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Tub O’Towel Heavy-Duty Cleaning Wipes are big enough for heavy-duty cleaning and reusing. Dried-up sweet potato, milk, hot sauce, and rice were no match for these wipes. They were also easy to dispense from the tub.

This dish soap produced a rich lather, cleaned messes well, and dispensed from the bottle easily. According to Dawn, it has “2x the suds”, so messes are scrubbed away quicker and with less work from you.

This dishwasher detergent earned the highest score of all the pod and gel detergents we’ve tested. It cleans well and minimizes film and discoloration on dishes.

This three-ply facial tissue from Presto! stood out for its absorbency, but it wasn’t as strong or tear-resistant as other tissues. However, it felt soft in hand and was easy to pull out from its packaging.

Amazon Basics Flushable Wipes were our editor’s choice pick because they cleaned well (even sticky hands), dried quickly on the skin, and retained moisture in their packaging better than most others.

This hand soap has a smooth and velvety feel that turns our hands silky-smooth. The large bottle is also a big money-saver and perfect if you already have hand soap dispensers you love to display.

In our tests, detergent sheets disappointed in their lack of performance. Of the brands we tested, this was the best one, earning passable ratings for dirt removal.

The Pink Stuff struggled with sticky messes and grease, but was recommended by our tester for light to moderate cleaning. Specifically, it removed toothpaste from a ceramic sink and marinara sauce from a kitchen counter well.

Of the four powdered products we tested, Bar Keepers Friend removed knife scratches from ceramic plates best. It also had the longest list of surfaces it is safe to use on, including boats, sporting equipment, and vinyl siding.

This powder cleanser cleaned well, and unlike the others we tested, had no scent. It’s got a lengthy list of surfaces you can use it on, including cookware, outdoor furniture, glass-top stoves, marble, and more.

Although hard to close, these are very sturdy bags, and make a great option for parents with toddlers who have a penchant for throwing their snacks.

This bamboo toilet paper was an all-around winner: sturdy, easy to start a roll, and individually wrapped in stylish paper. It’s not the softest—but on the other hand, it’s not linty.