The Wirecutter Show

By The New York Times

The Wirecutter Show is a podcast offering expert advice on everyday products that will make your life better. Each week, co-hosts Christine Cyr Clisset and Caira Blackwell, alongside producer Rosie Gu... more

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March 28, 2025Delete Your Data from 23andMe
23andMe, maker of popular DNA test kits, has filed for bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer. Here’s why customers should delete their info before it’s sold.
Guest: Wirecutter staff writer Max Eddy
To delete your 23andMe data:
Log in to your account and select Settings.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and select 23andMe data, then View. (Download a copy of your genetic information).
Select Delete Data and then Permanently Delete Data.
In Settings, you can also opt to have your genetic material destroyed.
Navigate to the Research and Product Consents section and revoke permission to allow your genetic material to be used in research projects. (Doing so revokes that permission only for future research).
23andMe notes that you have to provide additional verification before your data-deletion request can be processed, and that you must follow instructions detailed in a 23andMe confirmation email for your request to be processed. The company recommends emailing [email protected] if you have issues submitting the data-deletion request.

Additional Reading:
23andMe Just Filed for Bankruptcy. You Should Delete Your Data Now.
The 2 Best DNA Testing Kits of 2025
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March 26, 2025The Art of Stain Removal Part 2
In the final part of our stain series, we tackle trickier listener questions–from eliminating fishy odors to whether you can truly remove paint stains.
Guest: Senior writer Andrea Barnes

Products we recommend:
A good stain remover for ink or sugary stains: Amodex Ink & Stain Remover
A good stain remover for cat odors: Nature's Miracle
A good way to remove odors from clothes: Downy Rinse & Refresh
For acrylic paint stains, you might try: Dawn Powerwash
For oil paint stains, you can try mineral spirits
A good stain remover for old blood stains: Clorox 2 Stain Remover & Color Brightener
The best liquid laundry detergent & a great product for pre-treating stains: Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent
The best powdered laundry detergent (with oxygen bleach) for dirt and clay: Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent

Additional reading:
The Wirecutter Show Episode 32: The Art of Stain Removal Part 1
So You Stained Your Shirt. Now What?
The 6 Best Stain Removers of 2025
Skip the Stain Removers. This Detergent Is All You Need.
The 5 Best Laundry Detergents of 2025
The Wirecutter Show Episode 1: The Secret to Better Laundry
The Best Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
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March 19, 2025The Art of Stain Removal Part 1
In part one of our stain series, we tackle your toughest questions–from reviving dingy whites to rescuing clothes from stubborn oils and baked-on gummy bears.
Guest: Wirecutter senior writer Andrea Barnes

Products we recommend:
The best liquid laundry detergent & a great product for pre-treating stains: Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent
The best powdered laundry detergent (with oxygen bleach) :Tide Ultra Oxi Powder Laundry Detergent
Another great laundry detergent: Persil Original Liquid Detergent Everyday Clean
If you want an “eco-friendly” detergent or to support a smaller brand, we like: Dirty Labs Free & Clear Bio Laundry Detergent
A good stain remover for most starch or protein food stains: Zout
A good stain remover for ink or sugary stains: Amodex Ink & Stain Remover

Additional reading:
So You Stained Your Shirt. Now What?
The 6 Best Stain Removers of 2025
Skip the Stain Removers. This Detergent Is All You Need.
The 5 Best Laundry Detergents of 2025
The Wirecutter Show Episode 1: The Secret to Better Laundry
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March 12, 2025Don't Be A Digital Hoarder
Digital hygiene rarely tops spring cleaning lists—but it should. Our tech editor shares how to declutter your phone, and why you need a password manager.

Guest: Wirecutter Senior Tech Editor, Caitlin McGarry

Products we recommend:
The best Password Manager: 1Password
The best free Password Manager: Bitwarden
Two-Factor Authenticator Apps: Duo Mobile and Google Authenticator
The best bluetooth tracker: Apple AirTag

Additional Reading:
How to Organize and Store Your Phone’s Camera Roll Photos
The Best External Hard Drive
You Don’t Need a New Phone. Here’s How to Make the One You Have Last Longer.
How to Clean Your Phone
The 2 Best Password Managers
Step 1 to Simple Online Security: Always Use Strong Passwords
The 2 Best Two-Factor Authentication Apps
The 2 Best Bluetooth Trackers
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March 05, 2025Vacuums That Don't Suck
You don’t need to settle for a bad vacuum. Our expert reveals how to pick one that’ll actually make your life easier—and your home a lot cleaner.
Guest: Deputy Director, Editorial Operations & Testing Courtney Schley

Products we recommend:
Best upright vac: SEBO Felix Premium
Budget upright vac: Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352
Best canister vac: SEBO Airbelt K3 Premium
Another canister vac we love: Miele Complete C3 Calima PowerLine
Best stick vac: Dyson V12 Detect Slim
Best robot vac: Roborock Q5 Max+
Budget robot vac: Eufy RoboVac 11S Max
Courtney loves: Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven TOB-260N1 (and Trader Joe's frozen chocolate croissants!)

Additional Reading:
The 15 Best Vacuum Cleaners of 2025
We Spent a Weekend With Dozens of Vacuum Enthusiasts. Here’s What We Learned.
What’s the Best Vacuum for Pet Hair?
How to Clean a Vacuum Cleaner
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March 04, 2025How to Survive Daylight Saving Time
It’s time to turn the clocks forward – but don’t let Daylight Saving Time mess with your health. Here’s our best advice to overcome the time shift ahead.

Guest: podcast co-host Caira Blackwell

Products we recommend:
The best blackout curtains: IKEA Rosenmandel Black-out Curtains or Target Pillowfort Blackout Chambray Cotton Kids’ Panel
The best eye mask: Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask
The best sunrise alarm clock: Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light HF3520
Caira loves this alarm clock: Hatch Restore 2

Additional Reading:
How to Survive Daylight Saving Time
The Best Sunrise Alarm Clock of 2025
The 4 Best Blackout Curtains of 2025
The 3 Best Sleep Masks of 2025
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February 26, 2025Why Is Your Internet So Bad?
Our networking pro reveals three dead-simple fixes most people miss for faster internet, plus insider secrets to choosing a better internet plan.
Guest: Senior staff writer Joel Santo Domingo

Products We Recommend
Tool to find internet providers in your area: www.broadbandmap.fcc.gov
Look up your internet speed (upload speeds especially!): www.speedtest.net or www.fast.com (from Netflix)
USB hub for plugging in an ethernet cord to a computer or laptop: Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1)
Powerline adapter for better wifi without a cord: TP-Link TL-WPA8631P Kit
Joel loves: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

Additional Reading
The Gear to Get Reliable Wi-Fi in Any Home
The 3 Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025
The Best Cable Modem of 2025
The 4 Best Powerline Networking Adapters of 2025
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February 19, 2025You Deserve Better Towels
Our expert demystifies towel shopping—from plush terry to spa-like waffle—and reveals why that soft store feel is deceptive. Plus care tips to make them last.

Guest: Staff senior writer Jackie Reeve

Products We Recommend:
Top terry cloth towels: Frontgate Resort Collection Bath Towel
Budget terry cloth towels: Threshold Spa Plush Towel
Upgrade terry cloth towels: Riley Spa Bath Towel
Budget waffle towels: Casaluna Waffle Bath Towel
Upgrade waffle towels: Onsen Waffle Bath Towel
Upgrade peshtemal towel: Coyuchi Mediterranean Organic Towel
Also great (cheaper) peshtemal towel: Huckberry Mediterranean Turkish Towel
Jackie loves: Sugoi Mart Japan KitKat Variety Pack

Additional Reading:
The 5 Best Bath Towels of 2025
The 4 Best Beach Towels of 2025
All My Houseguests Ask Me About My Towels by Daniela Gorny
More about Frontgate Resort Cotton Bath Towels
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February 12, 2025Love Your Mattress
An uncomfortable bed can screw up your sleep. We’re covering how to make your current mattress more comfortable–and how to shop for a new one.

Guest: senior writer and podcast co-host Caira Blackwell

Products we recommend:
Memory foam mattresses we like: Leesa Original Mattress and Saatva Loom & Leaf (Relaxed Firm)
A cheaper memory foam mattress: Novaform 14″ ComfortGrande Advanced Gel Memory Foam Mattress
Hybrid mattress we like: Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress
A favorite innerspring mattress: Stearns & Foster Estate PT Firm Mattress
An innerspring mattress we like (that’s kind of a hybrid): WinkBed (Luxury Firm)
A $75,000 mattress: Hastens 2000T
A great cheap mattress: Zinus Cooling Comfort Support Hybrid Mattress

Additional reading links:
Pillows:
The 5 Best Bed Pillows of 2025
Mattress Toppers:
The 4 Best Mattress Toppers of 2025
Mattresses:
How to Choose a Mattress for 2025
The 24 Best Mattresses of 2025
The 4 Best Cheap Mattresses (Under $500) of 2025
The 3 Best Memory Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online in 2025
The 5 Best Innerspring Mattresses of 2025
The 4 Best Hybrid Mattresses for 2025
The 4 Best Mattress and Pillow Encasements of 2025
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February 10, 2025Valentine's For All
Skip predictable chocolates and roses this Valentine's Day. Our gift expert shares luxurious ways to delight loved ones—and pamper yourself.

Guest: Staff writer Samantha Schoech

Products we recommend:
Sparkly Socks: Calzedonia Soft Sox
Silk hair accessories: Lilysilk Perfect Silk Beauty Set For Hair
A simple gold chain: Laura Lombardi Mini Omega Chain
Fancy chocolates Recchiuti XOXO Box 16pc
Flowers: UrbanStems
Fancy cookies: Eugénie cookies
Paper flower bouquet: Unwilted Single Stems

Additional Reading
The 33 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her 2025
32 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him in 2025
24 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts of 2025
The Best Online Flower Delivery Service of 2025
24 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts of 2025
37 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids of 2025
15 Exclusive Valentine’s Day Deals Just for Wirecutter Readers
38 Best Cheap Valentine’s Day Gifts (Mostly) Under $25 of 2025
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