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The Best Clothing Iron
by Jackie Reeve
After testing dozens of irons (and researching many more), we think the Black+Decker Allure Steam Iron D3030 is the best clothing iron for most people.
What’s the Best Vacuum for Hardwood Floors?
by Sabine Heinlein
Any vacuum can clean bare floors, but some models make it a little easier. We think the Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction does an excellent job.
What’s the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair?
by Sabine Heinlein
We recommend six vacuums that have the tools, power, and maneuverability to tackle pet fur in your carpets, on your couch, or in your car.
The Best Water Filter Pitcher and Dispenser
by Tim Heffernan
Water filters and pitchers are the simplest, most affordable way to get reliable filtered water at home.
Electronics
Skip House Cleaning. Play These Cleaning-Themed Video Games Instead.
by Haley Perry and Arthur Gies
Spring is almost over, but there’s never a bad time to clean or organize in a video game—and your back is less likely to ache when you’re finished.
The Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
by Lauren Dragan
The Soundcore Space A40 true wireless earbuds perform so well it’s hard to believe they’re so affordable.
The Best Reading Light
by Gabriella DePinho
These reading lights are bright and adjustable, so you can keep reading even if you share a bed with a light sleeper.
Sleep
The Best Hybrid Mattresses
by Joanne Chen
Part coil, part foam, hybrid mattresses have a range of feels. Here are our favorites, plus what you need to know to find one that’s right for you.
The Best Sheets for Hot Sleepers
by Jackie Reeve
If you sleep hot in the summer (or any other season), we think high-quality cotton or linen sheets are the best choice for keeping you cool.
The Best Platform Bed Frames Under $600
by Gregory Han and Dorie Chevlen
These stylish and sturdy, yet inexpensive, platform bed frames offer great support for most foam and spring mattresses.
The Best Blankets
by Jackie Reeve
These seven good-looking, durable blankets will work for a variety of seasons and styles, on top of the bed or layered with other bedding for extra warmth.
Kitchen
The Best Hand Mixer
by Lesley Stockton and Anna Perling
After 20 hours of testing, we think that the Breville Handy Mix Scraper is the best hand mixer for baking, sauces, or small-batch recipes.
The Best Grill Tools and Accessories
by Wirecutter Staff
After testing more than 90 tools from grill brushes to chimney starters, we have recommendations for everything you need to barbecue with ease.
The Best Frozen Pizzas
by Mace Dent Johnson
We tried 26 frozen pepperoni and cheese pizzas and picked our favorites, in styles ranging from rising crust to deep dish to Neapolitan.
Appliances
The Best Vacuum Cleaners
by Sabine Heinlein
For a dependable, versatile, and affordable cleaner, we prefer a bagless upright, but we have recommendations for other types of vacuums as well.
The Best Handheld Vacuum
by Sabine Heinlein
Handheld vacs ferret out crumbs from cushions, dirt from car seats, and fur from sofas. We recommend the Ryobi 18V One+ Performance Hand Vacuum Kit.
The Best Cordless Stick Vacuum
by Sabine Heinlein
Power cords got you wound up? We’ve tested dozens of cordless stick vacuums to find those with the best combination of cleaning power, comfort, and convenience.
Ask Wirecutter: Do I Really Need a Portable Air Purifier?
by Annemarie Conte
You might have a great HVAC system, but the Coway Mighty just might be mightier.
Gifts
The 33 Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Some people shop months in advance. Others shop days before. If you’re in the latter camp, we’ve got you—and your mom—covered.
The 32 Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
If you haven’t gotten your dad a gift yet, don’t worry. The picks here arrive in two days or less—or in his email inbox right this minute.
The 41 Best Gifts for Mom
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Mom has been with you through life’s ups and downs. Give her something thoughtful, beautiful, or delightful to show how much you appreciate her.
Outdoors
The Best Hydration Packs for Day Hikers
by Jenni Gritters
After seven years of hikes, we still recommend the Osprey Skarab 18 and the Osprey Skimmer 16 to stay comfortable and hydrated.
Turns Out the Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder Is Terrific. Here’s Why, Plus Two Other Options.
by Rachel Cericola
Delight the bird voyeur in your life with a smart feeder that captures close-up videos and photos and can even identify what species visit.
5 Cheap(ish) Things to Bring to the Beach
by Annemarie Conte
Here are the best inexpensive items to add to your beach bag.
The Best Respirator Mask for Smoke and Dust
by Tim Heffernan
These masks work to block particulate inhalation in conditions ranging from wildfire smoke to dusty home projects.
Style
The Best, Most Comfortable Bras
by Zoe Vanderweide
Whether you’re hunting for an everyday underwire bra, a comfy lounge bralette, or a minimizer that doesn’t suck, these seven bra picks have got you covered.
The Best White Sneakers
by Zoe Vanderweide
A great pair of white sneakers should look as good as it feels. These six stylish pairs—in women’s, men’s, and unisex sizes—are our very favorite.
Purging Old Clothes? Here’s How to Responsibly Donate and Repurpose Your Castoffs.
by Kaitlyn Wells
Figuring out what to get rid of is just the beginning. We tapped experts and researched recycling programs to find reasonable ways to offload your clothes.
Travel
We’ve Loved Luggage From Travelpro’s Platinum Elite Line for a Decade. Here’s Why.
by Kit Dillon
Travelpro Platinum Elite is our most loyal travel companion.
The Best Gear for Travel
by Wirecutter Staff
We put in another year and tens of thousands more miles of travel to test the best travel gear—and we stand by last year’s choices alongside a few new picks.
The Best Bag and Cable Organizers
by Kaitlyn Wells
Always losing cables, SD cards, and tubes of lip balm in the depths of your backpack? A bag organizer will help you corral what you carry every day.
The Best Fanny Packs
by Kaitlyn Wells and Jordan McMahon
Cute and convenient, fanny packs securely transport your belongings as you travel hands free. We found five great ones to suit a range of styles and situations.
Health and fitness
Bite Bits Are the Least Bad Plastic-Free Toothpaste Tabs We Tested
by Jessica Hullinger
Although toothpaste tablets weren’t the eco-friendly game changer we were hoping for, Bite Toothpaste Bits were by far the best of three that we tested.
The Best Hybrid Bike
by Christine Ryan
After riding more than a dozen hybrid bikes in hilly San Francisco, we’ve pegged the Marin Fairfax 1 as our favorite (and most affordable) bike for commuters.
The Best Hair Dryer
by Nancy Redd
After more than 70 hours of research and tests of 42 hair dryers, we’ve found that many perform similarly, but the Rusk W8less is the one we recommend first.
Baby and kid
The Best Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats
by Christina Szalinski
After researching dozens of seats and testing 17, we’ve concluded that the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible is the best convertible car seat for most families.
The Best Parental Control Apps to Manage Screen Time (and Keep Your Kid Safer Online)
by Ellen Lee
Most tweens and teens have their own phone. The right app can help set limits—and aid kids in developing healthy tech habits.
The 27 Best Gifts for New Moms
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Joining the ranks of motherhood is a blissful and exhausting journey. Our favorite gifts help ease the transition and bring even more joy.
The Best Smartwatches for Kids
by Ellen Lee
Choosing the best smartwatch for a child can be difficult. We’ve tested over a dozen smartwatches to find the best one for different ages.
Pets
The Best Flea Treatments for Cats and Dogs
by Kaitlyn Wells
Fighting fleas and parasites depends on your pet and your location—ask your vet first, and see if one of these is right for you.
Adopting a New Dog Checklist
by Kaitlyn Wells
Before you bring home a dog for the first time, make sure you have everything to keep your new pet happy and healthy.
How to Buy the Best Dog Food
by Kaitlyn Wells and Mel Plaut
Is the food you’re feeding your pup up to snuff? We’re here to help you find out.
Games and hobbies
The Best Telescopes for Beginners
by Signe Brewster and Colin Rosemont
We’ve tested 14 top-rated telescopes over the years, and we’re certain the Celestron NexStar 5SE provides the best functionality for a dedicated beginner.
The Best Electronic Cutting Machines From Cricut and Silhouette
by Jackie Reeve and Arriana Vasquez
If you’re a crafter who needs to cut materials like cardstock or vinyl, we think the Cricut Explore 3 is the best electronic cutting machine.
The Viral TikTok Ear Camera Shouldn't Clean Your Ears (But We Did Find a Less-Icky Use For It).
by Annemarie Conte
Even though they’re everywhere on TikTok, you still shouldn’t stick ear cameras into your ear. Use them to hunt for Lego Minifigures instead.
The Best Pickleball Paddles
by Seth Berkman
We tested eight pickleball paddles for players looking to buy their first serious paddle. The Paddletek Bantam EX-L is our top pick.
Software and apps
How to Set Up a Tablet for Kids
by Ellen Lee
If you're handing a smartphone or tablet to your child for the first time, here are a few tools that can help the transition go smoothly.
So You’re Locked Out of Your Two-Factor Authentication App. Don’t Panic.
by Max Eddy
If you lose your phone or switch devices, you might get locked out of your online accounts. Here’s how to prevent that from happening.
The Best Two-Factor Authentication App
by Max Eddy and Thorin Klosowski
Two-factor authentication is critical to securing your online accounts, and Duo Mobile offers the best combination of security, accessibility, and ease of use.
Office
The Best Compact Mechanical Keyboards
by Kimber Streams
A compact mechanical keyboard takes up less space on a desk than a regular one—but you might need to be prepared to give up some keys in return.
The Best Mechanical Keyboards
by Kimber Streams
If you spend a lot of time typing, a mechanical keyboard can be a great quality-of-life improvement. We have recommendations for just about every budget.
The Best Lumbar Support Pillow
by Melanie Pinola
If you slouch while sitting at your desk for long periods or suffer from back pain after a long workday, a lumbar support pillow can make all the difference.
The Best Desk Lamps
by Gregory Han and Melanie Pinola
We found seven of the best desk lamps in various styles to brighten up any workspace and help you stay on task.
Cars
The Best Dash Cam
by Geoffrey Morrison and Sarah Witman
If you want the peace of mind of having a dash cam record as you drive, we think the Viofo A229 Pro is the best overall choice for most people.
The Best USB Car Charger
by Nick Guy and Sarah Witman
We’ve tested the best car chargers, and we have recommendations for affordable, reliable options that can fast-charge any device while you’re on the road.
The Best Car Phone Mount
by Roderick Scott and Nick Guy
No matter where you want to mount it, we’ve got plenty of options to keep your phone safely in view while you’re driving.
Money
Need a Graduation Gift? We Found 10 Great Deals on Wirecutter Picks.
by Dan Kim
Whether the new grad in your life is pursuing higher education or entering the job market, you’re in luck: We found 10 deals on expert-picked graduation gifts.
13 Mother’s Day Deals You Still Have Time to Order
by Dan Kim
Mother’s Day is May 12. If you haven’t picked out a gift, don’t worry: We have 13 great deals on Wirecutter picks that would impress any matriarch.
Upgrade Your Kitchen Right Now With These 11 Deals
by Kaitlin Mahar
From buy-it-for-life cookware to ice cream makers and espresso machines, we’ve found a whole buffet of deals to help you upgrade your kitchen.
Your Home Internet Bill Can Be Deceptively Confusing. Now It’s (Slightly) Easier to Understand.
by Rob Pegoraro
Internet service providers will no longer be able to bury fees in fine print.