Consumer Reports

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• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Vacuuming

  Vacuum Cleaner Testing at Consumer Reports

  When Consumer Reports talks, people listen.

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