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Choose the Right Vacuum for Your Home

In the Consumer Reports buying guide to vacuums, we cover the types, features, and survey data you should know before buying a new vacuum.

a woman using a Shark Stratos Cordless Stick Vacuum IZ862H to clean a rug under a dining table

The Best Aluminum Foils Are Easy to Tear and Reuse

To find the sturdiest, easiest-to-tear aluminum foils, CR tore, crumpled, punctured, and baked biscuits with 12 different aluminum foils.

Aluminum foil roll on left, Amazon Basics, Reynolds Wrap, Chicwrap aluminum foils on right

Best Multipurpose Cleaners

Consumer Reports' experts find out which multipurpose cleaners does the best job of cleaning up household messes such as oily stovetops and globs of toothpaste.

Best Concentrated Cleaners

CT evaluated Blueland, Mr. Clean, Zap, and several other concentrated cleaners to find out which make cleaning easier, are affordable, and reduce plastic waste.

10 concentrated cleaners on a purple background

We Tried It: Cleancult, an Eco-Friendly Household Cleaning Line

Cleancult sells cleaning products, like dishwasher tablets and hand soap, in reusable containers you’re meant to refill. We tested products available at Target.

14 Worst Cleaning Mistakes You’re Making

Cleaning professionals told CR about the most common cleaning mistakes people make at home and shared advice on how to avoid these missteps.

Man spraying glass cleaner at glass, towards camera.

Best Everyday Products at Your Local Drugstore, Tested and Reviewed

A roundup of the best everyday household and personal care products that you can find in your local drugstore based on CR's tests and reviews.

Coppertone Every Tone Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50, Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Makeup Brush Kit, Irish Spring Bar Soap, Skura Style Skrubby Sponge, Cottonelle Ultra Clean, Method All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes

We Tried Ajax, Bar Keepers Friend, Bon Ami, and Comet to Find the Best Powder Cleansers

CR evaluated Ajax, Bar Keepers Friend, Bon Ami, and Comet to see if one of these powder cleansers is better than the others and compared them to The Pink Stuff.

Bon Ami, Ajax, Bar Keepers Friend, Comet powder cleaners on kitchen counter

Best Gifts Under $200

Shop top-rated and editor-approved products you can grab for $200 or less.

Oral-B iO Series 7 toothbrush, Merten & Storck Enameled Iron 1873, Fossil Gen 6 (44mm), Ninja Specialty CM401, Sleep Number ComfortFit Ultimate

Common Kitchen Appliance Mishaps and How to Fix Them

Some common mistakes can lead to expensive kitchen appliance repairs. Our advice will help keep your kitchen gear running smoothly.

A photo illustration showing a cracked blender due to rapid temperature change

Everything You Need for Hosting Overnight Guests for the Holidays

Want to make your holiday guests feel right at home? Consumer Reports shares the top products for hosting overnight guests.

Brooklinen Super-Plush Bath Towels, Magicteam Sound Machines White Noise Machine, MalloMe Sleeping Bag, Simmons Beautyrest Hi Loft Raised Air Mattress, and Cuisinart Coffee on Demand DCC-3000 coffee maker

9 Things You Should Never Clean With Vinegar

CR details things you shouldn’t clean with vinegar. Diluted to about 5 percent acidity, distilled white vinegar is hailed as a natural nontoxic cleaning marvel.

A bottle of vinegar with a red "X" on its label, surrounded by a knife, iron, sponge, blender blade, and dishwasher

We Tested Command Strips and Other Products to Hang Frames and Shelves

We tested adhesive strips and hooks from Command, Gorilla, and other brands to find out if any could be used to mount large shelves and picture frames.

Gorilla Tape, Command Picture Hanging Strips, FrogTape, Command Utility Hook

Best Nonstick Frying Pans

The best nonstick frying pans make cooking and cleanup easy. Here are the top scoring pans from Consumer Reports' tests.

collage with Our Place Always Pan 2.0, Oxo Ceramic Professional Non-Stick frying pan, and Caraway Ceramic-Coated Non-Stick frying pan with pancake in pan and plate of pancakes with butter in background

Best Prime Big Deal Days Sales Still Available Under $25

If you’re looking to shop without spending too much, we're highlighting all the best remaining Prime Big Deal Days discounts under $25.

collage with group of boxes with one box with $25 written on side, with a cyan block with a shopping cart icon, and an orange block with sale shopping bag icon

Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $25

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is on its fourth day, and our experts are still finding promising sales on top-rated products that cost less than $25.

Best Father’s Day Gifts Under $50

Not sure what to get Dad this year? We've got the best Father’s Day gift ideas under $50 with products sourced from our tests and evaluations.

Graza olive oil, Inkbird meat thermometer, Jolly Green bbq gloves

The Pink Stuff: How It Works and Surfaces It Can Hurt

The Pink Stuff is a good cleaner, but Consumer Reports explains why it’s not the miracle worker that TikTok makes it out to be.

Container of "The Pink Stuff" next to a dirty pot

Can This Surface Be Pressure-Washed?

Consumer Reports' experts share pressure washer cleaning advice for your deck, roof, siding, car, and more. Plus, the best pressure washers for the job.

How to Choose Safer Cookware and Kitchen Tools

Consumer Reports gives advice on how to avoid harmful chemicals like PFAS and BPA in cookware and kitchen tools.

Young Black man taking a chicken cooked in a glass container out of the oven in a home kitchen environment.

CR's Guide to Deck Maintenance and Safety

Consumer Reports shares tips on keeping your deck in tip-top shape and turning it into a cozy retreat.

outdoor seating area on a deck in a backyard

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