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Our team of engineers, scientists, and product analysts tests all the latest appliances, beauty essentials, home products, and more for safety, quality, and value.

See How We Test Products

We test it, so you can trust it.

The engineers and tech analysts in the GH Institute Tech & Engineering Lab give insight into how they test products, ranging from toys to headphones and beyond.

About the GH Tech & Engineering Lab

Learn how we test everything from electronics and gadgets to baby gear and toys.

The Good Housekeeping Institute Team
How the Good Housekeeping Nutrition & Fitness Lab provides expert nutrition advice, fitness tips, and tested product picks to support your healthiest life.

About the GH Nutrition & Fitness Lab

We share expert nutrition advice, evidence-based fitness tips, and reliable product recommendations to help you live your healthiest life.

Good Housekeeping Editors
The Good Housekeeping Beauty Lab's chemists and editors evaluate hundreds of skincare, haircare, and makeup products each year to find ones that actually work.

About the GH Institute Beauty Lab

An inside look at how we find the beauty products that actually perform.

Good Housekeeping Editors
How the Good Housekeeping Kitchen & Cooking Lab tests the products you need to cook, drink, and eat well using standardized methodology and at-home testers.

About the GH Institute Kitchen Lab

We test all the products you need for preparing, serving, and enjoying food and beverages.

Good Housekeeping Editors
How the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab tests home care products with methodology and equipment, and offers advice and tips to keep your home tidy.

About the GH Home Care & Cleaning Lab

Where we test everything to keep your home clean and tidy.

Good Housekeeping Editors
Parenting editors and product experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute evaluate toys in our Lab, then have real kid testers weigh in on the fun factor.

How We Test Toys

Analysts review the toys in our lab, then have the real experts—hundreds of kids!—weigh in.

Marisa LaScala, Jessica Hartshorn
Our experts evaluate children's diapers using a thorough  process of standardized tests as well as enlist consumer testers who try them on their babies at home.

How We Test Diapers

Our experts use standardized tests to find diapers that stay dry and comfy.Amanda Constantine
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After months of testing in the Good Housekeeping Institute and with kids at home, these are the best toys that stood out for creativity, quality, and fun. 

The New Toys Every Kid Will Be Talking About

Parents, kids, and Good Housekeeping Institute experts put this year's biggest toys to the test to find the most fun, innovative, and well-made picks.

Alec Scherma, Amanda Constantine
As part of our testing process, our scientists have surveyed over 10,000 people and tested 250+ mattresses in the last five years to find the best mattresses.

How We Test Mattresses

We've surveyed over 10,000 people and tested 250+ models in the last five years to find the best mattresses on the market.

Grace Wu
Everything to know about entering Good Housekeeping awards, including dates and deadlines for Toys, Bedding, Beauty, Parenting, Cleaning, Kitchen, and Travel.

All About Good Housekeeping's Awards

All judged by the experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute!

the editors
Our recommendations come from hours of searing steaks, chicken, and sandwich bread.

How We Test Grills

Our recommendations come from hours of searing steaks, chicken, and sandwich bread.

Lizzy Briskin
The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab tested bed sheets following industry standards for attributes like fabric strength, softness, and pilling resistance.

How GH Bedding Experts Test Bed Sheets

We’ve tested 350+ sheet sets following industry standards to find the ones that are durable, soft, and withstand repeated laundering.

Emma Seymour
The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute test thousands of items year-round, and these came out on top for innovation, performance and ease of use.

The Best Items of 2024, Per Our Lab Tests

Here's what made the cut.

Sarah Gregory, Shanon Maglente
Joanna Gaines famously wears Birkenstocks sandals on Fixer Upper and Magnolia Table. Many models like Arizona, Tokio, and Boston are all on sale.

Joanna Gaines Favorite Birkenstocks Are on Sale

They’re even recommended by the Good Housekeeping Institute.

Shanon Maglente
Scientists in the Good Housekeeping Textiles Lab test bedding, apparel, travel gear, and more every year to find the best products that live up to their claims.

About the GH Institute Textiles Lab

Here's how our scientists find the best bedding, apparel, and travel gear.

Good Housekeeping Editors
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Oprah Daily shared the publication's Self-Care O-Wards, and these Hoka sneakers were included. We found them for 20% off.

These Oprah-Approved Hoka Sneakers Are 30% Off

They also come recommended by the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab.

Amanda Fama
Ruggable is hosting an anniversary sale with discounts up to 25% off decorative, easy-to-wash rugs that the Good Housekeeping Institute has tested.

Our Favorite Washable Rugs Are on Sale Right Now

They're tested and approved by the Good Housekeeping Institute.

Amanda Fama
How the Good Housekeeping Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab tests the products you need for any home remodeling and maintenance project.

About the GH Home Improvement Lab

What you need to know to make your home beautiful, functional, and efficient.

Good Housekeeping Editors
Good Housekeeping's Beauty Lab tested and gave their Olay Retinol24 reviews based on its ingredients, side effects, price and more.

Is Olay Retinol24 Actually Effective?

Our Beauty Lab chemists approve!

Sabina Wizemann
Elton John clapped back at fans on TikTok after seeing comments about him not cleaning his oven. Turns out, he may have been onto something with his cleaning.

Elton John Claps Back Over How He Cleans His Oven

Plus, read a member of the Good Housekeeping Institute's take on it!

Adrianna Freedman
The Columbia Women’s Mountain Jacket, which was tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab, is currently 50% off on Amazon.

One of Our Favorite Winter Jackets Is 50% Off

The popular coat has been tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute.

Amanda Fama
We evaluate front-loading and top-loading washing machines with a comprehensive testing process based on industry-standard protocols.

How We Test Washing Machines

From stain removal to spin performance, here’s a quick rundown of how we evaluate washing machines to find the best to buy.

Noah Pinsonnault
The Samsung Frame TV isn't just for movies; it doubles as a digital art gallery. Get 33% off during this Labor Day sale on one of Good Housekeeping's top-rated TVs.

This TV Doubles as Wall Art—and It’s on Sale

Score big savings on one of the Good Housekeeping Institute's top-rated televisions.

Emily Rochotte
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Shop the best tech gifts for women, from smart-home devices and headphones to clever gadgets she’ll use every day.

25 Cool Gadgets She’ll Love

She may not have these gadgets on her wish list yet, but she’ll definitely want them.

Olivia Lipski
The best overnight masks for your face, including drugstore picks and products for wrinkles, glowing skin, acne-prone skin, oily skin, dry skin, and more.

7 Best Overnight Masks

Treat acne, wrinkles, and dry skin thanks to these top-tested overnight masks.

Catharine Malzahn
The top-tested refrigerators, including French door and side-by-side models, as well as how to choose a good refrigerator.

The 7 Best Refrigerators You Can Buy

Top-tested fridges at every price point.

Nicole Papantoniou, Lizzy Briskin
In light of recent recalls of toddler learning towers, the Good Housekeeping Institute no longer recommends the kitchen helpers to parents and families.

We Don't Recommend Learning Towers. Here's Why

Kitchen-helper stools, made by many brands and marketed for toddlers, provide a false sense of security and safety.

Jessica Hartshorn
We review the Shark APEX Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum with DuoClean and Zero-M technology, the best upright in our best vacuum round-up.

Shark APEX Vacuum Review

We put it up against 20 other vacuums in the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab.

Jodhaira Rodriguez
From detergent to skincare and—naturally—a washing machine, these American products have earned top marks from the Good Housekeeping Institute.

Our 10 Top Vintage American Brands

From detergent to skincare and—naturally—a washing machine, these American products have earned top marks from the Good Housekeeping Institute.

Sarah Gregory, Olivia Lipski
Experts explain when scratched insulated tumblers are safe to use, what damage to watch for, and how to recycle or replace old drinkware.

Is It Safe to Drink From an Old Insulated Tumbler?

Experts share whether scratches and dents are a cause for concern.

Mark Marino
Before replacing a broken hair dryer, try cleaning the air vent and filter with these simple steps from Good Housekeeping Beauty Lab pros.

It's Time to Clean Your Hair Dryer

This simple monthly maintenance step can help keep your hair dryer running smoothly.

Danusia Wnek
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The best toys and gifts for 13-year-old boys include top tech items, cool additions to their rooms, and some of the hottest toys of the year.

40 Cool Gifts for 13-Year-Old Boys

Trendy gifts they’ll want to show their friends.

Alyssa Gautieri, Jeff Bogle
While you may not know it, the groove on your clothing iron actually shields the buttons of your dress shirts from the hot soleplate so that they don't melt.

The Genius Ironing Tip You Were Never Taught

Who knew?!

Laura Millar
These Good Housekeeping 2027 Kitchen Award winners include the best sauces, seasonings, drinks, meal helpers, and more.

Top-Tested Kitchen Staples

From culinary must-haves to premium proteins and next-level baking mixes, these Good Housekeeping 2027 Kitchen Award winners will make every day more delicious.

Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., NASM-CPT
Top-tested faucets, water filters, fridges, ranges, pizza ovens, and more from Good Housekeeping’s 2027 Kitchen Awards.

The Winning Kitchen Fixtures and Large Appliances

Including appliances for your outdoor cooking space as well!

Nicole Papantoniou
Oprah's Favorite Things 2025 is here, and these are the best gifts on the list, including brands we've tested like the Ninja Swirl, Brooklinen, and As Ever.

The Best Gifts from Oprah's Favorite Things 2025

Including picks that have the Good Housekeeping Institute's stamp of approval, too.

Jessica Dukes
Every month, we round up our readers' favorite and most-bought products. It includes beauty, yard, and tech essentials, plus trendy home decor.

The Best Reader-Loved Products In October

Major inspo for holiday shopping!

Isabella Cavallo
Experts explain why you should avoid charging your phone under a pillow, in the bathroom or in a hot car to protect your battery and safety.

The One Place to Never Charge Your Phone

It can be a safety risk.

Noah Cortez
GH experts sampled over 130 packaged foods to find innovative, tasty products that make busy weeknight meals easier and more delicious.

12 Best Packaged Foods for Weeknights

These 2027 Kitchen Award-winning sauces, seasonings, and instant noodles are our new pantry staples for streamlined dinners.

Lizzy Briskin
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