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Spring is (almost) here, folks. And the change of season, for some, means allergy symptoms will start creeping up. One simple change you can make to your home that may help? Getting a well-designed air purifier. A good one can rapidly and permanently capture virtually all airborne allergens, like pollen and mold spores—as well as bacteria, viruses, and smoke.
We’ve tested more than 60 air purifiers over the past decade and have a top pick that continuously outperforms its competitors. But it’s not the only excellent air purifier we’ve found, and if you prefer the looks, price, or features of our other recommendations, we’ve got you covered.
The best air purifiers for allergy season and beyond→
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What even is dust, anyway? |
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First of all, we’re so sorry we asked. Because it turns out, household dust is a rather horrifying cocktail of particles that most people would rather not think about: dead skin cells, hair and fur, dust mites, insect droppings and dead-insect particles, soil, pollen … we won’t go on.
With this unfortunate information in hand, our cleaning expert investigated the best ways to keep dust at bay, one of which is (sorry) ditching your feather duster.
Knowing what’s in dust can help keep it from building up→
Plus: It’s time to declutter your phone |
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“You’ve run out of storage. Would you like to upgrade?” If that pop-up message is a frequent visitor on your cellphone, it’s probably time for some digital spring cleaning. This week on The Wirecutter Show, senior tech editor Caitlin McGarry shares her tips for freeing up storage and keeping your personal data safe. The first place to start? Delete your unwanted screenshots and duplicate photos.
One last thing: Our favorite bath towel is on sale right now |
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Like a plush towel from a luxury hotel, this is the softest bath towel we’ve ever tested. It also comes in a wider variety of colors than any other we’ve found, so it looks great with almost any bathroom decor. And after seven years of testing and countless showers, our original test towels have maintained their absorbency and cozy warmth.
A nice deal on a pack of two→
If you already have an air purifier, here’s your annual reminder to change your filters if it’s been a while. Most filters need replacing after about a year, but check your specific model.
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