Concerned about tariffs spiking prices? Wirecutter’s senior tech editor, Caitlin McGarry, explains how new trade policies might affect the cost of Wirecutter-recommended products—at least for now.

Additional Reading: 

• Wirecutter's Expert Advice on How to Navigate the New Tariffs

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Skin care doesn’t have to cost a fortune to be effective. We cover the basics anyone might need in their skin-care regimen, and our favorite drugstore brands that we’ve tested.

Guests: Dr. Nikhil Dhingra, board-certified dermatologist at Spring Street Dermatology, and Rory Evans, Wirecutter’s senior beauty writer.

Products we recommend:

Facial Moisturizers: 

• Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer
• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Matte Face Moisturizer
• CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
• Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

Retinols:

• SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0
• Trader Joe’s Retinol Night Serum

Vitamin C Serums: 

• SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
• Timeless Skin Care 20% C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
• Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum
• La Roche-Posay’s 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum

Dr. Dhingra likes these facial cleansers: 

• Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
• CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Cleanser

Rory likes: 

• East Fork Everyday Bowl

Additional Reading:

• The 7 Best Moisturizers of 2025
• The 6 Best Vitamin C Serums of 2025
• The 5 Best Retinol Products of 2025
• So You’re Ready to Start Using Retinol. Here’s What You Should Know First.
• The 12 Best Sunscreens for Your Face of 2025

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The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.

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Our staff experts reveal time-tested methods for cleaning the most neglected (and grimy) areas of your home–from greasy ovens to stained patio furniture. 

Guests: special projects director Christine Cyr Clisset, editorial director Marguerite Preston, senior writer Doug Mahoney, senior writer Rachel Wharton, staff writer Thom Dunn and senior editor Harry Sawyers

Products We Recommend: 

• Dish soap for all kinds of cleaning tasks: Seventh Generation Dish Soap
• An abrasive cleaner that comes in handy for lots of tasks: Bar Keepers Friend All-Purpose Cleaner and Polish
• A good descaling product for coffee machines: Urnex Descaling Powder Solution

Additional Reading: 

• Clean Everything Newsletter
• How to Clean Your Coffee Maker
• How to Clean Your Oven
• How to Clean a Toaster Oven
• How to Clean a Humidifier
• How to Clean Patio Furniture Cushions
• Extremely Satisfying Pressure Washer Projects
• How to Clean Your Dishwasher
• How to Clean Your Front-Loading Washing Machine
• How to Clean Your Shower Curtain

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The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.

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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:

1. Log in to your account and select Settings.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select 23andMe data, then View. (Download a copy of your genetic information).
3. Select Delete Data and then Permanently Delete Data.
4. In Settings, you can also opt to have your genetic material destroyed.
5. 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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The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.

Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

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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The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.

Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

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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The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.

Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

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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The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.

Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

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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The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.

Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

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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The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.

Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

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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