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The Best Electric Razor
by Dan Koeppel and James Austin
After five years of long-term testing, we’re confident that the Braun Series 7 remains the best electric razor to remove facial hair.
Our Favorite Bath Trays and Accessories
by Nena Farrell
We researched dozens of bath trays and accessories and found our favorites to make taking a bath feel like a day at the spa.
The Best Men’s Razors (for Any Face)
by Dan Koeppel and Justin Redman
Gillette’s tried-and-true Mach3 razor remains our favorite for everyday shaving, because it provides the perfect balance of comfort, closeness, and durability—and all at a fair price.
The Best Electric Toothbrush
by Casey Johnston, Tracy Vence, Shannon Palus, and Nancy Redd
After almost 100 total hours of research and evaluating nearly every model available, we think the Oral-B Pro 1000 is the best for most people.
The Best Electric Toothbrush for Kids
by Courtney Schley and Nancy Redd
Kids don’t need an electric toothbrush to achieve good dental hygiene, though a smaller brush head and built-in timer can help them brush better.
The Best Hair Dryer
by Nancy Redd and Shannon Palus
After nearly 70 hours of research and tests of 39 hair dryers, we’ve found that many perform similarly, but the Rusk W8less is the one we recommend first.
The Best Bath Towel
by Jackie Reeve
We’ve researched hundreds of towels and tested dozens, and the Frontgate Resort Cotton Bath Towel is the softest, warmest, and most durable towel we’ve found.
The Best Water Flossers
by Nancy Redd and Shannon Palus
We’ve tested 12 water flossers okayed by the American Dental Association. The sturdy Waterpik Ion is the one we’d get.
The Best Women’s Razors (for Every Body)
by Sabrina Imbler and Caira Blackwell
The Venus Original is the best body razor for most people because it’s functional, easy to maneuver, and doesn’t clog as easily as five-blade models.
The Best Period Underwear
by Nancy Redd
Period underwear is more reliable—and better looking—than ever. The best styles for you depend on your period and preferences. We recommend several styles.
How to Clean Bathroom Tile and Grout
by James Austin
Once you identify the type of tile and grout stain you’re dealing with, you can be more effective and targeted while cleaning.
The Best Hair Straightener
by Hannah Waters and Tiffany Kelly
We've tested 11 hair straighteners on four heads of hair, and we’ve found that the GVP Ceramic Titanium Digital is the most maneuverable full-size flat iron.
The Best Bidet Toilet Seat or Washlet
by Doug Mahoney and Shannon Palus
The Toto Washlet C5 strikes just the right balance of bidet features, price, and usability.
The Best Bathroom Rugs and Bath Mats
by Alex Arpaia
A good bath mat can keep you from slipping and add some pizzazz to your bathroom. These three durable and comfortable options will work for a variety of styles.
The Best Hair Clippers for Home Use
by Arabelle Sicardi and Jon Chase
The Wahl Elite Pro has a powerful motor, durable guide combs, and a cord that’s long enough to suit most home-haircut needs.
The Best Beard Trimmer
by Brent Butterworth, Tyler Wells Lynch, and Séamus Bellamy
The Philips Norelco MG7750 offers the ideal combination of power, ease of use, and versatility, making it the best tool for most at-home beard groomers.
The Best Toilet Brush
by Kevin Purdy and Doug Mahoney
Scrubbing a toilet isn’t glamorous, but using the OXO Good Grips Compact Toilet Brush—which includes a sleek canister—makes it less of a chore.
The Best Bathroom Scales
by Nancy Redd, Shannon Palus, and Melanie Pinola
After hundreds of weigh-ins, we’ve found the Etekcity EB9380H is the best inexpensive digital scale.
How to Clean a Toilet the Right Way
by James Austin
It takes a bit more effort than a casual spray of Gatorade-colored cleaning fluid to clean a toilet.
The Best Showerhead
by Joshua Lyon
The Kohler 22169-G-CP Forte Multifunction is the showerhead we’d want to use every day.
The Best Smart Scale
by Rachel Cericola and Nancy Redd
After more than 1,000 total weigh-ins on 18 smart scales, we recommend the reliable Greater Goods Wi-Fi Smart Scale.
The Best Squatty Potty and Other Toilet Stools Worth the Floor Space
by Nancy Redd
All toilet stools prop up your feet, providing a comfortable squat for pooping. The best one for you depends on your style, space, and budget.
The Best Toilet Paper
by Kevin Purdy
We tested 40 varieties of toilet paper over four months, and our test panel liked the feel, strength, and cleaning power of Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care the best.
There’s a Toilet Paper Calculator That Cuts Through ‘Mega’ and ‘Jumbo’ Marketing Claims
by Elissa Sanci
Frustrated by confusing toilet paper marketing language, these amateur deal finders created a calculator to help sort the deals from the duds.
The Best Menstrual Cup
by Rose Eveleth
After trying 33 menstrual cups, we’ve found that the Cora is the best choice for most first-timers. Size and fit can vary widely, so we have multiple picks.
Quip Review: What to Know Before You Buy a Battery-Powered Electric Toothbrush
by Nancy Redd
We compared the ultra-popular Quip with four similarly priced competitors—plus three drugstore electric toothbrushes, for good measure.
The Best Bath Bombs Are Lush Bath Bombs
by Nancy Redd
Bath bombs from Lush, whose co-founder invented the effervescent tub treats, are truly the bomb. We tried 13 less-expensive options, finding none could compete.
Why We Don’t Recommend Smart Toothbrushes
by Tracy Vence
The novelty of reviewing your toothbrushing habits with an app eventually fades, leaving you with an unnecessarily expensive hunk of plastic and circuitry.
The Best Shower Caddy
by Medea Giordano
The OXO Aluminum 3-Tier Shower Caddy is the best option to keep toiletries tidy.
Three Really Expensive Razors and Why You Might Want to Shave With Them
by Dan Koeppel
Entrepreneurs and inventors are rethinking shaving by combining the traditional with the modern.
The Best Tampons
by Rose Eveleth and Nancy Redd
Most tampons are the same, but some stand out. Tampax Pearl and Pure are our favorites with applicators; O.B. Pro Comfort and Organic are the best without.
Out of Toilet Paper? You Have Other Options. Just Don’t Flush Them!
by Doug Mahoney
Here’s how to handle TP scarcity without ruining your local water treatment systems.
Small Bathroom Ideas
by Alex Arpaia
After 20 hours researching dozens of organizing solutions, we recommend these 14 things to maximize storage and keep small bathrooms clutter-free.
The Best Toilet Plunger
by Doug Mahoney
After considering 40 plungers and testing eight, we think the Korky 99-4A Max Performance Plunger is the best. It is by far the most powerful plunger we found.
The Best Shower Curtain
by Tyler Wells Lynch and Alex Arpaia
To spruce up any bath, we love the Threshold Waffle Weave Shower Curtain, which we recommend pairing with our favorite Amazer curtain hooks and Maytex liner.
I Tested 13 Bidets. I’m a Convert.
by Doug Mahoney
What a bidet is, a bidet vs a washlet, and why you might love one. These are the two we recommend for most people.