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What a difference a year makes. Our latest tests found budget friendly washers, including a $400 top-loader that cleaned as well as the $1,500 front-loader at the top of our Ratings. That's in stark contrast to the top-loading washers we tested last year, some of which were mediocre performers, as manufacturers struggled with new energy standard.
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Upright vacuum cleaner

Vacuum cleaners

Features that count on these cleaning champs Our Ratings

Dishwashers

Dishwashers

Buy the best dishwasher and avoid getting steamed Our Ratings

Air purifier

Air purifiers

Our testers filter air-cleaning claims Our Ratings

Dyson DC21 Stowaway canister vacuum

First Look

Dyson DC21 Stowaway

This canister vacuum requires minimal storage space.

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Dishwashing liquids

A foam outperformed the competition Our Ratings

Vacuum cleaners

Wet/dry vacs

These vacs can tackle the toughest household cleanups Our Ratings
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