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Updated: 3:49 PM CST Jan 15, 2021 Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping Institute Director, Home Appliances & Cleaning Products Lab
We took liquid, powder, and single-use pack formulas for a spin to see how well they removed 20 common stains from polyester and cotton in hot and cold water. Meet the top picks for every kind of messy situation you can imagine.
Here is a quick breakdown of the basic types of detergents we included in our test:
Powder detergent was the first type of laundry detergent to come about and it is typically cheaper compared to its liquid and single-dose counterparts. Detergents in this category tend to perform well on outdoor stains like mud, clay or grass, so it s great for little one s soccer uniforms, gardening clothes and more. Keep in mind, powder must be stored in a completely dry area to avoid clumping. Also note, if you like washing in cold water, some powders may not dissolve completely and as a result, unwanted residue may set
Updated: 11:43 AM CST Dec 22, 2020 Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping Institute Director, Home Appliances & Cleaning Products Lab Lynn Redmile, Good Housekeeping Institute
For smaller messes, a good handheld vacuum provides quick cleaning without a lot of heavy lifting and without hogging precious storage space. These mini vacs won t replace a full-size canister vacuum when it comes to deep cleaning, but they are handy for instantly tackling dry spills, tracked-in dirt and pet hair stuck to just about everything. With handheld vacuums, you might even consider more than one as they don t just tackle messes inside your home: stash one in the garage to keep a workshop, garden bench and your car clean, too.
Updated: 2:26 PM CST Dec 22, 2020 Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping Institute Director, Home Appliances & Cleaning Products Lab
You love everything about your pet, but one thing that isn t so great: Finding his fur all over your house. One of the the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab’s most frequently asked questions is, What s the best vacuum to get rid of pet hair? That s because removing pet hair is one of the toughest challenges vacuum cleaners face. This is especially true when static electricity makes dog hair and cat hair cling so tightly to fabrics, like carpeting and upholstery, that no amount of brushing or suction power seem to pick it up.