13 Popular Products Our Readers Shopped in October, From Cleaning Gadgets to Trendy Home Decor

Fall is in full swing, and our readers were looking for solutions to clean up their yard. Many shopped this battery-powered leaf blower that’s 82% quieter than gas models and strong enough to move piles of damp leaves. It’ll make your yard work and home projects much easier.

Our readers are loving all things pumpkin spice, and they’re shopping up this fall-scented candle. One of our self-proclaimed candle-obsessed editors shared, “I recently added a few Voluspa scents to my [candle] collection, and I’m impressed by how long they last (the single-wick has a 50-hour burn time).”

Nikolas Greenwald, a manager who works across the GH Labs, is also a DJ and music producer. This pair came out on top after recent tests in the Tech & Engineering Lab. He even admitted preferring this pair to the popular Apple AirPods Max headphones. “When it comes to sound quality, these headphones delivered at a level that competed with far more expensive models in both quantitative frequency response and noise-cancelling tests, along with qualitative listening tests,” Greenwald shared.

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Packed with active ingredients, our pros in the Beauty Lab tested this night cream and found it minimizes facial lines better than any of the other anti-aging creams we evealuated. One of our testers said, “It made my skin look younger and supple.”

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The pros in the Textiles Lab tested carry-on backpacks, and this Patagonia bag was their top pick. Great for weekend getaways or even week-long trips, this backpack opens up clamshell-style with sectioned compartments and pouches, and fits everything you need (we even fit a 17-inch laptop in our tests!). Plus, it’s comfortable to wear thanks to its padded shoulder straps, a chest strap, and a hip belt.

One of our editors has products from Salt & Stone in the Bergamot & Hinoki scent, which has fresh, citrusy notes of grapefruit and orange. “Thanks to the added hyaluronic acid, it also feels super moisturizing…and the added vitamin C makes me feel like I’m giving my skin a boost of nourishment with every wash,” she said. Add this body wash to your shower routine, and you’ll be thanking us later.

Our readers are stocking up on cleaning supplies right now, including carpet cleaners, vacuums, and more. This Bissell model was a top pick from our readers in October due to its easy-to-use design, ability to clean stains, and long power cord. This Good Housekeeping Cleaning Awards Winner produces steam, which is how it successfully lifts even the most stubborn of stains from carpets.

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In the summer, designers told us tortoise-patterned home decor would be the new trend this fall. Now I can say that they were right. Our readers and editors are loving all things tortoise (including myself!), and this pumpkin candy dish is perfect for displaying all fall and winter long.

Our readers are shopping for espresso machines to make maple and pumpkin spice lattes at home (which, in my opinion, taste better!). They’re particularly loving this compact, slim design that doesn’t take up too much counter space. When our pros in the Kitchen Lab tested espresso machines, this pick made strong, delicious cream, wasn’t too loud, heated quickly, and was overall easy to use.

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Beaded bags are all the rage right now, and this mini beaded charm is the perfect accessory to add to your keychain or purse. We think it makes for a great stocking stuffer gift for an espresso martini fan.

From beauty advent calendars to 12 days of wine, our readers are ready to count down to Christmas. Inspired by Gilmore Girls, this advent calendar is especially popular. When you open it, you’re greeted with small pop-ups of the town and trinkets that fans of the TV show will love. It also comes with a book filled with fun facts and trivia about the series.