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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.
Stain Removal
Consumer Reports Tests Reveal Which Stain Treatments Really Work
Which stain removers work best at removing a variety of stains? CR tested them on coffee, blood, wine, sebum, motor oil, and grass stains.
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.
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
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.
Spring Cleaning
The Dos and Don'ts of Spring Cleaning
The best ways to tackle overlooked jobs like windows, curtains and upholstery.
Toilet Paper
Consumer Reports: Save Up To $130 a Year by Switching Toilet Paper
Quilted Northern, Charmin and Cottonelle top toilet paper tests.
Consumer Reports
ShopSmart Poll: Only 7% of Women Hate Cleaning Their Homes; Spend Five Hours Per Week Cleaning
According to a Consumer Reports ShopSmart Poll, the bathroom is the least favorite place to clean, and people prefer vacuuming.
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.
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.
Water Filtration
Consumer Reports Reveals How To Make Water Cleaner
How to choose a water filter.
Remodeling
Consumer Reports Shows How to Avoid Design Goofs When Remodeling a Dream Kitchen
In-depth kitchen report includes CR ratings and buying advice for flooring, countertops, ranges, microwaves and range hoods, cooktops, wall ovens, refrigerators and dishwashers.
Lawn Mower
Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors
Find out Consumer Reports' picks, plus tips for keeping (or making) your lawn beautiful.
Health
Consumer Reports: 8 Out Of 10 Chickens Tested Harbor Dangerous Bacteria
Largest study of its kind shows highest percentage of dirty birds since CR began testing in 1998.
Deck
Top Deck Treatments
Consumer Reports helps homeowners choose deck treatments that can "weather" summer and winter.
Waxing
Buying the Right Car Wax
Inexpensive products outperform some more costly brands in CR’s tests.
Organic
Consumer Reports® Helps You Become a Savvy Organic Shopper
Organic products worth buying — and those you can skip; tips on buying organic without breaking the bank.
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports'® Tests Find Quality of Store Brands' Products on Par with National Name Brands
Want comparable quality at a lower price? Buy store brands says Consumer Reports, in the August 2005 Issue.
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.
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports® Testing of Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Professional with OzoneGuard Now Available Online
See the results before purchasing an air cleaner.

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Articles, Hints & Tips

Consumer Reports Spills the Dirt on Laundry Detergents

Consumer Reports Tests Reveal Which Stain Treatments Really Work

Pricey Dish Soaps are Not Better at Cleaning

Low-Phosphate Dishwasher Detergents That Work

Laundry Detergent Test: High Price Doesn’t Guarantee High Performance

The Dos and Don'ts of Spring Cleaning

Consumer Reports: Save Up To $130 a Year by Switching Toilet Paper

ShopSmart Poll: Only 7% of Women Hate Cleaning Their Homes; Spend Five Hours Per Week Cleaning

Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest

Six Cascade Detergents with Enzymes Top Consumer Reports' Ratings

Consumer Reports Reveals How To Make Water Cleaner

Consumer Reports Shows How to Avoid Design Goofs When Remodeling a Dream Kitchen

Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors

Consumer Reports: 8 Out Of 10 Chickens Tested Harbor Dangerous Bacteria

Top Deck Treatments

Buying the Right Car Wax

Consumer Reports® Helps You Become a Savvy Organic Shopper

Consumer Reports'® Tests Find Quality of Store Brands' Products on Par with National Name Brands

Consumer Reports® — Pressure Washers: Quick Cleaning for Less

Consumer Reports® Testing of Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Professional with OzoneGuard Now Available Online

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