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Dishwasher
Six Cascade Detergents with Enzymes Top Consumer Reports' Ratings
Two Kenmore models top dishwasher ratings but dishwasher tests reveal you don’t have to spend more than $500 to get clean dishes.
Dish Detergent
Low-Phosphate Dishwasher Detergents That Work
Consumer Reports tests find four recommended products consumers can use under new low-phosphate laws.
Laundry Detergent
On Laundry Detergent
The Soap and Detergent Association lays out the options for getting your clothes clean.
Laundry Detergent
Laundry Detergent Test: High Price Doesn’t Guarantee High Performance
Common laundry detergents may perform better at stain and dirt removal than higher priced ones.
High Efficiency Washing Machines
Save Suds, Water and Energy
Specially designed laundry detergent and high-efficiency washing machines can reduce water and energy use to as low as 20 percent of that consumed by the conventional load of laundry.
Pressure Washer
Consumer Reports® — Pressure Washers: Quick Cleaning for Less
Consumer Reports confirms that gas-powered pressure washers have a clear performance edge over electric models. But more pressure also means more chance for injury with any pressure washer.
Vacuum Cleaners
Key to a Clean Carpet: Use a CRI-Certified Vacuum
There is one simple step to improving the cleanliness of your carpet and the indoor air quality in your home: regular vacuuming with a CRI-certified machine.
Laundry
SDA Offers Fast Facts on Fabric Care
Online fact sheet focuses on using laundry detergents the right way.
Laundry Detergent
Washing Baby Clothes: Not What You Might Think
The University of Michigan Health System offers information that might just save you money.
Laundry Detergent
What's New in the Laundry Room
Convenience, performance, and sustainability drive new innovations, including ultra-concentrated laundry detergents.
Laundry Detergent
Consumer Reports Spills the Dirt on Laundry Detergents
Why using too much detergent can send products’ benefits down the drain, and easy fixes that can save consumers’ money on laundry costs.
Laundry
Keep New Clothes New
SDA provides advice for keeping new clothes clean and in good condition.
Energy Efficiency
Why Buy Energy-Efficient Appliances?
The main benefits of energy-efficient appliances include saving money on operating costs and utility bills and protecting the environment by conserving energy. Energy-efficient models save money with lower operating costs — using 30 to 50 percent less energy than many older appliances, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Laundry Detergent
Laundry Trends
Where we are and what can help us.
Vacuum Cleaners
Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest
Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.
Laundry
How Does Your Water Affect Your Laundry?
Your water supply may require extra measures for best results.
Laundry
Airing Dirty Laundry Issues
A 1999 University of Arizona study found 25% of home washing machines were contaminated with fecal bacteria. Several factors were implicated in contributing to the contamination of the washers.
Dishwashing
Pricey Dish Soaps are Not Better at Cleaning
Despite the variety in dish liquid scents, colors, prices, and claims, each one works about as well as the next one.
Laundry
Sorting Secrets
There's more to the sorting game than just keeping dark garments away from the gleaming whites.
Cleaning Products
Soaps Vs. Detergents
What exactly is soap? What is detergent? Many home cleaning products are classified as either soaps or detergents. Interestingly, many people really don’t know what these everyday words mean. However, it’s a good idea to take the time to learn, so you can understand their basic similarities and differences.