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Our staff experts reveal time-tested methods for cleaning the most neglected (and grimy) areas of your homeāfrom greasy ovens to stained patio furniture.
Guests: special projects director Christine Cyr Clisset, editorial director Marguerite Preston, senior writer Doug Mahoney, senior writer Rachel Wharton, staff writer Thom Dunn and senior editor Harry Sawyers
Products We Recommend:
Dish soap for all kinds of cleaning tasks: Seventh Generation Dish SoapAn abrasive cleaner that comes in handy for lots of tasks: Bar Keepers Friend All-Purpose Cleaner and PolishA good descaling product for coffee machines: Urnex Descaling Powder SolutionAdditional Reading:
Clean Everything NewsletterHow to Clean Your Coffee MakerHow to Clean Your OvenHow to Clean a Toaster OvenHow to Clean a HumidifierHow to Clean Patio Furniture CushionsExtremely Satisfying Pressure Washer ProjectsHow to Clean Your DishwasherHow to Clean Your Front-Loading Washing MachineHow to Clean Your Shower CurtainWe independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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23andMe, maker of popular DNA test kits, has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer. Hereās why customers should delete their info before itās sold.
Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Max Eddy
To delete your 23andMe data:
Log in to your account and select Settings.Scroll to the bottom of the page and select 23andMe data, then View. (Download a copy of your genetic information).Select Delete Data and then Permanently Delete Data.In Settings, you can also opt to have your genetic material destroyed.Navigate to the Research and Product Consents section and revoke permission to allow your genetic material to be used in research projects. (Doing so revokes that permission only for future research).23andMe notes that you have to provide additional verification before your data-deletion request can be processed, and that you must follow instructions detailed in a 23andMe confirmation email for your request to be processed. The company recommends emailing [email protected] if you have issues submitting the data-deletion request.
Additional Reading:
23andMe Just Filed for Bankruptcy. You Should Delete Your Data Now.The 2 Best DNA Testing Kits of 2025We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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In the final part of our stain series, we tackle trickier listener questionsāfrom eliminating fishy odors to whether you can truly remove paint stains.
Guest: Senior writer Andrea Barnes
Products we recommend:
A good stain remover for ink or sugary stains: Amodex Ink & Stain RemoverA good stain remover for cat odors: Nature's MiracleA good way to remove odors from clothes: Downy Rinse & RefreshFor acrylic paint stains, you might try: Dawn PowerwashFor oil paint stains, you can try mineral spiritsA good stain remover for old blood stains: Clorox 2 Stain Remover & Color BrightenerThe best liquid laundry detergent & a great product for pre-treating stains: Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry DetergentThe best powdered laundry detergent (with oxygen bleach) for dirt and clay: Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry DetergentAdditional reading:
The Wirecutter Show Episode 32: The Art of Stain Removal Part 1So You Stained Your Shirt. Now What? The 6 Best Stain Removers of 2025Skip the Stain Removers. This Detergent Is All You Need.The 5 Best Laundry Detergents of 2025The Wirecutter Show Episode 1: The Secret to Better LaundryThe Best Portable Carpet and Upholstery CleanerWe independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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In part one of our stain series, we tackle your toughest questionsāfrom reviving dingy whites to rescuing clothes from stubborn oils and baked-on gummy bears.
Guest: Wirecutter senior writer Andrea Barnes
Products we recommend:
The best liquid laundry detergent & a great product for pre-treating stains: Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry DetergentThe best powdered laundry detergent (with oxygen bleach) :Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry DetergentAnother great laundry detergent: āāPersil Original Liquid Detergent Everyday CleanIf you want an āeco-friendlyā detergent or to support a smaller brand, we like: Dirty Labs Free & Clear Bio Laundry DetergentA good stain remover for most starch or protein food stains: ZoutA good stain remover for ink or sugary stains: Amodex Ink & Stain RemoverAdditional reading:
So You Stained Your Shirt. Now What? The 6 Best Stain Removers of 2025Skip the Stain Removers. This Detergent Is All You Need.The 5 Best Laundry Detergents of 2025The Wirecutter Show Episode 1: The Secret to Better LaundryWe independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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Digital hygiene rarely tops spring cleaning listsābut it should. Our tech editor shares how to declutter your phone, and why you need a password manager.
Guest: Wirecutter Senior Tech Editor, Caitlin McGarry
Products we recommend:
The best Password Manager: 1PasswordThe best free Password Manager: BitwardenTwo-Factor Authenticator Apps: Duo Mobile and Google AuthenticatorThe best bluetooth tracker: Apple AirTagAdditional Reading:
How to Organize and Store Your Phoneās Camera Roll PhotosThe Best External Hard Drive You Donāt Need a New Phone. Hereās How to Make the One You Have Last Longer.How to Clean Your PhoneThe 2 Best Password Managers Step 1 to Simple Online Security: Always Use Strong PasswordsThe 2 Best Two-Factor Authentication AppsThe 2 Best Bluetooth TrackersWe independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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You donāt need to settle for a bad vacuum. Our expert reveals how to pick one thatāll actually make your life easierāand your home a lot cleaner.
Guest: Deputy Director, Editorial Operations & Testing Courtney Schley
Products we recommend:
Best upright vac: SEBO Felix PremiumBudget upright vac: Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352Best canister vac: SEBO Airbelt K3 PremiumAnother canister vac we love: Miele Complete C3 Calima PowerLineBest stick vac: Dyson V12 Detect SlimBest robot vac: Roborock Q5 Max+Budget robot vac: Eufy RoboVac 11S MaxCourtney loves: Cuisinart Chefās Convection Toaster Oven TOB-260N1 (and Trader Joe's frozen chocolate croissants!)Additional Reading:
The 15 Best Vacuum Cleaners of 2025 We Spent a Weekend With Dozens of Vacuum Enthusiasts. Hereās What We Learned. Whatās the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair?How to Clean a Vacuum CleanerWe independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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Itās time to turn the clocks forward ā but donāt let Daylight Saving Time mess with your health. Hereās our best advice to overcome the time shift ahead.
Guest: podcast co-host Caira Blackwell
Products we recommend:
The best blackout curtains: IKEA Rosenmandel Black-out Curtains or Target Pillowfort Blackout Chambray Cotton Kidsā PanelThe best eye mask: Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep MaskThe best sunrise alarm clock: Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light HF3520Caira loves this alarm clock: Hatch Restore 2Additional Reading:
How to Survive Daylight Saving TimeThe Best Sunrise Alarm Clock of 2025 The 4 Best Blackout Curtains of 2025The 3 Best Sleep Masks of 2025We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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Our networking pro reveals three dead-simple fixes most people miss for faster internet, plus insider secrets to choosing a better internet plan.
Guest: Senior staff writer Joel Santo Domingo
Products We Recommend
Tool to find internet providers in your area: www.broadbandmap.fcc.govLook up your internet speed (upload speeds especially!): www.speedtest.net or www.fast.com (from Netflix)USB hub for plugging in an ethernet cord to a computer or laptop: Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1)Powerline adapter for better wifi without a cord: TP-Link TL-WPA8631P KitJoel loves: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer ProAdditional Reading
The Gear to Get Reliable Wi-Fi in Any HomeThe 3 Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025The Best Cable Modem of 2025The 4 Best Powerline Networking Adapters of 2025We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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Our expert demystifies towel shoppingāfrom plush terry to spa-like waffleāand reveals why that soft store feel is deceptive. Plus care tips to make them last.
Guest: Staff senior writer Jackie Reeve
Products We Recommend:
Top terry cloth towels: Frontgate Resort Collection Bath TowelBudget terry cloth towels: Threshold Spa Plush TowelUpgrade terry cloth towels: Riley Spa Bath TowelBudget waffle towels: Casaluna Waffle Bath TowelUpgrade waffle towels: Onsen Waffle Bath TowelUpgrade peshtemal towel: Coyuchi Mediterranean Organic Towel Also great (cheaper) peshtemal towel: Huckberry Mediterranean Turkish Towel Jackie loves: Sugoi Mart Japan KitKat Variety PackAdditional Reading:
The 5 Best Bath Towels of 2025 The 4 Best Beach Towels of 2025All My Houseguests Ask Me About My Towels by Daniela GornyMore about Frontgate Resort Cotton Bath TowelsWe independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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An uncomfortable bed can screw up your sleep. Weāre covering how to make your current mattress more comfortableāand how to shop for a new one.
Guest: senior writer and podcast co-host Caira Blackwell
Products we recommend:
Memory foam mattresses we like: Leesa Original Mattress and Saatva Loom & Leaf (Relaxed Firm)A cheaper memory foam mattress: Novaform 14ā³ ComfortGrande Advanced Gel Memory Foam MattressHybrid mattress we like: Leesa Sapira Hybrid MattressA favorite innerspring mattress: Stearns & Foster Estate PT Firm MattressAn innerspring mattress we like (thatās kind of a hybrid): WinkBed (Luxury Firm)A $75,000 mattress: Hastens 2000TA great cheap mattress: Zinus Cooling Comfort Support Hybrid MattressAdditional reading links:
Pillows:
The 5 Best Bed Pillows of 2025Mattress Toppers:
The 4 Best Mattress Toppers of 2025Mattresses:
How to Choose a Mattress for 2025The 24 Best Mattresses of 2025 The 4 Best Cheap Mattresses (Under $500) of 2025 The 3 Best Memory Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online in 2025The 5 Best Innerspring Mattresses of 2025 The 4 Best Hybrid Mattresses for 2025The 4 Best Mattress and Pillow Encasements of 2025We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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Skip predictable chocolates and roses this Valentine's Day. Our gift expert shares luxurious ways to delight loved onesāand pamper yourself.
Guest: Staff writer Samantha Schoech
Products we recommend:
Sparkly Socks: Calzedonia Soft SoxSilk hair accessories: Lilysilk Perfect Silk Beauty Set For HairA simple gold chain: Laura Lombardi Mini Omega ChainFancy chocolates Recchiuti XOXO Box 16pcFlowers: UrbanStemsFancy cookies: EugƩnie cookiesPaper flower bouquet: Unwilted Single StemsAdditional Reading
The 33 Best Valentineās Day Gifts for Her 202532 Best Valentineās Day Gifts for Him in 2025 24 Best Last-Minute Valentineās Day Gifts of 2025The Best Online Flower Delivery Service of 202524 Best Last-Minute Valentineās Day Gifts of 202537 Best Valentineās Day Gifts for Kids of 202515 Exclusive Valentineās Day Deals Just for Wirecutter Readers38 Best Cheap Valentineās Day Gifts (Mostly) Under $25 of 2025Sign up for The Gift NewsletterWe independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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We are working on a new episode about laundryāspecifically, those stains that never seem to come outāand we need your help!
Record a voice memo on your phone and tell us about the most irritating stain youāve battled. How did you get it? What was the culprit? What did it stain? And what did you use to try and get it out?
Try and keep it under two minutes and donāt forget to tell us your first name and where youāre calling from!
Email your voice memo to [email protected] and you might be featured on the show with advice from our laundry expert (aka stain doctor Andrea Barnes).
Thanks!
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Personal lubricants make sex more funābut not all of them are created equal. Weāre covering how to find ones youāll love and the ingredients to avoid.
Guest: Wirecutter writer Bianca Alba
Products we recommend:
Best water-based lube: Aloe Cadabra Natural AloeBest thinner water-based lube: Coconu Water BasedBest silicone lube: ĆberlubeBest hybrid lube: Sliquid SilkBest oil-based lube: Coconu Oil BasedBianca recommends: Vuvla-shaped candle moldAdditional reading :
The 6 Best Personal Lubricants of 2025The 5 Best Vibrators of 2025 The Best Anal Toys How to Clean Sex ToysWe independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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The right luggage can make traveling easier. We share expert tips for choosing between hard and soft shells, carry-on or checked bags, plus pro packing hacks.
Guest: Wirecutter senior staff writer Kit Dillon
Products we recommend:
The best soft-sided carry-on bag: Travelpro Platinum Elite 21ā³ Carry-On SpinnerThe best hard-sided carry-on bag: Away The Carry-OnThe upgrade pick carry-on: Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential 22ā³ Carry-On Expandable SpinnerA travel backpack we love: Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack Del DiaThe best duffel bag: Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 70LThe best packing cubes: Eagle Creek Pack-It Reveal Cube SetKit recommends: Pat Rawson SurfoardsAdditional Reading:
The 6 Best Carry-On Luggage of 2025The Best Suitcases for CheckingThe 6 Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks for 2025The 9 Best Duffle Bags of 2025The 4 Best Packing Cubes of 2025We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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Strength training might seem intimidating, but itās also key for living a long, healthy life. We cover how to start and the simple at-home gear thatāll help.
Guests: Wirecutter supervising editor Ingrid Skjong and Wirecutter fitness writer Seth Berkman
Best yoga mat: JadeYoga Harmony MatBest kettlebell: Rep Fitness KettlebellBest adjustable dumbbell set: Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell SetBest pull-up bar: Ultimate Body Press Elevated XL Doorway Pull-Up BarBest resistance bands: Bodylastics Stackable Tube Resistance Bands (5 Bands Pro Series Set) and Serious Steel Assisted Pull-Up, Resistance, and Stretch BandsSeth loves: KSY Jump Rope
Products we recommend:Additional Reading:
The 4 Best Resistance Bands of 2025 The 3 Best Yoga Mats of 2025 The 3 Best Pull-Up Bars of 2025 The 2 Best Kettlebells of 2025 The 3 Best Adjustable Dumbbells of 2025The 5 Best Jump Ropes of 2025We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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Dishwashers make life easierābut most people donāt use them quite right. This episode, weāre diving deep into how you can get yours to wash dishes even better.
Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Andrea Barnes
Products we recommend:
The best dishwasher detergent: Cascade Free & Clear ActionPacsWhat to use to clean your dishwasher: Affresh or citric acidRinse aids to consider: Ecover or Finish Jet DryThe best dishwasher: Miele G5008Andrea loves: The League of Kitchens CookbookAdditional reading:
The 4 Best Dishwasher Detergents of 2024 How to Clean Your Dishwasher Why You Should Clean Your Dishwasher Filter How to Use Your Dishwasher BetterWe Smeared Hundreds of Dishes With Peanut Butter, Egg Yolk, Red Sauce, and Lipstick to Test Dishwashers in 2024Is It You, or Is Your Dishwasher Just Lousy? Hereās How to Tell.We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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Most printers suck. This week we crack the code on how to buy one you might actually like, and reveal the secrets to saving cash on ink and toner.
Guest: Wirecutter supervising editor Ben Keough
Products we recommend:
Basic B&W laser printer we recommend: Brother Wireless HL-L2460DWOnline photo printing we recommend: Nations Photo LabBenās new/used camera: Nikon F3Additional Reading:
Why All Printers Suck (Even the Best Ones)The 4 Best Home Printers of 2024The 4 Best All-in-One Printers of 2024The 3 Best Photo Printers of 2024The 4 Best Mobile Scanning Apps of 2024The Best Online Photo Printing Service of 2024We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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Itās Dry Januaryābut non-alcoholic cocktails neednāt be sad. Weāre discussing the health risks of alcohol and how to build out a delicious buzz-free bar cart.
Guests: NYT reporter Dana G. Smith and Wirecutter editor Marguerite Preston
Products we recommend:
A gin-like alternative: Pentire AdriftSt. Agrestis Non-Alcoholic Phony NegroniA bitter Amaro-like favorite: The PathfinderRosie enjoys mixing this with Pathfinder: Uncle Waithleyās Vincy BrewLess bitter options: Curious No. 2 and Casamara SuperclasicoGreat for your NA Bar Cart: Bitter Queens Essential Bitters Variety Pack and Luxardo Original Maraschino CherriesMarguerite loves: Onyx Coffee Lab Instant Coffee Advent CalendarAdditional Reading
14 Best Nonalcoholic Drinks of 2024Even a Little Alcohol Can Harm Your Health by Dana G. SmithWhat, Exactly, Is āModerate Drinkingā? by Dana G. SmithWhat to Know About Non-Alcoholic Beverages by Dana G. SmithHop Water Isnāt Trying to Be Beer. Thatās Why We Like It.The 8 Best Nonalcoholic Wines of 2024The Best Instant CoffeeWe independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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From a space heater that saves a marriage to sunscreen that saves a surferās skin, Wirecutterās staff opens up about the best things they bought in 2024.
Guests: We heard voicemails from Wirecutter staffers including Mel Plaut, Ingela Amundson, Annemarie Conte, Jackie Reeve, Brent Butterworth, Katie Okamoto, Zoe Vanderweide, Liam McCabe, Elissa Sanci, Alex Aciman, Kathleen Squires, Julia Bush, Claire Wilcox, Jon Chase, Lauren Dragan, and Dorie Chevlan.
Products We Recommend:
Mel Plaut likes: Vornado AVH10 space heaterIngela Amundson likes: Sterilite Stacking Laundry BasketAnnemarie Conte likes: Garmin Forerunner 165 watchJackie Reeve likes: Donner DUC-1 Concert UkuleleBrent Butterworth likes: JBL Go 4 Bluetooth SpeakerKatie Okamoto likes: HAY Matin Table Lamp Zoe Vanderweide likes: Harper Wilde Bliss Triangle BraletteLiam McCabe likes: Gordon 20-in-1 Multi-ToolElissa Sanci likes: Trtl PillowAlex Aciman likes: Comfort Colors 1717 Adult Heavyweight TeeKathleen Squires likes: The New York Times Premium Birthday Edition bookJulia Bush likes: Adizero Adios Pro 3 super shoesClaire Wilcox likes: Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+Jon Chase likes: Channel Master FLATennaLauren Dragon likes: WhiteBark Workwear Full Cross-Back ApronDorie Chevlen likes: Cuisinart Round Flip Belgian Waffle Maker WAF-F30Christine Cyr Clisset likes: Technivorm Moccamaster KBT coffee makerCaira Blackwell likes: Lilysilk 25 Momme Oxford Envelope Luxury PillowcaseRosie Guerin likes: ViscoSoft 3 inch Memory Foam Mattress TopperAdditional Reading:
The Best T-Shirt I Ever Bought Came From a Midwest Strip Mall. I Tracked It Down on Amazon.I Test Bras for a Living. The Harper Wilde Triangle Bralette Is the Only One I Actually Wear. Super Shoes Arenāt Just for Olympians. But Do Casual Runners Really Need Them?The Silly-Looking Trtl Travel Pillow Is the Only Way I Can Sleep on FlightsWe independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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Homes burn crazy fast these days. Are you prepared? Weāre covering everything you need, from the newest smoke alarms to the right fire extinguishers.
Guests: Wirecutter senior staff writer Doug Mahoney and senior editor for smart home coverage Jon Chase
Additional reading:
The 4 Best Basic Smoke Alarms of 2024 The 2 Best Smart Smoke Alarms of 2024 The Best Fire ExtinguisherThe Best Fire Escape Ladder UL video of room burning test: New Comparison of Natural and Synthetic Home FurnishingsProducts we recommend:
The best smoke alarm: First Alert SM500V Interconnected Battery-Operated Smoke Alarm with Voice AlertsThe best smart smoke alarm: Google Nest ProtectThe best fire extinguisher: First Alert Pro5The best fire ladder: X-It 2-Story Emergency Escape LadderDoug recommends: Veto Pro Pac XL Extra Large Compact Tool BagWe independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn moreāŗ
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