These are the best laundry and cleaning products of 2022

The Electrolux ELFW7637AT rightly ranks at the top of our list of best washing machines, because it is a true performer. During testing, we found that it mixes water and detergent ahead of time for a better wash, and it can deal with various tricky stains, from protein to oil. The internal water heater adds a lot of versatility, allowing you to sanitize clothing of common diseases, like E. coli, get rid of allergens, and help keep your whites as bright as can be. It also offers options like Extended Refresh, which tumbles laundry after a cycle is finished to keep it from getting musty. Read the full review.

The GE PTW900BPTRS is the ultimate crowd pleaser, and it is one of the best top loaders we’ve ever tested—especially when it comes to food and sweat stains. It also has plenty of quality features like an automatic detergent dispenser and anti-mildew coating on key components. Under GE’s tech-forward Profile umbrella, it’s no surprise that the PTW900BPTRS is also one of the smartest washers around. Not only does it offer a smart wash that measures soil and detergent levels to ensure your clothes come out clean, it has a built-in Alexa voice assistant, which allows you to adjust settings and listen to music.

The best Maytag washing machine we’ve ever tested, the MHW8630HC has a massive drum and fast cycle times, which is only part of the reason it’s our top pick for doing large loads of laundry multiple times per week. It also has a sanitize cycle that can achieve temps of 130°F, which easily eliminates common, illness-causing bacteria, from, say poopy diapers and snotty sleeves. Lastly, it features an overnight cycle that tumbles laundry after a finished wash to keep musty odors out of your clothes.

If you're in the market for a compact washer, but don't want to sacrifice cleaning quality, the Miele W1 WXR860WCS is one of the best options available. It offers just as much cleaning power as an average full-size washer, but manages it from within a very compact frame. We also loved its effective spin cycle, which got rid of more water than many of its standard-sized competitors. This will save your dryer a lot of work, and also save you money on your utility bill. Read the full review.

The Maytag MED7230HW is our current best dryer because it has all the features you want and some you didn’t know you needed—like letting you know when you need to adjust a load. It boasts simple controls, a solid drying performance, and decent smart features. Performance is strong, especially for its price point. Its Regular cycle finished faster than the average dryer—64 minutes versus 71—and got our test load of laundry 100% dry each time. Read the full review.

In the vacuum world, Sebo is known for its filtration. The X7 model has three layers: the premotor S-class filter, which is rated on par with HEPA; the three-layered bag, which captures particulates; and an electrostatic filter in the exhaust, similar to what you’d find in many air purifiers, which helps to eliminate odors. The total package is a filtration system similar to what you’d find at a hospital. Plus, on the performance front, it's a tank that picks up dirt with ease. It's no surprise it's the best upright vacuum we've tested. Read the full review.

The popular Shark Navigator Lift-Away is our favorite affordable upright vacuum for its strong showing in our cleaning tests, swivel joint in the brush head that allows it to pivot around furniture and other obstacles, and small brush head that helps reach tight spaces. Its Lift-Away feature means that users can detach the motor from the handle, making it easier to clean furniture and stairs. Read the full review.

In the robot vacuum world, the iRobot Roomba j7+ sets the bar for navigation and design. When we put the j7+ to the test, we found a model that can deftly maneuver around furniture and avoid dog feces with ease thanks to forward-facing cameras and machine learning. The j7+’s excellent navigation allows it to get near-total floor coverage, keeping up with a full-sized vacuum over the course of a week. Plus, you can use the iRobot Genius app to specify what rooms or parts of rooms you want to be cleaned and when. Being so programmable and flexible makes the iRobot Roomba j7+ an indispensable tool for cleaning. Read the full review.

The Eufy Robovac 11S is the heir to the much-loved Robovac 11, and it does its predecessor proud, offering excellent suction and improved navigation. A slimmer design allows the S to get its brushes into more places and pick up more dirt per run than other top-rated models. It's also quiet, rarely making enough noise to interrupt a conversation. Read the full review.

After testing the Samsung Bespoke Jet cordless vacuum in our labs, we believe that it’s the next step in cleaning. On our test carpets, the Bespoke Jet picked up 92.75% of the testing dirt we laid out for it in a single pass—neck-in-neck with the best Dysons. It also self-empties into a disposable bag so you never need to touch, smell, or see dirt and other unpleasant muck. If you’re looking for the best cordless vacuum out there and are willing to pay for it, the Samsung Bespoke Jet is peerless in its combination of power, design, and convenience. Read the full review.

Considering its budget price point, the Tineco A10 Hero cordless vacuum offers fantastic value, picking up an impressive amount of the dirt we laid out for it in our lab tests. The Hero also boasts an endurance to match far more expensive models, around 7 minutes on the max settings and 14 minutes on the regular. What’s more, its default brush head has a bright LED light on it, so you can see under furniture and into dark corners. Read the full review.

This Dyson vacuum cleaner combines power and efficiency, putting it at the top of our list of best canister vacuums. The Big Ball Multifloor is well engineered, its parts fitting snugly together and a chassis designed to stay righted—we could not make it tip over despite our best efforts. Powerful suction falls well above average for its class and works just as well on hardwood as it does on carpeting. Read the full review.

The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 2390 has a lot of things going for it. First and foremost, it’s a great vacuum cleaner, removing a whopping 94% of the testing dirt we laid out for it. These lab test results are so good that we decided to give the 2390 a real-world challenge—cat hair stuck to a couch cushion. The Pet Hair Eraser lived up to its name, picking up the cat hair from upholstery in a single pass and cementing a place not only as the best handheld vacuum, but as one of the best vacuums for pet hair. Read the full review.

Among a sea of air purifiers in this post-Covid world, the Blueair DustMagnet 5410i rises to the top and is the best general-purpose air purifier we’ve tested. It aced our particulate clearance lab tests, which means it is absolutely amazing at helping to staunch acute allergies. It can also remove almost all airborne viruses from the surrounding room. Its interface is intuitive, and smart features can be accessed through an accompanying app and integrated with Amazon Alexa or Google Home. More practically, it doubles as a side table. Read the full review.

During our lab testing, the LG Puricare was one of the top performers at reducing humidity in our test space and is the most efficient dehumidifier we tested, using surprisingly little energy. It’s also incredibly attractive when it comes to dehumidifier design, with its black color and clean front thanks to its reservoir’s side orientation. The reservoir pivots out from the side, has a strong, comfortable, deep carrying handle, and the simple shape means that it’s easy to empty without spills. The control panel design also elevates this model above most of the competition with a large display and touch-sensitive buttons. Read the full review.

The best-performing cool mist Levoit Classic 300S humidifier offers an easy-to-use experience, near-silent operation, and high-power humidity—operating for 16 hours straight at full steam while raising humidity in a room by 29% on average. Its top-oriented, no-spill fill system is a design pro. And, for people who operate a smart home, this Levoit humidifier will fit right in, as you can command it by voice through Amazon Alexa or Google Home. Read the full review.

There’s not much in design or tech that changes over the years when it comes to window air conditioners, so when we heard about the innovative July Air Conditioner, we knew we had to test it. After being on a waiting list for a year, we got the AC into the labs, and it blew us away with its serious cooling power that can compete with units that have double its BTUs. And, wait for it, it’s gorgeous—sporting a minimalist or, even, live moss-covered panel. Read the full review.

A high-quality build, fantastic filter system, efficient cooling power, and an affordable price point put this Whynter Elite PAC at the top of our best portable air conditioners list. As one of the biggest boons for an appliance that’s supposed to be portable, the Whynter Elite is small in size and easy to carry. Read the full review.