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These are the best laundry and cleaning products of 2022

Reviewed's 2022 Best of Year awards

Our best washer and our best robot vaccuum. Credit: Reviewed / Electrolux / Eufy

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Time spent at home means dirt accumulated at home. As we work from home, hang out at home, eat in, garden in our yards, and work on more home improvement projects, these activities accumulate dirt and detritus. Even just having a kid can overwhelm a sense of cleanliness and well-being.

Truth be told, at Reviewed, we love “dirt”—red wine, fake dog poop, fox urine, pureed spinach, raw pasta, pet hair—because this dirt allows us to better test laundry and cleaning products. After all, we're here to help you get a handle on the dirt in your own homes, whether it’s food stains on your clothes or mud caked into your carpets. It's our mission to find the best of the best that will get your stuff sparkling like new.

Here are our favorite laundry and cleaning products, or jump to all the 2022 Best of Year awards.

The Electrolux ELFW7637
Credit: Reviewed / Electrolux

Best Front-Load Washer
Electrolux ELFW7637AT

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.

Pros

  • Extraordinary cleaning power

  • Has its own internal heater

  • Easy-to-read controls

Cons

  • A few slow cycles

  • Occasionally smelly gasket

A black washer & dryer pair in a sunny laundry room
Credit: GE
Best Top-Load Washer
GE Profile PTW900BPTRS

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.

Pros

  • Good cleaning power

  • Antimicrobial coating, steam, detergent reservoir

  • Large wash drum

Cons

  • Loud at times

  • Alexa integration seems buggy for some users

The Maytag MHW8630HC
Credit: Reviewed / Maytag
Best Washer for Large Families
Maytag MHW8630HC

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.

Pros

  • Power Heavy Duty cycle

  • High number of features

  • Streamlined controls

Cons

  • Expensive

  • Slow cycles

Washing machine featured in a luxurious and spacious home
Credit: Miele
Best Compact Washer
Miele WXR 860 WCS

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.

Pros

  • Powerful cleaning

  • Effective spin cycle

  • Smart features

Cons

  • Expensive

White Maytag MED7230HW dryer with matching washer in a laundry room.
Credit: Maytag
Best Dryer
Maytag MED7230HW

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.

Pros

  • Solid drying

  • Good smart features

  • Hamper door for easier loading

Cons

  • None that we could find

Lacking a swivel joint, it's tough to turn corners with the X7.
Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser
Best Upright Vacuum
Sebo Automatic X7

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.

Pros

  • Excellent filtration

  • Good suction

Cons

  • Difficult to maneuver

The Shark NV352 is an affordable upright that can transform into a wheelless canister.
Credit: Shark
Best Affordable Upright Vacuum
Shark NV352 Navigator Lift-Away

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.

Pros

  • Can transform into a pseudo-canister vac

  • Average dirt pickup

Cons

  • Difficult to use

The forward-facing camera of the iRobot Roomba j7+ with its light on
Credit: Reviewed / Jonathan Chan
Best Robot Vacuum
iRobot Roomba j7+

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.

Pros

  • Excellent navigation

  • Easy storage

  • Good cleaning performance

Cons

  • Loud

Eufy 11S on table
Credit: Reviewed / Jonathan Chan
Best Affordable Robot Vacuum
Eufy Robovac 11S

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.

Pros

  • Slim design allows it to clean more areas

  • Excellent dirt pickup

Cons

  • Can get caught on throw rugs

  • Clean cycles can last up to two hours

The Samsung Bespoke cordless vacuum.
Credit: Reviewed / Samsung
Best Cordless Vacuum
Samsung Bespoke Jet

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.

Pros

  • Powerful

  • Self-emptying

  • Good battery

Cons

  • Accessory storage is clunky

The Tineco A10 Hero may not be the best performer, but it is a good value cordless vacuum.
Credit: Reviewed / Jonathan Chan
Best Affordable Cordless Vacuum
Tineco A10 Hero

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.

Pros

  • Good suction for the price

  • Removable battery

  • Powerful LED lights help find dirt

Cons

  • Joints on attachments can be stiff

Dyson Big Ball Multifloor cleaning white carpet
Credit: Reviewed / Tim Renzi
Best Canister Vacuum
Dyson Big Ball Multifloor

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.

Pros

  • Self-righting design

  • Superior reach

Cons

  • Expensive

The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 2390 cleaning a pillow
Credit: Reviewed / Tim Renzi
Best Handheld Vacuum
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 2390

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.

Pros

  • Large capacity

  • Useful attachments

Cons

  • Heavy

  • Upholstery brush tough to clean

Air purifier sitting next to a couch
Credit: Reviewed / David Ellerby
Best Air Purifier
Blueair DustMagnet 5410i

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.

Pros

  • Exceptional particle removal

  • Quiet

  • Alexa and Google Home integration

Cons

  • Lower density filter

A black dehumidifier sits next to a table and couch with a colorful wall in the background
Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Ruckar
Best Dehumidifier
LG PuriCare 50 Pint (UD501KOG5)

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.

Pros

  • Sleek design

  • Easy to empty

  • Reduces humidity quickly

Cons

  • None that we could find

The Levoit Classic 300S emitting moisture on a counter
Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Ruckar
Best Humidifier
Levoit Classic 300S

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.

Pros

  • High capacity

  • High output

  • Quiet

Cons

  • High Energy Usage

The A/C unit fully installed on the wall.
Credit: Reviewed / Dave E
Best Window Air Conditioner
July Air Conditioner

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.

Pros

  • Design centric

  • Powerful performance

  • Easy to install

  • Variety of styles and options when ordering

Cons

  • None that we could find

Our pick for the best portable air conditioner, the Whynter Elite ARC-122DS, located in a cozy living room.
Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Ruckar
Best Portable Air Conditioner
Whynter Elite ARC-122DS

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.

Pros

  • Good cooling

  • Great value

Cons

  • No real handles; hard to pick up

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