The New York Times - This showerhead surprised us

A black showerhead spraying water into a gray-tiled shower.

Photo: Michael Murtaugh

Replacing a dribbly old showerhead with a new, high-performing model is one of the simplest, most satisfying upgrades you can make to your home.

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In our quest to find the best one, our testing left us a little surprised. An inexpensive showerhead we had no great expectations about grabbed our attention from the moment we got our hands on it. It landed its spot as our top pick for its easy installation, sleek design, and fantastic flow.

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“Soaks you like a summer downpour”→

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Your bathroom tile and grout are probably gross. Here’s how to clean them.

A close-up of white bathroom tiles in a corner that are grimy and stained, especially in between the tiles.

Photo: Banepx/iStock

Get rid of the unsightly streaks of black lining your shower walls and bathroom floors. Our experts walk you through how to identify the stains and how to clean each of them—without damaging your walls.

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For your next bathroom-cleaning day→

More for the loo

Two different shower mats pictured together.

Our brand-new guide to shower mats

If your shower or tub floor is at all slippery, getting a grippy mat is a good idea.

A few shower curtains in different patterns and textures hanging from a shower rod.

8 stylish shower curtains we love

From classic neutrals to neon vinyl.

The ikea ragrund shelves set up under a bathroom sink.

Small bathroom? No problem.

Whether you’re looking for clever storage solutions or ways to keep cabinets tidy, these recommendations should help declutter your space.

One last sleep deal: An excellent hybrid mattress

The Leesa Hybrid mattress, in a bedroom, shown without bedding.

Photo: Leesa

Hybrid mattresses are exactly what they sound like: a combination of foam and coils in a single bed, which give them a nice balance of bounce and sink.

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We like the Leesa Sapira Hybrid, which has consistently pleased our testers since 2018. It’s medium-firm and offers pressure-relieving support. And its construction helps keep sleep partners from waking each other up with their tossing and turning.

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Use promo code WIRECUTTER to save on select sizes→

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