Wirecutter - 5 Deals on home essentials

Deal price: $124 | Street price: $145

A great air purifier can improve your life at home by reducing allergens, and protecting against wildfire smoke. The Winix is an excellent air purifier—and we’ve tried out 47 of them over eight years. This Winix is a variation of one we tested, the 5500-2, which removed 99.9% of 0.3-micron smoke particles with new filters on its highest setting.

Deal price: $28 | Street price: $35

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Relieving aches, soothing cramps, warming kittens—all this and more is possible with our top heating pad. The PureRelief Heating Pad is safety-certified, quickly reaches and maintains desired temperatures, and is equipped with an auto-shutoff function. Plus, it comes with a plush cover that’s machine washable, has six heat settings, and a storage bag.

Deal price: $140 | Street price: $200

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Vacuuming is a chore, but the Eufy Robovac 12 can do some of the work for you. A variant of the Robovac 11s, this model is nearly identical, but has considerably more suction power. These robot vacuums are the quietest and shortest among all the robot vacuums we tested, so they’re less likely to disturb you while getting under those hard-to-reach places.

Deal price: $35 | Street price: $50

A clean and organized fridge and pantry are key to eating better and wasting less. While the Nesco VS-02 can’t make your food choices for you, it’ll help you keep your frozen foods fresher for longer. This vacuum sealer has a versatile interface that gives you more control options than most other models under $100, such as an extended sealing time for moist foods that require a more secure closure.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving around with more than 50 phone mounts—here are the ones that passed our tests.

You should upgrade to a dedicated two-port charger, even if your car comes with a USB port—you’ll notice a big boost in charge power.

We won't leave home without these light, durable, and versatile gadgets, which are designed to make the travel experience as painless as possible.