This Electric RacketI learned about it from my horse-owning friend.
    By Alison Freer
  34. get it together
    How to Remove Rug Stains, According to a Professional Carpet CleanerFrom animal fuzz to red wine, and pretty much everything in between.
    By Maxine Builder
  35. this thing’s incredible
    The Swedish Mop Used at Nike Headquarters Makes Cleaning Almost FunIt cleans a bigger surface area than a Swiffer and is environmentally friendly, too.
    By Ashlea Halpern
  36. people’s choice
    The Best Shower Caddies on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers“This is exactly what I needed for the shower.”
    By Maxine Builder
  37. deal of the day
    This Roomba Is $100 Cheaper Right NowIf you’ve been meaning not to physically vacuum anymore.
    By The Editors
  38. strat explainer
    What Is Uniquely J From Jet?And what household essentials are worth buying?
    By Maxine Builder
  39. this thing’s incredible
    The Made-for-Emergencies Lint Roller I Bring With Me EverywhereI’ve used it before meetings, interviews, and even weddings.
    By Alexandra Pechman
  40. recommended by experts
    Everything to Keep Your (Surprisingly Finicky) Cactus AliveThe expert-recommended pot, soil, fertilizer, and moisture meter for your sensitive succulent.
    By Maxine Builder
  41. this thing’s incredible
    These Lingerie Bags Have Saved Me From Hours of Hand-washing DelicatesThey cost $8 and have paid for themselves several times over.
    By Alison Freer
  42. this thing’s incredible
    The Reusable Beeswax That’s Replaced My Saran WrapEach wrap lasts about a year.
    By Laura Perciasepe
  43. this thing’s incredible
    The Best on-the-Go Stain Remover Is Also TSA-ApprovedAccording to a perennially stained human.
    By Maxine Builder
  44. this thing’s incredible
    I’ve Gifted This Funny Hedgehog Brush to More Than 20 FriendsIt’s German, costs $14, and is always a hit.
    By Rima Suqi
  45. made in japan
    The Japanese Washbasin I Refuse to Give UpIn my apartment, it has an approval rating of maybe 50 percent.
    By Sadie Stein
  46. this thing’s incredible
    This Fabric Spray Is Dry Shampoo for Your ApartmentIt’s like an upscale, pet-friendly Febreze.
    By Brennan Kilbane
  47. bathroom accessories
    There Are All of a Sudden Lots of New Toilet FreshenersNever leave the bathroom in fear again.
    By Lauren Schwartzberg
  48. sales sales sales
    Deal of the Day: A Somewhat-Sexy Space HeaterIf you’d rather not wear Heattech leggings to sleep.
    By The Editors
  49. this thing’s incredible
    It Seemed Absurd to Spend $400 on a Vacuum, But Now I Like CleaningMy cleaning lady recommended it after falling in love at another client’s.
    By Kurt Soller
  50. this thing’s incredible
    I Got My Closet Under Control With These Magical HangersThey let me store twice as much clothing in the same amount of space.
    By Alison Freer
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