Best Deals on Home Products

The Leebein Power Spin Scrubber ANS-8050 is a strong scrubber with an incredibly long battery life and two speeds: 300 rpm and 400 rpm. It comes with 8 attachments, including a scouring brush for greasy kitchen areas, a sponge brush for glass, a wool-like pad for polishing a car, and cloth brushes for leather and floor cleaning. It’s also relatively light and features an extension wand that extends up to 50 inches, giving you a long reach. The angle of the scrubber’s head is fixed and can’t be adjusted. It comes with an IPX7 waterproof rating, meaning it can withstand brief immersion in water. We’ve seen this power scrubber sell at slightly lower prices this year, but this is still a worthy deal.

The Dirt Devil Compact Portable Spot Cleaner is a light little carpet cleaner that weighs just 9 pounds with a full tank of solution. While the portable cleaners in our tests don’t measure up to full-sized machines in terms of their cleaning abilities, this model did well, especially when it comes to drying. It’s also one of the quieter models we tested. The tank isn’t huge (partly why the cleaner is so light), but if you’re just using it for spills and spot-cleaning, this model will do the trick.

This is now $20 more than it was last week, but it’s the lowest price out there.

A standout among the portable carpet cleaners we’ve tested, the Shark StainStriker PX201 is decent at cleaning stains and gets high marks for drying carpets. It comes with a 57-inch hose and other attachments, including pet tools. It’s now selling at the lowest price we’ve seen this year.

The Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic FH52000 is convenient to handle, adequate at removing red-clay stains from carpet, and outstanding at removing cleaning solution to leave carpets dry, according to our tests. The model comes with a hose and has separate tanks for clean and dirty water. This sale brings the price back down to where it was earlier this summer.

The Shark CarpetXpert EX201 isn’t exactly quiet—it earned a middling rating in our noise test—but it boasts strong performance in cleaning stains. It also did well in our dryness test and is excellent at removing cleaning solution from carpets. It comes with a hose that’s 60 inches long to get into tight spots.

It’s hard to find fault with the Tineco Floor One S5, which does an outstanding job of cleaning stains off of ceramic tiles. It’s both a vacuum that can handle wet and dry messes and a steam mop. Especially handy is the self-cleaning function that automatically washes the brush roll.

This steam mop is about $30 more now that Prime Day is over, but it’s still a great price.

The Shark PowerDetect IP1251 comes with lots of bells and whistles, including a dirt detection feature and a floor detect mode that adjusts the brush roll speed based on the surface it’s vacuuming. It’s very good at sucking up debris from carpets and is even more impressive at picking up pet hair. The vacuum can be converted into a hand vac and folded for storage.

This vac was about $90 less during last week’s sales, but you’re still saving a chunk here.

The Shark PowerDetect HZ4002 does an admirable job of cleaning bare floors and does almost as well on carpet. It features an auto-detect mode that adjusts the brush roll speed to the surface, transitioning efficiently between the two. It can be pulled apart for compact storage, allowing it to stand on its own and take up minimal space. This model even delivers powerful suction in reverse for more efficient cleaning in both a forward and backward motion. We’ve seen it sell at lower prices this year, but this is still a pretty good discount.

The iRobot Roomba Max 705 might be slightly more expensive than some other robots, but it’s the highest-performing one we’ve tested, which may be a reason to lay out the cash. Best Buy is the only retailer with a price this low right now, out of several retailers that offered it for $499 last week. It’s quiet and does well in every cleaning test we’ve thrown at it. It’s also outstanding at vacuuming up pet hair and is no slouch at cleaning carpets either, with a feature that increases suction power when it detects carpet. This vacuum is also better than many other robotic vacuums at navigating spaces and avoiding obstacles.

The Shark Stratos AZ3002 is good for any home that has a mixture of carpets and bare floors, especially if it’s also home to a pet. It does a solid job cleaning carpets and an excellent job on bare floors. The lift-away feature that allows it to be used like a canister is another bonus. The price has fluctuated a lot this year, and it’s currently selling at a discount typical of this vacuum.

The Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog is pricey, but at $200 off, it’s worth considering if you’re looking for a canister. It’s also dropped $10 at Amazonand Chewy since Prime Day, which is a lucky score if you’re shopping this week. It’s a great vacuum to have if you have allergies or asthma because it doesn’t release debris into the air as you’re cleaning it up from the floor. It also earns strong marks for vacuuming pet hair, making it a good choice for pet owners.

The GorFanty 10-in-1 MultiPurpose, which typically retails for $100, has hit an all-time low price for Prime Day. It is an excellent cleaner with a decent steam rate. It takes only 20 seconds for the steam mop to produce steam, and its steam can last for around 10 minutes on its maximum setting. We like that you can adjust the length of the mop to accommodate people of different heights. The mop comes with plenty of accessories, including attachments for cleaning tile grout, clothes, furniture, windows, and carpets.

The U-shaped design of the Midea MAW08V1QWT allows you to open the window when the AC isn’t running and close it when it’s on. The model has an inverter compressor and is very quiet on its lowest setting and still reasonably quiet on high. We don’t have enough survey data to predict long-term reliability or user satisfaction for Midea’s ACs. It’s worth noting that the Midea MAW08V1QWT was recalled last June, but Midea has since released an updated version.

If you’re looking for a high-performing air purifier for an extra-large room (up to about 2,100 square feet), you can save hundreds on the Coway Airmega ProX. At 50 pounds, the model is quite heavy, but it delivers impressive performance at the highest and lowest speeds. It features three speeds in all, a filter indicator, and a dirt sensor. But all that comes at what is still a premium price, plus a hefty annual investment to run and maintain, according to our estimates. CR members can visit our model page for details.

This was around $630 last week, but you’re still saving $200.

If you’re looking for an air purifier for a small room, the Blueair Mini Restful might fit the bill, though it’s $50 more than it was last week. The Mini Restful earns the CR Recommended designation because it performed very well in our tests. Running at high speeds, it aced the dust, pollen, and smoke removal tests, and did nearly as well operating at low speeds. It gets a middling score for noise output at high speed, which is common across every model, but it’s actually pretty quiet at low speed, making it a great option for all-day use in, say, a home office.

Equipped with a certified HEPA filter and activated carbon filter, the portable Blue Pure 211i Max does a terrific job removing dust, pollen, and smoke on its higher setting, but expect a bit of noise. On low, you’ll have more quiet while still experiencing admirable results. The 211i Max is designed for use in a large space of 350 to 650 square feet, and it’s light enough to easily move between rooms. It also offers a convenient auto mode that kicks the fan into a higher gear when the machine detects dirty air. Know that this model costs a bit more than average to run, though.

Despite the "cooling" in its name, this Nectar pillow doesn’t actually have cooling properties. Still, it’s one of the most breathable pillows we’ve evaluated and our tests show that it doesn’t retain warmth. This polyurethane foam and polyester pillow is also quite resilient and excels at offering support for side sleepers. Back sleepers, however, would be better served by the Coop Original.

The Guohaoi Cooling Blanket was the second most cooling blanket we tested. When wearing it for an hour, the evaluator reported it felt very cool and didn’t retain heat. The front of this blanket is constructed with nylon and polyester and feels like smooth, cool, swimsuit material. The back is made from Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified cotton. The stitching isn’t the neatest and feels a little inexpensive, and the two layers aren’t attached, but you can often expect some shortcomings for lower-priced items, and the important thing is that this blanket has a cooling effect as advertised.

According to our sensory test, the Lands’ End Premium Supima Cotton Sheet Set is one of the softest in our ratings. Though you will experience some wrinkling, it still performs better than most natural cotton sheets in our wrinkling assessment. With an excellent fit for mattresses 14 inches thick and under, little to no shrinkage, and a very strong weave, it is a solid pick. Check available colors to see discounts.

Lab tests find that this topper from Casper doesn’t allow users to sink in as deeply as others. This topper feels like an actual mattress, adding a touch of medium softness where needed without allowing the body to sink in too much. The two-layer cushion combines a layer of softer foam over a firmer base layer of foam. At a little under 16 pounds, it’s easy to move around, and its machine-washable zip-off cover made of polyester, cotton, rayon, and spandex makes it easy to clean. However, this topper can not be flipped. Casper offers a 30-night risk-free trial, and its toppers are backed by a 5-year limited mattress topper warranty.

For a more budget-friendly choice, the Canest Smart Toilet TC200GE is great at flushing waste and leaving no residue in the bowl. That said, its flushes can be a bit noisy. One of the features we really enjoy is that this toilet automatically adjusts the seat temperature, the warm-air dryer, and the bidet stream based on the indoor temperature, so you don’t have to adjust them seasonally. If you’re considering this toilet, you might want to act on this deal.

The NordicTrack T10 performs well across the board. Plus, its design can accommodate a wide variety of body shapes and sizes, and it’s built for durability and resists wear after our labs simulate six months of use. A subscription is required for the NordicTrack T10. Its frame comes with a 10-year warranty; its motor and parts, a 2-year warranty; and its electronics and repairs, a 1-year warranty.

Each dumbbell in the Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set is automatically balanced with easy, one-handed adjustment via a simple twist of the handle. The Core Home dumbbells feature a good handgrip, and each dumbbell is shorter at lighter weights. Still, we found that each can be harder to replace in the cradle in some settings.

If you want a way to do cardio at home, an elliptical gives you an aerobic workout without the impact of running. The NordicTrack Air Glide 14i is CR Recommended for its performance in our lab tests. It did fall short in heart rate accuracy, but you can always wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker for more accurate readings if you want to track it.

This is a nice discount on the Samsonite Freeform Carry-on Spinner, another great hardshell performer from our tests. The Samsonite has four wheels, two handles, and it comes in more than 10 different colors, so you can choose a color specific to you. It comes with a 10-year limited warranty.

The fun design isn’t the only reason this strawberry candle warmer lamp makes a great gift. It also works great, melting the wax slowly while still creating a strong fragrance (which means a longer-lasting candle). Our tester also said spilled wax was easy to clean off the wood base, and it has three light settings.

If you’re a fan of features, this lamp is for you. It’s got four different brightness settings and different color choices, and you can set three timer shut-offs for 2, 4, and 8 hours. The lamp height is adjustable, but our tester found the base to be a bit unwieldy, so it may not fit every candle. Its metal material also made spilled wax a little annoying to clean.

This 12-volt Bosch Chameleon cordless drill is $30 more than it was last week. It has enough power to tackle jobs around the house efficiently. It has two speed settings and comes with four nifty attachments that allow you to work easily in all kinds of tight corners and hard-to-reach spots.

Ego’s battery-powered outdoor equipment consistently gets top marks from our testers, and while this one is about $40 more than it was last week, it’s still a nice savings. Consumer Reports has rated the following products from its 56-volt battery platform: string trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, a hedge trimmer, and lawn mowers. This system of tools also includes a highly rated snow blower and a very good pressure washer, though they didn’t factor into the Overall Score. Tools can be bought with and without a battery, and you can buy a charger that takes two batteries at once. Ego also has a three-year warranty for its batteries.

This humidifier, rated for small rooms, is a fantastic balance of quality and price. It’s plenty capable, and it has an indicator when the water level is low, so it’s easy to know when you need to add more (and it shuts off automatically if you don’t get there in time).

The LG WM3400CW is already quite inexpensive even when it’s not discounted, so the added savings are a bonus. Especially given its performance, it’s a smart buy and an environmentally friendly choice, combining exceptional washing performance with superior water and energy efficiency. But this model isn’t particularly gentle on fabric, so you might want to try the delicate cycle for your best threads. This washer’s claimed capacity is 4.5 cubic feet, and its cycle time is 105 minutes.

One of the most budget-friendly top-load agitators in our tests, the LG WT7005CW isn’t the gentlest on clothes, but it conserves energy and water. It’s among the quietest models in our tests and causes little to no vibration, meaning it won’t disturb you with rumbling. The cycle time is 70 minutes using the normal-wash, heavy-soil setting. Shorten it by using the normal-soil setting when you can.

The top-rated LG DLE3400W is just $50 more than the last big sale. We expect it to perform similarly to the CR-tested LG DLEX3700W (now discontinued). The tested model delivers solid performance across the board, nabbing an ace rating for noise and ratings near the top in our drying and convenience tests. This stackable Energy Star certified machine, with a claimed capacity of 7.4 cubic feet, is equipped with a moisture sensor, an extended tumble, custom programs, and an end-of-cycle signal—offering all these features at a fairly low price.

The Midea WHD-113FSS1 is great for those who want a mini fridge with a freezer. It performs well and is very energy efficient. It also runs very quietly, so you’ll hardly notice it. The model is 34 inches tall, 19 inches wide, and 20 inches deep. It has 2.5 cubic feet of usable storage space and features an interior light and a can dispenser. The black version of this Midea mini fridge is on sale for its lowest price since last December.